Description
ABB REF610 REF610C11HCNR01
ABB REF610C11HCNR01 RELION ® Feedline protection relay medium voltage distribution system protection control device
[Product Positioning]
REF610C11HCNR01 is ABB RELION ® The feeder protection relay in the 610 series belongs to the core interlayer equipment of ABB substation automation system. This device integrates multifunctional protection, measurement monitoring, fault recording, and multi protocol communication into a single compact panel mounted chassis, which is a digital integrated alternative to traditional electromechanical relays and independent protection devices. Model interpretation: REF610 is a feeder protection relay series, C represents the 60Hz version, 11 is the basic functional level (Basic), and HCNR01 is the hardware/communication/power/version configuration code. This device is designed for medium voltage distribution systems that require high reliability feeder protection and substation automation, and is suitable for marine and nearshore environments. It has been certified by DNV.
ABB REF610 REF610C11HCNR01
[Core Function]
This device simultaneously undertakes tasks such as feeder protection, transformer protection, motor protection, capacitor bank protection, measurement monitoring, and sequence control. Built in dual processor architecture: one processor is dedicated to ultra fast protection algorithms (with a trip time of less than 25 milliseconds), while the other processor manages communication, HMI interaction, and data recording, without preempting resources. The protection function blocks are independent of each other, each with its own set of fixed values and data records. In addition to protection, measurement, control, and status monitoring, it also provides rich PLC programmable logic functions, which can integrate the automation and sequential logic control required for substation automation into one device, greatly reducing the need for on-site hard wiring. The combination of LON communication and PLC can significantly reduce the need for hard wiring between feeder terminals.
Protection Function (Basic Level, Complete Configuration)
Overcurrent protection: Three phase non directional overcurrent (50/51), with low set values using timed or IDMT inverse time characteristics, high set values using timed or instantaneous characteristics, and instantaneous stages using timed or instantaneous characteristics. Support 15 optional IDMT inverse time curves to ensure selective coordination with upstream fuses.
Ground fault protection: Non directional ground fault protection (50N/51N), with low set values using timed or IDMT characteristics, and high set values using timed or instantaneous characteristics. Suitable for effective grounding, resonant grounding (arc suppression coil), and low resistance grounding networks.
Thermal Overload Protection (49): Three phase cable thermal overload protection, supporting cable thermal overload model (TOL3Cab), with thermal model accuracy of ± 2% of full scale.
Arc protection: Two lens sensors can be optionally equipped for arc detection, automatically adjusting the reference level according to the background light intensity, and can also receive detection signals from other relays. The arc protection action time is ≤ 25ms, fast enough to beat most contactor welding times.
Automatic reclosing (79): Supports 1-3 times of automatic reclosing and has the function of checking synchronization and no voltage.
Circuit breaker failure protection (50BF): backup protection.
Circuit breaker status monitoring: operation count counter, spring energy storage time monitoring, trip circuit monitoring, SF6 gas pressure monitoring, circuit breaker travel time monitoring.
Unbalance protection (46): Current imbalance protection.
Voltage protection: overvoltage (59), low voltage (27).
Measurement function
Measure three-phase current, zero sequence current, three-phase voltage, zero sequence voltage, frequency, active power, reactive power, power factor, and electrical energy (kWh/kvarh). Support demand value calculation. Supports pulse counting input (7 pulse counting input ports). Display electrical quantity information as a single value. Measurement accuracy: Current/voltage ± 0.5%, thermal overload ± 2%.
Fault recording
Built in interference recorder (fault recording module), with a recording time of up to 80 seconds, triggered by one or more internal or external signals. It can record four analog channels and up to eight user selectable switch channels, with adjustable sampling rate. Non volatile memory stores up to 100 event codes with time stamps, setting values, waveform data, waveform data for the last five time stamped events, automatic reclosing times, and protection start/trip times.
I/O Configuration (REF610 Basic Type)
Analog input: 4 precise current inputs (rated 1A/5A, software optional), supporting 3 voltage inputs (100/110/120V optional).
Digital input: 2 electrically isolated switch inputs (expandable to 5), with a current consumption of 2-18mA.
Digital output: 3 normally open heavy-duty power output contacts (PO1/PO2/PO3)+2 normally open/normally closed signal output contacts (SO1/SO2), expandable to 8 outlet relays. The output contact function can be freely configured as needed, with a minimum pulse length of 40 or 80 ms, and the power output contact can be configured as locked.
