Description

ABB REM615E_1G HBMBCAAJABC1BNN11G

ABB REM615E_1G HBMBCAAJABC1BNN11G is a high-performance motor protection and control relay belonging to the ABB Relion® 615 series. As a core component for safety protection and precise control of motor equipment in industrial automation systems, it integrates five core capabilities: comprehensive motor fault protection, accurate measurement and control, flexible programming, strong communication compatibility, and high-reliability operation. It is an important part of ABB’s industrial automation solutions.

This relay is dedicated to full-range protection, real-time monitoring, and precise control of various motors on industrial sites (such as pumps, fans, conveyors, compressors, etc.). It can effectively prevent faults including motor overload, short circuit, phase loss, phase unbalance, and others. It is widely used in industrial manufacturing, pump stations, HVAC systems, mining machinery, shipbuilding, petrochemical and other scenarios. It is compatible with various industrial automation systems, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and distributed control systems (DCS). As a core protection barrier to ensure safe, efficient, and stable operation of motor equipment, it provides reliable support for the continuity of industrial production and equipment operation and maintenance management.

The relay undertakes three core tasks for industrial field motors: protection, measurement and control, and control. Its core functions include real-time monitoring of motor operating parameters (such as current, voltage, power, frequency, etc.). When faults such as overload, short circuit, phase loss, phase unbalance, over/undervoltage, over/underfrequency are detected, it quickly issues protection commands to cut off the motor power supply or send alarm signals to avoid motor damage. It also features accurate measurement and control, collecting real-time motor operating data to support equipment maintenance. It supports motor start/stop control, speed regulation, remote monitoring, and other control functions to achieve full life-cycle management of the motor.

It is equipped with advanced adaptive protection algorithms and precise fault discrimination technology, which can adapt to different power grid structures and motor operating conditions to ensure accurate fault identification and selectivity of protection operations. It has a built-in powerful programmable logic controller (PLC) function, allowing users to write custom logic equations through graphical tools to implement complex interlocking and sequential control without additional hardware PLC.

The relay is deeply compatible with the ABB industrial automation ecosystem, natively supports multiple mainstream industrial communication protocols, and can be seamlessly integrated into various industrial automation platforms. It complies with international standards such as IEC 60255 and IEC 61850, and features excellent resistance to electromagnetic interference and vibration, ensuring compliance and long-term reliable operation in various complex industrial environments.

It adopts a compact industrial sealed design, balancing easy installation and user-friendly maintenance. With a modular structure, it can be quickly installed in standard industrial cabinets for easy later removal, upgrade, and replacement. It is equipped with a large-size graphical LCD and navigation buttons for convenient operation, which can intuitively display motor operating parameters, fault information, and protection status. It also provides front-panel communication interfaces (USB/Ethernet) for on-site commissioning and parameter configuration.

The shell is made of industrial-grade protective materials with excellent resistance to electromagnetic interference, dust, moisture, and vibration, suitable for harsh industrial environments such as pump stations, workshops, and ship engine rooms, enabling long-term stable operation. It supports board-level replacement and remote diagnosis, allowing troubleshooting and parameter adjustment without on-site disassembly, greatly reducing operation and maintenance workload and cost.

1. Technical Specifications

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• Power SpecificationsWide-range AC/DC power supply is supported, suitable for industrial field power supply conditions. Typical input voltage is 100–240 VAC; some configurations support wide-range power supply of 24–250 VDC / 110–240 VAC.Low rated power consumption without additional energy load, suitable for long-term continuous operation.Comprehensive power protection mechanisms effectively prevent equipment damage caused by abnormal power supply, overload, and voltage fluctuations, improving operational safety and ensuring stable relay operation.
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• Processing and Computing SpecificationsHigh-speed signal processing and logic operation capabilities with fast fault response. It can quickly identify various motor faults and trigger protection actions to prevent fault escalation.Equipped with advanced adaptive protection algorithms. Directional protection can adapt to the system impedance angle to ensure accurate fault identification under different grid structures. Ground fault uses sensitive directional discrimination algorithm to effectively distinguish fault range and improve power supply reliability.Built-in programmable logic (PLC) function supports custom logic equations via graphical tools to implement complex interlocking and sequential control.Equipped with 256 KB memory for storing key data such as fault records and event logs, supporting data backup and traceability.
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• Signal Processing SpecificationsAs a motor protection and control relay, it focuses on acquisition, monitoring, and fault discrimination of motor operating parameters. It can accept analog signals such as motor current and voltage, suitable for various industrial motors.Supports 16 digital input channels and 16 digital output channels, which can connect field sensors and actuators to realize motor start/stop, fault alarm, and other functions.Rated current up to 10 A. Provides accurate current and voltage measurement, real-time monitoring of operating parameters including current, voltage, power, power factor, frequency, energy metering, etc. High measurement accuracy provides reliable data support for protection actions and maintenance management.Equipped with advanced functions including arc protection (with arc sensor), power quality monitoring (voltage sag/swell, harmonics), fault recording, sequence of events (SOE), etc.
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• Communication and Compatibility SpecificationsEquipped with multiple Ethernet ports (copper/optical) and serial ports, supporting dual-network redundancy for high communication stability.Natively supports mainstream industrial communication protocols including IEC 61850 (MMS, GOOSE), IEC 60870-5-103/104, Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3.0, enabling seamless data exchange with SCADA systems, HMIs, PLC main controllers, and remote monitoring systems. Supports remote setting of protection values, remote query of fault information, and remote control.Highly compatible, seamlessly integrated into the ABB industrial automation ecosystem, and suitable for various industrial automation platforms and motor control circuits. Supports linkage with merging units (MU), intelligent terminals, and time synchronization devices to simplify system integration.
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• Environmental SpecificationsOperating temperature range: -20°C to +60°C (some configurations up to -40°C to +70°C). Wide-temperature design withstands extreme temperature fluctuations on site without additional temperature control equipment.Storage temperature range supports long-term storage of industrial spare parts for easy later replacement.Protection class meets strict industrial standards with excellent dust and moisture resistance, able to withstand dust, humidity, and oil mist on industrial sites.Excellent resistance to electromagnetic interference and vibration, complying with industrial anti-interference standards, ensuring stable operation in harsh environments with high-frequency inverter noise and mechanical vibration.Natural cooling design with no mechanical failure points enables maintenance-free operation and extended service life.

