ECU-579 User Manual
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Introduction
Upgrades of smart grid technologies are in demand in this new era motivated by the
requirement for rugged computing platforms with faster processors and increased
reliable storage capacity in modern substation automation systems. To fulfill the per
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formance requirements of modern distributed software applications which require fast
processing, Advantech offers ECU-579 which is targeted at advanced server-level
data concentrators and protocol converters in scenarios like substation automation,
energy management, secondary communication and control, etc.
In years past, substations were managed under the well-established SCADA OT sys
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tem. Now, in this next phase of virtualization, more centralized computing is a better
fit for the requirement of higher energy efficiency. There is also a demand for immedi
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ate and flexible optimization based on the cloud-as-a-service business model.
ECU-579 is certified with IEC 61850-3, the standard for electrical substation automa
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tion design, which ensures high reliability and stability. The standard is suitable for
any global power & energy automation market and defines communication between
all intelligent electronic devices (IED) and other related equipment from the process
level (data acquisition, sensors, and actuators), providing high performance and reli
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able functionality to meet the needs of the most critical computing applications. It also
supports remote monitoring and diagnosis and remote device connectivity to
enhance maintenance efficiency.
Isolation & High-Speed Communication Interface
A comprehensive communication interface is used for smart substation commu
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nication servers and IED analyzers to easily implement data gateway & protocol
conversion. There is support for a variety of protocols (IEC-60870-104, DNP3.0,
etc.).
Network interfaces are required to respond to real-time data and collect high-
density network packets and accurately facilitate data analysis.
Versatile communication interface: the IED analyzer easily fulfills the data gate
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way & protocol conversion requirement.
Easy to Diagnose and Maintain in an Efficient Manner
Remote diagnosis can be done and the system can be managed to provide high
system maintenance efficiency.
The rear I/O connections and LEDs on the front panel are for various ports and
modes, simplifying the monitoring of operation status.
Fast and Easy Customization
The structured and functional internal design of the module allows for easy cus
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tomization and fast assembly to suit different kinds of applications for the CTOS
manufacturing process.
Customer-focused service provides fast response for customization requests
based on this product's main hardware structure.
