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IEC 60870-5-101 Protocol


Technical Manual
For
Automatic Circuit Reclosers
And
Load Break Switches
with
CAPM-4/5 Controllers

Scope
This document describes the IEC 60870-5-101 Protocol and Database Implementation on Nu-Lec
Automatic Circuit Reclosers and Load Break Switches utilising CAPM-4/5 controllers.

Document Part No: N00-341


Document Revision Level: R17

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IEC 60870-5-101 Protocol – Technical Manual

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Revision Control

Revision Author Date Comment


R00 DRM 01/04/99 For comment.
R01 LM 28/04/99 Revised operator panel pages Value object & info.
Added object address size field, address fields, 3 octet size option.
Added Frame Tout, One Octet Resp, and Cyclic Dly fields.
Added short & long pulse + persistent cmds to interop statement.
Added parameter objects appendix & info.
R02 LM 14/08/99 Major overhaul. New IO lists. New sections 2.6 & 2.7. Terminology. Revised.
Added: Protocol RUNNING/INACTIVE indication, Protocol OFF, Rx
Communication Statistics
R03 LM 13/03/00 Added set point command table to appendix,
Deleted 32 bit values, Changed Control request text,
Corrected terminology for N & RL Series,
Added even parity field, Revised class assignment,
Corrected baud rate support in Interoperability statement,
Added 56 bit time tags, Added measurand section,
Moved communication statistics to counters
Added Initialisation Timing to Protocol Timing appendix
Corrected Select/Execute wording & time base
Revised ASDU Permutations section
Added Loop Automation and W Series support
Revised Class Assignment in appendices
Added the ASDU Polling & Event Data Buffering sections
R04 LM 20/03/00 Added some binary single status points
Added the clock synchronisation section
Added the measured reporting description
R05 LM 5/05/00 Added Supply Outage Measurement points
Revised Integrated Totals operation
Added phase designation and power flow direction notes to
appendices.
R06 LM 16/06/00 Changed ownership to Nulec Industries
Added last trip points to appendices
Removed enable/disable wording for command points
R07 LM 4/04/01 Updated for CAPM5 platform
R08 LM 21/09/01 Changed max link and ASDU addresses to 65535
R09 DPC 26/02/02 Clarified measured value behaviour for Class1, Class2,
General Interrogation (Ref Section 6.2.4, 6.2.5)
Remove “Event Data Usage”
R10 SNH 11/4/2002 Added LBS mapping to be same as DNP mapping. Changed ACR
mapping to be same as DNP mapping
R11 DPC 10/05/2002 Correct rejection reasons for Loop Auto ON
Correct where Wseries supported.
Added IOEX controls.
R12 RDM 24/05/05 Correct appendix titles, controller, protocol handler terminology.
Add ‘balanced mode’ for V28-13.XX+
“IEC870-101 Transmission Services 3” and ‘Link Mode’ field to:-
3.1 Transmission Services Configuration.
Insert and amend ‘N00-564 IEC 60870-5-101 Protocol Dial Out Addendum’,
at section 5 Dial Out
Amend Appendix B - IEC 60870-5-101 Interoperability Statement
R13 PJM 28/06/2006 Added an “End of Initialization” setting to “IEC870-101 Transmission
Services 3”.
R14 RDM 15/02/2007 Add – “Max ASDU Size” setting to “IEC870-101 Transmission Services 3”.
RDM 06/06/2007 Add Note 8 for 3.2.4 ASDU Polling
R15 RDM 27/08/2007 Clarify ‘Dial Out’ - 5.2.1 Event Buffering and 5.3.1 OCPM configuration.
R16 PJM 28/05/2010 Added reserved points for SEF Alarm activation, state, and status.
Added reserved point for CB Fail alarm status.
R17 JK 14/3/2011 Modified SEF Alarm and CB Fail points from reserved to normal.
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Contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................1
1. Overview..................................................................................................................................1
1.1. Status Points.................................................................................................................1
1.2. Controls........................................................................................................................2
1.3. Point Configuration......................................................................................................2
1.4. Terminology.................................................................................................................2
1.5. Password Protection.....................................................................................................2
1.6. LBS vs ACR Point Mapping........................................................................................2
2. Applicability ............................................................................................................................2
2.1. Control Cubicle Software ............................................................................................2
2.2. IEC 60870 Protocol......................................................................................................2
2.3. Switchgear Type ..........................................................................................................3
3. Protocol Configuration.............................................................................................................3
3.1. Transmission Services Configuration ..........................................................................4
3.1.1. Overview......................................................................................................................4
3.1.2. Transmission Services Parameters...............................................................................4
3.1.3. Clock Synchronisation .................................................................................................7
3.2. Data Configuration.......................................................................................................8
3.2.1. Overview......................................................................................................................8
3.2.2. Data Parameters ...........................................................................................................8
3.2.3. ASDU Configuration .................................................................................................12
3.2.4. ASDU Polling ............................................................................................................12
3.2.5. Event Data Buffering .................................................................................................13
3.2.6. Measured Values........................................................................................................14
4. Physical Layer........................................................................................................................14
4.1. Communications Ports Supported..............................................................................14
4.2. RS-232 Communication Specifications.....................................................................14
4.2.1. RS-232 Hardware Signals..........................................................................................14
4.2.2. RS-232 Character Definition .....................................................................................15
4.2.3. RS-232 Configuration Parameters .............................................................................15
4.2.4. Carrier Detect.............................................................................................................17
4.2.5. Transmitting a IEC870 Packet ...................................................................................17
4.2.6. DTR............................................................................................................................17
4.3. V23 FSK Communication Specifications..................................................................17
4.3.1. V23 Hardware Signals ...............................................................................................17
4.3.2. V23 Configuration Parameters ..................................................................................18
4.3.3. V23 Handshaking Signals..........................................................................................20
4.4. Communication Statistics ..........................................................................................21
5. Dial Out..................................................................................................................................22
5.1. Overview....................................................................................................................22
5.2. Details ........................................................................................................................22
5.2.1. Event Buffering..........................................................................................................22
5.2.2. Dial Out Modem Support...........................................................................................22
5.3. Configuration .............................................................................................................23
5.3.1. OCPM ........................................................................................................................23
5.3.2. WSOS ........................................................................................................................25
5.4. Master Station Considerations Unbalanced Mode.....................................................26
5.4.1. Overview....................................................................................................................26
5.5. Master Station Considerations Balanced Mode.........................................................27
Appendix A Protocol Timings ...........................................................................................................28
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Appendix B IEC 60870-5-101 Interoperability Statement ................................................................29


Information object address.....................................................................................................30
Appendix C ACR - Binary Single Points (Status) .............................................................................33
Appendix D ACR - Binary Double Points (Status) ...........................................................................46
Appendix E ACR - Single Command Points.....................................................................................47
Appendix F ACR - Double Command Points....................................................................................51
Appendix G ACR - Measured Value Points (Status - Small Set)......................................................52
Appendix H ACR - Measured Value Points (Status - Full Set).........................................................54
Appendix I ACR - Set Point Command Points..................................................................................62
Appendix J ACR - Parameter Command Points................................................................................63
Appendix K ACR - Integrated Total Points.......................................................................................64
Appendix L LBS - Binary Single Points (Status) ..............................................................................65
Appendix M LBS - Binary Double Points (Status) ...........................................................................71
Appendix N LBS - Single Command Points .....................................................................................72
Appendix O LBS - Double Command Points....................................................................................74
Appendix P LBS - Measured Value Points (Status - Small Set) .......................................................75
Appendix Q LBS - Measured Value Points (Status - Full Set)..........................................................77
Appendix R LBS - Set Point Command Points .................................................................................81
Appendix S LBS - Parameter Command Points ................................................................................82
Appendix T LBS - Integrated Total Points ........................................................................................83
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Introduction
This document describes the Nu-Lec IEC 60870-5-101 implementation for Automatic Circuit
Reclosers (ACR) and Load Break Switches (LBS) on Control and Protection Module (CAPM)
types 4 & 5 (controller).
For more information about the ACR or LBS modes refer to relevant technical manual for your
switchgear type.
IEC 60870-5-101 protocol standard (the IEC standard) is more complex than most others, it is
therefore essential to read the ‘Overview’ section in order to set up the SCADA system correctly.
1. Overview
The controller combines the functions of protection relay and switchgear controller into a single
intelligent electronic device (IED).
The controller provides a user-friendly operator interface on a four line LCD control panel that
allows configuration and control of the switchgear.
In addition the controller generates time tagged “events” which are displayed on the operator
control panel. These events show the history of the switchgear operation for the benefit of the
operator and for post fault analysis.
Examples would be:
• Operator Actions such as trip or close
• Protection Pick up
• Protection Trips
• Fault Current Levels
• Auto-reclose actions
These events are optimised to give the operator the most useful information.
Electricity supply utilities frequently link the controller into their SCADA systems as a Remote
Terminal Unit (RTU).
To make this simple the controller provides:
• Mounting room for a radio or modem in the control cubicle.
• Power supply for the radio or modem in the control cubicle.
• Embedded protocol handler for the required SCADA protocol in the controller firmware.
The IEC870 protocol allows digital and measured data to be sent from the controller to the SCADA
system with time tags attached. This facility has enabled Nu-Lec to provide a sophisticated SCADA
system interface that not only provides the SCADA system with status information but also allows
the SCADA system to re-create the Event Log display on the operator control panel.
1.1. Status Points
This implementation provides a set of status information about the switchgear that can be used by a
SCADA system to generate displays and events for operational purposes. This might be described
as the “traditional” set of SCADA system data and are called the “Status Points”, refer to
Appendices C, D, E and F for ACR status points or appendices J, K and L for LBS status points.
For example:
• Open or Close Status
• Lockout Status
• Fault Flags
• Line Currents and Voltages
Time tags are optional. If enabled, these status points are returned with time tags of either 10 or 500
millisecond resolution.

