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VIP 300 Protection Relay For Ringmaster
VIP 300 Protection Relay For Ringmaster
for Ringmaster
VIP 300 protection relay
Protection relay
Self powered
reliability
The VIP 300
protection relay is a
self powered
microprocessor
based unit which
requires no external
DC power source or
batteries, making it
the ideal solution for
location in remote
areas or where
auxiliary supplies are
not available.
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VIP 300 protection relay
Benefits
Flexibility
There are a wide range of settings
available. The IDMT (inverse definite
minimum time) characteristics can be
adjusted to grade the relay with other
devices. Fast power up ensures that when
switched on to a fault the power up time
is less than )30ms.
Testing
The VAP6 hand held test unit, is
available to provide a simple check of
the integrity of the relay and can also
perform trip tests. Circuit breaker “trip
inhibit” facility allows the relay to be
tested without tripping the circuit breaker
using the VAP6. Secondary injection can
be carried out using conventional test
equipment.
Ease of use
VIP 300 has improved operation and control,
with the relay settings being clearly
displayed on the front panel.
Manual reset flags show separate ‘tripped on
fault’ for either overcurrent or earth fault
conditions.
Reliability
The relay has a self monitoring device and
diagnostic routine which constantly checks
the operation of the relay automatically.
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VIP 300 protection relay
Features
■ Hardened electronics
Certified EMC performance to IEC 255
and EN 50061, EN50082.
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VIP 300 protection relay
Protection relay
For further details please refer to the Ringmaster range selection guide.
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VIP 300 protection relay
Technical specification
Content Page
Operating ranges
Selection principle 10
Applications
Required setting
information 11
Setting examples 12
Ex. 1 - Ring main unit
protecting an 11kV,
1MVA transformer 13 - 14
Ex. 2 - 200A circuit breaker
protecting an 11kV,
2MVA transformer 15
Ex. 3 - 630A circuit breaker
protecting a radial feeder
of 4MVA at 11kV 16 - 17
Ex. 4 - 630A circuit breaker
protecting a radial feeder
of 8MVA at 11kV 18
Technical
characteristics 19
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VIP 300 protection relay
Relay front panel
1 2 3 4 5 7 8 6 9 10
C B A
DT 1 3 3
trip (s) (x Ios) off
curve selection
D E
11 12 13 14 15 17 18 16 19 20
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VIP 300 protection relay
Curve selection
Set:
DT curve selection F ■ Setting current Ios (14)
G ■ Type of low setting Io> curve (15)
t
IDMT: SI, VI, EI, RI
Definite time: DT
G H ■ DT low set pick-up Io> (16)
H DT This setting is only active for the
low set DT curve selection (as
shown). If IDMT curves are
t>
I> J selected this switch is disabled,
as SI, VI, EI low set pick-up is
fixed at 1.2 Is.
J ■ Low set time delay to> (17)
and multiplier (18)
K ■ High set Io>>(19)
L ■ High set time delay to>>(20)
K
Operation:
t>> L
The high and low set elements
operate separately. The tripping order
results from the “logical OR” between
the two settings.
Is 1.2 Is I> I>>
F
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VIP 300 protection relay
Choice of operating ranges
Selection principle
The operating range for the VIP 300 is dependent on the current transformer
(also referred to as sensor) used, which is determined by the Ringmaster panel type
chosen from the selection guide. The relay itself can then be set to either the x2 or
x4 range as detailed in the table below.
Range specified:
VIP 300LH x2 or x4 range
Ringmaster range Application Range min operating Protection Current Setting range Example
current Minimum Maximum
RN2c, RE2c, CE2, Transformer x2 20A Overcurrent 20A 100A
CN2, 200/1A CT protection earth fault 2A* 80A 1
x4 40A Overcurrent 40A 200A
earth fault 4A* 160A 2
RN6c Transformer/ x2 40A Overcurrent 40A 200A
400/1A CT Feeder earth fault 4A* 160A
-
Protection x4 80A Overcurrent 80A 400A
earth fault 8A* 320A -
CE6, RN6c Feeder x2 80A Overcurrent 80A 400A
800/1A CT protection earth fault 8A* 320A 3
x4 160A Overcurrent 160A 800A
earth fault 16A* 640A 4
*The earth fault pick-up can be set below minimum operating current but a load current > minimum operating current needs to
flow previous to a fault in order to ensure the relay is powered up.
SETTING RANGES x2 x4
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7 x4 range
40A,80A
or 160A
5 minimum
operating
current
3
C90 10 10
11
12
13
14 0v
K8 (-Ve)
15
MITOP - ITC K7 (+Ve) 16
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VIP 300 protection relay
Application
Selection principles
Required setting information.
