REF 610

Feeder Protection Relay

Operator’s Manual
1MRS 755311 Feeder Protection Relay REF 610
Issued: 05.10.2004
Version: A/05.10.2004 Operator’s Manual

Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................... 5
1.1. About this manual ..........................................................................5
1.2. The use of the relay .......................................................................5
1.3. Features .........................................................................................5
1.4. Guarantee ......................................................................................7
2. Safety information ..................................................................... 8
3. Instructions ................................................................................ 9
3.1. HMI features ...................................................................................9
3.1.1. Front panel ..........................................................................9
3.1.2. Display ................................................................................9
3.1.2.1. Display test at power up ........................................9
3.1.2.2. Display modes .....................................................10
3.1.2.3. Display backlight .................................................10
3.1.2.4. How to adjust the display contrast ......................10
3.1.3. How to use the push buttons ............................................11
3.1.4. Main menu ........................................................................12
3.1.5. Submenu ...........................................................................12
3.1.6. HMI password ...................................................................12
3.1.7. SPA password ..................................................................14
3.1.8. How to select language .....................................................14
3.1.9. How to set the real-time clock ...........................................15
3.1.10.How to reset the trip lockout function ................................16
3.1.11.Operation indications in IEC and ANSI modes .................17
3.1.12.How to switch between front and rear connection ............17
3.1.12.1.Indicator LED for front communication ................18
3.1.13.How to select the protocol for rear communication ...........18
3.2. HMI operation levels ....................................................................19
3.2.1. User level ..........................................................................19
3.2.1.1. Menu groups of the user level .............................19
3.2.1.2. How to monitor measured values ........................20
3.2.1.3. How to monitor recorded data .............................21
3.2.1.4. INFO ....................................................................22
3.2.2. Technical level ..................................................................23
3.2.2.1. Menu system of parameters ................................23
3.2.2.2. How to change settings .......................................23
3.2.2.3. Configuration .......................................................27
3.2.2.4. How to acknowledge and reset indications,
output contacts and memorized values................29
3.3. Protection relay indications ..........................................................29

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3.3.1. Indicator LEDs .................................................................. 30

3.3.1.1. Green indicator LED ........................................... 30
3.3.1.2. Yellow indicator LED ........................................... 30
3.3.1.3. Red indicator LED ............................................... 31
3.3.1.4. Programmable indicator LEDs ............................ 31
3.3.2. Indication messages ......................................................... 31
3.3.2.1. Operation indication messages .......................... 32
3.3.2.2. Disturbance recorder indication .......................... 33
3.3.2.3. Indications for internal relay faults (IRFs) and
warnings .............................................................. 33
3.4. Detachable plug-in unit ................................................................ 36
3.4.1. Identifying the product ...................................................... 36
3.4.2. Detaching and installing the plug-in unit ........................... 37
3.4.3. Inserting and changing the battery ................................... 38
4. Commissioning and maintenance ......................................... 40
4.1. Commissioning instructions ......................................................... 40
4.2. Maintenance instructions ............................................................. 41
4.2.1. Relay verification .............................................................. 41
4.2.2. Preventive parts replacement ........................................... 42
4.3. Measurements verification ........................................................... 42
4.4. Function test ................................................................................ 42
4.5. Digital input test ........................................................................... 43
4.6. Arc detection test ......................................................................... 43
4.7. Testing of protection functions ..................................................... 44
4.7.1. Testing of the short-circuit protection ................................ 44
4.7.2. Testing of the earth-fault protection .................................. 45
5. Spare parts ............................................................................... 46
5.1. Plug-in unit ................................................................................... 46
5.2. Battery ......................................................................................... 46
6. Repair ....................................................................................... 47
7. Ordering information .............................................................. 48
8. References ............................................................................... 49
9. Abbreviations .......................................................................... 50

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1. Introduction

1.1. About this manual

This manual provides basic information on the protection relay REF 610 and
presents detailed instructions on how to use the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) of
the relay, also known as the Man-Machine Interface (MMI). In addition to the
instructive part, a short chapter on commissioning and maintenance of the relay is
included.

1.2. The use of the relay

REF 610 is a versatile multifunction protection relay mainly designed to protect
incoming and outgoing feeders in a wide range of feeder applications.
REF 610 is based on a microprocessor environment. A self-supervision system
continuously monitors the operation of the relay.
The HMI has a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which makes the local use of the relay
safe and easy.
Local control of the relay via serial communication can be carried out with a
computer connected to the front communication port. Remote control can be carried
out via the rear connector connected to the control and monitoring system through
the serial communication bus.

1.3. Features
• Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection with definite-time or IDMT
characteristic, low-set stage
• Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection, high-set stage
• Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection, instantaneous stage
• Non-directional earth-fault protection with definite-time or IDMT characteristic,
low-set stage
• Non-directional earth-fault protection, high-set stage
• Phase discontinuity protection
• Three-phase thermal overload protection for cables
• Arc protection
• two lens sensors for arc detection (optional)
• automatic reference level adjustment based on backlight intensity
• arc detection via a remote light signal
• Automatic reclosing 1...3 shots
• Circuit-breaker failure protection
• Trip counters for circuit-breaker condition monitoring
• Trip-circuit supervision with possibility to route the warning signal to a signal
output
• Trip lockout function
• Four accurate current inputs

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• User-selectable rated frequency 50/60 Hz

• Three normally open power output contacts
• Two change-over signal output contacts and three additional change-over signal
output contacts on the optional I/O module
• Output contact functions freely configurable for desired operation
• Two galvanically isolated digital inputs and three additional galvanically isolated
digital inputs on the optional I/O module
• Disturbance recorder
• recording time up to 80 seconds
• triggering by one or several internal or digital input signals
• records four analogue channels and up to eight user-selectable digital channels
• adjustable sampling rate
• Non-volatile memory for
• up to 100 event codes with time stamp
• setting values
• disturbance recorder data
• recorded data of the five last events with time stamp
• number of AR shots and starts/trips for protection stages
• operation indication messages and LEDs showing the status of power failure at
the moment
• HMI with an alphanumeric LCD and manoeuvring buttons
• eight programmable LEDs
• Operation indication messages displayed in either the IEC or ANSI mode
• Multi-language support
• User-selectable password protection for the HMI
• Display of primary current values
• Demand values
• All settings can be modified with a PC
• Optical front communication connection: wirelessly or via cable
• Optional rear communication module with plastic fibre-optic, combined
fibre-optic (plastic and glass) or RS-485 connection for system communication
using the SPA-bus, IEC 60870-5-103 or Modbus (RTU and ASCII)
communication protocol
• Optional DNP 3.0 rear communication module with RS-485 connection for
system communication using the DNP 3.0 communication protocol.
• Battery back-up for real-time clock

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• Battery charge supervision

• Continuous self-supervision of electronics and software.
• Detachable plug-in unit

1.4. Guarantee
Please inquire about the terms of guarantee of your nearest ABB representative.

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2. Safety information

Dangerous voltages can occur on the connectors, even though the

auxiliary voltage has been disconnected.
National and local electrical safety regulations must always be

!
followed.
The device contains components which are sensitive to electrostatic
discharge. Unnecessary touching of electronic components must
therefore be avoided.
The frame of the device has to be carefully earthed.
Only a competent electrician is allowed to carry out the electrical
installation.
Non-observance can result in death, personal injury or substantial
property damage.
Breaking the sealing tape on the upper handle of the device will result
in loss of warranty and proper operation will no longer be guaranteed.
When the plug-in unit has been detached from the case, do not touch
the inside of the case. The relay case internals may contain high
voltage potential and touching these may cause personal injury.

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3. Instructions

3.1. HMI features

3.1.1. Front panel

The front panel of the protection relay includes:
• an alphanumeric 2 x 16 characters’ LCD with backlight and automatic contrast
control
• three indicator LEDs (green, yellow, red)
• 8 programmable indicator LEDs (red)
• an HMI push button section with four arrow buttons and buttons for clear/cancel
and enter
• an optically isolated serial communication port with an indicator LED.

FrViewREF610_a

Fig. 3.1.1.-1 Front view of REF 610

1. LCD
2. HMI push button section
3. Programmable indicator LEDs (red)
4. Indicator LEDs:
• Left: Ready (green)
• Centre: Start/Alarm (yellow)
• Right: Trip (red)
5. Indicator LED for front communication
6. Front communication port (infrared)

3.1.2. Display

3.1.2.1. Display test at power up

When connecting the auxiliary voltage to the relay:
1. The backlight will be turned on after the relay has performed the internal power-
up tests and entered into the protection mode.
2. The display will be tested by inverting it for approximately three seconds, see
Fig. 3.1.2.1.-1.

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3. The display will be returned to the idle mode and the backlight turned off if no
operation indication message is displayed. However, if the non-volatile function
is active, a message shown on the display before the auxiliary voltage was
disconnected will reappear on the display.

