ProSoft Technology PLX81-EIP-61850 - Manual (Page 9)

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IEC 61850 Client User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 9 of 167
July 2, 2015
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In this Chapter
 Overview ................................................................................................. 9
 System Requirements ........................................................................... 10
 Package Contents ................................................................................. 10
 Setting Jumpers .................................................................................... 11
 Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail ..................................................... 12
 Connecting Power to the Unit ................................................................ 13
 Installing the ProSoft Software .............................................................. 14
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1.1 Overview
This User Manual explains the features of the PLX8x-EIP-61850 EtherNet/IP to
IEC 61850 gateway. It guides you through configuring the gateway, showing how
to map IEC 61850 Data Attributes between an Intelligent Electronic Device (IED),
through the gateway, and a Rockwell Automation
® ControlLogix ® or
CompactLogix ™ (PLC). The configuration software creates files to import into
RSLogix
™ 5000 programming software, integrating the gateway into your
system.
This User Manual provides examples of how to move IEC 61850 Data Attributes
using IEC 61850 8.1 MMS messages. The PLC reads and write data to the IED.
The gateway uses Class 1 EtherNet/IP I/O messaging to exchange data from the
IEDs to the Logix processor. You need to have an Intelligent Electronic Device
(IED) and be familiar with it.
IEDs generally come with their own configuration software, and a template IED
Capability Description (ICD) file. The template file represents a device that is not
configured. Once configured, the device makes a Configured IED Description
(CID) file. Some devices can also make a System Configuration Description
(SCD) file. Some IEDs generate an ICD file (rather than a CID file) for their
configured file, so be sure to have the right file. Please have these files on hand
before beginning this process.
For a complete list of features and supported functions of the PLX8x-EIP-61850
gateway, refer to the IEC 61850 PICS Statement, which is available as a
separate download at http://www.prosoft-technology.com.