Feeder Protection Relay REX 521

Buyers Guide
 Feeder Protection Relay REX 521
1MRS752177-MBG
Issued: 20.11.2001
Status: Updated
Version: E/22.06.2004
Data subject to change without notice

Features Standard configuration B01: Circuit-breaker control with indication

Three-phase non-directional overcurrent Lockout function
protection with three stages
Object indication
Non-directional earth fault protection with
Logic control position selector
three stages
User-configurable I/Os
Phase discontinuity protection for three
phases Interlocking
Three-phase thermal protection for cables User-configurable alarm LEDs
Three-phase transformer inrush and motor Standard configuration M01:
start-up current detector Three-phase non-directional overcurrent
Supervision function for the energizing cur- protection with three stages
rent input circuit Directional earth fault protection with three
Current waveform distortion measurement stages

Three-phase current measurement Phase discontinuity protection for three

phases
Neutral current measurement
Three-phase thermal protection for cables
Calculation of the accumulated electric
breaker wear of the circuit-breaker (CB) Three-phase transformer inrush and motor
start-up current detector
Transient disturbance recorder
Supervision function for the energizing cur-
Trip-circuit supervision rent input circuit
Delayed trip output for the circuit-breaker Current waveform distortion measurement
failure protection (CBFP) function
Three-phase current measurement
Circuit-breaker control with indication
Neutral current measurement
Lockout function
Residual voltage measurement
Object indication
Calculation of the accumulated electric
Logic control position selector breaker wear of the circuit-breaker (CB)
User-configurable I/Os Transient disturbance recorder
Interlocking Trip-circuit supervision
User-configurable alarm LEDs Delayed trip output for the circuit-breaker
Standard configuration B02: failure protection (CBFP) function
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent Circuit-breaker control with indication
protection with three stages
Lockout function
Non-directional earth fault protection with
Object indication
three stages
Logic control position selector
Phase discontinuity protection for three
phases User-configurable I/Os
Three-phase thermal protection for cables Interlocking
Three-phase transformer inrush and motor User-configurable alarm LEDs
start-up current detector Standard configuration M02:
Supervision function for the energizing cur- Three-phase non-directional overcurrent
rent input circuit protection with three stages
Current waveform distortion measurement Directional earth fault protection with three
Three-phase current measurement stages

Neutral current measurement Phase discontinuity protection for three

phases
Calculation of the accumulated electric
breaker wear of the circuit-breaker (CB) Three-phase thermal protection for cables

Transient disturbance recorder Three-phase transformer inrush and motor

start-up current detector
Trip-circuit supervision
Supervision function for the energizing cur-
Delayed trip output for the circuit-breaker rent input circuit
failure protection (CBFP) function
Current waveform distortion measurement
Automatic reclosing 1...5 shots
Three-phase current measurement
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Neutral current measurement Calculation of the accumulated electric

Residual voltage measurement breaker wear of the circuit-breaker (CB)
Calculation of the accumulated electric Transient disturbance recorder
breaker wear of the circuit-breaker (CB) Trip-circuit supervision
Transient disturbance recorder Delayed trip output for the circuit-breaker
Trip-circuit supervision failure protection (CBFP) function
Delayed trip output for the circuit-breaker Automatic reclosing 15 shots
failure protection (CBFP) function Circuit-breaker control with indication
Automatic reclosing 1...5 shots Lockout function
Circuit-breaker control with indication Object indication
Lockout function Logic control position selector
Object indication User-configurable I/Os
Logic control position selector Interlocking
User-configurable I/Os User-configurable alarm LEDs
Interlocking Note! The standard configuration H01 is
User-configurable alarm LEDs available only with the sensor HW version.
The main difference between the standard
Standard configuration H02:
configurations B01/B02 and standard config-
Three-phase directional overcurrent pro-
urations M01/M02 is the directional earth
tection with two stages
fault protection, which is included in the stan-
dard configurations M01 and M02. The dif- Three-phase non-directional overcurrent
ference between configurations B01 and B02, protection with two stages
and likewise between M01 and M02, is the Directional earth fault protection with two
auto-reclosure function in B02 and M02. stages
Phase discontinuity protection for three
Standard configuration H01: phases
Three-phase directional overcurrent pro-
Three-phase thermal protection for cables
tection with two stages
Three-phase transformer inrush and motor
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent
start-up current detector
protection with one stage
Supervision function for energizing current
Directional earth fault protection with three
input circuit
stages
Supervision function for energizing voltage
Phase discontinuity protection for three
input circuit
phases
Current waveform distortion measurement
Three-phase thermal protection for cables
Voltage waveform distortion measurement
Three-phase transformer inrush and motor
start-up current detector Three-phase current measurement
Synchro-check/voltage-check function with Neutral current measurement
one stage Three phase voltage measurements
Supervision function for energizing current Residual voltage measurement
input circuit System frequency measurement
Supervision function for energizing voltage Three-phase power and energy measure-
input circuit ment
Current waveform distortion measurement Calculation of the accumulated electric
Three-phase current measurement breaker wear of the circuit-breaker (CB)
Neutral current measurement Transient disturbance recorder
Three phase-to-earth voltage measure- Trip-circuit supervision
ments Delayed trip output for the circuit-breaker
Residual voltage measurement failure protection (CBFP) function
System frequency measurement Automatic reclosing 15 shots
Three-phase power and energy measure- Circuit-breaker control with indication
ment Lockout function

