Line distance protection IED
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Features • Four configuration alternatives for single- or
multi-breaker arrangements available ready to
connect
• For overhead lines and cables
• For single and/or three phase tripping
• High impedance differential protection for tee-
feeders
• Full scheme phase-to-phase and phase-to-earth
distance protection with up to five zones:
- All types of communication schemes
- Load encroachment feature
• Four step directional and/or non-directional over-
current earth fault protection:
- Each step can be inverse or definite time
delayed
- Each step can be blocked on second har-
monic component
• Synchrocheck and dead-line check function for
single- or multi-breaker arrangements:
- Selectable energizing direction
- Two functions with built-in voltage selection
- For automatic or manual synchrocheck and
with different settings
• Auto-reclosing function for single- two-, and/or
three-phase reclosing:
Application The REL670 IED is used for the protection, con-
trol and monitoring of overhead lines and cables in
solidly earthed networks. The IED can be used up
to the highest voltage levels. It is suitable for the
protection of heavily loaded lines and multi-termi-
nal lines where the requirement for tripping
is one, two-, and/or three pole. The IED is also
suitable as back-up protection on power transform-
ers, reactors etc.
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- Two functions with priority circuits for multi-
breaker arrangements
- Co-operation with synchrocheck function
- Can be switched On-Off from remote through
communication or with local switches through
binary inputs
• Selectable additional software functions such as
instantaneous and back-up overcurrent, breaker
failure, voltage protection, control and monitor-
ing
• Remote end communication function with capa-
bility for 192 binary signals
• Class 1 accuracy of analogue measurements
• Versatile local human-machine interface
• Extensive self-supervision with internal event
recorder
• Six independent groups of complete setting
parameters
• Powerful software PC tool for setting, distur-
bance evaluation and configuration
• Data communication modules for station bus
IEC 60870-5-103, LON and SPA
• Built-in data communication modules for station
bus IEC 61850-8-1
• Remote end data communication modules for
C37.94 and G.703
The full scheme distance protection provides pro-
tection of power lines with high sensitivity and
low requirement on remote end communication.
The five zones have fully independent measuring
and setting which gives high flexibility for all
types of lines.
The auto-reclose for single-, two-, and/or three
phase reclose includes priority circuits for multi-
breaker arrangements. It co-operates with the syn-
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chrocheck function with high-speed or delayed
reclosing.
High set instantaneous phase and earth overcur-
rent, four step directional or un-directional delayed
phase and earth overcurrent, thermal overload and
two step under and overvoltage functions are
examples of the available functions allowing the
user to fulfill any application requirement.
The distance and earth fault protection can com-
municate with remote end in any communication
scheme. With the included remote communication,
following the IEEE C37.94 standard, 6 x 32 chan-
nels for intertrip and binary signals is available in
the communication between the IED"s.
The IED can also be provided with a full control
and interlocking functionality including co-opera-
tion with the synchrocheck function to allow inte-
gration of the main or back-up control.
The advanced logic capability, where the user
logic is prepared with a graphical tool, allows spe-
cial applications such as automatic opening of dis-
connectors in multi-breaker arrangements, closing
of breaker rings, load transfer logics etc. The
graphical configuration tool ensures simple and
fast testing and commissioning.
Serial data communication is via optical connec-
tions to ensure immunity against disturbances.
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The wide application flexibility makes this product
an excellent choice for both new installations and
the refurbishment of existing installations.
Four packages has been defined for following
applications:
• Single-breaker (double or single bus) with
three phase tripping (A31)
• Single-breaker (double or single bus) with sin-
gle phase tripping (A32)
• Multi-breaker (one-and a half or ring) with
three phase tripping (B31)
• Multi-breaker (one-and a half or ring) with sin-
gle phase tripping (B32)
The packages are configured and set with basic
functions active to allow direct use. Optional func-
tions are not configured but a maximum configura-
tion with all optional functions are available as
template in the graphical configuration tool. Inter-
face to analogue and binary IO are configurable
from the setting tool without need of configuration
changes. Analogue and tripping IO has been pre-
defined. Other signals need to be applied as
required for each application.
The applications are shown in below figures for
single resp. multi-breaker arrangement.
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BUS B

BUS A

TRIP BUSBAR

79 25
CLOSE
O->I SC/VC
94/86
TRIP
I->O
50BFP
3I>

21
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5
5

51/67
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Figure 1: The single breaker packages for single- and three phase tripping typical arrangement for one
protection sub-system is shown here. For details on included basic functions refer to the func-
tion table.
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BUS A

TRIP BUSBAR & CB2

79 25
CLOSE
O->I SC/VC

94/86
CB1
TRIP
I->O 79 25

O->I SC/VC

50BFP
59N 21 3I>
Σ 50BFP TRIP
UN> Z<
2 5 3I> CB1/X
94/86
2 5
I->O

CLOSE
51/67

TRIP
59
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2 4
2 4
27 51N/67N CB2
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Figure 2: The multi breaker packages for single- and three phase tripping typical arrangement for one pro-
tection sub-system is shown here. Auto-reclose, Synchrocheck and Breaker failure functions
are included for each of the two breakers. For details on included basic functions refer to the
function table.
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Available functions
ANSI Function description Single breaker, 3– Double breaker, Single breaker, 1– Double breaker,
phase tripping 3–phase tripping phase tripping 1–phase tripping
(A31) (B31) (A32) (B32)
Basic Option Basic Option Basic Option Basic Option
(Qty/ (Qty/ (Qty/ (Qty/
Option Option Option Option
design) design) design) design)

Differential protection
87 High impedance differential protection (PDIF) - 3/A02 - 3/A02 - 3/A02 - 3/A02

Distance protection
21 Distance protection zones (PDIS) 5 5 5 5
21 Phase selection with load enchroachment criteria (PDIS) 1 1 1 1
78 Power swing detection (RPSB) 1 1 1 1
Automatic switch onto fault logic (PSOF) 1 1 1 1

Current protection
50 Instantaneous phase overcurrent protection (PIOC) 1 1 1 1
51/67 Four step phase overcurrent protection (POCM) 1 1 1 1
50N Instantaneous residual overcurrent protection (PIOC) 1 1 1 1
51N/ Four step residual overcurrent protection (PEFM) 1 1 1 1
67N
26 Thermal overload protection, one time constant (PTTR) 1 1 1 1
50BF Breaker failure protection (RBRF) 1 2 1 2
50STB Stub protection (PTOC) 1 1
52PD Pole-discordance protection (RPLD) 1 2 1 2

Voltage protection
27 Two step undervoltage protection (PUVM) 1 1 1 1
59 Two step time delayed overvoltage protection (POVM) 1 1 1 1
59N Two step residual overvoltage protection (POVM) 1 1 1 1

Frequency protection
81 Underfrequency protection (PTUF) - 2/E02 - 2/E02 - 2/E02 - 2/E02
81 Overfrequency protection (PTOF) - 2/E02 - 2/E02 - 2/E02 - 2/E02
81 Rate-of-change frequency protection (PFRC) - 2/E02 - 2/E02 - 2/E02 - 2/E02

Multipurpose protection
General current and voltage protection (PGPF) - 4/F01 - 4/F01 - 4/F01 - 4/F01

Secondary system supervision

Current circuit supervision (RDIF) 1 2 1 2
Fuse failure supervision (RFUF) 3 3 3 3

Control
25 Synchrocheck and energizing check (RSYN) 1 2 1 2
79 Autorecloser (RREC) 1 2 1 2
Apparatus control for single bay, max 8 apparatuses incl. interlock- 1/H07 1/H07
ing (APC8)
Apparatus control for single bay, max 15 apparatuses (2CBs) incl. 1/H08 1/H08
interlocking (APC15)

Scheme communication
85 Scheme communication logic for distance protection (PSCH) 1 1 1 1
85 Current reversal and weak-end infeed logic for distance protection 1 1 1 1
(PSCH)
Local acceleration logic (PLAL) 1 1 1 1
85 Scheme communication logic for residual overcurrent protection 1 1 1 1
(PSCH)
85 Current reversal and weak-end infeed logic for residual overcurrent 1 1 1 1
protection (PSCH)
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ANSI Function description Single breaker, 3– Double breaker, Single breaker, 1– Double breaker,
phase tripping 3–phase tripping phase tripping 1–phase tripping
(A31) (B31) (A32) (B32)
Basic Option Basic Option Basic Option Basic Option
(Qty/ (Qty/ (Qty/ (Qty/
Option Option Option Option
design) design) design) design)

Logic
94 Tripping logic (PTRC) 1 2 1 2
Trip matrix logic (GGIO) 12 12 12 12

Monitoring
Measurements (MMXM) 3/10/5 - 3/10/5 - 3/10/5 - 3/10/5 -
Supervision of mA input 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 -
Event counter (GGIO) 5 - 5 - 5 - 5 -
Disturbance report (RDRE) 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 -
Fault locator (RFLO) 1 1 1 1

Metering
Pulse counter logic (MMTR) 16 16 16 16

Station communication
IEC61850-8-1 Communication 1 1 1 1
LON communication protocol 1 1 1 1
SPA communication protocol 1 1 1 1
IEC870–5–103 communication protocol 1 1 1 1
Single command, 16 signals 1 1 1 1
Multiple command and transmit 4 4 4 4

Remote communication
Binary signal transfer 1 1 1 1

Functionality Differential protection

High impedance differential protection
(PDIF, 87N) 87
The high impedance differential protection can e.g. 3Id>
be used as tee-protection in multi breaker arrange-
ments where the line protection measures from the
feeder current transformer. A three phase set is
normally used.

