Transformer Protection and Control RET615: Product Guide
Transformer Protection and Control RET615: Product Guide
Transformer Protection and Control RET615: Product Guide
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Product version: 5.0 FP1 Issued: 2015-10-30
Revision: K
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- Self-supervision
3I (HV)
A
U12 0. 0 kV
O R
L - Time synchronization: IEEE 1588 v2,
P 0.00 kW
Q 0.00 kVAr SNTP, IRIG-B
- User management
IL2 0 A
O R
L
OR
Io
Io (HV)
CONDITION MONITORING COMMUNICATION
AND SUPERVISION
Io> Io>> dIoLo> Protocols:
51N-1 51N-2 87NL 2× IEC 61850-8-1
CBCM OPTS TCS Modbus®
6×RTD CBCM OPTM TCM IEC 60870-5-103
2×mA DNP3
18× Interfaces:
MAP 3dI>T Ethernet: TX (RJ45), FX (LC)
MAP 87T Serial: Serial glass fiber (ST),
RS-485, RS-232
Redundant protocols:
HSR
PRP
RSTP
Io
3×
I2> ARC
46 CONTROL AND INDICATION 1) MEASUREMENT
3× 50L/50NL
- HV side: I, Io
Object Ctrl 2) Ind 3)
- LV side: I
3I (LV) 3I>>> 3I> 3I>> CB 1 - - Limit value supervision
50P/51P 51P-1 51P-2 - Load profile record
DC 2 3
- RTD/mA measurement, optional
ES 1 2 - Symmetrical components
1)
Check availability of binary inputs/outputs
from technical documentation Analog interface types 1)
2)
Control and indication function for
primary object Current transformer 7
3)
Status indication function for
primary object Voltage transformer -
1)
Conventional transformer inputs
TPOSM
84M
REMARKS
2× 3× Optional 3× No. of Calculated OR Alternative
Master trip Master Trip
function instances value function to be
Lockout relay Lockout relay Io/Uo defined when
94/86 94/86
ordering
GUID-C90DE25B-AEC6-4542-8FC8-F4604ACDB769 V2 EN
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- Self-supervision
3I (HV)
A
U12 0. 0 kV
O R
L - Time synchronization: IEEE 1588 v2,
P 0.00 kW
Q 0.00 kVAr SNTP, IRIG-B
- User management
IL2 0 A
O R
L
OR
Io
3×
I2> ARC CONTROL AND INDICATION 1) MEASUREMENT
3× 46 50L/50NL
- HV side: I
Object Ctrl 2) Ind 3)
- LV side: I, Io
3I (LV) 3I>>> 3I> 3I>> CB 1 - - Limit value supervision
50P/51P 51P-1 51P-2 - Load profile record
DC 2 3
- RTD/mA measurement, optional
ES 1 2 - Symmetrical components
1)
Check availability of binary inputs/outputs
from technical documentation Analog interface types 1)
2)
Control and indication function for
primary object Current transformer 7
3)
Status indication function for
primary object Voltage transformer -
1)
Conventional transformer inputs
TPOSM
84M
REMARKS
2× 3× Optional 3× No. of Calculated OR Alternative
Master trip Master Trip
Lockout relay function instances value function to be
Lockout relay
94/86
Io/Uo defined when
94/86
ordering
GUID-C948BC5D-9075-4336-86FC-B8C3F7BA5BAB V2 EN
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- Self-supervision
3I (HV)
A
U12 0. 0 kV
O R
L - Time synchronization: IEEE 1588 v2,
P 0.00 kW
Q 0.00 kVAr SNTP, IRIG-B
- User management
IL2 0 A
O R
L
OR
Io
TPOSM
84M
REMARKS
2× 3× Optional 3× No. of Calculated OR Alternative
Master trip Master Trip
Lockout relay function instances value function to be
Lockout relay
94/86
Io/Uo defined when
94/86
ordering
GUID-F8F3319F-B60D-47EF-A940-0891BC683D6C V2 EN
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3I (HV)
A
U12 0. 0 kV
O R
L - Time synchronization: IEEE 1588 v2,
P 0.00 kW
Q 0.00 kVAr SNTP, IRIG-B
- User management
IL2 0 A
O R
L
OR
Io
6×RTD
CONDITION MONITORING COMMUNICATION
2×mA 18× AND SUPERVISION
MAP
Protocols:
MAP
2× IEC 61850-8-1
CBCM OPTS TCS Modbus®
CBCM OPTM TCM IEC 60870-5-103
dIoHi> 3dI>T DNP3
87NH 87T Interfaces:
Ethernet: TX (RJ45), FX (LC)
Serial: Serial glass fiber (ST),
Io (LV) RS-485, RS-232
Redundant protocols:
Io> Io>> HSR
51N-1 51N-2 PRP
RSTP
3I (LV) - HV side: I
3× Object Ctrl 2) Ind 3)
- LV side: I, Io
I2> ARC CB 1 - - Limit value supervision
3× 46 50L/50NL - Load profile record
DC 2 3
- RTD/mA measurement, optional
ES 1 2 - Symmetrical components
3I>>> 3I> 3I>> 1)
Check availability of binary inputs/outputs
50P/51P 51P-1 51P-2 from technical documentation Analog interface types 1)
2)
Control and indication function for
primary object Current transformer 7
3)
Status indication function for
Voltage transformer -
primary object
1)
Conventional transformer inputs
TPOSM
84M
REMARKS
2× 3× Optional 3× No. of Calculated OR Alternative
Master trip Master Trip
function instances value function to be
Lockout relay Lockout relay Io/Uo defined when
94/86 94/86
ordering
GUID-422AE187-3E2A-4A20-BBE2-2B8A840DC1FA V2 EN
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Uo
UL1UL2UL3
- Self-supervision
3I (HV)
A
U12 0. 0 kV
O R
L - Time synchronization: IEEE 1588 v2,
