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Main features
REB500 /
REB500sys
Low-impedance busbar protection
Stub and T-zone protection
High functional reliability due to two inde-
pendent measurement criteria:
- stabilized differential current algorithm
- directional current comparison algorithm
Phase-by-phase measurement
Reduced CT performance requirements
High through-fault stability even in case of
CT saturation
Full solid-state busbar replica
No switching of CT circuits
Only one hardware version for
- 1 and 5 A rated currents
- all auxiliary supply voltages between
48 V DC and 250 V DC
- nominal frequencies of 50, 60 and
16.7 Hz
Short tripping times independent of the
plants size or configuration
Centralized layout: Installation of hardware
in one or several cubicles
Distributed layout: Bay units distributed
and, in the case of location close to the
feeders, with short connections to CTs, iso-
lators, circuit breakers, etc.
Connections between bay units and central
unit by fibreoptic cables
- maximum permissible length 1200 m
- for distributed and centralized layout
fibreoptic connections mean interference-
proof data transfer even close to HV power
cables
Replacement of existing busbar protection
schemes can be accomplished without re-
strictions (centralized layout) in the case of
substation extensions e.g. by a mixture of
centralized and distributed layout
Easily extensible
User-friendly, PC-based human machine
interface (HMI)
Fully numerical signal processing
Comprehensive self-supervision
Binary logic and timer in the bay unit
Integrated event recording
Integrated disturbance recording for power
system currents
A minimum of spare parts needed due to
standardization and a low number of vary-
ing units
Communication facilities for substation
monitoring and control systems via
IEC 61850-8-1, IEC 60870-5-103 and
LON.
Numerical Station Protection
System
Busbar Protection with integrated
Breaker Failure, Line and
Transformer Protection
REB500 /
REB500sys
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Changed since J anuary 2005
Data subject to change without notice
REB500sys - Station protection with decentralized architecture
Numerical Station Protection System
Busbar Protection with integrated Breaker
Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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REB500 / REB500sys
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Main features
REB500 / REB500sys
(contd)
Options
Breaker failure protection (also separately
operable without busbar protection)
End fault protection
Definite time overcurrent protection
Breaker pole discrepancy
Overcurrent and voltage check feature
Disturbance recording for power system
voltages
Separate I
0
measurement for impedance-
grounded networks
Communication with substation monitoring
and control system (IEC 61850-8-1 /
IEC 60870-5-103 / LON)
Internal user-friendly human machine inter-
face with display
Redundant power supply for central units
and/or bay units.
Additional
main features
REB500sys
REB500sys combines the well-proven numer-
ical busbar and breaker failure protection
REB500 of ABB with Main 2 or back-up pro-
tection for line or transformer feeders. The
Main 2 / Group 1 or back-up protection is
based on the well-proven protection function
library of REL316*4 / RET316*4 from ABB for
50 and 60 Hz.
Main 2 / back-up bay protection
Definite- and inverse time over and under-
current protection
Directional overcurrent definite- and
inverse time protection
Inverse time earth fault overcurrent protec-
tion
Definite time over and undervoltage protec-
tion
Three-phase current and three-phase volt-
age plausibility
Main 2 / back-up bay protection: Line pro-
tection
High-speed distance protection
Directional sensitive earth fault protection
for grounded systems against high resis-
tive faults in solidly grounded networks
Directional sensitive earth fault protection
for ungrounded or compensated systems
Autoreclosure for
- single-pole / three-pole reclosure
- up to four reclosure sequences
Synchrocheck with
- measurement of amplitudes, phase
angles and frequency of two voltage
vectors
- checks for dead line, dead bus, dead
line and bus
Group 1 / back-up bay protection: Trans-
former protection
High-speed transformer differential protec-
tion for 2- and 3-winding and auto-trans-
formers
Thermal overload
Peak value over and undercurrent protec-
tion
Independent T-Zone protection with trans-
former differential protection
Application
REB500
The numerical busbar protection REB500 is
designed for the high-speed, selective protec-
tion of MV, HV and EHV busbar installations
at a nominal frequency of 50, 60 and 16.7 Hz.
The structure of both hardware and software
is modular enabling the protection to be eas-
ily configured to suit the layout of the pri-
mary system.
The flexibility of the system enables all con-
figurations of busbars from single busbars to
quadruple busbars with transfer buses, ring
busbars and 1breaker schemes to be pro-
tected.
In 1 breaker schemes the busbars and the
entire diameters, including Stub/T-Zone can
be protected. An integrated tripping scheme
allows to save external logics as well as wir-
ing.
The capacity is sufficient for up to 60 feeders
(bay units) and a total of 32 busbar zones.
The numerical busbar protection REB500
detects all phase and earth faults in solidly
grounded and resistive-grounded power sys-
tems and phase faults in ungrounded systems
and systems with Petersen coils.
The main CTs supplying the currents to the
busbar protection have to fulfil only modest
performance requirements (see page 16). The
protection operates discriminatively for all
faults inside the zone of protection and
remains reliably stable for all faults outside
the zone of protection.
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Busbar Protection with integrated Breaker
Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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Application
REB500sys
The REB500sys is foreseen in MV, HV and
EHV substations with nominal frequencies of
50 Hz resp. 60 Hz to protect the busbars and
their feeders. The bay protection functions
included in REB500sys are used as Main 2 /
Group 1 - or back-up protection.
The system REB500sys is foreseen for all
single or double busbar configurations (Line
variants L-V1 to L-V5 and Transformer vari-
ant T-V1). In 1 breaker configurations, vari-
ant L-V5 can be used for the bay level
functions autoreclosure and synchrocheck.
The capacity is sufficient for up to 60 feeders
(bay units) and a total of 32 busbar zones.
The REB500sys detects all bus faults in sol-
idly and low resistive-grounded power sys-
tems, all kind of phase faults in ungrounded
and compensated power systems as well as
feeder faults in solidly, low resistive-
grounded, compensated and ungrounded
power systems.
The protection operates selectively for all
faults inside the zone of protection and
remains reliably stable for all faults outside
the zone of protection.
REB500sys is perfectly suited for retrofit
concepts and stepwise upgrades. The bay unit
is used as a stand-alone unit for bay protec-
tion functions (e.g. line protection, autoreclo-
sure and synchrocheck or 2- and 3 winding
transformer protection or autonomous T-zone
protection). The central unit can be added at a
later stage for full busbar and breaker failure
protection functionality.
Depending on the network voltage level and
the protection philosophy the following pro-
tection concepts are generally applied:
Two main protection schemes per bay
and one busbar protection.
With REB500sys the protection concept
can be simplified. Due to the higher inte-
gration of functionality one of the main
protection equipment can be eliminated.
One main protection and one back-up
protection scheme per bay, no busbar
protection.
With REB500sys a higher availability of
the energy delivery can be reached, due to
the implementation of busbar and breaker
failure protection schemes where it hasn't
been possible in the past because of eco-
nomical reasons.
Six standard options are defined for Main 2 /
Group 1 or back-up bay level functions:
Line protection
- Line variant 1 (L-V1)
directional, non-directional overcurrent
protection and directional earth fault prot.
- Line variant 2 (L-V2)
as Line variant L-V1 plus distance prot.
- Line variant 3 (L-V3)
as Line variant L-V2 plus autoreclosure
- Line variant 4 (L-V4)
as Line variant L-V3 plus synchrocheck
- Line variant 5 (L-V5)
as Line variant L-V1 plus autoreclosure and
synchrocheck.
Transformer Protection
Transformer Variant 1 (T-V1) as 2- or 3 wind-
ing transformer differential protection, ther-
mal overload, current functions; applicable
also as autonomous T-Zone protection.
Fig. 1
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Busbar Protection with integrated Breaker
Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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REB500 / REB500sys
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Table 1 Overview of the functionalities REB500 / REB500sys
Main functionality
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Breaker failure protection 50BF BFP RBRF
End-fault protection 51/62EF EFP PTOC
Breaker pole discrepancy 51/62PD PDF PTOC
Overcurrent check feature 51 PTOC
Voltage check feature 59/27 PTOV/PTUV
Check zone 87CZ BBP CZ PDIF
Overcurrent protection (def. time) 51 OCDT PTOC
Trip command re-direction 94RD -
Software Matrix for Inputs / Outputs / Trip matrix - -
Event recording up to 1000 events - ER -
Disturbance recorder (4 x I) 95DR DR RDRE
Disturbance recorder (4 x I, 5 x U) up to 10 sec. at 2400 Hz 95DR DR RDRE
Communication interface IEC61850-8-1/ LON / IEC60870-5-103 - Com -
Time synchronization - -
Redundant power supply for central- and/or bay units - -
Isolator supervision - -
Differential current supervision - -
Comprehensive self-supervision - -
Dynamic Busbar replica with display of currents - -
Testgenerator for commissioning & maintenance - -
Remote-HMI - -
Delay / Integrator function - -
Binary logic and Flip-Flop functions - -
Definite time over and undercurrent protection 51 OCDT PTOC
Inverse time overcurrent protection 51 OCINV PTOC
Definite time over and undervoltage protection 59/27 OVDT PTOV/PTUV
Inverse time earth fault overcurrent protection 51N I0INV PTOC
Directional overcurrent definite time protection 67 DIROCDT PTOC
Directional overcurrent inverse time protection 67 DIROCINV PTOC
Three phase current plausibility 46 CHKI3PH PTOC
Three phase voltage plausibility 47 CHKU3PH PTUV
Test Sequenzer - -
Direct. sensitive EF prot. for grounded systems 67N DIREFGND PDEF
Direct. sensitive EF prot. for ungrounded or compensated systems 32N DIREFISOL PSDE
Distance protection 21 DIST PDIS
Autoreclosure 79 AR RREC
Synchrocheck 25 SYNC RSYN
Transformer differential protection 2 winding 87T DIFTRA PDIF
Transformer differential protection 3 winding 87T DIFTRA PDIF
Thermal overload 49 TH PTTR
Peak value over and undercurrent protection 50 OCINST PIOC
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Busbar Protection with integrated Breaker
Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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Mode of
installation
REB500 /
REB500sys
There are three versions of installing the numerical busbar protection REB500 and the numeri-
cal station protection REB500sys:
Distributed installation
In this case, the bay units (see Fig. 21) are
installed in casings or cubicles in the indivi-
dual switchgear bays distributed around the
station and are connected to the central pro-
cessing unit by optical fibre cables. The cen-
tral processing unit is normally in a centrally
located cubicle or in the central relay room.
Fig. 2 Distributed installation
Centralized installation
19" mounting plates with up to three bay
units each, and the central processing unit are
mounted according to the size of the busbar
system in one or more cubicles (see Fig. 20).
A centralized installation is the ideal solution
for upgrading existing stations, since very
little additional wiring is required and com-
pared with older kinds of busbar protection,
