Relion 605 series

Feeder Protection and Control /

Feeder Protection
REF601 / REJ601 Ver. 2.2 FP1
Technical Presentation

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REF601/REJ601 Technical Presentation

ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 2

Introduction
Application examples
Hardware and options
Functionality highlights
Communication
Mechanical design
Front panel HMI
Tools
Conclusions

Introduction

Relion 605 series

REF601/REJ601
Introduction
Application examples
Hardware and
options
Functionality
Communication
Mechanical design
Front panel HMI
Tools
Conclusions

ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 4

REF601/REJ601 is a member of ABBs Relion product family and

part of its 605 protection and control product series
REF601/REJ601 relay provides an optimized composition of
protection, monitoring and control functionality in one unit, with the
best performance usability at a competitive price

REF601/REJ601
Description
Introduction
Application examples
Hardware and
options
Functionality
Communication
Mechanical design
Front panel HMI
Tools
Conclusions

ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 5

REF601/REJ601 is a dedicated
feeder relay designed for the
protection and control, of utility
substations and industrial
power systems, in primary and
secondary distribution network

REF601/REJ601
Feeder Protection and Control / Feeder Protection
Introduction
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Designed for applications calling for overcurrent and earth-fault protection

Main application area: cables, line feeders or
transformers in solidly earthed, resistance
earthed or isolated networks
REF601/REJ601 optionally supports:

ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 6

Modbus protocol
IEC 60870-5-103 protocol

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Pre-configured functionality
Introduction
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options
Functionality
Communication
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Conclusions

ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 7

The relay offers pre-configured functionality

which facilitates easy and fast commissioning
The binary inputs / outputs of the relay are
configurable. The configuration of binary
input / output can be altered by means of the
local HMI, via communication interface

REF601 sensor technology support

For applications requiring compact MV switchgear
Introduction
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Enables the use of the IED in compact MV

switchgear with limited space for
conventional measuring transformers
Compact MV switchgear such as Unisec is
typically used in:

ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 8

Compact secondary substations

Small industry installations
Large buildings

The compact size of REF601 makes it

suitable for even mounting on ABB circuit
breaker VD4 and HD4

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Functionality overview of application configuration B
Introduction
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July 21, 2015 | Slide 9

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Functionality overview of application configuration C
Introduction
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ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 10

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Functionality overview of application configuration D
Introduction
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July 21, 2015 | Slide 11

REF601/REJ601
Application configurations
Introduction
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ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 12

Standard configuration B
Non-directional overcurrent and non directional earth-fault protection with transformer inrush
detector
Standard configuration C
Non-directional overcurrent and non-directional earth-fault protection, thermal overload
protection for feeders, cable and transformers, phase-discontinuity protection
Standard configuration D
Non-directional overcurrent and non-directional earth-fault protection, thermal overload
protection for feeders, cable and transformers, phase-discontinuity, negative phasesequence protection, Auto recloser

REF601/REJ601
Application configurations
Introduction
Application examples
Hardware and
options
Functionality
Communication
Mechanical design
Front panel HMI
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Conclusions

Related products

REJ601 /
REF601

REJ601 /
REF601

REF601

ANSI

IEC

Non-directional overcurrent protection, low-set

stage

51

3I>

Non-directional overcurrent protection, highset stage

50-1

3I>>

Non-directional overcurrent protection,

instantaneous stage

50-2

3I>>>

Earth-fault protection, low-set stage

51N

Io>

Earth-fault protection, high-set stage

50N

Io>>

Three phase transformer inrush detector

68

3I2f>

Three-phase thermal protection for feeders,

cables and distribution transformers

49

3Ith>

Phase discontinuity protection

46PD

I2/I1>

Negative-sequence overcurrent protection

46

I2>

Circuit breaker failure protection

51BF/51NBF

3I>/Io>BF

Master trip

86

Master Trip

Functionality
Protection

Two setting group

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July 21, 2015 | Slide 13

REF601/REJ601
Application configurations
Introduction
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Related products

REJ601 /
REF601

REJ601 /
REF601

REF601

ANSI

IEC

Breaker control functionality

I <-> O CB

I <-> O CB

Auto-reclosing

79

O -> I

TCM

TCS

Three-phase current measurement

3I

3I

Residual current measurement

In

Io

Negative phase sequence current

I2

I2

Thermal level

Operation counter

Functionality
Control (Function available in REF601 )

Condition monitoring
Trip circuit supervision
Measurement

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July 21, 2015 | Slide 14

Application examples

REF601/REJ601
In directly earthed networks
Introduction
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examples
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Main protection: 3I>, I0>

Necessary curves for primary / secondary

distribution

ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 16

IEC NI, VI, EI, LI

Special RI characteristics

Dual mode of earth current measurement

Internal calculation

External CBCT input

Protection blocking by second harmonic

measurement for stability during magnetizing
inrush of transformers

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In impedance earthed or isolated networks
Introduction
Application
examples
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options
Functionality
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Main protection: 3I>, I0>

Necessary curves for primary / secondary

distribution

ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 17

IEC NI, VI, EI, LI

Special RI characteristics

Dual mode of earth current measurement

Internal calculation

External CBCT input

Protection blocking by second harmonic

measurement for stability during magnetizing
inrush of transformers

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Application example
Introduction
Application
examples
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options
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ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 18

Substation example with O/C and E/F

protection along with transformer inrush
detection using standard configuration B.

