TELECOM

e-terragridcom T390
Universal power line carrier

Digital power line carrier e-terragridcom T390

The ideal comprehensive solution for e-terragridcom T390 Universal Power

your communication requirements over Line Carrier provides:
HV Transmission Lines. ● An easy integration within a Digital
The Digital Power line Carrier e-terragridcom communication Network (e.g.: Ethernet
T390 is an HV line transmission solution transmission , V11 interface, RS 232
perfectly adapted to power utilities interfaces)
environment and its constraints. Built on an ● Analogue or Digital or mix of the 2
innovative technology, e-terragridcom T390 is communication modes without having to costly HV equipment to new substation
the cost effective alternative or back up to an change the Hardware providing additional services and optimized
optical fibre communication network. With its for interconnection with Digital networks.
● The fastest transmission speed at up to
comprehensive system of integrated tools and
128kbits/s on 16 kHz only ● A solution to limit the customer cost
services such as the Ethernet interface and
● SNMP Network management systems of ownership by providing within one
its modular design, T390 Digital Power line
compatibility hardware solution for all type of Power Line
Carrier provides a complete integrated system
Carrier application
combined with a high flexibility for your ● A cost effective solution upgradable
operation needs. according to a customer’s need and ● An outstanding quality of service and level
compatible with all application from retrofit of reliability
of existing PLC without having to change ● Narrow band intertripping application to
send up to 4 independent Teleprotection
command over analogue on 2; 2.5 or 4 Khz
Transmission Line

Customer Benefits
• Modular architecture
• IP LAN Transport Capability
SNMP compliant • Comprehensive system
Network Management Software
e-terrasentinel e-terragridcom T390
and outstanding quality of
Power Line Carrier service
• Ownership costs reduction
TPI TPI
Integrated Teleprotection
Module e-terragridcom TPI
• Management capacities
Optional concurent digital communication
path for teleprotection command
improved
Electrical
Interface
Optical Interface
as per IEEE C37.94
• Transmission speed at up to
128kbits/s on 16 kHz
as per V11 /
G703 or E1 Telecom
Network

Multiplexer e-terragridcom DXC

or e-terragridcom e-DXC

GRID

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Power Line Medium

Optional Additional Amplifier - Up to 80W

External Teleprotection

Amplifier - Up to 40W

Telephone Telephone PABX

Processing Unit

Data RS232 Data V11 Data Ethernet

LAN
Optional Service Unit (up to 9)
Digita l Medium

Telecom
Protection Relay
network
TPI

Integrated Teleprotection Module with

dual communication path (Optional)

TPI

Intertripping commands
2nd Integrated teleprotection module Multiplexer
(Optional)

Modular architecture The e-terragridcom T390 Universal Power ● SRV (2U) service subrack can be added
With a modular architecture in both hardware Line Carrier integrates: as an additional module that provides
through the use of racks not cards and all the features required for the extended
● 1 or 2 Amplifier Module for up to 80 W
software, the e-terragridcom T390 provides configuration: (3 Rs232, 1 x V11 , 1*LAN,
output power
our customers with the best flexibility of use 1*maintenance telephone handset, 2*FXO/
● 1 processing module PRCS -full (2U) FXS, 1*2/4W E&M
without any return to the factory.
subrack with 4 RS 232 , 1 x V11 interface
Each module has a specific function and can for communication up to 74 kbps ,
be installed separately. It can be configured as 1*RJ45 for LAN 10/100 Mbit interface,
per the customer needs and upgraded by the 1*maintenance telephone handset
customer himself. The number of interfaces is interface, 3x2/4W E&M or 2*FXO/FXS,
not given by the size of the chassis so several 1*2/4W E&M and 1 external Teleprotection
service modules can be added according to interface
your needs. You just pay for what you need
and adjust the equipment to reach the exact
system required.
Telephone Telephone
Fax

Computer

Computer
Digital PBX
Printer
ETHERNET
Printer ETHERNET LAN
LAN
Computer

Internet
H.V.
TRANSPORT
NETWORK

Router Firewall MiCOM T390 MiCOM T390

Universal Power line Carrier Universal Power line Carrier

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IP LAN transport capability (*optional)

By providing direct Ethernet interface, the e-terragridcom T390
QAM Signal
Universal Power Line Carrier can easily transport LAN network and be
integrated directly for exchange of data between substation automation
platforms or associated with IP based solution like Voice over IP and
Video over IP. Thus, e-terragridcom T390 offers the possibility to be
ready for the next generation of IP Telecom Networks.
4 kHz
In order to support modern IP network, the LAN function supports VLAN 8 kHz
and offers bridge and neighbouring capacities. 16 kHz

