PowerLink

Advanced PLC technology with a forward-looking concept

Answers for energy.

 PLC – always up-to-date

A few years ago, it was looking as if digital fiber-optic networks would

replace the traditional PLC (power line carrier) systems at power supply
utilities. As it turns out, however, PLC is still an indispensable communi-
cations alternative for numerous applications and will remain so in the
future: This technology ensures extremely high standards of communi-
cation in network protection, and can easily be integrated into a wide
range of communication networks, as in the case of the Siemens
PowerLink PLC system.
Perfect matching to modern communication environments, and built-in
technical potential for the requirements of the future, make PLC systems
more attractive today than ever before.

PowerLink – the versatile solution PowerLink – developed for the

PowerLink uses the high-voltage line between trans-
former substations as a communication path for
data, protection signals and voice. This technology,
which has been tried and tested over decades and
adapted to the latest standards, has two main
application areas:
■ as a communications link between substations
where a fiber-optic connection does not exist
or would not be economically viable, and
■ as a backup system for transmitting protection
signals parallel to an installed fiber-optic link.
A basic distinction is made between analog (aPLC)
and digital (dPLC) systems. Newer digital systems
allow more efficient use of the frequency band,
whereas traditional analog PLC systems offer advan-
tages in cases where transmission conditions are
worse (low signal / noise ratio, for example). With
PowerLink, both operating modes are open to you.
You can even combine aPLC and dPLC services in a
single communications network.
challenges of the future
PowerLink has numerous outstanding features and
functional units, many of them are patented. The
real hallmark of the system, however, is its openness
and flexibility, which offers you a host of technical
options for the best operation of your communica-
tion networks. You can use PowerLink for the trans-
mission of
■ Protection signals
■ Telecontrol signals
■ Voice
■ Fax
■ Data
■ TCP / IP communications
For this purpose, PowerLink has analog and all cur-
rent digital interfaces. Because these can be com-
bined flexibly, you can protect investments you have
already made, and continue to use the older analog
terminals while you gradually switch over to the new
communication technologies. At the same time,
with PowerLink you already have all the possibilities
of TCP / IP communication at your disposal, which is
increasingly emerging as the standard in the power
supply area as well.

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Overview of features
Digital Analog
Feature
PLC system PLC system
Universally applicable in analog, ■ ■
digital or mixed operation
Frequency range 24 kHz – 1000 kHz ■ ■
Bandwidth selectable 2 – 32 kHz ■ ■
Data rate up to 256 kbit / s@32 kHz ■
Transmission power 20 / 50 / 100 W, ■ ■
Fine adjustment through software
Operation with or without frequency band spacing ■ ■
with automatic crosstalk canceller
Digital interface

Synchronous X.21 (max. 2) ■

Asynchronous RS232 (max. 8) ■

TCP / IP (2 x electrical, 1 x optical) ■

E1 (2 Mbit / s) for voice compression ■

G703.1 64 kbit / s ■
Analog interface

VF (VFM, VFO, VFS), max. 8 for voice, ■ ■

data and protection signal

Asynchronous RS232 (max. 4) via FSK ■

Adaptive dynamic data rate adjustment ■
TCP / IP Layer 2 Bridge ■
Integrated versatile multiplexer for voice and data ■

Max. 5 compressed voice channels via VF interface ■

Max. 8 voice channels via E1 interface ■

StationLink bus for the cross connection of max. 4 PLC ■

transmission routes (compressed voice and data)
(no voice compression on repeater)

Reverse FSK analog RTU / modem data via dPLC (2 x) ■

Protection signal transmission system SWT 3000

Integration of two devices ■ ■

Remote operation via cable or fiber-optic cable ■ ■

identical to the integrated version

Single-purpose or multi-purpose / alternate ■ ■

multi-purpose mode
Element Manager based on a graphical user interface ■ ■
for the control and monitoring of PLC and teleprotection
systems
Remote access to PowerLink

