Protection and Control for Transmission Networks

IED 670 Selection Guide

Innovation from ABB

 More than
just a device
How to use the most powerful
relayever designed.....
ABB proudly present the first truly open and future Our new Protection & Control Manager (PCM) is an equally
proof substation automation product family on the powerful and easy-to-use tool for engineering,
market. This new concept will allow you to design more configuration, setting, monitoring and disturbance
efficient, reliable and flexible substation automation evaluation. Finally MicroSCADA has been further
solutions. This will furthermore give you a more user developed to MicroSCADA Pro with additional
friendly, informative and future proof installation. functionality, improved graphics and full IEC 61850
support.
IED 670 is the most powerful Intelligent Electronic
Device for Substation Automation & Protection Based on our Innovation, Experience and Commitment we
available today. It is the first truly hardware are offering you the state-of-the-art IED 670 Protection,
independent modular concept for ALL applications Monitoring & Control Solution Provider, Made in ABB.
in Power Transmission Systems. IED 670 is fully
designed for IEC 61850, TCP/IP and high speed
Efficient
Ethernet but also support other protocols.
Reliable
IED 670 is an evolution from our experienced 316
and 500 series and is based on well proven algorithms Flexible
and our modular I/O concept. Accuracy, speed,
functionality, flexibility and information handling has
been significantly improved. Protection, monitoring
and control can be integrated or distributed in any
IED. The possibility to combine cycle fault clearing
with typical 0.25 % measuring accuracy and at the
same time connect the IED to both protection cores
and metering cores of the instrument transformers
makes IED 670 unique in its high performance.

ONE common Application Function Library, ONE

modular and state-of-the-art IED with a 600 MHz CPU
give the freedom-of-choice and unique flexibility to
design your own optimum solution. This future proof
concept allows you to keep your assets forever young.
With IED 670 you can migrate with the rapid CPU
and communication development while staying with
the well proven algorithms in our Application
Function Library.

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..to further improve the performance and
grid reliability of your power system
IED 670 is available as pre-configured and ready-to-
use IED and are designated REB, REC, RED, REL and
RED depending on each major application. In our Pre-
configured Buyers Guides you will find all available
versions with basic functionality which are ready-to-use
without any additional configuration needed. With the
PCM tool it is very easy to re-adjust the links for each input
and output with your external circuits and re-adjust the
pre-set values according to you selectivity plan. This gives
fast installation and commissioning. PCM is
furthermore a powerful tool for substation monitoring
and disturbance evaluation especially if the fast Ethernet
connection can be utilized.
User friendly
Informative
Future proof
EHV
HV
For even more flexibility you can design your own IED
just selecting your preferred functions from the
comprehensive Application Function Library and I/O
modules in our Buyers Guide. You can either start from a
pre-configured version and just add options or you can start
from our open IED versions and tailor the functionality
from the options available in the Open Buyers Guides.
In both cases you will need the PCM tool with the
configuration option according to IEC 61131-3 in order to
configure your selected options.
As an alternative and on your optional request we can
together with you identify the most optimum solution to
configure for your specific application and requirements.
This customized IED will then be identified with a unique
number which can be re-ordered at any time by you.
+ REL 670 with true full scheme distance function, excellent phase selection and
load discrimination for maximum selectivity of HV & EHV lines and cable
protection (optional additional algorithms & control functionality)
+ RED 670 with phase segregated current differential and route switching
capability for absolute selectivity of up to 5 lines ends with up to 6 three phase
current restrained inputs. (optional additional algorithms & control
functionality)
+ RET 670 with multi differential functions for high speed (1/2 cycle) and
selective protection of 2 or 3 winding transformers with up to 6 three phase
current restrained inputs. (optional additional algorithms & control
functionality)
+ RET 670 can be configured for auto transformers, phase shifters or composite
objects such as generator/transformer blocks, transformers + bus bars + lines.
+ REC 670 with select before execute command for single, double or breaker &
half bay control (optional additional algorithms & protection functionality)
+ REC 670 with multi page HMI (6 single line diagrams) can be configured for
multi bay and/or H-station control with optional protection functionality
+ REB 670 is a further improvement of our well known
RADSS/REB100/RED521 bus differential protection for up to 24 feeders and
two zones. This provides a unique reliability with ultra high speed fault detection
and stability for CT saturation. (optional additional algorithms such as breaker
failure)
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 We are stepping
out of the box.....
Our new concept is an evolution from our well proven
RE.316 and REx5xx IED range in a truly global
development by ABB. All existing protection, control
and monitoring algorithms has been modelled and further
improved according to the new IEC 61850 open
standard into our Application Function Library.
The IED670 is based on our experienced REx5xx design
utilizing the same modular and scalable I/O boards but
with increased analogue input capability up to 24 24
currents/voltages. The state-of-heart 600 MHz CPU
allows higher functionality and still will process the
algorithms from our common library even faster
compared to today. All algorithms can be combined in
basically any IED exactly according to your desired
architecture and redundancy requirement. All IEDs can
be provided with full control functionality and the fully
graphical multi page / multi bay HMI.
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This unique functionality and flexibility provides
reliable and efficient solutions for basically any
protection, control and monitoring application in High
Voltage Substations. We may proudly state that our
complete and global know-how and experience now is
available at the fingertips of the user.
ABB has for the last twenty years been leading the
development of digital protection and control.
Communicating relays via SPA, numerical control via
Ethernet and the function library concept in 216/316 series
were all introduced in the 80ies and further developed with
the 500 series and LON during the 90ies. Now we take the
next step in this evolution.
IED 670 is the first IED on the market, which is fully
designed for the new IEC 61850 standard allowing an
open structure with free allocations of functions instead
of a locked hard ware box. This allows optimised design
from fully integrated to fully decentralized solutions
depending on your preferences and application.
ONE powerful and open IED
for ALL applications
.....to give you
the magic IED!
With IED 670 you have the freedom of choice to design
your protection & control solution exactly as you need.
Our new range includes all products needed to efficiently
design and operate your future proof Substation
Automation System. The modular IED, the user friendly
PCM and the informative MicroSCADA Pro.
What differs ABB from other brands is that we are
leaving the box. Instead of a large number of different
hardware boxes, software and protocol converters to learn
and maintain we are introducing ONE modular and
open concept - independent of hardware, which is
designed for and fully implement the new IEC 61850
open standard.
In addition we fully support the present protocols such
as SPA, LON and IEC 870-5-103 within the substation
and a large number of additional remote protocols
through MicroSCADA Pro or our Remote Terminal
Units. We have additionally implemented IEC 61850 in
REB 500 as well as COM581. Existing products such as
REL 521/531 can be connected to IEC 61850 via a
converter. IEC 61850 is also implemented for our
distribution range of IEDs. Multiple end remote end data
ABB MicroSCADA Pro HSI Separate Gateway
with optional gateway or RTU to NCC
IEC 61850-8-1
TCP/IP LAN/WAN
G37.94
G.703
SPA, LON & IEC 870-5-103
communication for C37.94 and G 703 is furthermore
available in IED 670 for sampled values and transfer trip.
For full details and continuous update on available
products and solutions we refer to
www.abb.com/substationautomation.
This gives you a step-by-step approach when you can
introduce the new products with the existing protocols
and then migrate to IEC 61850 when you are ready. But
you can already start today by using the High Speed
Ethernet for your Substation Monitoring with remote
parameterization and disturbance evaluation.
Both IEC 870-5-103 and IEC 61850 allows you to
combine different vendors. But with the hardware
independent IED 670 you can furthermore move,
change and upgrade functions even after installations. This
is what we mean with an open and future proof concept
to ensure that your investment is forever young.
So it still matters which vendor you choose!
Office/Mobile PC
For SMS/PCM
IED 670 includes two optical Ethernet LAN
connections for disturbance free
communication within the substation and
interface to the Network Control Center via
Gateway/RTU and to any location for SMS
(Disturbance record, events, settings etc.)
via WAN, WWW or modem. Additional SPA,
LON and IEC 870-5-103 is available as
option in IED 670.
IED 670 is furthermore prepared for
additional optional connection to IEC
618509-2 process bus.
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 A major
leap In Grid
Reliability

The main requirement =

Always operate correctly
Reliable Power Supply
G No chain is stronger than its weakest link. This truth is valid also for the power system.
In order to ensure continuous power transmission each link has to be in operation. This
means that the transmission lines and transformers have to be continuous available.

