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Remote Terminal Unit RTU560
System Description Release 9.0
This document describes the features of the Remote Terminal Unit RTU560 Release 9.0
concerning the handling of process signal information and communication,
parameterization and diagnostics.
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Contents
1. APPLICATION AND FEATURES....................................................... 1-1

1.1. Application.........................................................................................................1-1
1.2. Features ............................................................................................................1-2
1.2.1. RTU560 design features....................................................................1-3
1.2.2. RTU560E ...........................................................................................1-4
1.3. System Concept................................................................................................1-5
1.4. RTU560 features...............................................................................................1-6
2. SYSTEM OVERVIEW ......................................................................... 2-1

1.5. RTU560 System ................................................................................................2-1
1.6. RTU560 Hardware Family.................................................................................2-2
1.6.1. Racks and Housing............................................................................2-2
1.6.2. Main- and IO-boards RTU560A / C and RTU560D ...........................2-6
1.6.3. Main- and I/O-boards RTU560E ........................................................2-9
1.7. Communication and Application Modules.......................................................2-10
1.7.1. RTU560 communication and module concept ................................2-10
1.7.2. Communication and Modules for the RTU560E ..............................2-12
1.8. Application functions .......................................................................................2-13
1.8.1. Telecontrol functions........................................................................2-13
1.8.2. General functions.............................................................................2-14
1.8.3. Programmable Logic Control (PLC) ................................................2-14
1.8.4. Archive and Local Print Function .....................................................2-14
1.8.5. Disturbance Data Archive ................................................................2-15
1.8.6. Load Profile Archive.........................................................................2-15
1.8.7. Integrated Human Machine Interface ..............................................2-16
1.8.8. Routing of SPAbus protocol telegrams............................................2-16
1.9. RTU560 configuration .....................................................................................2-17
1.9.1. Process I/O board configuration RTU560A .....................................2-17
1.9.2. Process I/O board configuration RTU560C .....................................2-17
1.9.3. Process I/O board configuration RTU560C with 560CMU02 ..........2-18
1.9.4. Process I/O board configuration RTU560D .....................................2-18
1.9.5. Process I/O board configuration RTU560E .....................................2-18
1.9.6. Total number of process data points per RTU560 ..........................2-19
1.9.7. Total number of communication lines and CMUs per RTU560A ....2-19
1.9.8. Definitions per CMU.........................................................................2-20
1.9.9. Definitions for PLC ...........................................................................2-20
1.9.10. Specification of the RTU560 Peripheral Bus ...................................2-20
1.9.11. Definitions Integrated HMI ...............................................................2-21
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3. COMMUNICATION ............................................................................ 3-1

3.1. General............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2. Internal Communication ................................................................................... 3-1
3.3. Telcontrol Protocols.......................................................................................... 3-2
3.4. Host communication interfaces ........................................................................ 3-5
3.4.1. Monitoring Direction .......................................................................... 3-5
3.4.2. Command Direction .......................................................................... 3-6
3.4.3. General Interrogation ........................................................................ 3-6
3.5. Sub-Device Communication Interfaces............................................................ 3-7
3.5.1. Monitoring Direction .......................................................................... 3-7
3.5.2. Command Direction .......................................................................... 3-8
3.5.3. General Interrogation ........................................................................ 3-8
3.6. Redundant Communication.............................................................................. 3-8
3.6.1. Redundant Host Communication Lines ............................................ 3-9
3.6.2. Multi Host communication ............................................................... 3-10
3.6.3. Redundant Sub-device Communication Lines................................ 3-12
3.6.4. Modem Pool .................................................................................... 3-13
3.6.5. DSTC 3002 Loop Switch Unit ......................................................... 3-13
4. RTUTIL560......................................................................................... 4-1
1.10. Basics ............................................................................................................... 4-1
1.11. System requirements ....................................................................................... 4-1
1.12. RTUtil560 Structure .......................................................................................... 4-2
1.13. General Data Structuring and View.................................................................. 4-3
1.14. General Tree Structure..................................................................................... 4-4
5. TELECONTROL FUNCTIONS........................................................... 5-1

5.1. General............................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2. Monitoring Direction ......................................................................................... 5-3
5.2.1. Indication Processing ........................................................................ 5-3
5.2.2. Analog Measured Value Processing................................................. 5-5
5.2.3. Digital Measured Value Processing .................................................. 5-7
5.2.4. Integrated Total Processing ............................................................ 5-10
5.2.5. Bitstring Input Value Processing ..................................................... 5-12
5.2.6. Direct Interfacing to Current/Voltage Transmitters ......................... 5-13
5.3. Command Processing .................................................................................... 5-14
5.3.1. General............................................................................................ 5-14
5.3.2. Commands ...................................................................................... 5-15
5.3.3. Regulation Step Command Output ................................................. 5-21
5.3.4. Setpoint Commands........................................................................ 5-22
5.3.5. Bitstring Output ............................................................................... 5-23
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5.4. RTU560 Time Synchronization .......................................................................5-24

5.4.1. Time Synchronization Principle .......................................................5-24
5.4.2. Time Synchronization via the Telecontrol Line................................5-25
5.4.3. Time Synchronization by DCF 77 / IRIG-B / GPS Receiver............5-25
5.4.4. Time Synchronization by (s)ntp .......................................................5-25
5.4.5. Time Synchronization by Means of an External Minute Pulse ........5-25
5.4.6. Redundant Time Synchronization ...................................................5-25
5.4.7. Sntp Time Server .............................................................................5-25
5.5. PLC Development System ..............................................................................5-26
5.5.1. Components of the Development System .......................................5-26
5.5.2. MULTIPROG wt ...............................................................................5-27
5.5.3. PLC Performance Data....................................................................5-28
5.6. Archive and Local Print Function ....................................................................5-29
5.6.1. Configuration....................................................................................5-29
5.6.2. Local Print Example .........................................................................5-29
5.6.3. Example Local Archive ....................................................................5-30
5.7. Disturbance Data Archive ...............................................................................5-31
5.7.1. Introduction ......................................................................................5-31
5.7.2. Disturbance Data Archive Function .................................................5-31
5.7.3. Protection Equipment supported by RTU560 ..................................5-32
5.7.4. Access to RTU560 Disturbance Data Archive.................................5-33
5.8. Load Profile Archive ........................................................................................5-34
5.8.1. Features...........................................................................................5-34
5.8.2. Access to the File Archive ...............................................................5-34
5.8.3. Conversion Parameter.....................................................................5-35
6. INTEGRATED HMI ............................................................................. 6-1

6.1. Overview ...........................................................................................................6-1
6.2. Function Distribution .........................................................................................6-1
6.3. Operation of the Editor ......................................................................................6-2
6.3.1. Pull-down Menu ‘File’.........................................................................6-2
6.3.2. Pull-down Menu ‘Page’ ......................................................................6-2
6.3.3. Pull-down Menu ‘Insert’ .....................................................................6-3
6.3.4. Pull-down Menu ‚Project’ ...................................................................6-3
6.3.5. Pull-down Menu ‘Options’ ..................................................................6-4
6.3.6. Pull-down Menu ‘Info’ ........................................................................6-5
6.4. The Component View Editor .............................................................................6-5
6.5. The HMI Library ................................................................................................6-6
6.6. Log In / Log Out.................................................................................................6-6
6.7. Control Authority ...............................................................................................6-7
6.8. Performing Controls ..........................................................................................6-7
6.9. Tabulated Representations ...............................................................................6-8
6.9.1. History Table......................................................................................6-8
6.9.2. Process Archives ...............................................................................6-8
6.9.3. Alarm List ...........................................................................................6-9
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7. CMU-REDUNDANCY......................................................................... 7-1
7.1. Overview........................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2. RTU560A/C redundant CMU concept.............................................................. 7-1
7.2.1. Master / Slave concept for the CMU modules .................................. 7-3
7.3. Redundancy switchover ................................................................................... 7-4
7.4. Influence on RTU Functions............................................................................. 7-4
7.4.1. PDP and Counter Values .................................................................. 7-4
7.4.2. PLC Function .................................................................................... 7-4
7.4.3. Group Functions................................................................................ 7-5
7.4.4. Archive and Local Print Function ...................................................... 7-5
7.4.5. Integrated Human Machine Interface................................................ 7-5
7.4.6. Time Administration .......................................................................... 7-5
7.5. RTUtil560 Configuration ................................................................................... 7-6
8. STATUS AND DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION................................... 8-1

8.1. Status and Error Report to NCC....................................................................... 8-1
8.2. Web-Server Diagnosis ..................................................................................... 8-1
8.2.1. System Diagnosis ............................................................................. 8-1
8.2.2. Status Information ............................................................................. 8-2
8.3. LED’s, Alarm and Warning ............................................................................... 8-3
8.3.1. LED Signaling on each CMU ............................................................ 8-3
8.3.2. RTU560 Alarm and Warning Relays................................................. 8-3
8.3.3. LED Indications on the IO boards ..................................................... 8-3
9. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS ............................................................. 9-1

9.1. Data Sheets for RTU560 A, C and D ............................................................... 9-1
9.2. Data Sheets for RTU560 E............................................................................... 9-3
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Abbreviations
AMI Analog Measured value Input
ASO Analog Setpoint command Output
BCU Bus Connection Unit
BSI Bit String Input (8, 16 bit)
CMU Communication and Data Processing Unit
CS Control System
CSC Command Supervision Channel
CS-Command Clock Synch Command
DCO Double Command Output
DMI Digital Measured value Input (8, 16 bit)
DPI Double Point Input
DSO Digital Setpoint command Output (8, 16 bit)
EPI Event of Protection equipment Input (1bit)
GCD General Configuration Data
HCI Host Communication Interface
IED Intelligent Electronic Device
IOC I/O Controller (Controller on I/O Board)
IOD Input Output Data
IOM I/O Bus Master (Function of SLC)
ITI Integrated Totals Input
MFI Analog Measured value Floating Input
MPU Main Processing Unit
NCC Network Control Center
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Abbreviations Remote Terminal Unit RTU560
PB Peripheral Bus
PBP Peripheral Bus Processor
PDP Process Data Processing
PLC Programmable Logic Control
PPP Point to Point Protocol
PSU Power Supply Unit
RCO Regulation step Command Output
RTC Real Time Clock
SBI System Bus Interface
SBO Select before Operate
SCADA Supervision, Control and Data Acquisition
SCI Sub-Device Communication Interface
SCO Single Command Output
SEV System Events
SLC Serial Line Controller
SOC Strobe Output Channel
SPI Single Point Input
SSC System Single Command
STI Step position Input (8 bit)
TSI Time Synch Input
TSO Time Synch Output
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1. Application and Features
1.1. Application
The task to monitor and control the transportation network for energy to reach an
economical operation control requests an ongoing penetration of the network down to the
lowest levels. The increasing requirements to the availability of energy and their
distribution and transportation also increases the demands on the control systems.
Improved and new communication possibilities with a higher transmission bandwidth and
new transmission media allows the telecontrol technology to realize these tasks.
The RTU560 is required to be configurable to nearly all demands made on remote

stations in networks for electricity, gas, oil, water or district heating.
Figure 1-1: Typical configuration of a telecontrol system
Increasing capabilities of decentralized control and closed-loop control solutions allows to

run more functions to be done in the station directly. The RTU560 supports this by own
PLC programs which may use for control tasks on one side and by the capability to
communicate with the external control, protection and monitoring units via serial lines on
the other side. The RTU560 will distribute process information from these units on the
demands for station- and network control to several network control centers (NCC).
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The RTU560 is using a set of communication units (CMU) and I/O boards with a good
modularity to build up the RTU configurations optimized for the application and data point
profile in the station. Starting with a configuration for some I/O process data points and
one communication unit for typical small pump stations or ring main unit stations over
medium size stations for distribution up to large stations on transmission grid level.
The engineering work is a relevant cost factor that can be reduced by standardization of
the process data model and the use of state-of-the-art engineering tools. The tool must
support all type of configurations and communication network for telecontrol which are
possible by the RTU560 family and the customers demand for the distributed stations.
Engineering of the process signals for the RTU560 is done by means of only one tool
'RTUtil560' for all stations with RTU560 units and projects. Project is here in the definition
of a telecontrol network with several remote stations combined by router stations etc.
RTUtil560 supports process signal routing from a small station on the lowest level up to
the highest level for network control centers (NCC). Typically it includes the conversion
from a telecontrol protocol 'A' to another telecontrol protocol 'B' used on the next level.
For example from DNP3 to IEC 870-5-104. RTUtil560 generates all files requested to run
the RTU560 units. To reduce traveling costs and to get a higher flexibility for
configuration extensions or modifications, RTUtil560 and the RTU560 concept allows to
download the files into the RTU560 in the stations via INTRANET using WEB browser
technology or via the communication line, when the protocol supports file transfer.
1.2. Features
The telecontrol system RTU560 should be in the position to transmit nearly all kind of
process information, derived from various units in the station, to the control centers and
to marshal commands received from the control centers to the addressed control unit
within the station.
Beside the acquisition and processing of the directly parallel wired process signals to the
RTU560 IO-process interface, the RTU560 is designed for the link of serial
communication routes within the station as well to the higher control level. This can be
another RTU560 router station or a network control center. Within the station it is the
connection of other existing additional control, protection or monitoring devices
(Intelligent Electronic Devices = IED) via serial interfaces.
The RTU560 concept allows the economical adaptation to the requested, different serial
links by cascading the communication and processing units (CMU=Communication Unit)
according to the number of needed serial interfaces.
Functional system features of the RTU560 to fulfill the requirements for remote control
stations:
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• High functional scope for telecontrol applications functions

• PLC capabilities to execute control and closed loop control applications for pump
stations, hydro power plants, station interlocking for electrical substations, etc..
• Archiving of process and station events in a sequence of events list in the Flash
memory. Accessible via Intranet or equivalent independent network.
• Archiving of Integrated Totals (ITI) and Analog Measured Values (AMI) in the Flash
memory. Accessible via Intranet or equivalent independent network.
• Reading and archiving of disturbance files from protection relays on request of the
protection relay. Reading of the disturbance files by file transfer over a separate
communication network (e.g. Intranet) on user's demand. Independent and direct
information of available new disturbance files in the disturbance file archive to the
NCC.
• Possibility to build (engineer) group alarms for the typical alarm messages, beside a
PLC program.
• Interfacing nearly all types and big numbers of IEDs in a station via serial telecontrol
protocols, like IEC 60870-5-103, MODBUS, SPA-Bus, DNP3, or via Ethernet like IEC
60870-5-104 or IEC 61850.
• Marshalling and filtering process events to the connected NCCs . Decoupling

transaction sequences and delay times to the different NCCs by using a separate
process data base per NCC link.
• Remote access for diagnostic purposes via Web-Browser and Internet or Intranet.
With detailed information down to each process signal.
• Integrated HMI (Human Machine Interface) for process supervision and control. Via
Web-Browser and Internet or Intranet.
1.2.1. RTU560 design features
The RTU560 is an incremental development step based on ABB's proven RTU232 with a
centralized and very flexible communication concept. The concept can be split into two
parts
• new communication units. Highly configurable to the demands in a station or as

router in a telecontrol communication network.
• the proven and still valid process I/O interfaces for direct connection of the process
signals in monitoring and command direction. This I/O board set is taken over from
the RTU 232.
Within the RTU560 family the communication unit and the I/O board family is a hardware
system based on standard European format cards. To meet the requirements for typical
medium stations with only some communication links on one side and large or modern
stations with a higher number of IEDs on the other side, the RTU560, based on European
format cards, is available in three versions:
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• RTU560A
for configurations with higher demands on communications links. The parallel wired
process interface is still part of the configuration.
• RTU560C
for typical stations with a parallel wired process interface and some communication
links only
• RTU560D
Small Mounting Plate Rack 560MPR01 for one communication unit 560CMU02 and
up to eight I/O devices
The RTU560 system family is expanded by the
• RTU560E.
1.2.2. RTU560E
The target applications for the RTU560E are small stations with a typical number of IO
points in the range of 50 signals. The RTU560E has a new hardware concept to meet the
cost level for such small RTUs. But the system concept, developed for the RTU560 is
fully taken over and available in the RTU560E.
• Same solutions as used for RTU560A, RTU560C and RTU560D in hardware design
and software
• One tool for the complete RTU560 family
• Same software packages for the complete family = no RTU560E specials
• High flexibility for communication configurations adopted to the demand of a small

station
• One housing only which fulfills the requirements for typical small stations.
• The RTU560E can be used as small RTU with signal processing and communication
link, or
• Can be used as passive IO process signal terminal to be located within a station next
to the process signal source (e.g. within a feeder bay, next to a marshalling rack, a
control unit etc.). In this version the RTU560E is connected to the RTU560 Peripheral
Bus and controlled by a RTU560A, RTU560C or RTU560D.
• Binary Process voltage can be up to 220 V DC, for the directly connected input
signals.
• Command relays fulfill the requirements to switch the circuit breaker coil directly.
Same type, then used for protection relays. Process voltage max. 220 V DC.
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1.3. System Concept
Different network control systems
CMU CMU CMU CMU
RTU560 System bus
CMU CMU CMU CMU
I/O modules
IED Sub-RTU
I/O modules
IED Sub-RTU I/O modules
I/O modules
Figure 1-2: RTU560 System concept
The above figure shows the basic concept for the RTU560 family. The RTU560 is based
on a communication node which is highly flexible. The number of CMU boards depends
on the demands in a station or router RTU (not valid for the RTU560D).
Each CMU type has a number of serial interfaces to connect serial communication links.
Each CMU can run up to four different communication protocols either as Host
Communication Interface (HCI=Slave protocol) or as Sub-device Communication
Interface (SCI = master protocol).
This concept allows to cascade the number of CMUs to the demands on different
protocols and interfaces.
The second main point is the internal communication concept. To avoid several special
conversions etc. all process information, regardless from which interface received, are
converted into in internal presentation and distributed to all CMUs via the RTU560
System bus. Therefore each protocol module needs always only the conversion into /
from the internal presentation.
This requests also that each protocol module has its own process data base for signal
processing etc.
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This concept is also valid for the RTU560E. It allows, that all protocols for the
RTU560A / C and D are also available for RTU560E. The RTU560E has only three serial
interfaces on its CMU board available and can not be expanded.
1.4. RTU560 features
The basic design is taken from the RT232 and has demonstrated its stability in several
installations world wide. New features are given by the RTU560 in:
• new processor technology for the communication modules
• Communication sub-rack 560CSR01 for RTU560A stations to configure the several

