The energy supplier EnergieSüdwest Netz GmbH had the goal of migrating its network control system to be able to monitor its networks without jeopardizing the security of its operating and supply area, as well as relocating the requirements of the ISMS (Information Security Management System).

Solution overview:

• Spectrum Power 5 Version 5.50 
• Upgrade project, start of operation: 12.2021 
• Multi-commodity operations for electricity, gas and water 
• Virtualized, redundant and locally separated multi-computer system
• System access via web client and zero client 
• Service contract for system service, IT security and patch management with remote access

• Import interface for weather data in CSV format 

Telecontrol protocol:     

• IEC 60870-5-104 

System scope:

• Total data points ~ 20,000 
• Remotely reported data points ~ 12,000 
• Commands ~ 200 
• Substation ~ 400 
• Gas/water stations ~ 100

SCADA functions: 

• Electrical grid and pipe-bound media topology 
• Temporary network element (TNE) 
• Switching sequence management/switching programs 
• Automatic switching programs 
• Wireless alarming via e-mail 

Advanced functions: 

• Load forecasting  
• Load management electricity (LME) 
• Advanced Redispatch 2.0/EEG Manager with PSS@SINCAL