Via TCP / IP connection ■ ■

Via inband service channel ■ ■

SNMP compatibility for integrating NMS ■ ■
Event memory with time stamp ■ ■
Simple feature upgrade through software (ease-up!) ■ ■

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 Unterstation

RTU

Substation Substation

RTU RTU

RTU

Phone (ISDN Fax Remote terminal Computer (data Protection Router Modem
or analog) unit transmission) relay connection

CFS-2 PLPA

VF CSP
VFO
VFS DSP system
AMP50 TXF
8x VFM

D VF Voice frequency
VF A A VFO Voice frequency interface FXO
D
AMP50 TXF LT100 VFS Voice frequency interface FXS
VFM Voice frequency interface E & M
fE1 vMUX X.21-x Synchronous digital interface
RS232 Asynchronous digital interface
X21-1 D
A iSWT Integrated SWT 3000
vMux Versatile multiplexer
X21-2 AGC ATT RXF
iFSK Integrated FSK channel
TCP/IP DP Data Pump
AGC Automatic Gain Control
G703.1 DP
ATT Attenvator
RS232 E1 Fractional E1 2 Mbit / s
8x MUX CFS-2 Carrier Frequency Section
RS232
PLPA PowerLink Power Amplifier
CSP Central Signal Processor unit
iSWT1 AMP50 50 W power amplifier
RXF Receive filter
iSWT2
TXF Transmit filter
TCP/IP LAN interface

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PowerLink –
highlights in the package

As a power system operator, your emphasis is on

system performance. Thanks to a comprehensive
service portfolio, PowerLink can help you optimize
communications in your system, utilize band-
width efficiently, and permanently improve the
reliability of your network operations. The most
important aspect of PowerLink is flexibility,
always offering you the best possible transmission
performance under all operating conditions.

Flexibility for your success

Versatility is one of the great strengths of the PowerLink system.
PowerLink can be matched flexibly to your infrastructure.

Variable transmission power

You can, for example, set the system power via the system software in two
ranges (20 to 50 W or 40 to 100 W) according to the exact requirements
of the transmission route. As far as the transmission itself is concerned,
PowerLink operates with variable data rates and bandwidths in the frequency
band between 24 and 1000 kHz, making it easy to comply with specific
frequency requirements of customers.

Optimum matching to transmission conditions

PowerLink matches the data rate to changes in ambient conditions. This
guarantees optimum transmission power in the network at all times. Due
to PowerLink’s integral prioritization function, which can be configured for
each channel, routing of the most important channels is assured even in
bad weather conditions.

Multi-service device
PowerLink offers the necessary flexibility for transmitting every service the
customer might want in the available band. All services can be combined
in any way within the available bandwidth / bit rate framework.

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 Automatic crosstalk canceller (AXC)
PowerLink can be operated with or without space
between the transmission and reception bands.
Band to band operation usually requires manual
adjustment to minimize the influence of the trans-
mitter on the receiver. AXC automates this adjust-
ment process, thereby optimizing the transmission
quality. Developed and patented by Siemens, AXC
automatically subtracts the interfering transmission
signals from reception signals (RX-TX). With chang-
ing characteristics of the transmission channel, the
quick adaptation of the AXC ensures optimum trans-
mission quality at all times, without time-consuming
manual adjustment.
Transmission capacity up to 256 kbit / s
PowerLink offers a transmission capacity of
256 kbit / s, and an integrated TCP / IP interface is
available. This means that many different types of
IP terminals can use the power line communications
network effectively.
Maximum efficiency: the integrated,
versatile multiplexer (vMUX)
A large number of conventional communication interfaces today
(e.g. a / b telephone, V.24, X.21, etc.) and in the foreseeable
future must be operated in a switching station. For this purpose,
PowerLink uses an integrated versatile multiplexer that bundles
these communication forms together and transmits them by
PLC. The vMUX is a statistical multiplexer with priority control.
Asynchronous data channels can be transmitted in “guaranteed”
or “best effort” modes, to guarantee optimum utilization of
available transmission capacity. The priority control ensures
reliable transmission of the most important asynchronous and
synchronous data channels and voice channels even under poor
transmission conditions. Naturally the vMUX is integrated in the
management system of PowerLink, and is perfectly equipped
for the power line communication requirements of the future
with extended options for transmitting digital voice and data
signals.

