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Relion® 630 series
Feeder Protection and Control

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Product Guide
Feeder Protection and Control 1MRS756976 C
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Product version: 1.1 Issued: 2011-02-23
Contents
1. Description...........................................................3 16. Current circuit supervision................................16

2. Application...........................................................3 17. Access control...................................................16
3. Preconfigurations.................................................5 18. Inputs and outputs............................................16
4. Protection functions.............................................9 19. Communication.................................................18
5. Control................................................................13 20. Technical data...................................................19
6. Fault location......................................................13 21. Front panel user interface.................................67
7. Measurement.....................................................13 22. Mounting methods............................................67
8. Disturbance recorder..........................................13 23. Selection and ordering data..............................69
9. Power quality......................................................14 24. Accessories.......................................................73
10. Event log............................................................14 26. Tools..................................................................74
11. Disturbance report............................................15 27. Supported ABB solutions..................................76
12. Circuit-breaker monitoring................................15 28. Terminal diagrams.............................................76
13. Trip-circuit supervision......................................15 29. References........................................................80
14. Self-supervision.................................................15 30. Functions, codes and symbols.........................80
15. Fuse failure supervision.....................................15 31. Document revision history.................................84
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distribution networks. The IED fits both

1. Description isolated neutral networks and networks with
resistance or impedance earthed neutral. Four
REF630 is a comprehensive feeder pre-defined configurations to match typical
management IED for protection, control, feeder protection and control requirements
measuring and supervision of utility and are available. The pre-defined configurations
industrial distribution substations. REF630 is can be used as such or easily adapted or
a member of ABB’s Relion® product family extended with freely selectable add-on
and a part of its 630 series characterized by functions, by means of which the IED can be
functional scalability and flexible fine-tuned to exactly satisfy the specific
configurability. REF630 also features requirements of your present application.
necessary control functions constituting an
ideal solution for feeder bay control.
The supported communication protocols
including IEC 61850 offer seamless
connectivity to industrial automation systems.
2. Application
REF630 provides main protection for
overhead lines and cable feeders of
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Figure 1. RET630 and REF630 IEDs applied for the incoming feeder and primary switchgear
in a double busbar arrangement. The RET630 with preconfiguration A is used for
protection and control of the power transformer, the REF630 with preconfiguration B
protects and controls the outgoing feeder and the REF630 with preconfiguration D is
used for the bus sectionalizer.
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configuration of the LEDs and function

3. Preconfigurations buttons, and adaptation of the default single-
line diagram.
The 630 series IEDs are offered with optional In addition, the adaptation of the
factory-made preconfigurations for various preconfiguration always includes
applications. The preconfigurations communication engineering to configure the
contribute to faster commissioning and less communication according to the functionality
engineering of the IED. The of the IED. The communication engineering
preconfigurations include default is done using the communication
functionality typically needed for a specific configuration function of PCM600.
application. Each preconfiguration is
adaptable using the Protection and Control
If none of the offered
IED Manager PCM600. By adapting the
preconfigurations fulfill the
preconfiguration the IED can be configured needs of the intended area of
to suit the particular application. application, 630 series IEDs
The adaptation of the preconfiguration may can also be ordered without
include adding or removing of protection, any preconfiguration. In this
case the IED needs to be
control and other functions according to the
configured from the ground
specific application, changing of the default
up.
parameter settings, configuration of the
default alarms and event recorder settings
including the texts shown in the HMI,
Table 1. REF630 preconfiguration ordering options
Description Preconfiguration
Preconfiguration A for open/closed ring feeder A
Preconfiguration B for radial overhead/mixed line feeder B
Preconfiguration C for ring/meshed feeder C
Preconfiguration D for bus sectionalizer D
Number of instances available n
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Table 2. Functions used in preconfigurations. Column 'n' shows the total number of
available function instances regardless of the preconfiguration selected.
Functionality A B C D n
Protection
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, low stage 1 1 1 1 1
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, high stage 2 2 2 2 2
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, instantaneous stage 1 1 1 1 1
Three-phase directional overcurrent, low stage 2 - - - 2
Three-phase directional overcurrent, high stage 1 - - - 1
Distance protection1) - - 1 - 1
Automatic switch-onto-fault logic - - 1 - 2
Fault locator1) - - - - 1
Autoreclosing 1 1 1 - 2
Non-directional earth-fault, low stage - 1 - 1 1
Non-directional earth-fault, high stage 1 1 1 1 1
Non-directional earth-fault, instantaneous stage - 1 - 1 1
Directional earth-fault, low stage 2 1 3 - 3
Directional earth-fault, high stage 1 - 1 - 1
Transient/intermittent earth-fault 1 - - - 1
Admittance-based earth-fault protection - - - - 3
Wattmetric earth-fault protection - - - - 3
Negative-sequence overcurrent 2 2 2 2 2
Three-phase thermal overload protection for feeder 1 1 1 - 1
Phase discontinuity 1 1 1 - 1
Three-phase current inrush detection 1 1 1 1 1
Three-phase overvoltage - - 3 - 3
Three-phase undervoltage - - 3 - 3
Positive-sequence overvoltage - - - - 2
Positive-sequence undervoltage - - - - 2
Negative-sequence overvoltage - - - - 2
Residual overvoltage - - 3 - 3
Frequency gradient - - - - 5
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available function instances regardless of the preconfiguration selected., continued
Overfrequency - - - - 5
Underfrequency - - - - 5
Load shedding - - - - 6
Circuit-breaker failure 1 1 1 1 2
Tripping logic 1 1 1 1 2
Multipurpose analog protection - - - - 16
Protection-related functions
Local acceleration logic - - 1 - 1
Communication logic for residual overcurrent - - 1 - 1
Scheme communication logic - - 1 - 1
Current reversal and WEI logic - - 1 - 1
Current reversal and WEI logic for residual overcurrent - - 1 - 1
Control
Bay control 1 1 1 1 1
Interlocking interface 4 4 4 1 10
Circuit breaker/disconnector control 4 4 4 1 10
Circuit breaker 1 1 1 1 2
Disconnector 3 3 3 - 8
Local/remote switch interface - - - - 1
Synchrocheck1) - - - - 1
Generic process I/O

Single point control (8 signals) - - - - 5
Double point indication - - - - 15
Single point indication - - - - 64
Generic measured value - - - - 15
Logic rotating switch for function selection and LHMI - - - - 10
presentation
Selector mini switch - - - - 10
Pulse counter for energy metering - - - - 4
Event counter - - - - 1
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Supervision and monitoring
Circuit-breaker condition monitoring 1 1 1 1 2
Fuse failure supervision 1 1 1 - 2
Current circuit supervision 1 1 1 - 2
Trip-circuit supervision 3 3 3 3 3
Station battery supervision - - - - 1
Energy monitoring - - - - 1
Measured value limit supervision - - - - 40
Power quality
Voltage variation1) - - - - 1
Voltage unbalance1) - - - - 1
Current harmonics1) - - - - 1
Voltage harmonics (phase-to-phase)1) - - - - 1
Voltage harmonics (phase-to-earth)1) - - - - 1
Measurement
Three-phase current 1 1 1 1 1
Three-phase voltage (phase-to-earth) 1 1 1 1 1
Three-phase voltage (phase-to-phase) - - - - 1
Residual current 1 1 1 1 1
Residual voltage 1 1 1 - 1
Power monitoring with P, Q, S, power factor, frequency 1 1 1 1 1
Sequence current 1 1 1 1 1
Sequence voltage 1 1 1 1 1
Disturbance recorder function
Analog channels 1-10 (samples) 1 1 1 1 1
Analog channels 11-20 (samples) - - - - 1
Analog channels 21-30 (calc. val.) - - - - 1
Analog channels 31-40 (calc. val.) - - - - 1
Binary channels 1-16 1 1 1 1 1
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Binary channels 49-64 1 - 1 - 1
Station communication (GOOSE)
Binary receive - - - - 10
Double point receive - - - - 32
Interlock receive - - - - 59
Integer receive - - - - 32
Measured value receive - - - - 62
Single point receive - - - - 62
1) Optional function, to be specified at ordering
protection with three independent stages and

4. Protection functions directional earth-fault protection with four
independent stages. Apart from the
The IED offers selective short-circuit and conventional earth-fault protection, the IED
overcurrent protection including three-phase offers wattmetric and admittance-based earth-
non-directional overcurrent protection with fault protection.
four independent stages, and three-phase The included transient/intermittent earth-fault
directional overcurrent protection with three protection is based on detection of earth-fault
independent stages. In addition, the IED transients related to continuous or
includes three-phase current inrush detection intermittent faults. Intermittent earth-fault is
for blocking selected overcurrent protection special type of earth-fault encountered in
stages or temporarily increasing the setting compensated networks with underground
values. The included thermal overload cables. In solidly earthed or compensated
protection function uses thermal models of networks the transient earth-fault protection
overhead lines and cables. The negative- function detects earth-faults with low fault
sequence overcurrent protection, with two resistance. The residual overvoltage
independent stages, is used for phase- protection, with three independent stages, is
unbalance protection. In addition, the IED used for earth-fault protection of the
offers phase discontinuity. substation bus and the incoming feeder, and
Further, the IED features selective earth-fault for back-up protection of the outgoing feeders.
and cross country fault protection for isolated The IED offers distance protection including
neutral, and for resistance and/or impedance both circular (mho) and quadrilateral (quad)
earthed neutral systems including solidly zone characteristics, three independent zones
earthed neutral systems. The earth-fault with separate reach settings for phase-to-
protection includes non-directional earth-fault phase and phase-to-earth measuring elements
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and two zones for controlling auto-reclosing and rate-of-change of frequency protection to
of circuit breakers. Further, the IED offers be used in load shedding and network
automatic switch onto fault logic with voltage restoration applications.
and current based detection options.
In addition the IED offers three-pole multi-
The IED offers voltage protection functions shot autoreclose functions for overhead line
including three-phase undervoltage and feeders.
overvoltage protection with three
The IED incorporates breaker failure
independent stages each, both with phase-to-
protection for circuit breaker re-tripping or
phase or phase-to-earth measurement. The
back-up tripping for the upstream breaker.
IED offers overfrequency, underfrequency
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Figure 3. Protection function overview of preconfiguration B
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Figure 4. Protection function overview of preconfiguration C
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Figure 5. Protection function overview of preconfiguration D
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5. Control 7. Measurement
The IED incorporates local and remote The IED continuously measures the phase
control functions. The IED offers a number of currents, positive and negative sequence
freely assignable binary inputs/outputs and currents and the residual current. The IED
logic circuits for establishing bay control and also measures phase-to earth or phase-to-
interlocking functions for circuit breakers and phase voltages, positive and negative
motor operated switch-disconnectors. The sequence voltages and the residual voltage.
IED supports both single and double busbar In addition, the IED monitors active, reactive
substation busbar layouts. The number of and apparent power, the power factor, power
controllable primary apparatuses depends on demand value over a user-selectable pre-set
the number of available inputs and outputs in time frame as well as cumulative active and
the selected configuration. Besides reactive energy of both directions. Line
conventional hardwired signaling also frequency, the calculated temperature of the
GOOSE messaging according to IEC feeder, and the phase unbalance value based
61850-8-1 can be used for signal interchange on the ratio between the negative sequence
between IEDs to obtain required interlockings. and positive sequence current are also
calculated. Cumulative and averaging
Further, the IED incorporates a synchro-
calculations utilize the non-volatile memory
check function to ensure that the voltage,
available in the IED.
phase angle and frequency on either side of
an open circuit breaker satisfy the conditions The values measured are accessed locally via
for safe interconnection of two networks. the front-panel user interface of the IED or
remotely via the communication interface of
the IED. The values are also accessed locally
or remotely using the web-browser based
6. Fault location user interface.
REF630 features an impedance-measuring

