GE GridBeats™ APS Key Benefits and Applications

Key Benefits

• Hardware Abstraction: Instead of application specific devices, GridBeats™ APS works on

a software modular platform where users choose the P&C package needed at the time of

purchase and/or afterwards. This simplifies procurement, saves time and helps manage the

need for spare and lab/revalidation devices.

• Independent FW Management: Enables independent platform (comms, cybersecurity, etc.)

firmware updates without affecting the P&C algorithms and logic. This removes the need of

revalidation of P&C schemes when cybersecurity patches are needed.

• Centralized protection and control: A single GridBeats™ APS device with CPC package can

potentially replace all P&C devices in a substation (Transformer, Feeder, Bus, etc.), which

significantly reduces the number of devices, panels and deployment time.

• Fault Analysis: DFR requirements for sampling rate and memory are met through accurate

fault analysis with fault reports, events and disturbance records.

• Easy Retrofit: Easy retrofit of UR relays with the same form factor and terminal blocks allow

existing UR users to upgrade to the latest platform at a fraction of the cost. Upcoming

releases include compact form factor 40TE and P40 MiCOM retrofit.

Applications

• The GridBeats™ APS Platform supports all main P&C applications, 27 P&C Packages covering

generators, transformers, busbar, transmission line (distance and differential), multi-terminal line

differential, feeders, bay and other controllers, network stability capacitor banks, motor and

DFR applications.

• Other packages enable communications, cybersecurity levels and power asset monitoring and

diagnostics for breakers, transformers, motors and power quality.

• Digital substations are a natural fit for GridBeats™ APS devices. They deliver multiple options

on a number of ports, networkarchitectures (redundancy), bandwidths and supports both IEC

61850-9-2LE, IEC 61869 and IEC 61850 Ed 2.1. Additionally, cybersecurity is fully based on

IEC62443 and IEC62351.

• Designed to meet the challenges of Centralized Protection and Control (CPC) schemes.

• Utility substation and industrial plant automation.