PowerFactory 2020

Technical Reference
ABB REF 601 IEC
F2020

POWER SYSTEM SOLUTIONS

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Contents

1 Model information 1

2 General description 1

3 Supported features 1

3.1 Measurement and acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

3.1.1 Available Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

3.1.2 Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

3.1.3 Data input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3.2 Protective elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3.2.1 Available Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3.2.2 Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3.2.3 Data input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.3 Output logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.3.1 Available Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.3.2 Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.3.3 Data input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

4 Features not supported 4

5 References 5

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1 Model information

Manufacturer ABB

Model REF 601 IEC

Variants This model covers the features present in the ABB REF 601 IEC relay belonging to
the ABB Relion 605 series. To model the ABB REJ 603 please use the PowerFactory ABBREJ
603 relay model.

2 General description

The ABB REF 601 IEC relay has been modeled using two PowerFactory relay models:

• REF 601 IEC B1

• REF 601 IEC B5

The PowerFactory ABB REF 601 IEC relay models simulate most of the protective elements
available in the relay.

The model implementation has been based on the information available in the relay manual [1].

3 Supported features

3.1 Measurement and acquisition

It represents the interface between the power system and the relay protective elements. The
currents flowing in the power system are converted by a block simulating the 3 phase CT and by
a block simulating a single phase CT measuring the earth current; the secondary currents are
then measured by an element modeling the digital sampling of the relay.

3.1.1 Available Units

• one 3ph current transformer (”Ct-3p” block)

• one single phase current transformer (”Ct-E/N” block)
• one measurement element (”Measure” block)

3.1.2 Functionality

The ”Ct-3p” and the ”Ct-E/N” block represent ideal CTs. Using the CT default configuration the
current at the primary side are converted to the secondary side using the CT ratio. The CT

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saturation and/or its magnetizing characteristic are not considered. Please set the ”Detailed
Model” check box in the ”Detailed Data” tab page of the CT dialog and insert the data regarding
the CT burden, the CT secondary resistance and the CT excitation parameter if more accurate
simulation results are required.

The ”Measure” block simulates a DFT (”Discrete Fourier Transform) using 20 samples per cycle.

3.1.3 Data input

The CT secondary rated current (1 or 5 A) value must be set in the ”Measure” block.

If no core CT is available please select the 3 phases CT also in the ”Ct-E/N” slot: the earth
current will be calculated assuming that an Holmgreen’s connection of the phases is used.

3.2 Protective elements

A set of inverse time and definite time overcurrent elements is modeling the relay protective
functions. All the inverse characteristics available in the relay are available in the inverse time
model blocks.

3.2.1 Available Units

• Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, low-set stage (”3I>” block)

• Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, high-set stage (”3I>>” block)
• Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, very high-set stage (”3I>>” block)
• Non-directional earth-fault, low-set stage (”Io>” block)
• Non-directional earth-fault, high-set stage (”Io>>” block)

3.2.2 Functionality

The inverse time overcurrent elements support the following trip characteristics:

• Definite time (51)

• IEC Extremely Inverse
• IEC Long time inverse
• IEC Normal Inverse
• IEC Very Inverse
• RI-Type characteristic

The relationship between current and time for normal inverse, very inverse, extremely inverse
and long time inverse complies with the BS 142.1966 and IEC 60255-3 standards. The RI-type
characteristic is a special characteristic used mainly in combination with existing mechanical
relays.

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3.2.3 Data input

The relationships between the relay settings and the model parameters can be found in the
following table:

Address Relay Setting Model block Model setting Note

0 Phase Low set I> Curve 3I> Characteristic
1 Phase Low set I> K 3I> Time Dial
2 Phase Low set I> Isat 3I> Current Setting
3 Phase Low set Time 3I> Time Dial Active in the relay when the ”Defi-
nite time” curve is used
4 Phase High set I>> Isat 3I>> Pickup Current
5 Phase High set I>> 3I>> Time Setting
Time
6 Phase Very High set I>> 3I>> Pickup Current
Isat
8 Earth Low set I> Curve Io> Characteristic
9 Earth Low set I> K Io> Time Dial
10 Earth Low set I> Isat Io> Current Setting
11 Earth Low set Time Io> Time Dial Active in the relay when the ”Defi-
nite time” curve is used
12 Earth High set I>> Isat Io>> Pickup Current
13 Earth High set I>> Time Io>> Time Setting

3.3 Output logic

It represents the output stage of the relay; it’s the interface between the relay and the power
breaker.

3.3.1 Available Units

• one output element (”Trip Logic” block)

3.3.2 Functionality

The ”Trip Logic” block is collecting the trip signals coming from the protective elements and
operating the relay output contacts. The output contact is ”yout”.

3.3.3 Data input

To disable the relay model ability to open the power circuit breaker simply disable the ”Trip Logic”
block.

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4 Features not supported

The following features are not supported:

• Three phase transformer inrush detector

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5 References
[1] ABB Ltd. Distribution Automation, Maneja Works, Vadodara - 390 013, India. User’s manual
and Technical description Feeder Protection Relay REF601 IEC Document ID: 1MDU07204-
YN Issued: 30.09.2010 Revision: C Product version:1.0 SP1, 2009.

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