IndustrialIT for Utility Communications

CommunicateIT FSK Data Transmission NSK5

A programmable modem for power utility

communication network.
For use in SCADA systems
NSK5 is a new frequency shift keyed modem
for the transmission of data over voice-grade
communication facilities. Already a success in
the marketplace, the modem is designed for
use in SCADA systems and allows both serial
asynchronous and synchronous data transmission. It uses binary frequency modulation
techniques which make it highly immune to
interference and noise and permit extensive
voice-band communication link utilization.

about 20 for the earlier NSK4

series to just 2 for the NSK5
generation underscores this key
benefit of the new design. NSK5
modems can be mounted either in
their own equipment tier or, when
used together with ABBs new
ETL power line carrier set, plugged
direct into reserved slots in this
equipment.
Module G4AF with alter-

Advanced microprocessor technology

The modem employs advanced microprocessor
technology, is fully programmable, and has no
frequency-dependent parts. Being microprocessor-based, it offers high service flexibility
and significantly reduces hardware inventories.
A reduction in the number of modules from

nate routing

Rear view of NSK5 (for

19 racks) with interface
cables

Possible utilization of audio band (frequency multiplexing)

Speech

Telecontrol and data band

NSK 5

Telecontrol and data band

ITU-T

Data channels

Pilot

ETL

420
540
660
780
900
1020
1140
1260
1380
1500
1620
1740
1860
1980
2100
2220
2340
2460
2580
2700
2820
2940
3060
3180
3300
3420
3540
3660
3780
3900

2000 Hz

50 Bd
120 Hz
R.35

480 720 960 1200 1440 1680 1920 2160 2400 2640 2880 3120 3360 3600 3840

100 Bd
240 Hz
R.37

540

900

1260

1620

1980

2340

3060

200 Bd
360 Hz
R.38B

1560

2040

2520

3000

3480

200 Bd
480 Hz
R.38A

600

1080

1560

2040

2520

3000

3480

300 Bd
480 Hz

420

TX

3780

1080

600 Bd
960 Hz

2760

1200 Bd
2400 Hz
V.23

Speech or data channels

1980

1700

1200 Bd
+ speech
1640 Hz
ETL

2860

2400 Bd
3200 Hz

1800/2000

300

3420

600

1320

420

2700

1000

2000

3000

4000 Hz

RX
RX

RX

TX
TX

NSK5: Technical Data

ITU-T

Transmission
rate
(nom./max.)
Bd

Hz

R35

50/75

30

120

420

3900

R37

100/150

60

240

480

3840

R38B

200/225

90

360

540

3780

R38A

200/200

120

480

600

3840

300/300
600

120
400

480
960

600
840

3840
3600

1200
1200 + speech
2400

400
400
800

2400
1640
3200

V23

Frequency
deviation

Channel
spacing
(bandwidth)
Hz

Channel mean frequency

adjustable in steps of 120 Hz
lowest
highest
Hz
Hz

1700
2860
1800/2000

Interfaces
Inputs

ITU-T V.10/V.28/RS232D/RS423A

Outputs

ITU-T V.28/RS232D

Transmit level to line

024 dBm

Receive level range

853 dBm

Power supply from 24 V battery

20.433 V/185 mA

Supply units
DC/DC converter

for 48/60/110 V batt. (+25%/40%)

AC/DC converter

for 110/230 VAC (+15%/15%)

Insulation (AC 50 Hz 1 minute)

Electronics against protective ground

2 kV

AF lines against supply input, protective ground and data interfaces

2 kV

EMC
in compliance with

VDE871/B, VDE878, CE

Mechanical design (width x height x depth)

Modem with alternate routing

40.6 x 266.7 x 220 mm

Modem without alternate routing

30.5 x 266.7 x 220 mm

Subrack

485 x 270 x 280 mm

Modifications or deviations which are due to technical progress are reserved.

Block diagram of the

NSK5 modem (G4AE/G4AF)
24 V battery
Input interface
(data and control signals)
3 Output interface
(data and control signals)
4 Carrier failure delay
5 Program switches
6 Test switch
7 Multiplexer
8 Internal supply voltages
9 Carrier failure alarm
10 Digital signal processor
11 Monitor
12 Equipment alarm
13 Main line, receive
14 Backup line, receive
15 Main line, transmit
16 Backup line, transmit
A/D Analog/digital converter
Only with G4AF
*

+ 12 V
+ 5V
0V
5V
12 V

DC

DC

1
2

TXD
RTS
DTR
LL
ISP
SEL
SG

V 24
V 28
RS 232

V 24
V 28
RS 232
8 bit bus

S1
S2
S3

S4

3
t
4

7
8

10

A/D
13

14

*
*

RXD
DCD
CTS
DSR
RCK
TI
TCK

11

12

D/A
15

* 16

One module for all channels

A programmable NSK5 modem contains a
complete transmitter and receiver, including
line equipment and line transformers, a galvanically isolated power supply, and a type RS
232 C, D/V.24/V.28 data interface. Also included
are a number of useful extra functions previously
available only with special add-on modules at
extra cost.

