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GridShield

15/27/38 kV three-phase vacuum recloser

Table of contents

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Recloser design ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Magnetic actuators .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Position switch .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Vacuum interrupters ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Pole assembly ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
HCEP insulating material ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
GridShield 15/38 kV dimensions ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Recloser control ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
RER620 overview................................................................................................................................................................. 8
PCM600 .............................................................................................................................................................................10
Web HMI ............................................................................................................................................................................11
Protection functions ............................................................................................................................................................12
Technical data.........................................................................................................................................................................14
Ordering guide ........................................................................................................................................................................15
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................................18
Additional ABB devices ..........................................................................................................................................................20
Service & support ...................................................................................................................................................................21
Notes ......................................................................................................................................................................................22

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Introduction
Gridshield: Making distribution networks more reliable

ABBs drive to produce the most advanced feeder


automation equipment and to exceed their users
expectations has led to the development of the new
GridShield recloser. Paired with the industrys most
intelligent electronic device - the RER620 - the GridShield
recloser is a product of extensive research and testing,
creating the most reliable and technically adept recloser
on the market. Whether performing three- or single-phase
tripping, connecting distributed generation to the grid or
communicating via IEC 61850 utilizing GOOSE messaging,
the GridShield recloser is ready for any challenge.

Features
Ability to perform as a recloser, sectionalizer or automated
load break switch
Proven design rated for 10,000 full load operations
Hydrophobic Cycloaliphatic Epoxy (HCEP) insulation provides
industry leading reliability
Stainless steel construction for durability in any environment
Air insulation for an environmentally friendly design
Minimal maintenance required for the high voltage unit
Two control cabinet options to fit any application
All electronics located inside control cabinet for quick and
safe access, reducing maintenance costs
DNP3 Level 2+, IEC 60870-5-101 and 104, IEC61850, and
MODBUS communication protocols come standard
Web Human Machine Interface (web HMI) software for field
configuration
Technically advanced RER620 control with fully customizable
settings
Powerful PCM600 tool suite
Single-phase tripping option for improved system reliability

1 Standard control cabinet, open | 2 Standard control cabinet, closed | 3 15/27 kV GridShield recloser

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Recloser design
High voltage unit technology

Magnetic actuators
Industry proven design
No lubrication, maintenance, or adjustments
Bi-stable technology means no power required to maintain
open or closed position
Stainless steel shaft and corrosion resistant construction
3 independent actuators fitted in the cabinet to allow single
phase tripping
Position switch
Double break, galvanically separate contacts
Self-cleaning contacts
Transparent housing allows for contact position and mechanism viewing

Vacuum interrupters
Superior contact wear ensuring maximum reliability
Environmentally friendly
Built by ABB in Ratingen, Germany since 1980s
Pole assembly
Modular assembly for easy replacement in the field
UV protected for environmental durability
Molded design reduces risk of tampering
Few moving parts
10,000 full load operations without maintenance
Single molded design guarantees the longest creepage distance in the industry

1 Magnetic actuators add durability and safety | 2 Single molded poles for superior creepage | 3 ABB vacuum interrupter clean room
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HCEP insulating material


The pole insulating material is Hydrophobic Cycloaliphatic
Epoxy (HCEP). the next generation of Cycloaliphatic Epoxy
(CEP).
Hydrophobicity provides water resistance, preventing water
from developing completely wetted, resistively conductive
surfaces on outdoor insulation. As a result, leakage currents
are reduced which increases reliability by minimizing the
risk of insulation flashover. Furthermore, reducing discharge
activity translates into decreased insulator erosion and
increased insulator life expectancy.
Advantages
Improved water beading and runoff
Lower leakage currents and less discharge activity
Reduced flash-over probability
Less erosion of insulation
Improved performance in heavily polluted areas
Improved weatherability and outdoor aging
Prolonged life expectancy
Exceptional mechanical strength attributed to epoxybased design
Contamination performance
Determined by creepage/leakage distance available on a
recloser bushing (pole), contamination performance is a very
important factor when considering the reclosers operating environment. ABB uses the HCEP insulation to not only
offer a product that far exceeds the creep required by ANSI
standards, but also to produce results that go beyond IEC
Level IV requirements for environments with very heavy pollution.

