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Vendor & Protocol Support

PowerSYSTEM Center speaks native protocols across mixed-vendor fleets. 300+ device models from 50+ manufacturers.

Mixed-vendor substation management

PowerSYSTEM Center executes the correct method per device family and records a uniform trail. You see live status by site and device class, plus exceptions that need action. Coverage evolves by device family and firmware. Ask us about your specific models.

Protocol support

IEC 61850

Full support

MMS, GOOSE, and reporting services

Capabilities

  • Device configuration
  • Firmware updates
  • Settings management
  • Real-time data
  • Event collection

Device types

Protection relays Bay controllers IEDs Gateways

DNP3

Full support

Serial and TCP/IP variants with secure authentication

Capabilities

  • Secure authenticated sessions
  • Point mapping
  • Event polling
  • Control operations
  • File transfer

Device types

RTUs Legacy relays SCADA points Gateways

Modbus

Full support

RTU and TCP protocols for legacy device support

Capabilities

  • Register mapping
  • Function codes
  • Serial/TCP transport
  • Device polling

Device types

RTUs PLCs Meters Legacy devices

Vendor APIs

Multi-vendor

Native tool integration for enhanced functionality

Capabilities

  • Vendor-specific workflows
  • Advanced diagnostics
  • Proprietary features
  • Tool automation

Device types

All supported models Vendor tools Management systems

Device categories

Protection Relays

Transmission and distribution protection devices

PowerSYSTEM Center capabilities

  • Firmware updates
  • Settings management
  • Password rotation
  • Event collection
  • Configuration drift detection
Vendors: SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Beckwith, Schneider, Basler, ERLPhase
Protocols: IEC 61850, DNP3

RTUs & Gateways

Remote terminal units and protocol gateways

PowerSYSTEM Center capabilities

  • Configuration management
  • Protocol translation
  • Data collection
  • Secure access
Vendors: SEL, GE, NovaTech, Entec, Schneider, Cooper/Eaton
Protocols: DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus

Recloser Controls

Automatic recloser and sectionalizer controls

PowerSYSTEM Center capabilities

  • Settings synchronization
  • Password management
  • Event monitoring
  • Remote operation
Vendors: Cooper/Eaton, Beckwith, SEL, Schneider
Protocols: DNP3, Modbus

Network Infrastructure

Managed switches, routers, and communication equipment

PowerSYSTEM Center capabilities

  • Configuration management
  • Asset discovery
  • Network monitoring
Vendors: RUGGEDCOM, Cisco
Protocols: SNMP

Supported vendors

SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories)

Most comprehensive support across 60+ device models

Protection relays RTUs Gateways Automation controllers

Integration features

  • AcSELerator QuickSet integration
  • RDB file support (new in 2026)
  • SELOGIC equation management
  • Advanced event analysis

Supported models

121, 151C, 221, 251, 267, 279, 287V, 311A, 311B, 311C, 311L, 321, 351, 351A, 351S, 352, 387, 387E, 411L, 421, 451, 487B, 487E, 487V, 501, 502, 547, 551, 587, 651R, 700G, 701, 710, 734, 735, 751, 751A, 787, 2020, 2030, 2032, 2100, 2407, 2411, 2440, 2488, 2505, 2506, 2515, 2516, 2523, 2725, 2730M, 2890, 3351, 3354, 3355, 3373, 3530, 3532, 3555, 3560, 3610, 3620, 3622, 4000, DTA2

Device families

Protection Relays
IEC 61850 DNP3 Modbus

Line, bus, transformer, feeder, motor, generator, and capacitor bank protection

Firmware updates Settings management Password rotation Event collection
RTUs & Communication Processors
DNP3 IEC 61850 Modbus

SCADA RTUs, communication gateways, data concentrators

Configuration management Firmware updates Secure access
Automation Controllers
IEC 61850 DNP3

Bay control, automation logic, HMI, real-time automation

Logic updates HMI management Configuration management

GE (General Electric)

Wide coverage across protection and control product lines

Protection relays RTUs Controllers

Integration features

  • EnerVista software compatibility
  • UR platform deep integration

Supported models

D20, D25, D400, D90+, Hydran M2, RX7, UR B30, UR B90, UR C30, UR C70, UR D60, UR F35, UR L90, UR N60, UR T60

Device families

Universal Relay (UR) Series
IEC 61850 DNP3

Line, bus, transformer, feeder, and capacitor bank protection

Firmware updates Settings management Password rotation Event collection
D Series RTUs & Controllers
DNP3 Modbus

SCADA RTUs, substation controllers, data concentrators

Configuration management Firmware updates Secure access
Monitoring Devices
DNP3 Modbus

Transformer dissolved gas analysis, power quality

Data collection Asset monitoring

ABB

Support for Relion and legacy ABB relay platforms

Protection relays RTUs Controllers

Integration features

  • PCM600 tool integration
  • IEC 61850 engineering workflows

Supported models

DPU2000R, NSD-570, REF-615, REF-615A, REL-300, REL-301, REL-302, REL-350, TPU2000R

Device families

Relion Series (REF/REL)
IEC 61850 DNP3

Feeder, line, and transformer protection

Firmware updates Settings management Event collection
Legacy Relay & RTU Series
DNP3 Modbus