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1.2. Controls
A list of the controls supported by the protocol handler is detailed in Appendix E and Appendix F.
All controls have a corresponding binary status point. The master station must use these status
points to verify that the control action has been successful. Sometimes a control will be rejected
because of an underlying controller condition preventing the action. These conditions are detailed
in the table in the appendices.
The IEC870 protocol handler can trigger two events to be recorded in the controllers event log -
“IEC870 Trip Req” and “IEC870 Close Req”. This event log reporting indicates only that the
protocol handler has requested a trip or a close from the CAPM. It does not necessarily mean that
the action has been taken. As detailed above, the request may be over-ridden by operational
conditions.
The IEC870 protocol handler is designated as a remote user. Refer to the equipment manual for
more information.
1.3. Point Configuration
Several means are provided to configure the data points required. These include:
• Selection of three sets of measured points – full, small and none. This allows the
controller be configured to suit the communications and SCADA system constraints.
• Flexible data object addressing.
• ASDU object type selection for binary and measured input data.
1.4. Terminology
The terminology used in this document is that Earth Fault or Ground Fault is described as Earth /
Ground Fault and Sensitive Earth Fault (SEF) or Sensitive Ground Fault (SGF) is described as
SEF/SGF.
Also, bushing terminology used in this document is for U and W series switchgear ie I and X for the
switchgear terminals. On N or RL series switchgear the 1 side is described as I and the 2 side is
described as X.
Also note that the phase terminology is ABC and refers always to the phase set by the Terminal
Designation or “Phasing” option, never to the physical bushing or terminal on the switchgear.
1.5. Password Protection
All IEC870 panel fields require password entry unless described as ‘Display only’ or otherwise
stated.
For more information on operator control panel usage refer to the equipment manual.
1.6. LBS vs ACR Point Mapping
The IEC 60870 protocol handler supports independent point maps for the ACR and LBS switchgear
types. The mapping for each is listed in the appendices. The type supported by the protocol
handler is firmware dependent and determined by the controller on power up. If the incorrect
configuration is supplied please refer to Nulec industries or your distributor.

Use of IEC870 for LBS switchgear is only available with CAPM V27.09.XX+ software.
2. Applicability
2.1. Control Cubicle Software
This document applies to Nu-Lec pole top switchgear using a CAPM-4/5 Controller which displays
“IEC 60870-101 Manual N00-341R16+” on the controller capability pages.
To find these pages refer to the main equipment manual.
Some features described in this manual may only be available on later releases of the software. In
this case the manual will declare which version of software applies.
2.2. IEC 60870 Protocol
The protocol version implemented by Nu-Lec is IEC 60870-5-101 and is as described in the

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+following IEC standard documents:

• Telecontrol Equipment and Systems,


“Part 5: Transmission Protocols
Section 1 – Transmission Frame Formats”,
CEI/IEC 60870-5-1: 1990
• Telecontrol Equipment and Systems,
“Part 5: Transmission Protocols
Section 2 – Link Transmission Procedures”,
CEI/IEC 60870-5-2: 1992
• Telecontrol Equipment and Systems,
“Part 5: Transmission Protocols
Section 3 – General structure of application data”,
CEI/IEC 60870-5-3: 1992
• Telecontrol Equipment and Systems,
“Part 5: Transmission Protocols
Section 4 – Definition and coding of application information elements”,
CEI/IEC 60870-5-4: 1993
• Telecontrol Equipment and Systems,
“Part 5: Transmission Protocols
Section 5 – Basic application functions”,
CEI/IEC 60870-5-5: 1995
• Telecontrol Equipment and Systems,
“Part 5: Transmission Protocols
Section 101 – Companion standard for basic telecontrol tasks”,
CEI/IEC 60870-5-101: 1995
• Telecontrol Equipment and Systems,
“Part 5: Transmission Protocols
Addendum to Section 101: Extesnion of time tags (57/311/NP)”,
Revision 2,
CEI/IEC 60870-5-101: 1997
• Telecontrol Equipment and Systems,
“Part 5: Transmission Protocols
Amendment 1 to IEC 60870-5-101: - Companion standard for basic telecontrol tasks”,
CEI/IEC 60870-5-101: 2000 (57/435/FDIS)
2.3. Switchgear Type
Applicable to the following switchgear types.
• N-Series, all models with CAPM-4/5 controllers.
• U-Series, all models with CAPM-4/5 controllers
• W-Series, all models with CAPM-4/5 controllers
• RL-Series LBS, all models with CAPM-4/5 controllers

3. Protocol Configuration
The IEC 60870 protocol handler adds several pages to the “System Status” menus. The additional
pages fall into the following groups,

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• Transmission Services Configuration (Section 3.1)


• Data Configuration (Section 3.2)
• Communication Configuration (Section 4)
All protocol configuration parameters can be viewed, modified and stored on a Personal Computer
with the WSOS utility.
3.1. Transmission Services Configuration
3.1.1. Overview
The protocol has a number of parameters that form transmission service functions. The CAPM
permits configuration of a number of these:
• Link and application layer address field sizes
• Link and application layer address values
• Link frame time out
• Link Mode (Balanced/Unbalanced)
• Control select/execute time out period
• Use of single octet Ack responses
• Maximum ASDU Size

3.1.2. Transmission Services Parameters


These pages allow the SCADA engineer to determine how the link and application layer of the
protocol handler transmits packets.

- IEC870-101 Transmission Services 1 -S


Link Addr Size 2 Link Addr 5
Common Addr Size 2 Common Addr 5
Object Addr Size 2 Time Size 24

- IEC870-101 Transmission Services 2 -S


Select/Exec TO 3s Frame TO 5000ms
Cyclic Dly 300s Tx Delay 0ms
One Octet Ack OFF One Octet Resp OFF

- IEC870-101 Transmission Services 3 -S


Link UNBALANCED
Link Reset EOI ON
Max ASDU Size 249

Table 1 Transmission Services Parameters


Parameter Description
Link Addr Size Link Address Field Size
Note 2. The number of octets in the link layer address field of all

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Parameter Description
IEC870 messages on the communication link.
If the Link Addr is greater than the maximum permitted by a
new Link Addr Size setting then the CAPM will
automatically reset the Link Addr to the maximum for the
new size.
Note: O octets only selectable when ‘Link Mode’ is
BALANCED.
Range: 0..2 octets
Factory default is 2 octets
Link Addr Link Service Address
The link layer’s service address of the CAPM on the
communication link.
This is often referred to as the hardware address of the
CAPM on the communication link.
Range: 1 – 255 or 1 – 65535 depending upon
Configured Link Addr Size
Factory default is 5
Common Addr Size Common Address Field Size
The number of octets in the application layer ASDU
common address field of all IEC870 messages on the
communication link.
If the Common Addr is greater than the maximum permitted
by a new Common Addr Size setting then the CAPM will
automatically reset the Common Addr to the maximum for
the new size.
Range: 1 or 2 octets
Factory default is 2 octets
Common Addr Common Address
The application layer’s ASDU common address.
This is the logical address of the CAPM IEC870-101
protocol handler’s data.
It is recommended that the Common Addr and Link Addr of
the CAPM be configured to the same value in order to
simplify communication link addressing.
Range: 1 – 255 or 1 – 65535 depending upon configured
Common Addr Size
Factory default is 5
Object Addr Size Information Object Address (IOA) Field Size
The number of octets in the application layer information
object address field of all IEC870 messages on the
communication link.
If any of the information object addresses are greater than the
maximum permitted by a new Object Addr Size setting then
the CAPM will automatically reset the information object
address to the maximum for the new size.
If this field is set to a smaller value then all information
object address fields must be checked and assigned to user
defined addresses taking care that there is no overlap
between object types. It is an IEC60870-5-101 protocol
requirement that all points have a discrete object address. No
two points are permitted to have the same information object
address on a communication link.

