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Relion
®
615 series
Feeder Protection and Control
REF615
Application Manual

Table of Contents

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ABB relion REF615 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeFeeder Protection and Control Relay
Rated Frequency50/60 Hz
Control FunctionsCircuit breaker control, Disconnector control
ApplicationFeeder protection in utility and industrial power distribution systems
Communication ProtocolsIEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3
MountingFlush mounting
Operating Temperature-25°C to +55°C
Protection FunctionsOvercurrent, earth fault, undervoltage, overvoltage
Weight2.5 kg
Relay OutputsUp to 9

Summary

Section 1 Introduction

1.1 This manual

Describes the content and purpose of the application manual.

1.2 Intended audience

Specifies the target audience for the manual, focusing on protection and control engineers.

1.3 Product documentation

Details the set of documents available for the product and their intended use.

1.4 Symbols and conventions

Outlines conventions used for abbreviations, menu paths, parameter names, and values.

1.4.3 Functions, codes and symbols

Presents a table mapping functions to IEC 61850, IEC 60617, and IEC-ANSI codes.

Section 2 REF615 overview

2.1 Overview

Introduces the REF615 relay, its purpose, features, and communication protocols supported.

2.1.1 Product version history

Details the product history and features released with each version, from 1.0 to 5.0 FP1.

2.2 Operation functionality

Lists optional functions available for the REF615 relay, categorized by application area.

2.3 Physical hardware

Describes the physical structure of the protection relay, consisting of a plug-in unit and a case.

2.4 Local HMI

Explains the graphical display of the LHMI, including character sizes and layout areas.

2.5 Web HMI

Explains the Web HMI for secure access to the relay, including its activation and access methods.

2.6 Authorization

Outlines the predefined user categories, their rights, and default passwords for accessing the relay.

2.6.1 Audit trail

Describes the event-logging functions and the chronological record of system activities for reconstruction and analysis.

2.7 Communication

Details the communication protocols supported by the protection relay, including Ethernet and serial interfaces.

2.7.1 Self-healing Ethernet ring

Explains the self-healing Ethernet ring topology for network resilience and its requirements.

2.7.2 Ethernet redundancy

Describes network redundancy schemes like PRP and HSR for improving system availability.

Section 3 REF615 standard configurations

3.1 Standard configurations

Introduces the twelve alternative standard configurations available for the REF615 relay.

3.1.1 Addition of control functions for primary devices and the use of binary inputs and outputs

Explains how to add control functions for primary devices and the need for additional I/O modules.

3.2 Connection diagrams

Presents connection diagrams for various configurations (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, N) of the IED.

3.3 Standard configuration A

Describes the intended applications for standard configuration A, focusing on feeder protection in specific network types.

3.3.2 Functions

Provides a functionality overview for standard configuration A, detailing protection and communication aspects.

3.3.2.1 Default I/O connections

Lists the default connections for binary inputs and outputs for standard configuration A.

3.3.2.2 Default disturbance recorder settings

Specifies the default analog and binary channels for the disturbance recorder.

3.3.3 Functional diagrams

Details the protection functionality and default connections for standard configuration A.

3.4 Standard configuration B

Describes the intended applications for standard configuration B, similar to A but with additional earth-fault options.

3.4.2 Functions

Provides a functionality overview for standard configuration B, including protection, HMI, communication, and measurement aspects.

3.4.2.1 Default I/O connections

Lists default connections for binary inputs, outputs, and LEDs for standard configuration B.

3.4.2.2 Default disturbance recorder settings

Specifies default analog and binary channels for the disturbance recorder in standard configuration B.

3.4.3 Functional diagrams

Details the protection functionality and default connections for standard configuration B.

3.5 Standard configuration C

Describes the intended applications for standard configuration C, focusing on direct or resistance-earthed distribution networks.

3.5.2 Functions

Provides a functionality overview for standard configuration C, including protection, HMI, communication, and measurement aspects.

3.5.2.1 Default I/O connections

Lists default connections for binary inputs, outputs, and LEDs for standard configuration C.

3.5.2.2 Default disturbance recorder settings

Specifies default analog and binary channels for the disturbance recorder in standard configuration C.

3.5.3 Functional diagrams

Details the protection functionality and default connections for standard configuration C.

3.6 Standard configuration D

Describes the intended applications for standard configuration D, similar to C.

3.6.2 Functions

Provides a functionality overview for standard configuration D.

3.6.2.1 Default I/O connections

Lists default connections for binary inputs, outputs, and LEDs for standard configuration D.

3.6.2.2 Default disturbance recorder settings

Specifies default analog and binary channels for the disturbance recorder in standard configuration D.

3.6.3 Functional diagrams

Details the protection functionality and default connections for standard configuration D.

3.7 Standard configuration E

Describes the intended applications for standard configuration E, focusing on feeder protection with phase voltage based measurements.

3.7.2 Functions

Provides a functionality overview for standard configuration E.

3.7.2.1 Default I/O connections

Lists default connections for binary inputs, outputs, and LEDs for standard configuration E.

3.7.2.2 Default disturbance recorder settings

Specifies default analog and binary channels for the disturbance recorder in standard configuration E.

3.7.3 Functional diagrams

Details the protection functionality and default connections for standard configuration E.

