Utility Communications
TEBIT for FOX515/512
Teleprotection and binary interface
Teleprotection is a key application demanded by any utility
communications system. Distance protection relays need
to exchange information in order to operate correctly and
provide fast reaction times in case of any fault on the power
line. Reaction times within milliseconds are essential to
prevent damage to industrial assets worth millions of invest-
ment.
The relays exchange trip signals between each other which
allows the relays to localize a fault faster and more selectively.
Such critical applications ask for very fast signal transmission on
one hand and for very high dependability (probability to miss a
command) and security (probability of a false, unwanted com-
mand) on the other.
The communications service needs to be guaranteed at any
time, so accordingly highest availability of the teleprotection inter-
faces and communications channel needs to be ensured.
The TEBIT Teleprotection interface module provides four com-
mand inputs and outputs for distance protection applications
and guaranties highest reliability and dependability of the com-
munications channel. Continuous supervision of the availability
of the data channel, fastest switchover from main to protecting
channel (< 5 ms) and automatic loop test for delay measurement
make the TEBIT interface the ideal solution for distance protection
signal transmission. Accordingly the FOX515 can be directly inter-
connected with the protection relay and be used for teleprotec-
tion signal transmission via WAN network.
FOX515 can be used as a combined communication/teleprotec-
tion equipment and thus provides a unique solution optimised for
power utilities. The FOX515/TEBIT solution helps to save costs by
providing several benefits such as less space requirements, fully
integrated solution with one configuration tool and management
system for all services.
TEBIT – outstanding features for ABB's demanding customers
Specially designed for utilities
The TEBIT interface has been specifically designed for distance
protection applications. Therefore it provides exactly the fea-
tures required by power utilities. Having a fibre optic multiplex-
er integrated solution allows to provide optimized end to end
solutions for your mission critical application. Besides, TEBIT
also saves space and ensures full supervision by the network
management system (FOXMAN).
TEBIT at a glance
– 4 x command inputs for trip signals
– 4 x outputs for solid state trip signals
– 2 x programmable auxiliary relay which can be used e.g.
for alarm outputs
– 8 x inputs and outputs for binary signal transmission
– Nonvolatile event recorder with GPS synchronization and
trip counter
– All inputs and outputs are galvanically isolated and with
high EMC immunity for harsh environment
– 1+1 path protection with very fast switchover time (< 5 ms)
– Supports point to point and Tee-line configuration
The command inputs of TEBIT have been designed for direct
connection to the protection relay. They are software configu-
rable for trip voltage levels from 24 to 250 VDC.
TEBIT complies to Teleprotection standard IEC 60834-1 and
can be configured for:
– Permissive tripping
– Intertripping
– Blocking / non-blocking
– Tee-lines (normal or inverse)
– Security, dependability and transmission speed
programmable as per requirements
– Continuous performance monitoring for each command
channel
– 4 x protection signals per 64 kbit/s channel
– Trip transmission time measurement
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An 8 bit command addressing scheme ensures correct cross
connection and the very fast 1+1 switchover in case of link failure
ensures highest reliability of the communication channel.
An wrongly rerouted channel will be detected by means of the SFC address
TEBIT TEBIT
TEBIT
FOX 515 Network
TEBIT
TEBIT
TEBIT
SFC’s addressing scheme prevents false tripping due to rerouted
channels
TEBIT architecture
The TEBIT is part of a large complement of interface modules
which can be plugged into a FOX515 shelf. Like all FOX515
modules TEBIT is:
– powered from the FOX515 shelf
– configured by UCST and
– supervised by FOXMAN-Management system
Two front connectors provide access to the teleprotection and
binary inputs and outputs.
Alarm states are displayed by LEDs. TEBIT includes a non
volatile event recorder with an outstanding accuracy, syn-
chronizable with the GPS system and trip counter. Cyclic loop
tests allow permanent channel monitoring, and add / drop fea-
tures allow efficient use of bandwidth. All Teleprotection inputs
and outputs are galvanically isolated and provide highest EMC
immunity for harsh environment. The TEBIT has an integrated
cross connect with drop and insert functionality for single com-
mands.
Binary data channels
– 8 x opto-coupler inputs 24 to 60 VDC
– 8 x solid-state relay outputs
– All inputs and outputs galvanically isolated
– Cross-connect and drop-and-insert facilities for each binary
signal
– Point-to-multipoint operation
– Transmission of slow data up to 20 bd
– 1+1 path protection
– Integrated galvanically isolated 24 V auxiliary supply
– 8 x binary signals per 64 kbit/s channel
TEBIT – optimised teleprotection solution

It is possible to protect more than one power line using one ration. Trip signals (Trip signal 1 and 2) are broadcast to the
TEBIT module (e.g. if only two commands are used per power two opposite stations. Trip-signal 3 and 4 are configured in
line). Station C of the picture below shows such a configura- a point-to-point connection. A GPS receiver provides an ac-
tion. Station A, B and C are connected in a Tee-line configu- curate time reference for the event recorder.