Protection relays, RTU controllers

Configuration management Event collection Secure access

Siemens

Support for SIPROTEC 4 and SIPROTEC 5 platforms

Protection relays

Integration features

  • DIGSI 5 engineering integration
  • RCU Connect for CMR reclosers (new in 2026)

Supported models

5700, 7SA631, 7SJ62, 7SJ63, 7SJ631, 7SJ801, 7SJ804, 7UT86

Device families

SIPROTEC Series
IEC 61850 DNP3

Line, feeder, transformer, and generator protection

Firmware updates Settings management Event collection

Beckwith Electric

Support for Beckwith recloser and protection devices

Protection relays Recloser controls

Integration features

  • Field-proven reliability
  • Simple configuration interface

Supported models

M-6283, M-6283A

Device families

M-6283 Series
DNP3 Modbus

Recloser control, relay protection

Firmware updates Settings management Password rotation

Schneider Electric

Support across protection, SCADA, and recloser product lines

Protection relays RTUs PLCs

Integration features

  • MiCOM platform integration
  • SAGE RTU configuration support

Supported models

MiCOM P141, MiCOM P443, MiCOM P446, Nulec ADVC, Nulec PTCC, PLC M340, Quantum CPU 434, SAGE 3030, SAGE 3030 Magnum

Device families

MiCOM Protection Relays
IEC 61850 DNP3

Feeder and line protection

Settings management Event collection
SAGE RTUs & PLCs
DNP3 Modbus

SCADA RTUs, programmable logic controllers

Configuration management Data collection
Nulec Recloser Controls
DNP3

Automatic recloser controllers

Settings management Event collection

Cooper / Eaton

Support for 10 recloser and distribution automation models

Recloser controls RTUs

Integration features

  • Comprehensive recloser fleet management
  • Legacy Cooper device support

Supported models

CBC-8000, CL-4C, CL-5, CL-5E, CL-6, CL-7, Form 4C, Form 6, SMP-16, iDP-210

Device families

Form & CL Series
DNP3 Modbus

Recloser controls, sectionalizer controls

Settings management Event collection Password rotation
CBC & SMP Series
DNP3

Communication-based controls, SMP processors

Configuration management Data collection

NovaTech

Support for NovaTech substation automation product line

RTUs I/O modules Gateways

Integration features

  • OrionLX automation platform support
  • Flexible I/O configuration

Supported models

DCIO, DDIO, M571, M650, M651, M871, OrionLX RTU

Device families

OrionLX & M Series
DNP3 IEC 61850

Substation RTUs, automation gateways

Configuration management Firmware updates Data collection
I/O Modules
DNP3

Digital and analog I/O modules

Configuration management

Basler Electric

Support for Basler protection and monitoring devices

Protection relays Monitoring devices

Integration features

  • BE1 platform integration
  • Power system monitoring support

Supported models

BE1-851, BE1-951, BE1-BPR, BE1-CDS220, BE1-GPS100, BE1-MMS100

Device families

BE1 Series
DNP3 Modbus

Protection relays, power system monitors, GPS clocks

Settings management Event collection

RUGGEDCOM

Support for RUGGEDCOM substation networking equipment

Network switches Routers

Integration features

  • Substation network infrastructure management
  • Ruggedized switch support

Supported models

RS416, RS900, RSG2100, RSG2300, RX1500/1

Device families

RS & RSG Series
SNMP

Managed Ethernet switches, layer 3 switches

Configuration management Asset discovery
RX Series
SNMP

Multi-service platform routers

Configuration management Asset discovery

ERLPhase

Support for ERLPhase protection and recording devices

Protection relays Fault recorders

Integration features

  • Digital fault recorder integration
  • TESLA platform support

Supported models

B-Pro 8700, L-Pro 2100, T-Pro 8700, TESLA 2000, TESLA 3000, TESLA 4000

Device families

TESLA & Pro Series
DNP3

Digital fault recorders, protection relays

Event collection Settings management Data collection

Entec

Support for Entec RTU and communication product line

RTUs Communication processors

Integration features

  • Multi-protocol RTU support
  • IEC 60870-5-104 integration

Supported models

ETR-300, ETR-304, ETR-306, ETR-606, ETMFC-610, ETCCU104, EVRC2A

Device families

ETR & ET Series
DNP3 IEC 60870-5-104

SCADA RTUs, communication processors, voltage regulators

Configuration management Data collection

Why vendor-neutral matters

Single interface for mixed-vendor fleets eliminates tool sprawl

Uniform audit trails across all devices regardless of manufacturer

Consistent security policies applied to entire substation

Reduced training overhead for operations staff

Simplified compliance reporting across vendor boundaries

Questions about your specific models?

Coverage varies by device family and firmware version. Talk to an engineer about your fleet.

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