Configuring devices for IEC61850 compliance

Use Profile Studio to configure devices to comply with IEC 61850.

Exporting ICD files

Profile Studio can produce an IED Capability Description (ICD) file, which defines the capability of a given IED, including the functions and objects it supports. Depending on whether the project type is EPO or EPAS, Profile Studio will export a corresponding ICD file.

To export an ICD file from Profile Studio:

1. Select Export > Export ICD File.
2. Browse to select a location for your ICD file.

Importing SCD files

Profile Studio detects the types of datapoints inside an SCD file, such as alarms, setpoints, positions, etc.

Import an SCD file into Profile Studio during project creation.

• In the Create new project dialog, in the Import devices and datapoints section, enable the IEC61850 SCD files radio button.

Exporting IID files

An IID file provides specific details about the configuration of your IEDs, communication parameters, and IED data type templates, and can be used to communicate this information to the System Configuration Tool.

To export an IID file from Profile Studio:

1. Select Export > Export IID File.
2. In the Export one or more IID Files dialog, select Select Folder and browse to select a location for your IID file.
3. Select Browse SCD to select your SCD source file.
4. In the IHMI List, select the checkboxes of the IEDs you want to export back to the system level.
5. Select Export.

For full export options, see Exporting configuration packages.