ABB REV615 Capacitor Bank Protection Relay
ABB REV615 Capacitor Bank Protection Relay Supplier and Exporter in India
ARP IMPEX supplies and exports ABB REV615 capacitor bank protection and control relays from India for utility substations, industrial switchgear, power plants and reactive power compensation projects.
We handle requirements for new capacitor bank panels, plant maintenance, switchgear extensions and replacement of existing REV615 relays. Buyers can send the complete ABB part code, required quantity and destination country for pricing and availability.
ABB Relion REV615 is made for the protection, control, measurement and supervision of capacitor banks used for reactive power compensation. It can be used with single-star, double-star and H-bridge capacitor bank arrangements. The relay can also protect selected harmonic filter circuits where the highest significant harmonic component is the 11th.
REV615 monitors capacitor bank loading, current unbalance and undercurrent conditions. It also provides protection for the feeder cable connected to the capacitor bank. Depending on the selected configuration, voltage protection, directional earth-fault protection, circuit-breaker monitoring and temperature inputs are also available.
Buyers looking for an ABB REV615 capacitor bank protection relay supplier in India should share the complete part code whenever possible. The model name alone does not confirm Configuration A or B, the auxiliary supply, communication interface or input and output arrangement.
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Send the complete ABB REV615 part code, required quantity and destination country for pricing and availability.
For replacement requirements, you can also share a clear photograph of the existing relay nameplate.
Why Buy ABB REV615 from ARP IMPEX?
- Supply against the complete ABB part code
- Support for matching spare and replacement requirements
- Quotations for single units and project quantities
- Part-code and nameplate checking before quotation
- Technical datasheets supplied with the offer
- Export packing and shipping assistance
- Support for plant maintenance and shutdown requirements
- Supply for panel builders and EPC contractors
- Assistance with international ABB relay enquiries
ARP IMPEX handles enquiries from buyers looking for an ABB REV615 supplier and exporter from India for capacitor bank panels, harmonic filter protection and industrial power projects.
ABB REV615 Models and Configurations
ABB REV615 is one capacitor bank protection relay family available in two standard configurations:
- ABB REV615 Configuration A
- ABB REV615 Configuration B
These are application configurations of the same relay, not separate model numbers. The relay logic, settings and signal connections can be adjusted through ABB PCM600 to match the capacitor bank and switchgear arrangement.
ABB REV615 Configuration A
Configuration A is preconfigured mainly for H-bridge-connected capacitor banks.
It uses three-phase current unbalance protection to detect unequal current between the capacitor bank sections. It also covers capacitor bank overload, undercurrent, feeder overcurrent and earth-fault protection.
Configuration A is commonly selected for:
- H-bridge capacitor banks
- Current-based capacitor bank protection
- Capacitor banks requiring three-phase unbalance measurement
- Industrial reactive power compensation systems
- Capacitor feeder panels without voltage-based protection
- Harmonic filter applications using current-based protection
The relay has three phase-current inputs, three unbalance-current inputs and one residual-current input. Optional RTD and mA inputs can be used for temperature or other analogue measurements, depending on the ordered hardware.
ABB REV615 Configuration B
Configuration B is preconfigured mainly for double-star-connected capacitor banks. It uses single-phase current unbalance protection and adds voltage-based functions not included in Configuration A.
Configuration B covers:
- Capacitor bank overload protection
- Current unbalance protection
- Undercurrent protection
- Directional earth-fault protection
- Residual overvoltage protection
- Three-phase undervoltage protection
- Three-phase overvoltage protection
- Feeder overcurrent protection
- Circuit-breaker condition monitoring
Configuration B can also be adapted for a single-star capacitor bank with an unearthed star point. A dedicated voltage input can be used for voltage-based unbalance protection.
