ASAT
specializes in substation IED and data integration.
In an ideal Smart Grid, all
substations are “smart” with data and information
readily available for utility users. Most new Smart
Substations built today are new infrastructure projects
supplied by single turnkey suppliers. In reality, the largest
challenge to utilities is managing legacy substations which
form the majority of the existing power grid infrastructure.
Legacy substation equipment and electronic devices present
many challenges to system operation and maintenance. In
particular, valuable data in IEDs (intelligent electronic
devices) are not accessible and usable. Therefore, IED integration
and data unification are the fundamental steps in converting
legacy substation to Smart Substation.
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Challenges
There are considerable challenges in IED and data
integration
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Multiple generations of technology
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Lack of interoperability among IEDs
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Various proprietary IED data formats
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Insufficient bandwidth in serial based
communication
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Data is not accessible or not easily accessible
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Resource and time consuming to maintain
IEDs and software
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Insufficient connectivity to enterprise
systems and applications
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Lack of cyber security
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Solution
ASAT DAPserver™
is a substation data management server that enables
legacy IED integration.
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Data concentrator and SCADA gateway
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Legacy IED and SCADA protocols convertor
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Serial to IP-based network convertor
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Unifies, processes and manages operational
and non-operational data
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Secures remote access and delivery of data
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IED integration - ABB, Areva, GE, SEL,
Siemens
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Benefits
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Improves efficiency in operation and maintenance
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Saves time and reduces costs
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Improve coordination among management, operators,
engineers and maintenance crews
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Creates faster and better decision making
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Enables NERC CIP compliance
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Utilizes and optimizes existing assets and workforce
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Implements Smart
Substation and enables Smart
Grid in a practical way
ASAT specializes in substation IED and data integration.
For more details please see DAPserver™,
or contact us.
