ABB Remote I/O device for switchgear RIO600 Hardware

Hardware

Built on an industrial hardware platform, the RIO600 offers the same reliability,

performance and real-time functionality as ABB's protection and control relays.

The modular design of the RIO600 makes it suitable for use in utility substations and

industrial environments with harsh electrical environments and climatic conditions.

A single RIO600 can have up to 40 I/O channels, and different types of I/O modules

can be stacked together in a completely flexible way to realise a wide range of applications.

Communication

The RIO600 supports fast real-time horizontal GOOSE communication in accordance

with the IEC 61850 1st and 2nd edition standards for substation automation.

The RIO600 also supports Modbus TCP communication with a Modbus TCP client.

Both can be used in parallel in the same Ethernet bus.

The RIO600 sends and receives binary signals to and from ABB Relion®

protective relays and station automation units.

The RIO600 sends and receives binary signals between

 the protective relay and the station automation unit COM600.

The RIO600 subscribes to signals from five devices and publishes signals

to multiple devices depending on the user configuration.

Using the same Ethernet port, the RIO600 can be connected in parallel to

the PCM600 and the web browser via the same communication bus.

RIO600 communications include a current RJ-45 port or fibre optic LC Ethernet

for IEC 61850 GOOSE and Modbus TCP communications.

The RIO600 Web HMI is used for monitoring and diagnostics and 

all parameters can be configured by the user via the PCM600.