PowerLink

Advanced PLC technology with a forward-looking concept

Answers for energy.

PLC always up-to-date

A few years ago, it was looking as if digital fiber-optic networks would
replace the traditional PLC (power line carrier) systems at power supply
utilities. As it turns out, however, PLC is still an indispensable communications alternative for numerous applications and will remain so in the
future: This technology ensures extremely high standards of communication in network protection, and can easily be integrated into a wide
range of communication networks, as in the case of the Siemens
PowerLink PLC system.
Perfect matching to modern communication environments, and built-in
technical potential for the requirements of the future, make PLC systems
more attractive today than ever before.

PowerLink the versatile solution

PowerLink uses the high-voltage line between transformer substations as a communication path for
data, protection signals and voice. This technology,
which has been tried and tested over decades and
adapted to the latest standards, has two main
application areas:
as a communications link between substations
where a fiber-optic connection does not exist
or would not be economically viable, and
as a backup system for transmitting protection
signals parallel to an installed fiber-optic link.
A basic distinction is made between analog (aPLC)
and digital (dPLC) systems. Newer digital systems
allow more efficient use of the frequency band,
whereas traditional analog PLC systems offer advantages in cases where transmission conditions are
worse (low signal / noise ratio, for example). With
PowerLink, both operating modes are open to you.
You can even combine aPLC and dPLC services in a
single communications network.

PowerLink developed for the

challenges of the future
PowerLink has numerous outstanding features and
functional units, many of them are patented. The
real hallmark of the system, however, is its openness
and flexibility, which offers you a host of technical
options for the best operation of your communication networks. You can use PowerLink for the transmission of
Protection signals
Telecontrol signals
Voice
Fax
Data
TCP / IP communications
For this purpose, PowerLink has analog and all current digital interfaces. Because these can be combined flexibly, you can protect investments you have
already made, and continue to use the older analog
terminals while you gradually switch over to the new
communication technologies. At the same time,
with PowerLink you already have all the possibilities
of TCP / IP communication at your disposal, which is
increasingly emerging as the standard in the power
supply area as well.

Overview of features
Digital
PLC system

Analog
PLC system

Universally applicable in analog,

digital or mixed operation

Frequency range 24 kHz 1000 kHz

Bandwidth selectable 2 32 kHz

Data rate up to 256 kbit / s@32 kHz

Transmission power 20 / 50 / 100 W,

Fine adjustment through software

Operation with or without frequency band spacing

with automatic crosstalk canceller

Feature

Digital interface
Synchronous X.21 (max. 2)

Asynchronous RS232 (max. 8)

TCP / IP (2 x electrical, 1 x optical)

E1 (2 Mbit / s) for voice compression

G703.1 64 kbit / s

Analog interface
VF (VFM, VFO, VFS), max. 8 for voice,
data and protection signal

Asynchronous RS232 (max. 4) via FSK

Adaptive dynamic data rate adjustment

TCP / IP Layer 2 Bridge

Integrated versatile multiplexer for voice and data

Max. 5 compressed voice channels via VF interface

Max. 8 voice channels via E1 interface

StationLink bus for the cross connection of max. 4 PLC

transmission routes (compressed voice and data)
(no voice compression on repeater)

Reverse FSK analog RTU / modem data via dPLC (2 x)

Protection signal transmission system SWT 3000

Integration of two devices

Remote operation via cable or fiber-optic cable

identical to the integrated version

Single-purpose or multi-purpose / alternate

multi-purpose mode

Element Manager based on a graphical user interface

for the control and monitoring of PLC and teleprotection
systems

Via TCP / IP connection

Via inband service channel

SNMP compatibility for integrating NMS

Event memory with time stamp

Simple feature upgrade through software (ease-up!)

