Description
Product Core Brief
- Model: REF615C
- Order Code: HCFFAEAGANB2BAN1XC
- Brand: ABB / Hitachi Energy Relion 615 series
- Core Function: Medium-voltage feeder protection and control IED integrating protection, control, measurement, monitoring and communication.
- Product Type: MV Feeder Protection and Control Relay
- Key Specs: Directional/non-directional overcurrent and earth-fault protection | Voltage and frequency protection | IEC 61850 with GOOSE | Modbus / DNP3 / IEC 60870-5-103 | PCM600 engineering | Compact withdrawable design
- Condition: New Original / New Surplus
Product Introduction
The ABB REF615C is a feeder protection and control intelligent electronic device from the Relion 615 series. It is designed for medium-voltage distribution and industrial power systems, providing integrated protection, control, measurement, monitoring and communication for overhead lines, cable feeders, transformer feeders and capacitor banks.
REF615C supports directional and non-directional overcurrent protection, earth-fault protection, voltage and frequency protection, thermal overload protection, breaker failure protection and auto-reclose. It also provides synchrocheck, fault location, event recording and disturbance recording. The device is built with a compact withdrawable design, making it suitable for replacement, spare-parts stocking and maintenance in existing MV switchgear installations.
The order code HCFFAEAGANB2BAN1XC defines the hardware version, standard configuration, CT/VT inputs, binary I/O count, communication options and firmware features. Because REF615C variants differ by application package and I/O configuration, the full type code must be verified against the installed nameplate before procurement.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | REF615C Feeder Protection and Control IED |
| Order Code | HCFFAEAGANB2BAN1XC |
| Brand | ABB / Hitachi Energy Relion 615 series |
| Primary Function | Feeder protection, control, measurement and monitoring |
| Typical Applications | MV feeders, cable circuits, transformer feeders, capacitor banks, industrial and utility distribution systems |
| Communication | IEC 61850 with GOOSE, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-103; PRP/HSR supported by REF615 family |
| Engineering Tool | ABB PCM600 |
| Hardware Design | Compact withdrawable unit with local HMI and single-line diagram display |
| Condition Available | New Original / New Surplus |
Note: Public sources confirm REF615C as an ABB Relion 615 series feeder protection IED with IEC 61850, directional overcurrent and earth-fault protection, and PCM600 configuration. However, the exact standard configuration, auxiliary voltage, I/O count, communication ports and firmware for order code HCFFAEAGANB2BAN1XC are not fully confirmed in open sources. Always verify the installed nameplate, hardware version and engineering data before replacement.
Quality Control Process
Each REF615C unit is inspected for housing condition, front-panel HMI, terminal blocks, communication ports, draw-out mechanism and nameplate data. Where test conditions allow, auxiliary power, LED indicators, HMI display and communication interfaces are checked to confirm basic readiness. The unit is packed with anti-static and shock-resistant protection to prevent damage to terminals, connectors and display components during transit.
Replacement Pitfall Guide
❗ Confirm the full order code. HCFFAEAGANB2BAN1XC must match the original device. Other REF615C order codes may differ in standard configuration, I/O count, communication options and firmware.
❗ Verify the hardware version. The Relion 615 series has multiple hardware versions, and software or configuration files may not be fully compatible across versions.
❗ Check the standard configuration package. Confirm whether the original unit is configured for feeder, transformer, capacitor or distributed-generation applications, and whether directional protection, voltage/frequency protection or auto-reclose is enabled.
❗ Review communication and IEC 61850 configuration. IEC 61850 edition, GOOSE mapping, Modbus/DNP3/IEC 60870-5-103 settings and time synchronization must match the existing substation design.
❗ Back up configuration before removal. Export protection settings, signal matrix, I/O mapping, communication parameters, event records and fault recordings from PCM600 or the existing IED. Photograph terminal wiring, DIP switches and HMI status before replacement.
Compatibility Matrix & Benchmarks
| Original Model | Replacement / Related Model | Compatibility Level | Migration Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB HCFFAEAGANB2BAN1XC | ABB REF615C, same order code | Direct | Confirm hardware version, configuration and firmware |
| ABB | Other REF615C variants | Needs Adaptation | Verify standard configuration, I/O, communication and CT/VT inputs |
| ABB | ABB REF615E / REF620 | Needs Engineering | Different platform generation; engineering and I/O mapping must be reviewed |
| ABB | ABB REF542plus / REF545 | Not Direct | Different platform family; wiring, HMI and configuration differ |
Benchmarks
- Platform: ABB / Hitachi Energy Relion 615 series feeder protection IED.
- Typical use: MV feeder, cable, transformer and capacitor protection with integrated control, measurement and IEC 61850 communication.
- Key advantage: compact withdrawable design, preconfigured standard packages, PCM600 engineering and strong substation automation integration.
