Line Differential Protection and Control RED615: Application Manual

Relion® 615 series
Line Differential Protection and Control

RED615
Application Manual
Document ID: 1MRS756498
Issued: 03.07.2009
Revision: B
Product version: 2.0
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Disclaimer
The data, examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for the concept
or product description and are not to be deemed as a statement of guaranteed
properties. All persons responsible for applying the equipment addressed in this
manual must satisfy themselves that each intended application is suitable and
acceptable, including that any applicable safety or other operational requirements
are complied with. In particular, any risks in applications where a system failure and/
or product failure would create a risk for harm to property or persons (including but
not limited to personal injuries or death) shall be the sole responsibility of the
person or entity applying the equipment, and those so responsible are hereby
requested to ensure that all measures are taken to exclude or mitigate such risks.
This document has been carefully checked by ABB but deviations cannot be
completely ruled out. In case any errors are detected, the reader is kindly requested
to notify the manufacturer. Other than under explicit contractual commitments, in
no event shall ABB be responsible or liable for any loss or damage resulting from
the use of this manual or the application of the equipment.
Conformity
This product complies with the directive of the Council of the European
Communities on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive 2004/108/EC) and concerning
electrical equipment for use within specified voltage limits (Low-voltage directive
2006/95/EC). This conformity is the result of tests conducted by ABB in
accordance with the product standards EN 50263 and EN 60255-26 for the EMC
directive, and with the product standards EN 60255-6 and EN 60255-27 for the low
voltage directive. The IED is designed in accordance with the international
standards of the IEC 60255 series.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section 1 Introduction.......................................................................5
This manual........................................................................................5
Intended audience..............................................................................5
Product documentation.......................................................................6
Product documentation set............................................................6
Document revision history.............................................................7
Related documentation..................................................................8
Document symbols and conventions..................................................8
Safety indication symbols..............................................................8
Document conventions..................................................................9
Functions, codes and symbols......................................................9
Section 2 RED615 overview...........................................................13

Overview...........................................................................................13
Product version history................................................................13
PCM600 and IED connectivity package version..........................13
Operation functionality......................................................................14
Optional functions........................................................................14
Physical hardware............................................................................14
Local HMI.........................................................................................16
LCD.............................................................................................16
LEDs............................................................................................17
Keypad........................................................................................17
Web HMI...........................................................................................18
Authorization.....................................................................................19
Communication.................................................................................20
Section 3 RED615 variants............................................................23

RED615 variant list...........................................................................23
Presentation of standard configurations...........................................23
Standard configurations...............................................................24
Terminal diagrams.......................................................................26
Connection diagrams...................................................................28
Standard configuration A for line current differential protection........30
Applications.................................................................................30
Functions.....................................................................................30
Default I/O connections..........................................................31
Functional diagrams....................................................................32
Functional diagrams for protection.........................................32
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Functional diagrams for disturbance recorder and trip

circuit supervision...................................................................36
Functional diagrams for control and interlocking....................38
Standard configuration B for line current differential protection
including directional earth-fault protection and autoreclosing...........40
Applications.................................................................................40
Functions.....................................................................................41
Functional diagrams for disturbance recorder and
supervision functions..............................................................49
Standard configuration C for line current differential protection
including non-directional earth-fault protection and
autoreclosing....................................................................................56
Applications.................................................................................56
Functions.....................................................................................56
Functional diagrams for disturbance recorder and
supervision functions..............................................................64
Section 4 Requirements for measurement transformers................71

Current transformers........................................................................71
Current transformer requirements for non-directional
overcurrent protection..................................................................71
Current transformer accuracy class and accuracy limit
factor......................................................................................71
Non-directional overcurrent protection...................................72
Example for non-directional overcurrent protection................73
Section 5 IED physical connections...............................................75

Inputs................................................................................................75
Energizing inputs.........................................................................75
Phase currents.......................................................................75
Residual current.....................................................................75
Residual voltage.....................................................................75
Auxiliary supply voltage input......................................................75
Binary inputs................................................................................76
Outputs.............................................................................................77
Outputs for tripping and controlling..............................................77
Outputs for signalling...................................................................78
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IRF...............................................................................................79
Section 6 Glossary.........................................................................81
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1MRS756498 B Section 1
Introduction
Section 1 Introduction
1.1 This manual
Application Manual contains application descriptions and setting guidelines sorted

per function. The manual can be used to find out when and for what purpose a
typical protection function can be used. The manual can also be used when
calculating settings.
1.2 Intended audience
This manual addresses the protection and control engineer responsible for
planning, pre-engineering and engineering.
The protection and control engineer must be experienced in electrical power

engineering and have knowledge of related technology, such as communication
and protocols.
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1.3 Product documentation
1.3.1 Product documentation set
deinstalling & disposal

Planning & purchase
Decommissioning
Commissioning
Maintenance
Engineering
Operation
Installing
Engineering manual
Installation manual
Commissioning manual
Operation manual
Service manual
Application manual
Technical manual
Communication protocol
manual
en07000220.vsd
IEC07000220 V1 EN
Figure 1: The intended use of manuals in different lifecycles
Engineering Manual contains instructions on how to engineer the IEDs. The

manual provides instructions on how to use the different tools for IED engineering.
It also includes instructions on how to handle the tool component available to read
disturbance files from the IEDs on the basis of the IEC 61850 definitions. It further
introduces the diagnostic tool components available for IEDs and the PCM600 tool.
Installation Manual contains instructions on how to install the IED. The manual
provides procedures for mechanical and electrical installation. The chapters are
organized in chronological order in which the IED should be installed.
Commissioning Manual contains instructions on how to commission the IED. The

manual can also be used as a reference during periodic testing. The manual
provides procedures for energizing and checking of external circuitry, setting and
configuration as well as verifying settings and performing directional tests. The
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chapters are organized in chronological order in which the IED should be

commissioned.
Operation Manual contains instructions on how to operate the IED once it has been
commissioned. The manual provides instructions for monitoring, controlling and
setting the IED. The manual also describes how to identify disturbances and how to
view calculated and measured network data to determine the cause of a fault.
Service Manual contains instructions on how to service and maintain the IED. The
manual also provides procedures for de-energizing, de-commissioning and disposal
of the IED.
Application Manual contains application descriptions and setting guidelines sorted

per function. The manual can be used to find out when and for what purpose a
typical protection function can be used. The manual can also be used when
calculating settings.
Technical Manual contains application and functionality descriptions and lists

function blocks, logic diagrams, input and output signals, setting parameters and
technical data sorted per function. The manual can be used as a technical reference
during the engineering phase, installation and commissioning phase, and during
normal service.
Communication Protocol Manual describes a communication protocol supported

by the IED. The manual concentrates on vendor-specific implementations.
Point List Manual describes the outlook and properties of the data points specific to
the IED. The manual should be used in conjunction with the corresponding
Communication Protocol Manual.
Some of the manuals are not available yet.
1.3.2 Document revision history

Document revision/date Product version History
A/03.10.2008 1.1 First release
B/03.07.2009 2.0 Content updated to correspond to the
product version
Download the latest documents from the ABB web site http://
www.abb.com/substationautomation.
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1.3.3 Related documentation

Name of the document Document ID
Modbus Communication Protocol Manual 1MRS756468
DNP3 Communication Protocol Manual 1MRS756709
IEC 60870-5-103 Communication Protocol Manual 1MRS756710
IEC 61850 Engineering Guide 1MRS756475
Installation Manual 1MRS756375
Operation Manual 1MRS756708
Technical Manual 1MRS756887
CT dimensioning, Application Note and Setting Guide 1MRS756683
1.4 Document symbols and conventions
1.4.1 Safety indication symbols

This publication includes icons that point out safety-related conditions or other
important information.
The electrical warning icon indicates the presence of a hazard

which could result in electrical shock.
The warning icon indicates the presence of a hazard which could

result in personal injury.
The caution icon indicates important information or warning related

to the concept discussed in the text. It might indicate the presence
of a hazard which could result in corruption of software or damage
to equipment or property.
The information icon alerts the reader to important facts and

conditions.
The tip icon indicates advice on, for example, how to design your
project or how to use a certain function.
Although warning hazards are related to personal injury, it should be understood

that operation of damaged equipment could, under certain operational conditions,
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result in degraded process performance leading to personal injury or death.

