BS EN 61400-25-5:2017

BS EN 61400-25-5:2017 - Communications for monitoring and control of wind power plants ## Overview BS EN 61400-25-5:2017 is a comprehensive standard that specifies the information models and abstract communication service interfaces for monitoring and control of wind power plants. This standard is part of the IEC 61400-25 series, which aims to facilitate interoperability in the monitoring and control of wind power plants. The key objectives of this standard are to: - Enable interoperability between wind turbines, wind power plant components, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems from different suppliers - Provide a framework for the information models and communication services required for monitoring and control of wind power plants - Ensure consistent data modeling and information exchange for wind power applications ## Technical Specifications BS EN 61400-25-5:2017 covers the following technical areas: ### Information Models - Defines the information models for wind power plant components, including wind turbines, met masts, and other devices - Specifies the data attributes, semantics, and relationships between information model elements ### Communication Services - Specifies the abstract communication service interfaces for monitoring and control of wind power plants - Ensures consistent data exchange between wind power plant components and SCADA systems ### Compliance and Interoperability - Enables compliance with the overall IEC 61400-25 series of standards - Ensures interoperability between wind turbines, components, and SCADA systems from different manufacturers ## Benefits By implementing BS EN 61400-25-5:2017, wind power plant operators and developers can enjoy the following benefits: - **Improved Interoperability**: Ensures seamless integration and communication between wind power plant components, regardless of manufacturer. - **Consistent Data Modeling**: Provides a standardized framework for data modeling and information exchange, improving data quality and usability. - **Enhanced Monitoring and Control**: Enables more effective monitoring and control of wind power plants, leading to improved operational efficiency and performance. - **Compliance and Future-Proofing**: Aligns with the IEC 61400-25 series, ensuring compliance with the latest industry standards and future-proofing wind power plant investments. ## Conclusion BS EN 61400-25-5:2017 is a critical standard for the wind power industry, providing a robust framework for the monitoring and control of wind power plants. By implementing this standard, wind power plant operators and developers can ensure interoperability, consistent data modeling, and enhanced monitoring and control capabilities, ultimately leading to improved operational efficiency and performance.