Relion

615 series
Line Differential Protection and Control
RED615
Product Guide
Contents
1. Description...........................................................3
2. Standard configurations.......................................3
3. Protection functions.............................................6
4. Application...........................................................8
5. Supported ABB solutions...................................13
6. Control................................................................15
7. Measurement.....................................................15
8. Disturbance recorder..........................................15
9. Event log.............................................................16
10. Recorded data...................................................16
11. Condition monitoring.........................................16
12. Trip-circuit supervision......................................16
13. Self-supervision.................................................17
14. Current circuit supervision................................17
15. Protection communication and
supervision........................................................17
16. Access control...................................................18
17. Inputs and outputs............................................19
18. Station communication.....................................19
19. Technical data...................................................21
20. Local HMI..........................................................50
21. Mounting methods............................................51
22. IED case and IED plug-in unit...........................52
23. Selection and ordering data..............................52
24. Accessories and ordering data.........................56
25. Tools..................................................................57
26. Terminal diagrams.............................................60
27. References........................................................63
28. Functions, codes and symbols.........................63
29. Document revision history.................................66
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1. Description
RED615 is a phase-segregated two-end line
differential protection and control IED
(intelligent electronic device) designed for
utility and industrial power systems,
including radial, looped and meshed
distribution networks with or without
distributed power generation. The RED615s
communicate between substations over a fibre-
optic link or a galvanic pilot wire connection.
RED615 is a member of ABBs Relion

product family and part of its 615 protection

and control product series. The 615 series
IEDs are characterized by their compactness
and withdrawable-unit design. 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. Standard
configurations
RED615 is available in three alternative
standard configurations. The standard signal
configuration can be altered by means of the
graphical signal matrix or the optional
graphical application functionality of the
Protection and Control IED Manager PCM600.
Further, the application configuration
functionality of PCM600 supports the creation
of multi-layer logic functions utilizing various
logical elements including timers and flip-
flops. By combining protection functions with
logic function blocks the IED configuration
can be adapted to user specific application
requirements.
Table 1. 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
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Table 2. Supported functions
Functionality A B C
Protection
1)2)
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection, low stage,
instance 1

Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection, high stage,
instance 1

Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection, high stage,
instance 2

Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection, instantaneous
stage, instance 1

Non-directional earth-fault protection, low stage, instance 1 - -
4)
Non-directional earth-fault protection, low stage, instance 2 - -
4)
Non-directional earth-fault protection, high stage, instance 1 - -
4)
Non-directional earth-fault protection, instantaneous stage - -
4)
Directional earth-fault protection, low stage, instance 1 -
3)4)5)
-
Directional earth-fault protection, low stage, instance 2 -
3)4)5)
-
Directional earth-fault protection, high stage -
3)4)5)
-
Admittance based earth-fault protection, instance 1 -
3)4)5)
-
Admittance based earth-fault protection, instance 2 -
3)4)5)
-
Admittance based earth-fault protection, instance 3 -
3)4)5)
-
Transient / intermittent earth-fault protection -
5)6)
-
Non-directional (cross-country) earth fault protection, using
calculated Io
-
7)
-
Negative-sequence overcurrent protection, instance 1
Negative-sequence overcurrent protection, instance 2
Phase discontinuity protection -
Residual overvoltage protection, instance 1 -
5)
-
Residual overvoltage protection, instance 2 -
5)
-
Residual overvoltage protection, instance 3 -
5)
-
Three-phase thermal protection for feeders, cables and distribution
transformers
-
Binary signal transfer
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Table 2. Supported functions, continued
Functionality A B C
Line differential protection and related measurements, stabilized
and instantaneous stages

Circuit breaker failure protection
8)

