As digital substations and modern power systems continue to evolve, testing solutions must deliver greater precision, flexibility, and full compatibility with IEC 61850-based architectures.

To strengthen its engineering capabilities, DGrid has acquired the CE-6710 Universal Test Set from CONPROVE. The equipment expands the company’s ability to perform commissioning, functional testing, diagnostics, and validation of protection, automation, and control systems in both conventional and digital substations.

Designed for demanding field and laboratory applications, the CE-6710 fully supports IEC 61850 and IEC 61869, enabling comprehensive testing in modern electrical infrastructures.

Advanced Testing for Modern Power Systems

Reliable operation of power systems depends on the correct performance of protection relays, intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), supervisory systems, automation equipment, and IEC 61850 communication networks.

The CE-6710 provides a complete platform for validating these systems, helping utilities, industries, and engineering companies improve operational reliability while reducing commissioning time.

Universal Solution for Protection and Automation

The CE-6710 supports applications including:

Protection relay testing
Automation system validation
Control system commissioning
Metering verification
Digital substation testing
System diagnostics
Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)

Its portable design allows engineers to work efficiently both in laboratories and in the field.

High-Performance Hardware

The unit features:

6 independent current outputs
4 high-accuracy voltage outputs

This configuration enables testing of:

Differential protection
Distance protection
Directional protection
Multifunction relays
Three-phase protection systems

High signal accuracy ensures reliable and repeatable results.

Full IEC 61850 Support

One of the CE-6710’s main advantages is its complete support for digital substation technologies.

The equipment can:

Publish GOOSE messages
Subscribe to GOOSE messages
Publish Sampled Values (SV)
Receive Sampled Values (SV)

These capabilities make it ideal for:

Process Bus
Station Bus
Digital substations
Hybrid substations
Modern IEC 61850 IED testing

Protection Relay Testing

The CE-6710 supports testing of:

Electromechanical relays
Static relays
Numerical relays
IEC 61850 IEDs

Common ANSI protection functions include:

50/51 — Overcurrent
21 — Distance
87 — Differential
27/59 — Under/Overvoltage
67 — Directional
32 — Power

DSP-Based Signal Generation

Using advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP), the CE-6710 generates highly accurate waveforms with frequencies up to 3 kHz.

Benefits include:

High accuracy
Low distortion
Excellent stability
Flexible waveform generation
Advanced testing capabilities

Virtual Instrumentation Software

The system is fully controlled through CONPROVE’s software platform, allowing:

Automatic testing
Manual testing
Flexible configuration
Automated test routines
Detailed reporting

This significantly improves productivity while reducing testing time.

Factory and Site Acceptance Testing

The CE-6710 is ideal for:

Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)

These procedures help ensure:

Operational reliability
Proper system integration
Functional validation
Reduced commissioning risks

Built for Digital Substations

The CE-6710 is fully prepared for today’s IEC 61850-based environments, supporting:

Ethernet-based communications
Process Bus
Sampled Values
GOOSE messaging
Hybrid testing
Digital network validation

Supporting the Digital Transformation

DGrid’s acquisition of the CE-6710 reflects the growing importance of advanced testing technologies for modern electrical systems. As digital substations become increasingly common, versatile and standards-compliant test equipment is essential for ensuring reliable operation and efficient commissioning.

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