COMBIFLEX®

Mounting and Engineering System

Station
Automation for Relay and Control Panels
 The total proposition
Panorama is the standard for a comprehensive range of integrated solutions
for efficient and reliable management of power networks. Using innovative
information technology, Panorama delivers total control of the power process,
from generation to consumption. The Panorama standard covers six
application areas, each offering specific solutions.

Station Automation
Station Automation includes control, monitoring, and protection for power
plant, transmission, distribution, and industry applications. Solutions range
from single function units to fully integrated, comprehensive, high-performance
substation automation systems.
Station
Automation

Network Management
Network Management enhances operation of interconnected power networks.
It provides integrated solutions that optimize energy supply while maximizing
reliability on both transmission and distribution networks.

Network
Management

Information Management
Information Management offers full-control solutions for power utility business
processes. Power utility data management is supported by a full line of
solutions including asset management, integrated customer databases, energy
trading, and accounting.
Information
Management

Meter & Load Management

Meter and Load Management comprises products and integrated systems for
automatic meter reading, home automation, direct load control, and demand-
side management.

Meter & Load

Management

Services
The range of comprehensive services includes pre-studies, project
management, engineering, system configuration, documentation, installation,
commissioning, training, upgrading, and maintenance.

Services

Communications
Communications offers solutions for all communications requirements in the
transmission and distribution networks of power utilities and industries.

Communications
A building system offering well-engineered
flexibility and high performance

Build in the protection and

security you need

The COMBIFLEX mounting and

engineering system is a complete
concept for engineering of relay
and control panels. Based upon
this concept, complete panels can
easily be built.
COMBIFLEX components can
provide simple custom logic
circuits via auxiliary relays, timers Panorama Training
and standard single functions.
Administration
Measuring relays e. g. for current
and voltage provide simple and
fast system solutions. In addition,
some of the special measuring
relays available offer characteristics
not available with standard
protection terminals. • Personal safety Combitest relay test system
All our products, however, have All connection points are
the advantage of being designed insulated for human contact Even though modern microprocessor
and developed specifically for and all routine tests can be equipment has built-in self-test and
integration with the COMBIFLEX made while system is in service monitoring functions, it can be
mounting and engineering system. and energized, and without necessary to use an injection test
The COMBIFLEX system offers changing any connections. facility. This ensures that all parts of
several advantages: the final assembly and overall system
• Flexibility COMBIFLEX products work exactly as intended. The
Standard mechanical secondary injection test facility
dimensions and connection The revitalised range covers a can also be used to enable the relay
patterns. Availibility of all wide spectrum of products from system to receive a simulated or
standard relay functions. measuring relays and time, auxiliary recorded power system event in
• Comfort and bistable relays to relay ”play-back” mode. This permits
Connections are based on assemblies dimensioned to meet testing of cases which may have
terminal pins and sockets with forthcoming engineering caused confusion or concern in relay
ready made conductors. requirements in power systems operation or lack of operation.
• Simple transfer connection and industrial applications. Numerical play-back is further
Two conductors can be The full range of new relays is facilitated using the FREJA test
connected to virtually all presented on the pages 8-9 of this system simulation software.
electrical points, making brochure, and the range of
connection simplicity itself. available relays is shown in the
Buyer’s Guide catalogue.

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Mounting and Engineering System with overall
coordination and integration
With the introduction of the 500-series
protection, monitoring and control equipment,
each protection system offers a wide range of
internal flexibility. By utilising various
combinations of additional COMBIFLEX
modular options the same basic product can be
used in a wide variety of applications, mounted
in 19” racks, panels or walls.

COMBIFLEX environment A part of the Panorama Concept

The 500-series represents terminals The COMBIFLEX system is built for

for line distance, differential, the future: new technology
transformer protection as well as provides new and additional
bay level control. These protection functionality and complements the
terminals are often integrated with other microprocessor protective
separate relays for backup relay and control equipment
measurement, trip functions or families, for example the 500-
contact replication. series. The COMBIFLEX system is
The terminals combine easily with an integrated part of the overall
COMBIFLEX auxiliary equipment PANORAMA concept for integrated
such as test switches, auxiliary IT-solutions for the power
tripping relays, lock-out relays and industry. The reliability of the
other units in the design of COMBIFLEX system is documented
complete protection and control through 25 years of use in many
cubicles. different environments, including
The COMBIFLEX range covers nuclear power applications.
products which may be used stand
alone in the form of measuring
relays for different applications,
separate logic circuits as well as
comprehensive protective
assemblies for a variety of
protection purposes. COMBIFLEX
is also compatible with
components used for testing,
connection and designation
purposes.