The high impedance differential protection

requires that all involved CT cores have the same
turns ratio and magnetizing characteristic. The sta-
bilizing resistor and metrosil are mounted exter-
nally to the IED. Line
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Figure 3: The high impedance differential protec-

tion used as a tee-differential function in
a multi breaker arrangement.
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Distance protection
Distance protection zones (PDIS, 21)
The line distance protection is a five zone full
scheme protection with three fault loops for phase
to phase faults and three fault loops for phase to
earth fault for each of the independent zones. Indi-
vidual settings for each zone resistive and reactive
reach gives flexibility for use on overhead lines
and cables of different types and lengths.
The function has a built in algorithm for load
encroachment which increases the possibility to
detect high resistive faults on heavily loaded lines
(see figure 4).
X
Forward
operation
R time characteristic.
Reverse
operation
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Figure 4: Typical distance protection zone with
load encroachment function indicated
The independent measurement of impedance for
each fault loop together with a sensitive and reli-
able built in phase selection makes the function
suitable in applications with single phase auto-
reclosing.
Built-in adaptive load compensation algorithm
prevents overreaching at phase-to-earth faults on
heavily loaded power lines.
The distance protection zones can operate, inde-
pendent of each other, in directional (forward or
reverse) or non-directional mode. This makes them
suitable, together with different communication
schemes, for the protection of power lines and
cables in complex network configurations, such as
parallel lines, multi-terminal lines etc.
Power swing detection (RPSB, 78)
Power swings may occur after disconnection of
heavy loads or trip of big generation plants.
Power swing detection function is used to detect
power swings and initiate block of selected dis-
tance protection zones. Occurrence of earth fault
currents during a power swing can block the power
swing detection function to allow fault clearance.
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Automatic switch onto fault logic (PSOF)
Automatic switch onto fault logic is a function that
gives an instantaneous trip at closing of breaker
onto a fault. A dead line detection check is pro-
vided to activate the function when the line is
dead.
Current protection
Instantaneous phase overcurrent
protection (PIOC, 50)
The instantaneous three phase overcurrent function
has a low transient overreach and short tripping
time to allow use as a high set short-circuit protec-
tion function, with the reach limited to less than
typical eighty percent of the power line at mini-
mum source impedance.
Four step phase overcurrent
protection (POCM, 51/67)
The four step three phase overcurrent function has
an inverse or definite time delay independent for
each step separately.
All IEC and ANSI time delayed characteristics are
available together with an optional user defined
The function can be set to be directional or non-
directional independently for each of the steps.
Instantaneous residual overcurrent
protection (PIOC, 50N)
The single input overcurrent function has a low
transient overreach and short tripping times to
allow use as a high set short circuit protection
function, with the reach limited to less than typical
eighty percent of the power line at minimum
source impedance. The function can be configured
to measure the residual current from the three
phase current inputs or the current from a separate
current input.
Four step residual overcurrent
protection (PEFM, 51N/67N)
The four step single input overcurrent function has
an inverse or definite time delay independent for
each step separately.
All IEC and ANSI time delayed characteristics are
available together with an optional user defined
characteristic.
The function can be set to be directional or non-
directional independently for each of the steps.
A second harmonic blocking can be set individu-
ally for each step.
The function can be used to provide a system
back-up e.g. in the case of the primary protection
being out of service due to communication or volt-
age transformer circuit failure.
Directional operation can be combined together
with corresponding communication blocks into
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permissive or blocking teleprotection scheme.
Current reversal and weak-end infeed functionality
are available as well.
The function can be configured to measure the
residual current from the three phase current inputs
or the current from a separate current input.
Thermal overload protection, one time
constant (PTTR, 26)
The increasing utilizing of the power system closer
to the thermal limits have generated a need of a
thermal overload function also for power lines.
A thermal overload will often not be detected by
other protection functions and the introduction of
the thermal overload function can allow the pro-
tected circuit to operate closer to the thermal lim-
its.
The three phase current measuring function has an
I2t characteristic with settable time constant and a
thermal memory.
An alarm level gives early warning to allow opera-
tors to take action well before the line will be
tripped.
Breaker failure protection (RBRF, 50BF)
The circuit breaker failure function ensures fast
back-up tripping of surrounding breakers.
A current check with extremely short reset time is
used as a check criteria to achieve a high security
against unnecessary operation.
The unit can be single- or three-phase started to
allow use with single phase tripping applications.
The current criteria can be set to two out of four
e.g. two phases or one phase plus the residual cur-
rent to achieve a higher security.
The function can be programmed to give single- or
three phase re-trip of the own breaker to avoid
unnecessary tripping of surrounding breakers at an
incorrect starting due to mistakes during testing.
Stub protection (PTOC, 50STB)
When a power line is taken out of service for
maintenance and the line disconnector is opened in
multi-breaker arrangements the voltage transform-
ers will mostly be outside on the disconnected part.
The primary line distance protection will thus not
be able to operate and must be blocked.
The stub protection covers the zone between the
current transformers and the open disconnector.
The three phase instantaneous overcurrent function
is released from a NO (b) auxiliary contact on the
line disconnector.
Pole discordance protection (RPLD, 52PD)
Single pole operated circuit breakers can due to
electrical or mechanical failures end up with the
different poles in different positions (close-open).
This can cause negative and zero sequence cur-
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rents which gives thermal stress on rotating
machines and can cause unwanted operation of
zero sequence current functions.
Normally the own breaker is tripped to correct the
positions. If the situation consists the remote end
can be intertripped to clear the unsymmetrical load
situation.
The pole discordance function operates based on
information from auxiliary contacts of the circuit
breaker for the three phases with additional criteria
from unsymmetrical phase current when required.
Voltage protection
Two step undervoltage
protection (PUVM, 27)
Undervoltages can occur in the power system dur-
ing faults or abnormal conditions. The function
can be used to open circuit breakers to prepare for
system restoration at power outages or as long-
time delayed back-up to primary protection. It can
also be used as system voltage supervision, nor-
mally then only giving alarm or it can switch off
reactors or switch in capacitor banks to control the
voltage.
The function has two voltage levels, each level is
inverse or definite time delayed.
Two step overvoltage
protection (POVM, 59)
Overvoltages will occur in the power system dur-
ing abnormal conditions such as sudden power
loss, tap changer regulating failures, open line
ends on long lines.
The function can be used as open line end detector,
normally then combined with capacitive current
measuring function or as system voltage supervi-
sion, normally then giving alarm only or switching
in reactors or switch out capacitor banks to control
the voltage.
The function has two voltage levels, each level is
inverse or definite time delayed.
The overvoltage function has an extremely high
reset ratio to allow setting close to system service
voltage.
Two step residual overvoltage
protection (POVM, 59N)
Neutral point voltages will occur in the power sys-
tem during earth faults.
The function can be configured to measure the
residual voltage from the three phase voltage
transformers or from a single phase voltage input
fed from an open delta or neutral point voltage
transformer.
The function has two voltage levels, each level is
inverse or definite time delayed.
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Frequency protection
Underfrequency protection (PTUF, 81)
Underfrequency occurs as a result of lack of gener-
ation in the network.
The function can be used for load shedding sys-
tems, remedial action schemes, gas turbine start-up
etc.
The function is provided with an undervoltage
blocking. The operation may be based on single
phase, phase-to-phase or positive sequence voltage
measurement.
Up to two independent frequency steps are avail-
able.
Overfrequency protection (PTOF, 81)
Overfrequency will occur at sudden load drops or
multi-phase faults in the power network. In some
cases close to generating part governor problems
can also cause overfrequency.
The function can be used for generation shedding,
remedial action schemes etc. It can also be used as
a sub-nominal frequency stage initiating load
restoring.
The function is provided with an undervoltage
blocking. The operation may be based on single
phase, phase-to-phase or positive sequence voltage
measurement.
Up to two independent frequency steps are avail-
able.
Rate-of-change frequency
protection (PFRC, 81)
Rate of change of frequency function gives an
early indication of a main disturbance in the sys-
tem.
The function can be used for generation shedding,
load shedding, remedial action schemes etc.
The function is provided with an undervoltage
blocking. The operation may be based on single
phase, phase-to-phase or positive sequence voltage
measurement.
Each step can discriminate between positive or
negative change of frequency.
Up to two independent rate-of-change frequency
steps are available.
Multipurpose protection
General current and voltage
protection (PGPF)
The function can be utilized as a negative
sequence current protection detecting unsymmetri-
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cal conditions such as open phase or unsymmetri-
cal faults.
The function can also be used to improve phase
selection for high resistive earth faults, outside the
distance protection reach, for the transmission line.
Three functions are used which measures the neu-
tral current and each of the three phase voltages.
This will give an independence from load currents
and this phase selection will be used in conjunc-
tion with the detection of the earth fault from the
directional earth fault protection function.
Secondary system supervision
Current circuit supervision (RDIF)
Open or short circuited current transformer cores
can cause unwanted operation of many protection
functions such as differential, earth fault current
and negative sequence current functions.
It must be remembered that a blocking of protec-
tion functions at an occurring open CT circuit will
mean that the situation will remain and extremely
high voltages will stress the secondary circuit.
The current circuit supervision function compares
the residual current from a three phase set of cur-
rent transformer cores with the neutral point cur-
rent on a separate input taken from another set of
cores on the same current transformer.
A detection of a difference indicates a fault in the
circuit and is used as alarm or to block protection
functions expected to give unwanted tripping.
Fuse failure supervision (RFUF)
Failures in the secondary circuits of the voltage
transformer can cause unwanted operation of dis-
tance protection, undervoltage protection, neutral
point voltage protection, energizing function (syn-
chrocheck) etc. The fuse failure supervision func-
tion prevents such unwanted operations.
There are three methods to detect fuse failures.
The method based on detection of zero sequence
voltage without any zero sequence current. This is
a useful principle in a directly earthed system and
can detect one or two phase fuse failures.
The method based on detection of negative
sequence voltage without any negative sequence
current. This is a useful principle in a non-directly
earthed system and can detect one or two phase
fuse failures.
The method based on detection of du/dt-di/dt
where a change of the voltage is compared to a
change in the current. Only voltage changes means
a voltage transformer fault. This principle can
detect one, two or three phase fuse failures.
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Control
Synchrocheck and energizing check
(RSYN, 25)
The synchrocheck function checks that the volt-
ages on both sides of the circuit breaker are in syn-
chronism, or with at least one side dead to ensure
that closing can be done safely.
The function includes a built-in voltage selection
scheme for double bus and one- and a half or ring
busbar arrangements.
Manual closing as well as automatic reclosing can
be checked by the function and can have different
settings, e.g. the allowed frequency difference can
be set to allow wider limits for the auto-reclose
attempt than for the manual closing.
A synchronizing function providing closing of the
breaker at the correct instance when network parts
are running asynchronous is also provided.
Autorecloser (RREC, 79)
The autoreclosing function provides high-speed
and/or delayed auto-reclosing for single or multi-
breaker applications.
Up to five reclosing attempts can be programmed.
The first attempt can be single-, two and/or three
phase for single phase or multi-phase faults
respectively.
Multiple autoreclosing functions are provided for
multi-breaker arrangements. A priority circuit
allows one circuit breaker to close first and the
second will only close if the fault proved to be
transient.
Each autoreclosing function can be configured to
co-operate with a synchrocheck function.
Apparatus control (APC)
The apparatus control is a function for control and
supervision of circuit breakers, disconnectors and
earthing switches within a bay. Permission to oper-
ate is given after evaluation of conditions from
other functions such as interlocking, synchro-
check, operator place selection and external or
internal blockings.
Interlocking
The interlocking function blocks the possibility to
operate primary switching devices, for instance
when a disconnector is under load, in order to pre-
vent material damage and/or accidental human
injury.
Each apparatus control function has interlocking
modules included for different switchyard arrange-
ments, where each function handles interlocking of
one bay. The interlocking function is distributed to
each IED and is not dependent on any central func-
tion. For the station-wide interlocking, the IEDs
communicate via the system-wide interbay bus
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(IEC 61850-8-1) or by using hard wired binary
inputs/outputs. The interlocking conditions depend
on the circuit configuration and apparatus position
status at any given time.
For easy and safe implementation of the interlock-
ing function, the IED is delivered with standard-
ized and tested software interlocking modules
containing logic for the interlocking conditions.
The interlocking conditions can be altered, to meet
the customer’s specific requirements, by adding
configurable logic by means of the graphical con-
figuration tool.
Scheme
communication logic
Scheme communication logic for
distance protection and directional
residual overcurrent protection (PSCH, 85)
To achieve instantaneous fault clearance for all
line faults, a scheme communication logic is pro-
vided. All types of communication schemes e.g.
permissive underreach, permissive overreach,
blocking, intertrip etc. are available. The built-in
