RED615 PG 756500 ENf

Relion® 615 series
Line Differential Protection and Control

RED615
Product Guide
Line Differential Protection and Control 1MRS756500 F
RED615
Product version: 4.0
Contents
1. Description.....................................................................3 16. Access control............................................................19

2. Standard configurations.................................................3 17. Inputs and outputs......................................................19
3. Protection functions........................................................6 18. Station communication................................................20
4. Application.....................................................................8 19. Technical data.............................................................23
5. Supported ABB solutions.............................................14 20. Local HMI....................................................................50
6. Control.........................................................................15 21. Mounting methods......................................................51
7. Measurement...............................................................16 22. IED case and IED plug-in unit......................................51
8. Disturbance recorder....................................................17 23. Selection and ordering data.........................................52
9. Event log......................................................................17 24. Accessories and ordering data....................................55
10. Recorded data............................................................17 25. Tools...........................................................................55
11. Condition monitoring...................................................17 26. Terminal diagrams.......................................................58
12. Trip-circuit supervision.................................................17 27. Certificates..................................................................60
13. Self-supervision...........................................................17 28. References..................................................................60
14. Current circuit supervision...........................................17 29. Functions, codes and symbols....................................61
15. Protection communication and supervision.................18 30. Document revision history...........................................63
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Revision: F
1. Description The IED is adapted for the protection of overhead

RED615 is a phase-segregated two-end line line and cable feeders in isolated neutral,
differential protection and control IED (intelligent resistance earthed, compensated (impedance
electronic device) designed for utility and earthed) and solidly earthed networks. Once the
industrial power systems, including radial, looped IED has been given the application-specific
and meshed distribution networks with or without settings, it can directly be put into service.
distributed power generation. The RED615s
communicate between substations over a fibre- The 615 series IEDs support a range of
optic link or a galvanic pilot wire connection. communication protocols including IEC 61850
RED615 is a member of ABB’s Relion ® product with GOOSE messaging, IEC 60870-5-103,
family and part of its 615 protection and control Modbus ® and DNP3.
product series. The 615 series IEDs are
characterized by their compactness and 2. Standard configurations
withdrawable-unit design. Re-engineered from the RED615 is available in three alternative standard
ground up, the 615 series has been guided by the configurations. The standard signal configuration
IEC 61850 standard for communication and can be altered by means of the graphical signal
interoperability of substation automation matrix or the graphical application functionality of
equipment. the Protection and Control IED Manager PCM600.
Further, the application configuration functionality
The IED provides unit type main protection for
of PCM600 supports the creation of multi-layer
overhead lines and cable feeders in distribution
logic functions utilizing various logical elements
networks. The IED also features current-based
including timers and flip-flops. By combining
protection functions for remote back-up for down-
protection functions with logic function blocks the
stream protection IEDs and local back-up for the
IED configuration can be adapted to user specific
line differential main protection. Further, standard
application requirements.
configurations B and C also include earth-fault
protection.
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
Protection1)
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 - - ●3)
Non-directional earth-fault protection, low stage, instance 2 - - ●3)
Non-directional earth-fault protection, high stage, instance 1 - - ●3)
Non-directional earth-fault protection, instantaneous stage - - ●3)
Directional earth-fault protection, low stage, instance 1 - ●2)3)4) -
Directional earth-fault protection, low stage, instance 2 - ●2)3)4) -
Directional earth-fault protection, high stage - ●2)3)4) -
Admittance based earth-fault protection, instance 1 - o2)3)4) -
Wattmetric based earth-fault protection, instance 1 o2)3)4) -
Transient / intermittent earth-fault protection - ●4)5) -
Harmonics based earth-fault protection o 2)5)6) o 2)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 - ●4) -
Three-phase thermal protection for feeders, cables and distribution transformers - ● ●
Binary signal transfer ● ● ●
Line differential protection and related measurements, stabilized and instantaneous

● ● ●
stages
Circuit breaker failure protection ●8) ● ●
Three-phase inrush detector ● ● ●
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Functionality A B C
Master trip, instance 1 ● ● ●
Master trip, instance 2 ● ● ●
Control
Circuit-breaker control ● ● ●
Disconnector control, instance 1 ●6) ●6) ●6)
Disconnector control, instance 2 ●6) ●6) ●6)
Earthing switch control ●6) ●6) ●6)
Disconnector position indication, instance 1 ● ● ●
Disconnector position indication, instance 2 ●6) ●6) ●6)
Disconnector position indication, instance 3 ●6) ●6) ●6)
Earthing switch indication, instance 1 ● ● ●
Earthing switch indication, instance 2 ●6) ●6) ●6)
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) 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.
2) One of the following can be ordered as an option; Admittance based E/F, Wattmetric based E/F or Harmonics based E/F. The option is an addition to
the existing E/F of the original configuration. The Admittance based and Wattmetric based optional E/F has also a predefined configuration in the
relay. The optional E/F can be set on or off.
3) Io selectable by parameter, Io measured as default.
4) Uo measured is always used.
5) Io measured is always used.
6) Available in IED and SMT but not connected to anything in logic.
7) Io selectable by parameter, Io calculated as default.
8) Io calculated is always used.
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3. Protection functions The line differential protection function includes a

The IED offers two-stage phase-segregated line stabilized low stage and an instantaneous high
differential protection, phase overcurrent stage. The stabilized low stage provides sensitive
protection, negative phase-sequence overcurrent differential protection and remains stable during,
protection and circuit-breaker failure protection. for example, current transformer saturation
Depending on the standard configuration chosen, conditions. The low-stage operation can be
the basic functionality can be extended by restrained using second harmonic detection if an
thermal overload protection, directional or non- out-of-zone power transformer is to be energized.
directional earth-fault protection, sensitive earth- The instantaneous high stage offers less sensitive
fault protection, phase discontinuity protection, differential protection but enables fast operation
transient/intermittent earth-fault protection, during high fault currents.
residual overvoltage protection and three-pole
multi-shot auto-reclose functions for overhead The operating time characteristic for the low
line feeders. For standard configuration B stage can be set to definite time or inverse
admittance-based, wattmetric-based or definite time mode. The direct inter-trip function
harmonics-based earth-fault protection, is offered ensures that both ends are always simultaneously
as an option in addition to the directional earth- tripped, independent of the fault current
fault protection. 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 Combining horizontal GOOSE communication

RED615 can be used in a variety of applications over a station bus and binary signal transfer over
requiring an absolutely selective unit type the protection communication link offers new
protection system. The zone-of-protection of a application possibilities beyond traditional line
line differential protection system is the feeder differential protection. One interesting application
section defined by the location of the current based on inter-substation signal transfer is loss-of-
transformers in the local and the remote mains (LOM) protection in networks with
substation. distributed generation. The performance of the
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combination of binary signal transfer and end users. As a result of the closed loop
horizontal GOOSE communication performance configuration, any fault spot in the system will be
as to speed, selectivity and reliability are hard to fed with fault current from two directions. Using
match with conventional loss-of-mains protection. plain overcurrent protection, either directional or
non-directional, it is difficult to obtain fast and
RED615 is the ideal IED for the protection of selective short circuit protection. With RED615
feeders in network configurations containing line differential protection IEDs the faulty part of
closed loops. Under normal operating conditions the network can be selectively isolated, thus
the feeder loop is closed. The aim of the closed securing power distribution to the healthy part of
loop is to secure the availability of power for the 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 the protection devices of the network when the
maintenance of primary equipment or substation network topology is changed, line differential
extension projects there will be a need for protection IEDs can be used to obtain absolutely
interconnecting network parts, which normally are selective feeder protection in looped networks.
separated. To avoid major re-parameterization of
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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
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In figure 6 selectivity of earth-fault protection is tripping of the circuit breaker. If the earth-fault is
ensured using binary signal transfer (BST) within the protected zone, no blocking signal will
between the directional E/F protection stages of be issued, and the internal fault is cleared by the
the local and remote end. The lowest directional E/ tripping stages of the directional E/F protection.
F stages are not used for tripping purposes, but To ensure simultaneous tripping of the local and
set to detect earth-faults in the reverse direction. remote end circuit breakers, BST is also used for
Upon detection of an out-of-zone earth-fault, a sending an intertrip signal to the remote end
blocking signal is sent to the remote end during earth-fault situations within the protected
directional E/F protection stage preventing 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.
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In figure 7 uncoordinated auto-reclosing attempts thereafter closed by its auto-reclosing function.

are prevented by means of binary signal transfer This blocking signal is reset after successful auto-
(BST). During the auto-reclosing sequence a reclosing of the upper circuit breaker, enabling
“wait” command is sent to the auto-reclosing the lower breaker to be closed by its auto-
function of the lower circuit breaker and thereby reclosing function.
blocking the function. The upper circuit breaker is
5. Supported ABB solutions substation level functionality. COM600 features a

ABB’s 615 series protection and control IEDs web-browser based HMI providing a
together with the Grid Automation controller customizable graphical display for visualizing
COM600 constitute a genuine IEC 61850 solution single line mimic diagrams for switchgear bay
for reliable power distribution in utility and solutions. The SLD feature is especially useful
industrial power systems. To facilitate and when 615 series IEDs without the optional single
streamline the system engineering ABB’s IEDs are line diagram feature are used. Further, the web
supplied with Connectivity Packages containing a HMI of COM600 offers an overview of the whole
compilation of software and IED-specific substation, including IED-specific single line
information including single-line diagram diagrams, thus enabling convenient information
templates, a full IED data model including event accessibility. To enhance personnel safety, the
and parameter lists. By utilizing the Connectivity web HMI also enables remote access to
Packages the IEDs can be readily configured via substation devices and processes. Furthermore,
the PCM600 Protection and Control IED Manager COM600 can be used as a local data warehouse
and integrated with the Grid Automation controller for technical documentation of the substation and
COM600 or the MicroSCADA Pro network control for network data collected by the IEDs. The
and management system. collected network data facilitates extensive
reporting and analyzing of network fault situations
The 615 series IEDs offer native support for the using the data historian and event handling
IEC 61850 standard also including binary and features of COM600. The data historian can be
analog horizontal GOOSE messaging. Compared used for accurate process performance
with traditional hard-wired inter-device signaling, monitoring by following process and equipment
peer-to-peer communication over a switched performance calculations with real-time and
Ethernet LAN offers an advanced and versatile history values. Better understanding of the
platform for power system protection. Fast process behaviour by joining time-based process
software-based communication, continuous measurements with production and maintenance
supervision of the integrity of the protection and events helps the user in understanding the
communication system, and inherent flexibility for process dynamics.
reconfiguration and upgrades are among the
distinctive features of the protection system COM600 also features gateway functionality
approach enabled by the full implementation of providing seamless connectivity between the
the IEC 61850 substation automation standard. substation IEDs and network-level control and
management systems such as MicroSCADA Pro
At the substation level COM600 uses the data and System 800xA
content of the bay level IEDs to offer enhanced
Table 3. Supported ABB solutions
Product Version
Grid Automation controller COM600 3.5 or later
MicroSCADA Pro SYS 600 9.3 FP1 or later
System 800xA 5.0 Service Pack 2
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Figure 8. Utility power distribution network example using 615 series IEDs, Grid Automation controller COM600
and MicroSCADA Pro
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Figure 9. Industrial power system example using 615 series IEDs, Grid Automation controller COM600 and
System 800xA
6. Control circuit-breaker control the IED features two

RED615 integrates functionality for the control of control blocks which are intended for motor-
a circuit breaker via the front panel HMI or by operated control of disconnectors or circuit
means of remote controls. In addition to the breaker truck and for their position indications.
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Further, the IED offers one control block which is of the IED the number of unused binary inputs
intended for motor-operated control of one and binary outputs varies. Further, some standard
earthing switch control and its position indication. configurations also offer optional hardware
modules that increase the number of available
Two physical binary inputs and two physical binary inputs and outputs. The amount of binary
binary outputs are needed in the IED for each inputs and binary outputs freely available per
controllable primary device taken into use. standard configuration in RED615 is listed in the
Depending on the chosen standard configuration table below.
Table 4. Number of controllable objects in addition to CB
Standard Optional Binary I/O Free BI Free SO Controllable objects in

configurations module addition to CB
- 1 1 0
A
● 7 4 2
- 0 1 0
B
● 6 4 2
- 0 1 0
C
● 6 4 2
In case the amount of available binary inputs and/ The suitability of the binary outputs of the IED
or outputs of the chosen standard configuration is which have been selected for controlling of
not sufficient, the following alternatives are primary devices should be carefully verified, for
recommended: example the make and carry as well as the
• To modify the chosen standard configuration of breaking capacity. In case the requirements for
the IED in order to release some binary inputs the control-circuit of the primary device are not
or binary outputs which have originally been met, the use of external auxiliary relays should to
configured for other purposes, when applicable. be considered.
• To integrate an external input or output module
for example, RIO600 to the IED. The binary The optional large graphical LCD of the IED's HMI
inputs and outputs of the external I/O module includes a single-line diagram (SLD) with position
can be used for the less time critical binary indication for the relevant primary devices.
signals of the application. The integration Interlocking schemes required by the application
enables releasing of some initially reserved are configured using the signal matrix or the
binary inputs and outputs of the IED in the application configuration functionality of PCM600.
standard configuration.
7. Measurement Further, the IED monitors the phase differential,

The IED continuously measures the phase bias and remote end phase currents.
currents, the symmetrical components of the
currents and the residual current. If the IED The values measured can be accessed locally via
includes voltage measurements it also measures the user interface on the IED front panel or
the residual voltage. In addition, the IED remotely via the communication interface of the
calculates the demand value of current over a IED. The values can also be accessed locally or
user-selectable pre-set time frames, the thermal remotely using the web-browser based user
overload of the protected object, and the phase interface.
unbalance value based on the ratio between the
negative sequence and positive sequence current.
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8. Disturbance recorder The available measurement modes include DFT,

The IED is provided with a disturbance recorder RMS and peak-to-peak. In addition, the maximum
featuring up to 12 analog and 64 binary signal demand current with time stamp is separately
channels. The analog channels can be set to recorded. By default, the records are stored in a
record either the waveform or the trend of the non-volatile memory.
currents and voltage measured.
The analog channels can be set to trigger the 11. Condition monitoring
recording function when the measured value falls The condition monitoring functions of the IED
below or exceeds the set values. The binary constantly monitors the performance and the
signal channels can be set to start a recording on condition of the circuit breaker. The monitoring
the rising or the falling edge of the binary signal or comprises the spring charging time, SF6 gas
both. pressure, the travel-time and the inactivity time of
the circuit breaker.
By default, the binary channels are set to record
external or internal IED signals, for example the The monitoring functions provide operational
start or trip signals of the IED stages, or external circuit breaker history data, which can be used for
blocking or control signals. Binary IED signals scheduling preventive circuit breaker maintenance.
such as a protection start or trip signal, or an
external IED control signal over a binary input can 12. Trip-circuit supervision
be set to trigger the recording. The recorded The trip-circuit supervision continuously monitors
information is stored in a non-volatile memory and the availability and operability of the trip circuit. It
can be uploaded for subsequent fault analysis. provides open-circuit monitoring both when the
circuit breaker is in its closed and in its open
9. Event log position. It also detects loss of circuit-breaker
To collect sequence-of-events (SoE) information, control voltage.
the IED incorporates a non-volatile memory with a
capacity of storing 1024 events with associated 13. Self-supervision
time stamps. The non-volatile memory retains its The IED’s built-in self-supervision system
data also in case the IED temporarily loses its continuously monitors the state of the IED
auxiliary supply. The event log facilitates detailed hardware and the operation of the IED software.
pre- and post-fault analyses of feeder faults and Any fault or malfunction detected is used for
disturbances. The increased capacity to process alerting the operator.
and store data and events in the IED offers
prerequisites to support the growing information A permanent IED fault will block the protection
demand of future network configurations. functions to prevent incorrect operation.
The SoE information can be accessed locally via

the user interface on the IED front panel or 14. Current circuit supervision
remotely via the communication interface of the The IED includes current circuit supervision.
IED. The information can further be accessed, Current circuit supervision is used for detecting
either locally or remotely, using the web-browser faults in the current transformer secondary
based user interface. circuits. On detecting of a fault the current circuit
supervision function activates an alarm LED and
blocks the line differential protection and negative
10. Recorded data sequence overcurrent protection functions to
The IED has the capacity to store the records of avoid unintended operation. The current circuit
128 latest fault events. The records enable the supervision function calculates the sum of the
user to analyze the power system events. Each phase currents from the protection cores and
record includes the phase, differential and bias compares the sum with the measured single
current values, time stamp, etc. The fault reference current from a core balance current
recording can be triggered by the start signal or transformer or from separate cores in the phase
the trip signal of a protection block, or by both. current transformers
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15. Protection communication and supervision RPW600 modems (master and follower) are
The communication between the IEDs is enabled galvanically connected to either end of the pilot
by means of a dedicated fibre-optic wire and optically connected to the IEDs using
communication channel. 1300 nm multi-mode or short optical single-mode cables. Using 0.8 mm 2
single-mode fibres with LC connectors are used twisted pair cables pilot wire link distances up to
for line differential communication. The channel is 8 km are typically supported. However, twisted
used for transferring the phase segregated pair pilot wire cables in good conditions may
current value data between the IEDs. The current support even longer distances to be covered. The
phasors from the two IEDs, geographically length of the supported pilot wire link also
located apart from each other, must be time depends on the noise environment in the
coordinated so that the current differential installation. Should the need arise to replace the
algorithm can be executed correctly. The so pilot wire cables with fibre-optic cables, the single
called echo method is used for time mode fibre-optic LC connectors of the IEDs can
synchronization. No external devices such as be utilized for direct connection of the fibre-optic
GPS clocks are thereby needed for the line communication link.
differential protection communication.
Apart from the continued protection
As an option to the fibre-optic communication link communication, the communication channel can
a galvanic connection over a pilot wire link also be used for binary signal transfer (BST) that
composed of a twisted pair cable and RPW600 is, transferring of user configurable binary
link-end communication modems can be information between the IEDs. There are a total of
established. The optional pilot wire eight BST signals available for user definable
communication link is also an ideal and cost purposes. The BST signals can originate from the
efficient retrofit solution for electromechanical line IED’s binary inputs or internal logics, and be
differential protection installations. Compared to assigned to the remote IED’s binary outputs or
conventional combined sequence line differential internal logics.
protection solutions with analog pilot wire
communication, RED615 IEDs in combination The protection communication supervision
with RPW600 communication modems offer a continuously monitors the protection
modern phase-segregated line differential communication link. The IED immediately blocks
protection solution over existing pilot wire cables. the line differential protection function in case that
severe interference in the communication link,
The pilot wire link supports the same protection risking the correct operation of the function, is
and communication functionality as the fibre-optic detected. An alarm signal will eventually be issued
link. The quality of service (QoS) is indicated by if the interference, indicating permanent failure in
the modems and the communication link is the protection communication, persists. The two
continuously supervised by the IED. The RPW600 high-set stages of the overcurrent protection are
modem offers a 5 kV (RMS) level of isolation further by default released.
between the pilot wire terminals and ground. The
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Fibre-optic line differential

communication link
Protection communication and supervision

Binary signal transfer
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RPW600 Pilot wire line differential RPW600

modem communication link modem
Protection communication and supervision

Binary signal transfer
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Figure 11. Pilot wire protection communication link
16. Access control voltage input for directional earth-fault protection

To protect the IED from unauthorized access and and current circuit supervision.
to maintain information integrity, the IED is
provided with a four-level, role-based The phase-current inputs are rated 1/5 A. Two
authentication system with administrator- optional residual-current inputs are available, i.e.
programmable individual passwords for the 1/5 A or 0.2/1 A. The 0.2/1 A input is normally
viewer, operator, engineer and administrator level. used in applications requiring sensitive earth-fault
The access control applies to the front-panel user protection and featuring core-balance current
interface, the web-browser based user interface transformers. The residual-voltage input covers
and the PCM600 tool. the rated voltages 60-210 V.
The phase-current input 1 A or 5 A, the residual-

17. Inputs and outputs current input 1 A or 5 A, alternatively 0.2 A or 1 A,
Depending on the standard configuration and the rated voltage of the residual voltage input
selected, the IED is equipped with three phase- are selected in the IED software. In addition, the
current inputs and one residual-current input for binary input thresholds 18…176 V DC are
non-directional earth-fault protection and current selected by adjusting the IED’s parameter
circuit supervision, or three phase-current inputs, settings.
one residual-current input and one residual
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All binary inputs and outputs contacts are freely Please refer to the Input/output overview table
configurable with the signal matrix or application and the terminal diagrams for more detailed
configuration functionality of PCM600. information about the inputs and outputs.
Table 5. 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 values, such as surrounding temperature values,

The IED supports a range of communication to other IED applications.
protocols including IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103,
Modbus ® and DNP3. Operational information and The IED offers an optional second Ethernet bus to
controls are available through these protocols. enable the creation of a self-healing Ethernet ring
However, some communication functionality, for topology. The communication module including
example, horizontal communication between the two galvanic RJ-45 ports enables the creation of
IEDs, is only enabled by the IEC 61850 a cost efficient communication ring using CAT5
communication protocol. STP cables and a managed switch with (RSTP)
support. The managed switch controls the
The IEC 61850 communication implementation consistency of the loop, routes the data and
supports all monitoring and control functions. corrects the data flow in case of a communication
Additionally, parameter settings, disturbance disturbance. The IEDs in the ring topology act as
recordings and fault records can be accessed unmanaged switches forwarding unrelated data
using the IEC 61850 protocol. Disturbance traffic. The Ethernet ring solution supports the
recordings are available to any Ethernet-based connection of up to thirty 615 series IEDs. If more
application in the standard COMTRADE file than 30 IEDs are to be connected, it is
format. The IED supports simultaneous event recommended that the network is split into
reporting to five different clients on the station several rings with no more than 30 IEDs per ring.
bus.
The self-healing Ethernet ring solution avoids
The IED can send binary signals to other IEDs (so single point of failure concerns and improves the
called horizontal communication) using the IEC reliability of the communication. The solution can
61850-8-1 GOOSE (Generic Object Oriented be applied for the Ethernet-based IEC 61850,
Substation Event) profile. Binary GOOSE Modbus and DNP3 protocols.
messaging can, for example, be employed for
protection and interlocking-based protection All communication connectors, except for the
schemes. The IED meets the GOOSE front port connector, are placed on integrated
performance requirements for tripping optional communication modules. The IED can be
applications in distribution substations, as defined connected to Ethernet-based communication
by the IEC 61850 standard. Further, the IED systems via the RJ-45 connector (100Base-TX). If
supports the sending and receiving of analog connection to a RS-485 network is required, a 9-
values using GOOSE messaging. Analog GOOSE pin screw-terminal connector, an optional 9-pin D-
messaging enables fast transfer of analog sub connector or an optional ST-type glass-fibre
measurement values over the station bus, thus connector can be used.
facilitating for example sharing of RTD input
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Modbus implementation supports RTU, ASCII and The IED supports the following time
TCP modes. Besides standard Modbus synchronization methods with a time-stamping
functionality, the IED supports retrieval of time- resolution of 1 ms:
stamped events, changing the active setting
group and uploading of the latest fault records. If Ethernet-based:
a Modbus TCP connection is used, five clients • SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol)
can be connected to the IED simultaneously.
Further, Modbus serial and Modbus TCP can be With special time synchronization wiring:
used in parallel, and if required both IEC 61850 • IRIG-B (Inter-Range Instrumentation Group -
and Modbus protocols can be run simultaneously. Time Code Format B)
The IEC 60870-5-103 implementation supports

two parallel serial bus connections to two Remote-end station time reference:
different masters. Besides basic standard • Line differential
functionality, the IED supports changing of the
active setting group and uploading of disturbance
In addition, the IED supports time synchronization
recordings in IEC 60870-5-103 format.
via the following serial communication protocols:
DNP3 supports both serial and TCP modes for • Modbus
connection to one master. Further, changing of • DNP3
the active setting group is supported. • IEC 60870-5-103
When the IED uses the RS-485 bus for the serial
Remote-end station time reference:
communication, both two- and four wire
• Line differential
connections are supported. Termination and pull-
up/down resistors can be configured with jumpers
on the communication card so external resistors
are not needed.
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Client A Client B
Network
Network
Managed Ethernet switch Managed Ethernet switch

with RSTP support with RSTP support
RED615 REF615 RET615 REU615 REM615
GUID-AB81C355-EF5D-4658-8AE0-01DC076E519C V3 EN
Figure 12. Self-healing Ethernet ring solution
Table 6. 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 7. 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 8. Power supply
Description Type 1 Type 2
Uauxnominal 100, 110, 120, 220, 240 V AC, 50 and 24, 30, 48, 60 V DC
60 Hz
48, 60, 110, 125, 220, 250 V DC
Maximum interruption time in the 50 ms at Unrated

auxiliary DC voltage without
resetting the IED
Uauxvariation 38...110% of Un (38...264 V AC) 50...120% of Un (12...72 V DC)
80...120% of Un (38.4...300 V DC)
Start-up threshold 19.2 V DC (24 V DC * 80%)
Burden of auxiliary voltage supply DC < 12.0 W (nominal)/< 18.0 W (max) DC < 12.0 W (nominal)/< 18.0 W (max)
under quiescent (Pq)/operating AC< 16.0 W (nominal)/< 21.0W (max)
condition
Ripple in the DC auxiliary voltage Max 15% of the DC value (at frequency of 100 Hz)
Fuse type T4A/250 V
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Table 9. Energizing inputs
Description Value
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz
Current inputs Rated current, In 1/5 A1)
Thermal withstand capability:
• Continuously 4A 20 A
• For 1 s 100 A 500 A
Dynamic current withstand:
• Half-wave value 250 A 1250 A
Input impedance <100 mΩ <20 mΩ
Voltage inputs Rated voltage 60...210 V AC
Voltage withstand:
• Continuous 240 V AC
• For 10 s 360 V AC
Burden at rated voltage <0.05 VA
1) Residual current and/or phase current
Table 10. 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
Table 11. Signal output X100: SO1
Description Value
Rated voltage 250 V AC/DC
Continuous contact carry 5A
Make and carry for 3.0 s 15 A
Breaking capacity when the control-circuit time constant L/ 1 A/0.25 A/0.15 A

R<40 ms
Minimum contact load 100 mA at 24 V AC/DC
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Table 12. Signal outputs and IRF output
Description Value
Make and carry 0.5 s 15 A
Breaking capacity when the control-circuit time constant L/ 1 A/0.25 A/0.15 A

R<40 ms, at 48/110/220 V DC
Table 13. Double-pole power output relays with TCS function
Description Value
Breaking capacity when the control-circuit time constant L/ 5 A/3 A/1 A

R<40 ms, at 48/110/220 V DC (two contacts connected in
series)
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)
Table 14. Single-pole power output relays
Description Value
Breaking capacity when the control-circuit time constant L/ 5 A/3 A/1 A

R<40 ms, at 48/110/220 V DC
Table 15. 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
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Table 16. Protection communication link
Connector Fibre type Wave length Max. distance Permitted path attenuation1)
LC MM 62.5/125 or 50/125 1300 nm 2 km < 8 dB

μm
LC SM 9/125 μm2) 1300 nm 20 km < 8 dB
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.
Table 17. IRIG-B
Description Value
IRIG time code format B004, B0051)
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 18. Degree of protection of flush-mounted IED
Description Value
Front side IP 54
Rear side, connection terminals IP 20
Table 19. Environmental conditions
Description Value
Operating temperature range -25...+55ºC (continuous)
Short-time service temperature range -40...+70ºC (<16h)1)2)
Relative humidity <93%, non-condensing
Atmospheric pressure 86...106 kPa
Altitude Up to 2000 m
Transport and storage temperature range -40...+85ºC
1) Degradation in MTBF and HMI performance outside the temperature range of -25...+55 ºC
2) For IEDs with an LC communication interface the maximum operating temperature is +70 ºC
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Table 20. Environmental tests
Description Type test value Reference
Dry heat test • 96 h at +55ºC IEC 60068-2-2

• 16 h at +70ºC1)
Dry cold test • 96 h at -25ºC IEC 60068-2-1

• 16 h at -40ºC
Damp heat test • 6 cycles (12 h + 12 h) at +25°C… IEC 60068-2-30

+55°C, humidity >93%
Change of temperature test • 5 cycles (3 h + 3 h) IEC60068-2-14

at -25°C...+55°C
Storage test • 96 h at -40ºC IEC 60068-2-1

• 96 h at +85ºC IEC 60068-2-2
1) For IEDs with an LC communication interface the maximum operating temperature is +70 o C
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Table 21. Electromagnetic compatibility tests
1 MHz/100 kHz burst disturbance IEC 61000-4-18

test: IEC 60255-22-1, class III
IEEE C37.90.1-2002
• Common mode 2.5 kV
• Differential mode 2.5 kV
3 MHz, 10 MHz and 30 MHz burst IEC 61000-4-18

disturbance test: IEC 60255-22-1, class III
• Common 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 test:
10 V (rms) IEC 61000-4-6

f=150 kHz...80 MHz IEC 60255-22-6, class III
10 V/m (rms) IEC 61000-4-3

f=80...2700 MHz IEC 60255-22-3, class III
10 V/m ENV 50204

f=900 MHz IEC 60255-22-3, class III
20 V/m (rms) IEEE C37.90.2-2004

f=80...1000 MHz
Fast transient disturbance test: 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 IEC 61000-4-8

field immunity test:
• Continuous 300 A/m

• 1...3 s 1000 A/m
Pulse magnetic field immunity test: 1000 A/m IEC 61000-4-9

6.4/16 µs
Damped oscillatory magnetic field IEC 61000-4-10

immunity test:
• 2s 100 A/m
• 1 MHz 400 transients/s
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Table 21. Electromagnetic compatibility tests, continued

Voltage dips and short interruptions: 30%/10 ms IEC 61000-4-11

60%/100 ms
60%/1000 ms
>95%/5000 ms
Power frequency immunity test: Binary inputs only IEC 61000-4-16

• Common mode IEC 60255-22-7, class A
300 V rms
• Differential mode
150 V rms
Conducted common mode 15 Hz...150 kHz IEC 61000-4-16

disturbances: Test level 3 (10/1/10 V rms)
Emission tests: EN 55011, class A

IEC 60255-25
• Conducted
0.15-0.50 MHz < 79 dB(µV) quasi peak

< 66 dB(µV) average
0.5-30 MHz < 73 dB(µV) quasi peak

< 60 dB(µV) average
• Radiated
30-230 MHz < 40 dB(µV/m) quasi peak, measured at

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

10 m distance
Table 22. Insulation tests
Dielectric tests 2 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min IEC 60255-5 and

500 V, 50 Hz, 1 min, communication IEC 60255-27
Impulse voltage test 5 kV, 1.2/50 μs, 0.5 J IEC 60255-5 and
1 kV, 1.2/50 μs, 0.5 J, communication IEC 60255-27
Insulation resistance measurements >100 MΏ, 500 V DC IEC 60255-5 and

IEC 60255-27
Protective bonding resistance <0.1 Ώ, 4 A, 60 s IEC 60255-27
Table 23. Mechanical tests
Description Reference Requirement
Vibration tests (sinusoidal) IEC 60068-2-6 (test Fc) Class 2

IEC 60255-21-1
Shock and bump test IEC 60068-2-27 (test Ea shock) Class 2

IEC 60068-2-29 (test Eb bump)
IEC 60255-21-2
Seismic test IEC 60255-21-3 Class 2
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Table 24. Product safety
Description Reference
LV directive 2006/95/EC
Standard EN 60255-27 (2005)

EN 60255-1 (2009)
Table 25. EMC compliance
Description Reference
EMC directive 2004/108/EC
Standard EN 50263 (2000)

EN 60255-26 (2007)
Table 26. RoHS compliance
Description
Complies with RoHS directive 2002/95/EC
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Protection functions
Table 27. Line differential protection (LNPLDF)
Characteristics Value
Operation accuracy 1) Depending on the frequency of the current measured: fn

±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.
Table 28. Line differential protection (LNPLDF) main settings
Parameter Values (Range) Unit Description
High operate value 200...4000 % In Instantaneous stage operate value
Low operate value 10...200 % In 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. Selection of time delay curve for
3=ANSI Norm. inv. stabilized stage
5=ANSI Def. Time
9=IEC Norm. inv.
10=IEC Very inv.
12=IEC Ext. inv.
15=IEC Def. Time
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
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Table 29. Binary signal transfer (BSTGGIO)
Characteristic Value
Fiber optic link < 5 ms
Galvanic pilot wire

Signalling delay link < 10 ms
Table 30. Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection (PHxPTOC)
Operation accuracy Depending on the frequency of the current measured: fn

±2 Hz
PHLPTOC ±1.5% of the set value or ±0.002 x In
PHHPTOC ±1.5% of set value or ±0.002 x In

and (at currents in the range of 0.1…10 x In)
PHIPTOC ±5.0% of the set value
(at currents in the range of 10…40 x In)
Start time 1)2) Minimum Typical Maximum
PHIPTOC:
IFault = 2 x set Start value 16 ms 19 ms 23 ms
IFault = 10 x set Start value
11 ms 12 ms 14 ms
PHHPTOC and PHLPTOC:

22 ms 24 ms 25 ms
Reset time < 40 ms
Retardation time < 30 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 fn, 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 31. Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection (PHxPTOC) main settings
Parameter Function Value (Range) Step
Start Value PHLPTOC 0.05...5.00 x In 0.01
PHHPTOC 0.10...40.00 x In 0.01
PHIPTOC 1.00...40.00 x In 0.01
Time multiplier PHLPTOC 0.05...15.00 0.01
PHHPTOC 0.05...15.00 0.01
Operate delay time PHLPTOC 40...200000 ms 10
PHHPTOC 40...200000 ms 10
PHIPTOC 20...200000 ms 10
Operating curve type1) 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 32. Non-directional earth-fault protection (EFxPTOC)

±2 Hz
EFLPTOC ±1.5% of the set value or ±0.002 x In
EFHPTOC ±1.5% of set value or ±0.002 x In

and (at currents in the range of 0.1…10 x In)
EFIPTOC ±5.0% of the set value
EFIPTOC:
EFHPTOC and EFLPTOC:

Reset time < 40 ms

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
3) Maximum Start value = 2.5 x I n, Start value multiples in range of 1.5 to 20
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Table 33. Non-directional earth-fault protection (EFxPTOC) main settings
Start value EFLPTOC 0.010...5.000 x In 0.005
EFHPTOC 0.10...40.00 x In 0.01
EFIPTOC 1.00...40.00 x In 0.01
Time multiplier EFLPTOC 0.05...15.00 0.01
EFHPTOC 0.05...15.00 0.01
Operate delay time EFLPTOC 40...200000 ms 10
EFHPTOC 40...200000 ms 10
EFIPTOC 20...200000 ms 10
Operating curve type1) 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
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Table 34. Directional earth-fault protection (DEFxPDEF)

±2 Hz
DEFLPDEF Current:
±1.5% of the set value or ±0.002 x In
Voltage
±1.5% of the set value or ±0.002 x Un
Phase angle:
±2°
DEFHPDEF Current:
(at currents in the range of 0.1…10 x In)
±5.0% of the set value
Voltage:
Phase angle:
±2°
DEFHPDEF
DEFLPDEF 61 ms 64 ms 66 ms
Reset time < 40 ms

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 In, f n = 50 Hz, earth-fault current with nominal frequency injected from random phase angle, results based on statistical distribution of 1000
measurements
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Table 35. Directional earth-fault protection (DEFxPDEF) main settings
Start Value DEFLPDEF 0.010...5.000 x In 0.005
DEFHPDEF 0.10...40.00 x In 0.01
Directional mode DEFLPDEF and 1=Non-directional

DEFHPDEF 2=Forward
3=Reverse
Time multiplier DEFLPDEF 0.05...15.00 0.01
DEFHPDEF 0.05...15.00 0.01
Operate delay time DEFLPDEF 60...200000 ms 10
DEFHPDEF 40...200000 ms 10
Operating curve type1) 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 1=Phase angle

DEFHPDEF 2=IoSin
3=IoCos
4=Phase angle 80
5=Phase angle 88
1) For further reference, refer to the Operating characteristics table
Table 36. Transient/intermittent earth-fault protection (INTRPTEF)
Operation accuracy (Uo criteria with transient protection) Depending on the frequency of the current measured: fn
±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 fn, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5
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Table 37. Transient/intermittent earth-fault protection (INTRPTEF) main settings
Directional mode INTRPTEF 1=Non-directional -

2=Forward
3=Reverse
Operate delay time INTRPTEF 40...1200000 ms 10
Voltage start value (voltage INTRPTEF 0.01...0.50 x Un 0.01

start value for transient EF)
Operation mode INTRPTEF 1=Intermittent EF -

2=Transient EF
Peak counter limit (Min INTRPTEF 2...20 -

requirement for peak
counter before start in IEF
mode)
Min operate current INTRPTEF 0.01...1.00 x In 0.01
Table 38. Admittance-based earth-fault protection (EFPADM)
Operation accuracy1) At the frequency f = fn
±1.0% or ±0.01 mS
(In range of 0.5 - 100 mS)
Start time2) 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 fn, 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 39. 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 Directional mode

2=Forward
3=Reverse
Operation mode 1=Yo 1=Yo Operation criteria

2=Go
3=Bo
4=Yo, Go
5=Yo, Bo
6=Go, Bo
7=Yo, Go, Bo
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
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
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Table 40. Wattmetric based earth-fault protection (WPWDE)

±2 Hz
Current and voltage: ±1.5 % of the set value or ±0.002 x

In Power: ±3 % of the set value or ±0.002 x Pn
Start time 1)2) Typical 63 ms
Reset time < 40 ms
Operate time accuracy in IDMT mode ±5.0% of the set value or ±20 ms
Suppression of harmonics -50dB at F= n x fn, where n=2,3,4,5,…
1) Io varied during the test. Uo = 1.0 x Un = phase to earth voltage during earth-fault in compensated or un-earthed network. The residual power value
before fault = 0.0 p.u., fn = 50 Hz, results based on statistical distribution of 1000 measurement.
2) Includes the delay of the signal output contact.
Table 41. Wattmetric based earth-fault protection (WPWDE) main settings
Parameter Function Values (Range) Step
Directional mode WPWDE 2=Forward

3=Reverse
Current start value WPWDE 0.010...5.000 x In 0.001
Voltage start value WPWDE 0.010...1.000 x Un 0.001
Power start value WPWDE 0.003...1.000 x Pn 0.001
Reference power WPWDE 0.050...1.000 x Pn 0.001
Characteristic angle WPWDE -179...180 deg 1
Time multiplier WPWDE 0.05...2.00 0.01
Operating curve type WPWDE Definite or inverse time

Curve type: 5, 15, 20
Operate delay time WPWDE 60...200000 ms 10
Min operate current WPWDE 0.010...1.000 x In 0.001
Min operate voltage WPWDE 0.01...1.00 x Un 0.01
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Table 42. Harmonics earth-fault protection (HAEFPTOC)

±2 Hz
±5 % of the set value or ±0.004 x In
Start time 1)2) Typical 77 ms
Reset time < 40 ms
Operate time accuracy in IDMT mode 3) ±5.0% of the set value or ±20 ms
Suppression of harmonics -50dB at f= fn
-3dB at f= 13 x fn
1) Fundamental frequency current = 1.0 x In. Harmonics current before fault = 0.0 x In, harmonics fault current 2.0 x Start value. Results based on
statistical distribution of 1000 measurement.
3) Maximum Start value = 2.5 x In, Start value multiples in range of 2 to 20
Table 43. HAEFPTOC main settings
Parameter Function Values (Range) Step
Start value HAEFPTOC 0.05...5.00 x In 0.01
Time multiplier HAEFPTOC 0.05...15.00 0.01
Operate delay time HAEFPTOC 100...200000 ms 10
Minimum operate time HAEFPTOC 100...200000 ms 10
Operating curve type HAEFPTOC Definite or inverse time

Curve type: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
17, 18, 19
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Table 44. Residual overvoltage protection (ROVPTOV)
Operation accuracy Depending on the frequency of the voltage measured: fn

±2 Hz
Start time1)2) Minimum Typical Maximum
UFault = 1.1 x set Start value 55 ms 56 ms 58 ms
Reset time < 40 ms
Suppression of harmonics DFT: -50 dB at f = n x fn, 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
Table 45. Residual overvoltage protection (ROVPTOV) main settings
Start value ROVPTOV 0.010...1.000 x Un 0.001
Operate delay time ROVPTOV 40...300000 ms 1
Table 46. Negative phase-sequence overcurrent protection (NSPTOC)

±2 Hz

Reset time < 40 ms
1) Negative sequence current before fault = 0.0, f n = 50 Hz, results based on statistical distribution of 1000 measurements
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Table 47. Negative phase-sequence overcurrent protection (NSPTOC) main settings
Start value NSPTOC 0.01...5.00 x In 0.01
Time multiplier NSPTOC 0.05...15.00 0.01
Operate delay time NSPTOC 40...200000 ms 10
Operating curve type1) 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
Table 48. Phase discontinuity protection (PDNSPTOC)

±2 Hz
±2% of the set value
Start time < 70 ms
Reset time < 40 ms
Table 49. Phase discontinuity protection (PDNSPTOC) main settings
Start value (Current ratio PDNSPTOC 10...100 % 1

setting I2/I1)
Operate delay time PDNSPTOC 100...30000 ms 1
Min phase current PDNSPTOC 0.05...0.30 x In 0.01
Table 50. Circuit breaker failure protection (CCBRBRF)

±2 Hz
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Table 51. Circuit breaker failure protection (CCBRBRF) main settings
Current value (Operating CCBRBRF 0.05...1.00 x In 0.05

phase current)
Current value Res CCBRBRF 0.05...1.00 x In 0.05

(Operating residual current)
CB failure mode (Operating CCBRBRF 1=Current -

mode of function) 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 52. Three-phase thermal overload protection for feeders (T1PTTR)

±2 Hz
Current measurement: ±1.5% of the set value or ±0.002

x In (at currents in the range of 0.01...4.00 x In)
Operate time accuracy1) ±2.0% of the theoretical value or ±0.50 s
1) Overload current > 1.2 x Operate level temperature
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Table 53. Three-phase thermal overload (T1PTTR) main settings
Env temperature Set T1PTTR -50...100°C 1

(Ambient temperature used
when the AmbSens is set
to Off)
Current multiplier (Current T1PTTR 1...5 1

multiplier when function is
used for parallel lines)
Current reference T1PTTR 0.05...4.00 x In 0.01
Temperature rise (End T1PTTR 0.0...200.0°C 0.1

temperature rise above
ambient)
Time constant (Time T1PTTR 60...60000 s 1

constant of the line in
seconds)
Maximum temperature T1PTTR 20.0...200.0°C 0.1

(temperature level for
operate)
Alarm value (Temperature T1PTTR 20.0...150.0°C 0.1

level for start (alarm)
Reclose temperature T1PTTR 20.0...150.0°C 0.1

(Temperature for reset of
block reclose after operate)
Initial temperature T1PTTR -50.0...100.0°C 0.1

(Temperature raise above
ambient temperature at
startup)
Table 54. Three-phase inrush current detection (INRPHAR)
Operation accuracy At the frequency f = fn
Current measurement:
Ratio I2f/I1f measurement:
±5.0% of the set value
Reset time +35 ms / -0 ms
Operate time accuracy +35 ms / -0 ms
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Table 55. Three-phase inrush detection (INRPHAR) main settings
Start value (Ratio of the INRPHAR 5...100 % 1

2nd to the 1st harmonic
leading to restraint)
Operate delay time INRPHAR 20...60000 ms 1
Table 56. 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
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Supervision functions
Table 57. Current circuit supervision (CCRDIF)
Operate time1) < 30 ms
1) Including the delay of the output contact.
Table 58. Current circuit supervision (CCRDIF) main settings
Parameter Values (Range) Unit Description
Start value 0.05...0.20 x In Minimum operate current

differential level
Maximum operate current 1.00...5.00 x In Block of the function at

high phase current
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Control functions
Table 59. Autoreclosing (DARREC)
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Measurement functions
Table 60. Three-phase current measurement (CMMXU)

±2 Hz
±0.5% or ±0.002 x In
(at currents in the range of 0.01...4.00 x In)

RMS: No suppression
Table 61. Current sequence components (CSMSQI)
Operation accuracy Depending on the frequency of the current measured: f/fn

= ±2 Hz
±1.0% or ±0.002 x In
at currents in the range of 0.01...4.00 x In
Table 62. Residual current measurement (RESCMMXU)

= ±2 Hz
±0.5% or ±0.002 x In
at currents in the range of 0.01...4.00 x In

RMS: No suppression
Table 63. Residual voltage measurement (RESVMMXU)

= ±2 Hz
±0.5% or ±0.002 x Un

RMS: No suppression
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20. Local HMI default single line diagram. The SLD view can also
The IED is available with two optional displays, a be accessed using the web-browser based user
large one and a small one. The large display is interface. The default SLD can be modified
suited for IED installations where the front panel according to user requirements by using the
user interface is frequently used and a single line graphical display editor in PCM600.
diagram is required. The small display is suited for
remotely controlled substations where the IED is The local HMI includes a push button (L/R) for
only occasionally accessed locally via the front local/remote operation of the IED. When the IED
panel user interface. is in the local mode, the IED can be operated only
by using the local front panel user interface. When
Both LCD displays offer front-panel user interface the IED is in the remote mode, the IED can
functionality with menu navigation and menu execute commands sent from a remote location.
views. However, the large display offers increased The IED supports the remote selection of local/
front-panel usability with less menu scrolling and remote mode via a binary input. This feature
improved information overview. In addition, the facilitates, for example, the use of an external
large display includes a user-configurable single switch at the substation to ensure that all IEDs
line diagram (SLD) with position indication for the are in the local mode during maintenance work
associated primary equipment. Depending on the and that the circuit breakers cannot be operated
chosen standard configuration, the IED displays remotely from the network control centre.
the related measuring values, apart from the
IECA070904 V3 EN IECA070901 V3 EN
Figure 13. Small display Figure 14. Large display
Table 64. Small display
Character size1) 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 65. Large display
Character size1) 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 Mounting methods:

By means of appropriate mounting accessories
the standard IED case for the 615 series IED can • Flush mounting
be flush mounted, semi-flush mounted or wall • Semi-flush mounting
mounted. The flush mounted and wall mounted • Semi-flush mounting in a 25° tilt
IED cases can also be mounted in a tilted position • Rack mounting
(25°) using special accessories. • Wall mounting
• Mounting to a 19" equipment frame
Further, the IEDs can be mounted in any standard • Mounting with a RTXP 18 test switch to a
19” instrument cabinet by means of 19” mounting 19" rack
panels available with cut-outs for one or two
IEDs. Alternatively, the IED can be mounted in 19” Panel cut-out for flush mounting:
instrument cabinets by means of 4U Combiflex • Height: 161.5±1 mm
equipment frames. • Width: 165.5±1 mm
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.
190
6
18
164
177 25°
160
160
177
230
177
107
133
98
48
1 53
103
IECA070902 V4 EN
IECA070900 V4 EN IECA070903 V4 EN
Figure 17. Semi-flush with a 25º
Figure 15. Flush mounting Figure 16. Semi-flush mounting tilt
22. IED case and IED plug-in unit operating contacts for short-circuiting the CT
For safety reasons, the IED cases for current secondary circuits when a IED unit is withdrawn
measuring IEDs are provided with automatically from its case. The IED case is further provided
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with a mechanical coding system preventing on the upper part of the plug-in-unit. An order
current measuring IED units from being inserted number label is placed on the side of the plug-in
into a IED case for a voltage measuring IED unit unit as well as inside the case. The order number
and vice versa, i.e. the IED cases are assigned to consists of a string of codes generated from the
a certain type of IED plug-in unit. IED's hardware and software modules.
Use the ordering key information to generate the

23. Selection and ordering data order number when ordering complete IEDs.
The IED type and serial number label identifies the
protection IED. The label is placed above the HMI
H B D CACADBKC1BAN1XE
# Description
1 IED
615 series IED (including case) H
615 series IED (including case) with test switch, wired and in -
K
stalled in a 19” equipment panel
615 series IED (including case) with test switch, wired and in -
stalled in a mounting bracket for CombiFlex rack mounting (RGHT L
19” 4U variant C)
2 Standard
IEC B
3 Main application
Line differential protection and control D
GUID-4753ED2D-5A23-4F34-A689-9E47511ED8C7 V5 EN
The standard configuration determines the I/O hardware and available options. HBD CACAD BKC1BAN1XE
The example below shows standard configuration “C” with chosen options.
# Description
4-8 Standard configurations, analog and binary I/O options
Standard configuration descriptions in short:
A = Line-differential protection, CB control and with the optional I/O module
control of two network objects
B = Line-differential protection with directional earth-fault protection, CB condi -
tion monitoring, CB control and with the optional I/O module control of two
network objects
C = Line-differential protection with non-directional earth-fault protection, CB
condition monitoring, CB control and with the optional I/O module control of
two network objects
Std. conf. I/O options
A 4I (Io 1/5 A) + 12 BI + 10 BO AACAD
A 4I (Io 1/5 A) + 18 BI + 13 BO AACAF*
B 4I (Io 1/5 A) + Uo + 11 BI + 10 BO BAAAC
B 4I (Io 1/5 A) + Uo + 17 BI + 13 BO BAAAE*
B 4I (Io 0.2/1 A) + Uo + 11 BI + 10 BO BABAC
B 4I (Io 0.2/1 A) + Uo + 17 BI + 13 BO BABAE*
C 4I (Io 1/5 A) + 12 BI + 10 BO CACAD
C 4I (Io 1/5 A) + 18 BI + 13 BO CACAF*
* = The optional I/O module included

GUID-04EDC87A-1B36-4896-ACBA-5F4E5AAF91E7 V2 EN
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The communication module hardware determines the available communication proto - HBD CACAD B K C1BAN1XE
cols. Choose the hardware from one of the rows below to define the digits # 9-10.
# Description
9 Communication modules (Serial/Ethernet)
-
Serial RS-485 incl. IRIG-B + Line differential, multi mode fibre (LC) AA
10
Serial RS-485 incl. IRIG-B + Line differential, single mode fibre
AB
(LC)
Serial RS-485 incl. IRIG-B + Ethernet 100Base-TX (RJ-45) + Line
AG
differential, multi mode fibre (LC)
Serial RS-485 incl. IRIG-B + Ethernet 100Base-TX (RJ-45) + Line
AH
differential, single mode fibre (LC)
Serial RS-485 incl. IRIG-B + Ethernet 100Base-TX (2 x RJ-45) +
AJ
Line differential, multi mode fibre (LC)
Serial RS-485 incl. IRIG-B + Ethernet 100Base-TX (2 x RJ-45) +
AK
Line differential, single mode fibre (LC)
Serial glass fibre (ST) incl. an input for IRIG-B + Line differential,
BA
multi mode fibre (LC)
Serial glass fibre (ST) incl. an input for IRIG-B + Line differential,
BB
single mode fibre (LC)
Serial glass fibre (ST) incl. an input for IRIG-B + Ethernet
BG
100Base-TX (RJ-45) + Line differential, multi mode fibre (LC)
BH
100Base-TX (RJ-45) + Line differential, single mode fibre (LC)
BJ
100Base-TX (2 x RJ-45) + Line differential, multi mode fibre (LC)
Glass fibre (ST) incl. an input for IRIG-B + Ethernet 100Base-TX (2
BK
x RJ-45) + Line differential, single mode fibre (LC)
Line differential, multi mode fibre (LC) NA
Line differential, single mode fibre (LC) NB
Ethernet 100Base-TX (RJ-45) + Line differential, multi mode fibre NG
(LC)
Ethernet 100Base-TX (RJ-45) + Line differential, single mode fibre NH
(LC)
Ethernet 100Base-TX (2 x RJ-45) + Line differential, multi mode NJ
fibre (LC)
Ethernet 100Base-TX (2 x RJ-45) + Line differential, single mode NK
fibre (LC)
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.
GUID-9FD2F37D-BDBB-4729-81D7-D6027C11E7A4 V2 EN
HBDCACADBK C 1BAN1XE
# Description
11 Communication protocols
IEC 61850
(for Ethernet communication modules and IEDs without a A
communication module )
Modbus
(for Ethernet/serial or Ethernet + serial communication B
modules)
IEC 61850 + Modbus
C
(for Ethernet or serial + Ethernet communication modules)
IEC 60870-5-103
D
(for serial or Ethernet + serial communication modules)
DNP3
(for Ethernet/serial or Ethernet + serial communication E
modules)
GUID-353B93B5-ABB9-4B3B-83C9-7D5A43A81C86 V2 EN
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HBD CACADBKC 1 B A N 1 XE
# Description
12 Language
English 1
English and German 3
English and Swedish 4
English and Spanish 5
English and Russian 6
English and Polish 7
English and Portuguese (Brazilian) 8
English and Italian A
English and French C
English and Czech E
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 (only for std configuration B) A
Admittance based earth-fault protection (only for std configuration B
B)
Wattmetric based earth-fault protection and directional earth-fault C
protection (only for std configuration B)
Harmonics based earth-fault protection and directional earth-fault D
protection (only for std configuration B)
Harmonics based earth-fault protection (only for std configuration E
C)
None (only for std configuration A and C) N
16 Power supply
48...250 V DC, 100...240 V AC 1
24...60 V DC 2
17 Version
-
18 Version 4.0 XE
GUID-A0044B6F-5B14-4D16-8A43-A32DA568A815 V2 EN
Example code: HBDCACADBKC1BAN1XE
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 V5 EN
Figure 18. Ordering key for complete IEDs
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24. Accessories and ordering data
Table 66. Pilot wire communication
Item Order number
Pilot Wire communication package including two Pilot Wire modems: RPW600AM RPW600AMF
(master) and RPW600AF (follower)
Diagnostics kit including the RPW-diagnostic tool, a diagnostic cable and a CD with RPW600ADP
necessary drivers and information
3.0 meter LC-LC single-mode fibre-optic patch cable for connecting one Pilot Wire 1MRS120547-3
modem to the RED615 IED1)
1) Please note that two patch cables are required for connecting the Pilot Wire communication package (RPW600AMF).
Table 67. 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 2RCA021952A0003
included in the delivery)
19” rack mounting kit for one IED and one RTXP24 test switch (the test switch is not 2RCA022561A0003
included in the delivery)
Replacement kit for a Strömberg SP_J40 series relay (cut-out in the center of the 2RCA027871A0001
installation plate)
Replacement kit for a Strömberg SP_J40 series relay (cut-out on the left or the right of 2RCA027874A0001
the installation plate)
Replacement kit for two Strömberg SP_J3 series relays 2RCA027880A0001
19” rack replacement kit for Strömberg SP_J3/J6 series relays (one cut-out) 2RCA027894A0001
19” rack replacement kit for Strömberg SP_J3/J6 series relays (two cut-outs) 2RCA027897A0001
Replacement kit for a Strömberg SP_J6 series relay 2RCA027881A0001
Replacement kit for three BBC S_ series relays 2RCA027882A0001
Replacement kit for a SPA 300 series relay 2RCA027885A0001
25. Tools PCM600 tool in combination with the IED-specific

The IED is delivered as a pre-configured unit. The connectivity package.
default parameter setting values can be changed
from the front-panel user interface, the web- The Protection and Control IED Manager PCM600
browser based user interface (WebHMI) or the is available in two different variants, that is
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PCM600 Basic/Engineering and PCM600 functionality of the interface can be limited to read-
Engineering Pro. Depending on the chosen only access by means of PCM600.
variant, PCM600 offers extensive IED
configuration functions such as IED signal The IED connectivity package is a collection of
configuration, application configuration, graphical software and specific IED information, which
display configuration including single line diagram enable system products and tools to connect and
configuration, and IEC 61850 communication interact with the IED. The connectivity packages
configuration including horizontal GOOSE reduce the risk of errors in system integration,
communication. minimizing device configuration and set-up times.
Further, the Connectivity Packages for the 615
When the web-browser based user interface is series IEDs include a flexible update tool for
used, the IED can be accessed either locally or adding one additional local HMI language to the
remotely using a web browser (IE 7.0 IE 8.0 or IE IED. The update tool is activated using PCM600
9.0). For security reasons, the web-browser and enables multiple updates of the additional
based user interface is disabled by default. The HMI language, thus offering flexible means for
interface can be enabled with the PCM600 tool or possible future language updates.
from the front panel user interface. The
Table 68. Tools
Configuration and setting tools Version
PCM600 2.4 SP1 or later
Web-browser based user interface IE 7.0, IE 8.0 or IE 9.0
RED615 Connectivity Package 4.0 or later
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Table 69. Supported functions
Function WebHMI PCM600 Basic/ PCM600 Engineering

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 - ● ●
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. Certificates For information regarding the RPW600 modems

KEMA has issued an IEC 61850 Certificate Level please refer to the RPW600 User’s Guide,
A1 for Relion ® 615 series. Certificate number: document id 6621-2260. The document is
30920420-Consulting 09-1712. available for download on the RED615 product
page.
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has issued a Type
Approval Certificate for RED615. Certificate The download area on the right hand side of the
number: E-11189. web page contains the latest product
documentation, such as technical manual,
installation manual, operation manual, etc.
28. References
The www.abb.com/substationautomation portal The Features and Application tabs contain
offers you information about the distribution product related information in a compact format.
automation product and service range.
You will find the latest relevant information on the

RED615 protection IED on the product page.
GUID-EBB33CDF-272D-4599-8673-9793D097D32E V2 EN
Figure 21. Product page
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29. Functions, codes and symbols
Table 70. RED615 functions, codes and symbols
Function IEC 61850 IEC 60617 IEC-ANSI
Protection
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection, low

PHLPTOC1 3I> (1) 51P-1 (1)
stage
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection, PHHPTOC1 3I>> (1) 51P-2 (1)

high stage
PHHPTOC2 3I>> (2) 51P-2 (2)
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection,

PHIPTOC1 3I>>> (1) 50P/51P (1)
instantaneous stage
Non-directional earth-fault protection, low stage EFLPTOC1 Io> (1) 51N-1 (1)
EFLPTOC2 Io> (2) 51N-1 (2)
Non-directional earth-fault protection, high stage EFHPTOC1 Io>> (1) 51N-2 (1)
Non-directional earth-fault protection, instantaneous

EFIPTOC1 Io>>> 50N/51N
stage
Directional earth-fault protection, low stage DEFLPDEF1 Io> -> (1) 67N-1 (1)
DEFLPDEF2 Io> -> (2) 67N-1 (2)
Directional earth-fault protection, high stage DEFHPDEF1 Io>> -> 67N-2
Admittance based earth-fault protection EFPADM1 Yo> -> (1) 21YN (1)
EFPADM2 Yo> -> (2) 21YN (2)
EFPADM3 Yo> -> (3) 21YN (3)
Wattmetric based earth-fault protection WPWDE1 Po> -> (1) 32N (1)
WPWDE2 Po> -> (2) 32N (2)
WPWDE3 Po> -> (3) 32N (3)
Transient / intermittent earth-fault protection INTRPTEF1 Io> -> IEF 67NIEF
Harmonics based earth-fault protection HAEFPTOC1 Io>HA 51NHA
Non-directional (cross-country) earth fault protection,

EFHPTOC1 Io>> (1) 51N-2 (1)
using calculated Io
Negative-sequence overcurrent protection NSPTOC1 I2> (1) 46 (1)
NSPTOC2 I2> (2) 46 (2)
Phase discontinuity protection PDNSPTOC1 I2/I1> 46PD
Residual overvoltage protection ROVPTOV1 Uo> (1) 59G (1)
ROVPTOV2 Uo> (2) 59G (2)
ROVPTOV3 Uo> (3) 59G (3)
Three-phase thermal protection for feeders, cables and

T1PTTR1 3Ith>F 49F
distribution transformers
Binary signal transfer BSTGGIO1 BST BST
Line differential protection and related measurements,

LNPLDF1 3dI>L 87L
stabilized and instantaneous stages
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Table 70. RED615 functions, codes and symbols, continued

Function IEC 61850 IEC 60617 IEC-ANSI
Circuit breaker failure protection CCBRBRF1 3I>/Io>BF 51BF/51NBF
Three-phase inrush detector INRPHAR1 3I2f> 68
Master trip TRPPTRC1 Master Trip (1) 94/86 (1)
TRPPTRC2 Master Trip (2) 94/86 (2)
Control
Circuit-breaker control CBXCBR1 I <-> O CB I <-> O CB
Disconnector control DCXSWI1 I <-> O DCC (1) I <-> O DCC (1)
DCXSWI2 I <-> O DCC (2) I <-> O DCC (2)
Earthing switch control ESXSWI1 I <-> O ESC I <-> O ESC
Disconnector position indication DCSXSWI1 I <-> O DC (1) I <-> O DC (1)
DCSXSWI2 I <-> O DC (2) I <-> O DC (2)
DCSXSWI3 I <-> O DC (3) I <-> O DC (3)
Earthing switch indication ESSXSWI1 I <-> O ES (1) I <-> O ES (1)
ESSXSWI2 I <-> O ES (2) I <-> O ES (2)
Auto-reclosing DARREC1 O -> I 79
Condition monitoring
Circuit-breaker condition monitoring SSCBR1 CBCM CBCM
Trip circuit supervision TCSSCBR1 TCS (1) TCM (1)
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 CMMXU1 3I 3I
Sequence current measurement CSMSQI1 I1, I2, I0 I1, I2, I0
Residual current measurement RESCMMXU1 Io In
Residual voltage measurement RESVMMXU1 Uo Vn
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30. 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 updated
E/2010-09-07 3.0 Content updated
F/2012-05-11 4.0 Content updated to correspond to the product

version
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Line Differential Protection and Control

1. Description.....................................................................3 16. Access control............................................................19

1. Description The IED is adapted for the protection of overhead

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

Table 2. Supported functions

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 - - ●3)

Non-directional earth-fault protection, low stage, instance 2 - - ●3)

Non-directional earth-fault protection, high stage, instance 1 - - ●3)

Non-directional earth-fault protection, instantaneous stage - - ●3)

Directional earth-fault protection, low stage, instance 1 - ●2)3)4) -

Directional earth-fault protection, low stage, instance 2 - ●2)3)4) -

Directional earth-fault protection, high stage - ●2)3)4) -

Admittance based earth-fault protection, instance 1 - o2)3)4) -

Admittance based earth-fault protection, instance 2 - o2)3)4) -

Admittance based earth-fault protection, instance 3 - o2)3)4) -

Wattmetric based earth-fault protection, instance 1 o2)3)4) -

Wattmetric based earth-fault protection, instance 2 o2)3)4) -

Wattmetric based earth-fault protection, instance 3 o2)3)4) -

Transient / intermittent earth-fault protection - ●4)5) -

Harmonics based earth-fault protection o 2)5)6) o 2)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 - ●4) -

Residual overvoltage protection, instance 2 - ●4) -

Residual overvoltage protection, instance 3 - ●4) -

Three-phase thermal protection for feeders, cables and distribution transformers - ● ●

Binary signal transfer ● ● ●

Line differential protection and related measurements, stabilized and instantaneous

Circuit breaker failure protection ●8) ● ●

Three-phase inrush detector ● ● ●

Table 2. Supported functions, continued

Master trip, instance 1 ● ● ●

Master trip, instance 2 ● ● ●

Disconnector control, instance 1 ●6) ●6) ●6)

Disconnector control, instance 2 ●6) ●6) ●6)

Earthing switch control ●6) ●6) ●6)

Disconnector position indication, instance 1 ● ● ●

Disconnector position indication, instance 2 ●6) ●6) ●6)

Disconnector position indication, instance 3 ●6) ●6) ●6)

Earthing switch indication, instance 1 ● ● ●

Earthing switch indication, instance 2 ●6) ●6) ●6)

Circuit-breaker condition monitoring - ● ●

Trip circuit supervision, instance 1 ● ● ●

Trip circuit supervision, instance 2 ● ● ●

Current circuit supervision ● ● ●

Protection communication supervision ● ● ●

Three-phase current measurement, instance 1 ● ● ●

Sequence current measurement ● ● ●

Residual current measurement, instance 1 - ● ●

Residual voltage measurement - ● -

3. Protection functions The line differential protection function includes a

Figure 1. Protection function overview of standard configuration A