Therefore, comply fully with all warning and caution notices.
1.4.2 Document conventions

• Abbreviations and acronyms in this manual are spelled out in Glossary.
Glossary also contains definitions of important terms.
• Push button navigation in the LHMI menu structure is presented by using the
push button icons, for example:
To navigate between the options, use and .
• HMI menu paths are presented in bold, for example:
Select Main menu/Information.
• LHMI messages are shown in Courier font, for example:
To save the changes in non-volatile memory, select Yes and press .
• Parameter names are shown in italics, for example:
The function can be enabled and disabled with the Operation setting.
• Parameter values are indicated with quotation marks, for example:
The corresponding parameter values are "On" and "Off".
• IED input/output messages and monitored data names are shown in Courier
font, for example:
When the function starts, the START output is set to TRUE.
1.4.3 Functions, codes and symbols

Table 1: RED615 Functions, codes and symbols
Functionality IEC 61850 IEC 60617 IEC-ANSI
Protection
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent
PHLPTOC1 3I> (1) 51P-1 (1)
protection, low stage, instance 1
PHHPTOC1 3I>> (1) 51P-2 (1)
protection, high stage, instance 1
PHHPTOC2 3I>> (2) 51P-2 (2)
protection, high stage, instance 2
protection, instantaneous stage, PHIPTOC1 3I>>> (1) 50P/51P (1)
instance 1
Non-directional earth-fault protection,
EFLPTOC1 I0> (1) 51N-1 (1)
low stage, instance 1
EFLPTOC2 I0> (2) 51N-1 (2)
low stage, instance 2
EFHPTOC1 I0>> (1) 51N-2 (1)
high stage, instance 1
EFHPTOC2 I0>> (2) 51N-2 (2)
EFIPTOC1 I0>>> 50N/51N
instantaneous stage
Table continues on next page
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Directional earth-fault protection, low
DEFLPDEF1 I0> → (1) 67N-1 (1)
stage, instance 1
Directional earth-fault protection, low
DEFLPDEF2 I0> → (2) 67N-1 (2)
stage, instance 2
Directional earth-fault protection, high
DEFHPDEF1 I0>> → 67N-2
stage
Transient / intermittent earth-fault
INTRPTEF1 I0> → IEF 67NIEF
protection
Non-directional (cross-country) earth
EFHPTOC1 I0>> 51N-2
fault protection, using calculated I0
Negative-sequence overcurrent
NSPTOC1 I2> (1) 46 (1)
protection, instance 1
Negative-sequence overcurrent
NSPTOC2 I2> (2) 46 (2)
protection, instance 2
Phase discontinuity protection PDNSPTOC1 I2/I1> 46PD
Three-phase thermal protection for

feeders, cables and distribution T1PTTR1 3Ith>F 49F
transformers
Binary signal transfer BSTGGIO1 BST BST
Line differential protection and related
measurements, stabilized and LNPLDF1 3dI>L 87L
instantaneous stages
Circuit breaker failure protection CCBRBRF1 3I>/I0>BF 51BF/51NBF
Three-phase inrush detector INRPHAR1 3I2f> 68

Master trip, instance 1 TRPPTRC1 Master Trip (1) 94/86 (1)
Master trip, instance 2 TRPPTRC2 Master Trip (2) 94/86 (2)
Control
Circuit-breaker control CBXCBR1 I ↔ O CB I ↔ O CB
Disconnector position indication,
DCSXSWI1 I ↔ O DC (1) I ↔ O DC (1)
instance 1
instance 2
instance 3
Earthing switch indication ESSXSWI1 I ↔ O ES I ↔ O ES
Auto-reclosing DARREC1 O→I 79
Condition Monitoring
Circuit-breaker condition monitoring SSCBR1 CBCM CBCM
Trip circuit supervision, instance 1 TCSSCBR1 TCS (1) TCM (1)
Trip circuit supervision, instance 2 TCSSCBR2 TCS (2) TCM (2)
Current circuit supervision CCRDIF1 MCS 3I MCS 3I
Protection communication supervision PCSRTPC1 PCS PCS
Measurement
Disturbance recorder RDRE1 - -
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Three-phase current measurement,
CMMXU1 3I 3I
instance 1
Sequence current measurement CSMSQI1 I1, I2, I0 I1, I2, I0
Residual current measurement, instance

RESCMMXU1 I0 In
1
Residual voltage measurement RESVMMXU1 U0 Vn
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Section 2 RED615 overview
2.1 Overview
RED615 is a phase-segregated two-end line differential protection and control IED

(intelligent electronic device) designed for utility and industrial power systems,
including looped and meshed distribution networks with or without decentralized
power generation. RED615 is a member of ABB’s Relion® family and its 615
protection and control product series. Re-engineered from the ground up, the 615
series has been guided by the IEC 61850 standard for communication and
interoperability of substation automation equipment.
The IED provides unit type main protection for overhead lines and cable feeders in
distribution networks. The IED also features current-based protection functions for
remote back-up for down-stream protection IEDs and local back-up for the line
differential main protection. Further, standard configurations B and C also include
earth-fault protection.
The IED is adapted for the protection of overhead line and cable feeders in isolated
neutral, resistance earthed, compensated (impedance earthed) and solidly earthed
networks. Once the IED has been given the application-specific settings, it can
directly be put into service.
The 615 series IEDs support a range of communication protocols including IEC
61850 with GOOSE messaging, IEC 60870-5-103, Modbus® and DNP3.
2.1.1 Product version history

Product version Product history
1.1 Product released
2.0 • Support for DNP3 serial or TCP/IP
• Support for IEC 60870-5-103
• New standard configurations B and C
• Disturbance recorder upload via WHMI
2.1.2 PCM600 and IED connectivity package version

• Protection and Control IED Manager PCM600 Ver. 2.0 SP2 or later
• RED615 Connectivity Package Ver. 2.5 or later
• Parameter Setting
• Firmware Update
• Disturbance Handling
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• Signal Monitoring
• Lifecycle Traceability
• Signal Matrix
• Communication Management
• Configuration Wizard
• Label Printing
• IED User Management
• Differential Characteristics Tool
Download connectivity packages from the ABB web site http://

www.abb.com/substationautomation
2.2 Operation functionality
2.2.1 Optional functions

• Modbus TCP/IP or RTU/ASCII
• IEC 60870-5-103
• DNP3 TCP/IP or serial
2.3 Physical hardware
The IED consists of two main parts: plug-in unit and case. The plug-in unit content
depends on the ordered functionality.
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Table 2: Plug-in unit and case

Main unit Slot ID Content options
Plug-in - HMI Small (4 lines, 16 characters)
unit Large (8 lines, 16 characters)
X100 Auxiliary power/BO 48-250 V DC / 100-240 V AC
module 2 normally-open PO contacts
1 change-over SO contact
1 normally open SO contact
2 double-pole PO contacts with TCS
1 dedicated internal fault output contact
X110 BIO module 8 binary inputs
4 signal output contacts
X120 AI/BI module Only with configuration B:
3 phase current inputs (1/5A)
1 residual current input (1/5A or 0.2/1A)1)
1 residual voltage input (100, 110, 115 or 120 V)
3 binary inputs
Only with configurations A and C:
3 phase current inputs (1/5A)
1 residual current input (1/5A)
4 binary inputs
Case X130 Optional BIO module 6 binary inputs
3 signal output contacts
X000 Communication module See technical manual for details about different
type of communication modules.
1) The 0.2/1A input is normally used in applications requiring sensitive earth-fault protection and
featuring core-balance current transformers.
Rated values of the current and voltage inputs are basic setting parameters of the
IED. The binary input thresholds are selectable within the range 18…176 V DC by
adjusting the binary input setting parameters.
The connection diagrams of different hardware modules are presented in this manual.
See the installation manual for more information about the case and
the plug-in unit.
Table 3: Number of physical connections in standard configurations
Conf. Analog channels Binary channels

CT VT BI BO
A 4 - 12 (18)1) 10 (13)1)
B 4 1 11 (17)1) 10 (13)1)
C 4 - 12 (18)1) 10 (13)1)
1) With optional BIO module
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2.4 Local HMI
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Figure 2: LHMI
The LHMI of the IED contains the following elements:

• Display
• Buttons
• LED indicators
• Communication port
The LHMI is used for setting, monitoring and controlling.
2.4.1 LCD
The LHMI includes a graphical LCD that supports two character sizes. The
character size depends on the selected language. The amount of characters and
rows fitting the view depends on the character size.
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Table 4: Characters and rows on the view

Character size Rows in view Characters on row
Small, mono-spaced (6x12 5 rows 20
pixels) 10 rows with large screen
Large, variable width (13x14 4 rows min 8
pixels) 8 rows with large screen
The display view is divided into four basic areas.

