Specialized software for testing components of integrated NPP security systems from different manufacturers for the possibility of integration

• Main Authors: D.Y. Bezuglov, M.A. Trofimov
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: National Research Nuclear University (MEPhI) 2015-09-01
• Series: Nuclear Energy and Technology
• Subjects: Physical protection; Integrated security systems; Industry standard; Automated test bench; Network traffic; Standardized protocols; State engine; Specialized software
• Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452303815000163

Integrated security systems (ISS) are responsible for the physical protection of NPPs. Integration is often understood as specific solutions designed to provide for interaction between products from one manufacturer. The industry standard STO 1.1.1.04.007.0814-2009 was introduced in 2009 to solve the problem of compatibility between products from different manufacturers. The compliance with this standard is confirmed by certification. An automated test bench and AtomTest, a dedicated software product, were developed as part the certification activities. The key functions of the developed software are presented, and the mechanism of its operation and output data are described. AtomTest was used in the laboratory testing of seven major Russian ISS manufacturers. As the result of the activities performed, six manufacturers were given certificates of compliance with the standard.