ABB will be showcasing its latest developments in railway technology, equipment and services at the 2009 Railtex exhibition, 10-12th March at Earls Court, London, stand 422.
The exhibition will see the launch of two new ABB products. The RED615 is a protection and control device, suitable for utility and industrial systems. Featuring a single tool for Intelligent Electrical Device (IED) settings, signal configurations and disturbance record handling, the RED615 is ready made for the protection of overhead lines and cable freedom. This enables it to be set up and commissioned once it has been programmed with the application specific settings.
The REF615 dedicated feeder protection relay is designed to provide absolute protection, measurement and supervision of utility substations and industrial power systems. The new relay switch features high-speed busbar protection, without the need for hard-wired copper cabling between switchgear cubicles. The REF615 is protected by fast, three-channel arc fault protection ensuring increased personal safety, reduced material damage and minimum system downtime.
Accompanying these products will be a range of ABB low voltage products including the Triline enclosure range, Slimline XR, SMISSLINE Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs), DOC software and din rail mounted components and other Low Voltage switchgear products. Across the three day event visitors to the ABB stand will have the opportunity to interact with ABB product specialists, who will be on-hand to demonstrate products and answer questions on ABB's product range.
ABB will also be running two seminars addressing the major issues currently affecting the rail industry. The first of the two seminars, titled "Optimisation of protection and control using IEC 61850" will take place on Tuesday, 10th March at 12.40pm.
The recently launched standards are designed to be future-proof, providing capabilities to accommodate the changing requirements from the rail industry. This seminar explores how ABB is implementing the new standards at the heart of its protection and control philosophy.
ABB's second seminar, "The ‘FACTS' about power quality for railway power transmission networks" will take place on Wednesday 11th March at 11.50am. ABB's FACTS system (Flexible AC Transmission Systems), is designed to enhance security, capacity and flexibility of power transmission networks providing the tools to counteract imbalances and mitigate harmonics, helping to deliver a balanced power output.
ABB has been extensively involved in several major UK rail projects including the West Coast Main Line, Channel Tunnel, London underground network, Southern Region Power Supply Upgrade, involvement in the London Transport Power PFI as well as contracts in many parts of the world. ABB has a strong service record, offering full maintenance and repair, cable laying and jointing, transformer servicing, protection and control systems and substation installation, alternation and extension.
Trevor Gregory, ABB UK Managing Director commented: "Railtex provides an ideal platform for ABB to demonstrate its railway expertise. We want visitors to gain a full understanding of what we can offer and how we can help meet their needs."