P 0.00 kW
Q 0.00 kVAr SNTP, IRIG-B
- User management
IL2 0 A
AND
O R
L OR
Io
Io (HV)
CONDITION MONITORING COMMUNICATION
AND SUPERVISION
Protocols:
Io> Io>> dIoLo> IEC 61850-8-1/9-2LE
51N-1 51N-2 87NL 3I (HV) FUSEF CBCM OPTS Modbus®
2xRTD 60 CBCM OPTM IEC 60870-5-103
1xmA DNP3
Interfaces:
2×
18× Ethernet: TX (RJ45), FX (LC)
TCS
MAP 3dI>T Serial: Serial glass fiber (ST),
TCM
MAP 87T RS-485, RS-232
Redundant protocols:
HSR
Io PRP
3× RSTP
I2> ARC
3× 46 50L/50NL
CONTROL AND INDICATION 1) MEASUREMENT
REMARKS
2× 3× Optional 3× No. of Calculated OR Alternative
Master trip Master Trip
function instances value function to be
Lockout relay Lockout relay Io/Uo defined when
94/86 94/86
ordering
GUID-DC590CA4-DF86-499D-8B77-3DE0CB2997F0 V2 EN
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Uo
UL1UL2UL3
- Self-supervision
A
3I (HV) U12 0. 0 kV
O R
L - Time synchronization: IEEE 1588 v2,
P 0.00 kW
Q 0.00 kVAr SNTP, IRIG-B
- User management
IL2 0 A
AND
O R
L OR
Io
3I (HV)
2×RTD
1×mA
CONDITION MONITORING COMMUNICATION
18× AND SUPERVISION
MAP 3dI>T
Protocols:
MAP 87T
IEC 61850-8-1/9-2LE
FUSEF CBCM OPTS Modbus®
60 CBCM OPTM IEC 60870-5-103
DNP3
Io (LV) Interfaces:
Io> Io>> dIoLo> 2×
Ethernet: TX (RJ45), FX (LC)
51N-1 51N-2 87NL TCS
Serial: Serial glass fiber (ST),
TCM
RS-485, RS-232
Redundant protocols:
HSR
Io PRP
RSTP
Uo
REMARKS
2× 3× Optional 3× No. of Calculated OR Alternative
Master trip Master Trip
function instances value function to be
Lockout relay Lockout relay Io/Uo defined when
94/86 94/86
ordering
GUID-7F2F76A7-E9D6-4845-8A56-42144178898C V2 EN
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CONFIGURATION
- Self-supervision
46
3I (HV)
A
U12 0. 0 kV
O R
L - Time synchronization: IEEE 1588 v2,
P 0.00 kW
Q 0.00 kVAr SNTP, IRIG-B
- User management
IL2 0 A
AND
O R
L OR
Io
Uo
REMARKS
2× 3× Optional 3× No. of Calculated OR Alternative
Master trip Master Trip
Lockout relay function instances value function to be
Lockout relay
94/86
Io/Uo defined when
94/86
ordering
GUID-D133822F-DB95-4CF6-B971-9D67054A5731 V2 EN
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CONFIGURATION
- Self-supervision
46
3I (HV)
A
U12 0. 0 kV
O R
L - Time synchronization: IEEE 1588 v2,
P 0.00 kW
Q 0.00 kVAr SNTP, IRIG-B
- User management
IL2 0 A
AND
O R OR
Io
L
2×RTD
1×mA
CONDITION MONITORING COMMUNICATION
18×
AND SUPERVISION
MAP
3I (HV) Protocols:
MAP
IEC 61850-8-1/9-2LE
FUSEF CBCM OPTS Modbus®
60 CBCM OPTM IEC 60870-5-103
dIoHi> 3dI>T DNP3
87NH 87T Interfaces:
2×
Ethernet: TX (RJ45), FX (LC)
TCS
Serial: Serial glass fiber (ST),
TCM
RS-485, RS-232
Redundant protocols:
Io (LV) Io> Io>> HSR
51N-1 51N-2 PRP
RSTP
Uo
REMARKS
2× 3× Optional 3× No. of Calculated OR Alternative
Master trip Master Trip
Lockout relay function instances value function to be
Lockout relay
94/86
Io/Uo defined when
94/86
ordering
GUID-8C9FE17B-5399-487C-BE59-7377D23FC744 V2 EN
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Transformer differential with voltage protection and measurements, and low-impedance restricted earth-fault protection on the
E
HV side
Transformer differential with voltage protection and measurements, and low-impedance restricted earth-fault protection on the
F
LV side
Transformer differential with voltage protection and measurements, and high-impedance restricted earth-fault protection on the
G
HV side
Transformer differential with voltage protection and measurements, and high-impedance restricted earth-fault protection on the
H
LV side
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RESCMMXU2 1 LV 1 LV 1 LV 1 LV
Three-phase voltage measurement VMMXU 1 HV 1 HV 1 HV 1 HV
Residual voltage measurement RESVMMXU 1 HV 1 HV 1 HV 1 HV
Sequence voltage measurement VSMSQI 1 HV 1 HV 1 HV 1 HV
Three-phase power and energy measurement PEMMXU 1 HV 1 HV 1 HV 1 HV
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4. Application allows up to eight analog signals to be measured via the six RTD
RET615 provides main protection for two-winding power inputs and the two mA inputs using transducers. The RTD and
transformers and power generator-transformer blocks. The mA inputs can be used for measuring the oil temperature at the
eight standard configurations offer comprehensive protection bottom and top of the transformer. Furthermore, the RTD/mA
functions for detection and elimination of operational inputs can be used for measuring the ambient air temperature.
disturbance conditions and power transformer faults. The RTD inputs also offer thermal protection of dry-type power
transformers fitted with Pt-100 temperature sensors.
