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Ekip Com IEC 61850 is a communication accessory which allows Ekip Touch to be integrated into an
Ethernet network with IEC 61850 communication protocol, with remote supervision and monitoring
functions.
The module is configured as master and remotely, you can:
• read Ekip Touch measurements and information
• manage certain controls, including opening and closing the actuator
• access information and parameters not available on the display
• transmit vertical communication (report) to superior supervision systems (SCADA), with statuses
and measurements (re-transmitted whenever and only if they change with respect to the previous
report)
• transmit horizontal communication (GOOSE) to other actuator devices (example: medium voltage
circuit-breakers), with all the information about status and measurements normally shared by Ekip
Com communication modules via bus.
• If connected to a withdrawable version of the circuit-breaker, the allows the racked-in/racked-out
status to be detected
NOTE: the remote open and close commands of the circuit-breaker can only be executed if
Ekip Touch is in the Remote configuration the circuit-breaker is equipped with the Ekip Com
Actuator module (page 257)

Ekip Com IEC 61850 is always supplied with contacts Ekip AUP and Ekip RTC (page 257).
The System Interface document is available for mapping the module in its communication network. All the
required communication and command details are listed in the document (page 179).
The document also describes the configuration files for the IEC 61850 protocol and relative uploading
procedure for assigning the Technical Name and enabling GOOSE messages if required (by setting the
relative MAC Addresses)
Depending on the parameter settings, described in the next pages, the ports used by the module are:
Ethertype Port Protocol
0x0800-IP 102 ISO Transport Service on top of the TCP (RFC 1006)
0x88B8 - GOOSE Messages
0x0800-IP 123 UDP NTP - Network Time Protocol
0x0800-IP 69 UDP TFTP - Trivial File Transfer Protocol

Safety and cyber security The module uses the HTTPS protocol and can be connected to the Internet
Since the module allows the actuator connected to Ekip Touch and access to the data in the unit to be
checked, it can only be connected to networks equipped with all the necessary security and prevention
measures against unauthorized access (for example, the network of the control system of an installation).
IMPORTANT:

• it is the customer's sole responsibility to provide and continuously ensure a secure

connection between the module and customer network or any other network (as the case
may be). The plant manager must establish and maintain appropriate measures (such as
but not limited to the installation of firewalls, application of authentication measures,
encryption of data, installation of antivirus programs, etc.) to protect the product,
the network, the customer system and interface against any kind of security breaches,
unauthorized access, interference, intrusion, loss and/or theft of data or information.
ABB and its affiliates are not liable for damages and/or losses related to such security
breaches, unauthorized accesses, interference, intrusion, loss and/or theft of data or
information.
• The module cannot be connected directly to the Internet. Only connect to dedicated
Ethernet networks with IEC 61850 communication protocol

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Models Two different modules compatible with the IEC 61850 protocol are available: Ekip Com IEC 61850 and Ekip
Com IEC 61850 Redundant.
The modules are identical in terms of characteristics and installation methods, except for: display menus,
cabling and addresses for system communication, which are specific for each module.
NOTE: if different indications are not given, the information in the next chapter is valid for
both models

The two modules can be connected at the same time to Ekip Touch so as to expand the potential of the
unit (e.g. for applications where high grid reliability is required).
IMPORTANT: each Ekip Touch can be fitted with only one module per type. The configuration
with two modules of the same model is not allowed (example: two Ekip Com IEC 61850
Redundant)

Connections The module must be assembled in the first vacant slot of the terminal box after Ekip Supply, either on the
circuit-breaker (fixed version) or on the fixed part (withdrawable version).
For references about the connection and terminals, please consult document 1SDM000091R0001; a cable
of the Class 6 S/FTP type (Class 6 with double screening S/FTP) must be used for the communication
bus.
To connect the module to Ekip Touch, please consult document 1SDH001000R0514.

Power supply Ekip Com IEC 61850 is supplied directly by the Ekip Supply module to which it is connected..
NOTE: communication between Ekip Touch and the module is interrupted in the absence
of auxiliary power supply

Interface the module has three signaling leds:

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Figure 134

LEDs Description
Signals the on status and correct communication with Ekip Touch:
• off: module off
• on steady or flashing synchronized with the Power led of Ekip Touch: module
Power
on and communication with Trip unit present.
• flashing not synchronized with the Power led of Ekip Touch (2 fast flashes
per second): module on and communication with Trip unit absent
Indicates the communication state:
Link (1) • off: incorrect connection, signal absent.
• on steady: connection correct
Indicates the communication state:
Activity (2) • off: no activity on line
• flashing: activity on line present (receiving and/or transmitting)

