RAD s Solutions for Power Utility Communications Service Assured Networking
Any Application Toolbox Mission-Critical Reliability Multiservice Operational Network Cyber Security Resiliency Smooth Migration Traffic Duplication Security Secure Communication Performance Monitoring Distribution Automation and Backhaul End-to-End Management Service Assured Networking for Power Utilities For more than 30 years, RAD has worked closely with its worldwide energy utility customers to provide field-proven communications solutions that address the automation, and core operational network needs of their transmission and distribution (T&D) grids. RAD s Service Assured Networking solutions offer a wealth of tools that meet the key requirements of power utility communications networks: mission-critical reliability, smooth migration to packet-based networks and high security.
Any Technology SDH/ SONET Native/ Pseudowire Carrier-Grade Ethernet IP Timing Virtualization Any Deployment Mode Complete SAN Network SAN in the Any Access Fiber Copper Wireless Mission-Critical Reliability Fail-safe operations and resiliency over IP/MPLS, TDM and Carrier Ethernet cores Differential and distance protection communications Smooth Migration Legacy TDM and new Ethernet services IEC 61850-3 SCADA connectivity Smart Grid backhaul Security Robust protection from internal and external cyber attacks Real-time video transmission on the move for perimeter security
RAD Solutions for Power Utility Communications Data Center SCADA Server Control Room Megaplex Fiber Optic SDH/ SONET Fiber Optic ETX Carrier-Grade Ethernet ETX IED Fiber Optic Fiber Optic
Megaplex-4 Next-Generation Multiservice Access Nodes ETX-5 Ethernet Service Aggregation Platform ETH Voice SecFlow-1 Ruggedized SCADA- Aware Gateway Fiber Optic Fiber Optic Megaplex SecFlow-2 Ruggedized SCADA-Aware Ethernet Switch/Router ETX LV Transformer SecFlow-4 Modular Ruggedized SCADA-Aware Ethernet Switch/Router Meter Concentrator Camera Airmux-5000 Wireless Point-to-Multipoint Ethernet Radio Airmux Airmux Carrier-Class Network Management System
Multiservice Operational Network 1. Hybrid TDM/PSN Design for a Smooth Migration to IP ETH ETH Hot Line Hot Line IED Voice Megaplex-4 with D-NFV Module Megaplex-4 with D-NFV Module Voice IED Dry Contacts SDH/SONET Dry Contacts PSN Powerful cross-generation TDM and carrier-grade Ethernet capabilities, including TDM DS0 crossconnect and SDH/SONET, Gigabit Carrier Ethernet and OAM,TDM pseudowire over Ethernet/IP, and Ethernet over NG-PDH/SDH/SONET Easily configurable connectivity of all serial automation and devices to either the existing SDH/ SONET network, new SDH/SONET rings or to a new PSN Serial and C37.94 interfaces for differential and distance relays Supports analog and digital data and voice devices, as well as Ethernet IEDs with versatile rates from RS-232 low speed traffic up to STM-4/OC-12 or GbE Guaranteed smooth migration to PSNs by supporting legacy devices; optional traffic duplication over both SDH/SONET and Ethernet networks for reduced latency, better resiliency and gradual migration to PSN Future-ready with virtualization capabilities, for adding new applications (security, router, SCADA) to the communications features using RAD s innovative x86 D-NFV module
2. Packet-Based Operational Network Using Carrier-Grade Ethernet Megaplex-4 PBX ETX-5 ETX-5 10 GbE Carrier Ethernet 1 GbE Ring PBX PBX Megaplex-4 ETX-5 Megaplex-4 Carrier-grade Ethernet is ideal for replacing SDH/ SONET for operational applications and to enable Service Assured Networking Simplified architecture and management Increased security (802.1X, MACsec) Lower latency Assured QoS using Carrier Ethernet OAM and PM tools Ongoing performance monitoring
Distance and Differential Protection Communications Megaplex-4 Megaplex-4 Unit C37.94, X.21, V.35, E&M, E1/T1 Distance Commands In/Out Unit C37.94, X.21, V.35, E&M, E1/T1 Distance Commands In/Out E1/T1, STM-1/STM-4, ETH, C37.94 PDH/SDH/SONET, Dark Fiber or PSN E1/T1, STM-1/STM-4, ETH, C37.94 Single product supports both distance trip command relays and differential delivery over TDM or IP networks Wide range of interfaces Serial, G.703 Codirectional, E&M, C37.94 to extend differential relay over TDM and Ethernet networks Reduces CapEx and OpEx by using a single-box solution for all substation communications services, including voice, data, automation and signals Redundancy hierarchy from the interface up to the communication link ensures 0 msec (zero) hardware protection Sub-3 msec end-to-end delay over PSN Tested interoperability with most contact relays from leading vendors (Alstom, ABB, Siemens, SEL, Schneider)
