ABB
3
Station Automation
COM600
Product version: 3.4
1MRS756764 B
Issued: January 2009
Revision: B / 23 Oct 2009
1. Description
COM600, the station automation device of
ABB, is an all-in-one communication gateway,
automation platform and user interface solu-
tion for utility and industrial distribution sub-
stations. The gateway functionality provides
seamless connectivity between substation
IEDs and network-level control and manage-
ment systems. The automation platform with
its logic processor makes COM600 a flexible
implementation platform for substation-level
automation tasks. As a user interface solu-
tion COM600 accommodates web technol-
ogy 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
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.
OPC Server
IEC 61850
DNP3 Slave
OPC Client
Web server
HMI application
OPC Client
REMOTE
CONTROL
Standard web-browser
Configuration tool on a PC
Connectivity packages
for ABB IEDs
and/or device profiles
On-line operatio
n
Configuration phase, off-lin
e
IEC 61850-8-1
REF615
REF 543
REF 542plus
Conf
SCL
Fig. 1 Station Automation COM600 overview
