Maintenance release of Relion® 650 series version 2.2 (2.2.1.4)

July 3RD, 2019

A new revision of Relion 650 series version 2.2 has been released. The new revision designation of the 650 series is 2.2.1.4.

Read all about the corrections and improvements in the release note.

Recommendation to update

We recommend users who have faced issues mentioned in the release note to update to this release. If the IED is synchronized via PTP (Precision Time Protocol) then update to this release is mandatory.

IED Connect support

Updating to the new firmware does not require any changes in the installed IED Connectivity Packages for Relion 650 series. The connectivity packages are available in the PCM600 Update Manager.

Ordering and delivery

New orders placed on version 2.2 will be delivered with the latest revision 2.2.1.4. The existing order stock as of today will be automatically updated to this new revision 2.2.1.4. 

If an earlier revision is required, a request shall be made to SA-T sales and an approved deviation shall be in place.

Procedures for ordering the firmware update

The IEDs are updated using the Field Service Tool (FST). The tool automatically identifies the product version and installs correct firmware in accordance with the product version. Please follow the below procedure for ordering the Field Service Tool.

• Click here to access the FST ordering form
• Fill in the requested data in the new form
• Fill in the serial numbers of all IEDs to be updated

The FST package will be delivered to you by return. An instruction on how to use the tool and perform the update is included in the tool. If you have any questions related to this maintenance release, the Field Service Tool or the updating procedures, please contact SA-T Supportline.

When the concerned IED has been updated, we request you to inform us of this change via the SA-T Supportline. Please note that it is extremely important that you let us know. This information is needed to keep our product register updated and to ensure right information to the right local ABB units also in the future.

Kind regards,
Krister Hagman, Global Product Manager