Remote access to PowerLink

Unterstation

RTU

Substation

Substation

RTU

RTU

RTU
Phone (ISDN
or analog)

Fax

Remote terminal
unit

Computer (data
transmission)

Protection
relay

Router

CFS-2
VF

PLPA
CSP

VFO
VFS

8x

VFM

VF

DSP system

AMP50

A
AMP50 TXF LT100

vMUX
D

X21-1

A
AGC

X21-2
TCP/IP
G703.1

DP

RS232
RS232

8x
iSWT1
iSWT2

TXF

D
D

fE1

Modem
connection

MUX

ATT

RXF

VF
VFO
VFS
VFM
X.21-x
RS232
iSWT
vMux
iFSK
DP
AGC
ATT
E1
CFS-2
PLPA
CSP
AMP50
RXF
TXF
TCP/IP

Voice frequency
Voice frequency interface FXO
Voice frequency interface FXS
Voice frequency interface E & M
Synchronous digital interface
Asynchronous digital interface
Integrated SWT 3000
Versatile multiplexer
Integrated FSK channel
Data Pump
Automatic Gain Control
Attenvator
Fractional E1 2 Mbit / s
Carrier Frequency Section
PowerLink Power Amplifier
Central Signal Processor unit
50 W power amplifier
Receive filter
Transmit filter
LAN interface

PowerLink
highlights in the package
As a power system operator, your emphasis is on
system performance. Thanks to a comprehensive
service portfolio, PowerLink can help you optimize
communications in your system, utilize bandwidth efficiently, and permanently improve the
reliability of your network operations. The most
important aspect of PowerLink is flexibility,
always offering you the best possible transmission
performance under all operating conditions.

Flexibility for your success

Versatility is one of the great strengths of the PowerLink system.
PowerLink can be matched flexibly to your infrastructure.
Variable transmission power
You can, for example, set the system power via the system software in two
ranges (20 to 50 W or 40 to 100 W) according to the exact requirements
of the transmission route. As far as the transmission itself is concerned,
PowerLink operates with variable data rates and bandwidths in the frequency
band between 24 and 1000 kHz, making it easy to comply with specific
frequency requirements of customers.
Optimum matching to transmission conditions
PowerLink matches the data rate to changes in ambient conditions. This
guarantees optimum transmission power in the network at all times. Due
to PowerLinks integral prioritization function, which can be configured for
each channel, routing of the most important channels is assured even in
bad weather conditions.
Multi-service device
PowerLink offers the necessary flexibility for transmitting every service the
customer might want in the available band. All services can be combined
in any way within the available bandwidth / bit rate framework.

Automatic crosstalk canceller (AXC)

PowerLink can be operated with or without space
between the transmission and reception bands.
Band to band operation usually requires manual
adjustment to minimize the influence of the transmitter on the receiver. AXC automates this adjustment process, thereby optimizing the transmission
quality. Developed and patented by Siemens, AXC
automatically subtracts the interfering transmission
signals from reception signals (RX-TX). With changing characteristics of the transmission channel, the
quick adaptation of the AXC ensures optimum transmission quality at all times, without time-consuming
manual adjustment.
Transmission capacity up to 256 kbit / s
PowerLink offers a transmission capacity of
256 kbit / s, and an integrated TCP / IP interface is
available. This means that many different types of
IP terminals can use the power line communications
network effectively.

Maximum efficiency: the integrated,

versatile multiplexer (vMUX)
A large number of conventional communication interfaces today
(e.g. a / b telephone, V.24, X.21, etc.) and in the foreseeable
future must be operated in a switching station. For this purpose,
PowerLink uses an integrated versatile multiplexer that bundles
these communication forms together and transmits them by
PLC. The vMUX is a statistical multiplexer with priority control.
Asynchronous data channels can be transmitted in guaranteed
or best effort modes, to guarantee optimum utilization of
available transmission capacity. The priority control ensures
reliable transmission of the most important asynchronous and
synchronous data channels and voice channels even under poor
transmission conditions. Naturally the vMUX is integrated in the
management system of PowerLink, and is perfectly equipped
for the power line communication requirements of the future
with extended options for transmitting digital voice and data
signals.

