{"product_id":"abb-ret615e-transformer-protection-relay","title":"ABB RET615E Transformer Protection Relay","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for main protection, control, and supervision in two-winding power transformer networks, the \u003cstrong\u003eABB RET615E\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eRET615\u003c\/strong\u003e Transformer Protection Relay) provides direct physical\/electrical execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware 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\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRET615E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.50 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e177.0 mm x 177.0 mm x 201.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25 to +55 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 W max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Form Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithdrawable plug-in unit with automatic short-circuit CT mechanisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime Synchronization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEEE 1588 V2 Precision Time Protocol (PTP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 61850 (Ed. 1 \u0026amp; 2), HSR, PRP, GOOSE, IEC 61850-9-2 LE, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-103\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced transformer differential protection with high inrush stability, restricted earth-fault, thermal overload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelion 615 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus Communication Velocity and Firmware Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe relay transfers sampled values and GOOSE messaging across Profinet \/ EtherNet\/IP deterministic networks, leveraging High-availability Seamless Redundancy (HSR) and Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) architectures for zero-loss fault recovery. Sub-microsecond time stamping is maintained across all process channels via IEEE 1588 V2 PTP synchronization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmware flash compatibility across the Relion 615 platform supports ready-made standard vector group configurations and dynamic I\/O density scaling. Analog current and voltage signals execute differential protection algorithms deterministically without incurring bus communication latencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the withdrawable chassis design maintain CT circuit integrity during relay extraction?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The withdrawable plug-in chassis features automatic internal short-circuiting mechanisms that bridge current transformer secondary leads prior to the module fully disconnecting from the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What redundancy protocols are supported on the ethernet network ports for substation communication?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The relay natively supports both High-availability Seamless Redundancy (HSR) and Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) on its ethernet channels for bumpless network communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that external current transformer (CT) shorting blocks are closed and potential transformer (PT) fuses are removed before installing or removing the withdrawable unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the outer housing into the switchgear panel cutout using factory mounting clamps to establish a firm earth ground connection through the metal chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute low-level analog, RTD, and trip signal leads in twisted shielded pairs, terminating shields at a single panel ground point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall ethernet communication wiring in dedicated wire channels, maintaining proper separation from high-voltage AC and DC tripping circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ABB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45307438923891,"sku":"RET615E","price":233.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/screenshot_2026-05-08_11-17-47_afb7fd31-7e23-4cb3-b7bf-8f5c896f399b.png?v=1785898771","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/products\/abb-ret615e-transformer-protection-relay","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}