Implementation and transition concepts for IEEE 1588 precision timing in IEC 61850 substation environments

Bernhard Baumgartner, Christian Riesch, Manfred Rudigier

Abstract

This paper presents a general introduction to the Precision Time Protocol (PTP), defined in the IEEE 1588-2008 standard [1] and its novelties in comparison to existing time synchronization and distribution concepts so far used in the electric power industry. Subsequently the paper provides an overview on the so-called power profile according to IEEE C37.238-2011 [2] which has been defined for integrating PTP time synchronisation into modern power systems applications. The next section of the paper focuses on implementation and transition scenarios in power utilities including infrastructural requirements to allow a successful deployment of PTP time synchronisation in such environments.

Keywords

Time Synchronization, Power Industry, IEEE 1588, IEC 61850, Substation

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TC4 - Measurement of Electrical Quantities

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