HCEP does not become resistively conductive when exposed to moisture

IEC pollution levels


Pollution level

Required Creep ratio

I - Light

0.63 in/kV (16 mm/kV)

II - Medium

0.79 in/kV (20 mm/kV)

III - Heavy

0.98 in/kV (25 mm/kV)

IV - Very Heavy

1.22 in/kV (31 mm/kV)

Required Creep vs OVR Creep (Phase to Ground)


Rated Maximum Voltage
15 kV

Pollution
Level

27 kV

38 kV

Required Creep

ABB Standard

Required Creep

ABB Standard

Required Creep

in (mm)

Creep in (mm)

in (mm)

creep in (mm)

in (mm)

ABB Standard
Creep in (mm)

I - Light

9.8 (248)

38.0 (960)

17.0 (432)

38.0 (960)

23.9 (608)

50.7 (1288)

II - Medium

12.2 (310)

38.0 (960)

21.3 (540)

38.0 (960)

30.0 (760)

50.7 (1288)

III - Heavy

15.3 (388)

38.0 (960)

26.6 (675)

38.0 (960)

37.4 (950)

50.7 (1288)

IV - Very Heavy

18.9 (481)

38.0 (960)

33.0 (837)

38.0 (960)

46.4 (1178)

50.7 (1288)

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GridShield 15/27/38 kV dimensions

Rating

Units

15/27 kV

in

15/27 kV

mm

38 kV

in

38 kV

mm

49.8

41.75

15.5

13

30

39

25.3

15.5

65.6

95.8

48

52.4

22

29.1

27.9

1265.5

1060.5

393.7

330

763

989.6

642.6

393.7

1666

2433.3

1219.2

1330.5

558.8

738.2

708.6

49.8

41.8

15.5

13.3

30

45.2

30.1

15.5

71.5

101.5

48

52.4

22

29.1

34.1

1265.5

1060.5

393.7

339

763

1146.9

763.9

393.7

1816

2578

1219.2

1330.5

558.8

738.2

866

Pole mounting frame

G
H

30.34

16.63
14.40

B
A

Substation mounting frame

20.1

67.5

36.0
L- As shown
M- Max height
Adjustment holes located
at 3.0 in increments

N
O

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P
Q

Small control cabinet low profile option

17.540
[445.52]
1.500
[38.10]

9.074
[230.48]

27.500
[698.50]

30.000
[762.00]

24.000
[609.59]

0.249
[6.33]

0.875
[22.23]
18.000
[457.20]

Large control cabinet - standard


15.34 389.71

20.12 511.00
2X 10.06 255.50

13.84 351.61

2.82 71.74

2.24 56.92
39.17 994.89
PAD LOCK
HOLE
36.00 914.40
.50 12.70
18.19 461.95

9-59 FT.

1.34 34.14
.88 22.23

X 2.38 60.33

SLOT

GROUNDING LUG
1/2-13 THD

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Recloser control
The future of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs)

RER620 overview
The RER620, part of the Relion family of ABB controls, is a
dedicated IED perfectly aligned for the protection, control, measurement and supervision of utility substations and industrial
power systems including radial, looped and meshed distribution networks with or without distributed power generation. The
RER620 IED is characterized by its compactness and withdrawable unit design.

Integrated loop control as standard offering


There are two loop control schemes that come with the GridShield recloser:
The traditional loop control scheme is based on voltage, overcurrent and reclosing sequence.

F1

Engineered from the ground up, the RER620 has been designed
to unleash the full potential of the IEC 61850 standard for communication and interoperability. The RER620 provides main
protection for overhead lines and cable feeders in distribution
networks.
RER620 Introduction
Part of Relion family of ABB controls
Drawout design for quick and easy maintenance
Environmentally friendly design with RoHS compliance
Capable of having up to 20 binary inputs and 14 binary outputs
Easy integration into Ethernet or serial-based communication networks with standard: DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC
60870-5-104, Modbus, IEC 61850
Use of GOOSE messaging (peer-to-peer) for high-speed protection, transfer switching, fault isolation and service restoration
Interact via easy to read local HMI or remotely
Six setting groups for protection scheme flexibility
High Impedance (HIZ) fault detection creates more safety for
life around power lines
Embedded In-rush detection for added reliability connecting
distributed generation networks

Substation
Circuit
Breaker
Source 1

1 PT

F2

Sectionalizing
Recloser
Normally
Closed

1 PT

F3

Midpoint
Recloser
Normally
Closed

3 PT

Tie Point
Recloser
Normally
Open

Substation
Circuit
Breaker
Source 1

Sectionalizing
Recloser
Normally
Closed

Midpoint
Recloser
Normally
Closed

1 PT

T
3 PT

1 PT

Additionally, there is the advanced 61850 (peer-to-peer) loop


control scheme for fault detection, isolation and restoration.

