NUC3St - Three-Phase Non-Directional Undercurrent Protection Stage 1 (NUC3St1) Stage 2 (NUC3St2)

1MRS752311-MUM NUC3St _
Three-Phase Non-Directional
Issued: 10/1998
Version: E/29.12.2003 Undercurrent Protection
Stage 1 (NUC3St1)
Data subject to change without notice Stage 2 (NUC3St2)
Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................ 2
1.1 Features................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Application ............................................................................................ 2
1.3 Input description ................................................................................... 3
1.4 Output description................................................................................. 4
2. Description of operation............................................................................ 5
2.1 Configuration ........................................................................................ 5
2.2 Setting the rated values of the protected unit ....................................... 5
2.3 Measuring mode ................................................................................... 5
2.4 Operation criteria .................................................................................. 6
2.5 Delayed reset facility and drop-off time in DT mode ........................... 10
2.6 Setting groups..................................................................................... 11
2.7 Test mode ........................................................................................... 12
2.8 START, ALARM, TRIP and CBFP outputs ......................................... 12
2.9 Resetting............................................................................................. 13
3. Parameters and events ............................................................................ 14
3.1 General ............................................................................................... 14
3.2 Setting values ..................................................................................... 15
3.2.1 Actual settings ........................................................................... 15
3.2.2 Setting group 1 .......................................................................... 15
3.2.3 Setting group 2 .......................................................................... 16
3.2.4 Control settings.......................................................................... 17
3.3 Measurement values........................................................................... 18
3.3.1 Input data................................................................................... 18
3.3.2 Output data ................................................................................ 18
3.3.3 Recorded data ........................................................................... 18
3.3.4 Events........................................................................................ 21
4. Technical data .......................................................................................... 22
NUC3St _ Substation Automation
1. Introduction
1.1 Features
• Non-directional single-phase, two-phase and three-phase undercurrent protection

• Two operation modes (ALARM and TRIP) based on definite-time (DT) operation
• Two alternative operation criteria: 1,2,3-phase and 3-phase
• Current measurement with conventional current transformers or Rogowski coils
• Two alternative measuring principles: the average value of consecutive
instantaneous peak-to-peak values or the numerically calculated fundamental
frequency component of the current
• Delayed trip output for the circuit-breaker failure protection (CBFB) function
1.2 Application
This document specifies the functions of the three-phase non-directional undercurrent

function blocks NUC3St1 and NUC3St2 used in products based on the RED 500
Platform. The two stages are identical in operation.
The function block NUC3St_ is designed to be used for non-directional three-phase

undercurrent protection. Usually the undercurrent indicates loss of load for pumps,
fans and conveyors. Protection is important if the pump is cooled by the liquid it
pumps or a broken belt of the conveyor may cause damage for the process. Also a
broken main circuit, problems with measuring devices and loss of supply can be
indicated.
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Figure 1. Protection diagram symbol of NUC3St_ (For IEC symbols used in single
line diagrams, refer to the manual “Technical Descriptions of Functions,
Introduction”, 1MRS750528-MUM)
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Substation Automation NUC3St _
Figure 2. Function block symbols of NUC3St1 and NUC3St2
1.3 Input description
Name Type Description

IL1 Analogue signal (SINT) Input for measuring phase current IL1
BLOCK Digital signal (BOOL, active External BLOCK signal for blocking the
high) ALARM and TRIP signals.
TRIGG Digital signal (BOOL, pos. Control signal for triggering the
edge) registers
GROUP Digital signal (BOOL, active Control input for switching between the
high) setting groups 1 and 2. When GROUP
is FALSE, group 1 is active. When
GROUP is TRUE, group 2 is active.
BSREG Digital signal (BOOL, active Input for blocking the recording
high) function
RESET Reset signal (BOOL, pos. Input signal for resetting the trip signal
edge) and registers of NUC3St_
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1.4 Output description
Name Type Description

START Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Start signal
TRIP Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Trip signal
CBFP Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Delayed trip signal for circuit-
breaker failure protection
(CBFP)
ALARM Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Alarm signal
STATUS_IL1 Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Status of IL1
ERR Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Signal for indicating a
configuration error
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2. Description of operation
2.1 Configuration
Phase currents can be measured via conventional current transformers or Rogowski

coils. The measuring devices and signal types for analogue channels are selected and
configured in a special dialogue box of the Relay Configuration Tool. Digital inputs
are configured in the same programming environment (the number of selectable
analogue inputs, digital inputs and digital outputs depends on the hardware used).
When the analogue channels and digital inputs have been selected and configured in
the dialogue box, the inputs and outputs of the function block can be configured on a
graphic worksheet of the configuration tool. The phase currents IL1, IL2 and IL3 are
connected to the corresponding IL1, IL2 and IL3 inputs of the function block. Digital
inputs are connected to the boolean inputs of the function block and in the same way,
the outputs of the function block are connected to the output signals.
2.2 Setting the rated values of the protected unit
A separate scaling factor can be set for each analogue channel. The factors enable
differences between the ratings of the protected unit and those of the measuring device
(CTs, VTs, etc.). A setting of 1.00 means that the rated value of the protected unit is
exactly the same as that of the measuring device. For more information, refer to the
technical reference manual of the product in question.
2.3 Measuring mode
The function block operates on two alternative measuring principles: the average
value of consecutive intantaneous peak-to-peak values or the numerically calculated
fundamental frequency component of the current. The measuring mode can be
selected via either an MMI parameter or a serial communication parameter.
With both the measuring principles, the operation is insensitive to the DC component
and the operation accuracy is defined in the frequency range f/fn=0.95...1.05. In peak-
to-peak measurement, the harmonics of the phase currents are not suppressed, whereas
in fundamental frequency measurement the harmonics suppression is about
-50 dB at f = n x fn, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,...
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2.4 Operation criteria
The function block includes two different operation criteria for undercurrent
protection. The setting parameters with their features are described below.
Operation mode
Not in use: The NUC3St_ is switched off.
Alarm: The alarm mode is based on the DT timer. An alarm causes specific text
indications and events as well as an output signal. If the alarm is selected to be non-
latching, the yellow start indicator LED keeps blinking as long as the fault is active,
whereas in the latching mode the indication has to be reset (see section Resetting).
Trip: The trip mode is also based on the DT timer. A trip causes common indications,
events and an output signal.
Operation criteria
1,2,3-phase: The function starts after a short delay*) if the current enters the operating
range in one or more phases (Figures 4 and 5).
3-phase: Similar to 1,2,3-phase criterion, but the function starts only if the current
enters the operating range in all three phases.
*) The short delay (approximately 40 ms) is set to avoid unnecessary starts when the
motor current is switched off (stop) or switched on (start-up) normally and internal
blocking is enabled.
Start current
Start current defines the upper limit for the operating range. The “Start current”
parameter is usually given a value slightly under the normal current range.
Operate time
When the function block starts, the START signal is set to TRUE. Should the
undercurrent situation exceed the set definite operate time, the function block
operates. The delay of the heavy-duty output relay is included in the total operate
time. When the function block operates, the selected signal, TRIP or ALARM, is set to
TRUE. In Figure 3, the input signal IN of the DT timer is TRUE when the selected
operation criterion is true and FALSE when the criterion is false.
The DT timer is allowed to run only if the Ext. BLOCK and Int. BLOCK signals are
inactive, i.e their values are FALSE. When the blocking signals Ext. BLOCK and Int.
BLOCK are active, i.e. their values are TRUE, the timer will be stopped (frozen).
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1
IN 0
START
BLOCK (Int.) (Ext.)
Block timer Blocking time
ALARM/TRIP
DT timer Operate time

motor startup
Figure 3. Operation of the DT timer when the signals Int. BLOCK and Ext. BLOCK
are used
Intern. blocking
Enabled: If internal blocking is enabled, the operating range is between the set start
current and the internal blocking current (8% of the In), which makes it possible to
stop the motor or switch off other protected units without making the function block
operate (see figure below).
The input parameter Intern. BLOCK is activated when all currents are below the
blocking current, but the indication BLOCK will not appear because the currents are
outside the operating range.
1.0 x In
0.5 x In (set start current)
Operation
0.08 x In (blocking current)
Figure 4. Operating range if internal blocking is enabled

