OrionLX TM An Overview of the OrionLX Product Line
The Best Substation Automation Platform Out There Is in Here The OrionLX Family of Substation Automation Platforms perform an expanding array of automation and security applications in electric utility substations, with minimal setup and maintenance. A single OrionLX can replace multiple legacy boxes in a substation, reducing hardware, design, wiring, and panel costs. Orion is the automation platform of choice for more U.S. utilities than any competing product.* *Newton Survey 2010, 2012 Table of Contents 02 Introduction 04 Design Products Features 06 Hardware Enhancements 08 Evolutionary Applications 10 Distributed Improvement I/O 10 Applications 12 I/O Modules 14 People Behind the Products
4 novatech orionlx overview 5 OrionLX Design Goals The OrionLX and OrionLXm borrow design features from rugged protective relays, modular PLCs, powerful PCs, diagnostic test sets, and secure routers. The result is a rugged platform that can reliably take on a range of automation tasks. OrionLXm (top), OrionLX (bottom) Rugged Flexible & Modular Standard PC Tools Meets ANSI C37.90.1 2002 Fast Transient on I/O and power supplies and ANSI C37.90.2 1995 RFI to 35 volts per meter. Direct fiber optic is available on serial communication ports and Ethernet port. Designed to operate over -40 C to 70 C without heaters, fans, or moving parts. Both hardware and software are modular. Communication cards can be switched or added, software options and protocols can be added quickly and easily in the field. Toolsets for logic, HMI development, and points mapping provide the flexibility to meet the needs of multiple applications. Includes a large solid state memory, SQL-compliant relational database, web technology, and standard tools for file transfer, diagnostics, and time management. Utility Specific Built-in Diagnostics Built-in NERC CIP Security Includes functions for breaker controls, counters, accumulators, Local/Remote, and momentary-change-detect. Includes support for both legacy utility protocols (Modbus, CDC, Conitel, etc.) and new international standards (IEC 61850, IEC 60870, and DNP3). Includes a built-in protocol analyzer to view all messages, plus extensive diagnostic LEDs, internal health monitoring, and time diagnostics. Commissioning tools include points blocking and forcing functions. Comes equipped with built-in security, including strong passwords, remote authentication, encrypted protocols (OpenVPN, HTTPS, SSH, SFTP), firewall and syslog.
6 novatech orionlx overview 7 Hardware Features An OrionLX can be configured with wide-range redundant power supplies, a fiber optic Ethernet port, a Multimedia Board with VGA port, and any combination of RS-232, RS-485, and fiber communication cards. The OrionLXm is a physically smaller OrionLX designed for applications requiring fewer connections and less space, including smaller distribution substations, OEM and pole-top RTU applications. All OrionLXm connections and diagnostic LEDs are on the front face, and universal mounting options include panel, 19 rack, or DIN-rail.