fault location function suitable for locating
short-circuits in radial distribution systems. 8. Disturbance recorder
Earth faults can be located in effectively and
low-resistance earthed networks. Under The IED is provided with a disturbance
circumstances where the fault current recorder featuring up to 40 analog and 64
magnitude is at least of the same order of binary signal channels. The analog channels
magnitude or higher than the load current, can be set to record the waveform of the
earth faults can also be located in isolated currents and voltage measured. The analog
neutral distribution networks. The fault channels can be set to trigger the recording
location function identifies the type of the when the measured value falls below or
fault and then calculates the distance to the exceeds the set values. The binary signal
fault point. An estimate of the fault resistance channels can be set to start a recording on
value is also calculated. The estimate the rising or the falling edge of the binary
provides information about the possible fault signal. The binary channels are set to record
cause and the accuracy of the estimated external or internal IED signals, for example
distance to the fault point. the start or operate signals of the protection
functions, or external blocking or control
signals. Binary IED signals such as a
protection start or trip signal, or an external
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IED control signal over a binary input can be The variation in the voltage waveform is
set to trigger the recording. In addition, the evaluated by measuring voltage swells, dips
disturbance recorder settings include pre- and and interruptions. The voltage variation
post triggering times. function includes a single-phase, two-phase
and three-phase voltage variation
The disturbance recorder can store up to 100
measurement. The voltage unbalance
recordings. The number of recordings may
function uses five different methods for
vary depending on the length of the
calculating voltage unbalance.
recording and the number of signals
included. The disturbance recorder controls • Negative-sequence voltage magnitude
the Start and Trip LEDs on the front-panel • Zero-sequence voltage magnitude
user interface. The operation of the LEDs is • Ratio of negative-sequence to positive-
fully configurable enabling activation when sequence voltage magnitude
one or several criteria, that is, protection • Ratio of zero-sequence to positive-
function starting or tripping, are fulfilled. sequence voltage magnitude
• Ratio of maximum phase voltage
The recorded information is stored in a non-
magnitude deviation from the mean
volatile memory and can be uploaded for
voltage magnitude to the mean of phase
subsequent fault analysis.
voltage magnitude
9. Power quality
10. Event log
Power quality in standards is defined through
the characteristics of the supply voltage. The IED features an event log which enables
Transients, short- and long-duration voltage logging of event information. The event log
variations, unbalance and waveform can be configured to log information
distortion are the key characteristics according to user pre-defined criteria
describing the power quality. The power including IED signals. To collect sequence-of-
quality is, however, a customer-driven issue. events (SoE) information, the IED
It can be said that any power problem incorporates a non-volatile memory with a
concerning the voltage or current that results capacity of storing 1000 events with
in a failure or misoperation of the customer associated time stamps and user definable
equipment is a power quality problem. event texts. The non-volatile memory retains
its data also in case the IED temporarily loses
REF630 has the following power quality
its auxiliary supply. The event log facilitates
monitoring functions.
detailed pre- and post-fault analyses of faults
• Voltage variation and disturbances.
• Voltage unbalance
The SoE information can be accessed locally
• Current harmonics
via the user interface on the IED front panel
• Voltage harmonics (phase-to-phase and
or remotely via the communication interface
phase-to-earth)
of the IED. The information can further be
The harmonics measurement functions are accessed, either locally or remotely, using the
used for monitoring the individual harmonic web-browser based user interface.
components (up to 20th) and total harmonic The logging of communication events is
distortion (THD). The current harmonic determined by the used communication
function also monitors total demand protocol and the communication engineering.
distortion (TDD). The communication events are automatically
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sent to station automation and SCADA

systems once the required communication 13. Trip-circuit
engineering has been done.
supervision
The trip-circuit supervision continuously
monitors the availability and operability of
11. Disturbance report the trip circuit. It provides open-circuit
monitoring both when the circuit breaker is
The disturbance report includes information in its closed and in its open position. It also
collected during the fault situation. The detects loss of circuit-breaker control voltage.
report includes general information such as
recording time, pre-fault time and post fault
time. Further, the report includes pre-fault
magnitude, pre-fault angle, fault magnitude
and fault angle trip values. By default, the
14. Self-supervision
disturbance reports are stored in a non-
volatile memory. The numerical disturbance The IED’s built-in self-supervision system
report can be accessed via the local front continuously monitors the state of the IED
panel user interface. A more comprehensive hardware and the operation of the IED
disturbance report with waveforms is software. Any fault or malfunction detected is
available using PCM600. used for alerting the operator.
Self-supervision events are saved into an
internal event list which can be accessed
locally via the user interface on the IED front
12. Circuit-breaker panel. The event list can also be accessed
using the web-browser based user interface
monitoring or PCM600.
The condition monitoring functions of the

IED constantly monitors the performance and
the condition of the circuit breaker. The
monitoring comprises the spring charging
15. Fuse failure
time, SF6 gas pressure, the travel-time, supervision
operation counter, accumulated energy
calculator, circuit-breaker life estimator and The fuse failure supervision detects failures
the inactivity time of the circuit breaker. between the voltage measurement circuit and
The monitoring functions provide operational the IED. The failures are detected by the
circuit breaker history data, which can be negative-sequence based algorithm or by the
used for scheduling preventive circuit breaker delta voltage and delta current algorithm.
maintenance. Upon the detection of a failure the fuse
failure supervision function activates an alarm
and blocks voltage-dependent protection
functions from unintended operation.
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residual voltage protection. Further, the IED

16. Current circuit includes three phase-voltage inputs for
supervision overvoltage, undervoltage and directional

overcurrent protection and other voltage
based protection functions. Depending on the
Current circuit supervision is used for hardware configuration, the IED also includes
detecting faults in the current transformer a dedicated voltage input for synchrocheck.
secondary circuits. On detecting of a fault the
current circuit supervision function can also The phase-current inputs are rated 1/5 A. The
activate an alarm LED and block certain IED is equipped with one or two alternative
protection functions to avoid unintended residual-current inputs, that is 1/5 A or
operation. The current circuit supervision 0.1/0.5 A. The 0.1/0.5 A input is normally
function calculates the sum of the phase used in applications requiring sensitive earth-
currents and compares the sum with the fault protection and featuring a core-balance
measured single reference current from a current transformer.
core balance current transformer or from The three phase-voltage inputs, for either
another set of phase current transformers. phase-to-phase voltages or phase-to-earth
voltages, and the residual-voltage input cover
the rated voltages 100 V, 110 V, 115 V and
120 V. The rated values of the current and
17. Access control voltage inputs are selected in the IED software.
In addition, the binary input thresholds are
To protect the IED from unauthorized access selected by adjusting the IED’s parameter
and to maintain information integrity, the IED settings. The threshold voltage can be set
is provided with an authentication system separately for each binary input.
including user management. Using the IED There is also an optional RTD/mA module
User Management tool in the Protection and with 8 RTD/mA inputs and 4 mA outputs.
Control IED Manager PCM600, an individual The optional RTD/mA module facilitates the
password is assigned to each user by the measurement of up to eight analog signals
administrator. Further, the user name is via the RTD/mA inputs and four scalable mA
associated to one or more of the four outputs. The RTD/mA inputs can be used for
available user groups: System Operator, measuring the ambient air temperature or
Protection Engineer, Design Engineer and supervising analog signals provided by
User Administrator. The user group external transducers. Any of the RTD/mA
association for each individual user enables inputs can be alternatively used also as
the use of the IED according to the profile of resistance input or as an input for voltage
the user group. transducer. The mA outputs can be used for
transferring freely selectable measured or
calculated analog values to other devices
provided with mA input capabilities.
18. Inputs and outputs The enhanced scalability of the 6U variant
IEDs are intended for optimized medium
Depending on the hardware configuration voltage metal-clad switchgear applications
selected, the IED is equipped with three phase- where additional binary inputs and outputs
current inputs and one or two residual- are often required.
current inputs for earth-fault protection. The All binary input and output contacts are
IED always includes one residual voltage freely configurable using the signal matrix of
input for directional earth-fault protection or
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the application configuration function in the terminal diagrams for more detailed
PCM600. information about the inputs and outputs.
Please refer to the Input/output overview
tables, the selection and ordering data and
Table 3. Analog input configuration
Analog input CT (1/5 A) CT sensitive VT RTD/mA mA outputs

configuration (0.1/0.5 A) inputs
AA 4 - 5 - -
AB 4 1 4 - -
AC 3 1 5 - -
BA 4 - 5 8 4
BB 4 1 4 8 4
BC 3 1 5 8 4
Table 4. Binary input/output options for 4U variants
Binary I/O options Binary input BI BO

configuration
Default AA 14 9
With one optional binary I/O AB 23 18
module
With two optional binary I/O AC 32 27
modules1)
1) Not possible if RTD/mA module is selected.
Table 5. Binary input/output options for 6U variants
Binary I/O options Binary input BI BO

configuration
Default AA 14 9
With one optional binary I/O AB 23
18
module
With two optional binary I/O AC 32 27
modules
With three optional binary I/O AD 41
36
modules
With four optional binary I/O
AE 50 45
modules1)
1) Not possible if RTD/mA module is selected.
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clients on the IEC 61850 station bus. For a

19. Communication system using DNP3 over TCP/IP, events can
be sent to four different masters. For systems
The IED supports the IEC 61850 substation using IEC 60870-5-103 IED can be connected
automation standard including horizontal to one master in a station bus with star-
GOOSE communication as well as the well- topology.
established DNP3 (TCP/IP) and IEC All communication connectors, except for the
60870-5-103 protocols. All operational front port connector, are placed on integrated
information and controls are available communication modules. The IED is
through these protocols. connected to Ethernet-based communication
Disturbance files are accessed using the IEC systems via the RJ-45 connector (10/100BASE-
61850 or IEC 60870-5-103 protocols. TX) or the fibre-optic multimode LC
Disturbance files are also available to any connector (100BASE-FX).
Ethernet based application in the standard IEC 60870-5-103 is available from optical
COMTRADE format. The IED can send binary serial port where it is possible to use serial
signals to other IEDs (so called horizontal glass fibre (ST connector) or serial plastic
communication) using the IEC 61850-8-1 fibre (snap-in connector).
GOOSE (Generic Object Oriented Substation
Event) profile. Binary GOOSE messaging can, The IED supports SNTP, DNP3 and IRIG-B
for example, be employed for protection and time synchronization methods with a time-
interlocking-based protection schemes. The stamping resolution of 1 ms.
IED meets the GOOSE performance
The IED supports the following time
requirements for tripping applications in
synchronization methods with a
distribution substations, as defined by the
timestamping resolution of 1 ms:
IEC 61850 standard. Further, the IED
supports the sending and receiving of analog Ethernet communication based:
values using GOOSE messaging. Analog
• SNTP (simple network time protocol)
GOOSE messaging enables fast transfer of
• DNP3
analog measurement values over the station
bus, thus facilitating for example sharing of With special time synchronization wiring:
RTD input values, such as surrounding
temperature values, to other IED • IRIG-B (Inter-Range Instrumentation Group
applications. Analog GOOSE messages can - Time Code Format B)
also be used in load shedding applications.
The IED interoperates with other IEC 61850 IEC 60870-5-103 serial communication has a
compliant IEDs, tools and systems and time-stamping resolution of 10 ms.
simultaneously reports events to five different
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Table 6. Supported communication interface and protocol alternatives
Interfaces/ Ethernet Ethernet Serial snap-in Serial ST

protocols1) 100BASE-TX 100BASE-FX LC
RJ-45
IEC 61850 ● ●
DNP3 ● ●
IEC 60870-5-103 ● ●
● = Supported
1) Please refer to the Selection and ordering data chapter for more information
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20. Technical data

