Description
The ABB REF615 (Configuration Code: HBFCACABNBA1ABN2XD) is a dedicated feeder protection and control numerical relay from the ABB Relion product family. It is engineered for the protection, control, measurement, and supervision of utility and industrial power distribution systems, including radial and looped networks with or without distributed generation.
Availability & Commercial Terms
- Condition: New Original Factory Sealed / New Surplus
- Lead Time: 2 to 4 business days for standard stock items; verify exact inventory availability prior to issuing purchase orders.
- Warranty: 12-month standard industrial replacement warranty covering material defects and functional failures.
- Pricing Notice: Listed price is indicative and subject to market conditions. Contact our sales engineering desk for a formal quotation and project batch pricing.
Technical Specification Table
| Parameter | Value |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Product Family | Relion 615 Series |
| Product Type | Feeder Protection and Control Relay |
| Complete Order Code | HBFCACABNBA1ABN2XD |
| Enclosure / Mounting | Flush mounted standard case (plug-in unit design) |
| Communication Protocols | IEC 61850 (Ed. 1 / Ed. 2) with GOOSE messaging, Modbus RTU / TCP, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-103 |
| Auxiliary Voltage | 48 to 125 V DC / 100 to 240 V AC (Verify exact hardware variant via nameplate label) |
| Analog Inputs | Standard conventional CTs (5 A / 1 A) and VTs |
| Time Synchronization | SNTP, IEEE 1588 v2 Precision Time Protocol |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to +55°C (continuous operation) |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 from front, IP20 from terminals |
| Compliance Standards | IEC 60255, IEEE Std C37.90, CE, RoHS, UL (verify with OEM technical guide) |
Field Engineering Notes & Application Context
The REF615 relay utilizes pre-configured standard application packages designed to minimize engineering time during substation automation integration. When commissioning unit HBFCACABNBA1ABN2XD, field engineers must verify that the relay configuration file matches the physical I/O module population and communication card slots.
- Communication Redundancy: Depending on the exact option code string, ensure proper configuration of Ethernet ports if implementing RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) or PRP/HSR redundancy structures for IEC 61850 station bus architectures.
- Firmware and Tooling: Commissioning and parameter settings require ABB PCM600 (Protection and Control Manager) tool matching the specific Connectivity Package version for the 615 series platform. Always back up the relay configuration parameters via local HMI or PCM600 before executing firmware updates.
