The IEC 61850 model provides extensive information tagging for substation automation. The IED data model can be browsed through MMS, and the SCL file provides additional tagging description information. It is possible to have flexible tools which understand the modeling details. PCM600 and ABB-defined data models are recommended for engineering.
On the other hand, if the SCADA/client configuration cannot be changed, for example, in retrofitting and for some standardization changes, there is a need to support IED 61850 configuration changes through FPN.
IEC 61850 allows usage of templates in engineering. If customer specification defines system configuration (SCD), it is possible to use it and continue engineering in PCM600.