Managed Switches in accordance with IEC 61850

IEC 61850 places special requirements on network components. High ambient conditions apply for use in the energy area, which are specified in IEC 61850-3. For instance, our new managed switches have FO ports with ST connection and complete our Industrial Ethernet portfolio in accordance with IEC 61850.

What are the main advantages?

• Can be used under the harshest electromagnetic, electrostatic, and climatic ambient conditions.
• Reliable, error-free data transmission over long distances, thanks to FO technology.
• Redundant, replaceable power supply and special operating voltages.
• Fast redundancy mechanisms for high availability.
• High port density in one rack unit for low space requirements in the control cabinet.

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Network infrastructure according to IEC 61850

A reliable and permanent power supply is essential for every industrial company. Over a quarter of the world’s population still has no access to electricity. From now until 2030, energy consumption in countries such as China, India or Brazil is expected to grow disproportionately. Rising energy costs, the scarcity of resources, CO₂ emissions, and the associated climate change are global factors.

In order to overcome these challenges, a review of the energy infrastructure field is required, together with new system approaches such as the intelligent power grid, known as the Smart Grid. Therefore, the IEC 61850 international series of standards and communication based on Ethernet technology are an important basis for this review.

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