ABB launches REX615 in Vietnam: enhancing power protection and control for a sustainable future

• ABB introduces REX615, the latest relay member of the globally renowned Relion® family, offering advanced protection and control for power generation and distribution.
• REX615 offers flexible hardware and software with comprehensive application coverage and full compatibility with digital substations.
• REX615 addresses four main challenges of the grid: aging infrastructure, asset management, digitalization, and regulatory compliance.

ABB announced the launch of Relion® REX615 in Vietnam, a new member of the globally renowned Relion® protection and control family. Engineered to address the complex protection and control needs of both utility and industrial applications in Vietnam, the REX615 relay brings substantial advantages to the power sector and industries by enhancing grid stability and supporting the grid of the future.

The REX615 relay represents a significant advancement in power protection and control, building on the legacy of ABB’s Relion® 615 and 620 series. Addressing critical challenges such as aging infrastructure, asset management, and digitalization, the REX615 is designed to meet the evolving needs of the Vietnamese power sector. It offers extensive functionality to support the increasing integration of distributed generation while maintaining grid stability and offers advanced protection features, including multifrequency admittance-based earth-fault protection.

Standardized IEC 61850-compliant communication ensures smooth interoperability between substation automation devices to allow seamless integration with existing systems as well as full compatibility with advanced digital switchgear solutions. The relay’s modular hardware and software provide unmatched flexibility, allowing it to adapt to future technological advancements and evolving protection and control requirements. This adaptability makes REX615 a reliable choice for utility and industrial applications, reflecting ABB’s commitment to high-quality and innovative solutions for the power sector.

REX615 is third-party verified Environmental Product Declaration compliant; sustainable design, production, operation, maintenance and end-of-life management ensure minimized environmental impact. With extensive life cycle services and end-of-life recyclability instructions, the relay also supports long-term sustainability. Further aiding in Vietnam's sustainability goals, the relay’s extensive interconnection protection package allows to better connect to renewables while maintaining grid stability. Complying with the latest grid codes, REX615 ensures the distributed generation units remain connected also during disturbances.

“As Vietnam’s power sector evolves towards a greener future, the need for relevant and evolving solutions to integrate renewable energy and to maintain grid stability/resilience is critical. ABB's REX615 relay is designed with these challenges in mind, providing advanced protection and control essential for modern energy networks. REX615 addresses market demands for robust grid performance and seamless renewable energy integration by enhancing system stability and efficiency. Our focus is on providing technology that meets today’s energy demands and prepares our customers for long-term success in the context of the evolving power grids,” said Mr. Doan Van Hien, Vice President of Electrification Business at ABB Vietnam.

ABB Vietnam launched REX615 at the “Empowering Grids of the Future through Digitalization enabling AI” seminars held in Hanoi on August 20 and Ho Chi Minh City on August 23. Representatives from Vietnam’s electricity companies, industrial sectors, and industrial parks gathered to explore ABB’s latest innovations.

About ABB Electrification 

ABB Electrification is a global technology leader that makes efficient and reliable electricity use from source to socket possible. With over 50,000 employees across 100 countries, we collaborate with our customers and partners to solve the world’s most significant electrical distribution and energy management challenges. We help businesses, industry, and consumers run their facilities and homes efficiently and reliably. As the energy transition accelerates, we are electrifying the world safely, smartly, and sustainably. go.abb/electrification

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