CMUs
• Redundancy concept for RTU560A / C:
• Redundant power supplies for the communication sub-racks of RTU560A
• Redundant communication links for serial lines and Ethernet possible on one CMU
• Redundant CMU concept with cold standby performance (RTU560A / C)
• Process event archive in Flash memory
• Disturbance file archive in Flash memory with directory organization per protection
relay and autonomous read out of the disturbance files
• Remote diagnostic via Web-Browser for all RTU560 families
• max. 5000 process data points within one RTU560A / C, including all direct
connected process signals and all signals via serial links
• Increasing performance for event access via RTU560 Peripheral bus by splitting the
IO-racks on bus segments. Maximum 32 bus segments (RTU560A).
• Possibility to run more then one PLC program in parallel
• Small number of different hardware units
• High availability
• One engineering tool for the complete RTU560 family RTUtil560
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2. System Overview
1.5. RTU560 System
The RTU560 system will be described in the following chapters
• Hardware family for:

RTU560A / C / D
RTU560E
• Communication and Application modules
CMU organization
Communication node RTU560
Application modules
• Application functions
Telecontrol functions
PLC (Programmable Logic Control)
Local Print
Process Archives
Disturbance Data Archives
Load Profile Archives
Integrated HMI (Human Machine Interface)
• RTU560 configuration
RTU560A / C / D
RTU560E
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1.6. RTU560 Hardware Family
1.6.1. Racks and Housing
The RTU560 hardware can be split in two design groups.
• Standard European format boards (160 x 110 mm / 3HE) used for the RTU560A / C and
RTU560D
• Double sized European format boards (320 x 256 mm / 6 HE) used for the RTU560E,
The RTU560A / C boards are placed in 19" standard racks. Several racks can be
mounted in cubicles or wall housings of different types. A set of additional mounting
parts, miniature circuit-breaker racks, connector terminals and adapter cables are
available for installation and wiring in the cubicles.
The RTU560D has a smaller size, and can be equipped with up to eight I/O devices.
The process signal connection is done indirect by connector terminals. Depending on

cubicle type and space it is possible to mount a marshalling plate on the backside of the
cubicle with terminators for the IO-board signals on one side and the process cables on
the other side.
RTU560A
Figure 2-1: Communication sub-rack RTU560A
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The communication sub-rack 560CSR01 is used to build up the communication node with
several CMU boards. The maximum number of 560CSR01 sub-racks per RTU560A is
limited to two racks. The link between the two racks is done by the bus connection unit
560BCU01 placed in both sub-racks and a special cable to connect the two RTU560
system bus segments together.
The sub-rack 560CSR01 is used for the RTU 560A.It allows to plug:
• max. 2 power supplies 560PSU02 which have the capacity to supply up to 8 CMU
boards, the real time clock board and the bus connection unit. A second sub-rack
560CSR01 has to be used when more CMUs are requested.
• all types of communication and processing units (CMU).
• the real time clock boards for GPS (560RTC01), DCF77 (560RTC02) or IRIG-B
(560RTC03) time standard
• the bus connection unit 560BCU01 which is used to extend the RTU560 system bus, to
handle the minute pulse as input signal from a station master clock or to distribute the
RTU560 minute pulse to other RTU560 units etc. Two potential free relay contacts are
available to indicate an alarm or warning of the RTU560A.
The sub-rack is totally shielded to fulfill the EMC conditions. All cables and connectors
are on the front side.
The RTU560C is used for stations where mostly all process signals are wired to the IO
boards and only some communication links needed. The CMU boards for the RTU560C
can be installed in a normal IO sub-rack 23TP22 or 23ET24. The RTU560C allows to use
maximum two CMU boards per RTU. They will be placed in the first IO sub-rack. The
RTU560 system bus etc. for the two CMU boards is included in the bus connector
modules 560BCU02 R0001 (23TP22) or 560BCU03 R0002 (23ET24). All bus connector
modules have the same functionality.
The residual slots in the sub-rack with CMUs can be used for the I/O boards.
The RTU560D is based on a Mounting Plate Rack 560MPR01 and a Communication Unit
560CMU02. Up to eight other I/O devices (known from the RTU560A/C) can be mounted
in this small rack.
The power supply unit and the bus connector unit are mounted directly on the mounting
plate. In addition the mounting plate rack 560MPR01 is equipped with the facility for
direct distribution of the process voltage (by use of small jumper).
Slot 2 (DIN 29) can be used for direct mounting a real time clock 560RTC0x or any other
I/O devices. The RTU560 serial peripheral bus is in addition available on a RJ45-jack,
and can be used for other I/O-devices like 560CVT01 or 23BA40/23BE40.
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Figure 2-2: RTU560C with two IO Sub-racks 23ET23 and one CMU board
Figure 2-3: RTU560D with 560MPR01 and communication unit 560CMU02
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Fiber-optical converter 560FCO01 Backup-Battery
Power Supply
IO Board Modules
CMU Module
Figure 2-4: RTU560E housing and modules
The RTU560E housing allows to install the RTU56E near to the process. The shielding of
the housing is sufficient to fulfill the EMC profile for electrical substations. Within the
housing is space to install a battery for backup in case of AC voltage supply. In the lower
part is space to install the optional optical interface unit 560FOC01 or other small
modules (e.g. special modems). Thus no additional part may be needed to be installed
next to the RTU560E housing for standard applications.
There are two types of housing available
• 560HOS01:
for an RTU560E with CMU module, max. 3 IO board modules and power supply
• 560HOS02:
for an RTU560E IO board extension with maximum 4 IO board modules and power
supply
The RTU560E IO-box is an advantage for substations where the IO-signals are located in
groups spread over the station area etc.
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1.6.2. Main- and IO-boards RTU560A / C and RTU560D
A set of general boards and of IO boards can be used to configure the RTU560A / C / D.
A more detailed description is given in chapter 5 of this manual. An RTU560 is mainly
specified by the CPU boards, general boards and the IO boards.
CMU boards:
• CMU 'Serial Line Adapter' 560SLI02 R0001

PC104 module concept with processor, 8 MB RAM and Flash
4 serial line interfaces with RJ45 connectors
2 driven by a UART CP1 and CP2 / RS232C or RS422
2 driven by a serial line controller (SLC) CPA and CPB / RS232C or RS485
For RTU560 serial peripheral bus, or UART based communication protocols
Maximum Baud rate over all 4 channels 38,4 kbit/s
• CMU 'Serial Line Adapter' 560SLI02 R0002
For non UART-based communication protocols
• CMU 'Ethernet Adapter' 560ETH03 R001
same PC104 module then 560SLI02
1 Ethernet interface 10 Mbit/s in 10BaseT (RJ45 connector)
2 serial line interfaces with RJ45 connectors driven by a serial line controller (SLC)
CPA and CPB / RS232C or RS485
• CMU 'Communication Adapter' 560CMU04 R0001

1 Ethernet interface 10/100 Mbit/s in 10/100BaseT (RJ45-connector)
For RTU560 serial peripheral bus, or UART based communication protocols
For non UART-based communication protocols
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ELAN520 main processor, 64 MB RAM and Flash
2 driven by a UART CP1 and CP2 (RS232C)
1 driven by the main processor CPA (RS485)
For RTU560 serial peripheral bus, or UART-based communication protocols
maximum Baud rate over all 3 channels 38,4 kbit/s
ELAN520 main processor, 64 MB RAM and Flash
2 Ethernet interfaces 10/100 Mbit/s in 10/100BaseT (RJ45-connector)
2 driven by a UART CP1 and CP2 (RS232C, RS485)
2 driven by the SLC, CPA and CPB (RS232C, RS485)
For RTU560 serial peripheral bus, or UART-based communication protocols
maximum Baud rate over all 4 channels 38,4 kbit/s
Sub-Racks:
560CSR01: Communication sub-rack for the RTU560A (up to 8 CMUs)
23ET24: 19” sub-rack for the RTU560C (up to 19 I/O devices)
23TP22: Mounting Plate for the RTU560C (up to 19 I/O devices)
560MPR01: Mounting Plate Rack for the RTU560D (up to 8 I/O devices)
General boards:
• Master clock boards

560RTC01 for GPS time standard
560RTC02 for DCF77 standard
560RTC03 for IRIG-B / AFNOR standard
• Modem
23WT23 standard V.23 modem for 1200 bit/s
23WT24 modem with 9600 bit/s bit-rate
23WT25 FSK modem according to CCITT frequencies and bit-rate from 50 to
2400 bit/s (R.35…R.38)
• Fiber Optic Coupler
23OK24 (2 channels) for optical glass fiber
560FOC40 for optical glass fiber, for I/O devices like 23BA40/23BE40
• Power Supply modules
560PSU01 (43 Watt) for the RTU560C sub-racks 23ET24 and 23TP22
560PSU02 (85 Watt) for the RTU560A communication sub-rack 560CSR01
560PSU40 for 23BA40 / 23BE40 and 560MPR01 power supply
Mains Adapter 23VG23 for AC/DC conversion and UPS functionality; sufficient to
supply one I/O sub-rack (24 V DC / 2 A)
Mains Adapter 23VG24 for AC/DC conversion; 24 V DC / 10 A
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• Bus Connector Units

560BCU01 for Communication Sub-Rack 560CMU01
560BCU02 R0001 for Mounting Plate 23TP22
560BCU03 R0002 for 19” sub-rack 23ET24
I/O boards RTU560A / C / D
The IO board family is taken over from the RTU232 system. It has the advantage to
upgrade existing RTU232 systems to RTU560A/C/D with higher performance and more
communication flexibility when requested.
• Binary Input 23BE23

16 input channels galvanic isolated and grouped in 2 groups of 8 signals
24 … 60 V DC input
• Binary Output 23BA20
16 output relay channels galvanic isolated and grouped in 2 groups of 8 relay
contacts
24 … 60 V DC switching voltage
switching capacity 40VA (L/R = 30 ms)
• Analog Input 23AE23
8 input channels
Signals: 1 … 40 mA / 2 or 20 V DC bipolar
Resolution: 12 bit + sign
Accuracy: class 0.25
• Analog Output 23AA20
2 output channels
Signals: 2,5 … 20 mA bipolar
Resolution: 11 bit + sign
Accuracy: class 0.25
• Binary Input 23BE40
16 input channels galvanic isolated, with separate return per channel
110 V DC input (Rubrik 0011)
250 V DC input (Rubrik 0012)
• Binary Output 23BA40
16 output relay channels galvanic isolated, with separate return per channel
250 V DC switching voltage
switching capacity 40VA (L/R = 30 ms)
• Command Supervision Board 23BA22

2 independent channels, Resistive Range: 100 … 10.000 Ω
• Current / Voltage Transformer Interface 560CVT01

Direct interface for monitoring input signals from three independent phases with 3
or 4 wire connections.
100 / 110 / 120 V AC input, Current I1, I2, I3: 5 A (R0001), 1 A (R0002)
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1.6.3. Main- and I/O-boards RTU560E
The hardware design for the RTU560E is taken from the RTU560A / C. The main
difference is the board organization to fulfill the requirements for a small RTU. The
RTU560E boards are double size European format boards.
• CMU board 560CMU80

same processor, RAM and Flash then for the other CMU boards
R001 with 3 serial line interfaces (CP1, CP2, CPA), CP1, CP2 / RS232C
CPA / RS485
capability to plug in 2 modems (optional) for 2 serial lines
R002 with 1 Ethernet interface 10 Mbit/s in 10BaseT (RJ45 connector) and 3 serial
line interfaces CP1, CP2, CPA
capability to plug in 2 modems (optional) for 2 serial lines
• IO-module 560MIO80
includes 3 independent IO boards
Binary input
16 input channels galvanic isolated and grouped in 2 groups of 8 signals
R0001: 24 … 60 V DC input
R0002: 110 … 220 V DC input
Binary output
8 output relay channels galvanic isolated and grouped in 2 groups of 4 signals
R0001: 24 … 60 V DC switching voltage, 40 VA (L/R=30 ms)
R0002: 110 … 220 V DC switching voltage, 50 VA (L/R=40 ms)
Analog input
4 input channels
Signals 1 … 40 mA / 2 or 20 V DC bipolar
Resolution 12 bit + sign
Accuracy: class 0,25
• Power Supply 560PSU80
sufficient to supply one RTU560E
R001: input voltage 24 .. 60 V DC
R002: input voltage 110 … 220 V DC
• Power Supply 560PSU81
sufficient to supply one RTU560E and to deliver the process signal voltage
mains input: 230 V AC
including battery backup and UPS functionality
Process signal voltage: 24 V DC
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1.7. Communication and Application Modules
1.7.1. RTU560 communication and module concept
The high processing performance of the RTU560 is accomplished by the efficient

distribution of the tasks to the communication and processing units (CMU) and the micro-
controllers on the I/O boards. The software concept is designed to communication and
application modules which have clear interfaces between each other. This allows to
configure and arrange the modules in a good flexibility to the customer project demands.
Already the RTU232 has the basis of this concept by splitting the work between the CPU
board (23ZG21) and the IO boards. Each IO board has its own micro-controller and does
the basic tasks for the connected process signals, like time stamping, threshold
monitoring for analog input signals or command output supervision for switching
commands.
NCC1 NCC2
HCI HCI Archive PLC
RTU560 System Bus
Disturbance
SCI SCI PDP
Archive
CMU CMU CMU CMU
560CSR01
I / O BOARDS
IED
IED IED
IED IED
IED
IED
IED IED
IED IED
IED 23TP21 / 23ET23
IED IED IED
I / O BOARDS
23TP21 / 23ET23
I / O BOARDS
23TP21 / 23ET23
Figure 2-5: Example of a RTU560 organization in hardware modules
Backbone in the RTU560 is the internal communication concept. It allows this flexible
configuration and work splitting. The modules may be organized to one CMU or spread
over two or more CMUs. The organization is given by RTU560 system rules and
performance capability of the CMUs. RTUtil560 supports this concept for the engineering
task in that way, that the modules will be directed to a CMU by selection.
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The RTU560 internal communication is not limited to one CMU it is extended between
the CMUs via the RTU560 system bus. The system bus operates in a producer-
consumer principle. A message is put on the internal communication and therefore then
also on the system bus by the producer and every module receives this message,
analyze it and can then decide is it needed for its task or not. Control mechanism monitor
the traffic, and take care for a correct communication etc.
The above picture about the RTU560 organization shows the modularity by connecting
the IEDs, IO modules and the NCCs to different CMU. The below picture shows a
configuration in modules which are needed for a typical medium RTU560 with one CMU
(here 560SLI02).
The main modules are:
• HCI Host Communication Interface
• SCI Sub-device Communication Interface
• PDP Process Data Processing

