ABB RELION REF610 Product manual

REF 610
Feeder Protection Relay
Technical Reference Manual - ANSI Version

Feeder Protection Relay
Technical Reference Manual - ANSI Version
REF 610
Issued: January 30, 2005
Version: A
©Copyright 2004 ABB, Distribution Automation, Allentown, PA 3
Content
1. Introduction ...............................................................................6
1.1. About this manual .........................................................................6
1.2. The use of the relay ......................................................................6
1.3. Features ........................................................................................6
1.4. Warranty ........................................................................................8
1.5. Revision history .............................................................................8
2. Safety information .....................................................................9
3. Instructions ..............................................................................10
3.1. Application ...................................................................................10
3.2. Requirements ..............................................................................10
3.3. Configuration ...............................................................................10
4. Technical description .............................................................13
4.1. Functional description .................................................................13
4.1.1. Product functions .............................................................13
4.1.1.1. Protection functions ............................................13
4.1.1.2. Inputs .................................................................13
4.1.1.3. Outputs ...............................................................14
4.1.1.4. Disturbance recorder ..........................................14
4.1.1.5. HMI .....................................................................14
4.1.1.6. Non-volatile memory ..........................................14
4.1.1.7. Self-supervision ..................................................14
4.1.1.8. Time synchronization .........................................15
4.1.2. Measurements .................................................................16
4.1.3. Configuration ....................................................................16
4.1.4. Protection .........................................................................18
4.1.4.1. Block diagram ....................................................18
4.1.4.2. Overcurrent protection .......................................19
4.1.4.3. Ground-fault protection ......................................20
4.1.4.4. Thermal protection for cables .............................21
4.1.4.5. Phase discontinuity protection ...........................26
4.1.4.6. Circuit-breaker failure protection ........................26
4.1.4.7. Arc protection .....................................................27
4.1.4.8. Auto-reclose function .........................................28
4.1.4.9. Inverse definite minimum time characteristics ...34
4.1.4.10.Settings ..............................................................46
4.1.4.11.Technical data on protection functions ..............58
4.1.5. Trip-circuit supervision .....................................................63
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4.1.6. Trip lockout function ........................................................64
4.1.7. Trip counters for circuit-breaker condition monitoring ......65
4.1.8. Indicator LEDs and operation target messages ...............65
4.1.9. Demand values ................................................................65
4.1.10.Commissioning tests ........................................................66
4.1.11.Disturbance recorder .......................................................66
4.1.11.1.Function .............................................................66
4.1.11.2.Disturbance recorder data .................................66
4.1.11.3.Control and target of disturbance
recorder status ...................................................67
4.1.11.4.Triggering ..........................................................68
4.1.11.5.Settings and unloading.......................................68
4.1.11.6.Event code of the disturbance recorder .............68
4.1.12.Recorded data of the last events .....................................68
4.1.13.Communication ports .......................................................70
4.1.14.IEC 60870-5-103 remote communication protocol ..........71
4.1.15.Modbus remote communication protocol .........................75
4.1.15.1.Protocol overview ..............................................75
4.1.15.2.Profile of Modbus REF 610 ...............................76
4.1.16.DNP 3.0 remote communication protocol ........................89
4.1.16.1.Protocol overview ..............................................89
4.1.16.2.Protocol parameters of REF 610 .......................89
4.1.16.3.DNP 3.0 point list of REF 610 ............................89
4.1.16.4.DNP 3.0 device profile of REF 610 ....................93
4.1.16.5.REF 610-specific DNP features .......................100
4.1.17.SPA bus communication protocol parameters ...............103
4.1.17.1.Event codes .....................................................118
4.1.18.Self-supervision (IRF) system ........................................122
4.1.19.Relay parameterization ..................................................123
4.2. Design description ....................................................................124
4.2.1. Input/output connections ...............................................124
4.2.2. Light sensor input connections ......................................129
4.2.3. Serial communication connections ................................129
4.2.4. Technical data ...............................................................134
5. Application examples .......................................................... 139
5.1. Auto-reclose function ................................................................139
5.1.1. Fast tripping and initiation of shot 1 using two
protection stages ..........................................................139
5.1.2. Fast tripping and initiation of shot 1 using pickup signals 140
5.1.3. Selecting adaptive sequence length ..............................141
5.2. Arc protection ............................................................................142
5.2.1. Arc protection with one REF 610 relay ..........................142

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5.2.2. Arc protection with several REF 610 relays ...................144
5.2.3. Arc protection with several REF 610 relays and
one REA 101 ..................................................................145
6. Ordering information ............................................................146
7. Revision History of REF 610.................................................148
7.1. Revision identification ................................................................148
7.2. Changes and additions to earlier released revision A................148
8. References .............................................................................149
9. Abbreviations ........................................................................150
10.Check lists ............................................................................152

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1. Introduction
1.1. About this manual
This manual provides thorough information on the protection relay REF 610
Revision B and its applications. For more information about the earlier revisions,
refer to section "Revision history of the REF 610".
Refer to the Operator’s Manual for instructions on how to use the
Human-Machine Interface (HMI) of the relay, also known as the Man-Machine
Interface (MMI), and to the Installation Manual for installation of the relay.
1.2. The use of the relay
The feeder protection relay REF 610 is a versatile multifunction protection relay
mainly designed to protect incoming and outgoing feeders in a wide range of feeder
applications.
REF 610 is based on a microprocessor environment. A self-supervision system
continuously monitors the operation of the relay.
The HMI includes a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which makes the local use of the
relay safe and easy.
Local control of the relay via serial communication can be carried out with a
computer connected to the front communication port. Remote controlcan be carried
out via the rear connector connected to the control and monitoring system through
the serial communication bus.
1.3. Features
• Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection with definite-time or IDMT
(mode) characteristic, low-set element
• Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection, high-set element
• Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection, instantaneous element
• Non-directional ground-fault protection with definite-time or IDMT (mode)
characteristic, low-set element
• Non-directional ground-fault protection, high-set element
• Phase discontinuity protection
• Three-phase thermal overload protection for cables
• Arc protection
• two lens sensors for arc detection (optional)
• automatic reference level adjustment based on backlight intensity
• arc detection via a remote light signal
• Automatic reclosing 1...3 shots
• Circuit-breaker failure protection
• Trip counters for circuit-breaker condition monitoring
• Trip-circuit supervision with possibility to route the warning signal to a non-trip
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• Trip lockout function
• Four accurate current inputs
• User-selectable rated frequency 50/60 Hz
• Three normally open trip output contacts
• Two change-over (Form C) non-trip output contacts and three additional change
over (Form C) non-trip output contacts on the optional I/O module
• Output contact functions freely configurable for desired operation
• Two galvanically isolated digital inputs and three additional galvanically isolated
digital inputs on the optional I/O module
• Disturbance recorder
• recording time up to 80 seconds
• triggering by one or several internal or digital input signals
• records four analogue channels and up to eight user-selectable digital channels
• adjustable sampling rate
• Non-volatile memory for
• up to 100 event codes with time stamp
• setting values
• disturbance recorder data
• recorded data of the five last events with time stamp
• number of AR shots and pickups/trips for protection elements
• operation target messages and LEDs showing the status at the moment of
power failure
• HMI with an alphanumeric LCD and maneuvering buttons
• eight programmable LEDs
• Operation target messages displayed in ANSI mode
• Multi-language support
• User-selectable password protection for the HMI
• Display of primary current values
• Demand values
• All settings can be modified with a PC
• Optical front communication connection: wirelessly or via cable
• Optional rear communication module with plastic fibre-optic, combined
fibre-optic (plastic and glass) or RS-485 connection for system communication
using the SPA-bus, IEC 60870-5-103 or Modbus (RTU and ASCII)
communication protocol
• Optional DNP 3.0 rear communication module with RS-485 connection for
system communication using the DNP 3.0 communication protocol.
• Battery back-up for real-time clock

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• Battery charge supervision
• Continuous self-supervision of electronics and software.
• Detachable plug-in unit
1.4. Warranty
Please inquire about the terms of warranty from your nearest ABB representative.
1.5. Revision history
Version Date Remarks
AJan. 30 2005 Modified for ANSI compliance from the original manual
version 1MRS755310 version A

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2. Safety information
Dangerous voltages can occur on the connectors, even though the
auxiliary voltage has been disconnected.
National and local electrical safety regulations must always be
followed.
The device contains components which are sensitive to electrostatic
discharge. Unnecessary touching of electronic components must
therefore be avoided.
The frame of the device has to be carefully grounded.
Only a competent electrician is allowed to carry out the electrical
installation.
Non-observance can result in death, personal injury or substantial
property damage.
Breaking the sealing tape on the upper handle of the device will result
in loss of warranty and proper operation will no longer be guaranteed.
When the plug-in unit has been detached from the case, do not touch
the inside of the case. The relay case internals may contain high voltage
potential and touching these may cause personal injury.
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3. Instructions
3.1. Application
REF 610 is a versatile multifunction protection relay mainly designed for protection
of incoming and outgoing feeders in MV distribution substations. REF 610 can also
be used as back-up protection for motors, transformers and generators, in industrial
as well as in utility applications.
The large number of integrated protection functions, including three overcurrent
protection elements, non-directional ground-fault protection elements as well as
thermal protection, makes REF 610 a complete protection against overcurrent and
ground faults.
The optional arc protection for detection of arc situations in air insulated metal-clad
switchgears and the auto-reclose function for automatic clearing of overhead line
faults increase the range of applications further.
The large number of digital inputs and output contacts allows a wide range of
applications.
3.2. Requirements
To secure correct and safe operation of the relay, preventive maintenance is
recommended to be performed every five years when REF 610 is operating under
the specified conditions; see below and section Technical data.
When being used for real-time clock or recorded data functions, the battery should
be changed every five years.
Environmental conditions
3.3. Configuration
Setting and connection examples
The appropriate configuration of the output contact matrix enables the use of the
signals from the protection elements as contact functions. The pickup signals can be
used for blocking co-operating protection relays and signalling.
Fig. 3.3.-1 and Fig. 3.3.-2 represent REF 610 with the default configuration: all trip
signals are routed to trip the circuit breaker. In Fig. 3.3.-1, the residual current is
measured via a core-balance current transformer and the output contacts are
connected to enable the use of the auto-reclose function. In Fig. 3.3.-2, the residual
current is measured via a summation connection of the phase current transformers
and the output contacts are connected to enable the use of the trip lockout function.
• Recommended temperature range (continuous) -10...+55°C
• Limit temperature range (short-term) -40...+70°C
• Temperature influence on the operation accuracy of the
protection relay within the specified service temperature range 0.1%/°C
• Transport and storage temperature range -40...+85°C