PowerUp_a
Fig. 3.1.2.1.-1 Display test at power up, display inverted

3.1.2.2. Display modes

When the display is in the idle mode, the name of the feeder will be displayed, which
by default is - ABB -. To change the name of the feeder, use SPA parameter M20.

- ABB -
IdleMode_a

Fig. 3.1.2.2.-1 Display in the idle mode

When the display is in the view mode, you can only view the settings.
ViewMode_a

SETTINGS
*GRP1 I>>: 3.50

Fig. 3.1.2.2.-2 Display in the view mode

When the display is in the setting mode, you can also edit the settings.

SETTINGS
SetMode_a

*GRP1 I>>: 3.5 1

Fig. 3.1.2.2.-3 Display in the setting mode

3.1.2.3. Display backlight

Normally the backlight of the display is off.
• Turn the backlight on by pressing an arrow button on the HMI. If the HMI panel
is not used for approximately five minutes, the backlight will be turned off
automatically.
• Activating the power-saving built-in feature by pressing will turn the
backlight off within 20 seconds.

3.1.2.4. How to adjust the display contrast

The display contrast is dependent on the temperature. REF 610 automatically
adjusts the contrast for optimum readability. When the display is in the idle mode,
you can also adjust the contrast manually.
• To increase the contrast, hold down and adjust the contrast using .
• To decrease the contrast, hold down and adjust the contrast using .

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Push and

Contrast_a
increase or decrease

Fig. 3.1.2.4.-1 Adjusting the display contrast

After power start up of the relay, the factory default value of the display contrast will
automatically be restored.

3.1.3. How to use the push buttons

The HMI includes push buttons for navigating in the menu.

Navigation push-buttons

Navigation_a
Left Up Down Right Enter Clear/
Cancel

Fig. 3.1.3.-1 Navigation buttons

Use the navigation buttons to view, select and edit desired menu items.
• Press an arrow button to activate the main menu.
• To move between the menu levels and menu items, use the arrow buttons.
• To select the item to be edited or to store a new value, press .
• To increase or decrease the activated digit, shift the activated decimal point, or to
navigate between options, use and .
• To cancel and return the display to the previous mode (view mode or idle mode),
press .

Table 3.1.3-1 Button navigation and editing

Desired step or operation Push button
Step downward in the main menu or a submenu
Step upward in the main menu or a submenu
Entering a submenu from the main menu or a higher
submenu
Leaving a submenu for the main menu or a higher
submenu
Increasing a value in the setting mode
Decreasing a value in the setting mode
Moving the cursor in the setting mode or
Selecting the front connection at power up and
Entering or leaving the setting mode, storing a new
value
Entering the monitoring state and
Adjusting the display contrast and or
Resetting or cancelling, leaving the setting mode
without storing a new value

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Table 3.1.3-1 Button navigation and editing

Resetting latched output contacts in the idle mode for 5 s
Acknowledging and resetting indications, latched output and
contacts and memorized values
Resetting thermal level to 0 at power up and

3.1.4. Main menu

The main menu contains six main groups:
• MEASUREMENTS
• RECORDED DATA
• OPERATION
• SETTINGS
• CONFIGURATION
• INFO 1stMainMenu_a

MEASUREMENTS

Fig. 3.1.4.-1 The display showing the first main menu group
• To navigate between the main menu groups, use and .
• To return the display to the idle mode, press .
The display will be returned to the idle mode on expiration of the time out.

3.1.5. Submenu
The menu structure contains several subgroups. The name of the main menu group
is always shown on the first line. The second line displays either the name of the
group menu, the name of the parameter and the parameter value, or just the
parameter value, in which case it is also the name of the parameter.
1stSubmenu_a

MEASUREMENTS
L1 In:x.xx

Fig. 3.1.5.-1 The display showing the first submenu

• To enter a submenu, press ; to exit, press .
• To navigate between the main levels in the submenus, use or .
• Press to return the display to the idle mode.

3.1.6. HMI password

The HMI password protects all user-changeable values on the technical level from
being changed by an unauthorized person. The password function will remain
inactive until the default password has been replaced. The default HMI password is
999. You can also change the password from a remote unit via parameter V162, but
you can only read the password via the HMI.

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As soon as you have replaced the default HMI password, the new password will be
required for altering parameter values. Once you have given the valid password, the
display will remain in the setting mode until returned to the idle mode.

Password_a
SETTINGS
PASSWORD :000

Fig. 3.1.6.-1 Password request for editing setting parameters

Change the HMI password as follows:
1. Press an arrow button to access the main menu.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select CONFIGURATION\PASSWORD HMI and press
.
3. Press to enter the setting mode and give the current HMI password if
required. If the default password 999 is still valid, no password will be required.
4. The first digit of the password to be edited will start to flash. Set the digit using
and .
5. Activate the next digit to be set by pressing or .
6. To store the new password and return the display to the view mode, press .
The display will confirm the storage by once flashing “---” on the display.
Alternatively, to exit the setting mode without storing the password change,
press once before confirming and the display will be returned to the view
mode.
7. Press to return the display to the idle mode.
Main Menu Group Menu Parameter Menu

MEASUREMENTS

RECORDED DATA

OPERATION

SETTINGS

CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION
FUNCTION TEST/DI
COMMUNICATION
LANGUAGE
INFO
INDICATIONS
MEMORY SETTINGS
FREQUENCY CONFIGURATION Scroll for the digit
PASSWORD HMI PASSWORD HMI :xxx
Confirm
PasswordREF610_a

TIME
TRIP CIRCUIT SUP Set the digit
Cancel

Fig. 3.1.6.-2 Changing the HMI password

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3.1.7. SPA password

The password for SPA bus communication is required for altering parameter values
via the SPA bus. The default password is 001. You can change the SPA password
either via the HMI or the SPA bus by first entering the currently valid password into
parameter V160 and then entering the new password into parameter V161.
Change the SPA password as follows:
1. Press an arrow button to access the main menu.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select CONFIGURATION\COMMUNICATION\SPA
SETTINGS\PASSWORD SPA and press .
3. Press to enter the setting mode and give the current HMI password if
required. If the default password 001 is still valid, no password will be required.
4. The first digit of the password to be edited will start to flash. Set the digit using
and .
5. Activate the next digit to be set by pressing or .
6. To store the new SPA password and return the display to the view mode, press
. The display will confirm the storage by once flashing “---” on the display.
Alternatively, to exit the setting mode without storing the SPA password change,
press once before confirming and the display will be returned to the view
mode.
7. Press to return the display to the idle mode.
Main Menu Group Menu Parameter Menus

MEASUREMENTS

RECORDED DATA

OPERATION

SETTINGS

CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION
FUNCTION TEST/DI CONFIGURATION
COMMUNICATION REAR CONNECTION
INFO LANGUAGE REAR PROTOCOL
INDICATIONS REAR COM. MODULE CONFIGURATION Scroll for the digit Confirm
SPA SETTINGS PASSWORD SPA :xxx
MEMORY SETTINGS
IEC103 SETTINGS
FREQUENCY Set the digit Cancel
MODBUS SETTINGS
PASSWORD HMI
UNIT ADDRESS :xxx
SPApwREF610_a

TIME
COUNTER :xxx
TRIP CIRCUIT SUP
LINE-IDLE STATE
CONNECTION TYPE

Fig. 3.1.7.-1 Changing the SPA password

3.1.8. How to select language

REF 610 allows you to choose among several different languages. The default
language is English. For the selection of languages, see Fig. 3.1.8.-1.
Change the display language as follows:
1. Press an arrow button to access the main menu.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select CONFIGURATION\LANGUAGE and press to
enter the currently valid language.

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3. Press to enter the setting mode and give the password if required. The second
line will start to flash indicating that you are allowed to set the language.
4. Use or to move the cursor to the desired language.
5. Press to confirm the selection. The selected language will be shown on the
display.
6. Press to return the display to the idle mode.
By pressing before confirming the selection, the former language will remain
active and the display will be returned to the view mode. Pressing again will
return the display to the idle mode.