(includes communication via the RTU560 serial peripheral bus with the IO boards)
• PLC Programmable Logic Control
• Archive Process event archive

Integrated Total Information (ITI) archive
Analog Measured Information (AMI) archive
• DIST. Archive Disturbance Data Archive
• Load Profile Archive for Alpha Counter Load Profiles
• Integrated HMI Integrated Human Machine Interface
• Others all internal and indirect used modules (e.g. Webserver)
Figure 2-6: Example of communication and application modules within one CMU
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Another advantage of the internal communication concept is, that a protocol handled by
an HCI, SCI or by the PDP is always converted to the internal presentation of the process
data points and vice versa. This allows an easy way to distribute process information to
different NCCs etc. with different protocols.
Beside the communication modules are some other application modules of interest for
the RTU functionality (PLC, Archives). They have the same flexibility and so it is possible
to locate some of them on a separate CMU. In this case is the performance increased
because protocol communication is not given. This may be of interest for PLC modules
and or archives. In addition this has to be regarded when it comes to redundant CMU
solution. The module concept requires that each module has its own task specific
process data base. The process DB contains all information about the process data
points relevant for the task of the module.
1.7.2. Communication and Modules for the RTU560E
The basic concept and the modules as such are the same for the RTU560E. The HCI,
SCI and PDP modules are used in all RTU560 types. Differences are given by the
configuration concepts. The RTU560E has only one CMU board with a defined number of
communication possibilities.
Figure 2-7: RTU560E module organization on the 560CMU80
The RTU560E R001 has either 3 serial communication ports where two are driven by a
UART and one by a serial communication controller (SCI). The RTU560E R002 has an
additional Ethernet interface to run Ethernet based protocols like IEC 60870-5-104.
The extended RTU560E IO box has up to four IO modules but no CMU module. It is
possible to configure up to six additional RTU560E IO-boxes to one RTU560E with CMU.
The RTU560E IO-boxes can also be connected to an RTU560A / C / D.
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1.8. Application functions
The RTU560 supports a number of application functions which are requested for typical
remote substations. The module concept gives the possibility to configure these functions
on request and cost optimized.
1.8.1. Telecontrol functions
The main task of an RTU is the telecontrol task. Based on the experience with former
RTU systems and updated by new requirements the RTU560 supports all the main
functions that are needed for the process signals.
Binary Signals
• Binary signal acquisition with a time resolution of 1 ms
• Event detection and time stamping
• Digital filter for signal bouncing
• Chatter suppression of unstable signals
• Signal inversion
• Calculating group alarms (AND, OR) with a time stamp of the signal forcing the group
alarm (no PLC program)
• Monitoring double indications and double commands
• Integrated totals with up to 120 Hz
• Integrated totals with up to 8 kHz by pre-divider and for continuous counting (RTU560E)
• RTU560A / C / D supports (1-out-of-n)-check for interposing relays of output commands
Analog Signals
• Zero dead-band supervision
• Live-zero monitoring (e.g. 4 … 20/40 mA)
• Smoothing
• Threshold monitoring with integration method
• Threshold monitoring with absolute threshold
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1.8.2. General functions
• Support of different time synchronization methods

by GPS/DCF77/IRIG-B receiver (not RTU560E)
by (s)ntp in a network
by telecontrol protocol (e.g. IEC 60870-5-101)
by external minute pulse (e.g. from a master clock within the station)
• Distribution of the RTU560 produced minute pulse to other RTU560 units or IEDs etc.
1.8.3. Programmable Logic Control (PLC)
The PLC module has access to the controlling process via its process interface imaged in
the RTU560 process DB actualized by the internal communication. That allows to use
nearly all process information from direct connected process signals as well as from
process data points received via serial communication line. Control information for
actuators to the process will be handled in the same way from the PLC to the physical
output signals etc. The overall transaction time for a PLC task is therefore given by the
PLC cycle time plus the update time between the process actuators and sensors and the
PLC's RTU560 process DB.
Programming of the PLC program is done by a specific PLC programming tool Multiprog
WT. The integration of the PLC task and the link between the IO interface of the PLC to
the real process signals is supported by RTUtil560 together with the PLC programming
tool. The PLC programming is done on the basis of IEC1131-3 libraries. More then one
PLC task can be active. An advantage of the module concept is, that the RTU560 allows
to have more then one PLC module in the RTU running.
1.8.4. Archive and Local Print Function
Beside the queuing of events in the specific protocol queues it is possible to store
important information for a longer period and to access this information at a later time on
demand.
The RTU560 supports this function with a local archive which is organized in the Flash
memory. For special purposes it is also possible to print these events on a local printer,
connected to the RTU560.
The following data types may be stored in the archive.
• Process events (with time stamp)
• Process commands
• RTU560 system events and system messages
• Login / logout to the Integrated HMI
• Analog measured values and Integrated totals
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1.8.5. Disturbance Data Archive
Protection relays and combined bay control and protection units (e.g. the ABB REF 54x,
Rex5xx units) have the capability to store information about a trip in a file. These files will
be kept in the relay until a new file overwrites it or it is transmitted to an external unit.
The RTU560 supports the user with an automatic reading of the disturbance files out of
the relays, when the relay indicates a new disturbance file. The file is stored in the
RTU560 disturbance file archive. The reserved Flash memory can be configured and
may be in the range of up to 128 MB. The RTU560 handles a disturbance file directory to
store the files per protection relay. The total number of files per relay is fixed (typ. 8 files)
and is given by the total number of relays in the station. A new file overwrites the oldest,
when the number of files exceeds the configured maximum number.
The RTU560 informs the NCC about new files. Transmission to the e.g. protection
engineers workplace (PC with FTP facility) is done via the separate link by Intranet using
the RTU560 Web Browser. This solution is taken to prevent an overload on the
telecontrol line with a file transfer of several k byte data.
RTU560 support disturbance file reading via IEC60870-5-103 protocol from protection
relays and from the REF542+ / Rex5xx control and protection units via SPAbus protocol.
When the file is stored on the protection engineers workplace it is automatically

converted into Comtrade format. The Comtrade format is a de-facto standard and most of
the disturbance file analyzes programs (e.g. ABB WinEve) can read these files.
1.8.6. Load Profile Archive
Meter Data (Load profiles and log-files) of alpha meters, which are generated in the
devices, are transferred to the Compact Flash Card of one of the CMU’s of a RTU560
system. Using the integrated Webserver of RTU560, it is possible to download these files
to a local PC.
The file archive is running on any CMU in the system. In systems with redundant CMU’s
the file archive must be configured on a non-redundant CMU (group C).
For the storage of load profiles and log files you need at least:
• Communication line with protocol according to IEC 62056-21 (formerly IEC

61107)
• One or more alpha meters (IED) supporting the mode C.
• The file archive function running on a non-redundant CMU of the RTU560
The contents of the transmitted files is according to EDIS (Energy Data Identification
System) ((E)DIN 43863 Part 3), including ASCII data and <CR>/<LF>.
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1.8.7. Integrated Human Machine Interface
The RTU560 function ’Integrated HMI’ is an easy possibility to realized small customer
specific monitoring and control applications. For this function no additional SCADA
product is required (see Figure 2-8).
Figure 2-8: Example of the Integrated HMI
1.8.8. Routing of SPAbus protocol telegrams
The RTU560 supports the transmission of SPAbus telegrams which are encapsulated in
transparent mode in the IEC 60870-5-101 or –104 protocol. A certain data type in the
private range of the protocol is defined therefore. In that case the interpretation and
handling of the SPA telegram is done by the subordinated SPAbus unit and the SPAbus
master which is e.g. a MicroSCADA Pro system of ABB. The RTU560 operates as a
passive router.
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1.9. RTU560 configuration
The high flexibility in configuration and the modularization requires some configuration
rules which have to be regarded for an RTU560.
Most of the rules are independent of the RTU type RTU560A / C / D or RTU560E,
because the CMU concept and the memory etc. is the same for all three types. The
limitation is given by the hardware possibilities.
1.9.1. Process I/O board configuration RTU560A
The RTU560 allows to split the total IO boards on maximum 32 RTU Peripheral Bus
segments. Each PB-segment is handled by a PDP module which does the complete
process data handling for the configured process data points. The advantage to split the
IO signals to more PB-segments is given by the transaction time for events etc., because
the PDP modules operate in parallel.
• Number of peripheral bus segments per RTU560: 32
• Number of I/O sub-racks per PB-segment: 7
• Number of I/O-boards per sub-rack 19
• Theoretical total number of sub-racks: 32 x 7 = 224
• Theoretical number of I/O-boards: 224 x 19 = 4256
1.9.2. Process I/O board configuration RTU560C
The RTU560 allows to split the total IO boards on maximum four RTU Peripheral Bus
segments. Each PB-segment is handled by a PDP module which does the complete
process data handling for the configured process data points. The advantage to split the
IO signals to more PB-segments is given by the transaction time for events etc., because
the PDP modules operates in parallel.
• Theoretical total number of sub-racks: 4 x 7 = 28
• Theoretical number of I/O-boards: 28 x 19 - 4 = 528
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1.9.3. Process I/O board configuration RTU560C with 560CMU02
• Theoretical total number of sub-racks: 1x7=7
• Theoretical number of I/O-boards: 7 x 19 - 4 = 129
1.9.4. Process I/O board configuration RTU560D
• Number of PDP modules per RTU560: 1
• Number of I/O sub-racks 2
• Number of I/O boards per sub-rack: 8
• Theoretical number of I/O-boards 2 x 8 = 16
1.9.5. Process I/O board configuration RTU560E
• Number of PB-segments per RTU560E: 1
• Number of RTU560E I/O-housings: 6
• Number of I/O modules 560MIO80: 3/4
• Theoretical number of 560MIO80 modules: 6 x 4 + 3 =27
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1.9.6. Total number of process data points per RTU560
The total number of process signal dada points per RTU560 process data base on HCI,
SCI or PDP module is limited to
5000 Process Data Points (DP)

Process Data Points are:
• all direct connected wired process signals (IO boards)
• all virtual data points as a result of the PLC programs
• all process signals configured on all communication lines per RTU560 to be handled in
the RTU560
1.9.7. Total number of communication lines and CMUs per RTU560A
Given by the hardware concept it is not possible to reach the maximum values on a
RTU560C/D and RTU560E.
The RTU560 has to build up a management per communication link and user on that line.
This results in a limitation definition which is less then the theoretical values.
• Number of communication sub-racks 560CSR01: 2
• Number of CMUs per 560CSR01: 8
• Total number of CMUs per RTU560A: 16
• Theoretical number of serial lines per RTU560A: 4 x 16 = 64
• Maximum number per RTU560A system: 30
• Maximum number of IED’s on a comm. line: 32
• Theoretical number of IED’s per RTU560A: 30 x 32 = 960
• Practical limitation per RTU560A system: approx. 100 … 120

there is no fix limit because this is influenced
by the total number of IO points per IED,
needed RAM etc.
• Maximum number of host systems 16
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1.9.8. Definitions per CMU
• Number of serial lines per 560SLI02 4

• Number of serial lines per 560ETH03: 2 (SLC type)
• Number of serial lines per 560CMU02 3
• Number of serial lines per 560CMU04/05 4
Organization of the Line interfaces (UART, SLC) to the HCI/SCI modules is given:
- by the electrical interface request (RS232C, RS422, RS485)
- by the protocol type and need of SLC, e.g. RTU Peripheral Bus
- by the number of lines needed
Remark:
When a PDP module is configured on a CMU, the port A and B are reserved for the RTU560
Peripherals bus only. The SCI is then responsible for the communication on the RTU560 PB.
1.9.9. Definitions for PLC
• 1000 Boolean instruction lines: 10 ms
• 1000 BOOL8 and INT instruction lines: 10 ms
• Shortest cycle period configurable standard: 10 ms
• Program memory capacity per POU configurable

Approx. 1000 instruction need: 10 kByte RAM,
• In one POU 64 kByte program code can be executed.
• I/O image capacity configurable: Max. 1000 input signals and 1000 output signals
• Amount of user tasks: 15 task
1.9.10. Specification of the RTU560 Peripheral Bus
The RTU560 PB is defined by the RTU 560 peripheral bus protocol.
• Electrical interface: RS 485
• maximum length: approx. 1000 m
It is recommended to install fiber optic cable in all cases where the conditions are
unknown or critical. The 23OK24 board for the RTU560A / C / D and the 560FOC80
module for the RTU560E should be used therefore.
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1.9.11. Definitions Integrated HMI
Property Limits
System Requirements:
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP

Java Java Virtual Machine 1.4 or higher
Integrated HMI:
Max. number of pages 20 for 560SLI02 and 560ETH03
50 for 560CMU02 and 560CMU04/05
Max. number of data points per page 200

Max. number of active clients 4
Refresh of current page < 1 second
Update time for a new page < 2 second
This time may become longer at first
update, if a large bitmap is used.
Execution time for a command < 3 seconds

dependant on the actual system load
Alarm List
Max. number of data points, to be 500 for 560SLI02 and 560ETH03
configured for the alarm list. 5.000 for 560CMU02 and 560CMU04/05
Number of alarm lists 1

Number of alarm classes 10
Refresh By operator request.
A blinking symbol will signal a new alarm
Update time < 5 seconds

Lists (Evert List, Counter List, Measurement List)
Max. number of data points, to be 500 for 560SLI02 and 560ETH03
configured per list 5.000 for 560CMU02 and 560CMU04/05
Max. number of entries per list Configurable: 100 ... 10.000

Number of lists 1 each
Refresh By operator request
A blinking symbol will signal a new entry
Update time < 5 seconds
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3. Communication
3.1. General
The communication of the RTU560 family may be divided into two parts
• Internal communication with a neutral process data point presentation

• External communication to NCCs, IEDs, Sub-RTUs, etc.
3.2. Internal Communication
The internal communication has to handle:
• process data point information

• organizational information
• RTU560 system information
Information form external connected communication lines with their protocols will be
converted into an internal presentation by the HCI and SCI modules. The internal
protocol is based on the IEC60870-5-101 data presentation.
Once a process data point information from external protocol as well from the RTU560
IO-boards coming via the RTU560 Peripheral bus is converted into the internal data
presentation, it is used by all other modules. Each HCI or SCI module converts only from
internal presentation to external presentation and vice versa.
For the standard telecontrol data types the equivalent internal data types are listed. The
link to the external protocol specific type is described in the corresponding protocol
document.
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Communication Remote Terminal Unit RTU560
System Description Release 9.0Release 9.0
RTU560
Process data signal type Mnemonic
A, C, D E
Binary input signals
Single indication SPI X X X
Double indication DPI X X X
Digital measured value (8, 16 bit) DMI08/16 X X X
Step position STI X X X
Integrated totals ITI X X X
Bitstring input (8, 16 bit) BSI08/16 X X X
Binary output signals
Single command SCO X X X
Double command DCO X X X
Regulation step command RCO X X X
Digital Setpoint command (8 bit) DSO08 X X X
Digital Setpoint command (16 bit) DSO16 X X
Bitstring output (1, 2, 8 bit) BSO01/02/08 X X X
Bitstring output (16 bit) BSO16 X X
Analog input signals
Analog input values AMI X X X
Analog output signals
Setpoint command ASO X X
3.3. Telcontrol Protocols
The telecontrol protocols can be defined into two groups.
• Host communication interfaces (HCI)

