Annunciation Checker

with Digital Distance Protection Relay7SA631

Practical Example of Use
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Manual Version: Expl_AnnuCheck.ENU.1 - Year 2013

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1 Annunciation Checker
Today's protection relays are able to emit hundreds of different signals and
measured values. Especially during station commissioning it is necessary to
check the correct assignment of signals and measured values to the different
locations. Annunciation Checker enables the user to generate the signals and to
check their correct appearance at the respective locations. It is possible to
prepare the signals in a test document and to adapt them to the actual substation
equipment even during testing.
Figure 1-1:
Annunciation Checker,
overview

4 1

3 2

Annunciation Checker provides 5 different views:

• Protocol View not shown in figure 1-1

• Test View 1

• Detail View 2

• Vector Diagram View 3

• Impedance Plane View 4

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Report View
The Report View shows the test results. Using the report settings the
appearance of the elements contained in the report can be customized to meet
the user's needs.

Test View
This dialog is used to enter the signals and locations, set the LEDs and expected
states and display the assessment results.
The test module is able to generate up to 9 locations and 200 signals. Moreover,
the course of the test can be viewed in the status display.
Figure 1-2:
Test View 1 2

1 Add signals
2 Add locations
3 Status display

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Detail View
This view is used for the following:
• To predetermine the type of signal to be output at the analog outputs of the
CMC.
The following three selections are available:
Shot Signal output is limited by time or stopped by trigger
condition. Duration and prefault current are
adjustable.
Steady state Continuous signal output.
no output No signal output. It is only possible to define
instructions and pop-up messages.
• To set the magnitude, phase angle and frequency of the analog CMC outputs
required to generate the message.
For this purpose, 9 different set modes are available for selection:
1. Direct (Line-Neutral)
Input of line-neutral voltages, currents and frequencies.
2. Line-Line
Input of line-line voltages, currents and frequencies.
3. Symmetrical Components
Input of positive, negative and zero sequence voltages and currents.
4. Powers
Input of real and reactive powers and line-neutral voltages.
5. Fault Values
Input of fault voltage and fault current.
6. Z-I const.
Input of the fault type and the fault impedances at constant test current.
7. Z-V const.
Input of the fault type and the fault impedances at constant test voltage.
8. Z%-I const.
Input of the fault type and the fault impedances in percent of the tripping
zones at constant test current.
9. Z%-V const.
Input of the fault type and the fault impedances in percent of the tripping
zones at constant test voltage.

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• Definition of instructions to be observed when checking the message.

• Definition of pop-up messages used to point out specific steps.
• Additional output of information about the binary outputs.
Figure 1-3:
Detail View 6
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1

4 5

1 Selection of signal type

2 Input of shot parameters
3 Selection of fault mode
4 Definition of instruction
5 Definition of pop-up message
6 Selection of binary outputs

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Vector Diagram View

The set current and voltage behavior is displayed as a vector diagram.

Impedance Plane View

The impedance values for the generation of the impedance fault modes can be
taken directly from this view. To do so, select an impedance value using the left
mouse button. The selected impedance is then automatically entered into the
fault table.
Figure 1-4:
Impedance Plane View

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1.1 Example: Annunciation Checker with a Digital

Distance Protection Relay 7SA631
Sample file:
• Distance7SA631.annuch
Stored at: ...OMICRON Test Universe installation path\
Test Library\Samples\SW Manual Examples\Advanced Protection

1.1.1 Test Task

In substation Center, operated by Energy Supply XX Inc., the SIEMENS
distance protection relay 7SA631 is used as main protection for the cable
connected to feeder =E01. As part of commissioning all signals and measured
values are to be checked at the different annunciation locations. The test set
CMC 156 is available as test instrument.
Figure 1-5:
Protected object Center
=E01

-Q1 -Q2

-T1 Distance protection

100 / 1A relay 7SA631

-Q8 -T05

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Figure 1-6:
Annunciation locations Annunciation locations

Protection relay Terminal strip X20 Local control System control room

The following explanation describes the commissioning test for feeder =E01 of
a multifunctional relay using the Annunciation Checker test module with a test
document created in the OMICRON Control Center. Although your specific
application will require some modification, the general procedure still stays the
same.
Commissioning testing of a protection relay requires the following:
- All messages and measured values transmitted from the protection device to
the various annunciation locations.
- All locations where the messages and measured values are displayed.
- The test settings required to generate the corresponding messages and
measured values.