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Object indication Non-directional earth fault protection with

Logic control position selector three stages1
User-configurable I/Os Phase discontinuity protection for three
Interlocking phases
User-configurable alarm LEDs Three-phase thermal protection for cables

Standard configuration H03: Three-phase transformer inrush and motor

start-up current detector
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent
protection with three stages Supervision function for energizing current
input circuit
Directional earth fault protection with three
stages Supervision function for energizing voltage
input circuit
Phase discontinuity protection for three
phases Current waveform distortion measurement
Three-phase thermal protection for cables Voltage waveform distortion measurement
Three-phase transformer inrush and motor Three-phase current measurement
start-up current detector Neutral current measurement
Synchro-check/voltage-check function with Three phase voltage measurements
one stage Residual voltage measurement
Supervision function for energizing current System frequency measurement
input circuit
Three-phase power and energy measure-
Supervision function for energizing voltage ment
input circuit
Calculation of the accumulated electric
Current waveform distortion measurement breaker wear of the circuit-breaker (CB)
Voltage waveform distortion measurement Transient disturbance recorder
Three-phase current measurement Trip-circuit supervision
Neutral current measurement Delayed trip output for the circuit-breaker
Three phase voltage measurements failure protection (CBFP) function
Residual voltage measurement Automatic reclosing 15 shots
System frequency measurement Circuit-breaker control with indication
Three-phase power and energy measure- Lockout function
ment Object indication
Calculation of the accumulated electric Logic control position selector
breaker wear of the circuit-breaker (CB)
User-configurable I/Os
Transient disturbance recorder
Interlocking
Trip-circuit supervision
User-configurable alarm LEDs
Delayed trip output for the circuit-breaker
failure protection (CBFP) function Note! In the disturbance recorder it is possi-
ble to record only 16 digital signals.
Automatic reclosing 15 shots
Circuit-breaker control with indication Standard configuration H05:
Lockout function Three-phase non-directional overcurrent
Object indication protection with three stages
Logic control position selector Non-directional earth fault protection with
three stages
User-configurable I/Os
Three-phase overvoltage protection with
Interlocking two stages
User-configurable alarm LEDs Three-phase undervoltage protection with
Standard configuration H04: two stages
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent Residual overvoltage protection with three
protection with three stages stages
Directional earth fault protection with three
stages 1. All three stages of the I0>, I0>>, I0>>> function block
are fixedly configured to the I0 (1/5A) channel

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Three-phase transformer inrush and motor Three phase voltage measurements

start-up current detector Residual voltage measurement
Three-phase thermal overload protection System frequency measurement
for devices
Three-phase power and energy measure-
Supervision function for energizing current ment
input circuit
Calculation of the accumulated electric
Supervision function for energizing voltage breaker wear of the circuit-breaker (CB)
input circuit
Transient disturbance recorder
Current waveform distortion measurement
Trip-circuit supervision
Voltage waveform distortion measurement
Delayed trip output for the circuit-breaker
Three-phase current measurement failure protection (CBFP) function
Neutral current measurement Circuit-breaker control with indication
Three phase voltage measurements Lockout function
Residual voltage measurement Object indication
System frequency measurement Logic control position selector
Three-phase power and energy measure- User-configurable I/Os
ment
Interlocking
Calculation of the accumulated electric
User-configurable alarm LEDs
breaker wear of the circuit-breaker (CB)
Transient disturbance recorder Note! In the disturbance recorder it is possi-
ble to record only 16 digital signals.
Trip-circuit supervision
Delayed trip output for the circuit-breaker Standard configuration H07:
failure protection (CBFP) function Three-phase non-directional overcurrent
Circuit-breaker control with indication protection with three stages
Lockout function Non-directional earth fault protection with
two stages
Object indication
Directional earth fault protection with two
Logic control position selector
stages
User-configurable I/Os
Three-phase overvoltage protection with
Interlocking two stages
User-configurable alarm LEDs Three-phase undervoltage protection with
Note! In the disturbance recorder it is possi- two stages
ble to record only 16 digital signals. Underfrequency or overfrequency protec-
tion with one stage
Standard configuration H06:
Negative phase sequence (NPS) protec-
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent
tion with two stages
protection with two stages
Three-phase motor start-up supervision
Three-phase overvoltage protection with
two stages Three-phase thermal overload protection
for devices
Three-phase undervoltage protection with
two stages Phase reversal protection
Residual overvoltage protection with three Phase sequence voltage protection
stages Fuse failure protection
Underfrequency or overfrequency protec- Three-phase non-directional undercurrent
tion with two stages protection with one stage
Supervision function for energizing current Supervision function for energizing current
input circuit input circuit
Supervision function for energizing voltage Supervision function for energizing voltage
input circuit input circuit
Current waveform distortion measurement Current waveform distortion measurement
Voltage waveform distortion measurement Voltage waveform distortion measurement
Three-phase current measurement Three-phase current measurement
Neutral current measurement Neutral current measurement
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Three-phase voltage measurements Three-phase thermal overload protection