Three-phase inrush detector
Master trip, instance 1
Master trip, instance 2
Control
Circuit-breaker control
Disconnector position indication, instance 1
Disconnector position indication, instance 2
Disconnector position indication, instance 3
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, instance 1
Sequence current measurement
Residual current measurement, instance 1 -
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.
2) The instances of a protection function represent the number of identical function blocks available in a standard
configuration. By setting the application specific parameters of an instance, a protection function stage can be
established.
3) Admittance based E/F can be selected as an alternative to directional E/F when ordering.
4) Io selectable by parameter, Io measured as default.
5) Uo measured is always used.
6) Io measured is always used.
7) Io selectable by parameter, Io calculated as default.
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8) Io calculated is always used.
3. Protection functions
The IED offers two-stage phase-segregated
line differential protection, phase overcurrent
protection, negative phase-sequence
overcurrent protection and circuit-breaker
failure protection. Depending on the standard
configuration chosen, the basic functionality
can be extended by thermal overload
protection, directional or non-directional
earth-fault protection, sensitive earth-fault
protection, phase discontinuity protection,
transient/intermittent earth-fault protection,
residual overvoltage protection and three-
pole multi-shot auto-reclose functions for
overhead line feeders. For standard
configuration B admittance-based earth-fault
protection, using the neutral admittance (Y0)
criterion, is offered as an option to the
directional earth-fault protection. The
admittance-based earth-fault protection
ensures the correct operation of the earth-
fault protection even if the connection status
information of the Petersen coil is missing.
Further, the admittance based earth-fault
protection principle offers high independence
of the fault resistance, straightforward setting
principles and improved sensitivity of the
protection.
The line differential protection function
includes a stabilized low stage and an
instantaneous high stage. The stabilized low
stage provides sensitive differential
protection and remains stable during, for
example, current transformer saturation
conditions. The low-stage operation can be
restrained using second harmonic detection if
an out-of-zone power transformer is to be
energized. The instantaneous high stage
offers less sensitive differential protection but
enables fast operation during high fault
currents.
The operating time characteristic for the low
stage can be set to definite time or inverse
definite time mode. The direct inter-trip
function ensures that both ends are always
simultaneously tripped, independent of the
fault current contribution.
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Figure 1. Protection function overview of standard configuration A
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Figure 2. Protection function overview of standard configuration B
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Figure 3. Protection function overview of standard configuration C
4. Application
RED615 can be used in a variety of
applications requiring an absolutely selective
unit type protection system. The zone-of-
protection of a line differential protection
system is the feeder section defined by the
location of the current transformers in the
local and the remote substation.
Combining horizontal GOOSE
communication over a station bus and binary
signal transfer over the protection
communication link offers new application
possibilities beyond traditional line
differential protection. One interesting
application based on inter-substation signal
transfer is loss-of-mains (LOM) protection in
networks with distributed generation. The
performance of the combination of binary
signal transfer and horizontal GOOSE
communication performance as to speed,
selectivity and reliability are hard to match
with conventional loss-of-mains protection.
RED615 is the ideal IED for the protection of
feeders in network configurations containing
closed loops. Under normal operating
conditions the feeder loop is closed. The aim
of the closed loop is to secure the availability
of power for the end users. As a result of the
closed loop configuration, any fault spot in
the system will be fed with fault current from
two directions. Using plain overcurrent
protection, either directional or non-
directional, it is difficult to obtain fast and
selective short circuit protection. With
RED615 line differential protection IEDs the
faulty part of the network can be selectively
isolated, thus securing power distribution to
the healthy part of the network.
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Figure 4. Closed loop network configuration with RED615 line differential protection and
control IEDs
Under certain operational circumstances,
such as maintenance of primary equipment
or substation extension projects there will be
a need for interconnecting network parts,
which normally are separated. To avoid
major re-parameterization of the protection
devices of the network when the network
topology is changed, line differential
protection IEDs can be used to obtain
absolutely selective feeder protection in
looped networks.
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Figure 5. RED615 protecting an interconnecting feeder between two primary distribution
substations
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Figure 6. Line differential protection of an overhead line feeder using RED615 with the
standard configuration B. Selectivity of earth-fault protection is ensured using
binary signal transfer (BST) between the directional E/F protection stages of the local
and remote end. The lowest directional E/F stages are not used for tripping purposes,
but set to detect earth-faults in the reverse direction. Upon detection of an out-of-zone
earth-fault, a blocking signal is sent to the remote end directional E/F protection
stage preventing tripping of the circuit breaker. If the earth-fault is within the
protected zone, no blocking signal will be issued, and the internal fault is cleared by
the tripping stages of the directional E/F protection. To ensure simultaneous tripping
of the local and remote end circuit breakers, BST is also used for sending an intertrip
signal to the remote end during earth-fault situations within the protected zone.
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Figure 7. Line differential protection of an overhead line feeder using RED615 with the
standard configuration C and auto-reclosing option. By means of binary signal
transfer (BST) uncoordinated auto-reclosing attempts are prevented. During the auto-
reclosing sequence a wait command is sent to the auto-reclosing function of the
lower circuit breaker and thereby blocking the function. The upper circuit breaker is
thereafter closed by its auto-reclosing function. This blocking signal is reset after
successful auto-reclosing of the upper circuit breaker, enabling the lower breaker to
be closed by its auto-reclosing function.
5. Supported ABB
solutions
ABBs 615 series protection and control IEDs
together with the COM600 Station
Automation device constitute a genuine IEC
61850 solution for reliable power distribution
in utility and industrial power systems. To
facilitate and streamline the system
engineering ABBs IEDs are supplied with
Connectivity Packages containing a
compilation of software and IED-specific
information including single-line diagram
templates, a full IED data model including
event and parameter lists. By utilizing the
Connectivity Packages the IEDs can be
readily configured via the PCM600 Protection
and Control IED Manager and integrated with
the COM600 Station Automation device or the
MicroSCADA Pro network control and
management system.
The 615 series IEDs offer native support for
the IEC 61850 standard also including binary
and analog horizontal GOOSE messaging.
Compared with traditional hard-wired inter-
device signaling, peer-to-peer communication
over a switched Ethernet LAN offers an
advanced and versatile platform for power
system protection. Fast software-based
communication, continuous supervision of
the integrity of the protection and
communication system, and inherent
flexibility for reconfiguration and upgrades
are among the distinctive features of the
protection system approach enabled by the
full implementation of the IEC 61850
substation automation standard.
At the substation level COM600 uses the data
content of the bay level IEDs to offer
enhanced substation level functionality.
COM600 features a web-browser based HMI
providing a customizable graphical display
for visualizing single line mimic diagrams for
switchgear bay solutions. The SLD feature is
especially useful when 615 series IEDs
without the optional single line diagram
feature are used. Further, the web HMI of
COM600 offers an overview of the whole
substation, including IED-specific single line
diagrams, thus enabling convenient
information accessibility. To enhance
personnel safety, the web HMI also enables
remote access to substation devices and
processes. Furthermore, COM600 can be used
as a local data warehouse for technical
documentation of the substation and for
network data collected by the IEDs. The
collected network data facilitates extensive
reporting and analyzing of network fault
situations using the data historian and event
handling features of COM600. The data
historian can be used for accurate process
performance monitoring by following process
and equipment performance calculations with
real-time and history values. Better
understanding of the process behaviour by
joining time-based process measurements
with production and maintenance events
helps the user in understanding the process
dynamics.
COM600 also features gateway functionality
providing seamless connectivity between the
substation IEDs and network-level control
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and management systems such as
MicroSCADA Pro and System 800xA
Table 3. Supported ABB solutions
Product Version
Station Automation COM600 3.4 or later
MicroSCADA Pro 9.2 SP2 or later
System 800xA 5.0 Service Pack 2
Analog and binary horizontal
GOOSE communication
IEC 61850
IEC 60870-5-104
COM600
Web HMI
ABB
MicroSCADA
Ethernet switch PCM600
REF615 REU615 RED615 RET615 RET615 REF615 REU615 RED615
Binary signal
transfer
COM600
Analog and binary horizontal
GOOSE communication
IEC 61850
COM600
Web HMI
PCM600 Ethernet switch
COM600
Line differential
communication
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Figure 8. Utility power distribution network example using 615 series IEDs, Station
Automation COM600 and MicroSCADA Pro
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COM600
Ethernet switch PCM600 PCM600
REM615 REF615 REU615 RET615 RED615
Ethernet switch
RET615 RED615 REM615 REF615 REU615
Line differential
communication
Binary signal
transfer
OPC
COM600
Web HMI
COM600
Web HMI
COM600
Ethernet switch
ABB
System 800xA
Analog and binary horizontal
GOOSE communication
IEC 61850
Analog and binary horizontal
GOOSE communication
IEC 61850
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Figure 9. Industrial power system example using 615 series IEDs, Station Automation COM600
and System 800xA
6. Control
The IED offers control of one circuit breaker
with dedicated push-buttons for circuit
breaker opening and closing. Further, the
optional large graphical LCD of the IEDs
HMI includes a single-line diagram (SLD)
with position indication for the relevant
circuit breaker. Interlocking schemes
required by the application are configured
using the signal matrix or the application
configuration feature of PCM600.
7. Measurement
The IED continuously measures the phase
currents, the symmetrical components of the
currents and the residual current. If the IED
includes voltage measurements it also
measures the residual voltage. In addition,
the IED calculates the demand value of
current over a user-selectable pre-set time
frames, the thermal overload of the protected
object, and the phase unbalance value based
on the ratio between the negative sequence
and positive sequence current.
Further, the IED monitors the phase
differential, bias and remote end phase
currents.
The values measured can be accessed locally
via the user interface on the IED front panel
or remotely via the communication interface
of the IED. The values can also be accessed
locally or remotely using the web-browser
based user interface.
8. Disturbance recorder
The IED is provided with a disturbance
recorder featuring up to 12 analog and 64
binary signal channels. The analog channels
can be set to record either the waveform or
the trend of the currents and voltage
measured.
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The analog channels can be set to trigger the
recording function when the measured value
falls below or exceeds the set values. The
binary signal channels can be set to start a
recording on the rising or the falling edge of
the binary signal or both.
By default, the binary channels are set to
record external or internal IED signals, for
example the start or trip signals of the IED
stages, or external blocking or control
signals. Binary IED signals such as a
protection start or trip signal, or an external
IED control signal over a binary input can be
set to trigger the recording. The recorded
information is stored in a non-volatile
memory and can be uploaded for subsequent
fault analysis.
9. Event log
To collect sequence-of-events (SoE)
information, the IED incorporates a non-
volatile memory with a capacity of storing
512 events with associated time stamps. The
non-volatile memory retains its data also in
case the IED temporarily loses its auxiliary
supply. The event log facilitates detailed pre-
and post-fault analyses of feeder faults and
disturbances. The increased capacity to
process and store data and events in the IED
offers prerequisites to support the growing
