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Typhoon HIL Application Notes
Communication Protocols
Interoperability. Cybersecurity. Modbus, Sunspec, IEC61850, IEEE C37.118, DNP3, CAN, OPC UA, and more.

Typhoon HIL Application Notes
- Application Notes Introduction
  Brief overview of the different categories of Application Notes
- Grid-connected converters
  Grid-connected converter applications featuring various grid support functionalities.
- Automotive
  Electric cars and other automotive applications.
- Aerospace
  System-level and component-level aircraft applications.
- Battery management systems
  Battery management system (BMS) examples
- How-to Guides
  Guides, tips, and tricks on various aspects of Typhoon HIL toolchain usage.
- Communication Protocols
  Interoperability. Cybersecurity. Modbus, Sunspec, IEC61850, IEEE C37.118, DNP3, CAN, OPC UA, and more.
  - PV inverter with IEC 61850 MMS
    Demonstration of remote control of a PV inverter by IEC 61850 MMS
  - Multi-protocol gateway for DERMS
    Demonstration of a communications test environment for a DERMS gateway, by making use of: generic DER components, communication protocols, and their client/server implementations.
  - Modbus Device with HIL SCADA-based client
    Demonstration of remote control of a battery inverter by Modbus client
  - SFP with Modular Multi-level Converter (MMC)
    Demonstration of the capabilities of Aurora Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) simulation link to establish communication between a HIL device and a controller.
  - OPC with HIL SCADA-based client
    Demonstration of how two OPC UA servers can be configured and simulated in one HIL device within HIL SCADA
- Power Systems
  Power system simulation. Relay protection testing. Power flow tool integration and co-simulation.
- Microgrids
  Rapid microgrid pre-commissioning and system integration. Microgrid controller RCP and testing.
- Electrical Drives
  Converters coupled with high-fidelity electrical machine models for high performance motor drive applications.
- Power Supplies
  Linear and switching power supplies for industrial and laboratory applications.
- Marine Power Systems
  Hybrid propulsion, shipboard power management, offshore renewables, offshore oil and gas platform power supplies.
- Power Quality
  Real-time power quality/harmonic analysis. Incorporate active filters and FACTS devices (STATCOM, DVR, SVC).
- Railway
  System-level and component-level application examples for railway (traction) equipment.
- Medical Devices
  X-ray, MRI, ICD, pacemakers, defibrillators, emergency ventilators, ECG, EMG, bioelectronics.

Communication Protocols

Interoperability. Cybersecurity. Modbus, Sunspec, IEC61850, IEEE C37.118, DNP3, CAN, OPC UA, and more.

Typhoon HIL Communication protocol support is fully customer-driven and continually updated. Currently supported protocols can be found on our Communication protocol documentation page.

This section contains examples that put these components into meaningful power system and power electronics applications, demonstrating the implementation of smart grid, remotely controlled DERs, cybersecurity, and interoperability testing solutions.

Table 1. Communication Protocols Application Notes
Name	Description of Content
PV inverter with IEC 61850 MMS	Demonstration of remote control of a PV inverter by IEC 61850 MMS
Multi-protocol gateway for DERMS	Demonstration of a communications test environment for a DERMS gateway, by making use of: generic DER components, communication protocols, and their client/server implementations.
Modbus Device with HIL SCADA-based client	Demonstration of remote control of a battery inverter by Modbus client
SFP with Modular Multi-level Converter (MMC)	Demonstration of the capabilities of Aurora Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) simulation link to establish communication between a HIL device and a controller.
OPC with HIL SCADA-based client	Demonstration of how two OPC UA servers can be configured and simulated in one HIL device within HIL SCADA