Residual voltage measurement for devices
System frequency measurement Supervision function for energizing current
input circuit
Three-phase power and energy measure-
ment Supervision function for energizing voltage
input circuit
Calculation of the accumulated electric
breaker wear of the circuit-breaker (CB) Current waveform distortion measurement
Transient disturbance recorder Voltage waveform distortion measurement
Trip-circuit supervision Three-phase current measurement
Delayed trip output for the circuit-breaker Neutral current measurement
failure protection (CBFP) function Three phase voltage measurements
Circuit-breaker control with indication Residual voltage measurement
Operation time counter System frequency measurement
Lockout function Three-phase power and energy measure-
Object indication ment
Logic control position selector Calculation of the accumulated electric
breaker wear of the circuit-breaker (CB)
User-configurable I/Os
Transient disturbance recorder
Interlocking
Trip-circuit supervision
Non-directional earth fault protection
Delayed trip output for the circuit-breaker
Undervoltage protection
failure protection (CBFP) function
User-configurable alarm LEDs
Circuit-breaker control with indication
Note! In the disturbance recorder it is possi- Lockout function
ble to record only 16 digital signals.
Object indication
Standard configuration H08: Logic control position selector
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent User-configurable I/Os
protection with three stages
Interlocking
Non-directional earth fault protection with
User-configurable alarm LEDs
three stages
Note! The standard configuration H08 is
Three-phase overvoltage protection with
available only with the voltage transformer
two stages
(VT) HW version.VTs are used to measure
Three-phase undervoltage protection with phase-to-earth voltages.
two stages
Residual overvoltage protection with three Note! In the disturbance recorder it is possi-
stages ble to record only 16 digital signals.
Three-phase transformer inrush and motor
start-up current detector

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Applications Several standard configurations are available The H03 standard configuration is designed
for the protection relay. Refer to the REX 521 to be used in single busbar systems using one
Technical Reference Manual, Standard Con- circuit-breaker for selective non-directional
figurations (see References on page 27) short-circuit protection, non-directional time-
for more detailed information. overcurrent protection, directional earth fault
protection and automatic reclosing with syn-
The B01 standard configuration is designed cro- and voltage-check functionality.
to be used in single busbar systems using one
circuit-breaker for selective short-circuit, The H04 standard configuration is designed
time overcurrent and earth fault protection of to be used in single busbar systems using one
radial isolated neutral networks, solidly circuit-breaker for selective non-directional
earthed networks, resistant earthed networks short-circuit protection, non-directional time-
and resonant earthed networks. overcurrent protection, directional and non-
directional earth fault protection and auto-
The B02 standard configuration is designed matic reclosing.
to be used in single busbar systems using one
circuit-breaker for selective short-circuit pro- The H05 standard configuration is designed
tection, time-overcurrent protection, earth to be used in single busbar systems using one
fault protection and automatic reclosing. The circuit-breaker for selective non-directional
configuration can be used in different types of short-circuit protection, non-directional time-
networks such as radial isolated neutral net- overcurrent protection, non-directional earth
works, solidly earthed networks, resistant fault protection, overvoltage protection, und-
earthed networks and resonant earthed net- ervoltage protection, residual overvoltage
works. protection and thermal overload protection
for devices.
The M01 standard configuration is designed
to be used in single busbar systems using one The H06 standard configuration is designed
circuit-breaker for selective short-circuit, to be used in single busbar systems using one
time overcurrent and directional earth fault circuit-breaker for selective non-directional
protection of radial isolated neutral networks, short-circuit protection, non-directional time-
solidly earthed networks, resistant earthed overcurrent protection, overvoltage protec-
networks and resonant earthed networks. tion, undervoltage protection, residual over-
voltage protection, underfrequency protection
The M02 standard configuration is designed and overfrequency protection.
to be used in single busbar systems using one
circuit-breaker for selective short-circuit pro- The H07 standard configuration is designed
tection, time-overcurrent protection, direc- for protection of large or medium-size three-
tional earth fault protection and automatic phase AC motors in circuit-breaker controlled
reclosing. The configuration can be used in motor drives. Due to the large number of pro-
different types of networks such as of radial tective functions integrated, the relay pro-
isolated neutral networks, solidly earthed net- vides a complete protection against motor
works, resistant earthed networks and reso- damage caused by electrical faults. The H07
nant earthed networks. configuration can also be applied to other
objects needing thermal overload protection,
The H01 standard configuration is designed such as power transformers. It can also be
to be used in single busbar systems using one used in applications requiring overcurrent
circuit-breaker for selective directional and protection, under or overvoltage protection
non-directional short-circuit protection, and/or directional or non-directional earth
directional time-overcurrent protection, fault protection.
directional earth fault protection and auto-
matic reclosing with syncro- and voltage- The H08 standard configuration is designed
check functionality. to be used in single busbar systems using one
circuit-breaker for selective non-directional
The H02 standard configuration is designed short-circuit protection, non-directional time-
to be used in single busbar systems using one overcurrent protection, non-directional earth
circuit-breaker for selective directional and fault protection, overvoltage protection, und-
non-directional short-circuit protection, ervoltage protection, residual overvoltage
directional and non-directional time-overcur- protection and thermal overload protection
rent protection, directional earth fault protec- for devices. The protection is based on phase-
tion and automatic reclosing.