information demand of future network
configurations.
The SoE information can be accessed locally
via the user interface on the IED front panel
or remotely via the communication interface
of the IED. The information can further be
accessed, either locally or remotely, using the
web-browser based user interface.
10. Recorded data
The IED has the capacity to store the records
of 32 latest fault events. The records enable
the user to analyze the power system events.
Each record includes the phase, differential
and bias current values, time stamp, etc. The
fault recording can be triggered by the start
signal or the trip signal of a protection block,
or by both. The available measurement
modes include DFT, RMS and peak-to-peak.
In addition, the maximum demand current
with time stamp is separately recorded. By
default, the records are stored in a non-
volatile memory.
11. Condition monitoring
The condition monitoring functions of the
IED constantly monitors the performance and
the condition of the circuit breaker. The
monitoring comprises the spring charging
time, SF6 gas pressure, the travel-time and
the inactivity time of the circuit breaker.
The monitoring functions provide operational
CB history data, which can be used for
scheduling preventive CB maintenance.
12. Trip-circuit
supervision
The trip-circuit supervision continuously
monitors the availability and operability of
the trip circuit. It provides open-circuit
monitoring both when the circuit breaker is
in its closed and in its open position. It also
detects loss of circuit-breaker control voltage.
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13. Self-supervision
The IEDs built-in self-supervision system
continuously monitors the state of the IED
hardware and the operation of the IED
software. Any fault or malfunction detected
will be used for alerting the operator.
A permanent IED fault will block the
protection functions to prevent incorrect
operation.
14. Current circuit
supervision
The IED includes current circuit supervision.
Current circuit supervision is used for
detecting faults in the current transformer
secondary circuits. On detecting of a fault the
current circuit supervision function activates
an alarm LED and blocks the line differential
protection and negative sequence overcurrent
protection functions to avoid unintended
operation. The current circuit supervision
function calculates the sum of the phase
currents from the protection cores and
compares the sum with the measured single
reference current from a core balance current
transformer or from separate cores in the
phase current transformers
15. Protection
communication and
supervision
The communication between the IEDs is
enabled by means of a dedicated fibre-optic
communication channel. 1300 nm multi-mode
or single-mode fibres with LC connectors are
used for line differential communication. The
channel is used for transferring the phase
segregated current value data between the
IEDs. The current phasors from the two IEDs,
geographically located apart from each other,
must be time coordinated so that the current
differential algorithm can be executed
correctly. The so called echo method is used
for time synchronization. No external devices
such as GPS clocks are thereby needed for
the line differential protection communication.
As an option to the fibre-optic
communication link a galvanic connection
over a pilot wire link composed of a twisted
pair cable and RPW600 link-end
communication modems can be established.
The optional pilot wire communication link is
also an ideal and cost efficient retrofit
solution for electromechanical line
differential protection installations. Compared
to conventional combined sequence line
differential protection solutions with analog
pilot wire communication, RED615 IEDs in
combination with RPW600 communication
modems offer a modern phase-segregated
line differential protection solution over
existing pilot wire cables.
The pilot wire link supports the same
protection and communication functionality
as the fibre-optic link. The quality of service
(QoS) is indicated by the modems and the
communication link is continuously
supervised by the IED. The RPW600 modem
offers a 5 kV (RMS) level of isolation between
the pilot wire terminals and ground. The
RPW600 modems (master and follower) are
galvanically connected to either end of the
pilot wire and optically connected to the
IEDs using short optical single-mode cables.
Using 0.8 mm
2
twisted pair cables pilot wire
link distances up to 8 km are typically
supported. However, twisted pair pilot wire
cables in good conditions may support even
longer distances to be covered. The length of
the supported pilot wire link also depends on
the noise environment in the installation.
Should the need arise to replace the pilot
wire cables with fibre-optic cables, the single
mode fibre-optic LC connectors of the IEDs
can be utilized for direct connection of the
fibre-optic communication link.
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Apart from the continued protection
communication, the communication channel
can also be used for binary signal transfer
(BST) that is, transferring of user configurable
binary information between the IEDs. There
are a total of eight BST signals available for
user definable purposes. The BST signals can
originate from the IEDs binary inputs or
internal logics, and be assigned to the remote
IEDs binary outputs or internal logics.
The protection communication supervision
continuously monitors the protection
communication link. The IED immediately
blocks the line differential protection function
in case that severe interference in the
communication link, risking the correct
operation of the function, is detected. An
alarm signal will eventually be issued if the
interference, indicating permanent failure in
the protection communication, persists. The
two high-set stages of the overcurrent
protection are further by default released.
RED615 RED615
Fibre-optic line differential
communication link
Protection communication and supervision
Binary signal transfer
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Pilot wire line differential
communication link
Protection communication and supervision
Binary signal transfer
RPW600
modem
RPW600
modem
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Figure 11. Pilot wire protection communication link
16. Access control
To protect the IED from unauthorized access
and to maintain information integrity, the IED
is provided with a four-level, role-based
authentication system with administrator-
programmable individual passwords for the
viewer, operator, engineer and administrator
level. The access control applies to the front-
panel user interface, the web-browser based
user interface and the PCM600 tool.
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17. Inputs and outputs
Depending on the standard configuration
selected, the IED is equipped with three phase-
current inputs and one residual-current input
for non-directional earth-fault protection and
current circuit supervision, or three phase-
current inputs, one residual-current input and
one residual voltage input for directional earth-
fault protection and current circuit
supervision.
The phase-current inputs are rated 1/5 A.
Two optional residual-current inputs are
available, i.e. 1/5 A or 0.2/1 A. The 0.2/1 A
input is normally used in applications
requiring sensitive earth-fault protection and
featuring core-balance current transformers.
The residual-voltage input covers the rated
voltages 60-210 V.
The phase-current input 1 A or 5 A, the
residual-current input 1 A or 5 A,
alternatively 0.2 A or 1 A, and the rated
voltage of the residual voltage input are
selected in the IED software. In addition, the
binary input thresholds 18176 V DC are
selected by adjusting the IEDs parameter
settings.
All binary inputs and outputs contacts are
freely configurable with the signal matrix or
application configuration functionality of
PCM600.
Please refer to the Input/output overview
table and the terminal diagrams for more
detailed information about the inputs and
outputs.
Table 4. Input/output overview
Standard configuration Analog inputs Binary inputs/outputs
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 binary I/O module ()
18. Station
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. However,
some communication functionality, for
example, horizontal communication between
the IEDs, is only enabled by the IEC 61850
communication protocol.
The IEC 61850 communication
implementation supports all monitoring and
control functions. Additionally, parameter
settings, disturbance recordings and fault
records can be accessed using the IEC 61850
protocol. Disturbance recordings are available
to any Ethernet-based application in the
standard COMTRADE file format. The IED
supports simultaneous event reporting to five
different clients on the station bus.
The IED can send binary signals to other
IEDs (so called horizontal communication)
using the IEC 61850-8-1 GOOSE (Generic
Object Oriented Substation Event) profile.
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Binary GOOSE messaging can, for example,
be employed for protection and interlocking-
based protection schemes. The IED meets the
GOOSE performance requirements for
tripping applications in distribution
substations, as defined by the IEC 61850
standard. Further, the IED supports the
sending and receiving of analog values using
GOOSE messaging. Analog GOOSE
messaging enables fast transfer of analog
measurement values over the station bus,
thus facilitating for example sharing of RTD
input values, such as surrounding
temperature values, to other IED applications.
The IED offers an optional second Ethernet
bus to enable the creation of a self-healing
Ethernet ring topology. The communication
module including two galvanic RJ-45 ports
enables the creation of a cost efficient
communication ring using CAT5 STP cables
and a managed switch with (RSTP) support.
The managed switch controls the consistency
of the loop, routes the data and corrects the
data flow in case of a communication
disturbance. The IEDs in the ring topology
act as unmanaged switches forwarding
unrelated data traffic. The Ethernet ring
solution supports the connection of up to
thirty 615 series IEDs. If more than 30 IEDs
are to be connected, it is recommended that
the network is split into several rings with no
more than 30 IEDs per ring.
The self-healing Ethernet ring solution avoids
single point of failure concerns and improves
the reliability of the communication. The
solution can be applied for the Ethernet-
based IEC 61850, Modbus and DNP3 protocols.
All communication connectors, except for the
front port connector, are placed on integrated
optional communication modules. The IED
can be connected to Ethernet-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.
Modbus implementation supports RTU, ASCII
and TCP modes. Besides standard Modbus
functionality, the IED supports retrieval of
time-stamped events, changing the active
setting group and uploading of the latest fault
records. If a Modbus TCP connection is used,
five clients can be connected to the IED
simultaneously. Further, Modbus serial and
Modbus TCP can be used in parallel, and if
required both IEC 61850 and Modbus
protocols can be run simultaneously.
The IEC 60870-5-103 implementation
supports two parallel serial bus connections
to two different masters. Besides basic
standard functionality, the IED supports
changing of the active setting group and
uploading of disturbance recordings in IEC
60870-5-103 format.
DNP3 supports both serial and TCP modes
for connection to one master. Further,
changing of the active setting group is
supported.
When the IED uses the RS-485 bus for the
serial communication, both two- and four
wire connections are supported. Termination
and pull-up/down resistors can be configured
with jumpers on the communication card so
external resistors are not needed.
The IED supports the following time
synchronization methods with a time-
stamping resolution of 1 ms:
Ethernet-based:
SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol)
With special time synchronization wiring:
IRIG-B (Inter-Range Instrumentation Group
- Time Code Format B)
Remote-end station time reference:
Line differential
In addition, the IED supports time
synchronization via the following serial
communication protocols:
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Modbus
DNP3
IEC 60870-5-103
Remote-end station time reference:
Line differential
Managed Ethernet switch
with RSTP support
Managed Ethernet switch
with RSTP support
RED615 REF615 RET615 REU615 REM615
Client B Client A
Network
Network
GUID-AB81C355-EF5D-4658-8AE0-01DC076E519C V1 EN
Figure 12. Self-healing Ethernet ring solution
Table 5. Supported station communication interfaces and protocols
Interfaces/Protocols Ethernet Serial
100BASE-TX RJ-45 RS-232/RS-485 Fibre-optic ST
IEC 61850
- -
MODBUS RTU/ASCII -
MODBUS TCP/IP - -
DNP3 (serial) -
DNP3 TCP/IP - -
IEC 60870-5-103 -
= Supported
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19. Technical data
Table 6. Dimensions
Description Value
Width frame 177 mm
case 164 mm
Height frame 177 mm (4U)
case 160 mm
Depth 201 mm (153 + 48 mm)
Weight complete IED 4.1 kg
plug-in unit only 2.1 kg
Table 7. Power supply
Description Type 1 Type 2
U
aux
nominal 100, 110, 120, 220, 240 V AC,
50 and 60 Hz
24, 30, 48, 60 V DC
48, 60, 110, 125, 220, 250 V DC
U
aux
variation 38...110% of U
n
(38...264 V AC) 50...120% of U
n
(12...72 V DC)
80...120% of U
n
(38.4...300 V
DC)
Start-up threshold 19.2 V DC (24 V DC * 80%)
Burden of auxiliary
voltage supply under
quiescent (P
q
)/operating
condition
DC < 12.0 W (nominal)/< 18.0
W (max)
AC< 16.0 W (nominal)/<
21.0W (max)
DC < 12.0 W (nominal)/< 18.0
W (max)
Ripple in the DC auxiliary
voltage
Max 15% of the DC value (at frequency of 100 Hz)
Maximum interruption
time in the auxiliary DC
voltage without resetting
the IED
30 ms at V
n
rated
Fuse type T4A/250 V
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Table 8. Energizing inputs
Description Value
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz
Current inputs Rated current, I
n