Unavailability can be stated as MTTR/MTBF. MTBF = Mean Time Between Failure and
MTTR = Mean Time To Repair. In short we need to minimize the probability of a fault
and the time to restore operation. Faults will however always occur due to lightning
strokes, pollution, ageing and other reasons. Therefore we need reliable and fast
protection and control to clear the fault and restore operation. And equally important is
not to cause an unnecessary interruption. IED 670 provides fast and reliable protection
and control. This is what we mean with Always operate correctly.

Reliability = Dependability + Security

The IED shall operate correctly with dependable detection of all internal faults but at
the same time be secure for external faults and during normal operating conditions
without any false operation. In a similar way the IED shall guarantee dependable and
secure control including interlocking, auto-re-closing and efficient information
handling to minimize the effect of any disturbance. Duplicated protection, local or
remote back-up can be used to improve the dependability. What is important is to select
and co-ordinate the protection for the overall availability for the complete power
system.

The fault clearing chain

The IED is an integral part of the fault clearing chain. The IED requires information
about currents and voltages during load and fault conditions. It should however operate
correctly even at distorted signals due to CT transients, CT saturation or extremely low
values. If a breaker fail to operate, the IED shall provide reliable breaker failure protection
but at the same time be stable for remaining flux current. Finally certain line protection and
remote tripping capability as well as substation automation require reliable
communication.

IED670 is designed to always operate correctly

IED670 is designed to operate correctly during CT saturation and CVT transients
and includes an advanced breaker failure algorithm for multiple breakers. It can
furthermore handle multiple sets of three phase current transformers for improved
security. Finally the adaptive communication can handle route switching as well as GPS
M interruption.

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Power system know-how
and experience
High Current & Faults with large DC component
A IA
ZsA p*ZL
Z<
High Resistance Faults
Optimizing Dependability and Security
In order to optimize dependability AND security
for maximum grid reliability it is necessary to
design, select, test and verify the protection and
control IED for each type of fault, each type of
application, all source-to-line ratios, different
instrument transformers and operating conditions.
The IED is NOT an island. The IED is an
integral part of the power system. This means we
need to fully know and understand the power
system i.e. the complete chain.
Dependability = Speed + Sensitivity
Dependability requires to optimize speed AND
sensitivity for ALL faults. High speed is especially
important for busbar and transformer protection
to limit damages from high current faults. High
sensitivity is important for transmission line
protection since the majority of the faults are single
phase-to-earth faults with moderate fault current due
to high fault resistance and/or weak-end infeed.
Built in power system know-how
Well proven algorithms
State-of-the-art IED
Maximum reliability
2-phase faults
3-phase faults
1-phase faults
Weak End Infeed Faults
IL IB B SB
1-p*ZL ZsB
Rf Faults during high load (IL)
Z<
Security = Selectivity + Stability
Security requires to optimize selectivity AND
stability for ALL objects. Differential current
measurement used for bus, transformer and line
differential protection will during ideal conditions
provide absolute selectivity. But a false operation can
give a big disturbance. High stability for through
going currents, CT-saturation and inrush currents
is therefore mandatory especially for bus, breaker
failure and transformer protection. Phase selectivity
and stability for load and power swings is essential
for transmission line protection.
ABB power system competence
ABB is the worlds leading supplier in Power
Technology for Transmission and Distribution. This
means we have a wide competence with deep know-
how and global experience for all major parts in the
power grid from power transformers and circuit
breakers to instrument transformers and substation
automation. In addition we are the leading supplier of
advanced system solutions for HVAC and HVDC. The
design of IED 670 is based on this unique
competence and further verified in advanced
simulator studies and global experience for ALL
types of applications and conditions. That is why we
proudly state that IED 670 is a major leap for grid
reliability.
Evolving faults
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 IED 670 = Perfecting
your selectivity plan
With the state-of-the art IED 670 you have a unique
solution provider to design and adjust the protection
& control solution to exactly meet your application and
requirement. All necessary protection, monitoring
and control algorithms are available in our common
Application Function Library. IED 670 is ensuring both
maximum dependability and security. This means to
provide fast and sensitive detection of ALL faults
independent of type and location but at the same time
ensure selectivity and stability for external faults,
load, and transients.
Accuracy and speed are often contradictory and all design
requires a balance between the two requirements.
However the IED 670 high performance CPU enables
both faster and more accurate execution of the
algorithms. As an example REL 670 and RET 670 is
faster compared to REL 521 and RET 521. Damaging
bus or transformer faults with high fault current can be
detected in less than half a cycle with RET 670 and REB
670 with maintained stability for transients and CT-
saturation.
Constant operating time independent of source to line
ratio and for all fault locations together with reliable phase
selection independent of load is the main requirement for
the line protection. Single phase faults on heavily loaded
transmission lines, parallel lines, multi terminal lines, weak
end infeed and high fault resistance can be correctly tripped
and re-closed by REL 670 and RED 670. Close in line faults
can be detected in cycle with the high speed over current
function.
Our well proven algorithms have been further improved to
operate correctly even during CT saturation and CVT
transients. With up to 24 analog inputs you can connect
the transformer and line protection to both sets of CTs
which are used for breaker-and-a-half, ring or double
breaker switchgear allowing high sensitivity and stability.
An efficient solution provider
for all applications
Op. Time ms
RED 670

REC 670
REB 670

RET 670
REL 670

IED 670 Main functionality and applications

Full-scheme distance protection with advanced phase selection & load enchroachment 20

Phase segregated line differential protection with adaptive communication 20

High speed & high sensitivity transformer differential protection with adaptive stabilization 10

High speed phase segregated bus differential protection with extremely low CT requirements 10

High speed summation type bus differential protection with extremely low CT requirements 10

High speed high impedance differential protection 10

High speed and high sensitivity restricted earthfault differential protection 20

High speed instantaneous phase and earth over current protection 10

4-step phase over current protection n.a.

4-step residual over current protection n.a.

4-step directional phase and earth over current protection n.a.

Adaptive breaker failure protection n.a.

Over/Under frequency n.a.

Over/Under voltage n.a.

Rate of change frequency n.a.

General Voltage/Current Protection n.a.

Auto reclosing n.a.

Synchrocheck n.a.

High performance disturbance recorder (40 analog channels/100 disturbancies) n.a.

High accuracy fault locator n.a.

Bay control with interlocking and select before execute n.a.

Measuring and event recording n.a.

Programmable logic n.a.

Maximum number of breakers/bays 24 2 2 6 6 n.a.

8 24 analog input channels n.a.

