Paul Lynn's PLC Dojo

3 hours of video instruction
43 lessons
5 downloadable resources
Unlimited access
Certificate of Completion
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How Will This Course Benefit You?

This comprehensive course provides both theoretical foundations and hands-on experience with IEC 61850 client-server communication. You'll master the essential concepts behind this critical standard used in power system automation and substation communication worldwide.

Starting with core IEC 61850 principles, you'll explore the sophisticated data model that enables seamless device interoperability across different manufacturers and platforms. Through practical demonstrations using IED Explorer, you'll learn to navigate and understand complex data structures within Intelligent Electronic Devices, gaining valuable insights into how modern substations organize and share information.

The course progresses to real-world server connection techniques using IED Scout, where you'll discover devices and establish robust communication channels. You'll gain deep insights into the underlying client-server communication mechanisms that make IEC 61850 so powerful and widely adopted in industrial applications.

Hands-on simulation exercises with IED Scout allow you to practice various communication scenarios in a controlled environment, building confidence before working with actual equipment. You'll then advance to professional-grade implementations, connecting KepServerEx clients to simulated servers and integrating Ignition SCADA systems with IEC 61850 devices.

By course completion, you'll possess both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to implement IEC 61850 client-server communication in real industrial environments. This course bridges the gap between academic understanding and professional application, preparing you for modern power system automation challenges and career advancement opportunities.


In this course, you will learn about:

- Understand the fundamental concepts and data model structure of the IEC 61850 standard for power system communication.
- Navigate and analyze IEC 61850 data structures using IED Explorer to interpret device configurations and communication parameters.
- Establish server connections and perform device discovery using IED Scout for effective communication channel setup.
- Comprehend the underlying client-server communication mechanisms that enable IEC 61850 interoperability between devices.
- Simulate IEC 61850 communication scenarios using IED Scout to practice real-world implementation techniques safely.
- Connect KepServerEx clients to IED Scout simulated servers to demonstrate industrial automation integration capabilities.
- Integrate Ignition SCADA systems with IEC 61850 devices to create comprehensive power system monitoring and control solutions.


Are there any requirements?

- Basic familiarity with electrical systems or industrial equipment - no advanced power system knowledge required.
- General understanding of computer networks and how devices communicate - basic networking concepts are helpful but not essential.