Main Menu Group Menu Parameter Menu

MEASUREMENTS

RECORDED DATA

OPERATION

SETTINGS

CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION
FUNCTION TEST/DI
COMMUNICATION CONFIGURATION
INFO LANGUAGE ENGLISH
Confirm
INDICATIONS SVENSKA

LanguageREF610_a
MEMORY SETTINGS SUOMI
FREQUENCY Cancel
DEUTSCH
PASSWORD HMI FRANCAIS
TIME
ITALIANO
TRIP CIRCUIT SUP
ESPAÑOL

Fig. 3.1.8.-1 Selecting language

3.1.9. How to set the real-time clock

The real-time clock used for time-stamped events is set via two different settings,
one for Year-Month-Day and another for Hours-Minutes-Seconds. To change one
or both settings:
1. Press an arrow button to access the main menu.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select CONFIGURATION\TIME and press .
3. Use or to select the parameter to be edited.
4. Press to enter the setting mode and give the password if required. If the
default password 999 is still valid, no password will be required.
5. The first digit of the setting value of the parameter to be edited will start to flash.
Use and to move the cursor and and to increase or decrease the
value. The setting range (e.g. Year or Minutes) is shown on the right-hand side
of the second line of the display.
6. To store a new value and return the display to the view mode, press .
7. To exit the setting mode without storing the changes, press once before
confirming and the display will be returned to the view mode.
8. Press to return the display to the idle mode.

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Main Menu Group Menu Parameter Menu

MEASUREMENTS

RECORDED DATA

OPERATION

SETTINGS

CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION
FUNCTION TEST/DI
COMMUNICATION
INFO LANGUAGE
INDICATIONS
MEMORY SETTINGS
FREQUENCY
PASSWORD HMI CONFIGURATION
Confirm
TIME YY-MM-DD (00-23)

TimeREF610_a
TRIP CIRCUIT SUP hh.mm;ss (00-59)
Cancel

Fig. 3.1.9.-1 Setting the real-time clock

3.1.10. How to reset the trip lockout function

The trip lockout function is used to prevent accidental closing of the circuit breaker
after a trip. The trip lockout function must be locally reset with a separate reset
before the circuit breaker can be closed again.
Reset the trip lockout as follows:
1. Press an arrow button to access the main menu.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select OPERATION\TRIPLOCKOUT\LOCKOUT
RESET.
3. Press (E) to enter the setting mode. The second line will start to flash.
4. Press (E) to reset trip lockout.
5. Press to return the display to the idle mode.

Main Menu Group Menu Parameter Menu

MEASUREMENTS

RECORDED DATA

OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION

TRIP LOCKOUT LOCKOUT RESET
Confirm

SETTINGS
Cancel
OperationMenu_a

CONFIGURATION

INFO

Fig. 3.1.10.-1 Operation

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3.1.11. Operation indications in IEC and ANSI modes

REF 610 allows you to choose the symbols used to indicate different operations of
protection functions on the display. Switch between IEC and ANSI modes as
follows:
1. Press an arrow button to access the main menu.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select CONFIGURATION\INDICATIONS and press
to enter the currently valid indication mode (IEC or ANSI).
3. Press to enter the setting mode and give the password if required.
4. Use or to select IEC or ANSI.
5. Press to confirm the selection. The selected indication mode will be shown
on the display.
6. Press to return the display to the idle mode.
Main Menu Group Menu Parameter Menu

MEASUREMENTS

RECORDED DATA

OPERATION

SETTINGS

CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION
FUNCTION TEST/DI
COMMUNICATION
INFO LANGUAGE CONFIGURATION
INDICATIONS IEC
Confirm
MEMORY SETTINGS ANSI

IEC_ANSI_REF610_a
FREQUENCY
PASSWORD HMI Cancel
TIME
TRIP CIRCUIT SUP

Fig. 3.1.11.-1 Switching between IEC and ANSI modes

3.1.12. How to switch between front and rear connection

There are two means of serial communication available for the relay: the front
connection for SPA bus communication and optional rear communication modules
for communication via the SPA bus, IEC 60870-5-103, MODBUS (RTU or ASCII)
or DNP 3.0 protocol.
If the relay is not provided with an optional rear communication module, or if the
module has been disabled, the front connection is always active and switching
between front and rear connection is not allowed.
If the optional rear communication module has been installed and enabled, the
default setting is rear connection. Switch between front and rear connection as
follows:
1. Press an arrow button to access the main menu.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select CONFIGURATION\COMMUNICATION and
press . The cursor will be at the setting currently in use (REAR
CONNECTION or FRONT CONNECTION).
3. Press to enter the setting mode. The second line will start to flash.
4. Use or to select the desired setting.

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5. Press to confirm the selection.

6. Press to return the display to the idle mode.
When the front connection has been selected and there is no communication for
approximately five minutes, the rear connection will automatically be activated. To
keep the front connection continuously active, press and simultaneously when
connecting the auxiliary voltage to the relay.
Note!
When rear connection has been selected, the selected rear protocol will
automatically be activated.

Main Menu Group Menu Parameter Menu

MEASUREMENTS

RECORDED DATA

OPERATION

SETTINGS
Confirm

Cancel
CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION
FUNCTION TEST/DI CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION
COMMUNICATION REAR CONNECTION REAR CONNECTION
LANGUAGE REAR PROTOCOL FRONT CONNECTION
INFO
INDICATIONS REAR COM. MODULE
MEMORY SETTINGS SPA SETTINGS
FREQUENCY IEC103 SETTINGS

FrontRearREF610_a
PASSWORD HMI MODBUS SETTINGS
TIME UNIT ADDRESS :xxx
TRIP CIRCUIT SUP COUNTER :xxx
LINE-IDLE STATE
CONNECTION TYPE

Fig. 3.1.12.-1 Switching between front and rear connection

3.1.12.1. Indicator LED for front communication

• Indicator off:
Rear communication is currently selected
• Lit indicator:
Front communication port is currently selected
• Blinking indicator:
Front communication port is currently selected and the relay is communicating

3.1.13. How to select the protocol for rear communication

When REF 610 is provided with a communication module for the built-in
communication protocols, it allows you to choose the communication protocol for
rear connection. If REF 610 is equipped with a protocol specific communication
module, no communication protocol selections are allowed. The protocol is then
defined by the communication module. The selected protocol is stored in the non-
volatile memory and will therefore be activated automatically after an interruption
in the auxiliary voltage.
Select the rear communication protocol as follows:
1. Press an arrow button to access the main menu.

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2. Use the arrow buttons to select CONFIGURATION\COMMUNICATION\REAR

PROTOCOL and press . The cursor will be at the setting currently in use (e.g.
SPA).
3. Press to enter the setting mode. The second line will start to flash.
4. Use or to select the desired setting.
5. Press to confirm the selection.
6. Press to return the display to the idle mode.
Main Menu Group Menu Parameter Menu

MEASUREMENTS

RECORDED DATA

OPERATION

SETTINGS

CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION
FUNCTION TEST/DI CONFIGURATION
COMMUNICATION REAR CONNECTION CONFIGURATION
LANGUAGE REAR PROTOCOL SPA
INFO Confirm
INDICATIONS REAR COM. MODULE IEC 60870-5-103
MEMORY SETTINGS SPA SETTINGS MODBUS RTU
IEC103 SETTINGS MODBUS ASCII Cancel
FREQUENCY
PASSWORD HMI MODBUS SETTINGS COM. MODULE

ProtocolREF610_a
TIME UNIT ADDRESS :xxx
TRIP CIRCUIT SUP COUNTER :xxx
LINE-IDLE STATE
CONNECTION TYPE

Fig. 3.1.13.-1 Selecting the communication protocol for rear connection

3.2. HMI operation levels

The HMI menu consists of a user level and a technical level. The user level is used
for measuring and monitoring whereas the technical level is used for advanced
protection relay setting and can be configured to demand a password. The password
will be required after the default value 999 has been replaced.

3.2.1. User level

3.2.1.1. Menu groups of the user level

The user level contains four menu groups:
• MEASUREMENTS = monitored measured values
• RECORDED DATA =
• stored event values from the protection functions
• registered number of starts of protection functions
• continuously updated registers of actual values from protection functions
• OPERATION = resetting of Trip lockout
• INFO = information on the relay, such as device type and relay serial number
You can monitor the data without a password.

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3.2.1.2. How to monitor measured values

You can monitor all measured values via MEASUREMENTS in the HMI menu. In
addition, the measured current values on phases L1, L2 and L3 and the measured
value of I0 can also be monitored by activating the monitoring state.
To access the measured values on phases L1, L2 and L3 and the measured value of
I0, ∆I and θ via the HMI menu:
1. Press an arrow button to access the main menu.
2. The cursor will be at the first menu item, MEASUREMENTS. Press to see the
measured value on phase L1.
3. Use and to monitor the measured values on phases L1, L2 and L3, and the
measured value of I0, ∆I and θ. The phase currents are shown as multiples of the
rated current, In. I0 is shown as a percentage of the rated current, In, while ∆I is
shown as a percentage of the highest phase current and θ is shown as a
percentage of the thermal trip level. Press once more to see the
corresponding primary current value for L1, L2, L3 and I0. If the conversion
factors have been set to zero, dashes will be displayed instead.
4. Use the arrow buttons to monitor other measured values in the menu DEMAND
VALUES; see Fig. 3.2.1.2.-1.
5. Press to return the display to the idle mode.

