are used to create configuration structures in PCM600. The latest PCM600 andconnectivity packages are backward compatible with older IED versions.A connectivity package includes all of the data which is used to describe the IED. Forexample it contains a list of what parameters exist, which data format is used, the units,the setting range, the access rights and visibility of the parameter. In addition itcontains code which allows software packages that consume the connectivity packageto properly communicate with the IED. It also allows for localization of text even whenits read from the IED in a standard format such as COMTRADE.Update Manager is a tool that helps in defining the right connectivity package versionsfor different system products and tools. Update Manager is included with products thatuse connectivity packages.3.2 PCM600 and IED connectivity package version• Protection and Control IED Manager PCM600 Ver. 2.5 or later• IED Connectivity Package REF615R Ver. 4.0 or laterDownload connectivity packages from the ABB web sitehttp://www.abb.com/substationautomation3.3 PCM600 projectsA typical project in PCM600 contains a plant structure including one or several IEDobjects, where each IED object contains the engineering data created or modified usingthe different PCM600 tools.Several projects can be created and managed by PCM600, but only one project can beactive at a time.With PCM600, it is possible to do various tasks.• Open existing projects• Import projects• Create new projects• Export projects• Delete projects• Rename projects• Copy and paste projects1MRS240044-IB A Section 3PCM600 toolREF615R 25Engineering Manual
