Neplan Selectivity Analysis v42 PDF

NEPLAN
User's Guide
Selectivity Analysis
Version 4.2
Busarello + Cott + Partner Inc.
NEPLAN selectivity module V4.2

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Contents
1
The new concept .........................................................................................................7

1.1
NEPLAN V4.2................................................................................................................... 7
1.2
Protection devices ............................................................................................................ 7
1.3
Data model of protection devices...................................................................................... 7
1.4
Higher-order requirements................................................................................................ 8
The new selectivity module ........................................................................................9

2.1
Installation ........................................................................................................................ 9
2.2
Functions of the independent E_SelModul.exe module .................................................. 10
2.3
Functions of the interactive graphic E_E32.exe .............................................................. 10
2.4
What does not work yet? ................................................................................................ 10
The independent program E_SelModul.exe ............................................................11

3.1
General .......................................................................................................................... 11
3.2
The menus and icons ..................................................................................................... 11
3.3
The list of elements ........................................................................................................ 11
3.4
System parameters ........................................................................................................ 12
3.5
Project information.......................................................................................................... 12
Integration in the interactive graphic ......................................................................13

4.1
General .......................................................................................................................... 13
4.2
Editing of protection device data..................................................................................... 13
4.3
Protection device response ............................................................................................ 14
4.4
Creating selectivity diagrams.......................................................................................... 15
4.5
Editing selectivity diagrams ............................................................................................ 16
4.6
Parameters..................................................................................................................... 16
The current-time diagrams .......................................................................................17

5.1
General .......................................................................................................................... 17
5.2
Diagram properties ......................................................................................................... 17
5.3
Saving the diagram or copying to the clipboard .............................................................. 18
The characteristic editor...........................................................................................19

6.1
The dialog window.......................................................................................................... 19
6.2
Graphical input and editing of characteristics.................................................................. 20
6.3
Numerical input of characteristic points .......................................................................... 20
6.4
Specifying standard characteristics ................................................................................ 21
6.5
Creating tolerance characteristics................................................................................... 21
The module editor .....................................................................................................22
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7.1
Editing of protection modules.......................................................................................... 22
7.2
Characteristics................................................................................................................ 23
7.3
Coding of the setting ranges........................................................................................... 26
7.4
Tolerances...................................................................................................................... 26
7.5
Setup of protection modules ........................................................................................... 27
The device editor.......................................................................................................28

8.1
General .......................................................................................................................... 28
8.2
Adding new protection devices, wizards ......................................................................... 28
8.3
Editing of protection devices........................................................................................... 29
The diagram editor ....................................................................................................36

9.1
The selectivity diagram dialog window............................................................................ 36
9.2
10 Application of old data..............................................................................................38

10.1
General ....................................................................................................................... 38
10.2
Procedure for updating old libraries............................................................................. 38
10.3
Procedure for updating old project files ....................................................................... 39
11 Documentation, print output ....................................................................................41
11.1
General ....................................................................................................................... 41
11.2
Library data................................................................................................................. 42
11.3
Protection device setting tables and selectivity diagrams ............................................ 42
The new concept .........................................................................................................7

1.1
NEPLAN V4.2................................................................................................................... 7
1.2
Protection devices ............................................................................................................ 7
1.3
Data model of protection devices...................................................................................... 7
1.4
Higher-order requirements................................................................................................ 8
The new selectivity module ........................................................................................9

2.1
Installation ........................................................................................................................ 9
2.2
Functions of the independent E_SelModul.exe module .................................................. 10
2.3
Functions of the interactive graphic E_E32.exe .............................................................. 10
2.4
What does not work yet? ................................................................................................ 10
The independent program E_SelModul.exe ............................................................11

3.1
General .......................................................................................................................... 11
3.2
The menus and icons ..................................................................................................... 11
3.3
The list of elements ........................................................................................................ 11
3.4
System parameters ........................................................................................................ 12
3.5
Project information.......................................................................................................... 12
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Integration in the interactive graphic ......................................................................13

4.1
General .......................................................................................................................... 13
4.2
Editing of protection device data..................................................................................... 13
4.3
Protection device response ............................................................................................ 14
4.4
Creating selectivity diagrams.......................................................................................... 15
4.5
4.6
Parameters..................................................................................................................... 16
The current-time diagrams .......................................................................................17

5.1
General .......................................................................................................................... 17
5.2
Diagram properties ......................................................................................................... 17
5.3
Saving the diagram or copying to the clipboard .............................................................. 18
The characteristic editor...........................................................................................19

6.1
The dialog window.......................................................................................................... 19
6.2
Graphical input and editing of characteristics.................................................................. 20
6.3
Numerical input of characteristic points .......................................................................... 20
6.4
Specifying standard characteristics ................................................................................ 21
6.5
Creating tolerance characteristics................................................................................... 21
The module editor .....................................................................................................22

7.1
Editing of protection modules.......................................................................................... 22
7.2
Characteristics................................................................................................................ 23
7.3
Coding of the setting ranges........................................................................................... 26
7.4
Tolerances...................................................................................................................... 26
7.5
Setup of protection modules ........................................................................................... 27
The device editor.......................................................................................................28

8.1
General .......................................................................................................................... 28
8.2
Adding new protection devices, wizards ......................................................................... 28
8.3
Editing of protection devices........................................................................................... 29
The diagram editor ....................................................................................................36

9.1
The selectivity diagram dialog window............................................................................ 36
9.2
10 Application of old data..............................................................................................38

