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SR 3 Series Protection Relays

Firmware Version 1.41
Release Notes
GE Publication Number: GER-4390
Copyright 2011 GE Multilin

Overview
Summary
GE Multilin releases firmware version 1.41 for the SR 3 Series of Protection Relays that introduces
enhances to the platform. Highlights of this release include:

Advanced Voltage Protection Elements & Metering (SR339 & SR350)

Advanced Communications with support for IEC61850 Logical Nodes

Enhanced Logic Elements

Advanced Motor Learned Data (SR339)

Advanced Motor Health Report (SR339)

Enhanced Configurable Ambient Temperature Monitor

Support for 12 RTDs via the RMIO unit

Neutral and Ground Directional Protection

Release Date: February 8, 2011

GE Multilin issues the EnerVista SR 3 Series Relay Setup software 1.41 release. Highlights of this release
include:

Support for Firmware version 1.41

Enhanced GOOSE Configuration using Simplified GOOSE Configuration

Upgrading from a previous version of the SR 3 Series Setup software to the new 1.41 can be done via
EnerVista Launchpad or downloaded directly at:
http://www.gedigitalenergy.com/app/ViewFiles.aspx?prod=350&type=7
Please contact your local GE Multilin sales representative or GE Multilin Customer Service
Department (CST) for any questions regarding this upgrade.

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Release details
In the following enhancement descriptions, a revision category letter is placed to the left of the description.
Refer to the Appendix at the end of this document for a description of the categories displayed.

Firmware Version 1.41

N

Advanced Voltage Protection Elements & Metering (SR339 & SR350)

The SR339 and SR350 relays have been enhanced to include voltage protection and metering elements.
With the addition of voltage protection and metering the SR339 and SR350 relays offer advanced
protection and metering functionality for motor and feeder applications.
The following protection elements have been added:
Undervoltage Protection:
Phase (27P) & Auxiliary (27x)
Overvoltage Protection:
Phase (59P), Auxiliary (59x),
Neutral (59N), Negative Sequence (59_2)
Directional Protection:
Neutral (67N)
Ground (67G)
Frequency Protection:
Under (81U)
Over (81O)

The following metering elements have been added:

Voltage Metering:
Phase, Line & Neutral Voltages
Negative Sequence, Zero Sequence, Auxiliary Voltage
Frequency
Power Metering:
Three Phase Real, Reactive, Apparent Power
Power Factor
Energy Metering:
Positive and Negative Watt-hour
Positive and Negative VAR-hour
N

Advanced Communications with support for IEC 61850 Logical Nodes

IEC61850 server has been added in 1.41 release based in ICD/CID file stored in a non-volatile memory (File
System ). The CID file shall be interpreted (parsed by SCL parser) by firmware at device startup and the
information contained in the CID file shall be used in order to create the IEDs IEC61850 data model as well as
configuration of Goose and Report Control Blocks. The device supports configurable Data Sets used for
Reporting and GOOSE Transmission. The protection and control function has been modelized into the typical
logical nodes PTOC, PIOC, MMXU, XCBR, etc, allowing the user to use it in the configurable datasets.

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E

Enhanced Logic Elements

The Logic functionality in firmware version 1.41 has been enhanced to include the following:
Logic Elements
16 Logic Elements from 8
Any state of a programmed contact, virtual or remote input
Output operand - protection or control elements
Triggering / Blocking Inputs
Three triggering inputs using AND / OR gates
Three blocking inputs using AND / OR gates
Timers
Pickup and Dropout Timers

Advanced Motor Learned Data (SR339)

The 339 Motor Learned Data has been enhanced to capture up to 250 sets of motor starting values, averaged
over up to five motor starts. These values are available through 339 Setup Actual Values as well as the
included 339 Setup Motor Start/Stop Report. The motor learned data is graphically represented through the
enhanced Motor Health Report. With the inclusion of the Learned data the information provided with assist
with troubleshooting faults that occur during starting, as well as planning preventative maintenance.
The following is the learned data captured and stored and can also be printed and filed.