The standard configurations A, C, E and G are intended for Temperature measurement over the RTD/mA inputs extends
power transformers with earthed HV side neutrals. The A and E the function of the three-phase thermal overload protection of
configuration features low-impedance REF protection while the the relay. Further, one of the RTD inputs can also be used as a
C and G configurations offer high-impedance REF protection. direct resistance measuring input for position information of the
The B, D, F and H configurations fit transformers with solidly- on-load tap changer. Alternatively, the tap changer position
earthed LV side neutral or the LV side with a neutral earthing indication can be obtained via a mA-transducer.
resistor. The B, D, F and H configurations also fit applications
including a separate earthing transformer located within the The optional RTD/mA module offered for the standard
area of protection. The A, B , E, and F configurations also suit configurations E-H allows up to three analog signals to be
applications, where the turns ratio of the CT of the neutral measured via the two RTD inputs and the one mA input using
earthing circuit differs from the turns ratio of the line CTs. The C, transducers. The RTD inputs can be used for measuring the oil
D, G and H configurations require that the turns ratios of the temperature and the ambient air temperature. Temperature
CTs are equal. measurement over the RTD inputs extends the function of the
three-phase thermal overload protection of the relay. For on-
Standard configurations E, F, G and H include phase-voltage load tap changer, the tap changer position indication can be
protection and measurement functions which provide two- obtained via a mA transducer. If required, the analog
stage power transformer overvoltage and undervoltage temperature or tap changer position values can be sent to other
protection and/or supervision. devices using analog horizontal GOOSE messaging. Analog
values can also be received from other devices over the station
Two optional RTD/mA modules are available. The optional
bus, thus improving the extent of relevant information.
RTD/mA module offered for the standard configurations A-D
3I (HV) A
RET615
U12 0. 0 kV
P 0.00 kW
Q 0.00 kVAr
IL2 0 A
I ESC Clear
O R
L
Std. conf. A
ANSI IEC
49T 3Ith>T
Io (HV) 50L/50NL ARC
50P/51P 3I>>>
51P/51N 3I/Io
RTD 87NL dIoLo>
87T 3dI>T
3I (LV)
GUID-6657E450-7FB8-4154-954D-E896064D04A3 V1 EN
Figure 9 illustrates the protection of a two-winding power differential protection. Additionally, restricted earth-fault
transformer with RET615 standard configuration A. The main protection with numerical low-impedance principle is applied
protection used in this application example is transformer on the transformer's HV side.
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3I (HV) A
RET615
U12 0. 0 kV
P 0.00 kW
Q 0.00 kVAr
IL2 0 A
I ESC Clear
O R
L Std. conf. D
ANSI IEC
49T 3Ith>T
RTD 50L/50NL ARC
50P/51P 3I>>>
51P/51N 3I/Io
Io (LV) 87NH dIoHi>
87T 3dI>T
3I (LV)
GUID-46A1FCF8-F2EC-4737-9EA8-636E4AEF84FC V1 EN
Figure 10. Protection of a two-winding power transformer with RET615 standard configuration D
Figure 10 illustrates the protection of a two-winding power differential protection. Additionally, restricted earth-fault
transformer with RET615 standard configuration D. The main protection with high-impedance principle is applied on the
protection used in this application example is transformer transformer's LV side.
3U Uo
A
RET615
U12 0. 0 kV
P 0.00 kW
3I (HV)
Q 0.00 kVAr
IL2 0 A
I ESC Clear
O R
L
Std. conf. E
ANSI IEC
27/59 3U</3U>
49T 3Ith>T
Io (HV) 50L/50NL ARC
50P/51P 3I>>>
51P/51N 3I/Io
RTD
59G Uo>
87NL dIoLo>
87T 3dI>T
3I (LV)
GUID-3C760FFC-6D6B-4860-A198-4BA4273B32D9 V1 EN
Figure 11. Protection of a two-winding power transformer with RET615 standard configuration E
Figure 11 illustrates the protection of a two-winding power differential protection. Additionally, restricted earth-fault
transformer with RET615 standard configuration E. The main protection with numerical low-impedance principle and voltage
protection used in this application example is transformer based protection are applied on the transformer's HV side.
