ABB GRID AUTOMATION – COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

ABB Wireless Networks

Utility grade wireless solutions
KENER KALILIO, 2019
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Wireless Networks
Wi-Fi Mesh, PTP / PTMP, RF Mesh and Cellular for WLAN, WWAN, FAN, NAN networks
ABB GRID AUTOMATION – COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

TropOS, MicrOS, TeleOS, ArcheOS, CyclOS and Arctic

Wi-Fi Mesh, PTP/PTMP and RF Mesh Radios
Typical use cases - Smart Grid – CyclOS – Backhaul for 3rd AMI/DA network

Smart Grid (AMI, Reclosures etc) – FAN/NAN/WAN

NAN + public FAN (based on existing cellular network)

NAN + private FAN (based on the TropOS Mesh)

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Typical use cases - Smart Grid – CyclOS – Backhaul for 3rd AMI/DA network

Wi-Fi Mesh / LTE / PTMP + Fiber

Private or Public Service Provider

Interoperable field
area networks to ABB FAN
support all
applications

ABB NAN
Typical use cases – Industry/Substations and Remote Locations
Wi-Fi Mesh (2.4 / 5GHz) & PTP/PTMP (Sub1GHz)

Remote Site #1
Station

Wi-Fi Mesh 2.4/5GHz Up to ~112 Km

Up to 150Mbps

ABB TeleOS
900MHz 900MHz
Up to 4.4Mbps Voice & Data

…
TropOS 6430-T Remote Site #n

TropOS 6430-T
Voice & Data Up to ~112 Km
Wi-Fi Mesh 2.4 / 5 GHz + 900MHz

TeleOS
Hybrid Tri-Band Router ABB TeleOS
900MHz
Wi-fi Mesh (2.4/5GHz) + PTP/PTMP 900MHz

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 MODEM INDUSTRIAL
ABB ARCTIC

3G/4G

Typical use cases – Power Plants/Substations ou

COR /
INTERNET
EQPTO
OPERADORA
MW / MPLS
SDH, ETC

Substation Environment Power Plant Environment

Switch Ethernet
2420 / 4310-XA
Sistema de Gerência (Mobile)
ABB SuprOS
1420 6420-XA ou 6420
(Gateway) (Node)

6420-XA ou 6420
1420 ou 2420 (Node)
6420-XA ou 6420
(Node)
(Gateway)
6420-XA ou 6420
2420 / 4310-XA (Gateway)
(Mobile)

1420 ou 2420
(Node) 6420-XA ou 6420 6420-XA ou 6420
(Gateway) 2420 / 4310-XA (Node)
1420 ou 2420
(Mobile)
(Node)

CAT6 (up to 100m) or fiber above 10m

October 23, 2019 Slide 7 Primary path (2.4 & 5GHz) ABB TropOS Mesh Workforce Management
Backup path (2.4 & 5GHz)
Typical use cases - Smart Grid & Industry – ABB Arctic Cellular Modems
Industrial Cellular Modems, Controllers and Gateways (GPRS, 3G or LTE)

Utility (Smart Grid) Applications Industrial Applications

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Typical use cases - Mining
OpenPit and Underground Wireless and Wired Network

Underground Applications Open Pit Applications

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Introduction - Wi-Fi Mesh

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TropOS is decentralized with distributed intelligence
TropOS Mesh Other

Corporate
Corporate
LAN/WAN
LAN/WAN

WLAN Controller

CAT6/Fiber/Microwave, etc.
Primary path
Backup path

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Tropos Multi-Antenna Array with MRC

Reconstructed signal ~ original signal

Reconstructed Signal

• Multi-antenna maximal ratio combining system reconstructs original signal; single

antenna systems must rely on retransmissions
• Enables high speed, low loss communications
• Provides reliable operation in complex multipath environments

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Listen-before-talk protocol

802.11 carrier-sense protocol requires devices to listen before transmitting

Industry-leading receive sensitivity (up to -100 dBm) means that TropOS radios won’t
unintentionally transmit over weaker neighbors

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Enterprise-class Security
− Traffic segmentation classification and prioritization
− Differentiated services over common wireless
infrastructure
− Security and QoS policies per-VLAN
− Supports extension of IT policy and framework
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− AES encryption
− End-to-end secure IPsec VPN tunnels
− 802.1x for authentication and access
control
− Firewalls for endpoint security
TropOS mesh operation
The routers automatically discover one another, intelligently choosing optimal paths back to the wired
connection

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TropOS mesh operation
Optimal path is determined by end-to-end quality, not hops

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TropOS mesh operation
Newly added routers participate in auto-discovery