Table 7. Dimensions
Description Value
Width 220 mm
Height 177 mm (4U)
265.9 mm (6U)
Depth 249.5 mm
Weight box 6.2 kg (4U)
5.5 kg (6U)1)
Weight LHMI 1.0 kg (4U)
1) Without LHMI
Table 8. Power supply
Description Type 1 Type 2

Uauxnominal 100, 110, 120, 220, 240 V 48, 60, 110, 125 V DC
AC, 50 and 60 Hz
110, 125, 220, 250 V DC
Uauxvariation 85...110% of Un (85...264 V 80...120% of Un (38.4...150 V
AC) DC)
80...120% of Un (88...300 V
DC)
Maximum load of auxiliary 35 W
voltage supply
Ripple in the DC auxiliary Max 15% of the DC value (at frequency of 100 Hz)
voltage
Maximum interruption time in 50 ms at Uaux
the auxiliary DC voltage
without resetting the IED
Power supply input must be For example, type S282 UC-K.
protected by an external The rated maximum load of aux voltage which is given as
miniature circuit breaker 35 watts. Depending on the voltage used, select a suitable
MCB based on the respective current. Type S282 UC-K has
a rated current of 0.75 A at 400 V AC.
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Table 9. Energizing inputs
Description Value
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz
Operating range Rated frequency ± 5 Hz
Current inputs Rated current, In 0.1/0.5 A1) 1/5 A2)
Thermal withstand
capability:
• Continuously 4A 20 A
• For 1 s 100 A 500 A
• For 10 s 25 A 100 A
Dynamic current
withstand:
• Half-wave value 250 A 1250 A
Input impedance <100 mΩ <20 mΩ

Voltage inputs Rated voltage, Un 100 V AC/ 110 V AC/ 115 V AC/ 120 V AC
Voltage withstand:
• Continuous 425 V AC
• For 10 s 450 V AC
Burden at rated voltage <0.05 VA

1) Residual current
2) Phase currents or residual current
Table 10. Binary inputs
Description Value
Operating range Maximum input voltage 300 V DC
Rated voltage 24...250 V DC
Current drain 1.6...1.8 mA
Power consumption/input <0.3 W
Threshold voltage 15...221 V DC (parametrizable in the range in
steps of 1% of the rated voltage)
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Table 11. RTD inputs
Description Value
RTD Supported RTD sensor 100 Ω platinum TCR 0.00385
inputs (DIN 43760)
250 Ω platinum TCR 0.00385
100 Ω nickel TCR 0.00618
(DIN 43760)
120 Ω nickel TCR 0.00618
10 Ω copper TCR 0.00427
Supported resistance range 0…10 kΩ
Maximum leadresistance 100 Ω platinum 25 Ω per lead
(three-wire measurement)
250 Ω platinum 25 Ω per lead
100 Ω nickel 25 Ω per lead
120 Ω nickel 25 Ω per lead
10 Ω copper 2.5 Ω per lead
Resistance 25 Ω per lead
Isolation 4 kV Inputs to all
outputs and
protective earth
RTD / resistance sensing Maximum 0.275 mA rms
current
Operation accuracy / • ±1°C Pt and Ni sensors
temperature for measuring
range -40°C to
200°C and -40°C
to 70°C ambient
temperature
• ±2°C CU sensor for
measuring range
-40°C to 200°C in
room temperature
• ±4°C CU sensors -40°C
to 70°C ambient
temperature
• ±5°C From -40°C to
-100 ºC of
measurement
range
Operation accuracy / ±2.5 Ω 0-400 Ω range
Resistance
±1.25% 400 Ω -10K Ω
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Table 11. RTD inputs, continued

Description Value
mA inputs Supported current range -20 mA … +20 mA
Current input impedance 100 Ω ± 0.1%
Operation accuracy ± 0.01% ± 20 ppm per °C of Ambient
full-scale temperature
-40°C to 70°C
Voltage Supported current range -10 Vdc….+10 Vdc
inputs
Operation accuracy ±0.01% ± 40 ppm per °C of full- Ambient
scale temperature
-40°C to 70°C
Table 12. Signal output and IRF output
IRF relay change over - type signal output relay

Description Value
Rated voltage 250 V AC/DC
Continuous contact carry 5A
Make and carry for 3.0 s 10 A
Make and carry 0.5 s 15 A
Breaking capacity when the control-circuit ≤0.5 A/≤0.1 A/≤0.04 A
time constant L/R<40 ms, at U< 48/110/220
V DC
Minimum contact load 100 mA at 24 V AC/DC
Table 13. Power output relays without TCS function
Description Value
Rated voltage 250 V AC/DC
Breaking capacity when the control-circuit ≤1 A/≤0.3 A/≤0.1 A
V DC
Minimum contact load 100 mA at 24 V AC/DC
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Table 14. Power output relays with TCS function
Description Value
Rated voltage 250 V DC
Breaking capacity when the control-circuit ≤1 A/≤0.3 A/≤0.1 A
V DC
Minimum contact load 100 mA at 24 V DC
Control voltage range 20...250 V DC
Current drain through the supervision circuit ~1.0 mA
Minimum voltage over the TCS contact 20 V DC
Table 15. mA outputs
Description Value
mA outputs Output range -20 mA … +20 mA
Operation accuracy ±0.2 mA
Maximum (including wiring resistance) 700 Ω
Response time ~20 ms
Isolation 4 kV
Table 16. Ethernet interfaces
Ethernet interface Protocol Cable Data transfer rate

LAN1 (X1) TCP/IP protocol Fibre-optic cable 100 MBits/s
with LC connector or
shielded twisted pair
CAT 5e cable or better
Table 17. Fibre-optic communication link
Wave length Fibre type Connector Permitted path Distance

attenuation1)
1300 nm MM 62.5/125 LC <8 dB 2 km
μm glass
fibre core
1) Maximum allowed attenuation caused by connectors and cable together
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Table 18. X4/IRIG-B interface
Type Protocol Cable

Screw terminal, pin IRIG-B Shielded twisted pair cable
row header Recommended: CAT 5, Belden RS-485 (9841-
9844) or Alpha Wire (Alpha 6222-6230)
Table 19. Serial rear interface
Type Counter connector

Serial port (X9) Optical ST connector or optical snap-in
connector
Table 20. Degree of protection of flush-mounted IED
Description Value
Front side IP 40
Rear side, connection terminals IP 20
Table 21. Degree of protection of the LHMI
Description Value
Front and side IP 42
Table 22. Environmental conditions
Description Value
Operating temperature range -25...+55ºC (continuous)
Short-time service temperature range -40...+85ºC (<16h)
Note: Degradation in MTBF and HMI
performance outside the temperature range
of -25...+55ºC
Relative humidity <93%, non-condensing
Atmospheric pressure 86...106 kPa
Altitude up to 2000 m
Transport and storage temperature range -40...+85ºC
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Table 23. Environmental tests
Description Type test value Reference

Dry heat test (humidity <50%) • 96 h at +55ºC IEC 60068-2-2
• 16 h at +85ºC
Cold test • 96 h at -25ºC IEC 60068-2-1

• 16 h at -40ºC
Damp heat test, cyclic • 6 cycles at +25…55°C, Rh IEC 60068-2-30

>93%
Storage test • 96 h at -40ºC IEC 60068-2-48

• 96 h at +85ºC
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Table 24. Electromagnetic compatibility tests

100 kHz and 1 MHz burst IEC 61000-4-18
disturbance test IEC 60255-22-1, level 3
• Common mode 2.5 kV
• Differential mode 1.0 kV
Electrostatic discharge test IEC 61000-4-2

IEC 60255-22-2
IEEE C37.90.3.2001
• Contact discharge 8 kV
• Air discharge 15 kV
Radio frequency interference

tests
• Conducted, common mode 10 V (rms), f=150 kHz...80 IEC 61000-4-6
MHz IEC 60255-22-6, level 3
• Radiated, pulse-modulated 10 V/m (rms), f=900 MHz ENV 50204
IEC 60255-22-3
• Radiated, amplitude- 10 V/m (rms), f=80...2700 IEC 61000-4-3
modulated MHz IEC 60255-22-3, level 3
Fast transient disturbance IEC 61000-4-4

tests IEC 60255-22-4, class A
• All ports 4 kV
Surge immunity test IEC 61000-4-5

IEC 60255-22-5
• Communication 1 kV line-to-earth
• Binary inputs, voltage 2 kV line-to-earth

inputs 1 kV line-to-line
• Other ports 4 kV line-to-earth, 2 kV line-

to-line
Power frequency (50 Hz) IEC 61000-4-8
magnetic field
• 1...3 s 1000 A/m
• Continuous 300 A/m
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Table 24. Electromagnetic compatibility tests, continued

Power frequency immunity Binary inputs only IEC 60255-22-7, class A
test IEC 61000-4-16
300 V rms
• Common mode
• Differential mode 150 V rms
Voltage dips and short 30%/10 ms IEC 61000-4-11

interruptions 60%/100 ms
60%/1000 ms
>95%/5000 ms
Electromagnetic emission EN 55011, class A
tests IEC 60255-25
• Conducted, RF-emission
(mains terminal)
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 RF-emission
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
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Table 25. Insulation tests

Dielectric tests: IEC 60255-5
IEC 60255-27
• Test voltage 2 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min
500 V, 50 Hz, 1 min,
communication
Impulse voltage test: IEC 60255-5
IEC 60255-27
• Test voltage 5 kV, 1.2/50 μs, 0.5 J
1 kV, 1.2/50 μs, 0.5 J,
communication
Insulation resistance IEC 60255-5
measurements IEC 60255-27
• Isolation resistance >100 MΏ, 500 V DC
Protective bonding resistance IEC 60255-27

• Resistance <0.1 Ώ, 4 A, 60 s
Table 26. Mechanical tests
Description Reference Requirement

Vibration tests (sinusoidal) IEC 60068-2-6 (test Fc) Class 1
IEC 60255-21-1
Shock and bump test IEC 60068-2-27 (test Ea Class 1
shock)
IEC 60068-2-29 (test Eb
bump)
IEC 60255-21-2
Seismic test IEC 60255-21-3 (method A) Class 1
Table 27. Product safety
Description Reference
LV directive 2006/95/EC
Standard EN 60255-27 (2005)
EN 60255-1 (2009)
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Table 28. EMC compliance
Description Reference
EMC directive 2004/108/EC
Standard EN 50263 (2000)
EN 60255-26 (2007)
Table 29. RoHS compliance
Description
Complies with RoHS directive 2002/95/EC
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Protection functions
Table 30. Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection (PHxPTOC)
Characteristic Value
Operation accuracy At the frequency f = fn
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) PHIPTOC:

IFault = 2 x set Start Typical: 17 ms (±5 ms)
value
value
PHHPTOC:
value
PHLPTOC:
value
Reset time < 45 ms
Reset ratio Typical 0.96
Retardation time < 30 ms
Operate time accuracy in definite time mode ±1.0% of the set value or ±20 ms
Operate time accuracy in inverse time mode ±5.0% of the theoretical value or ±20 ms 3)
Suppression of harmonics RMS: No suppression

DFT: -50 dB at f = n x 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 pu 0.01
PHHPTOC 0.10...40.00 pu 0.01
PHIPTOC 0.10...40.00 pu 0.01
Time multiplier PHLPTOC 0.05...15.00 0.05
PHHPTOC 0.05...15.00 0.05
Operate delay time PHLPTOC 0.04…200.00 s 0.01
PHHPTOC 0.02…200.00 s 0.01
PHIPTOC 0.02…200.00 s 0.01
Operating curve PHLPTOC Definite or inverse time
type1) 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. Three-phase directional overcurrent protection (DPHxPDOC)
DPHLPDOC 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°
DPHHPDOC Current:
±1.5% of the set value or ±0.002 x In (at
currents in the range of 0.1…10 x In)
±5.0% of the set value (at currents in the
range of 10…40 x In)
Voltage:
Phase angle:
±2°
Start time1)2) IFault = 2.0 x set Start Typical: 24 ms (±15 ms)

value
Reset time < 40 ms
Operate time accuracy in inverse time mode ±5.0% of the theoretical value or ±20 ms3)
…
P-to-P+backup: No suppression
1) Measurement mode = default (depends of 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
3) Maximum Start value = 2.5 x In, Start value multiples in range of 1.5 to 20
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Table 33. Three-phase directional overcurrent protection (DPHxPDOC) main settings

Start value DPHLPDOC 0.05...5.00 pu 0.01
DPHHPDOC 0.05...5.00 pu 0.01
Time multiplier DPHxPDOC 0.05...15.00 0.05
Operate delay time DPHxPDOC 0.04...200.00 s 0.01
Directional mode DPHxPDOC 1 = Non-directional
2 = Forward
3 = Reverse
Characteristic angle DPHxPDOC -179...180 deg 1
Operating curve DPHLPDOC Definite or inverse time
type1) Curve type: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19
DPHHPDOC Definite or inverse time
Curve type: 1, 3, 5, 9, 10, 12, 15, 17
1) For further reference, refer to the Operating characteristics table
Table 34. Distance protection (DSTPDIS)
Current:
Voltage:
Impedance:
±2.0% static accuracy
Phase angle: ±2°
Start time 1)2) SIR3): 0.1–60 Typical 50 ms (±15 ms)
Transient overreach SIR = 0.1 – 60 < 6%

Reset time < 50 ms
2) Relates to start signals of the Zone Z1–Zone ZAR2
3) SIR = Source impedance ratio
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Table 35. Distance protection (DSTPDIS) main settings
Parameter Function Value (Range) Steps

Phase voltage Meas DSTPDIS Accurate -
PP without Uo
System grounding DSTPDIS High impedance -
GFC Low impedance
From input
Phase Sel mode GFC DSTPDIS Overcurrent -
Voltdep overcur
Under impedance
Overcur/underZ
EF detection Mod DSTPDIS Io -
GFC Io OR Uo
Io AND Uo
Io AND Ioref
Operate delay GFC DSTPDIS 0.100 - 60.000 s 0.001
Ph Str A Ph Sel GFC DSTPDIS 0.10 - 10.00 pu 0.01
Ph Lo A Ph Sel GFC DSTPDIS 0.10 - 10.00 pu 0.01
Ph V Ph Sel GFC DSTPDIS 0.10 - 1.00 pu 0.01
PP V Ph Sel GFC DSTPDIS 0.10 - 1.00 pu 0.01
Z Chr Mod Ph Sel GFC DSTPDIS Quadrilateral -
Mho (circular)
Load Dsr mode GFC DSTPDIS Off -
On
X Gnd Fwd reach DSTPDIS 0.01 - 3000.00 ohm 0.01
GFC
X Gnd Rv reach GFC DSTPDIS 0.01 - 3000.00 ohm 0.01
Ris Gnd Rch GFC DSTPDIS 0.01 - 500.00 ohm 0.01
X PP Fwd reach GFC DSTPDIS 0.01 - 3000.00 ohm 0.01
X PP Rv reach GFC DSTPDIS 0.01 - 3000.00 ohm 0.01
Resistive PP Rch GFC DSTPDIS 0.01 - 100.00 ohm 0.01
Ris reach load GFC DSTPDIS 1.00 - 3000.00 ohm 0.01
Angle load area GFC DSTPDIS 5 - 45 deg 1
Z Max Ph load GFC DSTPDIS 1.00 - 10000.00 ohm 0.01
Gnd Op current GFC DSTPDIS 0.01 - 10.00 pu 0.01
Gnd Op A Ref GFC DSTPDIS 0.01 - 10.00 pu 0.01
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Table 35. Distance protection (DSTPDIS) main settings, continued

Gnd Str voltage GFC DSTPDIS 0.02 - 1.00 pu 0.01
Ph Prf mode Hi Z GFC DSTPDIS No filter -
No preference
Cyc A-B-C-A
Cyc A-C-B-A
Acyc A-B-C
Acyc A-C-B
Acyc B-A-C
Acyc B-C-A
Acyc C-A-B
Acyc C-B-A
Ph Prf mode Lo Z GFC DSTPDIS All loops -
PE only
PP only
BLK leading PE
BLK lagging PE
Gnd Op A XC GFC DSTPDIS 0.10 - 10.00 pu 0.01
PP voltage XCF GFC DSTPDIS 0.10 - 1.00 pu 0.01
Cross-country Dl GFC DSTPDIS 0.00 - 10.00 s 0.01
Impedance mode Zn DSTPDIS Rectangular -
Polar
Impedance Chr Gnd DSTPDIS Quadrilateral -
Zn Mho (circular)
Mho dir line
Offset dir line
Bullet (combi)
Impedance Chr PP Zn DSTPDIS Quadrilateral -
Mho (circular)
Mho dir line
Offset dir line
Bullet (combi)
Max phase angle zone DSTPDIS 0 - 45 deg 1
Min phase angle zone DSTPDIS 90 - 135 deg 1
Pol quantity zone DSTPDIS Pos. seq. volt. -
Self pol
Cross Pol
Directional mode Zn1 DSTPDIS Non-directional -
Forward
Reverse
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Table 35. Distance protection (DSTPDIS) main settings, continued

Op Mod PP loops Zn1 DSTPDIS Disabled -
Enabled
PP Op delay Mod Zn1 DSTPDIS Disabled -
Enabled
R1 zone 1 DSTPDIS 0.01 - 3000.00 ohm 0.01
X1 zone 1 DSTPDIS 0.01 - 3000.00 ohm 0.01
X1 reverse zone 1 DSTPDIS 0.01 - 3000.00 ohm 0.01
Z1 zone 1 DSTPDIS 0.01 - 3000.00 ohm 0.01
Z1 angle zone 1 DSTPDIS 15 - 90 deg 1
Z1 reverse zone 1 DSTPDIS 0.01 - 3000.00 ohm 0.01
Min Ris PP Rch Zn1 DSTPDIS 0.01 - 100.00 ohm 0.01
Max Ris PP Rch Zn1 DSTPDIS 0.01 - 100.00 ohm 0.01
R0 zone 1 DSTPDIS 0.01 - 3000.00 ohm 0.01
X0 zone 1 DSTPDIS 0.01 - 3000.00 ohm 0.01
Factor K0 zone 1 DSTPDIS 0.0 - 4.0 0.1
Factor K0 angle Zn1 DSTPDIS -135 - 135 deg 1
Min Ris Gnd Rch Zn1 DSTPDIS 0.01 - 500.00 ohm 0.01
Max Ris Gnd Rch Zn1 DSTPDIS 0.01 - 500.00 ohm 0.01
Gnd operate Dl Zn1 DSTPDIS 0.030 - 60.000 s 0.001
Table 36. Automatic switch-onto-fault function (CVRSOF)
Operation accuracies At the frequency f = fn
Current: ±1.5% of the set value or ±0.002 × In

Voltage: ±1.5% of the set value or ±0.002 × Un
Operate time accuracy ±1.0% of the set value or ±35 ms

Suppression of harmonics DFT: -50 dB at f = n x fn, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,
…
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Table 37. Fault locator (SCEFRFLO)
Operation accuracies At the frequency f = fn

Fault location accuracy: ±2.5% of the line
length
Actual fault location accuracy depends on
the fault and the power system characteristics.
…
Table 38. Fault locator (SCEFRFLO) main settings
Parameter Function Values (Range) Step

Phase voltage Meas SCEFRFLO Accurate PP without -
Uo
Calculation Trg mode SCEFRFLO External Internal -
Continuous
Pre fault time SCEFRFLO 0.100...300.000 s 0.001
Z Max phase load SCEFRFLO 1.00...10000.00 ohm 0.01
Ph leakage Ris SCEFRFLO 1...1000000 ohm 1
Ph capacitive React SCEFRFLO 1...1000000 ohm 1
R1 line section A SCEFRFLO 0.001...1000.000 0.001
ohm/pu
X1 line section A SCEFRFLO 0.001...1000.000 0.001
ohm/pu
R0 line section A SCEFRFLO 0.001...1000.000 0.001
ohm/pu
X0 line section A SCEFRFLO 0.001...1000.000 0.001
ohm/pu
Line Len section A SCEFRFLO 0.001...1000.000 pu 0.001
Table 39. Autoreclosing (DARREC)
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Table 40. Non-directional earth-fault protection (EFxPTOC)
EFLPTOC ±1.5% of the set value or ±0.001 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
Start time 1)2) EFIPTOC: Typical 12 ms (±5 ms)

IFault = 2 x set Start
value
EFHPTOC: Typical 19 ms (±5 ms)
value
EFLPTOC: Typical 23 ms (±15 ms)
value
Reset time < 45 ms

…
1) Operate curve type = IEC definite time, Measurement mode = default (depends on stage), current before fault =
0.0 x In, fn = 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 41. Non-directional earth-fault protection (EFxPTOC) main settings

Start value EFLPTOC 0.010...5.000 pu 0.005
EFHPTOC 0.10...40.00 pu 0.01
EFIPTOC 0.10...40.00 pu 0.01
Time multiplier EFLPTOC 0.05...15.00 0.05
EFHPTOC 0.05...15.00 0.05
Operate delay time EFLPTOC 0.04...200.00 s 0.01
EFHPTOC 0.02...200.00 s 0.01
EFIPTOC 0.02...200.00 s 0.01
Operating curve EFLPTOC Definite or inverse time
type1) 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 42. Directional earth-fault protection (DEFxPDEF)
DEFLPDEF Current:
Voltage
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°
Start time 1)2) DEFHPDEF and Typical 54 ms (±15 ms)

DEFLPTDEF:
value
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, fn = 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 43. Directional earth-fault protection (DEFxPDEF) main settings