1 2
3 4
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Figure 3: Display layout
1 Header
2 Icon
3 Content
4 Scroll bar (displayed when needed)
2.4.2 LEDs
The LHMI includes three protection indicators above the display: Ready, Start and
Trip.
There are also 11 matrix programmable alarm LEDs on front of the LHMI. The
LEDs can be configured with PCM600 and the operation mode can be selected
with the LHMI, WHMI or PCM600.
2.4.3 Keypad
The LHMI keypad contains push-buttons which are used to navigate in different
views or menus. With push-buttons you can give open or close commands to one
primary object, for example, a circuit breaker, disconnector or switch. The push-
buttons are also used to acknowledge alarms, reset indications, provide help and
switch between local and remote control mode.
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Figure 4: LHMI keypad with object control, navigation and command push-
buttons and RJ-45 communication port
2.5 Web HMI
The WHMI enables the user to access the IED via a web browser. The supported
web browser version is Internet Explorer 7.0 or later.
WHMI is disabled by default.
WHMI offers several functions.
• Alarm indications and event lists

• System supervision
• Parameter settings
• Measurement display
• Disturbance records
• Phasor diagram
The menu tree structure on the WHMI is almost identical to the one on the LHMI.
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Figure 5: Example view of the WHMI
The WHMI can be accessed locally and remotely.
• Locally by connecting your laptop to the IED via the front communication port.
• Remotely over LAN/WAN.
2.6 Authorization
The user categories have been predefined for the LHMI and the WHMI, each with
different rights and default passwords.
The default passwords can be changed with Administrator user rights.
User authorization is disabled by default but WHMI always uses

authorization.
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Table 5: Predefined user categories

Username User rights
VIEWER Read only access
OPERATOR • Selecting remote or local state with (only locally)
• Changing setting groups
• Controlling
• Clearing alarm and indication LEDs and textual indications
ENGINEER • Changing settings

• Clearing event list
• Clearing disturbance records
• Changing system settings such as IP address, serial baud rate
or disturbance recorder settings
• Setting the IED to test mode
• Selecting language
ADMINISTRATOR • All listed above

• Changing password
• Factory default activation
For user authorization for PCM600, see PCM600 documentation.
2.7 Communication
The IED supports a range of communication protocols including IEC 61850, IEC
60870-5-103, Modbus® and DNP3. Operational information and controls are
available through these protocols.
The IEC 61850 communication implementation supports all monitoring and

control functions. Additionally, parameter setting and disturbance file records can
be accessed using the IEC 61850 protocol. Disturbance files are available to any
Ethernet-based application in the standard COMTRADE format. Further, the IED
can send and receive binary signals from other IEDs (so called horizontal
communication) using the IEC61850-8-1 GOOSE profile, where the highest
performance class with a total transmission time of 3 ms is supported. The IED
meets the GOOSE performance requirements for tripping applications in
distribution substations, as defined by the IEC 61850 standard. The IED can
simultaneously report events to five different clients on the station bus.
The IED can support five simultaneous clients. If PCM600 reserves one client
connection, only four client connections are left, for example, for IEC 61850 and
Modbus.
All communication connectors, except for the front port connector, are placed on
integrated optional communication modules. The IED can be connected to Ethernet-
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based communication systems via the RJ-45 connector (100BASE-TX). If

connection to a RS-485 network is required, a 9-pin screw-terminal connector, an
optional 9-pin D-sub connector or an optional ST-type glass-fibre connector can be
used.
Remote-end station time reference:

• Line differential
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Section 3 RED615 variants
3.1 RED615 variant list
RED615 is intended for protection and control mainly in medium voltage feeder
applications.
The description of the standard configuration covers the full functionality,

presenting the functionality, flexibility and external connections of RED615 with
the specific configuration as delivered from the factory. The additional BI/O card is
not included in the standard configuration.
3.2 Presentation of standard configurations
Functional diagrams
The functional diagrams describe the IED's functionality from the protection,
measuring, condition monitoring, disturbance recording, control and interlocking
perspective. Diagrams show the default functionality with simple symbol logics
forming principle diagrams. The external connections to primary devices are also
shown, stating the default connections to measuring transformers. The positive
measuring direction of directional protection functions is towards the outgoing feeder.
The functional diagrams are divided into sections which each constitute one
functional entity. The external connections are also divided into sections. Only the
relevant connections for a particular functional entity are presented in each section.
Protection function blocks are part of the functional diagram. They are identified
based on their IEC 61850 name but the IEC based symbol and the ANSI function
number are also included. Some function blocks, such as PHHPTOC, are used
several times in the configuration. To separate the blocks from each other, the IEC
61850 name, IEC symbol and ANSI function number are appended with a running
number, that is an instance number, from one upwards. If the block has no suffix
after the IEC or ANSI symbol, the function block has been used, that is,
instantiated, only once. The IED’s internal functionality and the external
connections are separated with a dashed line presenting the IED’s physical casing.
Signal Matrix
With Signal Matrix the user can modify the standard configuration according to the
actual needs. The IED is delivered from the factory with default connections
described in the functional diagrams for BI's, BO's, function to function
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connections and alarm LEDs. Signal Matrix has a number of different page views,
designated as follows:
• Binary input
• Binary output
• Functions
The functions in different page views are identified by the IEC 61850 names with
analogy to the functional diagrams.
3.2.1 Standard configurations

The line differential protection and control IED RED615 is available with three
alternative standard configurations.
Table 6: Standard configurations

Description Std. conf.
Line differential protection A
Line differential protection with directional earth-fault protection B
Line differential protection with non-directional earth-fault protection C
Table 7: Supported functions

Functionality A B C
Protection1)
Line differential protection and related measurements, stabilized and
● ● ●
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, low stage, instance 1 ● ● ●
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, high stage, instance 1 ● ● ●
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, high stage, instance 2 ● ● ●
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, instantaneous stage, instance 1 ● ● ●
Non-directional earth-fault protection, low stage (SEF), instance 1 - - ●
Non-directional earth-fault protection, low stage, instance 2 - - ●
Non-directional earth-fault protection, high stage, instance 1 - - ●
Non-directional earth-fault protection, instantaneous stage, instance 1 - - ●
Directional earth-fault protection, low stage (SEF), instance 1 - ● -
Directional earth-fault protection, low stage, instance 2 - ● -
Directional earth-fault protection, high stage, instance 1 - ● -
Transient / intermittent earth-fault protection - ● -
Non-directional (cross-country) earth-fault protection, using calculated I0 - ● -
Negative sequence overcurrent protection, instance 1 ● ● ●

