ABB REF 542plus configuration tool
ABB REF 542plus configuration tool
(OP)
Hi there!
Please illuminate a newbie: I have installed PCM600 downloaded from ABB site (had to register), then REF 542plus configuration tool from the relay page.
Cannot find any link or executable to start the config tool, either from within PCM600 or as a standalone program! I have seen on some work buddies the config tool as a separate application (older edition), but I don't want to ask it from them.
I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate x64 with SP1; it's on my home computer, I just want to be able to play with config files, for training before entering the trenches.
How ca I start the REF config tool?
Please illuminate a newbie: I have installed PCM600 downloaded from ABB site (had to register), then REF 542plus configuration tool from the relay page.
Cannot find any link or executable to start the config tool, either from within PCM600 or as a standalone program! I have seen on some work buddies the config tool as a separate application (older edition), but I don't want to ask it from them.
I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate x64 with SP1; it's on my home computer, I just want to be able to play with config files, for training before entering the trenches.
How ca I start the REF config tool?






RE: ABB REF 542plus configuration tool
There is a connectivity package for the REF542+, that's the one you installed. But it's only useful for IEC61850 systems. It serves only the communication board in the REF.
So in order to actually program the REF you need to get the dedicated REF software. I don't have a recent copy myself sadly. I see it can't be downloaded from the site either, only the PCM package is there. You'd have to get in contact with your local ABB distribution automation to get a copy.
RE: ABB REF 542plus configuration tool
RE: ABB REF 542plus configuration tool
RE: ABB REF 542plus configuration tool
newer:
http://www.automation-abb.ucoz.ru/ref542_plus.jpg
older:
http://a.img.youboy.com/coimg/2009/8/5/g3_1434109....
Are there differences between relays with the same generation (same faceplate)?
RE: ABB REF 542plus configuration tool
It's been years since I've used one, but I expect the firmware revision to be printed on the label on the main unit, and most likely somewhere in the diagnostics screens on the IED once it's powered up.
The HMI has it's own revisioning as well btw.
RE: ABB REF 542plus configuration tool
The REF542plus relays are the following type: 1VCF752000 V260*
HMI: 1VCR007346
Don't know when I'll be in front of the relay to check the firmware version directly, I hope the product IDs are enough, I've found them in our documentation.
Thank you for your patience!
RE: ABB REF 542plus configuration tool
Just go to the below link and click on the name to the right of the word Service on the right hand side of the page. It will bring up a web form to send a request to your local ABB service group for that relay. They will be happy to provide you with a way to download the software.
http://www.abb.us/product/db0003db004281/c12573e70...
RE: ABB REF 542plus configuration tool
As I'm not from the US (a fact which I've not hidden although the form was US-only), I wait to see what results I'll get and post here.
Before posting here, I have also tried with ABB support from my country (.ro) but they bitterly disappointed me.
In the meantime, if someone else has a solution for my problem, feel free to post!
RE: ABB REF 542plus configuration tool
RE: ABB REF 542plus configuration tool