Traditional
PLC

Traditional
PLC

MUX

MUX

Traditional PLC systems need external multiplexers

CSP
vMUX

CSP
vMUX

PowerLink is equipped with vMUX, an integrated on-board multiplexer

Voice compression less is more

Voice compression is indispensable for the efficient utilization
of networks. Naturally, quality must not suffer, which is why
PowerLink offers comprehensive options for adapting the data
rate to individual requirements. PowerLink offers different compression stages between 5.3 and 8 kbit / s. To prevent any impairment of voice quality, the compressed voice band is routed
transparently to PowerLink stations connected in line, without
any further compression or decompression.

Protection signal transmission system

SWT 3000
A maximum of two independent SWT 3000 systems can be
integrated into each PowerLink. This means that no connection
components are needed. SWT 3000 systems are also fully integrated into the user interface of the PowerLink administration
tool.

One management system

for all applications
PowerLink not only simplifies your communications, but also
makes communications cost-efficient. The PowerSys software
administers all integrated applications of PowerLink under a standard user interface. This ensures higher operating security while
cutting training times and costs to the minimum.

PowerLink
your advantages at a glance

Processing of analog and digital signals

Dynamic transmission rate
Adjustable transmission power
Variable bandwidth
Transmission capacity up to 256 kbit / s
Integrated TCP / IP interface
Voice compression
Versatile multiplexer
Integrated teleprotection systems
Cross-functional management system
for all integrated services

PowerLink developed for

all kinds of different applications
Your network can have many different TC requirements
but the right technology for this has only one name: PowerLink.
No matter whether you need a dedicated telephone network,
or want to link your telecontrol applications to transmission data
or protection signals, PowerLink reliably offers you the best result.

PowerLink for telecontrol transmission

iFSK

iFSK

up to 2400 Bd
RTU

RTU

Power system control center

Analog modulation (aPLC)

Connection of a telecontrol unit to an integrated modem
Telecontrol by means of integrated FSK channel

vMUX

vMUX

up to 19.2 kbit/s
RTU

RTU

Digital modulation (dPLC)

Calling telecontrol data via the integrated multiplexer vMUX with data rates up to 19.2 kbit / s
Telecontrol by means of integrated multiplexer

Power system control center

*
vMUX

vMUX

vMUX

FSK
Modem
RTU

FSK
Modem
RTU

Power system control center

Digital Modulation (dPLC)

Calling up telecontrol data from TCUs with integrated FSK modem via the vMUX with up to 2400 bit / s
Telecontrol with modem via the rFSK channel

AF

Modem
RTU

Modem
RTU

Power system control center

Analog or digital modulation (aPLC / dPLC)

Connection of a telecontrol unit with integrated modem
Telecontrol with modem via the voice band

Substation A

vMUX

vMUX

Substation C

Substation D
StationLink
Point-to-multipoint connection for asynchronous data
(RTU polling)

vMUX
Substation B

vMUX

Local
RTU
Power system control center

The functions of a power system control center include the regular retrieval of the event data from the telecontrol units,
which are usually combined into groups. This point-to-multipoint retrieval of data is implemented in a substation between
the PowerLink systems by means of the StationLink function
StationLink

PowerLink for data transmission

Max. 2 x X.21 or 1 x G703.1

(9.6 64 kbit / s)
e.g. data terminal

Max. 8 x RS232
RTU connection PtP, PtMP
Optionally 4 RS232 with
FSK modulation in analog
operation

vMUX

Ethernet TCP / IP
e.g. router

Flexible combination of interfaces until the transmission capacity is attained

The versatile multiplexer integrated in PowerLink

provides the following functions:
Asynchronous data transmission
Up to eight data terminal equipments can be connected to the PowerLink via the RS232 interface.
These asynchronous data channels can be transmitted in the guaranteed or best effort modes, and
thus guarantee optimum utilization of the available
transmission capacity.
Synchronous data transmission
PowerLink provides 2 X.21 or 1 G703.1 interfaces
for the data link between plesiochronous (PDH) or
synchronous (SDH) transmission networks.