8 novatech orionlx overview 9 Relay Data Retrieval Relay Data Retrieval Simplified Simplified KAiZENgineering The Kaizen philosophy of evolutionary improvement is central Intuitive PLC-Like Intuitive Programming PLC-Like Programming IEC 61131-3 is the international standard IEC for programmable 61131-3 is the international logic controller standard (PLC) for programming, programmable specifying logic controller the syntax, (PLC) programming semantics, and languages display for and five specifies languages. the This syntax, enables semantics, the control and and program display display developer for for five five languages. to select the Multiple language language best suited support to a in IEC particular 61131-3 task. enables the control program developer to select the language that is best suited to a particular task. High Performance High Performance CPU CPU The optional OrionLX High Performance CPU The provides optional two OrionLX to three High times Performance more speed CPU and provides processing two power to three than times the standard more speed OrionLX and processing CPU. It is intended power than for larger the standard automation OrionLX CPU. applications, It is intended notably for transmission larger automation applications, substation applications notably transmission with large SCADA substation databases, applications extensive math with and large logic, SCADA many databases, webpages, and extensive encryption. math and logic, many webpages and encryptions. 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Relay for that Relay Helper specific settings automatically new files, relay model. fault creates records Relay a new and Helper complete Comtrade is including and files accurate in can the be Default SEL Master accessed File. protocol by Orion (order and securely code #14). transferred out from the substation. to the OrionLX product family. By simplifying complexity while extending capability, the OrionLX provides flexibility and value in substation automation applications. Some of the latest innovations include: Secure Web-based Secure Web-based SCADA SCADA in in Your Your Hands Hands OrionLX WEBserver is a web-based SCADA Orion and local WEBserver HMI solution is a web-based that uses open- SCADA and local source HMI web solution technologies that uses to build open-source interactive web screens technologies accessible to from build standard interactive web screens accessible browsers. A from browser standard can connect web browsers. to an A OrionLX browser and can view connect data from to an connected Orion and IEDs view and RTUs. data from Displays connected can range IEDs from and a RTUs. single Displays text-based can screen range to from detailed a single substation text-based screen one-line to drawings detailed with substation multiple one-line password drawings protected with drill-down multiple screens password for viewing protected drill-down IED data or screens establishing for viewing a pass-through IED data or establishing connection with a pass-through the IED. WEBserver connection has with pre-configured the IED. WEBserver pages for has Data pre-configured Archiving/ Sequence pages for Data of Events Archiving/Sequence Recording, Alarm of Events Annunciation, Recording, Alarm one-line Annunciation, diagrams, one-line IED faceplates, diagrams, IED control faceplates, screens, control alarms, screens, trending, and alarms, communications trending, and diagnostics. communications diagnostics. VGA Touchscreen VGA Touchscreen Monitor Monitor A rugged VGA touchscreen monitor is A available rugged for VGA the Touchscreen OrionLX, eliminating Monitor is the available need for a for substation the OrionLX, PC and eliminating its inherent the need software for a and substation Cyber Security PC and hassles. its inherent software Webpages and served Cyber from Security the OrionLX, hassles. and Webpages applications served supported from the by the OrionLX, and applications (terminal mode, supported screen capture, by the OrionLX text editing, (terminal etc.) can be mode, viewed screen on this capture, VGA touchscreen text editing, etc) when can OrionLX be viewed is equipped on this VGA with Touchscreen the optional when Multimedia OrionLX Board. is equipped This monitor with the works optional Multimedia both as a touchscreen Board. Note monitor this monitor and with works a both keyboard/mouse as a touchscreen at the monitor same time. and with a keyboard/mouse at the same time. Multimedia Multimedia Board Board The OrionLX Multimedia Board (MMB) The provides OrionLX direct Multimedia connections Board to a (MMB) VGA allows monitor, direct USB connection keyboard, and of VGA USB video, mouse a USB in keyboard, USB support keyboard, of and substation a and third a third Ethernet HMI Ethernet applications. port port to the This OrionLX, to eliminates the OrionLX, eliminating the need eliminating for the a need costly the for need substation a costly for a Substation costly PC and Substation its associated PC and PC its and NERC associated its CIP associated compliance NERC CIP NERC headaches. CIP headaches. Traditional Traditional substation Substation Substation PCbased HMIs are one of the most expensive components in a substation automation system due to increased high hardware, hardware, software, software, training licensing, and training, maintenance and maintenance requirements. costs. The MMB With the together MMB and with Orion WEBserver HMI, all and costs Direct are reduced. Video, all costs are PC- PC- reduced.
10 novatech orion overview 11 Multiple Functions, Minimal Headaches NERC CIP Cyber Secure Gateway Protective Relay Communication Processor Substation Human Machine Interface (HMI) The OrionLX family performs the functions of multiple singlepurpose boxes in the electric utility substation, reducing cost Alarm Annunciator Pole Top Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) and complexity. Both the OrionLX and OrionLXm can connect to nearly any substation device in its native protocol, perform advanced math and logic, and securely present the source or calculated data to any number of clients in their own protocol. This enables the OrionLX Family to perform a continuously expanding number of applications in the utility substation. Web-Based SCADA for Small Utilities Shore Power Math & Logic Processor Renewables Integration Processor NERC CIP Password, Configuration and Remote Access Management Distribution Automation (DA) Controller Substation Data Server Sequence Of Events Recorder Data Archival Appliance Learn More! For more information on our applications, please visit novatechweb.com/substation-automation/orion-applications for a library of short videos covering each application.