Main Menu Group Menu Parameter Menu

MEASUREMENTS MEASUREMENTS MEASUREMENTS

L1 In:x.xx L1 A:x.xx Cancel
L2 In:x.xx L2 A:x.xx
L3 In:x.xx L3 A:x.xx
RECORDED DATA
I0 %:x.xx I0 A:x.xx
DI %:x.xx
%:xxx
OPERATION MEASUREMENTS MEASUREMENTS
DEMAND VALUES I 1_min In:x.xx I 1_min A:x.xx
I n_min In:x.xx I n_min A:x.xx
Max I In:x.xx Max I A:x.xx
SETTINGS

MeasurementsREF610_a
CONFIGURATION

INFO

Fig. 3.2.1.2.-1 Measurements

To access the primary current values by activating the monitoring state:
1. Press and simultaneously to view the primary line currents on phases L1,
L2 and L3 and the earth-fault current, I0.
2. Press to return the display to the idle mode.
The display has to be in the idle mode to be able to activate the monitoring state. The
display will not be returned to the idle mode automatically as the monitoring state
does not have a time out. In case a fault is detected, however, the fault indication will
displace the monitoring state.

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- ABB -

MonitoringREM610_a
L1 x.xx L2 x.xx
L3 x.xx I0 x.xx

Fig. 3.2.1.2.-2 Activating the monitoring state

Note!
The prerequisite for monitoring correct primary current values is that parameters
M80 and M83 have been correctly set via serial communication.

3.2.1.3. How to monitor recorded data

The contents of the event register and the information on number of starts, trips and
auto-reclosures initiated are found under the main menu group RECORDED DATA.
1. Press an arrow button to access the main menu.
2. Use or to select RECORDED DATA in the main menu and press to
enter the first event.
3. To navigate between the events, use and .
4. To enter or exit a submenu, use or .
5. To return the display to the idle mode, press .

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Main Menu Group Menu Parameter Menus

MEASUREMENTS

RECORDED DATA RECORDED DATA RECORDED DATA

1. EVENT 1. hh.mm;ss.sss
2. EVENT 1. YY-MM-DD 1. L1 pu In:0.00

3. EVENT 1. L1 In:x.xx
OPERATION 1. L2 pu In:0.00
1. L2 In:x.xx
4. EVENT 1. L3 pu In:0.00
1. L3 In:x.xx
5. EVENT
1. t> %:xxx
SETTINGS NUMBER OF STARTS
1. t>> %:xxx
NUMBER OF TRIPS
NUMBER OF 0®1 1. t>>> %:xxx
1. I0 pu %:0.00
1. I0 %:x.xx
CONFIGURATION 1. t0> %:xxx
1. t0>> %:x.xx
1. DI %:xxx
INFO 1. tD> %:xxx
1. s %:xxx
1. t %:xxx
1. EXT Tr %:xxx
1.Tr nr 0®1:x
RECORDED DATA 1. tArc L %:xxx
START I> :x 1. tArc R %:xxx
START I>> :x
START I>>> :x
START I0> :x
START I0>> :x
START DI> :x

RECORDED DATA
Trip I> :x
Trip I>> :x
Trip I>>> :x
Other Trip :x

RECORDED DATA
SHOT 1 I>> : xxx
SHOT 1 Ext : xxx
SHOT 1 I> : xxx
SHOT 1 I0> : xxx
SHOT 2 I>> : xxx
SHOT 2 Ext : xxx
SHOT 2 I> : xxx

RecordedREF610_a
SHOT 2 I0> : xxx
SHOT 3 I>> : xxx
SHOT 3 Ext : xxx
SHOT 3 I> : xxx
SHOT 3 I0> : xxx

Fig. 3.2.1.3.-1 Recorded data

3.2.1.4. INFO
The main menu group INFO contains information you may need when ordering
repair service.
1. Press an arrow button to access the main menu.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select INFO and press to enter the first submenu,
which shows the device type, relay serial number, test date, the CPU module as
well as the optional DNP 3.0 communication module.
3. For specific information on the CPU module, use to select CPU MODULE
and press to view the CPU software number and revision. While in the CPU
software number and revision view, press to view the CPU build number or
to view the CPU serial number.
4. Use the arrow buttons to monitor the corresponding information on the optional
DNP 3.0 communication module. While in the DNP serial number view, press
to view the DNP protocol name.
5. To return the display to the idle mode, press .

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Main Menu Parameter Menus

MEASUREMENTS

RECORDED DATA

OPERATION

SETTINGS

CONFIGURATION

INFO INFO
REF 610
Cancel
xxxxxxxx
YYYYMMDD INFO INFO
CPU MODULE 1MRS118512 A xxx
COM. MODULE xxxxxxxx

INFO INFO

InfoREF610_a
1MRS118531 A xxx
xxxxxxxx
DNP 3.0

Fig. 3.2.1.4.-1 Info

3.2.2. Technical level

3.2.2.1. Menu system of parameters

Press an arrow button to activate the main menu. If the default password is in use,
no password will be required to change the parameters. If the password protection is
in use, “***” will be shown on the display until you give the valid HMI password.
The views are used for reading and setting parameters, which are divided into two
main groups:
• SETTINGS
• CONFIGURATION

3.2.2.2. How to change settings

The actual settings consist of the settings of group 1 or group 2, depending on which
group that has been selected to be active (indicated by an asterisk “*”). The actual
settings can be seen in the first parameter menu, e.g. SETTINGS\PROTECT.
STAGES\ I> In:x.xx.

Submenu Parameter Menu

SETTINGS SETTINGS
Gr1Gr2REF610_a

I> In:x.xx * GRP 1 I>:x.xx

Confirm
GRP 2 I>:x.xx

Cancel

Fig. 3.2.2.2.-1 Setting parameters in setting group 1 and setting group 2

By switching between setting groups 1 and 2, you can activate a whole group of
settings at the same time. Switch between the setting groups as follows:
• with the parameter GROUP 1/GROUP 2 under the main menu group
SETTINGS.

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• with a digital input signal, provided that SGB1...5/4 has been set to 1 in both
setting groups (GRP1 and GRP2).
• with parameter V150 via the SPA bus.
When a large number of settings are to be altered, e.g. during commissioning of the
relay systems, use a PC equipped with the necessary software. If such is not
available, or when only a few settings are to be altered:
1. Press an arrow button to access the main menu.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select the main menu group SETTINGS and the
desired group menu (e.g. PROTECT. STAGES), and press .
3. Use or to select the parameter to be changed and press .
4. Use or to select setting group 1 or 2 (GRP1 or GRP2). The active setting
group is indicated by an asterisk “*”.
5. Enter the setting mode by pressing and give the password if required. If the
default password 999 is still valid, no password will be required.
6. The first digit of the setting value of the parameter to be edited will start to flash.
Use and to move the cursor and and to increase or decrease the
number.
7. To store a new value and return the display to the view mode, press . If the
parameter is of a numerical kind, the display will confirm the storage by once
flashing “---” on the display.
8. To exit the setting mode without storing the changes, press once before
confirming and the display will be returned to the view mode.
9. Press to return the display to the idle mode.

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Main Menu Group Menu Parameter Menus

MEASUREMENTS

RECORDED DATA

OPERATION

SETTINGS
SETTINGS SETTINGS SETTINGS * GRP 1 I >:x.xx Edit/Confirm
PROTECT. STAGES I> In:x.xx GRP 2 I >:x.xx
SGF t> s:x.xx Cancel

CONFIGURATION SGB IDMT I > :x

SGR k :x.xx
SGL n :x.xx

SETTINGS tr s:x.xx
INFO
GROUP 1/GROUP 2 I >> In:x.xx
t >> s:x.xx
AUTO-RECLOSE
I >>> In:x.xx
NEW TRIP IND.
t >>> s :x.xx
DEMAND SETTINGS
I0 > % :x.xx
t0 > s:x.xx
IDMT I0 > : x
k0 :x.xx
n0 :x.xx
tr0 s:x.xx
I0 >> %:x.xx
t0 >> s:x.xx
DI > %:xxx
tD > s:x.xx
Iq In:x.xx
T min:xxx
SETTINGS
qa > %:xxx
* GRP 1 AI0 >:x.xx
CBFP s:x.xx
GRP 2 AI0 >:x.xx
0®1 n:x
Arcl > In:x.xx
Arcl0 > %:x.xx

SETTINGS
SETTING GROUP 1 SETTINGS
SETTING GROUP 1
SETTINGS SETTING GROUP 2
CB Op. t s:x.xx
I> delay s:x.xx
I0> delay s:x.xx
tReclaim s:x.xx
tCutout s:x.xx
Deadt. 1 s:x.xx
Deadt. 2 s:x.xx
Deadt. 3 s:x.xx
0®1 SG1 :xxx
0®1 SG2 :xxxx
0®1 SG3 :xx

SettingsREF610_a
SETTINGS
DISABLED MIN :xxx

SETTINGS
DEMAND VALUE :xxx

Fig. 3.2.2.2.-2 Settings

Switchgroups
The relay includes the following switchgroups:

SGF1 Output contacts

SGF2 Display settings
SGF3, SGF4 Protection functions
SGF5 Latching feature for programmable LEDs
SGB1...SGB5 Digital inputs (DI1...DI5)
SGR1...SGR8 Output contacts (PO1, PO2, PO3, SO1, SO2, SO3, SO4,
SO5)
SGL1...SGL8 Programmable LEDs
To set functions via switchgroups:
1. Press an arrow button to access the main menu.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select the main menu group SETTINGS and the
desired switchgroup menu (e.g. SGF), and press .

