IEC 60870
Standards
Key standard for monitoring and controlling electrical networks
With STRATON AUTOMATION, OEMs can easily integrate the IEC 60870-5-101 and IEC 60870-5-104 protocols, providing their equipment with robust and interoperable remote control solutions. Thanks to our ready-to-integrate stack, they benefit from standardized serial communication and reliable IP communication, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructures and seamless interconnection with SCADA systems. Straton Automation thus supports OEMs in the development of high-performance, flexible products that comply with international standards.
Overview of the standard
The IEC 60870 standard defines the telecontrol protocols used for data exchange between control systems (SCADA) and field equipment such as RTUs (Remote Terminal Units) and IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices). It covers serial communication (IEC 60870-5-101) and IP communication (IEC 60870-5-104), allowing for flexible integration depending on the infrastructure.
This standard is essential in the energy and electrical network industry, as it ensures reliable, secure, and interoperable communication for remote supervision and control. Internationally recognized, it is widely used by electricity transmission and distribution operators and meets regulatory requirements for data exchange standardization.
By ensuring compatibility between multi-vendor equipment and robust communications, IEC 60870 is a cornerstone of industrial automation and energy infrastructure modernization.
straton compliance with the standard
STRATON AUTOMATION's IEC 60870 stack fully complies with the standard's specifications for both IEC 60870-5-101 (serial communication) and IEC 60870-5-104 (IP communication) versions. Designed to be certifiable and ready for certification, it guarantees OEMs integration in full compliance with international requirements.
Thanks to its adaptability, our software integrates easily into existing industrial environments and meets the needs of equipment manufacturers who want to ensure robust, reliable, and interoperable communication. STRATON AUTOMATION works closely with standards organizations and supports its OEM partners in implementing certifiable, sustainable solutions that comply with international standards.
Applications and sectors concerned
The IEC 60870 standard is widely used for remote control and supervision of electrical networks, enabling reliable data exchange between RTUs, IEDs and SCADA systems.
HV/MV/LV electrical substations
Integration into PLCs or RTUs to collect, monitor, or protect energy networks
Smart grids & microgrids
Synchronization of IEDs in a smart substation
Power plants
Wind, solar, hydro
Critical industrial installations (factories, data centers, infrastructure)
Integration of MMS/GOOSE communication for differential protection
Features and benefits for our customers
Testimonials
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SENECA adopts straton technology for compliance with IEC 60870-5-104 and IEC 61850 protocols in its remote-control solutions. The flexibility of the stack and the quality of technical support have enabled fast integration into its IIoT devices, ensuring interoperability and reduced development times, with concrete added value deriving from full compliance with protocol communication standards, which ensures reliability and interoperability with future systems.
Filippo Toschetti
SENECA