Negative sequence overcurrent protection, instance 2 ● ● ●
Phase discontinuity protection - ● ●
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Functionality A B C
Three-phase thermal protection for feeders, cables and distribution
- ● ●
transformers
Binary signal transfer ● ● ●
Circuit-breaker failure protection ● ● ●
Three-phase inrush current detector ● ● ●
Master trip, instance 1 ● ● ●
Master trip, instance 2 ● ● ●
Control
Circuit-breaker control with interlocking ● ● ●
Disconnector position indication, instance 1 ● ● ●
Earthing switch indication ● ● ●
Auto-reclosing - o o
Condition monitoring
Circuit-breaker condition monitoring - ● ●
Trip circuit supervision, instance 1 ● ● ●
Trip circuit supervision, instance 2 ● ● ●
Current circuit supervision ● ● ●
Protection communication supervision ● ● ●
Measurement
Disturbance recorder ● ● ●
Three-phase current measurement ● ● ●
Sequence current measurement ● ● ●
Residual current measurement - ● ●
Residual voltage measurement - ● -
● = included, o = optional at the time of order
1) Note that all directional protection functions can also be used in non-directional mode.
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3.2.2 Terminal diagrams
GUID-FBFA9940-E37D-4C32-A083-0367AAEDE267 V2 EN
Figure 6: Terminal diagram for configuration A and C
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GUID-A05D9233-4377-48D7-9F00-4218F0E7D4DC V1 EN
Figure 7: Terminal diagram for configuration B
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3.2.3 Connection diagrams
GUID-E13D095E-FC45-46BD-8600-6445D2B367B9 V2 EN
Figure 8: Connection diagram for configuration A and C (line current

differential protection)
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Figure 9: Connection diagram for configuration B (line current differential

protection including directional earth-fault protection and
autoreclosing)
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3.3 Standard configuration A for line current differential

protection
3.3.1 Applications
The standard configuration for line current differential protection is mainly
intended for cable feeder applications in distribution networks.
The IED with this standard configuration is delivered from the factory with default
settings and parameters. The end-user flexibility for incoming, outgoing and
internal signal designation within the IED enables this configuration to be further
adapted to different primary circuit layouts and the related functionality needs by
modifying the internal functionality using PCM600.
3.3.2 Functions
Table 8: Functions included in the RED615 standard configuration with line current
differential protection
Function IEC 61850 IEC ANSI
Line differential protection and related LNPLDF1 3dI>L 87L
measurements, stabilized and
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, PHLPTOC1 3I> 51P-1
low stage
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, PHHPTOC1 3I>> (1) 51P-2 (1)
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, PHHPTOC2 3I>> (2) 51P-2 (2)
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, PHIPTOC1 3I>>> 50P/51P
instantaneous stage
Negative-sequence overcurrent protection, NSPTOC1 I2> (1) 46 (1)
instance 1
Negative-sequence overcurrent protection, NSPTOC2 I2> (2) 46 (2)
instance 2

Circuit breaker control with interlocking CBXCBR1 O <-> I O <-> I
Disconnector position indication, instance 1 DCSXSWI1 I ↔ O DC (1) I ↔ O DC (1)
Trip circuit supervision for two trip coils TCSSCBR1 TCS (1) TCM (1)
TCSSCBR2 TCS (2) TCM (2)
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Current circuit supervision CCRDIF1 CCRDIF CCRDIF
Transient disturbance recorder RDRE1 - -
Three-phase current measurement CMMXU1 3I 3I
Sequence current measurement CSMSQI1 I1,I2,I0 I1,I2,I0
3.3.2.1 Default I/O connections
Table 9: Default connections for binary inputs

Binary input Description Connector pins
X120-BI1 Blocking input for general use X120-1,2
X120-BI2 Circuit breaker close X120-3,2
X120-BI3 Circuit breaker open X120-4,2
X120-BI4 Lockout reset X120-5,2
X110-BI2 External start of breaker failure protection X110-3,4
X110-BI3 Setting group change X110-5,6
X110-BI4 Binary signal transfer input X110-7,6
X110-BI5 Disconnector close/truck in X110-8,9
X110-BI6 Disconnector open/truck out X110-10,9
X110-BI7 Earth switch close X110-11,12
X110-BI8 Earth switch open X110-13,12
Table 10: Default connections for binary outputs

Binary output Description Connector pins
X100-PO1 Close circuit breaker X100-6,7
X100-PO2 Breaker failure backup trip to upstream breaker X100-8,9
X100-SO1 Line differential protection trip alarm X100-10,11,(12)
Protection communication failure or differential protection not
X100-SO2 available X100-13,14
X100-PO3 Open circuit breaker/trip 1 X100-15-19
X110-SO1 Start indication X110-14,15
X110-SO2 Operate indication X110-17,18
X110-SO3 Binary transfer signal X110-20,21
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Table 11: Default connections for LEDs

LED Description
1 Line differential protection biased stage operate
2 Line differential protection instantaneous stage operate
3 Line differential protection is not available
4 Protection communication failure
5 Current transformer failure detected
6 Phase or negative sequence component over current
7 Breaker failure operate
8 Disturbance recorder triggered
9 Trip circuit supervision alarm
10 Binary signal transfer receive
11 Binary signal transfer send
3.3.3 Functional diagrams
The functional diagrams describe the default input, output, alarm LED and function-
to-function connections. The default connections can be viewed and changed with
PCM600 according to the application requirements, if necessary.
The analog channels, measurements from current transformers and voltage

transformers, have fixed connections towards the different function blocks inside
the IED’s standard configuration. Exceptions from this rule are the eight analog
channels available for the disturbance recorder function. These channels are freely
selectable and a part of the disturbance recorder’s parameter settings, thus not
included in the PCM600 functionality.
The analog channels are assigned to different functions as shown in the functional
diagrams. The common signal marked with 3I represents the three phase currents.
The signal marked with I0 represents the measured residual current, via a sum
connection of second CT cores of the phase current transformers.
3.3.3.1 Functional diagrams for protection
The functional diagrams describe the IED’s protection functionality in detail and
according to the factory set default connections.
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Figure 10: Line differential protection
The line current differential function (LNPLDF) is intended to be the main

protection offering exclusive unit protection for the power distribution lines or
cables. The stabilized low stage can be blocked if the current transformer failure is
detected. The operate value of the instantaneous high stage can be multiplied by a
predefined setting if the ENA_MULT input is activated. In this configuration it is
activated by the open status information of the remote end circuit breaker,
disconnectors and earth switch. The intention of this connection is to lower the
setting value of the instantaneous high stage by multiplying with setting High Op
value Mult in case of internal fault.
The operate signal is connected to the Master Trip Logics 1 and 2 and also to the
alarm LEDs. LED 1 is used for start or operate of stabilized low stage and LED 2
for start or operate of instantaneous high stage indication. The indication of the
high or low stage operation is also connected to the output SO1 (X100:10-11-12).
LED 3 is used to indicate if the line differential is not available. This is due to
failures in protection communication or the LNPLDF is set to test mode.
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Figure 11: Protection communication supervision
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The protection communication supervision function (PCSRTPC) is used in the

configuration to block the operation of the line differential function. This way the
malfunction of the line differential is prevented. Also the activation of binary
signal transfer outputs during protection communication failure is blocked. These
are done internally without connections in configurations. The protection
communication supervision alarm is connected to alarm LED 4, to disturbance
recorder and to signal output SO2 (X100:13-14-15).
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Figure 12: Overcurrent protection
Four overcurrent stages are offered for overcurrent and short-circuit protection.
The instantaneous stage (PHIPTOC1) can be blocked by energizing the binary
input 1 (X120:1-2). Two negative sequence overcurrent stages (NSPTOC1 and
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NSPTOC2) are offered for phase unbalance protection. The inrush detection
block’s (INRPHAR1) output BLK2H enables multiplying the active settings for
instantaneous stage of overcurrent protection.
All operate signals are connected to the Master Trip Logics 1 and 2 and also to the
alarm LEDs. LED 6 is used for collective overcurrent and negative-sequence
overcurrent protection operate indication.
GUID-8D834AFD-1C7E-4D76-9783-4196C948F3A1 V1 EN
Figure 13: Blocking of the upstream overcurrent relay
The upstream blocking from the start of the overcurrent protection functions is
connected to the output SO1 (X110:14-15-16). The purpose of this output is to
send a blocking signal to the relevant overcurrent protection stage of the IED at the
upstream bay.
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Figure 14: Indication of overcurrent or NPS overcurrent operation
The indication of the backup overcurrent protection operation is connected to the