Disabled: If internal blocking is disabled, the operating range is between the set start
current and zero (0% of the In), which allows the external blocking signal to be used
instead of internal blocking. The external blocking signal may come e.g. from a circuit
breaker, a control function block or the process (see figure below).
Note! Circuit-breaker failure protection (CBFP) is not available if internal blocking is

disabled.
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1.0 x In
Operation
Figure 5. Operating range if internal blocking is disabled

Blocking time
The blocking time from motor start-up can be set provided internal blocking is
enabled. The motor is assumed to be stopped if all phase currents are less than 8.0% of
the nominal current for about 60 ms. A motor start-up is assumed to begin when the
current exceeds the internal blocking current at least in one phase and the signal Inter.
BLOCK remains active until the set blocking time has elapsed (Figure 3). If the
operation criterion becomes true during the blocking time, the indication, event and
registration features are similar to those of the Extern. BLOCK signal.
The Intern. BLOCK signal can be deactivated before the set time has elapsed by
resetting the blocking time to value 0 s or by setting the “Intern. Blocking” parameter
to disabled. Note: if the parameter is set to disabled, the operating range changes.
This feature may be used to allow the motor start without load in various processes or
to allow for the pump to build up liquid pressure. (Figure 6)
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normal motor stopped start-up without load load is switched on
situation
Phase currents IL1, IL2 and IL3

( symmetrical situation )
0.08 x In (blocking current)
motor is assumed to be blocking time from motor start-up t

stopped if t > 60 ms (input Intern. block remains active)
(input Intern. block = active)
Figure 6. Motor start-up and blocking time
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Setting examples
Example1:
A pump is cooled by the liquid it pumps and a current under 0.6 x In means that there
is not enough load for cooling.
NUC3St1 NUC3St2
Operation mode: Alarm Trip
Oper. criteria: 1-,2-,3-phase 1-,2-,3-phase
Start current: 0.65 0.60
Operate time: 5.0 s 5.0 s
Intern. blocking: Enabled Enabled
Blocking time: 0s 0s
Example 2:
In the beginning of the process start, the motor is started up and the load is expected to
come on after 15 minutes. Loss of load means that the current falls below 0.5 x In,
which is to be indicated.
NUC3St_
Operation mode: Alarm
Oper. criteria: 1-,2-,3-phase
Start current: 0.50
Operate time: 5.0 s
Intern. blocking: Enabled
Blocking time: 1000 s ( 15min= 900s )
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Example 3:
If the internal blocking current is not suitable and the internal blocking needs to be
disabled, the blocking can be done externally in two different ways:
1 The Extern. BLOCK signal is usually used for external blocking. Status of the
circuit breaker can be brought from the circuit breaker itself or from the circuit-
breaker function block (CBFB) to the BLOCK input of NUC3St_.
2 If BLOCK indications need to be avoided, NUC3St_ can be set to “Not in use” via
the GROUP input. In this case the setting group is selected according to the status
of the circuit breaker (see also section “Setting groups”).
(GROUP input = FALSE <=> setting group 1 is active)
(GROUP input = TRUE <=> setting group 2 is active)
NUC3St_, setting group 1 NUC3St_, setting group 2
Operation mode: Trip Not in use
Oper. criteria: 3-phase 3-phase
Start current: 0.10 0.10
Operate time: 2.0 s 2.0 s
Intern. blocking: Disabled Disabled
Blocking time: 0s 0s
2.5 Delayed reset facility and drop-off time in DT mode
Without the delayed reset function the DT timer would reset once the negative
sequence current drops off. This feature may be useful for example when the liquid of
the pump application is drying up.
When the DT timer has started, it goes on running as normally even if the current
drops off, provided the drop-off period is shorter than the set drop-off time. If the
drop-off period is longer than the set drop-off time, the DT timer will reset when the
drop-off time elapses (Figure 7).
In Figures 7 and 8, the input signal IN of the DT timer is TRUE when the current is
above the set start value and FALSE when the current is below the set start value.
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1
IN
0
START
TRIP
Drop-off time
Drop-off
timer
Dropoff1.fh7
Operate time
Operate
timer
Figure 7. The drop-off period is longer than the set drop-off time
If the drop-off period is shorter than the set drop-off time and the DT timer has
elapsed during the drop-off period, the function block will trip once the current
exceeds the set value again (Figure 8).
1
IN
0
START
TRIP
Drop-off time
Drop-off
timer
Dropoff2.fh7
Operate time
Operate
timer
Figure 8. The drop-off period is shorter than the set drop-off time
2.6 Setting groups
Two different groups of setting values, group 1 and group 2, are available for
NUC3St_. Switching between the two groups can be done in the following three
ways:
1 Locally via the control parameter “Group selection”1) of the MMI

