The numerous time synchronization performance requirements in the Smart Grid
necessitates a set of common metrics and test methods. The test methods help to verify the
ability of the network system and its components to meet the power industry's accuracy,
reliability and interoperability criteria for next-generation substations. In order to develop
viable metrics and test methods, an IEEE 1588 Testbed for the power industry has been
established. To ease the challenges of testing, monitoring and analysis of the results, a …

The numerous time synchronization performance requirements in the Smart Grid necessitate
a set of common metrics and test methods. The test methods help to verify the ability of the
network system and its components to meet the power industry's accuracy, reliability and
interoperability criteria for next-generation substations. In order to develop viable metrics
and test methods, an IEEE 1588 Testbed for the power industry has been established. To
ease the challenges of testing, monitoring and analysis of the results, a software-based …