much more functionality can be packed into
the same space.
Fig. 3 Centralized installation
Combined centralized and distributed
installation
Basically, the only difference between a dis-
tributed and a centralized scheme is the
mounting location of the bay units and there-
fore it is possible to mix the two philosophies.
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Busbar Protection with integrated Breaker
Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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System design
REB500 /
REB500sys
Bay unit (500BU03)
The bay unit (see Fig. 4) is the interface
between the protection and the primary sys-
tem process comprising the main CTs, isola-
tors and circuit-breaker and performs the
associated data acquisition, pre-processing,
control functions and bay level protection
functions. It also provides the electrical insu-
lation between the primary system and the
internal electronics of the protection.
The input transformer module contains four
input CTs for measuring phase and neutral
currents with terminals for 1 A and 5 A.
Additional interposing CTs are not required,
because any differences between the CT
ratios are compensated by appropriately con-
figuring the software of the respective bay
units.
Optional input transformer module also con-
tains five input voltage transformers for the
measurement of the three-phase voltages and
two busbar voltages and recording of voltage
disturbances or 6 current transformers for
transformer differential protection. (see
Fig. 12).
In the analogue input and processing module,
the analogue current and voltage signals are
converted to numerical signals at a sampling
rate of 48 samples per period and then numer-
ically preprocessed and filtered accordingly.
Zero-sequence voltage and zero-current sig-
nals are also calculated internally. The Pro-
cess data are transferred at regular intervals
from the bay units to the central processing
unit via the process bus.
Every bay unit has 20 binary inputs and 16
relay outputs. The binary I/O module detects
and processes the positions of isolators and
couplers, blocking signals, starting signals,
external resetting signals, etc. The binary
input channels operate according to a pat-
ented pulse modulation principle in a nominal
range of 48 to 250 V DC. The PC-based HMI
program provides settings for the threshold
voltage of the binary inputs. All the binary
output channels are equipped with fast oper-
ating relays and can be used for either signal-
ing or tripping purposes (see contact data in
Table 8).
A software logic enables the input and output
channels to be assigned to the various func-
tions. A time stamp is attached to all the data
such as currents, voltages, binary inputs,
events and diagnostic information acquired
by a bay unit.
Where more binary and analogue inputs are
needed, several bay units can be combined to
form a feeder/bus coupler bay (e.g. a bus cou-
pler bay with CTs on both sides of the bus-tie
breaker requires two bay units).
The bay unit is provided with local intelli-
gence and performs local protection (e.g.
breaker failure, end fault, breaker pole dis-
crepancy), bay protection (Main 2 or back-up
bay protections) as well as the event and dis-
turbance recording.
Fig. 4 Block diagram of a bay unit and a central unit
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Busbar Protection with integrated Breaker
Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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In the event that the central unit is out of
operation or the optical fibre communication
is disrupted an alarm is generated, the bay
unit will continue to operate, and all local and
bay protection as well as the recorders (event
and disturbance) will remain fully functional
(stand-alone operation).
The hardware structure is based on a closed,
monolithic casing and presented in two
mounting solutions:
Without local HMI: ideal solution if con-
venient access to all information via the
central unit or by an existing substation
automation system is sufficient.
With local HMI and 20 programmable
LEDs (Fig. 5): ideal solution for decentral
and kiosk mounting (AIS), since all infor-
mation is available in the bay.
For the latter option it is possible to have the
HMI either built in or connected via a flexible
cable to a fixed mounting position (see
Fig. 25).
In the event of a failure, a bay unit can be eas-
ily replaced. The replacement of a bay unit
can be handled in a simple way. During sys-
tem start-up the new bay unit requests its
address, this can be entered directly via its
local HMI. The necessary setting values and
configuration data are then downloaded auto-
matically.
Additional plug-and-play functionality
Bay units can be added to an existing
REB500 system in a simple way.
Fig. 5 Built-in HMI directly on the bay unit
500BU03.
Central unit (500CU03)
The hardware structure is based on standard
racks and only a few different module types
for the central unit (see Fig. 4).
The modules actually installed in a particular
protection scheme depend on the size, com-
plexity and functionality of the busbar sys-
tem.
A parallel bus on a front-plate motherboard
establishes the interconnections between the
modules in a rack. The modules are inserted
from the rear.
The central unit is the system manager, i.e. it
configures the system, contains the busbar
replica, assigns bays within the system, man-
ages the sets of operating parameters, acts as
process bus controller, assures synchroniza-
tion of the system and controls communica-
tion with the station control system.
The variables for the busbar protection func-
tion are derived dynamically from the process
data provided by the bay units.
The process data are transferred to the central
processor via a star coupler module. Up to 10
bay units can be connected to the first central
processor and 10 to the others. Central pro-
cessors and star coupler modules are added
for protection systems that include more than
10 bay units. In the case of more than 30 bay
units, additional casings are required for
accommodating the additional central proces-
sors and star coupler modules required.
All modules of the central unit have a plug-
and-play functionality in order to minimize
module configuration.
One or two binary I/O modules can be con-
nected to a central processing unit.
The central unit comprises a local HMI with
20 programmable LEDs (Fig. 6), a TCP/IP
port for very fast HMI500-REBWIN connec-
tion within the local area network.
Fig. 6 Central unit
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Busbar Protection with integrated Breaker
Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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Functionality of
REB500 /
REB500sys
Busbar protection
The protection algorithms are based on two
well-proven measuring principles which have
been applied successfully in earlier ABB low-
impedance busbar protection systems:
a stabilized differential current measure-
ment
the determination of the phase relationship
between the feeder currents (phase com-
parison).
The algorithms process complex current vec-
tors which are obtained by Fourier analysis
and only contain the fundamental frequency
component. Any DC component and harmon-
ics are suppressed.
The first measuring principle uses a stabilized
differential current algorithm.
The currents are evaluated individually for
each of the phases and each section of busbar
(protection zone).
Fig. 7 Tripping characteristic of the stabilized
differential current algorithm.
In Fig. 7, the differential current is
and the restraint current
where N is the number of feeders. The fol-
lowing two conditions have to be accom-
plished for the detection of an internal fault:
where
k
st
stabilizing factor
k
st max
stabilization factor limit.
A typical value is k
st max
=0.80
I
K min
differential current pick-up value
The above calculations and evaluations are
performed by the central unit.
The second measuring principle determines
the direction of energy flow and involves
comparing the phases of the currents of all
the feeders connected to a busbar section.
The fundamental frequency current phasors
1..n (5) are compared. In the case of an in-
ternal fault, all of the feeder currents have al-
most the same phase angle, while in normal
operation or during an external fault at least
one current is approximately 180 out of
phase with the others.
The algorithm detects an internal fault when
the difference between the phase angles of all
the feeder currents lies within the tripping
angle of the phase comparator (see Fig. 8).
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(5)
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Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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Fig. 8 Characteristic of the phase comparator for
determining energy direction.
The task of processing the algorithms is
shared between the bay units and the central
processing unit. Each of the bay units contin-
uously monitors the currents of its own fee-
der, preprocesses them accordingly and then
filters the resulting data according to a Fou-
rier function. The analogue data filtered in
this way are then transferred at regular inter-
vals to the central processing unit running the
busbar protection algorithms.
Depending on the phase-angle of the fault,
the tripping time varies at I
diff
/I
kmin
5 bet-
ween 20 and 30 ms including the auxiliary
tripping relay.
Optionally, the tripping signal can be inter-
locked by a current or voltage check feature
in the bay unit that enables tripping only
when a current above a certain minimum is
flowing, respectively the voltage is below a
certain value.
Breaker failure protection
The breaker failure functions in the bay units
monitor the phase currents independently of
the busbar protection. They have two timers
with individual settings.
Operation of the breaker failure function is
enabled either:
internally by the busbar protection algo-
rithm (and, if configured, also by the inter-
nal line protection, overcurrent or pole
discrepancy protection features) of the bay
level
externally via a binary input, e.g. by the
line protection, transformer protection etc.
After the delay of the first timer has expired,
a tripping command can be applied to a sec-
ond tripping coil on the circuit-breaker and a
remote tripping signal transmitted to the sta-
tion at the opposite end of the line.
This first timer operates in a stand-alone
mode in the bay unit.
If the fault still persists at the end of the sec-
ond time delay, the breaker failure function
uses the busbar replica to trip all the other
feeders supplying the same section of busbar
via their bay units.
A remote tripping signal can be configured in
the software to be transmitted after the first or
second timer.
Phase-segregated measurements in each bay
unit cope with evolving faults.
End fault protection
In order to protect the dead zone between
an open circuit-breaker and the associated
CTs, a signal derived from the breaker posi-
tion and the close command is applied.
The end fault protection is enabled a certain
time after the circuit-breaker has been open-
ed. In the event of a short circuit in the dead
zone the nearest circuit-breakers are tripped.
This function is performed in a stand-alone
mode in the bay unit.
Overcurrent function
A definite time overcurrent back-up protec-
tion scheme can be integrated in each bay
unit. (The operation of the function, if para-
meterized, may start the local breaker failure
protection scheme).
This function is performed in a stand-alone
mode in the bay unit.
Overcurrent check feature
The overcurrent check feature is only per-
formed in the bay unit. It is effective for a
busbar protection trip and for an intertripping
signal (including end fault and breaker fail-
ure) and prevents those feeders from being
tripped that are conducting currents lower
than the setting of the overcurrent check fea-
ture.
Voltage check feature
The voltage criterion is measured in the bay
unit. The function can be configured as
release criterion per zone through internal
Phase-shift

