Toshiba GR200 Series - 11.4.3 Interoperability; (i) Physical layer; (i)-1 Electrical interface in the RS-485; (i)-2 Optic interface

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11.4.3 Interoperability
The IEC 60870-5-103 protocol provides a physical layer and an application layer for the
communication to secure the interoperability.
(i) Physical layer
Either an electrical or an optical interface† is defined in the IEC 60870-5-103 standard.
Electrical interface in the RS-485
A maximum number of 32 relays is possible in the IEC 60870-5-103 standard.
Optic interface
Several optic communication modules are available
†Note: Either interface is provided with a communication module in the IED; the
specification is discussed separately. See chapter Technical description: Signal
processing and communication module .
(ii) Application Layer
The following layers are provided on the application layer:
COMMON ADDRESS of ASDU
One COMMON ADDRESS OF ASDU (identical with station address)