SWT 3000 Equipment Manual

Chapter 4: Interface Modules

Description of operation 3

Slot and module identifier 7

Signal detection 8

Signal output 9

Block diagrams 12

Technical data 15
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Contents:

The interface modules IFC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

General: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
Exclusively analog transmission interface or analog secondary path:--------------------------------------------------- 3
Exclusively digital interfaces: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
Description of operation:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Connection principle----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Controller -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Test input--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Displays ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Slot and module identifier-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Signal acquisition through the binary inputs---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Signal output from the IFC-D/P module --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Signal output from module IFC-S----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
Connection of the IFC modules -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
Block diagrams of the IFC modules -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
Technical data for modules IFC-D/IFC-P/IFC-S----------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Supply voltages-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Working temperature range-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Internal interface IFC bus -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Binary inputs IFC-D/IFC-P -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Relay IFC-D/IFC-S --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Relay IFC-P-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Mechanical data IFC-D/IFC-P/IFC-S -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Index:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Appendix ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
List of figures: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18

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The interface modules IFC

General:
The interface module IFC is used for communication between protection equipment and the
SWT 3000. The following versions are available:
z Module IFC-D for Interface Command Direct tripping
z Module IFC-P Normal version (Interface Command Permissive tripping)
z Module IFC-S Signaling (Interface Command Signaling)

Exclusively analog transmission interface or analog secondary path:

Modules IFC-D and IFC-P are inserted at slot IFC./1 (directly next to the PU3) in the subrack. Slot
IFC./2 is provided for inserting module IFC-S. It is also possible to equip this slot with an additional
module IFC-P or IFC-D. In this case the output relays of the module at slot IFC./2 are used for con-
tact doubling, while the inputs are not used.

Exclusively digital interfaces:

Modules IFC-D and IFC-P are inserted at slot IFC./1 (directly next to the PU3) in the subrack. Slot
IFC./2 is provided for inserting module IFC-S, or for an additional IFC-P or IFC-D module. If an IFC-
P or IFC-D is inserted then 8 inputs and outputs are available (in operating mode 5D).

Description of operation:

IFC-D: The module IFC-D has four binary inputs for receiving contact information
from the protection devices. Up to four circuit breaker coils can also be
operated with this module. It is thus possible to implement the trigger
commands directly from a distant station, i.e. without a protection device.
This module is preferred used for direct tripping mode but the use in pro-
tection systems with permissive tripping is also possible.
IFC-P: The module IFC-P is preferred used in protection systems with permis-
sive tripping. When observing the max. switching current of the relays di-
rect tripping of circuit breaker coils is also possible (ref. to technical data).
There are similarly four binary inputs and four command contact outputs
available. The contact rating of the output relays is lower compared to the
IFC-D module but operating times are significantly shorter. Modules IFC-
D and IFC-P are pin-compatible.
IFC-S: Module IFC-S is used for signaling of commands that are acquired (bi-
nary inputs) or output (relay outputs) by modules IFC-D and IFC-P.

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Connection principle

IFC-D/P BI 1
PR U = 24...250 V
F 3A1 X43 X44 X45

X55 *)

4A1

Inputs 2 - 4

*) Setting the rated voltage 24, 48/60, 110, 250 V

IFC-D/P BI1 IFC binary input 1
PR Protection relay contact
3A1 4A1 Terminals binary input 1
F Fuse

Figure 1: Basic connection of the IFC-D or IFC-P modules.

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S1

Figure 2: The IFC-P module

IFC-[ x] PU3
BE1...4 BE1...4_I Controller
MUX
Controller
BE1...4
BE1...4_T
Test

MSV 4 Signal

Slot
Slot rec.

Type
Type rec.

TPibus
BA1...8 BA1_...BA8_A

P12_R_ON
Signal
P12_R
P5
ISV_IFC
P12_R GND

MSV4 Modular terminal block Slot rec. Slot recognition

Tpibus Internal bus Type rec. Type recognition
MUX Multiplexer ISV_IFC Internal power supply IFC
P12_R 12 V supply for relais P12_R_ON 12V supply available
P5 5 V supply

Figure 3: Block diagram of the IFC modules

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Controller

A controller is used on all interface modules for the following functions:

z Control of the data traffic from/to the PU3
z Sampling the signal inputs 1 to 4 and triggering an interrupt at the PU3 in case of
changes.
z Switching the command relays via the signal outputs.
z Supervision functions
The controller is connected to the PU3 controller via an internal bus.