Figure 1 Full Digital transmission with superimposed band:

16 kHz, 8 kHz and 4 kHz
Comprehensive system providing a perfect operation
flexibility and an outstanding quality of service
Universal concept

The e-terragridcom T390 Universal Power Line Carrier provides a

comprehensive set of transmission characteristics according to the
RX TX
network constraints. It can operate like a conventional analogue Power FSK FSK

Line Carrier working on 2.5 or 4 kHz or a combination of analogue

Analog InterBand for Analog
and digital mode. Digital transmission bandwidths can be separated Analog
CH2
CH1 separated mode CH1
Analog
CH2
with TPX with TPX
or superimposed making it easier to allocate the e-terragridcom
2.5 or 2.5 or 2.5 or 2.5 or
T390 Universal Power Line Carrier transmission band into congested 4KHz 4KHz 4KHz 4KHz
0 to max
frequency plan.
● Digital communication activated by a simple firmware key for
Figure 2 Fully Analogue transmission with double channel sepa
transmission of high speed data (V11, Ethernet, and RS232) or rated/adjacent bands: 2.5 kHz and 4 kHz
compressed speech (Fig. 1)
● Analogue communication, reliable transmission for uncompressed
speech, teleprotection signals and low speed data (Fig. 2)
● Mix communication (Analogue/Digital) (Fig. 3)

analogue
analogue
channel
channel
The e-terragridcom T390 provides a solution for all type of PLC Interband Tx
Rx Teleprotection
QAM Signal from 0 to commands
QAM Signal
Rx
max TX
application within one hardware with its “same hardware / various Data

firmware” concept to offer Power Utilities a large range of features, Speech Speech Data
4KHz 16 kHz 16 kHz 4KHz
transmission mode and services. or
8 KHz
or
8 KHz

Some of the applications provided by the e-terragridcom T390 are:

Figure 3 Mix Mode with 1 analogue channel (up to 2). Including
● Transfer of distance protection information for the Electrical network 1 speech + e-terragridcom DIP teleprotection channel +
safety up to 3 data channel and 1 digital channel (4 KHz or 8 KHz)

● Transfer of (RTU) data for SCADA application

● Remote control of substation minimizing necessary staff e-terragridcom T390 offers up to 4 built-in modems per analog channel
● Telephone network instead of one reducing costs of implementation and offering more
access.
● Key data secured by private Power utility PLC network
Several software packages can be selected according to customer
requirements. The system comes in analogue mode. It can be upgraded
by software licence to digital, superimposed digital. The features LAN to
LAN and SNMP management are also optional and can be activated at
any time. Now Power Utilities can switch to digital application smoothly,
and still benefit the advantages of the analogue mode avoiding then the
drawbacks of a radical and irreversible transition.

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Teleprotection functionalities In order to maintain digital communication Thus, the e-terragridcom T390 Universal
and overall Quality of Services, the Power Line Carrier has been designed to
e-terragridcom TPI module
e-terragridcom T390 relay is equipped with reduce as much as possible the customer cost
e-terragridcom T390 includes the possibility the FRT mode allowing digital transmission to ownership by employing up to date modular
to add up to 2 internal teleprotection module be recovered in 200 ms after a teleprotection technologies and by using a user friendly
e-terragridcom TPI. command transmission. software.
The advantages of the e-terragridcom TPI It is able to be fit in all application from
modules are : retrofit of existing analogue Power Line
Outstanding quality of service
● Transmission in analogue of up to 6 Carrier without having to change costly
Reliable technology should be provided HV equipment to new substation providing
commands in 4 kHz band to transfer more
to Power Utilities in order to ensure the additional services and optimized for the
information
security of the electrical power network. The interconnection with Digital Networks.
● Up to 2 digital (optional) redundant e-terragridcom T390 Universal Power Line
communication path : 1 as per optical Carrier offers several transmission speed
SFP interface module or as per X21/ V11 capacity and operating modes adapted to Easy commissioning
or G703.1 64 kbit/s or G703.6 2 Mbit/s the needs of each user. To guarantee the
to improve the overall protection scheme To save time and money, ALSTOM
continuity of the selected services when
security with each path up to 8 command Grid provides you the solution to assist
conditions become critical (for example
transmission commissioning engineer. Powerful tools have
a power failure); the system provides an
been integrated into the e-terragridcom T390
● Up to 8 inputs (depending on version) with automatic fall back mode (i.e. from 72kbps
Universal Power line Carrier Human Machine
logical combination capability to 42kpbs) and an improved service recovery
Interface that provides a comprehensive set of
● Up to 14 heavy duty output (depending on time. The system recovers its full capacity
features, including recording capabilities and
version) freely allocated through the HMI to when the line conditions are restored.
a set of measurement integrated tools very
cope with all customer expectation useful during the on site commissioning.
● Configuration using MiCOM T1 HMI for all
Reduced cost of ownership No need of extra tools like BER tester or level
e-terragridcom TPI modules with possibility
generator since these features are performed
to monitor through an NMS using SNMP Cost effective solution
by the e-terragridcom T390 Universal Power
protocol
Costs related to change in technology are Line Carrier and can be read through the HMI
● Modular design allowing a full compliance often preventing customer willingness to software.
of IEC 60834 upgrade their telecom network.
By using e-terragridcom TPI module, the
transfer of teleprotection command can
be either within the e-terragridcom T390
analogue channel or directly in the digital
channel reducing the requirement for
bandwidth.
In case of Mix mode analogue/digital
e-terragridcom T390 communication, two
e-terragridcom TPI modules can transfer
command in each band.

