ABB Relion 670 Series Modules: 1MRK001162-CCr00 Control Panel

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ABB Relion 670 Series Technical Notes

The ABB Relion 670 Series is a platform of numerical protection and control IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices) deployed across critical heavy-industry infrastructure worldwide — including petrochemical refineries, nuclear power auxiliary systems, offshore platforms, and high-voltage transmission substations. Built on ABB's proprietary LDCM (Line Distance and Current Measurement) architecture and IEC 61850 Edition 2 communication stack, the 670 Series represents the current-generation backbone of ABB's protection relay portfolio. Units in this series are installed in switchgear panels rated from 11 kV to 500 kV and are certified to IEC 60255, IEEE C37.90, and EN 50263 standards. The 1MRK001162-CCr00 is a control panel assembly used within the 670 Series hardware chassis, providing front-panel operator interface and local HMI connectivity.

The Evolution of Relion 670 Series Architecture

The Relion 670 Series was introduced in the mid-2000s as a successor to ABB's REX 500 and SPACOM platforms. The initial hardware revision (version 1.0–1.1) used a VME-based backplane with proprietary LON-bus communication. Version 1.2 introduced IEC 61850 GOOSE messaging over Ethernet, replacing the earlier SPA-bus serial protocol. Version 2.0 (circa 2012) migrated to a 32-bit ARM-based CPU module and introduced the LHMI (Local Human Machine Interface) with a graphical display, replacing the earlier character-based LCD. Version 2.2 added IEC 61968/61970 CIM compatibility for SCADA integration. The current revision (2.2.4+) supports IEEE 1588 PTP time synchronization and redundant Ethernet via PRP/HSR. Compatibility between hardware revisions requires careful attention: version 1.x I/O modules are not hot-swappable into version 2.x chassis without firmware alignment. End-users operating legacy 1.x installations must source original hardware revisions for like-for-like replacement, as firmware cross-loading is not supported by ABB.

Relion 670 Series Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent verified components within the ABB Relion 670 Series hardware and accessory catalog, organized by functional category:

Control & HMI Panels

• 1MRK001162-CCr00: Front control panel assembly for 670 Series IED chassis, local HMI interface
• 1MRK001162-ACr00: Alternative control panel variant, earlier hardware revision
• 1MRK002084-Br00: LHMI graphical display module, 670 Series version 2.x
• 1MRK002084-Ar00: LHMI display module, version 1.x chassis compatibility

CPU & Processing Modules

• 1MRK002082-Br00: Main processing unit (CPU) module, 670 Series v2.x
• 1MRK002082-Ar00: CPU module, 670 Series v1.x, 32-bit ARM processor
• 1MRK001887-Br00: Real-time clock and synchronization module, IEEE 1588 PTP

Digital Input / Output Modules

• 1MRK002244-Ar00: Binary input module, 16-channel, 24–250 VDC optocoupled
• 1MRK002244-Br00: Binary input module, 32-channel, extended density
• 1MRK002245-Ar00: Binary output module, 24-channel, relay contact outputs
• 1MRK002245-Br00: Binary output module, 16-channel, high-speed trip relay

Analog Input Modules

• 1MRK002246-Ar00: Analog input module, 12-channel CT/VT, 1A/5A selectable
• 1MRK002246-Br00: Analog input module, 6-channel, for transformer differential protection

Communication & Networking Modules

• 1MRK002247-Ar00: Ethernet communication module, IEC 61850 Ed.2, dual-port RJ45
• 1MRK002247-Br00: Fiber optic communication module, IEC 61850, LC connector
• 1MRK002248-Ar00: Serial communication module, SPA/IEC 60870-5-103, RS-485

Power Supply Modules

• 1MRK002249-Ar00: DC power supply module, 24–250 VDC input, internal bus regulation
• 1MRK002249-Br00: Redundant power supply module, dual-feed, 670 Series v2.x chassis

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete Relion 670 Series Parts

ABB has formally transitioned several 670 Series version 1.x modules to end-of-life (EOL) status, with last-time-buy windows closed for select part numbers including 1MRK002082-Ar00 and 1MRK002084-Ar00. DriveKNMS maintains a dedicated inventory of new-surplus, refurbished, and tested-used 670 Series components to support installations with remaining operational lifespans of 10–20 years. For operators of legacy 670 Series v1.x systems in nuclear auxiliary, offshore, or long-cycle chemical plant environments — where panel replacement is not operationally feasible — DriveKNMS provides lifecycle extension sourcing, including cross-reference validation against ABB's supersession tables. All EOL part numbers are cross-checked against ABB's published replacement matrix before dispatch. Customers are advised to provide the full part number including revision suffix (e.g., -Ar00, -Br00, -CCr00) to ensure hardware revision accuracy.

Quality Control for the Relion 670 Series Range

The 670 Series employs a multi-layer backplane bus architecture combining a high-speed internal process bus with a separate power distribution rail. Quality verification for these modules requires specialized procedures beyond standard power-on testing. DriveKNMS applies the following protocol to all 670 Series units: (1) Visual inspection of backplane connector pins and PCB for corrosion, flux residue, or mechanical stress fractures. (2) Firmware version readout via the LHMI or PCM600 engineering tool to confirm revision compatibility with the target chassis. (3) Functional I/O verification using a 670 Series test chassis: binary inputs are stimulated at rated voltage (24 VDC, 48 VDC, 110 VDC, 220 VDC) and output relay contact resistance is measured (<100 mΩ threshold). (4) Analog input accuracy test: CT/VT channels are injected with calibrated secondary current (1A and 5A) and voltage (57.7 V and 110 V) to verify measurement accuracy within ±0.2% of rated value. (5) Communication module loopback test on IEC 61850 GOOSE and MMS protocol layers. (6) 48-hour burn-in at 40°C ambient prior to shipment for refurbished units.