O/C and E/F protection along with thermal

overload, phase discontinuty and circuit
breaker failure protection for cable feeder

O/C and E/F protection along with thermal

overload, phase discontinuty and circuit
breaker failure protection for cable feeder.
Additionally for the feeder with overhead line
the optional autoreclose function is used.

Hardware and options

REF601/REJ601 with conventional CT input

Hardware
Introduction
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July 21, 2015 | Slide 20

[XK3]

Communication module (optional)

[XK1,XK4]

Binary input

[XK9]

Power supply

[XK2,XK10] Binary output

[XK8]

Analog CT input

REF601 with sensor input

Hardware
Introduction
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ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 21

[XK3]

Communication module (optional)

[XK1,XK4] Binary input

[XK9]

[XK2,XK10] Binary output

[XK5,6,7]

Analog Sensor input

[XK8]

Analog Earth CT input

Power supply

REF601/REJ601 [XK3]
Option: Communication modules
Introduction
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ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 22

MODBUS RTU serial communication

Communication on RS 485
2 wire connection

REF601/REJ601 [XK9]
Power supply
Introduction
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ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 23

Universal input power supply with 24

240V AC / DC range

-30% to +20% tolerance for DC

-15% to +10% tolerance for AC

Application warning

In case the relay REF601 is supplied with

UPS step- wave or square-wave, an
interposing transformer is needed to keep the
supply voltage (peak voltage) below the upper
limit of the relay.

The recommended transformer characteristics

Nominal Power: 20 VA

Secondary voltage: in the range

30...150 V AC

REF601/REJ601 [XK1,XK4]
Binary input
Introduction
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Four galvanic isolated configurable binary

inputs for

ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 24

Blocking of Protection functions

I>,I>>,I>>>,I0>,I0>> and Breaker Control
Reset
Breaker Position On, Off and Service
Breaker Command
External Trip/Open
External Close
Trip circuit supervision (with BI2)

Possibility of inversion of binary input

Wide operating voltage range (24 240 V

AC/DC) for binary input

REF601/REJ601 [XK2]
Binary output
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Two trip output contacts

Three signal output contacts

ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 25

Single pole contact BO4

Trip as well signaling contacts can be

configured for

Single pole contact BO3,BO5,BO6

IRF output for self-supervision

Single pole trip contact BO1

Double pole trip contact BO2

Start and trip of protection I>,I>>,I>>>,I0>,I0>>

Breaker Command - External Trip/Open &
Close
Trip circuit supervision alarm

Possibility of inversion of output contact

REF601/REJ601 CT Version [XK8]

Basic analog input module
Introduction
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ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 26

Four analog current inputs

(IL1, IL2, IL3 and I0 ), 1 A or 5 A

Max. wire 1 x 6 mm2 or 2 x 2.5 mm2

Possibility to have ring type wire terminals as
order option / accessory

REF601 Sensor Version [XK5,XK6,XK7][XK8]

Sensor module and analog module
Introduction
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Three phase sensor inputs with rated

transformation ratio

Four selectable nominal primary current

values

ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 27

150mV/80A for 50Hz

150mV/250A for 50Hz
180mV/80A for 60Hz
180mV/250A for 60Hz

12.8/25.6/80/400A for 80A

40/80/250/1250A for 250A

Programmable sensor calibration factor for

higher over-all accuracy

One earth current input (I0) suitable for

conventional 1 A core balance CT

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Input/output overview
Introduction
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options
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Communication
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Conclusions

Standard configuration

Analog inputs
CT

BI

BO

REF601 Sensor version

3+1 1)

REJ601 Sensor version

3+1 1)

REF601 CT version

REJ601 CT version

1) Support for three Current Sensors and one conventional Io input (1A)

ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 28

Binary inputs/outputs

Functionality highlights

REF601
Control functions
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ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 30

Control of one CB via the IEDs local

HMI or a remote control system
Dedicated push-buttons for opening
and closing of the CB
Not available in REJ601

REF601/REJ601
Measurement
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ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 31

Measurement in RMS value

Default display

Most loaded phase in Amp

Earth current in Amp

Measurement menu display

Three phase current and earth current

measurement in
Primary terms
Secondary terms

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Operation traceability
Introduction
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ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 32

For pre and post fault analysis

Data is stored in non-volatile memory:

Setting values
I/O configuration
Trip lock-out
100 events with time stamping
Fault records for last five trip events, each
record containing analog values of five
different instances
Trip counter for phase and earth trip

Operation indications and alarm LEDs show

the status of the IED

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Self-supervision
Introduction
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ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 33

Continuous monitoring of:

Memory circuits (RAM, ROM, FeRAM)

CPU operation and program execution
Hardware and software configuration
Internal supply voltages

Indication by Ready LED

Protection blocking on critical internal relay

failure to avoid unwanted trip

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Trip circuit supervision
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July 21, 2015 | Slide 34

Provides trip circuit supervision for one CB

coil in both close and open condition

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Access control
Introduction
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ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 35

Role based access control protects the

IED from unauthorized access
Three access levels: operator, engineer
and administrator
Passwords programmable by the
administrator

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Output operation
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Controls trip and signalling outputs

Provides three different modes of output
control

ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 36

Self-reset
Pulse
Hold
Lockout

Output resettable by HMI, BI reset and by

optional communication

Facility of blocking / unblocking function

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Test functions
Introduction
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ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 37

Hardware test functions

LCD test
LED test
Keyboard test

Binary output test (Forcing of outputs)

Functional test of I>, I>>, I>>>

Functional test of I0>, I0>>

Functional test of I/I>, I>

Communication

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Communication
Introduction
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ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 39

Support of MODBUS RTU or IEC 60870-5103 communication on RS485 (optional)

3-pin screw terminal
2-wire communication
Selectable data transfer rates 2400...38400
baud
Communication as an add-on feature,
communication card can be supplied as
loose accessory and inserted in relay at
site (applicable for relay version 2.0
onward)

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Communication
Introduction
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Local HMI

Grid Automation controller

COM600 / MODBUS RTU /
IEC 60870-5-103 Master
Station bus MODBUS RTU / IEC 60870-5-103

ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 40

The REF601/REJ601 relays can be

integrated with Grid Automation
controller COM600 / MODBUS RTU
/ IEC 60870-5-103 master, providing
the data and information from the
substation to the users for reliable
power distribution in utility and
industrial power systems.

Mechanical design

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Relay case and plug-in unit
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Height: frame 160 mm, case 151.5 mm

Width: frame 130 mm, case 121.5 mm
Depth:

151.5 mm (92 + 59.5 mm) for CT version

101.5 mm (92 + 09.5 mm) for sensor version

Weight: 1.43 kg for CT version

1.20 kg for sensor version

IP classification

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July 21, 2015 | Slide 42

IP43

Front side

IP20

Rear side, connection terminals

REF601/REJ601 series
Flush mounting
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Press fit mechanism

151.5 0.5 mm

4.0

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July 21, 2015 | Slide 43

Front panel HMI

REF601 series
Front panel HMI
Three dedicated LEDs: Ready, Start, Trip
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2 x 16 character
LCD Display

Five configurable
LEDs

CB Control buttons
ESC button
Navigation buttons
ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 45

Enter button

REF601/REJ601 series
Front panel HMI
Introduction
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July 21, 2015 | Slide 46

Measurements
Fault recordings
Events
Product information, software version,
identification etc

Conclusions

REF601/REJ601
Product summary
Introduction
Application examples
Hardware and
options
Functionality
Communication
Mechanical design
Front panel HMI
Tools
Conclusions

ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 48

Provides an optimized composition of

protection, monitoring and control functionality
in one unit, at a competitive price
Breaker control functionality
Online measurements
100 events with date and time stamping
Support for 50Hz and 60Hz
Configurable Binary input & output
Optional MODBUS / IEC_103 communication
Built in test function
Universal auxiliary supply voltage

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Selection and ordering data, digit 1-7
Introduction
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Example code
#

REF601

Description
Relay type

Feeder protection with control

REF601

Feeder protection

REJ601

Standard

ANSI

IEC

Chinese

CEI

Analog input / output

3,4

5,6

3 sensor and ground current input

A4

Phase and Earth current input 1A

D4

Phase and Earth current input 5A

E4

Binary input / output

4 BI + 6 BO

46

Serial communication
7

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July 21, 2015 | Slide 49

MODBUS RTU with RS485 two wire

IEC60870-5-103 with RS485 two wire

None

E4

46

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Selection and ordering data, digit 7-11
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Example code
#

REF601

Description

Application configuration
8

Configuration 2

Configuration 3

Configuration 4

Power supply
24...240V AC / DC

Configuration
10

11

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July 21, 2015 | Slide 50

Ring lug terminals

Screw terminals

Version
Product version 2.2 FP1

E4

46

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Selection and ordering data, your code
Introduction
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ABB Group
July 21, 2015 | Slide 51

Example order code: REF601 B E4 46 B D 1 N H

Your ordering code:
Digit (#)
Code

34

56

10

11

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