REF542 Plus 2
REF542 Plus 2
REF 542plus
Release Note
Dear Reader We are pleased to inform you that the new release 2.5 of the Feeder Terminal REF 542plus, is ready
for sales and delivery.
Application The Feeder Terminal REF 542plus is a compact protection, control, measurement and supervision
terminal for the power distribution system. The same terminal can be used for feeder, transformer and
motor protection and control, or solely for switchgear control. The terminal features an impressive
range of protection and management functions readily available for adapting the unit to the intended
application. The versatility of the REF 542plus terminal makes it a given solution for any air or gas insu-
lated distribution substation switchgear.
The terminal is provided with energizing inputs for conventional current and voltage transformers, and
for electronic current and voltage transformers, i.e. sensors according to IEC standard 60044-7 and
60044-8.
In order to provide the necessary connectivity the terminal supports a wide range of communication
protocols.
Product highlights The Feeder Terminal REF 542plus, release 2.5, has been enhanced with
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the following features:
Application
• HMI (V5):
The new HMI can accomodate two languages, English and Product highlights
one user-definable language.
Communication
• Product Design: Dimensions
The new HMI complies with the ABB Visual Identity, which
gives the unit a common ABB Look & Feel. Product configuration
and ordering information
• Reduced configuration download/upload time:
With the new HMI and the IrDa cable, which has been de- Documentation
signed especially for the REF 542plus terminal, the transfer Additional information
speed of the configuration file will be 115 kBit/sec. The upload and feedback
or download time of has now been reduced to 30 to 60 sec- Product verification
onds. Because the existing HMI V4 uses an optical cable and Delivery time and
a transfer speed of 19.2 kBit/sec, it is recommended to use quantity
the so called DEBUG interface (null-modem RS232 cable) for
transferring the configuration file. Then, the same high baud
rate of 115 kBit/sec can be used, which reduces the transfer
time to about 30 sec.
• MODBUS TCP:
The communication protocol MODBUS TCP is implemented
on the main board of the base unit using the electrical RJ
45 interface. The MODBUS TCP is to be configured with the
Operating Tool of REF 542plus. The possibility of enabling the
COM MODBUS TCP Configuration has been foreseen in the
section describing the communication set-up.
Documentation
Dimensions The case of the REF 542plus base unit is made of sheet aluminium for Additional information
adequate protection against electromagnetic disturbances. Two types of and feedback
cases are available: a standard case and a wide case. Product verification
Delivery time and
Standard case: quantity
Width: 185 mm
Height: 245 mm
Depth: 262 mm
Wide case:
Width: 229 mm
Height: 245 mm
Depth: 262 mm
HMI
Width: 250 mm
Height: 195 mm
Depth: 50 mm
Weight: 0.7 kg
Feeder Terminal REF 542plus, 1MRS756191
September 15, 2006
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Product configuration and The ordering tool for the Feeder Terminal REF 542plus, release 2.5, will
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ordering information be integrated into the Power Product Tender & Ordering System CCP.
Application
The different variants have their own specific order numbers that identify
the type designation for the desired hardware and software combination.
Product highlights
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Please note when ordering: currently ATEX and DNV only applies to ear-
lier releases of REF 542plus. A special case is DNV that can be ordered
as release 2.5 but then only with HMI V4.
Feeder Terminal REF 542plus, 1MRS756191
September 15, 2006
Release Note Page (5)
Documentation For further information on the released product, refer to the following
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documents:
Application
The Sales brochure intended for promoting and quoting this product will
be available on the internet at
http://www.abb.com/substationautomation.
Additional information and To be able to maintain a high level of quality in our products we would
feedback appreciate to receive your feedback and information about user experi-
ences regarding this product.
Product verification The REF 542plus Ver. 2.5 functionality related to substation automation
systems has been tested and successfully verified in the DA System Test
Laboratory at ABB Oy, Distribution Automation.
Delivery time and quantity The delivery time is currently minimum 8 weeks. Please consult our sales
representatives for delivery information.
Yours Faithfully,
Hendro Rijanto