Following the success of Part 1 in our IEC 61850 webinar series, we're excited to invite you to Part 2: "Digging Deeper – Data Modeling and SCL." This session is designed for those who are ready to move beyond the basics and start unpacking the building blocks of IEC 61850 systems.
In this installment, Christoph Brunner—IEC 61850 expert and convener of WG10—will walk you through two foundational concepts: the semantic data model and the System Configuration Language (SCL). These are essential to understanding how functions are defined, how devices are engineered, and how IEC 61850 systems are structured.
You’ll also see these concepts come to life in a live demonstration using SCL Navigator and Test Suite Pro to show how a real-world system can be modeled and represented in SCL. This practical walkthrough will tie together what’s covered in the slides and provide tangible examples of how data models and SCL files interact.
What You'll Learn:
Companion Lab Exercise
To reinforce the material presented, attendees will receive access to a hands-on lab exercise using the same tools demonstrated in the training — SCL Navigator and Test Suite Pro. You'll have the opportunity to model a simple IEC 61850 system, generate SCL files, and test communication—all in a guided environment. As part of the training, you will receive extended trial licenses for both tools to work through the exercise. You’ll have the opportunity to submit your completed exercise for optional feedback and grading.
This is Part 2 of a free multipart training series. If you’d like to sign up to receive notifications on the future training modules, click here to be added to the email list.
If you missed Part 1 or want to review the series overview and first exercise, visit this page.
Future training modules include the following topics:
- Bottom-Up vs Top-Down IEC 61850 Engineering Process
- Communications in 61850 MMS Client/Server, GOOSE and Sampled Values
- Testing, Commissioning, and Virtual Isolation
- IEC 61850 Engineering Process including Application Modeling (BAPs)
- Security in IEC 61850
- Time Sync and Product Guidelines for Digital Substations
Jackson Moore
Applications Engineer
Triangle MicroWorks, Inc.
Jackson received degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University and has a background in power systems engineering. Prior to joining Triangle, Jackson worked as a Microgrid Systems Engineer, where he aided in the design and development of control systems for multi-source microgrids. In his role of Application Engineer, Jackson serves as a bridge between our customers and our development team, seeking to understand and solve the unique and complex challenges facing the energy automation sector.