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Applications (contd) to-earth voltages. In addition, phase-to-phase

voltages are available in the measurement
view.

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Design The protection relay is based on a multipro- and informs the user via indication messages.
cessor environment. The human-machine Modern technology is applied both in hard-
interface (HMI)1 including an LCD display ware and software solutions.
with different views makes the local use easy
The protection relay is part of the ABB Sub-
1. HMI is referred to as MMI in the relay and in the station Automation system and extends the
Relay Setting Tool.
functionality and flexibility of the concept
further.

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Design, hardware Different hardware versions of REX 521 are

shown in the table below:

Relay type REX 521

Version name Basic Medium High Sensor

REX521xMxxx
REX521xBxxx

REX521xHxxx

REX521xSxxx
Transformer modules (MIM) 1 1 1 1

Transformers
Current transformers 1/5 A 4 4 4 1
Current transformers 0.2/1 A 1 1 1
Voltage transformers 100 V 1 4 1
Sensor channels
Current sensor inputs 3
Voltage sensor inputs 3
Main CPU modules 1 1 1 1

CPU_SP (SPA/ IEC plastic)

CPU_SG (SPA/ IEC glass)
CPU_LP (SPA/ IEC/ LON plastic)
CPU_LG (SPA/ IEC/ LON glass)
Power supply modules 1 1 1 1

PS_87H (DItresh.=80 VDC)

PS_87L (DItresh.=18 VDC)
Display module 1 1 1 1

2 x 16 character display
Digital inputs 9

High-speed power outputs 1

Power outputs (PO) 3

Signalling outputs (SO) 2

IRF outputs 1

Trip-circuit supervision (TCS) 1

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Design, software Functionality is available as part of the stan- Functions available for use in the different
dard configurations B01, B02, M01, M02, standard configurations are listed below.
H01, H02, H03, H04, H05, H06, H07 and
H08.

HW versions Basic Medium High/Sensor

H01 1

H08 6
M01

M02
B01
B02

H02
H03
H04
H05
H06
H07
Standard configurations

IEEE
Function
FB name device
blocks
number
Protection functions
3I> NOC3Low 51 x x x x x x x x x x x
3I>> NOC3High 50/51 x x x x x x x x x x x
3I>>> NOC3Inst 50/51 x x x x x x x x x x
Io> NEF1Low 51N x x x2 x x x
Io>> NEF1High 50N/51N x x x 2 x x x
Io>>> NEF1Inst 50N x x x2 x x
Io>->3 DEF2Low 67N/51N x x x x x x x
Io>>->3 DEF2High 67N x x x x x x x
Io>>>->3 DEF2Inst 67N x x x x x x
3I>-> DOC6Low 67 x x4 x
3I>>-> DOC6High 67 x x4
3U> OV3Low 59 x x x x
3U>> OV3High 59 x x x x
3U< UV3Low 27 x x x x
3U<< UV3High 27 x x x x
3I2f> Inrush3 68 x x x x x x x x x x
Iub> CUB3Low 46 x x x x x x x x
3Ith> TOL3Cab 49F x x x x x x x x
O->I AR5Func 79 x x x x x x
Uo> ROV1Low 59N x x x
Uo>> ROV1High 59N x x x
Uo>>> ROV1Inst 59N x x x
f1 Freq1St1 81U/81O x x x x
f2 Freq1St2 81U/81O x
SYNC1 SCVCSt1 25 x x
Is2t n< MotStart 48, 14, 66 x
3I() PREV3 46R x
I2> NPS3Low 46 x
I2>> NPS3High 46 x
3I< NUC3St1 37 x
FUSEF FuseFail 60 x
3Ithdev> Tol3Dev 49M x x x
U1<U1U2> PSV3St1 27, 47, 59 x

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Design, software HW versions (continued) Basic Medium High/Sensor

(contd)

