The RIO600 is a flexible and robust remote I/O device for distribution substations.

It can be used in a variety of distribution and grid automation applications using IEC 61850 and Modbus TCP communications.

The RIO600 is used to extend the digital I/O (inputs/outputs) of the ABB Relion® family of protection relays, to

and to provide I/O for the station automation unit COM600 in primary substations.

As part of a grid automation solution, it can also be used in secondary distribution substations as a combined I/O and fault channel indication device.

Key benefits

The RIO600 helps simplify substation wiring and provides additional flexible I/O in the switchgear.

It can use IEC 61850 horizontal GOOSE communication or Modbus TCP.

The RIO600 enables better monitoring and faster data transfer than conventional signal wiring methods.

Single channel

Sensor input module SIM8F Sensor input module with three-phase current and voltage combinations for fault

Channel indication and metering functions

SIM4F Sensor input module for fault channel indication using current information only

Intelligent Control Module SCM8H High voltage range, four opto-isolated binary inputs, pair of two inputs with common loop

Pair of binary inputs and four fast power outputs for use in different motor control applications

Motor Control Applications

SCM8L Low voltage range, four opto-isolated binary www.cniacs.com inputs with common loop for a pair of two inputs and four fast power outputs for different motor control applications

Pair of binary inputs and four fast power outputs for use in different motor control applications

Hardware

Built on an industrial hardware platform, the RIO600 offers the same reliability, performance and real-time functionality as ABB’s protection and control relays.

The modular design of the RIO600 makes it suitable for use in utility substations and industrial environments with harsh electrical environments and climatic conditions.

A single RIO600 can have up to 40 I/O channels, and different types of I/O modules can be stacked together in a completely flexible way to realise a wide range of applications.

Communication

The RIO600 supports fast real-time horizontal GOOSE communication in accordance with the IEC 61850 1st and 2nd edition standards for substation automation.

The RIO600 also supports Modbus TCP communication with a Modbus TCP client.

Both can be used in parallel in the same Ethernet bus.