With the advancement of smart grids and the widespread adoption of IEC 61850 standards, retrofitting existing substations has become crucial. Solutions like the MGate IEC 61850 ensure that legacy infrastructure seamlessly integrates with modern smart grid systems.
By simplifying protocol conversion, prioritizing security, and offering user-friendly configuration tools, these gateways enable a more efficient, reliable, and future-ready energy infrastructure.
Quicker Settings: Legacy systems that need to be connected to IEC 61850 networks commonly use protocol communications, such as DNP3, IEC 101, IEC 104, and Modbus. Configuring IEC 61850 communications with multiple protocols can be very complex, especially when editing SCL files, which is a standardized file format used to ensure interoperability between devices from different vendors running different protocols.
The MGate IEC 61850 gateways help you simplify the complex process by using the user-friendly SCL file generation function, reducing costs and effort associated with additional engineering tools and streamlining device configuration.
Minimal Downtime: In the event of communication errors, a rapid response is critical. The MGate IEC 61850 gateways are equipped with built-in diagnostic tools that quickly identify root causes. In addition, the Test Mode (IEC 61850-7-4) allows operators to simulate and test configurations before implementation, minimizing network downtime and ensuring continuous operation.
Secure Communication: Cybersecurity is paramount for substations. To enhance the cybersecurity of substation networks, the MGate IEC 61850 gateways incorporate communication protocol encryption by offering IEC 61850 MMS Communication Encryption (SSL) and adhering to the IEC 62443 and NERC CIP standards. Moreover, the MGate supports DDoS defense through its built-in detection capabilities, helping you detect abnormal packets and alert operators for an instant response. Finally, these IEC 61850 protocol gateways ensure the security of your configuration files by encrypting them during export.