RER620

REF615

Interlocking data

Interlocking data

GOOSE

GOOSE

GOOSE

F1
Substation
Circuit
Breaker
Source 1

RER620

Interlocking data

1 PT

Sectionalizing
Recloser
Normally
Closed

F2

1 PT

F3

Midpoint
Recloser
Normally
Closed

3 PT

Tie Point
Recloser
Normally
Open

Substation
Circuit
Breaker
Source 1

Sectionalizing
Recloser
Normally
Closed

1 PT

Midpoint
Recloser
Normally
Closed

RER620
3 PT

1 PT

RER620 relay located inside padlockable control cabinet

With the quick response from GOOSE messaging, the reclosers


can communicate with each other and determine where the
fault is, preventing unnecessary reclosing.
Self-diagnostics
- Built-in self-diagnostics continuously monitors
the RER620 electronics and the operation of the
relay software
- Any fault or malfunction will raise an alert

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RER620 hardware features


Drawout case
ABBs innovative design for the RER620 includes a standard
drawout case, allowing for quick access to relay cards for easy
field maintenance. Also included is an automatic function that
shorts CT connections to the relay when removed from the
case, making maintenance safer for the user.
Local HMI
Large, 13x14 pixel, LCD screen displays ten rows, each
capable of displaying 20 characters
Simple controls for navigation and recloser open/close
operation
Normal, Pickup and Trip protection indicators for state
identification
Recloser open/close buttons let the user know current
position
11 programmable alarm LEDs - great for loss of phase and
lockout indication
14 programmable push-buttons for user customization
Customizable labeling for programmable buttons and alarms
Front RJ-45 communication port for quick laptop connection

Communication
Ethernet network communication via RJ-45 or LC fiber optic
connectors
Serial communications via RS-232, RS-485, or ST fiber optic
connection
DNP 3.0 Level 2+ over TCP/IP or serial with redundant physical channel support
IEC 60870-5-101and IEC 60870-5-104
Modbus RTU/ASCII over serial and TCP/IP modes supported
IEC 61850, with GOOSE messaging
PG&E 2179
The event generation subsystem provides consistent timestaping across all protocols
Simultaneously report events to five IEC 61850 clients
Input and output ports
Capable of up to 20 binary inputs and 14 binary outputs
when fully configured
6 VT inputs for voltage sensing or external PTs
4 CT inputs

1 RER620 relay and drawout case | 2 IED can be controlled via a clean and easy to use HMI | 3 A variety of communication ports and I/Os to fit the users
needs
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PCM600
PCM600 offers extensive relay configuration functions such as
relay signal configuration and IEC61850 communication configuration with GOOSE horizontal relay-to-relay messaging.
Advantages
Tool suite with numerous tools at hand, useable with and
without connection to RER620
Easy to navigate menu follows local HMI menu layout
Tab structure for easy management of open tools
Create settings ahead of time and load onto an RER620 via
RJ-45 connection
Save setting profiles and load onto other relays
Customize recloser, sectionalizer, and automated load break
switch modes with application configuration tool
Integrated documentation for quick referencing of technical
information and communication point lists
Import and export GOOSE messages for advanced communication schemes
Graphical display editor
Visually display power system objects and their status
Integrate on-line measurement in the IED HMI
Set node attributes like name, name position and sort index
Extensive ANSI and IEC symbol library included

ACT tool for logic programming

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Application configuration tool


Function block-based programming for easy customization
Search feature and quick jump function allows for easy
navigation
View existing logic for clear understanding of recloser functions
Adapt pre-configured applications
Broken up into I/O, Measurements, Control, and Protection
tabs for progamming organization
Insertable text boxes for tracking changes
Debugging for operation assurance
Disturbance handling
Records up to 12 analog channels and 64 binary channels
Can be triggered by analog/binary channels or manual/periodic commands
Selectable sampling rate, 32/16/8 samples per cycle
Events stored following COMTRADE standard
Export and view using ABBs WaveWin32 software or any
other COMTRADE compliant software
Records include current, voltage and angle values, and
pickup times of the protection elements
Time stamps provide useful record for analyzing in what order
events occurred