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3. Use or to select the desired switchgroup (e.g. SGF2 for display settings)
and press .
4. Use or to select setting group 1 or 2 (GRP1 or GRP2). The active setting
group is indicated by an asterisk “*”.
5. Press to enter the setting mode and give the password if required.
6. Use or to select the bit to be set, and or to select the desired bit
state, see Fig. 3.2.2.2.-4.
7. Press to confirm the selection. After confirmation, the display will return to
the view mode and show the checksum of the switchgroup.
8. Press to return the display to the idle mode.
Main Menu Group Menu Parameter Menus

MEASUREMENTS

RECORDED DATA
Edit/Confirm

Cancel
OPERATION

SETTINGS SETTINGS
SGF1 :xxx * GRP 1 :xxx
SETTINGS SETTINGS SGF2 :xxx GRP 2 :xxx
PROTECT. STAGES SGF3 :xxx
SGF SGF4 :x
SGB SGF5 :xxx
CONFIGURATION
SGR
SETTINGS SETTINGS
SGL SGB1 :xxxx * GRP 1 :xxxx
GROUP 1/GROUP 2 SGB2 :xxxx GRP 2 :xxxx
INFO
AUTO-RECLOSE SGB3 :xxxx
NEW TRIP IND. SGB4 :xxxx
DEMAND SETTINGS SGB5 :xxxx

SETTINGS SETTINGS
SGR1 :xxxxxxxx * GRP 1 :xxxxxxxx
SGR2 :xxxxxxxx GRP 2 :xxxxxxxx
SGR3 :xxxxxxxx
SGR4 :xxxxxxxx
SGR5 :xxxxxxxx
SGR6 :xxxxxxxx
SGR7 :xxxxxxxx
SGR8 :xxxxxxxx

SETTINGS SETTINGS
SGL1 :xxxxxxxx * GRP 1 :xxxxxxxx
SGL2 :xxxxxxxx GRP 2 :xxxxxxxx
SGL3 :xxxxxxxx
SGL4 :xxxxxxxx SettingsSG_REF610_a

SGL5 :xxxxxxxx
SGL6 :xxxxxxxx
SGL7 :xxxxxxxx
SGL8 :xxxxxxxx

Fig. 3.2.2.2.-3 Settings for switchgroups

Parameter Menu

SETTINGS SETTINGS
* GRP 1 :xxx * GRP 1 :x x
Confirm
GRP 2 :xxx
SettingBits_a

Cancel
Set the bit state (0 or 1)
Scroll for the desired bit

Fig. 3.2.2.2.-4 Setting bits

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3.2.2.3. Configuration
In general, the parameters found under CONFIGURATION are set only once by the
customer, i.e. prior to commissioning of the relay.
To alter a parameter:
1. Press an arrow button to access the main menu.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select the main menu group CONFIGURATION and
the desired group menu, and press .
3. Use or to select the desired parameter (e.g. UNIT ADDRESS :xxx) or
set of parameters (e.g. SPA SETTINGS). In case of a set of parameters, use
arrow buttons until you reach the desired parameter.
4. Press to enter the setting mode and give the password if required.
5. The parameter text (enumerator) or the first digit of the parameter setting value
will start to flash. Set the enumerator or the digit/character using and .
Activate the next digit/character to be set by pressing or . When setting an
enumerator, however, the left and right arrows have no function.
6. To store a new value and return the display to the view mode, press . If the
parameter is of numerical kind, the display will confirm the storage by once
flashing “---” on the display.
7. To exit the setting mode without storing the changes, press once before
confirming and the display will be returned to the view mode.
8. Press once more to return the display to the idle mode.
Note!
If a setting value beyond the allowed limits is confirmed in the setting mode, the
former value will be restored.

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Main Menu Group Menu Parameter Menus

MEASUREMENTS

RECORDED DATA

OPERATION

SETTINGS

CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION

FUNCTION TEST/DI FUNC.TEST :x DI1 STATUS :x
COMMUNICATION DI STATUS DI2 STATUS :x
INFO LANGUAGE LED TEST DI3 STATUS :x
INDICATIONS DI4 STATUS :x
MEMORY SETTINGS DI5 STATUS :x

FREQUENCY ARC INPUTS :x

PASSWORD HMI CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION

TIME REAR CONNECTION REAR CONNECTION
TRIP CIRCUIT SUP REAR PROTOCOL FRONT CONNECTION
REAR COM. MODULE
SPA SETTINGS CONFIGURATION
IEC103 SETTINGS SPA
MODBUS SETTINGS IEC 60870-5-103
UNIT ADDRESS :xxx MODBUS RTU
COUNTER :xxx MODBUS ASCII
LINE-IDLE STATE COM. MODULE
CONNECTION TYPE
CONFIGURATION
ENABLED
CONFIGURATION DISABLED
ENGLISH
SVENSKA CONFIGURATION
SUOMI PASSWORD SPA :xxx
DEUTSCH
FRANCAIS CONFIGURATION
ITALIANO BAUD RATE :9.6
ESPAÑOL BAUD RATE :4.8

CONFIGURATION
IEC103 SET :1
CONFIGURATION
IEC103 SET :2
IEC
ANSI

CONFIGURATION
BAUD RATE :9.6
CONFIGURATION BAUD RATE :4.8
MEM. SETTINGS :xxx

CONFIGURATION
EVEN PARITY
ODD PARITY
NO PARITY

CONFIGURATION
CRC ORDER
LOW/HIGH
HIGH/LOW

CONFIGURATION
BAUD RATE :9.6
BAUD RATE :4.8
BAUD RATE :2.4
BAUD RATE :1.2
BAUD RATE :0.3

CONFIGURATION
LIGHT-OFF
Config1REF610_a

LIGHT-ON

CONFIGURATION
LOOP
STAR

Fig. 3.2.2.3.-1 Configuration, part 1

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Main Menu Group Menu Parameter Menus

MEASUREMENTS

RECORDED DATA

OPERATION

SETTINGS

CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION
FUNCTION TEST/DI
COMMUNICATION
INFO LANGUAGE
INDICATIONS
MEMORY SETTINGS CONFIGURATION
FREQUENCY FREQUENCY :50
PASSWORD HMI FREQUENCY :60
TIME
TRIP CIRCUIT SUP CONFIGURATION
PASSWORD HMI :xxx

CONFIGURATION
YY-MM-DD
hh.mm;ss

Config2REF610_a
CONFIGURATION
TCS ENABLED
TCS DISABLED

Fig. 3.2.2.3.-2 Configuration, part 2

3.2.2.4. How to acknowledge and reset indications, output contacts and

memorized values
• To clear the LEDs and the display, press . The LEDs and the display will be
cleared only if the fault has disappeared.
• Press for at least five seconds to unlatch the output contacts. Note that the
LEDs and the display have to be cleared before this.
• Press and simultaneously for at least half a second to perform a master
reset, i.e. to clear indications and memorized values and to unlatch the output
contacts. The display being inverted confirms this action. Memorized values
include recorded data, disturbance recorder data and average values (demand
values).

3.3. Protection relay indications

The operation of the relay can be monitored by means of three different kinds of
indications on the HMI:
• Three indicator LEDs with fixed functionality: Ready, Start/Alarm and Trip
• Eight programmable indicator LEDs
• A text message on the display
The protection functions are not affected by fault indications.

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3.3.1. Indicator LEDs

When a protection stage starts or generates an alarm, the yellow indicator LED will
be lit. When a protection stage trips, the yellow indicator LED will remain lit and
the red indicator LED will be lit. When a starting protection stage is blocked, the
yellow indicator LED will start to blink. The yellow indicator LED will also be lit
to indicate an alarm from a protection stage.