1.1.2 Preparing the Test

Below, the creation of a complete test document in the OMICRON Control
Center is described. The functionality of both the used Annunciation Checker
test module and the entire system is explained. For specific information please
refer to the online help.
Prior to the actual test, the following main steps have to be performed:
1. Setting the document layout (outside), refer to chapter "OMICRON Control
Center" in the software manual "The Concept".
2. Entering the relay and test object parameters, refer to chapter 1.1.3.
3. Configuring the test set hardware, refer to chapter 1.1.4.
4. Configuring the test module, refer to chapter 1.1.5.

1.1.3 Defining the Test Object

Definition of the relay under test is performed using the Test Object software
function. Open Test Object by selecting the menu item P A R A M E T E R S | T E S T
O B J E C T or by clicking with the left mouse button on the Test Object item in the
toolbar. In Test Object the test object parameters can be accessed and edited.

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A detailed description of Test Object and the closely related subject "XRIO" can
be found in section 3 ”Setting up the Test Object” of the "Concept" manual, or in
the online help under the --- Test Object --- entry of the table of contents.
There are two general methods to make the relay parameters available for the
test system:
1. Defining the test object data in the test document (global declaration).
2. Defining the test object data in each single test module using P A R A M E T E R S
| TEST OBJECT.
The first method should be used if several tests are performed for one test object
using different test modules. The test object is then automatically available for
all subsequent test modules.
Insert a test object and specify the distance protection parameters. Nominal
values of the relay: In= 1A, Vn = 100V.
- Position the cursor to the beginning of the test document.
- Select the menu item I N S E R T | T E S T O B J E C T .

Step 1: Definition of general data

1. In the tree structure of the Test Object dialog, select the branch R I O |
DEVICE.
2. Click the E D I T button to enter the general data of the protection relay.
3. In the subsequently opened Device Settings dialog enter the general data
as shown in figure 1-7.

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Figure 1-7:
General test object
settings

1 = Adjustable overload detection

4. Click OK to close the Device Settings dialog.

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Step 2: Definition of protection device parameters

1. In the Test Object dialog, click the E D I T button to open the test object
settings. Define the global protection parameters in the System Settings
tab.
Figure 1-8:
System Settings and
Zone Settings tabs

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6

1 Line length and line angle. The transformer connection settings have
effect on the postfault voltage or current direction.
2 Tolerance limits, required for the comparison of nominal and actual
values.
3 The grounding factor is used for the simulation of single-pole faults. Its
definition varies between the different relay manufacturers.
4 Used for relays that consider the arc resistance for the modelling.
5 Display of impedances as primary values.
6 Voltage correction if the impedances are related to the relay's nominal
current of 5A.

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2. Edit the pick-up and drop-off characteristics of the protection device in the
Zone Settings tab.
Figure 1-9:
Zone Settings

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Step 3: Creating user-defined parameters

Create a user-defined overcurrent parameter with I> = 1.8 I/In and a safety
factor of 10%.
For the following settings you have to change to the advanced mode of Test
Object. To do this, select V I E W | A D V A N C E D .
1. Select the Custom branch in the tree structure.
2. Insert a new block by selecting B L O C K | A D D .
Figure 1-10:
Adding a block in Test
Object

3. The new block is now displayed as a subitem of Custom in the tree structure.
4. Highlight the new block in the tree structure and open the block details by
selecting B L O C K | D E T A I L .
Figure 1-11:
Block details: ID and
name

5. Assign a unique ID and a name to the block to allow clear distinction of the
block.

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In the new block you can now create parameters that can be accessed via a link.
6. Create a new parameter in the selected block by selecting P A R A M E T E R |
ADD.
7. Select the data type of the parameter and assign a unique ID.
The data types String, Enumeration, Boolean, Integer and Real are available
for selection. The parameter's data type has to be selected in advance.
However, it can also be changed afterwards.
8. Select P A R A M E T E R | D E T A I L to open the dialog for the parameter details
and enter the name and a description and define the availability and the value
properties.
Figure 1-12:
Parameter details

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2 Name and description of the parameter.