1/5 A
1)
Thermal withstand
capability:

Continuously 4 A 20 A
For 1 s 100 A 500 A
Dynamic current
withstand:

Half-wave value 250 A 1250 A
Input impedance <100 m <20 m
Voltage inputs Rated voltage 60...210 V AC
Voltage withstand:
Continuous 2 x U
n
(240 V AC)
For 10 s 3 x U
n
(360 V AC)
Burden at rated voltage <0.05 VA
1) Residual current and/or phase current
Table 9. Binary inputs
Description Value
Operating range 20% of the rated voltage
Rated voltage 24...250 V DC
Current drain 1.6...1.9 mA
Power consumption 31.0...570.0 mW
Threshold voltage 18...176 V DC
Reaction time 3 ms
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Table 10. Signal outputs and IRF output
Description Value
Rated voltage 250 V AC/DC
Continuous contact carry 5 A
Make and carry for 3.0 s 10 A
Make and carry 0.5 s 15 A
Breaking capacity when the control-circuit
time constant L/R<40 ms, at 48/110/220 V DC
1 A/0.25 A/0.15 A
Minimum contact load 100 mA at 24 V AC/DC
Table 11. Double-pole power output relays with TCS function
Description Value
Rated voltage 250 V AC/DC
Continuous contact carry 8 A
Make and carry for 3.0 s 15 A
Make and carry for 0.5 s 30 A
Breaking capacity when the control-circuit
time constant L/R<40 ms, at 48/110/220 V
DC (two contacts connected in series)
5 A/3 A/1 A
Minimum contact load 100 mA at 24 V AC/DC
Trip-circuit supervision (TCS):
Control voltage range 20...250 V AC/DC
Current drain through the supervision
circuit
~1.5 mA
Minimum voltage over the TCS contact 20 V AC/DC (15...20 V)
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Table 12. Single-pole power output relays
Description Value
Rated voltage 250 V AC/DC
Continuous contact carry 5 A
Make and carry for 3.0 s 15 A
Make and carry for 0.5 s 30 A
Breaking capacity when the control-circuit
time constant L/R<40 ms, at 48/110/220 V DC
1 A/0.25 A/0.15 A
Minimum contact load 100 mA at 24 V AC/DC
Table 13. Front port Ethernet interfaces
Ethernet
interface
Protocol Cable Data transfer
rate
Front TCP/IP
protocol
Standard Ethernet CAT 5 cable with
RJ-45 connector
10 MBits/s
Table 14. Station communication link, fibre-optic
Connector
Fibre type
1)
Wave
length
Max.
distance
Permitted path
attenuation
2)
LC MM 62.5/125 m
glass fibre core
1300 nm 2 km <8 dB
LC SM 9/125 m 1300 nm 2-20 km <8 dB
ST MM 62.5/125 m
glass fibre core
820-900 nm 1 km <11 dB
1) (MM) multi-mode fibre, (SM) single-mode fibre
2) Maximum allowed attenuation caused by connectors and cable together
Table 15. Protection communication link
Wave length Fibre type Connector Permitted path
attenuation
1)
Distance
1300 nm MM 62.5/125 m LC < 8 dB 2 km
1300 nm
SM 9/125 m
2)
LC < 8 dB 20 km
1) Maximum allowed attenuation caused by connectors and cable altogether
2) Use single-mode fibre with recommended minimum length of 3 m to connect RED615 to the pilot wire modem
RPW600.
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Table 16. IRIG-B
Description Value
IRIG time code format
B004, B005
1)
Isolation 500V 1 min.
Modulation Unmodulated
Logic level TTL Level
Current consumption 2...4 mA
Power consumption 10...20 mW
1) According to 200-04 IRIG -standard
Table 17. Degree of protection of flush-mounted IED
Description Value
Front side IP 54
Rear side, connection terminals IP 20
Table 18. Environmental conditions
Description Value
Operating temperature range -25...+55C (continuous)
Short-time service temperature range
-40...+70C (<16h)
1)2)
Relative humidity <93%, non-condensing
Atmospheric pressure 86...106 kPa
Altitude Up to 2000 m
Transport and storage temperature range -40...+85C
1) Degradation in MTBF and HMI performance outside the temperature range of -25...+55 C
2) For IEDs with an LC communication interface the maximum operating temperature is +70 C
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Table 19. Environmental tests
Description Type test value Reference
Dry heat test (humidity
<50%)
96 h at +55C

16 h at +70C
1)
IEC 60068-2-2
Dry cold test 96 h at -25C
16 h at -40C
IEC 60068-2-1
Damp heat test, cyclic 6 cycles (12 h + 12 h) at
+25C+55C, humidity >93%
IEC 60068-2-30
Storage test 96 h at -40C
96 h at +85C
IEC 60068-2-48
1)
For IEDs with an LC communication interface the maximum operating temperature is +70
o
C
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Table 20. Electromagnetic compatibility tests
Description Type test value Reference
1 MHz/100 kHz burst
disturbance test:
IEC 61000-4-18
IEC 60255-22-1, class III
IEEE C37.90.1-2002
Common mode
2.5 kV

Differential mode
2.5 kV

Electrostatic discharge test: IEC 61000-4-2
IEC 60255-22-2
IEEE C37.90.3-2001
Contact discharge
8 kV

Air discharge
15 kV

Radio frequency interference
tests:

10 V (rms)
f=150 kHz-80 MHz
IEC 61000-4-6
IEC 60255-22-6, class III
10 V/m (rms)
f=80-2700 MHz
IEC 61000-4-3
IEC 60255-22-3, class III
10 V/m
f=900 MHz
ENV 50204
IEC 60255-22-3, class III
20 V/m (rms)
f=80-1000 MHz
IEEE C37.90.2-2004
Fast transient disturbance
tests:
IEC 61000-4-4
IEC 60255-22-4
IEEE C37.90.1-2002
All ports
4 kV

Surge immunity test: IEC 61000-4-5
IEC 60255-22-5
Communication 1 kV, line-to-earth
Other ports 4 kV, line-to-earth
2 kV, line-to-line

Power frequency (50 Hz)
magnetic field:
IEC 61000-4-8
Continuous
1-3 s
300 A/m
1000 A/m

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Table 20. Electromagnetic compatibility tests, continued
Description Type test value Reference
Voltage dips and short
interruptions
30%/10 ms
60%/100 ms
60%/1000 ms
>95%/5000 ms
IEC 61000-4-11
Power frequency immunity
test:
Common mode
Differential mode
Binary inputs only

300 V rms


150 V rms
IEC 61000-4-16
IEC 60255-22-7, class A
Emission tests: EN 55011, class A
IEC 60255-25
Conducted
0.15-0.50 MHz < 79 dB(V) quasi peak
< 66 dB(V) average

0.5-30 MHz < 73 dB(V) quasi peak
< 60 dB(V) average

Radiated
30-230 MHz < 40 dB(V/m) quasi peak,
measured at 10 m distance

230-1000 MHz < 47 dB(V/m) quasi peak,
measured at 10 m distance

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Table 21. Insulation tests
Description Type test value Reference
Dielectric tests IEC 60255-5 and
IEC 60255-27
Test voltage 2 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min
500 V, 50 Hz, 1 min, communication

Impulse voltage test IEC 60255-5 and
IEC 60255-27
Test voltage 5 kV, 1.2/50 s, 0.5 J
1 kV, 1.2/50 s, 0.5 J,
communication

Insulation resistance
measurements
IEC 60255-5 and
IEC 60255-27
Isolation resistance
>100 M, 500 V DC

Protective bonding
resistance
IEC 60255-27
Resistance
<0.1 , 4 A, 60 s

Table 22. Mechanical tests
Description Reference Requirement
Vibration tests (sinusoidal) IEC 60068-2-6 (test Fc)
IEC 60255-21-1
Class 2
Shock and bump test IEC 60068-2-27 (test Ea shock)
IEC 60068-2-29 (test Eb bump)
IEC 60255-21-2
Class 2
Seismic test IEC 60255-21-3 Class 2
Table 23. Product safety
Description Reference
LV directive 2006/95/EC
Standard EN 60255-27 (2005)
EN 60255-1 (2009)
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Table 24. EMC compliance
Description Reference
EMC directive 2004/108/EC
Standard EN 50263 (2000)
EN 60255-26 (2007)
Table 25. RoHS compliance
Description
Complies with RoHS directive 2002/95/EC
Protection functions
Table 26. Line differential protection (LNPLDF)
Characteristics Value
Operation accuracy
1)
Depending on the frequency of the current
measured: f
n
2 Hz
Low stage 2.5% of the set value
High stage 2.5% of the set value
Minimum Typical Maximum
High stage, operate time
2)3)
22 ms 25 ms 29 ms
Reset time < 40 ms
Reset ratio Typical 0.96
Retardation time (Low stage) < 40 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 set value or 20 ms
4)
1) With the symmetrical communication channel (as when using dedicated fiber optic).
2) Without additional delay in the communication channel (as when using dedicated fiber optic).
3) Including the delay of the output contact. When differential current = 2 x High operate value and f
n
= 50 Hz with
galvanic pilot wire link + 5 ms.
4) Low operate value multiples in range of 1.5 to 20.
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Table 27. Line differential protection (LNPLDF) main settings
Parameter Values (Range) Unit Description
High operate value 200...4000 % I
n
Instantaneous stage operate
value
Low operate value 10...200 % I
n
Basic setting for the
stabilized stage start
Operate delay time 45...200000 ms Operate delay time for
stabilized stage
Operate curve type 1=ANSI Ext. inv.
3=ANSI Norm. inv.
5=ANSI Def. Time
9=IEC Norm. inv.
10=IEC Very inv.
12=IEC Ext. inv.
15=IEC Def. Time
Selection of time delay
curve for stabilized stage
Time multiplier 0.05...15.00 Time multiplier in IDMT
curves
Start value 2.H 10...50 % The ratio of the 2.
harmonic component to
fundamental component
required for blocking
CT ratio correction 0.200...5.000 Remote phase current
transformer ratio correction
Table 28. Binary signal transfer (BSTGGIO)
Characteristic Value
Fiber optic link < 5 ms
Galvanic pilot wire link < 10 ms
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Table 29. Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection (PHxPTOC)
Characteristic Value
Operation accuracy Depending on the frequency of the current
measured: f
n
2 Hz
PHLPTOC 1.5% of the set value or 0.002 x I
n
PHHPTOC
and
PHIPTOC
1.5% of set value or 0.002 x I
n
(at currents in the range of 0.110 x I
n
)
5.0% of the set value
(at currents in the range of 1040 x I
n
)
Start time
1)2)
Minimum Typical Maximum
PHIPTOC:
I
Fault
= 2 x set Start
value
I
Fault
= 10 x set Start
value