74
0

12
=36

12
=144
Restraint area
Case 1 2

max
=74
Trippingarea
Busbar
Operating characteristic
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I
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I
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180
Case 1: External fault =144
Case 2: Internal fault =36
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Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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Functionality of
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(contd)
Functionality of
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linking in the central unit. This necessitates
the existence of one set of voltage transform-
ers per zone in one of the bay units. Tripping
is only possible if the voltage falls short of
(U<) or exceeds (U
0
>) the set value.
Additionally this release criterion can be con-
figured for each feeder (voltage transformers
must be installed). For details see Table 22.
Check zone Criterion
The check zone algorithm can be used as a
release criterion for the zone-discriminating
low-impedance busbar protection system. It
is based on a stabilized differential current
measurement, which only acquires the feeder
currents of the complete busbar. The isolator /
breaker positions are not relevant for this cri-
terion.
Neutral current detection I
0
Earth fault currents in impedance-grounded
systems may be too low for the stabilized dif-
ferential current and phase comparison func-
tions to detect. A function for detecting the
neutral current is therefore also available, but
only for single phase-to-earth faults.
Pole discrepancy
A pole discrepancy protection algorithm
supervises that all three poles of a circuit-
breakers open within a given time.
This function monitors the discrepancy bet-
ween the three-phase currents of the circuit-
breaker.
When it picks up, the function does not send
an intertripping signal to the central unit, but,
if configured, it starts the local breaker failure
protection (BFP logic 3).
This function is also performed in a stand-
alone mode in the bay unit.
Event recording
The events are recorded in each bay unit. A
time stamp with a resolution of 1ms is attach-
ed to every binary event. Events are divided
into the three following groups:
system events
protection events
test events.
The events are stored locally in the bay unit
or in the central unit.
Disturbance recording
This function registers the currents and the
binary inputs and outputs in each bay. Volt-
ages can also be optionally registered (see
Table 14).
A disturbance record can be triggered by
either the leading or lagging edges of all
binary signals or by events generated by the
internal protection algorithms. Up to 10 gen-
eral-purpose binary inputs may be configured
to enable external signals to trigger a distur-
bance record. In addition, there is a binary
input in the central and the bay unit for start-
ing the disturbance recorders of all bay units.
The number of analogue channels that can be
recorded, the sampling rate and the recording
period are given in Table 14. A lower sam-
pling rate enables a longer period to be
recorded.
The total recording period can be divided into
a maximum of 15 recording intervals per bay
unit.
Each bay unit can record a maximum of 32
binary signals, 12 of which can be configured
as trigger signals.
The function can be configured to record the
pre-disturbance and post-disturbance states of
the signals.
The user can also determine whether the re-
corded data is retained or overwritten by the
next disturbance (FIFO =First In, First Out).
This function is performed in a stand-alone
mode in the bay unit (see page 6).
Note:
Stored disturbance data can be transferred via
the central unit to other computer systems for
evaluation by programs such as PSM505
(E_wineve) [4]. Files are transferred in the
COMTRADE format.
After retrieving the disturbance recorder data,
it is possible to display them graphically with
PSM505 (E_wineve) directly.
Communication interface
Where the busbar protection has to communi-
cate with a station control or station monitor-
ing system (SAS/SMS), a communication
module is added to the central unit. The mod-
ule supports the interbay bus protocols IEC
61850-8-1, IEC 60870-5-103 and LON.
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The IEC 61850-8-1 interbay bus transfers via
either optical or electrical connection:
differential current of each protection zone
monitoring information from REB500
central unit and bay units
binary events (signals, trips and diagnos-
tic)
trip reset command
disturbance recording data (via MMS file
transfer protocol)
time synchronization with Simple Net-
work Time Protocol (SNTP)
two independent time servers are sup-
ported. Server 2 as backup time.
The LON interbay bus transfers via optical
connection:
differential currents of each protection
zone
binary events (signals, trips and diagnos-
tic)
trip reset command
disturbance recording data (via HMI500-
REBWIN)
time synchronization.
The IEC 60870-5-103 interbay bus transfers
via either optical or electrical connection:
time synchronization
selected events listed in the public part
all binary events assigned to a private part
all binary events in the generic part
trip reset command
Test generator
The HMI program (HMI500-REBWIN)
which runs on a PC connected to either a bay
unit or the central processing unit includes a
test generator.
During commissioning and system mainte-
nance, the test generator function enables the
user to:
activate binary input and output signals
monitor system response.
test the trip circuit up to and including the
circuit-breaker
test the reclosure cycles
establish and perform test sequences with
virtual currents and voltages for the bay
protection of the REB500sys.
The test sequencer enables easy testing of the
bay protection without the need to decommis-
sion the busbar protection. Up to seven se-
quences per test stage can be started. The
sequences can be saved and reactivated for
future tests.
Isolator supervision
The isolator replica is a software feature with-
out any mechanical switching elements. The
software replica logic determines dynami-
cally the boundaries of the protected busbar
zones (protection zones). The system moni-
tors any inconsistencies of the binary input
circuits connected to the isolator auxiliary
contacts and generates an alarm after a set
time delay.
In the event of an isolator alarm, it is possible
to select the behavior of the busbar protec-
tion:
blocked
zone-selective blocked
remain in operation.
Table 2
N/O
contact:
Isolator
CLOSED
N/C
contact:
Isolator
OPEN
Isolator position
open open Last position stored
+delayed isolator alarm,
+switching prohibited
signal
open closed OPEN
closed open CLOSED
closed closed CLOSED
+delayed isolator alarm,
+switching prohibited
signal
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(contd)
Differential current supervision
The differential current is permanently super-
vised. Any differential current triggers a
time-delayed alarm. In the event of a differ-
ential current alarm, it is possible to select the
behavior of the busbar protection:
blocked
zone-selective blocked
remain in operation.
Trip redirection
A binary input channel can be provided to
which the external signal monitoring the cir-
cuit-breaker air pressure is connected. Trip-
ping is not possible without active signal.
When it is inactive, a trip generated by the
respective bay unit is automatically redirected
to the station at the opposite end of the line
and also to the intertripping logic to trip all
the circuit-breakers connected to the same
section of busbar.
The trip redirection can also be configured
with a current criterion (overcurrent check
feature).
Human machine interface (HMI)
The busbar protection is configured and
maintained with the aid of human machine
interfaces at three levels.
Local HMI
The local display interface installed in the
central unit and in the bay units comprises:
a four-line LCD with 16 characters each
for displaying system data and error mes-
sages
keys for entering and display as well as 3
LEDs for the display of trips, alarms and
normal operation.
in addition 20 freely programmable LEDs
for user-specific displays on the bay unit
500BU03 and central unit 500CU03.
The following information can be displayed:
measured input currents and voltages
measured differential currents (for the bus-
bar protection)
system status, alarms
switchgear and isolator positions (within
the busbar protection function)
starting and tripping signals of protection
functions.
External HMI (HMI500-REBWIN)
More comprehensive and convenient control
is provided by the external HMI software run-
ning on a PC connected to an optical interface
on the front of either the central processing
unit or a bay unit. The optical interface is
completely immune to electrical interfer-
ence. The PC software facilitates configura-
tion of the entire busbar protection, the set-
ting of parameters and full functional check-
ing and testing. The HMI500-REBWIN can
also be operated via the LON Bus on
MicroSCADA for example, thus eliminating
a separate serial connection to the central
unit.
The HMI runs under MS WINDOWS NT,
WINDOWS 98, WINDOWS 2000 and WIN-
DOWS XP. The HMI500-REBWIN is
equipped with a comfortable on-line help
function. A data base comparison function
enables a detailed comparison between two
configuration files (e.g. between the PC and
the central unit or between two files on the
PC).
Remote HMI
A second serial interface at the rear of the
central unit provides facility for connecting a
PC remotely via either an optical fibre, TCP/
IP or modem link. The operation and function
of HMI500-REBWIN is the same whether the
PC is connected locally or remotely.
Additional
functionalities
REB500sys
Bay level functions
These functions are based on the well estab-
lished and well-proven functions built in the
ABB line and protection REL316*4 /
RET316*4. The bay level functions contain
all the relevant additional functions, which
are normally requested of a line and trans-
former protection scheme. The line protection
is described in the data sheet REL316*4 [1]
and the transformer protection is described in
the data sheet RET316*4 [5].
The line protection functions (L-V1 - L-V5)
are used as Main 2 or back-up for lines as
well as for transformer bays.
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The transformer protection functions (T-V1)
are used as Group 1 or back-up bay protec-
tion for transformer bays or as an independent
T-Zone protection.
High-speed distance protection
Overcurrent and underimpedance starters
with polygonal characteristic
Five distance zones (polygon for forwards
and reverse measurement)
Load-compensated measurement
Definite time overcurrent back-up protec-
tion (short-zone protection)
System logic
- switch-onto-fault
- overreach zone
Voltage transformer circuit supervision
Power swing blocking function
HF teleprotection. The carrier-aided
schemes include:
- permissive underreaching transfer trip-
ping
- permissive overreaching transfer trip-
ping
- blocking scheme with echo and tran-
sient blocking functions
Load-compensated measurement
- fixed reactance slope
- reactance slope dependent on load value
and direction (Z
HV
<)
Parallel line compensation
Phase-selective tripping for single and
three-pole autoreclosure
Four independent, user-selectable setting
groups.
In the supervision mode the active and reac-
tive power with the respective energy direc-
tion is displayed by the HMI500-REBWIN.
Autoreclosure
The autoreclosure function is based on the
function in REL316*4. It permits up to four
three-phase autoreclosure cycles. The first
cycle can be single phase or three-phase.
If the REB500sys autoreclosure function is
employed, it can be used as a back-up for the
autoreclosure realized externally (separate
equipment or in the Main 1 protection).
When the autoreclosure function is realized
outside of REB500sys, all input and output
signals required by the external autoreclosure
equipment are available in order to guarantee
correct functionality.
Synchrocheck
The synchrocheck function determines the
difference between the amplitudes, phase
angles and frequencies of two voltage vec-
tors. The synchrocheck function also contains
checks for dead line and dead bus.
Transformer differential protection
For two- and three winding transformers
Auto transformers
Three-phase function
Current-adaptive characteristic
High stability for external faults and cur-
rent transformer saturation
No auxiliary transformers necessary
because of vector group and CT ratio com-
pensation
Inrush restraint using 2nd harmonic
The transformer differential protection func-
tion can also be used as an autonomous T-
Zone protection in a 1 breaker scheme.
Thermal overload
This function protects the insulation against
thermal stress. This protection function is
normally equipped with two independently
set levels and is used when oil overtempera-
ture detectors are not installed.
Peak value over and undercurrent protec-
tion
These functions are used for current monitor-
ing with instantaneous response and where
insensitivity to frequency is required.
Logics and delay/integrator
These functions allow the user the engineer-
ing of some easily programmable logical
functions and are available as standard also in
the REB500 functionality.
Directional sensitive earth fault protection
for grounded systems
A sensitive directional ground fault function
based on the measurement of neutral current
and voltage is provided for the detection of
high-resistance ground faults in solidly or
low-resistance grounded systems. The
scheme operates either in a permissive or
blocking mode and can be used in conjunc-
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Additional functional-
ities REB500sys
(contd)
tion with an inverse time earth fault overcur-
rent function. In both cases the neutral current
and voltage can be derived either externally
or internally. This function works either with-
the same communication channel as the dis-
tance protection scheme or with an
independent channel.
Directional sensitive earth fault protection
for ungrounded or compensated systems
The sensitive earth fault protection function
for ungrounded systems and compensated
systems with Petersen coils can be set for
either forwards or reverse measurement. The
characteristic angle is set to 90
(U
0
I
0
sin ) in ungrounded systems and to
0 or 180 (U
0
I
0
cos ) for systems with
Petersen coils. The neutral current is always
used for measurement in the case of systems
with Petersen coils, but in ungrounded sys-
tems its use is determined by the value of the
capacitive current and measurement is per-
formed by a core-balance CT to achieve the
required sensitivity. To perform this function
the BU03 with 3I, 1MT and 5U is required.
Definite time over and undercurrent pro-
tection
This function is used as Main 2 or as back-up
function respectively for lines, transformer or
bus-tie bays. This function can be activated in
the phase- and/or the neutral current circuit.
Inverse time overcurrent protection
The operating time of the inverse time over-
current function reduces as the fault current
increases and it can therefore achieve shorter
operating times for fault locations closer to
the source. Four different characteristics
according to British Standard 142 designated
normal inverse, very inverse, extremely
inverse and long time inverse but with an
extended setting range are provided. The
function can be configured for single phase
measurement or a combined three-phase mea-
surement with detection of the highest phase
current.
Inverse time earth fault overcurrent protec-
tion
The inverse time earth fault overcurrent func-
tion monitors the neutral current of the sys-
tem. Four different characteristics according
to British Standard 142 designated normal
inverse, very inverse, extremely inverse and
long time inverse but with an extended set-
ting range are provided.
Directional overcurrent definite / inverse
time protection
The Directional overcurrent definite time
function is available either with inverse time
or definite time overcurrent characteristic.
This function comprises a voltage memory
for faults close to the relay location. The
function response after the memory time has
elapsed can be selected (trip or block).
Definite time over and undervoltage pro-
tection
This function works with a definite time
delay with either single or three-phase mea-
surement.
Three-phase current plausibility
This function is for checking the sum and the
phase sequence of the three-phase currents.
Three-phase voltage plausibility
This function is used for checking the sum
and the phase sequence of the three-phase
voltages.
Additional
features of
REB500 /
REB500sys
Self-supervision
All the system functions are continuously
monitored to ensure the maximum reliability
and availability of the protection. In the event
of a failure, incorrect response or inconsis-
tency, the corresponding action is taken to
establish a safe status, an alarm is given and
an event is registered for subsequent diagnos-
tic analysis.
Important items of hardware (e.g. auxiliary
supplies, A/D converters and main and pro-
gram memories) are subjected to various tests
when the system is switched on and also dur-
ing operation. A watchdog continuously
monitors the integrity of the software func-
tions and the exchange of data via the process
bus is also continuously supervised.
The processing of tripping commands is one
of the most important functions from the reli-
ability and dependability point of view.
Accordingly, every output channel comprises
two redundant commands, which have to be
enabled at regular intervals by a watchdog. If
the watchdog condition is not satisfied, the
channels are blocked.
Extension of the system
The system functions are determined by soft-
ware, configured using the software configu-
ration tool.
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The system can be completely engineered in
advance to correspond to the final state of the
station. The software modules for new bays
or features can be activated using the HMI
when the primary plant is installed or the fea-
tures are needed.
Additional system functions, e.g. breaker fail-
ure, end fault protection or bay level
back-up / Main 2 functions can be easily acti-
vated at any time without extra hardware.
Resetting the trip commands/-signals
The following resetting modes can be selec-
ted for each binary output (tripping or signal
outputs):
Latches until manually reset
Resets automatically after a delay.
Inspection/maintenance
A binary input is provided that excludes a bay
unit from evaluation by the protection sys-
tem. It is used while performing maintenance
respectively inspection activities on the pri-
mary equipment.
Redundant power supplies (Option)
Two power supply modules can be fitted in a
redundant arrangement, e.g. to facilitate
maintenance of station batteries. This is an
option for the central unit as well as for the
bay unit.
Time synchronization
The absolute time accuracy with respect to an
external time reference depends on the
method of synchronization used:
no external time synchronization:
accuracy approx. 1 min. per month
periodic time telegram with minute pulse
(radio or satellite clock or station control
system): accuracy typically 10 ms
periodic time telegram as above with sec-
ond pulse: accuracy typically 1 ms.
a direct connection of a GPS or DCF77 to
the central unit is possible: accuracy typi-
cally 1 ms.
The system time may also be synchronized
by a 1 minute pulse applied to a binary input
on the central unit.
Requirements Optical fibre cables
A distributed busbar protection layout re-
quires optical fibre cables and connectors
with the following characteristics:
2 optical fibre cores per bay unit
glass fibres with gradient index
diameter of core and sheath 62.5,
respectively 125m
maximum permissible attenuation 5dB
FST connector (for 62.5 m optical fibres)
rodent protected and longitudinally water-
proof if in cable ducts
Please observe the permissible bending radius
when laying the cables.
The following attenuation figures are typical
values which may be used to determine an
approximate attenuation balance for each
bay:
Fig. 9 Attenuation
Isolator auxiliary contact
Auxiliary contacts on the isolators are con-
nected to binary inputs on the bay units and
control the status of the busbar replica in the
numerical busbar protection.
Optical equipment
Typical
attenuation
for gradient index (840 nm) 3.5 dB/km
per connector 0.7 dB
per cable joint 0.2 dB
Central unit Bay unit
1200 m
1 m
1 m
FST connector
5 dB
FST connector
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One potentially-free N/O and N/C contact are
required on each isolator. The N/O contact
signals that the isolator is CLOSED and the
N/C contact that the isolator is OPEN. Dur-
ing the closing movement, the N/O contact
must close before the isolator main contact
gap reaches its flashover point.
Conversely, during the opening movement,
the N/O contact must not open before the iso-
lator main contact gap exceeds its flashover
point.
If this is not the case, i.e. the contact signals
no longer closed beforehand, then the N/C
contact may not signal OPEN before the
flashover point has been exceeded.
Fig. 10 Switching sequence of the auxiliary contacts that control the busbar replica
Circuit-breaker replica
When the circuit-breaker replica is read in the
feeder or the bus-tie breaker, the circuit-
breaker CLOSE command must also be con-
nected.
Main current transformer
The algorithms and stabilization features used
make the busbar protection largely insensitive
to CT saturation phenomena. Main CTs types
TPS (B.S. class x), TPX, TPY, 5P.. or 10P..
are permissible.
TPX, TPY and TPZ CTs may be mixed
within one substation in phase-fault schemes.
The relatively low CT performance needed
for the busbar protection makes it possible for
it to share protection cores with other protec-
tion devices.
Current transformer requirements for sta-
bility during external faults (Busbar protec-
tion)
The minimum CT requirements for 3-phase
systems are determined by the maximum
fault current.
The effective accuracy limit factor (n') must
be checked to ensure the stability of the bus-
bar protection during external faults.
The rated accuracy limit factor is given by the
CT manufacturer. Taking account of the bur-
den and the CT losses, the effective accuracy
limit factor n' becomes:
where:
n = rated accuracy limit factor
P
N
= rated CT power
P
E
= CT losses
P
B
= burden at rated current
In the case of schemes with phase-by-phase
measurement, n' must satisfy the following
two relationships:
where:
I
Kmax
= max. primary through-fault current
I
1N
= rated primary CT current
Taking the DC time constant of the feeder
into account, the effective n' becomes:
Close isolator
Flashover gap
must be closed
must be open
may be closed
Isolator
CLOSED
normally-open
OPEN
normally-closed
Closed
end-position
Open
end-position
Open isolator
Auxiliary contacts:
E B
E N
P P
P P
n n'
+
+
=
n
1 I
Kmax