Test input

Commands can be entered for each input in test operation by means of the DIL switches S1.1 to
S1.4. Switchover from normal to test mode is effected with the service program SysWin 2000 under
SWT 3000 <System-2 configuration>.

Figure 4: The <System-2 configuration> tab

For security reasons the controller signals all inputs as off after switching over to test mode re-
gardless of the actual switch position. The on state can only be reached by switching from posi-
tion off to on. All switches must be in the off position beforehand.

Displays

The activated output relays are displayed with LEDs H1 to H4 (green), and the activated binary
inputs with LEDs H5 to H8 (green).

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Slot and module identifier

An existing IFC module and its slot address are automatically recognized by the PU3 in the
SWT 3000 system.
A suitably configured ribbon cable. must be used for the slot identification function.

IFC-[x]-2 IFC-[x]-1 PU3

P5 P5

IFC_SLOT IFC_SLOT
IFC Controller IFC Controller

X41/1 X41/1
IFC_SLOT_N IFC_SLOT_N GND

*)

Figure 5: Principle of slot identification in the SWT 3000 system

Connection 1 to slot 2 is disconnected with the ribbon cable used.

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IFC-2 IFC-1 PU3

*)
1

*) Connection 1 to module slot 2 is disconnected

Figure 6: Ribbon cable for connecting the IFC modules to the PU3

The module type is recognized by the IFC controller through the different equipment of the mod-
ules and this is signaled to the PU3.

IFC-[x]-2 IFC-[x]-1 PU3

CON CON PU3CON

P5 P5

TYPE TYPE

Option TPibus

Figure 7: Type identifier of the IFC modules.

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Signal acquisition through the binary inputs

If a message is detected by the binary inputs (BE1...BE4) of the module (edge change) an inter-
rupt request is sent to the PU3. The IFC module is connected to the PU3 by a ribbon cable via con-
nector X3 at the front. If an interrupt is detected by the PU3 the status of the binary inputs can be
read by the PU3 via lines DIF0...DIF3.
In order to suppress interference pulses a signal must be applied to the binary input for at least
1 ms before the interrupt request is sent. The following figure shows the block diagram of a binary
input.

1 2 3 4
Figure 8: Binary inputs of modules IFC-D and IFC-P

Each of the binary inputs contains the following components:

1 Protective circuit
2 Setting of the input rated voltage
3 Rectifier
4 Optocoupler
1: The required security against destruction and interference is provided by the protec-
tive circuit.

2: The input rated voltage can be set to the values 24V, 48/60V, 110V and 250 V DC
with the links X43...X58. The operating point is at 80% of the selected voltage (the
link settings can be found in Chapter 2).

3: Rectification ensures that the input signal is polarity-neutral.

4: The optocoupler isolates the input circuit electrically from the electronic system

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Signal output from the IFC-D/P module

Commands from the distant station are output through relays K1...K4 in the case of module IFC-D
and relays K13...K16 in the case of module IFC-P. Compared with module IFC-P the relays of
module IFC-D are slower but they can switch more power. With module IFC-D power circuit break-
ers can be operated directly.

P12_R

D0 K1/K13 GND
D4

D1 K2/K14 GND
D5

D2 K3/K15 GND
D6

D3 K4/K16 GND
D7
K1 - K4 Output relays of module IFC-D
K13 - K16 Output relays of module IFC-P
D0 - D7 Operation of the IFCx controller

Figure 9: Block diagram of the output circuit of IFC-D/P

The following security systems are incorporated for sending commands without interference:
The power supply voltage P12_R must be enabled by the PU3 .
The relays are operated on a two-pole basis

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Signal output from module IFC-S

The messages are transmitted through relays K5...K12. These relays are identical with those on
module IFC-D. If there are seven relays one changeover contact per relay is brought out. The con-
tact of relay K5 can be used as a make contact or break contact by means of jumper X42. All eight
signal relay contacts have a joint root (3A1).
The excitation voltage P12_R of the relay coils must be enabled by the PU3.