Protocols between an Network Control Center (NCC), Substation Control System
(SCS) (e.g. MicroSCADA Pro of ABB) and the RTU. In this case the NCC is
master and the RTU560 is Slave.
• Sub-device communication interfaces (SCI)
Protocols between the RTU560 and a subordinated unit like an IED in the stations
itself or another subordinated RTU unit (eg. a station with an RTU560E). In this
case the RTU560 is master and the sub-device is slave.
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Remote Terminal Unit RTU560 Communication
The RTU560 CMU boards are foreseen to run the HCI and/or the SCI module. As listed
in chapter "RTU configuration" a CMU can run up to four of these modules HCI and/or
SCI.
The below picture shows the principle structure of a HCI or SCI module. It consists
mainly of three parts:
• the protocol handler: responsible to run the protocol and to manage the communication
to the host or sub-device.
• the process data base: which contains the process signal image needed between the
two partners RTU560 and the host / sub-device
• the line driver: responsible for the lowest protocol level and the physical conversion to
the serial line or Ethernet.
LAN / WAN A B 1 2 LAN / WAN A B 1 2
Ethernet SLC UART Ethernet SLC UART

Line Driver Line Driver
Protocol Protocol 1 Protocol 2
Process HCI HCI

Process Process
HCI or SCI DB SCI DB 1 SCI DB 2
RTU560 Internal Communication RTU560 Internal Communication
CMU
Figure 3-1.: HCI, SCI structure
The link between the protocol handler and the line driver is done by configuration
(RTUtil560). Given by the physical interface possibilities etc. the number of lines
coordinated by one protocol can be between 1 and 4 serial lines.
Host communication (HCI) interfaces towards the NCC or router RTU
• IEC 60870-5-101 • IEC 60870-5-104
• DNP3 serial • DNP3 Ethernet
• RP 570 / 571 • TG 809
• Indactic 33 • Indactic 35
• Modbus (ASCII, RTU, TCP/IP) • Sinaut 8-FW
• Conitel 300 • Hitachi HDLC
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Subdevice communication (SCI) Interfaces to subordinated devices
• IEC 60870-5-101 • IEC 60870-5-102
• IEC 60870-5-103 • IEC 60870-5-104
• IEC 62056-21 • RP570/571
• DNP3 serial • DNP3 Ethernet
• SPABus • Modbus (ASCII, RTU, TCP/IP)
• Indactic 21 • Indactic 23
• Indactic 33 • Hitachi HDLC
• Sinaut 8-FW • IEC 61850
Telecontrol protocol profile
The various telecontrol protocols have different data presentation and also different lists
of supported process data points. The attributes and definitions for the protocol elements
may also be different. For each used protocol within the RTU560 the conversion is
described and the interpretation for the RTU560 listed in the protocol document. These
documents and their contents are the basis for the conversion. Please refer to the
protocol documents for more details.
Network Control Center

Station Control
IEC 60870-5-104
WAN
IEC 60870-5-104
IEC 60870-5-101 IEC 60870-5-101
DNP 3.0 DNP 3.0 IEC 60870-5-104
RTU560 HCI HCI HCI

IC
SCI PDP SCI SCI

IEC 60870-5-101 SPABus IEC 60870-5-103
DNP 3.0 Modbus IEC 60870-5-101
IED
Sub-RTU Process IED IED

Marshalling Rack
Protection and IED
Control Units
Protection and
Control Units
Figure 3-2: Example of an RTU560 Network with various protocols
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3.4. Host communication interfaces
The RTU560A / C / D allow the communication with up to 16 different NCCs by using a

number of CMU modules. The RTU560E allows the communication with up to two
different NCC’s by using the serial interfaces of the 560CMU80 R0001, or up to eight
different NCC’s when they have access to the Ethernet interface of the 560CMU80
R0002. The configuration of the interfaces with their protocols is completely done in
RTUtil560. There are no hardware switches to configure the interfaces.
For detailed information and protocol specific restrictions see the protocol description.
The assignment of UART host protocols to the serial interfaces is totally free. There are
no dependencies between the different protocols on one CMU.
Protocols not using UART are restricted to the interfaces CPA and CPB on the CMU
560SLI02 R0002 and 560CMU04 R0002.
Ethernet and TCP/IP based protocols could only be used with the Ethernet interface on
the CMUs 560ETH03, 560CMU02, 560CMU04, 560CMU05 or 560CMU80 R0002.
3.4.1. Monitoring Direction
The process information needed for an NCC or SCS is engineered by RTUtil560. It

allows to select the information which is relevant for the host. The RTU560 supports a
general selection by process signal filters, which are possible by the addressing model in
the project. E.g. all information for the transmission grid will be routed to the responsible
NCC by deselecting a filter. All information of the distribution network may be sent to
another NCC by deselecting the filter.
In Monitoring Direction the following RTU560 information types are translated into
protocol specific telegrams:
• SPI Single Point Information

• DPI Double Point Information
• STI Step Position Information
• BSI Bit String Information
• ITI Integrated Totals Information
• DMI Digital Measured Information
• AMI Analog Measured Information
Process data point attributes or information qualifier (e.g. Blocked, Substituted, Not
Topical, Invalid) will be translated into the host protocol when they can be imaged to the
host protocol and they may be handled either in the RTU560 itself or received from a
sub-device which support the attribute / qualifier. For details see the protocol description.
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3.4.2. Command Direction
NCCs or SCS as host can send commands to the RTU560. The HCI checks the
command as much as possible and distributes it via the internal communication to all
other modules. The responsible module (e.g. the PDP) checks the command for formal
correctness and can acknowledge the command for the host. The acknowledgement is
send to the host by the HCI module.
A command addressed to a sub-device is routed by the SCI module to the addressed

sub-device, which has to acknowledge the command. This method secures, that the unit
responsible for the execution of the command confirms, that it is possible to do the
command task.
The RTU560 allows to run several commands in parallel, when they are handled by
different HCI and or SCI modules.
In Command Direction the protocol specific telegrams are translated into the following
RTU560 types:
• SCO Single Command Output

• DCO Double Command Output
• ASO Analog Setpoint Output (RTU560E: to Sub-device Interfaces only)
• DSO Digital Setpoint Output
• BSO Bitstring Output
3.4.3. General Interrogation
A general interrogation command from the host is answered by the HCI directly. This is
possible, because the HCI has the complete and valid process signal image in its
process DB.
All SCI and PDP modules are responsible to force a complete process signal image after
start up or when a sub-device fails becomes online again. The HCI are informed about
any changes by internal communication. This method secures, that the process data
bases in all modules is kept actual.
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3.5. Sub-Device Communication Interfaces
The SCI modules support various communication protocols. The protocol specific
configuration parameters are described in the corresponding protocol documents.
The configuration of the SCI and the communication lines with their protocols is
completely done in RTUtil560. There are no hardware switches to configure the
interfaces.
The SCI can manage up to 32 devices per communication line. In a RTU560 it is possible
to have up to 30 sub-lines. See chapter "RTU560 configuration".
For detailed information and protocol specific restrictions see the protocol description.
The assignment of UART sub-protocols to the serial interfaces is totally free. There are
no dependencies between the different protocols on one CMU. The only restriction is the
number of communication protocols offered in one firmware package. Not all existing
protocols can be combined on one CMU board. Only certain combinations of protocols
are possible.
Protocols not using UART are restricted to the interfaces CPA and CPB on the CMU
560SLI02 R0002 and 560CMU04 R0002.
Ethernet and TCP/IP based protocols can only be used with the Ethernet interface on the
560ETH03, 560CMU02, 560CMU04, 560CMU05 or 560CMU80 R0002.
3.5.1. Monitoring Direction
In Monitoring Direction the protocol specific telegrams are translated into the following
RTU560 types.
• SPI Single Point Information

• DPI Double Point Information
• STI Step Position Information
• BSI Bit String Information
• ITI Integrated Totals Information
• DMI Digital Measured Information
• AMI Analog Measured Information
Process data point attributes or information qualifier (e.g. Blocked, Substituted, Not
Topical, Invalid) will be translated into the sub-device protocol or internal protocol when
they can be imaged to the sub-device protocol and they may be handled either in the
RTU560 itself or received from a sub-device which support the attribute / qualifier. For
details see the protocol description.
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3.5.2. Command Direction
The SCI handles commands distributed via internal communication which are addressed
to a sub-device, connected to one of the communication lines managed by the SCI.
These commands can come from a host or from a PLC module.
In Command Direction the following RTU560 command types are translated into protocol
specific telegrams:
• SCO Single Command Output

• DCO Double Command Output
• RCO Regulation Step Command
• ASO Analog Setpoint Output
• DSO Digital Setpoint Output
• BSO Bitstring Output
3.5.3. General Interrogation
The SCI will generate a General Interrogation Command for all connected devices after
startup, or if an IED becomes normal again. Via internal communication all other modules
can update their process data base. This ensures that all modules have the actual
complete process signal image.
3.6. Redundant Communication
The RTU560 has the possibility to handle some versions of redundant communication.
• Redundant line (for Host- and subordinated devices)

• Multi host (in the sense of redundant communication)
• Both for serial lines or Ethernet connections
The redundant communication possibilities are independent from the redundant CMU
concept, which is described in chapter 6.
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3.6.1. Redundant Host Communication Lines
Redundant serial lines
Redundant line on serial lines is only supported for telecontrol protocols IEC 60870-5-101
and RP570/571, with the following conditions:
• unbalanced and balanced mode (IEC 60870-5-101 only)

• both redundant line must be connected to the same CMU
• Time synchronization via communication line is possible on both lines when configured.
• Dialed line modems are not supported
• Only fixed line modems 23WT2x for RTU560A / C / D or 560MOD80 for RTU560E
The following conditions are valid for the host:
• the host is responsible for a switchover

• supervision of the not used line has to be done by the host
• the redundant line function has to be handled according to the
"Norwegian User Convention" (IEC 60870-5-101 only)
NCC
Line 1 Line 2
Protocol
Process
HCI DB
RTU560 Internal Communication
CMU 560SLI02
Figure 3-3: Redundant Line strategy for serial communication
The HCI module is managing both lines in a "parallel mode". That means it accepts
telegrams from the host on both lines and responses with the answer on the same line.
This implies, that the host has to control the two lines and to switch over, if the actual
active line fails.
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3.6.2. Multi Host communication
Multi host for a redundant communication means, that two independent HCI modules are
installed which operates independent of each other. But the communication is to the
same host and with the same process data configuration. That means both HCI have a
100% identical process DB.
From the viewpoint of the host it has two communication links to one RTU560 station.
The host has also here to manage the use of the two possible links. On the RTU560 both
line are starting independently and waiting for a communication start of the host. When a
host starts the communication it will receive all information in a sequence given by the
protocol specifics. The host should be able to manage process information received on
two communication links with the same contents.
The conditions for a multi host are:
• possible with all RTU560 HCI protocols

• configuration within the RTU560 as two independent hosts, but with the same process
data point configuration
• the two HCI modules can be on the same or on different CMU boards
• fixed line modems 23WT2x for RTU560A / C / D or 560MOD80 for RTU560E possible
• Dialed line modems according the reference list for modems and protocols where the
HCI supports dial up functionality
• Time synchronization possible from "both" hosts possible, when synchronization via
communication line is allowed and configured.
The following conditions are valid for the host:
• the host is responsible for a switchover

• the host has to force a general interrogation after a switchover
• the must accept and can handle retransmission of process information and events, as
part of the GI and new events during start up.
• The check of the inactive line depends on the protocol
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Multi Host on serial line
Figure 3-4: Multi host on serial lines and CMU 560SLI02
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Multi Host on Ethernet

The conditions for multi host on Ethernet are:
• possible with IEC 60870-5-104 or DNP3 over LAN / WAN

• configuration within the RTU560 as two independent hosts, but with the same process
data point configuration
• the two HCI modules can be on the same (with 560CMU05) or on different CMU boards
The conditions for the host on Ethernet are:
• the host is responsible for a link switchover

• the host has to force a general interrogation after a link switchover
• they must accept and can handle retransmission of process information and events, as
part of the GI and new events during start up.
• line check for the inactive link is possible by open and close of the TCP/IP link
LAN 2
LAN 1
Ethernet E1 Ethernet E1
Protocol Protocol
Process Process
HCI DB HCI DB
RTU560 Internal Communication RTU560 Internal Communication
CMU 560ETH03 CMU 560ETH03
Figure 3-5: Multi host on Ethernet
3.6.3. Redundant Sub-device Communication Lines
Redundant Subdevice Communication Lines are also available for the protocol
IEC60870-5-101.
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3.6.4. Modem Pool
To improve the availability of subordinated devices connected via dial up connection

RTU560 can handle a pool of up to 4 modems per CMU depending on the CMU type.
Connections to subordinated devices can be shared between the modems of a pool.
Subordinated devices are not assigned to a specific modem but can be dialed up via
every of the configured modems or can dial in to every modem of the modem pool. The
responsibility for a modem connection can switch between the modems every time a
subordinated device is connected.
Every modem of a pool is assigned to an interface of the RTU560. The settings of the
interfaces can be configured individually.
3.6.5. DSTC 3002 Loop Switch Unit
The RP570/71 host communication interface (HCI) supports the DSTC 3002 loop switch
unit. This unit is used to build up open communication loops to a network control center.
Figure 3-6: Loop switch unit DSTC 3002
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4. RTUtil560
1.10. Basics
RTUtil560 is the configuration and engineering tool for the whole RTU560 family.
The basic topics of RTUtil560 are:
• Configuration and data engineering tool for RTU560 projects

• The user interface is structured according to the principles of IEC 1346-1
• Documentation of all important project steps
• External data interface concept (Microsoft EXCEL import)
• Multilingual tool (user interface and help files)
• Delivery version with setup, installation and de-installation program on CD-ROM
• MS Windows 2000 / XP Professional platform
• The User Interface of RTUtil560 is an application based on the Microsoft standard
presentation format
• One tool for RTU560A, C, D and E
1.11. System requirements
The Hardware requirements for the data engineering tool RTUtil560, particularly the free
disc space, depends on the project size. Basic requirements are:
• PC based
• Operating system: MS Windows 2000 / XP Professional
• Memory: 128 MB RAM
• Processor: Pentium class > 500 MHz
• Hard disc: > 200MB free disc space
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RTUtil560 Remote Terminal Unit RTU560
1.12. RTUtil560 Structure
RTUtil560 enables the user to control the whole engineering process of an RTU based
system. All configuration data is managed by RTUtil560.
To meet the requirements the internal software structure of RTUtil560 is split up into
different function parts as shown in the figure below.
Figure 4-1: Overview RTUtil560 components
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Remote Terminal Unit RTU560 RTUtil560
1.13. General Data Structuring and View
The general view of the user on the engineering data is implemented on the basis of the
international Standard IEC 1346-1. This standard describes the structuring principles and
reference designations for industrial systems, installations and equipment.
In the user interface this standard is presented in trees showing the RTU from different
points of view. To describe the whole process the view is split up into three trees. IEC
1346-1 defines how to split up a system (function-, product- and location-oriented
structure).
The user interface structure offers three trees to describe the system structure used for
an RTU560A, C, D and E.
• NetworkTree
The NetworkTree shows the lines and protocols between the RTUs and/or NCCs
for routing the data points through the network.
• SignalTree
In the SignalTree the location and designation of signals are shown. The signal
location describes the place of the data points in the primary process.
• HardwareTree
The HardwareTree presents the structure of an RTU560A, C or E with the levels:
Cabinet
Rack,
Board
and the reference to the data points defined in SignalTree.
The structuring in trees provides a common presentation format and a general user
interface of the RTU data.
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RTUtil560 Remote Terminal Unit RTU560
1.14. General Tree Structure
The following example shows the implementation of the structuring principles according
to IEC 1346-1. In the picture Network - RTU - Process the project views down to the RTU
internal configuration are shown. This is only a small example of an RTU network. RTU
01 is the concentrator station in this network. The right side of the picture shows the
electrical process (one bay in a station, with the double point indication Q0). This
scenario will be built up in the three trees: NetworkTree, SignalTree, HardwareTree.
04 Plant Ladenburg 110kV

CS 1 CS 2
Line 2 Line 2
Line 1
Line 1
Rack TP 1, Segment 1 Rack TP 2, Segmen
RTU 01 Com Subrack 560CSR01
23 NG 23 560SLI01 560SLI01
Tx Rx C E Tx Rx C E
5V 1 1
Line 3 Line 4 24V 2
A
MMI
1
2
A2
MMI
1
2
UP BA BA
Q0
On
B B
O ff
RTU 11 RTU 21 Peripherie Bus Line, Segment 1