For maximum
grid reliability
Perfecting the Kirchhoff Law
The well known Kirchhoff law is the base for all
differential protection and has many advantages. The well
proven algorithms in RET 316/RET 521 and REB
100/RED 521 have been further improved to ensure both
high speed operation, typically to cycle and full
stability for CT saturation and inrush currents. This
unique dependability and security of RET 670 and
REB 670 will give you a valuable insurance of your
substation. We dare to state that this is the most high
performing and reliable IED for busbars and
transformers available today. In addition you can add
other functions such as breaker failure protection from the
library.
RET 670 can handle 6 sets of three phase current restraint,
e.g. a three winding power transformer with double
breaker arrangement for each winding. RET 670 can be
further extended with additional high impedance and
restricted earth fault differential protection to give even
faster and more sensitive protection of auto transformers,
reactors and primary windings. RET 670 can cover several
objects and several functions integrated in the same
IED, e.g. line, bus, transformer and feeders. This makes
RET 670 ideal for small substation applications since also
the control functionality can be integrated.
The perfect differential protection
The perfect distance protection
3-winding Bus Multi terminal line
Transformer cycle 1 cycle (Single pole)
cycle
Long transmission line
1 cycle (Single pole)
Breaker-and-half Station
cycle (High speed O/C)
cycle
RED 670 is the further development of REL 551/561 line
differential protection extended to 6 sets of three phase
current restraint, e.g. up to five line ends and two breaker
application in one end. It operate correctly for route
switching and shorter GPS interruptions. Additional
back up functions e.g. over current protection or distance
protection can be added.
Perfecting Ohms Law
All impedance measuring relays are based on Ohms Law by
measuring Z = U/I. Accurate impedance measurement
depends both on the CT and VT response as well as the
source to line ratio. Capacitive Voltage Transformers (CVT)
are common in High Voltage systems and can generate
errors. REL 670 has further developed the full scheme
distance measurement from the REL 5xx series. This has
resulted in even shorter and constant operating time
including CVT applications and high source-to-line
ratios.
The phase selection has been further improved with an
advanced load enchroachment characteristic. This
unique dependability and security of REL 670 can be
further improved with additional functions such as a
four step directional phase and earth protection as well as
the General Function (current/voltage) protection which
can be customized for rapid single phase detection of very
high resistance earth faults. The high speed overcurrent
function can be applied for close in and heavy current faults
and a four step overcurrent protection can be used as back-
up during at a fuse failure or loss of measuring voltage.
Bus Parallel Line/Cable Transformer
cycle 1 cycle cycle
Current Transformer Location
Circuit Breaker Location
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 Exactly what
Modular and scalable IED
IED 670 is available in three different sizes for rack or
flush mounting but all with 259,9 mm height (6U) and
201,1 depth. There are three alternative width: 19
(205.7 mm) , 19 ( 318.0 mm) and 1/1 19 ( 430.3 mm)
IED 670 can be equipped with maximum two analog
input modules (Maximum 24 analog inputs) and
you
need
maximum 14 I/O modules. (Maximum 224 BI or 96 BO and
160 BI). Please consult the table below or our Buyers Guide
for exact number of different modules depending of size.
All IED 670 can be equipped with none or several
Combitest test switches depending on requirements.
Design your own perfect IED

Maximum quantity of I/O boards per type

Basic quantity defined in application table for available products.

Case (TRM= Transformer module) BIM/BIMp IOM BOM MIM GSM Total max in case Restriction
1/2 19" case 3 3 3 0 1 3
3/4 19" case with 1TRM 8 6 3 1 1 8
3/4 19" case with 2 TRMs 5 5 3 1 1 5
1/1 19" case with 1 TRM 14 6 4 4 1 14 BOM+MIM max 4
1/1 19" case with 2 TRMs 11 6 4 4 1 11 BOM+MIM max 4

BIM Binary Input Module 16 binary inputs, 24-30, 48-60, 110-125 or 220-250 VDC
BIMp Binary Input Module with enhanced pulse counting capabilities 16 binary inputs, 24-30, 48-60, 110-125 or 220-250 VDC, 40 pulses/s
IOM Binary In/Output Module 8 binary inputs, 24-30, 48-60, 110-125 or 220-250 VDC, 10 trip + 2 fast signal output relays
BOM Binary Output Module 24 trip and signal output relays
MIM mA Input Module 6 channels, 5, 10, 20 mA, 0-5, 0-10, 0-20 or 4-20 mA
GSM GPS Synchronization Module

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 Exactly what you want
IED 670 can be configured to exactly fit to your application and requirements. In most
cases you will find the best alternative in our pre-configured Buyers Guides (BG) which
are divided depending on application. All basic functionality is pre-configured with de-
fault setting which gives you a ready-to-use IED. You may still add options according to
the BG and configure the IED using PCM600. We additionally can provide
customized variants allowing you to configure an equal to an existing 316/500 IED as
seen from the table below. Finally you have the freedom of choice to tailor your own
IED by selecting from the options in the Open Configuration BG.

= Basic = Basic, 1-of = Optional 3 = Number of modules

Application Arrangement Sub-arrangement Busbar Bay Line Line Transformer

Differential Distance

REC 670-C30
REC 670-B30

RED 670-B31
RED 670-B32
REB 670-B20
REB 670-B21
REB 670-B31

REC 670-A10
REC 670-A20
REC 670-A30

RED 670-A31
RED 670-A32
REB 670-A20
REB 670-A31

RET 670-B30
RET 670-B40
REL 670-B31
REL 670-B32

RET 670-A10
RET 670-A11
RET 670-A20
RET 670-A30
RET 670-A31
RET 670-A40
REL 670-A10
REL 670-A31
REL 670-A32
REC 670

RED 670

RET 670
REL 670
Busbar 4 bays/2 zones 3 phase
8 bays/2 zones 3 phase
12 bays/ 1 zone 1 phase
12 bays/ 2 zones 1 phase
24 bays/ 2 zones 1 phase
12 bays/1 zone 3 phase Summation
12 bays/2 zones 3 phase Summation
24 bays/ 2 zones 3 phase Summation
Bay control Open options To be customized
1 Circuit Breaker Breaker Protection
1 Circuit Breaker Bay Control
1 Circuit Breaker Control & Protection
2 Circuit Breakers Control & Protection
1 Circuit Breaker Control & Protection
Transmission Line Open options To be customized
Station Back up
1 Circuit Breaker 3 phase trip
1 Circuit Breaker 1 phase trip
2 Circuit Breakers 3 phase trip
2 Circuit Breakers 1 phase trip
Transformer Open options (24 AI) To be customized
Station (12AI) Back up
Station (12 AI) Load shedding
2 winding (12/24 AI) 1 Circuit Breaker
2 winding (24 AI) 2 Circuit Breakers/W
3 winding (12I) 1 Circuit Breaker
3 winding (9I+3U) 1 Circuit Breaker
3 winding (24 AI) 1 Circuit Breaker
3 winding (24 AI) 2 Circuit Breakers/W
Casing 1/2 19"
3/4 19"
1/1 19"
HMI Text only
Large graphic display 15 object /page
Analog inputs 6 Analog inputs
12 Analog inputs
24 Analog inputs
Input/output modules BIM 16 inputs basic 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

BOM 24 output relays basic 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

See other table optional

Buyers Guide Pre-configured 1MRK 505172-BEN 1MRK 511176-BEN 1MRK 505164-BEN 1MRK 505164-BEN 1MRK 504080-BEN

Buyers Guide Open configurations 1MRK 511154-BEN 1MRK 505137-BEN 1MRK 505137-BEN 1MRK 504953-BEN

Customized Available Q1 2006 Earlier on request

Preconfigured Available Q1 2006 Earlier on request
Preconfigured Available Q2 2006 Earlier on request

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 Main
protection functions

The IED 670 Application Function Library includes the
advanced and well proven protection algorithms from the
500-series. The further improved A/D conversion, CPU
capacity and increased number of analog inputs has
resulted in even higher speed, accuracy and reliability. In
addition the increased functionality allows the integration
of parallel algorithms with advanced logic and
communication. It is even possible to integrate several
different differential protection functions with parallel
distance protection functions in RET or RED. In addition
back-up phase-and-earth overcurrent protection can be
included giving an efficient back-up protection for
communication or voltage circuit failure.
Select the perfect protection

= Basic = Basic, 1-of = Optional 3 = Maximum no. of options

IEC ANSI Application Arrangement Sub- Busbar Bay Line Line Transformer
arrangement Differential Distance

