DS IEC/TS 61850-2:2019

Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 2: Glossary

Scope

IEC TS 61850-2:2019 (E) contains the glossary of specific terms and definitions used in the context of Substation Automation Systems which are standardized in the various parts of the IEC 61850 series.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition, published in 2003. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) definition of new definitions used in the new edition of the IEC 61850 standard series;
b) updating of existing definitions to the new domain power utility automation of the IEC 61850 standard series and to provide homogeneity
c) removal of deprecated definitions (logical device class; generic system state event; substation automation system);
d) provision of clarifications and corrections to the first edition of IEC 61850-2.
This publication is of core relevance for Smart Grid