Sitras SCS, -RCI, -FFP, -TTU

Station control system for traction power supply

Remote control interface
Frame fault protection
Transfer trip unit

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The Sitras® SCS station control system performs all the control functions as well
as protection and communication tasks in the AC and DC traction power supply.

Thus it provides the operating staff with a quick and reliable overview of the
operating state of the system.

Features
•• Programmable controllers and protection devices from the SIMATIC®, Sipro-
tec® and Sitras families of products used the world over
•• Standardized communication interfaces
•• Detailed fault messages that facilitate restoration of functions of the substa-
tion in a very short time in the event of a fault
•• Modular design, peripheral structure and scalable computer performance that
simplify adaptation to system requirements
•• Easy integration of customized functions
Sitras SCS

Overview
Philosophy Communication
Sitras SCS enables operator control •• Station Functions
and visualization of the switchgear Communication in the station is per- Station control system
and protection relays from different formed by means of a station commu- •• Remote link-up to central control room
locations. These different levels of nication system. Due to the realization •• Open-loop and closed-loop control of the
operator control are implemented in form of a fiber-optic cable ring, a transformer tap changer
independently of each other and are high level of availability is ensured and •• Coordination of automated switching
noninteracting. EMC interference is prevented. operations and interlocks (e.g. automatic
testing and reclosing) throughout substa-
This is achieved by the use of match- Sitras SCS uses preferred the protocols
tions
ing components and thus ensures a PROFINET, PROFIBUS and IEC 61850 •• Monitoring of auxiliary power require-
high level of availability. Optional a and has also been prepared for future ment distribution
redundant design can be realized. extensions. •• Central time management
•• Operator control and visualization of the
Basic components •• Remote link-up to central control current status of switching devices,
Sitras SCS employs programmable con- room transformers, rectifiers and connections
•• Display and archiving of fault and status
trollers from the SIMATIC S7, SIMATIC Thanks to the modular design, all the
events
NET and SIMATIC HMI families of standard media such as WAN, ISDN or •• Transfer tripping of the circuit-breaker in
products. They have a modular design modem can be used for remote link-up the adjacent substation (optional)
and feature an individually configu- to the central control room with •• Parameterization and diagnosis of fault
rable, comprehensive range of mo- different protocols. records of the numerical protection units
dules. Their simple structure makes (optional)
them flexible and very easy to main- Sitras SCS can handle the PROFINET, •• Remote diagnosis (optional)
tain. PROFIBUS, Sinaut ST7 and IEC 60870- Decentralized bay control system
This hardware in combination with a 5-101/104 protocols and has also been •• Control and monitoring of the electrical
modular component library enables an prepared for future extensions. equipment (operator control and visua-
easy adaption to the project require- lization)
•• Protection functions
ments. With the program library Sitras SCS-RCI
•• Automatic testing and reclosing
Sitras SCS focuses on the combined (remote control interface) according •• Interlocks referring to bays
protection and control unit Sitras PRO to IEC 60870-5-104 it is possible to •• Measured-value acquisition
and the Siprotec protection devices realize a remote link-up without addi- •• Transfer trip signals from and to adjacent
– the standard for numerical protec- tional hardware. substations
tion technology and established in all
areas of use. The proven standard Additional protocols can be imple-
solution is parameterized in advance. mented on request.

Hierarchy of operator control levels

e. g. Sitras RSC

Central control room

(remote control)
Sitras SCS

Station control system

(station control)
Siprotec 4/5
Sitras PRO

Decentralized bay control system

(local control)

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Operator control levels
Central control room
(remote control)
Normally, all substations, sectioning points, autotransfor-
mer stations, etc. are controlled and monitored from a
central control room.

Due to the open and standardized interfaces, Sitras SCS

may be connected to all established SCADA systems.

The SCADA system Sitras RSC is used preferentially and runs

on powerful standard personal computers.

Central control room

Station control system

(station control)
The current status of all switches and protection devices
can be observed in any operating mode on the operator
panel or operator PC. Motor-operated switches can also be
switched on and off from here.

According to the requirements, e. g. the SIMATIC S7 con-

troller automation systems with a touch panel PC are used.

When using a PC-system, further features can be used, e.g.

displaying operating instructions with a PDF-viewer and
displaying websites of the field devices with an integrated
browser.

General diagram of Sitras SCS station control

Decentralized bay control system

(local control)
Local operator control makes it possible to open and close
the switches directly at the panel. The decentralized bay
control system detects all switching events independently
of the operating mode, shows the current states of swit-
ches, etc. and reports these states to the overall station
control system.