H01 1

H08 6
M01

M02
B01
B02

H02
H03
H04
H05
H06
H07
Standard configurations

IEEE
Function
FB name device
blocks
number
Control functions
I<->O CB1 COCB1 x x x x x x x x x x x x
I<->O IND1 COIND1 x x x x x x x x x x x x
I<->O IND2 COIND2 x x x x x x x x x x x x
I<->O IND3 COIND3 x5
I<->O POS COLOCAT x x x x x x x x x x x x
ALARM1-8 MMIALAR1-8 x x x x x x x x x x x x
Measurement functions
3I MECU3A x x x x x x x x x x x x
Io MECU1A x x x x x x x x x x x x
Uo MEVO1A x x x x x x x x x x
DREC MEDREC x x x x x x x x x x x x
3U MEVO3A x x x x x x x x
3U_B MEVO3B x
f MEFR1 x x x x x x x x
PQE MEPE7 x x x x x x x x
AI1 MEAI1 x
Condition monitoring functions
CB wear CMBWEAR1 x x x x x x x x x x x x
TCS1 CMTCS1 x x x x x x x x x x x x
MCS 3I CMCU3 x x x x x x x x x x x x
MCS 3U CMVO3 x x x x x x x x
TIME1 CMTIME1 x
Power quality monitoring functions
PQ 3Inf PQCU3H x x x x x x x x x x x x
PQ 3Unf PQVO3H x x x x x x x x
Standard functions
SWGRP x x x x x x x x x x x x
1
H01 available only with sensor version of REX 521
2
Configured fixedly to the I0 (1/5 A) channel or Ios if selected
3Can be used as Io>, Io>> and Io>>> or Uo>, Uo>> and Uo>>> function block with
some limitations
4
3I>-> and 3I>>-> cannot be set to operate as 3I>, 3I>> or 3I>>>
5
Motor status indication
6
Available only as VT version. VTs are used to measure phase-to-earth voltages,
calculated phase-to-phase voltages are shown by 3U_B
Note! Calculated Uo (Uos) used in Sensor versions of H01 and H03 configurations.
Calculated Io (Ios) also available in H01-H05, H08 configurations

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Technical data
Table 1: Energizing inputs
Rated frequency 50.0/60.0 Hz
Current inputs rated current 0,2 A/1 A/5 A
Thermal withstand continuously 1.5 A/4 A/20 A
capability for 1 s 20 A/100 A/500 A
dynamic current withstand, half-wave value 50 A/250 A/1250 A
input impedance <750 m/<100m/
<20 m
Voltage inputs rated voltage 100 V/110 V/115
V/120 V (parametri-
zation)
voltage withstand, continuous 2 x Un (240 V)
burden at rated voltage <0.5 VA
Sensor inputs voltage range RMS 9.4 V RMS
voltage range peak 12 V
input impedance >4.7 M
input capacitance <1 nF

Table 2: Auxiliary power supplies

Type PS_87H PS_87L
(REX521xxHxx) (REX521xxLxx)
Input voltage, AC 110/120/220/240 V -
Input voltage, DC 110/125/220 V 24/48/60 V
Voltage variation AC 85110%, DC DC 80120%
80120% of rated value of rated value
Burden <20 W
Ripple in DC auxiliary voltage max. 12% of the rated DC value (IEC 60255-11)
Interruption time in auxiliary DC <40 ms, 110 V <15 ms, 24 V
voltage without resetting <100 ms, 200 V <50 ms, 48 V
Interruption time in auxiliary DC <40 ms, 110 V <15 ms, 24 V
voltage without resetting <100 ms, 200 V <50 ms, 48 V
Internal overtemperature +78C (+75+83C)
indication

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Technical data (contd)

Table 3: Digital inputs
Type PS_87H PS_87L
(REX521xxHxx) (REX521xxLxx)
Operating range, DC 80265 V DC 18...265 V
(for DI9 18...265 V)
Input voltage, DC 110/125/220 V 24/48/60/110/125/
(for DI9 also 220 V
24/48/60 V)
Current drain ~225 mA
Power consumption/input <0.8 W

Table 4: Signal outputs

Max system voltage 250 V AC/DC
Continuous carry 5A
Make and carry for 0.5 s 10 A
Make and carry for 3 s 8A
Breaking capacity when control circuit time- 1 A/0.25 A/0.15 A
constant L/R <40 ms, at 48/110/220 V DC

Table 5: Power outputs

Max system voltage 250 V AC/DC
Continuous carry 5A
Make and carry for 0.5 s 30 A
Make and carry for 3 s 15 A
Breaking capacity when control circuit time 5 A/3 A/1 A
constant L/R <40 ms, at 48/110/220 V DC
Minimum contact load 100 mA, 24 V AC/DC (2.4 VA)
TCS (Trip-circuit Control voltage 20265 V AC/DC
supervision) range
Current drain approx. 1.5 mA (0.991.72 mA)
through the supervi-
sion circuit
Minimum voltage 20 V AC/DC (1520 V)
(threshold) over a
contact

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Technical data (contd)