10.1
General ....................................................................................................................... 38
10.2
Procedure for updating old libraries............................................................................. 38
10.3
Procedure for updating old project files ....................................................................... 39
11 Documentation, print output ....................................................................................41

11.1
General ....................................................................................................................... 41
11.2
Library data................................................................................................................. 42
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Protection device setting tables and selectivity diagrams ............................................ 42
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The new concept
1.1
NEPLAN V4.2
The NEPLAN concept starting with Version 5.0 involves the modularization of the program system,
with the functions largely organized in DLLs. A central point in the overall program system is the
handling of overcurrent-time protection devices. Essential functions are available starting with
version 4.2.
1.2
Protection devices
The concept for the distribution of functionality is as follows:
Program level
The programs are the interface to the user and handle superordinate functions such as file
access, printing, etc.
The (independent) programs have access to the protection devices
- Protection device library editor (SelModul)
- Selectivity analysis (SelModul)
- Cable sizing
- Interactive graphics
- Short-circuit, load flow calculation modules
- Additional calculation modules
Data and function level

The data classes with the description of the full functionality and the user interface to edit the
data (dialog windows) are provided in the form of dynamic link libraries (DLLs).
The overcurrent-time protection devices are defined in SelDevic.dll.
Interfaces
The connections must be realized using interfaces during a transitional period in which the
modules are successively reprogrammed. The access of the interactive graphic and the shortcircuit and load-flow modules to the protection devices is realized via the SelInter.dll interface.
1.3
Data model of protection devices
The data model of the protection devices was developed further, the overall concept was retained
however. The following 3 libraries remain available:
*.sd1 characteristic library (Section 6)

nearly unchanged; see below
*.sd2 protective function library (Section 7)

The handling of the protective functions has been enhanced.
*.sd3 protection device library (Section 8)

In future, the protection devices will be distinguished as fuses, relays, tripping devices and
circuit-breakers. This is necessary to permit integration with the cable dimensioning and
network calculation modules. This results in simplified handling.
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1.4
Higher-order requirements
A variety of higher-order aspects have been defined as follows:
Continued storage of data in ASCII files
Input of numerical values (data masks) with decimal separator as specified in the
current Windows regional settings
Writing / reading of NEPLAN (internal) files with decimal point to prevent data exchange
problems - with customers, for example.
Writing / reading of import/export files with decimal separator as specified in the current
Windows regional settings
Documentation: language-dependent decimal separator as specified by standard Windows

settings
Storage of system parameters in the registry; no .ini files
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The new selectivity module
2.1
Installation
The following files belong to the selectivity module:

Program files :
D_SelModul.exe
German program version
E_SelModul.exe
English program version
SelDevic.dll
Protection devices
SelInter.dll
Interface to the interactive graphic
Mfc42d.dll, Msvcrtd.dll
Microsoft program libraries
Mcontr32.dll
Control functions
Libraries :
*.sd1
Characteristics
*.sd2
Protective modules
*.sd3
Protection devices
Project files :
*.sel
Protection devices and diagrams
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2.2
Functions of the independent E_SelModul.exe module
The program contains the following components/functions:
Editor for characteristic libraries (*.sd1)
Editor for protection module libraries (*.sd2)
Editor for protection devices libraries (*.sd3)
Editor for protection project files (*.sel) with protection devices and selectivity diagrams
All objects can be documented in page view and printing.
The program registers itself in the registry the first time it is launched. This permits standard
Explorer features to be used such as double-clicking on files to open, file dragging, and opening or
printing files from the Explorer context menu.
A file format change was required; files created with the previous module (up to version 4.1) can be
read and edited. Back conversion is not possible without a partial loss of data.
The customary file backup mechanism has been implemented: existing files are saved with a
modified extension (*.s_1 or *.s_2 ...).
2.3
Functions of the interactive graphic E_E32.exe
The program loads the protection device file (*.sel) with the project data (*.mcb), if available, i.e. if
both files have the same name. The following functions are available:
Editing of protection device data with the graphic or list editor
Editing of selectivity diagrams with the list editor
Simulation of the response characteristics in short-circuit and load flow calculations;