Change HMI screen with the Graphical Display


Editor

Disturbance handling capabilities include signal


charts for reviewing faults

Web HMI
The web HMI enables the user to access the RER620 via a web
browser. This method of connecting to the RER620 requires
no additional software and can connect locally by connecting
a computer to the RER620 via the front communication port
or remotely over LAN/WAN. With a menu tree structure similar
to the one on the local HMI, the user does not need to spend
time relearning where every setting is located. With this useful
tool, the user has a quick means for programming most of the
recloser settings.
Overview
Local and remote access
User access level authentication
On-line Help menu
Compatible with Internet Explorer 9.0

Quickly view disturbance records

Features
View alarm LEDs, event lists, and measurements
Monitor signals
Read and download disturbance records
Review phasor/tabular diagrams with various representations
Phase currents
Sequence currents
Phase voltages
Sequence voltages
Zoom in phasor/tabular diagrams
Freeze current and voltage measurements to obtain a snap
shot view during testing
Set parameters
Save event lists
Print settings
All settings can be opened and saved in CSV (Excel) format

Choose from various phasor diagram options

Make quick parameter setting changes

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Protection functions
The RER620 IED offers the most extensive and adaptive set of
protective functions in the industry.
High Impedance (HIZ) fault detection
High impedance faults have small current magnitudes that are
difficult to detect by standard protection. While small fault currents do not pose danger to power equipment, a high impedance fault poses a deadly threat to humans and animals.
How has ABB addressed HIZ?
7 years of dedicated research and extensive field tests to
develop best solution
Created HIZ (PHIZ1) function in protection schemes
Utilize ground/earth fault current signatures in HIZ algorithm
Embedded In-rush energy detection
In situations where distributed generation is first connected to
a main network, there is a large current pull from transformers,
which will cause a relay to trip the recloser on the line. The
traditional solution is to use communication to inform the relay
of the situation and prevent the trip. With the RER620, there is
no need for communication because of the embedded In-rush
energy detection.

Directional protection
Single-phase overcurrent protection [67/51P-1, 67/51P-2;
3I>->(1), 3I>->(2)]
Ground-fault protection [67/51N-1, 67/51N-2; lo>->(1),
lo>->(1)]
Cold load timers
Cold load timer phase A [62CLD-1, 62CLD-2; TPS(1),
TPM(1)]
Cold load timer phase B [63CLD-3, 63CLD-4; TPS(2),
TPM(2)]
Cold load timer phase C [63CLD-5, 63CLD-6; TPS(3),
TPM(3)]
Voltage protection
Three-phase overvoltage [59-1, 59-2, 59-3; 3U>(1), 3U>(2),
3U>(3)]
Three-phase undervoltage [27-1, 27-2, 27-3; 3U<(1), 3U<(2),
3U<(3)]
Positive sequence overvoltage [59PS-1, 59PS-2; U1>(1),
U1>(2)]
Negative sequence overvoltage [47-1, 47-2; U2>(1), U2>(2)]
Zero sequence overvoltage [59N-1, 59N-2; Uo>(1), Uo>(2)]

Current protection
Single-Phase overcurrent protection [51P, 50P-1, 50P-2,
50P-3; 3I>(1), 3I>(2), 3I>(3)]
Overcurrent ground-fault protection [51N, 50N-1, 50N-2,
50N-3; lo>(2), lo>(3), lo>>(3), lo>>>(2)]
Sensitive earth-fault protection [50SEF; lo>(3)]
Negative sequence overcurrent protection [46-1, 46-2;I2>(1),
I2>(2)]
Phase discontinuity protection [46PD; I2/I1>]
Three-phase inrush detector [INR; 3I2f>]

Frequency protection
Underfrequency, Overfrequency, Frequency rate of change
[81-1, 81-2; f</f>,df/dt(1), f</f>,df/dt(2)]
Load shed & restoration [81S-1, 81S-2; UFLS/R(1),
UFLS/R(2)]

HIZ effects on gravel

HIZ effects on grass

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Control
Autoreclosing, 1ph and/or 3ph [79; O->I]
Synchro-check/voltage check [25; SYNC]
Circuit breaker 1 (3 state inputs / 3 control outputs)
[52; I<->O CB]
Loop control
Supervision monitoring
CB condition monitoring [52CM; CBCM]
Fuse failure supervision [60, FUSE]