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3U Uo
RET615
A
Std. conf. E
U12 0. 0 kV
P 0.00 kW
Q 0.00 kVAr
3I (HV)
IL2 0 A
ANSI IEC
ESC Clear
O R
L
27/59 3U</3U>
49T 3Ith>T
50L/50NL ARC
50P/51P 3I>>>
Io (HV)
51P/51N 3I/Io
87NL dIoLo>
RTD 87T 3dI>T
3U A
REU615
U12 0. 0 kV
P 0.00 kW
Q 0.00 kVAr
IL2 0 A
O R
L
Std. conf. B
ANSI IEC
27/59 3U</3U>
50P/51P 3I>>>
51P/51N 3I/Io
84M TPOSM
90V COLTC
GUID-AB31C909-F38E-4885-AFEE-E2EEE3675263 V4 EN
Figure 12. Protection of a two-winding power transformer with RET615 standard configuration E
Figure 12 illustrates the protection of a two-winding power transformer's HV side. The RTD inputs of RET615 are utilized
transformer with RET615 standard configuration. The main for monitoring the oil temperature and oil level of the
protection used in this application example is transformer transformer. Additionally, REU615 with the standard
differential protection. Restricted earth-fault protection with configuration B is used as automatic voltage regulator for the
numerical low-impedance principle is applied on the on-load tap changer of the transformer.
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MicroSCADA Pro/
System 800xA
COM600 COM600
Web HMI Web HMI
GUID-4D002AA0-E35D-4D3F-A157-01F1A3044DDB V2 EN
Figure 13. ABB power system example using Relion relays, Substation Automation Unit COM600 and MicroSCADA Pro/System 800xA
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The analog channels can be set to trigger the recording function In addition, the relay includes a runtime counter for monitoring
when the measured value falls below, or exceeds, the set of how many hours a protected device has been in operation
values. The binary signal channels can be set to start a thus enabling scheduling of time-based preventive
recording either on the rising or the falling edge of the binary maintenance of the device.
signal or on both.
By default, the binary channels are set to record external or 12. Trip-circuit supervision
internal relay signals, for example, the start or trip signals of the The trip-circuit supervision continuously monitors the
relay stages, or external blocking or control signals. Binary relay availability and operability of the trip circuit. It provides open-
signals, such as protection start and trip signals, or an external circuit monitoring both when the circuit breaker is in its closed
relay control signal via a binary input, can be set to trigger the and in its open position. It also detects loss of circuit-breaker
recording. Recorded information is stored in a non-volatile control voltage.
memory and can be uploaded for subsequent fault analysis.
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13. Self-supervision current input, three phase-voltage inputs and one residual
The relay’s built-in self-supervision system continuously voltage input. The rated level of the current inputs is 1/5 A and
monitors the state of the relay hardware and the operation of selectable in the relay software. The three phase-voltage inputs
the relay software. Any fault or malfunction detected is used for and the residual-voltage input covers the rated voltages 60...
alerting the operator. 210 V. Both phase-to-phase voltages and phase-to-earth
voltages can be connected. In addition, the binary input
A permanent relay fault blocks the protection functions to thresholds 16…176 V DC are selected by adjusting the relay’s
prevent incorrect operation. parameter settings.
BB 7 - 14 4 PO + 9 SO - -
BA 7 - 14 4 PO + 5 SO - -
A FF
B + 3 HSO
C BA 7 - 8 4 PO + 6 SO 6 2
D
BG 7 - 8 4 PO + 2 SO 6 2
FD
+ 3 HSO
AD 7 5 12 4 PO + 6 SO - -
BC 7 5 12 4 PO + 2 SO - -
E FE
F + 3 HSO
G BA 7 5 8 4 PO + 6 SO 2 1
H
BE 7 5 8 4 PO + 2 SO 2 1
FD
+ 3 HSO
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17. Station communication The relay also supports IEC 61850 process bus by sending
The relay supports a range of communication protocols sampled values of analog currents and voltages and by
including IEC 61850 Edition 2, IEC 61850-9-2 LE, IEC receiving sampled values of voltages. With this functionality the
60870-5-103, Modbus® and DNP3. Profibus DPV1 galvanic interpanel wiring can be replaced with Ethernet
communication protocol is supported with using the protocol communication. The measured values are transferred as
converter SPA-ZC 302. Operational information and controls sampled values using IEC 61850-9-2 LE protocol. The intended
are available through these protocols. However, some application for sampled values shares the voltages to other 615
communication functionality, for example, horizontal series relays, having voltage based functions and 9-2 support.
communication between the relays, is only enabled by the IEC 615 relays with process bus based applications use IEEE 1588
61850 communication protocol. for high accuracy time synchronization.
The IEC 61850 protocol is a core part of the relay as the For redundant Ethernet communication, the relay offers either
protection and control application is fully based on standard two optical or two galvanic Ethernet network interfaces. A third
modelling. The relay supports Edition 2 and Edition 1 versions port with galvanic Ethernet network interface is also available.
of the standard. With Edition 2 support, the relay has the latest The third Ethernet interface provides connectivity for any other
functionality modelling for substation applications and the best Ethernet device to an IEC 61850 station bus inside a switchgear
interoperability for modern substations. It incorporates also the bay, for example connection of a Remote I/O. Ethernet network
full support of standard device mode functionality supporting redundancy can be achieved using the high-availability
different test applications. Control applications can utilize the seamless redundancy (HSR) protocol or the parallel
new safe and advanced station control authority feature. redundancy protocol (PRP) or a with self-healing ring using
RSTP in managed switches. Ethernet redundancy can be
The IEC 61850 communication implementation supports applied to Ethernet-based IEC 61850, Modbus and DNP3
monitoring and control functions. Additionally, parameter protocols.
