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Section 7
7.1
Communication via the rear ports
7.1.1
LON communication
LON communication is normally used in substation automation systems. Optical fiber is used
within the substation as the physical communication link.
The test can only be carried out when the whole communication system is installed. Thus, the
test is a system test and is not dealt with here.
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Figure 8:
An optical network can be used within the substation automation system. This enables
communication with the IEDs through the LON bus from the operator's workplace, from the
control center and also from other IEDs via bay-to-bay horizontal communication. For LON
communication an SLM card should be ordered for the IEDs.
The fiber optic LON bus is implemented using either glass core or plastic core fiber optic
cables.
Bay control REC670
Commissioning manual
Establishing connection and
verifying the LON communication
Station HSI
MicroSCADA
Star coupler
RER 111
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Example of LON communication structure for a substation automation
system
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Establishing connection and verifying the LON communication
Control Center
Gateway
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