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Integration Into Networks

This document discusses network parameterization and integration of devices into substation networks. It describes how to logically structure IP addresses within a substation so network devices can be easily identified. It also discusses selecting IP addresses and address classes, setting up time synchronization using NTP servers, and configuring network switches and redundancy. Network parameters like MAC addresses, IP addresses, subnet masks, gateway addresses, and multicast addresses are described along with how they can be configured, displayed and in the case of multicast addresses, automatically assigned by the system configurator.

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Integration Into Networks

This document discusses network parameterization and integration of devices into substation networks. It describes how to logically structure IP addresses within a substation so network devices can be easily identified. It also discusses selecting IP addresses and address classes, setting up time synchronization using NTP servers, and configuring network switches and redundancy. Network parameters like MAC addresses, IP addresses, subnet masks, gateway addresses, and multicast addresses are described along with how they can be configured, displayed and in the case of multicast addresses, automatically assigned by the system configurator.

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Continuing network

parameterization
You can add a device to a project in which part of the station has already been
parameterized, as described in item 3.3. First find the device in the New devices
subnet after opening the System Configurator and then integrate it into an existing
subnet by dragging it with the mouse device.
IP-address Scheme Think about a logical structure within your substation, for example, every device in
substation 1 has IP-address 172.16.1.x, reserve an IP-address range for the Ethernet
switches, for example, 1-10, so the 1st switch in every substation has address
172.16.x.1, for the 1st SIPROTEC ring reserve 11-40, for a second 41-70, etc.; so you
know that 172.16.3.16 is the IP-address of the 6th SIPROTEC device in the 3rd
substation.
Also reserve an IP-address range for your devices in the control center room, etc.
Such kind of logical scheme makes your life much easier in case of maintenance or
fault clearance.
NTP clock server The NTP servers are integrated as 'Other IEC 61850 communicators' via an ICD File
which is included in the DIGSI4 CD. 2 NTP servers are supported. The primary server
Network settings The lower part is assigned to the network settings. The IP settings must be made
there. The other information are further features that are supported and may be
accessible via interconnections.
IP-addressing For the IP addressing the typical operation of private addresses is recommanded.
Varied address spaces are available.
Class A: 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255 (max. 16 million participants)
Class B: 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255 (max. 65000 participants)
Class C: 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255 (max. 255 participants)
For small networks a Class B address is recommanded, that avoids possible
bottlenecks for an extension of the network. Also a logical structure is represented by
the IP addresses.
The IP stack used on the module doesnt allows a Class B subnet mask (255.255.0.0)
for Class C addresses, but for a class B address a Class C subnet mask (255.255.0.0)
could use. This means that a network with an 192.168.x.x address is limited to 255
participants.
Continuing network
parameterization
You can add a device to a project in which part of the station has already been
parameterized, as described in item 3.3. First find the device in the New devices
subnet after opening the System Configurator and then integrate it into an existing
subnet by dragging it with the mouse device.
IP-address Scheme Think about a logical structure within your substation, for example, every device in
substation 1 has IP-address 172.16.1.x, reserve an IP-address range for the Ethernet
switches, for example, 1-10, so the 1st switch in every substation has address
172.16.x.1, for the 1st SIPROTEC ring reserve 11-40, for a second 41-70, etc.; so you
know that 172.16.3.16 is the IP-address of the 6th SIPROTEC device in the 3rd
substation.
Also reserve an IP-address range for your devices in the control center room, etc.
Such kind of logical scheme makes your life much easier in case of maintenance or
fault clearance.
NTP clock server The NTP servers are integrated as 'Other IEC 61850 communicators' via an ICD File
which is included in the DIGSI4 CD. 2 NTP servers are supported. The primary server

Integration Into Networks


This chapter describes integration of the devices into a network. It describes special
aspects of networks, address selection, switch positions, etc. in detail.
4.1 Network Parameters 4-2

4.2 Network Structures 4-4


4.3 Time Synchronization 4-10
4.4 Use of External Switches 4-11
4.5 Redundancy Settings 4-12
4.6 Device-Internal Switches 4-13
4.7 Configuration Information 4-15
Integration Into Networks
4-2 SIPROTEC 4 EN100-Module - Manual IEC 61850
C53000-G1140-C167-11

4.1 Network Parameters


MAC address The MAC address is a transparent address that is permanently stored in the module.
It is a worldwide unique identifier for the module. That means the devices can be
integrated into any network. The user can only read the MAC address but not change
it.
IP address The IP address is also a unique identifier for a TCP/IP link. It is a 32-bit-wide number.
The IP address is assigned during configuration of a network in a station. It can be set
via DIGSI during device parameterization and can also be set in the System
Configurator. One exception to this is operation in a network with a DHCP server.
Subnet mask This mask must be set according to the addressing scheme of the network.
SNTP address This address is also a TCP/IP address with which the time server can be accessed in
the network to ensure precise time synchronization of all devices.
Multicast
addresse(s)
These addresses are required in connection with the GOOSE protocol to form
multicast recipient lists and define links from one to several other devices. They are
automatically assigned during network parameterization in the System Configurator
depending on the interconnections made and are completely transparent for the user.
They cannot be set on the device itself. GOOSE telegrams uses virtual MAC
addresses only as target address. A real MAC address of a SIPROTEC device will
never be used as target address. In consequence of a wide acceptance of GOOSE
communications, large networks and numerous usage of GOOSE telegrams DIGSI
supports a larger address range from 01:0C:CD:01:00:00 to 01:0C:CD:01:FF:FF.
Gateway address This is the IP address of the gateway. It is required whenever an address outside the
LAN of the station is to be accessed. It can only be set via DIGSI.
DHCP DHCP is used to avoid having to set the above parameters individually. If DHCP is
activated, the settings are provided by a DHCP server in the network. The only
exceptions are the MAC address and multicast addresses. This function requires that
a DHCP server be accessible in the network.
SNMP V2 This protocol has been implemented in order to have access to information in a
network in which other units, such as external switches, are administered as well. On
the basis of this protocol, the accessible information can be invoked with any MIB
browser. The MIB descriptions required for this are available in the internetworking at
http://www.siprotec.com or http://www.siprotec.de. In particular, the statuses of the 2
lines are readable via SNMP using a MIB browser. This protocol is implemented in all
modules. For more details please refer to Chapter 6.5.
NOTE
To be able to work with DHCP, this feature must be activated in the device. It is
activated in the as-delivered condition of the device. The IP addresses, subnet mask,
and gateway are then set to zero.
Integration Into Networks
SIPROTEC 4 EN100-Module - Manual IEC 61850 4-3
C53000-G1140-C167-11

4.1.1 Display of Network Parameters


Display on the
device
The parameters of the interfaces can be viewed on the device display. This is done by

entering the operating menu from the initial display via the menu key. There, displays
are accessible via Parameter Setup/Extras IP-Configuration System-SST
(Port B). The display includes:
IP address
Subnet mask
Gateway
Rights
Link type
This shows the settings with which the device is working and that constitute

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