Remote 2010 Conference & Expo
October 19-20, 2010 - Dallas, Texas
Register Here - ($1,350) Includes Access to Exhibit Hall and all Remote 2010 Networking Functions
Useful information and interoperable information exchange are among the most crucial needs for Smart(er) Grids. The “NIST Smart Grid Interoperability Standards Roadmap” recommends several standards for the interoperable exchange of information at the process level. Crucial standards like IEC 61850 and DNP3 are marked as high priority solutions. These standards are used in various application domains in medium and high voltage power systems. While most transmission systems are well monitored and automated there is almost no monitoring and automation in distribution networks.
The growing needs are faced with the reality of the world-wide retiring process of the most valuable assets: the senior engineers in the utilities. The aging systems, the companies tightening budgets and lowering sales expectations could bring some great opportunities for everyone involved in information management of distribution systems. Less people means less proprietary solutions could be supported. This is the time for a few internationally standardized and accepted solutions: IEC 61850 and DNP3.
The international standard series IEC 61850 “Communication networks and systems for power utility automation” and the specific extensions for wind turbines, hydro power plants and distributed energy resources provide a unique solution comprising information models (e.g., for measurements, statuses, configuration, equipment name plate and health, and processes), information exchange services (real-time and client/server) and a system and device configuration language for a wide range of applications: automation, protection and monitoring in generation, transmission and distribution utilities, as well as in huge plants and buildings.
The first 14 parts of the standard were published between 2003 and 2006, with several extensions published recently. Vendors like ABB, AREVA, GE, SEL, Siemens, Toshiba (to name a few) have already applied the standard in thousands of plants. IEC 61850 is supported by market leading utilities (like AEP, Hydro Quebec, Terna, TVA, RWE, EON, Vattenfall) and industrial users (like Petrobras, Solvay, VW).
In this comprehensive 2-day workshop students learn the fundamental concepts and vision of the NIST Smart Grid activities and of the IEC 61850 standard series. Students compare well known solutions like DNP3 and the new OPC UA with IEC 61850 and discuss the strength each method offers. All the IEC 61850 standards, their extensions, and many application domains are briefly discussed and the class delves into IEC 61850 real-time and client/server solutions. Each student (that brings his own PC) will do some hands-on training with client/server communication and GOOSE messaging.
About the Instructor
Karlheinz Schwarz (NettedAutomation GmbH) specializes in distributed automation systems. He is involved in many international standardization projects (IEC 61850: utility automation, DER, hydro power; IEC 61400-25: wind power: IEC 61158: fieldbus; ISO 9506 – MMS) since 1984. He is engaged in representing main industry branches in the international standardization of real-time information modeling, configuration and exchange systems. He provides consulting services and training to utilities, system integrators, consultants and vendors. He has trained more than 2,00 experts from more than 350 companies and more than 50 countries. The training courses are considered to be outstanding. Mr. Schwarz is a well-known authority on the application of mainstream information and communication technologies in the utility industry.
Remote 2010 Pre-Conference Workshop
A Vendor-Neutral, Educational Seminar on the First Open Interoperable Wireless Communication Standard for the Process Industries
October 18, 2010 - Dallas, Texas
1:00pm - 4:30pm at the Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center
Register Here - (Free! Space is limited - Pre-registration is recommended)
Learn how this exciting new technology can help lower your operating costs, reduce downtime and move your company from a costly scheduled maintenance strategy to a more cost-effective predictive maintenance strategy.
Topics include:
- An introduction to wireless technology
- What WirelessHART technology can do for you
- An overview of WirelessHART technology
- Using WirelessHART technology
- Planning a successful wireless project
- Live WirelessHART demonstrations
Who Should Attend:
- Automation professionals interested in using WirelessHART technology in their machines, process applications or industrial facilities
- Engineering Contractors who are designing applications, plants and facility upgrades
- Engineering and shop floor staff who need to gain experience and exchange information about maintenance, asset management, advanced diagnostics, and commissioning tools
Presenters:
Industry specialists from the HART Communication Foundation, ABB, Emerson, Endress+Hauser, Pepperl+Fuchs and Siemens.
Fee:
There is no charge for the seminar but attendance is limited. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the experts about this exciting new technology! REGISTER TODAY!
