Connectivity Packages - Hitachi Relion 670 Series Operation Manual

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With the individual tool components, you can perform different tasks and functions and control the whole
substation. PCM600 can operate with many different topologies, depending on the customer needs.
4.4.1

Connectivity packages

A connectivity package is a software component that consists of executable code and data which
enables system tools to communicate with an IED. Connectivity packages are used to create
configuration structures in PCM600. The latest PCM600 and connectivity packages are backward
compatible with older IED versions.
A connectivity package includes all of the data which is used to describe the IED, for example, it contains
a list of the existing parameters, data format used, units, setting range, access rights and visibility of the
parameter. In addition, it contains code which allows software packages that consume the connectivity
package to properly communicate with the IED. It also allows for localization of text even when its read
from the IED in a standard format such as COMTRADE.
Update Manager is a tool that helps in defining the right connectivity package versions for different
system products and tools. Update Manager is included with products that use connectivity packages.
Update Manager is a part of PCM600 and is delivered with it.
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Operation manual
For more information, see PCM600
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