settings, disturbance recordings and fault records can be
accessed using the IEC 61850 protocol. Disturbance The IEC 61850 standard specifies network redundancy which
recordings are available to any Ethernet-based application in improves the system availability for the substation
the standard COMTRADE file format. The relay supports communication. The network redundancy is based on two
simultaneous event reporting to five different clients on the complementary protocols defined in the IEC 62439-3 standard:
station bus. The relay can exchange data with other devices PRP and HSR protocols. Both the protocols are able to
using the IEC 61850 protocol. overcome a failure of a link or switch with a zero switch-over
time. In both the protocols, each network node has two
The relay can send binary and analog signals to other devices identical Ethernet ports dedicated for one network connection.
using the IEC 61850-8-1 GOOSE (Generic Object Oriented The protocols rely on the duplication of all transmitted
Substation Event) profile. Binary GOOSE messaging can, for information and provide a zero switch-over time if the links or
example, be employed for protection and interlocking-based switches fail, thus fulfilling all the stringent real-time
protection schemes. The relay meets the GOOSE performance requirements of substation automation.
requirements for tripping applications in distribution
substations, as defined by the IEC 61850 standard (<10 ms In PRP, each network node is attached to two independent
data exchange between the devices). The relay also supports networks operated in parallel. The networks are completely
the sending and receiving of analog values using GOOSE separated to ensure failure independence and can have
messaging. Analog GOOSE messaging enables easy transfer of different topologies. The networks operate in parallel, thus
analog measurement values over the station bus, thus providing zero-time recovery and continuous checking of
facilitating for example the sending of measurement values redundancy to avoid failures.
between the relays when controlling parallel running
transformers.
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HSR applies the PRP principle of parallel operation to a single sender node discards the frame to avoid loops. The HSR ring
ring. For each message sent, the node sends two frames, one with 615 series relays supports the connection of up to 30
through each port. Both the frames circulate in opposite relays. If more than 30 relays are to be connected, it is
directions over the ring. Every node forwards the frames it recommended to split the network into several rings to
receives from one port to another to reach the next node. When guarantee the performance for real-time applications.
the originating sender node receives the frame it sent, the
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Devices not supporting HSR
SCADA
Ethernet switch
The choice between the HSR and PRP redundancy protocols switch-over. The relays in the ring topology act as unmanaged
depends on the required functionality, cost and complexity. switches forwarding unrelated data traffic. The Ethernet ring
solution supports the connection of up to 30 615 series relays.
The self-healing Ethernet ring solution enables a cost-efficient If more than 30 relays are to be connected, it is recommended
communication ring controlled by a managed switch with to split the network into several rings. The self-healing Ethernet
standard Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) support. The ring solution avoids single point of failure concerns and
managed switch controls the consistency of the loop, routes improves the reliability of the communication.
the data and corrects the data flow in case of a communication
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Client A Client B
Network A
Network B
GUID-AB81C355-EF5D-4658-8AE0-01DC076E519C V4 EN
All communication connectors, except for the front port records are supported. DNP serial and DNP TCP can be used in
connector, are placed on integrated optional communication parallel. If required, both IEC 61850 and DNP protocols can be
modules. The relay can be connected to Ethernet-based run simultaneously.
communication systems via the RJ-45 connector (100Base-TX)
or the fiber optic LC connector (100Base-FX). If connection to 615 series supports Profibus DPV1 with support of SPA-ZC
serial bus is required, the 9-pin RS-485 screw-terminal can be 302 Profibus adapter. If Profibus is required the relay must be
used. An optional serial interface is available for RS-232 ordered with Modbus serial options. Modbus implementation
communication. includes SPA-protocol emulation functionality. This
functionality enables connection to SPA-ZC 302.
Modbus implementation supports RTU, ASCII and TCP modes.
Besides standard Modbus functionality, the relay supports When the relay uses the RS-485 bus for the serial
retrieval of time-stamped events, changing the active setting communication, both two- and four wire connections are
group and uploading of the latest fault records. If a Modbus supported. Termination and pull-up/down resistors can be
TCP connection is used, five clients can be connected to the configured with jumpers on the communication card so external
relay simultaneously. Further, Modbus serial and Modbus TCP resistors are not needed.
can be used in parallel, and if required both IEC 61850 and
The relay supports the following time synchronization methods
Modbus protocols can be run simultaneously.
with a time-stamping resolution of 1 ms.
The IEC 60870-5-103 implementation supports two parallel
Ethernet-based
serial bus connections to two different masters. Besides basic
• SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol)
standard functionality, the relay supports changing of the active
setting group and uploading of disturbance recordings in IEC
60870-5-103 format. Further, IEC 60870-5-103 can be used at With special time synchronization wiring
the same time with the IEC 61850 protocol. • IRIG-B (Inter-Range Instrumentation Group - Time Code
Format B)
DNP3 supports both serial and TCP modes for connection up
to five masters. Changing of the active setting and reading fault
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The relay supports the following high accuracy time • Layer 2 mapping
synchronization method with a time-stamping resolution of 4 µs • Peer to peer delay calculation
required especially in process bus applications. • Multicast operation
• PTP (IEEE 1588) v2 with Power Profile
Required accuracy of grandmaster clock is +/-1 µs. The relay
can work as a master clock per BMC algorithm if the external
The IEEE 1588 support is included in all variants having a grandmaster clock is not available for short term.
redundant Ethernet communication module.
The IEEE 1588 support is included in all variants having a
IEEE 1588 v2 features redundant Ethernet communication module.
• Ordinary Clock with Best Master Clock algorithm
• One-step Transparent Clock for Ethernet ring topology In addition, the relay supports time synchronization via
• 1588 v2 Power Profile Modbus, DNP3 and IEC 60870-5-103 serial communication
• Receive (slave): 1-step/2-step protocols.
