Leveraging IEC 61850 communication protocols for substation automation

Insight and training on IEC 61850

Power system protection—along with substation instrumentation, controls and automation—is becoming an ever more important issue for utilities. Using IEC 61850 data communication standards offers operational and cost advantages.  KEMA helps utilities understand how these advantages enhance substation design and overall system performance.

 

KEMA’s IEC 61850 training course

September 29, 2010 – Raleigh, NC USA

The IEC 61850 standard applies to data communication between metering, protection, control, transformers, and switching devices within and between substations. Realizing the significant benefits of this standard involves an approach different from that used for vendor-specific solutions.

 

Developed based on KEMA’s proven industry experience in system protection, control, and automation, our one-day course offers insight into the functionality and features of IEC 61850 and the configuration language needed to ensure devices and the substation automation equipment “talk” to each other as efficiently as possible.

 

Designed for utility managers, engineers, and technicians responsible for defining communication requirements, attendees are presented with an unbiased view of the scope, objective, capabilities, application, and benefits of IEC 61850 standards. In addition, the course provides a basis for discussing IEC 61850 with suppliers, consultants, and other parties, and how it can be applied to your organization. Recent developments, practical experiences, pitfalls, and guidelines are included, as along with an overview of the steps critical to a successful implementation. 
General information
Date:                           September 29, 2010
Time:                           8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Early registration:          $795.00 (on or before September 10, 2010)
Regular registration:      $995.00 (on or after September 11, 2010)
Government/Academic:  35% discount - use code GOVT when registering online to receive discount

3 ways to register
1. Online
2. Phone (919.256.0839 x74105)
3. Email

Location
Embassy Suites
4700 Creedmoor Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
T: 919.881.0000

A block of rooms has been set aside for the IEC 61850 training course at a reduced rate of $119/night + tax. To ensure you receive this rate, please click here or, if making reservations by telephone, mention you are with KEMA.

Cancellation policy
All cancellations must be received in writing (fax and email accepted) by 4:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 in order to receive a full refund. A $100.00 administrative fee will be assessed for all cancellations after September 8.

No refunds will be made for cancellations made after Wednesday, September 22, 2010. However, cancelled registrations may be used towards a future workshop date.

Substitutions may be made at any time.

Contact KEMA at +1 781 418 5704 for cancellation requests.