the response time is documented in the graphic.
Automatic creation of selectivity diagrams according to calculations
2.4
What does not work yet?
A number of functions have not yet been realized:
Help system (context-sensitive)
Processing of information related to let-trough energy
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The independent program E_SelModul.exe
3.1
General
The user interface and handling of the program corresponds to current standards.
Launching the program does not create a new empty document as in Word or Excel, for example.
The user uses the menu to determine the type of library (characteristics, protection modules...) or
the project file to be created/opened.
Multiple files (*.sd1, *.sd2...) can be opened and edited; files can also be merged. Access to the
contents of the file is realized via the list of elements; double-clicking on an element opens the
editing dialog.
If different file types are to be associated, for example to transfer characteristics to modules, the
"?" function always applies to the library that last had the focus. For users, this means that they
must open and focus on the required library in time when entering data (before inserting the new
element).
3.2
The menus and icons
Actions are performed using menus and a tool bar. Both are self-explanatory as they correspond to
standards and feature "ScreenTips", i.e. bubble help and explanations in the status bar.
Context menus can be accessed via the right mouse button in many dialog fields.
3.3
The list of elements
The contents of the open file are displayed in a list field. A variety of views are available in a
manner similar to that of the Explorer. See "View" menu and tool bar. An icon containing
information about the type of device belongs to each element in the list.
One or more elements can be selected in the list; the action is then selected via the menu or tool
bar. If multiple elements have been selected for editing, the data masks will appear consecutively.
The selection of specific elements for documentation is also possible.
In the case of libraries, the type name and an optional description appears in the list. This
information can be entered in the data mask after clicking the "Type Info" button. The type name
may have up to 24 characters, the description up to 64 characters. Descriptions are not available in
old libraries.
Topological information and the device type appears in the list for the protection devices of a
project file.
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3.4
System parameters
The system parameters that are stored in a user-specific manner in the registry include the user ID
for the table header and the settings of folders for data and libraries. The dialog is opened via the
"Tools System Parameters..." menu.
3.5
Project information
Each project file contains project-specific information which is important for the documentation. The
dialog is opened via the "Tools Project Information..." menu.
The table header can be taken over from the system parameters with the "read in" button.
The following output languages are currently available:
German - with decimal comma
German (CH) - with decimal point
English
French
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Integration in the interactive graphic
4.1
General
The selectivity analysis module must be enabled for access to the "advanced" protection device
data; see "Info Modules..." and activation of the menu option "Calculation Current-Time
Protection".
The protection device data is stored in a separate file with the extension *.sel. The program
automatically loads this file together with the project data (*.mcb). This requires both files to have
the same name.
The data is associated through the unambiguous element name and an internal ID. The protection
device data that was previously managed separately (up to V4.1) can be used without changes.
Preparatory processing with the SelModul may be necessary to update the protection device data.
4.2
Editing of protection device data
Access to the "advanced" protection device data is realized via the standard data mask and the
"Characteristic" button. The dialog field for advanced data is then displayed.
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Alternatively, a list of protection devices can also be used for access. The list can be called up
using the "Calculation Time Overcurrent Protection Protection Devices..." menu. This list
contains all protection devices, i.e. also those that are not shown in the graphic.
The data can be accessed with a double-click.
4.3
Protection device response
The response of protection devices is always checked in short-circuit and load flow calculations.
The response time is shown in the graphic, provided
the device responds and
is visible.
The basis for determining the response time from the characteristic is the branch-circuit current in
the branch to which the protection device is assigned. After the calculation, this current is also
shown in the protection device dialog.
As a rule, short-circuit current calculations should be made with only one fault location and
large fault distance !
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4.4
Creating selectivity diagrams
After a short-circuit calculation has been performed, the program can create a selectivity diagram
in which all protection devices affected by the projected fault are shown with their characteristics.
A diagram can also be created after a load flow calculation, but the short-circuit current calculation
generally provides the better results.
To create a diagram, use the "Calculation Current-Time Protection Evaluation Last
Calculation..." menu. A diagram with the following contents will appear:
(1) All affected protection devices
(2) The characteristics of these protection devices
(3) The currents "measured" by the protection devices
(4) The identification of the currents in the diagram
The decision as to whether a protection device is included in the diagram is based on the number
of protection devices found:
1. Initially all protection devices that have registered more than half the nominal current
are included
2. If more than 10 devices were found in step 1, only those devices will be included that
have responded
3. If the number of devices still exceeds 10, an error message is issued
4. If less than 3 devices were found in step 1, the limit is reduced to 0,1*In
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The diagram can be edited normally, for example by adding or deleting protection devices. When
the dialog is closed with "OK", the diagram is saved and can be called up using the list.
4.5
Editing selectivity diagrams
Existing diagrams can be edited via a diagram list that can be called up using the "Calculation
Current-Time Protection Diagrams..." menu. Double-click on a diagram in the list to open it.
The results of a new calculation - specifically the new current values of the protection devices
shown in the diagram - can be applied to the list of currents in this manner, and thus to the
diagram. It can be called up with the "new results" button.
4.6
Parameters
A dialog for the parameters of the protection device file can be called up using the "Calculation
Current-Time Protection Parameters..." menu. The headlines entered here and the output
language will become effective in the documentation. (see Section 3.5)
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The current-time diagrams
5.1
General
The response of the current-time protection devices are visualized in the current-time diagrams.
The response time is shown in dependence upon current. The characteristics must always slope
downward, i.e. the response time becomes shorter (or remains the same) as the current rises.
1000 s
100 s
10 s
1,0 s
0,100 s
0,010 s
0,100 Ir
1,0 Ir
10 Ir
100 Ir
Such diagrams are used in a variety of dialog windows, as well as in the documentation of the
data.
The time axis covers the range from 10 to 1000 s (approx.16 min.). This axis is preset and cannot
be modified by the user.
The current axis can be marked in relative units (Ir), in A or in kA. The calibration of the current
axis and the number of decades to be displayed is determined by the program. It is set to ensure
that all information will be visible at all times.
5.2
Diagram properties
The appearance and properties of the diagrams can be altered. This can be done using the
context menu that can be called up with the right mouse button. The context menus vary according
to the diagram types, but generally contain the following options:
- Mark supporting points yes/no
- Display axis legends yes/no
- Open "Diagram Properties" dialog
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The "Diagram Properties" dialog contains a variety of display options. These settings not only
affect the on-screen display of the diagram, but are also effective when the diagram is placed on
the clipboard or saved as a metafile.
The diagram properties are stored in the Windows registry.
The display of the axis legends can also be toggled here, as in the context menu.
The fonts for the axis legends can be selected using a standard dialog. The same font is used
for all diagrams!
The display of the dashed lines for each decade can be toggled. This option is also available in
the context menu.
Enabling "Grid detailed" results in a complete divisioning of the decades by tens.
The marking of the characteristic supporting points can also be toggled quickly using the
context menu, as this may permit easier verification of the characteristic.
The size of the point markings also corresponds to the mouse-click snap setting and thus
affects the editing process.
The line thickness of the curves and the color settings only become effective when editing the
characteristics.
5.3
Saving the diagram or copying to the clipboard
All diagrams can be saved to a Windows meta file via the context menu (see above). A "Save File"
dialog is displayed which contains a file name generated from the current date and time.
The "Clipboard" option also uses the meta file format, ensuring that the graphics thus transferred
remain easily scalable.
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The characteristic editor
6.1
The dialog window
The graphical editing of the point-by-point characteristics is performed in the following dialog
window. The window can be enlarged, but cannot be displayed any smaller.
Activating the "Insert, Move, Delete Points" option (1) enables the direct graphical editing of the
characteristic with the mouse. A variety of cursor shapes are used.
The mouse coordinates are displayed dynamically in both editing fields (2). When a point of a
characteristic has been marked (3), the coordinates of that point are statically displayed and can
be edited. Precise numerical values can thus be entered. New characteristic points can also be
entered using the input fields.
The processing of the characteristic has been substantially improved over the old program version.
"Reversed" characteristics no longer occur. A complex algorithm corrects the points as required to
ensure a continuously declining characteristic.
Functions to simplify the creation and editing of characteristics:
Any characteristics from the current file can be selected as a "template" (4). The old
characteristic is used as a template by default when editing existing characteristics, thus
ensuring that changes are immediately visible.
Standard characteristics (5) can serve as the basis of a new curve.
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Moving complete characteristics using factors permits the simple generation of suitable
tolerance curves (6)
The buttons for global function are now marked with icons instead of text:
"Undo" (7) and "Redo" (8)
"Copy" (9) and "Load" (10)
All processing steps can be undone; the redo function, i.e. to undo an undo operation, does not
work yet.
Diagram properties
The appearance and properties of the diagrams can be altered. Ensure that no points are selected
when calling up the context menu with the right mouse button (see Section "5.2"). The diagram
properties are stored in the Windows registry.
Editing of fuse characteristics
The following special features must be observed when editing fuse characteristics:
The "Template" and "Standard Characteristic" buttons are not enabled.
The current axis and value display indicates ampere values. The current axis is automatically
adapted to the required current range.
6.2
Graphical input and editing of characteristics
The "Insert" function in the menu or on the tool bar can be used to create a new characteristic.
Alternatively, the "New Type" element in the list can be used.
Characteristic points may be entered either graphically or numerically. The action can be selected
by activating one of the checkboxes:
Insert..points
Point and click with the mouse in the diagram; the displayed coordinates simplify the input. The
points are sorted into the characteristic using the current value as the sorting criterion. Time
values are corrected as required to prevent reversals of the characteristics.
Move..points
Click on a point to select it and drag the point. The point is "lost" when leaving the valid range.
In difficult cases, use numerical inputs for corrections.
Delete..points
Click on a point with the mouse.
The checkbox of the function will remain activated until it is unchecked or an input is made in an
input field.
Alternatively, the point can be selected with a mouse click;
the right mouse button will then bring up the following context menu:
6.3
Numerical input of characteristic points
The numerical input of characteristic points in the current and time value input fields permits
precise values to be entered.
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Entering new points

