IEC TS 61850-80-1-2016 PDF

Full title and description

Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 80-1: Guideline to exchanging information from a CDC-based data model using IEC 60870-5-101 or IEC 60870-5-104. This Technical Specification describes a standardized approach for mapping device-oriented information models (Common Data Classes - CDCs) — for example those defined by the IEC 61850 series — onto the ASDUs and services of IEC 60870-5-101 and IEC 60870-5-104, with emphasis on gateway functionality between substations and control centres.

Abstract

IEC TS 61850-80-1:2016 provides guidelines and mapping rules to enable exchange of information from CDC-based device models to IEC 60870-5-101/104 telecontrol protocols. It documents conceptual architectures, gateway use cases, and detailed mappings of common data classes (SPS, DPS, MV, CMV, sequence, harmonics, counters, protection activation, etc.) to IEC 60870-5 ASDUs and services. The objective is interoperability between IEC 61850-oriented devices and legacy/SCADA infrastructure using IEC 60870-5 protocols.

General information

• Status: Published — Technical Specification (Edition 2.0). Active; stability date 2026.
• Publication date: July 28, 2016.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), TC 57.
• ICS / categories: 33.200 (Telecontrol, telemetering).
• Edition / version: Edition 2.0 (2016).
• Number of pages: 173 pages.

Scope

The document gives a guideline for exchanging information from CDC-based data models (for example IEC 61850 device and logical node data) using IEC 60870-5-101 or IEC 60870-5-104 between substations and control centres. It focuses on gateway devices and also covers scenarios where IEDs are directly connected to a WAN. The scope includes conceptual architectures, recommended functions for gateway devices, mapping rules for logical devices/nodes and detailed mappings for the common data classes and associated services to the ASDUs and services of IEC 60870-5 protocols.

Key topics and requirements

• Conceptual architectures and gateway use cases for CDC-to-IEC 60870-5 communication.
• Standardized mapping rules from device-oriented data models (IEC 61850 style) to IEC 60870-5-101 and IEC 60870-5-104 ASDUs and services.
• Detailed mappings for Common Data Classes (SPS, DPS, INS, MV, CMV, SEQ, HMV, BCR, ACT, ACD, SEC, etc.).
• Recommendations for logical device and logical node class mappings and addressing/identification schemes.
• Guidance on gateway functions: data selection, type conversion, quality/status handling, timestamp handling, control commands and interlocking when bridging protocols.
• Considerations for performance, event reporting, integrity and synchronization between CDC models and IEC 60870-5 services.
• Examples and tables of type identifications and ASDU mappings to support implementers and integrators.

Typical use and users

Primary users are power utility engineers, substation gateway and IED vendors, SCADA/telecontrol system integrators, and test houses. Typical uses include designing and configuring gateway devices that interwork IEC 61850-based substations with control centres using IEC 60870-5-101 or -104, planning migration paths from legacy telecontrol protocols to IEC 61850-aware architectures, and producing interoperability test cases.

Related standards

Closely related documents include other parts of the IEC 61850 series (notably IEC 61850-7-2, IEC 61850-7-3, IEC 61850-8-1, IEC 61850-9-2, IEC 61850-10) and the telecontrol standards IEC 60870-5-101 and IEC 60870-5-104. Also complementary are various IEC TR and TS parts in the 61850 family covering application profiles, system testing and extensions.

Keywords

IEC 61850, CDC (Common Data Classes), IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104, gateway, ASDU mapping, substation automation, telecontrol, SCADA, logical node, logical device, mapping rules, interoperability.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC TS 61850-80-1:2016 is a Technical Specification that gives guidelines for exchanging information from CDC-based device models (for example IEC 61850) using IEC 60870-5-101 or IEC 60870-5-104. It focuses on mapping rules and gateway functionality to enable interoperability between IEC 61850-style data models and IEC 60870-5 telecontrol protocols.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers conceptual architectures, gateway use cases, mapping rules for logical devices and logical nodes, and detailed mappings for Common Data Classes (SPS, DPS, MV, CMV, sequence, harmonics, counters, protection activation, etc.) to IEC 60870-5 ASDUs and services. It also gives guidance on timestamp, quality and control-command handling when bridging protocols.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Utilities, substation gateway and IED manufacturers, SCADA/telecontrol integrators, test laboratories and consultants who need to implement or verify CDC-to-IEC 60870-5 interoperability and migration strategies from legacy telecontrol systems.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The published edition 2.0 (IEC TS 61850-80-1:2016) was released on July 28, 2016 and is the current published Technical Specification (stability date 2026). A revision (Edition 3) is shown in development status with a project milestone effective date of September 16, 2025, indicating work to produce a new edition — users should check national bodies or the IEC for the formal publication status if they need the very latest edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the IEC 61850 family (communication networks and systems for power utility automation) and specifically complements other 61850 parts and related technical reports and specifications that together define data models, services and mappings for power system automation.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords are: CDC, mapping, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, gateway, ASDU, substation automation, logical node, interoperability.