Utility communication protocol standardization IEC 870, a migration towards the utility communications architecture?
- Resource Type
- Conference
- Authors
- LaPlace, C.; Harmon, G.; Dinkel, G.
- Source
- Proceedings of IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference Transmission and distribution Transmission and Distribution Conference, 1994., Proceedings of the 1994 IEEE Power Engineering Society. :341-361 1994
- Subject
- Power, Energy and Industry Applications
Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
Protocols
Standardization
IEC standards
Automation
Communication standards
Manufacturing
Power system reliability
Power system security
Standards organizations
Open systems
- Language
This paper discusses the need for standardization among electric utility communication protocols, the existing status of standardization efforts and the implications of standardization in the future. It provides an overview into the possibilities regarding standardization from several recognized standards organizations including the EPRI Utility Communication Architecture (UCA) specification along with the IEC 870 transmission protocol. Finally it offers a primer on these standards, the definition of the OSI Protocol Reference Model as well as protocols for those who may not have direct experience with them.ETX