The REF615C-E is a feeder protection and measurement and control device from ABB for the protection, control, measurement and monitoring of feeders in power systems. The product is part of the 615 family of ABB Relion® products and has a wide range of applications to adapt to different power system requirements.
REF615C-E features include:
Protection function: The device has a variety of protection functions such as directional overcurrent, non-directional overcurrent, and ground protection, which can protect the feeder from electrical faults. At the same time, it also has a highly sensitive and selective multi-frequency admittance ground protection combination, as well as advanced and fast short-circuit and ground fault location options.
Control function: REF615C-E can remotely control the feeder, including switching operation, parameter setting, etc. In addition, it supports a variety of communication protocols, such as IEC 60870-5-103, Modbus and IEC 61850, to facilitate communication and control with other devices.
Measurement and monitoring function: The device can monitor the current, voltage, power and other parameters of the feeder in real time, and provide accurate measurement data. At the same time, it also has a large LCD display and local or remote access function, which is convenient for users to monitor and manage the status of the feeder.
Integrated design: The REF615C-E integrates protection, control, measurement and monitoring functions into a compact and versatile solution. In addition, it also supports a variety of standard configurations, can be quickly installed and tested, reducing the user's operation and maintenance costs.
Overall, the REF615C-E is a powerful, highly integrated feeder protection and measurement and control device, which is widely used in power systems, industrial automation, buildings and other fields, providing an important guarantee for the safe operation of electrical equipment.
The advantages and disadvantages of REF615C-E are as follows:
Advantages:
Powerful protection: The REF615C-E features a variety of protection features, such as directional overcurrent, non-directional overcurrent, ground protection, etc., to fully protect the feeder from electrical failures. In addition, it has a combination of highly sensitive and selective multi-frequency admittance ground protection, as well as advanced and fast short-circuit and ground fault location options for the safe operation of the feeder.
Flexible communication capability: REF615C-E supports a variety of communication protocols, such as IEC 60870-5-103, Modbus and IEC 61850, etc., which can easily communicate and control with other devices, improving the integration and flexibility of the system.
Integrated design: The REF615C-E integrates protection, control, measurement and monitoring functions into a compact and versatile solution. This design not only reduces the cost and maintenance difficulty of the equipment, but also improves the reliability and stability of the system.
Easy installation and maintenance: The REF615C-E uses standardized interfaces and communication protocols for easy installation and maintenance. At the same time, it also has a large LCD display and local or remote access function, so that users can easily monitor and manage the status of the feeder.
Cons:
There are certain requirements for the operating environment: although REF615C-E has high reliability and stability, its performance in extremely harsh operating environments (such as high temperature, high humidity, strong electromagnetic interference, etc.) may be affected. Therefore, when selecting and using the equipment, it is necessary to fully consider the requirements of its operating environment.
Higher cost: Because the REF615C-E integrates multiple functions and uses advanced technology and materials, its cost is relatively high. This may increase the user's investment costs and maintenance costs.
Overall, the REF615C-E is a powerful, highly integrated feeder protection and measurement and control device for a variety of applications where feeder protection, control, measurement and monitoring are required.
