Sam 600

Substation Automation
We are energizing the digital grid

I am SAM600 process bus IO system
The SAM600 process bus IO

system integrates conventional
instrument transformers into
modern, IEC 61850-9-2
process bus substation
automation, protection and
control systems.
The modular design of SAM600 enables safe, efficient, Reduced outage times for substation retrofits
and extendible retrofit of any substation. In order to The modular process bus systems can be tested in the
maximize the benefits of IEC 61850 process bus, SAM600 factory, from station automation system down to the process
modules are placed across the switchyard close to the interface units. Deploying the pretested system on site
primary apparatus. minimizes installation, cabling and commissioning time on
site.
The Digital Substation
Digital technology has already revolutionized communications Cost efficient maintenance
across utility networks, and now the same techniques are Constant supervision of all electronic components and digital
being applied within the substation to enable robust, fast, and communication in the substation minimizes the need for
responsive messaging over Ethernet and fiber optic channels. periodic maintenance and allows fast remedial action in case
But existing sensors aren’t built for this digital world and of failure.
replacing them is expensive and unnecessary when SAM600
can bridge between the worlds of digital and analog
signalling.
Improved safety
Distributing current and voltage information digitally through
optical fibers reduces the risk of wrong handling current and IEC 61850-9-2
voltage circuits, increases personnel safety and reduces the
risk of equipment failure.
Building standard-compliant IEC 61850 process bus systems

allows for the integration of non-conventional instrument SAM600 in an Station panel with protection
transformers, which further enhance safety in the substation. outdoor cubicle and control IED’s
SAM600 unique modular concept lifts process bus
applications to a new level of flexibility, safety and efficiency
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SAM600-CT SAM600-VT SAM600-TS
More efficient project delivery and installation One module terminates all signals of a primary apparatus,
Reduction of field cabling not only reduces the use of including both main and auxiliary signals such as test switch
expensive copper, but minimizes engineering efforts, or fuse failure supervision. This drastically reduces cross-
installation and on-site testing. wiring and allows an engineer to work on one object without
influencing others.
Unrivalled flexibility
SAM600 is designed around one hardware module per Efficient design and operation
primary object - SAM600-CT and SAM600-VT for interfacing Strict adherence to the IEC 61850 standard results in future-
any conventional current or voltage instrument transformers, proof installations that take advantage of enhanced tool suites
and SAM600-TS for time synchronization, either standalone for engineering and testing, such as ABB’s IET600 system
or in combination with a GPS clock. The modules can configuration tool and ITT600 SA Explorer for simple and
be chained into a system to optimally adapt to different efficient testing.
application types – “the sum is more than the whole of its
parts”. Built in supervision functionality, via IEC 61850, minimizes the
need for periodic maintenance.
Multiple communication ports allow for simple and highly
flexible process bus architectures, minimizing the need for SAM600 further extends ABB’s IEC 61850 process bus
Ethernet switches. portfolio from NCIT’s for AIS and GIS applications as
well as Relion© series protection and control IED’s,
SAM600 process bus IO system can combine current with process bus interfaces for conventional primary
measurements acquired from next-generation sensors, apparatus.
such as ABB’s FOCS, with voltage measurements from
conventional VTs.
Optimal placement of modules For more information please contact:

SAM600 comes in a compact form factor and is DIN-rail
mountable for fast installation and replacement. It can be ABB Switzerland Ltd
installed in existing protection and control panels, or placed Power Systems
close to primary apparatus in a marshalling kiosk or VT Bruggerstrasse 72
terminal box in the switchyard. CH-5400 Baden, Switzerland
Phone: +41 58 585 77 44
Safe and simple testing and maintenance Fax: +41 58 585 55 77
Customizable terminals allow the use of standard cables, E-Mail: substation.automation@ch.abb.com
tools and work procedures. This reduces training needs for
installation, testing and maintenance. www.abb.com/substationautomation

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Substation Automation

We are energizing the digital grid

The SAM600 process bus IO

Building standard-compliant IEC 61850 process bus systems

Optimal placement of modules For more information please contact:

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