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SMP Substation automation platform

Eaton's SMP Substation automation platform combines all the functions required by modern automation systems including innovative functionality, high reliability and scalability in a single powerful package. In addition to providing data concentrator, protocol translator, event collector and logic processor functions, the SMP Substation automation platform features an integrated HMI and facilitates secure remote access for maintenance to substation and field devices, reducing operating costs and increasing productivity. 

Support industry standard and legacy protocols
High interoperability
Future-proof, substation-grade automation system
Exceptional performance, reliability, flexibility and security
Fast configuration change and reboot cycle
Increased productivity

Core features

  • Substation controller
  • Data concentrator and protocol translator (popular protocols: IEC 61850 and GOOSE, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870-5-101/104, OPC UA)
  • Cybersecure
  • Substation-grade hardware
  • Complete redundancy scheme: systems, networks (PRP/HSR), links, IEDs, power supplies 
  • Interoperable, flexible and scalable
  • Configuration and commissioning tools

An overview of the SMP Substation automation platform

These videos demonstrate the various features and capabilities of Eaton's SMP Substation automation platform as well as the available models. Note that the SMP Gateway is now named the SMP automation platform.

Flexibility and performance across applications

Utility automation systems are evolving from traditional RTUs to advanced distribution and substation automation systems (SAS) based on multi-function automation platforms. The SMP Substation automation platform’s flexibility and performance makes it an optimal automation platform for a large variety of utility applications.

Supporting the evolution of automation products

The SMP Substation automation platform reduces engineering efforts through a comprehensive set of field-proven tools that includes protocol analysis and detailed logs. The unique commissioning tool forces individual points, performs local control operations, keeps track of tested points in a spreadsheet and prints comprehensive test reports. With its robust and scalable design, the SMP Substation automation platform provides a flexible solution that adapts to your evolving automation requirements.
Specifications

Typical applications

SCADA gateway and substation HMI

SCADA gateway

With its support for essentially all industry standard and proprietary protocols, using serial or network connectivity, the SMP Substation automation platform is used in thousands of substations worldwide as a SCADA gateway and substation data concentrator, tying together both modern and legacy IEDs.

 

Substation HMI

With its support for diagrams, comprehensive alarm processing, and Sequence of Event (SOE) logging, the SMP Substation automation platform’s built-in HMI provides all the functionality expected from a substation HMI, without needing to add a PC. Simply connect a screen to the video port, or use a web browser locally or remotely, to access all substation data.

Files and data processing gateways

Asset monitoring gateway

Collect data from dissolved gas analyzers, breaker, bushing and transformer monitors for storage in data historians and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) applications.

 

Event collector gateway

Retrieve oscillography and fault records from protective relays and Digital Fault Records (DFRs), from a variety of vendors, to help locate outages and reduce service restoration time.

 

Phasor data concentrator

Collect, concentrate and publish data from Phasor Measurement Units (PMU) to improve power system reliability.

Secure remote access gateway

Save on maintenance costs by connecting to substation devices remotely, in a secure NERC CIP compliant manner with encrypted communications, user authentication, invalid password account lockout and access logs.

Specific application automation platform

RTU upgrade 

Use it as the automation platform component in an RTU upgrade solution to cost-effectively replace legacy RTUs, adding security and support for modern protocols.

Microgrid controller

Use the IEC 61131-3 SoftPLC and logic functions to implement a stand-alone power generating, distribution and storage system that can isolate itself from the primary utility grid and provide a reliable and efficient solution to unexpected power loss.

Application video

Setting up an SMP Substation automation platform for the first time

This short video shows how to install the SMP Substation automation platform software and tools on a PC from the ISO file provided by Eaton. It also explains the different tools provided by the management application, SMP Manager, as well as the basic steps the user needs to perform to set up an SMP Substation automation platform to be able to access it locally and remotely from SMP Manager. 

Model

The SMP Substation automation platform is available in a variety of configurations.

SMP SG-4260

  • Rack mountable (19 inches), 2U
  • Up to 32 serial ports
  • Up to 10 Ethernet ports, fiber or metallic, with VLAN tagging and multihoming
  • Flexible Ethernet connectivity with two (2) optional built-in SFP-based ports (1 GbE)
  • Synchronized via IRIG-B, PTP—IEEE Std 1588-2008 or protocols
  • Optional satellite-synchronized clock (GNSS) with access to GPS and GLONASS constellations (not field-upgradable)
  • Time distribution via IRIG-B, SNTP or protocols
  • Advanced Ethernet module with Standard/PRP/HSR/PTP capabilities
  • Built-in HMI and alarm management
  • Optional dual hot-swappable power supplies
  • Extended input voltage range
  • Optional field upgradeable solid-state drive (SSD) for data logging applications

 

10-Year warranty on the SMP SG-4260

Eaton’s SMP Substation automation platforms are designed to operate without any maintenance for their entire lifetime, when used under normal conditions. The SMP SG-4260 comes with a 10-year limited warranty, the terms of which are described in the 10-year warranty on SMP Products document which is available in the Resources section under Selling policy and T&Cs.

Legacy automation platforms

The following legacy automation platforms are still supported by SMP Manager:

  • SMP 16 
  • SMP SG-4250

Catalogs for the aforementioned automation platforms are available on our customer site: Grid Solutions

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