All channels are provided with electrical isolation, which can effectively suppress common mode spike interference of the frequency converter.
[Communication Interface]
Front panel communication: USB-B (mini)+infrared wireless+128 × 64 pixel LCD display with backlight+8 programmable LEDs+navigation buttons. Support password grading protection (main setting password+communication password).
Backplane communication module options: plastic fiber optic, combination fiber optic (plastic and glass fiber optic), or RS-485 interface.
Supporting protocols: IEC 61850-8-1 (GOOSE peer-to-peer tripping+MMS SCADA integration), Modbus TCP/RTU (RTU and ASCII modes), DNP 3.0 (optional RS-485 module), SPA bus protocol IEC 60870-5-103。
Dual Ethernet ports (RJ45+optional fiber optic), supporting redundant ring topology.
IRIG-B time synchronization interface ensures precise alignment of all station events.
[Physical Specifications]
Dimensions: 144 mm x 160 mm x 205 mm (height x width x depth), net weight approximately 2.5 kg.
Installation method: 35mm DIN rail, panel installation, compatible with standard switchgear openings. Plug in design for easy debugging of switch devices, allowing for quick and safe insertion and removal of relay plugs.
Front panel protection level: IP54 (rear panel IP20), suitable for flushing environment.
Working temperature range: -25 ° C to+70 ° C, storage temperature -40 ° C to+85 ° C.
Auxiliary power supply: 24/48/110 VDC (± 20% adaptive), typical power consumption ≤ 5W.
Fanless design, no electrolytic capacitors, no moving parts, maintenance free long-term operation.
Power Supply and Certification
The auxiliary power supply is a flyback isolated three-level DC/DC converter, and the internal auxiliary power supply is used to supply electronic devices inside the relay. The primary side of the auxiliary power supply is protected by a fuse located on the PCB board. Backup battery for real-time clock, battery charging monitoring. Continuously self check the internal electronic components and software operation of the relay, and automatically lock all protection and output contacts in case of internal faults.
Passed certifications such as CE, cULus, UL 508, DNV (Marine Environment), etc. Compliant with the IEC 61000 series electromagnetic compatibility standards. HS code 853701190.
Programming and Configuration
Use ABB PCM600 (Protection Configuration Tool) for protection setting, PLC logic editing, and MIMIC screen configuration. Support offline simulation verification, and confirm the correctness of protection settings and logic before powering on. Supports programming in the IEC 61131-3 standard functional block language. Function block naming options: ANSI device number, IEC symbol, or ABB naming. Supports multiple languages. All fixed values can be modified through PC.
[Typical Application]
Medium voltage feeder protection: feeder overcurrent, grounding, and reclosing protection for 10kV-35kV radial or ring network distribution systems.
Protection and control of capacitor banks: switching control and unbalanced protection of reactive power compensation parallel capacitor banks.
Motor protection: Start monitoring, thermal overload, and locked rotor protection for medium-sized three-phase asynchronous motors.
Substation automation: Integration of compartment protection, measurement, control, and communication, replacing multiple independent devices.
Suitable for single bus, double bus, and double switch wiring methods, supporting various network types such as neutral ungrounded, resonant grounded, and low resistance grounded.
Marine and nearshore environment: Certified by DNV, suitable for offshore platforms, ships, and other scenarios.
Comparison with the same series
REF541KB115AAAA: Basic level, 15DI/13DO, suitable for medium complexity applications such as feeder protection.
REF541KM118AAAA: Multi level, 25DI/19DO, with the richest I/O and most complete protection functions.
REF543KM127AAAA: Multi level, 25DI/18DO, with motor protection and feeder protection as the core.
REF610C11HCNR01: 60Hz feeder protection relay, basic level, 4-channel current input, supports IEC 61850/Modbus/DNP3, plug-in design, suitable for incoming and outgoing cabinets.
REF615: Feedline protection measurement and control device, developed based on the IEC 61850 platform, supporting GOOSE horizontal communication.
REU610: Voltage protection relay, forming a complete distribution automation protection product line with REF610/REM610.
REM610: Motor protection relay, omitting VT input, focusing on motor protection.
The four have the same electrical core, compatible software, and can be selected as needed.
