The Smart Grid has brought about power technology advancements that fundamentally change substation operations. Power equipment and their data networks are shifting from simple, reactive control and reporting to proactive, real-time management and operations control. Thus, advanced synchronization and timing are now more critical than ever, enabling power equipment to operate more efficiently and closer to its operational limits. For example, one microsecond accuracy is required by the phasor measurement unit (PMU) for real-time network situational awareness and overall operational efficiency. Without accurate time stamps, PMU data has limited value. For power utility companies, that translates into enhanced network utilization rates as well as smarter management and mixing of renewable and traditional power sources.
Power Utility Partners
Overview
Belden - GarrettCom
The Magnum 10KT Industrial Switch provides rack-mount space efficiency and up to 36 configurable ports for heavy duty industrial applications where maximum fiber port count and diversity are required. New advanced thermal design techniques enable the 10KT to deliver high reliability and configurability even at extended operating temperatures. Special optional rack-mount cooling features include Thermal Fins for extra heat dissipation and internal heat transfer techniques that use the case as a heat sink. Cooler operation of internal electronic components leads to longer life-time and increased reliability. The Magnum 10KT features advanced 1588v2 timing features and has demonstrated interoperability with Microsemi's SyncServer Smart Grid Clock SGC-1500. Belden recommends using a quality master timing device, such as Microsemi's SyncServer Smart Grid Clock SGC-1500, to complete your Smart Grid automation system.
- Learn more about Magnum 10KT Managed Switches
- Read press release: Belden Joins Microsemi's SyncWorld® Power Ecosystem Program
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is partnering with Microsemi in the specification, testing, and deployment of an integrated utility timing solution that spans the control center, the communications network, and the substation. Modernizing the power system through the use of intelligent end devices in the field and at the substation allow the utility to better understand the real time state of the grid and provide better service to their customers. Using Microsemim's SyncServer SGC-1500 Smart Grid Clock and the, TimeProvider 5000 1588 Grandmaster engineers at Burns & McDonnell have integrated these devices into the Smart Grid Lab where they are testing the functionality, performance, and interoperability of an integrated utility timing solution. The lab configured with a field area, substation, wide area, and control center network allow Burns & McDonnell to test all aspects of a PTP deployment and demonstrating its value.
Cisco
Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking, is helping the energy industry modernize the electrical grid from generation to distribution to consumption - with highly secure, reliable and scalable communications solutions. Cisco Connected Grid switches CGS 2520 were extensively tested to interoperate with Microsemi Smart Grid Clock SGC-1500. SyncWorld test cases include performance measurements to make sure IEEE 1588v2 Power Profile requirements are met. Microsemi is a registered developer partner in Cisco's CDN program and is working with Cisco to provide solutions to the energy utility industry.
"Microsemi is a member of the Cisco Developer Network (CDN) where we have been working together to ensure that our respective products are tested and certified for interoperability. We utilize Microsemi's Power Profile products in our development and solutions labs. We look forward to continuing this collaboration to the benefit of our customers," said Malay Thaker, Product Manager, Connected Energy CDN Program, Cisco.
- Learn more about Cisco's Utilities/Smart Grid Industry Solutions
- Learn more about Connected Grid Cisco Developer Network (CDN)
Kyland
Kyland GPT Series IEC61850 & IEEE1588 industrial Ethernet switches including SICOM6028GPT/SICOM6424PT/SICOM3028GPT/SICOM3424PT, which are specifically designed for utility substations, together with Kyland PTC1000 PTP to IRIG-B Clock Converter have now become members of Microsemi's SyncWorld Ecosystem Program after an extensive test conducted by Microsemi for the interoperability between Kyland IEEE1588 solutions and Microsemi's Grandmaster solution SyncServer SGC-1500. The success of the interoperability test actually introduces the utility market a certified PTP 1588 solution cooperated between these two leading vendors in the market.
- Read press release: Kyland Joins Microsemi's SyncWorld
Moxa
Moxa's line of PowerTrans PT-7728-PTP switches are designed to meet the demands of power substation automation systems (Following the IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 standards.) Through global interoperability testing and the new Syncworld testing power utilities are ensured a reliable and easy to configure 1588 connection using the winning combination of Moxa's PT-7728-PTP and Microsemi's SGC-1500 Samrt Grid Clock.
- Learn more about Precision Time Protocol (IEEE 1588v2) Enhancements in a 220 kV Substation
- Learn more about Using IEEE 1588 v2 to Achieve the Synchronization of Sampled Values on the Substation Process Bus
- Download the White Paper Get Substation Automation In Sync With IEEE 1588v2 Precise Timekeeping
- Download the Substation Reference Book
- Read press release: Moxa Joins Microsemi's SyncWorld Ecosystem Program
RuggedCom, Inc. - A Siemens Company
The RuggedCom RSG2288 is a utility grade, fully managed, modular Gigabit Ethernet switch designed to operate reliably in electrically harsh and climatically demanding environments. The RSG2288 features an IEEE 1588 v2 transparent clock that has been extensively tested and proven to work the Microsemi SGC-1500 Smart Grid Clock. Both of these devices are compliant with IEEE C37.238 Power Profile for utility networks to deliver highly accurate timing solutions for Smart Grid applications.
- Download the White Paper Ethernet in Substation Automation Applications – Issues and Requirements
- Read press release: Siemens RUGGEDCOM RSG2288 Becomes Part of Microsemi's SyncWorld Ecosystem Program for Power Utilities