Saitel – Overview
Robust, reliable & flexible automation
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1- Introduction to Remote Control Systems.
Saitel overview
• Foundations
• Hardware portfolio
• Software & tools
• Architectures
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Saitel: foundations
Flexible by design
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Saitel: a story of success
• Over 40 years offering RTUs & Gateways worldwide
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Saitel = Flexibility
Adaptable to different applications
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Saitel: main features
• Integrate large quantities of IEDs & I/O points
• Operating temperature range: -40 to +70ºC
• Local data pre-processing
• I/O time stamping: 1ms
• Optical isolation on all field inputs (I/O & comms.)
• IEC61850 certified
• Extensive catalogue of communication protocols
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Flexible mechanical solutions
Saitel: Hardware portfolio
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Saitel DP
• High-density RTUs
• Substation gateways
• Data concentrators
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Saitel DP: key features
• Scalable: Upto 96 I/O modules and 68 serial ports per CPU.
• Redundancy: CPU, PS, I/O bus, Comms.
• Hot-swappable hardware modules.
• 4xEthernet ports in each CPU.
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Saitel DP: modular range
• Control units: SM_CPU866e.
• Serial communications module: SM_SER – up to 8 expansions per CPU.
• Wide range of I/O modules to suit many applications:
• SM_DI32: 32 digital inputs.
• SM_DO32T: 32 digital outputs (transistor).
• SM_DO16R: 16 digital outputs (relay).
• SM_AI16: 16 analog inputs.
• SM_AI8AO4: Analog I/O module.
• Power supplies: SM_PS40.
SM_DI32 SM_DO32T SM_DO16R SM_AI16 SM_AI8AO4
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Saitel DP: SM_CPU866e – High-performance CPU
• Processor: Dual-core QorIQ @800MHz
• Memory:
• RAM: 512 MB (DDR3).
• NVRAM: 4 MB.
• Storage:
• FLASH: 128 MB (NOR) and 128 MB (NAND).
• USB 2.0 (host) & SD ports
• Communications:
• 4xRS-232 & 4xEthernet (Gigabit – PRP supported).
• Synchronisation: GPS, IRIG-B, SNTP, PTP.
• Cybersecurity: RBAC, Logging, cryptography...
• Typical power consumption: 10W
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Saitel DR
• Intelligent terminal blocks
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Saitel DR: simple cabling & installation
HU
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Saitel DR: modular range
• Control modules: Hue, HU_A, HU_AF, HU_BI & • AB_MIO: Multiple inputs and outputs.
HU_B
• Compact control + I/O: HU_AF & HU_BI
• Communications expansion: AB_SER
• Auxiliary modules: TU & XU
• I/O Modules:
• AB_DIDO: 16 Digital inputs & 8 outputs.
• AB_DI: 16 Digital inputs.
• AB_DO: 8 Digital outputs.
• AB_AI: 8 Analog inputs.
• AB_AO: 4 Analog outputs.
• AB_AC: 4 CT & 3 VT inputs.
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Saitel DR: HUe
• Microprocessor. TI Sitara AM335x.
• Based on the LinuxRT Kernel.
• USB 2.0 host.
• SD interface to expand file storage up to 32Gb.
• Cybersecurity brick.
• Robust and flexible integration in 61850 (edition 1 and 2).
• Power Supply: 24 / 48 / 125 VDC.
• Backup RAM memory: Super capacitor.
• Memory:
• Static RAM: 4 MB.
• FLASH (NOR): 64 MB.
• FLASH (NAND): 64 MB.
• Typical consumption: 6 W.
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Saitel DR: HUe
• 4 General purpose digital inputs.
• Communication ports:
• 3 Fast-Ethernet ports
• LAN1 & LAN2 (Cooper / fiber optic).
• LAN3 (Cooper).
• 1 console port (CON).
• 1 RS-232 port.
• 1 RS-485 port.
• Synchronization:
• GPS, using the RS-232 communication port.
• IRIG-B, using 2-way dedicated connector.
• SNTP.
• Protocol.
• PTP1588 on ethernet 1 & 2 ports.