16 ms

11 ms

19 ms

12 ms

23 ms

14 ms
PHHPTOC and
PHLPTOC:
I
Fault
= 2 x set Start
value


22 ms


24 ms


25 ms
Reset time < 40 ms
Reset ratio Typical 0.96
Retardation time < 30 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)
Suppression of harmonics RMS: No suppression
DFT: -50 dB at f = n x f
n
, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,

Peak-to-Peak: No suppression
P-to-P+backup: No suppression
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 x 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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Table 30. Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection (PHxPTOC) main settings
Parameter Function Value (Range) Step
Start Value PHLPTOC 0.05...5.00 x I
n
0.01
PHHPTOC 0.10...40.00 x I
n
0.01
PHIPTOC 1.00...40.00 x I
n
0.01
Time multiplier PHLPTOC 0.05...15.00 0.05
PHHPTOC 0.05...15.00 0.05
Operate delay time PHLPTOC 40...200000 ms 10
PHHPTOC 40...200000 ms 10
PHIPTOC 20...200000 ms 10
Operating curve
type
1)
PHLPTOC Definite or inverse time
Curve type: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19
PHHPTOC Definite or inverse time
Curve type: 1, 3, 5, 9, 10, 12, 15, 17
PHIPTOC Definite time
1) For further reference please refer to the Operating characteristics table
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Table 31. Non-directional earth-fault protection (EFxPTOC)
Characteristic Value
Operation accuracy Depending on the frequency of the current
measured: f
n
2 Hz
EFLPTOC 1.5% of the set value or 0.002 x I
n
EFHPTOC
and
EFIPTOC
1.5% of set value or 0.002 x I
n
(at currents in the range of 0.110 x I
n
)
5.0% of the set value
(at currents in the range of 1040 x I
n
)
Start time
1)2)
Minimum Typical Maximum
EFIPTOC:
I
Fault
= 2 x set Start
value
I
Fault
= 10 x set Start
value

16 ms
11 ms

19 ms
12 ms

23 ms
14 ms
EFHPTOC and
EFLPTOC:
I
Fault
= 2 x set Start
value

22 ms

24 ms

25 ms
Reset time < 40 ms
Reset ratio Typical 0.96
Retardation time < 30 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)
Suppression of harmonics RMS: No suppression
DFT: -50 dB at f = n x f
n
, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,

Peak-to-Peak: No suppression
1) Measurement mode = default (depends on stage), current before fault = 0.0 x I
n
, f
n
= 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 x I
n
, Start value multiples in range of 1.5 to 20
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Table 32. Non-directional earth-fault protection (EFxPTOC) main settings
Parameter Function Value (Range) Step
Start value EFLPTOC 0.010...5.000 x I
n
0.005
EFHPTOC 0.10...40.00 x I
n
0.01
EFIPTOC 1.00...40.00 x I
n
0.01
Time multiplier EFLPTOC 0.05...15.00 0.05
EFHPTOC 0.05...15.00 0.05
Operate delay time EFLPTOC 40...200000 ms 10
EFHPTOC 40...200000 ms 10
EFIPTOC 20...200000 ms 10
Operating curve
type
1)
EFLPTOC Definite or inverse time
Curve type: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19
EFHPTOC Definite or inverse time
Curve type: 1, 3, 5, 9, 10, 12, 15, 17
EFIPTOC Definite time
1) For further reference please refer to the Operating characteristics table
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Table 33. Directional earth-fault protection (DEFxPDEF)
Characteristic Value
Operation accuracy Depending on the frequency of the current
measured: f
n
2 Hz
DEFLPDEF Current:
1.5% of the set value or 0.002 x I
n
Voltage
1.5% of the set value or 0.002 x U
n
Phase angle:
2
DEFHPDEF Current:
1.5% of the set value or 0.002 x I
n
(at currents in the range of 0.110 x I
n
)
5.0% of the set value
(at currents in the range of 1040 x I
n
)
Voltage:
1.5% of the set value or 0.002 x U
n
Phase angle:
2
Start time
1)2)
Minimum Typical Maximum
DEFHPDEF
I
Fault
= 2 x set Start
value

42 ms

44 ms

46 ms
DEFLPDEF
I
Fault
= 2 x set Start
value
61ms 64 ms 66 ms
Reset time < 40 ms
Reset ratio Typical 0.96
Retardation time < 30 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)
Suppression of harmonics RMS: No suppression
DFT: -50 dB at f = n x f
n
, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,

Peak-to-Peak: No suppression
1) Set Operate delay time = 0.06 s,Operate curve type = IEC definite time, Measurement mode = default (depends on
stage), current before fault = 0.0 x I
n
, f
n
= 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 x I
n
, Start value multiples in range of 1.5 to 20
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Table 34. Directional earth-fault protection (DEFxPDEF) main settings
Parameter Function Value (Range) Step
Start Value DEFLPDEF 0.010...5.000 x I
n
0.005
DEFHPDEF 0.10...40.00 x I
n
0.01
Directional mode DEFLPDEF and
DEFHPDEF
1=Non-directional
2=Forward
3=Reverse

Time multiplier DEFLPDEF 0.05...15.00 0.05
DEFHPDEF 0.05...15.00 0.05
Operate delay time DEFLPDEF 60...200000 ms 10
DEFHPDEF 40...200000 ms 10
Operating curve
type
1)
DEFLPDEF Definite or inverse time
Curve type: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19
DEFHPDEF Definite or inverse time
Curve type: 1, 3, 5, 15, 17
Operation mode DEFLPDEF and
DEFHPDEF
1=Phase angle
2=IoSin
3=IoCos
4=Phase angle 80
5=Phase angle 88
1) For further reference, refer to the Operating characteristics table
Table 35. Transient/intermittent earth-fault protection (INTRPTEF)
Characteristic Value
Operation accuracy (Uo criteria with
transient protection)
Depending on the frequency of the current
measured: f
n
2 Hz
1.5% of the set value or 0.002 x Uo
Operate time accuracy 1.0% of the set value or 20 ms
Suppression of harmonics DFT: -50 dB at f = n x f
n
, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5
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Table 36. Transient/intermittent earth-fault protection (INTRPTEF) main settings
Parameter Function Value (Range) Step
Directional mode INTRPTEF 1=Non-directional
2=Forward
3=Reverse
-
Operate delay time INTRPTEF 40...1200000 ms 10
Voltage start value
(voltage start value
for transient EF)
INTRPTEF 0.01...0.50 x Un 0.01
Operation mode INTRPTEF 1=Intermittent EF
2=Transient EF
-
Peak counter limit
(Min requirement for
peak counter before
start in IEF mode)
INTRPTEF 2...20 -
Table 37. Admittance-based earth-fault protection (EFPADM)
Characteristic Value
Operation accuracy
1)
At the frequency f = f
n
1.0% or 0.01 mS
(In range of 0.5 - 100 mS)
Start time
2)
Minimum Typical Maximum
56 ms 60 ms 64 ms
Reset time 40 ms
Operate time
accuracy
1.0% of the set value of 20 ms
Suppression of
harmonics
-50 dB at f = n x f
n
, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,
1) Uo = 1.0 x Un
2) Includes the delay of the signal output contact. Results based on statistical distribution of 1000 measurements.
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Table 38. Admittance-based earth-fault protection (EFPADM) main settings
Parameter Values
(Range)
Unit Step Default Description
Voltage start value 0.05...5.00 xUn 0.01 0.05 Voltage start
value
Directional mode 1=Non-
directional
2=Forward
3=Reverse
2=Forward Directional
mode
Operation mode 1=Yo
2=Go
3=Bo
4=Yo, Go
5=Yo, Bo
6=Go, Bo
7=Yo, Go, Bo
1=Yo Operation
criteria
Operate delay time 60...200000 ms 10 60 Operate delay
time
Circle radius 0.05...500.00 mS 0.01 1.00 Admittance
circle radius
Circle conductance -500.00...500.00 mS 0.01 0.00 Admittance
circle midpoint,
conductance
Circle susceptance -500.00...500.00 mS 0.01 0.00 Admittance
circle midpoint,
susceptance
Conductance
forward
-500.00...500.00 mS 0.01 1.00 Conductance
threshold in
forward
direction
Conductance
reverse
-500.00...500.00 mS 0.01 -1.00 Conductance
threshold in
reverse direction
Conductance tilt
Ang
-30...30 deg 1 0 Tilt angle of
conductance
boundary line
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Table 38. Admittance-based earth-fault protection (EFPADM) main settings, continued
Parameter Values
(Range)
Unit Step Default Description
Susceptance
forward
-500.00...500.00 mS 0.01 1.00 Susceptance
threshold in
forward
direction
Susceptance reverse -500.00...500.00 mS 0.01 -1.00 Susceptance
threshold in
reverse direction
Susceptance tilt Ang -30...30 deg 1 0 Tilt angle of
susceptance
boundary line
Table 39. Residual overvoltage protection (ROVPTOV)
Characteristic Value
Operation accuracy Depending on the frequency of the voltage
measured: f
n
2 Hz
1.5% of the set value or 0.002 x U
n
Start time
1)2)
Minimum Typical Maximum
U
Fault
= 1.1 x set
Start value
55 ms 56 ms 58 ms
Reset time < 40 ms
Reset ratio Typical 0.96
Retardation time < 35 ms
Operate time accuracy in definite time mode 1.0% of the set value or 20 ms
Suppression of harmonics DFT: -50 dB at f = n x f
n
, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,