3.3.1.1. Green indicator LED

Green_a
Fig. 3.3.1.1.-1 Green indicator LED
Two different functions are embedded in the green indicator LED: power on and
internal relay fault (IRF).
• Indicator off:
The auxiliary voltage is not connected.
• Lit indicator:
The relay is in operation. However, a less severe fault (warning) may have
occurred. Refer to section Indications for internal relay faults (IRFs) and
warnings.
• Blinking indicator:
An internal relay fault requiring repair by an authorized service supplier has
occurred. Refer to section Indications for internal relay faults (IRFs) and
warnings.

3.3.1.2. Yellow indicator LED

Yellow_a

Fig. 3.3.1.2.-1 Yellow indicator LED

• Indicator off:
No protection stage has started and there are no thermal alarms.
• Lit indicator:
A protection stage has started or generated an alarm. The start and alarm
indication can be selected to be either latching or non-latching with the SGF
switches. A non-latching indication will automatically be cleared when the fault
has disappeared and the protection stage has been reset, whereas a latching
indication will remain lit until manually cleared.
• Blinking indicator:
Starting protection stages have been blocked by an external digital input signal.
The blocking indication is non-latching, i.e. it will disappear with the digital
input signal.

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The yellow indicator LED will continue blinking for as long as a protection stage
remains blocked. The blocking indication will disappear with the digital input
signal or when the protection stage is no longer starting.
If a protection stage is blocked when other protection stages are starting, the
indicator will continue blinking. This because a blocking indication has a higher
priority than a starting indication.

3.3.1.3. Red indicator LED

Red_a
Fig. 3.3.1.3.-1 Red indicator LED
• Indicator off:
No protection stage has tripped.
• Lit indicator:
A protection stage has tripped. The trip indication is latching, i.e. it will remain
lit until manually cleared.

3.3.1.4. Programmable indicator LEDs

In addition to the three fixed LEDs, the relay includes eight LEDs which you can
program to indicate the status of different type of relay signals. The programmable
LEDs can indicate the following information:
• Trip signals from protection stages
• Alarm signals from protection stages
• Circuit-breaker position
• Status of the auto-reclose function
• Trip lockout
• Light detected by the arc protection
• Status of the digital input signals
Rout the signals to the LEDs via switchgroups SGL1...SGL8; to LED1 with the
switches of switchgroup SGL1, to LED2 with those of SGL2, and so forth. Each
SGL consists of 21 alternative signals. For detailed information on the signals, refer
to the Technical Reference Manual.
The LEDs are non-latching by default but you can also set them to operate as
latching via switchgroup SGF5.
For instructions on setting the switchgroups, refer to section Switchgroups.

3.3.2. Indication messages

The messages give an overview of protection operations and internal relay faults.

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3.3.2.1. Operation indication messages

When a protection stage starts, the text START will appear on the display along with
the name of the function. Additionally, in case of a latching start indication, the
name of the energizing input(s) which caused the fault will be displayed (except for
the thermal protection and phase discontinuity protection). The yellow indicator
LED will be lit.

START START
I>> L1 50/51 L1

StartIEC_a

StartANSI_a
Fig. 3.3.2.1.-1 Latching start indication (IEC/ANSI modes)
When a protection stage trips, the text TRIP will appear on the display along with
the name of the function. Additionally, the name of the energizing input(s) which
caused the fault will be displayed (except for the thermal protection and phase
discontinuity protection). The red indicator will be lit.

TRIP TRIP
I>> L1/L2 50/51 L1/L2

TripANSI_a
TripIEC_a

Fig. 3.3.2.1.-2 Trip indication (IEC/ANSI modes)

In case of an alarm from the thermal overload protection, the text ALARM will appear
on the display along with the function symbol and the yellow indicator LED will be
lit.

ALARM ALARM
> 49
AlarmANSI_a
AlarmIEC_a

Fig. 3.3.2.1.-3 Alarm indication (IEC /ANSI modes)

If the auto-reclose function has generated the definite trip alarm signal, the text
DEF. TRIP ALARM will appear on the display to indicate that the CB has been
left in the open position and that no more auto-reclosures are being generated.
If a start or trip indication for the stage that initiated an ongoing auto-reclose shot is
cleared, the text Shot Due will appear on the display to indicate that a shot is
ongoing and that the CB will be closed after expiration of the dead time.
In case the CB reclosing failed or it is inhibited, this will be indicated on the display
with the text RECLOSING FAILED.

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If the auto-reclose function has generated the lockout signal, the text LOCKOUT will
appear on the display to indicate that the whole auto-reclose function is temporarily
inhibited.

DefTripAlarmInd_ANSI_a
DEF. TRIP ALARM DEF. TRIP ALARM

DefTripAlarmInd_a
0®1 79

Fig. 3.3.2.1.-4 Definite Trip-alarm indication (IEC/ANSI modes)

Latching and non-latching indications
A latching operation indication message will remain on the display until manually
cleared or until replaced by a message of higher priority. However, if the fault is
stable and has not disappeared, the operation indication message and the LED(s) will
not be cleared. An operation indication generated by a non-latching start will
automatically be cleared when the stage is reset.
Priority of operation indication messages
The messages on the display have a certain priority order. If different types of
indications are activated simultaneously, the message with the highest priority will
appear on the display.
The priority order of the messages:
1. CBFP/Trip from Arc protection
2. CB Reclosing Failed
3. Trip/Definite Trip Alarm
4. Start/Alarm/Shot Due/AR Lockout
When several protection stages generate starts or alarms, the last start/alarm
indication message will be displayed. When several protection stages trip, the first
trip indication message will be displayed until the time, as specified by the NEW
TRIP IND. setting value, has expired. After this, a new trip indication message
can displace the old one. A hidden trip indication message can be brought forward
by pressing .

3.3.2.2. Disturbance recorder indication

When the display is in the idle mode, an asterisk “*” indicating that the disturbance
recorder has been triggered and is ready to be unloaded, will be shown in the lower
right-hand corner of the display.

3.3.2.3. Indications for internal relay faults (IRFs) and warnings

There are two types of fault indications; internal relay fault (IRF) indications and
warnings. Internal relay faults prevent relay operation while less severe faults
(called warnings) allow continued relay operation with full or reduced functionality.

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Internal relay fault (IRF)

At permanent internal relay faults, the relay is no longer protecting and has to be sent
for repair at an authorized service supplier. When the self-supervision system
detects a permanent internal relay fault, the green indicator LED will start to blink
and the text INTERNAL FAULT and a fault code will appear on the display. State
the fault code when sending the relay for service. As long as the green indicator LED
(ready) is blinking, the fault indication cannot be cleared. In case an internal fault
disappears, the green indicator LED will stop blinking and the relay will be returned
to the normal service state, but the fault indication message will remain on the
display until manually cleared (or a motor start up begins).

INTERNAL FAULT
FAULT CODE :30

IntFault_a
Fig. 3.3.2.3.-1 Permanent IRF
The fault code is of a numerical kind and identifies the fault type. The fault codes
are listed in the table below:

Table 3.3.2.3-1 IRF codes

Fault code Type of fault
4 Error in output relay PO1
5 Error in output relay PO2
6 Error in output relay PO3
7 Error in output relay SO1
8 Error in output relay SO2
9 Error in the enable signal for output relay PO1, PO2, SO1
or SO2
10, 11, 12 Error in the feedback, enable signal or output relay PO1,
PO2, SO1 or SO2
13 Error in optional output relay SO3
14 Error in optional output relay SO4
15 Error in optional output relay SO5
16 Error in the enable signal for optional output relay SO3,
SO4 or SO5
17, 18, 19 Error in the feedback, enable signal or optional output
relay SO3, SO4 or SO5
20, 21 Auxiliary voltage dip
30 Faulty program memory
50, 59 Faulty work memory
51, 52, 53, 54, 56 Faulty parameter memory 1) 2)
55 Faulty parameter memory, calibration parameters
80 Optional I/O module missing
81 Optional I/O module unknown
82 Optional I/O module configuration error
85 Power supply module faulty
86 Power supply module unknown

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Table 3.3.2.3-1 IRF codes

Fault code Type of fault
90 Hardware configuration error
95 Communication module unknown
104 Faulty configuration set (for IEC 60870-5-103)
131, 139, 195, 203, 222, 223 Internal reference voltage error
240 Faulty input, Light sensor 2
241 Faulty input, Light sensor 1
253 Error in the measuring unit
1) May be corrected by formatting to the factory setting.
2) The user-defined values will be set to zero during the internal fault state.

Warning
In case of a less severe fault (warning), the relay will continue to operate except for
those protection functions possibly affected by the fault. At this type of fault, the
green indicator LED will remain lit, but the text WARNING with a fault code or a text
message indicating the fault type will replace the name of the feeder on the display
in the idle mode. Some of these faults can be corrected by a relay operator at site.
After the fault has disappeared or been corrected, the message will automatically be
cleared.