5 I
1N

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(2) n' 10 for T
N
120 ms, or
n' 20 for 120 ms <T
N
300 ms.
where:
T
N
= DC time constant
Example: I
Kmax
= 30000 A
I
1N
= 1000 A
T
N
= 120 ms
Applying relationships (1) and (2):
(2) n' 10
Selected: n' 10
The current transformer requirements for
REB500sys for Line and Transformer protec-
tion are described in a separate publication
[2].
Pick-up for internal faults
In the case of internal busbar faults, CT sa-
turation is less likely, because each CT only
conducts the current of its own feeder.
Should nevertheless CT saturation be possi-
ble, it is important to check that the minimum
fault current exceeds the setting for I
kmin
.
Note:
For systems that measure I
0
, the REB500
questionnaire 1MRB520371-Ken, Appendix
L1, should be filled in and submitted to ABB,
so that the CT requirements to ensure proper
I
0
measurement can be checked.
n
30000
5000
---------------- 6 =
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Technical data Table 3 General data
Temperature
range:
- operation
- storage and
transport
-10C...+55C
- 40C...+85C
EN 60255-6 (1994), IEC 60255-6 (1988)
EN 60255-6 (1994), IEC 60255-6 (1988)
Climate tests
- Cold
- Dry heat
- Damp heat
(long-time)
-25C / 16 h
+70C / 16 h
-25 to 70C, 1/min, 2 cycles
+40C; 93% rel. hum. / 4 days
EN 60068-2-1 (1993), IEC 68-2-1 (1990),
EN 60068-2-2 (1993), IEC 68-2-2 (1974),
EN 60068-2-14 (2000), IEC 60068-2-14 (2000),
IEC 68-2-3 (1984)
Thermal withstand of insulating materials EN 60950 (1995) Sec. 5.1
Clearance and creepage distances EN 60255-5 (2001), IEC 60255-5 (2000),
EN 60950 (1995), IEC 60950 (1995)
Insulation resis-
tance tests 0.5 kV / >100 MOhm EN 60255 (2001), IEC 60255-5 (2000), VDE 0411
Dielectric tests 2 kV AC or 3 kV DC / 1 min
1 kV AC or 1.4 kV DC / 1 min
(across open contacts)
EN 60255 (2001), IEC 60255-5 Cl.C (2000),
EN 60950 (1995), IEC 60950 (1995),
BS 142-1966, ANSI/IEEE C37.90-1989
Impulse test 1.2/50 s/0.5 J oule
5 kV AC
EN 60255-5 (2001), IEC 60255-5 (2000)
Table 4 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Immunity
1 MHz burst disturbance
tests
1.0/2.5 kV, 1 MHz
400 Hz rep. freq.
IEC 60255-22-1, Cl. 3 (1988),
ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1-1989
Immunity Industrial environment EN 50263 (1996)
Electrostatic discharge test
(ESD)
- air discharge
- contact discharge
8 kV
6 kV
EN 61000-4-2, Cl. 3 (1996),
IEC 61000-4-2 (2001)
Fast transient test (burst) 2/4 kV EN 61000-4-4, Cl. 4 (1995),
IEC 61000-4-4 (1995)
Power frequency magnetic
field immunity test (50/60 Hz)
- continuous field
- short duration
30 A/m
300 A/m
EN 61000-4-8, Cl. 4 (1993),
IEC 61000-4-8 (1993)
Radio frequency interference
test (RFI)
0.15 - 80 MHz, 80% ampli-
tude modulated 10 V, Cl. 3
80 - 1000 MHz, 80% ampli-
tude modulated
10 V/m, Cl. 3
900 MHz, pulse modulated
10 V/m, Cl. 3
EN 61000-4-6 (1996),
IEC 61000-4-6 (1996),
EN 61000-4-3 (1996),
IEC 61000-4-3 (1995),
Emission Industrial environment
Test procedure
EN 55022 (1998), CISPR 22 (1990)
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Table 5 Mechanical tests
Hardware modules
Vibration and shock
Resonance investigation 2 to 150 Hz / 0.5 gn EN 60255-21-1 (1996),
IEC 60255-21-1 (1988), IEEE 344-1987
Permanent strength 10 to 150 Hz / 1 gn EN 60255-21-1 (1996),
IEC 60255-21-1 (1988)
Seismic 2 to 33 Hz, 2 gn EN 60255-21-3 (1995),
IEC 60255-21-3 (1995), IEEE 344-1987
Shock test Cl.1; A =15 gn; D =11 ms;
pulse/axis =3 EN 60255-21-2 (1996), IEC 60255-21-2
(1988), IEC 60068-2-27 (1987)
Bump test Cl.1; A =10 gn; D =16 ms;
pulse/axis =1000 EN 60255-21-2 (1996), IEC 60255-21-2
(1988), IEC 60068-2-29 (1987)
Table 6 Enclosure protection classes
Bay unit 19" central unit Cubicle (see Table 12)
IP40 IP20 IP40-50
Table 7 Analogue inputs (Bay unit)
Currents
4 /
9 input channels
I
1
, I
2
, I
3
, I
4
/
I
1
, I
2
, I
3
, I
4
, I
5
, I
6
, I
7
, I
8
, I
9
Rated current (I
N
) 1 A or 5 A by choice of terminals,
adjustable CT ratio via HMI500-REBWIN
Thermal ratings:
continuous
for 10 s
for 1 s
1 half-cycle
4 x I
N
30 x

I
N
100 x I
N
250 x I
N
(50/60 Hz) (peak)
EN 60255-6 (1994),
IEC 60255-6 (1988),
VDE 0435, part 303
EN 60255-6 (1994),
IEC 60255-6 (1988),
VDE 0435, Part 303

Burden per phase 0.02 VA at I
N
=1 A
0.10 VA at I
N
=5 A
Voltages (optional)
5 input channels U
1
, U
2
, U
3
, U
4,
U
5
500BU03
Rated voltage (U
N
) 100 V, 50/60 Hz, 16.7 Hz
200 V, 50/60 Hz
VT ratio adjustable via HMI500-REBWIN
Thermal ratings:
continuous
for 10 s
2 x U
N
3 x U
N
EN 60255-6 (1994),
IEC 60255-6 (1988),
VDE 0435, part 303
Burden per phase 0.3 VA at U
N
Common data
Rated frequency (f
N
) 50 Hz, 60 Hz 16.7 Hz
adjustable via HMI500-REBWIN
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Table 9 Auxiliary supply
Table 8 Binary inputs/outputs (Bay unit, Central unit)
Binary outputs
General
Operating time 3 ms (typical)
Max. operating voltage 300 V AC/DC
Max. continuous rating 8 A
Max. make and carry for 0.5 s 30 A
Max. making power at 110 V DC 3300 W
Binary output reset response, pro-
grammable per output
- latched
- automatic reset (delay 0...60 s)
Heavy-duty N/O contacts CR08...CR16, 500BU03
Heavy-duty N/O contacts CR01...CR04, CR07...CR09 - 500CU03
Breaking current for (L/R =40 ms)
1 contact
2 contacts in series
U <50 V DC 1.5 A
U <120 V DC 0.3 A
U <250 V DC 0.1 A
U <50 V DC 5 A
U <120 V DC 1 A
U <250 V DC 0.3 A
Signalling contacts CR01...CR07, 500BU03
Signalling contacts CR05, CR06 - 500CU03
Breaking current U <50 V DC 0.5 A
U <120 V DC 0.1 A
U <250 V DC 0.04 A
Binary inputs
Number of inputs per bay unit 20 opto-couplers
9 groups with common terminal
Number of inputs for central unit 12 opto-couplers per binary I/O module (max. 2)
3 groups with common terminal
Voltage range (U
oc
) 48 to 250 V DC
Pick-up setting via HMI500-REBWIN
Pick-up current 10 mA
Operating time <1 ms
Module type Bay unit Central unit
Input voltage range (U
aux
) 25% 48 to 250 V DC 48 to 250 V DC
Fuse no fuse 10 A slow
Load 11 W 100 W
Common data
Max. input voltage interruption during
which output voltage maintained
>50 ms; IEC 60255-11 (1979), VDE 0435, Part 303
Frontplate signal green "standby" LED
Switch ON/OFF
Redundancy of power supply optional in bay and in central unit
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Table 10 Optical interfaces
Table 12 Cubicle design
Number of cores 2 fibre cores per bay unit
Core/sheath diameter 62.5/125 m (multi-mode)
Max. permissible attenuation 5 dB (see Fig. 9)
Max. length approx. 1200 m
Connector Type FST for 62.5 m optical fibre cables
Table 11 Mechanical design
Mounting
Bay unit flush mounting on frames or in cubicles
HMI integrated or separately mounted
Central unit flush mounting on frames or in cubicles
Cubicle Standard type RESP97 (for details see 1MRB520159-Ken)
Dimensions w x d x h 800 x 800 x 2200 mm (single cubicle)
1600 x 800 x 2200 mm (double cubicle)
2400 x 800 x 2200 mm (triple cubicle) *)
*) largest shipping unit
Total weight (with all units inserted) approx. 400-600 kg per cubicle
Terminals Terminal type Connection data
Solid Strand
CTs Phoenix URTK/S 0.5 - 10 mm
2
0.5 - 6 mm
2
VTs Phoenix URTK/S 0.5 - 10 mm
2
0.5 - 6 mm
2
Power supply Phoenix UK 6 N 0.2 - 10 mm
2
0.2 - 6 mm
2
Tripping Phoenix UK 10-TWIN 0.5 - 16 mm
2
0.5 - 10 mm
2
Binary I/Os Phoenix UKD 4-MTK-P/P 0.2 - 4 mm
2
0.2 - 2.5 mm
2
Internal wiring gauges
CTs 2.5 mm
2
stranded
VTs 1.5 mm
2
stranded
Power supply 1.5 mm
2
stranded
Binary I/Os 1.5 mm
2
stranded
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Recording facilities
Table 13 Event recorder
Table 15 Interbay bus protocols
Event recorder Bay unit Central unit
System events
Protection events
Test events

