ABB System 800xA Receives KEMA Certification
 Print this article | Send to Colleague
ABB, Vasteras, Sweden, reported this week that its System 800xA Extended Automation controller has received KEMA certification for its IEC 61850 electrical integration interface. IEC 61850 is the global communication standard for Power Distribution and Substation Automation. System 800xA's unique ability to integrate a wide variety of intelligent electronic devices provides a single platform for process and electrical systems, resulting in operational and energy efficiency benefits.
Founded in 1927, KEMA is a global provider of business and technical consulting, operational support, measurement and inspection, testing, and certification for the energy and utility industry. KEMA's Protocol Competence and Test Center is the certification organization for IEC protocols, and is the first independent test organization authorized by UCA (Utility Communications Architecture) International Users Group to perform the official IEC 61850 conformance tests and issue certificates.
The IEC 61850 standard, along with other emerging technologies, has lowered the investment barrier for customers to integrate the process and power devices on their plant floors. The demand for integrated process and power automation is growing in traditional markets that are heavy energy users, such as pulp and paper, oil and gas, power generation, minerals and metals industries.
|
|