P12_R

D0 K5 GND

D1 K6 GND

D7 K12 GND
K5 - K12 Output relays of module IFC-S
D0 - D7 Operation of the IFCx controller

Figure 10: Block diagram of the output circuit of IFC-S

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Connection of the IFC modules

The interface module IFC must be connected from the protective relay via the modular terminal
block X1 (conductor cross-section 1,5 mm2). The terminal assignment can be seen in the following
drawing.

IFC-D/P IFC-S

1 3
BI1 BI2 BI3 BI4 K5 K6 K8 K7

4A
2 4
1 3

3A CR

2 4
1 3

2A

2 4
1 3

1A
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 K9 K10 K11 K12
2 4
1A to 4A Modular terminal block BI1 - 4 Binary inputs 1 to 4
IFC-D/P IFC-D or IFC-P module CO1 - 4 Command outputs 1 to 4
IFC-S IFC-S module K5 - K12 Signaling relays
CR Joint root of relays K5 - K12

Figure 11: Terminal assignment of the IFC modules

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Block diagrams of the IFC modules

X1

X55 X45 X44 X43

VCC 3A1

BI1
1 Controller MUX 4A1
2 P12_R
3 S1_1
4 H5
5 VCC X56 X48 X47 X46
6 Test
7 3A2
8
9 BI2
10
11 4A2
12
13 S1_2
14 H6
15 X57 X51 X50 X49
16 Test
17 3A3
18
19 BI3
20
21 4A3
22
23 S1_3
24 H7
25 X58 X54 X53 X52
26 Test
3A4

X41 BI4
4A4
S1_4
H8
Test

P12_R
D0 D0
X20
D1 1A1
D2
D3 K1
D4
X19
D5 D4 2A1
D6
D7
P12_R
P12_R_ON D1
H1 X23
1A2

K2
H2
X22
D5 2A2
H3

H4 P12_R
VCC D2
P12_R X26
1A3

IFC P12_R K3
ISV
X25
D6 2A3

P12_R
D3
X29
1A4

K4

D7 X28
2A4

Figure 12: Block diagram of the IFC-D module

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X1

X55 X45 X44 X43

VCC 3A1

BI1
1 Controller MUX 4A1
2 P12_R
3 S1_1
4 H5
5 VCC X56 X48 X47 X46
6 Test
7 3A2
8
9 BI2
10
11 4A2
12
13 S1_2
14 H6
15 X57 X51 X50 X49
16 Test
17 3A3
18
19 BI3
20
21 4A3
22
23 S1_3
24 H7
25 X58 X54 X53 X52
26 Test
3A4

X41 BI4
4A4
S1_4
H8
Test

P12_R
D0 D0
X20
D1 1A1
D2
D3 K13
D4
X19
D5 D4 2A1
D6
D7
P12_R
P12_R_ON D1
H1 X23
1A2

K14
H2
X22
D5 2A2
H3

H4 P12_R
D2
P12_R VCC X26
1A3

IFC P12_R
K15
ISV
X25
D6 2A3

P12_R
D3
X29
1A4

K16

D7 X28
2A4

Figure 13: Block diagram of the IFC-P module

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VCC

1 Controller MUX
2 P12_R
3
4 H5
5 VCC P12_1
6 X1
7 K9
8
9 D4 X19
10 1A1
11
X20
12 2A1
13
14 H6
15 P12_1
16 K10
17
18
19 D5 X22
20 1A2
21 X23
22 2A2
23
24 H7 P12_1
25
26 K11

D6 X25 1A3
X41
X26
2A3

H8 P12_1
K12

D7 X28
1A4
X29
2A4
D0 X17
D1 P12_1 3A1
D2 K5
D3
D4 D0 X42
1 2 3
D5
D6
D7 X15
4A1

P12_R_ON P12_1
H1 K6

D1 X13
H2 3A2
X14
4A2
H3 P12_1
K7
H4
P12_R VCC D2 X11
3A4
X12
4A4
IFC P12_R
ISV P12_1
K8

D3 X9
3A3
X10
4A3

Figure 14: Block diagram of the IFC-S module

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Technical data for modules IFC-D/IFC-P/IFC-S

