Rugged communications for electric power systems

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Siemens communication devices are in service in utility installations worldwide. They exceed recognized industry standards for operation in harsh environments and contribute to a stable flow of electricity.

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Communications for mission-critical applications in harsh environments
If you want to protect high-value assets in electric power systems, you need to have the most reliable, efficient, and automated operations in place. Siemens is a trusted partner with a broad range of reliable components for industrial communications.The right solution for a wide range of applications
High availability is important for electrical utilities in order to avoid outages that can lead to significant economic losses. Siemens products and solutions for electric power communication networks are the answer to our customers’ needs and challenges. They have been designed to fulfill the requirements of utilities worldwide. They have been built to ensure that protection and control systems in substations are in constant contact with widely dispersed distribution automation equipment. Also, all relevant information has to be transmitted to control centers.
RUGGEDCOM products have been developed to serve the needs of utilities. They are fully compliant with IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 and have proven themselves in thousands of electric power installations worldwide. RUGGEDCOM and SCALANCE products are based on open standards that ensure interoperability. Our products fulfill and exceed the requirements of multiple industries like oil and gas, marine, and transportation. Selected products comply with industry standards and come with various certifications, including NEMA-TS2, EN 50121-4/Rail, ATEX, FM, IECEx and MIL-STD-810F.
RUGGEDCOM Selector
The comprehensive RUGGEDCOM portfolio offers products specifically designed for use in harsh and demanding environments. We have the right solutions for a broad range of applications. Use the RUGGEDCOM Selector to assemble the appropriate RUGGEDCOM products for your specific application – in a simple and user-friendly way.

Security information
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions only form one element of such a concept. For more information about industrial security, please visit.