The increasing complexity of modern power systems requires higher levels of reliability, precision, and operational safety in testing, maintenance, and commissioning activities. As protection, automation, and digital substations continue to evolve, advanced testing equipment has become essential for ensuring system performance and compliance.

Reinforcing its commitment to technological modernization and operational excellence, Braskem has acquired the CONPROVE CE-6710 Universal Test Set, a solution designed for advanced protection, automation, measurement, and IEC 61850 testing applications.

Why Advanced Test Systems Matter

Modern electrical infrastructures integrate multiple technologies, including:

Digital protection relays
Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs)
SCADA systems
IEC 61850 communication networks
Process Bus
Sampled Values
GOOSE messaging
Redundant architectures
Distributed protection
Digital substations

Testing these systems requires tools capable of ensuring:

Operational safety
Accurate relay settings
Equipment reliability
Functional validation
Interoperability
Standards compliance

The CE-6710 provides the capabilities required to perform these tasks efficiently and accurately.

What Is the CE-6710?

The CE-6710 is CONPROVE’s universal test set developed for:

Protection testing
Automation
Control
Metering
Commissioning
Diagnostics
IED testing
IEC 61850 applications

It supports both conventional electrical systems and modern digital substation environments.

Main Applications

The CE-6710 supports a wide range of testing activities.

Protection Relay Testing

The unit performs:

Functional testing
Characteristic curve verification
Time-based testing
Fault simulation
Current and voltage injection
Logic validation

It supports numerous ANSI protection functions, including:

50/51 – Overcurrent
21 – Distance
87 – Differential
27 – Undervoltage
59 – Overvoltage
67 – Directional Overcurrent
46 – Negative Sequence

IEC 61850 Applications

One of the CE-6710’s greatest strengths is its full IEC 61850 support.

Available features include:

GOOSE
Sampled Values
Process Bus
Station Bus
SCL support
Digital IED testing
Communication diagnostics
IEC 61850 message simulation

These capabilities make it ideal for modern digital substations.

Supporting the Evolution of Digital Substations

Digital substations introduce new challenges related to:

Real-time communications
Time synchronization
Interoperability
Network reliability
Operational security
Communication diagnostics

The CE-6710 was specifically designed to address these requirements.

Key Benefits

High Testing Accuracy

Provides precise current and voltage generation for protection and automation system validation.

Faster Commissioning

Automated testing significantly reduces commissioning time.

Compatibility with Modern Architectures

Full IEC 61850 support enables seamless integration into digital substations.

Greater Operational Reliability

Proper testing helps reduce operational risks and unintended outages.

Industrial Applications

Large industrial facilities depend on highly reliable electrical systems.

Protection failures may lead to:

Production downtime
Financial losses
Equipment damage
Operational risks
Power system instability

Advanced testing equipment plays a critical role in minimizing these risks.

CONPROVE Engineering

For more than 42 years, CONPROVE has developed solutions for:

Protection testing
Automation
IEC 61850
Digital substations
Network diagnostics
Power system simulation
Technical training

Its equipment is widely used by utilities, industries, manufacturers, and engineering companies throughout Latin America.

IEC 61850 and Modern Power Systems

IEC 61850 has transformed substation automation by enabling:

Multi-vendor interoperability
Standardized communication
IED integration
Distributed processing
Reduced wiring
Greater operational flexibility

The CE-6710 fully supports these modern digital architectures.

Reliable Testing for Modern Power Systems

Reliable electrical systems depend on thorough testing during:

Commissioning
Preventive maintenance
Corrective maintenance
Retrofit projects
System expansions
Technology upgrades

The CE-6710 validates:

Protection functions
Communications
Time synchronization
Interlocking logic
IEC 61850 applications
Digital processing

Conclusion

Braskem’s acquisition of the CE-6710 highlights the importance of advanced testing technologies for improving reliability, efficiency, and operational safety.

With full IEC 61850 support and comprehensive protection and automation testing capabilities, the CE-6710 is well suited to the challenges of today’s digital power systems.

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