Start Value DEFLPDEF 0.010...5.000 pu 0.005
DEFHPDEF 0.10...40.00 pu 0.01
Directional mode DEFLPDEF and 1=Non-directional
DEFHPDEF 2=Forward
3=Reverse
Time multiplier DEFLPDEF 0.05...15.00 0.05
DEFHPDEF 0.05...15.00 0.05
Operate delay time DEFLPDEF 0.06...200.00 s 0.01
DEFHPDEF 0.06...200.00 s 0.01
Operating curve DEFLPDEF Definite or inverse time
type1) 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 44. Transient/intermittent earth-fault protection (INTRPTEF)
Operation accuracy (Uo criteria with At the frequency f = fn
transient protection)
±1.5% of the set value or ±0.002 × Uo
Suppression of harmonics DFT: -50 dB at f = n × fn, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5
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Table 45. Transient/intermittent earth-fault protection (INTRPTEF) main settings

Directional mode INTRPTEF 1=Non-directional -
2=Forward
3=Reverse
Operate delay time INTRPTEF 0.04...1200.00 s 0.01
Voltage start value INTRPTEF 0.005...0.500 pu 0.001
(voltage start value
for transient EF)
Operation mode INTRPTEF 1=Intermittent EF -
2=Transient EF
Peak counter limit INTRPTEF 2...20 -
(Min requirement for
peak counter before
start in IEF mode)
Table 46. Admittance-based earth-fault protection (EFPADM)
Operation accuracy1) At the frequency f=fn

±1.0% or ±0.01mS (In range of 0.5 - 100mS )
Start time2) Typical 65 ms (±15 ms)
Reset time < 50 ms

Operate time accuracy in definite time mode ±1.0% of the set value of ±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..
2) Includes the delay of the signal output contact. Results based on statistical distribution of 1000 measurements
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Table 47. Admittance-based earth-fault protection (EFPADM) main settings

Operation mode EFPADM Yo -
Go
Bo
Yo, Go
Yo, Bo
Go, Bo
Yo, Go, Bo
Directional mode EFPADM Non-directional -
Forward
Reverse
Voltage start value EFPADM 0.01 - 2.00 0.01
Circle conductance EFPADM -500.00 - 500.00 0.01
Circle susceptance EFPADM -500.00 - 500.00 0.01
Circle radius EFPADM 0.05 - 500.00 0.01
Conductance forward EFPADM -500.00 - 500.00 0.01
Conductance reverse EFPADM -500.00 - 500.00 0.01
Susceptance forward EFPADM -500.00 - 500.00 0.01
Susceptance reverse EFPADM -500.00 - 500.00 0.01
Operate delay time EFPADM 0.06 - 200.00 0.01
Table 48. Wattmetric earth-fault protection (WPWDE)
Operation accuracy Depending on the frequency of the residual
current and voltage measured, f=fn ±2 Hz
±3.0% of the set value or ±0.002 x Sn
Start time1)2) Typical 65 ms (±15ms)
Reset time < 45 ms

Operate time accuracy in definite time mode ±1.0% of the set value of ±20 ms
Operate time accuracy in inverse time mode ±5.0% of the set value of ±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 measurements.
2) Includes the delay of the signal output contact.
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Table 49. Wattmetric earth-fault protection (WPWDE) main settings

Directional mode WPWDE Forward -
Reverse
Current start value WPWDE 0.01 - 5.00 0.01
Voltage start value WPWDE 0.010 - 1.000 0.001
Power start value WPWDE 0.003 - 1.000 0.001
Reference power WPWDE 0.050 - 1.000 0.001
Characteristic angle WPWDE -179 - 180 1
Time multiplier WPWDE 0.05 - 2.00 0.01
Operating curve type WPWDE ANSI Def. Time -
IEC Def. Time
WattMetric IDMT
Operate delay time WPWDE 0.06 - 200.00 0.01
Table 50. Phase discontinuity protection (PDNSPTOC)
±2% of the set value

Start time Typical 15 ms
Reset time < 40 ms
…
Table 51. Phase discontinuity protection (PDNSPTOC) main settings

Start value (Current PDNSPTOC 10...100 % 1
ratio setting I2/I1)
Operate delay time PDNSPTOC 0.100...30.000 s 0.001

Min phase current PDNSPTOC 0.05...0.30 pu 0.01
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Table 52. Negative-sequence overcurrent protection (NSPTOC)
±1.5% of the set value or ±0.002 × In
Start time 1)2) IFault = 2 × set Start Typical 23 ms (±15 ms)

value Typical 16 ms (±15 ms)
IFault = 10 × set Start
value
Reset time < 40 ms
Suppression of harmonics DFT: -50 dB at f = n × fn, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,

…
1) Operate curve type = IEC definite time, negative sequence current before fault = 0.0, fn = 50 Hz
3) Maximum Start value = 2.5 × In, Start value multiples in range of 1.5 to 20
Table 53. Negative-sequence overcurrent protection (NSPTOC) main settings

Start value NSPTOC 0.01...5.00 pu 0.01
Time multiplier NSPTOC 0.05...15.00 0.05
Operate delay time NSPTOC 0.04...200.00 s 0.01
Operating curve NSPTOC Definite or inverse time
type1) 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 54. Three-phase thermal overload (T1PTTR)
Current measurement: ±0.5% 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% or ±0.50 s
1) Overload current > 1.2 x Operate level temperature, Current reference > 0.50 p.u.
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Table 55. Three-phase thermal overload (T1PTTR) main settings

Env temperature Set T1PTTR -50...100 deg 1
(Ambient
temperature used
when the AmbSens is
set to Off)
Current multiplier T1PTTR 1...5 1
(Current multiplier
when function is
used for parallel
lines)
Current reference T1PTTR 0.05...4.00 pu 0.01
Temperature rise T1PTTR 0.0...200.0 deg 0.1
(End temperature
rise above ambient)
Time constant (Time T1PTTR 1...1000 min 1
constant of the line
in seconds)
Maximum T1PTTR 20.0...200.0 deg 0.1
temperature
(temperature level
for operate)
Alarm value T1PTTR 20.0...150.0 deg 0.1
(Temperature level
for start (alarm)
Reclose temperature T1PTTR 20.0...150.0 deg 0.1
(Temperature for
reset of block reclose
after operate)
Initial temperature T1PTTR -50.0...100.0 deg 0.1
(Temperature raise
above ambient
temperature at
startup)
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Table 56. Three-phase current inrush detection (INRPHAR)
Current measurement:
Ratio I2f/I1f measurement:
±5.0% of the set value
Reset time +35 ms / -0 ms
Operate time accuracy +30 ms / -0 ms
Table 57. Three-phase current inrush detection (INRPHAR) main settings

Start value (Ratio of INRPHAR 5...100 % 1
the 2nd to the 1st
harmonic leading to
restraint)
Operate delay time INRPHAR 0.02...60.00 s 0.001
Table 58. Three-phase overvoltage protection (PHPTOV)
±1.5% of the set value or ±0.002 × Un
Start time1)2) UFault = 2.0 x set Start Typical 17 ms (±15 ms)

value
Reset time < 40 ms
Reset ratio Depends of the set Relative hysteresis
…
1) Start value = 1.0 × Un, Voltage before fault = 0.9 × Un, fn = 50 Hz, overvoltage in one phase-to-phase with
nominal frequency injected from random phase angle
3) Maximum Start value = 1.20 × Un, Start value multiples in range of 1.10 to 2.00
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Table 59. Three-phase overvoltage protection (PHPTOV) main settings

Start value PHPTOV 0.05...1.60 pu 0.01
Time multiplier PHPTOV 0.05...15.00 0.05
Operate delay time PHPTOV 0.40...300.000 s 0.10
Operating curve PHPTOV Definite or inverse time
type1) Curve type: 5, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
Table 60. Three-phase undervoltage protection (PHPTUV)
Start time1)2) UFault = 0.9 x set Typical 24 ms (±15 ms)

Start value
Reset time < 40 ms
Reset ratio Depends of the set Relative hysteresis
…
1) Start value = 1.0 × Un, Voltage before fault = 1.1 × Un, fn = 50 Hz, undervoltage in one phase-to-phase with
nominal frequency injected from random phase angle
3) Minimum Start value = 0.50 × Un, Start value multiples in range of 0.90 to 0.20
Table 61. Three-phase undervoltage protection (PHPTUV) main settings

Start value PHPTUV 0.05...1.20 pu 0.01
Time multiplier PHPTUV 0.05...15.00 0.05
Operate delay time PHPTUV 0.040...300.000 s 0.010
Operating curve PHPTUV Definite or inverse time
type1) Curve type: 5, 15, 21, 22, 23
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Table 62. Positive-sequence overvoltage protection (PSPTOV)
Start time1)2) UFault = 1.1 x set

Start value Typical: 29 ms (±15 ms)
UFault = 2.0 x set
Start value Typical: 24 ms (±15 ms)
Reset time < 40 ms

…
1) Residual voltage before fault = 0.0 x Un, fn = 50 Hz, residual voltage with nominal frequency injected from
random phase angle
Table 63. Positive-sequence overvoltage protection (PSPTOV) main settings

Start value PSPTOV 0.800...1.600 pu 0.001
Operate delay time PSPTOV 0.040...120.000 s 0.001
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Table 64. Positive-sequence undervoltage protection (PSPTUV)
Start time1)2) UFault = 0.9 x set Start Typical 28 ms (±15 ms)

value
Reset time < 40 ms
…
1) Residual voltage before fault = 1.1 × Un, fn = 50 Hz, residual voltage with nominal frequency injected from
random phase angle
Table 65. Positive-sequence undervoltage protection (PSPTUV) main settings

Start value PSPTUV 0.010...1.200 pu 0.001
Operate delay time PSPTUV 0.040...120.000 s 0.001
Voltage block value PSPTUV 0.01...1.0 pu 0.01
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Table 66. Negative-sequence overvoltage protection (NSPTOV)
Start time1)2) UFault = 1.1 x set Typical 29 ms (± 15ms)

Start value Typical 24 ms (± 15ms)
UFault = 2.0 x set
Start value
Reset time < 40 ms
…
1) Residual voltage before fault = 0.0 × Un, fn = 50 Hz, residual overvoltage with nominal frequency injected from
random phase angle
Table 67. Negative-sequence overvoltage protection (NSPTOV) main settings

Start value NSPTOV 0.010...1.000 pu 0.001
Operate delay time NSPTOV 0.040...120.000 s 0.001
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Table 68. Residual overvoltage protection (ROVPTOV)
Start time1)2) UFault = 1.1 x set Typical 27 ms (± 15 ms)

Start value
Reset time < 40 ms
…
1) Residual voltage before fault = 0.0 × Un, fn = 50 Hz, residual voltage with nominal frequency injected from
random phase angle
Table 69. Residual overvoltage protection (ROVPTOV) main settings

Start value ROVPTOV 0.010...1.000 pu 0.001
Operate delay time ROVPTOV 0.040...300.000 s 0.001
Table 70. Frequency gradient protection (DAPFRC)
Operation accuracy df/dt < ± 10 Hz/s: ±10 mHz/s
Undervoltage blocking: ±1.5% of the set
value or ±0.002 × Un
Start time1)2) Start value = 0.05 Hz/ Typical 110 ms (±15 ms)
s
df/dtFAULT = ±1.0 Hz/s
Reset time < 150 ms

