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.
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.
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
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.
Proven across Australia's power sector
Koodaideri Substation
220kV/33kV — MicroSCADA, ABB RTU, IEC 61850/104 testing with SEL & Schneider protection relays
Sunrise Dam Power Plant
Gas power station — SEL relays, network switches, Schneider PLC, CitectSCADA design & commissioning
Newman Power Station Upgrade
Gas power station — Rockwell PLC and Honeywell SCADA design, programming, and commissioning
Need substation automation expertise?
Connect with ACE to discuss how we can deliver reliable, fit-for-purpose substation SCADA and control systems.