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RCS-9698G/H
Communication Gateway

Functions

Application

RCS-9698G/H

RCS-9698G/H is used to establish a communication links

between substation and Load Dispatching Centers or Grid
Control Centers to achieve data exchange. It is capable to
communication with several dispatching centers simultaneously
via different telecommunication channels according to
the applied protocol. Industrial hardware with embedded
components are adopted instead of PC technology with weak
rotary machinery (Hard disk, Cooling Fan, etc.). RCS-9698G/
H supports both conventional communication channels and
modern powerful Ethernet, and is fully complied with IEC 61850
international standard communication protocol. RCS-9698G can
be used independently, while RCS-9698H adopts duplicated
scheme with two RCS-9698G units to realize HOT-STANDBY or
Dual-HOT running mode.
Basic Communication Protocol
Upward: IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 61850-5-104, MODBUS, CDT,
DNP 3.0, SCI 1801, RP570, ABB33/41
Downward: IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103, MODBUS, CDT

Communication Gateway

It can cooperate with RCS-9794A/B to realize various protocols.

Typical applications of RCS-9698G/H

Collect Information from IEDs

Depending on the applied protocol and database configuration,
and also owing to its powerful communication interface, RCS9798G/H can communicate with various IEDs in a substation,
and automatically collect any wanted information from them,
e.g. sequence of events (SOE), binary signals, transformer tap
position, pulse counting of electricity quantity, communication
states and so on. In addition, all the collected information can
be sent to dispatching center.
Small-capacity memory storage
With small-capacity of industrial-grade NANDFLASH memory
(128MBytes for single machine while 256MBytes for dual
machine system), information of events(protection relays selfchecking information, trip event records, fault information,
settings modification records and so on), remote command
from dispatching center including selecting and executing of the
binary output and setting modifications, remote regulation of
transformer tap position, remotely signal reset event and so on
are stored, which are automatically collected from various BCU,
protection relays and some other auxiliary IEDs.
Settings management
RCS-9698G/H can upload/download and modify settings (only
the currently activated group of setting can be managed) of
various expected protection relays and auxiliary IEDs. Setting
management can be done by Debugging Tool or achieved by
dispatching center up to the applied protocol.

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Features

Information marshalling and synthesizing

An important aspect of multiple protocol applications of RCS9698G/H (e.g. communicate with several dispatching centers) is
the proper marshalling of the data to be transferred according to
the appropriated RTU protocols. With the help of Configuration
Tool, signal synthesization is implemented, such as General
Alarm, General Failure.

Applicable to new substations or modernization of existing

substations

Fit for installation in cubicles

Supporting dual machine system configuration with the

merit of absolutely electrical independence

Embedded multiple processor architecture, all processors

are mutually independent and parallel running. Moreover,
the equipment can equalize load among each processor. In
this way, it exploits the merit of distributed multiprocessor
systems parallel processing ability.

Well-done network protocol stack effectively against virus

and enforcing the reliability

Configurable communication interfaces

Hardware time synchronization (IRIG-B standard and

differential pulse per minute (PPM) and pulse per second
(PPS))

Multiple Switchover Scheme for Dual-machine

Configuration
Whenever an error happens in the HOST MACHINE (e.g.
CPU or power supply failure), the HOT STAND-BY MACHINE
will be forced to be as a host one. With a dedicated seamless
switchover technique, the equipment will guarantee that records
are not lost during a switchover. There are up to four kinds of
dual-machine switching scheme.

Electrical (high speed optical-coupler isolated)/optical

serial interfaces

Electrical/optical Ethernet interfaces (100Mbits/s)

LCD display with 25 LED indicators and dedicated keypad

Data marshalling and distribution

Continuous self-monitoring

Time Management
As the equipment Real Time Clock has small drift per day,
therefore, in order to have a correct time for time tagging of
event etc., the operator should set its time periodically or it
should be synchronized by a master clock. With a correct clock,
the equipment can be configured to synchronize its managed
IEDs clock.

Continuous supervision on connected device

Powerful and friendly configuration tool and debugging tool

Common functions (e.g. general alarm, general fault signal,

communication monitoring, etc.)

Signal transmitting
Depending on the utilized RTU protocol, all the collected signals
can be selectively sent to dispatching center. Signal selection
can be done during RCS-9698G/H database configuration by
Configuration Tool.

Diagnostic
The equipment can continuously self-supervise on its firmware.
Once a hardware/software fault happens; its watchdog will make
the CPU card restart.

Technical data
Power Supply:
Rated Voltage (Un)

10Vdc, 220Vdc

Variation

(80% ~ 120%)Un

Ripple in the DC auxiliary voltage

Max 15% of the DC value. Per IEC 60255-11

Voltage dips and voltage short interruptions

Per IEC 61000-4-11:2004, IEC 60255-11:2008

20ms for interruption without de-energizing, dips 60% of Un without reset up to 100ms

Burden

45W for single machine, 90W for dual machine configuration

Backup battery type

Type 1/2A 3 V, 1000mAh

Mechanical Specifications:
Enclosure dimensions

RCS-9698G: 19/2177.0291 (unit: mm)

RCS-9698H: 482.6177.0291 (unit: mm)
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Communication Gateway

Communicate with dispatching center via various

protocol and interfaces
Appreciated to its powerful communication function, RCS9698G/H can send all collected information to dispatching center
via multiple standard communication interface (e.g. electrical/
optical Ethernet port, electrical/optical serial port and so on.)
and any desired RTU protocols (any new protocols are provided
on clients request). Moreover, information sent to dispatching
center can be selected according to the necessity.

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Trepanning dimensions
Mounting Way
Display language
Housing material
Housing color
Location of terminals

RCS-9698H: 450.0179.0, M5 screw

Flush mounted
Chinese, English, Russia (Optional), French (Optional)
Aluminum
Silver grey
Rear panel of the device

Atmospheric Environment:
Standard
Service temperature range
Transport and storage temperature range
Permissible humidity

IEC60255-6:1988
-25C ~ +55C
-40C ~ +70C
5% ~ 95%, condensation not permissible

Communication Interfaces:
RS-485 (EIA)

Up to 16/32 (single machine/dual machine) electrical Ethernet ports or 8/16 (single

machine/dual machine) electrical Ethernet ports and 8/16 (single machine/dual
machine) optical-fiber Ethernet ports
Transmission Rate: 100Mbits/s

RS-232 / RCS-422 / RS485

Up to 12/24 (single machine/dual machine) optical-electronic isolated RS-232 /RS-422

/RS-485 configurable electrical serial ports or 12/24 (single machine/dual machine)
optical-fiber serial port
Transmission Rate: 0~38.4Kbits/s, configurable

Time Synchronization
Accuracy of GPS Synchronization
Real Time Clock

Error 1 ms
Error <2 seconds/day

Communication Gateway

RCS-9698G/H

Dimension

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