If you cannot test it, you cannot use it - IEC 61850 GOOSE system designed with testing in mind

IEC 61850 Generic Object-Oriented Substation Event (GOOSE) systems can be designed in a manner that allows testing personnel to easily identify problems and verify system functionality. This paper provides procedures and guidelines for successfully designing and integrating GOOSE protection schemes while keeping the feasibility of initial commissioning and maintenance testing in mind. The paper addresses the following questions: · How can GOOSE systems be designed to support testing? · How can GOOSE systems be designed with expansion in mind? · How should GOOSE signals be incorporated into drawing packages? · What impact do settings modifications have on test validation? · How can test engineers incorporate GOOSE system verifications into intelligent electronic device test procedures?