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It supports native implement of the IEC 61850 standard for communication in substations, as well as Modbus TCP\/IP, Modbus RTU, DNP3, and Profibus using optional communication modules. The relay handles current and voltage inputs via instrument transformers, executing real-time monitoring and trip logic to ensure the stability and safety of distribution networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete overcurrent and directional\/non-directional earth-fault protection for distribution feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated voltage and frequency protection functions for grid stability and load shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for parallel redundancy protocol (PRP) and high-availability seamless redundancy (HSR).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative IEC 61850 implementation including horizontal GOOSE messaging for fast inter-relay interlocking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeb human-machine interface (WHMI) enabling secure remote access via a standard web browser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in trip-circuit supervision (TCS) and continuous self-supervision of hardware and software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible graphical configuration using the Protection and Control IED Manager PCM600 tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility distribution substations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial power distribution systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain and feeder protection for medium-voltage networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackup protection for power transformers and high-voltage transmission lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad shedding and grid integration of distributed generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelion 615 series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eREF615 Standard Configuration C (REF615-C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 \/ 60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (3 phase + residual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 or 5 (depending on explicit variant configuration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Protocols\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 61850, Modbus TCP\/IP, Modbus RTU, DNP3, Profibus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLCD, 3 LEDs (Protection indicators), 11 Programmable LEDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration Software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM600 Protection and Control IED Manager\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e177 mm x 177 mm x 201 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePanel Mounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relay must be mounted securely into a cutout panel using the provided mounting brackets and screws. Ensure proper clearance is maintained around the rear enclosure to facilitate adequate natural cooling and air ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrounding and Shielding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the dedicated grounding terminal on the rear of the device chassis directly to the substation earth bar using a heavy-gauge copper wire. All communication cables, especially serial links like RS-485 and Ethernet copper lines, must use high-quality shielded twisted-pair (STP) cables with the shields grounded properly to minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCable Routing and Termination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate low-voltage signal wires and communication cables from high-voltage primary current transformer (CT) and voltage transformer (VT) secondary wiring. 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