12 novatech orionlx overview 13 Rugged and Flexible I/O for Substations NovaTech offers three models of substation-hardened I/O modules. All are designed to reliably operate over a wide temperature range (-40 o C to 70 o C) in electrical substations, and to withstand high levels of electrical noise from fast transients, electrostatic discharge, and radio frequencies. All operate with common substation battery voltages: 24V dc, 48V dc, and 125V dc. No conversion relays are required. Discrete inputs and analog transducer inputs are electrically isolated from each other, ensuring compatibility in retrofit applications. All outputs are relay-grade, suitable for directly operating switches, and energizing breaker trip coils. Discrete inputs quickly sense state changes and are provided with filters for use in 1ms SOE timestamping applications. Left: Orion DDIO (top), Orion DCIO (bottom) Right: Bitronics 878 HDIO High Density I/O Distributed Discrete I/O Distributed Combination I/O The Bitronics 878 High Density I/O (HDIO) provides up to 56 combinations of digital inputs, digital outputs, and transducer inputs in a compact 3RU package. All I/O is accessible via DNP3 TCP, IEC 61850 or Modbus TCP (copper or fiber), or serial DNP3 or Modbus (RS-232 or RS-485) for substation equipment monitoring. The 878 also includes on-board Boolean Logic. The Orion DDIO is a distributed I/O device with discrete inputs and outputs: 24-in, 16-in/8-out and 8-in/16-out. All I/O is accessible via DNP3 serial (RS-232, RS-485 or ST fiber) or DNP3 TCP (10/100 copper). All configuration is through built-in webpages. Security features include password, firewall, and encrypted protocols. Flexible mounting options include 19 rack mount, panel mount, or DIN rail. The Orion DCIO is a distributed combination I/O device with eight (8) discrete inputs, eight (8) discrete outputs, and eight (8) transducer inputs (selectable per circuit +/-2mA, +/-10V, 4-20mA). All I/O is accessible via DNP3 serial (RS-232, RS-485, or ST fiber) or DNP3 TCP (10/100 copper). All configuration is through built-in webpages. All other features are the same as the DDIO.
14 novatech orionlx overview 15 How Can We Help? NovaTech products are designed with decades of expertise and backed by a professional staff dedicated to your satisfaction. In addition to outstanding product support, we offer a full range of design, development, fabrication, installation, and training services to meet your automation and engineering needs. The Orion Substation Automation Platform leverages three decades of experience in integrating and automating utility substations and gas pipelines. The lessons learned over hundreds of projects and the challenges of applying less-than-optimal products led us to design an automation platform that could perform the functions of multiple devices: RTUs, HMIs, Logic Processors, Security Gateways, Protective Relay Communications Processors, and more in a single, easily-configured box. Today, Orion leads the industry with seamless solutions to acquire substation data and move it to the right people, at the right time, in the right format. One hundred new users have adopted Orion for their substation automation tasks in the past three years. The Orion Design Team Graphics Development Cabinetry & Packaging Applications Engineering Training & Conferences Customized HMI graphics developed using the open source Inkscape graphics package are available in addition to an existing library of standard one-lines, IED faceplates, and other screens. Full service cabinetry and custom enclosure design, fabrication, and testing available for substation equipment monitoring, cabinet or pole-top RTUs, and other applications. NovaTech products are built to make the end application easier, and our experienced and professional staff can help you implement even the most ambitious automation schemes on time and on budget. We offer on-site and classroom instruction in the use of our products and broader topics like Cyber Security. Meet your fellow users and learn from NovaTech experts at one of our ongoing technical symposium user events - visit our website for upcoming dates and locations.
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