Description
Product Overview
The REF615 HBFDACADABC1ABN11G is an ABB Relion® 615 series feeder protection and control intelligent electronic device (IED). This full order code defines the hardware, I/O configuration, display, communication, power supply and firmware variant. It integrates protection, control, metering, fault recording and substation communication for medium-voltage overhead lines and cable feeders in utility and industrial distribution networks, including grids with distributed generation.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Part Number | REF615 HBFDACADABC1ABN11G |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Product Family | Relion® 615 series |
| Device Type | Feeder protection & control IED |
| Rated Aux Supply | 80–240 VAC / 80–250 VDC wide range |
| Current Inputs | 5 A / 1 A CT selectable |
| Voltage Inputs | 100/110 V VT |
| Binary Inputs / Outputs | Configurable DI/DO relay outputs for trip, alarm and breaker control |
| Display | Full graphical LCD HMI with local control and mimic diagram |
| Communication | Dual Ethernet, IEC 61850 Ed.1/Ed.2 (GOOSE, HSR, PRP), IEC 60870-5-103, Modbus, DNP3 |
| Time Sync | IEEE 1588 PTP v2 |
| Operating Temp | -25 °C ~ +55 °C |
| Enclosure | Draw-out withdrawable unit, 1/19” rack mount |
| Protection Operating Time | Typical <30ms for main overcurrent elements |
| Certifications | IEC, CE, KEMA, substation EMC compliant |
| Software Tool | PCM600 for configuration, setting, fault analysis and firmware upgrade |
Key Features
- Comprehensive feeder protection: directional / non-directional overcurrent, residual earth fault, multi-frequency admittance earth fault, voltage and frequency protection
- Optional fault locator and arc flash protection for fast arc detection and tripping
- Integrated breaker control, synchrocheck, auto-recloser logic and switchgear interlocks
- High-accuracy power metering, energy measurement, power factor and harmonic monitoring
- Disturbance recorder, event sequence logging and fault waveform capture for post-fault analysis
- Redundant Ethernet with PRP/HSR support for high availability substation LAN
- GOOSE messaging for peer-to-peer interlocking between bay IEDs without hardwiring
- Withdrawable plug-in unit for easy replacement during substation maintenance
- Local graphical HMI for bay mimic, measured values, alarm status and manual breaker operation
Application
Used in medium voltage distribution substations, industrial power plants, solar and wind farm collector feeders. Protects radial, loop and meshed overhead / cable feeders, providing main protection or backup protection for switchgear bays.
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- Use PCM600 software to upload setting groups, verify logic and perform offline simulation before commissioning
- Match CT/VT ratios and polarity carefully; incorrect polarity leads to protection misoperation
- Configure PTP time synchronization for precise SOE and disturbance recording
- Test GOOSE interlocks and communication redundancy after IED replacement
- Maintain proper surge protection on CT/VT wiring; separate low voltage communication cables from high power circuits
- Back up parameter settings and disturbance records before firmware upgrade or hardware swap
- Inspect withdrawable connector contacts for contamination in dusty substation environments
FAQ
Q: What does REF615 stand for? A: REF = Relay Feeder, REF615 is ABB’s dedicated feeder protection IED in the Relion 615 product family.
Q: What is the meaning of the long suffix HBFDACADABC1ABN11G? A: This full order code encodes mechanical form factor, I/O card layout, HMI type, communication ports, auxiliary supply voltage, firmware standard and certification variant.
Q: Can REF615 work for solar / wind collector feeders? A: Yes, it supports distributed generation anti-islanding, voltage/frequency protection and directional earth fault for renewable collector circuits.
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