Tech Tip: Single Port USB to RS-232 and RS-485 Serial Adapters
Basler multifunction relays utilize RS-232 serial ports for ASCII communications and RS-485 for ASCII, Modbus and DNP® 3.0 protocols. If your computer does not have a serial port, you will need to utilize an adapter to provide connectivity between your computer and the relay.
If your computer has a USB port, you will need a USB adapter cable equipped with a USB type A connector for connection to your computer and a male DB-9 for connection to the RS-232 port. A similar USB adapter cable will be needed for the RS-485 port.
There are a variety of adapters and cables on the market. You may want to test several products to determine the best fit for your specific computer and application. One possible starting point in your search is ACCES I/O Products, Inc.
Protocols
Up to three independent communications ports along with support for
IEC 61850, Modbus and DNP 3, and
ASCII protocols provide easy access to integrating the protection, control, metering, status reporting, and monitoring functions into a substation automation system. Click here to download a spreadsheet with all BE1 Numerical Relay features, including discrete programmable outputs.
IEC 61850
Protocol
Basler Electric’s implementation of IEC 61850
has been conformance tested to IEC 61850-10 by
KEMA. IEC 61850 provides protection and control
operations peer to peer and protection, control,
and metering with a data concentrator.
Communications is provided over 10/100Mb copper
or 100Mb fiber.
For more information, download the IEC 61850
Protocol manual for the:
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BE1-11f
, g, i Feeder Protection, Generator Protection,
and Intertie Protection Systems
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DNP 3 Protocol Basler Electric’s implementation of DNP (Distributed Network Protocol) V3.00 is fully compliant with DNP V3.00 Subset Definition Level 2. As a user, verification testing offers reassurance of the interoperability of certified DNP 3 products. Being able to easily integrate IEDs with a master or data concentrator on multi-drop RS485 networks
(and Ethernet on some models) reduces costs by eliminating the need for port switches and/or communications processors.
For more information, download the DNP Protocol manual for the:
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