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Automation 5
Configuration 7
System Requirements 9
Appendix 12
Fig. 1
Typical SICAM PAS configuration:
IEDs are connected to the station
unit with IEC 61850 and various other
protocols (see pages 3 and 4)
For some years now, power generation and distribution have been • SICAM PAS controls and registers the process data for all devices
undergoing major changes. The innovation cycles (where operat- of a substation, within the scope of the data transfer protocols
ing equipment and communication media are concerned) are supported.
getting ever shorter, and the market is becoming increasingly • SICAM PAS is a communication gateway. This is why only one
deregulated. single data connection to a higher-level system control center
The systems used to monitor power supply equipment and pro- is required.
cesses must take account of these changes. • SICAM PAS enables integration of a fully graphical process visu-
When new products are used, user-friendliness and interfacing to alization system directly in the substation.
various communication media are important features. • SICAM PAS simplifies installation and parameterization of new
SICAM PAS (Power Automation System) meets all the demands devices, thanks to its intuitive user interface.
made of a distributed substation control system – both now and • SICAM PAS is notable for its online parameter setting features,
in the future. Amongst many other standardized communication particularly when the system has to be expanded. There are no
protocols SICAM PAS supports the new IEC 61850 substation stan- generation times, and there is no need for loading into a target
dard for communication with bay devices. SICAM PAS is an open system (unless configuration is performed on a separate engi -
system and – in addition to standardized data transfer processes – neering PC).
it features user interfaces for the integration of system-specific • SICAM PAS features integrated testing and diagnostic functions.
tasks and offers multiple automation options. • Its user-friendliness, its operator control logic, its orientation to
SICAM PAS can thus be integrated with ease in existing systems the Windows world and its open structure ideally suit users ’ re-
and can be used for system integration too. With modern diagnos- quirements.
tics, it optimally supports commissioning and maintenance. • SICAM PAS is developed in accordance with selected security
SICAM PAS is clearly structured and reliable, thanks to its open, standards.
fully documented and tested system.
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Fig. 2
SIPROTEC 4 Bay control units and protection units
with local control
To facilitate incident analysis, the fault recordings from protection Many of the functional aspects standardized in IEC 61850 have
units are retrieved and archived automatically during operation. been anticipated in this communication platform.
This is supported by the IEC 61850 and PROFIBUS FMS (SIPROTEC 4) (continued on page 4)
protocols, or the IEC 60870-5-103 protection units protocol.
SICAM Recpro is used for archiving and navigation in the fault
recording archive. Fault recordings are visualized with Comtrade
View (included with SICAM Recpro). Alternatively, SIGRA 4 can
also be used.
Fig. 3
Typical redundant configuration: The station
level computer and the HMI server are based
on a redundant structure to boost availability
Further station control aspects A redundant structure is also possible for process visualisation
SICAM PAS features bay blocking and telecontrol blocking func- with SICAM PAS CC and fault-record archiving with SICAM Recpro
tions. as shown in Fig. 3.
The telecontrol blocking function can also be configured for spe-
cific channels so as to prevent the transfer of information to one Scope of information
particular control center during operation, while transfer contin- The amount of information to be processed by SICAM PAS is essen-
ues with other control centers. The bay blocking and telecontrol tially determined by the following factors:
blocking functions act in both the signaling and the command
• Computer network concept (multiple-computer network or
directions.
single-station system)
Channel-specific switching authority also makes it possible to
• Performance data of the hardware used
distinguish between local control (SICAM PAS CC) and remote con-
trol for the switching direction, but also between control center • Performance data of the network
connections. Circuit-breakers can be controlled in synchronized/ • Size of the database (RDBMS)
unsynchronized mode.
• Rate of change of values
With a distributed PAS system using a full server and up to 6 DIPs,
Automation tasks a maximum of 350 IEDs and 20,000 data points can be supported.
can be configured in SICAM PAS with the CFC (Continuous Func-
tion Chart), which conforms to IEC 61131. In this editor, tasks
are configured graphically by wiring function blocks. SICAM PAS
comes with an extensive library of CFC function blocks, developed
and system-tested specially for energy automation.
Applications range from generation of simple group indications
through switching interlocks to complex switching sequences.
Namely creation of switching sequences are supported by the SFC
Editor (Sequential Function Chart).