Traditional Traditional
PLC PLC

MUX MUX

Traditional PLC systems need external multiplexers

CSP CSP
vMUX vMUX

PowerLink is equipped with vMUX, an integrated on-board multiplexer

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Voice compression – less is more
Voice compression is indispensable for the efficient utilization
of networks. Naturally, quality must not suffer, which is why
PowerLink offers comprehensive options for adapting the data
rate to individual requirements. PowerLink offers different com-
pression stages between 5.3 and 8 kbit / s. To prevent any im-
pairment of voice quality, the compressed voice band is routed
transparently to PowerLink stations connected in line, without
any further compression or decompression.

Protection signal transmission system

SWT 3000
A maximum of two independent SWT 3000 systems can be
integrated into each PowerLink. This means that no connection
components are needed. SWT 3000 systems are also fully inte-
grated into the user interface of the PowerLink administration
tool.

One management system

for all applications
PowerLink not only simplifies your communications, but also
makes communications cost-efficient. The PowerSys software
administers all integrated applications of PowerLink under a stan-
dard user interface. This ensures higher operating security while
cutting training times and costs to the minimum.

PowerLink –
your advantages at a glance
■ Processing of analog and digital signals
■ Dynamic transmission rate
■ Adjustable transmission power
■ Variable bandwidth
■ Transmission capacity up to 256 kbit / s
■ Integrated TCP / IP interface
■ Voice compression
■ Versatile multiplexer
■ Integrated teleprotection systems
■ Cross-functional management system
for all integrated services

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 PowerLink – developed for
all kinds of different applications

Your network can have many different TC requirements –

but the right technology for this has only one name: PowerLink.
No matter whether you need a dedicated telephone network,
or want to link your telecontrol applications to transmission data
or protection signals, PowerLink reliably offers you the best result.

PowerLink for telecontrol transmission

iFSK iFSK

up to 2400 Bd

RTU RTU Power system control center

Analog modulation (aPLC)

Connection of a telecontrol unit to an integrated modem

Telecontrol by means of integrated FSK channel

vMUX vMUX

up to 19.2 kbit/s

RTU RTU Power system control center

Digital modulation (dPLC)

Calling telecontrol data via the integrated multiplexer vMUX with data rates up to 19.2 kbit / s

Telecontrol by means of integrated multiplexer

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 *

vMUX vMUX vMUX

≈ ≈
FSK FSK
Modem Modem Power system control center
RTU RTU

Digital Modulation (dPLC)

Calling up telecontrol data from TCUs with integrated FSK modem via the vMUX with up to 2400 bit / s

Telecontrol with modem via the rFSK channel

AF
≈
Modem Modem
RTU RTU Power system control center

Analog or digital modulation (aPLC / dPLC)

Connection of a telecontrol unit with integrated modem

Telecontrol with modem via the voice band

Substation A

vMUX vMUX
Substation C Substation D

StationLink
Point-to-multipoint connection for asynchronous data
(RTU polling)

Local
vMUX vMUX RTU
Substation B Power system control center

The functions of a power system control center include the regular retrieval of the event data from the telecontrol units,
which are usually combined into groups. This point-to-multipoint retrieval of data is implemented in a substation between
the PowerLink systems by means of the StationLink function

StationLink

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 PowerLink for data transmission