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Parameter Description
Range: 1, 2 or 3 octets
Factory default is 2 octets
Time Size Time Stamp Size
If set to 24 bits then the time tag reported has minutes,
seconds and milliseconds (MM:SS.ms).
If set to 56 bits then the time tag reported has date, hour,
minutes, seconds and milliseconds (MM/DD/YY
HH:MM:SS.ms).
Range: 24 or 56 bits
Factory default is 24 bits
Select/Exec TO Select/Execute Timeout
Maximum time in seconds between the CAPM receiving a
select command and receiving an execute command for the
command to be valid. This time is used to determine validity
of both binary and setpoint commands.
Range: 1 to 900 seconds
Factory default is 3 seconds
Frame TO Frame Size Timeout
The maximum time, in milliseconds, after receiving the first
octet that the CAPM will wait for an entire frame from the
master station before determining a communication failure.
Range: 0 to 65535 milliseconds
Factory default is 5000 milliseconds
Cyclic Dly Delay Between Cyclic Data(Class2) Reporting
Minimum number of seconds between cyclic data
transmissions.
If enabled, Cyclic data are periodic updates of measured
values that are reported in Class 2 poll responses.
If set to 0, Cyclic reporting is disabled.
Refer to Sections 3.2.4, 3.2.5 for more information.
Range: 0 to 65535 seconds
Factory default is 300 seconds.
Tx Delay Transmission delay
Additional time in milliseconds between receiving a request
and sending the response. Usually 0, it is used when the
master station requires time to disable its transmitter. This
field is often used in RS485 networks.
Range: 0 to 65535 ms
Factory default is 0 ms.
One Octet Ack One Octet Acknowledge Usage
Enable/disable single octet Ack responses to Send/Confirm
Expected primary link functions.
If there is no buffered class 1 data (ie ACD = 0) then the
CAPM will respond to the following primary function codes
with a single character Ack (0xE5) instead of a fixed length
five character Ack.
• Reset remote link,
• Reset user process, and
• User data
Range: ON, OFF
Factory default is OFF
One Octet Resp One Octet Response Usage

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Parameter Description
Enable/disable single octet Ack responses to class 1 and class
2 polls.
The CAPM will respond to any class 1 poll or any class 2
poll with a single character Ack (0xE5) instead of a fixed
length five character Nack.
Range: ON, OFF
Factory default is OFF
Link (mode) Link Transmission Procedure Mode
Note 2. Selects unbalanced or balanced transmission procedure
Note 3 mode.
Note 4 Range: UNBALANCED, BALANCED
Factory default is Link UNBALANCED
Link Reset EOI Link Reset EOI Mode

Sets whether an End Of Initialisation is sent for every Link


Level Reset or not. When set to ON an EOI message will be
generated whenever a link level reset is received. When set
to OFF an EOI message will be generated only as a result of
power on or an application level reset.

Range: OFF, ON

Factory default is ON.


Max ASDU Size Max ASDU Size (frame size)
Specify the maximum size in bytes of the ASDU for variable
size response message.

Range: 1..255 octets

Factory default is 249.

Note:
1. If a measured value has undergone multiple change events in between reporting to the master
station then only a single up-to-date value for the point will be reported.
2. If Link (mode) is set ‘UNBALANCED’ while ‘Link Addr Size’ is zero (0) then the ‘Link Addr
Size’ is forced to the default parameter setting of two (2) Octets.
3. If ‘Balanced’ mode transmission procedures are used, each station may initiate message
transfers, it is restricted to communications channels such as GSM, RS232/422 direct and
cannot be used on multi-drop communication systems such as radio and RS485. Refer: IEC
60870-5-2 Clause 6.
4. When configured with ‘Link (mode) Balanced’ and ‘Dial Out DISABLED’ any other protocol
handler setting changes will transmit (physical link permitting) ‘Link Status’ and ’Reset Link’,
messages to the master station.
3.1.3. Clock Synchronisation
If an hour change or a date change has occurred since last report, then the protocol handler stores a
spontaneous clock synchronisation event message in its event buffer. The clock change event is
transmitted to the master station in order for it to be able to distinguish between events of the
previous hour and those of the current hour. The clock synchronisation event will be stored
irrespective of the time format - 24 bits (MM:SS.ms) or 56 bits (MM/DD/YY HH:MM:SS.ms).
Time stamp data is invalid if one of the following conditions is true:
• The controller has performed cold start and has not received a clock synchronisation command.

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• The controller has not received any communications from the master station for 24 hours
• The controller has not received any clock synchronisation commands from the master station
for a 72 hours
3.2. Data Configuration
3.2.1. Overview
Point configuration is available for:
• Assigning dead bands to match the line conditions, these are set separately for
Phase Currents (A, B, C)
Ground Current
Phase Voltages (A, B, C)
System Power (kVA, kVAR, kW)
• Selection of measured value sets (full, small, none) based on the operational requirements and
transmission bandwidth available, particularly during a general interrogation. Points for ACR/LBS
are given in the following appendices:
ACR
Measured Value Set Binary Point Table(s) Analog Point Table(s)
Small Set Appendix C Appendix G
Full Set Appendix C Appendix H

LBS
Measured Value Set Binary Point Table(s) Analog Point Table(s)
Small Set Appendix L Appendix P
Full Set Appendix L Appendix Q

• Allocation of base addresses for ASDU data objects


3.2.2. Data Parameters
The point configuration screen is shown below, further information is given in the table.
In addition Windows SOS (WSOS) can be used to assign the classes for the digital points and
measured values, this will override the defaults shown in the appendices.

---- IEC870-101 Data Configuration 1 --S


Phase Current 10A Phase Voltage 100V
Earth Current 5A System Power 250
Measured Data SMALL

---- IEC870-101 Data Configuration 2 –-S


Binary Time ON Measured Time OFF
Single Pts 1 Double Pts 100
Single Cmds 200 Double Cmds 300

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---- IEC870-101 Data Configuration 3 –-S


Data type SCALED Meas Vals 400
SetPt Cmds 500 Param Cmds 600
Integ Total Rep ON Integ Total 700

Configurable Parameters
Parameter Description
Phase Current Phase Current Deadband
Note 1 The A, B and C phase current measured values will all have
their deadband set to this value.
Range: 1 to 999A
Factory default is 10A
Phase Voltage Phase Voltage Deadband
Note 1 The A, B and C phase voltage measured values will all have
their deadband set to this value.
Range: 1 to 38000V
Factory default is 100V
Earth/Gnd Current Earth/Ground Current Deadband
Note 1 The earth/ground current measured value will have its
deadband set to this value.
Range: 1 to 999A
Factory default is 5A
System Power System Power Deadband
Note 1 All power measured values will have their deadband set to this
value. (i.e. kVA, kVAR, and kW)
Range: 1 to 54000 units
Factory default is 250 units
Measured Data Measured Data Set
Determines which, if any, of the measured value mapping sets
is included in the data that is transmitted to the master station.
A summary of the available mapping permutations is given
below.
Range: OFF, SMALL, FULL
Factory default is SMALL
Binary Time Binary Time Tag Usage
Determines if time tags are included with all single and double
point information transmitted to the master station.
Range: ON, OFF
Factory default is ON
Measured Time Measured Time Tag Usage
Determines if time tags are included with all Class1
(spontaneous) measured value information.
The inclusion of time tags affects measured data reporting
method. Refer to Sections 3.2.4, 3.2.5 for more information.
This field is not used if Measured Data is OFF.
Range: ON, OFF
Factory default is OFF
Single Pts Single Point Base Information Object Address
The base address for the single point objects

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Parameter Description
Range: 1 – 255, 1 – 65535 or 1 – 16777215 depending upon
configured Object Addr Size
Factory default is 1
Double Pts Double Point Base Information Object Address
The base address for the double point objects
Range: 1 – 255, 1 – 65535 or 1 – 16777215 depending upon
configured Object Addr Size
Factory default is 100
Single Cmds Single Command Base Information Object Address
The base address for the single command objects
Range: 1 – 255, 1 – 65535 or 1 – 16777215 depending upon
configured Object Addr Size
Factory default is 200
Double Cmds Double Command Base Information Object Address
The base address for the double command objects
Range: 1 – 255, 1 – 65535, or 1 – 16777215 depending upon
configured Object Addr Size
Factory default is 300
Data type Reported Measured Data Type
The type of ASDU data values used by the protocol handler:
• scaled values (engineering units), or
• normalised values
The Data type setting determines the measurand, parameter
and setpoint data types.
Refer to sections 3.2.3 and 3.2.6 for more information.
Range: SCALED, NORMAL
Factory default is SCALED
Meas Vals Measured Values Base Information Object Address
The base address for the measured value objects
Range: 1 – 255, 1 – 65535, or 1 – 16777215 depending upon
configured Object Addr Size
Factory default is 400
SetPt Cmds Setpoint Command Base Information Object Address
The base address for the set point command objects
Range: 1 – 255, 1 – 65535, or 1 – 16777215 depending upon
configured Object Addr Size
Factory default is 500
Param Cmds Parameter Command Base Information Object Address
The base address for the parameter command objects
Range: 1 – 255, 1 – 65535, or 1 – 16777215 depending upon
configured Object Addr Size
Factory default is 600
Integ Total Rep Integrated Total Usage
Determines if the integrated total object information is
reported in the data transmitted to the master station.
Range: ON, OFF
Factory default is ON
Integ Total Integrated Total Base Information Object Address
The base address for the integrated total objects
Range: 1 – 255, 1 – 65535, or 1 – 16777215 depending upon
configured Object Addr Size
Factory default is 700

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Notes.
1. Deadbands can be overwritten with Parameter Command by the master station for these
groups. Overwriting any member of a group (eg. A-Phase current) sets the deadband for all
members of the group (eg. A and B and C currents). These will be saved in non-volatile
memory.

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3.2.3. ASDU Configuration


The table below list all the possible permutations of the Application Service Data Unit (ASDU)
data types reported by IEC870-5-101 protocol handler. Point lists for each data type is given in the
appendicies.