communication module (LDCM) can be used for
scheme communication signalling when included.
Logic for loss of load and/or local acceleration in
co-operation with autoreclose function is also pro-
vided for application where no communication
channel is available.
Current reversal and weak-end infeed logic
for distance protection and directional
residual overcurrent protection (PSCH, 85)
The current reversal function is used to prevent
unwanted operations due to current reversal when
using permissive overreach protection schemes in
application with parallel lines.
The weak-end infeed logic is used in cases where
the apparent power behind the protection can be
too low to activate the distance protection func-
tion. When activated, received carrier signal
together with local under voltage criteria and no
reverse zone operation gives an instantaneous trip.
The received signal is also echoed back to acceler-
ate the sending end.
Logic
Tripping logic (PTRC, 94)
A function block for protection tripping is pro-
vided for each circuit breaker involved in the trip-
ping of the fault. It provides the pulse prolongation
to ensure a trip pulse of sufficient length, as well as
all functionality necessary for correct co-operation
with autoreclosing functions.
The trip function block includes functionality for
evolving faults and breaker lock-out.
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Trip matrix logic (GGIO, 94X)
Twelve trip matrix logic blocks are included in the
IED. The function blocks are used in the configu-
ration of the IED to route trip signals and/or other
logical output signals to the different output relays.
The matrix and the physical outputs will be seen in
the PCM600 engineering tool and this allows the
user to adapt the signals to the physical tripping
outputs according to the specific application needs.
Configurable logic blocks (CL)
A high number of logic blocks and timers are
available for user to adapt the configuration to the
specific application needs.
Monitoring
Measurements (MMXU)
The service value function is used to get on-line
information from the IED. These service values
makes it possible to display on-line information on
the local HMI about:
• measured voltages, currents, frequency, active,
reactive and apparent power and power factor,
• the primary and secondary phasors,
• differential currents, bias current,
• symmetrical sequence current and voltage,
• mA,
• pulse counters,
• measured values and other information of the
different parameters for included functions,
• logical values of all binary in- and outputs and
• general IED information.
Supervision of mA input signals
The main purpose of the function is to measure
and process signals from different measuring
transducers. Many devices used in process control
represent various parameters such as frequency,
temperature and DC battery voltage as low current
values, usually in the range 4-20 mA or 0-20 mA.
Alarm limits can be set and used as triggers, e.g. to
generate trip or alarm signals.
The function requires that the IED is equipped
with the mA input module.
Event counter (GGIO)
The function consists of six counters which are
used for storing the number of times each counter
has been activated. It is also provided with a com-
mon blocking function for all six counters, to be
used for example at testing. Every counter can sep-
arately be set on or off by a parameter setting.
Disturbance report (RDRE)
Complete and reliable information about distur-
bances in the primary and/or in the secondary sys-
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tem together with continuous event-logging is
accomplished by the disturbance report function.
The disturbance report, always included in the
IED, acquires sampled data of all selected ana-
logue input and binary signals connected to the
function block i.e. maximum 40 analogue and 96
binary signals.
The disturbance report function is a common name
for several functions:
• Event List (EL)
• Indications (IND)
• Event recorder (ER)
• Trip Value recorder (TVR)
• Disturbance recorder (DR)
• Fault Locator (FL)
The function is characterized by great flexibility
regarding configuration, starting conditions,
recording times and large storage capacity.
A disturbance is defined as an activation of an
input in the DRAx or DRBy function blocks which
is set to trigger the disturbance recorder. All sig-
nals from start of pre-fault time to the end of post-
fault time will be included in the recording.
Every disturbance report recording is saved in the
IED. The same applies to all events, which are
continuously saved in a ring-buffer. The Local
Human Machine Interface (LHMI) is used to get
information about the recordings, but the distur-
bance report files may be uploaded to the PCM600
(Protection and Control IED 600 Manager) and
further analysis using the disturbance handling
tool.
Event list (RDRE)
Continuous event-logging is useful for monitoring
of the system from an overview perspective and is
a complement to specific disturbance recorder
functions.
The event list logs all selected binary input signals
connected to the Disturbance report function. The
list may contain of up to 1000 time-tagged events
stored in a ring-buffer.
Indications (RDRE)
To get fast, condensed and reliable information
about disturbances in the primary and/or in the
secondary system is important e.g. binary signals
that have changed status during a disturbance. This
information is used in the short perspective to get
information via the LHMI in a straightforward
way.
There are three LEDs on the LHMI (green, yellow
and red), which will display status information
about the IED and the Disturbance Report function
(trigged).
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The Indication list function shows all selected
binary input signals connected to the Disturbance
Report function that have changed status during a
disturbance.
Event recorder (RDRE)
Quick, complete and reliable information about
disturbances in the primary and/or in the second-
ary system is vital e.g. time tagged events logged
during disturbances. This information is used for
different purposes in the short term (e.g. corrective
actions) and in the long term (e.g. Functional
Analysis).
The event recorder logs all selected binary input
signals connected to the Disturbance Report func-
tion. Each recording can contain up to 150 time-
tagged events.
The event recorder information is available for the
last ten disturbances locally in the IED.
Trip value recorder (RDRE)
Information about the pre-fault and fault values for
currents and voltages are vital for the disturbance
evaluation.
The Trip value recorder calculates the values of all
selected analogue input signals connected to the
Disturbance report function. The result is magni-
tude and phase angle before and during the fault
for each analogue input signal.
The trip value recorder information is available for
the last ten disturbances locally in the IED.
Disturbance recorder (RDRE)
The Disturbance Recorder function supplies fast,
complete and reliable information about distur-
bances in the power system. It facilitates under-
standing system behavior and related primary and
secondary equipment during and after a distur-
bance. Recorded information is used for different
purposes in the short perspective (e.g. corrective
actions) and long perspective (e.g. Functional
Analysis).
The Disturbance Recorder acquires sampled data
from all selected analogue input and binary signals
connected to the Disturbance Report function
(maximum 40 analogue and 96 binary signals).
The binary signals are the same signals as avail-
able under the event recorder function.
The function is characterized by great flexibility
and is not dependent on the operation of protection
functions. It can record disturbances not detected
by protection functions.
The disturbance recorder information for the last
100 disturbances are saved in the IED and the
Local Human Machine Interface (LHMI) is used
to view the list of recordings.
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Fault locator (RFLO)
The accurate fault locator is an essential compo-
nent to minimize the outages after a persistent fault
and/or to pin-point a weak spot on the line.
The built-in fault locator is an impedance based
function giving the distance to the fault in percent,
km or miles. The main advantage is the high accu-
racy achieved by compensating for load current
and for the mutual zero sequence effect on double
circuit lines.
The compensation includes setting of the remote
and local sources and calculation of the distribu-
tion of fault currents from each side. The fault can
be recalculated with new source data at the actual
fault to further increase the accuracy.
Specially on heavily loaded long lines (where the
fault locator is most important) where the source
voltage angles can be up to 35-40 degrees apart the
accuracy can be still maintained with the advanced
compensation included in our fault locator.
Metering
Pulse counter logic (MMTR)
The pulse counter logic function counts externally
generated binary pulses, for instance pulses com-
ing from an external energy meter, for calculation
of energy consumption values. The pulses are cap-
tured by the binary input module and then read by
the pulse counter function. A scaled service value
is available over the station bus. The special
Binary input module with enhanced pulse counting
capabilities must be ordered to achieve this func-
tionality.
Human machine interface
The local human machine interface is available in
a small, and a medium sized model. The principle
difference between the two is the size of the LCD.
The small size LCD has a four lines and the
medium size LCD can display the single line dia-
gram with up to 15 objects.
The local human-machine interface is simple and
easy to understand – the whole front plate is
divided into zones, each of them with a well-
defined functionality:
• Status indication LEDs
• Alarm indication LEDs which consists of 6 red
LEDs and 9 yellow LEDs with user printable
sticker. All LEDs are configurable from the
PCM600 tool.
• Liquid crystal display (LCD).
• Keypad with push buttons for control and nav-
igation purposes, switch for selection between
local and remote control, reset and an isolated
RJ-45 communication port.
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Figure 5: Small graphic HMI
Figure 6: Medium graphic HMI, 15 controllable
objects
Station communication
Overview
Each IED is provided with communication inter-
face for connection to substation level equipment,
either the Substation Automation SA or Substation
Monitoring System SMS.
Following communication protocols are available:
• SPA communication protocol
• IEC 60870-5-103 communication protocol
• IEC 61850-8-1 communication protocol
• LON communication protocol
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Theoretically, all protocols can be combined in the
same system.
SPA communication protocol
A single glass or plastic port is provided for the
ABB SPA protocol. This allows extensions of sim-
ple substation automation systems but the main
use is for Substation Monitoring Systems SMS.
IEC 60870-5-103 communication protocol
A single glass or plastic port is provided for the
IEC60870-5-103 standard. This allows design of
simple substation automation systems including
equipment from different vendors. Disturbance
files uploading is provided.
IEC 61850-8-1 communication protocol
Single or double optical Ethernet ports for the new
substation communication standard IEC61850-8-1
for the station bus are provided. IEC61850-8-1
allows intelligent devices (IED's) from different
vendors to exchange information and simplifies
SA engineering. Peer- to peer communication
according to GOOSE is part of the standard.
LON communication protocol
Existing stations with ABB station bus LON can
be extended with use of the optical LON interface.
This allows full SA functionality including peer-
to-peer messaging and cooperation between exist-
ing ABB IED's and the new REx670 IED’s.
Single command, 16 signals
The IEDs can receive commands either from a
substation automation system or from the local
human-machine interface, HMI. The command
function block has outputs that can be used, for
example, to control high voltage apparatuses or for
other user defined functionality.
Multiple command and transmit
When 670 IED's are used in Substation Automa-
tion systems with LON, SPA or IEC60870-5-103
communication protocols the Event and Multiple
Command function blocks are used as the commu-
nication interface for vertical communication to
station HMI and gateway and as interface for hori-
zontal peer-to-peer communication (over LON
only).
Remote communication
Binary signal transfer to remote end,
6 x 32 signals
Each of the six binary signal transfer function
blocks can be used for sending and receiving of 32
communication scheme related signals, transfer
trip and/or other binary signals between local and/
or remote IEDs. An IED can communicate with up
to four IEDs by means of the data communication
module (LDCM).
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Line data communication module, short
range
The line data communication module (LDCM) is
used for communication between the IEDs or from
the IED to optical to electrical converter with
G.703 interface located on a distances <3 km away.
The LDCM module sends and receives data, to and
Hardware Hardware modules
description
Power supply module (PSM)
The power supply module is used to provide the
correct internal voltages and full isolation between
the terminal and the battery system. An internal
fail alarm output is available.
Binary input modules (BIM)
The binary input module has 16 optically isolated
inputs and is available in two versions, one stan-
dard and one with enhanced pulse counting inputs
to be used with the pulse counter function.
Binary output modules (BOM)
The binary output module has 24 independent out-
put relays and is used for trip output or any signal-
ling purpose.
Binary input/output module (IOM)
The binary input/output module is used when only
a few input and output channels are needed. The
ten standard output channels are used for trip out-
put or any signalling purpose. The two high speed
signal output channels are used for applications
where short operating time is essential. Eight opti-
cally isolated binary inputs cater for required
binary input information.
mA input module (MIM)
The milli-ampere input module is used to interface
transducer signals in the 0-20 mA range from for
example OLTC position, temperature or pressure
transducers.The module has six independent, gal-
vanically separated channels.
Transformer input module (TRM)
The analog input module is used to galvanically
separate and transform the secondary currents and
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from another LDCM module. The IEEE/ANSI
C37.94 standard format is used.
Galvanic interface G.703
The external galvanic data communication con-
verter G.703 makes an optical-to-galvanic conver-
sion for connection to a multiplexer. These
modules are designed for 64 kbit/s operation.
voltages generated by the measuring transformers.
The module has twelve inputs, of which six are
always current inputs. The remaining six can be
current or voltage or three current plus three volt-
age inputs.
Serial SPA/LON/IEC 60870–5–103
communication module (SLM)
The optical serial channel and LON channel mod-
ule is used to connect an IED to the communica-
tion that use SPA, LON, or IEC60870–5–103. The
module has two optical ports for plastic/plastic,
plastic/glass, or glass/glass.
Optical ethernet module (OEM)
The optical fast-ethernet module is used to connect
an IED to the communication buses (like the sta-
tion bus) that use the IEC 61850-8-1 protocol. The
module has one or two optical ports with ST con-
nectors.
Line data communication module (LDCM)
The line data communication module is used for
binary signal transfer. The module has one optical
port with ST connectors.
GPS time synchronization module (GSM)
This module includes the GPS receiver used for
time synchronization. The GPS has one SMA con-
tact for connection to an antenna.
High impedance resistor unit
The high impedance resistor unit, with resistors for
pick-up value setting and a voltage dependent
resistor, is available in a single phase unit and a
three phase unit. Both are mounted on a 1/1 19
inch apparatus plate with compression type term-
nals.
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Layout and dimensions

