Description
Product Introduction
ABB REF615 HCFDACADABC2BAN11E is a feeder protection relay for utility and industrial MV distribution. It protects overhead lines and cable feeders in radial, looped, and meshed networks, with or without distributed generation.
This is configuration C-D (non-directional overcurrent + earth-fault with thermal overload). It supports IEC 61850 Editions 1 and 2, GOOSE messaging, IEC 61850-9-2 LE, Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 60870-5-103. The withdrawable plug-in design makes field swaps fast. Honestly, that matters when you’re under live-line pressure.
Installation & Configuration Guide
Phase 1—Pre-Installation (est. 10 min)
- De-energize the bay. Lockout/tagout.
- Wait 5 min for discharge.
- Export the existing relay program from PCM600.
- Photograph DIP switches, wiring, and rack layout.
- Tools: Fluke 115 multimeter, ESD wrist strap, torque driver (0.5 N·m), label tags.
Phase 2—Removal (est. 5 min)
- Label wires before disconnecting.
- Release the DIN rail latch.
- Pull the unit perpendicular to the backplane.
- Inspect backplane connector pins for bent contacts or corrosion.
Phase 3—Installation (est. 10 min)
- Put ESD protection on first. Wrist strap + ESD mat.
- Verify part number HCFDACADABC2BAN11E.
- Replicate jumper and terminal settings from photos.
- Seat the module until the latch clicks.
- Reconnect wiring at about 0.5 N·m.
- Check shield grounding against the wiring diagram.
