ABB UFC760BE41 3BHE004573R0041
ABB UFC760BE41 3BHE004573R0041
ABB UFC760BE41 3BHE004573R0041
ABB UFC760BE41 3BHE004573R0041
ABB UFC760BE41 3BHE004573R0041

ABB UFC760BE41 3BHE004573R0041 | Industrial Feeder Protection & Control Unit with IEC 61850

  • Brand: ABB
  • Model: UFC760BE41 3BHE004573R0041
  • Product Type: Universal Feeder Controller (Protection & Control Relay)
  • Series: Relion 600 Series
  • Core Function: Provides comprehensive protection (overcurrent, earth fault, voltage/frequency), control, and monitoring for medium-voltage overhead lines and cable feeders in distribution systems; supports IEC 61850 communication.
  • Key Specs: 4 current inputs (5A/1A), 4 voltage inputs (100V/110V), IEC 61850-9-2 LE process bus, -25°C to +70°C operating temperature.
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UFC760BE41 3BHE004573R0041: Product Overview
The UFC760BE41 3BHE004573R0041 is a universal feeder controller within ABB’s Relion 600 Series, designed for medium-voltage (11kV–33kV) distribution systems. Its role is to act as a centralized protection and control unit, positioned in substation control panels to safeguard overhead lines, cable feeders, and busbar sections from faults while enabling remote operation and diagnostics. In utility substations and industrial plants, it replaces discrete protection relays with a unified platform, reducing integration complexity and enhancing system visibility.
Functionally, the controller processes analog signals (current via CTs, voltage via VTs) and digital inputs (breaker status, sync signals) to execute protection algorithms (directional overcurrent, earth fault, over/under voltage/frequency). It handles cyclic data exchange (real-time control) and acyclic messaging (configuration, event logging) via IEC 61850-9-2 LE process bus or GOOSE. As part of the Relion 600 platform, it leverages modular hardware (hot-swappable I/O cards), ABB PCM600 configuration software, and compatibility with Symphony Harmony DCS. Benefits include reduced wiring via digital communication, scalable I/O expansion, and compliance with IEC 60255-1 safety standards.

ABB UFC760BE41 3BHE004573R0041

ABB UFC760BE41 3BHE004573R0041

UFC760BE41 3BHE004573R0041: Technical Specifications
  • Model Number: UFC760BE41 3BHE004573R0041
  • Manufacturer: ABB
  • Product Type: Universal Feeder Controller (Protection & Control Relay)
  • Series: Relion 600 Series
  • Protection Functions: Directional/non-directional overcurrent (instantaneous/delayed), earth fault (directional/admittance), overvoltage/undervoltage, overfrequency/underfrequency, thermal overload
  • Communication Protocols: IEC 61850-9-2 LE (process bus), IEC 61850-8-1 (GOOSE), Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3
  • I/O Configuration: 4 CT inputs (5A/1A), 4 VT inputs (100V/110V), 8 digital outputs (250V AC/30V DC), 12 digital inputs (24V DC)
  • Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C (derated above 55°C)
  • Humidity Range: 5% to 95% non-condensing
  • Power Supply: 85–265V AC/DC (single-phase), 100–250V DC (backup)
  • Power Consumption: 15W (typical, all functions active)
  • Dimensions: 180mm (H) x 160mm (W) x 120mm (D) (panel-mount chassis)
  • Weight: 2.8kg
  • Certifications: IEC 60255-1, IEC 61850-3, CE, UL, RoHS

    ABB UFC760BE41 3BHE004573R0041

    ABB UFC760BE41 3BHE004573R0041

Core Features & Customer Value​
Comprehensive protection for distribution networks: The controller integrates directional overcurrent and multi-frequency earth fault protection, enabling selective fault clearing in radial/ring networks. For utilities, this minimizes outage scope—e.g., isolating a single faulty feeder in a 10-line substation without disrupting healthy circuits. Earth fault protection via admittance measurement ensures sensitivity in high-resistance grounded systems (common in industrial plants), reducing fault escalation risks.
IEC 61850 integration for smart substation compatibility: Support for process bus (IEC 61850-9-2 LE) and GOOSE messaging eliminates analog wiring between IEDs, cutting installation time by 30%. For example, in a substation modernization project, it communicates with merging units and bay controllers digitally, simplifying commissioning and enabling centralized asset management via ABB Ability™.
Modular I/O for application flexibility: Hot-swappable I/O cards (analog/digital) allow tailoring to specific needs—adding 4 more digital inputs for breaker auxiliary contacts without replacing the controller. This scalability suits evolving grid demands, such as integrating renewable energy sources (e.g., solar inverters) with additional monitoring points.
Advanced diagnostics for reduced downtime: Built-in event logging (timestamped fault records, waveform capture) and LED indicators (protection active, communication status) accelerate troubleshooting. For maintenance teams, this reduces mean time to repair (MTTR)—e.g., identifying a CT saturation issue via waveform analysis in 15 minutes vs. hours with analog relays.
Typical Applications​
In a utility substation’s 33kV overhead line feeder, the controller monitors 4 CTs (short-circuit/earth fault detection) and 4 VTs (voltage supervision). Directional overcurrent protection ensures only the faulty line trips during a storm-induced tree contact, maintaining power to 9 other feeders. IEC 61850 GOOSE messages coordinate with upstream reclosers for automated fault isolation.
At an industrial plant’s 11kV cable feeder supplying a motor control center, it protects against cable faults (e.g., insulation breakdown) via earth fault admittance protection. The 12 digital inputs monitor MCC status (motor running/stopped), while Modbus TCP integrates with the plant DCS for real-time load monitoring.
In a wind farm’s collector substation, the controller manages 33kV cable feeders connecting turbines to the grid. Underfrequency protection (47–53Hz) disconnects turbines during grid instability, while IEC 61850-9-2 LE aggregates data from 10 merging units for centralized monitoring.

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