Dimensions

B C
D

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Figure 7: 1/2 x 19” case with rear cover Figure 8: Side-by-side mounting

Case size A B C D E F
6U, 1/2 x 19” 265.9 223.7 201.1 242.1 252.9 205.7
6U, 1/1 x 19” 265.9 448.1 201.1 242.1 252.9 430.3
(mm)

Mounting alternatives
Following mounting alternatives (IP40 protection
from the front) are available:

• 19” rack mounting kit

• Flush mounting kit with cut-out dimensions:
- 1/1 case size (h) 254.3 mm (w) 434.7mm
- 1/2 case size (h) 254.3 mm (w) 210.1 mm
• Wall mounting kit

See ordering for details about available mounting

alternatives.
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Connection Table 1: Designations for 1/2 x 19” casing with 1 TRM slot
diagrams
Module Rear Positions
PSM X11
BIM, BOM or IOM X31 and X32 etc. to X51 and X52
MIM X31, X41 or X51
GSM X51
OEM X301:A, B, C, D
LDCM X302:A, B
LDCM X303:A, B
LDCM X312:A, B
LDCM X313:A, B
TRM X401

Table 2: Designations for 1/1 x 19” casing with 1 TRM slot

Module Rear Positions

PSM X11
BIM, BOM or IOM X31 and X32 etc. to X161 and X162
MIM X31, X41, etc. or X161
GSM X161
OEM X301:A, B, C, D
LDCM X302:A, B
LDCM X303:A, B
LDCM X312:A, B
LDCM X313:A, B
TRM X401

Table 3: Designations for 1/1 x 19” casing with 2 TRM slots

Module Rear Positions

PSM X11
BIM, BOM or IOM X31 and X32 etc. to X131 and X132
MIM X31, X41, etc. or X131
GSM X131
OEM X301:A, B, C, D
LDCM X302:A, B
LDCM X303:A, B
LDCM X312:A, B
LDCM X313:A, B
TRM X401
TRM X411
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CT/VT-input designation according to figure 9

Current/voltage AI01 AI02 AI03 AI04 AI05 AI06 AI07 AI08 AI09 AI10 AI11 AI12
configuration
(50/60 Hz)
9I and 3U, 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 0-220V 0-220V 0-220V
9I and 3U, 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 0-220V 0-220V 0-220V
5I, 1A and 4I, 5A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 5A 5A 5A 5A 0-220V 0-220V 0-220V
and 3U
6I and 6U, 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 0-220V 0-220V 0-220V 0-220V 0-220V 0-220V
6I and 6U, 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 0-220V 0-220V 0-220V 0-220V 0-220V 0-220V

Figure 9: Transformer input

module (TRM)

Figure 10: Binary input module (BIM). Input contacts named XA Figure 11: mA input module (MIM)
corresponds to rear position X31, X41, etc. and input
contacts named XB to rear position X32, X42, etc.
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Figure 13: Communication interfaces (OEM,

LDCM, SLM and HMI)
Note to figure 13
1) Rear communication port IEC 61850, ST-connector
Figure 12: Binary in/out module (IOM). Input contacts named XA corresponds to rear 2) Rear communication port C37.94, ST-connector
position X31, X41, etc. and output contacts named XB to rear position X32,
3) Rear communication port SPA, LON and IEC103
X42, etc.
4) Rear communication port SPA, LON and IEC103
5) Front communication port, RJ45 connector

Figure 15: GPS time synchronization module

(GSM)

Figure 14: Power supply module (PSM)

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Figure 16: Binary output module (BOM). Output contacts named XA corresponds to rear position X31,
X41, etc. and output contacts named XB to rear position X32, X42, etc.
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Diagram 1MRK000xx BUS A

Configuration 1MRK000xy BUS B
BBP-TRIP
QB1-OPEN
ST BFP L1 *) QB1-CL
ST BFP L2 *) QB2-OPEN
ST BFP L3 *) QB2-CL -QB1
ST BFP 3PH -QB2

START AR
INHIBIT AR
AIM1:11
3PH TRIP *) MCB-OK

IN TEST
AIM1:12
MAN CLOSE MCB-OK

-QA1
CLOSE QA1 C
C
CLOSE Reinf
TRIP QA1 L1,L2,L3 REL/RED 3 Phase T
*) C
*) TRIP Reinf MAIN 2 TRIP T
QA1-OPEN C

QA1-CL
SIGNALLING

QA1-PD
FAULT

QA1-SPR UNCH

-BI1 P1
AIM1:1-4

Reserved for parallal line

AIM1:5
IN at mutual comp of FL

TO MAIN 2 RELAY

BUSBAR TRIP
PERMIT 1PH *) TO BUS PROT
TRIP MAIN 2
1PH AR IN PROG *)

CR Z<
CS Z<
TO/FROM PLC/MUX

QB9-OPEN
QB9-CL
CR DEF
CS DEF
-QB9

CR DIT
MCB OR
FUSE -BU1
CS DIT
AIM1:7-9
MCB-OK

X11 O NOTE! CB CLosed is

3 IRF X11 2 CB Closed L1&L2&L3
5 4
- + REMOTE END CB Open is CB Open
COMMUNICATION L1 OR L2 OR L3
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Diagram 1MRK000xx BUS A

BBP-TRIP Configuration 1MRK000xy
QB1-OPEN
ST BFP L1 *) QB1-CL -BU1
ST BFP L2 *) QB6-OPEN
-QB1
ST BFP L3 *) QB6-CL
ST BFP 3PH

START AR MCB OR
FUSE
INHIBIT AR
AIM1:11
3PH TRIP *) MCB-OK
=1-QA1
MAN CLOSE =1 CLOSE QA1 C
C
CLOSE Reinf
TRIP QA1 L1,L2,L3 REL/RED 3 Phase T
*) MAIN 2 TRIP
C

QA1-OPEN
*) TRIP Reinf T
SIGNALLING

C
QA1-CL
FAULT

QA1-PD
QA1-SPR UNCH

-BI1 P1
AIM1:1-4
ST BFP L1 TO MAIN 2 RELAY
ST BFP L2
=2-QB9-OPEN
ST BFP L3 TO BUS PROT
=2-QB9-CL
ST BFP 3PH For Voltage
=2-QA1-OPEN
selection
START AR =2-QA1-CL
MCB OR -BU1 -QB6
INHIBIT AR FUSE
AIM1:7-9
3PH TRIP -QB9
MCB-OK

IN TEST QB9-OPEN
QB9-CL
-QB61
MAN CLOSE =3
TO MAIN 2 RELAY -BI1
BUSBAR TRIP
AIM2:1-4
TRIP =2-QA1 Reserved for parallal line IN P1
PERMIT 1PH TRIP AIM1:5 at mutual comp of FL =3-QA1
MAIN 2, =1 *) CLOSE QA1 C
C
PERMIT 1PH TRIP CLOSE Reinf
MAIN 2, =3 *) TRIP QA1 L1,L2,L3 T
C
1PH AR IN PROG *) TRIP Reinf MAIN 2 TRIP T
QA1-OPEN C
CR Z< QA1-CL
CS Z< QA1-PD
TO/FROM PLC/MUX

QA1-SPR
CR DEF UNCH
-QB62 -QB9
CS DEF MCB-OK
-BU1 -QB6
CR DIT AIM2:11
MCB OR
CS DIT
AIM1:12 FUSE
DIT2 Line 2 MCB OR =2-QA1 NOTE! CB CLosed is
MCB-OK FUSE
CB Closed L1&L2&L3
CB Open is CB Open
X11 O -BU1 L1 OR L2 OR L3
3 IRFX11 2
5 4
- + REMOTE END -QB2 BUS B
COMMUNICATION
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Figure 18: Typical connection diagram for a multi breaker arrangement (1 1/2 CB) with control integrated.
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Technical data General

Definitions

Reference value:
The specified value of an influencing factor to which are referred the characteristics of the equipment.
Nominal range:
The range of values of an influencing quantity (factor) within which, under specified conditions, the equipment meets the
specified requirements.
Operative range:
The range of values of a given energizing quantity for which the equipment, under specified conditions, is able to perform
its intended functions according to the specified requirements.

Energizing quantities, rated values and limits

Analog inputs
Table 4: TRM - Energizing quantities, rated values and limits
Quantity Rated value Nominal range
Current Ir = 1 or 5 A (0.2-40) × Ir
Operative range (0.02-100) x Ir
Permissive overload 4 × Ir cont.
100 × Ir for 1 s *)
Burden < 0.25 VA at Ir = 1 or 5 A
Ac voltage Ur = 110 V 0.5–288 V
Operative range (0–340) V
Permissive overload 420 V cont.
450 V 10 s
Burden < 0.2 VA at 220 V
< 0.1 VA at 110 V
Frequency fr = 50/60 Hz ± 5%
*)
max. 350 A for 1 s when COMBITEST test switch is included.

