POWER SYSTEMS

Power Systems &
Substation Automation

ACE is an experienced and valued supplier to Australia's power system industry — specialising in substation automation using ABB MicroSCADA and RTU560/540. We deliver end-to-end monitoring, control, and integration services to ensure system reliability.

330kVHighest Voltage
IEC 61850Standard
11+Years Experience
5States Covered
WHY ACE FOR POWER

Securing reliable electricity delivery

The reliable delivery of electricity is vital to sustaining our population. With Australia having some of the toughest environments in the world, securing reliable delivery means careful around-the-clock monitoring and management that can only be achieved through SCADA and automation.

Many facilities use equipment that is decades old, with only minor upgrades over their lifetimes. ACE provides major upgrades to these facilities, supplying end-to-end monitoring, control, and substation automation integration services and solutions to ensure system reliability.

Power substation
OUR SERVICES

Full-lifecycle substation automation

From RTU programming to site commissioning — ACE delivers specialist substation SCADA integration across the entire project lifecycle.

RTU Programming & Development

Substation RTU configuration, programming, and development for ABB RTU560/540 and others

SCADA Design & Development

Substation SCADA system design, HMI development, and implementation using MicroSCADA

Factory Acceptance Testing

IEC 61850 substation automation factory testing with protection relay and network switch integration

Installation & Commissioning

Substation automation site installation, integration testing, and commissioning

WHAT WE DELIVER

Innovative, fit-for-purpose solutions

Substation SCADA

ABB MicroSCADA design, configuration, and development for substations up to 220kV. Full HMI graphics, alarm management, and historian integration.

IEC 61850 Integration

IEC 61850 MMS protocol integration with SEL, Schneider, and Siemens protection relays. GOOSE messaging, network switch configuration, and testing.

RTU & Telemetry

ABB RTU560/540 programming and configuration. IEC 60870-5-104 and DNP3 telemetry interface design for TNSP and utility integration.

Protection Relay Integration

Configuration and testing of SEL, Schneider Easergy, and Siemens SIPROTEC relays within substation automation architectures.

Network Design

OT network architecture for substations — managed switches, VLANs, redundancy, and IEC 62351 cybersecurity considerations.

Obsolescence Upgrades

Major control system upgrades for ageing substations — replacing legacy equipment with modern IEC 61850 architectures while minimising outage windows.

SIGNATURE PROJECTS

Proven across Australia's power sector

Koodaideri Substation

Rio Tinto

220kV/33kV — MicroSCADA, ABB RTU, IEC 61850/104 testing with SEL & Schneider protection relays

Sunrise Dam Power Plant

EDL Energy

Gas power station — SEL relays, network switches, Schneider PLC, CitectSCADA design & commissioning

Newman Power Station Upgrade

Alinta Energy

Gas power station — Rockwell PLC and Honeywell SCADA design, programming, and commissioning

TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS

Specialist expertise across leading substation platforms

Hitachi SEL SCHNEIDER SIEMENS ROCKWELL HONEYWELL
FAQ

Substation automation questions

What is substation automation and why does it matter?
Substation automation is the integration of protection, control, monitoring, and communication systems within electrical substations — enabling real-time operation, fault response, and remote management. Modern substation automation relies on IEC 61850 architectures combining RTUs, protection relays, SCADA systems, and OT networks. It matters because it secures reliable electricity delivery, enables rapid fault isolation, reduces maintenance costs, and integrates substations into wider utility SCADA and energy market operations.
What substation SCADA services does ACE provide?
ACE provides end-to-end substation automation services including RTU programming and development, SCADA design and HMI development, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site installation and commissioning, protection relay integration, IEC 61850 engineering, network and cybersecurity design, and obsolescence upgrades for ageing substations. We work across voltages up to 330kV.
Which protection relays does ACE integrate?
ACE configures and integrates protection relays from all major manufacturers including SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories), Schneider Easergy and MiCOM, Siemens SIPROTEC, Hitachi Energy (formerly ABB), and GE Multilin. We handle relay settings, IEC 61850 MMS and GOOSE configuration, and end-to-end testing within substation automation architectures.
What IEC 61850 services does ACE offer?
ACE delivers full IEC 61850 engineering including SCL file development (SSD, SCD, CID), IED configuration, GOOSE and MMS messaging, network switch setup with VLANs and redundancy, time synchronisation (PTP/SNTP), and comprehensive FAT and SAT testing. Our team has delivered IEC 61850 substation automation for major utility and mining clients across Australia.
Can ACE upgrade legacy substation SCADA systems?
Yes. Many Australian substations use equipment decades old with only minor lifetime upgrades. ACE delivers major obsolescence upgrades — replacing legacy RTUs, SCADA, and protection systems with modern IEC 61850 architectures while minimising outage windows. Our structured migration approach preserves operational continuity, improves reliability, and extends substation asset life. Get in touch to discuss your upgrade requirements.
Which substation SCADA and RTU platforms does ACE work with?
ACE specialises in Hitachi Energy (formerly ABB) MicroSCADA and RTU560/540, plus Schneider and Siemens substation platforms. Notable projects include the Koodaideri 220kV/33kV substation for Rio Tinto using MicroSCADA and ABB RTU with IEC 61850 and IEC 60870-5-104 testing, and gas power stations for EDL Energy and Alinta Energy using SEL, Schneider, Rockwell, and Honeywell systems.

Need substation automation expertise?

Connect with ACE to discuss how we can deliver reliable, fit-for-purpose substation SCADA and control systems.