FOX515 FOX515

A C GPS
Power Line Tee-line receiver

Trip 1
Trip 2
Trip 3
Trip 4 FOX
FOX515 FOX515
Powerline
Binary 3
Binary 2
Binary 1

B D
Trip 1

Binary 2
Trip 2 TEBIT
FOX 515 FOX 515 FOX515 Trip 1
Trip 2
TEBIT Trip 3
Trip 4
TEBIT Binary 1
Trip 1
Trip 2

Trip 3
TEBIT Trip 4

FOX515

Binary 3
TEBIT in Tee-off configuration

The TEBIT module provides two different operation modes which should be chosen depending on the protection scheme. Table
1 and 2 show the applicable delay times.

Operation mode ‘Speed optimized’

Recommended for use with teleprotection schemes: Permissive tripping (blocking/unblocking)
Delay times for point-to-point transmission (excluding line propagation delay):
min. typ. max.
Input voltage 24 – 125 V 220/250 V 24 – 125 V 220/250 V 24 – 125 V 220/250 V
Trip immunity time 0.5 ms 1.4 ms 0.7 ms 1.6 ms 1.0 ms 1.8 ms
Transmission delay time 1.9 ms 1.9 ms 2.4 ms 2.4 ms 3.1 ms 3.1 ms
Propagation delay time 2.4 ms 3.3 ms 3.1ms 4.0 ms 4.1 ms 4.9 ms
Table 1: Delay times operation mode speed optimized’

Operation mode ‘Security optimized’

Recommended for use with teleprotection schemes: Intertripping (direct transfer tripping)
Delay times for point-to-point transmission (excluding line propagation delay):
min. typ. max.
Input voltage 24 – 125 V 220/250 V 24 – 125 V 220/250 V 24 – 125 V 220/250 V
Trip immunity time 1.5 ms 2.4 ms 2.1 ms 3.0 ms 3.0 ms 4.8 ms
Transmission delay time 3.0 ms 3.0 ms 3.6 ms 3.6 ms 3.8 ms 3.8 ms
Propagation delay time 4.5 ms 5.4 ms 5.7 ms 6.6 ms 6.8 ms 7.8 ms
Table 2: Delay times operation mode security optimized’

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Technical data
Teleprotection inputs / outputs
Command inputs
Nominal input voltage
Threshold
Command outputs
Tripping command
Continuous command
Aux. outputs
Contact load
Propagation delay time
Standard compliance
Binary signal inputs / outputs
Binary inputs
Nominal input voltage
Input current
Binary outputs
Nominal output voltage
Contact load
On-resistance
Aux. voltage supply
GPS synchronization input
Isolation
EMC
For more information please contact:
ABB Switzerland Ltd.
Power Systems
Brown Boveri Strasse 6
5400 Baden, Switzerland
Phone: +41 58 589 37 35
or +41 844 845 845 (Call Center)
Fax: +41 58 585 16 88
E-Mail: utilitycommunications@ch.abb.com
www.abb.com/utilitycommunications
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24 VDC up to 250 VDC configurable with UCST
60% of nominal input voltage
4 (PowerMosFET normally open)
© ABB Switzerland Ltd. June 2011. The right to modifications or deviations due to technical progress is reserved.
250 VDC, ≤ 2 A, Ton/Toff ≤ 1/3;
Ton ≤ 5 min
250 VDC; ≤ 1 A
2 relays, NO/NC contacts
16 ... 250 VAC or DC; max. 150 W
≤ 10 A (max. 100 ms) ≤ 50 A (max. 1 ms)
2 A continuous
Typical 3.5 ms
(optimized for speed 24 ... 125 VDC)
IEC 60834–1
8 (Opto coupler)
1KHA - 000 590 - SEN 1000 - 06/11 - Printed in Switzerland
24, 48, 60 VDC; low -72 ... +9 VDC;
high +18 ... +72 VDC
low ≤ 1.5 mA; high 3 ... 12.5 mA
8 (PhotoMOS, normally open)
24, 48, 60 VDC
low ≤ 1.5 mA;
≤ 0.5 A for max. 100 ms;
≤ 0.2 A continuous
≤6Ω
24 VDC +5% ... -20%
≤ 40 mA continuous, short circuit protected
IRIG-B DC-level (unmodulated)
List of abbreviations
3,000 Vrms 1 min between protection
GPS Global Positioning System
circuit and equipment
NC Normally closed
1,500 Vrms 1 min between protection
circuits and earth NO Normally open
708 Vrms 1 min for binary circuits SFC Secure Frame Concept
500 Vrms 1 min for aux voltage UCST Configuration tool for
IEC61000-4-2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 12 FOX515/512
IEC01255-5 / -22-1 WAN Wide Area Network