Max. 2 x X.21 or 1 x G703.1

(9.6 – 64 kbit / s)
■ e.g. data terminal

Max. 8 x RS232
■ RTU connection PtP, PtMP

■ Optionally 4 RS232 with

FSK modulation in analog

operation

Ethernet TCP / IP
■ e.g. router
vMUX

Flexible combination of interfaces until the transmission capacity is attained

The versatile multiplexer integrated in PowerLink LAN connection

provides the following functions:
Asynchronous data transmission
Up to eight data terminal equipments can be con-
nected to the PowerLink via the RS232 interface.
These asynchronous data channels can be transmit-
ted in the “guaranteed” or “best effort” modes, and
thus guarantee optimum utilization of the available
transmission capacity.
Synchronous data transmission
PowerLink provides 2 X.21 or 1 G703.1 interfaces
for the data link between plesiochronous (PDH) or
synchronous (SDH) transmission networks.
PowerLink permits establishing a LAN connection
between substations in the high-voltage network.
As well as connecting routers via the X.21 interface,
PowerLink also provides an integrated Ethernet inter-
face. This allows IP-enabled data terminal equipment
to be connected directly at low cost.
Transparent analog data transfer
When PowerLink is used in analog mode, a maximum
of four conventional asynchronous data channels up
to 2400 bit / s can be transmitted transparently by
means of FSK modulation.

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PowerLink for telephone networks

a/b PABX
E&M

PowerLink PowerLink

Analog interface Analog interface

Analog connection of individual telephones Analog connection of telephone systems

PABX
E1

TCP / IP

PowerLink PowerLink

Digital interface TCP / IP interface

Digital connection of telephone systems Connection of telephone or telephone systems via TCP / IP

If you want to set up a telephone network using
PLC units, PowerLink is the reliable way to do this by
simply using your existing TC systems and telephones.
PowerLink is designed for the connection of all
different kinds of telephone systems or for individual
telephones (from analog to IP).
The compressed voice band is routed transparently
with no additional compression or decompression,
so that the voice quality at PowerLink stations con-
nected in between is not impaired. This StationLink
functionality for voice channels is shown in the
following graphic.

The graphics above provide an overview.

Power system Substation A Substation B Substation C

control center

PowerLink PowerLink PowerLink PowerLink PowerLink PowerLink

PABX PABX PABX PABX

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 PowerLink for protection signal transmission
4-wire link
SWT 3000 SWT 3000
Protection signal transmission with external SWT 3000
Integrated in PowerLink
SWT 3000 SWT 3000
Protection signal transmission with internal SWT 3000
The protection signal transmission system SWT 3000
can be operated as an integrated system (max. 2
systems) or adapted with PowerLink. Every
SWT 3000 system can transmit up to four protection
commands. Above graphic shows an overview of the
various connection options.
The SWT 3000 system offers you a unique
and varied range of operating options:
■ Single-purpose mode:
In this operating mode, the PowerLink transmis-
sion channel is used exclusively for transmitting
protection signals. Maximum transmission ranges
with greatest reliability in the case of pulse noise
and the minimum signal propagation delay are
attained in this mode. A 2-kHz-variant allows the
best possible utilization of frequency space in the
4-kHz band.
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Fiber-optic link
SWT 3000 SWT 3000
Integrated SWT 3000 with path switching
via digital networks (1+1)
SWT 3000 SWT 3000
SDH / PDH
■ Multi-purpose mode:
In this mode voice and data are transmitted
parallel to protection signals.
■ Alternate multi-purpose mode:
In this mode, the entire transmission capacity is
used for voice and data as long as it is not needed
for protection purposes. The PowerLink pilot tone
is used as the guard tone in this mode. If a protec-
tion command needs to be transmitted, voice
transmission is interrupted for the duration of
transmission of the protection command. Data
transmission may also be interrupted if the rele-
vant parameter is set.
Easy to operate –
the PowerLink management system

When analyzing the costs of an infrastructure investment, the expense

of training employees cannot be disregarded. The gratifyingly low
costs for training in PowerLink are due to the easy-to-learn, intuitive
user interface, standard for all system components. All applications in
PowerLink, such as the versatile multiplexer and the integrated and
external SWT 3000 devices, use a standard user interface. Your employees
everywhere can familiarize themselves quickly, so training times and
costs are minimized.