External teleprotection

e-terragridcom T390 PLC still offers the

possibility to connect an external analogue
teleprotection with boost facilities to allow
transmission of commands in an analogue
band.

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Maintenance cost reduction ● The transmission quality can be monitored

Expertise can be deported as SNMP functions allow you to detect and ● A complete set of tools is available for commissioning, with no
diagnose at distance any trouble on your network, reducing the customer requirement for external measurement equipment
charges. ● Remote alarms and measurements are independent on the QAM
signal

Highly manageable
Easy operation and upgrades
Network Management using SNMP protocol (*Optional)
e-terragridcom T390 Universal Power Line Carrier offers a full remote
e-terragridcom T390, with its integrated SNMP protocol compatibility, management and configuration. No need to be an expert, the Human
offers Power Utilities the possibility to supervise your e-terragridcom Machine Interface running on Windows 2000/XP has been particularly
T390 network without using expensive proprietary Network designed to be user friendly. With its 100% upgradeable software
management system. and hardware, you can remain up-to-date with the latest release and
All parameters of your Power line Carrier Network can be monitored optimize your cost of ownership.
anywhere with your PC and few mouse-clicks to optimize your Quality
of service. Maintenance is made easier as diagnosis can be performed
remotely in advanced and then optimizes site cost. Power Utilities Security pack
can then monitor their entire telecom network using a single Network The security pack enables an AES 128 bit encryption when connecting
Management System. through the HMI to e-terragridcom T390 preventing from any
unauthorized access.

Supervision and programming

● All the programming parameters, alarms, transmission parameters Transmission speed at up to 128kbps on 16khz
and performances; are available at any time thanks to the Ethernet The e-terragridcom T390 Universal Power Line Carrier provides a
Interface comprehensive set of transmission characteristics according to the
● The complete link (2 PLC) can be managed remotely but also another network constraints.
link connected to the first one
It can operate like a conventional analogue Power Line Carrier working
on 2; 2.5 or 4 kHz duplex bandwidth or fully digital mode or up to
128kbps on 16kHz. The choice of a digital modulation is given to the
customer in order to adapt it depending on the Signal on Noise ratio of
the link in order to reach the best compromise between the number of
access, speed and bandwidth allocation.

More the superimposed digital mode allows to use the same band of
Network Monitoring System
e-terrasentinel 4, 8 or 16 kHz for transmission and reception dividing then by two the
bandwidth requirement, a key point for congested Power Line Carrier
frequency plan.