• Transmit (master): 1-step
IEC 61850-8-1 ● ● - -
IEC 61850-9-2 LE ● ● - -
MODBUS RTU/ASCII - - ● ●
MODBUS TCP/IP ● ● - -
DNP3 (serial) - - ● ●
DNP3 TCP/IP ● ● - -
IEC 60870-5-103 - - ● ●
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Table 6. Dimensions
Description Value
Case 164 mm
Case 160 mm
Nominal auxiliary voltage Un 100, 110, 120, 220, 240 V AC, 50 and 60 Hz 24, 30, 48, 60 V DC
Burden of auxiliary voltage supply under DC <12.0 W (nominal)/<18.0 W (max) DC <12.0 W (nominal)/<18.0 W (max)
quiescent (Pq)/operating condition AC <16.0 W (nominal)/<21.0 W (max)
Ripple in the DC auxiliary voltage Max 15% of the DC value (at frequency of 100 Hz)
Description Value
• Continuously 20 A
• For 1 s 500 A
Voltage withstand:
• Continuous 240 V AC
• For 10 s 360 V AC
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Description Value
RTD inputs Supported RTD sensors 100 Ω platinum TCR 0.00385 (DIN 43760)
250 Ω platinum TCR 0.00385
100 Ω nickel TCR 0.00618 (DIN 43760)
120 Ω nickel TCR 0.00618
250 Ω nickel TCR 0.00618
10 Ω copper TCR 0.00427
± 2.0% or ±1 Ω ±1°C
10 Ω copper: ±2°C
Description Value
Breaking capacity when the control-circuit time constant L/R<40 ms 1 A/0.25 A/0.15 A
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Breaking capacity when the control-circuit time constant L/R<40 ms, at 1 A/0.25 A/0.15 A
48/110/220 V DC
Description Value
Breaking capacity when the control-circuit time constant L/R<40 ms, at 5 A/3 A/1 A
48/110/220 V DC (two contacts connected in series)
Description Value
Breaking capacity when the control-circuit time constant L/R<40 ms, at 5 A/3 A/1 A
48/110/220 V DC
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Breaking capacity when the control-circuit time constant L/R <40 ms, at 5 A/3 A/1 A
48/110/220 V DC
Front TCP/IP protocol Standard Ethernet CAT 5 cable with RJ-45 connector 10 MBits/s
Connector Fiber type1) Wave length Typical max. Permitted path attenuation3)
length2)
Description Value
Modulation Unmodulated
Table 19. Lens sensor and optical fiber for arc protection
Description Value
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Front side IP 54
Description Value
Altitude Up to 2000 m
1) Degradation in MTBF and HMI performance outside the temperature range of -25...+55 ºC
2) For relays with an LC communication interface the maximum operating temperature is +70 ºC
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• Contact discharge 8 kV
• Air discharge 15 kV
• All ports 4 kV
• 2s 100 A/m
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• Radiated
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1) For relays with an LC communication interface the maximum operating temperature is +70o C
Description Reference
LV directive 2006/95/EC
Description Reference
Description
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Protection functions
Characteristic Value
PHIPTOC:
IFault = 2 × set Start value 16 ms 19 ms 23 ms
IFault = 10 × set Start value
11 ms 12 ms 14 ms
Operate time accuracy in definite time mode ±1.0% of the set value or ±20 ms
Operate time accuracy in inverse time mode ±5.0% of the theoretical value or ±20 ms 3)
1) Set Operate delay time = 0,02 s, Operate curve type = IEC definite time, Measurement mode = default (depends on stage), current before fault = 0.0 × In, fn = 50 Hz, fault current in one phase
with nominal frequency injected from random phase angle, results based on statistical distribution of 1000 measurements
2) Includes the delay of the signal output contact
3) Includes the delay of the heavy-duty output contact
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PHHPTOC 40...200000 ms 10
PHIPTOC 20...200000 ms 10
Characteristic Value
EFIPTOC:
IFault = 2 × set Start value 16 ms 19 ms 23 ms
IFault = 10 × set Start value 11 ms 12 ms 14 ms
Operate time accuracy in definite time mode ±1.0% of the set value or ±20 ms
Operate time accuracy in inverse time mode ±5.0% of the theoretical value or ±20 ms 3)
1) Measurement mode = default (depends on stage), current before fault = 0.0 × In, fn = 50 Hz, earth-fault current with nominal frequency injected from random phase angle, results based on
statistical distribution of 1000 measurements
2) Includes the delay of the signal output contact
3) Maximum Start value = 2.5 × In, Start value multiples in range of 1.5...20
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EFHPTOC 40...200000 ms 10
EFIPTOC 20...200000 ms 10
Characteristic Value
Operate time accuracy in definite time mode ±1.0% of the set value or ±20 ms
Operate time accuracy in inverse time mode ±5.0% of the theoretical value or ±20 ms 3)
1) Negative sequence current before fault = 0.0, fn = 50 Hz, results based on statistical distribution of 1000 measurements
2) Includes the delay of the signal output contact
3) Maximum Start value = 2.5 × In, Start value multiples in range of 1.5...20
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Operate time accuracy in definite time mode ±1.0% of the set value or ±20 ms
1) Residual voltage before fault = 0.0 × Un , fn = 50 Hz, residual voltage with nominal frequency injected from random phase angle, results based on statistical distribution of 1000
measurements
2) Includes the delay of the signal output contact
Characteristic Value
Operate time accuracy in definite time mode ±1.0% of the set value or ±20 ms
Operate time accuracy in inverse time mode ±5.0% of the theoretical value or ±20 ms3)
1) Start value = 1.0 × Un, Voltage before fault = 1.1 × Un, fn = 50 Hz, undervoltage in one phase-to-phase with nominal frequency injected from random phase angle, results based on statistical
distribution of 1000 measurements