RER620
0

or

79

V2> 47NS

3U< 27P

52

LCM LCM

V1> 59PS

3U> 59P
V0>

Ia, Ib, Ic 4

3I>

51P

3I> 50P-1

3I>> 50P-2

59N

3I>>> 50P-3

SYNC

Recorders
Digital fault recorder (DFR) [DFR]
Sequence of events (SER) [SER]
Fault recorder [FLTMSTA]
Fault locator (FLOC) [FLO]

3I>BF 50BF

I2>
I2> 46

3I>-> 67P

P>-> 32P

I0>>> 50N-3

I0>> 50N-2

Va, Vb, Vc 3

Measurement
Three-phase current [IA, IB, IC; 3I]
Sequence current [I1, I2, I0; I1, I2, I0]
Ground current [IG; lo]
Three-phase voltage, source [VA, VB, VC; 3U]
Three-phase voltage, load [VA, VB, VC(2); 3U(B)]
Sequence voltages, source [V1, V2, V0; U1, U2, U0]
Sequence voltages, load [V1, V2, V0(2); U1, U2, U0(B)]
Three and single -phase power and energy [P, E]
Frequency [f]
Power factor [pf]

I0> 50SEF

V1> 59PS

3U< 27P

1
2

PHIZ1 HIZ

I 2/I 1 46PD

3I 2f>

Q>-> 32N

I0> 50N-1

I0>

51N

I0>-> 67N1

V2> 47NS

3U> 59P

25

68

f</f>

V0>

81

59N

UFLS/R2 81S

FUSEF 60

Io selectable by setting, Io calculated as default


Under-frequcny and df /dt based load shedding function

Other functions
High impedance fault detector [HIZ; PHIZ1]
Recloser failure protection [50BFT; 3I>/lo>BF]
Recloser close failure protection [50BFC; SCCBRBCF1]
Directional positive sequence power protection [32P; P>->]
Directional negative/zero sequence power protection
[32N; Q>->]
Battery voltage, current, battery test [UPS]
Programmable buttons (16 buttons) [FKEYGGIO1]
Move function block (8 outputs) [MVGAPC1] (2)
Pulse timer (8 timers) [PTGAPC1] (2)
Generic control points (16 outputs) [SPCGGIO1] (2)
Set reset flip flops (8 outputs) [SRGAPC1] (2)
Time delay off timers (8 timers) [TOFGAPC1] (2)
Time delay on timers (8 timers) [TONGAPC1] (2)
All traditional recloser, ANSI and IEC curves are also available
Up/Down counters UDFCNT1...UDFCNT12 (12 counters)

In the case of ABB GridShield recloser , these are embedded Capacitor Voltage
Divider (CVD) with 10,000:1 ratio
4
In the case of ABB GridShield recloser , these are embedded Current Transformer
(CT) with 600:1 ratio

RER620 protection diagram

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Technical data

Nom. operating voltage:

2.4-14.4

24.9

34.5

15.5

27

38

kV

50/60

50/60

50/60

Hz

Rated max. voltage:


Rated power frequency:
Rated continuous current:

kV

800/1000/1250

800/1000/1250

800/1000/1250

Rated symmetrical interrupting current:

12.5/16

12.5/16

12.5/16

kA

Rated lightning impulse withstand (BIL):

110/125

125/150

150/170

kV

Dry withstand 60 Hz 1 Min.:

50

60

70

kV

Wet withstand 60 Hz 10 Sec.:

45

50

60

kV

Phase spacing

15.50 (394)

15.50 (394)

15.50 (394)

inches (mm)

External creep distance, H2-ground:

38.00 (960)

38.00 (960)

50.70 (1288)

inches (mm)

External creep distance, H1-H2:

45.00 (1160)

45.00 (1160)

49.80 (1260)

inches (mm)

9.50 (240)

9.50 (240)

14.40 (367)

inches (mm)

Min. interrupting time:

0.050

0.050

0.050

sec max

Max. closing time:

0.055

0.055

0.055

sec max

High voltage unit weight:

333 (150)

333 (150)

430 (195)

lbs (kg)

Small control cabinet weight:

138 (63)

138 (63)

138 (63)

lbs (kg)

Large control cabinet weight:

182 (83)

182 (83)

182 (83)

lbs (kg)

Min. external strike distance:

Rated standard operating duty: O 0.2s CO 2s CO 5s CO lockout


Operating temperature: -40C to +60C (-40 F to +140F)
Control voltage:
- 120 VAC UPS: 90-140 VAC / 109 - 144 VDC
- 240 VAC UPS: 180 - 285 VAC / 220 - 285 VDC
Materials: Vacuum interrupter encapsulated in hydrophobic cycloaliphatic epoxy with stainless steel construction
Current sensors: One per phase encapsulated into the pole
Battery:
- 48 VDC, 12 AH battery bank
- Sealed lead acid rechargeable battery pack
- Monitor locally and remotely
- Easy access in low voltage control cabinet
- Capable of up to 38 hours of carryover and multiple operations upon loss of power
GridShield Testing:
ANSI: Meets all applicable recloser standards (Dual logo standard IEC 62271-111/IEEE C37.60 2005-11, IEEE, and IEC)
IP54 rated for water and dust intrusion
Life Test: 10,000 mechanical operations without degradation

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Ordering guide

Digit
1) Recloser

S: GridShield Recloser

Ratings
2) Voltage

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17-18

00

S: GridShield
Recloser

1: 15 kV

1: 15 kV
2: 27 kV
3: 38kV

3) BIL

1: 110 kV

1: 110 kV
2: 125 kV
5: 150 kV
7: 170 kV

4) Continuous

8: 800 A

Current

8: 800 A
1: 1000 A
2: 1250 A

5) Interrupting

1: 12.5 kA

Rating
6) Mounting
Frame

1: 12.5 kA
2: 16 kA

C: Pole w/ 6 Arrester

A: Pole w/ 6 Arrester brackets, Assembled

brackets & 3 PT C-

B: Pole w/ 6 Arrester brackets,

Channel Mounting

Unassembled

Brackets, Assembled 1

C: Pole w/ 6 Arrester brackets & 3 PT CChannel Mounting Brackets, Assembled


D: Pole w/ 6 Arrester brackets & 3 PT CChannel Mounting Brackets, Unassembled
H: Pole w/ 6 Arrester brackets & Flat PT
Mounting Bracket, Assembled
R: Pole w/ 6 Arrester brackets & Flat PT
Mounting Bracket, Unassembled
G: Pole w/ 6 Arrester brackets & 6 PT
Mounting Brackets, Galvanized, Assembled
I: Pole w/ 6 Arrester brackets & 6 PT
Mounting Brackets, Stainless Steel,
Assembled
V: Substation Frame, Assembled
W: Substation Frame, Unassembled
X: Substation Frame w/ 3 PT Mounting
Brackets, Assembled
Y: Substation Frame w/ 3 PT Mounting
Brackets, Unassembled
Z: Custom Frame
N: None

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Digit
7) 24-pin Control

D: 40 feet [12 m]

Cable

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17-18

00

A: 10 feet [3 m]
B: 20 feet [6 m]
C: 30 feet [9 m]
D: 40 feet [12 m]
E: 50 feet [15.24 m]
F: 60 feet [18.29 m]
Z: Customized (Max. length 200 ft)
N: None

E: (1) 2 pin connector

A: (1) 2 pin connector with 20 ft cable

for Control

with 45 ft cable and

B: (1) 2 pin connector with 45 ft cable

Power and PT

(1) 5 pin connector

C: (1) 5 pin connector with 45 ft cable & 3 internal

Input

with 45 ft cable & 3

voltage inputs directly into relay

8) Cable Options

internal voltage inputs


directly into relay

D: (2) 5 pin connector with 45 ft cable & 3 internal


voltage inputs directly into relay
E: (1) 2 pin connector with 45 ft cable and (1) 5 pin
connector with 45 ft cable & 3 internal voltage inputs
directly into relay
Z: Custom cable option
N: None

9) Control Power
Supply 2

1: UPS (Input

2. UPS (90-140 VAC / 125 VDC) with 240 VAC heater (aux

DC/AC with 120VAC

power needed for heater)

Heater
10) Binary I/O

1. UPS (90-140 VAC / 125 VDC ) with 120 VAC heater

Voltage:100V-200V)

3: 20BI (Binary Input)

3. UPS (180-285 VAC / 250 VDC) with 240 VAC heater


3: 20 BI (Binary Input) + 14 BO (Binary Output)

+ 14 BO (Binary
Output)
11) Control &
Faceplate

E: ANSI Standard
RER620

Options

E: ANSI Standard RER620


F: ANSI Standard RER620 with Single Phase Tripping
D: IEC Standard RER620 (comes with IEC Indicating Cup)
C: IEC Standard RER620 with Single Phase Tripping (comes with IEC
Indicating Cup)

