communication solutions for energy and smart grid systems

Communication solutions for energy and smart grid systems

Ixxat SG-gateways

MQTT

OPC UA

IEC60870-5

IEC61850

The core of the Ixxat Energy offering from HMS Networks are the SG-gateways which enable safe and reliable communication between energy systems, control rooms and industrial automation systems.

Combined with the documented expertise of HMS staff, the SG-gateways are all that you need to solve challenges related to Energy and Smart Grid communication. Our mission is to take care about the data communication – so you can take care about the power!

Ixxat Energy – communication solutions for networking of energy systems

HMS Technology Center Ravensburg Business unit for Ixxat brand

products and services

Year founded: 1988

Employees: > 700

Locations: in 16 countries

Distributors: > 50 countries

Brands: Anybus, Ewon, Intesis, Ixxat

Development: > 30 % of our employees are active in research and development

About HMS Networks With millions of installed products worldwide, we enable our customers to expand their business and optimize their energy systems and processes. HMS stands for “Hardware meets SoftwareTM”, we support the networking of devices and systems using the latest IIoT technologies.

Industry

Reduction of electricity costs through intelligent load management

Connection of energy equipment to industrial control systems

Increase safety, stabilize power supply and improve system efficiency

Energy and sensor data available in control and monitoring applications

Energy Distribution

Communication between components and Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) from different manufacturers

Integration of switchgear and power plants into SCADA systems with OPC-UA communication

Make sensor data directly available in SCADA and cloud

Control of power plants via PROFINET, PROFIBUS or EtherNet/IP systems

IEDPLC

IEC60870-5-104

IEC61850 GOOSE

MQTTOPC UA GP-IO

Railway power distribution

Digitization and remote control of manual and analog substations

Retrofitting of switchgear to IEC 60870-5 or IEC 61850

Industries and applications

„

Martin MattProduct Line Manager

Ixxat Energy

In the energy industry, a wide variety of concepts for modernizing the energy distribution net-works is implemented and evaluated. They all come with different advantages and disadvantages.

The Ixxat SG-gateway offers exactly the flexibility that is required for energy communication now and in the near future. Our mission is to support our customers on this path and to act as a com-petent partner for secure and individual communication from the field up to the control room. From closing small connection gaps to connecting the entire infrastructure with different partici-pants, we are at your side with our expertise.

Our proven solutions allow us to link devices from different manufacturers or to integrate them in the latest IoT systems. Thus, not only new projects can be implemented according to the latest standards, but also old equipment can be made fit for the future! „

Digital EnergySeamless data communication across all system levels with all devices is the backbone of the smart grid. Therefore, for the rapid realization of smart grid applications, the fast digitization of existing power plants and substations is elementary.

Ixxat SG-gateways enable the transparent connection of control rooms, cloud systems, local controllers, IEDs and sensors. Besides the use in new systems, they are also ideally suited for upgrading existing plants due to their small size and robust design. Existing components can thus interact seamlessly with new “digital” components.

The integration of classic IEDs with serial communication into modern systems with “digital” IEDs – communicating via Ethernet and IED 61850 – can be easily realized with the SG-gateway. In addition, a wide variety of IED independent sensors can be connected to the SG-gateway. Data from IEDs and sensors are pre-processed by the SG-gateway or

forwarded directly to the control room to obtain comprehen-sive and up-to-date information of the system – ultimately up to the “digital twin” of the plant.

Thanks to the secure transmission of data to cloud systems, continuous and independent monitoring of components or the entire system are achieved. This also allows remote access and predictive maintenance without additional com-ponents.

The Ixxat SG-gateway can thus replace several gateways and controllers. This simplifies installation and maintenance and increases reliability and data security.

Direct access to sensor data

Multi-channel sensor connection

Various communication channels in one device – for sensors as well as field devices, control room, and cloud

Support of common communication standards to be independent from device manufacturers, SCADA, or cloud providers

Combining all available sensor and device data increases efficiency and reliability – by using all devices under opti-mal conditions

To gain maximum benefits from digitalization of energy plants such as substations, direct access to more sensor data is needed – whether to improve forecasting, planning service, or enabling predictive maintenance. The Ixxat SG-gateways are unique in their ability to interconnect control tasks with monitoring data – independent from field-device and supervisory system.