3 Availability of the created parameter.
4 Properties of the value, such as data type, value, minimum and
maximum definition and formula calculation.
Please refer to the online help for a more detailed description of the
parameter details.

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1.1.4 Specifying the Hardware Configuration

Select P A R A M E T E R S | H A R D W A R E C O N F I G U R A T I O N to open the
Hardware Configuration.
A detailed description of the Hardware Configuration can be found in the
"Concept" manual’s section 4 ”Setting Up the Test Hardware”, or in the online
help under the --- Hardware Configuration --- entry of the table of contents.
The required inputs are: Start and Trip.

1.1.5 Defining the test

Specifying the messages and locations

The messages (signals) and the corresponding annunciation locations are
specified in the test view of Annunciation Checker. They are defined in table
form with the messages arranged in lines and the annunciation locations in
columns.
Specify the signals and locations you want to test during your commissioning of
the protection relay in Annunciation Checker.
Figure 1-13:
Test View of
Annunciation Checker

1. Use the Add Location button to create new annunciation locations.

A maximum of 9 locations is possible.
2. Enter the location names into the respective column headers (refer to figure
1-14).

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Figure 1-14:
Table View of the test
steps

3. Use the Add Signal button to create new messages and enter their names
in the Test Step column.
4. In the LED column enter the number of the LED which is used to indicate the
message.
Comment: One test module allows a maximum of 200 messages.
In the table you can predetermine the expected signal states for the respective
locations.
Figure 1-15:
Table View with
messages and locations

5. Locate the concerning message and location. In their cross-point you can
select or deselect the message using the check box on the very left-hand
side of the column. In the cell right next to the checkbox you can enter the
nominal state of the message expected at the respective location.

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Defining the signal types

Up to this point we did only define the signal states of the concerning messages.
In order to have them generated, highlight the line of the concerning message
and open the Detail View. Please refer to table ”Test settings for the individual
messages” on page 33 for the exact adjustment values for the generation of the
messages.
Select V I E W | D E T A I L V I E W to open the Detail View.
Figure 1-16:
Detail View of the 2 5
message

3 4

1 Definition of shot parameters.

2 Input fields for the analog output values for shot mode and steady state
mode.
3 Input fields for instructions.
4 Pop-up messages which are displayed to the user prior to the test step.
5 Selection of additional binary outputs.

The message can be generated using three different signal types:

• Shot: Short-time signal output, times are adjustable.
• Steady state: Continuous signal output.
• no output: No signal output. Instructions can be defined.

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Defining signal type "Shot"

Direct mode
1. Select the signal type Shot for message "DIST Pick-up L1".
2. Set the trigger for "Start" to value 1 and leave the other shot parameters at
their default settings.
In the "Set Mode" area you can adjust the current and voltage values for the
analog outputs of the generator triples.
Figure 1-17:
Mode selection

1 Setting the shot parameters:

– Prefault current
– Prefault time
– Max. fault time
– Postfault time
2 Different modes for specifying the current and voltage values (in the
impedance modes it is possible to specify values directly by selecting
them in the Impedance Plane View).
3. Select the "Direct" mode for message Dist Pick-up L1 and enter the
magnitudes and angles for current and voltage.

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Figure 1-18:
Input fields for voltages
and currents 6

6 Different modes for specifying the currents and voltages.

7 Input fields for magnitudes and angles of voltages and currents. The
individual fields can be linked to default or user-defined values.
4. Click with the right mouse button on the voltage VL1E and select "Zero".
5. Click with the right mouse button on the current IL1 and select
L I N K T O X R I O to open the LinkToXRIO dialog. In the tree structure of this
dialog open the branch "Custom | Special parameters" and then select the
defined overcurrent parameter I>.
6. Enter a factor (e.g. 1.100) for that value and leave the dialog by clicking O K .
Figure 1-19:
LinkToXRIO dialog

If values are displayed as absolute values, the created link to overcurrent I> is
displayed on gray background.

