Parameters
Category Parameter Typical Specification / Value
Power Supply Operational Voltage 24-48 V DC / 48-110 V DC / 110-250 V DC or 110-230 V AC
Current Inputs Rated Current (I<sub>n</sub>) 1 A or 5 A (hardware specific)
Thermal Withstand Continuous: 4 x I<sub>n</sub>; 1 sec: 100 x I<sub>n</sub>
Voltage Inputs Rated Voltage (U<sub>n</sub>) 100-120 V line-to-neutral or 190-230 V line-to-neutral (via VT)
Binary Inputs (BI) Number Typically 16 (including 1 for CB position)
Voltage 24-250 V DC / 110-230 V AC (configurable in groups)
Output Relays (BO/PO) Trip/Close Relays (PO) Typically 6 (fast, high-breaking capacity)
Signal Relays (BO) Typically 8 (general purpose)
Communication Primary Protocol IEC 61850-8-1 (MMS & GOOSE)
Serial Protocols IEC 60870-5-103, Modbus RTU
Optional Protocols DNP3 (serial or over Ethernet)
Ports 1 x Electrical Ethernet, 1 x Optical Ethernet (ST), 2 x RS485 serial
Protection Functions Key ANSI/IEC Codes 67/67N (Dir. OC/EF), 50/51 (OC), 50N/51N (EF), 59 (OV), 27 (UV), 49 (Thermal), 46 (Phase Unbalance), 79 (Recloser), 81 (U/f), 50BF (CB Failure)
Standards Compliance IEC 60255, IEEE C37.90, IEC 61000-4 (EMC), IEC 60870, IEC 61850
The ABB REF615C-B is a protection, control, and monitoring device from ABB's Relion® 615 series, designed for medium-voltage (MV) distribution feeders. It is a "Control" (C) level Intelligent Electronic Device (IED), offering advanced automation capabilities alongside comprehensive protection functions.