IKI-55 M

IKI-55 M

Feeder Control Units for distribution substations, with ModbusRTU (Slave)

Item number: 2502400_H001

The IKI-55 Feeder Control Unit can be used in load switchgear for directional fault detection,... more
Product information "IKI-55 M"

The IKI-55 Feeder Control Unit can be used in load switchgear for directional fault detection, load flow measurement, and control of load and ground switches. Likewise, a number of automation and monitoring functions are available with the IKI-55.

The IKI-55 is network-capable in its basic version and can communicate with the control station and other remote stations via various communication protocols. It can also be used as a Modbus master. The IKI-55 M is a Modbus-only variant.



The IKI-55 is designed for the connection of small-signal current transformers according to IEC 61869-10 as well as small-signal voltage transformers according to IEC 61869-11. In conjunction with a sensor adapter, conventional conversion transformers for current measurement as well as capacitive and precision dividers can be connected.

Fault detection

  • Directional short-circuit detection
  • Directional ground short-circuit detection
  • Directional ground fault detection with static and transient fault detection
  • Ground fault detection via pulse locating
  • Suitable for all neutral point treatments
  • No summing transformer required
  • Fault recording with export as Comtrade file

Early fault detection

  • Fetection of transient faults (Intermittent ground faults)
  • In conjunction with a CAPDIS- S2_55 (R5): Detection of partial discharges and their frequency and trend

Load flow measurement

  • Voltages, currents, powers, frequencies, cos phi
  • Momentary and average values
  • Cross calibration (With additional adapter)
  • Phase comparison function for voltages (With additional adapter)

Comprehensive control and monitoring functions

  • Control of motor controllers for switching load and ground switches
  • Free programmable logic functions
  • Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
  • Limit value monitoring

Simple operation of the unit

  • Additional LEDs to indicate the fault direction
  • Self-explanatory operation via direction keys