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Impedance mode Z%-I const.

1. Select the signal type Shot for message "DIST trip cmd".
2. Set the trigger for "Start" to value 1 and leave the other shot parameters at
their default settings.
In the "Set Mode" area you can adjust the current and voltage values for the
analog outputs of the generator triples.
Figure 1-20:
Mode selection

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1 Signal type "Shot"

2 Definition of shot parameters
3 Set mode Z%-I const.
3. Select the "Z%-I const." mode for message Dist trip cmd and enter the fault
type, the percentage related to the zone and the impedance angle.
Figure 1-21:
Input field for
impedance values 4
5
6
7

4 Mode for specifying the impedances

5 Fault type
6 Percentage of impedance related to a zone
7 Impedance angle; direct input or via link to defined values.

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4. Click with the right mouse button on the value of Phi Z and select a
predefined angle.
The input field for ITest can be linked to user-defined values.
5. Click with the right mouse button on the current ITest and open the
LinkToXRIO dialog. In the tree structure of this dialog open the branch
"Custom | Special parameters" and then select the defined overcurrent
parameter I>.
6. Enter a factor (e.g. 1.100) for that value and leave the dialog by clicking O K .
Figure 1-22:
LinkToXRIO dialog

If values are displayed as absolute values, the created link to overcurrent I> is
displayed on gray background.

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Defining signal type "Steady state"

Using signal type steady state the signal output remains on until the test
assessment is performed. This method is particularly suitable for signal states
which are required to be applied for a longer time, e.g. measured values.
1. Select the signal type steady state for "Meas value VL1-E".
2. In set mode "Direct" enter the nominal value for VL1-E and the instruction
text.
Figure 1-23:
View for the steady
state signal type

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Defining signal type "no output"

The signal type no output disables all CMC outputs. It is only possible to
generate instructions and pop-up messages.
1. Select the signal type no output for message "DIST dev.t.emerg.OVC".
2. Enter the instruction and the pop-up text for this message.
Figure 1-24:
View for signal type
no output

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1.1.6 Running the Test

After all messages and annunciation locations have been created and specified,
the test can be started from the Test View.
1. In the Test View either select the line of the message to be tested or the
column of the location to be tested.
2. Start the test by selecting T E S T | S T A R T / C O N T I N U E .
The Test Navigator dialog is displayed where you can select the individual
messages and locations displayed in the input table by means of the arrow
buttons. Testing has to be executed manually for each individual test point by
pressing the Shot button. If testing of a test point could be finished
successfully, manual assessment has to be performed using the "Passed" or
"Failed" buttons.
Figure 1-25:
Test Navigator dialog

1
2

3 4

7 5 6

1 Navigation arrows
2 Instructions area
3 Display of the message (signal under test)
4 Display of the annunciation location
5 Display of expected state
6 Display of actual state (measured value)
7 If checked, the software automatically moves to the next message or
location
8 Buttons for manual test assessment
3. Start the test for the messages by pressing the Shot button.
During the test, the labelling of the "Shot" button changes to "Shot running"
to indicate that the test is currently running.
The assessment buttons are activated after the test step is finished.

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4. Assess the test step with Passed or Failed.

If the test step is assessed with Passed, the expected (nominal) value is
automatically entered into the "Measured" field. If wanted, you can now
modify this value manually. This suggests itself especially in case of
measured voltages and currents to enter the actual measured value.
If the test step is assessed with Failed, the expected (nominal) value is not
entered into the "Measured" field. In this case the message is assessed as
failed in the input table.
5. Use the navigation arrow buttons to select the next message to be tested.
Testing can be stopped at any time using the "Stop test" button and re-
started again using the start icon in the toolbar.
The actual course of the test can be monitored in the status display of the
Test View.
Figure 1-26:
Test View

1 Passed test step

2 Failed test step
3 Status display

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Figure 1-27:
Extract of a test report

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1.1.7 Functional Scope

Input data:
110kV system, compensated.