Table 6: Environmental conditions
Specified service temperature range -10+55C
Transport and storage temperature range -40+70C
Enclosure class Front side, flush-mounted IP 54
Rear side, connection terminals IP 20
Dry heat test according to IEC 60068-2-2
Dry cold test according to IEC 60068-2-1
Damp heat test, cyclic according to
IEC 60068-2-30,
r.h. >93%, T = 2555C
Storage temperature tests according to
IEC 60068-2-48

Table 7: Standard tests

Insulation tests Dielectric test Test voltage 2 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min.
IEC 60255-5
Impulse voltage test Test voltage 5 kV, unipolar impulses,
IEC 60255-5 waveform 1,2/50 s, source
energy 0.5 J
Insulation resis- Insulation > 100 M, 500 V DC
tance measure- resistance
ments
IEC 60255-5
Mechanical tests Vibration tests (sinusoidal) IEC 60255-21-1, class I
Shock and bump test IEC 60255-21-2, class I
Seismic test IEC 60255-21-3, class 2

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Technical data (contd)

Table 8: Electromagnetic compatibility tests
The EMC immunity test level fulfills the requirements listed below
1 MHz burst distur- common mode 2.5 kV
bance test, class III, differential mode 1.0 kV
IEC 60255-22-1
Electrostatic dis- for contact discharge 6 kV
charge test, for air discharge 8 kV
class III
IEC 61000-4-2 and
60255-22-2
Radio frequency conducted, common mode 10 V (rms), f = 150
interference test IEC 61000-4-6, IEC 60255-22-6 kHz80 MHz
radiated, amplitude-modulated 10 V/m (rms),
IEC 61000-4-3, IEC 60255-22-3 f = 801000 MHz
radiated, pulse-modulated 10 V/m, f = 900
ENV 50204, IEC 60255-22-3 MHz
Fast transient dis- power supply 4 kV
turbance test I/O ports 2 kV
IEC 60255-22-4
and IEC 61000-4-4
Surge immunity test power supply 2 kV, common
IEC 61000-4-5 and mode
IEC 60255-22-5 1 kV, differential
mode
I/O ports 2 kV, common
mode
1 kV, differential
mode
Power frequency 100 A/m continuous
(50 Hz) 300 A/m 1 to 3 s
magnetic field
IEC 61000-4-8
Voltage dips and 30%, 10 ms; 60%, 100 ms; 60%, 1000 ms
short interruptions >90%, 5000 ms
IEC 61000-4-11
Electromagnetic conducted RF emission (mains terminal) EN 55011, class A,
emission tests EN 60255-25
EN 55011 and radiated RF emission EN 55011, class A
EN 60255-25 EN 60255-25
CE approval Complies with the EMC directive EN 50263
89/336/EEC and EN 50081-2
the LV directive 73/23/EEC. EN 61000-6-2
EN 60255-6

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Technical data (contd)

Table 9: Data communication
Rear interface, connector Fibre-optic interface
X3.2 and X3.3 protocol SPA, IEC_103, Modbus,
DNP 3.0
Also LON in the
REX 521 xxxxL versions.
Rear interface, RS-485 connection
connector X3.1:9,10 protocol SPA, Modbus, DNP 3.0
Front panel optical RS 232 connection
protocol SPA
communication cable 1MCK 950001-1
SPA protocol baud rates 4.8/9.6/19.2 kbps
start bits 1
data bits 7
parity even
stop bits 1
IEC_103 protocol baud rates 9.6/19.2 kbps
data bits 8
parity even
stop bits 1
Modbus protocol baud rates 0.6/1.2/2.4/4.8/9.6/19.2 kbps
data bits 7/8 (ASCII/RTU)
parity no parity/odd/even
stop bits 1/2
Modbus modes ASCII, RTU
DNP 3.0 protocol baud rates 0.3/0.6/1.2/2.4/4.8/9.6/19.2
kbps
data bits 8
parity no parity/odd/even
stop bits 1/2
LON protocol bit rates 78.0 kbps/1.25 Mbps

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Technical data (contd)

Table 10: General
Toolboxes CAP 501, CAP 505, LIB 510, SMS 510
110 All events are recorded in higher level syn-
tax: reason, time, date are in clear text for-
mat in the selected language. The last 50
events are recorded.
Data recording records operate values
Protection functions See REX 521 Technical Reference Manual,
Standard Configurations (see Refer-
ences on page 27).
Control functions See REX 521 Technical Reference Manual,
Standard Configurations (see Refer-
ences on page 27).
Condition monitoring functions See REX 521 Technical Reference Manual,
Standard Configurations (see Refer-
ences on page 27).
Measurement functions See REX 521 Technical Reference Manual,
Standard Configurations (see Refer-
ences on page 27).
Self-supervision See REX 521 Technical Reference Manual,
General (see References on page 27).
Mechanical dimensions Width: 148.8 mm (1/3 of a 19 rack)
Height, frame: 265.9 mm (6U)
Height, box: 249.8 mm
Depth: 235 mm
For dimension drawings, refer to Installa-
tion Manual (see References on
page 27).
Weight of the unit <5 kg