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LAN connection
PowerLink permits establishing a LAN connection
between substations in the high-voltage network.
As well as connecting routers via the X.21 interface,
PowerLink also provides an integrated Ethernet interface. This allows IP-enabled data terminal equipment
to be connected directly at low cost.
Transparent analog data transfer
When PowerLink is used in analog mode, a maximum
of four conventional asynchronous data channels up
to 2400 bit / s can be transmitted transparently by
means of FSK modulation.

PowerLink for telephone networks

a/b

PABX

E&M

PowerLink

PowerLink

Analog interface
Analog connection of individual telephones

PABX

Analog interface
Analog connection of telephone systems

E1
TCP / IP

PowerLink

PowerLink
TCP / IP interface
Connection of telephone or telephone systems via TCP / IP

Digital interface
Digital connection of telephone systems

If you want to set up a telephone network using

PLC units, PowerLink is the reliable way to do this by
simply using your existing TC systems and telephones.
PowerLink is designed for the connection of all
different kinds of telephone systems or for individual
telephones (from analog to IP).

The compressed voice band is routed transparently

with no additional compression or decompression,
so that the voice quality at PowerLink stations connected in between is not impaired. This StationLink
functionality for voice channels is shown in the
following graphic.

The graphics above provide an overview.

Power system
control center
PowerLink

PABX

Substation A
PowerLink

Substation B
PowerLink

PABX

PowerLink

Substation C
PowerLink

PABX

PowerLink

PABX

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PowerLink for protection signal transmission

4-wire link

Fiber-optic link

SWT 3000

SWT 3000

SWT 3000

SWT 3000

Protection signal transmission with external SWT 3000

Integrated in PowerLink

SWT 3000

Integrated SWT 3000 with path switching

via digital networks (1+1)

SWT 3000

SWT 3000

SWT 3000

SDH / PDH

Protection signal transmission with internal SWT 3000

The protection signal transmission system SWT 3000

can be operated as an integrated system (max. 2
systems) or adapted with PowerLink. Every
SWT 3000 system can transmit up to four protection
commands. Above graphic shows an overview of the
various connection options.
The SWT 3000 system offers you a unique
and varied range of operating options:
Single-purpose mode:
In this operating mode, the PowerLink transmission channel is used exclusively for transmitting
protection signals. Maximum transmission ranges
with greatest reliability in the case of pulse noise
and the minimum signal propagation delay are
attained in this mode. A 2-kHz-variant allows the
best possible utilization of frequency space in the
4-kHz band.
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Multi-purpose mode:
In this mode voice and data are transmitted
parallel to protection signals.
Alternate multi-purpose mode:
In this mode, the entire transmission capacity is
used for voice and data as long as it is not needed
for protection purposes. The PowerLink pilot tone
is used as the guard tone in this mode. If a protection command needs to be transmitted, voice
transmission is interrupted for the duration of
transmission of the protection command. Data
transmission may also be interrupted if the relevant parameter is set.

Easy to operate
the PowerLink management system
When analyzing the costs of an infrastructure investment, the expense
of training employees cannot be disregarded. The gratifyingly low
costs for training in PowerLink are due to the easy-to-learn, intuitive
user interface, standard for all system components. All applications in
PowerLink, such as the versatile multiplexer and the integrated and
external SWT 3000 devices, use a standard user interface. Your employees
everywhere can familiarize themselves quickly, so training times and
costs are minimized.

PowerSys administration interface

Intuitive and easy to operate, the Windows-based
PowerSys system software runs on all standard PCs.
Apart from local operation, PowerLink also offers
three options for remote administration. This makes
it possible to meet a wide range of different infrastructure requirements of customers. Regardless of
the chosen solution, the user has complete system
functionality in the same way as with a direct local
connection.