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TropOS mesh operation
Newly added routers participate in auto-discovery, recalculating the optimal paths to the wired
connection

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TropOS mesh operation
Capacity can be dynamically upgraded by adding backhaul connections as needed

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TropOS mesh operation
Network automatically re-clusters to take advantage of additional backhaul

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TropOS mesh operation
If a backhaul link fails…

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TropOS mesh operation
If a backhaul link fails, the network automatically re-optimizes in real-time

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TropOS mesh operation
Similarly, if interference causes a path to fail…

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TropOS mesh operation
Similarly, if interference causes a path to fail, the network re-configures to route around the
obstruction

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TropOS mesh operation
TropOS mesh software creates robust, high performance networks

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PowerCurve
Creates a peer collaboration domain with dynamic real-time coordination of
power and rate per packet across the local RF domain

Simplifies network operation

• Reduces need for detailed network planning and optimization
• Eliminates need to statically set rate and power parameters per node

How PowerCurve is unique

• Distributed algorithm leveraging PWRP for mesh-wide communication
• Per–packet, per-link power and rate control
• Dynamic and adaptable within milliseconds
• Works in tandem with Airtime Congestion Control

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PowerCurve & PWRP working together
If a different path will support higher overall throughput because of higher data rates and greater
spatial reuse…

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PowerCurve & PWRP working together
If a different path will support higher overall throughput because of higher data rates and greater
spatial reuse…

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PowerCurve & PWRP working together
PWRP will select another path to maximize end-to-end throughput and capacity.

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Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint SUBSTATION 1 SUBSTATION 2

RTU RTU
RTU

SCADA CONTROL CENTRE

RS232

Power Supply Power Supply

DCC SCADA Power Supply
CONTROL CENTRE SUBSTATION 3 SUBSTATION 1

RTU SCADA HOST

MASTER SUBSTATION 5 RTU
STATION
SCADA HOST FRONT END
Main
RTU
Power Supply

SUBSTATION 4 Power Supply

S/B SUBSTATION 2
Power Supply
O.F. Network Radio NMS (SuprOS)
RTU RTU
Power Supply
S/B

Power Supply
Power Supply Power Supply
SUBSTATION 3
RTU
Radio NMS (SuprOS)
SUBSTATION 5

RTU

Power Supply
SUBSTATION 4 ABB ArcheOS and TeleOS
Power Supply

SUBSTATION 1

Connectivity scenarios
RTU

SCADA CONTROL CENTRE

Power Supply

SUBSTATION 2 Sequential polling (serial and Eth protocols)

Main RTU
Spontaneous transmission (Eth protocols)
SCADA HOST

Power Supply
Concurrent serial and Ethernet (CA-CSMA)
based protocols
FRONT END
SUBSTATION 3

RTU

Radio NMS (SuprOS)

(Report by exception)
Power Supply
SUBSTATION 4

RTU

Power Supply

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TropOS 6420 Mesh Router (Gateway)
Gateway/Access Point, Endpoint and Helper Node
Powerful features
− 802.11n and 802.11an support
− 2x2 MIMO antennas at 2.4 and 5 Ghz
− Highest allowed transmit output power (including ETSI 5.8 Ghz), excellent receiver sensitivity
− 40, 20, 10 and 5 MHz radio channels (40 and 20 MHz usable for RTLS TAGs and VoIP phones)
− Low power consumption (3 W in standby and 9.5 with 50% duty cycle)
Improved flexibility
TropOS 6420
− Gigabit Ethernet and serial client port
− DNP3, 61850 GOOSE messages and Modbus support with terminal server capability
Extended environmental specifications
− Operational temperature 40 to 75°C, IP 67
− Shock and vibration ETSI 300-19-2-4 spec. T4.1E class 4M3
− Salt, fog and rust protection ASTM B117
− Nickel plated case for improve corrosion resistance (TropOS 6420-XA)
http://new.abb.com/docs/librariesprovider92/default-document-library/tropos-6420-6410-outdoor-mesh-router.pdf
TropOS 6420-XA https://library.e.abb.com/public/c24601b5a8604b328d162a8efdc77e64/Tropos-6420-XA-6410-XA-outdoor-mesh-router.pdf

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TropOS 6430-T (Tri-Band 2.4G, 5G e 900MHz) Mesh Router (Gateway)
Gateway/Access Point, Endpoint and Helper Node (Tri-Band) Mesh router

https://library.e.abb.com/public/b8b87a3ccb9e487ca06729f3fe201af4/tropos-6430-t-broadmesh-mesh-router-narrowband-access-point.pdf