Rack TP 1, Segment 2 Rack TP 2, Segment 2
Line 3
SPAx 1 Line 4
RTU 12
Line 5
Peripherie Bus Line, Segment 2
SPAx 2
SPAx 2 21.03 MW
Figure 4-2: Network - RTU - Process
The root node of a tree is similar to the tree type (e. g. SignalTree, HardwareTree).
The NetworkTree is the representation of the network structure. The concentrator RTU
01 is chosen as root node in the NetworkTree because the concentrator RTU is normally
a unique starting point in an RTU station network. The hosts (central systems) are
represented below the root RTU.
In the SignalTree the electrical process is structured and the names of the single point
indications are defined. The name for every data point is derived from the structure of the
electrical process.
Some nodes have different locations of presentation (references) in several trees. These
nodes are the line and station nodes from the NetworkTree and the data point nodes
from the SignalTree. The line and station nodes have references in the HardwareTree
and in the NetworkTree. The data point nodes have references in the HardwareTree and
in the SignalTree.
The HardwareTree describes the internal structure of the station nodes (e. g. RTU 01).
The RTU and Line node types in the HardwareTree are linked nodes from the
NetworkTree. The double point indication Q0 in the electrical process in the SignalTree
shall be linked with a binary input board in the HardwareTree.
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5. Telecontrol Functions
5.1. General
Note: The following Telecontrol Functions are available within RTU560A, C or D, and
also within RTU560E if not otherwise noticed.
As shown in Fig. 2-3 and Fig. 2-5 (refer to chapter 2) the communication units and the I/O
boards share the processing of the telecontrol functions. The I/O boards take over the
essential tasks of scanning and output of process signals, and the communication unit
the communication with the NCCs as well as the organization and management of the
process image in the data base. All time critical functions are concentrated on the I/O
boards.
The I/O boards transmit process value changes or status changes as events. The I/O bus
(IOC) of the communication unit detects and transmits the events to the communication
unit (CMU) of the communication unit. To control the data flow, each I/O board has a
FIFO buffer for the temporary storage of up to 50 events. All events are time stamped.
Commands to the I/O boards are checked for plausibility etc. and the outputs to the
output channels will then be handled by the output boards autonomously.
The CMU handles those telecontrol functions, which overlap the I/O-boards (e.g. (1-out-
of-n) check).
The telecontrol functions are divided in:
• Monitoring direction
Indication processing
Analog measured value processing
Digital measured value processing
Integrated total processing
Bitstring input value processing
• Command direction
Object command output
Regulation command output
Setpoint message output
Bitstring output
In Figure 5-1 the distribution of the tasks among the I/O boards and the central control
unit is shown by means of the example of indication processing.
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Telecontrol Functions Remote Terminal Unit RTU560
Figure 5-1: The principle of task sharing illustrated by indication processing
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Remote Terminal Unit RTU560 Telecontrol Functions
5.2. Monitoring Direction
5.2.1. Indication Processing
There are two types of indications:
• Single point input (SPI)

• Double point input (DPI)
Figure 5-2 shows the signal definition for SPI and DPI. Double indications are
represented by two sequential bits within a 23BE23/23BE40 or 560MIO80 board. The
normal state of a DPI is an antivalent bit combination (10 or 01). The two intermediate
positions 11 or 00 are handled different within the RTU560. An intermediate state is given
during the runtime of a unit from one position to the other (e.g. an isolator switching from
OFF to ON).
Signal state Double point indication (DPI) Signal state Single point indication (SPI)
ON 1
OFF 1
0 OFF 0
ON 1
0
10 00 01 11 0 1 0
OFF ON OFF ON OFF
faulty position
OFF
normal position intermediate position ON
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Bit position within board
DPI 8 DPI 7 DPI 6 DPI 5 DPI 4 DPI 3 DPI 2 DPI 1 DPI number within board
Figure 5-2: Indication type definition
An indication board consists of max. 16 bit. SPI and DPI can be mixed. But a DPI can
start on an odd bit-position only. On 23BE23/23BE40 or 560MIO80 board it is possible to
mix any type of binary inputs. E.g. inputs not assigned to DPI or SPI may be configured
as pulse counter indications as, digital measured values on bit-string inputs. Digital
measured values and bit-string inputs must be configured such to start with bit position
1/9.
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Functions
The process data acquisition functions for indications processed by the RTU560 can be
split into functions handled by the:
• I/O controller (IOC) of the binary input board 23BE23/23BE40 or 560MIO80

• Process data processing (PDP) part of the CMU
• Protocol specific communication interface part of a CMU
The data processing functions of the communication interface are described in the
documentation of the respective communication protocol.
23BE23/23BE40 or 560MIO80 functions:

• Reading input register (every millisecond)
• Digital filter (contact bouncing)
• Oscillation suppression (signal chattering)
• Signal inversion
• Time out monitoring for DPI intermediate position
• Store events in FIFO with time stamp
CMU - PDP:
• Intermediate midpoint position handling for DPI
• Command output response
• Group signals
• Transmission to internal communication
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5.2.2. Analog Measured Value Processing
Analog Measured Value Types

Each analog value is converted by the analog digital converter (ADC) of the 23AE23 or
560MIO80 board into a signed integer presentation. The presentation is shown in Figure
5-3. The 100 % input signal value is represented by 12 bits plus sign.
[digits]
+ 4096
3000
e.g. -20..+20
2000 mA
1000
-20 -15 -10 -5 5 10 15 20 [e.g. ] mA

-100 25 50 75 100 [%]
Input signal
-2000
-3000
- 4096
Analog value presentation according to IEC 870-5-101
Figure 5-3: Analog value presentation by ADC
The PDP converts the value to a normalized presentation.
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AMI Functions
The process data acquisition functions for analog measured values (AMI analog
measured value input) processed by the RTU560 can be split into functions handled by:
• IOC of the analog input board 23AE23 or 560MIO80

• Protocol specific communication interface at a CMU
23AE23 or 560MIO80:
Scan analog input cyclically
Zero value supervision and switching detection
Smoothing
Threshold supervision on integrator algorithm
Periodic update of RTU data base
Store events into FIFO with time stamp
CMU - PDP functions:

Unipolar and live zero conversion
Scaling
Threshold supervision on absolute threshold value
Transmission to internal communication
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5.2.3. Digital Measured Value Processing
There are two types of digital measured values (DMV):
• Digital measured value (DMI)

• Step position value (STI)
The RTU560 can handle different bit patterns to read them and convert them into a digital
measured value:
• 8 bit digital measured value (DMI8)

• 16 bit digital measured value (DMI16)
• 8 bit step position value (STI)
The RTU can handle conversions for:
• binary data (BIN)

• binary coded decimals (BCD)
• Gray code (GRAY)
The maximum length of a digital measured value is the 16-bit word of

(= one 23BE23/23BE40 or 560MIO80 board). Double word values (32 bit) are not
supported.
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Digital measured value presentation

Each type is converted and scaled by the PDP.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 23BE23 Input Channel
S Scaling and/or
16 bit unsigned binary
S 15 bit + sign binary
8 bit unsigned binary
S 7 bit + sign binary
0.. 0.. 0.. 0.. 4 Decade BCD
S 0.. 0.. 0.. 0.. 4 Decade BCD
0.. 0.. 2 Decade BCD
S 0.. 0.. 2 Decade BCD
16 bit gray
S 15 bit signed gray
8 bit gray
S 7 bit signed gray
ST
S Step
(Value = -63 ... +63)
S Signed
DM
valu
two's
S = Sign
Figure 5-4: Digital Measured Value presentation
A digital measured input value DMI is scaled to a normalized 16 bit value representation
(+/- 100 %) For the step position information (STI) of a transformer or Petersen coil the
value can only be in the range of -63 ... +63.
If an eight bit pattern is selected the residual 8 bit of the 23BE23/23BE40 or 560MIO80
board can be used for another digital value, for pulse counter values or indications.
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DMI Functions
The data acquisition functions for digital measured values (DMI) processed by the
RTU560 can be split into functions handled by:
• IOC of the binary input board 23BE23/23BE40 or 560MIO80

• Protocol specific communication interface part at a CMU
The data processing functions of the communication interface is described in the
documentation of the specific communication protocol.

Reading input register (every millisecond)
Digital filter (contact bouncing)
Consistency check
Store events in FIFO with time stamp
CMU - PDP:
Signal inversion
Scaling and format conversion
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5.2.4. Integrated Total Processing
Integrated Total Value Types

There are two types of integrated total values (ITI) defined in the RTU560:
• End of period reading counters (EPR)

• Intermediate reading counters (IR)
ITI are transmitted periodically in fixed periods. Both types have one source and the IR is
only an intermediate value of the corresponding EPR.
Integrated total values with reset to zero at end of period.

Counts
The IR reading cycle must be 1/n of end of period time
e.g.: if period = 60 minutes and n = 5: IR cycle = 12 min
Period Period Period Period time
Intermediate End of End of End of End of

reading Period Period Period Period
cycle reading reading reading reading
Figure 5-5: Integrated Total Values Definition for EPR and IR
Integrated total value presentation

Although the internal value representation is by a 32-bit signed integer the RTU560
supports positive ITI values only on its local inputs. This allows ITI values between:
• 0...and...+ 2 147 483 647
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ITI Functions
The process data acquisition functions for ITIs processed by the RTU560 can be split into
functions handled by:
• IOC of the binary input board 23BE23 or 560MIO80

• Protocol-specific communication interface part on a CMU
23BE23 or 560MIO80 functions:

Increment integration register
Freeze integration register into relocation register
CMU - PDP:
Freeze and read ITIs periodically
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5.2.5. Bitstring Input Value Processing
The RTU560 can handle bit patterns to read them and convert them into a bitstring input
value (BSI):
• 8 bit bitstring (BSI8)

• 16 bit bitstring (BSI16)
The maximum length of a bitstring is the 16-bit word of (= one 23BE23/23BE40 or
560MIO80 board). Double word values are not supported.
Bitstring Value Presentation

Bitstring input values are transparently mapped into 32-bit BSI messages of the internal
communication. If an eight-bit pattern is selected the residual 8 bits of the
23BE23/23BE40 or 560MIO80 board can be used for another bitstring value, digital
measured value, integrated total values or indications.
BSI Functions
The data acquisition functions for bitstring values processed by the RTU560 can be split
into functions handled by:
• IOC of the binary input board 23BE23/23BE40 or 560MIO80

• Protocol-specific communication interface part on a CMU
documentation of the specific communication protocol.

Consistency check
Store events in FIFO with time stamp
CMU - PDP:
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5.2.6. Direct Interfacing to Current/Voltage Transmitters
The Current/Voltage-Transformer Interface 560CVT01 is used for monitoring input

signals from three independent phases with 3 or 4 wire connections. For each phase
voltage, current and power are measured directly, and a number of other parameters
derived from these in software. The results are transmitted to the RTU560.
All phases are sampled in parallel; this ensures that all input cycles are detected.
Distorted input waveforms, with harmonics to the 20th are therefore detected accurately.
Derived parameters are calculated once a second then scaled by user programmed
constants for current and voltage transformers. Instantaneous power parameters are
integrated over long time periods providing a number of energy registers. System
frequency is detected by digital processing of the phase 1 voltage signal.
The following metered parameters are available:
Measurement Measuring Path

Voltage Phase 1-N, 2-N, 3-N
Voltage Phase 1-2, 2-3, 3-1
Current Phase 1, 2, 3, N
Active Power Phase 1, 2, 3, Σ
Reactive Power Σ
Apparent Power Σ
Power Factor Phase 1, 2, 3, Σ
Frequency Phase 1
Accumulated Energy Values
Accumulated values are stored in energy registers of the 560CVT01 as long integer
values. On power up the values are reset to zero. The accumulated values are cyclically
transmitted to the RTU560.
• Active Energy 3-phase

• Reactive Energy 3-phase
• Reactive Energy (Ind.) 3-phase
• Reactive Energy (Cap.) 3-phase
Voltage / Current Distortion (THD)
The 560CVT01 provides a measure of the distortion, in each phase voltage and current
waveform, as a percentage deviation from pure 50Hz or 60Hz sine waves by Fast Fourier
Transform algorithm (FFT).
• U1, U2, U3 % THD

• I1, I2, I3 % THD
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5.3. Command Processing
5.3.1. General
Signal outputs to the process and the sequential control of the operational equipment are
processed and executed by the command processing function. The following command
types are covered by RTU560:
• Command (single / double commands)

• Regulation step command (double commands)
• Setpoint command (analog (not RTU560E)/ digital)
• Bitstring output command
Only one command of each type can be processed and output at the same time.
The communication unit accepts and checks the received command telegrams from the
central system and releases them for execution if the check has been positive.
Depending on the command type the central control unit processes the commands like
data base update or checks and if the tests are positive, it prepares the command-
specific output procedures. Then the command is transmitted to the output board via the
I/O bus.
Depending on the command type the command is released to the process by the binary
output board 23BA20/23BA40/560MIO80 or the analog output board 23AA20. Moreover
the output board carries out some checks before output forcing.
The RTU560 acknowledges commands to the NCC within a time window of approx. 1.5
seconds. During that time the central control unit checks the command, transmits it to the
output board and expects the return information that the command is accepted and
executed or initiated. If an error has occurred a negative acknowledgement will be sent to
the central system. The normal case of course is a positive acknowledgement.
In most cases commands are subject to a security philosophy depending on most critical
process applications. For this reason the RTU560 terminal unit executes extensive test
and security procedures for each command to be processed:
• Each board carries out self-tests for hardware faults

• Each command telegram received is checked for plausibility by comparison with the
configured data in the database
• Each command is tested in the binary output board module 23BA20/23BA40/560MIO80
by reading back the relay register
• The switching voltage for the output relays is monitored before and during the output of
the command
• The command output pulse duration is monitored in the central control unit and on the
output board
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The output relays on the output board module 23BA20/23BA40/560MIO80 are not
switched before successful completion of the tests and enabling.
If an error is detected during the tests the command output will be aborted. This is also
indicated directly on the output board module by the means of a LED.
For additional monitoring of the process output circuit for object commands, the
command output monitoring board 23BA22 can be used, which allows a (1-out-of-n)
check of the interposing relay (not supported by 23BA40 or 560MIO80).
5.3.2. Commands
This command type is used for the switching commands, e.g. for circuit breakers or
isolators. Object commands are always configured as impulse double commands with
two independent output relays (ON / OFF). The following modes of operation are
possible:
• Command output without (1-out-of-n) check

1-pole relay interfacing
• Command output with (1-out-of-n) check (not RTU560E, not 23BA40)
1.5-pole relay interfacing
The commands are output to the process via the relay contacts of the binary output board
23BA20/23BA40/560MIO80. The following processing functions are possible:
• (1-out-of-n) check (command supervision), 23BA20/23BA22 only

• two step commands (Select before operate SBO sequence)
• command termination by a response indication
• persistent output
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Single Command Output

A single command has only one output relay. It can be configured as pulse ON or OFF
command or as persistent output.
Single commands will be wired with one relay contact per direction or with two relay
contacts per direction.
Single commands are pulse outputs. The pulse duration is specified by the parameter
Command pulse length per command (0.1 ... 25.5 sec.). Only the configured direction is
used for pulse output.
K1
ON or OFF output
23BA20 pulse
Interposing Relays
Figure 5-6: Single command definition: pulse output
Single commands can be configured as persistent outputs. In the persistent mode an ON

command switches the relay persistent on and the OFF command switches the relay to
off.
K1
23BA20 ON-command OFF-command
Interposing Relays
Figure 5-7: Single command definition: persistent output
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Double Command Output

A double command has two independent output relays:
• one relay for ON direction

• one relay for OFF direction
Double commands can be wired with one relay contact per direction or with two relay
contacts per direction.
Double commands are pulse outputs. The pulse duration is specified by the parameter
Command pulse length per command. Only one channel ON or OFF can be active at the
same time. The two relays occupy two consecutive bits within a
23BA20/23BA40/560MIO80 output board. The ON-relay is always assigned to the odd
channel and the OFF-relay to the even channel.
k1 ON
Output
pulse
k2 OFF
23BA20 Output
Interposing Relays pulse
Figure 5-8: Double command definition: pulse output
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Command Control by Response Indication