Retrofit of energy systems

Combine existing sensors and IEDs with retrofit sensors to gain full insight into your system

Easy system expansion, independent of the network and with minimal space and power requirements

Save space, time, and costs by including data from already existing sensors within subsystems (e.g., building security or greenkeeping)

Providing sensor data for:

Intelligent IEDs with IEC 61850 or IEC 60870 Control rooms with IEC 61850, IEC 60870 or DNP3 SCADA or PLC systems with OPC-UA,

EtherNet/IP or PROFINET Cloud systems via MQTT, OPC-UA or HMS-HUB Service applications and alerting via SMS, MQTT,

OPC-UA or digital outputs

SCADA

Cloud

SCADA or Cloud

AlarmsHighdata

security

Localintelligence

Sensors and IEDs

Sensor types for direct connection to the Ixxat SG-gateway:

Analog (0-20 mA / 0-10 V) or digital (24 V) sensors

Sensors with Modbus-RTU/TCP Wireless sensors – Modbus-TCP on WLAN Sensors with EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS

Retrofitting of existing assets

The SG-gateways enable easy retrofitting of existing switchgear, sensors and other components to your protocol of choice

Fast plug & play installation after configuration

Compatibility

The SG-gateways have successfully passed interoperability tests with key products from different vendors

Easy configuration of all communication with a common web based user interface covering all protocols

Simultaneous usage of different protocols and network functions (master/slave)

Control of energy plantsWIth Ixxat SG-gateways, existing systems, new equipment and control systems can be connected to each other in a smooth and fast way – regardless of communication technology or manufacturer brand.

Manufacturer and protocol independent connection to different control room protocols as well as easy reading and controlling of various energy components and IDEs with industrial controls

IEC60870

OPC UAIEC

60870-5IEC

61850

A

IEC61850

SG-gateway

Data processing

Adaptation and processing of data using a graphical programming interface

1:1 data mapping via tabular assignment

Configuration

Configuration by using wizards and a graphical programming interface

Fast installation and adjustment of parameters in the field via the integrated web interface – no additional tools are required

Optional remote access for configuration updates

Applications

Substations Power plant components Energy storage Grid stabilizationPhotovoltaic systems Measuring instruments Sensor data integration and many more

Integration of components with IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5, DNP3, Modbus and GPIO interfaces into modern control rooms or industrial controllers from Siemens or Rockwell Automation.Forwarding data from energy and factory networks and devices to cloud solutions for big data analysis and predictive maintenance becomes increasingly relevant – the Ixxat SG-gateways are the perfect solution to realize this.

Due to the use of different manufacturers and different technologies, we already had to master great technical challenges at the beginning of the project. HMS provided excellent technical support from the initial enquiry to project completion, which enabled us to successfully complete the project on time. Since then we have been using the Ixxat SG-gateways as a standard solution whenever conversion between energy protocols is needed!

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Amir Bulic Technical Leader, Energy Automation at Schneider Electric

Convincing technical service!

Networking of industrial parks

Reduced electricity costs and improved operational safety via load shedding

Reduction of consumption peaks through direct use of current energy data from IEDs in your industrial controller

Improved energy efficiency in process plants in the chemical, oil and steel industries

Emergency shutdown of energy components via the industrial control system – in order to disconnect specific plant components, the entire plant or even larger areas in the event of an accident

Improvement of plant reliability by adapting energy consumption to energy availability

Enabling centralized control and monitoring with real-time data from devices in energy and industrial networks

Making machine and consumption data accessible

Ixxat SG-gateways provide data from the industrial site and from energy equipment at the same time via OPC-UA, MQTT or Kolibri

The opposite way is also possible – commands are forwarded via OPC-UA or MQTT to the connected components

Industrial sites with a high energy demand often handle their energy supply on their own premises. The communication network of the energy supply is typically not connected to the control system of the industrial plant. Establishing such a connection with Ixxat SG-gateways can enable massive savings.

Simultaneous access to different

networks and protocols

Cloud connection via MQTT and OPC UA

Remote analysis of data

OPC UA

MQTT

IEC61850

IEC60870-5

MQTTGPIO

Microsoft Azure AWS

SG-gateway as a data collector for a cloud-based analysis application

PLC

Direct connection of energy systems to the industrial controls

HMS-Hub

SG-gateway Switch One of several variants that are used especially in the area of railway power distribution.

