Description - ABB COM600 Product Manual

ABB
Grid Automation Controller
COM600
Product version: 4.0

1. Description

COM600, the grid automation controller
of ABB, is an all-in-one communication
gateway, automation platform and user
interface solution for utility and industrial
distribution substations. The gateway
functionality provides seamless connectivity
between substation IEDs and network-
level control and management systems. The
automation platform with its logic processor
makes COM600 a flexible implementation
platform for substation-level automation
tasks. As a user interface solution COM600
accommodates web technology based
functionalities providing access to substation
devices and processes via a web browser
based human machine interface (HMI).
The COM600 design process has been
guided by the IEC 61850 standard for com-
munication and interoperability of substa-
tion equipment. The communication gateway
functionality of COM600 supports a variety
Configuration tool on a PC
Connectivity packages
for ABB IEDs
and/or device profiles
Fig. 1 Grid Automation Controller COM600 overview
Standard web-browser
HMI application
Conf
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of commonly used communication protocols
of substation devices. For even greater con-
nectivity, OPC data access and OPC alarms
and events are supported to enable informa-
tion sharing and control with, for example, a
distributed control system (DCS).
The IEC 61131-3 based logic processor can be
programmed to execute automatic sequences
directly via communications media. Further,
the logic processor enables the creation of
both simple control programs and more so-
phisticated applications like load shedding or
fault isolation and network restoration.
The COM600 hardware platform is based on
ruggedized mechanics with no moving parts
subject to wear and tear. Thus, the compact
and robust design is well adapted for harsh
environments. The preinstalled software
and the off-line configuration performed on
a separate computer contribute to a faster
project execution.
Web server
DNP3 Slave
OPC Client
OPC Client
OPC Server
IEC 61163-3
IEC 61850
IEC 61850-8-1
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1MRS756764 D
Issued: 2012-05-31
Revision: D
REMOTE
CONTROL
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