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Remote administration via the inband

channel of PowerLink systems
Station A

Station B

Station C

PowerLink

PowerLink

PowerLink

PowerLink

RM Addr. 1

RM Addr.
RM 2

RM Addr. 3

RM Addr. 4

SSF

RM

RM

PLC transmission path

RM link in the substation
RM
Remote maintenance interface
SSF
Front service interface
RM Addr. Remote administration address

Local
PowerSys

The administration of remote PowerLink systems can be carried out from the local operator console
at little cost or effort via a service channel which can be set up.

Remote administration via modem link

If the administration of remote PowerLink systems is to be carried out from a central work station,
modem links or LAN connections can be used as transmission media.

Station A
PowerLink

Station C

Station B
PowerLink

PowerLink

PowerLink

SSF

SSF

SSF

SSF

RM2

RM2

RM2

RM2

RM1

RM1

RM1

RM1

RAS RS232

RM channel

RM channel

Modem

Modem

RAS

IP network

The modems are connected via remote access servers (RAS) that also control the dial up or termination of the connections.

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Remote access via IP

Station A

Station B

Station C

PowerLink

PowerLink

PowerLink

PowerLink

SWT 3000

SWT 3000

SWT 3000

SWT 3000

Terminal
Server

Terminal
Server

Terminal
Server

Terminal
Server

PowerLink helps you simplify your operating processes thanks to the latest technologies. Administration can be carried out
easily via the corporate LAN network using
the common TCP / IP network protocol.
The system can be connected with its
own network protection equipment and
a firewall to ensure the necessary security
level in the company.

Switch / Hub

IP network

Integration of PowerLink in network management systems via SNMP

PowerLink

PowerLink

PowerLink

PowerLink

SNMP

SNMP

SNMP

SNMP

IP network

PowerLink systems can also be integrated

in higher level management systems via
the IP access by means of the SNMP protocol (Simple Network Management Protocol).
System and network state data are transferred, for example, to an alarm, inventory
or performance management system.

The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) function allows the integration
of PowerLink and SWT 3000 with network management systems on the basis of
SNMP V2.
Joint SNMP interface for PowerLink and the integrated SWT 3000

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Technical data
HF transmission

Analog interface

Method
Modulation

VF interface (general)
Amplitude modulation with single-sideband
transmission, multicarrier modulation (OFDM),
single stage frequency conversion

HF frequency range

24 800 kHz, 24 1000 kHz*

HF bandwidth

2.5; 3.75; 4; 5; 7.5; 8 kHz in each operating

direction; 12, 16, 24, 32 kHz*

TX / RX band

adjacent, not adjacent

Number of channels

up to 8

Telephone signaling
channel

Pulse distortion < 1.5 ms at 50 Bd

Compander

Compression-expansion ratio k = 2

Bandwidth

0.3 to 3.6 kHz (frequency range depends

on the configuration)

Return loss

> 14 dB

Control wire in

Optocoupler
(7 V DC < V in < 72 V DC, Imax = 7 mA)

Control wire out

Optocoupler (12 V < Vout < 72 V DC,

Imax = 100 mA depending on Vout)

Interface
Output power

50-W amplifier: max. + 47 dBm PEP

Software adjustable 20 50 W
100-W amplifier: max. + 50 dBm PEP
Software adjustable 40 100 W

Rated output
impedance

75 ohms unbalanced
150 ohms balanced

Spurious emission

in accordance with IEC 60495

At a distance of:

At a transmit power of:

> 40 W
< 40 W

1 x BN from the transmit

frequency band

60 dB

14 dBm

2 x BN from the transmit

frequency band

70 dB

24 dBm

> 2 x BN from the

transmit frequency band

80 dB

34 dBm

Return loss

> 10 dB as per IEC 60495

Tapping loss

1.5 dB as per IEC 60495

> 40 dB
> 40 dB

Properties
Receiver sensitivity

Receiver selectivity

Minimum receive level for pilot tone: 32 dBm

(minimum receive level can differ according
to the operating mode)
At distance 1 x BN from the frequency band
limits: 65 dB
At distance 2 x BN from the frequency band
limits: 75 dB
BN = Nominal bandwidth of the
transmission channel

Automatic crosstalk
cancellation AXC

Dynamic adjustment to changes in the line

conditions*

Automatic gain control

AGC

40 dB dynamic range (AGC range can vary

according to mode)
Stabilization of the VF output level: < 0.5 dB

Automatic frequency
control AFC

VF frequency variation between transmitter

and receiver 0 Hz

* Release P3.4

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Number of channels

up to 5

Impedance
input / output

600 ohms balanced

Input level

4-wire: 26 dBm to + 1 dBm

2-wire: 22 dBm to + 5 dBm

Output level

4-wire: 7 dbm to + 14 dBm

2-wire: 11 dBm to + 10 dBm

Control wires

Telephone signaling channel (S2),

Compander control

VF telephone channel FXS (2-wire)

BN = Nominal bandwidth of the
transmission channel

Balance to ground 50 Hz
Balance to ground 60 Hz

VF telephone channel, 2 / 4-wire, E & M

Number of channels

up to 3

Impedance

600 ohms

Feeding current

48 V / max. 40 mA

Loop resistance

1500 ohms

Ringing current

96 Vpp / 25, 50, 60 Hz selectable

Input level

26 dBm to + 5 dBm

Output level

11 dBm to + 14 dBm

VF telephone channel FXO (2-wire)

Number of channels

up to 3

Impedance

600 ohms

Ringing detection

25, 50 and 60 Hz (> 24 Veff)

Loop resistance

< 560 ohms

Loop current

max. 70 mA

Input level

26 dBm to + 5 dBm

Output level

11 dBm to + 14 dB

VF data channel (4-wire)

Versatile multiplexer / voice compression for dPLC

Number of channels

up to 3

Impedance input / output

600 ohms balanced

Input level

26 dBm to + 1 dBm

Output level

7 dBm to + 14 dBm

Number of voice
channels

up to 8 via E1 interface,
up to 5 via analog VF telephone interface

Number of data
channels

up to 14 (synchronous, asynchronous,
ETH, VF data)

Voice compression rate

Selectable,
5.3 kbps as per G.723.1
6.3 kbps as per G.723.1
8 kbps as per G.729

Voice compression,
signaling

DTMF (MFV), S2, MFC on request

VF distance protection channel (4-wire) for aPLC

Number of channels

up to 3

Impedance input / output

600 ohms balanced

Input level

26 dBm to + 1 dBm

Output level

7 dBm to + 14 dBm

Control wire

Amplification of the protection signal (S6)

Alarm out

F6 supervision

Transmission time

7 ms

Digital interface
Transparent narrow band data for aPLC

Line echo canceler

Selectable

Cross connection
switching matrix
(StationLink)

Up to 4 PowerLink systems can be connected

in an SPS repeater station via a bus; configurable
transfer of compressed voice and data signals
via a switching matrix (no decompression /
compression for optimum quality), point-tomultipoint configuration for asynchronous
data (RTU polling)

Analog RTU / modem

(rFSK)

up to 2 VF data interfaces for direct connection

of analog RTUs / modems

Multiplex method

TDM, for compressed voice and data signals

Transmission capacity

max. 64 kbps at 8 kHz

max. 256 kbps at 32 kHz*

Number of channels

up to 4, asynchronous

Modulation scheme

FSK (Frequency Shift Keying)

Nominal data rate

50, 100, 200, 600, 1200, 2400 bps

Minimum bandwidth

100, 200, 400, 1000, 1440, 2720 Hz

Asynchronous data interface

Interface

RS232 (TxD, RxD)