2) Includes the delay of the signal output contact
3) Minimum Start value = 0.50, Start value multiples in range of 0.90...0.20
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Operate time accuracy in definite time mode ±1.0% of the set value or ±20 ms
Operate time accuracy in inverse time mode ±5.0% of the theoretical value or ±20 ms3)
1) Start value = 1.0 × Un, Voltage before fault = 0.9 × Un, fn = 50 Hz, overvoltage in one phase-to-phase with nominal frequency injected from random phase angle, results based on statistical
distribution of 1000 measurements
2) Includes the delay of the signal output contact
3) Maximum Start value = 1.20 × Un, Start value multiples in range of 1.10... 2.00
Table 41. Three-phase thermal overload protection, two time constants (T2PTTR)
Characteristic Value
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Table 42. Three-phase thermal overload protection, two time constants (T2PTTR) main settings
Characteristic Value
Low stage 36 ms 41 ms 46 ms
High stage 21 ms 22 ms 24 ms
1) Current before fault = 0.0, fn = 50 Hz, results based on statistical distribution of 1000 measurements
2) Includes the delay of the output contact. When differential current = 2 × set operate value and f n = 50 Hz.
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Table 44. Stabilized differential protection for two-winding transformers (TR2PTDF) main settings
Table 45. Numerical stabilized low impedance restricted earth-fault protection (LREFPNDF)
Characteristic Value
Operate time accuracy in definite time mode ±1.0% of the set value or ±20 ms
1) Current before fault = 0.0, fn = 50 Hz, results based on statistical distribution of 1000 measurements
2) Includes the delay of the signal output contact
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Start time1)2) IFault = 2.0 × set Operate value Typically 22 ms (±5 ms)
IFault = 10.0 × set Operate value Typically 15 ms (±5 ms)
Operate time accuracy in definite time mode ±1.0% of the set value or ±20 ms
Table 48. High-impedance based restricted earth-fault protection (HREFPDIF) main settings
Characteristic Value
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1) Phase start value = 1.0 × In, current before fault = 2.0 × set Phase start value, fn = 50 Hz, fault with nominal frequency, results based on statistical distribution of 200 measurements
2) Includes the delay of the heavy-duty output contact
3) Normal power output
4) High-speed output
Characteristic Value
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Control functions
Descrpition Value
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Characteristic Value
Operate time1) NPS function UFault = 1.1 × set Neg Seq voltage <33 ms
Lev
UFault = 5.0 × set Neg Seq voltage <18 ms
Lev
1) Includes the delay of the signal output contact, fn = 50 Hz, fault voltage with nominal frequency injected from random phase angle, results based on statistical distribution of 1000
measurements
Description Value
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Measurement functions
Characteristic Value
±0.5% or ±0.002 × In
(at currents in the range of 0.01...4.00 × In)
Characteristic Value
±1.0% or ±0.002 × In
at currents in the range of 0.01...4.00 × In
Characteristic Value
±0.5% or ±0.002 × In
at currents in the range of 0.01...4.00 × In
Characteristic Value
±0.5% or ±0.002 × Un
Characteristic Value
±0.5% or ±0.002 × Un
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±1.0% or ±0.002 × Un
Characteristic Value
Description Value
RTD inputs Supported RTD sensors 100 Ω platinum TCR 0.00385 (DIN 43760)
250 Ω platinum TCR 0.00385
100 Ω nickel TCR 0.00618 (DIN 43760)
120 Ω nickel TCR 0.00618
250 Ω nickel TCR 0.00618
10 Ω copper TCR 0.00427
± 2.0% or ±1 Ω ±1°C
10 Ω copper: ±2°C
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Other functions
Characteristic Value
Characteristic Value
Characteristic Value
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19. Local HMI default single line diagram. The SLD view can also be accessed
The relay is available with two optional displays, a large one and using the Web browser-based user interface. The default SLD
a small one. The large display is suited for relay installations can be modified according to user requirements by using the
where the front panel user interface is frequently used and a Graphical Display Editor in PCM600. The user can create up to
single line diagram is required. The small display is suited for 10 SLD pages.
remotely controlled substations where the relay is only
occasionally accessed locally via the front panel user interface. The local HMI includes a push button (L/R) for local/remote
operation of the relay. When the relay is in the local mode, it can
Both LCD displays offer front-panel user interface functionality be operated only by using the local front panel user interface.
with menu navigation and menu views. However, the large When the relay is in the remote mode, it can execute
display offers increased front-panel usability with less menu commands sent from a remote location. The relay supports the
scrolling and improved information overview. In addition, the remote selection of local/remote mode via a binary input. This
large display includes a user-configurable single line diagram feature facilitates, for example, the use of an external switch at
(SLD) with position indication for the associated primary the substation to ensure that all relays are in the local mode
equipment. Depending on the chosen standard configuration, during maintenance work and that the circuit breakers cannot
the relay displays the related measuring values, apart from the be operated remotely from the network control center.
