Creating a CID file for an ION7550 or ION7650 meter using CET850 software

Issue

A CID file needs to be downloaded to ION 7650/7550 meter to make it available on the IEC 61850 network. This article explains how to create a .cid file using an existing .icd file. The .icd files are available and can be downloaded from external Powerlogic website.

Product Line

CET850

Resolution

1. Open CET850 application and select between edition 1 or 2.

2. File > New to open a new SCL file

3. Add > IED

The mandatory fields are:

- ICD / CID File
- Name
- Subnet




After accepting the changes, this should be seen:




4. File > Save and save with .scd extension




5. File > Build a CID File to create .cid file