Extended safety features

  • User roles safety concept, password protected
  • USB interface deactivable

Communication protocol

  • ModbusRTU-Slave

Comparison of products

  IKI-55 M
2502400_H001
IKI-55
2502400_H003
Level of digitalisation 2 2
Directional short-circuit detection I>>
Directional earth short-circuit detection Ie>>
Earth fault transient detection
Pulsation detection
Directional static earth fault detection Ie>;
Slave test
Modbus-RTU
Modbus RTU Master -
Modbus-RTU Slave
IEC 60870-5-104 Slave -
MQTT -
REST API -
LAN connection -
Encryption of communication (LAN)   TLS
CT-supplied - -
Auxiliary power supply 24 VDC/AC +/-20% 24 VDC/AC +/-20%
USB interface Mini-USB Mini-USB
PT100 input for temperature compensation of sensors - -
Digital Inputs 6 6
Digital Outputs 6 6
Digital IOs configurable Yes Yes
Switching functions feeder control unit Switching of up to two load switches
1.5-pole switching
Switching of up to two load switches
1.5-pole switching
Digital outputs for 1.5 pole switching 2 2
Voltage inputs 1 (With additional adapter 2: 2x LRM/CAPDIS or 1x LRM/CADPIS + 1x precision 3.25V) 1 (With additional adapter 2: 2x LRM/CAPDIS or 1x LRM/CADPIS + 1x precision 3.25V)
Voltage measurement
Precision voltage measurement Yes Yes
Current measurement
Logic functions programmable A total of 32 logic rules can be programmed. A total of 32 logic rules can be programmed.
Balanced core CT optional - -
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TE trend monitoring
  • In conjunction with CAPDIS-S2_55 (R5)
  • Indication on the display, transmission via Modbus-RTU
  • Partial discharge trend via frequency distribution; integration over 24 h, trend over 72 h
  • In conjunction with CAPDIS-S2_55 (R5)
  • Indication on the display, transmission via Modbus-RTU
  • Partial discharge trend via frequency distribution; integration over 24 h, trend over 72 h
Device data
Article number 2502400_H001
Quantity unit Piece
Product designation Grid Controller IKI-55 M | ModbusRTU
Number of feeders 1
Parameterization software KriesConfig
Configuration Via HMI and display (limited), Via software Kries-Config (download at kries.com)
Firmware update Via USB interface
Operating elements and display
Front display LC-Display and LEDs
Direction keys 1 - 4 for navigation in menu
Red LED (1) Error event detected
Yellow LED (2) Device warnings
Dreen LED (3) Status message device state
Yellow LED (4) Fault detected in the direction of the busbar
Red LED (5) Error event detected in the direction of the cable
Dimensions and installation instructions
Case height x width x depth 48 x 96 x 110 mm
Cutout height x width 45 x 92 mm
Norm cutout dimensions DIN IEC 61554:2002-08
Installation type Panel mounting
Operating conditions
Operating temperature -40°C ... 70°C
Storage temperature -40°C ... 80°C
Protection class front side IP54
Protection class IP40 / Front IP54
System frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz (selectable)
Fault detection and failure forecast
Fault detection Individually selectable, any combinations possible
Star point types Short-term low-ohmic terminated neutral, Low-ohmic terminated neutral, Inductive terminated neutral, Isolated neutral
Short circuit detection I>>
Directional short-circuit detection I>>
Threshold current short-circuit detection I>> 50 A – 1,000 A
Threshold time short-circuit detection I>> 40 ms – 5 s
Earth short-circuit detection Ie>>
Directional earth short-circuit detection Ie>>
Threshold current earth short-circuit detection Ie>> 10 A – 1,000 A
Threshold time earth short-circuit detection Ie>> 40 ms – 5 s
Directional static earth fault detection Ie>;
Threshold current static earth fault detection Ie> 2 A – 30 A
Threshold time static earth fault detection Ie> 200 ms – 2 s
Directional transient earth fault detection Ie>
Threshold current transient earth fault detection 3I0 1 A – 1,000 A
Threshold voltage transient earth fault detection 3U0 0.1 kV – 100 kV
Earth fault detection via pulse locating
Pulse length of pulse locating symmetrical / asymmetrical
Transient fault detection IIe>
TE trend monitoring
  • In conjunction with CAPDIS-S2_55 (R5)
  • Indication on the display, transmission via Modbus-RTU
  • Partial discharge trend via frequency distribution; integration over 24 h, trend over 72 h
Fault reset Auto, Manually on the device, After time (1 h ... 8 h, configurable)
Reset setting Time: 1 - 1 h; manual, auto
Event log 20 events
Fault recorder
Fault record - formats Comtrade
Fault record - number 20
Fault record - recording duration 2,5 s at 50 Hz | 2,09 s at 60 Hz
Fault record - Frequency 6,4 kHz at 50 Hz | 7,68kHz at 60 Hz
Fault record - Pretrigger 0,31 s at 50 Hz | 0,258 s at 60 Hz
Earth fault transient detection
Directional earth short-circuit detection
Interfaces and transmission protocols
USB interface Mini-USB
Transmission protocols Modbus-RTU (Slave)
Modbus-RTU
Modbus RTU Master -
Modbus-RTU Slave
Modbus transmission rates [kBd] 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
MQTT -
REST API -
IEC 60870-5-104 Slave -
LAN connection -
Slave test
Digital Inputs 6
Digital inputs - connections Push-In, Connection of solid and stranded conductors: 0.08 to 0.5 mm² | Connection of stranded conductors with ferrule: 0.25 to 0.34 mm²
Digital inputs - switching thresholds ON > 19 VDC / OFF < 10 VDC
Digital inputs - voltage ranges 24 DC to 60 VDC
Digital inputs - current consumption Max. 6 mA
Digital Outputs 6
Digital outputs for 1.5 pole switching 2
Digital outputs - connections Push-In, Connection of solid and stranded conductors: 0.08 to 0.5 mm² | Connection of stranded conductors with ferrule: 0.25 to 0.34 mm²
Digital outputs - variants Floating
Digital outputs - switching capacity 1 A at 30 VDC
Digital outputs - dielectric strength Max. 80V
Digital IOs configurable Yes
Switching functions feeder control unit Switching of up to two load switches
1.5-pole switching
Voltage input Input impedance 2 MOhm, 50 pF
Voltage input Input range 0,4 V – 4,1 V
Voltage input measurement accuracy 1%
Voltage input transformation ratio 10000:1 (settable)
Voltage input standard IEC 61869-11
Current input Version Rogowski current sensor
Current input Input impedance 10 MOhm, 50 pF
Current input Measuring range 0,1 A up to 2000 A
Current input Measuring accuracy 1%, +- 0.5 A
Current input Ratio 50 A / 22,5 mV (50Hz) (settable)
Current input standard IEC 61869-10
PT100 input for temperature compensation of sensors -
Voltage inputs 1 (With additional adapter 2: 2x LRM/CAPDIS or 1x LRM/CADPIS + 1x precision 3.25V)
Measurement values and functions
Voltage measurement
Phase-to-ground voltages
Phase to phase voltages
Precision voltage measurement Yes
Current measurement
Active power
Reactive power
Apparent power
Rotary field detection
Frequency measurement
Limit value monitoring Parameterizable
Logic functions programmable A total of 32 logic rules can be programmed.
Power supply
Auxiliary power supply 24 VDC/AC +/-20%
Power input - power consumption 0.5 A
Power supply input - connections Connection of solid and stranded conductors: 0.2 to 2.5 mm2 / Connection of stranded conductors with ferrule: 0.25 to 1.5 mm2 / Connection of stranded conductors with ferrule without plastic collar: up to 2.5 mm2
CT-supplied -