In the continuing effort to simplify the integration of all types of substation data, the Orion product line now includes the rugged Distributed Combination I/O module (DCIO). The DCIO provides eight isolated analog inputs – 300V dc channel-to-channel – as well as eight isolated discrete inputs and outputs. Discrete inputs are accurate to 1mS.
Communications
DCIO modules can be wired back to any RTU or PLC supporting the DNP3 protocol using an RS-232, RS-485, fiber optic or Ethernet connection. Time can be set using four techniques:
• IRIG-B wired to DCIO
• 1 PPS wired to DCIO
• Ethernet using NTP
• Serial comms: RS-232 (Type A or E), RS-485 (Type G) or V-pin fiber (Type J)
Cyber Security
Like the Distributed Discrete I/O module (DDIO), DCIO provides security features to meet NERC CIP requirements, including strong passwords, user groups, encrypted protocols and firewall.
Web-Based Configuration
Simple configuration of address and comm parameters can be set through DIP switches, and more advanced comm parameters are set through a web-based configuration dialogue served out by the unit.
Complete Substation RTU Solution
The DCIO, DDIO and Orion Automation Platform make up a complete “no-compromise” substation RTU solution, meeting all of the toughest utility specifications for temperature, noise, isolation and performance. Features include:
• Fully distributed architecture
• Connection to over 250 different IEDs using Orion “pick lists”
• Support for most legacy SCADA protocols
• Support for multiple SCADA Masters
• “Engineering pass-through” to protective relays
• 1mS Sequence of Event Recording
Contact Ray.Wright@novatechweb.com for additional information.