Protocol Handler Configuration Field


Data type (ASDU) Binary Time Measured Data Type Time Size
Tag Time Tag
1 Single-point information without time OFF
2 Single-point information with 24 bit time tag ON 24
3 Double-point information without time OFF
4 Double-point information with 24 bit time tag ON 24
9 Measured, normalised value without time OFF NORMAL
10 Measured, normalised with 24 bit time tag ON NORMAL 24
11 Measured, scaled value without time OFF SCALED
12 Measured, scaled with 24 bit time tag ON SCALED 24
15 Integrated totals without time
16 Integrated totals with 24 bit time tag 24
30 Single-point information with 56 bit time tag ON 56
31 Double-point information with 56 bit time tag ON 56
34 Measured, normalised with 56 bit time tag ON NORMAL 56
35 Measured, scaled with 56 bit time tag ON SCALED 56
37 Integrated totals with 56 bit time tag 56
110 Parameters, normalised values NORMAL
111 Parameters, scaled values SCALED

Note:
1. Measured ASDUs are only applicable if Measured Data is SMALL or FULL.
2. Usage of binary single command and binary double command output objects is not
configurable.
3. Inclusion of the integrated total object in the protocol handler’s database is optional via the
panel/WSOS.

3.2.4. ASDU Polling


The table below lists the ASDU data types contained in CAPM responses to IEC870-5-101 poll
commands.
IEC 60870-5-101 Command
Class 1 Class 2 Read General Counter
(ASDU Interrogation Interrogation
102) (ASDU 100) (ASDU 101)
Note 8 General Freeze/
Reset
Data type reported by CAPM
Single/Double-point YES YES YES YES NO NO
information with time (ASDU Note 5
2 or 4)
Single/Double-point YES YES YES YES NO NO
information without time Note 5
(ASDU 1 or 3)
Measured value points with YES YES/NO YES YES/NO NO NO
time Note 1 Note 6
(ASDU 10, 12, 34, or 35)
Measured value points YES/NO YES/NO YES YES/NO NO NO
without time (ASDU 9 or 11) Note 6,7 Note 1 Note 6
Integrated Totals points NO NO YES NO YES NO
(ASDU 15) Note 4

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Class 1 Class 2 Read General Counter
(ASDU Interrogation Interrogation
102) (ASDU 100) (ASDU 101)
Note 8 General Freeze/
Reset
Data type reported by CAPM
Integrated Totals points with NO NO YES NO NO YES
time Note 4
(ASDU 16 or 37)
Parameter points NO NO YES NO NO NO
(ASDU 110 or 111)
Note:
1. For Class = CY (Ref Appendix G, Appendix H), configuring Cyclic Dly to 0 disables
reporting of Cyclic data(Class 2). Setting Cyclic Dly greater than 0 enables reporting of
Cyclic data (Class 2).
2. Reporting of individual data points can be enabled/disabled via WSOS configuration. A
disabled data point will still retain its object address but will not be reported during any of
the above polling.
3. A protocol hander response to a Read command will contain the data for the single ASDU
point referenced in the command. The protocol hander does not support multiple data
responses.
4. Inclusion of the integrated total object in the protocol handler’s database is optional via the
panel/WSOS
5. If the protocol hander received a class 2 poll and it has no class 2 data available but has
class 1 data available then it will respond with a class 1 response.
6. For Class = CY (Ref Appendix G, Appendix H), disabling cyclic data reporting will result
in ‘cyclic’ data being reported in General Interrogation and Class1 command responses.
Enabling cyclic data reporting will result in no ‘cyclic’ data being reported in General
Interrogation.
7. For Class = CY (Ref Appendix G, Appendix H), enabling cyclic data reporting with the
Measured Time tag ON will result in ‘cyclic’ data being reported in Class1 and Class 2
command responses. Enabling cyclic data reporting with the Measured Time tag OFF will
result in no ‘cyclic’ data being reported in Class1 command responses.
8. Read request (ASDU 102) is not responded to with time tagged ASDU.
3.2.5. Event Data Buffering
The protocol hander maintains separate buffers for change of state event reporting for each of its
data types.
• Single-point information (ASDU 1, 2 or 30) – 250 events
• Double-point information (ASDU 3, 4 or 31) – 50 events
All single and double information change of state events are stored in their respective buffers.
• Measured values (ASDU 9, 10, 11, 12, 34, or 35) – 200 events
If the protocol handler is configured to have Measured Time tags ON then an event is stored in
the change of state buffer every time the value exceeds its dead band. All changes of state
values are reported, with their time tags, in response to a master station poll.
For Class = CY (Ref Appendix G, Appendix H), disabling cyclic data reporting with the
Measured Time tags OFF then no measured value is stored in the change of state buffer.
For Class = CY (Ref Appendix G, Appendix H), enabling cyclic data reporting with the
Measured Time tags OFF then a single non-time tagged event per measured value is stored in
the change of state buffer. Only the one event is stored irrespective of the number of times the
value exceeds its dead band. The value for the event that is reported to the master station is the
current value at the time of transmission. Note that if a measured value is rapidly changing
during a multi-message exchange poll then a second report of the spontaneous value change is
possible.

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• Clock Change (ASDU 103) – 24 events


The usage of clock change events is explained in section 3.1.3.
• Integrated totals (ASDU 15, 16 or 37) – 50 events
3.2.6. Measured Values
The protocol handler measured values are listed in Appendix G and Appendix H. These can be
transmitted to the master station as either Scaled or Normalised values.
SCALED VALUES
All measured values are transmitted as a signed 16 bit value. The value transmitted is calculated by:
Transmitted Scaled Value = Raw value ÷ units
Examples:
Raw Value Range Units Transmitted Scaled Value
0 to 16000A 2A 0 to 8000
0.0 to 100.0 % 0.1% 0 to 1000
0 to 131068 kVA 4kVA 0 to 32767

NORMALISED VALUES
All measured values are transmitted as a signed 16 bit value. The value transmitted is calculated as
shown below:

Normalised
Value
7FFFH (32767) Scaled Value

0 (0)
- (Range Max) 0
8000H (-32768)
+(Range Max)

Examples:
Raw Value Range Units Transmitted Normalised Value Range
0 to 16000A 1A 0H (0) to 7FFFH (32767)
0 to 30000V 4V 0H (0) to 1FFFH (8191)
0.0 to 100.0% 0.1% 0H (0) to 7FFFH (32767)
-14 to 44 PSI 1 PSI 28B9H (-10425) to 7FFFH (32767)
1 to 4 trips 1 trip 1FFFH (8191) to 7FFFH (32767)

4. Physical Layer
4.1. Communications Ports Supported
The protocol hander can communicate with the Master station via one of the following ports.
• RS-232 Port P8
• V23 FSK Port P10
4.2. RS-232 Communication Specifications
4.2.1. RS-232 Hardware Signals
P8 Pin Direction Description
2 From controller Tx Data (TxD)
3 To controller Rx Data (RxD)
4 From controller Request To Send (RTS)

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P8 Pin Direction Description


5 To controller Clear To Send (CTS)
7 - Signal Ground
8 To controller Carrier Detect (CD)
20 From controller Data Terminal Ready (DTR)

Note: The controller uses RTS/CTS hardware handshaking. If not supported by the master then a
loop back is required at the controller end of the communication cable.

4.2.2. RS-232 Character Definition


RS-232 characters are 8 bit with 1 stop bit. Parity is configurable.
4.2.3. RS-232 Configuration Parameters
The following IEC870 communications configuration pages allow the user to specify parameters
required for operation of the physical link between the recloser and the master station.

----- IEC870-101 Communications 1 ----S


P8 RS-232 RUNNING
Pre-Tx 250ms Post-Tx 35ms

----- IEC870-101 Communications 2 ----S


Parity EVEN
DCD Ignore
Baud 9600

----- IEC870-101 Communications 3 ----S


Pre-amble DISABLED First Char 0x55
Repeat First 3 Last Char 0xFF

Parameter Description
Port Selection
This field selects the communications medium the IEC 60870-5-101
protocol uses for transmission.
OFF When OFF is selected, the protocol handler is disabled.
P8 RS-232 When P8 RS –232 is selected, the protocol uses the P8 serial port for all
data. Also, the IEC870-101 Communications 1 and 2 pages are
automatically updated to reflect relevant RS-232 data as detailed below.
P10 V23 FSK When P10 V23 FSK is selected, the protocol uses the built in V23
modem on P10. Also, the IEC870-101 Communications 1 and 2 pages
are automatically updated to reflect relevant FSK data. Refer to section
4.3 for the P10 configuration details.
Range: OFF, P8 RS-232, P10 FSK V23

