Ethernet Direct designed to meet IEC-61850

The modernization in power management requires the ability to networking, monitoring and integrating to Industrial Ethernet. Ethernet Direct has the right product & solutions geared towards the requirements in power & utilities. Ethernet Direct products are designed to meet the requirements of the next-generation energy networks by complying with industry standard communication protocols such as IEC 61850 and IEEE 1613 for power-substation use.

What is IEC 61850 & IEEE 1613

IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 specify high standards for EMI immunity and error-free communication for network equipment used in substations. Ethernet Direct offers Industrial Ethernet switches that are designed for substations, fully compliant with IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 requirements, and capable of protecting against various environmental threats. Ethernet Direct provides complete communication network solutions for power automation.

Highlights of Power & Utilities Industry


Scope of Products

  • Integration with legacy protocols in substations
  • IEC 61850-3 for a high level of immunity to electromagnetic interference
  • IEEE 1613 standards for error-free communications performance under EMI stress
  • Extended temperature tolerance -40 to 85°C to withstand climate extremes
  • Redundant power input for higher network availability, VDC/VAC
  • Enhanced traffic management protocols for more deterministic data transmission
  • Greater EMI/RFI shielding and fiber optic media to transmit data over long distances while minimizing the electronic interference experienced in high-voltage environments


Target Applications of
IEC 61850 & IEEE 1613

- Carries/Destroyers
- Coastal/Sea port stations
- Container/cargo ships
- Cruise ships
- Oceanliners
- Offshore drilling
- Offshore wind power
- Oil tankers
- Sonar systems

ED IEC 61850/IEEE
1613 product logos


From now on, models compliant with IEC 61850/IEEE 1613 will have
this logo pasted on the side
of the units, and also
included in their manuals.

IEC 61850 Compliant

Husky Series

- HUE-800S/800SE
- HMG-828/828E
- HMG-1628/1628E
- HMG-448GE
- HMG-628GE

Retriever Series

- RUE-111/111E
- RUE-113/113E

More models will be announced during Q4 2009.