100 total 1000 total
Table 14 Disturbance recorder
Analog channel Recording period
Sample rate selectable
Options 4 currents
or
9 currents
4 currents
and
5 voltages
802 Hz (16.7 Hz)
2400 Hz (50 Hz)
2880 Hz (60 Hz)
401 Hz (16.7 Hz)
1200 Hz (50 Hz)
1440 Hz (60 Hz)
600 Hz (50 Hz)
720 Hz (60 Hz)
Standard X X*) 1.5 s 3 s 6 s
Option 1 X X 6 s 12 s 24 s
Option 2 X X 10 s 20 s 40 s
Number of disturbance records =total recording time / set recording period (max.15)
Independent settings for pre-fault and post-fault period (min. setting 200 ms).
Format: COMTRADE 91 and COMTRADE 99
*) in Standard, voltage channels are recorded, if existing
IEC 61850-8-1 IBB protocol
IEC 61850-8-1 interbay bus supports: - Time synchronization via SNTP: typical accuracy +/- 1ms
- Two independent timeservers are supported. Server 2 as
backup time
- Optical or electrical connection
- Differential current of each protection zone
- Monitoring information from REB500 central unit and bay unit
- Binary events (signals, trips and diagnostic)
- Trip reset command
- Single connection point to REB500 central unit
- Disturbance recorder access via MMS file transfer protocol
- Export of ICD - file, based on Substation Configuration
Language SCL
LON IBB protocol
LON interbay bus supports - Time synchronization: typical accuracy 1 ms
- Optical connection
- Differential currents of each protection zone
- Binary events (signals, trips and diagnostic)
- Trip reset commands
- Single connection point to REB500 central unit
- Disturbance recorder data (via HMI500- REBWIN)
IEC 60870-5-103 IBB protocol
IEC 60870-5-103 interbay bus sup-
ports
- Time synchronization: typical accuracy 5 ms
- Optical or electrical connection
- Subset of binary events as specified in IEC
Private range: Support of all binary events
Generic mode: Support of all binary events
- Trip reset command
- Disturbance recording data
Address setting of station address 0...254
Sub address setting, common address
of ADSU
0...255 (CAA)
CAA per bay unit freely selectable
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Station level functions
(Applicable for nominal frequencies of 50, 60 and 16.7 Hz)
Table 16 Busbar protection (87B)
Min. fault current pick-up setting (I
kmin
)
Neutral current detection
500 to 6000 A in steps of 100 A
100 to 6000 A
Stabilizing factor (k) 0.7 to 0.9 in steps of 0.05
Differential current alarms
current setting
time delay setting
5 to 50% x I
kmin
in steps of 5%
2 to 50 s in steps of 1 s
Isolator alarm
time delay 0.5 to 90 s
Typical tripping time 20 to 30 ms at I
diff
/I
kmin
5 incl. tripping relays; for f
N
=50, 60 Hz
30 to 40 ms at I
diff
/I
kmin
5 incl. tripping relays; for f
N
=16.7 Hz
CT ratio per feeder 50 to 10 000/1 A,
50 to 10 000/5 A, adjustable via HMI
Reset time 30 to 96 ms (at 1.2 <I
k
/I
kmin
<20); for f
N
=50, 60 Hz
45 to 159 ms (at 1.2 <I
k
/I
kmin
<20);for f
N
=16.7 Hz
Table 17 Breaker failure protection (50BF)
Measurement:
Setting range 0.1 to 2 x I
N
in steps of 0.1 x I
N
Accuracy 5%
Timers:
Setting range for timers
t1:
t2:
10 to 5000 ms in steps of 10 ms
0 to 5000 ms in steps of 10 ms
Accuracy 5%
Remote trip pulse 100 to 2000 ms in steps of 10 ms
Reset ratio typically 80%
Table 18 End-fault protection (51/62EF)
Timer setting range 100 to 10,000 ms in steps of 100 ms
Current setting range 0.1 to 2 x I
N
in steps of 0.1 I
N
Reset ratio 95%
Reset time 17 to 63 ms (at 1.2 <I/I
setting
<20); for f
N
=50, 60 Hz
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Table 19 Overcurrent protection (51)
Characteristic definite time
Measurement:
Setting range 0.1 to 20 x I
N
in steps of 0.1 x I
N
Setting range time delay 10 ms to 20 s in steps of 10 ms
Reset ratio typically 95%
Reset time 20 to 60 ms (at 1.2 <I/I
setting
<20); for f
N
=50, 60 Hz
Table 20 Breaker pole discrepancy protection (51/62PD)
Setting range
Time delay
Discrepancy factor
0.1 I
N
to 2.0 I
N
in steps of 0.1 I
N
, default 0.2 I
N
100 ms to 10000 ms in steps of 100 ms, default 1500 ms
0.01* I
max
to 0.99 * I
max
in steps of 0.01 * I
max
, default 0.6 * I
max
For feeders with single phase tripping and autoreclosure, the time setting for the breaker pole discrep-
ancy protection must be greater than the reclosure time. The discrepancy factor is the maximum permis-
sible difference between the amplitudes of two phases.
Table 21 Overcurrent check feature (51)
Setting range (per feeder) 0.1 I
N
to 0.4 I
N
in steps of 0.1 I
N
, default 0.7 I
N
If the overcurrent check feature is not activated, the tripping command (21110_TRIP) is given indepen-
dent of current (standard setting).
The overcurrent check feature only allows the trip of a circuit breaker if the feeder current value is above
the setting value of the enabling current. This value can be individually selected for each bay.
Table 22 Voltage check feature (27/59)
U<Setting range (per feeder)
U
0
>Setting range (per feeder)
0.2 U
N
to 1.0 U
N
in steps of 0.05 U
N
, default 0.7 U
N
0.1 U
N
to 1.0 U
N
in steps of 0.05 U
N
, default 0.2 U
N
If the voltage check feature is not activated the tripping command (21110_TRIP) is given independent of
voltage (standard setting).
The voltage check feature is used as an additional criterion for busbar protection (as well as for the other
station protection functions) and operates per zone. It can be used as U<or U
0
>or in combination.
Table 23 Check zone criterion (87CZ)
Min. fault current pick-up setting (I
kmin
) 500 to 6000 A in steps of 100 A
Stabilizing factor (k) 0.0 to 0.90 in steps of 0.05
CT ratio per feeder Feeder 50 to 10 000/1 A,
50 to 10 000/5 A, adjustable via HMI
The check zone is used as an additional release criterion for busbar protection and operates zone-inde-
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Table 24 Delay/integrator
Table 25 Logic
Bay level functions for Back-up/Main 2 REB500sys
(Applicable for nominal frequencies of 50, 60 Hz)
For delaying pick-up or reset or for integrating 1 binary signal
Provision for inverting the input
4 independent parameter sets.
Settings:
Pick-up or reset time 0 to 300 s in steps of 0.01 s
Integration yes/no
Logic for 4 binary inputs with the following 3 configurations:
1. OR gate
2. AND gate
3. Bistable flip-flop with 2 set and 2 reset inputs (both OR gates), resetting takes priority
4 independent parameter sets.
All configurations have an additional blocking input.
Provision for inverting all inputs.
Table 26 Definite time over and undercurrent protection (51)
Over and undercurrent detection
Single or three-phase measurement with detection of the highest, respectively lowest phase current
2nd harmonic restraint for high inrush currents.
4 independent parameter sets.
Settings:
Pick-up current 0.2 to 20 I
N
in steps of 0.01 I
N
Delay 0.02 to 60 s in steps of 0.01 s
Accuracy of the pick-up setting (at f
N
) 5%
Reset ratio
overcurrent
undercurrent
>94% (for max. function)
<106% (for min. function)
Max. operating time without intentional delay 60 ms
Inrush restraint
pick-up setting
reset ratio
optional
0.1 I
2h
/I
1h
0.8
Table 27 Inverse time overcurrent protection (51)
Single or three-phase measurement with detection of the highest phase current
4 independent parameter sets.
Inverse time characteristic
(acc. to B.S. 142, IEC 60255-3 with extended
setting range)
normal inverse
very inverse
extremely inverse
long time inverse
t =k
1
/ ((I/I
B
)
C
- 1)
c =0.02
c =1
c =2
c =1
or RXIDG characteristic t =5.8 - 1.35 In (I/I
B
)
Settings:
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Number of phases 1 or 3
Base current I
B
0.04 to 2.5 I
N
in steps of 0.01 I
N
Pick-up current I
start
1 to 4 I
B
in steps of 0.01 I
B
Min. time setting t
min
0 to 10 s in steps of 0.1 s
k
1
setting 0.01 to 200 s in steps of 0.01 s
Accuracy classes for the operating time
according to B.S. 142, IEC 60255-3
RXIDG characteristic
E 5.0
4% (1 - I/80 I
B
)
Reset ratio 95%
Table 28 Definite time over and undervoltage protection (59/27)
Over and undervoltage detection
Single or three-phase measurement with detection of the highest, respectively lowest phase voltage
4 independent parameter sets.
Settings:
Pick-up voltage 0.01 to 2.0 U
N
in steps

of 0.01 U
N
Delay 0.02 to 60 s in steps of 0.01 s
Accuracy of the pick-up setting (at f
N
) 2% or 0.005 U
N
Reset ratio (U 0.1 U
N
)
overvoltage
undervoltage
>96% (for max. function)
<104% (for min. function)
Max. operating time without intentional delay 60 ms
Table 29 Inverse time earth fault overcurrent protection (51N)
Neutral current measurement (derived externally or internally)
4 independent parameter sets.
Inverse time characteristic
(acc. to B.S. 142, IEC 60255-3 with extended
setting range)
normal inverse
very inverse
extremely inverse
long time inverse
t =k
1
/ ((I/I
B
)
C
- 1)
c =0.02
c =1
c =2
c =1
or RXIDG characteristic t =5.8 - 1.35 In (I/I
B
)
Settings:
Number of phases 1 or 3
Base current I
B
0.04 to 2.5 I
N
in steps of 0.01 I
N
Pick-up current I
start
1 to 4 I
B
in steps of 0.01 I
B
Min. time setting t
min
0 to 10 s in steps of 0.1 s
k
1
setting 0.01 to 200 s in steps of 0.01 s
Accuracy classes for the operating time
according to B.S. 142, IEC 60255-3
RXIDG characteristic
E 5.0
4% (1 - I/80 I
B
)
Reset ratio 95%
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Table 30 Directional overcurrent definite time protection (67)
Directional overcurrent protection with detection of power flow direction
Back-up protection
4 independent parameter sets
Three-phase measurement
Suppression of DC and HF components
Definite time characteristic
Voltage memory for near faults
Selectable response when power direction no longer valid (trip or block)
Settings:
Current 0.02 to 20 I
N
in steps of 0.01 I
N
Angle -180 to +180 in steps of 15
Delay 0.02 to 60 s in steps of 0.01 s
Wait time 0.02 to 20 s in steps of 0.01 s
Memory duration 0.2 to 60 s in steps of 0.01 s
Accuracies:
Measuring accuracies are defined by:
Frequency range 0.91.05 f
N
Sinusoidal voltage including 3., 5., 7. and 9. harmonic
Accuracy of pick-up value
Reset ratio
Accuracy of angle measurement (at 0.971.03 f
N
)
5%
95%
5
Voltage input range
Voltage memory range
Accuracy of angle measurement at voltage memory
Frequency dependence of angle measurement at
voltage memory
Response time without delay
0.005 to 2 U
N
<0.005 U
N
20
0.5/Hz
60 ms
Table 31 Directional overcurrent inverse time protection (67)
Directional overcurrent protection with detection of power flow direction
Back-up for distance protection
4 independent parameter sets
Three-phase measurement
Suppression of DC and HF components
Inverse time characteristic
Voltage memory for near faults
Selectable response when power direction no longer valid (trip or block)
Settings:
Current 1 to 4 I
N
in steps of 0.01 I
N
Angle -180 to +180 in steps of 15
Inverse time characteristic
(acc. to B.S. 142, IEC 60255-3 with extended setting
range)
normal inverse
very inverse
extremely inverse
long time inverse
t =k
1
/ ((I/I
B
)
C
- 1)
c =0.02
c =1
c =2
c =1
t-min 0 to 20 in steps of 0.01
IB-value 0.04 to 2.5 I
N
in steps of 0.01 I
N
Wait time 0.02 to 20 s in steps of 0.01 s
Memory duration 0.2 to 60 s in steps of 0.01 s
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Accuracies:
Measuring accuracies are defined by:
Frequency range 0.91.05 f
N
Accuracy of pick-up value
Reset ratio
Accuracy of angle measurement (at 0.971.03 f
N
)
5%
95%
5
Voltage input range
Voltage memory range
Accuracy of angle measurement at voltage memory
Frequency dependence of angle measurement at
voltage memory
Response time without delay
0.005 to 2 U
N
<0.005 U
N
20
0.5/Hz
60 ms
Table 32 Directional sensitive EF protection for ungrounded or compensated systems
(32N)
Determination of real or apparent power from neutral current and voltage
Settings:
Pick-up power SN 0.005 to 0.1 SN in steps of 0.001 SN
Reference value of the power SN 0.5 to 2.5 U
N
I
N
in steps of 0.001 U
N
I
N
Characteristic angle -180 to +180 in steps of 0.01
Phase error compensation of current input -5 to +5 in steps of 0.01
Delay 0.05 to 60 s in steps of 0.01 s
Reset ratio 30 to 95% in steps of 1%
Accuracy of the pick-up setting 10% of setting or 2% U
N
I
N
(for protection CTs)
3% of setting or 0.5% U
N
I
N
(for core-balance CTs)
Max. operating time without intentional delay 70 ms
The directional sensitive EF protection for ungrounded or compensated systems requires the BU03 type
with 3I +1MT +5U
Table 33 Three-phase current plausibility / Three-phase voltage plausibility (46/47)
A plausibility check function is provided for the three-phase current and three-phase voltage input which
performs the following:
Determination of the sum and phase sequence of the 3 phase currents or voltages
4 independent parameter sets.
Accuracy of the pick-up setting at rated frequency 2% I
N
in the range 0.2 to 1.2 I
N
2% U
N
in the range 0.2 to 1.2 U
N
Reset ratio 90% whole range
>95% (at U >0.1 U
N
or I >0.1 I
N
)
Current plausibility settings:
Pick-up differential for sum of internal summation cur-
rent 0.05 to 1.00 I
N
in steps

