Siemens Spectrum Power User Manual
Spectrum Power™
transmission
management
Intelligent control systems
for a smarter future
siemens.com/spectrum-power
Spectrum Power™: transmission
grid management at its best
Reliable and efficient operation
Intelligent and efficient power transmission is key to the
highly reliable and safe supply of power. The operation of
power transmission systems has never been more
demanding. Many new stakeholders, new sources of
energy, fluctuating demand, and new regulations need to
be considered, while the grids need to be able to react to
an increasing degree of volatility. The application of new,
digitally driven solutions helps ensure stable grid operation under these new conditions.
Siemens has compiled a solution-oriented, integrated
portfolio for transmission grid operators. It comprises
products and solutions for efficient and reliable power
supply with a focus on long-distance transmission, the
grid integration of renewables, and strengthened grid
stability.
Siemens Spectrum Power™ the fully integrated, customizable control center technology offers best-of-class applications for transmission management in energy networks of
any size.
Spectrum Power™: the future-proof control center platform
The Spectrum Power™ Energy Management System (EMS)
provides versatile load flow optimization tools, helping
operating staff to ensure reliable supply, the efficient use of
generation resources, and reduced transmission losses in
both real-time and operation planning phases.
Spectrum Power™ enables more reliable and secure realtime system operation by detecting faulty measurements. It
highlights critical network areas and recommends
preventive countermeasures by continuously running
“what if” scenario simulations. QuickStab, SIGUARD® PDP
(Phasor Data Processing), and SIGUARD® DSA (Dynamic
Security Assessment) software helps ensure efficient blackout prevention with real-time and anticipatory monitoring
of power system stability, alerting operators before a critical situation can occur.
Moreover, in response to the increased use of wind energy,
the Spectrum Power™ WPM (Wind Power Management)
package allows for power generation forecasts and load
flow congestion management.
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Experience and expertise
All-encompassing experience
Spectrum Power™ is the result of years of accumulated
knowledge and experience in energy management. For
the past three decades, Siemens has been supplying and
developing SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and EMS systems around the globe.
With over 3,000 control centers delivered worldwide,
Spectrum Power™ represents field-proven technology.
Siemens understands that contributing to its customers’
success means more than just supplying a hardware and
software platform. That’s why Siemens is known for
providing complete and comprehensive solutions,
including:
• Engineering
• Configuration
• IT integration
• Training
• Maintenance
• Security services
Intelligent life cycle management ensures innovation and security
In today’s ever-changing world, where energy markets and
trading aspects are in a state of flux, Siemens is unique in
being able to effectively execute all phases of a project.
Global presence, local expertise
With its presence in more than 90 countries, Siemens is
able to manage even the most demanding requirements of
local projects. Customers from all over the world can rely
on the company’s expertise and a broad range of services
that ensure reliable transmission grid operation around the
clock.
Investing in a modern EMS increases long-term profitability
while ensuring grid stability. With its fast and secure innovation cycles, Siemens consistently brings users new technology and caters to market requirements, covering everything from professional consulting on projects of any size to
the configuration, installation and commissioning of complete systems.
Protecting your investments
Patch
management
Security
training
Vulnerability
assessments
System
hardening
Service
packs
Component
upgrades
Release
upgrades
Security
consulting
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The EMS architecture for today …
All criteria met
Each Spectrum Power™ system is configured with the
optimum number of web users and servers.
By distributing computationally intensive functions across
several efficient servers, optimum reaction times are
achieved for every system load. Critical functions are
hosted on fully redundant, hot standby servers. Less critical
functions are hosted on servers which employ a “spare”
redundancy concept.
For the acquisition of field data, Spectrum Power™ provides
a powerful communication front-end system supporting
the communication with RTUs (Remote Terminal Units) of
different manufacturers. A large variety of communication
protocols are implemented, such as IEC 60870-5-101,
IEC 60870-5-104, DNP 3.0 / DNP3.0i, and many more.
Standardized protocols such as UCA/ICCP or ELCOM-90
provide a secure basis for reliable and fast data exchange
with other control center systems.
Scalable, flexible and expandable
No matter what size or functionality is required, Spectrum
Power™ can readily expand or adapt to any changes.
The Spectrum Power™ architecture can be scaled up or
down to suit any network control system configuration –
and with any combination of applications.
Straightforward configuration
The Spectrum Power™ GUI runs on any hardware platform,
from multiscreen consoles to handhelds. The menu bar is
freely configurable.
The network structure and its individual elements are
graphically represented on a world map, with zooming,
panning, and decluttering for fast orientation.
User guidance, including easy navigation between world
maps, lists, and application windows also contributes to
smooth and error-free operation.
Future-oriented architecture
Spectrum Power™ offers independence from hardware
vendors by supporting the Linux operating system with
64-bit architecture. A broad choice of hardware provides
flexibility for the utility’s purchasing strategy. Spectrum
Power™ also adheres to the architectural paradigms of an
SOA for easy and seamless integration into an existing
IT landscape. This means investments in software and
hardware retain their utility and value for many years to
come.
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