2. Features

1. Comprehensive motor protection to avoid fault risksProvides complete motor protection functions covering overload, short circuit, phase loss, phase unbalance, over/undervoltage, over/underfrequency, ground fault (sensitive directional/non-directional), thermal overload, and more, covering all potential faults during motor operation.Adaptive cold-load starting function identifies inrush current when power is restored, automatically and temporarily raising overcurrent settings to prevent mal-operation caused by simultaneous starting of multiple motors, perfectly solving classic problems in distribution automation.
   
   
2. Accurate measurement and control integration with reliable data supportIntegrates high-precision measurement and metering functions, collecting real-time motor operating parameters including current, voltage, power, power factor, frequency, active/reactive energy with high accuracy and timely transmission.Provides power quality monitoring, fault recording, and sequence of events (SOE), recording voltage and current waveforms and event information throughout the fault process, offering accurate data support for fault analysis, power quality evaluation, and equipment maintenance.
   
   
3. Programmable logic for complex control scenariosBuilt-in powerful programmable logic (PLC) function. Users can write custom logic equations via ABB PCM600 engineering tool to implement complex interlocking, sequential control, and local automation without additional hardware PLC.Supports motor start/stop control, speed regulation, remote circuit breaker control, optional synchronous grid connection, and other control functions, flexibly adapting to motor control requirements in different industrial scenarios.
   
   
4. Strong communication compatibility for flexible and convenient deploymentNatively supports multiple mainstream industrial communication protocols with dual-network redundancy for high communication stability, enabling seamless integration with various industrial automation systems.Supports remote control, remote setting adjustment, remote fault query and diagnosis. Parameter configuration and commissioning can be done via front-panel interfaces or remote monitoring systems, allowing flexible deployment suitable for centralized and distributed control architectures.Supports board-level replacement for convenient maintenance.
   
   
5. High-reliability design with low operation and maintenance costAdopts industrial-grade high-quality components and sealed construction with excellent resistance to electromagnetic interference, dust, moisture, and vibration. Complies with international standards such as IEC 60255 and IEC 61850 to ensure long-term stable operation.Equipped with a large graphical LCD and clear status indications for intuitive display of equipment status and fault information. Supports comprehensive self-test and fault diagnosis to quickly locate fault causes, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

3. Applications and Case Examples

• Industrial Manufacturing and HVAC SystemsUsed in production lines of large manufacturing and processing plants for protection and control of various motors (conveyors, machine tools, stamping equipment), real-time monitoring of operating status, and timely prevention of faults such as overload and phase loss to ensure continuous and stable production.In HVAC systems, it protects and controls motors of air conditioners, ventilation fans, and water pumps, realizing automatic start/stop, optimizing energy consumption, and ensuring stable system operation.
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• Pump Stations and Water Treatment IndustryInstalled in lift pumps and circulation pump motors of municipal wastewater treatment plants and water supply pump stations to achieve full-range motor protection and remote control. Real-time monitoring of operating parameters and fault status supports unattended operation and reduces maintenance workload.It also records motor operating data to support predictive maintenance of pump station equipment.
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• Petrochemical and Mining MachineryApplied to compressors, transfer pump motors in petrochemical workshops, and traction motors, ventilation motors in mining machinery, adapting to harsh environments of high temperature, high dust, and strong vibration. Comprehensive protection prevents production interruption caused by motor faults, while accurate measurement data optimizes motor efficiency and reduces energy consumption.Its strong anti-interference performance effectively resists high-frequency noise from on-site inverters, ensuring accurate and reliable protection operations.
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• Shipbuilding and New Energy ApplicationsUsed in motor control of auxiliary equipment (lubricating oil pumps, cooling fans) in ship engine rooms, adapting to high-vibration, high-humidity offshore environments to achieve reliable motor protection and control, ensuring stable operation of engine room equipment.In new energy scenarios such as distributed photovoltaic power stations, it can cooperate with motor control circuits to protect and link auxiliary equipment motors, ensuring stable power supply.

4. Product Advantages

• Comprehensive protection, safe and reliable: Covers all types of motor fault protection with advanced adaptive algorithms, accurate fault identification, and fast action, effectively avoiding motor damage and ensuring production continuity.
• Integrated measurement and control, accurate data: Combines high-precision measurement, metering, and monitoring, providing complete motor operating data and supporting fault recording and event logging for reliable maintenance and fault analysis.
• Programmable configuration, wide adaptability: Built-in PLC function supports custom logic and multiple control modes, adapting to motor control requirements in different industrial scenarios without extra hardware.
• Flexible communication, easy integration: Natively supports mainstream industrial protocols with dual-network redundancy, seamlessly integrating into various automation systems. Supports remote control and diagnosis for easy deployment and maintenance.
• Reliable and durable, suitable for harsh environments: Industrial-grade protection with excellent anti-interference, wide temperature, dustproof, moistureproof, and vibration-resistant performance. Modular structure supports board-level replacement for stable long-term operation and low O&M cost.