1) Residual voltage before fault = 0.0 x U

n
, f
n
= 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
Table 40. Residual overvoltage protection (ROVPTOV) main settings
Parameter Function Value (Range) Step
Start value ROVPTOV 0.010...1.000 x U
n
0.001
Operate delay time ROVPTOV 40...300000 ms 1
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Table 41. Negative phase-sequence overcurrent protection (NSPTOC)
Characteristic Value
Operation accuracy Depending on the frequency of the current
measured: f
n
2 Hz
1.5% of the set value or 0.002 x I
n
Start time
1)2)
Minimum Typical Maximum
I
Fault
= 2 x set Start
value
I
Fault
= 10 x set Start
value
22 ms
14 ms
24 ms
16 ms
25 ms
17 ms
Reset time < 40 ms
Reset ratio Typical 0.96
Retardation time < 35 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)
Suppression of harmonics DFT: -50 dB at f = n x f
n
, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,

1) Negative sequence current before fault = 0.0, f

n
= 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 x I
n
, Start value multiples in range of 1.5 to 20
Table 42. Negative phase-sequence overcurrent protection (NSPTOC) main settings
Parameter Function Value (Range) Step
Start value NSPTOC 0.01...5.00 x I
n
0.01
Time multiplier NSPTOC 0.05...15.00 0.05
Operate delay time NSPTOC 40...200000 ms 10
Operating curve
type
1)
NSPTOC Definite or inverse time
Curve type: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19
1) For further reference please refer to the Operating characteristics table
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Table 43. Phase discontinuity protection (PDNSPTOC)
Characteristic Value
Operation accuracy Depending on the frequency of the current
measured: f
n
2 Hz
2% of the set value
Start time < 70 ms
Reset time < 40 ms
Reset ratio Typical 0.96
Retardation time < 35 ms
Operate time accuracy in definite time mode 1.0% of the set value or 20 ms
Suppression of harmonics DFT: -50 dB at f = n x f
n
, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,

Table 44. Phase discontinuity protection (PDNSPTOC) main settings

Parameter Function Value (Range) Step
Start value (Current
ratio setting I
2
/I
1
)
PDNSPTOC 10...100 % 1
Operate delay time PDNSPTOC 100...30000 ms 1
Min phase current PDNSPTOC 0.05...0.30 x I
n
0.01
Table 45. Circuit breaker failure protection (CCBRBRF)
Characteristic Value
Operation accuracy Depending on the frequency of the current
measured: f
n
2 Hz
1.5% of the set value or 0.002 x I
n
Operate time accuracy 1.0% of the set value or 20 ms
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Table 46. Circuit breaker failure protection (CCBRBRF) main settings
Parameter Function Value (Range) Step
Current value
(Operating phase
current)
CCBRBRF 0.05...1.00 x I
n
0.05
Current value Res
(Operating residual
current)
CCBRBRF 0.05...1.00 x I
n
0.05
CB failure mode
(Operating mode of
function)
CCBRBRF 1=Current
2=Breaker status
3=Both
-
CB fail trip mode CCBRBRF 1=Off
2=Without check
3=Current check
-
Retrip time CCBRBRF 0...60000 ms 10
CB failure delay CCBRBRF 0...60000 ms 10
CB fault delay CCBRBRF 0...60000 ms 10
Table 47. Three-phase thermal overload protection for feeders (T1PTTR)
Characteristic Value
Operation accuracy Depending on the frequency of the current
measured: f
n
2 Hz
Current measurement: 1.5% of the set value
or 0.002 x I
n
(at currents in the range of
0.01...4.00 x I
n
)
Operate time accuracy
1)
2.0% of the theoretical value or 0.50 s
1) Overload current > 1.2 x Operate level temperature
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Table 48. Three-phase thermal overload (T1PTTR) main settings
Parameter Function Value (Range) Step
Env temperature Set
(Ambient
temperature used
when the AmbSens is
set to Off)
T1PTTR -50...100C 1
Current multiplier
(Current multiplier
when function is
used for parallel
lines)
T1PTTR 1...5 1
Current reference T1PTTR 0.05...4.00 x I
n
0.01
Temperature rise
(End temperature
rise above ambient)
T1PTTR 0.0...200.0C 0.1
Time constant (Time
constant of the line
in seconds)
T1PTTR 60...60000 s 1
Maximum
temperature
(temperature level
for operate)
T1PTTR 20.0...200.0C 0.1
Alarm value
(Temperature level
for start (alarm)
T1PTTR 20.0...150.0C 0.1
Reclose temperature
(Temperature for
reset of block reclose
after operate)
T1PTTR 20.0...150.0C 0.1
Initial temperature
(Temperature raise
above ambient
temperature at
startup)
T1PTTR -50.0...100.0C 0.1
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Table 49. Three-phase inrush current detection (INRPHAR)
Characteristic Value
Operation accuracy At the frequency f = f
n
Current measurement:
1.5% of the set value or 0.002 x I
n
Ratio I2f/I1f measurement:
5.0% of the set value
Reset time +35 ms / -0 ms
Reset ratio Typical 0.96
Operate time accuracy +35 ms / -0 ms
Table 50. Three-phase inrush detection (INRPHAR) main settings
Parameter Function Value (Range) Step
Start value (Ratio of
the 2nd to the 1st
harmonic leading to
restraint)
INRPHAR 5...100 % 1
Operate delay time INRPHAR 20...60000 ms 1
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Table 51. Operation characteristics
Parameter Values (Range)
Operating curve type 1=ANSI Ext. inv.
2=ANSI Very. inv.
3=ANSI Norm. inv.
4=ANSI Mod inv.
5=ANSI Def. Time
6=L.T.E. inv.
7=L.T.V. inv.
8=L.T. inv.
9=IEC Norm. inv.
10=IEC Very inv.
11=IEC inv.
12=IEC Ext. inv.
13=IEC S.T. inv.
14=IEC L.T. inv
15=IEC Def. Time
17=Programmable
18=RI type
19=RD type
Operating curve type (voltage protection) 5=ANSI Def. Time
15=IEC Def. Time
17=Inv. Curve A
18=Inv. Curve B
19=Inv. Curve C
20=Programmable
21=Inv. Curve A
22=Inv. Curve B
23=Programmable
Supervision functions
Table 52. Current circuit supervision (CCRDIF)
Characteristic Value
Operate time
1)
< 30 ms
1) Including the delay of the output contact.
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Table 53. Current circuit supervision (CCRDIF) main settings
Parameter Values (Range) Unit Description
Start value 0.05...0.20 x I
n
Minimum operate
current differential
level
Maximum operate
current
1.00...5.00 x I
n
Block of the function
at high phase current
Control functions
Table 54. Autoreclosure (DARREC)
Characteristic Value
Operate time accuracy 1.0% of the set value or 20 ms
Measurement functions
Table 55. Three-phase current measurement (CMMXU)
Characteristic Value
Operation accuracy Depending on the frequency of the current
measured: f
n
2 Hz
0.5% or 0.002 x I
n
(at currents in the range of 0.01...4.00 x I
n
)
Suppression of harmonics DFT: -50 dB at f = n x f
n
, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,

RMS: No suppression
Table 56. Current sequence components (CSMSQI)
Characteristic Value
Operation accuracy Depending on the frequency of the current
measured: f/f
n
= 2 Hz
1.0% or 0.002 x I
n
at currents in the range of 0.01...4.00 x I
n
Suppression of harmonics DFT: -50 dB at f = n x f
n
, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,

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Table 57. Residual current measurement (RESCMMXU)
Characteristic Value
Operation accuracy Depending on the frequency of the current
measured: f/f
n
= 2 Hz
0.5% or 0.002 x I
n
at currents in the range of 0.01...4.00 x I
n
Suppression of harmonics DFT: -50 dB at f = n x f
n
, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,