Prior to making any settings, you need to know:
Ir - rated current of installation to be protected.
Current transformer:
The current transformer is specified by the panel type chosen from the Ringmaster
catalogue.
i) Choice of range:
To select the minimum operating current and therefore required primary amp
operating range two factors can be considered.
- The load current and any possible allowable overload
(typical allowable overload for transformers is 30%)
- The earth fault level
(typically set at 0.4 times rated current Ir)
It is appropriate to choose the range which will operate above the minimum
operating current. Effectively the relay can be operated below this level, see
minimum operating note.
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VIP 300 protection relay
Application
Setting examples
Typical examples will be given.
Consider 4 examples:
1: RN2c unit protecting a typical MV/LV 1MVA transformer.
2: CE2 unit protecting a typical MV/LV 2MVA transformer.
3: CE6 unit protecting a radial feeder with 4 RN2c units fed from it each feeding
1HVA transformers.
4: CE6 unit protecting the same radial feed for which a planned extension is to
make a ring feeding 8 RN2c units, each feeding 1HVA transformers.
Example schematic
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VIP 300 protection relay
Application - transformers
Example 1
An RN2c circuit breaker equipped with a VIP 300 feeds a 1000kVA transformer.
The transformer details are as follows:
Power rating = 1MVA
Primary voltage = 11kV
% Impedance Zt = 5%
From this the rated current of the transformer can be calculated:
The HV fault level (MVAs) will be assumed to be 250MVA. The three phase LV fault level
can be calculated:
Choice of range:
The setting ranges available for the minimum operating currents are:
x2 range, minimum operating current = 20A setting overcurrent 20A-100A earth fault 2A-80A
x4 range, minimum operating current = 40A setting overcurrent 40A-200A earth fault 4A-160A
By considering the minimum operating current of 20A (x2 range) then the transformer rated
current is mid-point within the primary amp range. Hence there is room to consider possible
overloads and earth fault levels.
Range chosen x2 minimum operating current = 20A
Choice of curve:
In this case we are dealing with a MV/LV transformer. For this application the type of curve
selected for overcurrent protection is usually either a VI or EI characteristic. These curves
provide quicker operating times at higher fault currents to allow better protection of the
transformer primary. The selection of these curves also helps in co-ordinating with the LV
protective device on the secondary side of the transformer.
For earth fault protection the curve selected is usually a definite time characteristic and is
normally set quite low (typical 40% or 0.4 times the rated current).
I> setting VI
Io> setting DT
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VIP 300 protection relay
Application - transformers
If this value is used as t in the formula for the VI curve selected (see page 21)
[( ) ]
t> = If -1 x t x 1.5
Is
13.5
Overcurrent
[( ) ]
t> = 972 -1 x 0.35 x 1.5
72 1000
1.2 x Is
13.5
1
2.7 4 20
0.05
0.07
x1
x1
0.02
0.02
0.03
0.05
0.06
0.09
(x Is) 3 3 (x Is) off
disabled as high set is in off position. curve selection
0.1
0.15
0.2
x1
x1
x1
0.03
0.05
0.07
0.07
0.10
0.13
0.12
0.19
0.25
t>> 0.03 to>> 0.03 (disabled as high set is in off position). trip 0.2 0.4
0.3
0.4
0.05
x1
x1
x10
0.10
0.13
0.17
0.20
0.27
0.33
0.37
0.50
0.62
42 48 56 0.15 0.2 0.1 0.6 0.6 x1 0.20 0.40 0.74
36 64 0.1 0.3 warning 0.07 x10 0.24 0.47 0.87
30 72 x10
0.05 0.9 0.1 x10 0.34 0.67 1.24
not time
24 80 0.07 0.4 multiplier 0.15 x10 0.50 1.00 1.86
20 100 90 x1 0.03 1.5 0.2 x10 0.67 1.33 2.48
0.05 0.6 (s)
(A) 0.3 x10 1.01 2.00 3.71
DT 1 3 3
trip (s) (x Ios) off
curve selection
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VIP 300 protection relay
Application - transformers
Example 2
Principles as example 1
A CE2 circuit breaker feeds a typical MV/LV 11kV 2MVA transformer. Transformer impedance
and fault level as in example 1.
The rated current for a 2MVA transformer.
Ir = power = 2000 x 103 = 105A
voltage x 33 11000 x 33
Choice of range:
The load current exceeds the current range for the x2 setting thus the x4 setting is appropriate.
Choice of curve:
For this example we are dealing with a similar MV/LV application, the curve types are as
selected as follows.
