Description

GE / Alstom KITZ 101/102 Interfaces

These flexible, secure GE KITZ 101/102 Interface units enable conversion between K-BUS ports and IEC60870 format data. Their robust and quality design makes them the ideal solution for use in multiple locations.

Flexible interfacing and conversion
KITZ provides conversion between K-BUS ports of IEC60870 format data and an EIA232 serial connection via a Courier software package. Using a K-BUS system Courier Protocol enables communications with up to 32 devices at a maximum distance of 1km in electronically hostile environments.
KITZ can also be used to directly interface with integrated SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
Simple connections for continuous communication
Designed to ensure local or remote connections with desktop and substation locations, KITZ can communicate with any K-BUS device. Manufactured to the same high standards as protection relays, KITZ provides simple EIA232 connections.
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Application
The KITZ101/102 interface may be used to interface between 1 and 32 Courier devices via:

• PC serial port for local substation use:
• Compatible modems and telephone networks for remote access
• RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) for integration in SCADA systems with Courier protocol capability
• The KITZ101/102 converts K-Bus to IEC 60870 FT1.2 frame format for use in computer based systems. It is typically applied in substations where a number of compatible devices could be located, along with connection equipment such as modems, RTU’s or other SCADA equipment.
• KITZ can provide local and remote access via K-Bus for settings changes, disturbance and event record extraction and also for circuit breaker operations.
• KITZ101/102 may be integrated into intelligent SCADA systems where all or part of the system is available on the Courier protocol. Such systems simply require an EIA232 or fibre optic (via converters) port on the SCADA or RTU for connection to the KITZ101/102. SCADA systems without the Courier protocol may also utilise KITZ by use of other protocol converters, for example KITZ202 for Modbus or KITZ204 for IEC 60870-5-103 based systems.

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