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Terminal diagram of the REX 521: Basic

L1 L3
A
0 -
+
Q0
N

*) - I
X4.1
+
ACFail Mains 1
X1.1
2
TempAlarm -

L1 L3
P1 S1 5
IRF 4

S2 3
P2 8
7
S1

SO1 6
12 1A
CT4
S2 11 5A I0 10
10 11
9
8
1A
5A CT3 IL3
7 SO2 9
6 1A
CT2 12
5 5A IL2
13
4
3
2
1A
5A
CT1 IL1
1 PO1
14
15

PO2
17
18 +

PO3

X4.2
4
3
2 **)

HSPO1

X4.2 TCS1 1 +
5 DI1
- 6
7 X3.2
DI2 SERIAL BUS

8 DI3
9
10 X3.3
DI4 SERIAL BUS

11 DI5
12
13
14 DI6

15 DI7
16
17
18 DI8

X3.1
1
DI9
2

9 DATA A
RS-485
DATA B
10
*) Power flow direction
Block_Basic_a

**) The jumper is not assembled by default when

the protection relay is delivered

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Terminal diagram of the REX 521: Medium

L1 L3
A
0 -
+
Q0
N

*) - I
da dn X4.1
+
ACFail Mains 1
X1.1
2
TempAlarm -

L1 L3
P1 S1 5
IRF 4

S2 3
18
P2 100V
VT1 U0 8
16 7
S1 15 0,2A
CT5
14 1A I0B
13
SO1 6
12 1A
CT4
S2 11 5A I0 10
10 11
9
8
1A
5A CT3 IL3
7 SO2 9
6 1A
CT2 12
5 5A IL2
13
4
3
2
1A
5A
CT1 IL1
1 PO1
14
15

PO2
17
18 +

PO3

X4.2
4
3
2
**)

HSPO1

X4.2 TCS1 1 +
5 DI1
- 6
7 X3.2
DI2 SERIAL BUS

8 DI3
9
10 X3.3
DI4 SERIAL BUS

11 DI5
12
13
14 DI6

15 DI7
16
17
18 DI8

X3.1
1
DI9
2

9 DATA A
RS-485
DATA B
10
Block_Medium_a

*) Power flow direction

**) The jumper is not assembled by default
when the protection relay is delivered

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Terminal diagram of the REX 521: High

L1 L3
A
0 -
+
Q0
N
n

*) - I
a
da dn X4.1
+
ACFail Mains 1
X1.1
27 VT4 U31**) 2
100V TempAlarm -
25
L1 L3 24 VT3
P1 S1 100V U23 5
22 IRF 4
21 VT2
100V U12
S2 19 3
P2 18
100V
VT1 U0 8
16 7
S1 15 0,2A
CT5
14 1A I0B
13
SO1 6
12 1A
CT4
S2 11 5A I0 10
10 11
9
8
1A
5A CT3 IL3
7 SO2 9
6 1A
CT2 12
5 5A IL2
13
4
3
2
1A
5A
CT1 IL1
1 PO1
14
15

PO2
17
18 +

PO3

X4.2
4
3
***)
2

HSPO1

X4.2 TCS1 1 +
5 DI1
- 6
7 X3.2
DI2 SERIAL BUS

8 DI3
9
10 X3.3
DI4 SERIAL BUS

11 DI5
12
13
14 DI6

15 DI7
16
17
18 DI8

X3.1
1
DI9
2

9 DATA A
RS-485
10 DATA B

*) Power flow direction

Block_High_a

**) Connected to U12b in H03

***) The jumper is not assembled by default
when the protection relay is delivered

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Terminal diagram of the REX 521: H08 Configuration

L1 L3
A
0 -
+
Q0
N
n

*) - I
a
da dn X4.1
+
ACFail Mains 1
X1.1
27 VT4 U3 2
100V TempAlarm -
25
L1 L3 24 VT3
P1 S1 100V U2 5
22 IRF 4
21 VT2
100V U1
S2 19 3
P2 18
100V
VT1 U0 8
16 7
S1 15 0,2A
CT5
14 1A I0B
13
SO1 6
12 1A
CT4
S2 11 5A I0 10
10 11
9
8
1A
5A CT3 IL3
7 SO2 9
6 1A
CT2 12
5 5A IL2
13
4
3
2
1A
5A
CT1 IL1
1 PO1
14
15

PO2
17
18 +

PO3

X4.2
4
3
2
**)

HSPO1

X4.2 TCS1 1 +
5 DI1
- 6
7 X3.2
DI2 SERIAL BUS

8 DI3
9
10 X3.3
DI4 SERIAL BUS

11 DI5
12
13
14 DI6

15 DI7
16
17
18 DI8

X3.1
1
DI9
2

9 DATA A
RS-485
10 DATA B

*) Power flow direction

**) The jumper is not assembled by default
Block_H08_a

when the protection relay is delivered

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Terminal diagram of the REX 521: Sensor