…
1) Frequency before fault = 1.0 × fn, fn = 50 Hz
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Table 71. Frequency gradient protection (DAPFRC) main settings

Start value DAPFRC -10.00...10.00 Hz/s 0.01
Operate delay time DAPFRC 0.120...60.000 s 0.001
Table 72. Overfrequency protection (DAPTOF)
Operation accuracy At the frequency f = 35 to 66 Hz
± 0.003 Hz
Start time1)2) fFault = 1.01 × set Typical < 190 ms

Start value
Reset time < 190 ms
…
Table 73. Overfrequency protection (DAPTOF) main settings

Start value DAPTOF 35.0...64.0 Hz 0.1
Operate delay time DAPTOF 0.170...60.000 s 0.001
Table 74. Underfrequency protection (DAPTUF)
± 0.003 Hz
Start time1)2) fFault = 0.99 × set Typical < 190 ms

Start value
Reset time < 190 ms
…
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Table 75. Underfrequency protection (DAPTUF) main settings

Start value DAPTUF 35.0...64.0 Hz 0.1
Operate delay time DAPTUF 0.170...60.000 s 0.001
Table 76. Load shedding (LSHDPFRQ)
± 0.003 Hz
Start time1)2) Load shed mode Typical 175 ms (±15ms)

Typical 250 ms (±15ms)
Freq<: fFault = 0.80 ×
set Start value
freq< AND dfdt>: df/
dt = 0.3 Hz/s
Reset time < 190 ms
…
Table 77. Load shedding (LSHDPFRQ) main settings

Load shed mode LSHDPFRQ Freq< -
Freq< AND df/dt
Freq< OR df/dt
Restore mode LSHDPFRQ Disabled -
Auto
Manual
Start value Freq LSHDPFRQ 0.800...1.200 x Fn 0.001
Start value df/dt LSHDPFRQ -0.200...-0.005 x Fn 0.005
Operate Tm Freq LSHDPFRQ 80...200000 ms 10
Operate Tm df/dt LSHDPFRQ 120...200000 ms 10
Restore start Val LSHDPFRQ 0.800...1.200 x Fn 0.001
Restore delay time LSHDPFRQ 80...200000 ms 10
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Table 78. Circuit breaker failure protection (CCBRBRF)
Table 79. Circuit breaker failure protection (CCBRBRF) main settings

Current value CCBRBRF 0.05...1.00 pu 0.05
(Operating phase
current)
Current value Res CCBRBRF 0.05...1.00 pu 0.05
(Operating residual
current)
CB failure mode CCBRBRF 1=Current -
(Operating mode of 2=Breaker status
function) 3=Both
CB fail trip mode CCBRBRF 1=Off -
2=Without check
3=Current check
Retrip time CCBRBRF 0.00...60.00 s 0.01
CB failure delay CCBRBRF 0.00...60.00 s 0.01
CB fault delay CCBRBRF 0.00...60.00 s 0.01
Table 80. Multipurpose analog protection (MAPGAPC)
Table 81. Multipurpose analog protection (MAPGAPC) main settings

Operation mode MAPGAPC 1-2 1
Start value MAPGAPC -10000.0 - 10000.0 0.1
Start value Add MAPGAPC -100.0 - 100.0 0.1
Operate delay time MAPGAPC 0.00 - 200.00 0.01
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Table 82. 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
Table 83. Local acceleration logic (DSTPLAL)

…
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Table 84. Local acceleration logic (DSTPLAL) main settings

Load current value DSTPLAL 0.01...1.00 pu 0.01
Minimum current DSTPLAL 0.01...1.00 pu 0.01
Minimum current DSTPLAL 0.000...60.000 s 0.001
time
Load release on time DSTPLAL 0.000...60.000 s 0.001
Load release off Tm DSTPLAL 0.000...60.000 s 0.001
Loss of load Op DSTPLAL Disabled -
Enabled
Zone extension DSTPLAL Disabled -
Enabled
Table 85. Communication logic for residual overcurrent (RESCPSCH)
Table 86. Communication logic for residual overcurrent (RESCPSCH) main settings

Scheme type RESCPSCH Off -
Intertrip
Permissive UR
Permissive OR
Blocking
Coordination time RESCPSCH 0.000...60.000 s 0.001
Carrier Min Dur RESCPSCH 0.000...60.000 s 0.001
Table 87. Scheme communication logic (DSOCPSCH)
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Table 88. Scheme communication logic (DSOCPSCH) main settings

Scheme type DSOCPSCH Off -
Intertrip
Permissive UR
Permissive OR
Blocking
Coordination time DSOCPSCH 0.000...60.000 s 0.001
Carrier dur time DSOCPSCH 0.000...60.000 s 0.001
Table 89. Current reversal and WEI logic (CRWPSCH)

…
Table 90. Current reversal and WEI logic (CRWPSCH) main settings

Reversal mode CRWPSCH Off -
On
Wei mode CRWPSCH Off -
Echo
Echo & Trip
PhV level for Wei CRWPSCH 0.10...0.90 pu 0.01
PPV level for Wei CRWPSCH 0.10...0.90 pu 0.01
Reversal time CRWPSCH 0.000...60.000 s 0.001
Reversal reset time CRWPSCH 0.000...60.000 s 0.001
Wei Crd time CRWPSCH 0.000...60.000 s 0.001
Table 91. Current reversal and WEI logic for residual overcurrent (RCRWPSCH)
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Table 92. Current reversal and WEI logic for residual overcurrent (RCRWPSCH) main
settings

Reversal mode RCRWPSCH Off -
On
Wei mode RCRWPSCH Off -
Echo
Echo & Trip
Residual voltage Val RCRWPSCH 0.05...0.70 pu 0.01
Reversal time RCRWPSCH 0.000...60.000 s 0.001
Reversal reset time RCRWPSCH 0.000...60.000 s 0.001
Wei Crd time RCRWPSCH 0.000...60.000 s 0.001
Control functions
Table 93. Synchrocheck (SYNCRSYN)
Voltage: ±1.0% or ±0.002 x Un

Frequency: ±10 mHz
Phase angle ±2°
Reset time < 50 ms
Supervision and monitoring functions

Table 94. Circuit-breaker condition monitoring (SSCBR)
Current measuring accuracy At the frequency f = fn
±1.5% or ±0.002 × In (at currents in the

range of 0.1…10 × In)
±5.0% (at currents in the range of 10…40 ×
In)

Traveling time measurement ±10 ms
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Table 95. Fuse failure supervision (SEQRFUF)

Operate time1)
• NPS function UFault = 1.1 x set Neg Typical 35 ms (±15
Seq voltage Lev ms)
UFault = 5.0 x set Neg Typical 25 ms (±15
Seq voltage Lev ms)
• Delta function ΔU = 1.1 x set Typical 35 ms (±15

Voltage change rate ms)
ΔU = 2.0 x set Typical 28 ms (±15
Voltage change rate ms)
1) Includes the delay of the signal output contact, fn = 50 Hz, fault voltage with nominal frequency injected from
random phase angle
Table 96. Current circuit supervision (CCRDIF)
Operate time1) < 30 ms
1) Including the delay of the output contact.
Table 97. Current circuit supervision (CCRDIF) main settings

Start value CCRDIF 0.05...2.00 pu 0.01
Maximum operate CCRDIF 0.05...5.00 pu 0.01
current
Table 98. Trip circuit supervision (TCSSCBR)
Time accuracy ±1.0% of the set value or ±40 ms
Table 99. Station battery supervision (SPVNZBAT)
Operation accuracy ±1.0% of the set value
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Table 100. Energy monitoring (EPDMMTR)
Operation accuracy At all three currents in range 0.10…1.20 x Inn
At all three voltages in range 0.50…1.15 x Un
At the frequency f = fn
Active power and energy in range |PF| > 0.71
Reactive power and energy in range |PF| <
0.71
±1.5% for energy
Suppression of harmonics DFT: -50dB at f = n x fn, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,
…
Power quality functions

Table 101. Voltage variation measurement function (PHQVVR)
Operation accuracy ±1.5% of the set value or ±0.2% of reference
voltage
Reset ratio Typical: 0.96 (Swell), 1.04 (Dip, Interruption)
Table 102. Voltage variation measurement function (PHQVVR) main settings

Voltage swell set PHQVVR 100.0 - 200.0 0.1
Voltage dip set PHQVVR 0.0 - 100.0 0.1
Voltage Int set PHQVVR 0.0 - 100.0 0.1
V Var Dur point 1 PHQVVR 0.000 - 60.000 0.001
V Var Dur point 2 PHQVVR 0.000 - 60.000 0.001
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Table 103. Voltage unbalance power quality function (VSQVUB) main settings

Operation VSQVUB Off -
On
Unb detection VSQVUB Negative Seq -
method Zero sequence
Neg to Pos Seq
Zero to Pos Seq
Ph vectors Comp
Obs period Str date VSQVUB 19700101 - 20380101 1
Obs period Str hour VSQVUB 0 - 23 1
Table 104. Current harmonics (CMHAI) main settings

Measuring mode CMHAI 1-4 1
Trigger mode CMHAI 1-3 1
Low limit CMHAI 1.0-50 0.1
Obs period Str date CMHAI 19700101-20380101 1
Obs period Str hour CMHAI 0-23 1
Table 105. Voltage harmonics (phase-to-phase) (VPPMHAI) main settings

Measuring mode VPPMHAI 1-4 1
Trigger mode VPPMHAI 1-3 1
Low limit VPPMHAI 1.0-50 0.1
Obs period Str date VPPMHAI 19700101-20380101 1
Obs period Str hour VPPMHAI 0-23 1
Table 106. Voltage harmonics (phase-to-earth) (VPHMHAI) main settings

Measuring mode VPHMHAI 1-4 1
Trigger mode VPHMHAI 1-3 1
Low limit VPHMHAI 1.0-50 0.1
Obs period Str date VPHMHAI 19700101-20380101 1
Obs period Str hour VPHMHAI 0-23 1
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Measurement functions
Table 107. Three-phase current measurement (CMMXU)
±0.5% or ±0.002 x In
(at currents in the range of 0.01...4.00 x In)

…
RMS: No suppression
Table 108. Three-phase voltage measurement (VPHMMXU )
±0.5% or ±0.002 x Un
(at voltages in the range of 0.01...1.15 × Un)
Suppression of harmonics DFT: -50dB at f = n × fn, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,

…
RMS: No suppression
Table 109. Three-phase voltage measurement (VPPMMXU )
±0.5% or ±0.002 x Un
(at voltages in the range of 0.01...1.15 × Un)
Suppression of harmonics DFT: -50dB at f = n × fn, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,

…
RMS: No suppression
Table 110. Residual current measurement (RESCMMXU)
±0.5% or ±0.002 x In
(at currents in the range of 0.01...4.00 x In)

…
RMS: No suppression
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Table 111. Residual voltage measurement (RESVMMXU)
±0.5% or ±0.002 × Un

…
RMS: No suppression
Table 112. Power monitoring with P, Q, S, power factor, frequency (PWRMMXU)
Operation accuracy At all three currents in range 0.10…1.20 x Inn
At all three voltages in range 0.50…1.15 x Un
At the frequency f = fn
Active power and energy in range |PF| > 0.71
Reactive power and energy in range |PF| <
0.71
±1.5% for power (S, P and Q)
±0.015 for power factor
Suppression of harmonics DFT: -50dB at f = n x fn, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,
…
Table 113. Sequence current (CSMSQI)
±1.0% or ±0.002 x In
at currents in the range of 0.01...4.00 x In