The pulse output of a running object command can be terminated earlier by the
corresponding response indication. For a more secure switching a response delay time
can be configured /typ. 200 ms).
Command
Response
indication
Full output pulse duration

Effective
Object pulse duration
command OFF
1
ON 0 Response indication
1
OFF 0
Response delay time
Figure 5-9: Command termination by response indication
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(1-out-of-n) Check
The (1-out-of-n) check is not supported by RTU560E and 23BA40.
The (1-out-of-n) check detects errors in the external circuit like short circuits, open
circuits or doubled relays which prevent the output of the command.
After receipt and successful check of an object command by the communication unit and
the output board module the following steps will be executed before final command
release:
• The (1-out-of-n) check on the command output monitoring board 23BA22 is activated.
• The resistance of the interposing relay in the switched output circuit is measured and
compared with the parameterized upper and lower limits. If the resistance is within the
limits the object command output to the selected equipment is will be activated via the
binary output board 23BA20.
• The command output pulse timer is started, pulse duration is monitored, and the
command output is deactivated by response indication or when the pulse time has
elapsed on the 23BA22
• If the test conditions during the checks are not fulfilled the command will be cancelled.
In normal applications only one command output monitoring board 23BA22 is needed for
the (1-out-of-n) check in a RTU station. In case of inserting different interposing relay
types with different resistance values, two independent check circuits can be driven by
the 23BA22 board, if the auxiliary test voltage is generated by a separate isolated voltage
source. Concerning these conditions it is possible to include a maximum of 16 command
output monitoring boards 23BA22 in a RTU560 remote terminal unit.
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Select Before Operate Sequence

Before transmitting the final object in this operating mode, the NCC transmits a select
command for this object. The communication unit in the RTU560 makes a prior check
within the actual database, whether the selected channel is configured, is not activated
and no error is present.
If the tests are successfully completed, then the relevant channel is designated as being
selected, an acknowledged is generated for the selected command and transmitted to the
central system.
To process the command and activate the command output an additional execute object
command has to be sent from the central system within a time span of approx. 20
seconds. If the RTU560 does not receive an execute command then the selection of the
object will be deactivated.
The following steps are executed on receipt of a valid execute object command:
• The object number is compared with the object number of the previously received
selected command.
• Command output processing on the binary output board 23BA20/23BA40/560MIO80 is
activated and executed.
If any of the tests has a negative result the command processing will be aborted, the
object selection will be reset and a negative acknowledge will be transmitted to the
central system.
While a command object is selected, no other command objects of the same type can be
selected (Command types are: -Single/Double Commands, -Regulation Step Commands,
-Setpoint Commands). If another command object of the same type will be selected, the
previous selection will be cancelled.
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5.3.3. Regulation Step Command Output
These commands ensure the continuous fine tolerance adjustment of plant equipment,
e.g. earth-fault neutralizers. Regulation commands are pulse double commands with two
separated output relays.
Regulation step command outputs (RCO)
• can be wired for one-pole and two-pole switching

• cannot be wired with command supervision
• allows single step and two step command (Select before operate sequence)
• cannot be terminated by a response indication
Retrigger of Regulation Commands
The output pulse duration of a regulation command can be expanded if the same
command is received within the output pulse time and can be sent to the output board
before the time has elapsed. 23BA20/23BA40/560MIO80 starts the timer again.
An output pulse can also be shortened by a new command with the DEACTIVATION flag.
If a DEACTIVATION command is received the running regulation command will be
stopped immediately.
Option Start Retrigger Retrigger Retrigger Stop Pulse duration

RCO RCO RCO RCO RCO RCO without stop
SEL ACT ACT ACT ACT DEACT
Command output relay
Nominal
pulse duration
Figure 5-10: Retrigger / stop of a regulation command
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5.3.4. Setpoint Commands
A setpoint command is used for the output of setpoints as control variables in control
loops. The Select before operate sequence is supported.
Setpoint commands can be specified as digital or analog output values. Analog setpoint
values are output via the 23AA20 analog output board and digital setpoint values via the
23BA20/23BA40/560MIO80 binary output board. The RTU560 outputs a strobe pulse in
addition to the setpoint value for the clear identification of a new value. The output value
is validated with the strobe pulse (not RTU560E).
The resolution of the analog setpoint command is 12 bits plus sign (with 23AA20). Digital
setpoint message outputs are 8 bits (23BA20/23BA40/560MIO80) or 16 bits
(23BA20/23BA40) wide.
Analoge value
Strobe signal
23AA20
Analoge valuet
Strobe signal
k1
kn Analoge value
23BA20
km
Strobe signal (k n)
0.1 ... 25.5 sec

k16 50 ms
Figure 5-11: Timing diagram analogue setpoint message
Digital value
23BA20 Strobe signal
Digital value
23BA20 Strobe signal
k1
kn Digital value
23BA20
km
Strobe signal (k n)
0.1 ... 25.5 s

k16 50 ms
Figure 5-12: Timing diagram digital setpoint message
Two step commands (select before operate) are possible for setpoint commands too.
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5.3.5. Bitstring Output
A bitstring output (BSO) is a persistent output on a 23BA20/23BA40/560MIO80. The

following types are possible:
• Bitstring output 1 bit (BSO1)

• Bitstring output 16 bit (BSO16) (not RTU560E)
Bitstring output values are transparently mapped to the output channels. The output
value is switched on the output board and stays stable until a new value overwrites the
existing one.
The maximum length of a digital measured value is a 16-bit word (= one 23BA20/23BA40
board) or 8-bit value for the 560MIO80. Double word values are not supported.
For 23BA40 only: Please observe the number of simultaneous active relays under heavy
conditions (high temperature and high current).
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5.4. RTU560 Time Synchronization
5.4.1. Time Synchronization Principle
RTU560 provides a general time base that may be synchronized in three different modes:
Clock Synchronization Command (CS Command)
Synchronized by a (cyclic) time message from a Central System
CS Command & external minute pulse (not RTU560E)
Synchronized by a cyclic message via a host communication interface plus an
external minute pulse wired to the TSI (Time Synch. Input on 560BCUxx)
(s)ntp (Simple Network Time Protocol)
Radio Clock only (not RTU560E)
Synchronized to the GPS, IRIG-B or DCF 77 standard (middle Europe only)
Radio Clock and CS Command as backup (not RTU560E)
Synchronized to the GPS, IRIG-B or DCF 77 standard. If the Radio Clock signal is
missing or the clock becomes faulty, cyclic messages from a Central System are
accepted.
The RTU560 MASTER CMU decides during start-up - by reading the GCD configuration -
what kind of time synchronization is configured. It synchronizes the RTU time to the
provided synchronization mode and acts as the Time Master.
The Time Master CMU keeps the time information for the entire RTU. It generates a
controlled 10 KHz clock and the internal TSO minute pulse which are needed by all time
slaves and the I/O master. It distributes the absolute time information in time message
telegrams to the time slaves and the I/O master. (Note: If a Real Time Clock is used in a
configuration, this board must be placed in the same rack as the Time Master CMU.)
Differences between the internal time and the received time on the time master are
regulated by scalable pre-divider registers. This method allows a soft regulation of time
differences and a long-time correction of crystal clock errors.
The time slave CMUs are hard coupled with the 10 kHz clock and the TSO generated by
the Time Master. They cyclically receive a time message by the Time Master via Internal
Communication and synchronize their time accordingly.
The I/O master (IOM) - on every CMU - is hard coupled with the 10 kHz clock and the
TSO generated by the time master. It cyclically receives a time message from the MPU
via the DPRAM interface and synchronizes its time accordingly.
The IOM again transmits a time synchronization instruction (broadcast) cyclically to all I/O
controllers (IOC) on the I/O boards via I/O bus (typically every 2 seconds). The IOCs
independently regulate deviations between their internal current time and the cyclic
synchronization instructions. All I/O boards are time synchronized by the I/O with a
resolution of ± 100µs and accuracy of ± 0.3ms.
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5.4.2. Time Synchronization via the Telecontrol Line
For synchronization via the telecontrol line the NCC transmits a time synchronization
instruction cyclically to the RTU560 remote terminal units (Time message).Discrepancies
between the time received in the time message and the local RTU560 system time are
continuously compensated by the CMU. If the discrepancy is greater than a fixed
predefined tolerance the RTU560 system time will be set immediately. This control
routine enables the RTU560 to correct the quartz drift of the internal system clock. Using
this control mechanism the highly accurate time is attained in the terminal unit after about
1-2 hours following start-up. The long-term accuracy will reach up to ± 5 ms the TSI
telegram is received regularly. According to IEC 60870-4 the time resolution corresponds
to the time resolution class TR3 (<10 ms).
5.4.3. Time Synchronization by DCF 77 / IRIG-B / GPS Receiver
If one of the real time clocks 23RTC01, 23RTC02 or 560RTC03 is configured in the
RTU560 A or C remote terminal unit, it is the master of time synchronization by using its
minute pulse. The real time clock 23RTC02 receives the signal from the DCF77
transmitter, the 23RTC01 receives them from the GPS, the real time clock 560RTC03
receives the signal from the IRIG-B / AFNOR time standard. The exact time
synchronization is carried out with the minute pulse of the 23RTC01, 560RCT02 board or
the 23RTC03 board. The control mechanisms are then applied, in the same way, as for
synchronization via the telecontrol line. The use of the 23RTC02 real time clock is limited
to Central Europe because only in this region the signals of the long wave transmitter
DCF77 can be received. For world-wide use the 23RTC01 real time clock is available.
5.4.4. Time Synchronization by (s)ntp
Up to two (s)ntp clients can be configured in one RTU560 A, C or E (sntp = Simple

Network Time Protocol).
5.4.5. Time Synchronization by Means of an External Minute Pulse
It is also possible to synchronize the RTU560 time with an external minute pulse derived
from a local clock. In this case the system time has to be set by the time message and is
synchronized by the external minute pulse (not RTU560 E).
5.4.6. Redundant Time Synchronization
It is also possible to configure redundant time synchronization modes. During normal

operation the primary master (configurable) is used. In case of missing primary master,
RTU560 will also accept the cyclic time synchronization from secondary sources.
Redundant time synchronization is not supported by the RTU560E.
5.4.7. Sntp Time Server
A sntp Time Server can be configured on each Ethernet interface of the RTU560. It will
be used to synchronize subordinated devices via the network.
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5.5. PLC Development System
The RTU 560 PLC Development System is a standard programming and runtime system
for IEC 1131-3 designed PLCs. It is based on the standard IEC 1131-3. RTU560 PLC
consists of the ProConOS runtime system and the MULTIPROG wt programming system.
ProConOS (Programmable Controller Operating System) is an efficient PLC runtime

system for complex control applications. It has been especially designed for IEC 1131
and includes nearly the full range of IEC 1131 features.
ProConOS is delivered in conjunction with the IEC 1131-3 programming system

MULTIPROG wt. MULTIPROG wt allows an easy programming using the languages:
• FBD Function Block Diagram

• IL Instruction List
• LD Ladder Diagram
• SFC Sequential Function Chart
• ST Structured Text
5.5.1. Components of the Development System
The PLC program is first programmed in MULTIPROG wt and then it is downloaded to

RTU 560 where it is stored in the ProConOS memory. After this the PLC can be started.
The process signals are transmitted via the local I/O or distributed router and sub RTUs
to ProConOS. ProConOS stores the input signals coming from the process in its memory.
During the working cycle the PLC program calculates the output signals on the base of
the input signals. The output signals are transmitted from the ProConOS memory to the
local I/O or distributed router and sub RTUs.
The debug kernel of ProConOS offers multiple debug functions such as overwriting and
forcing variables, setting breakpoints, variable and address status with power flow.
Debugging is normally done while the process is running. Nevertheless programming
errors can also be corrected when the process is stopped by setting breakpoints. All
debug operations are executed via the MULTIPROG wt user interface.
In MULTIPROG wt the compiler leaves the program in a PLC intermediate code. The
ProConOS compiler translates the PLC intermediate code into an executable code.
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5.5.2. MULTIPROG wt
The programming system offers features for the different development phases of a PLC
application:
• Edit
• Compile
• Debug
• Print
The programming system is based on a windows technology providing comfortable
handling using zooming scrolling, customizable toolbars, drag & drop operations, a
shortcut manager and movable windows.
The system especially allows the handling of several configurations and resources within
one project, including libraries and disposes of a powerful debug system. Projects are
displayed and can be edited using a comfortable project tree editor in order to make the
complexity of the IEC 1131-3 structure as simple and transparent as possible. The
project tree editor allows the easy insertion and editing of program organization units
(POUs), data types, libraries and configuration elements.
The programming system consists of a PLC independent kernel for programming in the
IEC programming languages. Each editor provides an Edit Wizard for the fast and easy
insertion of pre-edited keywords, statements, operators, functions and function blocks.
Figure 5-13: PLC language function block diagram
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The Edit Wizard can also be used for declaring variables and data types. The
independent kernel is completed with a specific part adapted to the RTU 560 PLC.
Figure 5-14: PLC Edit Wizard
The new easy online handling and the 32 bit simulation offers a fast power flow debug
functionality.
A comfortable tool for project documentation is implemented for printing the project
documentation either in a time-saving optimized way (using less paper) or with a stylish
customized page layout.
5.5.3. PLC Performance Data
• 1000 Boolean instruction lines: 10 ms

• 1000 BOOL8 and INT instruction lines: 10 ms
• Shortest cycle period configurable standard: 10 ms
• Program/data memory capacity: 8 MByte (560CMU04/05 only)
• Program memory capacity per POU configurable
Approx. 1000 instruction need: 10 kByte RAM,
• In one POU 64 kByte program code can be executed.
• I/O image capacity configurable: ≤ 1000 input, 1000 output signals
• Amount of user tasks: 15
• Retain data: 1 kByte system-, 1 kByte user flags
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5.6. Archive and Local Print Function
To get direct information about the data processing in a RTU some data may be printed
directly to a local printer or archived in special files on the RTU560 file system. The two
functions are:
• The Local Print function

Online output to a printer device connected on one of the serial interfaces.
• The Local Archive function

Output into files stored on the flash file system on RTU560. From there it may be
loaded to a host PCs file system or displayed by RTU560 Web-Server.
There are four different data types for local printout:
• Process events
• System events and System messages
• Analog measured values
• Integrated totals
The archived data is stored in files of the type *.log.
5.6.1. Configuration
The format of the recorded data as well as specific texts etc. is configurable by
RTUtil560. The configuration file for the functions local archive and local print is an ASCII
file with the extension *.ptx. The hardware configuration file for a RTU (*.gcd) contains
the information about the board where the local print or archive task will be started.
5.6.2. Local Print Example
Generally the output on printer and archive file is done in the same sequence, however in
case of printer output there is a header with some information as date or table description
on top of every page.
Printer output example:
Date: 02.06.22 RTU: Mannheim-East

S Time TIV Type Object Text Value IV Class
S 17:26:38.687 TIV SPI Switchgear276_1 ON IV
S 17:26:38.687 SPI Switchgear276_1 OFF IV A
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5.6.3. Example Local Archive
The local archive files could be presented in a table on a web page. Only the last 50
entries in the event file are shown on this web page. To get the full file, it is feasible to
load the ASCII files *.log to a PC and analyze the file in a standard editor.
Archive file output example:
Date: 02.06.22
S Date Time TIV Type Object text Value IV Class
80.01.01 00:00:34.687 TIV SPI Switchgear276_1 ON IV
S 02.06.22 17:26:38.687 SPI Switchgear276_1 OFF A
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5.7. Disturbance Data Archive
5.7.1. Introduction
Protection equipment is limited in memory and therefore only a small amount of

disturbance-record files can be stored in protection equipment memory before it is
overwritten. To simplify the analysis of disturbance faults and to reduce the time to get
information of these faults, it is necessary to collect them in a centralized archive. This
archive is provided by RTU560.
The uploaded files are stored on the RTU560 file system. To avoid that flash memory on
RTU560 file system exceeds, a file administration function is included.
To get access to the uploaded disturbance-data-files, the archive is displayed by RTU560

