IEEE 1615-2007
IEEE Recommended Practice for Network Communication in Electric Power Substations
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IEEE 1615-2007 is a standard for network communication in electric power substations, providing guidance for how communication functions should be organized and coordinated in substation environments. In the context of Power, Energy and Industry Applications, it helps address interoperability, system integration, and dependable data exchange between substation devices. For engineering teams and buyers, IEEE 1615-2007 offers a defined reference point for planning communication architectures that support consistent operation and practical technical alignment.
About IEEE 1615-2007
This standard focuses on the communication needs of electric power substations, where different equipment and control functions must exchange information reliably. IEEE 1615-2007 is relevant to substation networking practices, helping define expectations for communication structure, compatibility, and operational behavior. It is useful when specifying or reviewing technical requirements for systems that must support coordinated control, monitoring, and information flow within power facilities. As a superseded document, it also remains important for legacy reference and historical engineering context.
Where is IEEE 1615-2007 used?
IEEE 1615-2007 is commonly used in electric utility substations and related power system environments where network communication supports protection, monitoring, automation, and control. It may apply to communication between relays, controllers, station computers, and other substation equipment that must share operational data. The standard is relevant during system design, equipment specification, integration work, and technical review for substation communication schemes. It is especially useful where consistent interoperability and dependable data exchange are important.
Importance in practice
In practice, IEEE 1615-2007 helps reduce ambiguity when defining communication requirements for substation applications. It can support better design control, more consistent procurement decisions, and clearer expectations during testing and integration. For power and energy projects, having a recognized reference can improve coordination between devices and reduce the risk of mismatched communication behavior. Even as a superseded standard, it may still matter for maintaining legacy systems, reviewing older designs, or understanding earlier substation communication practices.
- Electric power substation communication
- Protection and control networking
- Device interoperability and integration
- Legacy technical reference
- Utility and power system workflows
- Publication Date: 2007
- Standard Status: Superseded
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Power, Energy and Industry Applications
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