output SO2 (X110:20-21-22). It can be used, for example, for external alarm
purposes.
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Figure 15: Circuit breaker failure protection
The circuit-breaker failure protection (CCBRBRF1) is initiated via the start input
by a number of different protection stages in the IED. CCBRBRF1 offers different
operating modes associated with the circuit-breaker position and the measured
phase and residual currents.
CCBRBRF1 has two operating outputs: TRRET and TRBU. The TRRET operate
output is used for retripping its own circuit breaker through the Master Trip Logic
2. The TRBU output is used to give a backup trip to the circuit breaker feeding
upstream. For this purpose, the TRBU operate output signal is connected to the
output PO2 (X100: 8-9). LED 7 is used for backup (TRBU) operate indication.
3.3.3.2 Functional diagrams for disturbance recorder and trip circuit

supervision
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Figure 16: Disturbance recorder
The disturbance recorder has 64 digital inputs of which 21 are connected as a

default. All start and operate signals from the protection stages are routed to trigger
the disturbance recorder or alternatively only to be recorded by the disturbance
recorder depending on the parameter settings. Additionally, the five binary inputs
from X120 are also connected.
GUID-E87263FE-32FF-415C-89F0-AEFC537D076C V1 EN
Figure 17: Trip circuit supervision
Two separate trip circuit supervision functions are included, TCSSCBR1 for PO3
(X100:16-19) and TCSSCBR2 for PO4 X100:20-23). Both functions are blocked
by the Master Trip (TRPPTRC1 and TRPPTRC1) and the circuit breaker open
signal. The TCS alarm indication is connected to LED 9.
By default it is expected that there is no external resistor in the

circuit breaker tripping coil circuit connected parallel with circuit
breaker normally open auxiliary contact.
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3.3.3.3 Functional diagrams for control and interlocking
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Figure 18: Master Trip
The operate signals from the protections are connected to the two trip output
contacts PO3 (X100:16-19) and PO4 (X100:20-23) via the corresponding Master
Trips TRPPTRC1 and TRPPTRC2. Open control commands to the circuit breaker
from local or remote CBXCBR1-exe_op is connected directly to the output PO3
(X100:16-19).
TRPPTRC1 and 2 provide the lockout/latching function, event generation and the
trip signal duration setting. If the lockout operation mode is selected, one binary
input can be reassigned to the RST_LKOUT input of the Master Trip to enable
external reset with a push button.
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Figure 19: Circuit breaker control and interlocking
ENA_CLOSE input enables the closing of the circuit breaker. In the circuit-breaker
control function CBXCBR is a combination of the statuses of the Master Trip
logics, disconnector and earth switch position indications and remote feeder
position indications. Master trip logic, disconnector and earth switch statuses are
local feeder ready information to be sent for the remote end. Opening is always
enabled.
If the ENA_CLOSE signal is completely removed from CBXCBR

with PCM600, the function assumes that the circuit breaker close
commands are allowed continuously.
If REMOTE_FEEDER_READY information is missing, for

example, in case of protection communication not connected, it
disables the breaker closing in the local IED.
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Figure 20: Line differential trip and protection communication failure indication
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The signal outputs from the IED are connected to give dedicated information on:
• Line differential protection trip alarm SO1 (X100:10-12)

• Protection communication failure or line differential protection not available
SO2 (X100:13-15)
TPGAPC1 is a timer and used for setting the minimum pulse length for the outputs.
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Figure 21: Binary signal transfer
The binary signal transfer function (BSTGGIO) is used for changing any binary
information which can be used for example in protection schemes, interlocking,
and alarms. There are eight separate inputs and corresponding outputs available.
In this configuration one physical input BI3 (X110:6-7) is connected to the binary
signal transfer channel one. Local feeder ready and local circuit breaker open
information are connected to input 6 and 7. These are interlocking information
from control logic. The information of detected current transformer fault is
connected to input 8.
As a consequence of sending interlocking information to remote end also receiving

of same information locally is needed. Therefore remote feeder ready, remote
circuit breaker open and remote current transformer failure are connected to binary
signal transfer function outputs. All binary signal transfer outputs are connected to
output SO3 (X110:20-21-22).
The receive and send information are connected to alarm LEDs 10 and 11.
3.4 Standard configuration B for line current differential

protection including directional earth-fault protection
and autoreclosing
3.4.1 Applications
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3.4.2 Functions
Table 12: Functions included in the RED615 standard configuration with directional earth-fault
protection and autoreclosing
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent PHLPTOC1 3I> (1) 51P-1 (1)
protection, low stage
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent PHHPTOC1 3I>>(1) 51P-2 (1)
protection, high stage
PHHPTOC2 3I>>(2) 51P-2 (2)
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent PHIPTOC1 3I>>>(1) 50P/51P (1)
protection, instantaneous stage
Directional earth-fault protection, low stage DEFLPDEF1 I0>→ (1) 67N-1 (1)
DEFLPDEF2 I0>→ (2) 67N-1 (2)
Directional earth-fault protection, high stage DEFHPDEF1 I0>>→ 67N-2
Transient/intermittent earth-fault protection INTRPTEF1 I0>→ IEF 67NIEF
Non-directional (cross-country) earth fault, EFHPTOC1 I0>> (1) 51N-2 (1)

using calculated I0
Negative-sequence overcurrent protection NSPTOC1 I2> (1) 46 (1)
NSPTOC2 I2> (2) 46 (2)
Phase discontinuity PDNSPTOC1 I2/I1> 46PD
Three-phase thermal protection for T1PTTR1 3Ith>F 49F

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Disconnector position indication DCSXSWI1 I ↔ O DC (1) I ↔ O DC (1)
Autoreclosing DARREC1 O→I 79
Circuit breaker condition monitoring SSCBR1 CBCM CBCM
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Trip circuit supervision TCSSCBR1 TCS (1) TCM (1)
Residual current measurement RESCMMXU1 I0 I0
Residual voltage measurement RESVMMXU1 U0 V0

Binary input Description Connector
pins
X110-BI3 Circuit breaker low gas pressure alarm X110-5,6
X110-BI4 Circuit breaker spring charged indication X110-7,6
X110-BI5 Circuit breaker truck in (service position) indication X110-8,9
X110-BI6 Circuit breaker truck out (test position) indication X110-10,9
X110-BI7 Earthing switch closed indication X110-11,12
X110-BI8 Earthing switch open indication X110-13,12

Binary output Description Connector
pins
X100-10,11,
X100-SO1 Line differential protection trip alarm (12)
X110-SO1 Upstream over current blocking X110-14,15
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X110-SO2 Backup protection operate indication X110-17,18
X110-SO4 X110-20,21

LED Description
1 Line differential protection biased stage operated
2 Line differential protection instantaneous stage operated
5 Auto reclose in progress
6 Backup protection operated
7 Circuit breaker failure protection backup trip operated
9 Current transformer failure or trip circuit or circuit breaker supervision alarm
11 Binary transfer signal send

connection of second CT cores of the phase current transformers. The signal
marked with U0 represents the measured residual voltage from voltage transformers.
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Figure 22: Line current differential protection

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Figure 23: Protection communication supervision function

recorder and to signal output SO2 (X100:13-14).
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NSPTOC2) are offered for phase unbalance protection. The phase discontinuity
protection (PDNSPTOC1) provides protection for interruptions in the normal three-
phase load supply, for example, in downed conductor situations. The inrush
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detection block’s (INRPHAR1) output BLK2H enables multiplying the active

settings for instantaneous stage of overcurrent protection.
upstream bay.

purposes.
GUID-B16A06C9-4455-4C9C-977D-89551BC1FB95 V1 EN
Figure 25: Thermal overload protection
The thermal overload protection (T1PTTR1) provides indication on overload

situations. Active BLK_CLOSE signal blocks the closing of the circuit breaker.
LED 6 is used also for the thermal overload protection alarm indication.
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Figure 26: Earth-fault protection
Three stages are offered for directional earth-fault protection. In addition, there is a
dedicated protection stage (INTRPTEF) either for transient-based earth-fault
protection or for cable intermittent earth-fault protection in compensated networks.
A dedicated non-directional earth-fault protection block (EFHPTOC) is intended

for protection against double earth-fault situations in isolated or compensated
networks. This protection function uses the calculated residual current originating
from the phase currents.
All operate signals are connected to the Master Trip and also to the alarm LED2.
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3.4.3.2 Functional diagrams for disturbance recorder and supervision

functions
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(X100:15-19).
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There are three disconnector status blocks (DCSXSWI1…3) available in the IED.
The remaining two not described in the functional diagram are available in
PCM600 for connection where applicable.
The binary inputs 5 and 6 of the additional card X110 are used for busbar
disconnector (DCSXSWI1) or circuit-breaker truck position indication.
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Table 16: Device positions indicated by binary inputs 5 and 6

