ABB GFD563A102 3BHE046836R0102

Description

Product Description

The ABB GFD563A102 3BHE046836R0102 is a high-performance generator protection relay from ABB’s renowned Relion 600 series. Designed for demanding industrial and utility applications, this device provides comprehensive protection, control, measurement, and supervision for synchronous and asynchronous generators. The ABB GFD563A102 unit is a key component in ensuring the safety, stability, and efficiency of power generation assets. Its robust design and advanced communication protocols make the ABB GFD563A102 3BHE046836R0102 an ideal choice for modern automated substations.

Product Parameters

• Product Code: 3BHE046836R0102

• Device Type: Generator Protection Relay (GFD563A)

• Protection Functions: Differential protection (87G), Stator earth fault, Overcurrent, Over/under voltage, Over/under frequency, Reverse power, Loss of excitation, Inadvertent energization, Thermal overload for stator and rotor.

• Measurement: Comprehensive three-phase currents, voltages, power, power factor, frequency, and energy.

• Communication Protocols: IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103/104, Modbus, DNP3.0.

• Inputs/Outputs: Configurable binary I/O modules, analog inputs.

• Power Supply: Available in various DC and AC voltage ratings.

• Certifications: Compliant with major international standards for utility and industrial applications.

Advantages and Key Features

• All-in-One Protection: Integrates multiple protection functions into a single device, reducing panel space and complexity.

• High Reliability & Security: Features a robust hardware platform and secure engineering practices to ensure continuous operation in critical environments.

• Advanced Communication: Native support for IEC 61850 simplifies integration into modern digital substations and SCADA systems.

• User-Friendly PCM600 Tool: Simplified configuration, commissioning, and maintenance using ABB’s powerful PCM600 engineering tool.

• Flexible I/O System: Modular design allows for customization of input/output modules to suit specific application needs.

• Detailed Event Recording: Includes fault locator, disturbance recorder, and event log for precise post-fault analysis.

Application Cases in Industry

• Thermal Power Plants: Protecting steam and gas turbine generators from internal faults (e.g., stator differential) and abnormal operating conditions (e.g., loss of load).

• Hydroelectric Power Plants: Providing protection for hydro generators, including overvoltage from load rejection and underfrequency during turbine issues.

• Industrial Co-Generation (CHP): Safeguarding generators in manufacturing plants, paper mills, or chemical facilities, with special attention to anti-islanding and synchronization control.

• Marine & Offshore: Used in shipboard power systems and offshore platforms to protect main and auxiliary generators, ensuring network stability.

Comparison with Competing Products

Compared to similar generator protection relays from competitors like Siemens (7UM62) or GE (G60), the ABB GFD563A102 3BHE046836R0102 holds its own with a particularly strong reputation for user-configurable logic and seamless integration within ABB’s wider automation ecosystem (e.g., with ABB PLCs and SCADA). Its use of the standardized PCM600 tool across the Relion family reduces engineering training time. Some competitors may offer slightly different emphases, such as more specialized motor protection algorithms, but the ABB relay is often praised for its balanced approach to comprehensive generator protection and ease of application.

Selection Suggestions and Precautions

1. Define Protection Scope: Clearly list all required protection functions (mandatory vs. nice-to-have) for your specific generator (size, type, grounding).

2. System Integration: Verify communication protocol compatibility (especially IEC 61850 edition) with your existing control system (e.g., ABB PLC networks or third-party DCS).

3. Auxiliary Supply: Confirm the available control voltage in your switchgear to select the correct power supply variant of the ABB GFD563A102.

4. I/O Requirements: Carefully count the number of needed binary inputs (status signals), binary outputs (trip/annunciation), and analog inputs to order the appropriate I/O modules.

5. Engineering Tools: Ensure access to ABB’s PCM600 software and the correct device description (CID) files for configuration. Consider the need for training.

6. Firmware Version: When purchasing the ABB GFD563A102 3BHE046836R0102, check the firmware version to ensure it supports the required features and has the latest security updates.

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