The combined protection and control unit Sitras PRO and

devices from the Siprotec product family are used at this
level.

Display image of combined protection and control unit

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Sitras SCS

System topology
Sitras SCS-AC – Station control system
for AC traction power supply
The figure shows an example of a layout with communica-
tion between the different operator control levels. The control system, which enables operator control and visual-
decentralized bay control units are linked up to the station ization via the HMI (human machine interface) and data
communication system. The central control functions of transfer from and to the central control room.
the entire substation are implemented in the station

Rail SCADA Control System

Network Communication (e.g. IEC 60870-5-104,...)

High-voltage switchgear
Transformer Transformer Station Control System Auxiliary
panel 1, panel 2,
transformer 1 transformer 2 Station
HMI

Station
Control

Station Communication (e.g. PROFINET, PROFIBUS, IEC 61850,...)

Contact line Incoming Contact line Contact line Incoming Contact line Overhead
feeder panel 1 panel 1 feeder panel 2 feeder panel 3 panel 2 feeder panel 4 contact line
switches

Medium-voltage switchgear

Typical topology of Sitras SCS

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Sitras SCS-DC – Station control system
for DC traction power supply
In principle, the station control system in the DC power
supply is equally to the AC power supply. control system into a return line panel or into a combined
incoming / return line panel. This solution allows displaying
The figure shows a user-friendly layout with the option of a the operation and alarm message archive as well as a
separate message and operator control panel with PLC and visualization and control of the switchgear at the HMI. The
HMI part. Additional the communication between the interface to SCADA is also directly integrated.
different operator control levels is illustrated.

Alternatively there is the possibility to integrate the station

Rail SCADA Control Sytem

Network Communication (e.g. IEC 60870-5-104,...)

Station Control System Medium Voltage Switchgear

Sitras SCD Incoming Transformer Transformer Auxiliary Transformer Auxiliary
Station feeder 1 feeder 1 feeder 2 feeder 1 feeder 3 feeder 2
HMI

Auxiliary
Station
Control

Station Communication (e.g. PROFINET, PROFIBUS, IEC 61850,...)

Rectifier 1 Rectifier 2 Return line Incoming Line Line Line Line Bypass
panel panel feeder 1 feeder 2 feeder 3 feeder 4 feeder

DC Switchgear

Typical topology of Sitras SCS

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Sitras SCS-RCI

Remote control interface with protocol Protocol functions

according to IEC 60870-5-104 between Sitras RCI supports most oft the telegram types of the
SIMATIC S7 and remote control systems IEC60870-5-104 standard with and whithout time stamp in
server and client application.
The remote communication interface Sitras SCS-RCI is a
program library fulfilling the requirement of the interna-
tionally standardized remote control protocol according to Time stamp, local time or UTC
standard IEC 60870-5-104. The software supports IEC104-
server- as well IEC104-client-function. As time stamp value for each connection can be used local
time or UTC. Also the command for time synchronization
The blocks of the library have been programmed in Step 7 can be handled for local time and UTC.
of TIA Portal. They can run on SIMATIC S7 CPUs of the 1500
family. The former versions are running on the SIMATIC S7
CPUs of the 300/400 family. Quality bits for information
Thanks to this universal suitability for use in all the differ- In addition to the process value, quality bits can be stored
ent SIMATIC product families, the remote communication for each information.
function is adaptable to project requirements and scalable
in a wide range. If a communication line fails, the quality bits for all infor-
mation are set to invalid.

Application
Interrogation group
It can be used in a wide area of traction power supply and
rail infrastructure, e.g. AC-, DC switchgear, LV-distribution, Each information can be individual assigned to an interro-
catenary systems, building infrastructure et cetera. gation group.

Features Configuration
•• Use of standard components and software of the SIMAT- Sitras SCS-RCI can be used for client as well for server
IC S7 product families function in one-channel and redundant configuration for
•• Combinable and extendible with software for additional SIMATIC S7-1500 CPUs.
automation functions
•• High availability because of redundant communication to
central control
•• Numbers of connections can be adjusted, e.g.: one
connection to local HMI, one redundant connection to
central control system and one redundant connection to
back up central control system.

Client A Client B
Hardware basis
Sitras SCS-RCI is runnable on the CPUs of the SIMATIC S7-
family and preferred the integrated Ethernet interfaces.