Primary device position Input to be energized
Input 5 (X110:8-9) Input 6 (X110:10-9)
Busbar disconnector closed x
Busbar disconnector open x
Circuit breaker truck in service position x
Circuit breaker truck in test position x
The binary inputs 7 and 8 (X110:11-13) are designed for the position indication of
the line-side earth switch.
The circuit breaker closing is enabled when the ENA_CLOSE input is activated.
The input can be activated by the configuration logic, which is a combination of
the disconnector or breaker truck and earth switch position statuses and the statuses
of the master trip logics and gas pressure alarm and circuit-breaker spring charging.
This combination of interlocking conditions is called LOCAL_FEEDER_READY
and is transferred also to the remote end via binary signal transfer. The OKPOS
output from DCSXSWI defines if the disconnector or breaker truck is definitely
either open/in test position or close/in service position. This, together with the open
earth switch and non-active trip signals, activates the close-enable signal to the
circuit breaker control function block. The open operation is always enabled. The
auto-recloser close command signals are directly connected to the output contact
PO1 (X100:6-7).
The ITL_BYPASS input can be used, for example, to always enable the closing of
the circuit breaker when the circuit breaker truck is in the test position, despite of
the interlocking conditions being active when the circuit breaker truck is closed in
service position.
If the ENA_CLOSE signal is completely removed from the breaker

control function block CBXCBR with PCM600, the function
assumes that the breaker close commands are allowed continuously.

example in case of protection communication not connected, it
disables the circuit breaker closing in the local IED.
The circuit breaker condition monitoring function (SSCBR) supervises the circuit
breaker status based on the binary input information connected and measured
current levels. The function introduces various supervision methods. The
corresponding supervision alarm signals are routed to LED 9.
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SO2 (X100:13-15)
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output SO3 (X110:20-21-22).
GUID-754F4F14-A610-4C10-9DB9-404D3872BDBB V1 EN
Figure 34: Autoreclose
The autoreclose function (DARREC1) is configured to be initiated by operate

signals from a number of protection stages through the INIT1...6 inputs. It is
possible to create individual autoreclose sequences for each input. DARREC1 can
be blocked with the INHIBIT_RECL input. As a default, the operation of some
selected protection functions are connected to this input. A control command to the
circuit breaker, either local or remote, also blocks DARREC1 via the CBXCBR-
selected signal.
The circuit breaker availability for the autoreclose sequence is expressed with the
binary input 4 (X110:6-7) by connecting the input signal to the CB_READY input.
In case this signal is completely removed from DARREC1 with PCM600, the
function assumes that the breaker is available all the time.
The autoreclose sequence in progress indication is connected to alarm LED 5.
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3.5 Standard configuration C for line current differential

protection including non-directional earth-fault
protection and autoreclosing
3.5.1 Applications
3.5.2 Functions
Table 17: Functions included in the RED615 standard configuration with non-directional earth-
fault protection and autoreclosing
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent PHLPTOC1 3I> (1) 51P-1 (1)
protection, low stage
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent PHHPTOC1 3I>>(1) 51P-2 (1)
protection, high stage
PHHPTOC2 3I>>(2) 51P-2 (2)
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent PHIPTOC1 3I>>>(1) 50P/51P (1)
protection, instantaneous stage
Non-directional earth-fault protection, low EFLPTOC1 I0> (1) 51N-1 (1)
stage
EFLPTOC2 I0> (2) 51N-1 (2)
Non-directional earth-fault protection, high EFHPTOC1 I0>> (1) 51N-2 (1)

stage
Non-directional earth-fault protection, EFIPTOC1 I0>>> 50N/51N
instantaneous stage
Negative-sequence overcurrent protection NSPTOC1 I2> (1) 46 (1)
NSPTOC2 I2> (2) 46 (2)
Phase discontinuity PDNSPTOC1 I2/I1> 46PD
Three-phase thermal protection for T1PTTR1 3Ith>F 49F

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Disconnector position indication DCSXSWI1 I ↔ O DC (1) I ↔ O DC (1)
Autoreclosing DARREC1 O→I 79
Circuit breaker condition monitoring SSCBR1 CBCM CBCM
Trip circuit supervision TCSSCBR1 TCS (1) TCM (1)
Residual current measurement RESCMMXU1 I0 I0

Binary input Description Connector
pins
X110-BI1 External start of breaker failure protection X110-1,2
X110-BI3 Circuit breaker low gas pressure alarm X110-5,6
X110-BI4 Circuit breaker spring charged indication X110-7,6
X110-BI5 Circuit breaker truck in (service position) indication X110-8,9
X110-BI6 Circuit breaker truck out (test position) indication X110-10,9
X110-BI7 Earthing switch closed indication X110-11,12
X110-BI8 Earthing switch open indication X110-13,12
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X100-10,11
X100-SO1 Line differential protection trip alarm ,(12)
X110-SO1 Upstream over current blocking X110-14,15
X110-SO2 Backup protection operate indication X110-17,18
X110-SO4 X110-20,21

LED Description
1 Line differential protection biased stage operated
2 Line differential protection instantaneous stage operated
5 Autoreclose in progress
6 Backup protection operated
7 Circuit failure protection backup trip operated
9 Current transformer failure or trip circuit or circuit breaker supervision alarm
11 Binary transfer signal send

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connection of second CT cores of the phase current transformers.
GUID-AD8EEB29-787A-4DEF-A583-DA50490DABB1 V1 EN
Figure 35: Line current differential protection

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Figure 36: Protection communication supervision function

recorder and to signal output SO2 (X100:13-14).
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NSPTOC2) are offered for phase unbalance protection. The phase discontinuity
protection (PDNSPTOC1) provides protection for interruptions in the normal three-
phase load supply, for example, in downed conductor situations. The inrush
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detection block’s (INRPHAR1) output BLK2H enables multiplying the active

settings for instantaneous stage of overcurrent protection.
upstream bay.

purposes.
GUID-9286D4F1-5DF4-46FD-84F1-986948402C0D V1 EN
Figure 38: Thermal overload protection
The thermal overload protection (T1PTTR1) provides indication on overload

situations. Active BLK_CLOSE signal blocks the closing of the circuit breaker.
LED 6 is used also for the thermal overload protection alarm indication.
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Figure 39: Earth-fault protection
Four stages are offered for non-directional earth-fault protection. The earth-fault
protection uses measured residual currents. When current circuit failure is detected
by CCRDIF1, all earth- fault functions are blocked to inhibit unwanted operation,
which can occur due to apparent residual current.
The functionality of CCRDIF1 should be disabled in case the earth-fault

protections current signal originates from the phase current transformers via
external summation instead of separate balanced-core current transformer.
All operate signals are connected to the Master Trip and also to the alarm LED 6.
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functions
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(X100:15-19).
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There are three disconnector status blocks (DCSXSWI1…3) available in the IED.
The remaining two not described in the functional diagram are available in
PCM600 for connection where applicable.
The binary inputs 5 and 6 of the additional card X110 are used for busbar
disconnector (DCSXSWI1) or circuit-breaker truck position indication.
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Table 21: Device positions indicated by binary inputs 5 and 6