PowerSys administration interface

Intuitive and easy to operate, the Windows-based
PowerSys system software runs on all standard PCs.

Apart from local operation, PowerLink also offers

three options for remote administration. This makes
it possible to meet a wide range of different infra-
structure requirements of customers. Regardless of
the chosen solution, the user has complete system
functionality in the same way as with a direct local
connection.

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 Remote administration via the inband
channel of PowerLink systems

Station A Station B Station C

PowerLink PowerLink PowerLink PowerLink

RM Addr. 1 RM Addr.
RM 2 RM Addr. 3 RM Addr. 4

SSF RM RM

PLC transmission path

RM link in the substation
RM Remote maintenance interface
Local SSF Front service interface
PowerSys RM Addr. Remote administration address

The administration of remote PowerLink systems can be carried out from the local operator console
at little cost or effort via a service channel which can be set up.

Remote administration via modem link

If the administration of remote PowerLink systems is to be carried out from a central work station,
modem links or LAN connections can be used as transmission media.

Station A Station B Station C

PowerLink PowerLink PowerLink PowerLink

SSF SSF SSF SSF

RM2 RM2 RM2 RM2
RM1 RM1 RM1 RM1
RAS RS232

RM channel RM channel
Modem

IP network
Modem RAS

The modems are connected via remote access servers (RAS) that also control the dial up or termination of the connections.

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Remote access via IP
PowerLink helps you simplify your operat-
Station A Station B Station C ing processes thanks to the latest techno-
logies. Administration can be carried out
PowerLink PowerLink PowerLink PowerLink easily via the corporate LAN network using
SWT 3000 SWT 3000 SWT 3000 SWT 3000 the common TCP / IP network protocol.
The system can be connected with its
Terminal Terminal Terminal Terminal own network protection equipment and
Server Server Server Server
a firewall to ensure the necessary security
level in the company.

Switch / Hub

IP network

Integration of PowerLink in network management systems via SNMP

PowerLink systems can also be integrated
PowerLink PowerLink PowerLink PowerLink in higher level management systems via
SNMP SNMP SNMP SNMP the IP access by means of the SNMP proto-
col (Simple Network Management Proto-
col).

System and network state data are trans-

IP network
ferred, for example, to an alarm, inventory
or performance management system.

The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) function allows the integration
of PowerLink and SWT 3000 with network management systems on the basis of
SNMP V2.

Joint SNMP interface for PowerLink and the integrated SWT 3000

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 Technical data
HF transmission Analog interface
Method VF interface (general)
Modulation Amplitude modulation with single-sideband Number of channels up to 8
transmission, multicarrier modulation (OFDM),
Telephone signaling Pulse distortion < 1.5 ms at 50 Bd
single stage frequency conversion
channel
HF frequency range 24 – 800 kHz, 24 – 1000 kHz*
Compander Compression-expansion ratio k = 2
HF bandwidth 2.5; 3.75; 4; 5; 7.5; 8 kHz in each operating
Bandwidth 0.3 to 3.6 kHz (frequency range depends
direction; 12, 16, 24, 32 kHz*
on the configuration)
TX / RX band adjacent, not adjacent
Return loss > 14 dB
Control wire in Optocoupler
Interface (7 V DC < V in < 72 V DC, Imax = 7 mA)
Output power 50-W amplifier: max. + 47 dBm PEP Control wire out Optocoupler (12 V < Vout < 72 V DC,
Software adjustable 20 – 50 W Imax = 100 mA depending on Vout)
100-W amplifier: max. + 50 dBm PEP
Software adjustable 40 – 100 W
VF telephone channel, 2 / 4-wire, E & M
Rated output 75 ohms unbalanced
impedance 150 ohms balanced Number of channels up to 5