2 Over the communication bus by writing the parameter V31)
3 By means of the input signal GROUP when allowed via the parameter “Group
selection” (i.e. when V3 = 21)).
1)
Group selection (V3): 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2; 2 = GROUP input
The control parameter “Active group” indicates the setting group valid at a given time.
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2.7 Test mode
The digital outputs of the function block can be activated with separate control
parameters for each output either locally via the MMI or externally via the serial
communication. When an output is activated with the test parameter, an event
indicating the test is generated.
The protection functions operate normally while the outputs are tested.
2.8 START, ALARM, TRIP and CBFP outputs
The output signal START is always pulse-shaped. The minimum pulse width of the
corresponding output signal is set via a separate parameter on the MMI or the serial
communication. If the start situation is longer than the set pulse width, the START
signal remains active until the start situation is over. The output signal TRIP may have
a non-latching or latching feature. When the latching mode has been selected, the
TRIP signal remains active until the output is reset even if the operation criterion has
reset.
The ALARM output signal is an alternative for the TRIP signal. If it is used instead of
the TRIP signal, the CBFP is also ignored. The ALARM signal may have a non-
latching or latching feature. When the non-latching mode has been selected, the
ALARM signal remains active until the START situation is over and the active signal
is indicated by a blinking start LED (yellow). The latching mode of the ALARM
signal is similar to that of the TRIP signal.
The outputs STATUS_IL1, STATUS_IL2 and STATUS_IL3 indicate the present

status of each phase and they can be used if logic needs to be build outside the
function block. A single output remains active as long as the start situation of the
phase is on.
The function block provides a delayed trip signal CBFP after the TRIP signal unless
the fault has disappeared during the set CBFP time delay. In circuit-breaker failure
protection, the CBFP output can be used to operate a circuit breaker in front of the
circuit breaker of the motor. The control parameter “Trip pulse” also sets the width of
the CBFP output signal. Please note that circuit-breaker failure protection (CBFP) is
not available if internal blocking is disabled.
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2.9 Resetting
The TRIP output signal, the ALARM output signal and the registers can be reset either
via the RESET input, or over the serial bus or the local MMI.
The operation indicators, latched trip signal and recorded data can be reset as follows:
Operation Latched trip Recorded

indicators signal data
RESET input of the function block 1) X X
Parameter F088V013 for NUC3St1 1) X X
1)
Parameter F089V013 for NUC3St2 X X
General parameter F001V011 2) X
2)
General parameter F001V012 X X
General parameter F001V013 2) X X X
2)
Push-button C X
2)
Push-buttons C + E (2 s) X X
Push-buttons C + E (5 s) 2) X X X
1)
Resets the latched trip signal and recorded data of this particular function block.
2)
Affects all function blocks.
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3. Parameters and events
3.1 General
• Each function block has a specific channel number for serial communication
parameters and events. The channel for NUC3St1 is 88 and that for NUC3St2 89.
• The data direction of the parameters defines the use of each parameter as follows:
Data direction Description
R, R/M Read only
W Write only
R/W Read and write
• The different event mask parameters (see section “Control settings”) affect the
visibility of events on the MMI or on serial communication (LON or SPA) as
follows:
Event mask 1 (FxxxV101/102) SPA / MMI (LON)
Event mask 2 (FxxxV103/104) LON
For example, if only the events E3, E4 and E5 are to be seen on the MMI of the
relay terminal, the event mask value 56 (8 + 16 + 32) is written to the “Event mask
1” parameter (FxxxV101).
In case a function block includes more than 32 events, there are two parameters
instead of e.g. the “Event mask 1” parameter: the parameter “Event mask 1A”
(FxxxV101) covers the events 0...31 and “Event mask 1B”(FxxxV102) the events
32...63.
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3.2 Setting values
3.2.1 Actual settings
Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
1)
Operation mode S1 0...2 - 2 R/M Selection of operation mode
2)
Operation criteria S2 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Selection of operation criteria
Start current S3 0.10...0.99 x In 0.50 R/M Start current
Operate time S4 0.1...600.0 s 2.0 R/M Operate time in ALARM and