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Parameter Description
Factory default is P8 RS – 232
Protocol Status
Indication of the current status of the communications. (Display only)
RUNNING means that the port has been seized and the protocol handler
RUNNING is running.
INACTIVE means that the protocol handler has been disabled via the
INACTIVE OFF state above or has been unable to lock onto a communication port.
This is usually caused by another application already having exclusive
access to the port.
Range: INACTIVE, RUNNING
Pre-Tx Pre-Transmission Period
The time delay between keying RTS to when the message starts.
Range: 50 to 1000 ms.
Factory default is 250 ms
Post-Tx Post-Transmission Period
The time after the last character is sent before RTS is negated.
Range: 0 to 1000 ms.
Factory default is 35 ms
Parity Communication Parity
Determines the parity of the communication port.
The IEC 60870-5-101 specification requires that the parity be EVEN for
full compliance with its data integrity standard (Hamming distance = 4).
This parameter has been provided for compatibility with communication
systems that do not support parity.
Range: NONE, EVEN
Factory default is EVEN
DCD Usage
DCD Ignore If the modem does not support a Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal this
parameter should be set to DCD Ignore.
Even if the modem does support a DCD signal this parameter is usually
set to DCD Ignore. This is because most point-point systems using
conventional modems run as full duplex so that the DCD is always
asserted during normal operation.
When set to this mode, the protocol uses any received data to build an
incoming packet irrespective of DCD input signal. Also the protocol will
DCD Don’t transmit irrespective of the DCD input signal.
Ignore If the modem supports a Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal this parameter
can be set to DCD Don’t Ignore. When set to this mode, the protocol will
only read data and build an incoming protocol packet when DCD is
asserted. In addition, the protocol will not transmit when DCD is
asserted. This is necessary for multi-dropped systems or ones shared with
voice users or some radio-modems.
Range: DCD Ignore, DCD Don’t Ignore
Factory default is DCD Ignore
Baud Communications Baud Rate
Range: 300, 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 baud.
Factory default is 9600 Baud
Pre-amble Preamble Usage
Determines whether the protocol transmits some preamble characters
prior to the start of a protocol message. The message itself is not
otherwise modified. Some modems require these characters to assist with
message reception and synchronisation at the master station. Start of

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Parameter Description
frame filtering at the master station ensures identification of the protocol
ENABLED message.
DISABLED ENABLED means that the preamble characters are transmitted prior to a
protocol message.
DISABLED means that protocol message are transmitted without any
preamble characters.
Range: ENABLED, DISABLED
Factory default is DISABLED
First Char Preamble First Character
This is the first character to be transmitted as a preamble. The character
is specified by entering its ASCII code in hexadecimal format.
Range: is 0 to FF hexadecimal.
Factory default is 0x55
Repeat First Number of Preamble First Characters
This is the number of times the first character will be repeated as part of
the preamble.
Eg if all preamble settings are at default values then the preamble sent is
0x55, 0x55, 0x55, 0xFF
Range: 0 to 20.
Factory default is 3
Last Char Last Preamble Character
This is the last char that will be sent as part of the preamble. The
character is specified by entering its ASCII code in hexadecimal format.
Range: is 0 to FF hexadecimal.
Factory default is 0xFF
4.2.4. Carrier Detect
When “DCD Ignore” is configured, the Data Carrier Detect (DCD) input is not used. All data is
received and transmitted irrespective of the state of the DCD signal.
When “DCD Don’t Ignore” is configured, the protocol handler will not begin to transmit a packet
until DCD is negated, and will only receive data when DCD is asserted.
Refer to the DCD Usage parameter description for more information.
4.2.5. Transmitting a IEC870 Packet
Transmission of a IEC870 packet follows the steps below
1. RTS line is asserted
2. Protocol handler waits until the pre-transmission delay expires (Delay set from the panel)
3. Checks CTS is asserted.
4. The pre-amble is transmitted (Optional. Set from the panel).
5. Checks CTS is asserted.
6. The IEC870 packet is transmitted
7. Waits until the post-transmission delay expires (Delay set from the panel)
8. RTS is negated
4.2.6. DTR
DTR is asserted by the protocol at power-up or P8 Selection.
4.3. V23 FSK Communication Specifications
4.3.1. V23 Hardware Signals

Standard Cable P10 Pin Direction Use


Type N03-530
15 Way D Female

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5 5 - Signal Ground
4 4 To controller Receive, 10kOhm impedance
Sensitivity 0.1V to 2V pk-pk
15 15 From Press To Talk (PTT)
controller
11 11 From Transmit, 600 Ohm impedance
controller Level 2.5V pk-pk
6 6 To controller Busy, 10kOhm impedance

Signal frequencies conform to V23 standard.


The protocol only supports half duplex (ie receive and transmit can not occur at the same time)
when using the V23 port.
All transmissions are 1200 baud, 8 bit, and one stop bit. Parity is configurable.
4.3.2. V23 Configuration Parameters
The IEC870 communications configuration page allows the user to specify parameters required for
operation of the physical link between the recloser and the master station.

----- IEC870-101 Communications 1 ----S


P10 FSK V23 RUNNING
Pre-Tx 250ms Post-Tx 35ms
Tx NORMAL Parity EVEN

----- IEC870-101 Communications 2 ----S


Busy Disabled
Busy when input low
Busy Idle

----- IEC870-101 Communications 3 ----S


Pre-amble DISABLED First Char 0x55
Repeat First 3 Last Char 0xFF

Parameter Description
Port Selection
This field selects the communications medium the IEC870 protocol
handler uses for transmission.
OFF When OFF is selected, the protocol handler is disabled.
P8 RS-232 When P8 RS –232 is selected, the protocol uses the P8 serial port for all
data. Also, the IEC870 Communications 1 and 2 pages are automatically
updated to reflect relevant RS-232 data. Refer to section 4.2 for the P8
P10 V23 FSK configuration details.
When P10 V23 FSK is selected, the protocol uses the built in V23
modem on P10. Also, the IEC870 Communications 1 and 2 pages are
automatically updated to reflect relevant FSK data as detailed below.

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Parameter Description
Range: OFF, P8 RS-232, P10 V23 FSK
Factory default is P8 RS-232
Protocol Status
Indication of the current status of the communications. (Display only)
RUNNING means that the port has been seized and the protocol handler
RUNNING is running.
INACTIVE means that the protocol handler has been disabled via the
INACTIVE OFF state above or has been unable to lock onto a communication port.
This is usually caused by another application already having exclusive
access to the port.
Range: INACTIVE, RUNNING
Pre-Tx Pre-Transmission Period
The time delay between keying PTT to when the message starts.
During this time a logic 1 is sent.
Range: 50 to 1000 ms.
Factory default is 250 ms
Post-Tx Post-Transmission Period
The time after the last character is sent before PTT is negated.
During this time a logic 1 is sent.
Range: 0 to 1000 ms.
Factory default is 35 ms
Transmission Mode
This field can be used to test the radio transmitter.
Tx NORMAL Tx NORMAL means that the protocol handler controls the radio for
normal IEC870 transmissions.
Tx TEST Tx TEST means that the protocol handler will send continuous text
strings of “TX TEST”. This string is transmitted as an asynchronous
message with 8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit, 1 start bit format.
Range: Tx NORMAL, Tx TEST
Factory default is Tx NORMAL.
BUSY Signal Status
The status of the BUSY signal into the controller (Display only)
Busy Idle “BUSY Idle” indicates that the signal is in the ‘not BUSY’ state.
“BUSY Asserted” indicates that the signal is in the ‘BUSY’ state. This
Busy Asserted usually means that the radio squelch has opened.
Range: Busy Idle, Busy Asserted
Busy Signal Usage
Busy Disabled The “Busy Disabled” mode is used when there is no busy signal
available. Eg A twisted pair link. When set to this mode, the protocol
uses any received data to build a IEC870 packet. The protocol is able to
transmit at any time.
The “Busy Enabled” mode is the normal operating mode for radio
Busy Enabled systems that have a busy signal available. When set to this mode, the
protocol will only read data and build IEC870 messages when busy is
asserted. In addition, the protocol will not transmit when busy is asserted.
This reduces clashes with voice users.
Range: Busy Disabled, Busy Enabled
Factory default is Busy Disabled
Polarity of Busy Signal
This field determines the polarity of the input signal from the radio (P10
Busy when input pin 6) that the controller uses as BUSY.
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Parameter Description
Busy when input “Busy when input high” means that a high input signal will assert
high BUSY.
Range: Busy when input low, Busy when input high.
Factory default is Busy when input low
Parity Communication parity
Determines the parity of the communication port.
The IEC 60870-5-101 specification requires that the parity be EVEN for
full compliance with its data integrity standard (Hamming distance = 4).
This parameter has been provided for compatibility with communication
systems that do not support parity.
Range: NONE, EVEN
Factory default is EVEN
Pre-amble Preamble Usage
ENABLED When ENABLED the protocol handler inserts a string of characters in
front of a message packet. The message frame is otherwise not affected.
Start of frame filtering at the master station will ensure identification of
the message. This parameter is sometimes required for modems to aid
DISABLED with their keying.
When DISABLED the protocol handler does not insert any preamble
characters.
Range: ENABLED, DISABLED
Factory default is DISABLED
First Char Preamble First Character
This is the first character to be transmitted as a preamble. The character
is specified by entering its ASCII code in hexadecimal format.
Range: is 0 to FF hexadecimal.
Factory default is 0x55
Repeat First Number of Preamble First Characters
This is the number of times the first character will be repeated as part of
the preamble.
Eg if all preamble settings are at default values then the preamble sent is
0x55, 0x55, 0x55, 0xFF
Range: 0 to 20.
Factory default is 3
Last Char Last Character of Preamble
This is the last char that will be sent as part of the preamble. The
character is specified by entering its ASCII code in hexadecimal format.
Range: is 0 to FF hexadecimal.
Factory default is 0xFF