Spurious emission in accordance with IEC 60495 Impedance 600 ohms balanced
input / output
At a distance of: At a transmit power of:
> 40 W < 40 W Input level 4-wire: – 26 dBm to + 1 dBm
2-wire: – 22 dBm to + 5 dBm
1 x BN from the transmit ≥ 60 dB – 14 dBm
frequency band Output level 4-wire: – 7 dbm to + 14 dBm
2-wire: – 11 dBm to + 10 dBm
2 x BN from the transmit ≥ 70 dB – 24 dBm
Control wires Telephone signaling channel (S2),
frequency band
Compander control
> 2 x BN from the ≥ 80 dB – 34 dBm
transmit frequency band
VF telephone channel FXS (2-wire)
BN = Nominal bandwidth of the
Number of channels up to 3
transmission channel
Impedance 600 ohms
Return loss > 10 dB as per IEC 60495
Feeding current 48 V / max. 40 mA
Tapping loss ≤ 1.5 dB as per IEC 60495
Loop resistance ≤ 1500 ohms
Balance to ground 50 Hz > 40 dB
Balance to ground 60 Hz > 40 dB Ringing current 96 Vpp / 25, 50, 60 Hz selectable
Input level – 26 dBm to + 5 dBm
Properties Output level – 11 dBm to + 14 dBm
Receiver sensitivity Minimum receive level for pilot tone: – 32 dBm
(minimum receive level can differ according VF telephone channel FXO (2-wire)
to the operating mode)
Number of channels up to 3
Receiver selectivity At distance 1 x BN from the frequency band
limits: ≥ 65 dB Impedance 600 ohms

At distance 2 x BN from the frequency band Ringing detection 25, 50 and 60 Hz (> 24 Veff)
limits: ≥ 75 dB Loop resistance < 560 ohms
BN = Nominal bandwidth of the Loop current max. 70 mA
transmission channel
Input level – 26 dBm to + 5 dBm
Automatic crosstalk Dynamic adjustment to changes in the line
Output level – 11 dBm to + 14 dB
cancellation AXC conditions*
Automatic gain control 40 dB dynamic range (AGC range can vary
AGC according to mode)
Stabilization of the VF output level: < ± 0.5 dB
Automatic frequency VF frequency variation between transmitter
control AFC and receiver ≈ 0 Hz
* Release ≥ P3.4

