SCADA and RTU/Gateway Signal Testing
Substation automation systems (SAS) typically deal with hundreds or thousands of individual signals. These signals must be acquired, processed, and sent to various destinations, such as the SCADA system over RTU/Gateways (via IEC 60870-5-104 or equivalent), the local control panel of intelligent electronic devices (IED), or human-machine interfaces (HMI).
During substation commissioning, but also after firmware upgrades, every such signal must be tested. Often this is done with manual stimulation at the process terminals and ticking off a signal list by hand. StationScout saves time and reduces errors: with automatic test execution, the possibility to re-use defined test cases, and complete documentation of the work done.
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StationScout on the MBX, RBX, or VBX platform
StationScout is our smart solution for detailed testing of substation signals. The signals under test can be stipulated directly at the primary devices (e.g., switch position), at the process terminal, or even be simulated via the software interface.
Easily create and run test cases for any number and type of signals, either step-by-step or automatically with StationScout. Get comprehensive test reports for convenient printing or digital storage. By mapping IEC 104 signals within test cases, you can automate mapping tests and significantly reduce test time. Seamlessly manage test cases by exporting and importing IEDs, bay levels, voltage levels, and switchgear, saving valuable time throughout the engineering lifecycle of a SAS system, including after system changes and firmware upgrades. You can also simulate IEC 61850 signals to efficiently test RTU/gateway mappings after each firmware update, minimizing effort and time.
Benefits of this solution
Reliable testing despite missing IEDs
Automatic documentation of tests
Re-use test procedures for efficient testing
Fully automated end-to-end testing
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