Railway power distribution

Simple conversion of manually operated switchgear to become digitally controlled with remote management capabilities

Support of redundant control rooms according to the Norwegian User Convention (NUC) as part of IEC 60870-5-104 Edition 2

The high capacity utilization of railway network segments up to the highest load limit makes maximum availability of energy supply critical. In order to best prevent breakdowns and minimize downtimes, systems must be monitored and controlled centrally. This is easily done with SG-gateways.

IEC60870-5

IEC61850

Local controlled circuit breaker

Manual circuit breaker

with NUC

Retrofitting: Enabling remote operation of circuit-breakers

Off

On

Off

On

IED

Secure and flexible gateway for distribution networks

Increased security by connecting only on data layer Connection of different media types possible Malware is blocked, only correct and confirmed data

is forwarded to target subnetwork No direct access to the substation control bus from any

“open” network Invalid and potentially dangerous commands are rejected

Use of different ports for each subnetwork Industrial port: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET Single port: e.g. for configuration or cloud

connection or for SCADA access Switch-port: e.g. for local substation bus Wireless modem: Can be used as primary or back-up

channel for SCADA access, or separate maintenance and alerting channel

On-board security functionality VPN end-to-end encryption Encrypted and signed firmware User management TLS encryption for configuration and IIoT

Whenever several networks are connected, cybersecurity is a critical element for data-gateways to minimize the risk for unauthorized access or data falsification.

Ixxat SG-gateways come with security mechanisms and are designed to safely connect networks by only forwarding correct data according to the protocols and configurations per subnetwork.

Serial protocol to IP protocol conversion in both directions including end-to-end encryption

SCADA

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IEC60870-5-104

VPN

IP-b

ased

Sensor

IED

PLC

IEC61850

Industrial devices

MQTT

TLS or VPN For alerts

or 4G as backup link for SCADA

The entire configuration is done using a standard web browser connected to the SG-gateway itself. No other external tools are required.

Protocol wizards No deep protocol knowledge is required Intuitive and fast configuration

Programming editor Simple drag & drop programming No programming knowledge required Control tasks directly in the SG-gateway

With the intuitive user interface, configuration is made simple, without any need for training in complex programming skills.

Intuitive configuration interface including wizards and graphical programming possibilities.

Configuration

The SG-gateways offer an integrated WEB-PLC for easy configuration via a standard web browser.

Engineering servicesBased on our many years of experience in the field of energy and industrial communication, we are proud to offer a comprehensive service portfolio to our customers.Services range from SG-gateway configuration according to customer requirements to troubleshooting and analysis of the network communication by our experts.

HMS – Your partner for individual data communication solutions

Collaboration in Projects HMS does not just sell the product – we assist during projects

and offer a wide range of services to make you, as our customer, successful in your project.

HMS is proud to provide OEM variants of the SG-gateway to experts and leaders in the industry.

Reliable Our focus is on solutions that are easy to use,

secure, and reliable. This is something you and your customers can rely on.

Each software variant is tested in our multi-vendor lab.

Perfect fitting devices We combine all available functions for you in

an individual device. With brand labeling we adapt the

SG-gateways to your design. We deliver pre-configured devices that are

ready for operation immediately, on request also with a defined firmware version.

Many companies in the energy automation industry rely on HMS‘ more than 30 years of experience in the field of industrial communication technologies. As a reliable partner, HMS provides both “out of the box” solutions for a wide range of applications and OEM devices adapted to customer requirements.

Size

ratio

1:1

HMS offers the product that fits your needs

The Ixxat SG-gateways are available in many variants – providing the specific features you need to realize your project. You can choose from a large range of hardware variants and software options. Simply get in contact with HMS or a HMS partner to receive consultancy on which variant will fit best for your application.

IEC60870-5-104

IEC61850

GOOSE

Integrated firewall

OpenVPN

User and access rights control

OPC UA

MQTT

OPC UA

GP-IO

Safety and security

Industry protocols

Energy protocols

TLS encrypted configuration

Signed and encrypted firmware

Technical information

SG-gateway Core

SG-gateway Switch

SG-gateway IO

SG-gatewayMulti-IO

SG-gateway EtherNet/IP

SG-gateway PROFIBUS

SG-gateway PROFINET

SG-gateway Switch + Multi-IO

SG-gateway switch + EtherNet/IP

SG-gateway switch + PROFINET

Hardware interfaces

1 x ETH 10/100BaseT/TX

1 x RS232/485 (switchable)