RMS: No suppression
Table 58. Residual voltage measurement (RESVMMXU)
Characteristic Value
Operation accuracy Depending on the frequency of the current
measured: f/f
n
= 2 Hz
0.5% or 0.002 x U
n
Suppression of harmonics DFT: -50 dB at f = n x f
n
, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,

RMS: No suppression
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20. Local HMI
The IED is available with two optional
displays, a large one and a small one. The
large display is suited for IED installations
where the front panel user interface is
frequently used and a single line diagram is
required. The small display is suited for
remotely controlled substations where the
IED is only occasionally accessed locally via
the front panel user interface.
Both LCD displays offer front-panel user
interface functionality with menu navigation
and menu views. However, the large display
offers increased front-panel usability with less
menu scrolling and improved information
overview. In addition, the large display
includes a user-configurable single line
diagram (SLD) with position indication for
the associated primary equipment.
Depending on the chosen standard
configuration, the IED displays the related
measuring values, apart from the default
single line diagram. The SLD view can also
be accessed using the web-browser based
user interface. The default SLD can be
modified according to user requirements by
using the graphical display editor in PCM600.
The local HMI includes a push button (L/R)
for local/remote operation of the IED. When
the IED is in the local mode, the IED can be
operated only by using the local front panel
user interface. When the IED is in the remote
mode, the IED can execute commands sent
from a remote location. The IED supports the
remote selection of local/remote mode via a
binary input. This feature facilitates, for
example, the use of an external switch at the
substation to ensure that all IEDs are in the
local mode during maintenance work and
that the circuit breakers cannot be operated
remotely from the network control centre.
IECA070904 V3 EN
Figure 13. Small display
IECA070901 V3 EN
Figure 14. Large display
Table 59. Small display
Character size
1)
Rows in the view Characters per row
Small, mono-spaced (6x12 pixels) 5 20
Large, variable width (13x14 pixels) 4 8 or more
1) Depending on the selected language
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Table 60. Large display
Character size
1)
Rows in the view Characters per row
Small, mono-spaced (6x12 pixels) 10 20
Large, variable width (13x14 pixels) 8 8 or more
1) Depending on the selected language
21. Mounting methods
By means of appropriate mounting
accessories the standard IED case for the 615
series IED can be flush mounted, semi-flush
mounted or wall mounted. The flush
mounted and wall mounted IED cases can
also be mounted in a tilted position (25)
using special accessories.
Further, the IEDs can be mounted in any
standard 19 instrument cabinet by means of
19 mounting panels available with cut-outs
for one or two IEDs. Alternatively, the IED
can be mounted in 19 instrument cabinets
by means of 4U Combiflex equipment frames.
For the routine testing purposes, the IED
cases can be equipped with test switches,
type RTXP 18, which can be mounted side by
side with the IED cases.
Mounting methods:
Flush mounting
Semi-flush mounting
Semi-flush mounting in a 25 tilt
Rack mounting
Wall mounting
Mounting to a 19" equipment frame
Mounting with a RTXP 18 test switch to a
19" rack
Panel cut-out for flush mounting:
Height: 161.51 mm
Width: 165.51 mm
48
153
177
1
7
7
1
6
0
IECA070900 V3 EN
Figure 15. Flush mounting
103
98
186
1
6
0
1
7
7
IECA070903 V3 EN
Figure 16. Semi-flush
mounting
133
107
2
3
0
25
190
IECA070902 V3 EN
Figure 17. Semi-flush with a
25 tilt
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22. IED case and IED
plug-in unit
For safety reasons, the IED cases for current
measuring IEDs are provided with
automatically operating contacts for short-
circuiting the CT secondary circuits when a
IED unit is withdrawn from its case. The IED
case is further provided with a mechanical
coding system preventing current measuring
IED units from being inserted into a IED case
for a voltage measuring IED unit and vice
versa, i.e. the IED cases are assigned to a
certain type of IED plug-in unit.
23. Selection and
ordering data
The IED type and serial number label
identifies the protection IED. The label is
placed above the HMI on the upper part of
the plug-in-unit. An order number label is
placed on the side of the plug-in unit as well
as inside the case. The order number consists
of a string of codes generated from the IED's
hardware and software modules.
Use the ordering key information to generate
the order number when ordering complete
IEDs.
HBDCACADBKC1 BAN1 XD
# DESCRIPTION
1 IED
615 series IED (including case) H
615 series IED (including case) with test switch, wired
and installed in a 19 equipment panel
K
615 series IED (including case) with test switch, wired
and installed in a mounting bracket for CombiFlex
rack mounting (RGHT 19 4U variant C)
L
2 Standard
IEC B
3 Main application
Line differential protection and control D
GUID-4753ED2D-5A23-4F34-A689-9E47511ED8C7 V4 EN
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H B D C A C A D B K C 1 B A N 1 X D
# DESCRIPTION
4-8
A = Line differential protection
B = Line differential protection and directional E/F protection, CB
condition monitoring
C = Line differential protection and non-directional E/F protec-
tion, CB condition monitoring
Std. conf A: 4I (Io 1/5 A) + 12 BI + 10 BO AACAD
Std. conf A: 4I (Io 1/5 A) + 18 BI + 13 BO AACAF
Std. conf B: 4I (Io 1/5 A) + Uo + 11 BI + 10 BO BAAAC
Std. conf B: 4I (Io 1/5 A) + Uo + 17 BI + 13 BO BAAAE
Std. conf B: 4I (Io 0.2/1 A) + Uo + 11 BI + 10 BO BABAC
Std. conf B: 4I (Io 0.2/1 A) + Uo + 17 BI + 13 BO BABAE
Std. conf C: 4I (Io 1/5 A) + 12 BI + 10 BO CACAD
Std. conf C: 4I (Io 1/5 A) + 18 BI + 13 BO CACAF
GUID-04EDC87A-1B36-4896-ACBA-5F4E5AAF91E7 V1 EN
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The communication module hardware determines the available communication protocols.

H B D C A C A D B K C 1 B A N 1 X D
# DESCRIPTION
9
-
10
Communication modules (Serial/Ethernet)
Serial RS-485 incl. IRIG-B + Line differential,
AA
Serial RS-485 incl. IRIG-B + Line differential,
AB
Serial RS-485 incl. IRIG-B + Ethernet 100Base-
TX (RJ-45) + Line differential, AG
Serial RS-485 incl. IRIG-B + Ethernet 100Base-
TX (RJ-45) + Line differential, AH
Serial RS-485 incl. IRIG-B + Ethernet 100Base-
TX (2 x RJ-45) + Line differential, AJ
Serial RS-485 incl. IRIG-B + Ethernet 100Base-
TX (2 x RJ-45) + Line differential, AK
BA
BB
+ Ethernet 100Base-TX (RJ-45) + Line differen- BG
+ Ethernet 100Base-TX (RJ-45) + Line differen- BH
+ Ethernet 100Base-TX (2 x RJ-45) + Line dif- BJ
-
ernet 100Base-TX (2 x RJ-45) + Line differen- BK
NA
NB
Ethernet 100Base-TX (RJ-45) + Line differen-
NG
Ethernet 100Base-TX (RJ-45) + Line differen-
NH
Ethernet 100Base-TX (2 x RJ-45) + Line differ-
NJ
Ethernet 100Base-TX (2 x RJ-45) + Line differ-
NK
If serial communication is chosen, please choose a serial
communication module including Ethernet (for example BK)
if a service bus for PCM600 or the WebHMI is required.
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GUID-9FD2F37D-BDBB-4729-81D7-D6027C11E7A4 V1 EN
H B D C A C A D B K C 1 B A N 1 X D
# DESCRIPTION
11 Communication protocols
IEC 61850
(for Ethernet communication modules and IEDs
without a communication module )
A
Modbus
(for Ethernet/serial or Ethernet + serial commu-
nication modules)
B
IEC 61850 + Modbus
(for Ethernet or serial + Ethernet communication
modules)
C
IEC 60870-5-103
(for serial or Ethernet + serial communication
modules)
D
DNP3
(for Ethernet/serial or Ethernet + serial commu-
nication modules)
E
GUID-353B93B5-ABB9-4B3B-83C9-7D5A43A81C86 V1 EN
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HBDCACADBKC1 BAN1 XD
# DESCRIPTION
12 Language
English 1
English and German 3
English and Swedish 4
English and Spanish 5
English and Russian 6
English and Portuguese (Brazilian) 8
13 Front panel
Small LCD A
Large LCD with single line diagram (SLD) B
14 Option 1
Auto-reclosing (only for std conf B and C) A
None N
15 Option 2
Directional earth-fault protection
A
Admittance based earth-fault protection
B
None N
16 Power supply
48...250 V DC, 100...240 V AC 1
24...60 V DC 2
17 Vacant digit
Vacant X
18 Version
Version 3.0 D
GUID-A0044B6F-5B14-4D16-8A43-A32DA568A815 V1 EN
Example code: H B D C A C A D B K C 1 B A N 1 X D

