iBridge | IED Networking Solution

iBridge IED Networking Solution – use existing wire for data flow!

The iBridge IED Networking Solution Design Advantages Features & Benefits
delivers data from any Intelligent iBridge devices are compact • Intra-substation data
Electronic Device (IED) affordably and yet hardened for harsh security that exceeds what
substation, industrial and data can be achieved with fiber
securely in high noise environments center environments where or copper connections.
with easy and rapid installation. communications reliability, uptime
• iBridge devices are
and ease of installation are
designed to support any
iBridge facilitates Smart Grid required. The iBridge IED
communication topology
initiatives by providing intra-substation Networking Solution features:
including: Peer to Peer
• Compact footprint for surface, and Multipoint physical
communication at a fraction of the panel or DIN rail mount configurations, ensuring
cost compared to fiber optic cable. a solution for any
• -40°C to +70°C / (-40°F to158°F)
non-condensing temperature range application.
An iBridge network can be for outdoor or indoor applications
• Rapid, low cost installation
the data hub for all your IED’s • Clip-on signal couplers: using existing wires means
or a single communications link into - Require no physical wiring 25% to 50% less cost
your higher-level network LAN/WAN. inter-connection than a comparable new
- Permits communication over installation.
All iBridge devices can be installed any existing wire

in 15 – 30 minutes without the use

of tools or specialized labor, thereby
eliminating the costs to install new
copper or fiber!
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Industries Served
• Utility
• Mining
• Petro Chemical
• Data Centers / I.T.
• Industrial
• Renewable Energy

Configurable for High Data Throughput

The iBridge IED Networking Solution supports many physical configurations to ensure high data throughput at speeds up to 200
Mbps bandwidth. Signals can travel distances up to 800m (approximately ½ a mile).
The product line is comprised of three hardware devices a signal coupler and optional connection adaptors. Hardware devices are:
iBridge, Gateway and eXtender. These devices are used when interconnecting to a new IED or when establishing communications
to existing IED’s.
Whether installing one device or a locations’ worth of IED’s, an iBridge IED networking system supports up to 1,023 IED’s
per gateway.

iBridge Connection Adaptor Options

The iBridge IED Networking Solution allows you to create a Optional connection adaptors have the
point to point or multi point TCP/IP network to connect IEDs ability to connect devices that use serial
and cameras with other devices such as RTU’s Gateways or communication ports to iBridge devices.
Routers over an existing wire. Dynamic Ratings offers, RS-232 (9 and 25 pin) and
an RS-232 / RS-485 Universal serial connection
The iBridge system will automatically convert DNP or Modbus
adaptors.
data from a serial format to the same protocol in TCP/IP.
A point-to-point system uses (1) iBridge and a signal coupler
at each connection point as shown.

Any Existing Wire

Coupler Coupler

CE-564

connection point #1 connection point #2

CE-562 SLRM5R42N0R
Point-To-Point Connection
This configuration provides TCP / IP communications over any For applications where the data must be converted
existing wire. For applications where the IED communicates back to serial, a connection adaptor would be
using serial communications a connection adaptor is added required at each iBridge device.
to the system as shown below.

Any Existing Wire

Coax Coax
connection connection

Example: iBridge connection overview

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Gateway
The Gateway device facilitates multipoint connectivity. Additionally, Gateway devices allow for the configuration and monitoring
of an iBridge system and the associated IP ingress/egress of communication through a LAN and chosen signal wire.
A multipoint system will include; (1) Gateway device and (1) iBridge and (1) signal coupler for each IED as shown below,
up to 1,023 IED’s. This configuration provides TCP / IP communications over any existing wire.

Multipoint – one to many connection overviews

TCP to TCP Signal coupler Serial to serial
and/or TCP to serial and/or Serial to TCP

IED Device #1 IED Device #1

IED Device #2 IED Device #2

Serial adaptor
IED Device #3 IED Device #3
thru #1,023 thru #1,023

The Gateway provides users with a diagnostics software tool. The software provides users
with real-time information including iBridge configuration settings and tools for viewing
device(s) signal-to-noise (SNR) maps, that provide signal strength visibility allowing the
system to be optimized.

eXtender
The eXtender is an amplifier available for extended range Gateway software, Signal to
Noise Ratio tool shown above.
applications. Please consult the factory for installations
exceeding the communications distance between iBridge
devices, where it may be beneficial to use this option.
iBridge eXtender

Signal Couplers
The signal coupler is a passive device used as the interface
between the iBridge system active components and the
existing wire used for communication. Signal couplers feature
a clip-on inductor with F-type connector for connection
to an iBridge device. Signal Couplers are available in
9, 13, 18, or 25mm core sizes to accommodate the most Signal couplers provide rapid installation without tools
common wire sizes.

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Secure, Reliable Data Transmissions

The iBridge system will transmit either Ethernet or Serial data. The Ethernet connection uses a standard RJ-45 connection.
Serial connection adaptors are available. The iBridge, Gateway and eXtender devices are transparent to the data flow,
transferring customer communication protocols, reliably and without interference.
Secure and reliable data transmission is inherent to iBridge systems given: it supports any resident encryption and iBridge
devices only recognize like iBridge devices adding an inherent level of security during data transfers.
Specifically, at the IED an inductive signal coupler is installed onto an existing wire. The transceiver encodes the desired
IED data onto that conductor. Upstream a second inductive signal coupler with a second iBridge or Gateway is located to
retrieve the signal and provide it to the desired resource.
The system can be used with DNP, Modbus, IEC-61850 and certain proprietary protocols. (Consult the factory for a full listing).

