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SPA-ZC 400

Ethernet Adapter
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ABB SPA-ZC 400 is an Ethernet adapter for connecting one REF541/3/5 or REM543/5 protection relay to an IEC 61850-8-1 station bus. It carries process data over IEC 61850 and also supports SPA over TCP/IP on the same Ethernet link.

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Technical specifications for SPA-ZC 400

Technical specifications for SPA-ZC 400

  • Manufacturer:
    ABB
  • Product Category:
    DCS System
  • Spare Part Number:
    SPA-ZC 400
  • Estimated shipping dimensions:
    20.4x5x2.7cm
  • Weight:
    0.12 kg
  • Tariff Code:
    8537101190
  • Counliy of origin:
    Sweden
  • IED interface:
    Fixed D-type subminiature connectors
  • IEC 61850 LAN:
    100BaseFX fibre optic
  • LAN transceiver:
    MT-RJ multimode glass fibre
  • Optional LON/SPA glass connector:
    ST transmitter/receiver pair
  • Optional LON/SPA plastic connector:
    Snap-in transmitter/receiver pair
  • Common diagnostic LEDs:
    Power; Diagnostic red; Diagnostic green
  • LAN diagnostic LEDs:
    LINK; TX; RX
  • LON/SPA diagnostic LED:
    RX
  • Continuous service temperature:
    -10...+55 deg C

Information

Information

Overview Manuals Common Applications Product Precautions
SPA-ZC 400 integrates a compatible ABB protection relay with an IEC 61850-8-1 station bus while retaining an Ethernet path for SPA engineering access.
  • Maps relay status, measurements and commands into station-bus data
  • Provides SPA engineering access over the installed TCP/IP network
  • EMP and EMG versions retain simultaneous optical LON or SPA traffic
  • Uses CET projects to organize data mapping and adapter configuration

The adapter mounts directly on one REF541/3/5 or REM543/5 relay and connects by optical Ethernet through the station-bus switch. It is used in substation retrofit projects that bring protection, control, measurement and diagnostic information from an installed relay into an IEC 61850 system.

Important Notice: Confirm the exact SPA-ZC 400 variant, relay revision, optical connector, bus topology and approved CET project before energizing the station-bus connection.

Apter Power SPA-ZC 400 Manuals and Guides
Apter Power SPA-ZC 400 Product Technical Reference PDFABB SPA-ZC 400 Installation and Commissioning Manual PDF
The first document is an Apter Power model-specific technical reference. The second is the directly related ABB installation and commissioning manual used for engineering verification.
REF541/3/5 station-bus retrofitIntegrates feeder-relay events and control points with an IEC 61850 substation network.
REM543/5 motor-protection integrationExchanges motor-protection indications with the station-level control system.
Remote SPA service channelSupports maintenance access to the connected relay without a separate engineering cable.
Dual-port migration projectEMP and EMG installations keep an existing optical LON or SPA path during network modernization.
Read the applicable ABB installation instructions before work. Verify SPA-ZC 400 and the installed-system configuration.
1Identify whether the installed unit is the base, EMP or EMG execution before removing any cable.
2Isolate the relay and station-bus work area before disturbing either 9-pin D connector.
3Earth the device frame in accordance with the cubicle protection and local electrical procedure.
4Match the optical fibre material and connector style to the installed transceiver hardware.
5Back up the approved CET project and exported configuration before changing the adapter mapping.
6For an optional optical port, verify Loop or Star topology and the protocol-specific jumper setting.
7Use ESD controls and avoid touching exposed electronic components during handling.
8Commission with LED checks plus controlled status, measurement and command tests from the connected relay.

Alternative Names

Alternative Names

SPA-ZC400

Technical notes

Technical notes

Secure SPA-ZC 400 to the relay's two 9-pin D connectors, then route its fibre-optic LAN connection through the station-bus Ethernet switch before loading the CET mapping. For EMP or EMG variants, set the optional optical interface for the engineered LON or SPA topology before commissioning.

FAQS

  • Which ABB relays can SPA-ZC 400 connect to an IEC 61850-8-1 station bus?
    The ABB manual identifies one REF541/3/5 or REM543/5 relay for the fixed adapter connection.
  • How is SPA-ZC 400 mechanically secured to the relay?
    The adapter is fastened to the relay at the two 9-pin D-type connectors; both mechanical alignment and connector seating must be checked.
  • What must be preserved when replacing SPA-ZC 400 in an existing project?
    Preserve the exact execution, optical hardware, connected relay identity, approved CET project, IP plan and station-bus switch port.
  • How should SPA-ZC 400 be configured before station-bus commissioning?
    Build or recover the CET project, verify the relay data model and mappings, then download the approved configuration under change control.
  • Can SPA-ZC 400 keep an existing LON or SPA optical connection during IEC 61850 migration?
    The EMP and EMG versions provide the optional simultaneous optical port; its topology and protocol jumper settings must match the installed bus.
  • Which SPA-ZC 400 diagnostics should be checked after power-up?
    Check common Power and Diagnostic indications, LAN LINK/TX/RX activity and the optional LON/SPA receive indication before functional testing.
  • How can an engineer validate SPA-ZC 400 data mapping?
    Compare controlled relay changes with the corresponding IEC 61850 status, measurement and command objects, and review diagnostic data if any mapping is missing.
  • What fibre checks are required during SPA-ZC 400 maintenance?
    Confirm connector type, cleanliness, bend radius, transmit-to-receive routing and stable station-switch link indication.
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