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The ABB RET670 serves as the primary RET670 transformer protection IED utilized to execute differential protection, earth-fault detection, and backup protection across Relion 670 series platforms. It processes transformer current and voltage measurements, applies configurable protection logic, and communicates with substation automation systems through IEC 61850 and other supported protocols.

Hardware Specifications

Transformer Protection and Substation Communication

The RET670 processes current transformer and voltage transformer measurements to detect internal transformer faults and abnormal operating conditions.

• Differential protection: Uses biased differential characteristics with second- and fifth-harmonic restraint to distinguish transformer magnetizing inrush and overexcitation conditions from internal faults.
• Restricted earth-fault protection: Supports high-impedance and low-impedance REF protection functions, subject to the selected configuration.
• Backup protection: Configurable overcurrent, earth-fault, overvoltage, undervoltage, thermal overload, and overexcitation functions provide additional fault coverage.
• Breaker failure protection: Initiates configured backup tripping when the associated circuit breaker fails to clear a fault.
• IEC 61850 communication: Supports substation communication and GOOSE messaging for configured protection and control signals. Other protocol availability depends on the ordered configuration.
• Disturbance and event recording: Captures fault-related information for protection analysis and commissioning verification.

The RET670 can be configured for two-winding and three-winding transformers, autotransformers, shunt reactors, and generator-transformer units. The available functions and I/O capacity depend on the hardware order code, application configuration, and firmware version.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the RET670 accept both 1 A and 5 A current transformer inputs?

A: The supplied specifications list 1 A and 5 A rated current inputs. Verify the ordered hardware configuration before connecting current transformer secondary circuits.

Q: Can the RET670 exchange protection signals with other substation IEDs?

A: IEC 61850-8-1 supports communication and GOOSE messaging when enabled and configured. Confirm the engineering configuration, signal mapping, and interoperability requirements before commissioning.

Q: Can the RET670 be installed in any 19-inch rack?

A: Rack mounting depends on the selected enclosure and mounting arrangement. Verify the device dimensions, mounting hardware, terminal clearance, and wiring access against the specific order code.

Field Installation Guidelines

1. Verify the complete RET670 order code, hardware configuration, rated auxiliary supply, current input ratings, and voltage input ratings against the approved protection design.
2. Install the IED using the specified flush, surface, or rack mounting hardware. Maintain the clearances required for wiring, ventilation, and maintenance access.
3. Connect CT and VT circuits according to the approved schematic. Check CT polarity, phase identification, secondary grounding, and terminal assignments before energizing the protection circuits.
4. Route CT/VT wiring separately from high-interference power conductors where practical. Use the specified cable shielding and grounding arrangements.
5. Connect protective earth and communication interfaces according to the manufacturer's installation instructions. Avoid unintended ground loops in shielded communication wiring.
6. Configure transformer parameters, CT ratios, differential protection characteristics, harmonic restraint, REF functions, and trip logic using the approved application settings.
7. Verify IEC 61850 datasets, GOOSE subscriptions, communication addressing, and inter-IED signal mapping where applicable.
8. Perform secondary injection, binary input/output checks, trip circuit verification, and functional testing before placing the protection scheme in service.