Description
Key Technical Specifications
- Power Supply: 48-250 V DC / 100-240 V AC
- Communication Protocols: IEC 61850 MMS/GOOSE, line differential over fiber or pilot wire
- Protection Functions: Line differential, directional/non-directional overcurrent, earth-fault, breaker failure
- Measurement: Phase currents, residual current/voltage, frequency
- I/O: Configurable binary inputs/outputs (typical 8 BI, multiple PO/SO contacts)
- Operating Temperature: -25 to +70 °C
- Mounting: Flush or semi-flush, compact 615 series case
- HMI: Integrated LCD with control and indication
- Standards: IEC 61850, IEC 60255
- Application: Overhead lines and cable feeders in distribution networks
- Differential Communication: Fiber-optic or galvanic pilot wire
Product Introduction
Substation teams replacing feeder protection during scheduled outages need fast, compatible spares. The ABB RED615C_E HCDCACADAHC2BAN11E functions as a dedicated line differential protection and control IED for overhead lines and cable feeders.
It provides selective unit protection with phase-segregated differential elements plus backup overcurrent and voltage functions. This setup works well in radial, looped, or meshed networks, including those with distributed generation. Typical differential trip times stay low when communication links remain healthy.