Line:
1
Z Line = 0.408 Ω ⁄ km

0
Z Line = 1.12 Ω ⁄ km

1
ϕ Line = 72.9°

0
ϕ Line = 78.7°

Length: 50 km

600A
K nI = -------------
1A

110kV
K nV = ----------------
100V

General Parameters
Settings
I nom Line angle RE /RL XE /XL PT location CT grounding
(secondary)
1A 72.9 0.277 0.605 at line dir. line

Tolerances
Time Impedance Current Voltage
relative 1% 5% 5% 5%
absolute 70ms 50mΩ 50mA 5V

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Pick-up
Voltage-controlled overcurrent pick-up
Pick-up value Voltage [V/Vn] Pickup/dropout ratio
I>> [I/In] 1.8 0.8 0.95
I> [I/In] 0.5 0.8 0.95

V
Vn

0.8

I
0.5 2.2 In

Distance protection
Reach:
Z1 = 85% ZLine
Z2 = 120% ZLine
Z3 = 200% ZLine
Z1B = 120% ZLine
RLB = 6 Ω (primary)
→ X/R=1.5

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Polygonal characteristic / tripping scheme:

Z1 Z2 Z3 Z 1B t4 t5
X [Ω] 9.04 12.76 21.27 12.76

R-LL [Ω] 6.03 8.51 14.18 8.51

R-LE [Ω] 6.03 8.51 14.18 8.51

t [s] 0 0.4 0.8 0 1.2 1.6
Direction forward forward forward forward forward non-direct.

Directional characteristic
Directional characteristic (cross-polarization)
2nd quadrant 4th quadrant
Angle [°] 120 -22

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Autoreclosure
Test sequence Dead time Reach

Parameter 3-pole, 1 cycle 0.35 s Z 1B

Manual close function, switch-on after fault

Time limit Reach
Parameter 1s Z 1B

Z2
Z1

Z1B

Grounding switch

Manual
close

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Definite time emergency protection

Defined time characteristic
Stage Pick-up value Trip Delay time
I> [I/In] 1.4 0.5 s
I>> [I/In] 3 0.15 s
Ie> [I/In] 0.5 0.5 s
Ie>> [I/In] 2 0.1 s

Ie> I> Ie>> I>>

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Test states for the individual annunciation locations

Test step LED Protection Terminal Local System
relay strip X20 control control
room
DIST Pick-up L1 3 ON X20:11; 60V DIST Pick- DIST Pick-
up L1 up L1
DIST Pick-up L2 4 ON X20:12; 60V DIST Pick- DIST Pick-
up L2 up L2

DIST Pick-up L3 5 ON X20:13; 60V DIST Pick- DIST Pick-

up L3 up L3

DIST trip cmd 8 ON DIST trip DIST trip

cmd cmd
DIST reverse dir. 9 ON X20:24; 60V
DIST 10 ON
def.t.emerg.OVC
Meas. value VL1E VL1-E = X20:1 VL1-E = VL1-E =
63.51kV V = 57.73V 63.51kV 63.51kV

Test settings for the individual messages

Test step Signal type Mode Settings
DIST Pick-up L1 Shot Line-Neutral VL1 = 0V, IL1 = I>
DIST Pick-up L2 Shot Line-Neutral VL2 = 0V, IL2 = I>
DIST Pick-up L3 Shot Line-Neutral VL3 = 0V, IL3 = I>
DIST trip cmd Shot Z%-I const. Z% = 50%; PhiZ = 72.9°;
I=I>; L1-E
DIST reverse dir. Shot Z%-I const. Z% = 50%; PhiZ = 72.9°;
I=I>; L1-L2-L3
DIST def.t.emerg.OVC No output
Meas. value VL1E Steady state Line-Neutral VL1-E = 57.73V

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Instruction texts for the individual messages

Test step Instruction

DIST Pick-up L1 Pick-up of L1 is caused by 1-phase fault.
DIST Pick-up L2 Pick-up of L2 is caused by 1-phase fault.
DIST Pick-up L3 Pick-up of L3 is caused by 1-phase fault.
DIST trip cmd Trip is caused by 1-phase local fault in forward direction.
DIST reverse dir. Trip is caused by 3-phase fault in reverse direction.
DIST def.t.emerg.OVC Turn off voltage transformer and turn on again after test.
Meas. value VL1E Check the VL1-E voltage values at the different locations.

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