ABB+REF615C

Description

ABB REF615C Controller

Product Name:
ABB REF615C – Protection and Control Relay

Product Description:

The ABB REF615C is a part of ABB’s REF615 family of protection and control relays. Designed primarily for use in medium-voltage electrical systems, the REF615C provides comprehensive protection, control, monitoring, and communication capabilities. This unit is engineered to enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of electrical networks, such as those found in power distribution systems, substations, and industrial environments. It is an advanced, cost-effective solution for the protection of feeders, transformers, motors, and other critical equipment.

The REF615C combines the benefits of modern digital technology with flexible configuration options, allowing it to adapt to a wide range of system requirements. It supports multiple protection functions, such as overcurrent, earth fault, and short-circuit protection, and includes communication protocols like IEC 61850, Modbus, and DNP3 for seamless integration into control and automation systems.

Product Parameters and Specifications:

1. Protection Functions

• Overcurrent protection (Phase and Earth Fault)
• Differential protection (optional for transformers)
• Breaker failure protection
• Undervoltage and overvoltage protection
• Directional protection
• Frequency and voltage imbalance protection
• Motor protection functions (e.g., blocking, start-up protection)

2. Control Functions

• Circuit breaker control (open, close, trip, lockout)
• Remote and local control operations
• Auto-reclose functionality
• Interlocking and sequencing for switchgear operations

3. Communication Protocols

• IEC 61850 (Standard for Communication in Substations)
• Modbus (RTU and TCP/IP)
• DNP3
• Ethernet, serial (RS232/RS485) communication interfaces
• Support for SCADA integration

4. Power Supply

• Nominal voltage: 24/48 V DC, 110/220 V AC/DC
• Power consumption: Approx. 10-15W (depending on configuration)

5. Inputs and Outputs

• 8 digital inputs (configurable)
• 8 digital outputs (configurable)
• 4 analog inputs (configurable for voltage, current, temperature, etc.)
• 2 programmable relay outputs
• 1 or more communication ports (depending on model)

6. Display and User Interface

• LCD display (3.5” color TFT)
• Front-panel LEDs for status indicators
• Integrated keypad for local configuration and operation
• Graphical user interface (GUI) for parameter setting and monitoring

7. Environmental and Physical

• Operating temperature: -40°C to +70°C
• Storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
• Protection class: IP 54 (front), IP 20 (terminals)

8. Dimensions

• Standard 19” rack mount or panel mount design
• Dimensions: 144mm (H) x 220mm (W) x 144mm (D)
• Weight: Approximately 1.5 kg

Product Use:

The ABB REF615C controller is primarily used in medium-voltage and distribution systems for:

• Feeder protection in distribution networks
• Transformer protection (including differential protection)
• Motor protection for motors in industrial and commercial applications
• Control and automation of electrical switchgear, including fault detection, circuit breaker control, and auto-reclosing
• Monitoring and diagnostics to ensure optimal operation and prevent damage to critical equipment
• Power management by integrating the relay into SCADA systems for remote monitoring and control

Its flexible configuration, robust communication protocols, and comprehensive protection features make it ideal for a wide range of applications in both utility and industrial environments, such as in power substations, distribution lines, and industrial plants.

Applications Include:

• Electrical distribution and feeder protection
• Substation automation
• Industrial automation and control systems
• Motor and transformer protection
• Utility grid management

ABB+REF615C