OrionLX™ Automation Platform

The OrionLX Substation Automation Platform is designed with a Linux

operating system, more powerful processors for an expanded range of
substation automation applications, and comprehensive Cyber-Security
functions for meeting NERC CIP requirements.

Configuration of the OrionLX - including the points read from IEDs, the
points presented to SCADA, Math and Logic, and special functions for
Sequence of Events, Alarm Annunciation and Distribution Automation - is
accomplished using NovaTech Communications Director (NCD), the same OrionLX Front and Rear View
license-free tool used to configure other Orion models. NCD eliminates
nearly all register entry and typing by providing pre-configured pick lists Hardware Features
for dozens of utility protocols and over 250 utility IEDs. • Wide-Range Power Supplies
• Redundant Power Supply Option with Diagnostics
Key Features • Ethernet Fiber Optic Port Option
Direct VGA Video
A rugged VGA Touchscreen Monitor is available for the OrionLX™. With Communications IED Protocols
the OrionLX and the Direct Video option, the substation HMI PC can be
replaced with a secure VGA terminal, either Touchscreen or with USB Serial ABB DPU
A: RS-232 Standard w/ Allen Bradley DF1
mouse/keyboard, eliminating HMI-related security concerns.
IRIG-B Areva KITZ
Areva Optimho
HP CPU B: RS-422/485
Basler DFPR
The optional OrionLX High Performance CPU provides two to three times C: ST-Fiber Optic DNP3 Serial and IP
more speed and processing power than the standard OrionLX CPU. It is D: Bit Card (Bit-to-byte GE DLP
intended for larger automation applications, notably transmission substa- conversion) GE Moisture Meter
tion applications with large SCADA databases, extensive math and logic, E: RS-232 Isolated w/ GridSense PAC
many webpages and encryption and other security features implemented. IRIG-B IEC 870-5-103
G: RS-485 w/IRIG-B Keithley Meter
H: V-Pin Fiber Optic w/ Modbus Serial and TCP
IEC 61131-3
IRIG-B PG&E 2179
The OrionLX can now be ordered with the five IEC 61131-3 programming
RFL
languages. Orion IEC 61131-3 is fully integrated in the Orion NCD (NovaT-
SEL® ASCII
ech Communications Director) configuration software. Ethernet SEL® Fast Meter
10/100BaseT (standard) SEL® Fast Operate
IEC 61850 Second Ethernet port: SEL® Fast SER
10/100BaseT or SPA Bus
The OrionLX is available with IEC 61850. With 61850, Orion “IED pick lists”
100BaseFX Multimode TransData DTO
become IED “CID” files. Points are simply dragged and dropped from a
new expanding tree structure listing all available IED points. Selected Modem
61850 IED points can be presented to any supported Slave protocol such Internal Dial-Up Other Protocols
as IEC 60870-5-101 or DNP3.
IRIG-B FTP and sFTP
Other Software Features Standard Built-In HTTP
HTTPS
• More Processing Power for up to 20,000 Points
SCADA Protocols NTP
• Support for up to 96 Ethernet Devices PPP
• “Cascaded Orion” Software to Simplify Integration of Multiple Orions Betac/Getac SNMP
• Email Option for Alarms and SEL® Event Records Conitel - 300/20x0 SNTP
• Point Aliasing telnet
CDC - Type I and II
• Expanded Memory for Data Archiving XML
DNP3 – Serial and IP Plus suite of other secu-
• Diagnostic LEDs for Firewall and Communications Harris 5000 rity protocols
IEC 60870 Serial and TCP
L&G 8979
Modbus – Serial and TCP
REDAC 70H
TejasV
 Front View of OrionLX Showing Expanded Diagnostic LEDs

Specifications Performance/Capabilities
IED/SCADA Points 20,000; typical
Environmental Refresh Rate < 2 sec; typical
Fast Transient C37.90.1 (2002)
RFI C37.90.2 (1995) Communications
Electrostatic Discharge C37.90.3 (2001) Serial 1200bps -115kbps
Operating Temperature -40°C to +70°C Ethernet
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing plus Built-In Standard 10/100BaseT
other IEEE 1613 Optional Second Port 10/100BaseT or 100BaseFX
Indication LEDs Protocols Bit or byte
Power Supply #1 Ethernet Link and Activity Upgrades Via file transfer
Power Supply #2 Security (Firewall)
Alarm IRIG-B Present and Quality Data Archiving & Storage
Built-In Inputs Modem Carrier Detect Standard Memory 64MB
Built-In Outputs Active Configuration Expanded Memory Option 1GB and 4GB
RX/TX on 18 serial ports Database PostgreSQL

Physical Internal Modem Dial-up; v.34

Standard case (2U) 19W x 3.5H x 13D (in) Type 33.6kbps
Speed
Weight 9.5 lbs
Digital Inputs 4 Std (Expandable)
Connections Quantity 12-24V dc
RS-232 w/IRIG-B DB9 (Female) Input Range 48 - 125V dc
RS-422/485 Screw Terminal Optically Isolated
RS-485 w/IRIG-B Screw Terminal 1ms time-stamped
Fiber Optic ST Multimode
Fiber Optic w/IRIG-B V-Pin Multimode Digital Outputs
Bit Card RJ11 (Female) Quantity 4 Std (Expandable)
Ethernet RJ45 (Female) or ST Fiber Contact Ratings 10A MOV Protected
Modem RJ11 (Female)
I/O Terminals Phoenix type, #12-24AWG Alarm Output
Power Terminal Phoenix type, #10-30AWG Type Form A (default)
#10 stud Contact Ratings 10A MOV Protected
IRIG-B
Input Modulated or Power Supplies
Unmodulated Input Voltage • 12V dc (+/- 20%)
Output (on serial ports) Unmodulated • 24V dc (+/- 20%)
• 48 -125V dc / 120V ac (+/-
Processor 20%)
Standard CPU 533MHz • 125V dc / 120V ac / 240V ac
HP CPU 1.3GHz (+/- 20%)

Power Required 30 Watts (max)

Warranty 10 Year Limited

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