IEC TR 61850-90-5-2012 PDF

Full title and description

Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 90-5: Use of IEC 61850 to transmit synchrophasor information according to IEEE C37.118. This Technical Report defines how IEC 61850 concepts and services can be used to transport synchrophasor (PMU) data between PMUs, PDCs, wide-area monitoring/protection/control systems and control-center applications; it also describes routable profiles for IEC 61850-8-1 (GOOSE) and IEC 61850-9-2 (Sampled Values) applicable to synchrophasor and related data flows.

Abstract

IEC TR 61850-90-5:2012 provides mapping and profiling guidance to carry synchrophasor information (as defined by IEEE C37.118) within the IEC 61850 framework. It covers use cases, modelling considerations, communication and security requirements, service mappings, logical node modelling for synchrophasors, SCL configuration examples and the effects on other IEC 61850 parts. The report promotes interoperable transport of phasor measurement data using IEC 61850 concepts and routable packet profiles.

General information

• Status: Published (Technical Report; edition 1.0).
• Publication date: 9 May 2012.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 33.200 (Telecontrol / Telemetering).
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2012).
• Number of pages: 149 pages (IEC webstore bibliographic listing).

Scope

The report specifies how synchrophasor measurements and related timing/metadata defined in IEEE C37.118 can be represented, transported and managed using IEC 61850 concepts. It documents applicable use cases (PMU-to-PDC, PDC-to-application, WAMPAC), modelling of measurement and timing data as IEC 61850 logical nodes and data objects, routable packet profiles for transporting synchrophasor streams (including use of routable GOOSE and SV), security considerations, and impacts on IEC 61850 SCL and other parts of the standard family. The document is intended to enable interoperable, routable transmission of phasor data within IEC 61850-based systems.

Key topics and requirements

• Use cases for wide-area synchrophasor exchange (PMU ↔ PDC ↔ WAMPAC ↔ control center).
• Logical node and data modelling for synchrophasor measurements and timing information.
• Profiles and mappings to carry IEEE C37.118 data within IEC 61850 services and packets (including routable GOOSE and SV profiles).
• Communication requirements: timing, latency, jitter, packetization and routability for phasor streams.
• Security model and considerations for transporting synchrophasor data securely over IP networks.
• Effects and required extensions / notes to IEC 61850 parts (SCL, services, mapping documents) and example SCL configurations.

Typical use and users

Primary users are electric utilities, transmission system operators and their engineering groups, PMU and PDC manufacturers, protection and control vendors, system integrators, test laboratories and researchers involved in wide-area monitoring, protection and control (WAMPAC). The report is used when implementing or integrating PMU-based measurement streams into IEC 61850-based substation and control center architectures, or when defining SCL configurations and routable packet profiles for phasor data.

Related standards

Key related standards and technical reports include IEEE C37.118 (C37.118.1 / C37.118.2), IEC 61850 family (notably IEC 61850-8-1, IEC 61850-9-2, IEC 61850-6 SCL and other parts), IEC/TS 62351 security series, and other IEC TR 61850-90-x guidance documents. Implementers should also consider mappings and cross-references listed in national adoptions and product standards.

Keywords

IEC 61850, synchrophasor, PMU, PDC, IEEE C37.118, WAMPAC, routable GOOSE, SV, SCL, phasor measurements, wide-area monitoring, phasor data transport.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC TR 61850-90-5:2012 is a Technical Report that describes how to use IEC 61850 to transport synchrophasor (PMU) information consistent with IEEE C37.118.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers use cases, logical-node modelling for phasor and timing data, service and packet mappings, routable profiles for GOOSE and SV, communication and security requirements, SCL examples and the effects on other IEC 61850 parts.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Utilities, transmission operators, PMU/PDC vendors, protection and control vendors, system integrators, test labs and researchers involved in WAMPAC and phasor-data integration.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2012 Technical Report is the published edition (Edition 1.0, published 9 May 2012). There has been work reported toward a second edition (ED2) in IEC development channels, with public registry entries indicating further revision activity after 2024/2025; implementers should check the IEC catalogue or national mirror for any published updates or a formally released ED2.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 90-5 of the IEC 61850 series (the 61850-90-x family contains TRs addressing guidance, interoperability and mapping topics for specific use cases). It is cross-referenced with many IEC 61850 parts and related technical reports.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Synchrophasor, PMU, PDC, IEEE C37.118, IEC 61850, routable GOOSE, sampled values (SV), SCL, WAMPAC, phasor data transport.