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TropOS 1420
Endpoint and Helper Node (Repeater) Mesh Router
Powerful features
− 802.11n and 802.11an support
− 2x2 MIMO antennas at 2.4 and 5 Ghz
− Highest allowed transmit output power (including ETSI 5.8 Ghz), excellent receiver sensitivity
− 40, 20, 10 and 5 MHz radio channels (40 and 20 MHz usable for RTLS TAGs and VoIP phones)
− Low power consumption (3 W in standby and 9.5 with 50% duty cycle)
TropOS 1420
Improved flexibility
− Ethernet / serial client port
− DNP3, 61850 GOOSE messages and Modbus support with terminal server capability
Extended environmental specifications
− Operational temperature 40 to 75°C, IP 67
− Shock and vibration ETSI 300-19-2-4 spec. T4.1E class 4M3
− Salt, fog and rust protection ASTM B117

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TropOS 4310-XA
Mobile Mesh Router
Key features
− 802.11g support
− Dual antennas system: 1 transmit, 2 receive
− Mesh node functionality
− Highest allowed transmit output power, excellent receiver sensitivity
TropOS 4310-XA
− Seamless roaming at vehicular speeds thanks to proprietary routing algorithm
− Serial port for GPS connectivity
− Extends IPSec tunneling security to the vehicle (mobile VPN)
Extended environmental specifications
− Operational temperature 40 to 70°C, IP 67
− Shock and vibration MIL-STD-202E, method 204C, ETSI 300-19-2-4, T41.e class 4M3

https://library.e.abb.com/public/b3049149d693423f8866434beb0af8b6/tropos-4310-xa-mobile-router-extreme-applications.pdf

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TropOS 2420
DIN Dual Mesh Router
TropOS 2420
2.4 GHz omni antennas
Powerful features
− 802.11n support
− 2x2 MIMO antennas - 2.4 and 5 Ghz
− Highest allowed transmit output power, excellent receiver sensitivity
− RX sensitivity: - 99 dBm @ 1 Mbps | - 95 dBm @ 6 Mbps | - 80 dBm @ 54 Mbps
− Extends IPSec tunneling security to the vehicle
− Low power consumption
Improved flexibility
− 4 x Ethernet ports
− Serial client port
− DNP3, 61850 GOOSE messages and Modbus support with terminal server capability
− Integrated 2 DC voltage and 2 dry contacts monitoring ports
− Integrated GPS receiver (outdoor, open pit mines)
Extended environmental specifications
− Operational temperature 40 to 75°C, IP10
− Shock and vibration ETSI 300-19-2-4 spec. T4.1E class 4M3

https://library.e.abb.com/public/be22da28071e4b6687bbaca4b5639631/tropos-2420-dual-radio-din-rail-wireless-mesh-router.pdf

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MicrOS 410
Client Node for wired clients (Outdoor)
Key features
− Full 802.11b/g/n wireless
− +13 dBi integrated, cross-polarized, 2x2 MIMO directional antenna
− RX sensitivity: -99 dBm @ 1 Mbps | -95 dBm @ 6 Mbps | -80 dBm @ 54 Mbps
− One or two IEEE 802.3u autosensing 10/100BASE-T Ethernet port
− Serial: RS-232 and RS-485 (on serial versions)
− Protocols: DNP3, Modbus (RTU), Modbus (ASCII), raw serial
− Integrated GPS receiver
− IPv4; IPv6-ready
− 802.1q VLAN support (ESSID and IP based tagging)
− Support for static and dynamic addresses for wired clients
− IP multicast forwarding, IGMPv3; IGMP Proxy
− ANI (Adaptive Noise Immunity) | Automatic interference avoidance
MicrOS 410
− Operating temperature range: -40°C to 75°C
− IP67 / Electrical protection standards EN61000-4-2|3|4 / ASTM B117 salt fog rust resistance
compliant /Shock & vibration: ETSI 300-19-2-4 spec T4.1E class 4M3 / Transportation: ISTA 2A

https://library.e.abb.com/public/f5fe1a47a5dc48c285603244e2ce7af1/micros-410-client-node.pdf