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Communicating
COMBIFLEX relays

A new numerical platform RX*4 has See product listing page 8 and 9.
been introduced into the The communication feature is
COMBIFLEX series of relays. RX*4 optional.
is used for general purpose multi- The standard Windows based PST
phase, multi-function protection (Parameter Setting Tool) software
and control systems. A number of offers a convenient (SMS) method
preconfigured relays and options for to configure and also monitor
local and remote communication service values available on these
using the LONMARKS standard relays as well as the 500-series
protocol are now becoming from a standard PC. The PC must
available. RXIDK 4 and RXIIK 4 be equipped with a LON
were the first relays introduced in communication PC-board.
this series.

PANORAMA On-line Documentation

at www.abb.se/net

To serve you with engineering Circuit and Terminal Diagrams

assistance we offer you on-line This service provides access to
access to the latest circuit and terminal diagrams of our
documentation. promoted and maintained product
ranges of protection relays.
Buyer’s Guides You can download and import the
Your can easily search for Buyer’s latest diagrams to your CAD system,
Guides by Application, Product thereby reducing engineering time
Type, or by Document Number. substantially, and minimizing errors
All documents are available for in the drawing process.
download in pdf-format. The diagrams are provided in three
formats in order to suit as many
CAD systems as possible.
The above services can be found at
our website: www.abb.se/net

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Easy to mount, easy to connect
and easy to identify

Mounting system strong on flexibility… Connection system built for safety… Designation system: Not seeing is believing…

Mounting system Connection system Designation system

The COMBIFLEX mounting system The COMBIFLEX connection The COMBIFLEX designation
for relay equipment has been system has been used over many system is part of the invisible
shaped over decades of practical decades and has shown itself as a mounting and engineering system
experience from assembly of very reliable system, combining which nobody sees in everyday
complete relay and control flexibility with installation work but which would be
systems. The system is based on convenience. It is used for wiring immediately noticeable if it was
the 19" rack standard which panels and rack-mounting missing. The designation system is
permits simple combination of assemblies which require dual the backbone of the process as it
products using the same snap-in terminals for each covers the entire chain from
international standard. It offers electrical point. Moreover, the marking of relays and other
various ways of building up the terminals are insulated from components on the drawings to
relay and control panels. All the human contact, enhancing defining their connection points in
minor details of COMBIFLEX personnel safety. Safety is further circuit diagrams and connection
integrate perfectly and form well- improved by the fact that all the tables. This system facilitates
functioning panel designs. terminals are locked in place. This computer aided design.
connection system lends itself to
CAD-design as a tool when
creating new relay and control
systems.

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COMBIFLEX - A complete set of modular relays
and relay assemblies
The new COMBIFLEX product range is microprocessor-based and
designed using common hardware and software platforms to meet all
power system requirements. Additional product information is available
in our Buyer’s Guide, on our Internet homepage and through your local
ABB representative. You are always welcome to contact us for
additional information and advice on applications.

New relays in the COMBIFLEX range

Name/Type Buyer’s Guide Name/Type Buyer’s Guide
RXIDK 2H 1MRK 509 002-BEN RXZK 21H 1MRK 509 006-BEN
Time-overcurrent relay for use as two-step Single zone single phase directional
short-circuit and earth fault protection on all impedance relay for power system
types of objects in the power system. applications. Quadrilateral characteristic
Optional filters for specific frequency response. with individual R-X settings and timer.

RXIDK 4 1MRK 509 035-BEN RXZK 22H 1MRK 509 006-BEN

Multi-phase and earth-fault Dual zone single phase directional
time- and instantaneous overcurrent impedance relay for power system applications.
relay for two-step short-circuit and earth Quadrilateral characteristic with individual R-X
fault protection in power systems. settings and load blinder feature for zone 2.
Optional LON communication. Timer for delay of zone 2 is built in.
Programmable inputs and output relays.
LED indications and text display of trip values, RXZK 23H 1MRK 509 006-BEN
metered values and relay status.
Out of step tripping relay & single zone
impedance back up function for power
RXIIK 4 1MRK 509 045-BEN system applications. Quadrilateral
Negative sequence overcurrent relay characteristic with individual R-X settings
and current reversal logic.

RXIDG 21H 1MRK 509 002-BEN RXLK 2H 1MRK 509 008-BEN

Earth fault overcurrent relay Volt/Hertz relay for overexcitation
for use as selective and sensitive earth-fault protection. Alarm and trip outputs.
protection in solidly earthed networks. Multiple inverse characteristic curve
selection allow application to many
RXISK 2H 1MRK 509 033-BEN different transformer and generator
V/Hz load-limit characteristics.
Voltage restraint time-overcurrent relay
for use as short-circuit protection
in all types of power systems and for
generators. RXPDK 21H 1MRK 509 007-BEN
Directional relay for use as a directional
RXEDK 2H 1MRK 509 004-BEN single phase overcurrent protection in
Voltage relay for use as two-step over- the power system. Inverse current-dependent
and/or under-voltage protection. or fixed time-delay trip function
Has built-in selection of inverse or constant plus instantaneous overcurrent function.
time delay. Optional filters for specific
frequency response.

