Description
The ABB TP867 3BSE043664R1 is a dedicated high-performance communication processor designed for the ABB AC 800M programmable automation controller (PAC) platform. It serves as a full-featured IEC 61850 server, enabling seamless integration into modern digital substations and industrial power systems by supporting GOOSE (Generic Object Oriented Substation Event), MMS (Manufacturing Message Specification), and Sampled Values (SV) over Ethernet.
Engineered for mission-critical utility applications, the TP867 provides dual isolated Ethernet ports, hardware-accelerated protocol processing, native PRP (Parallel Redundancy Protocol) support, and robust cybersecurity—making it the cornerstone of ABB’s digital substation architecture within the System 800xA ecosystem.
Application Scenarios
At a 220 kV urban substation in Singapore, aging electromechanical relays were replaced with ABB REF615 protection units, but the legacy RTU could not interpret IEC 61850 data. Instead of adding external protocol converters, engineers installed an ABB TP867 3BSE043664R1 module alongside an AC 800M controller. The TP867 acted as both a GOOSE subscriber (receiving breaker trip commands from REF615s) and an MMS server (publishing real-time measurements to the central SCADA via MicroSCADA SYS600). During a simulated bus fault, GOOSE messages triggered backup logic in under 4 ms, while sampled values from merging units were time-stamped via IEEE 1588 and archived for post-event analysis. The entire retrofit was completed in one weekend—with zero external gateways. In this space-constrained, high-reliability environment, the TP867 proved that true digital transformation starts at the controller level.
Technical Principles and Innovative Values
Innovation Point 1: Hardware-Accelerated IEC 61850 Engine
The TP867 uses a dedicated network processor (not shared with the CPU) to handle GOOSE and SV traffic at wire speed—freeing the AC 800M CPU for control logic while guaranteeing microsecond-level determinism.
Innovation Point 2: True Dual Role: Server + Subscriber
Unlike basic communication cards, the TP867 can simultaneously act as an MMS server (for SCADA polling) and a GOOSE subscriber/publisher (for peer-to-peer interlocking)—enabling complex protection schemes without extra hardware.
Innovation Point 3: Native PRP for Zero-Downtime Networks
With built-in PRP, the TP867 sends duplicate frames over two independent networks. If one fails, communication continues uninterrupted—critical for black-start or islanded grid operations.
Innovation Point 4: End-to-End Engineering in PCM600
Engineers configure the TP867 directly in ABB’s PCM600 tool: import SCL files, map I/O signals to GOOSE datasets, simulate traffic, and validate conformance—all before field deployment.
Application Cases and Industry Value
In a wind farm offshore Denmark, inconsistent turbine tripping during grid faults caused revenue loss and grid code violations. The root cause? Delayed coordination between turbine controllers and substation relays due to non-IEC 61850 communication. After installing ABB TP867 3BSE043664R1 modules in each turbine’s AC 800M system, GOOSE-based fast busbar protection was implemented. When a collector line fault occurred, all affected turbines received a trip command in 3.8 ms—faster than mechanical circuit breakers could operate. The TP867 also streamed real-time voltage and current phasors via Sampled Values to the offshore substation for dynamic stability analysis. Over one year, unplanned curtailment dropped by 63%, and the operator passed stringent ENTSO-E compliance audits. The TP867 didn’t just connect devices—it synchronized an entire energy ecosystem.
Related Product Combination Solutions
ABB PM864A 3BSE018161R1: Redundant AC 800M CPU—essential partner for TP867 in critical applications.
ABB REF615C_E / REF620: Protection relays—exchange GOOSE directly with TP867 for zone interlocking.
ABB SPIET800: Higher-end alternative with Grandmaster PTP—use TP867 for cost-optimized IEC 61850 nodes.
ABB MicroSCADA SYS600: Central SCADA—communicates via MMS with TP867 for real-time monitoring.
ABB CI871 3BSE043660R1: Standard Ethernet module—TP867 adds IEC 61850 intelligence.
ABB PCM600: Engineering software—mandatory for configuring TP867’s IEC 61850 datasets and GOOSE logic.
ABB TP855 3BSE043662R1: IRIG-B time input module—pairs with TP867 for precise time alignment.
ABB System 800xA: DCS platform—ingests TP867 data natively for unified HMI and alarm management.
Installation, Maintenance, and Full-Cycle Support
The ABB TP867 3BSE043664R1 installs directly into an AC 800M I/O rack alongside the CPU. No external power or configuration jumpers are required. Connect shielded Ethernet cables to the front-panel ports, assign IP addresses via Control Builder M, and load the IEC 61850 configuration from PCM600.
Commissioning includes:
SCL file import and binding validation
GOOSE dataset subscription testing
PRP redundancy verification
PTP time sync accuracy check (<1 µs typical)
Maintenance is simplified by built-in diagnostics:
Per-port link/activity/fault LEDs
Real-time GOOSE counter and error logs in System 800xA
Secure remote access for firmware updates (digitally signed)
Every TP867 we supply undergoes full functional testing:
✅ IEC 61850-9-2 LE SV streaming at 4 kHz
✅ GOOSE publish/subscribe under 100% network load
✅ PRP failover with zero packet loss
✅ Cybersecurity hardening per IEC 62351
Backed by a 24-month warranty and supported by ABB-certified engineers, our modules ensure your digital substation operates with precision, security, and resilience.
Contact us for a customized solution—whether you’re building a smart grid node, modernizing a hydro plant, or integrating renewables, the ABB TP867 3BSE043664R1 delivers the intelligent, standards-based communication backbone that tomorrow’s power systems demand.
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