Enter the current and time values in the input fields above the diagram, click "Apply". Note:
Ensure that no point is currently selected, otherwise it will be moved.
Moving a point
First select a point. The input fields will now display the exact values. The values can now be
changed and applied.
The points are also sorted into the characteristic when the input is made numerically, with the
current value serving as the sorting criterion. The time values may be corrected as required to
avoid reversals of the characteristics.
6.4
Specifying standard characteristics
The specification of standard characteristics can be a good basis for the input of a specific
characteristic. The following characteristics are available:
6.5
Creating tolerance characteristics
Use the "Move" button to open the following dialog.
An existing characteristic can be easily moved to create a suitable tolerance characteristic.
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The module editor
7.1
Editing of protection modules
A "protection module", also known as a "protective function" or "protective stage", is the smallest
functional unit of a protection device. Protection modules have their own library type.
The essential properties of the module are defined in one main and several additional data masks.
A reduced data mask can be used to change the settings of the module at a later time
(see Section 7.5).
(1) Type name and description
(2) Load the module data from the library
(3) Copy and load the module data
(4) Selection field for the protective function;
available options are:
Overload
Overcurrent
Directional overcurrent
Earth fault
Directional earth fault
(5) Selection field for the characteristic
(6) Definition of the possible options for (5)
see Section 7.2
(7) Selection field for the reference value of the
current setting; available options are:
Rated current Ir
Basic current Ib
Total current I0
Basic current Ib0
Setting I1 of 1st protection stage
(8)
The type name will be displayed here if the module contains current-time characteristics that
have been defined point-by-point, i.e. if "i/t characteristic" has been defined as a possible
option under (6); The "..." button calls up the dialog for the selection/input of characteristics.
(see Section 7.2.2)
(9)
Definition of the current and time setting ranges; see Section 7.3.
(10) Input of positive and negative tolerances; see Section 0