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VF data channel (4-wire) Versatile multiplexer / voice compression for dPLC
Number of channels up to 3 Number of voice up to 8 via E1 interface,
channels up to 5 via analog VF telephone interface
Impedance input / output 600 ohms balanced
Number of data up to 14 (synchronous, asynchronous,
Input level – 26 dBm to + 1 dBm
channels ETH, VF data)
Output level – 7 dBm to + 14 dBm
Voice compression rate Selectable,
5.3 kbps as per G.723.1
VF distance protection channel (4-wire) for aPLC 6.3 kbps as per G.723.1
8 kbps as per G.729
Number of channels up to 3
Voice compression, DTMF (MFV), S2, MFC on request
Impedance input / output 600 ohms balanced
signaling
Input level – 26 dBm to + 1 dBm
Line echo canceler Selectable
Output level – 7 dBm to + 14 dBm
Cross connection Up to 4 PowerLink systems can be connected
Control wire Amplification of the protection signal (S6) switching matrix in an SPS repeater station via a bus; configurable
(StationLink) transfer of compressed voice and data signals
Alarm out F6 supervision
via a switching matrix (no decompression /
Transmission time ≤ 7 ms compression for optimum quality), point-to-
multipoint configuration for asynchronous
data (RTU polling)
Digital interface Analog RTU / modem up to 2 VF data interfaces for direct connection
(rFSK) of analog RTUs / modems
Transparent narrow band data for aPLC
Multiplex method TDM, for compressed voice and data signals
Number of channels up to 4, asynchronous
Transmission capacity max. 64 kbps at 8 kHz
Modulation scheme FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) max. 256 kbps at 32 kHz*
Nominal data rate 50, 100, 200, 600, 1200, 2400 bps
Minimum bandwidth 100, 200, 400, 1000, 1440, 2720 Hz Asynchronous data interface
Interface RS232 (TxD, RxD) Number of channels up to 8
Interface RS232 (TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS)
Broadband data (general) for dPLC Bit rate 1.2; 2.4; 4.8; 9.6; 19.2 kbps
38.4; 57.6; 115.2 kbps*
Number of channels up to 8 x asynchronous, 2 x synchronous, UART mode 8N1, 8N2, 8E1, 8E2, 8O1, 8O2
8 x voice, 2 x VF data, 2 x ETH* 7N1, 7N2, 7E1, 7E2, 7O1, 7O2
Modulation scheme Multicarrier Multiplex method Statistical, with priority
DP data rates max. 64 kbps Transmission capacity max. 76.8 kbps at 8 kHz (e.g. 4 x 19.2 kbps)
max. 256 kbps* max. 256 kbps at 32 kHz*
Bandwidth 3,5; 4; 5; 7,5; 8 kHz
12; 16; 24; 32 k Hz*
Synchronous X.21 data interface
Versatile multiplexer For the multiplex transmission of digitized voice
Number of channels 2
and data channels. Transfer of digitized voice
data (StationLink) in transition stations without Interface X.21
decompression. Bit rate 9.6 up to 64 kbps (settable in 0.4-kbit / s steps)
Fallback mode Dynamic matching of the data rate in 2 steps 80, 96, 128, 144, 160, 192, 224 kbps*
with priority matching
Required minimum 39 dB for 8.5 bit / s / Hz (e.g. 64 kbps up to Synchronous G703.1 data interface
signal-noise ratio 7.5 kHz)
Number of channels 1*
20 dB for 4 bit / s / Hz (e.g. 32 kbps up to 8 kHz)
Bit rate 64 kbps
* Release ≥ P3.4
Impedance input / output 120 ohms balanced, G703.1
Clock timing Contra directional

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 Ethernet interface Command output IFC-P
Number of ports 2* Contact type Relay, NO
Interface 10 / 100 TX electrical, 100 FX optical Switching power max. 250 VA
Bandwidth Max. 256 kbps, configurable Switching voltage max. 350 V AC / DC
Application Layer-2 bridging, IP routing, VoIP Switched current max. 1.5 A (5 A ≤ 2.5 ms)
Insulation dielectric 2.5 kVrms
E1 interface for digital voice data strength

Number of ports 1
Command output IFC-D / S
Number of voice up to 8 (64 kbps, fractional E1)
channels Contact type Relay, NO, heavy duty
Interface bit rate 2 Mbps Switching power max. AC 1250 VA,
DC 150 W
Signaling CAS
Switching voltage max. 380 V AC, 220 V DC
Impedance input / output 120 ohms balanced, G703.6
* Release ≥ P3.4
Switched current max. 5 A (30 A ≤ 0,5 ms)
Insulation dielectric 2.5 kVrms
strength
Integrated teleprotection system
Transmission time
Properties
Broadband equipment
Number of systems up to 2 SWT 3000 units, integrated in the
PowerLink rack or connected via fiber-optic Single purpose mode < 10 ms (F6, CT)
cable (FOM) Alternate multi-purpose < 15 ms (F6, CT)
Operating modes Single-purpose, multi-purpose, mode (F2 + AMP)
alternate multi-purpose
Alternate multi-purpose < 19 ms (F6, CT)
Number of commands max. 4 per system mode (DP + AMP)
max. 24 in MCM mode
Simultaneous < 10 ms (F6, CT)
(Multi Command Mode)
multi-purpose mode
Modulation F6 or Coded tripping
Narrow band equipment < 15 ms (F6)
Broadband frequencies 0.3 to 2.03 kHz,
The stated values apply for the IFC-P module. If the IFC-D module is used all stated
for operating equipment Guard 2.61 or 3.81 kHz signal transmission times are about 4 ms longer. An optical link between SWT 3000
Narrow band 0.63 to 1.26 kHz and PowerLink prolong the transmission time by ≤ 1 ms.
frequencies for incl. Guard
operating equipment SWT 3000, connection with PowerLink via fiber-optic module FOM
Module type FOS1 FOS2
Transmission on alternative path (1+1) Local range Local range
Analog Per VF teleprotection interface, 4-wire Single-mode Multimode