X4.1
+
ACFail Mains 1
X1.1
27 2
TempAlarm -
25
24
5
22 IRF 4
21

19 3
18 VT1
100V U0 *) 8
16 7
15 0,2A
CT5
14 1A I0B
13
SO1 6
12 1A
CT4
11 5A I0 10
10 11
9
8
7 SO2 9
6 12
5 13
4
3
2
1 PO1
14
Sensor VD3 15
Voltage input, U3 X2.1
DIFF

X2.2 Sensor VD2

Voltage input, U2 PO2
DIFF
17
Voltage input, U1 Sensor VD1 18
X2.3
DIFF

Sensor RS3
Current input, IL3 X2.4 PO3
DIFF

Sensor RS2
Current input, IL2 X2.5
DIFF

Current input, IL1 Sensor RS1

X2.6
DIFF
X4.2
4
3 **)
2

HSPO1

X4.2 TCS1 1
5 DI1
6
7 X3.2
DI2 SERIAL BUS

8 DI3
9
10 X3.3
DI4 SERIAL BUS

11 DI5
12
13
14 DI6

15 DI7
16
17
18 DI8

X3.1
1
DI9
2

9 DATA A
Block_HighSensor_a

RS-485
DATA B
10

*) Connected to U12b in H01S and H03S

**) The jumper is not assembled by default
when the protection relay is delivered

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Ordering informa- When ordering REX 521 protection relays, Each protection relay has a specific order
tion specify the following: number that identifies the protection relay
type as well as the hardware and the software
order number as described in the figure below. The order
number is labelled on the marking strip on the
quantity
front panel of the relay delivered, for exam-
additional language ple, Order No: REX521EMHPSM01E.

REX521EMHPSM01E XX

Display language (see the table about display language codes)

Configuration revision
Configuration name: B01, B02, M01, M02, H01, H02, H03, H04, H05, H06, H07, H08
Rear communication: S=SPA/IEC/Modbus/DNP 3.0 L=SPA/IEC/Modbus/DNP 3.0/LON
Optical connectors for rear communication: P = plastic-fibre, G = glass-fibre
Power supply: H = PS_87H, L = PS_87L
Type of hardware: B = Basic, M = Medium, H = High, S = High sensor
Revision OrderNo_b

English is always available in REX 521. Code Language combination

When ordering, the additional language must
be defined according to the table: FI English-Finnish
SE English-Swedish
DE English-German
ES English-Spanish
FR English-French
PT English-Portuguese
PL English-Polish

Accessories
Semi-flush mounting kit 1MRS050254
Wall mounting kit 1MRS050240
Rack mounting kits:
Enclosure size (x 19): Mounting kit order number:
1/2 + 1/3 1MRS050241 and 1MRS050238
1/3 1MRS050258
1/ + 1/3 1MRS050241 and 1MRS050377
1/3 + 1/3 + 1/4 1MRS050241 (2 pcs) and 1MRS050381
1/4 + 1/4 + 1/3 1MRS050241 (2 pcs) and 1MRS050382
1/3 + 1/4 1MRS050609 and 1MRS050241
Connection cable for front
panel connector 1MKC950001-1

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Configuration, setting and SA system CAP 505 Relay Configuration Tool;

tools CAP 505 v. v.2.3.0-2 or later
The following tool versions are needed to LIB 500 Library for MicroSCADA
support the new functions and features of v.8.4.5.; LIB 500 v.4.0.5 or later
Release Q2/2004 revisions of REX 521:
LIB 510 Library for MicroSCADA
CAP 501 Relay Configuration Tool; v.8.4.5.; LIB 510 v.4.0.5 or later
CAP 501 v.2.3.0-2 or later
SMS 510 v.1.2.0 or later

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References Manuals for REX 521

Installation Manual 1MRS 750526-MUM

Operators Manual 1MRS 751107-MUM
Technical Reference manual, General 1MRS7511108-MUM
Technical Reference Manual, Standard Configurations 1MRS751802-MUM
Technical Descriptions of Functions (CD-ROM v. 2.8 or later) 1MRS750889-MCD
Modbus Remote Communication Protocol for REX 521,
Technical Description 1MRS755017
DNP 3.0 Remote Communication Protocol for REF 54_ and
REX 521, Technical Description 1MRS755260
Parameter and event lists for REX 521

Parameter List for REX 521 1MRS751999-RTI

Event List for REX 521 1MRS752000-RTI
General Parameters for REX 521 1MRS752156-RTI
Interoperability List for REX 521 1MRS752157-RTI
Tool-specific manuals

CAP505 Installation and Commissioning Manual 1MRS751273-MEN

CAP505 Operators Manual 1MRS751709-MUM
CAP505 Protocol Mapping Tool Operators Manual 1MRS755277
CAP501 Installation and Commissioning Manual 1MRS751270-MEN
CAP501 Operators Manual 1MRS751271-MUM
Tools for Relays and Terminals, Users Guide 1MRS752008-MUM

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