(11) Input of the "basic time" tb of the characteristic or the factor for the sloping of corners in the
case of definite-time overcurrent-time modules.
The rate of rise of a current-dependent characteristic, i.e. the response time of the relay, can
be set with the time setting "t /p.u.". A value of t = 1.0 p.u. (if tb=1s) results in the original
characteristic.
A number of manufacturers specify the response time at a multiple of the current setting
(generally a factor of 6 or 10) for the time setting. In this case the time reference value can
be entered as "tb /s"; the original settings should then be entered under "t /p.u.".
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7.2
Characteristics
The selection field for the characteristic of the protection module (5) contains only those
characteristics that have been defined as selectable. The "..." button (6) opens the following dialog
for this purpose:
As a rule, 3 groups of characteristics must be distinguished:

1. I-t characteristics in which the curve which has been defined point-by-point is modified by
setting values
2. Definite-time overcurrent-time protection, in which the current and time settings are
implemented directly as a right-angle characteristic
3. Current-dependent characteristics (inverse time) defined by rules and internally calculated
on the basis of formulas; the multiplication of these standard characteristics with the time
and current settings result in the effective characteristics.
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7.2.1 I-t characteristics

The "i-t characteristic" option for the characteristic is further subdivided in the options (1), (2) and
(3). The different processing of the characteristics is shown in the following graphics.
i-t characteristic (1):
The processing corresponds to the previous handling of i-t characteristics, i.e. both the i and t
values are multiplied by the settings.
Settings i = 2* Ir, t = 1 p.u.
1000 s
1000 s
100 s
100 s
10 s
10 s
1,0 s
1,0 s
0,100 s
0,100 s
0,010 s
0,100 Ir
1,0 Ir
10 Ir
100 Ir
0,010 s
0,100 Ir
1,0 Ir
10 Ir
100 Ir

The sloping part of the characteristic corresponds to a constant it value dependent on the time
setting; the current setting only affects the left-hand section of the characteristic.
1000 s
1000 s
100 s
100 s
10 s
10 s
1,0 s
1,0 s
0,100 s
0,100 s
0,010 s
0,100 Ir
1,0 Ir
10 Ir
100 Ir
0,010 s
0,100 Ir
1,0 Ir
10 Ir
100 Ir
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The sloping part of the characteristic also corresponds to a constant it value in this case; however,
it is dependent on the current setting; the time setting only affects the bottom section of the
characteristic.
1000 s
1000 s
100 s
100 s
10 s
10 s
1,0 s
1,0 s
0,100 s
0,100 s
0,010 s
0,100 Ir
1,0 Ir
10 Ir
100 Ir
0,010 s
0,100 Ir
1,0 Ir
10 Ir
100 Ir
7.2.2 Characteristics and tolerances

If "i/t characteristic" is a possible option, the Characteristics bay in the dialog is enabled. At least
one characteristic must be defined. The following small dialog field is designed for this purpose,
which can then lead onto the editing window for characteristics (see Section 6.1):
Two characteristics can be specified to depict the tolerance band of the protective function. If only
one characteristic is stated, the information pertaining to the tolerance band (0) becomes effective
and the program calculates the minimum and maximum characteristics on he basis of the basic
characteristic.
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7.3
Coding of the setting ranges
The coding of the setting ranges is relatively complex when entering protection module data. The
most realistic possible depiction of the module's possible settings should be achieved; this will
facilitate the subsequent setup of the protection devices significantly, however.
The following convention should be observed (the following examples apply for the "comma
decimal separator" regional settings) :
only one setting value, i.e. cannot be set effectively
"1" or "1,0"
several different setting values
"1;2;3" or "0,150;0,3;0,45"
Setting range in step width,

e.g. variable from "2" in steps from "2" to "10"
"2-2-10"
any combination of the codes above separated by semicolons

(e.g. 1,2,3,4,6,8,12 can be set)
"1-1-3;4-2-8;12" or
"1-1-4;6;8;12" or...
The following coding is generated using the settings when loading old data that only contains the
upper and lower limits of the setting ranges. Subsequent editing is generally required.
No minimum value (min): min = setting (act)
No maximum value (max): max = act
min = max = act (=1)
"1"
min < max: the range is divided into 5 sections, i.e. 6 valid settings "1-1-6"
are available
Setting value between minimum and maximum value: the overall
range is divided into two sections, "min..act" and "act..max"
e.g. min=1 act=8 max=10
"1-1-6;8-0,4-10
Very large setting ranges with small steps (e.g. "0,010s to 300s in 0,010s increments"), such as
those that occur with new electronic relays can lead to storage problems. It would be necessary to
save 30000 setting values in the example. To prevent this, the program does not accept any
increments smaller than 1%.
7.4
Tolerances
Protection devices, and thus also protection modules, always have 2 characteristics in the new
program version, a minimum ("warm") and maximum ("cold") characteristic. As a result,
characteristics are always displayed as an area in the selectivity diagrams.
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In the case of fuses, 2 characteristics are definitely stated. For protection modules, i.e. relays and
tripping devices, tolerances are input directly. The positive and negative tolerances are stated in
good technical documentation.
7.5
Setup of protection modules
A special dialog which has been reduced to essential information is available for the setup of a
protection module within the predefined limits. The effective characteristic is displayed during the
setup procedure. The following items can be set up:
"locked" yes/no
The module is disabled; unlike the earlier version, information pertaining to the actual function
(overcurrent...) is no longer lost.
Characteristic
Especially in the case of inverse time relays, the characteristic can be switched simply between
the possible options.
Current and time settings

Only those settings that were previously coded in the setting range are possible. The setting
can either be changed using the "+" and "-" buttons or by directly entering the setting in the
editing field.
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The device editor
8.1
General
Unlike the previous versions of the program, the protection devices are now organized in various
types:
Fuses
Circuit-breakers (similar to fuses)
Overcurrent releases for low-voltage power circuit breakers
Overcurrent-time relays, secondary relays with transformer connections
Protection object for the illustration of threshold values, motor starting currents, etc.
Protection device types can be stored in device libraries (*.sd3) independently of the device type.
In addition, "type series" libraries will be available later with the function "Find suitable fuse for
indicated rated current, etc."
8.2
Adding new protection devices, wizards
Adding new protection devices via the interactive graphic (see Section 4.2) can be realized in two
ways:
The user enters a protection device typ contained in the allocated library into the first data
mask.
The program loads the device data from the library and displays the normal dialog (8.3) an.
The user does not enter a protection device type.

The program will launch a wizard to guide the user through the required dialogs in several
steps.
The addition of a protection device with the independent program (see Section 3) requires the
protection device type to be established first. This can be done via the menu ("Edit Add New
Device Fuse...") or a small dialog box:
The program will then launch a wizard to guide the user through the required dialogs in several
steps.
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8.3
Editing of protection devices
The input and editing of data is performed on several tabbed dialog fields. The following tabs are
available:
Info / View (not for library data) -> 8.3.1

- Display / input of topological information
- Definition of color and pattern of characteristic
Text (not for library data) -> 8.3.2

Input of text information, comments for the documentation
Technical Data (depends on the protection device type) -> 8.3.3

Input of rated and reference current, etc.. In the case of library elements, the type name is also
entered here.
Characteristic(s) (depends on the protection device type) -> 8.3.7

display of the effective characteristics; make adjustments as required
Let-trough Energy (depends on the protection device type) ->

Information on the let-trough energy of the protection device not implemented yet!
Not only the data required for the selectivity studies has been recorded, but also that required for
cable dimensioning.
8.3.1 "Info / View" tab:
The editing fields for node names, etc. are disabled when the protection device has been called up
via the interactive graphic. The data is displayed but cannot be modified.
The fixed assignment of the color and pattern of characteristics ensures the consistent display of
the characteristics in the selectivity diagrams.
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8.3.2 "Text" tab:

The text information entered here only appears in the documentation, i.e. in the relay setup tables.
8.3.3 "Technical Data - General" tab:

This tab is used for all protection device types:
(1) Type information; a unique type name is required for library elements.
(2) Button to transfer data from the library; only library elements
of the same protection device type are available.
(3) Button to copy the complete technical data of the device, including characteristics.
(4) Button to load the data copied with (3).
The following input fields are available on this tab for protection device types in which the selfimpedance of the device has been taken into account in the cable dimensioning:
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8.3.4 "Technical Data Fuses and Circuit-Breakers" tab:

The additional data for fuses and circuit breakers only amounts to:
the rated current Ir
the high test current (I2) related to the rated current
8.3.5 "Technical Data Tripping Devices and Relays" tab:

The additional data for releases and relays relates to the various currents:
Release
Relay
Ir
Rated current of the power circuit-breaker
Primary transformer nominal current
Ib
Rated current of the release
Basic current (reference current)
I0
Rated current of the release for earth fault

detection
Primary transformer nominal current,

summation current transformer (cabletype current transformer)
Ib0
Reference current for earth fault detection
Basic current for earth fault detection
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8.3.6 "Technical Data Protection Object" tab:

Protection objects permit limit values or
limit curves to be displayed.
The program features functions to generate
limit curves.
The rated current Ir (1) of the protection object
should always be stated.
Thermal limit curves of cables
1000 s
The value It (2) to be determined on

the basis of the permissible short-circuit current density
is converted to a limit curve (t=0...5s) by clicking (3).
The curve generally exceeds the current range
up to 100Ir.
The rated current is not taken into consideration
in the curve, as it applies to a time value of >>1000s.
The curve can be supplemented as required.
100 s
10 s
1,0 s
0,100 s
Motor starting currents

Clicking button (5) creates a simple
acceleration curve (4) if
0,010 s
0,100 Ir
1,0 Ir
10 Ir
100 Ir
1000 Ir
1000 s
is Ian/Ir > 2.0 (red curve).

100 s
Current flow from result file

The button (6) can be used to apply any current line
from a motor acceleration result file (*.rmh)
as a characteristic.
10 s
1,0 s
Note:
The result file is searched for the element name
of the protection object. If the required
element name is not found, a selection list of the
available results is displayed.
0,100 s
Voltage can only be checked in the case of motors.
0,010 s
0,100 Ir
1,0 Ir
10 Ir
100 Ir
If the acceleration process does not start at the time 0,0 s, the starting condition will be suppressed
to ensure that no reversed characteristics result.
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8.3.7 "Characteristic(s) - General" tab:

This tab contains a graphical representation of the various device characteristics for all protection
device types. For information on the diagram, see Section 5.
The representation of the characteristics on the tabs always shows the discrete minimum and
maximum characteristics. In the selectivity diagram (Section 9) on the other hand, the
characteristics will appear as a tolerance area; exception: only individual characteristics are shown
for protection objects.
8.3.8 "Technical Data Fuses, Circuit-Breakers and Protection Objects" tab:
The tab shows the characteristics in the diagram; the high test direct current I2 to be entered on
the "Technical Data" tab (8.3.4) will also be shown as required.
Characteristics can be loaded from an open library using the "?" buttons. The dialog described in
Section 6 should be called up to edit the characteristics; the diagram is then calibrated in ampere
values and current values can be processed without conversion.
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8.3.9 "Characteristic(s) - Tripping Devices and Relays" tab:

The tab shows all of the characteristics active in the diagram, i.e. the characteristics of blocked
protective functions do not appear. In addition to the type of module, the list of protective functions
(1) also contains the module's function:
I>
I>>
-> I>>
I0>>
-> I0>>
Overload
Overcurrent
Directional overcurrent
Earth fault
Directional earth fault
Button (2) adds new protection modules to the protection device.
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The program responds as follows to the selection of a module in the list:
The (partial) characteristic of the module is highlighted in red in the diagram.
The button (3) to delete the module is enabled.
If it is possible to set up the module, the setup buttons (4) are enabled. The setting changes
become visible in the diagram immediately.
The button (5) to edit the module is enabled. This button opens the dialog described in
Section 7
The button (6) to set up the module is enabled. This button opens the advanced setup dialog
described in Section 7.5
8.3.10 "Let Through Energy" tab:

Information related to let through energy is not yet currently processed.
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The diagram editor
9.1
The selectivity diagram dialog window
Editing in the selectivity diagram dialog window is mainly done using context menus. The dialog
window itself contains the following elements:
(1)
Current-time diagram (Section 5) to display protection device characteristics

- the current axis is automatically determined by the program
- the axis legend applies for the basic voltage Ub1
- the characteristics of the protection devices are all converted to the basic voltage
(2)
List of the displayed protection devices

- when selecting a protection device, the characteristic is marked in the diagram
- double-clicking a protection device opens it for editing
(3)
List of the entered currents

- when selecting a current value, the value is marked in the diagram
- double-clicking a current value opens it for editing
(4)
Input fields for a maximum of 2 basic (reference) voltages

- the input of a second basic voltage will result in a second current axis in the printout.
(5)
Display of mouse cursor coordinates
(6)
The "Text Info" button opens a dialog for the input of a picture number and title
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(7)
9.2
The "Current Results" button only appears when calculation results are available when
working with the interactive graphic (Section 4.4)
Editing selectivity diagrams
9.2.1 General
A suitable short-circuit current calculation simplifies the creation of a selectivity diagram
considerably. The application of current values from calculation results can also be realized with
ease. See sections 4.4 and 4.5
9.2.2 Adding, editing and deleting protection devices
A context menu for editing the displayed protection devices can be called up with the right mouse
button while the mouse cursor is either over a characteristic in the diagram, or in the protection
device list. The options are:
Edit
calls up the device editor

(alternatively, double-click)
Insert
adds a further protection device to the diagram

A selection list is displayed.
Delete
the selected protection device is removed
Overcurrent etc. Selection of one of the characteristics

of the selected protection device
9.2.3 Adding, editing and deleting current values

Current values are displayed as vertical lines in the diagram; selecting a value in the list highlights
it with a red line and its text.
A context menu for editing the current values can be called up with the right mouse button while
the mouse cursor is in the list. The options are:
Edit
calls up the current dialog

(alternatively, double-click)
Copy
copies the current value
Insert
adds a new, empty current value to the diagram

The current dialog is displayed.
Delete
the selected current value is removed
Text
top/bottom
positioning of the descriptive text
The current dialog permits the editing of values and enables the "Copy" and "Load" functions
(editing of time-dependent currents and loading from result files have not yet been implemented):
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10 Application of old data

10.1
General
Files that were created with an earlier Windows version of the selectivity module can be loaded
and processed further.
The data will be converted to the new data model while loading. This conversion will be performed
in such a manner that a documentation (settings tables and selectivity diagrams) started
immediately after the data has been read in will lead to the same result as previously.
The data basis has been expanded in some cases, so we recommend updating the files as
described below. It is no longer possible to save in the old format, as this would result in a loss of
data.
10.2
Procedure for updating old libraries
10.2.1 General
The type names must be unambiguous; if duplicate type names are detected while loading, unique
names will automatically be generated by the program, such as "SACE-R-MAX" and "SACE-RMAX (2)"
Each library element now has the supplementary data field "Description". This descriptive text is
optional.
10.2.2 Characteristic libraries (*.sd1)
It is not necessary to update the characteristic libraries.
10.2.3 Module libraries (*.sd2)
Most of the update work is required here, as the data basis for the protection modules has been
expanded significantly. The number of types may also be reduced, however, as subtypes are no
longer required for a variety of characteristics. For details see Section 7. Specifically, the following
points must be observed:
Definition of the modifiable characteristics
Definition of the characteristics in some cases
Modified or expanded tolerances
Exact definition of the setting ranges
The program finds very little information pertaining to the setting ranges in the old data.
Minimum value Actual value Maximum value
On this basis, setting range data is generated using the following algorithm:
Minimum value = maximum value (= actual value)

-> no setting range available
Minimum value or maximum value = 0,0 (limit not defined)

-> limit value = actual value
Actual value = minimum value or maximum value

-> remaining setting range is divided into 10 or 20 equal steps
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Actual value between minimum and maximum values

-> the range between minimum and actual values, as well as that between the actual
and maximum values are divided into several steps each
10.2.4 Protection device libraries (*.sd3)