Digital X.21, G703.1, 64 kbps Optical module SFP transceiver

G703.6, 2 Mbps Connection Duplex LC connector as per industrial standard
Wavelength (nm) 1310 850
Command input IFC-P / IFC-D
Average output power max. –8 –3
Nominal input voltage 24 V – 250 V DC (– 20 % to + 15 %) (dBm) min. – 15 – 10
Threshold value 70 % of the nominal input voltage Maximum input power –8 0
(dBm)
Polarity independence Yes
Minimum input power – 28 – 17
Pulse suppression 1 ms to 100 ms
(dBm)
(programmable in 1-ms steps)
Optical budget (dB) 13 7
Range [km] depending 1310 nm: 34 2
on fiber-optic cable 0.38 dB / km
850 nm:
3.5 dB / km

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Security Ambient conditions
PUC < 10-6 Operation 0 °C to + 55 °C
– 5 °C to + 55 °C (hot boot)
Storage and transport – 40 °C to + 70 °C
Reliability
Relative humidity 5 to 95 %
PMC < 10-4 SNR of 6 dB
Absolute max. 29 g / m3 (non-condensing)
air humidity
Miscellaneous
EMC immunity to interference
Maintenance interfaces
HF immunity EN 50082-2 (industrial area)
Element Manager Ethernet TX 10 / 100*,
RS232 19.2 kbps Electrostatic discharge EN 61000-6-2, 61000-4-2
4 kV (contact discharge)
Service phone Headset 8 kV (direct air discharge)
(2 x 3.5-mm telephone jack)
Radiated electro- EN 61000-6-2
Expansion port USB* magnetic fields 10 V / m (80 MHz – 1 GHz)
3 V / m (1.4 GHz – 2 GHz)
Network management 1 V / m (2 GHz – 2,7 GHz)

Element Manager For local and remote access with user account
(Windows XP, Vista); configuration, main- EMC emissions
tenance and power management by PowerLink Emission of HF EN 50081-2 (industrial area)
and SWT 3000 (integrated or connected via interference
fiber-optic cable)
Integration with NMS via SNMP V2, alarm management (up to 6
International standards
at higher level destinations for alarm traps), inventory and
performance management Terminals for single IEC 60495
sideband carrier fre-
quency communication
Event memory via high-voltage lines
Recording capacity 4000 events Product safety EN 60950-1 : 2001
Real-time clock 1 ms resolution, EMC EN 50081-2 (industrial area)
synchronization per sync. pulse, IRIG-B, NTP EN 50082-2 (industrial area)
Climatic conditions IEC 60870-2-2
Alarm output
Number of alarm 3 or 6 Mechanical conditions
outputs
Protection class IP20
Contact type Relay changeover contacts
Vibrations 5 – 9 Hz : amplitude 1.5 mm
Switching power max. 300 W (DC) 9 – 200 Hz : acceleration 0.5 g
1000 VA
Shock Acceleration 10 g
Switching voltage max. 250 V DC or peak value AC
Switched current max. 5 A DCor peak value AC
Mechanical design data
Carry current 1 A DCor peak value AC
Dimensions 482 x 578 x 270 mm (W x H x D)
19“ frame
Power supply Weight
Input voltage 38 to 72 V DC with 50-W amplifier 21 kg
93 to 264 V AC (47 to 63 Hz) / 88 to 264 V DC with 100-W amplifier 26 kg

Power consumption With 50-W amplifier max. 138 W / 140 VA * Release ≥ P3.4
With 100-W amplifier max. 227 W / 362 VA

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