Supply voltages
5 V DC 5 %
12 V DC 5 %
for all modules

Current input (4 relays on) IFC-D

Supply voltage 5V: 60 mA
Supply voltage 12V: 4x16 = 64 mA

Power consumption (4 relays on) IFC-D

Supply voltage 5V: typ. 0.3 W
Supply voltage 12V: typ. 0.8 W

Current input (4 relays on) IFC-P

Supply voltage 5V: 60 mA
Supply voltage 12V: 4x56 = 224 mA

Power consumption (4 relays on) IFC-P

Supply voltage 5V: typ. 0.3 W
Supply voltage 12V: typ. 2.7 W

Current input (8 relays on) IFC-S

Supply voltage 5V: 60 mA
Supply voltage 12V: 8x16 = 128 mA

Power consumption (8 relays on) IFC-S

Supply voltage 5V: typ. 0.3 W
Supply voltage 12V: typ. 1.5 W

Working temperature range

-5 ... +55 C

Internal interface IFC bus

Signal level: TTL

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Binary inputs IFC-D/IFC-P

Input protection by means of suppressor diodes

in case of interference impulses of: > 400 V

Input voltage range 24 V DC

48/60 V DC
110 V DC
250 V DC

Rectifier for purpose of neutral polarity

Electrical isolation by means of optocoupler

Low-pass filter for suppressing spurious pulses

Duration: < 1 ms

Relay IFC-D/IFC-S

Contact: 1 make contact, 1 break contact

Contact material: Silver, gold-flashed

Switching capacity ON: 1250 VA/

OFF: 30 VA/

Continuous current rating: 5A

Current for 0.5 s: 26 A
Pick-up time including relay chatter time approx.: 5 ms
Electric strength of contacts /coil: 3000 Vrms

Relay IFC-P
Contact: simple make contact
Contact material: ruthenium
Switching power max.: 250 W
Switching current max.: 5 A DC
Switching voltage max.: 250 V DC
Pick-up time including contact chatter time max.: 2 ms
Electric strength of contacts/coil: 6000 Vrms

Mechanical data IFC-D/IFC-P/IFC-S

Dimensions of the modules :

PC board: Ordinary European standard format
Installation width: 2 depth units

Connecting elements:
Internal interface "IFC" bus,
Plug X3: 26-contact plug connector

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Index:

B M

Block diagram 5 Modular terminal block 11

Block diagrams 12 Module type 7
IFC-D module 12
IFC-P module 13
IFC-S module 14 P

Protective circuit 8
C

Connection 11 R
Controller 6
Ribbon cable 7

D
S
Description of operation 3
Signal acquisition 8
Signal output 9
I Signaling 3
Slot address 7
IFC-D 3, 9 Supply voltages 15
IFC-P 3, 9
IFC-S 3, 10
Input rated voltage 8 T

Terminal assignment 11
Test input 6

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Appendix

List of figures:

Figure 1: Basic connection of the IFC-D or IFC-P modules. --------------------------------------------------------------- 4

Figure 2: The IFC-P module ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Figure 3: Block diagram of the IFC modules---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Figure 4: The <System-2 configuration> tab --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Figure 5: Principle of slot identification in the SWT 3000 system---------------------------------------------------------- 7
Figure 6: Ribbon cable for connecting the IFC modules to the PU3------------------------------------------------------- 7
Figure 7: Type identifier of the IFC modules. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Figure 8: Binary inputs of modules IFC-D and IFC-P----------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Figure 9: Block diagram of the output circuit of IFC-D/P ------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
Figure 10: Block diagram of the output circuit of IFC-S---------------------------------------------------------------------10
Figure 11: Terminal assignment of the IFC modules ------------------------------------------------------------------------11
Figure 12: Block diagram of the IFC-D module-------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
Figure 13: Block diagram of the IFC-P module -------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
Figure 14: Block diagram of the IFC-S module -------------------------------------------------------------------------------14

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