Line differential protection IED RED 670

Innovation from ABB

Advanced line differential protection with application opportunities and expandable

The RED 670 IED (Intelligent Electronic hardware to meet your specific requirements.
Device) is designed for protection, monitor-
ing and control of overhead lines and cables RED 670 provides absolutely selective
with up to five line terminals. The phase protection without time grading. All line
segregated line differential protection of short circuits and earth faults can be cleared
RED 670 enables reliable single/two/three instantaneously. Additionally, the high
pole tripping and auto-reclosing with syn- sensitivity of RED 670 allows for detection
chronizing and synchro-check. In addition, of small fault currents, which in turn allows
this IED is capable of handling transformer high resistive phase to earth faults to be
feeders, and generator and transformer detected.
blocks. It provides an extensive functionality
For maximum reliability of
your power system

Ready to use IEDs

The RED 670 IEDs are delivered pre-configured, type
tested and with default parameters for easy handling of
products – from ordering, engineering and commis-
sioning to reliable operation. These IEDs are equipped
with complete functionality adapted for four different
configuration alternatives: single pole breaker or multi-
breaker arrangements with single or three phase trip-
ping. If needed, they can also be easily adapted for
your power system’s specific requirements.

Protection for up to five line terminals

RED 670 provides phase segregated line differential
protection for two to five line terminal applications
in impedance or solidly earthed networks, including
series compensated systems.

All individual phase currents in 11/2 and multi-breaker

configurations can be connected to RED 670 without
external summation. Therefore, each current will
always be correctly measured. This enables integra- Extensive built-in protection for lines and cables
tion of a number of breaker related protection and control The RED 670 features integrated distance protection
functions and improves the stability of the line differential to ensure fault clearance in case of communication
protection function. failure. The full scheme distance protection provides
independent phase selection, power swing detection
Power transformer in the protected zone and a wide range of scheme communication logics.
RED 670 is able to handle two or three-winding power The four-zone distance protection is further enhanced
transformers in the protected zone. The line differential with load encroachment, which increases the ability to
protection function handles all transformer winding detect high resistive faults on heavily loaded lines.
vector groups and matches all transformer configura-
tions with a simple parameter setting. This simplifies You can increase the functionality of your RED 670
engineering since no auxiliary CTs or other protection IEDs with optional back-up and multipurpose protection
equipment is needed. functions. Versatile overcurrent and thermal overload
functions provide additional back-up protection.
Advanced stabilization methods are used for detection Breaker failure protection allows high speed back-up
of transformer inrush current during energization to tripping of surrounding breakers and re-tripping of
ensure sensitive differential protection when a power the own breaker, for instance, to avoid operational
transformer is included in the protected zone. mistakes during testing. The distance and earth-fault
protection functions can communicate with the
When a transformer is connected to a tap on the line, remote end in any communications scheme.
the line differential protection can be used without
having an additional RED 670 installed at the trans- Integrated protection and control
former tap. RED 670 is designed for IEC 61850, implementing all
the aspects of this standard and thus ensuring open,
For low fault currents the line differential protection future-proof and flexible system architectures, with
of RED 670 includes a useful definite time or inverse state-of-the art performance. It features extensive
time delayed characteristic. This enables selective functionality and expandable I/O. As a result, you can
operation of other protection functions located at the benefit from applications with multiple algorithms and
tapped transformer’s high or low voltage side. comprehensive bay control functionality, such as synchro-
nizing, synchro-check, dead-line detection and auto-
reclosing in integrated and distributed architectures.
 Application examples

icon on the IED HMI. The versa- You can:

tile switch function allows you to • Choose either master-master or
RED 670 in three-terminal line application directly change, for instance, the master-slave operating mode
with individual phase current exchange. depending on your system’s
autorecloser function from on to
off or vice versa without changing functionality or your economic
the configuration. The function requirements.
also presents an indication of the • Connect RED 670 to redundant
selected position. channels to increase the depend-
ability of the protection scheme.
The selector switch replaces an • Use GPS or IRIG-B module for
external mechanical selector switch time tagging of samples, which
and allows you to directly select the allows RED 670 to be used in
RED 670 for line and three-winding transform- position you desire, for instance, switched networks with unequal
er application with individual phase current to change the autorecloser mode channel delays.
exchange and redundant communication.
between 1-pole, 3-pole or 1-&3- • Use the echo-synchronization
pole modes. In addition to the IED method for channels with stable
HMI, these switch functions can be and equal delays in both
operated from a remote system. directions without time tagging
of samples via GPS.
The RED 670 IEDs provide you
with a future-proof concept based
on wide application flexibility,
which makes these IEDs an excel-
lent choice for both new and
retrofit installations.