Table 5: MIM - mA input module

Quantity: Rated value: Nominal range:
Input range ± 5, ± 10, ± 20mA -
0-5, 0-10, 0-20, 4-20mA
Input resistance Rin = 194 Ohm -
Power consumption -
each mA-board ≤4W
each mA input ≤ 0.1 W

Auxiliary DC voltage
Table 6: PSM - Power supply module
Quantity Rated value Nominal range
Auxiliary dc voltage, EL (input) EL = (24 - 60) V EL ± 20%
EL = (90 - 250) V EL ± 20%
Power consumption 40 W typically -
Auxiliary DC power in-rush < 30 A during 0.1 ms -

Binary inputs and outputs

Table 7: BIM - Binary input module
Quantity Rated value Nominal range
Binary inputs 16 -
DC voltage, RL RL24 (24/40) V RL ± 20%
RL48 (48/60) V RL ± 20%
RL110 (110/125) V RL ± 20%
RL220 (220/250) V RL ± 20%
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Quantity Rated value Nominal range

Power consumption
RL24 = (24/40) V max. 0.05 W/input -
RL48 = (48/60) V max. 0.1 W/input
RL110 = (110/125) V max. 0.2 W/input
RL220 = (220/250) V max. 0.4 W/input
Counter input frequency 10 pulses/s max -
Oscillating signal discriminator Blocking settable 1–40 Hz
Release settable 1–30 Hz

Table 8: BIM - Binary input module with enhanced pulse counting capabilities
Quantity Rated value Nominal range
Binary inputs 16 -
DC voltage, RL RL24 (24/40) V RL ± 20%
RL48 (48/60) V RL ± 20%
RL110 (110/125) V RL ± 20%
RL220 (220/250) V RL ± 20%
Power consumption
RL24 = (24/40) V max. 0.05 W/input -
RL48 = (48/60) V max. 0.1 W/input
RL110 = (110/125) V max. 0.2 W/input
RL220 = (220/250) V max. 0.4 W/input
Counter input frequency 10 pulses/s max -
Balanced counter input frequency 40 pulses/s max -
Oscillating signal discriminator Blocking settable 1–40 Hz
Release settable 1–30 Hz

Table 9: IOM - Binary input/output module

Quantity Rated value Nominal range
Binary inputs 8 -
DC voltage, RL RL24 = (24/40) V RL ± 20%
RL48 = (48/60) V RL ± 20%
RL110 = (110/125) V RL ± 20%
RL220 = (220/250) V RL ± 20%
Power consumption -
RL24 = (24/40) V max. 0.05 W/input
RL48 = (48/60) V max. 0.1 W/input
RL110 = (110/125) V max. 0.2 W/input
RL220 = (220/250) V max. 0.4 W/input

Table 10: IOM - Binary input/output module contact data (reference standard: IEC 60255-23)
Function or quantity Trip and signal relays Fast signal relays (parallel reed relay)
Binary outputs 10 2
Max system voltage 250 V AC, DC 250 V AC, DC
Test voltage across open contact, 1 min 1000 V rms 800 V DC
Current carrying capacity
Continuous 8A 8A
1s 10 A 10 A
Making capacity at inductive load with L/
R>10 ms
0.2 s 30 A 0.4 A
1.0 s 10 A 0.4 A
Breaking capacity for AC, cos ϕ > 0.4 250 V/8.0 A 250 V/8.0 A
Breaking capacity for DC with L/R < 40 48 V/1 A 48 V/1 A
ms 110 V/0.4 A 110 V/0.4 A
220 V/0.2 A 220 V/0.2 A
250 V/0.15 A 250 V/0.15 A
Maximum capacitive load - 10 nF
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Table 11: BOM - Binary output module contact data (reference standard: IEC 60255-23)
Function or quantity Trip and Signal relays
Binary outputs 24
Max system voltage 250 V AC, DC
Test voltage across open contact, 1 min 1000 V rms
Current carrying capacity
Continuous 8A
1s 10 A
Making capacity at inductive load with L/R>10 ms
0.2 s 30 A
1.0 s 10 A
Breaking capacity for AC, cos ϕ>0.4 250 V/8.0 A
Breaking capacity for DC with L/R < 40 ms 48 V/1 A
110 V/0.4 A
220 V/0.2 A
250 V/0.15 A

Influencing factors
Table 12: Temperature and humidity influence
Parameter Reference value Nominal range Influence
Ambient temperature, oper- +20 °C -10 °C to +55 °C 0.02% /°C
ate value
Relative humidity 10%-90% 10%-90% -
Operative range 0%-95%
Storage temperature -40 °C to +70 °C - -

Table 13: Auxiliary DC supply voltage influence on functionality during operation

Dependence on Reference value Within nominal range Influence
Ripple, in DC auxiliary voltage max. 2% 12% of EL 0.01% /%
Operative range Full wave rectified
Auxiliary voltage dependence, operate value ± 20% of EL 0.01% /%
Interrupted auxiliary DC voltage 24-60 V DC ± 20%
90-250 V DC ± 20%
Without reset <50 ms
Correct function 0-∞ s
Restart time <140 s

Table 14: Frequency influence (reference standard: IEC 60255–6)

Dependence on Within nominal range Influence
Frequency dependence, operate value fr ± 2.5 Hz for 50 Hz ± 1.0% / Hz
fr ± 3.0 Hz for 60 Hz
Harmonic frequency dependence (20% 2nd, 3rd and 5th harmonic of fr ± 1.0%
content)
Harmonic frequency dependence for 2nd, 3rd and 5th harmonic of fr ± 6.0%
distance protection (10% content)

Type tests according to standards

Table 15: Electromagnetic compatibility
Test Type test values Reference standards
1 MHz burst disturbance 2.5 kV IEC 60255-22-1, Class III
Electrostatic discharge
Direct application 8 kV air discharge IEC 60255-22-2, Class III
6 kV contact discharge
Indirect application 6 kV contact discharge IEC 61000-4-2, Class III
Fast transient disturbance 4 kV IEC 60255-22-4, Class A
Surge immunity test 1-2 kV, 1.2/50 μs IEC 60255-22-5
high energy
Power frequency immunity test 150-300 V, IEC 60255-22-7, Class A
50 Hz
Power frequency magnetic field test 1000 A/m, 3 s IEC 61000-4-8, Class V
Radiated electromagnetic field disturbance 20 V/m, 80-1000 MHz IEC 60255-22-3
Radiated electromagnetic field disturbance 20 V/m, 80-1000 MHz, 1.4-2.0 GHz EN 61000-4-3
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Radiated electromagnetic field disturbance 35 V/m IEEE/ANSI C37.90.2
26-1000 MHz
Conducted electromagnetic field distur- 10 V, 0.15-80 MHz IEC 60255-22-6
bance
Radiated emission 30-1000 MHz IEC 60255-25
Conducted emission 0.15-30 MHz IEC 60255-25

Table 16: Insulation

Test Type test values Reference standard
Dielectric test 2.0 kV AC, 1 min. IEC 60255-5
Impulse voltage test 5 kV, 1.2/50 μs, 0.5 J
Insulation resistance >100 MΩ at 500 VDC

Table 17: Environmental tests

Test Type test value Reference standard
Cold test Test Ad for 16 h at -25°C IEC 60068-2-1
Storage test Test Ad for 16 h at -40°C IEC 60068-2-1
Dry heat test Test Bd for 16 h at +70°C IEC 60068-2-2
Damp heat test, steady state Test Ca for 4 days at +40 °C and humidity IEC 60068-2-3
93%
Damp heat test, cyclic Test Db for 6 cycles at +25 to +55 °C and IEC 60068-2-30
humidity 93 to 95% (1 cycle = 24 hours)

Table 18: CE compliance

Test According to
Immunity IEC 60255–26
Emissivity IEC 60255–26
Low voltage directive EN 50178

Table 19: Mechanical tests

Test Type test values Reference standards
Vibration Class I IEC 60255-21-1
Shock and bump Class I IEC 60255-21-2
Seismic Class I IEC 60255-21-3

Differential protection
Table 20: High impedance differential protection (PDIF, 87)
Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate voltage (5-900) V ± 1.0% of Ur for U < Ur
± 1.0% of U for U > Ur
Reset ratio >95% -
Maximum continuous voltage 200 V -
Operate time 10 ms typically at 0 to 10 x Ud -
Reset time 90 ms typically at 10 to 0 x Ud -
Critical impulse time 2 ms typically at 0 to 10 x Ud -

Distance protection
Table 21: Distance protection zones (PDIS, 21)
Function Range or value Accuracy
Number of zones 5 with selectable direction -
Minimum operate current (10-30)% of Ibase -
Positive sequence reactance (0.50-3000.00) Ω/phase ± 2.0% static accuracy
Positive sequence resistance (0.10-1000.00) Ω/phase ± 2.0 degrees static angular accuracy
Zero sequence reactance (0.50-9000.00) Ω/phase Conditions:
Zero sequence resistance (0.50-3000.00) Ω/phase Voltage range: (0.1-1.1) x Ur
Fault resistance, Ph-E (1.00-9000.00) Ω/loop Current range: (0.5-30) x Ir
Fault resistance, Ph-Ph (1.00-3000.00) Ω/loop Angle: at 0 degrees and 85 degrees
Dynamic overreach <5% at 85 degrees measured with -
CVT’s and 0.5<SIR<30
Impedance zone timers (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
Operate time 24 ms typically -
Reset ratio 105% typically -
Reset time 30 ms typically -
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Table 22: Phase selection with load encroachment (PDIS, 21)

Function Range or value Accuracy
Minimum operate current (5-30)% of Ibase ± 1.0% of Ir
Reactive reach, positive sequence, for- (0.50–3000.00) Ω/phase ± 2.0% static accuracy
ward and reverse ± 2.0 degrees static angular accuracy
Resistive reach, positive sequence (0.10–1000.00) Ω/phase
Conditions:
Reactive reach, zero sequence, forward (0.50–9000.00) Ω/phase
Voltage range: (0.1-1.1) x Ur
and reverse
Current range: (0.5-30) x Ir
Resistive reach, zero sequence (0.50–3000.00) Ω/phase
Fault resistance, phase-earth faults, for- (1.00–9000.00) Ω/loop Angle: at 0 degrees and 85 degrees
ward and reverse
Fault resistance, phase-phase faults, (0.50–3000.00) Ω/loop
forward and reverse
Load encroachment criteria:
Load resistance, forward and reverse (1.00–3000.00) Ω/phase
Safety load impedance angle
(5-70) degrees
Reset ratio 105% typically -

Table 23: Power swing detection (RPSB, 78)

Function Range or value Accuracy
Reactive reach (0.10-3000.00) Ω/phase ± 2.0% static accuracy
± 2.0 degrees static angular accuracy
Conditions:
Voltage range: (0.1-1.1) x Ur
Resistive reach (0.10–1000.00)Ω /loop Current range: (0.5-30) x Ir
Angle: at 0 degrees and 85 degrees
Timers (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Table 24: Automatic switch onto fault logic (PSOF)

Parameter Range or value Accuracy
Operate voltage, detection of dead line (1–100)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur
Operate current, detection of dead line (1–100)% of Ibase ± 1.0% of Ir
Delay following dead line detection input before SOTF function 200 ms ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
is automatically enabled
Time period after circuit breaker closure in which SOTF func- 1000 ms ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
tion is active

