PD 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 provides guidelines for mapping device-oriented, CDC-based data models (for example IEC 61850) onto the ASDUs and services of the legacy telecontrol protocols IEC 60870-5-101 and IEC 60870-5-104, with emphasis on functions required in substation gateway devices and information exchange between substations and control centers.

Abstract

IEC TS 61850-80-1:2016 (Ed.2.0) defines a standardized approach to exchange information between CDC-based data models (notably IEC 61850 device models and IEC 61850-7 series Common Data Classes) and the ASDUs/services used by IEC 60870-5-101 and IEC 60870-5-104. The document describes mapping rules, recommended gateway functions and interoperability considerations to enable integration of modern substation models with existing telecontrol infrastructures.

General information

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

Scope

The Technical Specification gives guidelines for exchanging information from CDC-based device data models (for example IEC 61850) using IEC 60870-5-101 or IEC 60870-5-104 between substations and control centers. It focuses on the standardized mapping of data model elements and attributes (including Common Data Classes) onto the ASDUs and services of the IEC 60870-5 series, and on gateway functions needed to support such mappings. The scope covers mapping principles, data-type conversions, handling of quality/timestamps/cause-of-transmission, management of dataset and control services where applicable, and interoperability considerations for integrating modern substation models with legacy telecontrol systems.

Key topics and requirements

• Guidelines for mapping CDC-based data models (IEC 61850 style) to IEC 60870-5-101/104 ASDUs and services.
• Definition of mapping rules for common data classes, data types and attributes (status, analogue, counters, quality, timestamps).
• Recommended gateway functions and behaviours to support reliable substation–control center exchanges.
• Rules for handling cause-of-transmission, time synchronization and quality flags when converting between models.
• Dataset and reporting mapping strategies to support surveillance, events and measurements.
• Interoperability considerations and examples to aid implementers and integrators.
• Reference to relevant IEC 61850 parts (notably CDC definitions) and guidance on using Edition 2 series artifacts.

Typical use and users

Used by utility engineers, system integrators, gateway and RTU manufacturers, protocol implementers and consulting engineers who need to interconnect IEC 61850-based substations or devices with control centers that use IEC 60870-5-101 or IEC 60870-5-104. Also useful for test laboratories, interoperability projects and migration planning where legacy telecontrol networks must interoperate with or transition toward IEC 61850-based systems.

Related standards

Commonly referenced standards and documents include other parts of the IEC 61850 series (for example IEC 61850-7-2, IEC 61850-7-3 — CDC definitions, IEC 61850-6 for SCL), and the IEC 60870-5 series (IEC 60870-5-101 and IEC 60870-5-104). The specification is produced by IEC TC 57 and is part of the IEC 61850 family of documents that address communications for power utility automation.

Keywords

IEC 61850, IEC TS 61850-80-1, CDC, Common Data Classes, mapping, ASDUs, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104, substation gateway, telecontrol, telemetering, interoperability, data model conversion, time synchronization.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC TS 61850-80-1:2016 is a Technical Specification that provides guidelines for exchanging information from CDC-based data models (such as IEC 61850 device models) using the legacy telecontrol protocols IEC 60870-5-101 and IEC 60870-5-104. It focuses on mapping rules and gateway behaviour to achieve interoperability.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers mapping principles between CDC-based data elements and IEC 60870-5 ASDUs, recommended gateway functions, data-type conversions, handling of timestamps and quality, cause-of-transmission considerations, and practical guidance and examples for implementers and integrators.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Utility automation engineers, system integrators, gateway/RTU manufacturers, protocol implementers, test laboratories and consultants who work on integrating IEC 61850-based substations with control centers using IEC 60870-5-101/104.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Edition 2.0 of IEC TS 61850-80-1 was published on 28 July 2016. The document bears a published stability date and was in force following that publication. Users should check with the IEC or their national standards body for any newer editions or revisions after 28 July 2016; as of 24 February 2026 the 2016 edition remains the recognized edition published in 2016.

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 is specifically the Part 80-1 Technical Specification that addresses mapping to IEC 60870-5 protocols; it is intended to be used alongside other IEC 61850 parts (for example IEC 61850-7 series and IEC 61850-6).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: CDC, Common Data Classes, mapping, ASDUs, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104, substation gateway, telecontrol, interoperability.