RXEDA 1 1MRK 509 044-BEN RXPDK 22H 1MRK 509 007-BEN

Directional earth-fault overcurrent relay
Voltage relay for use as DC or AC overvoltage protection.
with neutral voltage release and back-up function
Single-two- or three-phase and three-phase to earth
for use in power systems. Time-delayed trip function.
connections can be used for measurements and performed
Directional or bi-directional output. Back-up
by the same relay. Built in timer and LED.
time-delayed neutral voltage trip output included.

RXVK 2H 1MRK 509 003-BEN RXPPK 2H 1MRK 509 042-BEN

Thermal relay for use as overload protection Power Directional relay for reverse and low
of generators, transformers and motors. forward power applications in generating
plants etc. Time-delayed trip function. Two levels.

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Name/Type Buyer’s Guide Name/Type Buyer’s Guide
RXFK 2H 1MRK 509 009-BEN RXMD 1 1MRK 508 017-BEN
Two step frequency relay for over- and/or Bistable relay electrically reset. LED operation
under-frequency applications. Version 2 indicator. Coils and contacts with normal closing
second step is usable as rate-of-change and breaking capacity.
of frequency protection. Suitable for general RXET 1 1MRK 508 019-BEN
network and load shedding applications. Fuse failure relay for three phase supplies

RXKA 1 1MRK 508 005-BEN

Time relay for pick-up or drop-out delay.
Timing range 0,1-320 s. New Protective Relay Assemblies
Added to the COMBIFLEX range
(In addition to RAxxx-versions of all
the RXxxx 2H relays listed above)
RXKL 1 1MRK 508 002-BEN
Time relay with pick-up delay, continuous,
one-shot or flashing function. Timing range 20 ms–99 h. RACIK 1MRK 509 032-BEN
Time- and instantaneous overcurrent and
RXKM 2H 1MRK 508 002-BEN earth-fault line protection based on single
Time relay with pick-up and drop-out delay, phase elements suitable for short-circuit
summation time. Timing range 30 ms – 99 h. and earth fault protection in unearthed,
high-impedance, low-impedance or solidly
earthed power systems. Options for sensitive
and or directional earth-fault functions.

RXTUG 22H 1MRK 513 001-BEN

DC/DC-converter 24 to 250 V DC operation
and three selectable dual output voltages. RAISB 1MRK 504 003-BEN
Harmonic restraint overcurrent relay
RXMB 1 1MRK 508 006-BEN
High speed auxiliary relay
Wide range of contact configurations. RADSC 1MRK 509 016-BEN
Pin-compatible with earlier relays such as
RXMA 1 and RXMM1 etc. Multi-purpose percentage restraint current
Some versions with LED indication. differential relay

RXMB 2 1MRK 508 006-BEN

High speed multi-contact auxiliary relay
Generator protection
Wide range of contact configurations. RAGEK 1MRK 502 003-BEN
Pin-compatible with RXMA 2. New multi-relay
versions are added gradually to our product range. 100% stator earth fault protection

RAGPK 1MRK 502 003-BEN

RXMC 1 1MRK 508 006-BEN Under- and loss of excitation protection
Auxiliary relay with short operating time.
Two auxiliary relay functions. Two or three normally RAGCX 1MRK 502 007-BEN
open contacts each. Medium duty contacts. LED indication Compact modular generator protection

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When building complete protection panels, The COMBIFLEX program has proved its
a variety of different components are flexibility and quality over decades of practical
required in order to achieve a well- use. In combination with a range of new
engineered result. The COMBIFLEX program platform based numerical products, this system
provides overall coordination of the parts, is designed to meet the requirements of the
full availability of functions and support in future.
protection and station automation
engineering.

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 Meter & Load
Information Management
Management
Services

Network
Management

Station
Automation
Communications

Panorama is the standard for a comprehensive range of

integrated solutions for the efficient and reliable management
of power networks. Using innovative information technology,
Panorama delivers total control of the power process, from
generation to consumption. The Panorama standard covers
six application areas, each offering specific solutions.

Design & MediaGroup. Illustrations Torbjörn Pongratz. PRIMAtryck 1999.

1MRK 500 800-SEN

ABB Automation Products AB

Substation Automation Division
S-721 59 Västerås
Sweden
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