IECA070904 V3 EN IECA070901 V3 EN
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6
18
164
177
25°
160
160
177
177
230
98
107
48
1 53 133
103
Figure 19. Flush mounting Figure 20. Semi-flush mounting Figure 21. Semi-flush with a 25º tilt
21. Relay case and plug-in unit measuring relay unit and vice versa, that is, the relay cases are
For safety reasons, the relay cases for current measuring relays assigned to a certain type of plug-in unit.
are provided with automatically operating contacts for short-
circuiting the CT secondary circuits when a relay unit is
22. Selection and ordering data
withdrawn from its case. The relay case is further provided with
Use the ABB Library to access the selection and ordering
a mechanical coding system preventing current measuring
information and to generate the order number.
relay units from being inserted into a relay case for a voltage
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19” rack mounting kit with cut-out for one relay 1MRS050694
19” rack mounting kit with cut-out for two relays 1MRS050695
Mounting bracket for one relay with test switch RTXP in 4U Combiflex (RHGT 19” variant C) 2RCA022642P0001
Mounting bracket for one relay in 4U Combiflex (RHGT 19” variant C) 2RCA022643P0001
19” rack mounting kit for one relay and one RTXP18 test switch (the test switch is not included in the delivery) 2RCA021952A0003
19” rack mounting kit for one relay and one RTXP24 test switch (the test switch is not included in the delivery) 2RCA022561A0003
Replacement kit for a Strömberg SP_J40 series relay (cut-out in the center of the installation plate) 2RCA027871A0001
Replacement kit for a Strömberg SP_J40 series relay (cut-out on the left or the right of the installation plate) 2RCA027874A0001
19” rack replacement kit for Strömberg SP_J3/J6 series relays (one cut-out) 2RCA027894A0001
19” rack replacement kit for Strömberg SP_J3/J6 series relays (two cut-outs) 2RCA027897A0001
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24. Tools using a Web browser (Internet Explorer). For security reasons,
The protection relay is delivered as a pre-configured unit. The the Web browser-based user interface is disabled by default
default parameter setting values can be changed from the front- but it can be enabled via the front-panel user interface. The
panel user interface, the Web browser-based user interface Web HMI functionality can be limited to read-only access.
(Web HMI) or the PCM600 tool in combination with the relay-
specific connectivity package. The relay connectivity package is a collection of software and
specific relay information, which enable system products and
The Protection and Control IED Manager PCM600 offers tools to connect and interact with the protection relay. The
extensive relay configuration functions such as relay signal connectivity packages reduce the risk of errors in system
configuration, application configuration, graphical display integration, minimizing device configuration and setup times.
configuration including single line diagram configuration, and Further, the connectivity packages for protection relays of this
IEC 61850 communication configuration including horizontal product series include a flexible update tool for adding one
GOOSE communication. additional local HMI language to the protection relay. The
update tool is activated using PCM600, and it enables multiple
When the Web browser-based user interface is used, the updates of the additional HMI language, thus offering flexible
protection relay can be accessed either locally or remotely means for possible future language updates.
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Signal monitoring ● ●
Application configuration - ●
Event viewing ● ●
Online monitoring - ●
● = Supported
25. Cyber security and Web HMI use TLS encryption with a minimum of 128 bit key
The relay supports role based user authentication and length protecting the data in transit. In this case the used
authorization. It can store 2048 audit trail events to a non- communication protocols are FTPS and HTTPS. All rear
volatile memory. The non-volatile memory is based on a communication ports and optional protocol services can be
memory type which does not need battery backup or regular deactivated according to the desired system setup.
component exchange to maintain the memory storage. FTP
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GUID-3CB989EB-6ECA-471F-8692-DB15C1DE5EFB V2 EN
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GUID-3655E0AF-034F-4D63-B098-5B5321A13662 V1 EN
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DNV GL has issued an IEC 61850 Edition 1 Certificate Level A1 You will find the latest relevant information on the RET615
for Relion® 615 series. Certificate number: 74105701-OPE/INC protection and control relay on the product page. Scroll down
15-1145. the page to find and download the related documentation.
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Protection
Non-directional earth-fault protection, low stage EFLPTOC1 Io> (1) 51N-1 (1)
Non-directional earth-fault protection, high stage EFHPTOC1 Io>> (1) 51N-2 (1)
Three-phase thermal overload protection, two time T2PTTR1 3Ith>T/G/C (1) 49T/G/C (1)
constants
Stabilized and instantaneous differential protection for TR2PTDF1 3dI>T (1) 87T (1)
two-winding transformers
Numerically stabilized low-impedance restricted earth- LREFPNDF1 dIoLo> (1) 87NL (1)
fault protection
High-impedance based restricted earth-fault protection HREFPDIF1 dIoHi> (1) 87NH (1)
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Control
Earthing switch control ESXSWI1 I <-> O ESC (1) I <-> O ESC (1)
Runtime counter for machines and devices MDSOPT1 OPTS (1) OPTM (1)
Measurement
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Sequence current measurement CSMSQI1 I1, I2, I0 (1) I1, I2, I0 (1)
Sequence voltage measurement VSMSQI1 U1, U2, U0 (1) V1, V2, V0 (1)
Other
Minimum pulse timer (2 pcs, second resolution) TPSGAPC1 TPS (1) TPS (1)
Minimum pulse timer (2 pcs, minute resolution) TPMGAPC1 TPM (1) TPM (1)
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Generic control point (16 pcs) SPCGAPC1 SPC (1) SPC (1)
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