Secure IEC 61850-3 Network Control Center SecFlow-2 ETH IED IP SCADA SecFlow-4 SecFlow-2 Network RS-232 SecFlow-2 IEC-101 Supports Ethernet-based IEC 61850-3 substation communications for mission-critical automation traffic within the substation and between SCADA control centers Enables co-existence of serial s and Ethernet IEDs with full redundancy over various topologies using fiber optic rings, 2G/3G cellular modems and external radio systems Complies with IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 environmental standards Built-in router enables seamless communication of IP SCADA to both old and new s by converting IEC-101 and IEC-104, Modbus serial and IP, DNP3 and others Enables secure, dedicated networks over fiber and/or radio links using IPsec encryption and distributed security SCADA firewall suite
Distribution Automation and Smart Metering Backhaul Airmux P2MP Radio LV Transformer Airmux-5000 LV Transformer Low Voltage Transformer Secondary LV Transformer SecFlow-1 Smart Meters Airmux-5000 Airmux-5000 RS-232 ETH PLC Power Quality Meter/ Fault Indicator/ Meter Concentrator A comprehensive solution addressing communications to secondary substations, metering and automation network integration and cyber security Complies with IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 environmental standards for outdoor installations Seamless communication of SCADA traffic over fiber optics, radio links, 2G/3G/LTE cellular links and leased lines from a telecom service provider Integrated firewall with distributed SCADA security suite Point-to-multipoint radio connectivity supports high capacity mission-critical traffic over licensed and unlicensed sub-6 GHz bands, with dedicated bandwidth allocation and service level agreement (SLA) per subscriber
D-NFV for Mission-Critical Communications D-NFV by RAD Virtualized Functions Terminal Server Firewall Router DVR SCADA Serial SONET/SDH PSN Megaplex-4 with D-NFV Module C37.94 Reduces the number of physical network devices for better reliability and simpler operation, with software-based functions running on an x86 D-NFV server module integrated within RAD s Megaplex-4 Integrates higher-level applications (routing, firewall, encryption, SCADA, and more) with communications platform in a single device Future-ready and flexible solution to meet new applications needs Terminal server allows transmission of any serial protocol over IP Supports tailor-made as well as third-party applications, tested and certified by RAD Smaller footprint Megaplex-4 Next-Generation Multiservice Access Nodes
The Power of RAD RAD is the preferred communications vendor for many energy utilities and system integrators around the world. Selected Customers PGE USA National Grid USA Hydro-Québec Canada Northeast Utilities USA New York Power Authority USA Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira Portugal Elia Belgium E.ON Germany Elektro Maribor EDF France Slovenia Enel Italy Terna Italy Endesa Spain Israel Electric Corp. Israel Ural Energosoyuz Russia Bhutan Power Corp. Bhutan RES Novosibirsk Russia Beijing Electronic Power Corp. China China Light & Power China Tata Power Company India KEPCO - Korea Electric Power Corp. Korea Taipower Taiwan Elektra Noreste Panama Ampla Brazil Eletronorte Brazil CELPE Brazil AES-SONEL Cameroon UETCL Uganda TANESCO Tanzania Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. India KenGen Kenya Kenya Power Kenya Provincial Electricity Authority Thailand PLN Indonesia Meralco Philipines COBEE Bolivia AES Eletropaulo Brazil NamPower Namibia TransGrid Australia Powercor Australia AES Gener Chile TrustPower New Zealand www.rad.com Specifications are subject to change without prior notification. The RAD name and logo are registered trademarks of RAD Data Communications Ltd. RAD product names are trademarks of RAD Data Communications Ltd. 2014 RAD Data Communications. All rights reserved. Catalog number 802601, Version 08/14