REC 670-C30
REC 670-B30

RED 670-B31
RED 670-B32
REB 670-B20
REB 670-B21
REB 670-B31

REC 670-A10
REC 670-A20
REC 670-A30

RED 670-A31
RED 670-A32
REB 670-A20
REB 670-A31

RET 670-B30
RET 670-B40
REL 670-B31
REL 670-B32

RET 670-A10
RET 670-A11
RET 670-A20
RET 670-A30
RET 670-A31
RET 670-A40
REL 670-A10
REL 670-A31
REL 670-A32
REC 670

RED 670

RET 670
REL 670
Main Protection
Function

B4 87B Bus differential 4 bays, 2 zones 3 phase

PDIF protection
B8 87B Bus differential 8 bays, 2 zones 3 phase
PDIF protection
B12 87B Bus differential 12 bays, 2 zones 1 phase
PDIF protection
B24 87B Bus differential 24 bays, 2 zones 1 phase
PDIF protection
B12 87B Bus differential 12 bays, 2 zones 3 phase
PDIF protection Summation
B24 87B Bus differential 24 bays, 2 zones 3 phase
PDIF protection Summation
L3C 87L Line differential 3x3 CT inputs 2- 3 line ends
PDIF protection
L3C 87L Line differential 3x3 CT inputs Transformer in
PDIF protection zone
L6C 87L Line differential 6x3 CT inputs 3- 5 line ends
PDIF protection
L6C 87L Line differential 6x3 CT inputs Transformer in
PDIF protection zone
T2W 87T Transformer 2 winding 1 set
2
PDIF differential protection
T3W 87T Transformer 3 winding 1 set
2
PDIF differential protection
REF 87N Low impedance Earth fault 2 sets
3
PDIF differential protection
HZ 87 High impedance Single phase 3 sets
6
PDIF differential protection
ZMQ 21 Distance protection Full scheme 5 Phase-phase
PDIS zones zones and phase-earth
ZMQ 21 Distance protection Full scheme 4 Phase-phase
PDIS zones zones and phase-earth
ZMQ 21 Distance protection Full scheme 3 Phase-phase
PDIS zones zones and phase-earth
FDPS 21 Phase selection with
PDIS load enchroachment
ZM 78 Power swing
RPSB detection
Z Automatic switch
PSOF onto fault

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 Back-up
protection functions

A number of current and voltage based back-up functions
can be integrated. This includes one (or several) four step
directional earth fault protection schemes with a
permissive overreaching transfer trip (POTT) for
directional comparison of high resistance earth faults. In a
similar way it is possible to integrate one (or several) four
step directional or un-directional over current protection.
Furthermore high speed phase and earth over current
protection can be added for close-in heavy current faults.
Adaptive breaker failure protection for one, two or six
breakers can be added depending on IED. Several
over/under voltage and over/under frequency functions
can be used for load shedding and other functions. Over
excitation and rate-of-change frequency protection makes
IED 670 the complete solution provider for ALL your
applications. Finally a unique Customizer consisting of a
flexible general current and voltage protection for
symmetrical components be tailored for special functions
and specific applications.

= Basic = Basic, 1-of = Optional 3 = Maximum no. of options

IEC ANSI Application Arrange- Sub- Busbar Bay Line Line Transformer
ment arrangement Differential Distance
REC 670-C30
REC 670-B30

RED 670-B31
RED 670-B32
REB 670-B20
REB 670-B21
REB 670-B31

REC 670-A10
REC 670-A20
REC 670-A30

RED 670-A31
RED 670-A32
REB 670-A20
REB 670-A31

RET 670-B30
RET 670-B40
REL 670-B31
REL 670-B32

RET 670-A10
RET 670-A11
RET 670-A20
RET 670-A30
RET 670-A31
RET 670-A40
REL 670-A10
REL 670-A31
REL 670-A32
REC 670

RED 670

RET 670
REL 670

Main Protection
Function

PH 50 Overcurrent protection Undir/High Instant/3 phase

3 3
PIOC speed
PH4 51/67 Overcurrent protection Dir/Undir. 4-step/3 phase
6 3
POCM
PH4 51/67 Overcurrent protection Dir/Undir. 4-step/1 phase
POCM
EF 50N Overcurrent protection Undir/High Instant/residual
3 3
PIOC speed
EF4 51N/67N Overcurrent protection Dir/Undir. 4-step/residual
PEFM 6 3

L 26 Thermal overload
PTTR protection 2 2 2 3

CC 50BF Breaker failure protection 3 phase

6 2 2 6
RBRF
CC 50BF Breaker failure protection 1 phase
RBRF
STB 50STB Stub protection
2
PTOC
CC 52PD Pole discordance
3 2 2 2
RPLD protection
POVM 27 Two step undervoltage
2 2 2 3
protection
POVM 59 Two step overvoltage
protection 2 2 2 3

POVM 59N Two step residual

2 2 2 3
overvoltage protection
PVPH 24 Overexcitation protection 2
PTUF 81 Underfrequency protection 6 2 2 6

PTOF 81 overfrequency protection 6 2 2 6

PFRC 81 Rate-of-change frequency

6 2 2 6
protection
PGPF General current and
9 4 4 12
voltage protection

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 Designed to
communicate
Control & Monitoring functions
The complete IED 670 family has an outstanding
functionality for monitoring, measurement, event and
disturbance recording for up to 30+10 externaly and
internaly derived analog channels per IED. The same IED
can be connected to the protection and measuring cores
of the instrument transformers at the same time.

REC 670 is available as bay control for different

switchgear arrangements including breaker-and-a-half
stations. Control functionality is however available as
option for the complete IED 670 range except REB 670.
This allows either a distributed approach with a dedicated
REC 670 controller for one or several bays or an
integrated approach with combined control and back-up
protection up to a fully integrated protection and control
IED.
REC 670 for six bays with phase-and-earth protection
( 4-step), auto-reclosing, bay control and breaker failure.

= Basic = Basic, 1-of = Optional 3 = Maximum no. of options

Application Arrangement Busbar Bay Line Line Transformer

Differential Distance
REC 670-C30
REC 670-B30

RED 670-B31
RED 670-B32
REB 670-B20
REB 670-B21
REB 670-B31

REC 670-A10
REC 670-A20
REC 670-A30

RED 670-A31
RED 670-A32
REB 670-A20
REB 670-A31

RET 670-B30
RET 670-B40
REL 670-B31
REL 670-B32

RET 670-A10
RET 670-A11
RET 670-A20
RET 670-A30
RET 670-A31
RET 670-A40
REL 670-A10
REL 670-A31
REL 670-A32
REC 670

RED 670

RET 670
REL 670

Control & Supervision

Current circuit supervision 5 2 2 5

Fuse failure supervision 4 3 3 4

Synchrocheck and energizing check 6 2 2 6

Autorecloser 2 6 2 2

Apparatus control for single bay max. 8 apparatuses

Apparatus control for single bay max 15 apparatuses
Apparatus control for up to 6 bays max 30 apparatuses
Logic rotating switch for function
selection and LMHI presentation
Tripping logic
Trip matrix logic
Configurable logic blocks
Fixed signal function blocks
Event counter
Fault locator
Measurements
Event function
Disturbance report
Logic signal status report
Pulse counter logic

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 Communication functions
IED 670 is designed to communicate. This includes the
necessary remote communication for the protection
schemes and the bay/station level communication for
control and interlocking as well as remote communication
to SMS and/or SCADA. IED 670 is designed for IEC
61850 open communication and TCP/IP but can also
support SPA, LON and IEC 80870-5-103 in up to 4
parallel channels as shown in the below table.
Communication is essential for the overall reliability. And
communication signals can be distorted when exposed to
the severe disturbance environment in a substation. This is
why disturbance free OPTICAL communication is
built into the design of IED 670 minimizing the risk for
communication errors.
IED 670 is verified for IEC 61850. But in addition IED
670 together with other ABB and non-ABB IEDs has
been comprehensively tested in our unique ABB IEC
61850 System Verification Center.
= Basic
The current differential function in RED 670 is utilizing the
sampled current values from up to four remote ends in addition
to one/two local ends in order to perform the 6x3 current
differential evaluation. This means that all analog sampled
current values are continuous communicated to all line
ends together with the possible trip signals in each phase.
Since the disturbance recorder in each IED 670 can handle 40
analog channels and 96 digital channels it is possible to analyze
information from all line ends in one IED. You can create your
own disturbance report the way you want and send your file as
an e-mail.
In addition a binary signal transfer to each remote end of
eight signals is possible. E.g for transfer trip from a breaker
failure protection or other binary signals. If no analog values
are needed it is possible to transfer 6x32 binary signals to the the
remote ends.
The right information
to the right person at the right time.
= Basic, 1-of = Optional 3 = Number of modules/Maximum no. of options

