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Networking - Products & Services ProSoft Technology, Inc. has released its Modbus TCP/IP to IEC 61850 gateway. The gateway provides a method for integrating smart grid-compliant IEDs with the Schneider Electric Unity series, including Quantum, Premium and M340 Programmable Automation Controllers, in addition to other Modbus TCP/IP devices. The Modbus TCP/IP to IEC 61850 Gateway supports common IEC 61850 applications including substation automation, load shedding and advanced SCADA data collection. The gateway enables a SCADA control system on a Modbus TCP/IP network to collect, monitor, trend and control granular real-time data from up to 45 IEC 61850 IEDs at the process level, the bay levels and at the substation automation level. The configuration utility provided with the gateway uses IED configuration files (CIDs) to import complex IEC 61850 data structures, then maps IEC 61850 IED tags to Modbus TCP/IP registers. Mapped IED tags structures can be exported directly to Unity Pro for Quantum, Premium and M340 projects. GOOSE, Report Control Blocks, and MMS Read messages provided by IEDs are written to the Modbus TCP/IP server on change of state. The gateway’s time is synchronized by periodic update requests to a Coordinated Universal Time (UTC system). The gateway tightly integrates with the Unity Pro series, providing automatically generated application-specific Variable and Function Block files. IED drag and drop IEC 61850 Data Attributes allow easy Modbus mapping, and configuration can be stored in an industrial SD card provided with the gateway for disaster recovery. ProSoft Technology Releases Modbus TCP/IP to IEC 61850 Gateway B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company, Inc. has expanded its family of industrial-grade Elinx Ethernet Extenders with models featuring built-in PoE+ and network management capabilities. Using existing copper wire infrastructure (Cat5 cable or two straight wires from the telephone line) to avoid the cost and hassle of fiber or new construction, B&B Electronics’ Elinx Ethernet Extenders allow system integrator, engineering and IT groups to simply deploy remote security cameras, IP phones and other Ethernet devices beyond Ethernet’s 100-meter limit. In addition, the new PoE+ models also overcome the challenge of powering remote devices placed nowhere near a power source by providing power directly from the extended Ethernet port. Three PoE+ 10/100 Mbps models extend Ethernet connections up to 1,900 meters and power remote devices directly. EIRP-EXTEND offers one PoE+ port, EIRP-EXTEND-2 offers two, and EIRP-EXTEND-4 offers two PoE+ ports plus two standard ports. All offer redundant wide voltage inputs 24 to 48 VDC, via terminal block or extender port via RJ11 or terminal block. B&B Electronics’ two managed models also allow IT and network engineers to monitor remote communications via web browser and SNMP, preventing unneeded monitoring visits to remote locations. EIRM-EXTEND is a single-port extender, EIRM-EXTEND-8 is a two-port extender that is also an eight-port Ethernet switch. Both offer flexible extension port connectivity (RJ11 or terminal block) and dual power ports (12 to 48 VDC) via terminal block connections. The company’s Ethernet extenders are designed for rugged applications such as industrial and building automation, SCADA, traffic control, pointof-sale, CCTV to IP, surveillance/security and warehousing. Models are available to meet numerous industry standards including heavy industrial 61000-6-2 EMC standards, UL508 and NEMA TS1/TS2 environmental requirements for traffic control equipment. Many models are also shock, vibration and freefall tested. 18 www.RemoteMagazine.com B&B Electronics Rounds Out Ethernet Extender Line with PoE and Managed Models Digi International has introduced the Digi TransPort WR21, an enterprise-class 2.5G/3G/4G cellular router for network back-up and remote device connectivity applications. The compact, flexible router offers feature sets that scale from basic connectivity to high-end routing with advanced functionality such as dynamic routing, security and firewall capabilities and optional two-port Ethernet switch. Comms365 Limited uses the Digi TransPort WR21 for 3G connectivity to its customers’ remote devices and for network backup applications. Mike van Bunnens, managing director, said, “We’ve been using Digi TransPort technology for more than five years and have routers deployed in hundreds of customer sites. The Digi TransPort WR21 delivers a great value and is ideal for our range of managed service propositions. It features the high-end routing and security features we need for easily connecting our customers’ devices in virtually any application.” The Digi TransPort WR21 is also well suited for connecting remote devices in energy management, industrial, point-of-sale, kiosk and financial applications and is available in standard and enterprise-class software versions. The standard router features an RS-232 serial port, one Ethernet port, two SIMs, basic routing, IP Passthrough, IP Filtering, Digi SureLink and Digi RealPort COM port redirector. Options include a RS232/422/485 serial port, two Ethernet ports and high-end dynamic routing protocol support with integrated VPN and stateful firewall. Qualcomm Gobi 3000 technology is also available providing carrier agility by allowing a single router to operate on multiple 3G/4G HSPA/HSPA+/EVDO carrier networks with fall back all the way to 2G. Digi Launches Low Cost, Enterprise-Class Cellular Router Telit Wireless Solutions, Inc. is launching a new module featuring Wireless M-Bus transfer technology. The ME50-169 module features 169 MHz making them well suited for smart gas, water, heating or electricity meters. These smart meters automatically transmit consumption data to the utility companies, which increases the accuracy and transparency of bills, offers better customer service and helps improve energy efficiency. Telit’s ME50-169 modules are compliant to the latest Wireless M-Bus standard and are fully devoted to metering in the 169 MHz band. 169 MHz provides a much higher performance in terms of range than 868 or even 433 MHz. Wireless M-Bus is a standardized transfer technology for radio for the remote reading of meters inside buildings. The data from the individual meters is transferred to a concentrator on site, which collates and transfers it via GSM/GPRS to the supply companies. The ME50-169 modules are fully compatible to Telit’s gateway solution, the GG863-SR, which integrates short range and GSM/GPRS capabilities. The M-Bus modules with LGA (Land Grid Array) mounting technology feature 25 mW output power, which assures extreme low power consumption. In addition, the ME50-169 is equipped with an embedded low power ATMEL ATX microcontroller. Therefore, the modules can be integrated into various systems, reducing time to market and project costs. The modules, which are equipped with the SR tool platform, help to reduce valuable development time. This platform is providing additional features such as OTA SW and a customized solution on demand for network deployment and management. The ME50-169 is pin-to-pin compatible with the Telit modules in the ZE (ZigBee 2007 and PRO stack), NE (Mesh low power) and LE (basic point to point, broadcast stack) families. Telit Debuts Energy Efficient Wireless M-Bus Module for 169 MHz http://www.RemoteMagazine.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Remote - December 2011

Utility Telecom Spending Could Reach $3.2 Billion by the End of 2011
Securing Remote Substations for a Smarter Grid
Maximize Range While Minimizing Power Consumption in Wireless Digital Transmission
CMS Deploys Energy Smart Grid Project
Satellite Technology – The Key to Remote Communications for Government Agencies
American Innovations Releases Bullhorn RM4012 Remote Monitoring System
ProSoft Releases Modbus TCP/IP to IEC 61850 Gateway
Pelco Introduces the New Digital Sentry
CEITEC S.A. Releases RFID Chip for Logistics Application
C&D Technologies Introduces Liberty MSE 2 V VRLA Line
Industry News
Calendar of Events
Washington State Archives Keeps Cool with Environmental Monitoring

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