ProSoft Technology PLX8X-MNET-61850 - Manual (Page 12)

Start Here PLX8x-MNET-61850 ♦ Communication Gateway
User Manual Modbus TCP/IP to IEC 61850
Page 12 of 228 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
May 14, 2014
1.1 Overview
This User Manual will explain the features of the Modbus TCP/IP to IEC 61850
ProSoft gateway. It will guide the user through configuring the ProSoft gateway,
showing how to map IEC 61850 Data Attributes between an Intelligent Electronic
Device (IED), through the ProSoft gateway, and a Schneider Electric
® Modicon ®
Quantum
® (PLC). The configuration software creates files to import into Unity™
Pro programming software, integrating the ProSoft 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 will read and write data to the
IED. The ProSoft gateway will automatically push (write) data from the IEDs to
the Quantum, so the Quantum does not have to be programmed to read the IEDs
data. 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 will make a Configured IED Description
(CID) file. A System Configuration Description (SCD) file can also be made.
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-MNET-
61850, refer to the IEC 61850 PICS Statement, which is available as a separate
download at http://www.prosoft-technology.com.