4.3.3. V23 Handshaking Signals


The V23 interface uses two signals, PTT from the controller, and Busy to the controller.
The PTT signal is used to key up a half-duplex radio transmitter. At the start of transmission the
controller asserts the PTT line and signals logic 1 for the pre-transmission time. It then transmits
the data blocks. Once the data has been sent it asserts logic 1 for the post-transmission time and
then negates PTT. Some radio systems do not require a PTT signal.
The Busy signal can utilise the squelch signal from a radio that indicates that the channel is busy. If
the communications equipment does not have such a signal then “Busy Disabled” should be
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If a busy signal is available then the “Busy Enabled” should be set. In this mode the polarity of the
busy signal must be correctly set to match the operation of the radio. This is done with the “Busy
when input high/low” parameter.
When “Busy Enabled” is selected and Busy is asserted the protocol handler will…
• Process all characters coming in on the receive line and attempt to decode these as Conitel packets.
This prevents attempting to process channel noise in the absence of radio carrier.
• Delay all transmissions until Busy is negated. This avoids clashes with other channel users.
4.4. Communication Statistics
The communication statistics give communication information, such as octets being sent and
received. The communication statistics page appears as below:

- IEC870-101 Communication Statistics -S


Tx Count 582 Rx Count 582
Rx CRC Error 0 Rx Sync Error 0
Rx Frame TO Err 0 Rx Length Error 0

Statistic Description
Tx Count Transmission Message Count
The number of FT1.2 frames1 transmitted from this recloser into
the communication link.
Range: 0 to 99999
Rx Count Receive Message Count
The number of FT1.2 frames received by this recloser from the
communication link.
Range: 0 to 99999
Rx CRC Error Receive Message CRC Error Count
The number of FT1.2 frames received with a Checksum error
Range: 0 to 999
Rx Sync Error Receive Message Sync Error Count
The number of messages received that with unrecognised frame
type or second octet that is not correct for FT1.2 format.
Range: 0 to 999
Rx Frame TO Err Receive Message Frame Timeout Error Count
The number of times that the total receive time, Frame TO, for the
frame is exceeded
Range: 0 to 999

All of the above counters are zeroed when the protocol handler is reset or the reset all button is
selected in Windows SOS. Any field can be cleared individually via the control operator panel by
selecting it and pressing either the left or right keys.
All communication statistic parameters are not password protected.

1
All IEC 60870-5-101 data link messages are transmitted with FT1.2 format frames.

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5. Dial Out
5.1. Overview
When the protocol hander determines that it has change of state events to be reported to the master
station then it dials the master using a Hayes compatible phone modem. The controller uses a list of
up to ten (10) telephone numbers. If it fails to establish communication via one number then it tries
the next number on its list. The list is configured via WSOS only.
5.2. Details
5.2.1. Event Buffering
The protocol handler monitors its change of state (Class 1) events buffer. If it detects that one or
more change of state event(s) are buffered, and one of the follow conditions are true, then a dial out
sequence is initiated:-
• The ‘Class 1’ notification count is greater than or equal to the count threshold, OR
• The ‘Class 1’ notification delay timer has expired
If the master station establishes communications with the controller whilst there are events buffered
and one of the above conditions are not true, or while the controller attempting to establish
communications, then the dial out sequence is aborted.
5.2.2. Dial Out Modem Support
A compatible modem with dialing / auto answer capability is connected to port P8 for remote dial
out access using 101. The protocol uses dialing modem support mode if the dial out field on page
‘IEC870-101 Dial Out’ can be seen on the controllers’ panel status pages.
The protocol handler uses the state of the DCD input from the modem to determine the modem’s
status. If DCD is asserted then the modem is online. If DCD is negated the modem is considered
offline.
The modem must be setup to auto answer any call. It should not return results codes nor echo
commands.
When the protocol determines a connection to the master is required it will first check if the modem
is currently offline. If the modem is offline the controller will dial the master station. If the modem
is already online then the dial out sequence is not triggered.
To connect to the master station the controller issues a Hayes “ATDT” command followed by the
currently active phone number (refer:5.3.2 WSOS), to the modem. The controller will then wait up
to 90 seconds for the modem to assert the DCD line. If the modem fails to assert the DCD line
within 90 seconds then the dial out attempt is aborted, the next configured phone number is selected
and another attempt to dial out using a Hayes “ATDT” command is made.
If the DCD line is asserted or all numbers in the phone list have been dialed then this is counted as
a valid dial out attempt. However if the Class 1 buffers are not cleared (e.g. due to RTU “Out of
Service”), then the next dial out attempt will begin after “Retry Delay” seconds. This will happen
no more than “Max Retries” times.
When the modem is online the protocol handler will examine the data being received and decode it
as 101 packets.
After successful communications (i.e. a phone link has been established) the protocol handler will
hang up the modem after a delay of 30 seconds with no valid 101 packet(s) received or transmitted.
The active phone number is reset to head of the list.
If the Class 1 buffers are not emptied before the modem hang up then whole connection process
will begin again (i.e. Class1 delay, then step through the dial list).

To hang up the modem the protocol handler will:


• Wait 1 second
• Send “+++”
• Wait 1 second

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• And then send “ATH”


• Wait 5 second

The controller will then check to ensure the modem has negated the DCD line.
If this sequence fails to disconnect the line, or an unsuccessful attempt is made to establish a
connection on all configured phone numbers, the protocol handler will turn the radio power supply
(AUX+) off for 1 minute to disconnect power from the modem and reset it.
If after radio power reset, the dial out sequence trigger conditions exist, then a new sequence is
initiated.

5.3. Configuration
5.3.1. OCPM
The protocol handler configuration screens will have a single addition screen as described below:

-------- IEC870-101 Dial Out 1 -------S


Dial Out DISABLED
C1 Count 3 C1 Delay 5s
C1 Buffered 0 C1 Timeout 0s

Setting Description
PSTN Dial Out Usage
Dial Out If this field is set to ‘Dial Out DISABLED’ then the protocol handler will
DISABLED not attempt to dial out. The top right hand field is blank.
If this field is set to ‘Dial Out Number’ then the PSTN number that the
Dial Out Number protocol handler will call when it next needs to be polled by the master is
Note 1 displayed in the top right hand field. If a calling sequence is in progress
then the number currently being attempted will be displayed. The number
field automatically updates to the next configured number if a dial out
attempt fails.
Changing this parameter will cause the IEC 60870-5-101 protocol
handler task to perform a warm restart. This will mean a re-initialisation
of all communication parameters such as FCB. A temporary loss of
communications with the master station may occur. Also, any queued
events will be deleted.
Note: phone numbers are only configurable via WSOS.
Factory default is Dial Out DISABLED with default number field blank
C1 Count Class 1 Notification Count Threshold
The number of change of state events that must occur in Class 1 before
an ‘instantaneous’ dial out sequence is triggered. (Also refer to “C1
Delay” below).
Range: 1 to 255
Factory default is 3 event.
C1 Delay Class 1 Notification Delay
The time to wait after a single “Class 1” change of state event before
triggering a dial out sequence. (Also refer to “C1 Count” above).
Range: 1 to 86400 seconds
Factory default is 5s.
C1 Buffered Class 1 Buffered Events

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Setting Description
The number of queued change of state events in the class 1 buffer.
(Display only)
C1 Timeout Class 1 Notification Time
The number of seconds remaining before a dial out sequence is initiated.
(Display only)

1. If DialOut functionality is enabled, then the protocol handler’s DCD Ignore/Don’t Ignore
setting is ignored.

-------- IEC870-101 Dial Out 2 -------S


Retry Delay 30s
Max Retries 3
Attempt Count 0

Parameter Description
Retry Delay Retry Delay
Delay before next connection attempt.
An attempt ends after either the DCD line is asserted, or all numbers in
the phone list have been dialled.
The time between dialling PSTN numbers in the list is fixed at 90sec
(wait time for DCD). There is an additional 60sec delay if the end of the
phone list is reached.
This retry delay is in addition to the above times.
Range: 0 to 86400 sec.
Factory default is 30 sec.
Max Retries Maximum Retries
The maximum number of ‘retry connection’ attempts.
There will be no more connection attempts from the controller once this
limit is reached.
The dial out capability is re-enabled when the class 1 event buffers are
cleared.
Note: The first number in the list will be the first number dialled the next
time class 1 events are buffered.
Range: 0 to 255
Factory default is 3.
Attempt Count Attempt Count
The amount of attempts to connect to the master station.
An attempt will call each of the PSTN numbers in the list until a
connection is established.
An attempt ends after either the DCD line is asserted, or all numbers in
the phone list have been dialled.
This is reset to zero when the class 1 event buffers are cleared.
Note: The first attempt is not a retry, but the second attempt is the first
retry.
This does not indicate the number of phone calls made.
(Display Only)
Range: 0 to 256

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5.3.2. WSOS

Description
Dial Out Enabled/Disabled
Determines whether the protocol handler will attempt to dial out after the event buffering
conditions are met.
Factory default is Disabled
PSTN Dial Out Numbers
A set of up to 10 PSTN numbers that the protocol handler will call when it next needs to be
polled by the master. Each phone number can be up to a maximum of 14 digits.
The order of dialling is as seen on the above screen from top to bottom. The order itself can
be rearranged via the ‘Move Phone Number Up’ and ‘Move Phone Number Down’ buttons.
For repeat dialling of a particular number it can be entered into the list multiple times.
Factory default is a blank field
Class 1 Notification Maximum Count
As per for the panel configuration.
Class 1 Notification Delay
As per for the panel configuration.
Class 1 Buffered Events
As per for the panel configuration. Display only.
Class 1 Notification Time
As per for the panel configuration. Display only.
Retry Delay
As per for the panel configuration.
Maximum Retries
As per for the panel configuration.
Attempt Count
As per for the panel configuration. Display only.

