IEC 61850 system setup workflow

These are the basic steps you need to follow to set up an IEC 61850 device in your project.

1. List all of the SCL files (ICD, CID) for the IEC 61850 devices in your installation. ICD files are preferred. Pay special attention to data concentrated devices (for example, the G3200 with multiple devices communicating through it; see Setting up a G3200 gateway).
2. Import the first ICD file into the Profile Editor (see Import Filter screen).
   1. Create the device type.
   2. Match or verify tags for Power Operation.
   3. Complete the import.
3. Create a device profile for the IEC 61850 device type (see Adding an IEC 61850 device).
   1. If needed, add/edit datasets and report control blocks (see Managing IEC 61850 datasets and Edit IEC 61850 Report control blocks).
   2. Select the appropriate tags for Power Operation to monitor for this device.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for additional ICD files.
5. Create a Profile Editor project, adding the device profiles. Configure as needed.
6. Export to Power Operation, and to SCL.

   Power Operation creates the equipment.profiles file for the I/O Device Manager or Manage Multiple Devices window.

   SCL will create an IID file for the profile. If newly added datasets or report control blocks are to be used, this IID file is required for step 7. Otherwise, you can use the original ICD file.

7. Use the appropriate IEC 61850 configuration tool for the device to configure a CID file from the ICD/IID file. Then download it to the device.
8. Create the project:
   1. From within Power Operation, add a new project.
   2. Add the appropriate clusters, networks, and servers.
9. Using the I/O Device Wizard, add your devices to Power Operation.
10. When you are prompted for the SCL file, use the CID file you created in step 7. For more information, see Adding an IEC 61850 device.
11. Compile and run the project.