Current protection
Table 25: Instantaneous phase overcurrent protection (PIOC, 50)
Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate current (1-2500)% of lbase ± 1.0% of Ir at I ≤ Ir
± 1.0% of I at I > Ir
Reset ratio > 95% -
Operate time 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -
Reset time 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Iset -
Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -
Operate time 10 ms typically at 0 to 10 x Iset -
Reset time 35 ms typically at 10 to 0 x Iset -
Critical impulse time 2 ms typically at 0 to 10 x Iset -
Dynamic overreach < 5% at τ = 100 ms -

Table 26: Four step phase overcurrent protection (POCM, 51/67)

Function Setting range Accuracy
Operate current (1-2500)% of lbase ± 1.0% of Ir at I ≤ Ir
± 1.0% of I at I > Ir
Reset ratio > 95% -
Min. operating current (1-100)% of lbase ± 1.0% of Ir
Directional angle in 2nd quadrant (100-150) degrees ± 2.0 degrees
Directional angle in 4th quadrant (5-40) degrees ± 2.0 degrees
Second harmonic blocking (5–100)% of fundamental ± 2.0% of Ir
Independent time delay (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
Minimum operate time (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
Inverse characteristics, see table 69 19 curve types See table 69 and table 70
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Operate time, start function 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -
Reset time, start function 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Iset -
Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -
Impulse margin time 15 ms typically -

Table 27: Instantaneous residual overcurrent protection (PIOC, 50N)

Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate current (1-2500)% of lbase ± 1.0% of Ir at I ≤ Ir
± 1.0% of I at I > Ir
Reset ratio > 95% -
Operate time 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -
Reset time 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Iset -
Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -
Operate time 10 ms typically at 0 to 10 x Iset -
Reset time 35 ms typically at 10 to 0 x Iset -
Critical impulse time 2 ms typically at 0 to 10 x Iset -
Dynamic overreach < 5% at τ = 100 ms -

Table 28: Four step residual overcurrent protection (PEFM, 51N/67N)

Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate current (1-2500)% of lbase ± 1.0% of Ir at I ≤ Ir
± 1.0% of I at I > Ir
Reset ratio > 95% -
Operate current for directional compari- (1–100)% of lbase ± 1.0% of Ir
son
Timers (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
Inverse characteristics, see table 69 19 curve types See table 69 and table 70
and table 70
Second harmonic restrain operation (5–100)% of fundamental ± 2.0% of Ir
Relay characteristic angle (-180 to 180) degrees ± 2.0 degrees
Minimum polarizing voltage (1–100)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur
Operate time, start function 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -
Reset time, start function 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Iset -
Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -
Impulse margin time 15 ms typically -

Table 29: Thermal overload protection, one time constant (PTTR, 26)
Function Range or value Accuracy
Reference current (0-400)% of Ibase ± 1.0% of Ir
Start temperature reference (0-400)°C ± 1.0°C
Operate time: Ip = load current before overload occurs IEC 60255-8, class 5 + 200 ms
Time constant τ = (0–1000) minutes

⎛ I 2 − I p2 ⎞
t = τ ⋅ ln ⎜ 2 ⎟
⎜ I − Ib 2 ⎟
⎝ ⎠
I = Imeasured
Alarm temperature (0-200)°C ± 2.0% of heat content trip
Trip temperature (0-400)°C ± 2.0% of heat content trip
Reset level temperature (0-400)°C ± 2.0% of heat content trip

Table 30: Breaker failure protection (RBRF, 50BF)

Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate phase current (5-200)% of lbase ± 1.0% of Ir at I ≤ Ir
± 1.0% of I at I > Ir
Reset ratio, phase current > 95% -
Operate residual current (2-200)% of lbase ± 1.0% of Ir at I ≤ Ir
± 1.0% of I at I > Ir
Reset ratio, residual current > 95% -
Phase current level for blocking of con- (5-200)% of lbase ± 1.0% of Ir at I ≤ Ir
tact function ± 1.0% of I at I > Ir
Reset ratio > 95% -
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Timers (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
Operate time for current detection 10 ms typically -
Reset time for current detection 15 ms maximum -

Table 31: Stub protection (PTOC, 50STB)

Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate current (1-2500)% of Ibase ± 1.0% of Ir at I ≤ Ir
± 1.0% of I at I > Ir
Reset ratio > 95% -
Definite time (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
Operate time, start function 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -
Reset time, start function 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Iset -
Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -
Impulse margin time 15 ms typically -

Table 32: Pole discordance protection (RPLD, 52PD)

Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate current (0–100% of Ibase ± 1.0% of Ir
Time delay (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Voltage protection
Table 33: Two step undervoltage protection (PUVM, 27)
Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate voltage, low and high step (1–100)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur
Absolute hysteresis (1–100)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur
Internal blocking level, low and high (1–100)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur
step
Inverse time characteristic Type A: T=0.14, α=0.02 Class 5 + 30 ms
U = measured voltage Type B: T=13.5, α=1.0

k ⋅T
t=
U α −1
U = Umeasured/Uset for low and high
step
Definite time delays (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ±10 ms
Minimum operate time, inverse char- (0.000–60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
acteristics
Operate time, start function 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Uset -
Reset time, start function 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Uset -
Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Uset -
Impulse margin time 15 ms typically -

Table 34: Two step overvoltage protection (POVM, 59)

Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate voltage, low and high step (1-200)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur at U < Ur
± 1.0% of U at U > Ur
Absolute hysteresis (1–100)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur at U < Ur
± 1.0% of U at U > Ur
Inverse time characteristic Type A: T=0.14, α=0.02 Class 5 + 30 ms
Type B: T=13.5, α=1.0
Type C: T=80.0, α=20
k ⋅T
t=
U α −1
U = Umeasured/Uset for low and high
step
Definite time delays (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
Minimum operate time, Inverse char- (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
acteristics
Operate time, start function 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Uset -
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Reset time, start function 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Uset -
Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Uset -
Impulse margin time 15 ms typically -

Table 35: Two step residual overvoltage protection (POVM, 59N)

Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate voltage, low and high step (1-200)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur at U < Ur ± 1.0% of U at U
> Ur
Absolute hysteresis (1–100)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur at U < Ur
± 1.0% of U at U > Ur
Inverse time characteristic Type A: T=0.14, α=0.02 Class 5 + 30 ms
Type B: T=13.5, α=1.0
Type C: T=80.0, α=20
k ⋅T
t=
U α −1
U=Umeasured/Uset for low and high step
Definite time setting (0.000–60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
Minimum operate time (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
Operate time, start function 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Uset -
Reset time, start function 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Uset -
Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Uset -
Impulse margin time 15 ms typically -

Frequency protection
Table 36: Underfrequency protection (PTUF, 81)
Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate value, start function (35.00-75.00) Hz ± 2.0 mHz
Operate time, start function 100 ms typically -
Reset time, start function 100 ms typically -
Operate time, definite time function (0.000-60.000)s ± 0.5% + 10 ms
Reset time, definite time function (0.000-60.000)s ± 0.5% + 10 ms
Voltage dependent time delay Settings: Class 5 + 200 ms
UNom=(50-150)% of Ubase
UMin=(50-150)% of Ubase
Exponent
⎡ U − UMin ⎤
t=⎢ ⋅ ( tMax − tMin ) + tMin Exponent=0.0-5.0
⎣ UNom − UMin ⎥⎦ tMax=(0.001-60.000)s
tMin=(0.000-60.000)s
U=Umeasured

Table 37: Overfrequency protection (PTOF, 81)

Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate value, start function (35.00-75.00) Hz ± 2.0 mHz
Operate time, start function 100 ms typically -
Reset time, start function 100 ms typically -
Operate time, definite time function (0.000-60.000)s ± 0.5% + 10 ms
Reset time, definite time function (0.000-60.000)s ± 0.5% + 10 ms

Table 38: Rate-of-change frequency protection (PFRC, 81)

Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate value, start function (-10.00-10.00) Hz/s ± 10.0 mHz/s
Operate value, internal blocking level (0-100)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur
Operate time, start function 100 ms typically -
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Table 39: General current and voltage protection (PGPF)
Function
Measuring current input
Base current
Measuring voltage input
Base voltage
Start overcurrent, step 1 and 2
Start undercurrent, step 1 and 2
Definite time delay
Operate time start overcurrent
Reset time start overcurrent
Operate time start undercurrent
Reset time start undercurrent
See table 69 and table 70
Voltage level where voltage memory
takes over
Start overvoltage, step 1 and 2
Start undervoltage, step 1 and 2
Operate time, start overvoltage
Reset time, start overvoltage
Operate time start undervoltage
Reset time start undervoltage
High and low voltage limit, voltage
dependent operation
Directional function
Relay characteristic angle
Relay operate angle
Reset ratio, overcurrent
Reset ratio, undercurrent
Reset ratio, overvoltage
Reset ratio, undervoltage
Overcurrent:
Critical impulse time
Impulse margin time
Undercurrent:
Critical impulse time
Impulse margin time
Overvoltage:
Critical impulse time
Impulse margin time
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phase1, phase2, phase3, PosSeq, -
NegSeq, 3*ZeroSeq, MaxPh, MinPh,
UnbalancePh, phase1-phase2,
phase2-phase3, phase3-phase1,
MaxPh-Ph, MinPh-Ph, UnbalancePh-
Ph
(1 - 99999) A -
phase1, phase2, phase3, PosSeq, - -
NegSeq, -3*ZeroSeq, MaxPh, MinPh,
UnbalancePh, phase1-phase2,
phase2-phase3, phase3-phase1,
MaxPh-Ph, MinPh-Ph, UnbalancePh-
Ph
(0.05 - 2000.00) kV -
(2 - 5000)% of Ibase ± 1.0% of Ir for I<Ir
± 1.0% of I for I>Ir
(2 - 150)% of Ibase ± 1.0% of Ir for I<Ir
± 1.0% of I for I>Ir
(0.00 - 6000.00) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -
25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Iset -
25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Iset -
25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -
Parameter ranges for customer See table 69 and table 70
defined characteristic no 17:
k: 0.05 - 999.00
A: 0.0000 - 999.0000
B: 0.0000 - 99.0000
C: 0.0000 - 1.0000
P: 0.0001 - 10.0000
PR: 0.005 - 3.000
TR: 0.005 - 600.000
CR: 0.1 - 10.0
(0.0 - 5.0)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur
(2.0 - 200.0)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur for U<Ur
± 1.0% of U for U>Ur
(2.0 - 150.0)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur for U<Ur
± 1.0% of U for U>Ur
25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Uset -
25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Uset -
25 ms typically 2 to 0 x Uset -
25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Uset -
(1.0 - 200.0)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur for U<Ur
± 1.0% of U for U>Ur
Settable: NonDir, forward and reverse -
(-180 to +180) degrees ± 2.0 degrees
(1 to 90) degrees ± 2.0 degrees
> 95% -
< 105% -
> 95% -
< 105% -
10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -
15 ms typically -
10 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Iset -
15 ms typically -
10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Uset -
15 ms typically -
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Undervoltage:
Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Uset -
Impulse margin time 15 ms typically -

Secondary system supervision

Table 40: Current circuit supervision (RDIF)
Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate current (5-200)% of Ir ± 1.0% of Ir at I ≤ Ir
± 1.0% of I at I > Ir
Block current (5-500)% of Ir ± 1.0% of Ir at I ≤ Ir
± 1.0% of I at I > Ir