of 0.05 I
N
Amplitude compensation for summation CT -2.00 to +2.00 in steps of 0.01
Delay 0.1 to 60 s in steps of 0.1 s
Voltage plausibility settings:
Pick-up differential for sum of internal summation volt-
age 0.05 to 1.2 U
N
in steps of 0.05 U
N
Amplitude compensation for summation VT -2.00 to +2.00 in steps of 0.01
Delay 0.1 to 60 s in steps of 0.1 s
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Table 34 Directional sensitive earth fault protection for grounded systems (67N)
Detection of high-resistance earth faults
Current enabling setting 3I
0
Direction determined on basis of neutral variables (derived externally or internally)
Permissive or blocking directional comparison scheme
Echo logic for weak infeeds
Logic for change of energy direction
4 independent parameter sets.
Settings:
Current pick-up setting 0.1 to 1.0 I
N
in steps of 0.01 I
N
Voltage pick-up setting 0.003 to 1 U
N
in steps of 0.001 U
N
Characteristic angle -90 to +90 in steps of 5
Delay 0 to 1 s in steps of 0.001 s
Accuracy of the current pick-up setting 10% of setting
Table 35 Distance protection (21)
Five measuring stages with polygonal impedance characteristic forward and backward
All values of settings referred to the secondaries, every zone can be set independently of the others
4 independent parameter sets.
Impedance measurement -300 to 300 /ph in steps of 0.01 /ph
Zero-sequence current compensation 0 to 8 in steps of 0.01,
-180 to +90 in steps of 1
Mutual impedance for parallel circuit lines 0 to 8 in steps of 0.01,
-90 to +90 in steps of 1
Time step setting range 0 to 10 s in steps of 0.01 s
Underimpedance starters -999 to 999 /ph in steps of 0.1 /ph
Overcurrent starters 0.5 to 10 I
N
in steps of 0.01 I
N
Min. operating current 0.1 to 2 I
N
in steps of 0.01 I
N
Back-up overcurrent 0 to 10 I
N
in steps of 0.01 I
N
Neutral current criterion 0.1 to 2 I
N
in steps of 0.01 I
N
Neutral voltage criterion 0 to 2 U
N
in steps of 0.01 U
N
Low-voltage criterion for detecting, for exam-
ple, a weak infeed
0 to 2 U
N
in steps of 0.01 U
N
VT supervision
NPS/neutral voltage criterion
NPS/neutral current criterion
0.01 to 0.5 U
N
in steps of 0.01 U
N
0.01 to 0.5 I
N
in steps of 0.01 I
N
Accuracy (applicable for current time con-
stants between 40 and 150 ms)
amplitude error
phase error
Supplementary error for
- frequency fluctuations of +10%
- 10% third harmonic
- 10% fifth harmonic
5% for U/U
N
>0.1
2 for U/U
N
>0.1
5%
10%
10%
Operating times of the distance protection
function (including tripping relay)
minimum
typical
(see also isochrones)
20 ms
25 ms
Typical reset time 25 ms
VT-MCB auxiliary contact requirements
Operation time <15 ms
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Distance protection operating times
Isochrones
Abbreviations: Z
S
=source impedance
Z
F
=fault impedance
Z
L
=zone 1 impedance setting
Single phase fault (min)
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
0.1 1 10 100 1000
18ms
Single phase fault (max)
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
0.1 1 10 100 1000
31ms
29ms
SIR (Z
S
/Z
L
)
Z
F
/
Z
L
Z
F
/
Z
L
SIR (Z
S
/Z
L
)
18ms 17ms
Two phase fault (min)
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
0.1 1 10 100 1000
Two phase fault (max)
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
0.1 1 10 100 1000
29ms
32ms
Z
F
/
Z
L
Z
F
/
Z
L
SIR (Z
S
/Z
L
)
SIR (Z
S
/Z
L
)
18ms 17ms
19ms
Three phase fault (min)
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
0.1 1 10 100 1000
20ms
Three phase fault (max)
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
0.1 1 10 100 1000
29ms
33ms
Z
F
/
Z
L
Z
F
/
Z
L
SIR (Z
S
/Z
L
)
SIR (Z
S
/Z
L
)
18ms 17ms
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Table 36 Autoreclosure (79)

Single and three-phase autoreclosure.
Operation in conjunction with distance, overcurrent and synchrocheck functions and also with external
protection and synchrocheck relays.
Logic for 1st and 2nd main protections, duplex and master/follower schemes.
Up to four fast or slow reclosure shots.
Detection of evolving faults
4 independent parameter sets.
Settings:
1st reclosure none
1P fault - 1P reclosure
1P fault - 3P reclosure
1P/3P fault - 3P reclosure
1P/3P fault - 1P/3P reclosure
2nd to 4th reclosure none
two reclosure cycles
three reclosure cycles
four reclosure cycles
Single phase dead time 0.05 to 300 s
Three-phase dead time 0.05 to 300 s
Dead time extension by ext. signal 0.05 to 300 s
Dead times for 2nd, 3rd and 4th reclosures 0.05 to 300 s
Fault duration time 0.05 to 300 s
Reclaim time 0.05 to 300 s
Blocking time 0.05 to 300 s
Single and three-phase discrimination times 0.1 to 300 s
All settings in steps of 0.01 s
Table 37 Synchrocheck (25)
Determination of synchronism
Single phase measurement. The differences between the amplitudes, phase-angles and frequen-
cies of two voltage vectors are determined.
Voltage supervision
Single or three-phase measurement
Evaluation of instantaneous values and therefore wider frequency range
Determination of maximum and minimum values in the case of three-phase inputs
Phase selection for voltage inputs
Provision for switching to a different voltage input (double busbar systems)
Remote selection of operating mode
4 independent parameter sets.
Settings:
Max. voltage difference 0.05 to 0.4 U
N
in steps of 0.05 U
N
Max. phase difference 5 to 80 in steps of 5
Max. frequency difference 0.05 to 0.4 Hz in steps of 0.05 Hz
Min. voltage 0.6 to 1 U
N
in steps

of 0.05 U
N
Max. voltage 0.1 to 1 U
N
in steps

of 0.05 U
N
Supervision time 0.05 to 5 s in steps of 0.05 s
Resetting time 0 to 1 s in steps of 0.05 s
Accuracy
Voltage difference
Phase difference
Frequency difference
for 0.9 to 1.1 f
N
5% U
N
5
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Table 38 Transformer differential protection (87T)
Features:
For two- and three-winding transformers
Three-phase function
Current-adaptive characteristic
High stability for external faults and current transformer saturation
No auxiliary transformers necessary because of vector group and CT ratio compensation
Inrush restraint using 2nd harmonic
Settings:
g-setting 0.1 to 0.5 I
N
in steps of 0.05 I
N
v-setting 0.25 or 0.5 or 0.7
b-setting 1.25 to 2.5 in steps of 0.25 I
N
Max. trip time (protected transformer loaded)
- for I

>2 I
N
- for I

2 I
N
30 ms
50 ms
Accuracy of pick-up value 5% I
N
(at f
N
)
Reset conditions I

<0.8 g-setting
Accuracy of pick-up value 5% I
N
(at f
N
)
Reset conditions I

<0.8 g-setting
Differential protection definitions:
I

=I
1
+I
2
+I
3

for cos 0
for cos < 0
I'
1
=MAX (I
1
, I
2
, I
3
)
I'
2
=I
1
+I
2
+I
3
- I'
1
=(I'
1
;- I'
2
)
Differential protection characteristic
Table 39 Thermal overload (49)
Features:
Thermal image for the 1st order model
Single or three-phase measurement with detection of maximum phase value
Settings:
Base current I
B
0.5 to 2.5 I
N
in steps of 0.01 I
N
Alarm stage 50 to 200% T
N
in steps of 1%
N
Tripping stage 50 to 200%
N
in steps of 1%
N
Thermal time constant 2 to 500 min in steps of 0.1 min
Accuracy of the thermal image 5%
N
(at f
N
)


=
0
cos ' I ' I
I
2 1
H
Protected
unit I
1
I
3
I
2
Operation
Operation for
or
I
H
I
N
I

I
N
Restraint
1 2 3
b
g
v
1
2
3
I'
1
I
N
<b
I'
2
I
N
<b
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Table 40 Peak value over and undercurrent protection (50)
Features:
Maximum or minimum function (over- and undercurrent)
Single or three-phase measurements
Wide frequency range (0.04 to 1.2 f
N
)
Peak value evaluation
Settings:
Current 0.1 to 20 I
N
in steps of 0.1 I
N
Delay 0 to 60 s in steps of 0.01s
Accuracy of pick-up value (at 0.08 to 1.1 f
N
) 5% or 0.02 I
N
Reset ratio >90% (for max. function)
<110% (for min. function)
Max. trip time with no delay (at f
N
) 30 ms (for max. function)
60 ms (for min. function)
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Connection
diagrams
Inputs / outputs central unit
Fig. 11 Central unit module; Connection of power supply, binary inputs and outputs
Binary inputs Binary outputs
500BIO01
500PSM03
aux
Alarm
Warning
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
1
Binary inputs Binary outputs
500BIO01
Optional I/O board
Optional redundant power supply
500PSM03
aux
Alarm
Warning
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
Abbreviations Explanation
OCxx
CRxx
OLxx
Opto-coupler
Tripping relay
Optical link
Terminal
block/
terminals
Explanation
Wire gauge/
Type
A
B
P
Binary inputs
Binary outputs
Power supply
1.5 mm
2
1.5 mm
2
1.5 mm
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*) 1MT in 500BU03_5 or 500BU03_6
Fig. 12 Wiring diagram of bay units 500BU03
Bay unit types Available inputs/outputs
500BU03_4 (4I, 20/16 I/O, stand-alone)
500BU03_2 (4I, 5U, 20/16 I/O, stand-alone)
500BU03_6 (3I, 1MT, 5U, 20/16 I/O, stand-alone)
500BU03_1 (4I, 5U, 20/16 I/O, stand-alone) red. power supply
500BU03_5 (3I, 1MT, 5U, 20/16 I/O, stand-alone) red. power supply
500BU03_4 (4I, 20/16 I/O, classic mounting)
500BU03_2 (4I, 5U, 20/16 I/O, classic mounting)
500BU03_6 (3I, 1MT, 5U, 20/16 I/O, classic mounting)
500BU03_1 (4I, 5U, 20/16 I/O, classic mount.) red. power supply
500BU03_5 (3I, 1MT, 5U, 20/16 I/O, classic mount.) red. power supply
500BU03_8 (9I, 20/16 I/O, stand-alone)
500BU03_7 (9I, 20/16 I/O, stand-alone) red. power supply
500BU03_8 (9I, 20/16 I/O, classic mounting)
500BU03_7 (9I, 20/16 I/O, classic mount.) red. power supply
I1[1]
I1[5]
I1[0]
I2[1]
I2[5]
I2[0]
I3[1]
I3[5]
I3[0]
I4[1]
I4[5]
I4[0]
+
-
R
I
0
DC
HMI
H
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
+
-
P
I
0
B
D
A
C
Tx
Rx
I
Rx Tx
E
U1
U1[0]
U2
U2[0]
U3
U3[0]
U4
U4[0]
U5
U5[0]
U
500BU03
ABB
I1[1]
I1[5]
I1[0]
I2[1]
I2[5]
I2[0]
I3[1]
I3[5]
I3[0]
I4[1]
I4[5]
I4[0]
+
-
R
I
0
DC
HMI
H
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
+
-
P
I
0
B
D
A
C
Tx
Rx
I
Rx Tx
I1[1]
I1[5]
I1[0]
I2[1]
I2[5]
I2[0]
I3[1]
I3[5]
I3[0]
I4[1]
I4[5]
I4[0]
I5[1]
I5[5]
I5[0]
I6[1]
I6[5]
I6[0]
J E
I7[1]
I7[5]
I7[0]
I8[1]
I8[5]
I8[0]
I9[1]
I9[5]
I9[0]
500BU03
ABB
Binary Inputs
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
OC01
OC02
OC03
OC04
OC05
OC06
OC07
OC08
16
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
OC01
OC02
OC03
OC04
OC05
OC06
OC07
OC08
A
16
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
OC10
OC11
OC12
OC13
OC14
OC15
OC16
17
18
OC09
OC17
OC18
OC19
OC20
16
17
18
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
OC10
OC11
OC12
OC13
OC14
OC15
OC16
B
17
18
OC09
OC17
OC18
OC19
OC20
16
17
18
Processbus
Binary Outputs
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
CR01
CR02
CR03
CR04
CR05
CR06
CR07
CR08
CR09
CR10
CR11
CR12
CR13
CR14
CR15
CR16
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
CR01
CR02
CR03
CR04
CR05
CR06
CR07
CR08
CR09
CR10
CR11
CR12
CR13
CR14
CR15
CR16
C
D
OL01
Tx
Rx
E
Current Transformer
1
5
0
Power Supply
1
5
0
I
1
2
3
I1
I2
4
5
6
1
5
0
I3
7
8
9
HMI Interface H
+
_
1
2
P
Current Transformer
1
5
0
Redundant Power Supply
1
5
0
J
1
2
3
I4
I5
4
5
6
1
5
0
I6
7
8
9
+
_
1
2
R
1
5
0
I7
10
11
12
1
5
0
I8
13
14
15
1
5
0
I9
16
17
18
Terminal block/
terminals
Function
Wire gauge/
Typ
A, B
C, D
E
Rx
Tx
I, J
U
P, R
Binary inputs
Binary outputs
Optical connection
Receive
Transmit
Currents
Voltages
Supply
1.5 mm
2
1.5 mm
2
FST plug
FST plug
2.5 mm
2