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5.4. Master Station Considerations Unbalanced Mode


When used on unbalanced communications links, the IEC 60870-5-101 protocol can only be used
in a master-slave frequently polling scenario. This is a limitation for communications systems
where there are large numbers of slave devices. It results in slow system response time. Also,
frequent polling can produce large costs to the user if the communication medium is expensive eg
when used with cellular PSTN communications.
A typical installation of Nu-Lec switchgear involves a large number of controllers configured as
remote slaves communicating a central master station or substation RTU. This section describes a
work around solution to the above 101 limitation for PSTN communications. It involves the use of
the ‘Dial Out’ feature standard to the protocol handler. By using the physical medium as the dial
out mechanism, and not modifying the protocol messages, the protocol handler implementation
remains fully compatible with the IEC standard. All supported communication messaging and
behaviour are as described in previous sections of this handler manual.

‘UNBALANCED Dial-out’ requires a compatible, custom master station implementation.


5.4.1. Overview
When the protocol handle determines that it has change of state events to be reported to the master
station then it dials the master using a Hayes compatible phone modem. However, when the
connection is established the protocol handler transmits no message. When the master detects that a
PSTN connection has been established it polls the device. The slave identification method is master
implementation dependent.

To support the controllers Dial Out feature the master station needs a custom modem driver and
polling method. This is because the IEC 60870-5-101 (unbalanced mode) does not permit the slave
(controller) to initiate message transmissions. It is the master station’s responsibility to determine
which slave created the PSTN link. Below are four suggested methods:

• Each slave has a unique phone number and so the master can identify the controller using Caller
ID + a phone number/controller address look up table. This method is useful if extra verification
and authorisation considerations are required. However, it is limited only to those phone
systems that reliably support Caller ID.
• The communication system is set up in such a way that only a predetermined set of controllers
will call on a single modem. When the master station detects a PSTN connection it can poll all
known slaves in the set applicable to that modem until it gets a response.
• The master sends a general interrogation request with broadcast common/station address 65535
after a controller establishes a PSTN connection. Note: this method requires IEC 60870-5-101
Addendum 2 compliance.
• All ACR devices on a particular dial-up link have the same IEC Link address and that each
ACR device would have a unique common/station address. The communication messaging is as
follows:
 Slave: Entries to class 1 event buffer trigger a dial out sequence
 Master: Sends a poll for Class 2 data with the link address for this dial-up port
 Slave: Responds with a fixed length NACK or with class 2 data. In either case
the ACD bit will be set because their is data in the Class 1 buffer
 Master: Sends a poll for Class 1 data (as ACD bit was set)
 Slave: Responds with Class 1 data (including Common/Station
Address). This
allows master to identify individual slave device.
 Master: Continues normal polling sequence until all change data is
retrieved and
configurable number of additional polls are sent. Then master hangs up.

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5.5. Master Station Considerations Balanced Mode


IEC 60870-5-101 ‘Balanced’ mode transmission procedures dictate that each station may initiate
message transfers and can only be used in a direct communications channel master-slave scenario.
It is restricted to communications channels such as GSM, RS232/422 direct and cannot be used on
multi-drop communication systems such as radio and RS485. Refer: IEC 60870-5-2 Clause 6.

When the ‘Dial Out’ feature is enabled under ‘Balanced’ mode, the protocol handler
implementation remains fully compatible with the IEC standard. Section (5 Dial Out) is applicable
with the exception of the section (5.4 Master Station Considerations Unbalanced Mode), i.e. when
the ‘Class 1’ (Refer: 5.2.1 Event Buffering) notification thresholds are exceeded the controller
initiates a PTSN modem connection and the slave protocol handler transmits the message(s) as
prescribed by the IEC standard.

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Appendix A Protocol Timings

Initialisation Time
The protocol handler will not respond to master station requests for several seconds after power up
while it waits for the controller to be initialised and for high priority boot up tasks to be completed.

Turnaround Time
The turnaround time for the protocol, from the end of receiving a message until the start of the pre-
transmission time, is typically < 30 milliseconds with a range of 5 to 100 milliseconds.

Latency of Data
The protocol task examines the real-time database every 500 milliseconds to see if anything has
changed and to construct the underlying protocol database which is sent to the master station. This
introduces a delay between the actual event and updating the protocol database of up to 500
milliseconds. This is the data latency.

Accuracy of Time Tags


For points tagged to 500 milliseconds accuracy, the time tag accuracy is – 10 / + 500 ms relative to
the controllers’ processor clock.
For points tagged to 10 millisecond accuracy, the points correspond to those in the operator panel
event record.

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Appendix B IEC 60870-5-101 Interoperability Statement


Network configuration
 Point-to-point  Multipoint-party line

 Multiple point-to-point  Multipoint-star

Physical layer
Transmission speed (control direction)
Unbalanced interchange Unbalanced interchange Balanced interchange
circuit V.24/V.28 circuit V.24/V.28 circuit X.24/X.27
Standard Recommended if >1 200 bit/s
 100 bit/s  2400 bit/s  2400 bit/s  56000 bit/s
 200 bit/s  4800 bit/s  4800 bit/s  64000 bit/s
 300 bit/s  9600 bit/s  9600 bit/s
 600 bit/s  19200 bit/s (CAPM5)  19200 bit/s (CAPM5)
 1200 bit/s  38400 bit/s
Transmission speed (monitor direction)
Unbalanced interchange Unbalanced interchange Balanced interchange
circuit V.24/V.28 circuit V.24/V.28 circuit X.24/X.27
Standard Recommended if >1 200 bit/s
 100 bit/s  2400 bit/s  2400 bit/s  56000 bit/s
 200 bit/s  4800 bit/s  4800 bit/s  64000 bit/s
 300 bit/s  9600 bit/s  9600 bit/s
 600 bit/s  19200 bit/s s (CAPM5)  19200 bit/s s (CAPM5)
 1200 bit/s  38400 bit/s

Link layer
Frame format FT 1.2, single character 1 and the fixed time out interval are used exclusively in this
companion standard.
Link transmission procedure Address field of link
 Balanced transmission  Not present (balanced transmission only)
 Unbalanced transmission  One octet
 Two octets
Frame length  Structured
255 Maximum length L (control direction)  Unstructured
1..255 Maximum length L (monitor direction) configurable [249] default setting.

Application Layer
Transmission mode for application data
Mode 1 (Least significant octet first), as defined in clause 4.10 of IEC 60870-5-4, is used exclusively in this
companion standard.

Common address of ASDU


 One octet  Two octets

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Information object address


 One octet  structured
 Two octets  unstructured
 Three octets
Cause of transmission
 One octet  Two octets (with originator address)
Selection of standard ASDUs

Process information in monitor direction


 <1> := Single-point information M_SP_NA_1
 <2> := Single-point information with time tag M_SP_TA_1
 <3> := Double-point information M_DP_NA_1
 <4> := Double-point information with time tag M_DP_TA_1
 <5> := Step position information M_ST_NA_1
 <6> := Step position information with time tag M_ST_TA_1
 <7> := Bit string of 32 bit M_BO_NA_1
 <8> := Bit string of 32 bit with time tag M_BO_TA_1
 <9> := Measured value, normalised value M_ME_NA_1
 <10> := Measured value, normalised value with time tag M_ME_TA_1
 <11> := Measured value, scaled value M_ME_NB_1
 <12> := Measured value, scaled value with time tag M_ME_TB_1
 <13> := Measured value, short floating point value M_ME_NC_I
 <14> := Measured value, short floating point value with time tag M_ME_TC_1
 <15> := Integrated totals M_IT_NA_1
 <16> := Integrated totals with time tag M_IT_TA_1
 <17> := Event of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TA_1
 <18> := Packed start events of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TB_1
 <19> := Packed output circuit information of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TC_1
 <20> := Packed single-point information with status change detection M_PS_NA_1
 <21> := Measured value, normalised value without quality descriptor M_ME_ND_1

 <30> := Single-point information with time tag CP56Time2a M_SP_TB_1


 <31> := Double-point information with time tag CP56Time2a M_DP_TB_1
 <32> := Step information with time tag CP56Time2a M_ST_TB_1
 <33> := Bit string of 32 bit with time tag CP56Time2a M_BO_TB_1
 <34> := Measured value, normalised value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TD_1
 <35> := Measured value, scaled value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TE_1
 <36> := Measured value, short floating point value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TF_1
 <37> := Integrated totals with time tag CP56Time2a M_IT_TB_1
 <38> := Event of protection equipment with time tag CP56Time2a M_EP_TD_1
 <39> := Packed start events of protection equipment with time tag CP56Time2aT M_EP_TE_1

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 <40> := Packed output circuit information of protection equipment with M_EP_TF_1


time tag CP56Time2a

Process information in control direction


 <45> := Single command C_SC_NA_1
 <46> := Double command C_DC_NA_1
 <47> := Regulating step command C_RC_NA_1
 <48> := Set point command, normalised value C_SE_NA_1
 <49> := Set point command, scaled value C_SE_NB_1
 <50> := Set point command, short floating point value C_SE_NC_1
 <51> := Bitstring of 32 bit C_BO_NA_1

System information in monitor direction


 <70> := End of initialisation M_EI_NA_1

System information in control direction


 <100> := Interrogation command C_IC_NA_1
 <101> := Counter interrogation command C_CI_NA_1
 <102> := Read command C_RD_NA_1
 <103> := Clock synchronisation command C_CS_NA_1
 <104> := Test command C_TS_NB_1
 <105> := Reset process command C_RP_NC_1
 <106> := Delay acquisition command (Load Delay only) C_CD_NA_1