Table 41: Fuse failure supervision (RFUF)

Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate voltage, zero sequence (1-100)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur
Operate current, zero sequence (1–100)% of Ibase ± 1.0% of Ir
Operate voltage, negative sequence (1–100)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur
Operate current, negative sequence (1–100)% of Ibase ± 1.0% of Ir
Operate voltage change level (1–100)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur
Operate current change level (1–100)% of Ibase ± 1.0% of Ir

Control
Table 42: Synchrocheck and energizing check (RSYN, 25)
Function Range or value Accuracy
Phase shift, ϕline - ϕbus (-180 to 180) degrees -
Voltage ratio, Ubus/Uline (0.20-5.00)% of Ubase -
Voltage high limit for synchrocheck (50.0-120.0)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur at U ≤ Ur
± 1.0% of U at U > Ur
Reset ratio, synchrocheck > 95% -
Frequency difference limit between bus (0.003-1.000) Hz ± 2.0 mHz
and line
Phase angle difference limit between (5.0-90.0) degrees ± 2.0 degrees
bus and line
Voltage difference limit between bus (2.0-50.0)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur
and line
Time delay output for synchrocheck (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
Voltage high limit for energizing check (50.0-120.0)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur at U ≤ Ur
± 1.0% of U at U > Ur
Reset ratio, voltage high limit > 95% -
Voltage low limit for energizing check (10.0-80.0)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur
Reset ratio, voltage low limit < 105% -
Maximum voltage for energizing (80.0-140.0)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur at U ≤ Ur
± 1.0% of U at U > Ur
Time delay for energizing check (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
Operate time for synchrocheck function 160 ms typically -
Operate time for energizing function 80 ms typically -

Table 43: Autorecloser (RREC, 79)

Function Range or value Accuracy
Number of autoreclosing shots 1-5 -
Number of autoreclosing programs 8 -
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Autoreclosing open time:
shot 1 - t1 1Ph (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
shot 1 - t1 2Ph
shot 1 - t1 3PhHS
shot 1 - t1 3PhDld
shot 2 - t2 (0.00-6000.00) s
shot 3 - t3
shot 4 - t4
shot 5 - t5
Extended autorecloser open time (0.000-60.000) s
Autorecloser maximum wait time for sync (0.00-6000.00) s
Maximum trip pulse duration (0.000-60.000) s
Inhibit reset time (0.000-60.000) s
Reclaim time (0.00-6000.00) s
Minimum time CB must be closed before AR (0.00-6000.00) s
becomes ready for autoreclosing cycle
Circuit breaker closing pulse length (0.000-60.000) s
CB check time before unsuccessful (0.00-6000.00) s
Wait for master release (0.00-6000.00) s
Wait time after close command before pro- (0.000-60.000) s
ceeding to next shot

Scheme communication
Table 44: Scheme communication logic for distance protection (PSCH, 85)
Function Range or value Accuracy
Scheme type Intertrip -
Permissive UR
Permissive OR
Blocking
Co-ordination time for blocking communica- (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
tion scheme
Minimum duration of a carrier send signal (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
Security timer for loss of carrier guard (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
detection
Operation mode of unblocking logic Off -
NoRestart
Restart

Table 45: Current reversal and weak-end infeed logic for distance protection (PSCH, 85)
Function Range or value Accuracy
Detection level phase to neutral volt- (10-90)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur
age
Detection level phase to phase volt- (10-90)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur
age
Reset ratio <105% -
Operate time for current reversal (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
Delay time for current reversal (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
Coordination time for weak-end infeed (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
logic

Table 46: Scheme communication logic for residual overcurrent protection (PSCH, 85)
Function Range or value Accuracy
Communication scheme coordination (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
time
Scheme type Permissive UR -
Permissive OR
Blocking

Table 47: Current reversal and weak-end infeed logic for residual overcurrent protection (PSCH, 85)
Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate voltage 3Uo for WEI trip (5-70)% of Ubase ± 1.0% of Ur
Reset ratio >95% -
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Operate time for current reversal (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
Delay time for current reversal (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
Coordination time for weak-end infeed (0.000–60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
logic

Logic
Table 48: Tripping logic (PTRC, 94)
Function Range or value Accuracy
Trip action 3-ph, 1/3-ph, 1/2/3-ph -
Minimum trip pulse length (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
Timers (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Table 49: Configurable logic blocks

Logic block Quantity with update rate Range or value Accuracy
fast medium normal
LogicAND 80 80 200 - -
LogicOR 80 80 200 - -
LogicXOR 20 20 50 - -
LogicInverter 40 40 100 - -
LogicSRMemory 20 20 50 - -
LogicGate 20 20 50 - -
LogicTimer 20 20 50 (0.000–90000.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
LogicPulseTimer 20 20 50 (0.000–90000.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
LogicTimerSet 20 20 50 (0.000–90000.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms
LogicLoopDelay 20 20 50 (0.000–90000.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Monitoring
Table 50: Measurements (MMXU)
Function Range or value Accuracy
Frequency (0.95-1.05) × fr ± 2.0 mHz
Voltage (0.1-1.5) × Ur ± 1.0% of Ur at U ≤ Ur
± 1.0% of U at U > Ur
Current (0.2-4.0) × Ir ± 1.0% of Ir at I ≤ Ir
± 1.0% of I at I > Ir
Phase angle (0-360) degrees ± 2.0 degrees
Active power, P 0.1 x Ur < U < 1.5 x Ur ± 2.0% of Sr at S ≤ Sr
0.2 x Ir < I < 4.0 x Ir ± 2.0% of S at S > Sr
Reactive power, Q 0.1 x Ur < U < 1.5 x Ur ± 2.0% of Sr at S ≤ Sr
0.2 x Ir < I < 4.0 x Ir ± 2.0% of S at S > Sr
Apparent power, S 0.1 x Ur < U < 1.5 x Ur ± 2.0% of Sr at S ≤ Sr
0.2 x Ir < I < 4.0 x Ir ± 2.0% of S at S > Sr
Power factor, cos (ϕ) 0.1 x Ur < U < 1.5 x Ur ± 2.0 degrees
0.2 x Ir < I < 4.0 x Ir

Table 51: Supervision of mA input signals

Function
mA measuring function
Max current of transducer to input
Min current of transducer to input
Alarm level for input
Warning level for input
Alarm hysteresis for input
Range or value Accuracy
± 5, ± 10, ± 20 mA ± 0.1 % of set value ± 0.005 mA
0-5, 0-10, 0-20, 4-20 mA
(-20.00 to +20.00) mA
(-20.00 to +20.00) mA
(-20.00 to +20.00) mA
(-20.00 to +20.00) mA
(0.0-20.0) mA

Table 52: Event counter (GGIO)

Function Range or value Accuracy
Counter value 0-10000 -
Max. count up speed 10 pulses/s -
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Table 53: Disturbance report (RDRE)

Function Range or value Accuracy
Pre-fault time (0.05–0.30) s -
Post-fault time (0.1–5.0) s -
Limit time (0.5–6.0) s -
Maximum number of recordings 100 -
Time tagging resolution 1 ms -
Maximum number of analog inputs 30 + 10 (external + internally derived) -
Maximum number of binary inputs 96 -
Maximum number of phasors in the Trip 30 -
Value recorder per recording
Maximum number of indications in a 96 -
disturbance report
Maximum number of events in the 150 -
Event recording per recording
Maximum number of events in the 1000, first in - first out -
Event list
Sampling rate 1 kHz at 50 Hz -
1.2 kHz at 60 Hz
Recording bandwidth (5-300) Hz -

Table 54: Fault locator (RFLO)

Function Value or range Accuracy
Reactive and resistive reach (0.001-1500.000) Ω/phase ± 2.0% static accuracy
± 2.0% degrees static angular accuracy
Conditions:
Voltage range: (0.1-1.1) x Ur
Current range: (0.5-30) x Ir
Phase selection According to input signals -
Maximum number of fault locations 100 -

Metering
Table 55: Pulse counter logic (MMTR)
Function Setting range Accuracy
Input frequency See Binary Input Module (BIM) -
Cycle time for report of counter value (0–3600) s -

Station communication
Table 56: SPA communication protocol
Function Value
Protocol SPA
Communication speed 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400 Bd
Slave number 1 to 899

Table 57: IEC 60870-5-103 communication protocol

Function Value
Protocol IEC 60870-5-103
Communication speed 9600, 19200 Bd

Table 58: IEC 61850-8-1 communication protocol

Function Value
Protocol IEC 61850-8-1
Communication speed for the IEDs 100BASE-FX

Table 59: LON communication protocol

Function Value
Protocol LON
Communication speed 1.25 Mbit/s

Remote communication
Table 60: Line data communication module (LDCM)
Type of fibre Graded-index multicore 62.5/125 μm.
Wave length 820 nm
Transmission distance 0-3 km
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Optical connector Type ST

Protocol C37.94
Data transmission Synchronous
Transmission rate 64 kbit/s
Clock source Internal or derived from received signal

Hardware
IED
Table 61: Case
Material Steel sheet
Front plate Steel sheet profile with cut-out for HMI
Surface treatment Aluzink preplated steel
Finish Light grey (RAL 7035)

Table 62: Water and dust protection level according to IEC 60529
Front IP40 (IP54 with sealing strip)
Rear IP20
Sides IP40
Top and bottom IP30

Table 63: Weight

Case size Weight
6U, 1/2 x 19” ≤ 10 kg
6U, 1/1 x 19” ≤ 18 kg

Connection system
Table 64: CT and VT circuit connectors
Connector type Rated voltage and current Maximum conductor area
Terminal blocks of feed through type 250 V AC, 20 A 4 mm2

Table 65: Binary I/O connection system

Connector type Rated voltage Maximum conductor area
Screw compression type 250 V AC 2.5 mm2
2 × 1 mm2

Table 66: Optical fibre connection requirements for SPA/IEC and LON
Glass fibre Plastic fibre
Cable connector ST-connector HFBR, Snap-in connector
Fibre diameter 62.5/125 μm 1 mm

Basic IED functions

Table 67: Self supervision with internal event list
Data Value
Recording manner Continuous, event controlled
List size 1000 events, first in-first out

Table 68: Time synchronization, time tagging

Function Value
Time tagging resolution, Events and Sampled Measurement 1 ms
Values
Time tagging error with synchronization once/min (minute ± 1.0 ms typically
pulse synchronization), Events and Sampled Measurement
Values
Time tagging error with SNTP synchronization, Sampled ± 1.0 ms typically
Measurement Values
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Inverse characteristics
Table 69: Inverse time characteristics ANSI
Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate characteristic: k = 0.05-999 in steps of 0.01 -
unless otherwise stated

