CONCORD, California, June 2, 2008 – ReLab Software LLC introduces an IEC-61850 OPC Server software package, an easy-to-use solution for customers creating multi-vendor substation automation systems of any size.
The use of the IEC-61850 protocol in Substation Automation installations has been increasing for many years. With the release of the IEC-61850 OPC Server ReLab announces a complete Substation Automation Solution based on IEC-61850 Standard Protocol. Using ReLab’s ClearView-SCADA product together with ReLab’s OPC Suite enables users to rapidly and reliably build a complete Multi-Vendor Substation Automation Solutions.
Advantages of using IEC 61850 standard protocol:
Utilizes a comprehensive set of substation functions and provides strong functional support for substation communication
Enables multi-vendor IED interoperability and integration
Simplifies specification, design and configuration of the system
Reduces the cost of installation, commissioning and maintenance
Provides intuitive hierarchical and structured data modeling
Enforces standards for naming convention
Implements self-describing protocol and automatic object discovery
Eliminates hardware dependencies by normalizing IED configuration file formats and enabling exchange of configuration between devices
Enables fast communication and multi-cast messaging for inter-relay communication
Provides a scalable approach to support future system evolution
Benefits of using the ReLab OPC Solution:
Simple to use: requires little knowledge of IEC-61850
Rapid Configuration: configures systems in minutes
Scalable: connect to a single device or run the entire substation on a single PC
Unprecedented performance and reliability
About ReLab Software LLC
ReLab Software is a technological leader on the OPC Market. Providing the most sought - after drivers, ReLab is a unique supplier of OPC based Substation Automation Solutions for Native SEL protocol, IEEE C37.118 Synchrophasor and IEC-61850 Standard Protocols.
The unique functionality of ReLab’s ClearView—HMI, SCADA provides the most advanced technology of its kind. ReLab’s HMI software includes functions such as advanced trending, automatic tags generation, single design-run-time environment, advanced security, comprehensive alarm management and many more.
ReLab is the only vendor on the substation automation market that can provide complete automation solution while also holding a leading position in both communication and SCADA worlds.
ReLab’s international customer base includes a wide range of companies from IED manufacturers to System Integrators and Utilities.
