1MAC203893-DB

Transformer protection and control

RET615

The RET615 is a dedicated transformer protection and con-

trol IED for power transformers, unit and step-up transform-
ers including power generator-transformer blocks in utility
and industry power distribution systems. RET615 is a mem-
ber of ABB’s Relion® product family and a part of its 615
protection and control product series. The 615 series IEDs
are characterized by their compactness and withdrawable
design. Engineered from the ground up, the 615 series has
been designed to unleash the full potential of the IEC 61850
standard for communication and interoperability between
substation automation devices.

Unique RET615 ANSI features

− Six setting groups
− Drawout design
− Sensitive differential protection for turn-to-turn faults
− Restricted earth fault (REF) protection
− Overexcitation (V/Hz) protection Sensitive restricted earth-fault protection (REF) completes the
− High-speed (< 1 ms) outputs overall differential protection to detect even single phase-to-
− Arc flash detection (AFD) ground faults close to the grounded neutral of the transformer .
− Thermal overload protection of transformer
− Ring-lug terminals for all inputs and outputs The low-impedance REF protection uses neither stabilizing re-
− Large LCD screen with clearly visible font sistors nor varistors and allows the ratio of the grounded neutral
− Environmentally friendly design with RoHS compliance CT to differ from the phase current transformer ratios. Because
the REF protection characteristics do not need time grading
Application with other protection schemes, high-speed fault clearance may
The RET615 is the ultimate protection and control IED for two- be achieved. The RET615 also includes a thermal overload
winding power transformers and power generator-transformer protecion function, which supervises the thermal stress of the
blocks. It can be applied for protection and control of the most transformer windings to prevent accelerated aging of the insula-
commonly used power transformer combinations of delta and tions. Multiple stages of phase and ground overcurrents are pro-
wye (grounded or ungrounded) windings. Flexible order coding vided for both transformer windings plus optional voltage inputs
allows for choosing current-only or current-and-voltage configu- for metering and protection of one transformer winding or both
rations to best fit your transformer application needs. windings. A fast three-channel arc-fault protection system for
arc flash supervision of the switchgear compartments is offered.
Protection and control
The RET615 features three-phase, multi-slope transformer RET615 also integrates basic control functionality, which facili-
differential protection with an unrestrained stage and a restrai- tates the control of two circuit breakers via the front panel HMI
ned stage to provide fast and selective protection for phase-to- or by means of remote controls. To protect from unauthorized
phase, winding interturn and bushing flash-over faults. Besides access and to maintain the integrity of information, the IED has
second harmonic restraint an advanced waveform-based blo- been provided with a four-level, role-based, user authentication
cking algorithm ensures stability at transformer energization and system. The access control system applies to the front panel
a fifth harmonic restraint function ensures good protection HMI, the web browser based HMI and the PCM600 Protection
stability at moderate overexcitation of power transformers. and Control IED Manager.
Standardized communication Bus protection via GOOSE
RET615 genuinely supports the new IEC 61850 standard for The IEC 61850 implementation in RET615 also includes
inter-device communication in substations. It also supports the fast peer-to-peer communication over the substation bus.
industry standard Modbus® protocol, and the well- Use GOOSE communication between the RET615 and REF615
established DNP3.0 and IEC 60870-5-103 protocols. IEDS of the incoming and outgoing feeders of a substation
co-operate to form a stable, reliable and high-speed busbar
The implementation of the IEC 61850 substation protection system. The cost-effective GOOSE-based busbar
communication standard in RET615 covers both vertical protection is obtained just by configuring the IEDs and the op-
and horizontal communication, including GOOSE messaging erational availability of the protection is assured by continuous
and parameter setting according to IEC 61850-8-1. supervision of the protection IEDs and their GOOSE messaging
The substation configuration language enables the use over the station bus. No separate hard-wiring is needed for the
of engineering tools for efficient configuration and horizontal communication between the switchgear cubicles.
commissioning of substation devices. For accurate time stamp- availability of the protection is assured by continuous supervi-
ing RET615 supports synchronization over Ethernet sion of the protection IEDs and their GOOSE messaging over
using SNTP or over a separate bus using IRIG-B. the station bus. No separate hard-wiring is needed for the hori-
zontal communication between the switchgear cubicles.

RET615 V4.0 ANSI Functional Application A RET615 V4.0 ANSI Functional Applications B, C and D

RET615 V4.0 ANSI Υ RET615 V4.0 ANSI

(1) or
Δ
3 272 592 472 24-12 24-22 602

3 3 67/
51P 50P-1 50P-2 49T 37 51P 50P-1 50P-2 49T
51P2
(1) (1) 59N2

50 67/ 50
51N 46 46 37
BF 51N2 BF

52 50N 52 50N
50N-1 50N-2 51N 50N-1 50N-2 59G2
(1) BF (1) BF

Δ Δ 81-12 81-22
81LSH 81LSH
-12 -22

Y Y
REF REF
51G 50G-1 50G-2 (Low Z)
87T 51G 50G-1 50G-2 87T
(Low Z)
52 52
(2) (2)
AFD- AFD- AFD- AFD- AFD- AFD-
11 11 11 11 11 11

(2) 50N (2) 67/ 50N

51N 50N-1 50N-2 51N 50N-1 50N-2
BF 51N2 BF

3 3 50
BF
50 67/
51P 50P-1 50P-2 46 51P 50P-1 50P-2 46
BF 51P2
3 3
38
-13
2 2 2 2
27 59 47 60
3 59N2
38
Υ 1
Available with Arc Flash Detection(AFD) option -13
(2) or 2
Available with VT Inputs options
1
Available with Arc Flash Detection(AFD) option Δ 3
Available with Functional Application “C”