Number of channels

up to 8

Interface

RS232 (TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS)

Broadband data (general) for dPLC

Bit rate

1.2; 2.4; 4.8; 9.6; 19.2 kbps

38.4; 57.6; 115.2 kbps*

Number of channels

up to 8 x asynchronous, 2 x synchronous,
8 x voice, 2 x VF data, 2 x ETH*

UART mode

8N1, 8N2, 8E1, 8E2, 8O1, 8O2

7N1, 7N2, 7E1, 7E2, 7O1, 7O2

Modulation scheme

Multicarrier

Multiplex method

Statistical, with priority

DP data rates

max. 64 kbps
max. 256 kbps*

Transmission capacity

max. 76.8 kbps at 8 kHz (e.g. 4 x 19.2 kbps)

max. 256 kbps at 32 kHz*

Bandwidth

3,5; 4; 5; 7,5; 8 kHz

12; 16; 24; 32 k Hz*

Versatile multiplexer

For the multiplex transmission of digitized voice

and data channels. Transfer of digitized voice
data (StationLink) in transition stations without
decompression.

Fallback mode

Dynamic matching of the data rate in 2 steps

with priority matching

Required minimum
signal-noise ratio

39 dB for 8.5 bit / s / Hz (e.g. 64 kbps up to

7.5 kHz)
20 dB for 4 bit / s / Hz (e.g. 32 kbps up to 8 kHz)

* Release P3.4

Synchronous X.21 data interface

Number of channels

Interface

X.21

Bit rate

9.6 up to 64 kbps (settable in 0.4-kbit / s steps)

80, 96, 128, 144, 160, 192, 224 kbps*

Synchronous G703.1 data interface

Number of channels

1*

Bit rate

64 kbps

Impedance input / output

120 ohms balanced, G703.1

Clock timing

Contra directional

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Ethernet interface

Command output IFC-P

Number of ports

2*

Contact type

Relay, NO

Interface

10 / 100 TX electrical, 100 FX optical

Switching power max.

250 VA

Bandwidth

Max. 256 kbps, configurable

Switching voltage max.

350 V AC / DC

Application

Layer-2 bridging, IP routing, VoIP

Switched current max.

1.5 A (5 A 2.5 ms)

Insulation dielectric
strength

2.5 kVrms

E1 interface for digital voice data

Number of ports

Number of voice
channels

up to 8 (64 kbps, fractional E1)

Interface bit rate

2 Mbps

Signaling

CAS

Impedance input / output

120 ohms balanced, G703.6

* Release P3.4

Integrated teleprotection system

Contact type

Relay, NO, heavy duty

Switching power max.

AC 1250 VA,
DC 150 W

Switching voltage max.

380 V AC, 220 V DC

Switched current max.

5 A (30 A 0,5 ms)

Insulation dielectric
strength

2.5 kVrms

Transmission time

Properties
Number of systems

Command output IFC-D / S

up to 2 SWT 3000 units, integrated in the

PowerLink rack or connected via fiber-optic
cable (FOM)

Operating modes

Single-purpose, multi-purpose,
alternate multi-purpose

Number of commands

max. 4 per system

max. 24 in MCM mode
(Multi Command Mode)

Modulation

F6 or Coded tripping

Broadband frequencies
for operating equipment

0.3 to 2.03 kHz,

Guard 2.61 or 3.81 kHz

Narrow band
frequencies for
operating equipment

0.63 to 1.26 kHz

incl. Guard

Broadband equipment
Single purpose mode

< 10 ms (F6, CT)

Alternate multi-purpose
mode (F2 + AMP)

< 15 ms (F6, CT)

Alternate multi-purpose
mode (DP + AMP)

< 19 ms (F6, CT)

Simultaneous
multi-purpose mode

< 10 ms (F6, CT)

Narrow band equipment

< 15 ms (F6)

The stated values apply for the IFC-P module. If the IFC-D module is used all stated
signal transmission times are about 4 ms longer. An optical link between SWT 3000
and PowerLink prolong the transmission time by 1 ms.

