Updating Logical Node Types

The SCL Namespace Editor can be used to build and maintain IEC 61850 data models. These models are saved in Namespace files ( *sclns). When creating a Logical Node in Helinks STS the type definitions (LNodeType, DOType, DAType and Enums) are created in the STS project based on the selected Namespace. This happens only once, when the LNodeType is created in the project. Subsequent changes in the Namespace file are not applied automatically to the project. The following instructions show how to update a type definition in an existing project:

1. Change the type with the Namespace Editor

2. Remove the LNodeType form the project

3. Instantiate a new Logical Node based on the updated type in the Namespace file.

Change the type with the Namespace Editor

Remove the LNodeType from the project

Open the Data Type Usage View

select the Logical Node Type you want to delete and use the right mouse click and Delete the selected type.

Instantiate a new Logical Node based on the updated type in the Namespace file.

In the Function Diagram Editor create a new instance of the Logical Node. This will add the updated type to the project.