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MicrOS 411
Client Node for wired clients (DIN rail)
Key features
− Full 802.11b/g/n wireless
− Two-antenna system: 2x2 MIMO (external antennas)
− RX sensitivity: -99 dBm @ 1 Mbps | -95 dBm @ 6 Mbps | -80 dBm @ 54 Mbps
− Serial: RS-232 and RS-485
− Four IEEE 802.3u autosensing 10/100BASE-T Ethernet ports
− Protocols: DNP3, Modbus (RTU), Modbus (ASCII), raw serial | IEC 61850 GOOSE messaging
− Two DC voltage monitoring ports (0-60 VDC) / Two dry contact monitoring ports
− Integrated GPS receiver
− IPv4; IPv6-ready
− 802.1q VLAN support (ESSID and IP based tagging)
− Support for static and dynamic addressing for wired clients
− IP multicast forwarding, IGMPv3; IGMP proxy
MicrOS 411
− Automatic rate, power and channel control & Reliable broadcast
− IP10 / Electrical protection standards EN61000-4-2|3|4 / Shock & vibration: ETSI 300-19-2-4 spec
T4.1E class 4M3 / Transportation: ISTA 2A

https://library.e.abb.com/public/dc4f718f1fe145e280856a8a557dc970/micros-411-din-rail-broadband-client-node.pdf

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 900MHz – Options:
TeleOS (PTP / PTMP)
Sub 1GHz (900MHz)

• SDR Software Defined radio

• Compact, single enclosure dual transceiver
• Licensed and unlicensed
• Excellent receiver sensitivity
• Dynamic link adaptation
• 2 Ethernet (with full VLAN support) and 2 serial ports
• Extended operational temperature
• Three years warranty
• Integrated into SuprOS Network Management

https://library.e.abb.com/public/22fa345f4bfd4324a436b5f37df0d472/teleos-unlicensed-band-ptmp-radios.pdf

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ArcheOS (PTP / PTMP)
Sub 1GHz (400/700MHz)
400MHz – Options:

• ArcheOS 4000 series radios are dual ban 406-430 MHz and 450-470 MHz softwaredefined
radios
• Multiple complex modulation schemes allow for data transfer rates from 9 kbps to 102 kbps
using 12.5/25 kHz channel widths. ArcheOS 4000 series radios support conducted output power
of up to 10 W 700MHz – Options:
• ArcheOS 7000 series radios are dual band 757 – 758 MHz and 787 – 788 MHz software defined
radios
• Multiple complex modulation schemes allow for data transfer rates from 56.7 kbps to 1 Mbps
using 12.5 kHz to 250 kHz channel widths. ArcheOS 7000 series radios support conducted
output power of up to 10 W
• Licensed and unlicensed
• Excellent receiver sensitivity
• Dynamic link adaptation
• Extended operational temperature (-40°C to +75°C)
• Integrated into SuprOS Network Management

https://library.e.abb.com/public/be22d0a03ec045bb8e034543c851a84d/archeos-4000-series-licensed-band-ptmp-radios.pdf
https://library.e.abb.com/public/b5f01691313d44fa800953ac11d11db0/archeos-7000-series-licensed-band-ptmp-radios.pdf

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Outdoor Power Supply Options
Power over Ethernet
Ceraun
− Provides reliable power supply to TropOS router and wired client
− Optional lithium ion battery back-up
− Managed by SuprOS NMS
https://library.e.abb.com/public/cc427ca80d7b46b3850f3d9c2e644881/ceraun-outdoor-power-supply-and-battery-backup-unit.pdf

TropOS PS079001
− Gigabit Ethernet
Ceraun
− Serial client port
− DNP3, 61850 GOOSE messages and Modbus support with terminal server capability

Extended environmental specifications

− Operational temperature 40 to 75°C IP 67 (60°C with battery, Ceraun only)
TropOS PS079001
− Shock and vibration ETSI 300-19-2-4 spec. T4.1E class 4M3
− Salt, fog and rust protection ASTM B117

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Arctic Family
Industrial Cellular Modems, Controllers and Gateways (GPRS, 3G or LTE)

The Arctic product family offers the widest range of products and solutions for wireless communication in
industrial and utility applications. The family includes wireless gateways, wireless protocol converters,
wireless I/O’s and server products. By combining these components, the user is able to build reliable and cost-
effective communication systems that are application independent.

https://library.e.abb.com/public/de6aeac915804ef28ee8b7fef9acd488/Arctic_family_broch_758527_LRENe.pdf

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ABB SuprOS Network Management System
A Carrier Class solution

− One application for configuration and monitoring

− Fault isolation using visualization tools
− Network health monitoring
− Advanced network optimization
− Asset management via configuration and inventory view

October 23, 2019 Slide 42

Questions?

—
Kener Kalilio
Sales Specialist
PGGA - Communication Networks
ABB Ltda
Av. Monteiro Lobato 3411
07190-904, Guarulhos, SP, Brazil
Mobile: +55 (11) 98937-0706
new.abb.com/network-management/communication-networks