Web-Server, where it is also possible to upload files.
In addition it is also possible to upload disturbance data from protection equipment

connected to Sub-RTUs by using file transfer function with the communication protocols
IEC60870-5-101 or IEC60870-5-104.
5.7.2. Disturbance Data Archive Function
The following drawing shows the structure of the RTU560 disturbance data archive and
upload function. The following functions are required:
Protection equipment supporting upload of disturbance records
RTU560 CMU (560SLI02, 560ETH03, 560CMU02, 560CMU04, 560CMU05 or

560CMU80) with compact flash file system for archiving the disturbance files
Work place PC with Web-Browser for uploading the disturbance data
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Protection Work Place
with Web-Browser
for access to disturbance
data
Restriction:
PC can only be connected
NCC
NCC to the LAN segments of
PC the 560ETHxx configured
with the archive
TCP/IP Network
HTML (Web-Server)
for access to
Disturbance Data
560PSU01 560PSU01 560SLI02 560SLI02 560ETH03

File Archive for
560ETH03
24 V 24 V
A
1
Tx Rx Tx Rx
ERR A
1
ERR B
C
Tx Rx
ERR B
C
Tx Rx
ERR
OF1
Disturbance Data
5V 5V
must be configured on the

A L A L F
2
2 2 3
E E
MMI MMI MMI

4
MMI
A A
A A
CMU the Web-Server is

UE + UE +
UE - UE - B B B B
PE PE
1 1
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
2 2
E E
accessed!
SPA Bus
IEC101
Disturbance Data
REF542+ REF542+
RTU560 disturbance data
56 0PSU 01
24 V
560PSU 01
24 V A
560SLI02 560SLI02 560ETH03 560ETH03
Tx Rx
ERR
Tx Rx
A
Tx Rx
ERR
Tx Rx
B ERR B ERR
archive supports
- all protections devices
B B
C C
5V 5V 1 1 OF
1
A L A L F2
2 2 E E 3
MMI MMI 4
MMI MMI
IEC103
A A
A A
UE + UE +
supporting disturbance record

UE - UE - B B
B B
PE PE
1 1
ON ON
E E
2 2
upload via IEC103

OFF OFF
Protection Protection - REF542+ connected via

Device Device SPA-Bus
SPA Bus
REF542+ REF542+ Disturbance Data from IEDs

connected to Sub-RTUs can be
IEC103 archived in the Router-RTU
Protection Protection
Restriction:
Device Device only one Archive in the RTUtil
NT Project
Figure 5-15: Disturbance Data Archive
5.7.3. Protection Equipment supported by RTU560
The RTU560 disturbance data archive supports following protection equipment:
all protection devices supporting disturbance record upload via IEC103
REF542+ or Rex5xx (e.g. REL531/561) connected via SPABus
The protection device can be connected via an IEC103 line to an RTU560. In addition
REF542+, Rex5xx is supported connected to a SPABUS line.
After a new disturbance record is available the device must send spontaneous a “list of
recorded disturbances” (ASDU23) to the RTU560. The upload of disturbance records
must be possible according to IEC103 section 7.4.7
After a spontaneous update of the “list of recorded disturbances” (ASDU23) from the IEC
103 device RTU560 checks for new files within the directory. The new disturbance files
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are uploaded with low priority and stored in the RTU560 disturbance file archive on the
compact flash card.
For REF542+, Rex5xx with SPABUS RTU560 requests cyclical the device directory,
detects new files and upload them to the disturbance file archive.
For other SPABus devices the transparent SPABus data channel in IEC101 or IEC104
can be used (see 1KGT 150 466: RTU560 Host Communication Interface with IEC
60870-5-101). This function does not store disturbance records in the RTU560. The
complete reading and storing of the disturbance records must be handled by the Control
System (e. g. MicroSCADA Pro).
5.7.4. Access to RTU560 Disturbance Data Archive
The RTU560 disturbance data archive is accessed from a work place PC by a Web-
Browser (e. g. MS-Internet-Explorer). The Web-Server of the RTU560 provides access to
the archived disturbance data files.
In addition the Web-Browser on the working PC different conversion programs must be

available. These conversion programs must be installed with the RTUtil560 installation
CD.
Figure 5-16: Disturbance Data Archive File Manager
The Web-Server on the CMU with disturbance archive provides a separate page for the
disturbance file handling. This page shows the different available disturbance files in a
user configurable directory structure. This page although provides the upload of the
disturbance files to a PC. After the upload the disturbance files with different formats are
converted into COMTRADE data format. It is possible to configure the different
conversion programs for each disturbance file.
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5.8. Load Profile Archive
5.8.1. Features
Meter Data (Load profiles and log-files) of alpha meters, which are generated in the
devices, are transferred to the Compact Flash Card of one of the CMU’s of a RTU560
system. Using the integrated Webserver of RTU560, it is possible to download these files
to a local PC.
The contents of the transmitted files is according to EDIS (Energy Data Identification
System) ((E)DIN 43863 Part 3), including ASCII data and <CR>/<LF>.
The Meter Data is requested in Protocol Mode C according to. Only some features of this
protocol mode are supported by the subdevice communication interface (see Figure
5-17). R6-command is used for reading in order to transmit the files in separate blocks
with separate checksum.
Mode C Feature Support
Bi-directional data exchange Supported

Baud rate switching Not supported
Data readout Supported
Programming with enhanced security Not supported
Manufacturer-specific modes Not supported
Figure 5-17: Supported Features of Mode C
5.8.2. Access to the File Archive
Within RTU560 Webserver there is an own page for the file archive. This page shows the
files in a variable structure, configurable by the user. This page is also used for the file
transfer of the files to the workplace PC.
The menu bar on top of the table contains (from left to right) a pushbutton to open a
dialog for the conversion properties, a pushbutton to navigate in the folder, and a
pushbutton to refresh the page.
The left hand part of the table shows all available directories within the RTU560, the right
hand part shows the directory structure of the local PC.
For each directory displayed in the Archive File Manager it is possible to configure a
target directory and a target filename. Entered values will be saved on the local PC for
the current logged in user, if the operation system supports user accounts. Therefore the
entered values have only be entered once, even if the web-browser or the RTU560 will
be restarted.
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5.8.3. Conversion Parameter
The field ‘Target directory name’ contains the name of the target directory on a local PC.
This entry is only necessary for automatic download of meter data, initiated by the local
PC.
In the field ‘Target Filename’ the resulting name of the selected file after copying to the
local PC can be entered. If no value entered, a default name will be used.
Both values are strings, which support wildcard usage. With the wildcards it is possible to
define a target filename or a conversion call for all files in a directory.
Wildcards starts and ends always with the percentage-sign % (e.g. %nameoffile% ).
While processing, wildcards will be replaced by the corresponding values of the selected
file.
The following wildcards are supported by the RTU560 archive manager:
Wildcard Meaning
nameoffile Name of File
revindex Directory entries, that can not be differed by name of file or

creation time, have different revision indices.
Revision index starts always with ‘a’ and will be incremented
cyear2 Year of creation time in format YY.

Example: Year ‘2003’ will be displayed as ‘03’
Range: 0 – 99
cmonth Month of creation time in format MM.

Example: Month ‘December’ will be displayed as ‘12’
Range: 1 – 12
cdayofmonth Day of month of creation time in format DD.

Range: 1 – 31
chourofday Hour of creation time in format HH.

Range: 0 – 24
cminute Minute of creation time in format MM.

Range: 0 – 59
csecond Second of creation time in format XX.

Range: 0 – 59
syear Year of storage time in format YY.

Example: Year ‘2003’ will be displayed as ‘03’
Range: 0 – 99
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Wildcard Meaning
smonth Month of storage time in format MM.

Example: Month ‘December’ will be displayed as ‘12’
Range: 1 – 12
sdayofmonth Day of month of storage time in format DD.

Range: 1 – 31
shourofday Hour of storage time in format HH.

Range: 0 - 24
sminute Minute of storage time in format MM.

Range: 0 – 59
ssecond Second of storage time in format XX.

Range: 0 – 59
workingdir The path of the directory selected on the local PC selected

in the right-panel.
parentdir Name of the parent directory the selected file is located in as

displayed in the header of the dialog.
targetfilename The result of the processed target filename string. That

means all wildcards are already replaced by the
corresponding values of the selected file.
Wildcards which are numbers can be extended to a fixed number of characters by adding
a ‘0’ (Zero) followed by the number of characters of the item.
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6. Integrated HMI
6.1. Overview
The RTU560 function ’Integrated HMI’ is an easy possibility to realized small customer
specific monitoring and control applications. For this function no additional SCADA
product is required. The function Integrated HMI consists of two parts:
• An editor for the offline configuration

• A runtime system installed on the RTU560
With the offline editor customer specific pages can be created. Therefore a library
package is provided with usable components. It is possible to connect dynamic
components to RTU560 data points. Therefore the editor reads the data point list from
the RTUtil560 configuration files. The editor generates one HMI project file per RTU560
Integrated HMI function. This additional configuration file has to be uploaded to RTU560.
The following connection between RTU560 and the PC are possible:
• Local area network (LAN)

• Wide area network (WAN)
• Dialed line or modem connection (PPP)
• Direct serial connection (PPP)
Requirements for the local PC:
• Microsoft Windows compatible operating system

• Microsoft Internet Explorer (recommended) or Web browser
• Java Runtime Environment (available on the RTUtil560 installation CD)
6.2. Function Distribution
The Integrated HMI function can be divided into the following parts:
• HMI Editor
• HMI Library
• User Project
• HMI Server
• HMI Application
• HMI Client
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Integrated HMI Remote Terminal Unit RTU560
The HMI Editor is used to create user projects consisting of components provided by the
HMI Library.
A user project is structured in pages where the components are inserted in. Components
can be configured with the HMI Editor by the user.
The Components are placed on the Pages of the Project. These components are
elements of a Components Library. The selected component can be changed in position,
size, color and style. Static components will not change their style on the runtime system,
while dynamic components will change dependant on the actual state of the process. The
Component Library is described in this document.
6.3. Operation of the Editor
The HMI Editor has the same ‚look-and-feel’ as other Microsoft compatible products. The
HMI Editor is operated by pull-down menus placed in the header of the editor screen (see
Figure 6-1).
Figure 6-1: Pull-down menu bar
6.3.1. Pull-down Menu ‘File’
Using the menu button ‚File’ the user can:

• Create a New project
• Open an existing project
• Save an open project
• Save an open project with another name
• Close an open project
• Exit the Editor
6.3.2. Pull-down Menu ‘Page’

The menu button ‘Page’ is activated only, if a project is open. Using this menu button the
user can:
• Create a New page
• Open an existing page
• Rename an active page
• Close the active page
• Import a page from another project
• Export the active page
• Delete the active page
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Remote Terminal Unit RTU560 Integrated HMI
After opening a new page, an empty worksheet is displayed in order to place the
components on it. The layout of this worksheet can be configured with the ‚Options’
dialog. While opening pages in a project, a selection of pages is shown, and the user can
select one, several or all pages .After opening the selected pages, the pages are
available in the worksheet (see Figure 6-2).
Figure 6-2: Available pages in a project
6.3.3. Pull-down Menu ‘Insert’
Components will be selected by the ‘Insert’ dialog or by choosing the component in the
component tool bar (see Figure 6-3).
Figure 6-3: Component tool bar
6.3.4. Pull-down Menu ‚Project’
Project wide settings are set in the Project Settings dialog. The following Application
Settings are available:
• Date and Time format Format of the System Time Component

• Time format Time format in Table Components
• Frame title Title of all pages in this project
• Start page Name of the page, that will be shown after start up
• Language The dialog language of the runtime system
The project wide Color Settings are used to define the color change of dynamic
components in the runtime system dependant on the state of the connected process
object.
Used images in a project have to be imported with the Project Image dialog, before they
can used by the Image Component. Supported image-types are ‘gif’ and ‘jpg’. The
available images can be selected in a dialog.
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The configuration file of the tool RTUtil560 has to be assigned to the active project in the
Project Configuration dialog. If the project was assigned to a configuration before, the
last used configuration is shown in the dialog. In case of important differences between
the last used configuration and the new selected configuration, the differences are listed
and the user has to accept the selected configuration as the actual configuration.
The system is able to update the links between dynamic components und connected
process objects. If the process object name is not available any more in the selected
configuration, the link to this component we be deleted. This will be checked in the
Consistency Dialog.
After finalizing a project, the user has to check his project with the help of the Project
Consistency check. This feature will check
• The availability of a link to one start page in a project

• For all dynamic elements the necessary links to process objects
• All links between the pages
• The links to available images in the image components
Found errors are displayed in a separate dialog.
6.3.5. Pull-down Menu ‘Options’
The Grid is used to make the drawing more simple. It is useful to connect the
components to each other. If necessary, the grid can be turned off. The ‘Grid’ is the
visible part on the screen, the gap between the lines is calculated in ‚Pixel’. ‚Snap’ is an
additional invisible grid.
Normally ‚Snap’ is less or equal to ‚Grid’, respectively ‚Grid’ is a multiple of ‚Snap’.
The language used by the HMI Editor is selectable in the dialog Options Language.
Available languages are English and German. The HMI Editor has to be restarted, before
the new selected language will become the active language of the editor.
With the option Mode the user can choose between normal editing modus (Page Editor)
and the Component View Editor (see also chapter 6.4). The Component view editor is
used to generate customer specific representations of dynamic components.
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6.3.6. Pull-down Menu ‘Info’
The dialog Info About will show the actual version of the HMI Editor and the used
libraries (see Figure 6-4).
Figure 6-4: Version information
6.4. The Component View Editor
By choosing the menu item ‘Options’ -> ‘Mode’ it is possible to switch between the
normal editing modus (Page Editor) and the Component View Editor (see Figure 6-5).
Figure 6-5: Component View Editor
The Component View Editor is used to create customer specific representations of

components, which can be integrated into the dynamic Symbol Component. Dependent
on the monitoring object, connected to this component, the Editor supports up to four
representations for the states ‘intermediate’, ‘Off’, ‘On’ and ‘indeterminate’.
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6.5. The HMI Library
The HMI Library consists of two files, hmiLib.jar and hmiLibInterface.jar. These files
contain all components that can be inserted into a page of a user project.
The components of the HMI Library may be divided into the following sections:
• Static components (Line, Rectangle, Ellipse, Label, Image)

• Dynamic components (Byte Value, Floating Point, Integrated Total, Text Field,
System time)
• Dynamic components with control (Circuit breaker, disconnector, Tap position,
Normalized value, Bit string)
• Label (Links, Push buttons)
• Tables (History table, Process archive, Alarm list)
The components will be selected in the components tools bar or in the pull-down menu
Insert.
6.6. Log In / Log Out
A user has to log into the running application of the Integrated HMI by putting in his user
name and the corresponding password (see Figure 6-6). Each combination of user name
and password is associated with several privileges.
The login is done in the dialog File Æ Login
Figure 6-6: Login dialog
If the login was not successful, the login is confirmed, and an entry is generated in the
event list, if available. If the user name or password is faulty, the access to the integrated
HMI is denied.
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6.7. Control Authority
The system takes care, that only one user is authorized to perform commands with the
system. The Control Authority has to be requested by the user. This request will be
notified to all connected host systems by a System Event (#100). Additionally it is
possible -by a parameter- to reject commands from a control system, as long as this
request is active. The duration of this request is limited by a configurable timer. The user
has to request the Control Authority (see Figure 6-7) in the dialog File Æ Control
Authority
Figure 6-7: Requesting control authority
If the user is allowed to request the control authority, the supervision timer is started and
the user may perform controls. If not, the demand is rejected.
6.8. Performing Controls
If the operator has the necessary privileges, it is possible to perform commands out of the
single line diagrams. The symbol components will change to a three-dimensional style, if
the operator touches the symbol with his mouse cursor (see Figure 6-8).
Figure 6-8: Component for process commands
After a click on the component symbol, a dialog is opened to perform the command (see
Figure 6-9). A confirmation is necessary, before the selected command is executed.
Figure 6-9: Dialog for process commands
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6.9. Tabulated Representations
6.9.1. History Table
This component shows in tabular form the progress in time of an Indication,

Measurement or Integrated Total (see Figure 6-10).
Figure 6-10: The History Table representation
6.9.2. Process Archives
The RTU560 supports three types of process archives:
• Measurement value archive

