Description
The ABB REF615 is a feeder protection and control relay designed for use in utility substations and industrial power systems. It belongs to ABB’s Relion® family of protection and control products. Here’s a breakdown of its functionalities and resources for further exploration:
Functionalities:
The REF615 offers a comprehensive suite of features for managing and protecting feeder circuits:
- Protection: It safeguards feeders against various fault conditions like:
- Overcurrents
- Earth faults (ground faults)
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- Short circuits
- Potentially additional functionalities depending on the specific configuration
- Control: The REF615 might offer control capabilities for managing feeder operation, such as:
- Circuit breaker control (tripping and closing)
- Recloser control (automatic reclosing after a fault)
- Measurement: It measures electrical parameters like voltage, current, power, and energy for monitoring purposes.
- Supervision: The REF615 can provide supervisory functions to monitor system health and identify potential issues.
- Communication: It likely supports communication protocols commonly used in substation automation systems, allowing for data exchange with other devices (e.g., SCADA systems).
Applications:
The REF615 is suitable for various applications in power systems, including:
- Protecting feeders from faults and minimizing equipment damage.
- Automating feeder switching operations for improved reliability and efficiency.
- Monitoring feeder performance and identifying potential problems.
- Providing data for control systems and power quality analysis.
Resources:
While a single datasheet might not be readily available online, here are some ways to learn more about the ABB REF615:
- ABB Website: The ABB website might offer a product page for the REF615 with a general description, specifications, and potentially downloadable documents. Search for “ABB REF615” on their website.