WARNING
BATTERY LOW
Warning_a

Fig. 3.3.2.3.-2 Warning with text message

If more than one type of fault occur at the same time, one single numeric code which
indicates all the faults will be displayed. For instance, "33" implies two faults: the
battery is low and the DNP 3.0 module is faulty. The code is composed of the
weighting factors assigned to each fault type as follows: 1 + 32; see Table 3.3.2.3-2.

WARNING
FAULT CODE: 33
WarnREF610_a

Fig. 3.3.2.3.-3 Warning with numeric code

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Table 3.3.2.3-2 Warning codes

Weight
Fault Description
value
Battery low 1 • Battery voltage level low
- Battery should be replaced
- If REF 610 is used without battery, this warning can be
disabled by setting non-volatile memory settings to 0
- In case only this warning is active, it will be displayed in text
format (BATTERY LOW)
Trip-circuit 2 • Error in trip circuit
- Check the trip circuit for broken conductors and correct.
supervision 1)
- Warning will not be displayed if trip-circuit supervision (TCS)
has been disabled
Power supply 4 • Temperature inside relay is too high
module - Check that ambient temperature is within service temperature
temperature high range
Communication 8 • Communication module faulty or not installed
module faulty or - Check that plug-in unit is properly attached to relay case
missing - Check that communication module is installed
- Warning will not be displayed if rear communication module
has been disabled
- In case only this warning is active, it will be displayed in text
format (Comm.card faulty)
DNP 3.0 16 • DNP 3.0 configuration error
configuration - DNP 3.0 parameters should be formatted and reconfigured
error
DNP 3.0 module 32 • Faulty memory in DNP 3.0 card or communication lost between
faulty DNP 3.0 card and relay
- The DNP 3.0 card or plugin unit requires service
Continuous light 64 • Sensor detected continuous light
detected by Light - Check sensors and fibres
sensor 1 or 2 1) - Check that there are no light sources, that could interfere the
sensors (e.g. door of the switchgear is open)
Σ: 127
1) The
external fault warning can be routed to SO2 with SGF1/8.

3.4. Detachable plug-in unit

3.4.1. Identifying the product

The order number is found on a label under the lower handle of the relay.

Warning!

! When checking the order number of the relay plug-in unit, be

careful not to lift the handle beyond 25° (approx. 40 mm). Lifting
the handle any further will detach the plug-in unit from the case.
α = 25°
y = 40 mm

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OrderNo_a
a y

Fig. 3.4.1.-1 Checking the order number of the relay

3.4.2. Detaching and installing the plug-in unit

Prior to detaching the plug-in unit from the case, the auxiliary voltage must be
disconnected. To detach the plug-in unit, lift the lower handle until the spring-loaded
locks on both sides of the handle are released and the unit is pushed about 6 mm out
of the case. This will separate the connectors and you can easily pull the unit out of
the case.
The relay features an automatic short-circuit mechanism in the current transformer
(CT) connector. Therefore, detaching the plug-in unit will not open the secondary
circuit of the CT which otherwise could cause dangerously high voltages.
Signal connectors will be left open when the plug-in unit is detached.

Detaching_a

Fig. 3.4.2.-1 Detaching the plug-in unit from the case

Note!
Before fitting a relay plug-in unit into a relay case, check that the unit and the case
have the same order number. The order number of the case is printed on the bottom
plate inside the case. However, if a substitute plug-in unit has to be used instead of
the original unit, ensure that at least the first ten characters in the order numbers of
the case and the plug-in unit are identical, as in the following example:

Order number of the relay case REF610A55HCHP

Order number of the plug-in unit REF610A55HCNR

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However, it is highly recomended that all characters in the order number of the
substitute plug-in unit, exept for those for indicating a spare part, should match the
ones of the case. Otherwise, it may result in loss of significant functionality in the
application.
The relay features a built-in mechanical coding system which allows that a plugin
unit with voltage or current measuring inputs only can be plugged into a
corresponding case. This helps to prevent dangerous situations from arising, should
a non-suitable plug-in unit be fitted into a relay case.

Danger!

! Forcing a non-suitable plug-in unit into a case will break the relay
and may cause dangerous situations.
When installing a plug-in unit into a case, first check that the handle is down in its
initial position and then push the unit into the case until the locks click; see the figure
below:

Installing_a

Fig. 3.4.2.-2 Installing the plug-in unit into the case

3.4.3. Inserting and changing the battery

The battery may only be inserted and changed by trained service personnel.
To insert or change the battery, first detach the plug-in unit; refer to section
Detaching and installing the plug-in unit.
The battery compartment is accessible from underneath the plug-in unit as shown in
Fig. 3.4.3.-1. Gently remove the battery with, for example, a flat-ended screwdriver.
Be careful not to drop the battery inside the plug-in unit. Insert a new battery under
the battery holder and ensure that you install the battery with the correct polarity to
avoid damage to the equipment.
The removed battery should be disposed of in compliance with local environmental
regulations on the disposal of lithium batteries.
The battery is not being charged during normal operation.
When the relay is taken out of service, the battery should be removed to avoid
discharge. Typical battery discharge time is 14 days.

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Battery holder

Note! Polarity

Battery

Battery_a
Fig. 3.4.3.-1 Inserting and changing the battery

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4. Commissioning and maintenance

The relay should be subject to regular tests and maintenance in accordance with
national regulations and instructions.
Prior to commissioning, the functionality of the application-specific relay
configuration and settings have to be tested.
During relay commissioning, the operation of short-circuit and earth-fault protection
is to be tested using secondary injection testing to secure personal safety.
Additionally, correct operation of input and output signals to and from the relay
should be verified.
REF 610 is a numerical protection relay with functionality implemented in the relay
software configuration. Software functionality does not change over time and the
relay performs extensive self-supervision during operation. Therefore, it is not
necessary to perform extensive relay testing during periodic maintenance.
When the protection relay is operating under the specified conditions (refer to the
Technical Reference Manual), the manufacturer recommends preventive
maintenance to be performed every five years. This periodically performed
preventive maintenance is to be carried out to secure correct and safe operation of
the relay. When performing preventive maintenance, the correct functionality of the
relay is to be verified as well as the wiring circuitry to and from the relay.
If the environmental conditions at the relay operating site differ from those
specified, for instance temperature and humidity, or if the atmosphere around the
relay contains chemically active gases or dust, the relay ought to be visually
inspected. At the visual inspection, the following should be observed:
• Signs of mechanical damage on the relay, contacts and relay case.
• Rust spots or signs of corrosion on the terminals or case.

Danger!

! Do not open the secondary circuit of a current transformer during

any phase of the testing when the primary circuit is live. The high
voltage generated by an open CT secondary circuit may be lethal
and damage instruments and insulation.

4.1. Commissioning instructions

Relay commissioning is carried out to confirm correct operation of the relay when
it is taken into use. Polarity checking of phase current transformers (CTs) should be
performed to confirm that the wiring circuitry between the CTs and the relay is
correct, which is a prerequisite for the protection functions in the relay to operate
correctly. The circuit breaker tripping circuit, interlocking and signalling wiring
should also be tested.
When commissioning the relay, secondary injection testing is performed to secure
personal safety in case of short circuits or earth faults in the system. If desired,
secondary injection testing can also be used for more elaborate testing of the relay’s
functionality.

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Relay commissioning includes:

1. Verifying that the correct application-specific settings have been entered into the
relay. This is done by reading the relay settings either via the HMI or serial
communication and comparing these to the calculated application-specific
settings. If read via serial communication, the settings can be stored as a
commissioning setting record file.
2. Verifying the current measurements – refer to section Measurements
verification
3. Testing of signal routing to output contacts – refer to section Function test
4. Testing of digital input signals availability – refer to section Digital input test
5. Testing of the optional arc detection - refer to section Arc detection test
6. Testing of short-circuit protection – refer to section Testing of protection
functions
7. Testing of earth-fault protection – refer to section Testing of protection
functions

4.2. Maintenance instructions

When performing periodic preventive maintenance, the whole circuit breaker
tripping circuit should also be tested, if possible. This can easily be done with the
plug-in unit removed from the relay case, as the terminals for output contacts in the
relay case are left open in such a situation.

Danger!

! When the plug-in unit is removed from the case, internals of the
case must not be touched. Relay case internals may have high
voltage potential and touching these may cause personal injury.
Relay preventive maintenance includes verification of the relay operation and
changing possibly worn parts. The verification is carried out to ensure that the relay
hardware operates correctly, i.e. as it did when first commissioned.

4.2.1. Relay verification

The relay maintenance verification includes:
1. Verifying measurements – can be performed according to the instructions in
section Measurements verification.
2. Verifying output contacts operation – can be performed according to the
instructions in section Function test. The circuit breaker tripping circuit should
be disconnected from the relay during this verification, to avoid unwanted
operation in the system. Interlocking signals should also be disconnected from
the relay during the verification to avoid dangerous situations from occurring in
the system.
3. Verifying digital inputs operation – can be performed according to the
instructions in section Digital input test.
4. If there is a reason to believe that the optical fiber or the lens sensor for the arc
protection may have been damaged, for example due to heavy arcing inside the
switchgear cubicle, correct operation of the arc detection can be verified
according to the instructions in section Arc detection test.