• Counter value archive
• Event archive
All archives have the same representation in the Integrated HMI. Each page contains 50
entries. Dependant on the resolution of the used monitor, it may be necessary to scroll
within this page.
Figure 6-11: Integrated Total and Measured Value Archives
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Figure 6-12: Event List archive
6.9.3. Alarm List
The RTU560 Integrated HMI is supporting one Alarm List for
• Persistent alarms
• Fleeting unacknowledged alarms
It is a part of the data entry, to specify the value(s) which will generate an alarm.
Figure 6-13: Example of an Alarm List

A persistent alarm has to be acknowledged by the operator, if this feature was enabled
during data entry.
If an acknowledged alarm (Alarm-Ack) disappears, the entry will be deleted from the
alarm list.
If an acknowledgement is not required, a fleeting alarm will be deleted from the alarm list.
If the acknowledgement is required, a fleeting alarm will stay in the alarm list, and has to
be acknowledged later.
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7. CMU-Redundancy
7.1. Overview
To keep access to a remote station can be very important for stations with critical
responsibilities in an energy transportation grid. Mainly it is capability to keep access to
station and to the important process units.
The RTU560 takes care of this requirement with a graceful degradation concept.
Especially for the central part, the CMU boards in the RTU560. The RTU560A / C
concept is designed to support redundant functionality.
The redundancy is available in steps:
• Redundant communication capabilities for RTU560A / C with

- Redundant lines
- Multi host
• Redundant power supplies in the communication sub-rack 560CSR01 for RTU560A
• Redundant CMU boards in the RTU560A / C
The hardware design of the RTU560 is state-of-the-art for industrial electronic products
with respect to the environment conditions for outdoor stations and EMC conditions in
electrical substations. The RTU560 modules have a high availability, proven by a low
return rate of defective boards over the past.
7.2. RTU560A/C redundant CMU concept
The main concept is to have one or more pairs of CMU boards for those communications
lines and functions, which are critical for the operation of the station. In case of an error
condition the RTU560 will switchover to the standby CMU and this CMU starts to take
over the tasks after a cold start.
One pair of communication units (CMU) of an RTU560 configuration can be defined as a

redundant communication set. In case of an error of an active CMU, the system will
switch over to the redundant stand-by CMU, which will continue processing after
performing a cold-start. Other redundant sets of communication units in the configuration
will not be affected in operation.
This new redundancy concept of the firmware is different to former releases of the
RTU560, and will result in a better availability of the system.
For some function modules like archives and PLC it is not useful to have a redundancy
because of loss of information for the archive or loss of process control for the PLC.
These modules are only installed once in the RTU560A system and so called non
redundant modules.
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CMU-Redundancy Remote Terminal Unit RTU560
The RTU560A (and RTU560C) CMU modules can be defined in three types:
• the active CMU (A), which is the active running device

• the standby CMU (B), which monitors the active CMU and is
prepared to take over as active device
• the non redundant CMU (C), which continuous operation all the time
To supervise the status of the RTU560A / C under this conditions it is necessary, that the
standby CMU and the active CMU monitors each other to be in the situation to take over
the other state or not. When for example a standby CMU fails, it is not allowed to switch
over, and it is necessary to inform the host about the failure in the standby CMU by the
active one. On the other side the standby CMU must detect, when the active CMU fails
without any alarm or warning message to take over the active state.
Figure 7-1: RTU560A configuration with redundant CMU modules
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Remote Terminal Unit RTU560 CMU-Redundancy
The above picture shows an example of a redundant RTU560A. The redundant CMU’s A
and B may have the following configuration:
• NCC1 and NCC2 are communicating via a serial line protocol (e.g. DNP3)
• The IO boards are organized in two PDP groups and connected to the CMU 1 of each
group.
• some IEDs (e.g. the protection relays for the main transformers) are of high importance
and therefore connected to the redundant CMU A2 and B2
The non redundant CMU’s may have the tasks:
• a third NCC
• PLC
• Process event / Disturbance file / Load profile archive
• IEDs (e.g. additional protection relays)
7.2.1. Master / Slave concept for the CMU modules
In case of an RTU560A / C configuration with more then one CMU board it is necessary
to define a Time-Administration Master within the RTU560. All other configured CMU
modules are in that definition Time-Slave. RTUtil560 is used to define Master and Slave
CMUs.
The Time-Administration-Master is responsible for the time administration of the system,

and has to synchronize all Slave-CMU’s.
In addition, every RTU560 system has a System-Administration-Master for supervising

the whole system. This master-functionality is defined by the communication boards
during start-up automatically, by choosing the (running) communication board with the
lowest rack- and slot-address as master.
Master / Slave concept with redundant CMU modules
A redundant configuration has also one Time-Administration-Master and one System-

Administration-Master.
The Time-Administration-Master is defined by the user during the engineering process.

The Time-Administration-Master can run on a redundant pair of CMU’s or on a non-
redundant CMU (see also chapter 7.4.6).
The System-Administration-Master is defined by the system automatically during start-up,

by using the communication unit with the lowest rack/slot-address as a master. In case of
a failure of this master, the system will automatically switch to another master.
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7.3. Redundancy switchover
A redundancy switchover will be caused by detection of system errors for one of the
active CMUs.
A redundancy switchover will not be caused by
• Failure of a communication link to a master system or to a subsystem.

• Firmware or configuration errors
• PLC alarm condition initiated by a PLC program
Redundancy switchover activities
When it comes to a controlled switchover between the two CMU’s, the active CMU stop
the activities and will do an internal restart. The line driver on the communication
interfaces will go to high impedance of the tri-state.
The standby CMU will continue the start procedure. From the viewpoint of the RTU560
system it is a cold start. The now active CMU starts communication on the serial lines
and will initialize the communication to their host and sub-devices. The IO boards will do
a reset. The PDP module takes over the communication on the RTU560 peripheral bus
and reads all values from the IO boards.
7.4. Influence on RTU Functions
7.4.1. PDP and Counter Values
The IO boards will do a reset. The PDP module takes over the communication on the
RTU560 peripheral bus and reads all values from the IO boards.
The counter values for the integrated totals start with their reset values; normally zero.
7.4.2. PLC Function
PLC Functions configured on a redundant CMU board
In case of redundancy switchover the PLC program on the new active CMU waits for the
complete refresh of I/O data for process data base of the PLC module. Then a cold start
of the PLC application is performed.
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Remote Terminal Unit RTU560 CMU-Redundancy
Note:
• The *.pro PLC configuration file has to be loaded to both redundant boards. It will not
be distributed automatically.
• After a restart of a PLC program timers and storage functions start with their initial
values.
PLC Function configured on a non redundant CMU board
This PLC program is not stopped because of a redundancy switchover. During the
switchover, the PLC will continue running, but using the last actual values. The PLC
program can read the status of the system, which allows to program the activities of the
PLC program during the switchover period. After start up of the new active CMU all data
points coming from a redundant CMU are updated. The PLC can continue with normal
operation. It is possible to mix redundant PLC tasks and not redundant PLC tasks in one
RTU560 system.
7.4.3. Group Functions
The Group function task to build summary alarms by AND and OR logic runs on every
CMU. If the Group Function is running on a redundant pair of CMU’s, calculating the
group signals will be started again after the complete switchover by the new active CMU.
7.4.4. Archive and Local Print Function
Archive for process data, the disturbance data archive, the load profile archive and the
local print function have to run on non redundant CMUs (C).
7.4.5. Integrated Human Machine Interface
If process archives are used in the Integrated HMI, the Integrated HMI has to run on non
redundant CMUs (C), where the process archives are configured. If not, the Integrated
HMI can run also on redundant CMU’s.
7.4.6. Time Administration
It is possible to connect the real-time-clocks 560RTC01/02/03 to a redundant pair of

CMU’s. In this case, the user has to take care about the following rules:
RTU560C:
The serial peripheral bus (for reading the time information) has to be connected to both
(redundant) CMU’s.
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RTU560A (with two communication sub-racks 560CSR01):
It is not possible to install the real-time-clock 560RTC01/02/03 into one of the

communication sub-racks 560CSR01. The clock has to be installed into an extension
sub-rack, which must be connected to both of the Time-Administration-Master.
7.5. RTUtil560 Configuration
The configuration of redundant CMUs is part of the engineering tool RTUtil560. The
definition for each board (master / slave) will be done here. RTUtil560 identifies two
configuration aspects.
• Time-Administration Mode
• Initial Redundancy Mode
Time-Administration-Mode is a functionality of a redundant or non-redundant CMU. The

Time-Administration-Master is responsible for the time-management of the whole system.
The Real-Time-Clock 560RTC01/02/03 have to be connected to the Time-Administration-
Master-CMU.
Initial Redundancy Mode defines the CMU function concerning redundancy. This mode
although defines the default redundancy function after startup of a correct working
system. The Initial Redundancy Modes are Active (A) or Standby (B).
Figure 7-2: Administration and redundancy modes
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8. Status and Diagnostic Information
8.1. Status and Error Report to NCC
RTU560 may report about its status and error conditions to the NCC via system events
The communication protocol used, determines the way, in which the system event
number is processed into address information and which data type is used for state
transmission to the NCC.
8.2. Web-Server Diagnosis
The RTU560 Web-Server is the maintenance and diagnosis tool of RTU560. In this
chapter the diagnostic functions are described. For the full functionality of the Web-
Server refer to the “RTU560 Web-Server User's Guide” (1KGT 150 523).
8.2.1. System Diagnosis
For indication of the RTU560 system status system messages are provided.
Example:
in a RTU with two CMUs -> a MASTER CMU in slot 3 and a SLAVE CMU in Slot 4,
the following system message will be output for the CMU in slot 4 after removing
and integrating the CMU in slot 3:
80.01.01, 00:00:00->CMU in rack 0, slot 4: STARTUP

80.01.01, 00:00:42->CMU in rack 0, slot 4: STARTUP READY
02.11.12, 14:36:02->RTU is synchronized
02.11.12, 23:27:08->Slave CMU in rack 0, slot 3: Error
02.11.12, 23:33:12->Slave CMU in rack 0, slot 3: OK
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Status and Diagnostic Information Remote Terminal Unit RTU560
8.2.2. Status Information
The Web-Server's status information page gives information about the configuration of
RTU560 and the actual system event list.
The status information page contains additionally:
• A wrong measured value, the missing I/O board or an invalid value are shown as a red
“iv” sign next to the I/O card.
• More information about the actual values can be displayed by selecting the input board.
The actual values and the status of the process objects are displayed (invalid (iv) and
overflow (ov)).
• If a 560ETH03, 560CMU02, 560CMU04 or 560CMU05 board is configured, the user will
get more information about this board (IP- Address, Net- Address and Net mask).
• The System Event list is shown after clicking the “RTU“ symbol in the tree structure.
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Remote Terminal Unit RTU560 Status and Diagnostic Information
8.3. LED’s, Alarm and Warning
RTU560 supports signalization to report its error state. There are three different states:
OK / Warning / Alarm
8.3.1. LED Signaling on each CMU
The CMU alarm and warning conditions are caused by receiving and evaluating system
messages.
The signaling on a CMU is as follows:
OK: “ERR” – LED is off

Warning: “ERR” – LED is flashing (approx. 1 Hz)
Alarm: “ERR” – LED is on
8.3.2. RTU560 Alarm and Warning Relays
The error state of any CMU in RTU560 is reported to the CMU with administration mode
MASTER, which evaluates a RTU560 sum state.
The RTU560 error state is signalized via a Bus Connection Unit (560BCU01 /02 /03)
device as follows:
OK: All relays contacts OPEN

Warning: Warning relays CLOSED
Alarm: Warning relays CLOSED
Alarm relays CLOSED
The MASTER CPU cyclically refreshes the watchdog register of the BCU device to
enable RTU560 to activate the alarm relays in case of a MASTER CMU error after 30
sec.
For the RTU560D, the BCU-functionality is integrated into the 560MPR01.
8.3.3. LED Indications on the IO boards
All RTU560 boards have LED’s to indicate errors or operating modes. These LED’s allow
a general visual check of the overall situation of the RTU560.
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9. Additional Documents
9.1. Data Sheets for RTU560 A, C and D
Table 9-1 contains all available documents, describing the modules of the RTU560 A, C
and D in detail.
ABB Ident Number Title of Document
1KGT 150 401 Analog Output 23AA20 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 573 Analog Input 23AE23 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 312 Binary Output 23BA20 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 404 Command Supervision 23BA22 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 601 Binary Output 23BA40 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 571 Binary Input 23BE23 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 600 Binary Input 23BE40 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 585 C / V Transmitter Interface 560CVT01 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 604 Sub-Rack 23ET24 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 567 Fiber Optic Coupler 23OK24 data Sheet
1KGT 150 565 Fiber Optic Coupler 560FOC40 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 419 Cabinet 23SC20 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 421 Cabinet 23SR20 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 606 Sub-Rack 23TP22 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 423 Main Adapter 23VG23 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 424 Main Adapter 23VG24 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 425 Cabinet 23WG20 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 426 Cabinet 23WG22 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 538 V.23 Modem 23WT23 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 539 9600 bit/s Modem 23WT24 Data Sheet
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1KGT 150 591 CCITT Modem 23WT25 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 408 Bus Connection Unit 560BCU01 Data Sheet, for 560CSR01
1KGT 150 409 Bus Connection Unit 560BCU02 Data Sheet, for 23TP22
1KGT 150 410 Bus Connection Unit 560BCU03 Data Sheet, for 23ET24
1KGT 150 411 Communication Sub Rack 560CSR01 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 518 Ethernet-Communication Unit 560ETH03 R0001 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 595 Communication Unit 560CMU02 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 598 Mounting Plate Rack 560MPR01 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 416 Power Supply Unit 560PSU01 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 418 Real Time Clock (GPS) 560RTC01 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 447 Real Time Clock (DCF77) 560RTC02 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 577 Real Time Clock (IRIG-B/AFNOR) 560RTC03 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 478 Serial Communication Unit 560SLI02 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 400 RTU560 Environmental Data
Table 9-1: Data Sheets RTU560 A, C and D
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Remote Terminal Unit RTU560 Additional Documents
9.2. Data Sheets for RTU560 E
Table 9-2 contains all available documents, describing the modules of the RTU560 E in
detail.
1KGT 150 492 Fiber Optic Coupler 560FOC80 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 498 Housing 560HOS80 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 491 Multi I/O-Unit 560MIO80 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 495 V.23-Modem 560MOD80 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 496 Dial Up 560MOD81 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 497 GPS Modem 560MOD82 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 506 Power Supply 560PSU80 Data Sheet
1KGT 150 494 Power Supply 560PSU81 Data Sheet
Table 9-2: Data Sheets RTU560 E
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System Description Release 9.0

Document identity: 1KGT 150 621 V000 1

Revision: 0 Date: 01/2008

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1. APPLICATION AND FEATURES....................................................... 1-1

2. SYSTEM OVERVIEW ......................................................................... 2-1

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3. COMMUNICATION ............................................................................ 3-1

5. TELECONTROL FUNCTIONS........................................................... 5-1

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5.4. RTU560 Time Synchronization .......................................................................5-24

6. INTEGRATED HMI ............................................................................. 6-1

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8. STATUS AND DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION................................... 8-1

9. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS ............................................................. 9-1

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AMI Analog Measured value Input

ASO Analog Setpoint command Output

BCU Bus Connection Unit

BSI Bit String Input (8, 16 bit)

CMU Communication and Data Processing Unit

CSC Command Supervision Channel

CS-Command Clock Synch Command

DCO Double Command Output

DMI Digital Measured value Input (8, 16 bit)

DPI Double Point Input

DSO Digital Setpoint command Output (8, 16 bit)

EPI Event of Protection equipment Input (1bit)

GCD General Configuration Data

HCI Host Communication Interface

IED Intelligent Electronic Device

IOC I/O Controller (Controller on I/O Board)

IOD Input Output Data

IOM I/O Bus Master (Function of SLC)

ITI Integrated Totals Input

MFI Analog Measured value Floating Input

MPU Main Processing Unit

NCC Network Control Center

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PBP Peripheral Bus Processor

PDP Process Data Processing

PLC Programmable Logic Control

PPP Point to Point Protocol

PSU Power Supply Unit

RCO Regulation step Command Output

RTC Real Time Clock

SBI System Bus Interface

SBO Select before Operate

SCADA Supervision, Control and Data Acquisition

SCI Sub-Device Communication Interface

SCO Single Command Output

SEV System Events