TRIP modes
3)
Intern. blocking S5 0 or 1 - 1 R/M Enabling of internal
undercurrent blocking
Blocking time S6 0...7200 s 0 R/M Blocking time from motor start-

up
1)
Operation mode 0 = Not in use; 1 = Alarm; 2 = Trip
2)
Operation criteria 0 = 1,2,3-phase; 1 = 3-phase
3)
Intern. blocking 0 = Disabled; 1 = Enabled
3.2.2 Setting group 1

direction
1)
Operation mode S41 0...2 - 2 R/W Selection of operation mode
2)
Operation criteria S42 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Selection of operation criteria
Start current S43 0.10...0.99 x In 0.50 R/W Start current
Operate time S44 0.1...600.0 s 2.0 R/W Operate time in ALARM and
TRIP modes
3)
Intern. blocking S45 0 or 1 - 1 R/W Enabling of internal
Blocking time S46 0...7200 s 0 R/W Blocking time from motor

start-up
1)
2)
3)
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3.2.3 Setting group 2

direction
1)
Operation mode S71 0...2 - 2 R/W Selection of operation mode
2)
Operation criteria S72 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Selection of operation
criteria
Start current S73 0.10...0.99 x In 0.50 R/W Start current
Operate time S74 0.1...600.0 s 2.0 R/W Operate time in ALARM and
TRIP modes
3)
Intern. blocking S75 0 or 1 - 1 R/W Enabling of internal
Blocking time S76 0...7200 s 0 R/W Blocking time from motor

start-up
1)
2)
3)
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3.2.4 Control settings

direction
1)
Measuring mode V1 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Selection of measuring mode
Drop-off time V2 0.00…60.00 s 0.00 R/W Resetting time of the DT timer

2)
Group selection V3 0 ... 2 - 0 R/W Selection of the active setting
group
3)
Active group V4 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Active setting group
Start pulse V5 0...1000 ms 0 R/W Minimum pulse width of START

signal
4)
Trip signal V6 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Selection of latching feature for
TRIP output
Trip pulse V7 40...1000 ms 40 R/W Minimum pulse width of TRIP

and CBFP
CBFP time V8 100...1000 ms 100 R/W Operate time of the delayed trip
CBFP
5)
Alarm signal V9 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Selection of latching feature for
ALARM output
Reset registers V13 1=Reset - 0 W Resetting of latched alarm or

trip signal and registers
6)
Test START V31 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Testing of START
6)
Test TRIP V32 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Testing of TRIP
6)
Test CBFP V33 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Testing of CBFP
6)
Test ALARM V34 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Testing of ALARM
Event mask 1 V101 0...16383 - 255 R/W Event mask 1 for event
transmission (E0 ... E13)
1)
Measuring mode 0 = Peak-to-peak; 1 = Fundam.freq.
2)
Group selection 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2; 2 = GROUP input
3)
Active group 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2
4)
Trip signal 0 = Non-latching; 1 = Latching
5)
Alarm signal 0 = Non-latching; 1 = Latching
6)
Test 0 = Do not activate; 1 = Activate
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3.3 Measurement values
3.3.1 Input data