…
Table 114. Sequence voltage (VSMSQI)
±1.0% or ±0.002 x Un
At voltages in range of 0.01…1.15 x Un

…
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programmable function buttons with LED

21. Front panel user indicators. The 15 programmable alarm LEDs
interface can indicate a total of 45 alarms. The local

HMI offers full front-panel user-interface
functionality with menu navigation, menu
The 630 series IEDs can be ordered with an views and operational data. In addition, the
detached front-panel user interface (HMI). An local HMI can, using PCM600, be configured
integrated HMI is available for 4U high to show a single-line diagram (SLD). The SLD
housing. The local HMI includes a large view displays the status of the primary
graphical monochrome LCD with a resolution apparatus such as circuit breakers and
of 320 x 240 pixels (width x height). The disconnectors, selected measurement values
amount of characters and rows fitting the and busbar arrangements.
view depends on the character size as the
characters' width and height may vary.
In addition, the local HMI includes dedicated
open/close operating buttons and five
GUID-5CFD3446-A92F-4A5F-B60D-90025DCFDC61 V2 EN
Figure 6. Local user interface
switches (RTXP8, RTXP18 or RTXP24) which

22. Mounting methods can be mounted side by side with the IED
case in a 19” rack.
By means of appropriate mounting Mounting methods:
accessories the standard IED case for the 630
series IEDs can be flush mounted, semi-flush • Flush mounting
mounted or wall mounted. Detachable HMI is • Semi-flush mounting
intended for optimized mounting in medium • Overhead/ceiling mounting
voltage metal-clad switchgear, thus reducing • 19” rack mounting
wiring between the low-voltage compartment • Wall mounting
and the panel door. Further, the IEDs can be • Mounting with a RTXP8, RTXP18 or
mounted in any standard 19” instrument RTXP24 test switch to a 19”rack
cabinet by means of 19” rack mounting • Door mounting of the local HMI, IED case
accessories. mounted in the low-voltage compartment of
the switchgear
For the routine testing purposes, the IED
cases can be installed with RTXP test
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For further information regarding cut-outs please refer to the 630 series Installation
and templates for different mounting options Manual 1MRS755958.
GUID-945D3C86-A432-4C1F-927A-A208E0C1F5F6 V1 EN
Figure 9. Wall mounting

GUID-8E2EDADD-D709-423D-8677-E3CF75DB256F V1 EN
Figure 7. Flush mounting GUID-AF1BEC0B-A9DC-4E9B-9C89-98F28B1C81DB V1 EN
Figure 8. Semi-flush
mounting
,5 22 0
25
25 8,
177
13
265,9
4
22
GUID-A368C5C3-D4A9-40B7-BD0E-181A6BB7ECA6 V1 EN
Figure 10. 6U half 19" unit wall mounted

with two mounting brackets and
detached LHMI
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labels, one label for each module in the IED.

23. Selection and The module labels state the type and serial
ordering data number of each module.

The order number consists of a string of
codes generated from the hardware and
The IED type and serial number label software modules of the IED. Use the
identifies the protection and control IED. The ordering key information in tables to
label placed is on the side of the IED case. generate the order number when ordering
The IED labels include a set of smaller size protection and control IEDs.
S B FBABAC B B B ZAZ NAX B
# DESCRIPTION
1 IED
630 series IED, 4U half 19” housing S
630 series IED, 6U half 19” housing T
630 series IED, 4U half 19” housing with connector set U
630 series IED, 6U half 19” housing with connector set V
2 Standard
IEC B
3 Main application
Feeder protection and control F
GUID-3D6E8ED5-075A-4229-82C7-80A7D126FEC2 V1 EN
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# DESCRIPTION
4-8
1)
N = None
Pre- Available analog Available binary in-
conf. inputs options puts/output options
#4 # 5-6 # 7-8
AB = 23 BI + 18 BO
AB = 4 I (I0 1/5 A) + AC = 32 BI + 27 BO
A
1 I (I0 0.1/0.5 A) + 4 U AD 2) = 41 BI + 36 BO
AE 2) = 50 BI + 45 BO
AB = 23 BI + 18 BO
AB = 4 I (I0 1/5 A) + AC = 32 BI + 27 BO
B
1 I (I0 0.1/0.5 A) + 4U AD 2) = 41 BI + 36 BO
AE 2) = 50 BI + 45 BO
AB = 23 BI + 18 BO
AB = 4 I (I0 1/5 A) + AC = 32 BI + 27 BO
C 1)
1 I (I0 0.1/0.5 A) + 4 U AD 2) = 41 BI + 36 BO
AE 2) = 50 BI + 45 BO
AB = 23 BI + 18 BO
AB = 4 I (I0 1/5 A) + AC = 32 BI + 27 BO
D
1 I (I0 0.1/0.5 A) + 4 U AD 2) = 41 BI + 36 BO
AE 2) = 50 BI + 45 BO
AA = 4 I (I0 1/5 A) + 5 U AA = 14 BI + 9 BO
AB = 4 I (I0 1/5 A) + 1 I (I0

AB = 23 BI + 18 BO
0.1/0.5 A) + 4 U
AC = 3 I (I0 1/5 A) + 1 I
AC 3) = 32 BI + 27 BO
(I0 0.1/0.5 A) + 5 U
N
BA = 4 I (I0 1/5 A) + 5 U +
AD 2) = 41 BI + 36 BO
8 mA in/RTD + 4 mA out
BB = 4 I (I0 1/5 A) + 1 I (I0

0.1/0.5 A) + 4 U + AE 2,4) = 50 BI + 45 BO
BC = 3 I (I0 1/5 A) + 1 I (I0
0.1/0.5 A) + 5 U +
1)
en for digit #14 or digit #15
2)
Binary input/output options AD and AE require 6U half 19” IED housing (digit #1 = T or V)
3)
Binary input/output option AC is not available for 4U high variant (digit #1 = S or U) with RTD input options
(digit #5-6 = BA, BB or BC)
4)
Binary input/output option AE is not available for 6U high variant (digit #1 = T or V) with RTD input options
(digit #5-6 = BA, BB or BC)
GUID-D8AAE9B9-CABD-41D3-BBC1-F9377202A589 V1 EN
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# DESCRIPTION
9 Communication serial
A
B
10 Communication Ethernet
Ethernet 100BaseFX (LC) A
Ethernet 100BaseTX (RJ-45) B
11 Communication protocol
IEC 61850 A
IEC 61850 and DNP3 TCP/IP B
IEC 61850 and IEC 60870-103 C
GUID-28800219-99DA-45EB-919C-C7CBE7B7C69D V1 EN
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# DESCRIPTION
12 Language
English and Chinese Z
13 Front panel
Integrated local HMI 1) A
Detached local HMI, 1 m cable B
Detached local HMI, 2 m cable C
Detached local HMI, 3 m cable D
Detached local HMI, 4 m cable E
Detached local HMI, 5 m cable F
No local HMI N
14 Option 1 2)
Fault locator and synchro-check A
Fault locator and distance protection 3)
B
Fault locator and power quality C
Synchro-check and distance protection 3)
D
Synchro-check and power quality E
Distance protection and power quality 3) F
All options Z
None N
15 Option 2 2)
Fault locator A
Synchro-check B
Distance protection 3)
D
Power quality E
None N
16 Power supply
48...125 V DC A
110...250 V DC, 100...240 V AC B
17 Vacant digit
Vacant X
18 Version
Version 1.1 B
1)
Integrated HMI is not available for 6 U high variant (digit #1 = T or V)
2)
Any optional function can be chosen only once. Due to this, the option 2 (digit 15)
has limitations based on the selection in option 1 (digit 14).
)
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Example code: S B F B A B A C B B B Z A Z N A X B
Your ordering code:
Digit (#) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Code 
GUID-05BC330A-4237-4597-B5B0-9FD1B4414DC0 V1 EN
Figure 11. Ordering key for complete IEDs
24. Accessories
Table 115. Mounting accessories
Item Order number

Flush mounting kit for one 4U half 19” housing IED 1KHL400040R0001
Semi-flush mounting kit for one 4U half 19” housing IED 1KHL400041R0001
Wall-mounting kit (cabling towards the mounting wall) for one 4U 1KHL400067R0001
half 19” housing IED
Wall-mounting kit (cabling to the front) for one 4U half 19” housing 1KHL400039R0001
IED
19" rack mounting kit for one 4U half 19” housing IED 1KHL400236R0001
19" rack mounting kit for two 4U half 19” housing IEDs 1KHL400237R0001
Overhead/ceiling mounting kit (with cable space) for one 4U half 1KHL400038P0001
19” housing IED
Wall-mounting kit for direct rear wall mounting (with cabling to the 1KHL400079R0001
front) of one 6U half 19" housing IED
Wall-mounting kit (with cabling towards the mounting wall) for one 1KHL400200R0001
6U half 19" housing IED
Overhead/ceiling mounting kit (with cable space) for one 6U half 1KHL400175R0001
19" housing IED
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Table 116. Test switch mounting accessories
Item Order number

19" rack mounting kit for one RTXP8 test switch (the test switch is 1KHL400176R0001
not included in the delivery)
Table 117. Connector sets
Item Order number

Connector set for one 4U half 19" housing IED including analog 2RCA021735
input variant 4I + 5U (Io 1/5A), 5I + 4U (Io 0.1/0.5A) or 4I + 5U (Io
0.1/0.5A)
Connector set for one 6U half 19" housing IED including analog 2RCA021736
input variant 4I + 5U (Io 1/5A), 5I + 4U (Io 0.1/0.5A) or 4I + 5U (Io
0.1/0.5A)
Table 118. Optional cables for external display module
Items Order number

LHMI cable (1m) 2RCA025073P0001
PCM600 offers extensive IED configuration

26. Tools functions such as IED application
configuration, signal configuration, DNP3
The IED is delivered either with or without communication configuration and IEC 61850
an optional factory made preconfiguration. communication configuration including
The default parameter setting values can be horizontal communication, GOOSE.
changed from the front-panel user interface, When the web-browser based user interface
the web-browser based user interface is used, the IED can be accessed either
(WebHMI) or the PCM600 tool in locally or remotely using a web browser (IE
combination with the IED specific 7.0 or later). For security reasons, the web-
connectivity package. browser based user interface is disabled by
default. The interface can be enabled with
the PCM600 tool or from the front panel user
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interface. The functionality of the interface is which enable system products and tools to
by default limited to read-only, but can be connect and interact with the IED. The
configured to enable read and write access by connectivity packages reduce the risk of
means of PCM600 or the local HMI. errors in system integration, minimizing
device configuration and set-up times.
The IED connectivity package is a collection
of software and specific IED information,
Table 119. Tools
Configuration and setting tools Version

PCM600 2.3 or later
Web-browser based user interface IE 7.0 or later
REF630 Connectivity Package 1.1 or later
Table 120. Supported functions
Function WebHMI PCM600 PCM600 PCM600

