SAE-IT - Model net-line FW-50 -Modular Telecontrol Station

With its plug-in I/O modules and interface modules with a high level of interference immunity, the FW-50 offers a great deal of flexibility. One advantage in this connection is the possibility of cost-efficient re-use of older SAE modules e.g. from the FW-10 and FW-40. Thanks to the three different sizes (S, M and L racks), the FW-50 can be used for a wide variety of applications, from small to very large capacity requirements./

For the implementation of particularly large capacities, several FW-50 units can be cascaded. In this case several racks are linked via an internal LAN and managed with a common station address (that is, treated like a single station). Stations having a few thousand inputs and outputs can be realised in this manner. The system can be installed easily in any infrastructure thanks to the variety of mounting options (top-hat rail, wall or rear wall mounting, use of 19" mounting brackets).

Convenience during project configuration and fast commissioning are outstanding features of the FW-50. This is mainly down to the configuration software setIT. The large number of configuration possibilities (Bluetooth®, USB memory stick, SD card) and the option of PLC programming (using codeIT) reinforce the user-friendliness of the system.

A series of powerful functional modules forms the basis of the numerous possibilities for using the FW-50. These include for example convenient cross-connection (of information between different telecontrol stations), as well as the integration of external components (for instance protective device coupling via IEC 61850 or IEC 60870-5-103).
The most common applications of the FW-50 include its use as

• a station and bay controller in medium-voltage and high-voltage switching stations with bay and power system control technology
• a monitoring and control device in utilities and waste disposal operations and in industry
• a monitoring and control device in gas pressure regulator stations and block valve stations
• a data acquisition and communication system in transport and infrastructure applications

A particular strength of FW-50 lies in the implementation of communication tasks with substations and control systems of many different manufacturers.