Application Arrangement Sub- Busbar Bay Line Line Transformer

arrangement Differential Distance
REC 670-C30
REC 670-B30

RED 670-B31
RED 670-B32
REB 670-B20
REB 670-B21
REB 670-B31

REC 670-A10
REC 670-A20
REC 670-A30

RED 670-A31
RED 670-A32
REB 670-A20
REB 670-A31

RET 670-B30
RET 670-B40
REL 670-B31
REL 670-B32

RET 670-A10
RET 670-A11
RET 670-A20
RET 670-A30
RET 670-A31
RET 670-A40
REL 670-A10
REL 670-A31
REL 670-A32
REC 670

RED 670

RET 670
REL 670

Control & Supervision

SPA communication protocol

LON communication protocol
IEC 60870-5-103 communication protocol
IEC 61850 generic communication I/O
functions, parameter setting
Horizontal communication via GOOSE for
interlocking
FTP access with password
Single command
Multiple command and transmit
SPA/IEC 60870-5-103 and LON (SLM) 2 channels plastic, plastic/
communication ports glass or glass
IEC 61850-8-1 (OEM) communication 1 channel or glass
ports 2 channels
Binary signal transfer
Analog data transfer
Scheme communication logic Distance
Scheme communication logic DEF
Line data communcation module C37.94 3/65/130 km basic 1 1 2 1 2

optional 2 2 4 4 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 2 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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 Easy to handle
Built in HMI Direct interaction without any tools
The local HMI of the IEDs gives you a quick yet detailed overview of the process
with setting and control capabilities in any situation. The user-friendly navigation
structure of the HMI allows you to access desired function or important data, such
as event and disturbance information as well as settings fast and easy.

With the large HMI you can control and visualize locally up to 30 primary
apparatuses. Measured service values are displayed and fault values from the two
latest disturbances will be shown. You can easily draw the single line diagram to be
displayed on the the HMI corresponding to your switchgear arrangement by using
the Graphical Display Editor of the PCM600 tool. The symbols needed are
available in a library according to both IEC and ANSI standards. Up to six
different pages for up to six switchgear bays are available. This mean that the built
in HMI can replace the need for a substation computer.
PCM 600 Engineering Pro
PCM 600 IED Manager

PCM 600 Engineering

HMI (Large display)
HMI (Text display)

1MRK003395-CA
1MRK003395-BA
1MRK003395-AA

Function
Read on-line measuring values
Read stored events (1000) IED 670 includes a unique feature
Read stored fault locator values to simplify the setting procedure
Read stored disturbance recorder values and to facilitate the commissioning.
Upload stored disturbance recorder values (Manual) The pre-configured variants of
Upload stored disturbance recorder values (Automatic) IED 670 includes de-fault settings.
Disturbance report generation (Automatic) The shown settings is filtered out
Read setting groups parameters (6)
depending on selected options. In
Change setting groups
addition the setting is divided in two
Write setting group parameters
user groups. One for normal users
Change lock (Block via BI)
Test mode selection (Block/Activate functions)
which only includes typical
IED diagnostics (Internal events)
application settings and for expert
Object status (closed, open, value) users which includes all settings. It is
Object control (close, open) furthermore possible to store six
Authorization (Password for Local/Remote) different setting groups.
Bay graphical display
Multi page (6) bay graphical display
Multi page (6) bay graphical display editor
Signal matrix tool (Link I/O)
IEC 61850-8 communication configuration (CCT)
IEC 61131-3 graphical configuration

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Protection and Control IED Manager
PCM 600 the optimum user tool
The easy-to-use software tool, Protection and Control
IED Manager PCM 600, provides all required
functionality throughout the life cycle of the IED670
as well as selected older products. This includes parameter
setting, configuration, on-line monitoring and event
viewing during engineering, commissioning, operation,
testing and maintenance. It also provides you with an
efficient tool for disturbance evaluation and function
analysis after primary system faults.
With PCM 600 you can easily create application
specific configurations by combining function blocks,
logical elements, timers, etc. in the IED. The new tool also
includes graphical display editor for creating single line
diagrams for the local HMI. The built in Signal Matrix
Tool supports efficient configuration of the analog and
digital I/O signals for fast adaptation to your primary
circuits.
The advanced PCM 600 tool paves the way for a new era
of disturbance handling. Through automatic detection
and reporting of disturbances it allows fast and efficient
analysis of complex disturbances analysis instead of data
manipulation. Up to 40 analog channels and 96 digital can
be included per IED. As an example this makes it possible
to analyze all line ends simultaneously from a multi-
terminal application in each location of RED 670.
PCM 600 fully supports the new IEC 61850 standard in
terms of GOOSE messaging, engineering and information
management. PCM 600 includes both the CAP IEC 61131-
3 and the CCT IEC 61850-8 functionality which means a
complete IED Capability Description (ICD) and
Substation Configuration Description (SCD) will be
generated.
PCM 600 can be run from a standard PC connected to
the front or via fast and reliable TCP/IP communication
on LAN or WAN, which enables quick up- and
downloading of settings and configurations to the IEDs,
and upload of dozens of disturbance files from the IEDs in
just a few seconds. PCM 600 can also be used together with
CAP540 for modem or PC to PC connections for remote
communication to IED 670 and older products via SPA.
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 Transmission
Lines & Cables IEDs
REL 670 Line differential protection
REL 670 is used for the protection, control and
monitoring of overhead lines and cables in transmission
and sub-transmission networks. Its excellent phase
selection and load enchroachment makes it ideal for
heavily loaded and/or parallel lines where the requirement
for tripping is one, two-, and/or three pole. Auto-
reclosing, synchrocheck , breaker failure protection and
bay control can be included for 1 or 2 breakers. The IED is
also suitable as back-up protection of power transformers,
reactors etc.
The well proven full scheme distance protection with
quadrilateral characteristics provides the main protection
function in REL 670. The five zones have fully
independent measuring and setting for phase-to-earth as
well phase-to-phase loops which allows optimized
protection for all types of lines and applications. Speed
and accuracy has been significantly improved compared
to REL 316 and REL 5xx series. Additional high speed
instantaneous phase and earth overcurrent can be used for
close in faults and a separate four step phase and earth
over current protection can be used as back up. Complete
scheme communication logic is available both for distance
and directional earth fault as well as transfer trip.
RED 670 Line differential protection
RED 670 is used for the protection, control and
monitoring of overhead lines and cables in in
transmission and sub-transmission networks. It is suitable
for the protection of heavily loaded lines and multi-
terminal lines where the requirement for tripping is one-,
two-, and/or three pole. RED 670 is also suitable for
protection of cable feeders to generator block
transformers. The phase segregated current differential
protection provides an excellent sensitivity for high
resistive faults and gives a secure phase selection. The
availability of six stabilized current inputs allows use on
multi-breaker arrangements in three terminal applications
or up to five line ends applications with single breaker
arrangements and one double breaker.
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Remote communication based on the IEEE C37.94
standard can be redundant when required for important
installations. Route switching and short GPS failure will be
compensated. Charging current compensation allows high
sensitivity also on long overhead lines and cables. A four step
overcurrent or full scheme distance protection is optional in
RED 670 as back-up for remote end or communication
failures. The following 64 kbit communication alternatives
are available:
1. Telecommunication systems with specified route
switching using echo timing. Typical distances < 200 km
(< 300 km state of the art)
2. Telecommunication systems with unspecified route
switching using GPS satellite timing (Echo timing as fall
back system) Typical distances < 200 km
(< 300 km state of the art)
3. Back- to back communication, typical distances < 2 or 3 km
multimode, < 80 or 150 km single mode
(According to the optical budget)
Redundant Line Protection
The possibility to include redundant algorithms in one IED
(e.g. differential and distance or distance and directional
phase and earth over current) will improve the performance
both for single (with remote back-up) and duplicated
protection arrangement (Local back-up). Still the
combination REL 670 and RED 670 will give an optimum
redundant scheme. If totally separate hardware is required
for the two redundant schemes REL 670 or RED 670 can be
combined with REL521 or REL531. Finally the IED 670
concept makes it possible to include a back-up line distance
protection in RET 670. By utilization of the 24 analog inputs
it is possible to include the protection for two objects in one
IED but with separate test switches. This give the possibility
to reduce the number of IEDs but with remaining
functionality and redundancy.
For all line protection
applications
45 x
40 Load compensation
35
Forward
30 operation

25

20
Load
15 enchroachment
x ohm/ph

10

5
R
0
* Reverse
-5 operation
-10

-15

-20

-25 Adaptive mesurement for heavy load:

-30 - Load compensation of Zone 1
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80
- Load enchroachment compensation
Up to five zones with separate setting for R, X and for zones and phase selection
direction allows optimum setting from short lines - Power swing detection
to very long lines.