1.5 mm
2
1.5 mm
2

Abbreviations Explanation
OCxx
CRxx
OLxx
Opto-coupler
Tripping relay
Optical link
Current Transformer
1
5
0
Power Supply
1
5
0
1
5
0
I
1
2
3
I1
I2
4
5
6
1
5
0
I3
7
8
9
I4
10
11
12
HMI Interface H
+
_
1
2
P
Vol tage Transformer
Redundant Power Supply
U
+
_
1
2
R
0
1
2
U1
0
4
5
U2
0
7
8
U3
0
10
11
U4
0
13
14
U5
*)
Current Transformer
1
5
0
Power Supply
1
5
0
1
5
0
I
1
2
3
I1
I2
4
5
6
1
5
0
I3
7
8
9
I4
10
11
12
HMI Interface H
+
_
1
2
P
Vol tage Transformer
Redundant Power Supply
U
+
_
1
2
R
0
1
2
U1
0
4
5
U2
0
7
8
U3
0
10
11
U4
0
13
14
U5
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Bay unit 500BU03 connection diagrams
A detailed description of each variant is given in the application description [3].
Fig. 13 Bay unit connection diagram 500BU03, 4I, 5U
Bay unit Protection functions
500BU03 Station level Bay level Measurement value
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Currents
I1
Phase current L1
(Line)
I2
Phase current L2
(Line)
I3
Phase current L3
(Line)
I4
Residual current Lo (Y)
(Line)

Residual current derived
internally Io= I
L1
+I
L2+
I
L3
Voltages
U1
Phase voltage L1
(Line)
U2
Phase voltage L2
(Line)
U3
Phase voltage L3
(Line)
U4
Phase voltage L2
(Bus 1)
1ph ->L2-E
U5
Phase voltage L2
(Bus 2)
1ph ->L2-E

Residual voltage derived
internally Uo= U
L1
+U
L2+
U
L3
Current transformer/voltage transformer fixed assignment
Recommended setting (configured via software HMI500-REBWIN)
Only for busbar protection Io-measurement (optional function)
Bay unit types with metering (core balance) CT on input I4
Derived
internally

Derived
internally
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5
1
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2
0
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5
0
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8
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11
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13
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0
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Fig. 14 Bay unit connection diagram 500BU03, 9 I
Bay unit Protection functions
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t
y
Currents
I1
Phase current L1
A-Side
I2
Phase current L2
A-Side
I3
Phase current L3
A-Side

Residual current derived
internally Io= I
L1
+I
L2+
I
L3
Currents
I4
Phase current L1
B-Side
I5
Phase current L2
B-Side
I6
Phase current L3
B-Side

Residual current derived


internally Io= I
L1
+I
L2+
I
L3
Currents
I7
Phase current L1
C-Side (if existing)
I8
Phase current L2
C-Side (if existing)
I9
Phase current L3
C-Side (if existing)

Residual current derived


internally Io= I
L1
+I
L2+
I
L3
Derived
internally

A-Side
B-Side
C-Side
Transformer primary side
Transformer secondary side
Transformer tertiary side
Derived
internally
Derived
internally
Current transformer, fixed assignment
Recommended setting (configured via software HMI500-REBWIN)
Only for busbar protection Io-measurement (optional function)
Io for earth fault protection
0
1
5
1
2
3
0
4
5
1
5
6
0
7
5
1
8
9
I
0
1
5
1
2
3
0
4
5
1
5
6
0
7
5
1
8
9
J
0
10
5
1
11
12
0
13
5
1
14
15
0
16
5
1
17
18
J
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Busbar Protection with integrated Breaker
Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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Connection diagrams
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Connection diagrams
(contd)
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REB500: Typical assignment of the in/outputs
Fig. 15 REB500: Typical assignment of the in/outputs of a central unit for busbar and breaker failure prot.
Fig. 16 REB500: Typical assignment of the in/outputs for a double busbar with busbar and breaker failure
protection of a bay unit
OC01
1
OC02
2
OC03
3
OC04
4
5
6
OC05
7
OC06
8
OC07
9
OC08
10
11
12
OC09
13
OC10
14
OC11
15
OC12
16
17
18
1
2
3
4
5
CR01
CR02
CR03
6
7 CR04
8
9
10
11
12
13
CR05
CR06
14
15
16
17
18
CR07
CR08
CR09
Accept bus image alarm
External reset
Block of all protection functions
Block output relays
Block busbar protection
Block breaker failure protection
Test generator active
Isolator alarm
Switch inhibited
System alarm
In service
Differential current alarm
Busbar protection tripped
Breaker failure protection tripped
Protection blocked / Output relays blocked
Binary inputs Binary outputs
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
OC01
OC02
OC03
OC04
OC05
OC06
OC07
OC08
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
OC10
OC11
OC12
OC13
OC14
OC15
OC16
A
B
16
17
18
OC09
OC17
OC18
OC19
OC20
16
17
18
Binary Inputs
Bus 1 Isolator Q1 off
Bus 1 Isolator Q1 on
Bus 2 Isolator Q2 off
Bus 2 Isolator Q2 on
Start BFP protection 1 L1L2L3
Start BFP protection 1 L1
Start BFP protection 1 L2
Start BFP protection 1 L3
Start BFP protection 2 L1
Start BFP protection 2 L2
Start BFP protection 2 L3
Start BFP protection 2 L1L2L3
In Service
Block close command
Remote Trip, channel 1
Remote Trip, channel 2
Trip Phase L1, trip coil 1
Trip Phase L2, trip coil 1
Trip Phase L3, trip coil 1
Trip Phase L1, trip coil 2
Trip Phase L2, trip coil 2
Trip Phase L3, trip coil 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
CR01
CR02
CR03
CR04
CR05
CR06
CR07
CR08
CR09
CR10
CR11
CR12
CR13
CR14
CR15
CR16
C
D
Binary outputs
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Busbar Protection with integrated Breaker
Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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REB500sys: Typical assignment of the in/outputs
Fig. 17 REB500sys: Typical assignment of the in/outputs of line variant L-V4 for 500BU03
(See [3] Application description)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
CR01
CR02
CR03
CR04
CR05
CR06
CR07
CR08
CR09
CR10
CR11
CR12
CR13
CR14
CR15
CR16
C
D
In service
Block close command
AR close command
Remote trip, channel 1
Carrier send, distance prot.
Remote trip, channel 2
Carrier send, DEF prot.
Start L1L2L3 to AR in main1
Trip CB 3-pole to AR in main1
Trip CB to AR in main1
Trip phase L1, trip coil 1
Trip phase L2, trip coil 1
Trip phase L3, trip coil 1
Trip phase L1, trip coil 2
Trip phase L2, trip coil 2
Trip phase L3, trip coil 2
Binary outputs
Line Variant 4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
OC01
OC02
OC03
OC04
OC05
OC06
OC07
OC08
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
OC10
OC11
OC12
OC13
OC14
OC15
OC16
A
B
16
17
18
OC09
OC17
OC18
OC19
OC20
16
17
18
Binary inputs
Line Variant 4
Bus 1 VT MCB fail
Bus 2 VT MCB fail
Prepare 1-pole trip from main1
Main 1 healthy/in service mode (Blk. AR)
OCO ready for AR release
Carrier receive, distance prot.
Carrier receive, DEF prot.
CB all poles closed, DEF prot.
Line VT MCB fail
Start BFP Phase L1
Start BFP Phase L2
Start BFP Phase L3
Start BFP Phase L1L2L3
Q0 Manual Close Command +
AR CLOSE Command CB
Breaker Q0 open
Breaker Q0 closed
Bus 1 Isolator Q1 open
Bus 1 Isolator Q1 closed
Bus 2 Isolator Q2 open
Bus 2 Isolator Q2 closed
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Busbar Protection with integrated Breaker
Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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Connection diagrams
(contd)
Connection diagrams
(contd)
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Fig. 18 REB500sys: Typical assignment of the in/outputs of transformer variant T-V1 for 500BU03
(See [3] application description)
Start BFP phase L1L2L3
from back-up prot. TRIP
Start BFP phase L1L2L3
from prot. group 2 TRIP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
OC01
OC02
OC03
OC04
OC05
OC06
OC07
OC08
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
OC10
OC11
OC12
OC13
OC14
OC15
OC16
A
B
16
17
18
OC09
OC17
OC18
OC19
OC20
16
17
18
Binary inputs
Transformer
Variant 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
CR01
CR02
CR03
CR04
CR05
CR06
CR07
CR08
CR09
CR10
CR11
CR12
CR13
CR14
CR15
CR16
C
D
Binary outputs
Transformer
Variant 1
Block transformer
diff. protection
Transformer diff. inrush input
Transformer diff. high-set
A-side breaker Q0
manual close command
A-side breaker Q0 open
A-side breaker Q0 closed
A-side bus 1 isolator Q1 open
A-side bus 1 isolator Q1 closed
A-side bus 2 isolator Q2 open
A-side bus 2 isolator Q2 closed
Mechanic protection TRIP 2
Mechanic protection alarm 2
Spare
Spare
In service
Block close command
breaker Q0 A-side
Transf. prot. trip start BFP
on B-side
Remote Trip 1 to C-side *)
Trip phase L2
Trip phase L3
Remote trip 1 to B-side
Mechanic protection TRIP 1
Mechanic protection alarm 1
Spare
External start BFP
from mechanic prot. TRIP
Legend:
A-side Transformer primary side
B-side Transformer secondary side
C-side Transformer tertiary side *)
*) C-side, if existing
trip breaker
Q0 coil 1 A-side
Trip phase L1
Trip phase L2
Trip phase L3
trip breaker
Q0 coil 2 A-side
Trip phase L1
Transf. prot. tripL1L2L3 group2
Tripping relay(94-2)
trip CB A/B/Cside *)
Remote trip 2 to B-side
Transf. prot. trip L1L2L3 group 1
Tripping relay (94-1)
trip CB A/B/Cside *)
Transf. prot. trip start BFP
on C-side *)
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Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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Dimensioned
drawings (in mm)
Bay unit 500BU03
Fig. 19 Bay unit casing for flush mounting, enclosure protection class IP 40 (without local HMI)
Fig. 20 Centralized version based on a 19'' mounting plate with up to three bay units.
Optionally with local HMI.
Caution
Achtung
Atencion
Attention
Cross section: max. 2.5 mm
2

max. 4.0 mm
2
S
p
a
c
e

f
o
r

w
i
r
i
n
g
Cross section: max. 2.5 mm
2

max. 4.0 mm
2
S
p
a
c
e

f
o
r

w
i
r
i
n
g
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Busbar Protection with integrated Breaker
Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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Dimensioned draw-
ings (in mm) (contd)
Dimensioned draw-
ings (in mm) (contd)
ABB Switzerland Ltd
Power Technology Systems
Bay unit 500BU03
Fig. 21 Dimensional drawing of the bay unit with local HMI, classical mounting
Protection type IP40
Central unit
Fig. 22 Dimensional drawing of the central unit, protection type IP20
Cross section max. 2.5 mm
2
max. 4.0 mm
2
Space for wiring
Panel cutout
223
2
7
6
a
p
p
r
o
x
.