12) Language

1: English

1: English
2: English and Spanish

13) Communica-

4: Three ports:

2: Ethernet 100FX fiber optic with LC connector (COMB02A)

tion Ports and

Ethernet 10/100BaseT

4: Ethernet RJ-45 + RS485/IRIG-B + RS232 + serial fiber optic with ST

Protocol3

(RJ45) + configura-

connector (COMB23A)

ble RS232/RS485 +
[RS485 or serial glass
fiber (ST) ]
14) Bushing Ter-

4: NEMA 4-Hole Pad

minal Connectors

S: Stud terminal
2: NEMA 2-Hole Pad
4: NEMA 4-Hole Pad
C: Clamp

15) LV Cabinet

S: Small

Option

L : Large - Standard cabinet

16) Standard

A: 69 Switch Close

Dynamic

Block function from

Accessories

S: Small - Low profile cabinet

yellow handle

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A: 69 Switch Close Block function from yellow handle

Digit
17-18) Dynamic

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17-18

00

00

Accessories-

Radio Package

Specific to unit

(1) PT mounted and wired on recloser frame

will change last

(3) PT mounted and wired on recloser frame

two digits of

(6) PT mounted and wired on recloser frame

style number

PT animal guard with push pins (set of 3)


Animal Guard (Straight) (set of 3)
Animal Guard (L-shaped) (set of 3)
(1) 7200/12470 GY VOG-11 PT (Style Number: E-7525A95G01)
(1) 7620/13200 GY VOG-11 PT (Style Number: E-7525A95G02)
(1) 8400/14560 GY VOG-11 PT (Style Number: E-7525A95G03)
(1) 14400/24940 GY VOG-12 PT (Style Number: E7525A97G02)
(1) 11547/200000 GY VOG-12 PT (Style Number: E-7525A97G04)
(1) 20125/34500 GY VOY-20G PT (Style Number: E-75265A55G01)
Cable Animal Guard with straight pins
10 feet Armored on the control cable (this armor will be on the control cable for the first 10 feet after
LV cabinet)
Ground Connector
IEC Cups (set of 3)
Transfer switch to transfer control power from primary to secondary source (PTs must be available
on line and load side )
(1) Potential test switch & (1) Current test switch (available only in large Cabinet)
(1) FT test switch 6 current 4 potential
38 kV Animal Guard (Straight) (set of 3)
Custom option

1. 15/27 kV recloser ships with flat PT mounting bracket. 38 kV reclosers ship with C-Channel PT mounting bracket.
2. A separate power source, 120/240VAC, is needed for the heater if input voltage is DC. If other power supply required, please contact ABB sales representative.
3. SNTP is available for time-sync with all Ethernet options. IRIG-B is available for time-sync with all RS-485 options.
4. 00 for Standard - Style numbering will change for specials & dynamic accessories.
Note: When selecting ANSI faceplating, IEC61850, DNP3.0 Level 2 and Modbus communication protocols are automatically selected for the RER620.
An IEC faceplate selection will result in a selection for IEC61850 IEC101 and IEC104 communication protocols for the RER620.

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Accessories

Recloser simulator assembly


Test relay schemes or verify your protection settings with an
ABB Recloser Simulator Card without having the high voltage
unit connected to it. This is ideal for protection engineers to
verify the relay performance at their convenience.
Easy, cost effective method for testing relay schemes and
the operational health of an RER620, without operating the
recloser
Simulate fault conditions inject secondary currents up to
1 A (to simulate primary currents up to 600 A)
Software can collect oscillographic records of fault
simulations
Comes with wiring harness and power adapter for RER620
Compatible with PCM600 software

Flexitest switch
Perform secondary current and voltage injection directly into
the RER620 (ABB FT-1 option allows easy access for testing
using secondary current injection and voltage with virtually
any type of test equipment)
Use the FT-1 to test the health of the recloser PTs and CTs
No need to disconnect the 24 pin cable or phoenix plugs
Use the FT-1 to test the GridShield contacts and programmable I/O
Transfer switch
Quickly transfer control power between the load and source
sides of a GridShield recloser. Potential transformers (PTs) must
be connected on both the load and source sides of a GridShield
recloser.

