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SEL-651RA

Recloser Control

The SEL-651RA offers exceptional protection and communications capabilities for 14-pin applications, such as Automatic Network Reconfiguration and controlling distributed energy resource (DER) interconnections. These capabilities assist you in maintaining reliable service to as many customers as possible in the event of a fault.

Quickly commission the SEL-651RA by applying just the settings you need using acSELerator QuickSet SEL-5030 Software Design Templates. Easy-to-use Design Templates create a simplified settings interface and can be customized for your needs. Store templates on the recloser control for quick access when making settings changes. Familiar EZ recloser control settings further simplify and speed commissioning for basic applications.

Recloser Compatibility

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Customer Outage Minimization—Reduce system and customer impacts by integrating reclosers and controls into your distribution system. You can improve reliability by maintaining service to customers who are not on the faulted segment of the feeder.

Communications-Assisted Protection Schemes—Integrate the SEL-651RA into either Ethernet- or serial based communications networks with standard DNP3 and Modbus protocols or optional IEC 61850. You can use communications for local and remote engineering access, SCADA, real-time protection and control, loop restoration, islanding detection, blocking, and fast bus tripping schemes. The Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) is also available as a standard option on SEL-651RA recloser controls with dual-Ethernet copper or dual-Ethernet fiber ports. PRP is an Ethernet-based redundancy protocol that provides seamless network failover for systems such as electrical substations.

High-Impedance Fault Detection—Detect downed conductors and high-impedance faults with the optional AST.

Distributed Generation Protection—Protect both the utility and the independent power producer with one low-cost device. You can control DER interconnections with IEEE 1547-2018 protection and synchronization and innovative SEL fast islanding detection.

Inrush Detection—Detect transformer energization or motor startup and block tripping for inrush conditions with a second-harmonic blocking element. The harmonic detection element lets you block selected tripping elements until the inrush subsides.

Load Shedding—Use underfrequency and undervoltage elements to implement basic load-shedding schemes. For more advanced loadshedding schemes, rate-of-change-offrequency (ROCOF) elements can shed load for increasing or decreasing frequency.

Synchrophasors Improve Distribution Performance—Apply synchrophasors in distribution applications to identify island conditions.

Fault Location—Combine SEL fault indicators with recloser controls to pinpoint the exact location of a fault, even on lateral feeds—something neither product can do on its own. When a fault occurs, the SEL recloser control reports the distance from the recloser to the fault; however, for lines with branches, the recloser control cannot determine on which branch of the line the fault has occurred. By following the line along the tripped fault indicators, the line crew can easily find the fault area.

Secure Ethernet Communications—Use Media Access Control Security (MACsec) to enhance the existing cybersecurity of the SEL-651RA and reduce operation and maintenance expenses. MACsec secures Ethernet traffic (except IEC 61850 GOOSE and PRP) between an SEL-651RA and SEL-3622 or Key Server MACsec-enabled routers/radios, providing confidential communication and maintaining message integrity between devices. Key management is automated via the MACsec Key Agreement (MKA) to simplify commissioning and improve the overall user experience.

Features

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      Corrosion-resistant painted aluminum cabinet provides a maintenance-free enclosure

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      EIA-232 front serial port provides local access

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      USB port provides fast local access

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      Navigation controls make information readily accessible

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      Optional software-programmable tricolored LEDs for improved status indication

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      Standard three-point latch for physical security

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      Programmable control pushbuttons and configurable labels for ease of operation

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      Two standard EIA-232 ports and an EIA-485 port provide several communications options. (EIA-232 ports are hidden from this view.)

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      64 SELogic variables replace traditional panel switches with 32 latching, 16 local, and 32 remote control points.

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      Standard multisession Modbus TCP and DNP3 and optional IEC 61850 easily integrate with existing systems.

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      Standard dual copper Ethernet ports or optional dual fiber Ethernet ports allow communication between devices and provide redundancy. An optional single fiber Ethernet port is also available.

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      Standard single PT voltage input and optional six voltage inputs with PT and LEA options easily integrate with many reclosers.

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      Built-in synchrophasor measurements for real-time electrical quantities.

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Details

Low-Energy Analog (LEA) Voltage Inputs
Reduce costs and save space with LEA voltage inputs. You can use LEA inputs for three or all six voltage input channels. The SEL-651RA supports many popular reclosers with sensors built right into the recloser bushings (eliminating the need to hang and wire potential transformers to measure the line voltages).

High-Impedance Fault Detection
Detect more high-impedance faults than with traditional protection by using AST.

Additional Inputs and Outputs
Add seven inputs and eight outputs consisting of two 125 Vdc and five 12 V inputs with five Form A outputs and two Form C outputs. 

Ethernet
Choose from single-fiber or dual-redundant fiber Ethernet port upgrade options.

IEC 61850
Easily integrate the SEL-651RA into your IEC 61850 communications systems.

Battery
Upgrade to the 40 Ah extended capacity battery to increase your operation time after a loss of ac power.

Configurable Labels
Customize your control pushbutton and target LEDs to match your application and workflow with the user-configurable label insert kit.

Tricolor LEDs
Program the pushbutton and target LEDs to display as red, amber, or green to meet your application needs and preferences.

Accessories
Select one of the accessories from our published list, or contact us with your specific needs.

Minimum Software Version

Product Revision Z Number acSELerator QuickSet Version SEL Grid Configurator Version
SEL-651RA R101-V1 001 6.6.0.0

Videos

Establishing MACsec Automatic Commissioning Mode

Establishing MACsec Manual Commissioning Mode

Latest Firmware Versions

There are no firmware versions available for this product.

Product Revision Firmware ID Date Available Serial Number
SEL-651RA R106-V0 SEL-651RA-R106-V0-Z006001-D20230130 2/14/23 ~1230450001

The Firmware IDs for older versions of the firmware can typically be found in Appendix A of the instruction manual.

Minimum Software Version

Product Revision Z Number acSELerator QuickSet Version SEL Grid Configurator Version
SEL-651RA R101-V1 001 6.6.0.0

Instruction Manuals

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Configuration

acSELerator QuickSet SEL-5030 Software

QuickSet is a tool for engineers and technicians to quickly and easily configure, commission, and manage power system devices. QuickSet includes a Graphical Logic Editor and a device template tool to reduce configuration time and streamline deployment.

Learn more and download on the QuickSet software page.


acSELerator Architect SEL-5032 Software

Architect allows users to configure and document IEC 61850 systems that include GOOSE, Sampled Values (SV), or Manufacturing Message Specification (MMS) communications. Architect automatically compares SCL files with IEC 61850 requirements to ensure standard compliance.

Learn more and download on the Architect software page.


Automated Data Collection

SEL Data Management and Automation (DMA) Application Suite

Available on the Blueframe platform, DMA applications automatically collect, store, and manage device-specific information like oscillography, Sequence of Events (SOE) data, device settings, and property information. They also provide automated password rotation and streamlined device audits.

Learn more on the DMA software page.


Visualization & Analysis

SEL-5601-2 synchroWAVe Event Software

synchroWAVe Event helps engineers diagnose a protective relay’s behavior during a power system fault. It is a powerful and easy-to-use solution for displaying and analyzing SEL relay event reports and COMTRADE files.

Learn more and download on the synchroWAVe Event software page.

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