⎛ A ⎞
t =⎜ + B⎟⋅k
⎜ ( I − 1)
P ⎟
⎝ ⎠
Reset characteristic:

tr
t=
(I 2
)
−1
I = Imeasured/Iset
ANSI Extremely Inverse no 1
ANSI Very inverse no 2
ANSI Normal Inverse no 3
ANSI Moderately Inverse no 4
ANSI Long Time Extremely Inverse no 6
ANSI Long Time Very Inverse no 7
ANSI Long Time Inverse no 8
⋅k
A=28.2, B=0.1217, P=2.0, ANSI/IEEE C37.112, class 5 + 30 ms
tr=29.1
A=19.61, B=0.491, P=2.0,
tr=21.6
A=0.0086, B=0.0185, P=0.02,
tr=0.46
A=0.0515, B=0.1140, P=0.02,
tr=4.85
A=64.07, B=0.250, P=2.0, tr=30
A=28.55, B=0.712, P=2.0,
tr=13.46
k=(0.01-1.20) in steps of 0.01
A=0.086, B=0.185, P=0.02,
tr=4.6

Table 70: Inverse time characteristics IEC

Function Range or value Accuracy
Operate characteristic: k = (0.05-1.10) in steps of 0.01 -

⎛ A ⎞
t =⎜ ⎟⋅k
⎜ ( I P − 1) ⎟
⎝ ⎠
I = Imeasured/Iset
Time delay to reset, IEC inverse time (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% of set time ± 30 ms
IEC Normal Inverse no 9 A=0.14, P=0.02 IEC 60255-3, class 5 + 30 ms
IEC Very inverse no 10 A=13.5, P=1.0
IEC Inverse no 11 A=0.14, P=0.02
IEC Extremely inverse no 12 A=80.0, P=2.0
IEC Short-time inverse no 13 A=0.05, P=0.04
IEC Long-time inverse no 14 A=120, P=1.0
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Function Range or value Accuracy

Customer defined characteristic no 17 k=0.5-999 in steps of 0.1 IEC 60255, class 5 + 30 ms
Operate characteristic: A=(0.005-200.000) in steps of
0.001
B=(0.00-20.00) in steps of 0.1
⎛ ⎞ C=(0.1-10.0) in steps of 0.1

t= ⎜ A
+ B⎟⋅k P=(0.005-3.000) in steps of

⎝ (
⎜⎜ I P − C ⎟⎟
⎠ ) 0.001
TR=(0.005-100.000) in steps of
0.001
Reset characteristic: CR=(0.1-10.0) in steps of 0.1
PR=(0.005-3.000) in steps of
0.001
TR
t= ⋅k
(I PR
− CR )
I = Imeasured/Iset
RI inverse characteristic no 18 k=(0.05-999) in steps of 0.01 IEC 60255-3, class 5 + 30 ms

1
t = -------------------------------------- ⋅ k
0, 236
0, 339 – ----------------
I

I = Imeasured/Iset
RD inverse characteristic no19 k=(0.05-1.10) in steps of 0.01 IEC 60255-3, class 5 + 30 ms

t = 5, 8 – ⎛ 1, 35 ⋅ ln --I-⎞
⎝ k⎠
I = Imeasured/Iset
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Ordering REL670, Line distance protection IED

Guidelines
Carefully read and follow the set of rules to ensure problem-free order management. Please refer to the function matrix for included software functions given in
each software option package. Please observe that the character length of the software option section varies depending on the included options.
Enter option codes in the shaded spaces to complete the ordering number. To obtain the complete ordering code, please combined code from sheet 1 and sheet
2, as given in the example below.

Sheet 1 Sheet 2
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SOFTWARE Notes and Rules

Version number
Latest version XX
Version No 1.0
Configuration alternatives
Single Breaker, 3-Phase A31
Tripping
Double Breaker, 3-Phase B31
Tripping
Single Breaker, 1Phase A32
Tripping
Double Breaker, 1Phase B32
Tripping
Custom configuration
User defined Configuration Y00 User defined configuration to be provided to ABB
direct after accepted order
Software options All fields in the ordering form do not need to be filled in
No option X00
High impedance differential protection A02
Frequency protections E02
General voltage and current protection F01
Apparatus control for single bay, max 8 apparatuses H07 Note: Only one Apparatus control can be ordered
Apparatus control for single bay, max 15 apparatuses H08
Additional HMI language
No second HMI language X0 On request
Casing
1/2 x 19” case (max 3 I/O, 1TRM) A Only for A31 and A32
3/4 x 19” case (max 5 I/O, 2TRM slot) C
1/1 x 19” case (max 11 I/O, 2TRM slot) E
Mounting details with IP40 of protection from the front
19” rack mounting kit for 1/2 19” case or 2xRHGS6 or RHGS12 A
19” rack mounting kit for 3/4 19” case or 3xRHGS6 B
19” rack mounting kit for 1/1 19” case C
Wall mounting kit D
Flush mounting kit - IP54 mounting seal E
Auxiliary power supply
24-60 VDC A
90-250 VDC B
Human machine interface
Small size - text only A
Medium size, 15 controllable objects B
Analog system
First Transformer input module, 9I+3U, 1A A3 Only for B31 and B32
First Transformer input module, 9I+3U, 5A A4 Only for B31 and B32
First Transformer input module, 5I, 1A+4I, 5A+3U A5 Only for B31 and B32
First Transformer input module, 6I+6U, 1A A6
First Transformer input module, 6I+6U, 5A A7
No second TRM included X0
Second Transformer input module, 9I+3U, 1A A3 Only for B31 and B32
Second Transformer input module, 9I+3U, 5A A4 Only for B31 and B32
Second Transformer input module, 5I, 1A+4I, 5A+3U A5
Second Transformer input module, 6I+6U, 1A A6
Second Transformer input module, 6I+6U, 5A A7
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Sheet 1 (Enter option codes from sheet 1 in spaces below) Sheet 2

REL670* - - - - - - - - - - -

Binary input and output, mA and time synchronizating boards.

Slot position (rear view) Note! Max 3 positins in 1/2 rack - - -

X101

X121

X131
X111
X31

X41

X51

X61

X71

X81

X91
and 5 in 3/4 rack with 2 TRM and
11 in 1/1 rack wiht 2 TRM
1/2 Case with 1 TRM (A31/32) Note! Only for A31/32. Only position
X31 to X51 can be selected
3/4 Case with 2 TRM
1/1 Case with 2 TRM
No board in this slot X X X X X X X X X
Binary output module 24 output relays Note! Maximum 4 (BOM + MIM) A A A A A A A A A A
(BOM) boards
BIM 16 inputs, RL24-30 VDC Note! Basic 1 BIM and 1 BOM B B B B B B B B B B
included
BIM 16 inputs, RL48-60 VDC C C C C C C C C C C
BIM 16 inputs, RL110-125 VDC D D D D D D D D D D
BIM 16 inputs, RL220-250 VDC E E E E E E E E E E
BIMp 16 inputs, RL24-30 VDC for pulse F F F F F F F F F
counting
BIMp 16 inputs, RL48-60 VDC for pulse G G G G G G G G G
counting
BIMp 16 inputs, RL110-125 VDC for pulse H H H H H H H H H
counting
BIMp 16 inputs, RL220-250 VDC for pulse K K K K K K K K K
counting
IOM 8 inputs, 10+2 output, RL24-30 VDC L L L L L L L L L
IOM 8 inputs, 10+2 output, RL48-60 VDC M M M M M M M M M
IOM 8 inputs, 10+2 output, RL110-125 N N N N N N N N N
VDC
IOM 8 inputs, 10+2 output, RL220-250 P P P P P P P P P
VDC
mA input module 6 channels (MIM) Note! Max 4 (BOM + MIM) board in 1/1 R R R R R R R R
case. Max 1 MIM + 3 BOM in 3/4 case.
No MIM board in 1/2 case
Serial communication unit for remote end communication

X302
Slot position (rear view)

No remote communication board included X

C37.94 single channel 3 km A
Serial communication unit for station communication

X301

X311
Slot position (rear view)

No first communication board included X

Optical ethernet module, 1 channel glass D
Optical ethernet module, 2 channel glass E
No second communication board included X
Serial SPA and LON module, plastic A
Serial SPA and LON module, plastic/glass B
Serial SPA and LON module, glass C

Example:
REL670*1.0-A31-A02E02F01-X0-A-A-B-A-A7X0-DAX-X-DX
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Accessories
Test switch
Test switch module mounted in RHGS 6 Case, first Transformer input module 1MRK 000 371-FA

RTXP 24 for REL670, 1CB/1PhTrip, 1CB/3PhTrip, internal neutral Qty: 1MRK 926 215-AK

RTXP 24 for REL670, 1CB/1PhTrip, 1CB/3Ph/Trip, external neutral Qty: 1MRK 926 215-AC

RTXP 24 for REL670, 2CB/1PhTrip, 2CB/3PhTrip, internal neutral Qty: 1MRK 926 215-BE

RTXP 24 for REL670, 2CB/1PhTrip, 2CB/3PhTrip, external neutral Qty: 1MRK 926 215-BV

On/off switch for the DC-supply RK 795 017-AA

GPS antenna and mounting details

GPS antenna, including mounting kits 1MRK 001 640-AA
Cable for antenna, 20 m 1MRK 001 665-AA
Cable for antenna, 40 m 1MRK 001 665-BA

Interface converter (for remote end data communication)

1 2
External interface converter from C37.94 to G703 Qty: 1MRK 002 245-AA

Protection cover
Protective cover for rear side of IED, 6U, 1/1 x 19” 1MRK 002 420-AA
Protective cover for rear side of IED, 6U, 3/4 x 19” 1MRK 002 420-AB
Protective cover for rear side of IED, 6U, 1/2 x 19” 1MRK 002 420-AC
Protective cover for rear side of RHGS 6, 6U, 1/2 x 19” 1MRK 002 420-AE

External resistor unit

1 2 3
High impedance resistor unit 1-ph with resistor and voltage depen-
dent resistor Qty: RK795101-CB
High impedance resistor unit 3-ph with resistor and voltage depen- RK795101-DC
dent resistor

Combiflex
Key switch for lock-out of settings via LCD-HMI 1MRK 000 611-A
Side-by-side mounting kit 1MRK 002 420-Z

Configuration and monitoring tools

Front connection cable between LCD-HMI and PC 1MRK 001 665-CA
PCM600 IED tool 1MRS151071
LED Label special paper A4 10 pcs 1MRK 002 038-CA
LED Label special paper Letter 10 pcs 1MRK 002 038-DA
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Manuals
Note: One CD-ROM with Operator’s Manual, Technical reference manual, Installation and commissioning manual and
Application manual is always included for each IED.

User documentation Connectivity packages and LED label template on

CD-ROM
Quantity: 1MRK 002 290-AA

Rule: Specify the number of printed manuals requested

Operator’s manual

Quantity: 1MRK 506 233-UEN

Technical reference manual

Quantity: 1MRK 506 232-UEN

Installation and commissioning manual

Quantity: 1MRK 506 234-UEN

Application manual

Quantity: 1MRK 506 235-UEN

Getting started guide

Quantity: 1MRK 506 238-UEN

Reference information
For our reference and statistics we would be pleased to be provided with the following application data:

Country: End user:

Station name: Voltage level: kV

Related documents
Technical overview brochure
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Manufacturer
ABB Automation Technologies AB
Substation Automation Products
SE-721 59 Västerås
Sweden
Telephone: +46 (0) 21 34 20 00
Facsimile: +46 (0) 21 14 69 18
Internet: www.abb.com/substationautomation
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