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Configurations via menu Local bus activation, which is essential for starting the communication between module and Ekip Touch,
is available in the Settings menu (page 49).
The following communication parameters can be configured if the module has been correctly detected by
Ekip Touch in the Settings-Modules menu:
Parameter Description Default
Defines whether the module has the dynamic (Off) or
Static IP address ON static (On) IP address. OFF
Se = On all the associated parameters are enabled
Static address IP address Enables the static IP to be selected 0.0.0.0
Static Network Mask Enables the subnet mask to be selected 0.0.0.0
When there are several subnets, enables the IP
Static Gateway address address of the node to which the module is connected 0.0.0.0
to be selected
Allows the SNTP protocol for distribution of the clock
Enable SNTP client OFF
and synchronization signal to be enabled.
Allows the network server that supplies the SNTP to
SNTP Server Addr. 0.0.0.0
be set.
Defines the write mode of the configuration file in the
module via the TFTP port; two options are available:
• Always ON: the TFTP port is always open and write
Always
Configuration Session is always enabled
ON
• Activation requested: the TFTP is opened by a
specific command, which enables write for a limited
time (or for a finite number of data packages)
Write enable command on TFTP port in Activation
Start Configuration ---
mode requested

Information in menu The following information will be available in the About-Modules menu if Ekip Touch has detected the
module correctly:
Information Description
SN and version Identifier and SW version of the module
Address of the module, assigned to the module by a DHCP server at the
time of connection to the network in the case of configuration with a
IP address dynamic IP, or can be set via the menu in the event of a static IP
NOTE: without a DHCP server, the module automatically adopts a
random IP address within the 169.254.xxx.xxx range
Subnet mask; identifies the method for recognizing the subnet to which
Network Mask the modules belong and enables modules to be searched for within a
defined set of recipients.
IP address of the node to which the module is connected, in the presence
Gateway address
of several subnets
Address assigned by ABB, with OUI (Organizationally Unique Identifier)
MAC address equal to ac:d3:64, which uniquely identifies the manufacturer of an
Ethernet device
Cfg file Name of the configuration file uploaded to the modules
Cfg file error Code of the error concerning the configuration file (0 = no error)

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Remote configurations Additional parameters can be accessed via the service connector (via Ekip Connect) or via a system bus
communication:
Parameter Description Default
Preferred If several configuration files are present, allows file hierarchy
between .cid and .iid to be defined .cid
configuration file
Allows the IEEE 1588 protocol for distribution of the clock and
Enable IEEE 1558 OFF
synchronization signal to be enabled (1).
IEEE 1558 Master Enables the module to be set up as a master in the the network
segment to which it belongs (synchronization clock). OFF
IEEE 1558 Delay Allows the data exchange mode between module and master, End-to-
mechanism either Peer-to-Peer or End-to-End, to be selected. End
Time zone Defines the time zone to be used for synchronism +00:00
Daylight Saving Time Used to select whether daylight saving time is present (ON) or
not (OFF) in the country to which the synchronization time refers OFF
Defines the file loading procedure:
• TFTP always On = port open, loading always possible
• TFTP enable required = port normally closed. To start loading, TFTP
TFTP Security level Enable TFTP must be run at the start of the procedure and always
Disable TFTP must be run at the end of the procedure (disable On
not necessary, security command).
Defines the limitations to remote opening and closing command
execution:
• Standard commands = standard commands (unrestricted)
CB Open/CB Close activated Standard
command • CB operate request = standard commands not activated. Use commands
programmable functions YC COMMAND and YO COMMAND,
and Request breaker open (28) and Request breaker close (29)
commands
Zone Selectivity Analysis of selectivity input from IEC 61850 module can be Disabled
enabled/disabled for each of protections S, S2, G, Gext, D, D(BW), (all)
Analysis D(FW)
Parameter useful if an IEEE 1588 GrandMaster clock is not
available:
• If enabled (ON), the module is seen as an IEEE1588 master
IEEE 1588 Boundary clock by all the slaves/devices in the same local network, even
when the source of external synchronism is different from IEEE OFF
clock
1588 (SNTP for example)
• If disabled (OFF) the module benefits from the synchronism of
the master in its own network
Enable package Enables the Rate limiter function, which limits the number of
packages entering the module from the network, to be activated/ Disable
Limitation deactivated

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Remote information Additional information can be accessed via the service connector (via Ekip Connect) or via a system bus
communication:
Information Description
HW and Boot version General module information
Flash CRC status and result Information about the correctness of the SW in the module
Ekip Link status Signals Ethernet cable connection errors
SNTP Server Error Error in communication with SNTP server
SNTP Server Synchronization State of synchronism with SNTP server
Valid with Master IEEE 1588= ON, notifies the presence (Slave or
IEEE 1558 status PTP Master Active) or absence (PTP Master but Passive) of a higher
level master
GOOSE Missing Signals that an expected GOOSE has not been received
Configure Mismatch
Decode Error A GOOSE received does not conform to the expected structure
Sequence number error
Remote programmable statuses
(from E to R) Condition (true/false) of the programmable states and information on selectivity
arising from logic defined in the configuration files loaded in module IEC 61850
Zone selectivity remote inputs

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