direction
Current IL1 I1 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL1

1)
Extern. BLOCK I4 0 or 1 - 0 R/M External BLOCK signal
1)
Intern. BLOCK I5 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Internal BLOCK signal
1)
Input TRIGG I6 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Signal for triggering the
registers
1)
Input GROUP I7 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Signal for switching between
the groups 1 and 2
1)
Input BSREG I8 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Signal for blocking the
recording function
1)
Input RESET I9 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Signal for resetting the
output signals and registers
of NUC3St_
1)
Input 0 = Not active; 1 = Active
3.3.2 Output data

direction
1)
Output START O1 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of START signal
1)
Output TRIP O2 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of TRIP signal
1)
Output CBFP O3 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of CBFP signal
1)
Output ALARM O4 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of ALARM signal
1)
Output 0 = Not active; 1 = Active
3.3.3 Recorded data
3.3.3.1 General
The information required for later fault analysis is recorded when the function block
starts, alarms or trips, or when the recording function is triggered via an external
triggering input. The recording function can be blocked via the BSREG input.
The data of the last three events are stored into Recorded data 1...3, beginning from
Recorded data 1. These registers are updated in a cyclical manner, where the values of
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the most recent event overwrite the oldest recorded data. If recorded data has been
reset or the relay has been restarted, the first event is again stored to Recorded data 1.
3.3.3.2 Date and time
The time stamp indicates the rising edge of the START or TRIGG signal. If the
START signal is followed by the ALARM or TRIP signal, the time stamp will be
updated.
3.3.3.3 Duration
In the DT mode of operation, the duration of the start situation is recorded as a

percentage of the set operate time.
3.3.3.4 Currents
If the function block alarms or trips, the current values are updated at the moment of
alarming or tripping, i.e. on the rising edge of the ALARM or TRIP signal. For
external triggering, the current values are updated at the moment of triggering, i.e. on
the rising edge of the input signal TRIGG. If the function block starts but does not
alarm or trip, the current values captured one fundamental cycle (20 ms at rated
frequency 50 Hz) after the beginning of the start situation are recorded. So the values
of the phase currents IL1, IL2 and IL3 always originate from the same moment and are
recorded as multiples of the rated current In.
3.3.3.5 Status data
The status data of the inputs Extern. BLOCK and Intern. BLOCK and the “Active
group” parameter are recorded at the moment of triggering. The “Active group”
parameter indicates the setting group valid for the recorded data.
3.3.3.6 Priority
The priority of the recording function is the following:
1 Alarming or tripping
2 Starting
3 External triggering,
which means that if the function block has started, it will neglect an external triggering
request.
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3.3.3.7 Recorded data 1

direction
Date V201 YYYY-MM-DD - - R/M Recording date
Time V202 hh:mm:ss.mss - - R/M Recording time
Duration V203 0.0...100.0 % 0.0 R/M Duration of start situation
IL1 mean V204 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Filtered value of IL1

1)
Extern. BLOCK V207 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of Extern. BLOCK input
1)
Intern. BLOCK V208 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of Intern. BLOCK input
2)
1)
Status 0 = Not active; 1 = Active
2)

direction

1)
1)
2)
1)
2)
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direction

1)
1)
2)
1)
2)
3.3.4 Events
Code Weighting Default Event reason Event state

coefficient mask
E0 1 1 START signal from 3I< stage 1 or 2 Reset
E1 2 1 START signal from 3I< stage 1 or 2 Activated
E2 4 1 TRIP signal from 3I< stage 1 or 2 Reset
E3 8 1 TRIP signal from 3I< stage 1 or 2 Activated
E4 16 1 CBFP signal from 3I< stage 1 or 2 Reset
E5 32 1 CBFP signal from 3I< stage 1 or 2 Activated
E6 64 1 ALARM signal from 3I< stage 1 or 2 Reset
E7 128 1 ALARM signal from 3I< stage 1 or 2 Activated
E8 256 0 External BLOCK signal of 3I< stage 1 or 2 Reset
E9 512 0 External BLOCK signal of 3I< stage 1 or 2 Activated
E10 1024 0 Internal BLOCK signal of 3I< stage 1 or 2 Reset
E11 2048 0 Internal BLOCK signal of 3I< stage 1 or 2 Activated
E12 4096 0 Test mode of 3I< stage 1 or 2 Off
E13 8192 0 Test mode of 3I< stage 1 or 2 On
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4. Technical data
Operation accuracies Depends on the frequency of the current measured:
f/fn = 0.95...1.05: ± 2.5% of set value or ± 0.01 x In.
Start time Injected currents = 0.5 x start current:
f/fn = 0.95...1.05 internal time < 112 ms
1)
total time < 120 ms
Reset time 40...1000 ms (depends on the minimum pulse width set for the
TRIP output)
Reset ratio Typ. 1.02 (range 1.02...1.06)
Retardation time Total retardation time when the current exceeds