+ 2, 3, 4 or 5 line ends
+ Segregated phase differential protection
+ Full-scheme distance protection available to cater for communication failure
and/or back-up protection
+ Single or redundant channels
+ Route switching
+ Single, Breaker-and-a-half or two breaker
+ With or without transformer
+ Distance protection back-up
+ Charging current compensation included
+ GPS and / or Echo synchronization
+ Protection, Monitoring & Control

+ With a transformer in the zone:

+ Negative sequence fault discriminator
+ 2nd and 5th harmonic restrain as in normal transformer differential protection

+ RED 670 with 24 analogue inputs

+ Enables internal summation
+ Enables control/breaker function
+ Parallel line application functions

+ Communication interfaces
+ C37.94 multimode, optical budget; 9 dB for 50/125 mm, 13 dB for 62,5/125
mm
+ Back-to back
+ C37.94 directly to PCM/MUX
+ G703 64 kbit; transceiver Fibersystem type 21-216
+ G 703 E1 2 Mbit; transceiver Fibersystem type 21 - 219
+ C37.94 single mode (9/125 mm), optical budget ; 26 dB (1310 nm), 30 dB
(1550 nm)
+ Back-to back
+ Galvanic communication interfaces with X21/X27, V36/V11, RS530/RS 422
+ Maximum distance 100 m

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 Transformer and
substations
RET 670 Transformer IED
RET 670 provides fast and selective protection,
monitoring and control for two- and three-winding
transformers, autotransformers, generator-transformer
units, phase shifting transformers, special railway
transformers and shunt reactors. RET 670 is designed to
operate correctly over a wide frequency range in order to
accommodate power system frequency variations during
disturbances and generator start-up and shut-down.
A very fast differential protection function, with
automatic CT ratio matching and vector group
compensation, makes this IED the ideal solution even for
the most demanding applications. RET 670 has very low
requirements on the main CTs, no interposing CTs are
required. It is suitable for differential applications with
multi-breaker arrangements due to up to six restraint CT
inputs which gives increased through fault stability. The
differential protection function is provided with 2nd
harmonic and wave-block restraint features to avoid
tripping for magnetizing inrush, and 5th harmonic
restraint to avoid tripping for over excitation.
The differential function offers a high sensitivity for low-
level internal faults. RET 670's unique and innovative
sensitive differential protection feature, based on well-
known theory of symmetrical components provide best
possible coverage for winding internal turn-to-turn faults.
A low impedance restricted earth-fault protection
function is available as complimentary sensitive and fast
main protection at earth faults. This function includes a
directional zero-sequence current criterion for additional
security. Alternatively a high impedance differential
function is available. It can be used as restricted earth fault
or, as three functions are included, also as differential
protection on autotransformers, as differential protection
for a tertiary connected reactor, as T-differential
protection for the transformer feeder in a mesh-corner or
ring arrangement, as tertiary bus protection etc.
Distance protection functionality for phase to phase
and/or phase to earth faults is available as back-up
protection for faults within the transformer and in the
connected power system. Versatile phase, earth, positive,
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negative and zero sequence over current functions, which
can optionally be made directional and/or voltage
controlled, provide further alternative backup protection.
Thermal overload, volts per hertz, over/under voltage and
over/under frequency protection functions are also
available.
RET 670 Substation IED
RET 670 can include both protection, monitoring and
control for several objects. This includes transformer
differential protection, high impedance differential
protection, distance protection and up to 3 pcs phase &
earth overcurrent protection. Control with 6 separate HMI
pages and 6 breaker failure protection can furthermore be
included. REC 670 can handle up to 6 breakers with control,
breaker failure protection and phase & earth overcurrent
protection. This means that smaller substations can be
designed with one IED per breaker but with full n-1
redundancy meaning that one IED may fail and the station is
still fully protected by the other IEDs.
REB 500 Distributed Busbar Protection
If a distributed busbar protection is preferred ABB can
offer the well proven REB 500 together with the IED 670
family. REB 500 has been further developed to support IEC
61850 and can be delivered with two Ethernet ports, one for
61850 to a Substation Automation System and one TCP/IP
port for connection to LAN/WAN for remote comm-
unication. As an alternative REB 500 can support LON and
IEC 870-5-103.
For all
applications
G

+ RET 670 provides restrained, un restrained, high impedance and restricted earth fault differential
protection. This gives both high speed (1/2 cycle) , high sensitivity (earth faults) and full stability
and selectivity. Other functions such as distance, over current, over load, over excitation,
over/under voltage and over/under frequency as well as control can be included.
Generator and
transformer block + RET 670 provides fast and selective protection, monitoring and control for two- and three-
winding transformer, autotransformers, generator-transformer units, railway transformers,
capacitor banks and shunt reactors.
+ RET 670 as a single IED can protect both the transformer and the MV switchgear protection in a
H-station.
+ RET 670 has a wide application area in power stations for generator and block transformer. A
number of different functions are available within the same IED.
Substation with + RET 670 for protection of 2 and 3 winding transformers with up to 6 restraint inputs with optional
autotransformer
and reactor bank
control functionality. Two bias differential protection functions of low and several high impedance
protection functions can be included in one single IED.
+ RET 670 has accurate voltage protection with excellent returning ratio for shunt reactor
applications.
+ RET 670 has voltage control for single and up to eight parallel transformers, line drop
compensation and load shedding based on voltage reduction are included.
+ RET 670 can together with other products from the 600 series be combined with existing 500
Substation of
product range for Transmission and Distribution securing future proof migration for Substation
H-type
Automation applications.

Examples of two winding and three winding power Example of generator/transformer/auxilary

transformers with up to 6 breakers and three phase transformer block which can be protected
restraint inputs which can be protected by RET 670. by RET 670.

Small substation A (N-1 Small substation B (N-1

redundancy with 3 IED) redundancy with 3 IED)
REL 670 is used as main line One RET 670 is used as main
protection including autoreclosing + protection for one transformer,
syncrocheck as well as back up O/C busbar section and one line. One
and EF for the transformer.One REC 670 is used as O/C and EF
RET 670 includes two differential back up protection for two lines
protection functions for transformer (with AR and SC) and two
and bus as well as back up O/C and transformers as well as BFR and bay
EF for the two lines.One RET 670 control for three breakers.
includes BFR and bay control for for
the three breakers.