Primary device position Input to be energized
Input 5 (X110:8-9) Input 6 (X110:10-9)
Busbar disconnector closed x
Busbar disconnector open x
Circuit breaker truck in service position x
Circuit breaker truck in test position x
The binary inputs 7 and 8 (X110:11-13) are designed for the position indication of
the line-side earth switch.
The circuit breaker closing is enabled when the ENA_CLOSE input is activated.
The input can be activated by the configuration logic, which is a combination of
the disconnector or breaker truck and earth switch position statuses and the statuses
of the master trip logics and gas pressure alarm and circuit-breaker spring charging.
This combination of interlocking conditions is called LOCAL_FEEDER_READY
and is transferred also to the remote end via binary signal transfer. The OKPOS
output from DCSXSWI defines if the disconnector or breaker truck is definitely
either open/in test position or close/in service position. This, together with the open
earth switch and non-active trip signals, activates the close-enable signal to the
circuit breaker control function block. The open operation is always enabled. The
auto-recloser close command signals are directly connected to the output contact
PO1 (X100:6-7).
The ITL_BYPASS input can be used, for example, to always enable the closing of
the circuit breaker when the circuit breaker truck is in the test position, despite of
the interlocking conditions being active when the circuit breaker truck is closed in
service position.
If the ENA_CLOSE signal is completely removed from the breaker

control function block CBXCBR with PCM600, the function
assumes that the breaker close commands are allowed continuously.

example in case of protection communication not connected, it
disables the circuit breaker closing in the local IED.
The circuit breaker condition monitoring function (SSCBR) supervises the circuit
breaker status based on the binary input information connected and measured
current levels. The function introduces various supervision methods. The
corresponding supervision alarm signals are routed to LED 9.
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GUID-C9A27CAB-37D7-4D0C-A665-1A717B870FC3 V1 EN

SO2 (X100:13-15)
GUID-8D1AE042-9992-41E1-B324-56EB32CA4DEC V1 EN
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output SO3 (X110:20-21-22).
GUID-754F4F14-A610-4C10-9DB9-404D3872BDBB V1 EN
Figure 47: Autoreclose
The autoreclose function (DARREC1) is configured to be initiated by operate

signals from a number of protection stages through the INIT1...6 inputs. It is
possible to create individual autoreclose sequences for each input. DARREC1 can
be blocked with the INHIBIT_RECL input. As a default, the operation of some
selected protection functions are connected to this input. A control command to the
circuit breaker, either local or remote, also blocks DARREC1 via the CBXCBR-
selected signal.
The circuit breaker availability for the autoreclose sequence is expressed with the
binary input 4 (X110:6-7) by connecting the input signal to the CB_READY input.
In case this signal is completely removed from DARREC1 with PCM600, the
function assumes that the breaker is available all the time.
The autoreclose sequence in progress indication is connected to alarm LED 5.
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Requirements for measurement transformers
Section 4 Requirements for measurement

transformers
4.1 Current transformers
4.1.1 Current transformer requirements for non-directional

overcurrent protection
For reliable and correct operation of the overcurrent protection, the CT has to be
chosen carefully. The distortion of the secondary current of a saturated CT may
endanger the operation, selectivity, and co-ordination of protection. However,
when the CT is correctly selected, a fast and reliable short circuit protection can be
enabled.
The selection of a CT depends not only on the CT specifications but also on the
network fault current magnitude, desired protection objectives, and the actual CT
burden. The protection relay settings should be defined in accordance with the CT
performance as well as other factors.
4.1.1.1 Current transformer accuracy class and accuracy limit factor
The rated accuracy limit factor (Fn) is the ratio of the rated accuracy limit primary
current to the rated primary current. For example, a protective current transformer
of type 5P10 has the accuracy class 5P and the accuracy limit factor 10. For
protective current transformers, the accuracy class is designed by the highest
permissible percentage composite error at the rated accuracy limit primary current
prescribed for the accuracy class concerned, followed by the letter "P" (meaning
protection).
Table 22: Limits of errors according to IEC 60044-1 for protective current transformers
Accuracy class Current error at Phase displacement at rated primary Composite error at
rated primary current rated accuracy limit
current (%) minutes centiradians primary current (%)
5P ±1 ±60 ±1.8 5
10P ±3 - - 10
The accuracy classes 5P and 10P are both suitable for non-directional overcurrent
protection. The 5P class provides a better accuracy. This should be noted also if
there are accuracy requirements for the metering functions (current metering,
power metering, and so on) of the relay.
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The CT accuracy primary limit current describes the highest fault current
magnitude at which the CT fulfils the specified accuracy. Beyond this level, the
secondary current of the CT is distorted and it might have severe effects on the
performance of the protection relay.
In practise, the actual accuracy limit factor (Fa) differs from the rated accuracy
limit factor (Fn) and is proportional to the ratio of the rated CT burden and the
actual CT burden.
The actual accuracy limit factor is calculated using the formula:
Sin + Sn
Fa ≈ Fn ×
Sin + S
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Fn the accuracy limit factor with the nominal external burden Sn
Sin the internal secondary burden of the CT
S the actual external burden
4.1.1.2 Non-directional overcurrent protection
The current transformer selection

Non-directional overcurrent protection does not set high requirements on the
accuracy class or on the actual accuracy limit factor (Fa) of the CTs. It is, however,
recommended to select a CT with Fa of at least 20.
The nominal primary current I1n should be chosen in such a way that the thermal
and dynamic strength of the current measuring input of the relay is not exceeded.
This is always fulfilled when
I1n > Ikmax / 100,
Ikmax is the highest fault current.
The saturation of the CT protects the measuring circuit and the current input of the
relay. For that reason, in practice, even a few times smaller nominal primary
current can be used than given by the formula.
Recommended start current settings

If Ikmin is the lowest primary current at which the highest set overcurrent stage of
the relay is to operate, then the start current should be set using the formula:
Current start value < 0.7 x (Ikmin / I1n)
I1n is the nominal primary current of the CT.
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The factor 0.7 takes into account the protection relay inaccuracy, current
transformer errors, and imperfections of the short circuit calculations.
The adequate performance of the CT should be checked when the setting of the
high set stage O/C protection is defined. The operate time delay caused by the CT
saturation is typically small enough when the relay setting is noticeably lower than
Fa.
When defining the setting values for the low set stages, the saturation of the CT
does not need to be taken into account and the start current setting is simply
according to the formula.
Delay in operation caused by saturation of current transformers

The saturation of CT may cause a delayed relay operation. To ensure the time
selectivity, the delay must be taken into account when setting the operate times of
successive relays.
With definite time mode of operation, the saturation of CT may cause a delay that
is as long as the time the constant of the DC component of the fault current, when
the current is only slightly higher than the starting current. This depends on the
accuracy limit factor of the CT, on the remanence flux of the core of the CT, and
on the operate time setting.
With inverse time mode of operation, the delay should always be considered as
being as long as the time constant of the DC component.
With inverse time mode of operation and when the high-set stages are not used, the
AC component of the fault current should not saturate the CT less than 20 times the
starting current. Otherwise, the inverse operation time can be further prolonged.
Therefore, the accuracy limit factor Fa should be chosen using the formula:
Fa > 20*Current start value / I1n
The Current start value is the primary pickup current setting of the relay.
4.1.1.3 Example for non-directional overcurrent protection
The following figure describes a typical medium voltage feeder. The protection is
implemented as three-stage definite time non-directional overcurrent protection.
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Figure 48: Example of three-stage overcurrent protection
The maximum three-phase fault current is 41.7 kA and the minimum three-phase
short circuit current is 22.8 kA. The actual accuracy limit factor of the CT is
calculated to be 59.
The start current setting for low-set stage (3I>) is selected to be about twice the
nominal current of the cable. The operate time is selected so that it is selective with
the next relay (not visible in the figure above). The settings for the high-set stage
and instantaneous stage are defined also so that grading is ensured with the
downstream protection. In addition, the start current settings have to be defined so
that the relay operates with the minimum fault current and it does not operate with
the maximum load current. The settings for all three stages are as in the figure above.
For the application point of view, the suitable setting for instantaneous stage (I>>>)
in this example is 3 500 A (5.83 x I2n). For the CT characteristics point of view, the
criteria given by the current transformer selection formula is fulfilled and also the
relay setting is considerably below the Fa. In this application, the CT rated burden
could have been selected much lower than 10 VA for economical reasons.
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IED physical connections
Section 5 IED physical connections
5.1 Inputs
5.1.1 Energizing inputs
5.1.1.1 Phase currents
The IED can also be used in single or two-phase applications by

leaving one or two energizing inputs unoccupied. However, at least
terminals X120/7-8 must be connected.
Table 23: Inputs for phase currents

Terminal Description
X120-7, 8 IL1
X120-9, 10 IL2
X120-11, 12 IL3
5.1.1.2 Residual current