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4.2.2. Preventive parts replacement

When being used for real-time clock and recorded data functions, the battery should
be changed every five years; refer to section Inserting and changing the battery.

4.3. Measurements verification

As most of the protection functions in the protection relay are based on the phase
currents and earth-fault current measured by the relay, it is important to verify that
the relay is measuring proper values. This verification can be performed by
examining the current readings on the display while injecting a pure sinusoidal
current into the current input. If the reading on the display corresponds to the
calculated value, taking the relay accuracy and display resolution into account, the
relay is measuring proper values.
Rated current for the energizing input being verified is shown on the relay label
under the lower handle of the relay.
When verifying phase currents measured by the relay, the value to be shown on the
display is calculated as follows:

Value on LCD ( I n ) =  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- × I n

Injected current
 energizing input rated current

When verifying the earth-fault current measured by the relay, the value to be shown
on the display is calculated as follows:

Value on LCD ( % ) =  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- × 100 %

Injected current
 energizing input rated current

4.4. Function test

This section describes how the signal routing from protection functions to, and
operation of, the output contacts in the relay can be tested.
The internal signals are routed to the output contacts according to the SGR
switchgroups.
The test mode is accessible via FUNCTION TEST/DI under CONFIGURATION
in the HMI menu. In the test mode, all internal signals from the different protection
stages can be activated one by one, the self-supervision included.
1. Press an arrow button to access the main menu.
2. Use or to select CONFIGURATION in the main menu and press . The
cursor is at the first menu item, FUNCTION TEST/DI. Press again to enter
the test menu.
3. The cursor is at the first parameter, FUNC.TEST. Press to enter the test
mode and give the password if required.
4. Select the wanted signal with or and press to activate the signal. The
signal will remain active for as long as remains pressed.
5. Repeat the previous step to test other signals.
6. To leave the test mode, press .

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7. Press again to return the display to the idle mode.

The table below shows the activation order and the corresponding digit flashing
when a signal is being tested.
Table 4.4.-1 Function test

Number Function
1 Start of stage I>
2 Trip of stage I>
3 Start of stage I>>
4 Trip of stage I>>
5 Start of stage I>>>
6 Trip of stage I>>>
7 Start of stage I0>
8 Trip of stage I0>
9 Start of stage I0>>
10 Trip of stage I0>>
11 Start of stage ∆I>
12 Trip of stage ∆I>
13 Alarm of stage θ>
14 Trip of stage θ>
15 External trip
16 Trip of stage ARC
0 IRF

It is also possible to test the output contacts via serial communication using O-
parameters.

4.5. Digital input test

This section describes how the availability of signals connected to the digital inputs
can be tested.
To monitor the status of the digital inputs, navigate in the HMI menu as follows:
1. Press an arrow button to access the main menu.
2. Use or to select CONFIGURATION in the main menu and press . The
cursor is at the first menu item, FUNCTION TEST/DI. Press again to enter
the test menu.
3. Use or to select DI STATUS and press to see the status of DI1.
4. Use and to monitor the state of the other four digital inputs.
5. Press to return the display to the idle mode.
It is also possible to read the state of the digital inputs via serial communication.

4.6. Arc detection test

This section describes how the connections for the optional external arc detection
lens sensor and connection fiber can be tested.

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It is recommended that a camera flash with at least guide number 36 and adjustable
shutter speed set to at least 1/60 second is used for this test. An alternative light
source for the test is a flashlight of type Mini Maglite.
1. Select the programmable LED to indicate detection of light from the arc detection
by setting switch 21 to 1 in the SGL for the chosen LED. It is also possible to route
the detected light signal to an output relay, that should be set to be latched.
2. Configure the chosen programmable LED to be latched by setting the
corresponding switch in SGF5 to 1.
3. Position the camera flash at a minimum of 3 meters distance from the lens sensor
and flash the light. Alternatively position the flashlight against the lens sensor and
light it.
4. The selected programmable LED should become lit if the arc detection is
operating properly. If an output relay is used, then the output contacts should be
activated.
Note!
Ensure that the switch in SGF3 for light signal output L> is set, and that the light
signal output L> is configured to be activated immediately upon detection of light,
with a switch in SGF4.

4.7. Testing of protection functions

The short-circuit and earth-fault protection functions in the relay can be tested with
the setting values used during normal operation. If other settings are used during
testing, you should make sure that the original settings are re-entered after the test is
completed.
The test is performed as a secondary test, by injecting current to the current
energizing inputs. To enable secondary testing without accidentally blocking other
relays or tripping circuit breakers in the system, the relay has to be disconnected.

Caution!

! For the limited current carrying capacity of the wiring, terminals

and measuring transformers of the relay, refer to the Technical
Reference Manual.

4.7.1. Testing of the short-circuit protection

If proper three-phase secondary testing equipment is not available for current
generation, the phase unbalance protection function has to be out of operation during
the test.
When calculating the current to be injected into the phase current energizing inputs,
the calculation should be done on the basis of the following:
the rated current, 1 A or 5 A, of the relay energizing input to be tested
This gives the current to be injected during the test as follows:
injected current (A) = 2.5 x I>> x Rated current of the energizing input

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To perform the test, inject the current in all three phase current energizing inputs.
The output contacts, to which the trip signal is routed from the short-circuit
protection function, should be activated on the expiration of the set operate time of
stage I>>.

4.7.2. Testing of the earth-fault protection

When calculating the current to be injected into the earth-fault current energizing
input, the calculation should be done on the basis of the following:
the rated current, 0.2 A, 1 A or 5 A, of the relay energizing input to be tested
This gives the current to be injected during the test as follows:
injected current (A) = 2.5 x I0> x Rated current of energizing input
To perform the test, inject the current in the earth-fault current energizing input. The
output contacts, to which the trip signal has been routed from the earth-fault
protection stage, should be activated on the expiration of the set operate time of stage
I0>.

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5. Spare parts

5.1. Plug-in unit

The relay’s construction allows a spare part in form of a plug-in unit. The outage
time can therefore be reduced to a minimum in case the relay should fail.
In case of malfunction, please consult your relay supplier.
The spare plug-in unit to be used for a certain relay is suitable if at least the first ten
characters in the order number are identical with those in the order number of the
case.
Note!
To obtain identical functionality to those of the original product, all characters in the
order number, except for those indicating a spare part, should match the ones in the
order number of the case.
The relay features a built-in mechanical coding system which allows that a plugin
unit with voltage or current measuring inputs only can be plugged into a
corresponding case. This helps to prevent dangerous situations from arising, should
a non-suitable plug-in unit be fitted into a relay case.

Danger!
! Forcing a non-suitable plug-in unit into a case will break the relay
and may cause dangerous situations.
The plug-in unit is calibrated as a whole to achieve the best possible operation
accuracy and individual pieces of it should not be removed.
If the faulty plug-in unit is subject to guarantee and the fault is caused under
circumstances covered by the guarantee conditions, it should be returned for repair,
see section Guarantee.
Ordering of spare parts is done using the same ordering system as for ordering a new
relay.

5.2. Battery
The battery for real-time clock and non-volatile memory can be purchased in stores
specialized in electronic components.
Recommended battery manufacturers and types are Panasonic of type BR2032, and
Rayovac of type BR2032.
Batteries of the recommended lithium BR-types cannot be recharged.

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6. Repair
If the relay fails in operation or if the operating values differ remarkably from the
specified values, the relay is to be given a proper overhaul. All major measures
involving overhaul of electronics are to be taken by the manufacturer. Please contact
the manufacturer or the nearest representative for further information on checking,
overhaul and recalibration of the relay.
When contacting ABB for ordering repair services, give a description of the fault
and state the fault code, if applicable.

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7. Ordering information
Refer to the Technical Reference Manual.

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8. References
Other available manuals:
• Technical Reference Manual, 1MRS 755310
• Installation Manual, 1MRS 752265-MUM

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9. Abbreviations
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange
CBFP Circuit-breaker failure protection
CPU Central processing unit
CT Current transformer
DI Digital Input
HMI Human-Machine Interface
IDMT Inverse definite minimum time characteristic
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IRF Internal relay fault
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light-emitting diode
PC Personal computer
PO1, PO2, PO3 Power outputs
RTU Remote Terminal Unit
SGB Switchgroup for digital inputs
SGF Switchgroup for functions
SGL Switchgroup for LEDs
SGR Switchgroup for output contacts
SO1, SO2 Signal outputs
TCS Trip-circuit supervision

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