1
0
0
1
8
9
204
,5 0
6
U
=
2
6
5
,
8
2
0
0

0
,
5
2
6
7

+
,
1
00
2
5
210
Rear view
a
p
p
r
o
x
.

7
0
2
1
2
482.6
6
U
=
2
6
5
.
8
a
p
p
r
o
x
.

2
3
5
3
0
443
465.6
6
U
=
2
6
5
.
8
5
7
.
1
5
7
.
1
7
6
.
2
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Busbar Protection with integrated Breaker
Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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Fig. 23 Front view of REB500 (example only) Fig. 24 Hinged frame and rear wall
Example with 9 bay units
The cubicles are equipped with gratings for the fixation of incoming cables. For space reasons
there are no cable ducts.
Table 41 Maximum number of units per cubicle (central version)
Unit Quantity of 500BU03
Cross-section
ext. cable
Quantity of
system cables
per bay
Current transformer per bay 4 9 2,5 mm
2
- 6 mm
2
1
Voltage transformer per bay 5 - 1,5 mm
2
- 6 mm
2
1
Binary inputs per bay 20 1,5 mm
2
- 2,5 mm
2
1 - 3
Binary outputs per bay 16 1,5 mm
2
- 2,5 mm
2
1 - 3
Max. number of bays per
cubicle with central unit
9* * number of bays per cubicle
(2200 x 800 x 800 mm)
based on the min. cross-section and an
average quantity of cables
Max. number of bays per
cubicle without central unit
12*
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Basic version Basic version Classical mounting
Fig. 25 Possible arrangement of the bay unit with HMI
Table 42 Unit weights
Unit Weight
Bay unit 4l, classic (incl. HMI) 5,1 kg
Bay unit 4l, 5U, red. power supply, classic (incl. HMI)
Bay unit 3l, 1MT, 5U, red. power supply, classic (incl. HMI)
6,2 kg
Bay unit 4l, basic version 3,9 kg
Bay unit 4l, 5U, red. power supply, basic version
Bay unit 3l, 1MT, 5U, red. power supply, basic version
5.0 kg
Bay unit 9I, red. power supply, classic (incl. HMI) 6.7 kg
Bay unit 9I, red. power supply, basic version 5.5 kg
Central unit 9,0 kg (Average weight =>here 11 feeders
plus communication interface)
Central unit with redundant power supply 10,0 kg
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Sample
specification
Combined numerical bay and station protec-
tion with extensive self-monitoring and ana-
logue/digital conversion of all input
quantities.
The architecture shall be decentralized, with
bay units and a central unit.
It shall be suitable for the protection of single
and double busbar as well as for the protec-
tion (Main 2 or back-up) of incoming and
outgoing bays, lines, cables or transformer
bays.
The hardware shall allow functions to be acti-
vated from a software library:
Busbar protection scheme based on low-
impedance principle and at least two inde-
pendent tripping criteria
End fault protection
Breaker failure protection
Breaker pole discrepancy
Additional criteria for the busbar protec-
tion as overcurrent or voltage release
Over-/undercurrent and over-/undervolt-
age back-up bay function (overcurrent
directional or non-directional)
Distance protection function with all rele-
vant additional features, such as switch-
on-to-fault, teleprotection schemes, volt-
age supervision, power swing blocking
Earth fault directional function based on
zero components with separate communi-
cation scheme or using the same channel
as the distance protection
Directional sensitive earth fault protection
for ungrounded or compensated systems
Autoreclosure function, single/three pole
and multi-shot
Synchrocheck function with the different
operation modes (dead line and /or dead
bus check)
Thermal overload protection
Peak value over-/undervoltage function
Transformer differential protection for the
protection of two or three-winding trans-
formers and autotransformers.
No auxiliary CTs are necessary and the sys-
tem contains internal check of the voltage and
current circuits. The adaptation of the CT-
ratio is done by software.
A modern human machine interface shall
allow the allocation of input and output sig-
nals.
Communication via computer or via interface
to monitoring or control systems allows the
actual configuration of the whole busbar to be
displayed.
Event and disturbance recording shall be
included, collection of data in the bay units,
comprehensive recording available for the
whole station in the central unit.
The proposed system shall be easily extensi-
ble, in case of extensions in the substation.
Ordering of
REB500 /
REB500sys
Ordering and scope of supply
Ordering
When sending your enquiry please fill in and
enclose the short version of the questionnaire
on page 47 in this data sheet together with a
single-line diagram of the station. This will
enable us to submit a tender that corresponds
more accurately to your needs.
At the time of ordering, please fill in the full
version of questionnaire 1MRB520371-Ken,
if your requirements should deviate from the
ABB standard assignment (see pages 38/39/
40. These data are used by ABB to engineer
the protection, i.e. isolator allocation, CT
allocation, binary inputs and outputs etc. The
data given in the full version of the question-
naire is therefore binding.
Scope of supply
The protection system is supplied fully tested
and accompanied by the following documen-
tation and software:
Rack and cubicle layouts if applicable
1 CD containing standard documentation
and operator software in German, English,
French and Spanish
System software with the plant configura-
tion and parameter settings on mass stor-
age media.
System tests performed in the test depart-
ment:
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Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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Installation of the system software with
plant configuration and parameter settings
Testing of busbar replica and associated
protection functions.
Acceptance testing can be carried out in the
test department subject to prior agreement.
The delivery time applies from the receipt of
the technically and commercially complete
order.
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Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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Short
questionnaire
1. Cli ent Client Station Client's reference Client's representative, date
2. ABB (fil led in by ABB) Tender No.: Order No.: Sales Engineer Project Manager
3. Bindi ng Si ngle-line diagram Diagram No. Date Rev. Index Rev. Date Remark :
(must showlocation and configuration This attachment is
of spare bays) absolutely essential !
4. HV System System Voltage [kV] Neutral Grounding Busbar configuration
Solidly grounded Single 1-1/2 Breaker
Isolated Double Ring bus
Frequency [Hz] Compensated Triple Transfer bus
Low resistance gr. Quadruple
Switchgear
AIS GIS
5. Trip ci rcuits Number of tripping coils C.B. connected to REB500 / REB500sys
One trip coil Two trip coils
6. Central Uni t configuration Busbar protection With Neutral Current measurement
BBP I
O
(Special) ->for low-resistance grounded systems only
Communication SAS / SMS ----> Interface
(Option) IEC 61850-8-1 LON IEC 60870-5-103
Number of binary input-/ output boards (BIO) for central unit (Option)
Remark: 12 binary inputs and 9 binary outputs per BIO board One BIO Two BIO's
Redundant DC supply for the central unit DC supply voltage for central unit
Udc [V]
7. Type of installation Distributed ,CU loose delivered Centralized CU and BU loose delivered
BU loose delivered
Distributed ,CU mounted in cubicle Centralized CU and BU mounted in cubicles
BU mounted in cubicles
8. Cubicl es Must be delivered in cubicle spec.1MRB520159-Ken (only fill in, if the BU and/or
(Specification of ABB cubicle type RESP97) CU have to be mounted in cubicles)
9. Fibre optic cabl e Total length for all bays (indoor type) [m] (only fill in, if fibre optic cables
Total length for all bays (outdoor type) [m] should also be offered)
10. Documentation Three complete sets of documentation included Number of additional sets (Optional)
Language:
English German
11. Remarks
Abbreviations: CU REB500/ REB500sys Central Unit Defi nitions: (Standard) Standard function or hardware version
BU REB500/ REB500sys Bay Units (Option) Optional function or hardware version
SAS Station Automation System (Special) For special applications only
SMS Station Monitoring Sys. 4I Four current transformers
9I Nine current transformers
BIO Binary Input/ Output module 9I+red Nine current transformers
AIS Air insulated switchgear and redundand power supply
GIS Gas insulated switchgear 4I+5U Four current and five voltage transformers
4I+5U+red Four current and five voltage transformers
and redundand power supply
3I+1MT+5U Three current, one measuring and five voltage transformers
3I+1MT+5U+red Three current, one measuring and five voltage transformers
HMI Human machine interface and redundand power supply
CB Circuit Breaker Configuration 1-8 Depending on the protected equipment
red. Redundand power supply (line, transformer, coupler) and the
topology of the station, the bay units of one
REB500 / REB500sys System could have
different configurations.
Please mark X for selection
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Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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Bay unit configuration
Example
12. Type of HV Bay
Line feeder x
Transformer feeder
Bus coupler/ bus section coupler
Isolator field
1 -1/2 Breaker bay
Reactor/ compensator bay
13. Type of Bay unit (BU) .
BU (classic, flush mounting incl. LMI)
4I (Standard)
9I
9I +red
4I+5U
4I+5U+red
3I+1MT+5U
3I+1MT+5U+red x
BU (stand alone)
4I (Standard)
9I
9I +red. Spl.
4I+5U
4I+5U+red
3I+1MT+5U
3I+1MT+5U+red
Local HMI cable length=0.5m
(Option)
BU (centralized mounting)
4I (Standard)
9I
9I +red
4I+5U
4I+5U+red
3I+1MT+5U
3I+1MT+5U+red
max. 3 BU per 19'' frame
Local HMI (Option)
max. 3 LMI per 19'' frame
14. Protection functions
Breaker failure protection
BFP (Option) x
Single-phase starting x
Three-phase starting
End fault protection
EFP (Option) x
Definitive time overcurrent protection
OCDT (Option)
Pole discrepancyprotection
PDF (Special)
Undervoltage release
UV (Special) (*)
Overcurrent release
OC (Special)
15. Bay Protection
not existing ->REB500
existing ->REB500sys x
Version L-V1 - L-V5 (*) and T-V1
V V V V V V V V L V 3
16. Disturbance Recorder DR
1.5 sec. Rec-time(*) at 2400(/2880)Hz
6 sec. Rec-time(*) at 2400(/2880)Hz
10sec. Rec-time(*) at 2400(/2880)Hz
x
17. Number of bay units
Number of equipped bay units
for this configuration
10
Number of spare bay units
for this configuration (pre-engineered)
3
(*) If 4I+5U or 4I+5U+red or 3I+1MT+5U or 3I+1MT+5U+red is selected, Voltage recording is included.
Starting BFP
(1.5sec standard , 6sec and 10sec optional)
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Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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Other relevant
publications
[1] Data sheet REL316*4 1MRK506013-Ben
[2] CT requirements for REB500 / REB500sys 1KHL020347-AEN
[3] Application description REB500sys 1MRB520295-Aen
[4] Data sheet E_wineve 1MRB520153-Ben
[5] Data sheet RET316*4 1MRK504007-Ben
Operating instructions REB500 / REB500sys 1MRB520292-Uen
Cubicle specification RESP97-questionnaire 1MRB520159-Ken
Data sheet RESP 97 1MRB520115-Ben
Reference list REB500 1MRB520009-Ren
Ordering questionnaire REB500 1MRB520371-Ken
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Failure, Line and Transformer Protection
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Power Technology Systems
Brown-Boveri-Strasse 6
CH-5400 Baden/Switzerland
Tel. +41 58 585 77 44
Fax +41 58 585 55 77
E-mail: substation.automation@ch.abb.com
www.abb.com/substationautomation
Printed in Switzerland (0508-0000-0)

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