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Saitel software & tools
• Modular & Open
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Saitel software
Open & modular real-time design
webApp
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Saitel: supported protocols
Client / Master Server / Slave
• IEC 61850 • Past integrations: • IEC 61850 • Past integrations:
• IEC 60870-5-101 • PROCOME • IEC 60870-5-101 • RP570
• IEC 60870-5-104 • HARRIS 6000 • IEC 60870-5-104 • HARRIS 6000
• SAINCO 6802 • SERIE V
• IEC 60870-5-103 • DNP 3.0
• TELEGYR 8979 • SAINCO 6802
• DNP 3.0 • MODBUS
• INDACTIC • INDACTIC
• MODBUS
• SIMEAST • CONITEL 2020
• SPA-BUS • WISP+
• ABB RP570 • QUINDAR
• ABB RP571 • CDC TYPE II
• etc. • CDC TYPE I
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Saitel: IEC61850
• Certified ed.1
• Validated for ed.2
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Easergy Builder: configuration software
• Easy RTU configuration in a Windows® UI
• I/O database & parameters.
• Communication channels & protocols.
• Creation & re-use of device templates
• Mapping of IEC61850 data
• Synchronization parameters.
Access to the device is restricted.
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Saitel webApp
• Embedded web interface to the device enabling authorized users to:
• Monitor device configuration.
• View current state of all the processed signals.
• Check firmware versions.
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Logic programming: ISaGRAF
• ISaGRAF Workbench is used as Saitel’s PLC programming environment:
• Support for all IEC 61131-3 languages.
• User friendly interface (OS Windows®).
• C supported as programming language.
• Tightly integrated with Easergy Builder
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Modular & Open
Saitel: Architectures
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Centralised RTU
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Distributed RTU
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Distributed & Redundant
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Distributed & Redundant – II
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Project examples
Saitel: solutions
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Saitel: electric applications
• Control of heliostat parks
• Hydro-Power plant automation
• Hydro-Generation group automation
Generation
• Control of solar power plants
• Process control
• SAS for HV & MV substations
Transmission
• SAS – SCU/Gateway - Station Level
&
• SAS – Bay control & protection
Distribution
• Feeder/Pole-top RTU
• Communications Front-End
• Energy telecontrol (Transformer sites, SAS & catenaries)
Railway • Catenary local operation center
• Communications Front-End
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Generation: Hydro
Plant & Dispatch:
OASyS + Saitel RTUs
References:
112 Hydro power plants
Controlled power: >10.4 GW
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Generation: CSP solar
Solar Field Controllers:
Parabolic Trough & CSP mirrors.
Fully Customizable.
References:
Number of plants: 29.
Controlled power: 1.8 GW.
> 25.000 controllers.
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Saitel in substation automation
Substation
Gateway
Gateway
Station Level
GPS
Bridge / Router
Local HMI
Substation LAN
Substation
IEDs Control, protection
controller
& measurement
Bay Level
Retrofit
Bay
Bay controllers
IEDs
Control & protection Control & protection …
Process
Level
Sensors and Actuators Discrete and Analog Discrete I/O and Transducers
I/Os
Open Protocols and/or IEC61850 Propietary protocols and legacy devices
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T&D: HV/MV
PRE – Transilvania Nord (Romania)
33/11 kV substations – RTUs
About 50 wired I/Os – including AC
Integrated in cubicles by Partner
(Energobit)
Remote Control Center connection :
IEC104
In-built synchrocheck functionality
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T&D: Feeder RTUs
GNF – Medium Voltage Supervisor
FRTU integrated in MV Switchgear
Integrated Control, FPI and PM features
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T&D: Feeder RTUs
India – RAPDRP framework
Offer based on HU_BI module
4 projects won since 2013 – 10k FRTUs
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Rail: Energy control
Automation controllers
Local substations & autotransformers.
Catenary equipment & aux. power system.
References:
Substation control:
Metro Rio, FFSS Mexico, Adif.
Local controllers:
Adif, Metro Rio, AVICO, Avele…
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O&G: energy management
JERP substation RTUs (Reliance)
37x substation RTUs (33/11 kV).
Redundancy: CPU, Upstream comms,
I/O bus.
Fibre optic field bus.
EWPL RTU + data concentrator
(Reliance)
11x Pipeline Compressor station RTUs.
Hot-Standby CPU configuration.
Heavy use of logic (300+ tags).
Concentration of data from 50-80 field
devices.
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O&G: applications
Programmable logic controllers
(valve control through PID control loops)
Custody transfer
Synchronization
Tele-control protocols
Modbus, IEC101, IEC104, DNP3.0
ATEX certified for classified areas
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Questions?
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