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Ethernet Modules
Application: Ethernet-based communication to the substation automation technology via substation-
control protocols (for example, IEC 61850 and DNP3)
– Secure communication to DIGSI 5
– Communication between the devices (IEC 61850-GOOSE)
– Synchrophasor protocol
The modules can be operated with or without an integrated switch.
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Long-distance modules
Application: Direct protection interface communication over long distances using multimode or single-
mode optical fibers.
The designation of the modules corresponds to the following scheme, which is typically explained with the
module USART-AB-1EL. The module designation consists of 3 blocks.
1st block Type of module
USART = Serial module for short or long distance
ETH = Ethernet module
2nd block Unique code for the module in the product code of the device
The code consists of 2 letters.
3rd block Number and physical design of the connections
1 = 1 connection (1 channel)
2 = 2 connections (2 channels)
EL = Electrical connection
FO = Fiber-optic connection
LDFO = Long-distance transmission via optical fibers
Communication Applications of the Plug-In Modules
You can find information on communication applications for the plug-in modules in the following tables.
Table 4-1
Communication Applications of the Plug-In Modules
Plug-In Module
Module Type: USART-AB-1EL
Module Type: USART-AC-2EL
Module Type: USART-AD-1FO
Module Type: USART-AE-2FO
Module Type: ETH-BA-2EL
Module Type: ETH-BB-2FO
Module Type: USART-AF-1LDFO
Module Type: USART-AW-2LDFO
Module Type: USART-AG-1LDFO
Module Type: USART-AU-2LDFO
Module Type: USART-AK-1LDFO
Module Type: USART-AV-2LDFO
Module Type: USART-AH-1LDFO
Module Type: USART-AJ-1LDFO
Module Type: USART-AX-2LDFO
Module Type: USART-AY-2LDFO
Physical Connection
1 x electrical serial RS485, RJ45 ●
2 x electrical serial RS485, RJ45 ●
1 x optical serial, 820 nm, ST connector,
2 km via 62.5/125 μm multimode optical
fiber
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4.2.2
Plug-In Modules
4.2 Communication Modules
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