The Protocol Converter, developed at IIT Kanpur, enables seamless communication between devices using different protocols. It plays a vital role in modern substations by translating data formats in real-time, ensuring compatibility between legacy equipment and new digital systems, and supporting efficient monitoring and control.
In modern power systems, different devices often use different communication protocols, making integration difficult. A Protocol Converter plays a key role in enabling communication between such devices by translating one protocol into another in real time. It ensures smooth data exchange between systems like SCADA, smart meters, RTUs, and IEDs.
Seamless Integration
Connects legacy devices with modern digital systems
Protocol Translation
Converts industrial protocols in real time
Real-time Operation
Low latency data handling for critical systems
Multi-Protocol Support
Modbus, IEC 61850, DNP3 & more
Problems Addressed
Protocol Mismatch
Devices from different manufacturers use incompatible communication protocols, making system integration difficult.
Limited Interoperability
Without a converter, systems cannot share data efficiently, limiting automation and monitoring capabilities.
Increased Costs
Manual workarounds or replacing incompatible devices increase system costs and deployment time.
Solution
The Protocol Converter resolves compatibility issues by translating communication protocols in real-time. For example, it can convert Modbus to IEC 61850, enabling seamless integration of legacy systems with modern smart grid infrastructure. This enhances interoperability, reduces implementation costs, and improves monitoring and control capabilities across substations and industrial environments.
By bridging the gap between different protocol standards, the converter ensures that all devices in a power system can communicate effectively, enabling smarter grid management and future-proof infrastructure.
Protocol Converter – Product Sheet
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