3.13 Standard configuration L

Describes the intended applications for standard configuration L, focusing on directional overcurrent and earth-fault protection.

3.13.2 Functions

Provides a functionality overview for standard configuration L.

3.13.2.1 Default I/O connections

Lists default connections for binary inputs, outputs, and LEDs for standard configuration L.

3.13.2.2 Default disturbance recorder settings

Specifies default analog and binary channels for the disturbance recorder in standard configuration L.

3.13.3 Functional diagrams

Details the protection functionality and default connections for standard configuration L.

3.14 Standard configuration N

Describes the intended applications for standard configuration N, similar to D.

3.14.2 Functions

Provides a functionality overview for standard configuration N.

3.14.2.1 Default I/O connections

Lists default connections for binary inputs, outputs, and LEDs for standard configuration N.

3.14.2.2 Default disturbance recorder settings

Specifies default analog and binary channels for the disturbance recorder in standard configuration N.

3.14.3 Functional diagrams

Details the protection functionality and default connections for standard configuration N.

Section 4 Requirements for measurement transformers

4.1 Current transformers

Details CT requirements for reliable operation of non-directional overcurrent protection.

4.1.1 Current transformer requirements for non-directional overcurrent protection

Details CT requirements for reliable operation of non-directional overcurrent protection.

4.1.1.1 Current transformer accuracy class and accuracy limit factor

Explains accuracy classes and accuracy limit factors for protective current transformers according to IEC 60044-1.

4.1.1.2 Non-directional overcurrent protection

Provides guidance on selecting CTs for non-directional overcurrent protection, considering thermal and dynamic strength.

4.1.1.3 Example for non-directional overcurrent protection

Presents a typical medium voltage feeder example for three-stage definite time non-directional overcurrent protection.

Section 5 IED physical connections

5.1 Inputs

Describes phase current, residual current, phase voltage, residual voltage, and sensor inputs.

5.1.1 Energizing inputs

Details phase current and residual current inputs, including terminal assignments and usage in different configurations.

5.1.1.3 Phase voltages

Lists phase voltage inputs and their terminal assignments for specific configurations.

5.1.1.4 Residual voltage

Describes additional residual voltage inputs for specific configurations.

5.1.1.5 Sensor inputs

Lists Combi sensor inputs for specific configurations.

5.1.2 Auxiliary supply voltage input

Explains how to connect the auxiliary voltage supply to the protection relay.

5.1.3 Binary inputs

Lists binary input terminals for X110, X120, and X130 slots with module details.

5.1.4 Optional light sensor inputs

Describes optional light sensor inputs and their connection requirements.

5.1.5 RTD/mA inputs

Lists optional RTD/mA inputs with RTD0001 and AIM0003 modules.

5.2 Outputs

Describes the output contacts for tripping, controlling, and signalling.

5.2.1 Outputs for tripping and controlling

Describes the heavy-duty trip output contacts (PO1-PO4) for controlling circuit breakers.

5.2.2 Outputs for signalling

Explains the use of SO output contacts for signalling start and tripping of the IED.

Section 6 Glossary

615 series

Defines the series of numerical protection and control relays for utility substations and industrial switchgear.

AC

Alternating current.

AI

Analog input.

ASCII

American Standard Code for Information Interchange.

BI

Binary input.

BIO

Binary input and output.

BO

Binary output.

CB

Circuit breaker.

CT

Current transformer.

DAN

Doubly attached node.

DC

Direct current; Disconnector; Double command.

DNP3

A distributed network protocol originally developed by Westronic.

DPC

Double-point control.

EMC

Electromagnetic compatibility.

Ethernet

A standard for connecting computer networking technologies into a LAN.

FIFO

First in, first out.

FTP

File transfer protocol.

FTPS

FTP Secure.

GOOSE

Generic Object-Oriented Substation Event.

HMI

Human-machine interface.

HSO

High-speed output.

HSR

High-availability seamless redundancy.

HTTPS

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure.

HW

Hardware.

I/O

Input/output.

IEC

International Electrotechnical Commission.

IEC 60870-5-103

Communication standard for protective equipment and serial master/slave protocol.

IEC 61850

International standard for substation communication and modeling.

IEC 61850-8-1

A communication protocol based on the IEC 61850 standard series.

IEC 61850-9-2

A communication protocol based on the IEC 61850 standard series.

IEC 61850-9-2 LE

Lite Edition of IEC 61850-9-2 offering process bus interface.

IED

Intelligent electronic device (protection and control relay).

IEEE 1588 v2

Standard for a Precision Clock Synchronization Protocol for networked measurement and control systems.

IEEE 1686

Standard for Substation Intelligent Electronic Devices' (IEDs') Cyber Security Capabilities.

IP address

A set of four numbers specifying the location for the TCP/IP protocol.

IRIG-B

Inter-Range Instrumentation Group's time code format B.

LAN

Local area network.

LC

Connector type for glass fiber cable.

LCD

Liquid crystal display.

LE

Light Edition.

LED

Light-emitting diode.

LHMI

Local human-machine interface.

MAC

Media access control.

MCB

Miniature circuit breaker.

MMS

Manufacturing message specification; Metering management system.

Modbus

A serial communication protocol developed by Modicon.

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