What are the main advantages of the IEC 61850 standard?

Protocol scalability

The modular design can flexibly expand new logic nodes (such as electric vehicle charging interface LN) and communication services to meet the future technological evolution (such as 5G, edge computing).

Reduce full lifecycle costs

Reduce hardware investment

Replace traditional secondary cables (such as trip circuits and analog circuits) with network communication to reduce cable procurement, laying, and maintenance costs.

A unified communication platform reduces the use of interface conversion devices (such as protocol converters) and simplifies system architecture.

Improve operational efficiency

Shorten fault location time through standardized fault reporting and event recording (such as SOE sequential event recording).

Support "plug and play" device replacement, new devices can automatically load configuration files, reducing power outage time.

summarize

The IEC 61850 standard solves the protocol barriers and operational challenges of traditional power systems through standardized interoperability, real-time communication, redundant architecture, and efficient engineering tools. It is the foundation of intelligent substations and power IoT. Its advantages are not only reflected in the current integration of automation systems, but also lay the foundation for the digital and intelligent upgrading of future power grids, becoming the mainstream communication standard in the global power industry.