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this protocol, thereby providing status information, e.g., to the control center, not only for IEDs and substation controllers, but also for Ethernet switches and other SNMP devices. Another communication protocol, well-known from the industrial automation sector, is also required for substation automation applications: OPC (OLE for Process Control, see also Control Center Communication). Additional interoperable solutions are possible with OPC, especially for data exchange with devices and applications of industrial automation. SICAM PAS supports both OPC server and OPC client. The linking of protection relays and/or bay controllers to the station level is chosen according to the size and importance of the substation. Whereas serial couplings with IEC 60870-5-103
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