Highlights

A choice of synchronous or asynchronous

data transmission
Data can be transmitted either in asynchronous
mode with speed and code transparency and
without clock signals, or in synchronous
mode with a clock signal provided at both the
transmitting and receiving end of the modem.

Integrated data regeneration

As an option, the modem can be made to
regenerate the data at the receiving end to
eliminate unacceptably high pulse distortion,
which can occur occasionally in a critical
transmission path. This reduces the users costs
and simplifies project engineering; the integrated regenerator function is simply enabled
whenever it is required.

Amplitude equalizer for long cables

An amplitude equalizer to compensate for frequency-dependent attenuation distortion on
long cables is a standard feature of the NSK5
modem. The user simply selects the most
suitable equalizer for his link using the program
switches.

Integrated line switchover unit

A version of the modem with integrated line
switchover facility is also available. With this
option, transmission is automatically continued
over the backup line if the main path fails.
This modem is for users desiring an even higher
transmission availability.

Galvanically isolated module power supply

A built-in voltage converter with 2 kVrms
insulation level prevents earth (ground) loops
between the modems in the subrack and
between the modems and the main power

supply. The modem can be fed direct from a

24 V battery or from other voltage sources
with separate DC/DC or AC/DC converter
mounted in the equipment tier.
NSK5 can be mounted in a subrack
A separate equipment tier, with the option
of redundant main power supplies for all the
common supply voltages, can accommodate
up to 9 modems. The signal cables can be
connected either to the front or to the rear of
the modem.
or plugged into ETL power line carrier
equipment
The modem can also be plugged into reserved
slots in ABBs ETL power line carrier unit. Up to
five modems may be inserted, depending on
the extent to which the ETL system is utilized.
Users choosing this option do not need a
separate NSK5 equipment tier with its own
power supply.
1200 bauds plus speech transmission
Using a standardized channel with special
equalizer, and with the modem plugged into
the ETL equipment, a data channel with
1200 bits/s can be operated on top of the
300 to 2000 Hz band used for the speech
channel.
Up to 2400 bauds
Signalling rates of 2400 bits/s are possible with
FSK, providing the total speech bandwidth of
300 to 3400 Hz is available. The program
switches are used to select standard speeds, as
well as 2400 bauds for pilot wire or PLC transmissions with special equalization.
Comprehensive test facilities
Data terminal equipment can request a local
analog test loop conforming to ITU-T V.54
(loop 3) by means of the signal LL (for Local
Loop). This involves a transmitted message
being looped back to the receiver at a point
immediately before the line transformers,
resulting in local reception of a message.
There is also a switch on the front panel for
initiating self-testing of the modem.

Advantages of NSK5 Modem

in short
The frequency shift keyed NSK5 modem
is designed for use in SCADA and offers
you a set of advantages:

Amplitude equalizer for long cables to compensate for frequency-dependent attenuation

distortion
Integrated line switchover unit to automatically
continue transmission over the backup line
if the main path fails

Fully programmable due to advanced

microprocessor technology
Highly immune to interference and
noise as a result of its binary frequency
modulation techniques
Consists of a complete transmitter/
receiver, including line equipment, line
transformers, a galvanically isolated
power supply and different types of
data interfaces
Serial asynchronous and synchronous
data transmission over voice-grade
communication facilities
Integrated data regeneration to eliminate
unacceptably high pulse distortion

ABB Switzerland Ltd

Utility Automation Systems
Brown Boveri Strasse 6
CH-5400 Baden/Switzerland
Phone +41 - 58 589 37 35
or
+41 - 844 845 845 (Call Center)
Fax
+41 - 58 585 16 82
e.Mail utility.communication@ch.abb.com
www.abb.com/utilitycommunications

Can be plugged into ETL power line carrier

equipment or mounted in separate equipment
tier
Can operate at 1200 to 2400 bauds
plus speech transmission
Comprehensive test facilities

1KHA-000 583-SEN
2000 03.03 Printed in Switzerland
ABB Switzerland Ltd, March 2003.
The right to modifications or deviations due to technical progress is reserved.