Learned Acceleration Time

Learned Starting Current

Learned Starting Capacity

Last Acceleration Time

Last Start Current

Last Start Thermal Capacity Used

Learned Average Motor Load

Learned Run Time After Start

RTD Maximum Temperature

Advanced Motor Health Report (SR339)

The Motor Health Report included with the 339 Setup provides a detailed history of the operation and
performance of the associated motor. By providing critical information as listed in the Enhanced Motor
Learned Data and the Motor Start Data Logger, the characteristics of the motor are learned and monitored
and provide the key information required for troubleshooting persistent problems and facilitate preventative
maintenance. Key motor performance parameters are obtained from the 339 relay, including trip causes,
motor learned data parameters and motor start data logs and presented in a PDF report.

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E

Enhanced Configurable Ambient Temperature Monitor

The ambient temperature monitor has been enhanced in firmware version 1.41 which allows users the ability
to configure the temperature setting based on individual requirements.
With these enhancements, the temperature ranges, high and low, can be programmed by the user and initiate
action based on installation and application environments. A programmable time delay also allows users the
ability to alarm on conditions where the temperature exceeds the preset threshold by a preset time. The
alarm initiation can then be tied to an output relay or into the logic of the relay.

Support for 12 RTDs via the RMIO unit

The 339 has been enhanced to support 12 RTDs inputs via the RMIO unit.
The Remote I/O Module provides RTD temperature metering capabilities for the Multilin SR 339 Motor
Protection System. The remote RTD Module provides additional protection to motor applications by monitoring
the temperature of key components in the equipment.
All RTDs settings are completely configurable via the SR 339 Motor Protection System and via GE Multilins
EnerVista Software programs.

Neutral and Ground Directional Protection (67N & 67G)

The protection elements in the SR3 platform have been enhanced to include Ground and Neutral directional
elements, (67N & 67G).
The Ground and Neutral Directional elements are used to discriminate whether a fault occurs in a forward or
in a reverse direction, and they can be used either individually or as a part of the Ground and Neutral Time, or
Instantaneous over-current elements.

Enervista Set up Software Version 1.41

N

Simplified GOOSE Configuration (SGC)

The SR3 Series firmware has been enhanced to include the Simplified GOOSE Configurator (SGC), which
provides users the ability to quickly and easily configure IEC61850 GOOSE communications in the SR3 Series of
Relays. The SR3 family of relays supports the IEC61850 GOOSE messaging service, which allows the SR3 relays
to exchange digital and analog information with other relays supporting the same service.
The SGC is only supported in SR3 Series firmware version 1.40 and higher, with 2E or 3E options in the order
code.

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Upgrade paths
This upgrade can be done either via EnerVista Launchpad or by direct download from the following site:
http://www.gedigitalenergy.com/app/ViewFiles.aspx?prod=339&type=7

If using EnerVista Launchpad, follow these steps:

1.

Open EnerVista Launchpad

2.

Click IED Setup

3.

Click Check Updates. Note: this will check for updates to all of the IED setup software shown.

4.

Select the SR3 version 1.41 upgrade for download.

Please contact your local GE Multilin sales representative or GE Multilin Customer Service
Department (CST) for any questions regarding this upgrade.

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Appendix
Change categories
This document uses the following categories to classify the changes.
Table 1: Revision categories
Code

Category

Comments

New feature

A separate feature added to the relay. Changes to existing features even

if they significantly expand the functionality are not in this category

Change

A neutral change that does not bring any new value and is not correcting
any known problem

Enhancement

Modification of an existing feature bringing extra value to the application

Changed, incomplete or false

faceplate indications

Changes to, or problems with text messages, LEDs and user pushbuttons

Changed, incomplete or false relay

records

Changes to, or problems with relay records (oscillography, demand, fault

reports, etc.)

Protocols and communications

Changes to, or problems with protocols or communication features

Metering

Metering out of specification or other metering problems

Protection out of specification

Protection operates correctly but does not meet published specifications

(example: delayed trip)

Unavailability of protection

Protection not available in a self-demonstrating way so that corrective

actions could be taken immediately

Hidden failure to trip

Protection may not operate when it should

False trip

Protection may operate when it should not

Unexpected restart

Relay restarts unexpectedly

The revision category letter is placed to the left of the change description.

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