No distinction was made according to protection device types in the old protection device libraries.
In the event of problems, please send the file to the service department:
"ace.NEPLAN@de.abb.com"
The program handles the associations as follows when loading:
Fuses are recognized as such with no problems.
Depending on the original data input, circuit-breakers are interpreted either as fuses or
tripping devices.
Tripping devices and relays are distinguished on the basis of rated voltage:
Un<1kV: tripping device; Un>1kV: relay
An update for the device libraries is required above all due to the changes to the data for the
protective modules as components of tripping devices and relays. An efficient update is possible if
the module libraries are updated initially; the device editor can apply the data from these libraries.
10.3
Procedure for updating old project files
The project data contains device data and diagram data. The diagram data does not need to be
updated.
The old project files can also be used directly for the interactive graphic (Section 4); the only
precondition is that they have the same file names. We do, however, recommend checking and
revising the project data with the independent program (Section 3).
The same initially applies for the protection device data as to the protection device libraries - i.e.
the following steps are performed by the program:
The devices are associated with protection device types (see 10.2.4)
The modules of the protection devices are translated according to the procedure
described in 10.2.3
;the following messages may be issued:
- "Protection module 'blocked' corrected": the "Overcurrent" function was assigned to
a blocked protective function
- "Protection module 'Fuse' converted": one module of a protection device is a fuse
which is converted into an i-t characteristic
Next the data of the protective modules contained in the protection device data should be updated.
The SelModul program contains utilities to extract and update the protection modules. Please
proceed as follows:
1. Create new module library ("File New Module Library" menu)
2. Open protection device file (project file)
3. Export protection modules into the empty module library ("File Export Module
Library" menu)
The program recognizes identical protection modules on the basis of their names. If no
type name is available, one will be generated. If the result is not satisfactory, start by
entering the type names in the device data.
4. Edit the module library as per Section 10.2.3 (saving the library is recommended)
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5. Focus the window of the protection device file (project file) and write the module data
back to the device data ("File Update Module Library" menu)
6. Save project file
7. The protection device characteristics appear in the selectivity diagrams with the same
color and pattern. Individual colors and patterns must be assigned to the protection
devices to improve the overview (see 8.3.1).
8. Save project file
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11 Documentation, print output

11.1
General
The documentation of protection device data, selectivity diagrams, etc. is currently only possible
using the separate SelModul application. The standard options "Printer Setup..." and "Page
Setup..." are available in the file menu.
Margins and a font for the tables can be specified in the
"Page Setup" dialog. The font for the diagram axes is linked
to the setting for the screen display of the diagrams (see
5.2).
The print command from the File menu or tool bar

generates the documentation for those elements selected in
the element list. If nothing has been selected, all elements
will be printed. The results can be checked with the page
view.
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11.2
Library data
All library elements can be documented. The documentation on one page contains the data in
tables and in some cases in diagrams.
The documentation of the library elements will only contain the table header with user information
and text lines if a project file is open at the same time.
11.3
Protection device setting tables and selectivity diagrams
The proven design of the project data documentation has not been changed significantly.
The list of current values in the selectivity drawings has been dropped. Instead, the text is output
directly in the diagram. The position of the text must be determined when editing the diagrams
(see 9.2.3).
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NEPLAN selectivity module V4.2

The new concept .........................................................................................................7

Protection devices ............................................................................................................ 7

Data model of protection devices...................................................................................... 7

The new selectivity module ........................................................................................9

Functions of the independent E_SelModul.exe module .................................................. 10

Functions of the interactive graphic E_E32.exe .............................................................. 10

What does not work yet? ................................................................................................ 10

The independent program E_SelModul.exe ............................................................11

The menus and icons ..................................................................................................... 11

The list of elements ........................................................................................................ 11

System parameters ........................................................................................................ 12

Integration in the interactive graphic ......................................................................13

Editing of protection device data..................................................................................... 13

Protection device response ............................................................................................ 14

Creating selectivity diagrams.......................................................................................... 15

Editing selectivity diagrams ............................................................................................ 16

The current-time diagrams .......................................................................................17

Diagram properties ......................................................................................................... 17

Saving the diagram or copying to the clipboard .............................................................. 18

The characteristic editor...........................................................................................19

The dialog window.......................................................................................................... 19

Graphical input and editing of characteristics.................................................................. 20

Numerical input of characteristic points .......................................................................... 20

Specifying standard characteristics ................................................................................ 21

Creating tolerance characteristics................................................................................... 21

The module editor .....................................................................................................22

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NEPLAN selectivity module V4.2

Editing of protection modules.......................................................................................... 22

Coding of the setting ranges........................................................................................... 26

Setup of protection modules ........................................................................................... 27

The device editor.......................................................................................................28

Adding new protection devices, wizards ......................................................................... 28

Editing of protection devices........................................................................................... 29

The diagram editor ....................................................................................................36

The selectivity diagram dialog window............................................................................ 36

Editing selectivity diagrams ............................................................................................ 37

10 Application of old data..............................................................................................38

Procedure for updating old libraries............................................................................. 38

Procedure for updating old project files ....................................................................... 39

11 Documentation, print output ....................................................................................41

Protection device setting tables and selectivity diagrams ............................................ 42

The new concept .........................................................................................................7

Protection devices ............................................................................................................ 7

Data model of protection devices...................................................................................... 7

The new selectivity module ........................................................................................9

Functions of the independent E_SelModul.exe module .................................................. 10

Functions of the interactive graphic E_E32.exe .............................................................. 10

What does not work yet? ................................................................................................ 10

The independent program E_SelModul.exe ............................................................11

The menus and icons ..................................................................................................... 11

The list of elements ........................................................................................................ 11

System parameters ........................................................................................................ 12

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NEPLAN selectivity module V4.2

Integration in the interactive graphic ......................................................................13