RCI -Server
SCS
RCI -Client RCI -Client

Server RCI -Server Field

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Sitras SCS-FFP

Frame fault protection for DC traction The most important functions at a glance

power supply switchgears •• Due to the fast sampling and measurement of instanta-
Frame fault protection according to EN 50123-7-1 is used neous values DC and AC currents can be detected and
in DC traction power supply switchgears as a general pro- supervised
tection to detect short circuits between conductor and •• Fast reaction time in case of current changes
switchgear frame. •• High measurement accuracy
•• Adjustable trip thereshold
Siemens delivers state of the art frame fault protection •• Adjustable trip delay
systems since years. •• Trip circuits in open or closed circuit principle
•• Trip by 24 V signal or by dry contacts
Sitras SCS-FFP is an innovated solution based on modern •• Measuring element does not influence the current
PLC technology. carrying capability

The fundamental base for this solution is the simple and

variable configurability in accordance with customer spe- Optional measuring circuit monitoring
cific requirements. Another focus is also always the eco-
nomical efficiency. The optional measuring circuit monitoring allows supervisi-
on of components of the measuring circuit:
Not least because of the usage of the open technology of •• Fast fault detection
the market leader SIMATIC the solution of Siemens is well •• Measuring circuit monitoring by current injection (small
applicable for various customer requirements. currents due to multiple windings of the test circuit
through the Hall sensor)
In addition to the offered solutions of Sitras SCS-FFP, other •• Automatic function test of measuring circuit at pre-
special technical requirements can be fullfilled. defined daytimes
•• Manual function test of measuring circuit (e.g. by SCADA)
•• Frame fault protection remains functional during measur-
Safe and reliable fault current detection ing circuit test, no unintended trips during test
•• Fault indications to remote in case of measuring circuit
Main component of the standard configuration is a control- faults (e.g. to SCADA).
ler of the type SIMATIC S7 (PLC). The supply voltage is DC
24 V, but can be adapted by voltage converters or other
power supplies.

A Hall sensor is used to detect fault currents fast and reli-

able. With this solution galvanic isolation is ensured. There-
fore the only element limiting the current carrying capabil-
ity is the brought in conductor.

Itest

Itest MM

Ifault Trip
Open or
closed circuit
principle
Itest sec

Ifault sec

Sitras SCS-FFP

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Sitras SCS-TTU

Transfer trip unit Hardware basis Configuration

Occasionally concepts for the so called Main component for all standard The standard configuration contains
transfer tripping of switching elements applications is the controller SIMATIC signal transfer of information like
are more and more requested for rail S7-1200. Power supply of the unit is protection trips of the single outgoing
systems. Based on EN 50123-7-1 a DC 24 V and can be adapted by using feeders and frame fault protection
transfer tripping system is necessary voltage converters if needed. units. These kinds of signals are a basis
when it cannot be ensured that a fault The Sitras SCS-TTU unit can handle that needs to be transferred to a
on a track can be detected from all more than one connection at the same neighbored substation.
infeed points independently. time and can communicate in line-
and / or multicast-mode. Additionally user-defined logic can be
Easy to use and flexible concepts implemented as well, e.g. different
ensure a huge field of applications Basically the communication between transfer of trip signals based on the
inside railway electrification systems substations is realized by using of status of bypass switch of the over-
with consideration of customer spe- Ethernet technology with the follow- head contact line system.
cific requirements. Another focus is to ing communications:
provide a cost optimized solution with •• Backbone networks The general functionality will be
Sitras SCS-TTU. •• Fiber optic connections such as preconfigured by Siemens according
multi mode cables with transfer your requirements. The IP addressing
Because of using open technologies of rates of 10, 100 or 1000 MBit/s will be done on site by using the
market leader SIMATIC this solution is •• Fiber optic connections such as integrated web interface of the PLC.
ready for specified requirements. single mode cables with transfer
rates of 10, 100 or 1000 MBit/s
•• Modem technology or dedicated
lines (e.g. GSM, ADSL).

Additionally to the flexibility of com-

munication networks even the data
transfer between the field devices
Security information
(e.g. control and protection device
Sitras PRO) is variable: In order to protect plants, systems, machi-
nes and networks against cyber threats, it is
•• Serial communication to the field necessary to implement – and continuously
devices in the outgoing feeders and maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art indus-
vice versa trial security concept. Siemens’ products and
•• Data transfer to the field devices by solutions constitute one element of such a
concept.
using of hardwired connection
(digital I/Os). For more information about industrial securi-
ty, please visit:
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity.

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