Table 24: Inputs for residual current
X120-13, 14 I0
5.1.1.3 Residual voltage

Table 25: Additional residual voltage input included in configuration B
X120-5, 6 U0
5.1.2 Auxiliary supply voltage input

The auxiliary voltage of the IED is connected to terminals X100/1-2. At DC
supply, the positive lead is connected to terminal X100-1. The permitted auxiliary
voltage range (AC/DC or DC) is marked on the top of the LHMI of the IED.
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Table 26: Auxiliary voltage supply

X100-1 + Input
X100-2 - Input
5.1.3 Binary inputs

The binary inputs can be used, for example, to generate a blocking signal, to
unlatch output contacts, to trigger the disturbance recorder or for remote control of
IED settings.
Table 27: Binary input terminals X110-1...13

X110-1 BI1, +
X110-2 BI1, -
X110-3 BI2, +
X110-4 BI2, -
X110-5 BI3, +
X110-6 BI3, -
X110-6 BI4, -
X110-7 BI4, +
X110-8 BI5, +
X110-9 BI5, -
X110-9 BI6, -
X110-10 BI6, +
X110-11 BI7, +
X110-12 BI7, -
X110-12 BI8, -
X110-13 BI8, +

X120-1 BI1, +
X120-2 BI1, -
X120-3 BI2, +
X120-2 BI2, -
X120-4 BI3, +
X120-2 BI3, -
X120-5 BI4, +
X120-6 BI4, -
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X130-1 BI1, +1)
X130-2 BI1, -
X130-2 BI2, -
X130-3 BI2, +1)
X130-4 BI3, +1)
X130-5 BI3, -
X130-5 BI4, -
X130-6 BI4, +1)
X130-7 BI5, +1)
X130-8 BI5, -
X130-8 BI6, -
X130-9 BI6, +1)
1) Optional
5.2 Outputs
5.2.1 Outputs for tripping and controlling

Output contacts PO1, PO2, PO3 and PO4 are heavy-duty trip contacts capable of
controlling most circuit breakers. On delivery from the factory, the trip signals
from all the protection stages are routed to PO3 and PO4.
Table 30: Output contacts

X100-6 PO1, NO
X100-7 PO1, NO
X100-8 PO2, NO
X100-9 PO2, NO
X100-15 PO3, NO (TCS resistor)
X100-16 PO3, NO
X100-17 PO3, NO
X100-18 PO3 (TCS1 input), NO
X100-20 PO4, NO (TCS resistor)
X100-21 PO4, NO
X100-22 PO4, NO
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5.2.2 Outputs for signalling

Output contacts SO1 and SO2 in slot X100 or SO1, SO2, SO3 and SO4 in slot
X110 or SO1, SO2 and SO3 in slot X130 (optional) can be used for signalling on
start and tripping of the IED. On delivery from the factory, the start and alarm
signals from all the protection stages are routed to signalling outputs.
Output contacts of slot X130 are available in the optional BIO module (BIOB02A).
Table 31: Output contacts X100-10...14

X100-10 SO1, common
X100-11 SO1, NC
X100-12 SO1, NO
X100-13 SO2, NO
X100-14 SO2, NO

X110-14 SO1, common
X110-15 SO1, NO
X110-16 SO1, NC
X110-17 SO2, common
X110-18 SO2, NO
X110-19 SO2, NC
X110-20 SO3, common
X110-21 SO3, NO
X110-22 SO3, NC
X110-23 SO4, common
X110-24 SO4, NO

X130-10 SO1, common
X130-11 SO1, NO
X130-12 SO1, NC
X130-13 SO2, common
X130-14 SO2, NO
X130-15 SO2, NC
X130-16 SO3, common
X130-17 SO3, NO
X130-18 SO3, NC
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5.2.3 IRF
The IRF contact functions as an output contact for the self-supervision system of
the protection IED. Under normal operating conditions, the IED is energized and
the contact is closed (X100/3-5). When a fault is detected by the self-supervision
system or the auxiliary voltage is disconnected, the output contact drops off and the
contact closes (X100/3-4).
Table 34: IRF contact

X100-3 IRF, common
X100-4 Closed; IRF, or Uaux disconnected
X100-5 Closed; no IRF, and Uaux connected
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Glossary
Section 6 Glossary
100BASE-TX A physical media defined in the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet

standard for local area networks (LANs) that uses twisted-
pair cabling category 5 or higher with RJ-45 connectors
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange
BI Binary input
BO Binary output
CT Current transformer
DNP3 A distributed network protocol originally developed by
Westronic. The DNP3 Users Group has the ownership
of the protocol and assumes responsibility for its evolution.
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
GOOSE Generic Object Oriented Substation Event
HMI Human-machine interface
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IEC 60870-5-103 Communication standard for protective equipment; A
serial master/slave protocol for point-to-point
communication
IEC 61850 International standard for substation communication and
modelling
IED Intelligent electronic device
IP address A set of four numbers between 0 and 255, separated by
periods. Each server connected to the Internet is
assigned a unique IP address that specifies the location
for the TCP/IP protocol.
LAN Local area network
LCD Liquid crystal display
LED Light-emitting diode
LHMI Local human-machine interface
Modbus A serial communication protocol developed by the
Modicon company in 1979. Originally used for
communication in PLCs and RTU devices.
Modbus TCP/IP Modbus RTU protocol which uses TCP/IP and Ethernet
to carry data between devices
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NPS Negative phase sequence

PCM600 Protection and Control IED Manager
PO Power output
RJ-45 Galvanic connector type
RS-485 Serial link according to EIA standard RS485
RTU Remote terminal unit
SO Signal output
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
TCS Trip-circuit supervision
WAN Wide area network
WHMI Web human-machine interface
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Section 2 RED615 overview...........................................................13

Section 3 RED615 variants............................................................23

Functional diagrams for disturbance recorder and trip

Section 4 Requirements for measurement transformers................71

Section 5 IED physical connections...............................................75

1.1 This manual

Application Manual contains application descriptions and setting guidelines sorted

1.2 Intended audience

The protection and control engineer must be experienced in electrical power

1.3 Product documentation

1.3.1 Product documentation set

deinstalling & disposal

Figure 1: The intended use of manuals in different lifecycles

Engineering Manual contains instructions on how to engineer the IEDs. The

Commissioning Manual contains instructions on how to commission the IED. The

chapters are organized in chronological order in which the IED should be

Application Manual contains application descriptions and setting guidelines sorted

Technical Manual contains application and functionality descriptions and lists

Communication Protocol Manual describes a communication protocol supported

Some of the manuals are not available yet.

1.3.2 Document revision history

1.3.3 Related documentation

1.4 Document symbols and conventions

1.4.1 Safety indication symbols

The electrical warning icon indicates the presence of a hazard

The warning icon indicates the presence of a hazard which could

The caution icon indicates important information or warning related

The information icon alerts the reader to important facts and

Although warning hazards are related to personal injury, it should be understood

result in degraded process performance leading to personal injury or death.

1.4.2 Document conventions

1.4.3 Functions, codes and symbols

Functionality IEC 61850 IEC 60617 IEC-ANSI

Phase discontinuity protection PDNSPTOC1 I2/I1> 46PD

Three-phase thermal protection for

Circuit breaker failure protection CCBRBRF1 3I>/I0>BF 51BF/51NBF

Three-phase inrush detector INRPHAR1 3I2f> 68

Functionality IEC 61850 IEC 60617 IEC-ANSI

Sequence current measurement CSMSQI1 I1, I2, I0 I1, I2, I0

Residual current measurement, instance

Residual voltage measurement RESVMMXU1 U0 Vn

Section 2 RED615 overview

RED615 is a phase-segregated two-end line differential protection and control IED

2.1.1 Product version history

2.1.2 PCM600 and IED connectivity package version

Download connectivity packages from the ABB web site http://

2.2 Operation functionality

2.2.1 Optional functions

2.3 Physical hardware

Table 2: Plug-in unit and case

Table 3: Number of physical connections in standard configurations

Conf. Analog channels Binary channels

1) With optional BIO module

2.4 Local HMI

The LHMI of the IED contains the following elements: