ABB REF615E_1G HBFBABACNDA1ANA11G Feeder Protection And Control Relay

The ABB REF615E_1G HBFBABACNDA1ANA11G Feeder Protection and Control Relay is a highly advanced intelligent electronic device (IED) engineered to deliver comprehensive protection, control, and monitoring for medium-voltage distribution feeders. As a part of the renowned ABB Relion® 615 series, this relay combines cutting-edge digital technology with robust hardware to ensure maximum reliability in both utility and industrial power networks.

Designed for modern power systems, the REF615E_1G HBFBABACNDA1ANA11G provides a full set of feeder protection functions including overcurrent, earth fault, voltage, frequency, and breaker failure protection. With IEC 61850 compliance and extensive protocol support, it integrates seamlessly into digital substations and smart grid environments. The device offers advanced event recording, real-time monitoring, and a user-friendly interface, making it a versatile solution for complex power distribution networks.

Product Specifications

Product Applications

The ABB REF615E_1G HBFBABACNDA1ANA11G is designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern feeder protection systems:

• Medium-Voltage Distribution Feeders: Suitable for radial, ring, and meshed network protection and control.

• Industrial Power Systems: Ensures secure and reliable power distribution for critical industrial applications.

• Digital Substations: Fully IEC 61850-compliant for seamless integration with substation automation systems.

• Smart Grids: Provides real-time data, monitoring, and control for advanced grid management.

• Renewable Energy Systems: Protects feeders connecting wind, solar, and hybrid generation sources.

• Breaker Management: Offers advanced breaker failure detection, interlocking, and supervision for fault coordination.

Product Advantages

• Comprehensive Protection Suite: Combines multiple feeder protection functions in one compact device.

• IEC 61850 Native Support: Enables high-speed GOOSE messaging and interoperability with digital substations.

• Extensive Communication Options: Supports multiple industry-standard protocols for flexible integration.

• Advanced Event and Disturbance Recording: Facilitates rapid fault analysis and system diagnostics.

• User-Friendly Design: Features a graphical LCD with intuitive menu navigation for simplified operation.

• Robust Construction: Designed to withstand harsh environmental and electrical conditions, ensuring long-term reliability.

FAQ

1. What feeder protection functions does the REF615E_1G HBFBABACNDA1ANA11G include?

   It provides overcurrent, earth fault, voltage, frequency, and breaker failure protection in a single unit.

2. Does this relay support IEC 61850 GOOSE messaging?

   Yes, it fully supports IEC 61850 including GOOSE for high-speed peer-to-peer communication.

3. Can it be used in meshed and ring network configurations?

   Yes, it is suitable for radial, ring, and meshed feeder network topologies.

4. What auxiliary voltage range does the device support?

   The REF615E_1G operates with 24–250 V DC and 100–240 V AC auxiliary power.

5. Is breaker failure protection integrated in the device?

   Yes, it has built-in breaker failure detection and supervision with interlocking functions.

6. What type of event and fault recording is available?

   It supports 1000+ time-stamped events and an integrated disturbance recorder for fault analysis.

7. Which communication protocols are compatible apart from IEC 61850?

   It supports Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-103, and Profibus for versatile communication.

8. Does the device provide real-time electrical measurements?

   Yes, it measures current, voltage, power, energy, and frequency with high accuracy.

9. Is it suitable for protecting feeders in renewable energy systems?

   Yes, it is widely used in wind, solar, and hybrid generation feeder applications.

10. Can it integrate into substation automation and SCADA systems?

    Yes, it is designed for seamless integration with SCADA and digital substation systems.