1 Recloser simulator card (separate harness included in kit) | 2 Flexitest switch | 3 Transfer switch

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Animal guards
GridShield animal guards provide easy-to-install protection that
reduces on animal related interruptions.
Bushing terminal accessories
All GridShield reclosers come standard with a 1-inch (25.4 mm)
diameter stud (12 threads) on all source and load terminals.

Bushing Terminal Options


NEMA Connectors

Clamp Connector

2-Hole Pad

4-Hole Pad

#6-800 MCM (kcmil)

Part # 12A00199H02

Part # 12A00198H02

Part # 12A00897H01

6 included

6 included

6 included

1 Straight bushing guard for 15 kV - 27 kV applications | 2 Straight bushing guard for 38 kV applications | | 3 L-shape bushing guard 15 kV - 27 kV applications
| 4 Cable guard for 15 kV - 38 kV applications (36 long 1 dia.) | 5 Standard terminal | 6 NEMA connector 2-hole pad | 7 NEMA connector 4-hole pad |
8 Clamp connector
1

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Additional ABB devices


Designed for improved reliability and feeder performance

Single phase by-pass switch


Provides a means for bypassing and disconnecting reclosers
or voltage regulators, allowing maintenance on equipment
without service interruption
Porcelain or silicone insulators
Mounting configurations: vertical, underhung, pole mount, or
crossarm
Available ratings:
15-38 kV
600/900 A
40 kA Momentary rating
110-150 kV BIL

COM600
The station automation device of ABB, COM600 is an all-inone communication gateway, providing connectivity between
substation IEDs and network-level control and management
systems. Additionally it is capable of automatic fault isolation
and restoration.
The COM600 adds distributed intelligence to the feeders, and
it is ideal for automation of rural lines or whenever the user
has SCADA IDMS limitations. It is a total configurable solution
capable of providing all logic for fault detection isolation and
restoration.

AutoLink single-phase electronic sectionalizer


Works as sectionalizer in conjunction with an upstream recloser or circuit breaker
Prevents unnecessary supply outages
Reduces replacement of fuses
Both actuating current and count can be reset as many times
as needed, making it unmatched in the industry
Detects inrush current
Compatible with ABB, S&C and AB Chance interchangeable
cutout bodies
Ideal for lateral feeders

1 Single-phase by-pass switch | 2 AutoLink single-phase electronic sectionalizer | 3 COM600


1

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Service & support

Recloser customer support


Free 24/7 technical support line 1-800-929-7947 ext. 5 or
outside the U.S. +1 407-732-2000 ext. 2510, e-mail
customer.service.group@us.abb.com
Feeder Automation users website featuring news, FAQs,
discussion board, technical information, product brochures,
software downloads, contact information, instruction manuals, programming shortcuts, drawings:
www.abb.com/fa-users
Standard three year warranty

Day 1 topics
Introduction
GridShield with RER620 relay overview
GridShield high voltage (HV) unit overview, troubleshooting &
maintenance
GridShield control cabinet overview, troubleshooting & maintenance, and introduction to RER620 relay
Introduction to the WebHMI interface
Introduction to Protection and Control IED Manager, PCM600
tool

Training
Factory based training: three-day training designed for participants to become proficient application, installation, operation,
maintenance, testing, and commissioning of RER620 relays and
GridShield reclosers

Day 2 topics
Using the Graphical Display Editor, Parameter Setting Tool,
and Application Configuration Tool
Setting the auto-recloser sequence for different applications

Advanced training
The advanced 3 day training is available upon request. It introduces IEC61850 architecture and IEC61850 communications.
The participant learns the IET600 tool and how to configure
peer-to-peer IEC61850 GOOSE communications.

Day 3 topics
DNP3 and Configuration Management tool for point remapping
DNP3 objects, classes, events, deadbands and variation
explained

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Notes

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Notes

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ABB Inc.
655 Century Point
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Phone:
+1 407 732 2000
Customer service: +1 800 929 7947 ext. 5
+1 407 732 2000 ext. 2510
E-Mail: customer.service.group@us.abb.com

The information contained in this document is for general


information purposes only. While ABB strives to keep the
information up to date and correct, it makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied,
about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability
or availability with respect to the information, products,
services, or related graphics contained in the document for
any purpose. Any reliance placed on such information is
therefore strictly at your own risk. ABB reserves the right
to discontinue any product or service at any time.

www.abb.com/mediumvoltage

Copyright 2011, 2013 ABB. All rights reserved.

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