2 RET615 | Descriptive bulletin

Functions and Features Functional Application
Included = •, Optional =  A B C D
Protection ANSI Function Name
Phase percentage differential (two windings), restrained and unrestrained 87T, 87H • • • •
Phase overcurrents (Winding 1) 51P (1), 50P (1) • • • •
Phase overcurrents (Winding 2) 51P (2), 50P (2) • • • •
Directional phase overcurrent 67P • • •
Neutral overcurrents (Winding 1) 51N (1), 50N (1) • • • •
Neutral overcurrents (Winding 2) 51N (2), 50N (2) • • • •
Ground overcurrents 51G, 50G • • • •
Directional neutral overcurrent 67N • • •
Thermal overload (Winding 1) 49T (1) • • • •
Undercurrent (Winding 1) 37 (1) • • • •
Restricted earth fault (REF), low impedance (Winding 2) REF (2) • • • •
Negative sequence overcurrent (Winding 1) 46 (1) • • • •
Negative sequence overcurrent (Winding 2) 46 (2) • • • •
Load sheds and restorations 81LSH • • •
Underfrequencies, overfrequencies, rate-of-changes 81 • • •
Overexcitation 24 • • •
Resistive thermal devices (RTD) 38 •
Phase undervoltage 27 • • •
Phase overvoltage 59 • • •
Phase sequence overvoltage 47 • • •
Ground overvoltage 59G • •
Neutral overvoltage 59N • • •
Circuit breaker failure1 50BF, 50NBF • • • •
Electrically latched/self-resetting trip digital outputs 86/94-1, 86/94-2 • • • •
Arc flash detection via three lens sensors AFD-1, AFD-2, AFD-3    
Control
Circuit breaker control1 52 (1), 52 (2) • • • •
Monitoring and Supervision
Trip circuit monitoring TCM • • • •
Breaker condition monitoring1 52CM (1), 52CM (2) • • • •
Fuse failure 60 • • •
Tap changer position 84T • • • •
Open CT secondary monitoring (Windings 1 & 2) CTSRCTF • • • •
Measurement
Three-phase currents (Winding 1) IA, IB, IC (1) • • • •
Three-phase currents (Winding 2) IA, IB, IC (2) • • • •
Sequence currents (Winding 1) I1, I2, I0 (1) • • • •
Sequence currents (Winding 2) I1, I2, I0 (2) • • • •
Ground current IG • • • •
Demand values (Windings 1 & 2) • • • •
Maximum and minimum demand values (Windings 1 & 2) • • • •
Three-phase voltages VA, VB, VC • • •
Sequence voltages V1, V2, V0 • • •
Ground voltage VG • •
Power and energy (1-phase, 3-phases) and power factor P, E and PF • • •
Automation & Communications
100Base-TX Ethernet (RJ45)    
100Base-FX Ethernet(LC)    
100Base-TX Ethernet(RJ45) + RS-485(1x4-wire or 2x2-wire) + IRIG-B    
100Base-FX Ethernet(LC) + RS-485(1x4-wire or 2x2-wire) + IRIG-B    
100Base-TX and -FX Ethernet (1 * LC, 2 * RJ45) + serial glass fiber (ST)    
100Base-TX Ethernet (3 * RJ45) + serial glass fiber (ST)    
Ethernet 100Base-TX (RJ45) + configurable RS232/RS485 + [RS485 or serial    
glass fiber (ST) + IRIG-B]2

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 Functions and Features (continued) Functional Application
Included = •, Optional =  A B C D
Records
Sequence of events recorder SER • • • •
Fault recorder FLR • • • •
Digital fault (waveform) recorder DFR • • • •
1
Applicable for two breakers
2
Not available with Arc Flash Detection (AFD) option

1MAC203893-DB Revision B March 2011

Analog inputs
− Three phase currents: 5/1 A programmable Product dimensions and weights
− Ground current: 5/1 A programmable − Frame: 6.97” (177 mm) W x 6.97” (177 mm) H
Rated frequency: 60/50 Hz programmable − Case: 6.57” (165 mm) W x 6.30” (160 mm) H x 6.10” (155
− Three-phase and ground voltages: programmable nominal mm)
secondary voltage (available as options) − Weight: Relay - 7.72 lbs. (3.5 kg); Draw-out unit - 3.97 lbs.
− RTD inputs (available as an option) (1.8 kg)

Binary inputs and outputs Tools

− Eight, twelve with VT inputs, binary inputs standard − PCM600 V2.3 for setting, configuration and data retrieval
− Two NO outputs with trip circuit monitoring − COM600 Station Automation series products V3.4
− Three NO outputs − Web browser based user interface (IE 7.0 or later)
− One Form C output
− One Form C self-check alarm output Certificates
− Additional binary inputs and outputs available as options − UL Listed product, File E103204

Communication
− IEC 61850-8-1 with GOOSE messaging
− DNP3.0 Level 2+ over TCP/IP ABB Inc.
− Modbus over TCP/IP Distribution Automation
− Time synchronization via SNTP (primary and backup servers) 4300 Coral Ridge Drive
− Optional serial RS-485 port programmable for DNP3.0 Level Coral Springs, Florida 33065
2+ or Modbus RTU Phone: +1 954 752 6700
− Optional IRIG-B time synchronization Fax: +1 954 345 5329

Control voltage www.abb.com/substationautomation

− Option 1: 48 ... 250 V dc, 100 … 240 V ac
− Option 2: 24 ... 60 V dc
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