Definition of Distribution Automation System (DAS)

The most straightforward definition of DAS is-

Ability of local & remote access to the distribution

system.
Consists manual & automatic functions.
Consists communication links & interfaces to the
measurement system and/or the switchgear objects
within the substation and to the Network Control &
Management Center (NCMC/NCC).
Basic Functions of DAS-
Function Typical Examples of Functions
Monitoring of switchgear status, transformer tap position &
tap changer status etc.
Monitoring Monitoring of control & protection equipment soundness.
Functions Monitoring of electrical quantities, e.g. current, voltage,
frequency, MW, MVAR etc.
Monitoring of station auxiliary supply and DC system.
Controlling of circuit breakers & disconnecting switches.
opening & closing.
Control Synchronization checking.
Functions Maintaining switchgear operational interlocking.
Controlling of voltage regulation.
Controlling of reactive power.
Recording Recording of monitoring data.
Functions Fault, disturbance and event recording.
Protection of generator, transmission line, power transformer,
Protection
busbar, RPC bank, distribution feeders, shunt capacitor, shunt
Functions
reactor etc.
 Major Benefits of DAS-
To measure, protection control and monitor the components which are
remotely located.
To integrate all substations within a circle and all such components
which are remotely located outside the substation for performance
analysis.
To make the fault detection and automatic isolation.
To integrate automatic meter reading to avoid manipulation and loss of
revenue by integrating DAS with Automatic Billing and Collection
Centre.
To maintain load shedding schedule automatically.
To monitor network topology and network components (assets) using
GIS (Geographical Information System).
To increase overall efficiency, reliability.
To make operation and maintenance easy.
To save the time gap between a trouble call by a customer and actual
service by integrating DA and Trouble Call Management.
Basic Components of Distribution Automation System:

1. Master Distribution Automation Software

2. Engineering analysis software
3. Data Acquisition and Control Hardware like RTU,
Relays, Digital Multifunction Meters, Remote Tap
Changer etc.
4. Communication Hardware
Traditional DAS architecture
Station PC Engineering PC
Control Centre

Router

Station Bus

Bay Indication/Energy Indication/Energy Bay Relay A Indication/Energy

Controller Meter Meter Controller Meter

Conventional Conventional Conventional Conventional

Switchgear CT / VT's Switchgear CT / VT's
From RTU to DAS Architecture

DAS
Development of DAS over Time-
 Monitoring and Control Functions:
Data Monitoring
Data logging
Analog Data freeze
Remote Meter Reading and Billing
Automatic Bus/ Feeder Sectionalizing
Fault location, Isolation and Service Restoration
Feeder Reconfiguration and Substation Transformer Load Balancing
Substation Transformer overload
Integrated Volt/ VAR Control
Capacitor Control
Voltage Control
Emergency Load Shedding
Load Control
Global Architecture of Distribution Automation and
Management System
Communication in DAS-

Communication between the switchyard equipments to

IEDs and communication between local DAS to network
control centers are the backbone of modern DAS.

Proper & flexible communications is the key feature to

achieve the perfect score and reliability for DAS.
Communication structure of DAS
Types of Communication between various component of
Distribution Network:

GPRS
PLCC
Leased Line communication on Local wired telephone
network
PSTN Dial up connectivity
Fiber Optic Network
Satellite Communication (V-sat)
Our Idea on DAS Implementation!!!
Remote Monitoring of Measurement System Data (RMMSD)
Most Cost Effective Solution!

Remote monitoring of electrical quantities-

Feeder Current
Feeder Voltage (Phase-Phase/Phase-Neutral)
Busbar Voltage (Phase-Phase/Phase-Neutral)
Frequency
Active Power (MW)
Reactive Power (MVAR)
Apparent Power (MVA)
Power Factor
 Optional Offerings-

Option:1
Remote Monitoring of Measurement System Data (RMMSD)
+
Data Archiving (Additional Data Storage System Required)

Option:2
Remote Monitoring of Measurement System Data (RMMSD)
+
Data Archiving (Additional Data Storage System Required)
+
Switchgear Control (Additional Hardware Required)
 Optional Offerings-
Option:3
Remote Monitoring of Measurement System Data (RMMSD)
+
Data Archiving (Additional Data Storage System Required)
+
Switchgear Control (Additional Hardware Required)
+
Tariff Meter Data Accusation, Billing & Monitoring

Option:4
Remote Monitoring of Measurement System Data (RMMSD)
+
Data Archiving (Additional Data Storage System Required)
+
Switchgear Control (Additional Hardware Required)
+
Tariff Meter Data Accusation, Billing & Monitoring
+
Load Management System
33/11 kV Distribution Substation

11kV Bus
11 kV Distribution Feeder

33 kV Bus
33/11 kV Transformer

33 kV Incomer

IED1 IED2 IED3 IED4 IED5 IED6 IED7 IED8 IED9

Wireless
Switch DAS Analog
RS485 Protocol
Quantity
Interfacing IEDs
(Transducers)

DAS Management
Software Loaded Wireless Communication Interface
Computer to Data Access Centre
Data Access Centre
Thank you