Technical Parameters
Parameter Category Specification
Product Series / Platform ABB Relion® 670 Series (Bay Control & Protection)
Device Type Numerical Bay Control and Protection Unit
Key Standards IEC 60255, IEC 61850 (Edition 2), IEC 60870-5-103/-104
Rated Auxiliary Supply (Us) 48 - 250 V DC / 48 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Suffix -70). Other ranges (-11, -12) available.
Analog Inputs
• Current (CT) Inputs Up to 6 current inputs, configurable for 1 A or 5 A secondary. 690 in code often indicates a specific I/O configuration.
• Voltage (VT) Inputs Up to 6 voltage inputs, typically 100/110 V or 100/√3 V line-to-neutral.
Protection Functions (Comprehensive Suite) Includes but is not limited to:
• Differential Protection (87B, 87T)
• Distance Protection (21) with multiple zones
• Directional/Nondirectional Overcurrent (67/50, 51)
• Breaker Failure Protection (50BF)
• Over/Under Voltage & Frequency (27/59, 81)
• Synchrocheck (25)
• Arc Protection (optional)
Control & Interlocking
• Bay Control Full local/remote control of circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches.
• Programmable Logic Powerful CLP (Configuration Logic Programming) for custom interlocking, automation sequences, and signal processing.
• Binary I/O Extensive configurable binary inputs and outputs (e.g., 48 BI, 40 BO).
Measurement & Metering High-accuracy measurement of I, V, P, Q, S, PF, f, energy, harmonics, etc. Class 0.5 per IEC 61869.
Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
• Display Large, high-resolution color graphical LCD with intuitive menu structure.
• Interface Front USB port for configuration and data extraction. Keypad for local operation.
Data Recording
• Event Recorder ≥ 5000 time-tagged events with sequence-of-events (SOE) resolution.
• Disturbance Recorder High-speed fault recording (oscillography) with analog channels and binary signals.
• Maintenance Data Breaker operation statistics, load profile, thermal overload history.
Communication Interfaces Multiple, redundant ports:
• Front: Ethernet (RJ45), USB.
• Rear: 2-4 Ethernet ports (RJ45 or fiber) for station bus (IEC 61850-8-1, GOOSE). Serial ports (RS485) for legacy protocols (IEC 60870-5-103, Modbus).
Time Synchronization Supports IRIG-B, SNTP/NTP, and PTP (IEEE 1588).
Environmental
• Operating Temperature -25°C to +70°C (Extended range: -40°C to +70°C optional)
• Protection Rating IP54 (front panel) for harsh substation environments.
Mechanical & Mounting 19-inch rack mountable (4U height) or panel-mounted version available. Robust metal housing.
Configuration Software PCM600 – ABB's universal engineering tool for parameter setting, logic configuration, and documentation.
Typical Applications HV/MV feeder protection & control, transformer protection (high-side), busbar protection, capacitor bank protection.