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IEC-61850 Protocol Part-1 : Basic Understanding
This course provides information IEC-61850 Overview, Substation Automation System, Data Model, Information exchange, SCL
Created byAditya Saxena
Last updated 5/2026
English
What you'll learn
- IEC-61850 protocol Basic Understanding
- Learn about Substation Automation System and its approach
- Data Modelling & Information Exchange Modelling Classes
- In detail information about Substation Configuration Language Files
- Explanation of IEC-61850 Simulator Tools: IEDScout & IEC Browser
- Different Data Types used in IEC-61850 with examples in detail
- Abstract Communication Service Interface with examples in detail
- Types of Functional Constraints in IEC-61850 & Services Used
- Types of CDC used in IEC-61850
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Course content
6 sections • 22 lectures • 4h 25m total length
Requirements
- Individuals looking to take IEC 61850 training course should have a background in electrical engineering, power systems, or a related field
- A foundational understanding of power systems, substation automation, and communication protocols is helpful. This can include knowledge of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, substation automation, and communication networks.
- Basic knowledge of communication protocols used in the power industry is useful.
Description
IEC61850 Protocol Basic to Advanced Level:
Detailed breakdown of the content that can be covered for this IEC 61850 course from basic to advanced levels, encompassing the various aspects as mentioned:
IEC61850 Protocol: Part-1 Basic Understanding Covers :
Section-1 : Introduction and Content Overview
Overview of Course Description
Section-2: Introduction to Substation Automation System as per IEC 61850
Overview of substation automation
How Substation Automation Works
How does traditional substation become digital substation
Detailed Explanation for architecture of digital substation
Evolution and need for standardization
Section-3: Data Models and SCL files
Introduction to IEC 61850 and its goals
Data modeling and Information exchange modelling classes concepts
Different types of Substation Configuration Language (SCL) files.
How to read SCL files and format differences
IEC 61850 System Engineering Overview
Section-4: Different IEC-61850 Simulator Tools details
How to install IED Scout Software tool (IEC61850 Server and Client)
How to install IEC Browser Software tool (IEC61850 Client only)
How to use IEDScout Tool as IEC61850 Client and Server
How to use IEC Browser Tool as IEC6185 Client & how its different from IEDScout
Section-5 : IEC-61850 Data Types and Abstract Communication Service Interface
Understanding the Concepts of data types in IEC-61850
IEC-61850 ACSI and its communication Model Overview
ACSI Objects and Services mapping to MMS Object & Services
Section-6: IEC-61850 Functional Constraints & Common Data Classes
Types of Functional Constraints in IEC-61850 & Services Used
Types of CDC in IEC-61850
Next Course : IEC61850 Protocol: Advanced Level ( This course will provide you with major parts coverage of IEC-61850 in advanced level detail information such as Standard Overview, Reports, GOOSE, Sample Value, Control, File Transfer etc.) to be launched
What you'll learn in Advanced Level:
IEC-61850 protocol in Advanced level understanding
learn how to cover major topics from Standard documents.
Simulation tools practical exposure including integration with IEDs.
Covering in depth information of each parameters
This modular approach ensures a gradual progression from basic concepts to advanced topics, with practical exercises and real-world applications integrated throughout the training course.
Who this course is for:
- Electrical engineers, system integrators, and automation professionals involved in substation design and operation.
- Students and researchers interested in advancing their knowledge of IEC 61850
- Project managers overseeing substation automation projects.
- Validation and Verification professionals and Lead experts working in the energy sector.