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IEC 61850

Last updated May 16, 2025, generated by Sumble

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What is IEC 61850?

IEC 61850 is an international standard defining communication protocols for intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) at electrical substations. It provides a standardized way for devices from different manufacturers to communicate with each other, enabling advanced automation and control functionalities within the power grid. It's commonly used for protection, control, monitoring, and metering functions in substations, allowing for improved grid reliability, efficiency, and resilience.

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What other technologies are related to IEC 61850?

IEC 61850 Competitor Technologies

DNP3 is a communication protocol used in SCADA systems, like IEC 61850, but it is an alternative rather than something typically used in conjunction.

mentioned alongside IEC 61850 in 29% (1.8k) of relevant job posts

GE-D20 is a legacy protocol from GE for substation automation, it competes with IEC 61850.

mentioned alongside IEC 61850 in 88% (289) of relevant job posts

SEL Communication Protocol

SEL Communication Protocol is a protocol used by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) devices for communication, and is an alternative to IEC 61850.

mentioned alongside IEC 61850 in 99% (233) of relevant job posts

Modbus is a serial communication protocol used with programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It's an alternative protocol to IEC 61850, often used in industrial applications.

mentioned alongside IEC 61850 in 6% (3k) of relevant job posts

IEC 60870-5-101/104 are protocols used in SCADA systems for telecontrol, similar to, and thus competing with, IEC 61850.

mentioned alongside IEC 61850 in 85% (146) of relevant job posts

IEC 60870-5-104

IEC 60870-5-104 is a protocol used in SCADA systems for telecontrol, similar to, and thus competing with, IEC 61850.

mentioned alongside IEC 61850 in 54% (221) of relevant job posts

IEC 60870-5-101

IEC 60870-5-101 is a protocol used in SCADA systems for telecontrol, similar to, and thus competing with, IEC 61850.

mentioned alongside IEC 61850 in 60% (179) of relevant job posts

SEL Protocol is a protocol used by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) devices for communication, and is an alternative to IEC 61850.

mentioned alongside IEC 61850 in 87% (85) of relevant job posts

IEC 61850 Complementary Technologies

AcSELerator RTAC

SEL RTAC can be configured to communicate using IEC 61850 and can be used to manage and monitor devices that implement the standard.

mentioned alongside IEC 61850 in 84% (258) of relevant job posts

Goose Messaging

GOOSE messaging is a core component of the IEC 61850 standard, providing fast peer-to-peer communication between devices.

mentioned alongside IEC 61850 in 88% (244) of relevant job posts

SEL RTAC can be configured to communicate using IEC 61850 and can be used to manage and monitor devices that implement the standard.

mentioned alongside IEC 61850 in 46% (384) of relevant job posts

Which job functions mention IEC 61850?

Job function

Jobs mentioning IEC 61850

Orgs mentioning IEC 61850

Engineer

0% (4.1k) job posts

276 organizations

Electrical Engineer

0% (597) job posts

102 organizations

Automation Engineer

0% (349) job posts

66 organizations

Security Engineer

0% (342) job posts

90 organizations

Control Engineer

1% (191) job posts

55 organizations

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Which organizations are mentioning IEC 61850?

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Industry

Matching Teams

Matching People

Utilities

Scientific and Technical Services

GE Renewable Energy

Schneider Electric

Utilities

Utilities

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