Your ordering code:
Digit (#) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Code
GUID-7FB496F7-7514-4B77-9E1A-F24B6AC17BF3 V4 EN
Figure 18. Ordering key for complete IEDs
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24. Accessories and ordering data
Table 61. Pilot wire communication
Item Order number
Pilot Wire communication package including two Pilot Wire modems:
RPW600AM (master) and RPW600AF (follower)
RPW600AMF
Diagnostics kit including the RPW-diagnostic tool, a diagnostic cable
and a CD with necessary drivers and information
RPW600ADP
3.0 meter LC-LC single-mode fibre-optic patch cable for connecting
one Pilot Wire modem to the RED615 IED
1)
1MRS120547-3
1) Please note that two patch cables are required for connecting the Pilot Wire communication package (RPW600AMF).
Table 62. Mounting accessories
Item Order number
Semi-flush mounting kit 1MRS050696
Wall mounting kit 1MRS050697
Inclined semi-flush mounting kit 1MRS050831
19 rack mounting kit with cut-out for one IED 1MRS050694
19 rack mounting kit with cut-out for two IEDs 1MRS050695
Mounting bracket for one IED with test switch RTXP in 4U Combiflex
(RHGT 19 variant C)
2RCA022642P0001
Mounting bracket for one IED in 4U Combiflex (RHGT 19 variant C) 2RCA022643P0001
19 rack mounting kit for one IED and one RTXP18 test switch (the
test switch is not included in the delivery)
2RCA021952A0003
19 rack mounting kit for one IED and one RTXP24 test switch (the
test switch is not included in the delivery)
2RCA022561A0003
25. Tools
The IED is delivered as a pre-configured unit.
The default parameter setting values can be
changed from the front-panel user interface,
the web-browser based user interface
(WebHMI) or the PCM600 tool in
combination with the IED-specific
connectivity package.
The Protection and Control IED Manager
PCM600 is available in three different
variants, that is PCM600, PCM600
Engineering and PCM600 Engineering Pro.
Depending on the chosen variant, PCM600
offers extensive IED configuration functions
such as IED signal configuration, application
configuration, graphical display configuration
including single line diagram configuration,
and IEC 61850 communication configuration
including horizontal GOOSE communication.
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When the web-browser based user interface
is used, the IED can be accessed either
locally or remotely using a web browser (IE
7.0 or later). For security reasons, the web-
browser based user interface is disabled by
default. The interface can be enabled with
the PCM600 tool or from the front panel user
interface. The functionality of the interface
can be limited to read-only access by means
of PCM600.
The IED connectivity package is a collection
of software and specific IED information,
which enable system products and tools to
connect and interact with the IED. The
connectivity packages reduce the risk of
errors in system integration, minimizing
device configuration and set-up times.
Further, the Connectivity Packages for the
615 series IEDs include a flexible update tool
for adding one additional local HMI language
to the IED. The update tool is activated using
PCM600 and enables multiple updates of the
additional HMI language, thus offering
flexible means for possible future language
updates.
Table 63. Tools
Configuration and setting tools Version
PCM600 2.3 or later
Web-browser based user interface IE 7.0 or later
RED615 Connectivity Package 3.0.2 or later
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Table 64. Supported functions
Function WebHMI PCM600 PCM600
Engineering
PCM600
Engineering
Pro
IED parameter setting
Saving of IED
parameter settings in
the IED
Signal monitoring
Disturbance recorder
handling
Alarm LED viewing
Access control
management
IED signal
configuration (signal
matrix) -
Modbus
communication
configuration
(communication
management) -
DNP3 communication
configuration
(communication
management) -
IEC 60870-5-103
communication
configuration
(communication
management) -
Saving of IED
parameter settings in
the tool -
Disturbance record
analysis -
XRIO parameter
export/import -
Graphical display
configuration -
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Table 64. Supported functions, continued
Function WebHMI PCM600 PCM600
Engineering
PCM600
Engineering
Pro
Application
configuration - -
IEC 61850
communication
configuration, GOOSE
(communication
configuration) - - -
Phasor diagram
viewing - - -
Event viewing - - -
Saving of event data
on the user's PC - - -
= Supported
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26. Terminal diagrams
GUID-FBFA9940-E37D-4C32-A083-0367AAEDE267 V2 EN
Figure 19. Terminal diagram for configuration A and C
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GUID-A05D9233-4377-48D7-9F00-4218F0E7D4DC V2 EN
Figure 20. Terminal diagram for configuration B
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27. References
The www.abb.com/substationautomation
portal offers you information about the
distribution automation product and service
range.
You will find the latest relevant information
on the RED615 protection IED on the product
page.
For information regarding the RPW600
modems please refer to the RPW600 Users
Guide, document id 6621-2260. The
document is available for download on the
RED615 product page.
The download area on the right hand side of
the web page contains the latest product
documentation, such as technical reference
manual, installation manual, operators
manual, etc. The selection tool on the web
page helps you find the documents by the
document category and language.
The Features and Application tabs contain
product related information in a compact
format.
GUID-EBB33CDF-272D-4599-8673-9793D097D32E V2 EN
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28. Functions, codes and symbols
Table 65. RED615 Functions, codes and symbols
Function IEC 61850 IEC 60617 IEC-ANSI
Protection
Three-phase non-directional
overcurrent protection, low stage,
instance 1
PHLPTOC1 3I> (1) 51P-1 (1)
Three-phase non-directional
overcurrent protection, high stage,
instance 1
PHHPTOC1 3I>> (1) 51P-2 (1)
Three-phase non-directional
overcurrent protection, high stage,
instance 2
PHHPTOC2 3I>> (2) 51P-2 (2)
Three-phase non-directional
overcurrent protection, instantaneous
stage, instance 1
PHIPTOC1 3I>>> (1) 50P/51P (1)
Non-directional earth-fault
protection, low stage, instance 1
EFLPTOC1 Io> (1) 51N-1 (1)
Non-directional earth-fault
protection, low stage, instance 2
EFLPTOC2 Io> (2) 51N-1 (2)
Non-directional earth-fault
protection, high stage, instance 1
EFHPTOC1 Io>> (1) 51N-2 (1)
Non-directional earth-fault
protection, instantaneous stage
EFIPTOC1 Io>>> 50N/51N
Directional earth-fault protection, low
stage, instance 1
DEFLPDEF1 Io> -> (1) 67N-1 (1)
Directional earth-fault protection, low
stage, instance 2
DEFLPDEF2 Io> -> (2) 67N-1 (2)
Directional earth-fault protection,
high stage
DEFHPDEF1 Io>> -> 67N-2
Admittance based earth-fault
protection, instance 1
EFPADM1 Yo> -> (1) 21YN (1)
Admittance based earth-fault
protection, instance 2
EFPADM2 Yo> -> (2) 21YN (2)
Admittance based earth-fault
protection, instance 3
EFPADM3 Yo> -> (3) 21YN (3)
Transient / intermittent earth-fault
protection
INTRPTEF1 Io> -> IEF 67NIEF
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Table 65. RED615 Functions, codes and symbols, continued
Function IEC 61850 IEC 60617 IEC-ANSI
Non-directional (cross-country) earth
fault protection, using calculated Io
EFHPTOC1 Io>> (1) 51N-2 (1)
Negative-sequence overcurrent
protection, instance 1
NSPTOC1 I2> (1) 46 (1)
Negative-sequence overcurrent
protection, instance 2
NSPTOC2 I2> (2) 46 (2)
Phase discontinuity protection PDNSPTOC1 I2/I1> 46PD
Residual overvoltage protection,
instance 1
ROVPTOV1 Uo> (1) 59G (1)
Residual overvoltage protection,
instance 2
ROVPTOV2 Uo> (2) 59G (2)
Residual overvoltage protection,
instance 3
ROVPTOV3 Uo> (3) 59G (3)
Three-phase thermal protection for
feeders, cables and distribution
transformers
T1PTTR1 3Ith>F 49F
Binary signal transfer BSTGGIO1 BST BST
Line differential protection and
related measurements, stabilized and
instantaneous stages
LNPLDF1 3dI>L 87L
Circuit breaker failure protection CCBRBRF1 3I>/Io>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,
instance 1
DCSXSWI1 I <-> O DC (1) I <-> O DC (1)
Disconnector position indication,
instance 2
DCSXSWI2 I <-> O DC (2) I <-> O DC (2)
Disconnector position indication,
instance 3
DCSXSWI3 I <-> O DC (3) I <-> O DC (3)
Earthing switch indication ESSXSWI1 I <-> O ES I <-> O ES
Auto-reclosing DARREC1 O -> I 79
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Table 65. RED615 Functions, codes and symbols, continued
Function IEC 61850 IEC 60617 IEC-ANSI
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 - -
Three-phase current measurement,
instance 1
CMMXU1 3I 3I
Sequence current measurement CSMSQI1 I1, I2, I0 I1, I2, I0
Residual current measurement,
instance 1
RESCMMXU1 Io In
Residual voltage measurement RESVMMXU1 Uo Vn
29. Document revision history
Document revision/
date
Product version History
A/2008-10-03 1.1 First release
B/2009-07-03 2.0 Content updated to correspond to the
product version
C/2010-06-11 3.0 Content updated to correspond to the
product version
D/2010-06-29 3.0 Terminology corrected
E/2010-09-07 3.0 Content corrected
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