It is commonly selected for:
- Double-star capacitor banks
- Single-star capacitor banks
- Capacitor banks requiring voltage supervision
- Isolated or compensated networks
- Applications requiring directional earth-fault protection
- Harmonic filter circuits
- Panels requiring power, voltage and frequency measurement
Technical Specifications
- Brand: ABB
- Product family: Relion 615 Series
- Model: REV615
- Product type: Capacitor bank protection and control relay
- Product version: 5.0 FP1
- Standard configurations: Configuration A and Configuration B
- Main application: Shunt capacitor bank protection
- Supported bank arrangements: H-bridge, double star and single star
- Additional application: Harmonic filter circuit protection
- Rated frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Phase-current inputs: Three
- Unbalance-current inputs: Three
- Residual-current input: One
- Current input rating: 1 A or 5 A
- Sensitive residual-current option: 0.2/1 A
- Configuration B voltage inputs: Three phase-voltage inputs, one residual-voltage input and one dedicated unbalance-voltage input
- Voltage input range: 60–210 V AC
- Optional RTD inputs: Available depending on the selected hardware
- Optional mA inputs: Available depending on the selected hardware
- Optional arc sensor inputs: Up to three
- Optional high-speed outputs: Available
- Auxiliary supply, wide range: 100–240 V AC or 48–250 V DC
- Auxiliary supply, low range: 24–60 V DC
- Communication protocols: IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103, Modbus and DNP3
- Process-bus support: IEC 61850-9-2 LE
- Ethernet interfaces: Copper or fibre-optic options
- Serial interfaces: Depend on the selected communication module
- Configuration software: ABB PCM600
- Local interface: Graphical local HMI
- Remote access: Web HMI
- Construction: Withdrawable plug-in relay unit
- Front protection: IP54 when flush mounted
- Operating temperature: Approximately –25°C to +55°C
- Approximate frame size: 177 × 177 mm
- Approximate depth: 201 mm
- Approximate complete relay weight: 4.1 kg
The exact analogue inputs, binary inputs, outputs, auxiliary supply and communication ports must be checked from the complete ABB REV615 order code.
Features
- Protection for H-bridge capacitor banks
- Protection for double-star capacitor banks
- Protection for single-star capacitor banks
- Capacitor bank overload protection
- Current unbalance protection
- Voltage-based unbalance protection
- Compensation for natural capacitor bank unbalance
- Capacitor bank undercurrent protection
- Switching resonance protection
- Thermal overload protection
- Feeder phase-overcurrent protection
- Earth-fault protection
- Directional earth-fault protection in Configuration B
- Residual overvoltage protection in Configuration B
- Undervoltage and overvoltage protection in Configuration B
- Negative-sequence current protection
- Circuit-breaker failure protection
- Circuit-breaker opening and closing control
- Circuit-breaker condition monitoring
- Trip-circuit supervision
- Current-circuit supervision
- Fuse-failure supervision in Configuration B
- Optional RTD and mA measurements
- Optional arc-flash protection
- Optional high-speed trip outputs
- Current, voltage and power measurement
- Fault and disturbance recording
- Event and load-profile recording
- IEC 61850 communication
- GOOSE messaging for interlocking and protection signals
- Modbus and DNP3 communication
- Local and remote relay access
- Configuration through ABB PCM600
- Withdrawable plug-in relay construction
Both standard configurations provide capacitor bank overload, unbalance and switching resonance protection. The undercurrent function can detect when a capacitor bank has been disconnected and prevent breaker closing while the bank remains partly charged.
Capacitor Bank Overload Protection
Capacitor units can be exposed to higher-than-normal current because of system voltage, harmonics or changes in the network.
REV615 monitors the capacitor bank current and can issue an alarm or trip when the loading remains above the permitted level.
This function helps protect:
- Capacitor units
- Internal capacitor fuses
- Connecting cables
- Series reactors
- Associated switching equipment
The settings are selected according to the capacitor bank rating, current, connection and expected harmonic conditions.
Capacitor Bank Unbalance Protection
Unbalance protection is one of the main reasons for using a dedicated capacitor bank relay.
A failed capacitor element or internal fuse can change the current or voltage balance within the bank. REV615 monitors this change and can provide an alarm or trip before further capacitor elements are damaged.
The unbalance method depends on the capacitor bank arrangement:
- Configuration A: Three-phase current unbalance for H-bridge banks
- Configuration B: Single-phase current unbalance for double-star banks
- Configuration B: Voltage-based unbalance for selected single-star banks
The correct configuration should be selected from the capacitor bank drawing and available CT or VT arrangement.
Undercurrent Protection
The undercurrent function detects when the capacitor bank is disconnected or when the measured current falls below the expected level.
This function can also be used to block reclosing while the capacitor bank is still partly charged. Closing a charged capacitor bank too soon can cause high switching current and place unnecessary stress on the equipment.
Switching Resonance Protection
Capacitor bank switching can create resonance conditions in the electrical network.