Redundancy
The station level computer can be used in a duplicate configura-
tion to further boost the availability of the station control level
(see Fig. 3). This duplication is possible with IEDs or substation
devices that support simultaneous communication with two
masters (PROFIBUS FMS, IEC 60870-5-101) or clients (IEC 61850).
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Fig. 4
Process visualization with
SICAM PAS CC
Process visualization with SICAM PAS CC SICAM Valpro can be used to evaluate measured and metered val-
In the operation of a substation, SICAM PAS is used for configura- ues. It not only allows a graphical and a tabular display of archived
tion purposes and as a powerful data concentrator. SICAM PAS CC values, but also enables subsequent evaluation functions such as
serves as the process visualization system. minima, maxima and averages (on an hourly or daily basis).
Several independent SICAM PAS CC servers can be connected to SICAM Recpro supports automatic retrieval and archiving of fault
one SICAM PAS. Connection of redundant servers is also sup- recordings from protection units connected with IEC 60870-5-103,
ported. SICAM PAS CC supports the connection of several SICAM PROFIBUS FMS and IEC 61850.
PAS systems. SICAM PAS CC is based on SIMATIC WinCC, which has advanced
In the signal lists, the original time stamps are logged in ms reso- to become both the industrial standard and the market leader in
lution as they occur in the devices. With every signal, a series of Europe. It has the following impressive features:
additional data is also presented to provide information about • Multilingual capability
causes (spontaneous, command), event sources (close range, lo- • All operation and monitoring functions on-board.
cal, remote), etc. Besides process signals, command signals are These include not only the graphics system for plant displays
also logged. and the signaling and archiving system for alarms and measured
IndustrialX-Controls are used to control and monitor switchgear. values, but also a reporting and logging system. Further advan -
These switching device objects support four different forms of tages are integrated user administration, along with the grant -
presentation (IEC, DIN, SINAUT LSA, SICAM) for circuit-breakers ing and checking of access rights for configuration and runtime
and disconnectors. It is also possible to create bitmaps (defined for operations.
a specific project) to represent switching devices, and to link them • Easy and efficient configuration
to the objects. For informative visualization, not only nominal and Configuration is assisted by dialogs, wizards and extensive
spontaneous flashing are supported, but also the display of vari- libraries
ous device and communication states (e.g. up-to-date/not up-to-
• Consistently scalable, even via the Web
date, bay and telecontrol blocking, etc.).
In conformity with requirements, the bandwidth ranges from
Measured values and switching device states that are not continu- simple single-user station through to distributed multi-user sys -
ously updated due to, e.g., device or communication failure or bay tems with redundant servers and multi-site solutions with Web
blocking, may be updated directly via the operation panel with clients.
SICAM PAS CC.
• Open standards for easy integration
In conjunction with the SICAM PAS station unit, the switching
– Using any external tools, archived data can be accessed through
devices can be controlled either directly or with “select before
a series of open interfaces (such as SQL and ODBC) for further
operate”.
editing.
When visualizing the process by single-line images, topological
– Manufacturer-independent communication with lower-level
coloring can be used.
controllers (or with applications such as MS Excel) is supported
The WinCC Add-on SIMATIC Web navigator can be used for control with OPC (OLE for Process Control).
and monitoring via the Internet.
• Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), VBScript or ANSI-C create an
ideal scope for project-specific solutions.
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Fig. 5
SICAM PAS UI – Configuration
• Expandable with options and add-ons A common feature of all views is that they have an Explorer win-
– WinCC/Dat@Monitor dow that shows the system configuration in a clearly arranged
serves to display and evaluate current process states and his- tree structure. As in the Windows Explorer, you can open individ-
torical data on office PCs, using standard tools such as the ual levels of this tree structure to work in them. Meanwhile, you
Microsoft Internet Explorer or Microsoft Excel can close other levels to improve clarity.
– WinCC/Web Navigator Depending on the level you are currently navigating in and the
is an option with SIMATIC WinCC for controlling and monitoring component you have chosen, in the context menu (right mouse
systems over the Internet, a company Intranet or a LAN button) SICAM PAS offers you precisely those program functions
that are currently appropriate.
– WinCC/Connectivity Pack
The functions of the two OPC servers HDA and A&E, and of the You work through the necessary steps in the data window on the
WinCC OLE-DB provider are ensured by the WinCC/Connectivity right. Here, you set parameters, select information and define as-
Pack. signments to a user-specific, process-oriented system topology.
