On January 31, 2020, the first digital substation integrated with NR PCS-S products was officially put into commercial operation in Concordia, Ecuador.
The project integrates NR Electric’s latest generation of protection & control products, including PCS-931S Line Differential Relay, PCS-915S Busbar Relay, PCS-221S Merging Unit and PCS-9700 SCADA system etc.
Interconnection of large power grid in Western Ecuador
The project adopts IEC62439 (PRP) and IEC61850 Ed2 communication protocol
As a key project in TRANSELECTRIC Ecuador, the project successfully realizes the interconnection of large power grid in Western Ecuador and further increases the reliability and stability of power supply in coastal cities.
The project adopts IEC62439 (PRP) and IEC61850 Ed2 communication protocol, which successfully solve the problems of digital network redundancy and compatibility with third party products.
PCS-9705S Bay Control Unit integrates PMU function
PCS-9705S Bay Control Unit integrates PMU function, realizes the operation & maintenance requirements of automatic switching of AC & DC system, intelligent alarm of communication network, and automatic switching of protection function through powerful logic and analog programming.
After detailed test by the customer's engineer, all the functions meet the Ecuadorian power grid operation regulations.
Successful operation of La Concordia digital substation
The successful operation of La Concordia digital substation marks that PCS-S series products have the advanced application to fulfill the requirements for digital substation. NR Electric will continue to deliver high-quality protection automation control systems to global customers.
The site which used the NR experienced digital substation solution has reduced a lot of wire cable in the switchyard and it also will save the substation maintenance costs in the future.
Advanced PRP redundant communication technology
At the same time, advanced PRP redundant communication technology and NR new platform of high performance products used in the system provide the strong safeguard to users and ensure the stable and reliable operation of substation.
It is a good case study to their customer in South America and it will set a good example and a good template effect for Ecuador electricity market.
