In the ever-evolving landscape of digital substations, the significance of thorough and reliable testing cannot be overstated. It is through such rigorous evaluation that the resilience and performance of critical infrastructure components are ensured, safeguarding against potential large-scale disruptions.
KEMA Labs’ Role in Advancing Global Standards
As an independent third-party testing and certification institute, KEMA Labs contributes to enhancing global standards by:
- Offering Comprehensive Testing Services: Our services are designed to validate the safety, reliability and performance of digital substation products.
- Setting High Benchmarks: We establish stringent quality and performance benchmarks for equipment used in modern substations.
- Ensuring International Compliance: Our testing ensures that products meet international standards and best practices.
Certification of SEL Ethernet Switches
Recently, KEMA Labs awarded certifications to the SEL-2731 and SEL-2741 Ethernet Switches, including:
- KEMA Type Test Certificate of Complete Type Tests for IEC 61850-3
- Verification Report of the Functional and Performance Test for IEC 61850-90-4
Importance of Certification in Digital Substation Equipment
The certification of digital substation equipment is crucial for:
- Ensuring Safety and Reliability: Certification ensures that products can withstand harsh environmental operating conditions.
- Demonstrating Compliance: Products are verified against international standards and best practices.
- Providing Competitive Advantage: Manufacturers can showcase the quality and innovation of their solutions through certification.
Recognition of SEL’s Achievement
KEMA Labs acknowledges SEL’s efforts in developing and testing their Ethernet Switches by:
- Recognizing Their Compliance: The SEL-2731 and SEL-2741 have met rigorous evaluation criteria.
- Appreciating Their Collaboration: SEL’s partnership and trust in KEMA Labs’ expertise have been pivotal in achieving certification.
- Highlighting Their Innovation: The switches have demonstrated high performance and reliability through extensive testing.
KEMA Labs’ Commitment to Impartiality
KEMA Labs maintains its commitment to impartiality by:
- Providing Unbiased Assessments: Ensuring that all evaluations are conducted without bias.
- Fostering Trust and Reliability: Building confidence in the industry through fair and rigorous certification processes.
- Ensuring Integrity: Upholding the highest standards in the certification process.
Conclusion
The rigorous testing and certification of digital substation components like the SEL-2731 and SEL-2741 Ethernet Switches are crucial for:
- Maintaining Power Grid Reliability: Ensuring robust and reliable products are deployed in the field
- Advancing Safety Standards: Contributing to the overall safety and resilience of modern power grids
For more information on our certification process or to explore our testing services, please contact us.