I> setting EI
Io> setting DT
Is 144A
Ios 48A
t= 80 x t>
[( IfIs ) -1 ]
2
0.808
DT 1 3 3
trip (s) (x Ios) off
Choice of high set time delay: curve selection
As before
32 48 64 0.15 0.2 0.2 0.4
24 40 0.1 0.3 warning 0.1 0.6
t>> 0.03 Io> 16 100 x10
8 120 0.07 0.4 not time 0.05 0.9
to>> 0.03 (not used as high set 4 160 140 x1
multiplier
0.05 (s) 0.6 0.03 1.5
current in off position). (A) (s)
earth fault Ios to> see table to>> VAP6 test plug
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VIP 300 protection relay
Application - feeders
Example 3
A CE6 unit protects an 11kV radial feed feeding 4 RN2c units each subsequently feeding
1000kVA transformers. The CE6 is an extensible 630A circuit breaker complete with 800/1A
CTs.
The HV three phase fault level is assumed as 250MVA. The earth fault level is assumed as
100 MVA. The corresponding fault current can be calculated from:
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I3ph = MVAs = 250 x 10 = 13121A
voltage x 33 11000 x 33
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I1ph = MVAEF = 100 x 10 = 5248A
voltage x 33 11000 x 33
Choice of range:
min. operating current = 80A x2 range overcurrent 80A - 400A earth fault 8A - 320A
min. operating current = 160A x4 range overcurrent 160A - 800A earth fault 8A - 640A
By selecting the minimum operating current of 80A (x2 range) then the feeder rated current is
in the midpoint of the range.
Choice of curve:
This example deals with feeder protection, SI or VI curves are suitable as they have slower
operating times for high fault levels. It depends on the device upstream and downstream and
the discrimination to be achieved at the HV fault level.
I> SI
Io> SI
Is 256A
Ios 96A
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VIP 300 protection relay
Application - feeders
For the earth fault element the downstream device operates at 0.1s, therefore the required
operating time for the upstream relay is 0.5s at the maximum phase - earth fault level.
[( IfIs ) ]
0.02
to> = -1 x t x 2.97
0.14
to> =
[(5248
96 )
-1] x 0.5 x 2.97
0.02
0.14
By inserting the values into the formula to> = 0.88 select 1.0 as nearest setting.
The actual operating time can now be found by placing back into the formula above.
Desired operating time t = 0.57
to> 0.1s x10
10
1 t>
phase sensors: I> DT only I>> VIP 300
800/1 4509996A0
overcurrent VIP300LH range: x2 VI EI
SI 1.5
1.8 2.1
2.4 6
9 12
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VIP 300
Settings
Equivalent Time
Multiplier
10 x Is
I> RI off t> to> SI VI EI 0.1
1.2 2.7 4 20 0.05 x1 0.02 0.03 0.06
DT 0.07 x1
(s) 1 0.02 0.05 0.09
(x Is) 3 3 (x Is) off 0.1 x1 0.03 0.07 0.12
curve selection 0.15 x1 0.05 0.10 0.19
0.2 x1 0.07 0.13 0.25
0.3 x1 0.10 0.20 0.37 0.01
0.4 x1 0.13 0.27 0.50
1 10 100
trip 0.2 0.4 0.05 x10 0.17 0.33 0.62
168 192 224
144 256 0.1
0.15 0.2
0.3 warning
0.1 0.6 0.6
0.07
x1
x10
0.20 0.40 0.74 Current (multiples of Ios)
0.24 0.47 0.87
120 288 x10 0.1 x10
0.05 0.9 0.34 0.67 1.24
not time 0.15 x10
96 320 0.07 0.4 multiplier 0.50 1.00 1.86
80 400 360 x1 0.03 1.5 0.2 x10 0.67 1.33 2.48
0.05 0.6 (s) 0.3 x10
(A) 1.01 2.00 3.71
t>> 0.4 x10 1.35 2.67 4.95
Is t> see table 0.6 x10 2.02 4.00 7.43
reset
minimum operating
phase current: 20A
Io> DT only
Io>> Overcurrent
VI EI 1.8 2.1 9 12
SI 1.5 2.4 6 15
1.2 x Is
RI off 1.2 4
1000
2.7 20
1 3 3
trip DT
(s) (x Ios) off
curve selection
100
64 96 128 0.15 0.2 0.2 0.4
48 160 0.1 0.3 warning 0.1 0.6
Io> 32 200 x10
16 240 0.07 0.4 not time 0.05 0.9
8 320 280 x1 multiplier 10
0.05 (s) 0.6 0.03 1.5
(A) (s)
earth fault Ios to> see table to>> VAP6 test plug
t>
1
10 x Is
0.1
0.01
1 10 100
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VIP 300 protection relay
Application - feeders
Example 4
An extension is planned for the system to feed another 4 RN2c units in a ring as shown in the
diagram, the CE6 ring feeders would have to be capable of feeding the load on the ring.