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 Bus and
breakers
REB 670 Bus and breaker failure protection
REB 670 is based on the well proven ultra high speed
algorithm from RADSS, REB 100 and RED 521. This
ensures both speed, sensitivity and reliability. REB 670 is
designed for the selective, reliable and fast differential
protection of busbars, T-connections, meshed corners,
generators and autotransformers. REB 670 can be used
for different switchgear layouts, including single and
double busbar with or without transfer bus, double circuit
breaker or one-and-half circuit breaker stations. The IED
can detect all types of internal phase-to-phase and phase-
to-earth faults in solidly earthed or low impedance earthed
power systems, as well as all internal multi-phase faults in
isolated or high-impedance earthed power systems.
REB 670 has very low requirements on the main current
transformers and no interposing current transformers are
necessary. For all applications, it is possible to include and
mix main CTs with 1A and 5A rated secondary current
within the same protection zone. Typically, CTs with up to
10:1 ratio difference can be used within the same
differential protection zone. Adjustment for different
main CT ratios is achieved numerically by a parameter
setting.
The numerical, low-impedance differential protection
function is designed for fast and selective protection for
faults within protected zone. All connected CT inputs are
provided with a restraint feature. The fast tripping time of
the low-impedance differential protection function is
especially advantages for power system networks with
high fault levels or where fast fault clearance is required
for power system stability.
The advanced open CT detection algorithm detects
instantly the open CT secondary circuits and prevents
differential protection operation without a need of an
additional check zone. Integrated overall check zone
feature, independent from any disconnector position, is
however available. It can be used in double busbar stations
to secure stability of the busbar differential protection in
case of entirely wrong status indication of busbar
disconnector in any of the feeder bays.
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Advanced Zone Selection logic accompanied by optionally
available end-fault and/or circuit breaker failure protections
ensure minimum possible tripping time and selectivity for
faults within the blind spot or the end zone between main
CT and affiliated circuit breaker. Therefore REB 670 offers
best possible coverage for such faults in feeder and bus-
section/bus-coupler bays.
It is normal practice to have just one set of busbar
protection relays per busbar. Nevertheless some utilities do
apply two independent busbar protection relays per zone of
protection. REB 670 fits both solutions. A simplified bus
differential protection for multi-phase faults and earth faults
can be obtained by using a single, one-phase REB 670
terminal with external auxiliary summation current
transformers.
Co-ordination with other objects
RET 670 includes both low impedance and high impedance
differential functions which can be applied to protect
transformers, reactors, generators, T applications and H-
stations. For certain applications this means that either REB
670 or RET 670 can be used. REB 670 can furthermore
include four step overcurrent protections and breaker
failure protections for up to eight bays. This means that REB
670 can be used as back up protection for outgoing feeders.
Finally the breaker failure function (BFR) can be integrated
in REB, RET, RED, REL or REC according to customer
preference.
For all
applications

ZA ZA ZB

Single busbar protection up to 4/8 H type station with bus-section

bays (3-phase) or up to 12/24 bays CB or sectionalizing
(3 pcs 1-phase IEDs) with O/C and disconnector
BFR Generator Motor Capacitor Reactor

ZA ZA

ZB ZB

1 Breaker Stations up to 4 diameters (3-phase) 1 Breaker Stations up to 8 diameters

or up to 12 diameters (3 pcs 1-phase IEDs) (3-phase) or up to 24 diameters (6 pcs 1-phase IEDs)

ZA

Double Busbars with

ZB
bus coupler CB and
Transfer Bus up to
Transfer Bay 22/23 feeder bays

Transfer Bus

Main 1 Main 2

Reserve 1 Reserve 2

Four Zone Double Bus with two bus-coupler CBs and two bus-section CBs and up to 20/21 feeder bays on each side

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 Future proof
concept
REC 670 Bay control
REC 670 is used for the control, protection and A number of protection
monitoring of different types of bays in power networks. functions are available for
REC 670 is especially suitable for applications in flexibility in use for
distributed control systems with high demands on different station types and
reliability. REC 670 can be calibrated to typical 0.25 % busbar arrangements. This
measuring accuracy and can be connected to both includes phase-and-earth
measuring cores and protection cores. REC 670 is fully overcurrent protection, breaker failure protection and auto-
designed for IEC 61850 but also supports LON. reclosing for a complete breaker and-a-half diameter or for
The control is performed from remote (SCADA/Station) up to six separate feeders.
through the communication bus or locally from a
graphical HMI on the front of the IED showing the single Integrated Protection and Control
line diagram. Up to six HMI pages for different bays can IED 670 is designed and mapped for the open IEC 61850
be used. Different control configurations can be standard as a hard ware independent concept. The IED 670
implemented e.g. one control IED can be used per bay or family therefore allows the distribution of protection
one IED can be common for several bays. Interlocking functionality to REC 670 and of control functionality to
modules are available for all common types of switchgear REL, RED and RET. This gives a unique flexibility to design
arrangements. The control is based on the select-before optimized solutions. But it also give the possibility to re-
execute principle to give highest possible reliability. A configure, update and even move functionality between
synchrocheck function is available to interlock breaker different IEDs at a later stage when the substation is
closing. extended or modified.

Migration into the future

= Basic = Available as option with process bus
IED 670 is designed for IEC 61850 and is
IEC 60870-5-101

IEC 60870-5-103

IEC 60870-5-104

prepared for the full functionality from

implementation

process bus to stations bus. IED 670 provides

IEC 61850

free allocation of functions to any IED. This

DNP 3.0
IED 670

offers a unique opportunity to invest in an

LON

Information management open and future proof solution. Instead of

Basic real time values
raw data flow of Megabites IEC 61850 offers
Protection
an Integrated Information Management. IEC
Control
61850 has besides interoperability and self
Real time sampled values
description a much higher functionality
Real time bay-to-bay commands
Fixed functionality
compared conventional SCADA protocols. It
Free allocation of functions to any IED
can therefore be foreseen that IEC 61850 is
Data modelling the first step to a seamless architecture from
Self description the process bus all the way up to the Network
Vendor independent data interoperability Control Center. Finally IED 670 is prepared
Vendor independent application interoperability for the next step in the evolution with the
Parameter group setting possibility with additional ports for IEC
Parameter setting 61850-9-2 process bus. That is why IED 670 is
Disturbance recorder upploading fully designed for IEC 61850 and NOT an
IEC open standard
after thought with only protocol conversion.
Future proof

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 For all substation automation
applications
+ Apparatus control for up to 6 bays and 30 apparatuses Single circuit breaker, Double circuit
several bays breaker
+ Control and protection of a full breaker-and-a-half diameter with three breakers

+ Pre-configured, type tested and ready to use interlocking modules for different
1U 1U

1U 1U

switchgear arrangements 3l
REC REC 3l

670 670
+ Counter for number of switching operations
3l

3U 3U

+ Automatic control sequences

+ Autoreclosing and synchrocheck

+ Breaker failure protection and complementary protection functions 1 circuit breaker

+ Data acquisition, e.g. status of the apparatuses and measured values

1U
3l
+ Event handling and powerful disturbance recording 3U

+ U, I, P, Q, S, f, and cos measurement REC

670
3l

+ Class 1.0 or 0.5 accuracy 3U

3l

+ Input for mA measuring

1U

+ Pulse counting for energy metering

New Substations Retrofit and extension of an old substations

IED 670 together with MicroSCADA Pro and/or gateway
for IEC 61850 is the natural choice. If LAN or WAN is
available in the station it is also possible to connect the
PCM SMS functionality directly to the office. ABB can
supply the complete Substation Automation System or
supply products separately for integration into a user built
or third party substation.
IED 670 can be supplied with SPA, LON and IEC 80870-5-
103 for integration into an existing installation with for
example MicroSCADA 8.4.4. Or 4.4.5. An other alternative
is to upgrade to MicroSCADA Pro which handles both LON
and IEC 61850. Selected 500 series products are available for
IEC 61850 via an optional converter.