1 x 4-port ETH switch 10/100BaseT/TX



4 x Digital input 24 V

4 x Digital output 24 V, 0.5 A

1x ETH 10/100BaseT/TX


8 x Digital input/ output 24 V, 0.5 A

8 x Analog input (0-20 mA / 0-10 V, switchable per input)



1 x EtherNet/IP with 2-port cut-through switch



1 x PROFIBUS DP-V0/DP-V1



1 x PROFINET RT class 1 and 3 V2.3 with 2-port IRT switch









1 x EtherNet/IP with 2- port cut-through switch





Protocols and interfaces

Modbus-RTU master/slave via RS232/485 Modbus-TCP master/slave DHCP server, SNTP, Network trace (pcap), SNMPv2c

OPC-UA server, MQTT Codesys network variables

Optional: IEC 60870-5-104 client/server with support of

redundant clients (NUC) IEC 61850 client/server with GOOSE publisher/subscriber

DNP3 Outstation Hardware versions with 3G/UMTS or

4G/LTE modem Selected versions with WLAN

Local functions Battery-buffered real-time clock, remanence variables, 8 user-definable cron jobs

Security features OpenVPN, integrated firewall, password protection, user management, NAT routing, event logging

Storage medium Micro SD card with 4 GByte included. Device supports Micro SD cards with up to 32 GByte

Power supply 24 V DC (-15 % / +15 %)

Temperature range 0 °C to +55 °C

Housing Robust, powder-coated sheet steel housing for top hat rail mounting (EN 50022), IP20, NEMA rating 1, 79 x 46 x 107 mm with included connectors plugged (Multi -IO version: 84 x 46 x 107)

Robust, powder-coated sheet steel housing for top hat rail mounting (EN 50022), IP20, NEMA rating 1, 79 x 65 x 107 mm with included connectors plugged (Multi -IO version: 84 x 65 x 107)

Certifications CE, FCC, UL for all variants; KC for selected variants without wireless modem

Thanks to the application focused hardware and software options, the SG-gateway offering is optimal for numerous applications in the energy sector, as well as for connecting the energy and industry segments together.

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SG-gateway Core

SG-gateway Switch

SG-gateway IO

SG-gatewayMulti-IO

SG-gateway EtherNet/IP

SG-gateway PROFIBUS

SG-gateway PROFINET

SG-gateway Switch + Multi-IO

SG-gateway switch + EtherNet/IP

SG-gateway switch + PROFINET

Hardware interfaces








4 x Digital input 24 V

4 x Digital output 24 V, 0.5 A

1x ETH 10/100BaseT/TX






1 x EtherNet/IP with 2-port cut-through switch



1 x PROFIBUS DP-V0/DP-V1












1 x EtherNet/IP with 2- port cut-through switch





Protocols and interfaces

Modbus-RTU master/slave via RS232/485 Modbus-TCP master/slave DHCP server, SNTP, Network trace (pcap), SNMPv2c

OPC-UA server, MQTT Codesys network variables

Optional: IEC 60870-5-104 client/server with support of

redundant clients (NUC) IEC 61850 client/server with GOOSE publisher/subscriber

DNP3 Outstation Hardware versions with 3G/UMTS or

4G/LTE modem Selected versions with WLAN

Local functions Battery-buffered real-time clock, remanence variables, 8 user-definable cron jobs

Security features OpenVPN, integrated firewall, password protection, user management, NAT routing, event logging

Storage medium Micro SD card with 4 GByte included. Device supports Micro SD cards with up to 32 GByte

Power supply 24 V DC (-15 % / +15 %)

Temperature range 0 °C to +55 °C

Housing Robust, powder-coated sheet steel housing for top hat rail mounting (EN 50022), IP20, NEMA rating 1, 79 x 46 x 107 mm with included connectors plugged (Multi -IO version: 84 x 46 x 107)

Robust, powder-coated sheet steel housing for top hat rail mounting (EN 50022), IP20, NEMA rating 1, 79 x 65 x 107 mm with included connectors plugged (Multi -IO version: 84 x 65 x 107)

Certifications CE, FCC, UL for all variants; KC for selected variants without wireless modem

Ixxat® is a registered trademark of HMS Technology Center Ravensburg GmbH. Other marks and words belong to their respective companies. All other product or service names mentioned in this document are trademarks of their respective companies.Part No: MMI121-EN Version 6 6/2021 - © HMS Industrial Networks - All rights reserved - HMS reserves the right to make modifications without prior notice.

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