REV615 includes switching resonance protection based on current measurements. This function helps identify conditions that may place extra stress on the capacitor units, reactors or switching equipment.
Feeder and Earth-Fault Protection
Undercurrent Protection
The undercurrent function detects when the capacitor bank is disconnected or when the measured current falls below the expected level.
REV615 also protects the cable or feeder supplying the capacitor bank.
Depending on the selected configuration, functions include:
Non-directional phase-overcurrent protection
Non-directional earth-fault protection
Directional earth-fault protection
Negative-sequence current protection
Circuit-breaker failure protection
Master trip and lockout functions
This allows the same relay to protect both the capacitor bank and its incoming feeder.
Harmonic Filter Protection
REV615 can also be used for selected harmonic filter circuits when the highest significant harmonic component is the 11th.
The relay can protect:
Filter capacitors
Filter reactors
Damping resistors
Connected feeder cables
Switching equipment
Configuration B may be selected where voltage protection, directional earth-fault protection and additional thermal monitoring are required.
Arc-Flash Protection
REV615 can be ordered with optional light-sensor inputs for arc-flash protection inside metal-enclosed switchgear.
Sensors can be installed in:
Circuit-breaker compartment
Busbar compartment
Cable termination compartment
The arc-light signal can be combined with current-based protection for fast tripping during an internal switchgear fault. The arc option must be confirmed in the complete relay order code.
ABB REV615 Applications
ABB REV615 is commonly used for:
H-bridge capacitor bank protection
Double-star capacitor bank protection
Single-star capacitor bank protection
Shunt capacitor bank protection
Reactive power compensation panels
Medium-voltage capacitor bank panels
Capacitor bank feeder protection
Capacitor bank unbalance protection
Capacitor bank overload protection
Capacitor bank undercurrent protection
Switching resonance protection
Harmonic filter bank protection
Filter reactor protection
Industrial power-factor correction systems
Utility distribution substations
Industrial substations
Power plant auxiliary systems
Arc-protected capacitor bank panels
New capacitor bank protection panels
Existing ABB REV615 replacement requirements
REV615 is designed for capacitor banks used for reactive power compensation in utility substations and industrial power systems. ABB identifies H-bridge, double-star and single-star banks, along with selected harmonic filter circuits, as its main applications.
Industries Using ABB REV615
ABB REV615 capacitor bank protection relays are commonly required in:
Power utilities
Utility substations
Power plants
Steel plants
Cement plants
Mining operations
Oil and gas facilities
Refineries
Petrochemical plants
Chemical plants
Fertiliser plants
Paper mills
Water-treatment plants
Renewable power projects
Large manufacturing facilities
Industrial power-factor correction projects
ABB REV615 Replacement
ABB REV615 is installed in many existing capacitor bank and harmonic filter panels. Buyers may require an exact matching relay for plant maintenance, panel extensions or spare inventory.
Two REV615 relays can differ in:
Configuration A or B
Product and firmware version
Current and voltage input arrangement
Auxiliary supply voltage
Binary input and output modules
RTD and mA options
Arc-protection hardware
Communication card
Copper, fibre or serial interface
Existing PCM600 configuration
ABB identifies REX615 as the next step for its earlier 615 and 620 Series relays. REX615 includes a shunt capacitor protection application package, but it should not be treated as an automatic REV615 replacement without checking the existing hardware, wiring, protection logic and communication arrangement.
For an ABB REV615 replacement relay, send the complete part code and a clear photograph of the existing relay nameplate. An existing PCM600 file is also useful when available.
Information Required for ABB REV615 Quotation
For pricing and availability, please share:
Complete ABB REV615 part code or order code
Required quantity
Destination country
Required delivery schedule
For replacement requirements, also send a clear photograph of the existing relay nameplate.
When the complete part code is unavailable, please share:
Configuration A or B, if known
Capacitor bank connection type
Capacitor bank rated voltage
Capacitor bank rating in kvar or Mvar
CT ratio and secondary current
VT ratio, where applicable
Auxiliary supply voltage
Communication protocol
New project or replacement requirement
ARP IMPEX accepts ABB REV615 enquiries against a part code, relay nameplate, bill of quantities, capacitor bank drawing, single-line diagram or protection schedule.
Contact us for an ABB REV615 capacitor bank protection relay price, Configuration A or B availability, matching replacement or export quotation from India.