SWT 3000, connection with PowerLink via fiber-optic module FOM

Module type

FOS1
Local range
Single-mode

Transmission on alternative path (1+1)

Analog

Per VF teleprotection interface, 4-wire

Digital

X.21, G703.1, 64 kbps

G703.6, 2 Mbps

Optical module
Connection

SFP transceiver
Duplex LC connector as per industrial standard

Wavelength (nm)
Command input IFC-P / IFC-D
Nominal input voltage

24 V 250 V DC ( 20 % to + 15 %)

Threshold value

70 % of the nominal input voltage

Polarity independence

Yes

Pulse suppression

1 ms to 100 ms
(programmable in 1-ms steps)

1310

850

8
15

3
10

Maximum input power

(dBm)

Minimum input power

(dBm)

28

17

Average output power

(dBm)

max.
min.

Optical budget (dB)

Range [km] depending
on fiber-optic cable

18

FOS2
Local range
Multimode

1310 nm:
0.38 dB / km
850 nm:
3.5 dB / km

13

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PUC

Ambient conditions
< 10-6

Reliability
PMC

< 10-4 SNR of 6 dB

Miscellaneous

0 C to + 55 C
5 C to + 55 C (hot boot)

Storage and transport

40 C to + 70 C

Relative humidity

5 to 95 %

Absolute max.
air humidity

29 g / m3 (non-condensing)

EMC immunity to interference

Maintenance interfaces
Element Manager

Operation

Ethernet TX 10 / 100*,
RS232 19.2 kbps

Service phone

Headset
(2 x 3.5-mm telephone jack)

Expansion port

USB*

HF immunity

EN 50082-2 (industrial area)

Electrostatic discharge

EN 61000-6-2, 61000-4-2
4 kV (contact discharge)
8 kV (direct air discharge)

Radiated electromagnetic fields

EN 61000-6-2
10 V / m (80 MHz 1 GHz)
3 V / m (1.4 GHz 2 GHz)
1 V / m (2 GHz 2,7 GHz)

Network management
Element Manager

Integration with NMS

at higher level

For local and remote access with user account

(Windows XP, Vista); configuration, maintenance and power management by PowerLink
and SWT 3000 (integrated or connected via
fiber-optic cable)
via SNMP V2, alarm management (up to 6
destinations for alarm traps), inventory and
performance management

Event memory

EMC emissions
Emission of HF
interference

EN 50081-2 (industrial area)

International standards
Terminals for single
sideband carrier frequency communication
via high-voltage lines

IEC 60495

Recording capacity

4000 events

Product safety

EN 60950-1 : 2001

Real-time clock

1 ms resolution,
synchronization per sync. pulse, IRIG-B, NTP

EMC

EN 50081-2 (industrial area)

EN 50082-2 (industrial area)

Climatic conditions

IEC 60870-2-2

Alarm output
Number of alarm
outputs

3 or 6

Contact type

Relay changeover contacts

Switching power max.

300 W (DC)
1000 VA

Switching voltage max.

250 V DC or peak value AC

Switched current max.

5 A DCor peak value AC

Carry current

1 A DCor peak value AC

Power supply
Input voltage

38 to 72 V DC
93 to 264 V AC (47 to 63 Hz) / 88 to 264 V DC

Power consumption

With 50-W amplifier max. 138 W / 140 VA

With 100-W amplifier max. 227 W / 362 VA

Mechanical conditions
Protection class

IP20

Vibrations

5 9 Hz : amplitude 1.5 mm
9 200 Hz : acceleration 0.5 g

Shock

Acceleration 10 g

Mechanical design data

Dimensions
19 frame
Weight
with 50-W amplifier
with 100-W amplifier

482 x 578 x 270 mm (W x H x D)

21 kg
26 kg

* Release P3.4

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