Methodology of conception, implementation and validation of an IEC 61850 communication system in smart grids demonstration platform

The international standard of communication IEC 61850 defines a communication protocol for intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) in order to standardize communication in electrical substations. Thus, the interoperability between devices from different manufacturers as well as the insurance of the overall security of substation automation systems (SAS) architecture through its communication network becomes now attainable with this new communication standard. In this context, RTE has modelled their new SAS according to the IEC 61850 standard. A theoretical model has been specified modelling the overall functions and equipment. However, this data model is theoretical and has not been validated yet. Hence, the aim of this study that consists in the validation and the implementation of this RTE IEC 61850 model on a demonstration platform. The performance analysis on the 61850 communication system is discussed.