ABB MicroSCADA Pro

Third party HSI with optional gateway ABB Gateway or RTU ABB SMS/PCM Each IED has 2 + 2 Ethernet
ports for IEC 61850 station and
process bus or TCP/IP

Optional LON, SPA,

IEC 60870-5-103, (DNP 3.0)*

Selected REx5xx IEDs is

IEC 61850-8-1 available with IEC 61850 adapter
on request

LON IEC 61850 or TCP/IP Detailed ABB IEC 61850

configuration depending on
application & system verification

*) Available end 2006

SPA or IEC 60870-5-103

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 Migration to
670
Line Trf
REL 316
REL 511,512,521,531
REL 551, 561
RET 316
RET 521
REC 316
REC 561/580/REB551
RED 521
Any missing product?
Future proof migration
The well-known Moors law which predicts a fast
development of micro processor capacity is still valid.
The technical and economical life for a CPU or a PC as
well as the available communication speed is in the range
of 5 years while the algorithms and I/O has a much longer
life. So how can a utility then standardize without the
costly and time consuming procedure to verify, engineer
and maintain different product generations?
The CPU in IED 670 has a higher functionality compared
to existing equivalent IEDs from the 316 or 500 series for
transmission applications. Since 670 is based on the same
well proven algorithms and the same modular I/O as the
500-series, IED 670 we can therefore provide a direct
migration for most applications. The same instrument
transformers, the same I/O interface, the same
algorithms and the same protection schemes can be used
as before. But at the same time IED 670 gives a state-of-
the-art CPU and communication. This is the first step in a
future proof migration since the hard ware independent
functional library of IED 670 together with IEC 61850
will allow future step-by-step modifications, up-grades
and extensions.
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Bay Bus
REL 670
REL 670
RED 670
RET 670
RET 670
REC 670
REC 670
REB 670
Customized
Pre-configured & customized IED 670
The first option is to chose a pre-configured variant
specified in the Buyers Guide. If an identical functionality
and I/O to a specified 316 or 500 series IED variant is
required it is possible to create a customized IED from the
open options of REL, RET, RED and REC. Since IED 670
has a higher functionality compared to other vendor
products on the market it is naturally also possible to
configure a one-to-one replacement of third party products.
When to use 670/316/500 series
Since IED 670 can provide a number of different protection
algorithms and also distribute functions to different IEDs it
is possible to optimize both reliability and cost. IED 670
therefore can provide both main and back-up protection but
with different algorithms. If a completely different
hardware and software design is required between main and
back-up protection we can still offer our present ABB IED
range. Selected products are available with IEC 61850
converter.
Specific applications such as distributed busbar protection
(REB 500), High Speed Bus Transfer (REC 316), railway
protection (REO 517) and Phasor Measurement Units (RES
521) as well as generator protection (REG 216 and REG
316) are not covered in this release of IED 670.
Support and
Service
Application and new Solutions
The IED 670 future proof concept offers many new
possibilities to design more efficient protection and
control systems. As an example we use a breaker-and-a-
half substation. This requires line, transformer, bus, T-
connection and breaker failure protection as well as auto-
reclosing, synchro check, disturbance recorder and bay
control. With a conventional box approach we need up
to fifteen boxes. With a functional approach we can
achieve the same performance with only five IED 670.
Other examples is protection and control of up to six bays
with one IED and integrated solutions for a complete H-
stations.
provides easy and fast commissioning. The advanced self
supervision, disturbance recording and communication
minimize the need for secondary injection testing. Still each
IED 670 can be equipped for the well proven Combitest.
The test switch RTXP 24 is used to make it possible to test a
IED in a fail-safe way. It is even possible to include two
separate test switches for a multifunction IED 670.
Inserting the test-plug handle RTXH 24 into the test switch
automatically makes all preparations for a secure secondary
injection test in proper sequence. One example of test set is
OMICRON which can communicate with IED 670 over
IEC 61850 GOOSE messages.

Our experienced application engineers are available to Training and Support

discuss suitable migration strategies and propose efficient
solutions. With our advanced RTDS simulator and EMTP
models as well as COMTRADE recordings we can
together with our customers evaluate and verify different
applications.
Commissioning and Maintenance
The pre-configured and pre-set versions of IED 670
Please consult www.abb.com/substationautomation
where you can find our training program as well as your
local ABB contact. You can from this web page also access
and down load technical information and access relevant
update and links for IEC 61850. With the introduction of
IED 670 we have expanded our training to include
configuration and integration into IEC 61850 applications
utilizing our powerful PCM600 tool and MicroSCADA Pro.

Box approach Functional approach

CB1
REB REB + REC REL REB 670

REL REL 670

CB2
REL 670
TFR REB + REC
RET

RET 670

REB REB + REC RET

CB3
REL Main and back-up line protection RET 670
RET Main and back-up transformer protection
RET T- protection (1 or 2)
REB Busbar protection (2)
REB Breaker failure protection (3)
REC Bay control (3)
TFR Transient Fault Recorder (1)
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This is ABB in Substation Automation
ABB supplies products, services and systems for the protection, monitoring and ONE state-of-the-art and modular IED
control of transmission & distribution networks and plants. Through more than ONE common Application Function Library
100 years of experience our relays have evolved to todays Intelligent Electronic ONE open IEC 61850 standard fully implemented
Device (IED) and Substation Automation System (SAS). Now we take the next ONE user friendly and interactive IED tool
step in this evolution to help utilities and industries to ensure an efficient and ONE informative MicroSCADA Pro
reliable power supply.
ONE powerful solution provider for ALL applications
Based on our well proven 316 and 500 series, ABB introduces the future proof
IED 670 series as the first Protection AND Control concept for transmission

byBrick
applications fully designed for IEC 61850 open standard with free allocation of
functions to any IED.

The IED670 ensures grid reliability through innovation,

experience and commitment Made in ABB.

670 Features Customer

CustomerBenefit
Benefit REL670
for subtransmission
A major leap in grid reliability: Reliable: and lines & cables
Buyer's Guide
Unique high performance & world class Ensures grid reliability through innovation,
1MRK 506 264-BEN
concept for ALL transmission applications experience and commitment, Made in ABB
in ONE IED

More than just a device: Efficient: RED670

Unique modular solution provider with Provides efficient substation automation for multi terminal
ONE extensive function library & ONE solutions for any high voltage application circuits
expandable I/O for protection and control Buyer's Guide
1MRK 505 164-BEN
Exactly what you need: Flexible:
Unique open system which can be You can tailor the protection & control of your
configured for integrated or distributed substation for the performance, redundancy RET670
protection & control architecture and cost you want to have. for transformers
Designed to communicate: Informative: & composite objects
Buyer's Guide
Unique information management of data, Improved availability and asset management
1MRK 504 080-BEN
disturbances & events with seamless through right information, in right time, to the
integration to TCP/IP, MicroSCADA Pro and right user, for right decisions
via ABB powerful gateway concept
REC670
Easy to handle: User friendly: for single and
Unique, simple and fast interaction via built Simple to select, set, operate and maintain multi bay control
in multi page HMI, fast PC Ethernet through preconfigured IEDs with built in multi Buyer's Guide
connection on the front & LAN TCP/IP with page HMI and advanced PCM tool 1MRK 511 176-BEN
different access for each user

Future proof concept: Forever young: REB670

A unique & OPEN concept with ONE
common IED, ONE common library, ONE
common MicroSCADA Pro and ONE
common tool designed for IEC 61850
Adds value to your investment for the total life
for bus and breakers
cycle through simple re-configuration, Buyer's Guide
evergreen upgrades and interoperability 1MRK 505 172-BEN

Sample specification
The IED shall be of modular 19 design with up to 24 analog inputs,
75 BO and 100 BI (simultaneously). The CPU capacity shall be
minimum 600 MHz and capable to execute multiple high speed
algorithms in parallel. The common application function library shall
include all protection, control and monitoring functions required. The
IED shall be fully designed for IEC 61850 with free allocation of
functions to any IED and it shall be possible to modify and add
functionality from the library after installation.
Subject to change without notice. Please consult the Buyers Guide for detailed data.
Two optical Ethernet interfaces for IEC 61850-8-1 and TCP/IP, one front
port and one separate IEC 870-5-101 port shall be included. The IED
shall be prepared for an additional port for IEC 61850-9-2. The IED shall
have a large HMI with capacity of 6 different single line diagrams and six
setting groups. Each IED shall have a build in disturbance recorder for up
to 40 channels and 100 disturbances. A tool for configuration, setting,
event and disturbance uploading shall be included for local or remote
connection via TCP/IP.

ABB Power Technologies AB

Substation Automation Products
1MRK 500 078-SEN

SE-721 59 Vsters
Sweden
Telephone: +46 21 34 20 00
Telefax: +46 21 14 69 18
www.abb.com/substationautomation