Description
The ABB REF601 (part number CE446BB1NH) is a dedicated feeder protection relay designed for the protection and control of overhead lines and cable feeders in utility and industrial power distribution systems. This compact, user-friendly device provides comprehensive protection, measurement, and supervision functions, ensuring the safety and reliability of medium-voltage distribution networks. Its robust design is particularly suited for new installations and the retrofit of older protection relays.



Key Technical Specifications
- Product Series: Relion® 601 series feeder protection relay
- Protection Functions: Includes overcurrent, short-circuit, and earth-fault protection
- Current Inputs: Configurable for CT (Current Transformer) secondary ratings (typically 1A or 5A)
- Digital Inputs: Integrated inputs for status monitoring of external equipment
- Output Contacts: Multiple programmable output relays for tripping and signaling
- Display Interface: Clear LCD display for local measurement and setting navigation
- Communication Port: Front-facing communication port for local configuration and data retrieval
- Mounting Type: Flush mounting design for standard panel cutouts
- Operating Frequency: Supports 50 Hz and 60 Hz system frequencies
- Power Supply: Wide-range auxiliary power supply (AC/DC) for versatile grid application
Related ABB Relion® Series Model Recommendations
For comprehensive grid management and protection coordination, the following models from the ABB Relion® family are frequently utilized alongside the REF601 series:
- REF611: Compact feeder protection relay with more advanced communication options.
- REJ601: Specialized relay for protection in secondary distribution networks.
- REC601: Control relay for feeder bay management and remote control.
- REU615: Universal relay for voltage and frequency-based protection.
- REM611: Dedicated motor protection relay for industrial applications.
- REF615: Modular feeder protection relay with high-end communication protocols (IEC 61850).
- RET615: Dedicated transformer protection and control relay.
- REX610: All-in-one protection relay designed for simplified selection and engineering.
- REB611: Dedicated busbar protection relay.
- RER601: Recloser control relay for automated overhead distribution.