Engineering Engineering
Pro
Parameter setting ● ● ● ●
Disturbance handling ● ● ● ●
Signal monitoring ● ● ● ●
Event viewer ● ● ● ●
Alarm LED viewing ● ● ● ●
Hardware configuration - ● ● ●
Signal matrix - ● ● ●
Graphical display editor - ● ● ●
IED configuration templates - ● ● ●
Communication management - ● ● ●
Disturbance record analysis - ● ● ●
IED user management - ● ● ●
User management - ● ● ●
Creating/handling projects - ● ● ●
Graphical application
- - ● ●
configuration
IEC 61850 communication
- - - ●
configuration, incl. GOOSE
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communication, continuous supervision of

27. Supported ABB the integrity of the protection and
solutions communication system, and inherent

flexibility for reconfiguration and upgrades
are among the distinctive features of the
ABB’s 630 series protection and control IEDs protection system approach enabled by the
together with the COM600 Station implementation of the IEC 61850 substation
Automation device constitute a genuine IEC automation standard.
61850 solution for reliable power distribution
in utility and industrial power systems. To At the substation level COM600 utilizes the
facilitate and streamline the system logic processor and data content of the bay
engineering ABB’s IEDs are supplied with level IEDs to offer enhanced substation level
Connectivity Packages containing a functionality. COM600 features a web-
compilation of software and IED-specific browser based HMI providing a customizable
information including single-line diagram graphical display for visualizing single line
templates, manuals, a full IED data model mimic diagrams for switchgear bay solutions.
including event and parameter lists. By To enhance personnel safety, the web HMI
utilizing the Connectivity Packages the IEDs also enables remote access to substation
can be readily configured via the PCM600 devices and processes. Furthermore, COM600
Protection and Control IED Manager and can be used as a local data warehouse for
integrated with the COM600 Station technical documentation of the substation
Automation device or the MicroSCADA Pro and for network data collected by the IEDs.
network control and management system. The collected network data facilitates
extensive reporting and analyzing of network
The 630 series IEDs offer support for the IEC fault situations using the data historian and
61850 standard also including horizontal event handling features of COM600.
GOOSE messaging. Compared with
traditional hard-wired inter-device signaling, COM600 also features gateway functionality
peer-to-peer communication over a switched providing seamless connectivity between the
Ethernet LAN offers an advanced and substation IEDs and network-level control
versatile platform for power system and management systems such as
protection. Fast software-based MicroSCADA Pro and System 800xA.
Table 121. Supported ABB solutions
Product Version
Station Automation COM600 3.3 or later
MicroSCADA Pro 9.2 SP1 or later
RTU 560 9.5.1 or later
System 800xA 5.0 Service Pack 2
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28. Terminal diagrams
GUID-88CD16F3-27E5-4657-BDAF-46D27B4970D8 V1 EN
Figure 12. Terminal diagram for REF630
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GUID-5E27DD50-FD15-4824-BDFB-DD52E29730EA V1 EN
Figure 13. 630 series BIO module option
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GUID-CB7B1CF8-A0E4-42F5-998C-701641515127 V1 EN
Figure 14. 630 series RTD module option
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The download area on the right hand side of

29. References the web page contains the latest product
documentation, such as technical reference
The www.abb.com/substationautomation manual, installation manual, operators
portal offers you information about the manual, etc. The selection tool on the web
distribution automation product and service page helps you find the documents by the
range. document category and language.
You will find the latest relevant information The Features and Application tabs contain
on the REF630 protection IED on the product product related information in a compact
page. format.
GUID-BC8A0DF1-E732-4C9A-BFB9-E3744F17A616 V1 EN
Figure 15. Product page
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30. Functions, codes and symbols

Table 122. Functions included in REF630
Functionality IEC 61850 IEC 60617 ANSI

Protection
Three-phase non-directional PHLPTOC 3I> 51P-1
overcurrent, low stage
Three-phase non-directional PHHPTOC 3I>> 51P-2
overcurrent, high stage
Three-phase non-directional PHIPTOC 3I>>> 50P/51P
overcurrent, instantaneous stage
Three-phase directional DPHLPDOC 3I> → 67-1
overcurrent, low stage
Three-phase directional DPHHPDOC 3I>> → 67-2
overcurrent, high stage
Distance protection DSTPDIS Z< 21, 21P, 21N
Automatic switch-onto-fault logic CVRSOF SOTF SOTF
Fault locator SCEFRFLO FLOC 21FL
Autoreclosing DARREC O→I 79
Non-directional earth-fault, low EFLPTOC I0> 51N-1

stage
Non-directional earth-fault, high EFHPTOC I0>> 51N-2
stage
Non-directional earth-fault, EFIPTOC I0>>> 50N/51N
instantaneous stage
Directional earth-fault, low stage DEFLPDEF I0> → 67N-1
Directional earth-fault, high stage DEFHPDEF I0>> → 67N-2
Transient/intermittent earth-fault INTRPTEF I0> → IEF 67NIEF
Admittance-based earth-fault EFPADM Yo>-> 21YN

protection
Wattmetric earth-fault protection WPWDE Po>-> 32N
Phase discontinuity PDNSPTOC I2/I1> 46PD
Negative-sequence overcurrent NSPTOC I2> 46
Three-phase thermal overload for T1PTTR 3Ith>F 49F
feeder
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Three-phase current inrush INRPHAR 3I2f> 68
detection
Three-phase overvoltage PHPTOV 3U> 59
Three-phase undervoltage PHPTUV 3U< 27
Positive-sequence overvoltage PSPTOV U1> 47O+
Positive-sequence undervoltage PSPTUV U1< 47U+
Negative-sequence overvoltage NSPTOV U2> 47O-
Residual overvoltage ROVPTOV U0> 59G
Frequency gradient DAPFRC df/dt> 81R
Overfrequency DAPTOF f> 81O
Underfrequency DAPTUF f< 81U
Load shedding LSHDPFRQ UFLS/R 81LSH
Circuit-breaker failure CCBRBRF 3I>/I0>BF 51BF/51NBF
Tripping logic TRPPTRC I→O 94
Multipurpose analog protection MAPGAPC MAP MAP

Local acceleration logic DSTPLAL LAL LAL
Communication logic for residual RESCPSCH CLN 85N
overcurrent
Scheme communication logic DSOCPSCH CL 85
Current reversal and WEI logic CRWPSCH CLCRW 85CRW
Current reversal and WEI logic for RCRWPSCH CLCRWN 85NCRW
residual overcurrent
Control
Bay control QCCBAY CBAY CBAY
Interlocking interface SCILO 3 3
Circuit breaker/disconnector control GNRLCSWI I ↔ O CB/DC I ↔ O CB/DC
Circuit breaker DAXCBR I ↔ O CB I ↔ O CB
Disconnector DAXSWI I ↔ O DC I ↔ O DC
Local/remote switch interface LOCREM R/L R/L
Synchrocheck SYNCRSYN SYNC 25
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Generic process I/O
Single point control (8 signals) SPC8GGIO
Double point indication DPGGIO
Single point indication SPGGIO
Generic measured value MVGGIO
Logic rotating switch for function SLGGIO
selection and LHMI presentation
Selector mini switch VSGGIO
Pulse counter for energy metering PCGGIO
Event counter CNTGGIO
Supervision and monitoring
Circuit-breaker condition monitoring SSCBR CBCM CBCM
Fuse failure supervision SEQRFUF FUSEF 60
Current circuit supervision CCRDIF MCS 3I MCS 3I
Trip-circuit supervision TCSSCBR TCS TCM
Station battery supervision SPVNZBAT U<> U<>
Energy monitoring EPDMMTR E E
Measured value limit supervision MVEXP
Power quality
Voltage variation PHQVVR PQMU PQMV
Voltage unbalance VSQVUB PQMUBU PQMUBV
Current harmonics CMHAI PQM3I PQM3I
Voltage harmonics (phase-to-phase) VPPMHAI PQM3Upp PQM3Vpp
Voltage harmonics (phase-to-earth) VPHMHAI PQM3Upe PQM3Vpg
Measurement
Three-phase current CMMXU 3I 3I
Three-phase voltage (phase-to- VPHMMXU 3Upe 3Upe
earth)
Three-phase voltage (phase-to- VPPMMXU 3Upp 3Upp
phase)
Residual current RESCMMXU I0 I0
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Residual voltage RESVMMXU U0 Vn
Power monitoring with P, Q, S, PWRMMXU PQf PQf
power factor, frequency
Sequence current CSMSQI I1, I2 I1, I2
Sequence voltage VSMSQI U1, U2 V1, V2
Disturbance recorder function
Analog channels 1-10 (samples) A1RADR ACH1 ACH1
Analog channels 11-20 (samples) A2RADR ACH2 ACH2
Analog channels 21-30 (calc. val.) A3RADR ACH3 ACH3
Analog channels 31-40 (calc. val.) A4RADR ACH4 ACH4
Binary channels 1-16 B1RBDR BCH1 BCH1
Station communication (GOOSE)
Binary receive GOOSEBINRCV
Double point receive GOOSEDPRCV
Interlock receive GOOSEINTLKRCV
Integer receive GOOSEINTRCV
Measured value receive GOOSEMVRCV
Single point receive GOOSESPRCV
31. Document revision history

Document revision/ Product version History
date
A/2009-10-26 1.0 First release
B/2009-12-23 1.0 Content updated
C/2011-02-23 1.1 Content updated to correspond to the
product version
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1. Description...........................................................3 16. Current circuit supervision................................16

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distribution networks. The IED fits both

configuration of the LEDs and function

Table 1. REF630 preconfiguration ordering options

Automatic switch-onto-fault logic - - 1 - 2

Generic process I/O

Voltage harmonics (phase-to-phase)1) - - - - 1

Voltage harmonics (phase-to-earth)1) - - - - 1

protection with three independent stages and

Figure 2. Protection function overview of preconfiguration A

Figure 3. Protection function overview of preconfiguration B

Figure 4. Protection function overview of preconfiguration C

Figure 5. Protection function overview of preconfiguration D

REF630 features an impedance-measuring

sent to station automation and SCADA

The condition monitoring functions of the

residual voltage protection. Further, the IED

supervision overvoltage, undervoltage and directional

Table 3. Analog input configuration

Analog input CT (1/5 A) CT sensitive VT RTD/mA mA outputs

Table 4. Binary input/output options for 4U variants

Binary I/O options Binary input BI BO

Table 5. Binary input/output options for 6U variants

Binary I/O options Binary input BI BO

clients on the IEC 61850 station bus. For a

Table 6. Supported communication interface and protocol alternatives

Interfaces/ Ethernet Ethernet Serial snap-in Serial ST

20. Technical data

Table 8. Power supply

Description Type 1 Type 2

Table 9. Energizing inputs

• For 1 s 100 A 500 A

Input impedance <100 mΩ <20 mΩ

Burden at rated voltage <0.05 VA

Table 10. Binary inputs

Table 11. RTD inputs

Table 11. RTD inputs, continued

Table 12. Signal output and IRF output

IRF relay change over - type signal output relay

Table 13. Power output relays without TCS function

Table 14. Power output relays with TCS function

Table 15. mA outputs

Table 16. Ethernet interfaces

Ethernet interface Protocol Cable Data transfer rate

Table 17. Fibre-optic communication link

Wave length Fibre type Connector Permitted path Distance

Table 18. X4/IRIG-B interface

Type Protocol Cable

Table 19. Serial rear interface

Type Counter connector

Table 20. Degree of protection of flush-mounted IED

Table 21. Degree of protection of the LHMI

Table 22. Environmental conditions

Table 23. Environmental tests

Description Type test value Reference