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IEC 61850

IEC 61850

Standard for electrical substation automation and communication between IEDs.

Key Takeaways

  • Standard for electrical substation automation and communication between IEDs.
  • Advanced-level topic in Communication Protocols

Detailed Definition

Standard for electrical substation automation and communication between IEDs. This term is essential for understanding communication protocols in industrial automation and PLC programming.

Common Questions

What is IEC 61850?

Standard for electrical substation automation and communication between IEDs.

What prerequisites are needed to understand IEC 61850?

As an advanced-level concept, IEC 61850 requires a solid foundation in PLC fundamentals and intermediate programming concepts. It's recommended to have hands-on experience with Communication Protocols before diving deep into this topic.

What are related concepts I should learn?

To fully understand IEC 61850, you should also familiarize yourself with Modbus, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP. These concepts work together in industrial automation systems.

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About Communication Protocols

Industrial networking standards and communication methods

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Difficulty:Intermediate to Advanced