2)
the start value < 80 ms
Operate time accuracy Depends on the frequency of the current measured:

2)
f/fn = 0.95...1.05: ± 2% of set value or ± 25 ms
Frequency dependence of the Measuring mode Suppression of harmonics

settings and operate times
(see above) 0 No suppression
1 -50 dB at f = n x fn, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,...
Configuration data Task execution interval (Relay Configuration Tool): 10 ms

at the rated frequency fn = 50 Hz
1)
Includes the delay of the signal relay
2)
Includes the delay of the heavy-duty output relay
Technical revision history

Technical revision Change
E Section “Delayed reset facility and drop-off time in DT mode” added
Control parameter “Drop-off time” added
Task execution interval 20 ms → 10 ms
F -
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1MRS752311-MUM NUC3St _

• Non-directional single-phase, two-phase and three-phase undercurrent protection

This document specifies the functions of the three-phase non-directional undercurrent

The function block NUC3St_ is designed to be used for non-directional three-phase

Figure 2. Function block symbols of NUC3St1 and NUC3St2

1.3 Input description

Name Type Description

1.4 Output description

Name Type Description

Phase currents can be measured via conventional current transformers or Rogowski

2.2 Setting the rated values of the protected unit

2.3 Measuring mode

2.4 Operation criteria

Not in use: The NUC3St_ is switched off.

BLOCK (Int.) (Ext.)

Block timer Blocking time

DT timer Operate time

0.5 x In (set start current)

0.08 x In (blocking current)

Figure 4. Operating range if internal blocking is enabled

Note! Circuit-breaker failure protection (CBFP) is not available if internal blocking is

0.5 x In (set start current)

Figure 5. Operating range if internal blocking is disabled

Phase currents IL1, IL2 and IL3

0.5 x In (set start current)

0.08 x In (blocking current)

motor is assumed to be blocking time from motor start-up t

Figure 6. Motor start-up and blocking time

Operation mode: Alarm Trip

Oper. criteria: 1-,2-,3-phase 1-,2-,3-phase

Start current: 0.65 0.60

Operate time: 5.0 s 5.0 s

Intern. blocking: Enabled Enabled

Operation mode: Alarm

Oper. criteria: 1-,2-,3-phase

Start current: 0.50

Operate time: 5.0 s

Intern. blocking: Enabled

Blocking time: 1000 s ( 15min= 900s )

NUC3St_, setting group 1 NUC3St_, setting group 2

Operation mode: Trip Not in use

Oper. criteria: 3-phase 3-phase

Start current: 0.10 0.10

Operate time: 2.0 s 2.0 s

Intern. blocking: Disabled Disabled

2.5 Delayed reset facility and drop-off time in DT mode

2.6 Setting groups

1 Locally via the control parameter “Group selection”1) of the MMI

2.7 Test mode

2.8 START, ALARM, TRIP and CBFP outputs

The outputs STATUS_IL1, STATUS_IL2 and STATUS_IL3 indicate the present

Operation Latched trip Recorded

3. Parameters and events

3.2 Setting values

3.2.1 Actual settings

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

Start current S3 0.10...0.99 x In 0.50 R/M Start current

Operate time S4 0.1...600.0 s 2.0 R/M Operate time in ALARM and

Blocking time S6 0...7200 s 0 R/M Blocking time from motor start-

3.2.2 Setting group 1

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

Start current S43 0.10...0.99 x In 0.50 R/W Start current

Blocking time S46 0...7200 s 0 R/W Blocking time from motor