RED 670 for five-terminal line application in Protection communication

master-master or master-slave configuration.
according to the standards
Due to development in communi-
cation technologies and synchro-
The advanced interlocking func- nization of measurements, line
tionality of RED 670 allows you differential protection can be used
to avoid dangerous or damaging in a wide range of applications. INCREASE GRID RELIABILITY –
switchgear operations, and thus en- Consequently, you can also protect INVEST IN AN INTELLIGENT SOLUTION
sure personnel safety. The control is long lines using line differential
• RED 670 provides phase segregated line
based on the select before operate protection and still maintain high
differential protection for up to five line
principle to assure secure operation security. RED 670 can exchange
and to avoid human mistakes. phase current and binary signal terminals including power transformers in
information between up to five the protected zone
The integrated HMI of RED 670 line terminals. • RED 670 provides redundancy based on
allows secure and quick local control integrated distance protection
for stand-alone applications and The RED 670 IEDs are designed to • RED 670 provides improved availability
provides back-up control for sub- communicate. They feature exten- through outstanding performance and
station automation systems. It also sive supervision of communication efficient information management for any
enables instant access to important channels and provide detailed
high voltage application
data, such as settings, events and information for fast restoration of
disturbance information. the communication system. The • Ready-to-use RED 670 IEDs enable
built-in C37.94 interface of the significant savings and reliable operation
The two-position versatile switch RED 670 enables easy and safe • RED 670 provides you with an integrated
and the 32-position selector switch standardized optical connection solution for protection, control and monitoring
functions enable you to easily man- to “off-the-shelf” communication
age switching operations via an equipment.
 RED 670 Technology summary:
Features • Secondary system supervision
• Fully IEC 61850 compliant - Fuse failure supervision
• Control, monitoring and protection - Current circuit supervision
integrated in one IED • Frequency functions
• Extensive self-supervision - Over- and under frequency protection
including analog channels - Rate-of-change frequency protection
• Six independent parameter setting groups • Multipurpose function
• Large HMI for visualization of single line - General currrent and voltage protection
diagrams
• Ethernet interface for fast and easy Logic
communication with PC • Tripping logic
• Signal matrix for easy configuration of • Trip matrix logic
binary and analog signals • Configurable logic blocks
• Advanced multi-terminal line differential
protection Monitoring
• Extensive supervision of communication • Disturbance recorder
channels - 100 disturbances
- 40 Analog channels 30 physical

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• User management and authority handling
and 10 derived
Pre-configured solutions - 96 Binary channels
• Pre-configured and tested solutions • Event list for 1000 events
Fast and efficient system integration including default settings for: • Disturbance report
RED 670 IEDs are more than just devices. - Single breaker with selective single • Event and trip value recorders
They utilize ABB’s unique connectiv- or three phase tripping • Fault locator
- Double breaker with selective single • Event counters
ity package concept, which simplifies • Supervision of AC and mA input quantities
or three phase tripping
the system engineering and reduces the - 11/2 circuit breaker arrangements • LED indications with 6 red and 9 yellow
risks of errors in system integration. This with selective single or three phase LEDs
package contains a complete description tripping
- Sub-transmission non-directly earthed Metering
of the specific IED, consisting of data • U, I, P, Q, S, f, and cosϕ
systems (single breaker)
signals, parameters, addresses and IED • AC input quantities with accuracy better
documentation. Most important protection functions than 0,5%
• Line differential protection • Inputs for mA measuring
- Phase segregated line differential • Energy metering function for energy
The signal data is configured auto- statistis
protection for up to five line terminals
matically based on the information with charging current compensation • Pulse counting support for energy metering
provided by the connectivity package - Power transformers can be included in
to efficiently integrate the IEDs in ABB’s the protected zone Control functions
- Suitable for multiplexed, route switched, • Apparatus control for 8 or 15 apparatuses
MicroSCADA Pro automation system. • Ready to use interlocking modules
as well as dedicated fibre, communica-
tion networks using C37.94 protocol for different switchgear arrangements
- Time synchronization with the • Several alternatives for reservation
echo-method or built-in GPS functionality
- Master-master or master-slave line • Synchronizing, synchro-check and
differential communication energizing check
arrangement • Auto-recloser
• High impedance differential protection • Versatile switch with two positions
for tee-feeders • Selector switch with up to 32 positions
• Back-up distance protection
- Full-scheme distance protection with Communication
quadrilateral, Mho- or series • IEC 61850-8-1 including GOOSE messaging
compensation characteristics for up to • IEC 60870-5-103
four zones, and with load encroachment • DNP 3.0 slave protocol
- Power swing detection • LON
- Phase preference logic • SPA
- Pole slip protection • Remote end communication for transfer
• Current of eight binary signals
- Instantaneous phase- and residual
overcurrent protection Setting, configuration and
- Four-step phase- and residual disturbance handling
directional overcurrent protection with • Protection and Control IED
definite and inverse time characteristics Manager PCM600
- Directional residual overcurrent
protection with scheme communication Hardware
logic • 1/1 x 19”, 3/4 x 19” or 1/2 x 19” case
- Current reversal and weak end selected according to the number of
infeed logic required I/O modules
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- Sensitive directional earth-fault protection • Power supply modules from 24 to

- Broken conductor 250 V DC ± 20%
- Thermal overload protection • Up to 14 I/O modules in 1/1 x 19” case
- Breaker failure protection • Binary input module with 16 inputs
- Stub protection • Binary output module with 24 outputs
- Pole discordance protection • Static binary output module with
• Voltage 12 outputs (6 static)
- Two step phase- and residual • Binary input/output module with
ABB AB overvoltage protection with definite 8 inputs and 12 outputs
and inverse time characteristics • mA input module with 6 transducer
Substation Automation Products - Two step undervoltage protection with channels
SE-721 59 Västerås, Sweden definite and inverse time characteristics • Accurate time-synchronization through
Tel. +46 21 342 000 - Voltage three-phase differential for GPS module or IRIG-B-module
Fax +46 21 32 42 23 capacitor banks • Remote end data communication
- Overexcitation protection modules for C37.94, X21 and
- Loss of voltage G.703/G.703E1
www.abb.com/substationautomation • Test switch module
• Power system supervision
- Loss of voltage check configured
based on undervoltage protection Technical details are available in the
- Dead line detection included in fuse RED 670 Buyer’s Guide.
failure supervision and switch on
to fault logic