SDH e-terragridcom MSE

PDH e-terragridcom DXC

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Technical data
Compatibility with Scada Polling mode Receiver Data interface
The polling mode is used widely on PLC ● Sensitivity: ● V11
network for Scada application in order to -20 dBm from 1kb/s to 72kb/s Internal
retrieve information on a series of RTU over ● AGC range: or external Clock mode
many PLC links. 60 dB ● Number of interface: 1
Today e-terragridcom T390 offers this polling ● Selectivity: ● V24/V28 Interface RS232
mode also in digital, allowing the use of In accordance with IEC 60495 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
fastest transmission rates up to 38400 bit/s. 14400, 19200, 28800 Bps (Synchronous
only), 38400 Bps (Synchronous only)
Speech interface ● Number of interface:
General features ● Interface: min 4 (Possibility of up to 4 additional
● Frequency range : 20 to 700 kHz 2W/4W with E&M or DTMF services modules with 3 data interface
● TX and RX band : superimposed (Digital ● Number of interface: each)
band only) or separated and adjacent min 3 in Processing module (Possibility of ● LAN
up to 4 additional services modules with 3 10/100 baseT interface
● Choice of channel in 1 kHz steps
speech interface each ) Bridge and neighbouring features
● Choice of carrier frequency in 1 Hz steps
● Mode: VLAN support
● Transmitter power: Central Battery, FXO, FXS, transit ● Number of interface:
1W to 80W PEP selectable by 1W step
● Impedance: 600 W min 2 (1 per module)
● Line output : balanced or unbalanced
● Mode: balanced / isolated
● Impedance: 50, 75, 125, 150 W
● Return loss better than 14 dB
● R.F Bandwidth analogue:
● Input level adjustment:
2; 2, 5 kHz or 4 kHz per channel
Max level +7 dBm
● User Bandwidth digital: Min level -30 dBm
16 KHz max.up to 128kbps Step 0.5 dB
8 kHz max up to 72kbps
● Output level adjustment:
4 kHz max up to 32kbps
Max level +7 dBm
Min level -30 dBm
Step 0.5 dB
● 4W to 2W loss: 3.5 dB
● Compression :
2400bps, or 16kbps ADPCM
● Fax:
G3 Fax includes ITU-T V.17, V.27ter, V.29,
V.21 fax data pump with G3 Fax logic
according to T.30 (used to transmit and
receive facsimile data at rates up to 14.4
kbps.)

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Embedded Multiplexer
● Up to 64 different services
● 300 bps of accuracy to allocate each service
● Bridging capability for compressed speech
● transmission

External teleprotection
● Interface 4W
● Impedance 600 W
● Mode Balanced/Isolated
● Return loss > 14 dB
● Input level adjustment Max level +7 dBm
Min level -30 dBm
Step 3 dB
● Output level adjustment Max level +7 dBm
Min level -30 dBm
● PLC Time Delay less than 7 ms depending of the type
of external Teleprotection
Mechanical Characteristics
Miscellaneous
● Event recorder up to 4000 events
Dimensions
● Amplifiers Height x Length x width:
● Accuracy: 1 ms
134 mm (3U) x 483 mm (19’’ ) x 260 mm
● Synchronization IRIG B or through SNTP server
Weigth 9 kg
● Processing:
Operating condition 89 mm (2U ) x 483 mm (19’’ ) x 260 mm
Weight 4.3 Kg
● Power supply voltage 48 VDC +/- 20%
● Service:
● Operating temperature -30°C / +55°C
89 mm (2U ) x 483 mm (19’’ ) x 260 mm:
● Storage temperature -40°C / +70°C Weight 4.2 Kg
● Max relative humidity 95% at 23°C
● Storage Temperature -40°C < T < +70°C
Management system
● Fully SNMP V2 compatible
Insulation & CEM
● Security pack : data encryption as per
● Basic constraints PLC IEC 60495 AES 128 bit protocol
● EMC as per EN 61000-6-2
EN 61000-6-4
EN 61000-6-5

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e-terragridcom T390 Universal
Power Line carrier at a glance
● Comprehensive range of software
World class expertise and hardware
• With this 5th generation of Power ● High modularity
Line Carrier, e-terragridcom T390
Universal Power Line Carrier,
● IP LAN transport capability
ALSTOM Grid brings unrivalled ● Network management through SNMP
expertise to Power Line Carrier ● Reduced costs of ownership
market.
● 3 built-in modems per channel
• e-terragridcom T390 Universal instead of one
Power Line Carrier brings an
outstanding level of reliability and ● More Teleprotection commands
quality of service to Power Line in reduced bandwidth
Carrier applications, ensuring fast, ● Fastest transmission speed at
simple and reliable installation and up to 128kbps
configuration.
● Ready for the next generation
• Encompassing the products and of IP networks
service for global solutions,
ALSTOM Grid’s Telecom offering
gives complete peace of mind.
• We have 50 years experience of
designing, manufacturing and
supplying a complete range of
telecommunication equipment.
Anywhere in the world, our experts A NEW ERA
can provide the solution for all of In the constantly evolving
your telecom requirements, enabling
world of power line technology,
you to focus on your core business.
the e-terragridcom T390
Universal Power Line Carrier
represents a new generation
in reliable information
transmission.

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