Easy, 4 step installation means near instant data flow

Follow four simple steps, to install in 15-30 minutes without the use of tools or specialized labor!

1 Choose an existing wire

at the IED that runs to
the control house 2 Mount an iBridge device at the IED and
connect communications. Snap on the signal
coupler to the chosen existing wire

3 Mount an iBridge device in the

control building and snap on the
signal coupler to the chosen wire 4 Apply power to
iBridge devices.
Watch the data flow!

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No trenches, no new wire means
25% to 50% Less Cost than Fibre
Utilities, industrials and data centers are searching for cost effective ways to
implement IED communications, especially where condition-based maintenance,
labor costs, Smart Grid and device inter-connectivity initiatives are found.
The iBridge IED Networking System uses snap-on inductive signal couplers to
transmit data over existing wires. By using an existing wire, it minimizes engineering
costs, reduces schematic revisions, and avoids trenching or adding new copper
wires or fiber.
iBridge, Gateway and eXtender devices install in 15-30 minutes without the use of
tools or specialized labor and customers have reported 25% to 50% less cost
than installing new copper or fiber.

Mounting Options
All iBridge devices feature a compact footprint allowing for either tabletop (protective feet included)
or DIN rail mounting (with optional DIN rail mounting kit).

Tabletop Mount DIN Rail Mount

Input Power Connection Options

iBridge, Gateway and eXtender are all designed to accept input power of (100-240 VAC) or (28-250 VDC) and is
provided with a (1.83 / 6ft.) NEMA 5-15P power cord or an optional field wiring plug accommodating (30 to12 AWG) wire.

iBridge models CE-520 (with male VAC power cord)

and CE-525 (with field wiring plug) respectively

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SPECIFICATIONS
Device Features Detailed Description iBridge Gateway eXtender

Power Requirements 100 – 240VAC, 0.25A, 50/60 Hz All

(Input Ratings)
48 – 250VDC, 0.25A All

Operating Environment Operating & Storage Temperature All

(non-condensing)
-40°C to +70°C / -40°F to +158°F

LED Descriptions LAN1 – Ethernet Link / Activity Included

LAN2 – Ethernet Link / Activity Included n/a Included

PCS – Link / Activity Included

PWR – Device Powered Included

WAN – Link / Activity n/a Included n/a

Communication Interface 75W F-type Connector Included

Adaptive physical layer adjusts to varying Included

channel conditions

65Mbps TCP maximum data rate Included

90Mbps UDP maximum data rate Included

Power output 23-24dBm Included

128-bit AES security Included

Rate-limit & rules based QoS Included

Supports up to 1,023 iBridges per Gateway n/a Included n/a

Supports up to 63 eXtenders per Gateway n/a Included n/a

LAN / WAN / Ethernet Two, 10/100 base-T Ethernet ports Included

Auto-MDIX (auto-crossover) support Included

Additional Interface RS-232 (Management only) n/a Included Included

RS-232 or RS-485 for Communications Included n/a n/a

Operational Frequency 2 – 230MHz Yes

Communications Distance Up to 800m / 2,624 ft. Yes

Between Devices (For longer distances consult the factory.)

Regulatory Compliance NRTL Certified (listed) to ANSI/UL 60950-1-2006 Yes

IEC 60950-1 Yes

FCC Part 15 Yes

Complies with IC: ICES-0006; Yes

en conformite avec IC: NMB-006

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DEVICES — ordering information
Part# Description Dimensions W x D x H mm/in. Weight g/lbs.

CE-520 iBridge, with a 1.83m / 6ft. power cord with NEMA 5-15 plug 152 x 109 x 28 (mm) 544 (g)
6.0 x 4.3 x 1.1 (in.) 1.2 (lbs.)
CE-525 iBridge, with field wiring plug
CE-530 Gateway, with a 1.83m / 6ft. power cord with NEMA 5-15 plug 152 x 109 x 28 (mm) 544 (g)
6.0 x 4.3 x 1.1 (in.) 1.2 (lbs.)
CE-535 Gateway, with field wiring plug
CE-540 eXtender, with a 1.83m / 6ft. power cord with NEMA 5-15 plug 152 x 109 x 28 (mm) 544 (g)
6.0 x 4.3 x 1.1 (in.) 1.2 (lbs.)
CE-545 eXtender, with a field wiring plug

Accessories – ordering information

Part# Description
CE-562 One, RS-232 connection adaptor

CE-564 One, RS-232 (25 pin) connection adaptor

IND2000N One, 9mm / 0.35 in. signal coupler

IND2020N One, 13mm / 0.51 in. signal coupler

IND2040N One, 18mm / 0.71 in. signal coupler

IND2100N One, 25mm / 0.98 in. signal coupler

KIT-520 A point-to-point system. Includes: (2) CE-520 iBridges and (2) IND2000N 9mm couplers

SLRM5R42N0R One, RS-232 & RS-485 universal adapter

SLRS5DIN00RXX One, DIN rail mount kit

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for application assistance or pricing.

Asia / Africa / United Kingdom

+61 3 9574 7722
[email protected]
Americas / Europe / India / Middle East
+1 262 746-1230
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