– FunkServerPro The user interface is uncomplicated and structured according to
With the aid of FunkServerPro, messages from the WinCC the task definition, so as to enable intuitive working and to sim-
signaling system can be forwarded automatically to radio call plify changes. The user interface assists the editing process by
receivers. displaying parameter descriptions and messages when incorrect
parameters are entered.
In the tabular views for information assignment and allocation to
Overview of the operator control philosophy and user interface
the system topology, configuration is made easy by extensive sort-
The SICAM PAS user interface is based on customary Windows ing and filtering mechanisms, multiple choices and Drag & Drop.
technology, which enables you to navigate in the familiar Windows
To ensure data consistency and to avoid redundant data input,
environment both when configuring the system and during on-
SICAM PAS UI provides extensive import and export functions for
going operation.
the exchange of configuration data, e.g. with the bay control level
The system distinguishes between configuration and operation of and with process visualization.
a substation. In SICAM PAS, these two tasks are firmly separated
by two independent programs.
The SICAM PAS UI – Configuration program is used to create and
edit a project-specific configuration. To enhance clarity, four views
are distinguished:
– Configuration
– Mapping
– System topology
– Device templates
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Fig. 6
SICAM PAS UI – Operation
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Fig. 7
SICAM PAS Value Viewer
The SICAM PAS UI – Operation program features a series of edit- Security can be boosted by applying “user administration” for the
ing and diagnostics views for monitoring and controlling a sub- SICAM PAS UI Configuration, UI Operation and Value Viewer pro-
station. grams. User administration supports user-rights contexts with
In the Operation Manager, you check and control the states of pre-defined rights and password protection.
individual data connections.
In the SCADA Value Viewer you can see incoming values in a
clearly arranged form and perform operator control actions for
test purposes.
Fig. 8
Recommended device with more functionalities: 6MD91 station unit
The following variants of the “Full Server” (Runtime & Configuration) basic component 6MD9000-oAA00-6AA0
basic system are available: as a single-user system or as the central component in a
distributed system
“Full Server” (Runtime) basic component 6MD9000-oAA10-6AA0
“Full Server” (Configuration) basic component 6MD9000-oAA20-6AA0
Configuration Upgrade for one “Full Server” (Runtime) 6MD9000-oAA23-6AA0
Device Interface Processor (DIP) basic component 6MD9010-oAA00-6AA0
for use as a subordinate component in a distributed PAS system
(Runtime & Configuration)
Device Interface Processor (DIP; Runtime) basic component 6MD9010-oAA10-6AA0
Basic packages available
with dongle for parallel printer-interface 0
with dongle for USB-interface 1
1) Positions 13 and 16 of the software Order No. indicate the version. Version 6.0 is the current version.
Software 1) (continued)
For information on the hardware regarding the SICAM 6MD91 station unit, please refer to Catalog SICAM 4.1.3.
(Order No.: see next page)
Energy automation
SICAM PAS 6MD9 SICAM 4.1.1 E50001-K5604-A111-A3-7600
SICAM PAS – 6MD90 SICAM 4.1.2 E50001-K5604-A121-A3-7600
SICAM Station Unit – 6MD91 (Hardware) SICAM 4.1.3 E50001-K5604-A131-A1-7600
CE-conformity
This product is in conformity with the directives of the Council of
the European Communities on the approximation of the laws of
the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC Council Directive 89/336/EEC) and concerning electrical
equipment for use within specified voltage limits
(low-voltage directive 73/23/EEC).
This product conforms with the international standard
IEC 60255, and the national standard DIN 57435/Part 303.
The product is designed for use in an industrial environment
acc. to the EMC standard specification.
Conformity is proved by tests performed by Siemens AG in line
with article 10 of the Council Directives in accordance with the
generic standards EN 50081 and EN 50082 for EMC directive
EN 60255-6 for the “low-voltage directive”.
Responsible for
Technical contents: Gerhard Fürst
Siemens AG, E D EA 2, Nuernberg
General editing: Claudia Kühn-Sutiono
Siemens AG, E CC MCC R, Erlangen
Siemens AG
Energy Sector
Power Distribution Division
Energy Automation
Postfach 48 06
90026 Nuernberg, Germany
www.siemens.com/sicam
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