Example carried out as example 3.
Choice of range
Load rating exceeds range x2 maximum, 420A.
Rating chosen x4 minimum operating current = 160A
Choice of curve
As example 3.
reset
minimum operating
phase current: 20A
Io> DT only
Io>>
VI EI 1.8 2.1 9 12
SI 1.5 2.4 6 15
DT 1 3 3
trip (s) (x Ios) off
curve selection
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VIP 300 protection relay
Technical characteristics
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VIP 300 protection relay
IDMT tripping curves
Current in amperes
1000
1.0 A
100
10
Time
in
seconds t> 0.6
t> 0.4
t> 0.3
1
t> 0.2
t> 0.15
t> 0.1
t> 0.07
t> 0.05
0.10
0.01
1 10 100
Standard Inverse (x1).tcc Ref. Voltage: 11000 Current Scale x10^0 Standard inverse
Current in amperes
( )
Is
-1
1000
1.0 A
100
t> 6
10 t> 4
t> 3
t> 2
Time t> 1.5
in t> 1
seconds t> 0.7
t> 0.5
1
0.10
0.01
1 10 100
Standard Inverse (x10).tcc Ref. Voltage: 11000 Current Scale x10^0
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VIP 300 protection relay
IDMT tripping curves
100
t> 0.6
10 t> 0.4
t> 0.3
t> 0.2
Time t> 0.15
in t> 0.1
seconds t> 0.07
t> 0.05
1
0.10
Very inverse
0.01 t= 13.5 x t>
1 10 100
I 1.5
Very Inverse (x1).tcc Ref. Voltage: 11000 Current Scale x10^0
( )
Is
-1
VI current/time curves with selector
switch on the x10 setting
Current in amperes
1000
1.0 A
t> 6
100
t> 4
t> 3
t> 2
t> 1.5
t> 1
t> 0.7
10 t> 0.5
Time
in
seconds
0.10
0.01
1 10 100
Very Inverse (x10).tcc Ref. Voltage: 11000 Current Scale x10^0
RI curve
(Specific application - please consult Merlin Gerin)
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VIP 300 protection relay
IDMT tripping curves
100
t> 0.6
t> 0.4
t> 0.3
10 t> 0.2
t. 0.15
t> 0.1
Time t> 0.07
in t> 0.05
seconds
0.10
Extremely inverse
t= 80 x t>
0.01 2
I 0.808
1 10 100
Extremely Inverse (x1).tcc Ref. Voltage: 11000 Current Scale x10^0
( ) -1
Is
Current in amperes
1000
1.0 A
t> 6
100 t> 4
t> 3
t> 2
t> 1.5
t> 1
t> 0.7
10 t> 0.5
Time
in
seconds
0.10
0.01
1 10 100
Extremely Inverse (x10).tcc Ref. Voltage: 11000 Current Scale x10^0
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VIP 300 protection relay
DT tripping curves
DT tripping curves
■ The graphs below represent the 8 low set pick-up settings
for I> and Io> and the 8 time delay settings for t> and to> available on the x1
and x10 ranges.
■ The low set pick up settings I> and Io> are variable between 1 and 3 times Is
and Ios respectively.
■ The numbers given at the top of the curves represent the variable setting of
the low set selector switch I> and Io>. The numbers given on the right of the
curves represent the position of the time delay sector switch t> or to>.
■ If the multiplying factor x1/x10 is in the x10 position, multiply the time delay
selector settings by 10 (see x10 graph).
■ The phase overcurrent and earth fault protection curves are the same.
100 100
10 10
t> 6
Time Time t> 4
in in t> 3
seconds seconds t> 2
t> 1.5
1 1 t> 1
t> 0.7
t> 0.6
t> 0.5
t> 0.4
t> 0.3
t> 0.2
t> 0.15
0.10 t> 0.1 0.10
t> 0.07
t> 0.05
0.01 0.01
1 10 100 1 10 100
Definite Time (x1).tcc Ref. Voltage: 11000 Current Scale x10^0 Definite Time (x10).tcc Ref. Voltage: 11000 Current Scale x10^0
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Merlin Gerin Medium Voltage 123 Jack Lane, Hunslet, Leeds LS10 1BS UK
MGMV 5477 Tel: +44 (0)113 290 3500 Fax: +44 (0)113 290 3710 www.schneider.co.uk JAN 2004