IEC TR 61850-90-17-2017 PDF

Full title and description

Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 90-17: Using IEC 61850 to transmit power quality data. This Technical Report defines how power quality (PQ) measurement and recorder data can be modeled and exchanged using the IEC 61850 framework to improve interoperability between PQ instruments and clients.

Abstract

IEC TR 61850-90-17:2017 provides guidelines, data-model extensions and a profile for representing and transmitting power quality data within the IEC 61850 environment. It specifies namespace extensions and mappings aligned with IEC 61000-4-30 (power quality measurement methods) so that PQ meters, recorders and monitoring systems can interoperate with SCADA, PQ analysis platforms and other IEC 61850 clients.

General information

• Status: Published (Technical Report).
• Publication date: 22 May 2017.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), TC 57.
• ICS / categories: 33.200.
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2017).
• Number of pages: 90.

Key bibliographic details above are drawn from the IEC publication record for IEC TR 61850-90-17:2017.

Scope

The report describes a method to exchange power quality data between instruments whose functions include measuring, recording and monitoring power quality phenomena and the clients that use that information, using concepts and services of IEC 61850. It provides guidelines for using IEC 61850 in the PQ domain, namespace (logical node / data object) extensions based on PQ function assessment, and a profile for using IEC 61850 in the specific context of IEC 61000-4-30 measurement methods.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of PQ data models and logical nodes/data objects for PQ measurements (e.g., RMS values, harmonics, flicker, events).
• Namespace extensions and naming conventions to represent PQ-specific functions within IEC 61850.
• Profile and mapping recommendations to align IEC 61850 representations with IEC 61000-4-30 measurement classes and metrics.
• Guidance for reporting, recording and transmitting PQ events and statistics to clients (SCADA, PQ servers, analysis tools).
• Interoperability considerations for PQ instruments, including example mappings and implementation notes to support vendor-neutral integration.

The above topics reflect the document's intent to standardize PQ representation and transmission for interoperable deployments.

Typical use and users

Primary users are power utility engineers, manufacturers of power quality meters and recorders, substation automation vendors, system integrators, PQ analysis and monitoring vendors, and standards/technical committees working on IEC 61850 implementations and PQ harmonization. Utilities and equipment suppliers use this TR to design IEC 61850-compliant interfaces for PQ data exchange and to align PQ reporting with IEC 61000-4-30 practices.

Related standards

IEC TR 61850-90-17 is part of the IEC 61850 family (communication networks and systems for power utility automation). It is intended to be used together with IEC 61000-4-30 (power quality measurement methods) and other IEC 61850 90-series technical reports and extensions (other 90-xx parts that provide domain-specific guidance and profiles).

Keywords

IEC 61850, power quality, PQ data, PQ meter, power quality measurement, IEC 61000-4-30, interoperability, logical nodes, data model, PQ events.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC TR 61850-90-17:2017 is a Technical Report that defines how to represent and transmit power quality data using the IEC 61850 framework to enable interoperable PQ data exchange.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers guidelines, namespace/extensions and a profile for mapping PQ measurement results (as defined by IEC 61000-4-30) into IEC 61850 logical nodes and data objects, plus recommendations for reporting and exchanging PQ events and statistics.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Utilities, PQ instrument manufacturers, substation automation vendors, system integrators and PQ monitoring/analysis solution providers use it to design interoperable PQ data interfaces and integrations.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published in May 2017, IEC TR 61850-90-17 is an active Technical Report; the IEC bibliographic entry lists a stability date through 2026. Users should check for any newer editions, amendments or successor documents beyond 2017 when planning long-term deployments.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part of the IEC 61850 series (the 90-xx family contains technical reports and profiles for domain-specific use of IEC 61850). Related 90-series documents address other application domains and profiles within the IEC 61850 ecosystem.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: IEC 61850, power quality, PQ data model, IEC 61000-4-30, interoperability, logical nodes, PQ meters, PQ events.