ABB OY MEDIUM VOLTAGE PRODUCTS EP SERVICE Maintenance
ABB OY MEDIUM VOLTAGE PRODUCTS, EP SERVICE Maintenance Exchange Unit Replacement service for aging relays 1 MRS 758058
Maintenance Exchange Unit service Maintenance with exchange units (1/2) Definition – The first REF 615, RED 615, RET 615, REM 615, REX 521, REF 542 plus, REF 541/3/5 and REM 543 relay versions are no longer in production. • No availability of life cycle services – The Maintenance Exchange Unit service enables easy and efficient replacement of older product versions with the corresponding new one in current production. • Full availability of life cycle services December 8, 2020 Slide 2
Maintenance Exchange Unit service Maintenance with exchange units (2/2) Definition – The Maintenance Exchange Unit service is available for the following relays: • REF 615 and RED 615 IEC versions 1. 1 and 2. 0 • RET 615 and REM 615 IEC version 2. 0 • REX 521 versions A, B, C, E and F • REF 542 plus versions 1. 0, 1. 1 and 2. 0 • REF 541/3/5 versions 1. 0 and 1. 5 • REM 543 version 1. 5 December 8, 2020 Slide 3
Maintenance Exchange Unit service Application area Suitable for a variety of purposes – The maintenance exchange unit service is ideal for the following purposes: • Replacement of aging installed base for safe and reliable relay operation as well as maximized process efficiency and reliability • Ensured availability of life cycle services with latest relay version • Hardware and software upgrade necessary due to changing protection requirements • Lifetime extension of protection solution December 8, 2020 Slide 4
Maintenance Exchange Unit service Service scope (1/2) Turnkey solution – Delivery of new relay • The maintenance exchange unit represents the latest relay version, including the most recent hardware and software, but is otherwise identical to the old version. – Conversion of configuration file • The existing configuration file provided by the customer is converted to be compatible with the new relay version (for REX 521, the existing settings are uploaded to the new relay). December 8, 2020 Slide 5
Maintenance Exchange Unit service Service scope (2/2) Turnkey solution – Installation, testing and recycling • ABB installs and tests the new relays, and collects and recycles the old ones. – Cutting tool for REF 542 plus HMI panel • The cutting tool allows easy, fast and exact machining of the existing panel cutout when replacing HMI v 4 with v 5. December 8, 2020 Slide 6
Maintenance Exchange Unit service Cutting tool kit for REF 542 plus HMI panel All-in-one tool kit for easy replacement – The cutting tool is a handheld, battery-driven device for machining the existing panel cutout when replacing HMI v 4 with HMI v 5. – No time consuming measurements or additional panel surface protection are needed. – The tool enables a precise quality cut. December 8, 2020 Slide 7
Maintenance Exchange Unit service Customer benefits Why ABB? – Lifetime extension of protection solution – Easy adaptation to changes in protection requirements – Benefit of latest software developments – Less downtime with assured availability of life cycle services – Minimized shutdown time due to fast and easy installation, existing configuration and no major new wiring – Upgrade to latest version of same product convenient for operating and maintenance personnel December 8, 2020 Slide 8
Maintenance Exchange Unit service Case: Statoil offshore platform, Kvitebjorn, Norway Oil and gas segment Challenge Need to replace older version of REF 542 plus relays to avoid unscheduled operation downtime. Need for additional relay functions and increased maintenance scheduling predictability. Ensuring that all activities are completed within the fixed shutdown period. ABB solution Complete service including a new up-to-date version of the same relay type. Time-efficient installation and testing with a structured replacement process and purpose-designed tools. Recycling of the old relays. Customer benefits Up-to-date relay functions and minimized shutdown time for performing the replacement activities. Key results Ensured extended life cycle of the protection and control devices and assured availability of ABB’s life cycle services. December 8, 2020 Slide 9 Photo courtesy of Statoil/Helge Hansen
Maintenance Exchange Unit service Available through your local ABB DA life cycle services – The Maintenance Exchange Unit service is available through your local ABB. – For more information and ordering, please contact your local ABB representative. – Visit our website for information on other DA life cycle services December 8, 2020 Slide 10
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