Test Specification TC22.TS1
Test Specification Definition
ID | TC22.TS1 |
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Reference to Test Case | TC22 |
Title of Test | Determination of maximum tripping times in the presence of ICT disturbances within a digital substation |
Test Rationale | The IEC 61850 standard recommends a maximum time for transmission of fast messages such as trip signals to be within 10ms. Hence, this experiment seeks to test this performance requirement under adverse communication related conditions such as packet losses, latency, etc. |
Specific Test System (graphical) | The test system comprises of a real-time grid simulator, at least one Ethernet switch, and multiple IEC 61850 devices interconnected in a HIL setup. See SuT for further information. |
Target measures | The maximum time taken to communicate trip signals when subjected to specific communication disturbances. |
Input and output parameters | Input parameters:
Output parameters:
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Test Design | The test is a HIL experiment as described in the SuT and specific test system. The test design is as follows:
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Initial system state |
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Evolution of system state and test signals | Successful recording of parameters T1, T2…Tn for various types of ICT disturbances |
Other parameters | N/A |
Temporal resolution | Tens of milliseconds |
Source of uncertainty | Configuration of ethernet switch, IEC 61850 device compatibility |
Suspension criteria / Stopping criteria | Suspension criteria: Errors in devices/misconfiguration Stopping criteria: the experiment can be concluded when the maximum tripping times for various combinations of ICT disturbances and fault types are noted. Alternatively, if this time ever exceeds 10ms, the experiment can be stopped. |