PCM600

Simplifying management of ABB protection and control relays

PCM600

PCM600 is an user friendly configuration and communication engineering tool for ABB Relion protection and control relays . With an intuitive user interface, PCM600 offers configuration capabilities for I/O mapping and signal mapping. The user interface, workflow and the IEC 61850 based data model in PCM600 are designed according to the same philosophy as the intelligent electronic device (IED) itself, ensuring smooth and seamless integration between the tool and the IEDs. PCM600 is IEC 61850 compliant, ensuring communication between bay and station levels and bay-to-bay GOOSE messaging for station-wide interlocking and control of parallel transformers.

Customer benefits

Engineering efficiency

<p>Simplify application and communication engineering with an intuitive interface, enabling easy I/O and signal mapping configuration.</p>

Set parameters

<p>Quickly view and change the most important parameters, or in the advanced mode, handle all parameters.</p>

Analyze and monitor

<p>Monitor measurements and signal statuses. PCM600 scans and retrieves disturbance information for automatic report file generation. It can also automatically send the report to pre-defined e-mail addresses to facilitate for fast corrective actions. It thus allows relay engineers to concentrate on disturbance analysis instead of on manual data collection.</p>

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Frequently Asked Questions

PCM600 is an engineering tool for configuring, communicating with, and managing ABB’s medium-voltage protection and control offering, such as Relion protection relays and SSC600. It supports the entire life cycle of protection devices - from design and commissioning to operation and maintenance. 

PCM600 is used to configure relay applications, set protection parameters, manage communication, and monitor device performance. It also enables disturbance analysis and reporting, helping engineers quickly identify and resolve system events. 

Key features include application configuration, I/O and signal mapping, parameter setting, real-time monitoring, disturbance recording and reporting, and automated data handling for faster engineering workflows.

PCM600 can be downloaded free-of-charge on our website, along with the latest updates and documentation.

PCM600 is fully compliant with IEC 61850, enabling seamless communication between protection devices and substation systems, including bay-level and station-level integration as well as GOOSE messaging.

With its intuitive interface and structured workflow, PCM600 simplifies configuration and reduces engineering time. It allows users to quickly view, modify, and verify relay settings, ensuring faster commissioning and fewer errors. 

Yes. PCM600 enables real-time monitoring of signals and measurements, retrieves disturbance records automatically, and generates reports to support fast fault analysis and corrective actions.