The project includes implementing a complete Cooper Power Systems substation automation system that is based on SMP Gateway data concentrators, SMP I/O input/output discrete modular units, SMP 16/SP substation-grade computers and the Yukon Visual T&D HMI system.
The company said that the SMP Gateways will be used as bay controllers and data concentrators at the substation level for a complete and secure integration of substation devices. The SMP I/Os will be used for integration and automation of each substation bay.
Moreover, the SMP16/SP substation-grade computer, combined with Visual T&D software will provide a complete tool for local SCADA management with a substation single line diagram HMI.
In order to replace traditional hardwiring, IEC 61850 GOOSE messaging will be used over the fiber-optic ethernet LAN installed in the substation.
This system architecture provides integration and reliability improvements as a result of the redundancy capability of all Cooper Power Systems equipment, according to the company.
Mike Stoessl, division president of Cooper Power Systems, said: ”Utilities are adopting IEC61850 for substation automation to help improve their interoperability and efficiency.
”Building on our existing 61850 offering, we’ve established a leadership position that allows us to help Manitoba Hydro improve its network management performance, achieve significant cost and time savings and realize improved reliability.”
