Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 1: Introduction and overview

IEC/TR 61850-1:2013 is applicable to power utility automation systems and defines the communication between intelligent electronic devices in such a system, and the related system requirements. This part gives an introduction and overview of the IEC 61850 standard series. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: extended application scope of the IEC 61850 standard, power quality domain, statistical and historical data, distributed generation monitoring and automation purpose, for substation to substation communication and smart grid considerations.