Parameter in control direction


 <110> := Parameter of measured value, normalised value P_ME_NA_1
 <111> := Parameter of measured value, scaled value P_ME_NB_1
 <112> := Parameter of measured value, short floating point value P_ME_NC_1
 <113> := Parameter activation P_AC_NA_1

File transfer
 <120> := File ready F_FR_NA_1
 <121> := Section ready F_SR_NA_1
 <122> := Call directory, select file, call file, call section F_SC_NA_1
 <123> := Last section, last segment F_LS_NA_1
 <124> := Ack file, ack section F_AF_NA_1
 <125> := Segment F_SG_NA_1
 <126> := Directory F_DR_TA_1

Basic application functions


Station initialisation
 Remote initialisation
General Interrogation
 global
 group 1  group 7  group 13

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 group 2  group 8  group l4


 group 3  group 9  group 15
 group 4  group 10  group 16
 group 5  group 11
 group 6  group 12

Clock synchronisation
 Clock synchronisation
Command transmission
 Direct command transmission
 Select and execute command
 Direct set point command transmission
 Select and execute set point command
 C_SE_ACTTERM used
 No additional definition
 Short pulse duration
 Long pulse duration
 Persistent output
Transmission of Integrated totals
 Counter request  General request counter
 Counter freeze without reset  Request counter group 1
 Counter freeze with reset  Request counter group 2
 Counter reset  Request counter group 3
 Request counter group 4
Parameter loading
 Threshold value
 Smoothing factor
 Low limit for transmission of measured value
 High limit for transmission of measured value

Parameter activation
 Act/deact of persistent cyclic or periodic transmission of the addressed object
File transfer
 File transfer in monitor direction
 File transfer in control direction

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Appendix C ACR - Binary Single Points (Status)


These are the binary single points for the controller.
Time tag resolution is as shown. Refer to Appendix A for more information on timing.
All points can be individually enabled / disabled via WSOS configuration. If disabled, the data
point retains its object address but will not be reported in an interrogation poll nor any class polls.
Enabled data is shown below as Default support = Y
W Series interrogation responses contain all enabled data. If indicated below as ‘N’ then value is
always returned as OFF. (No class 1 spontaneous events will be reported).
The phase designation A, B, C is determined by the user, refer to the equipment manual for more
information. Phase terminology is explained in section 1.4
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 1) + IOA offset address
ASDU: Configurable
Type 1 Single-point information,
Type 2 Single-point information with time tag (24 bits),
Type 30 Single-point information with time tag (56 bits)
Class: C1 = class 1, IC= General Interrogation
Binary Input Points (Status) - ACR

Time Resolution
Default support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
W Series

(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set

0 Abnormal Y Y C1 For any of the None of the This flag shows that the operator
Operator IC following specified conditions has the ACR in an abnormal state
conditions conditions:- are true such as “work tag applied”. This
• Trip or Close means that it will operate
Isolated, differently to its normal mode of
operation.
• ACR
Mechanically
locked open (if 500ms
applicable)
• Work Tag
Applied
1 Controller Y Y C1 Local control Local Control The controller is either in Local or
Mode IC Disabled Enabled Remote Controller Mode. This
Remote control Remote Control affects the closing command the
Enabled Disabled permission to set/remove work
tag.
500ms
2 Maintenance Y Y C1 For any of the No maintenance The controller has detected one or
Required IC following required more conditions which require
conditions:- maintenance.
• Battery not This point cannot become Set until
normal at least five minutes after
• Capacitor controller start.
charge failure 500ms
• Low power
mode
• Low SF6 gas
pressure (if
applicable)
• ACR data not
valid (includes

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Binary Input Points (Status) - ACR

Time Resolution
Default support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
W Series

(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set
connection to
an invalid
switch type)
• Any vacuum
interrupter
contact life is
less than 20%
• Mechanical
failure
3 Work Tag Y Y C1 Work Tag Applied Work Tag The controller can have a work
IC Removed tag. This affects the closing
command
500ms
4 Prot A Active Y Y C1 Protection Group A Protection Group A
IC is active is not active
5 Prot B Active Y Y C1 Protection Group B Protection Group B
IC is active is not active
6 Prot C Active Y Y C1 Protection Group C Protection Group C
IC is active is not active
7 Prot D Active Y Y C1 Protection Group D Protection Group D
IC is active is not active
8 Prot E Active Y Y C1 Protection Group E Protection Group E
IC is active is not active
9 Prot F Active Y Y C1 Protection Group F Protection Group F
IC is active is not active
10 Prot G Active Y Y C1 Protection Group G Protection Group G
IC is active is not active
11 Prot H Active Y Y C1 Protection Group H Protection Group H
IC is active is not active
12 Prot I Active Y Y C1 Protection Group I Protection Group I 500ms
IC is active is not active
13 Prot J Active Y Y C1 Protection Group J Protection Group J
IC is active is not active
14 Earth / Ground N Y C1 Earth / Ground Earth / Ground 500ms
Protection IC Protection ON Protection OFF
Enabled
15 SEF/SGF N Y C1 SEF/SGF SEF/SGF protection 500ms
Protection IC protection ON OFF
Enabled
16 Auto Reclose Y Y C1 Auto Reclose ON Auto Reclose OFF 500ms
IC
17 Cold Load Idle Y Y C1 Cold Load is Idle or Cold load is NOT 500ms
IC is turned off. Idle.
This means that the This means that the
threshold multiplier threshold multiplier
is not being affected is being raised by
by the cold load the cold load pickup
function. function in order to
pick up cold load.

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Time Resolution
Default support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
W Series

(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set
18 High Current Y Y C1 High current High current 500ms
Lockout IC lockout ON lockout OFF
19 Loss of Phase N Y C1 Loss of Phase Loss of Phase 500ms
Protection IC Protection ON Protection OFF
20 Sequence Y Y C1 Sequence Control Sequence Control 500ms
Control IC ON OFF
21 Live Load Y Y C1 Live Load blocking Live Load blocking 500ms
blocking IC ON OFF
22 Protection Y Y C1 Protection Enabled Protection turned 500ms
enable IC OFF
23 Switchgear Y Y C1 Set for Load Break Clear For Recloser Always clear in this version of
Family IC Switch software.
500ms
24 Power Flow Y Y C1 Source X, Load I Source I, Load X The power flow direction
Direction IC (source/load designation) is
determined by the user. Refer to
the Power Flow Direction binary
output for more information
500ms
Protection Trip Operation Flags
This group of points indicates what happened in the last protection sequence. For example the recloser may have
tripped, closed, tripped again and locked out. Or it may have tripped, closed and stayed closed because the fault was
cleared.
In both cases the flags below are set to show the causes of the trips and whether the lockout state has been reached
or not.
A set of flags is available for each trip in a protection sequence.
In addition analogue data is available which shows the fault currents which occurred during the sequence and the
number of trips which took place (refer Appendix H)
Note that a sequence starts when there is a protection trip or a sequence advance.
Most of these flags are cleared either by protocol command or when the switchgear is tripped/closed by the operator
or when a new protection sequence starts.
This data is volatile i.e. it is zeroed on controller software reset.
General Protection Flags
25 Sequence in Y Y C1 Start of sequence This shows that a protection
Progress IC That is a protection sequence has started and not yet
trip or sequence completed.
advance has End of sequence. Note that operator trip does not
occurred. Either lockout or cause a “sequence in progress.
reclaim.
Event time is the time of the trip or
sequence advance.
10ms
26 Protection Data Y Y C1 End of sequence, Cleared by protocol This shows that the protection
Valid IC either lockout or command and any sequence is over and the other
reclaim operator close. This flags are set.
includes remote This could be used to drive an
control commands. operator alarm at the SCADA
Also cleared at the system to alert him to the fact that
start of a new a protection sequence has
sequence. The time occurred. Note that operator trip
stamp reflects this. alone does not cause a “protection
data valid”

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Time Resolution
Default support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
W Series

(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set
Event time is the time of lockout
or reclaim.

10ms

27 Single Shot Y Y C1 Single Shot One flag only provided because a


Protection IC Protection was single shot trip forces lockout.
active at the time of Event time is the time of the
the trip. pickup.
10ms
28 Loss Of Phase Y Y C1 Trip was caused by Protection flags are One flag only provided because
Trip IC Loss of Phase cleared by one of LOP protection forces lockout.
Protection the following Event time is the time of the trip.
actions: 10ms
29 Loss Of Phase – Y Y C1 Phase A was lost at • “Reset Fault Set if A Phase is lost at time of
Phase A time of Loss of Flags and Loss of Phase trip
IC
Phase trip Currents”
10ms
protocol
30 Loss Of Phase – N Y C1 Phase B was lost at command. Set if B Phase is lost at time of
Phase B IC time of Loss of Loss of Phase trip
• Operator Close.
Phase trip 10ms
• Protection OFF.
31 Loss Of Phase – N Y C1 Phase C was lost at
Phase C time of Loss of • Controller Reset.
IC
Phase trip • At the time of the Set if C Phase is lost at time of
next trip the flags Loss of Phase trip
are ‘refreshed’, 10ms
so most recent
flag is set.
32 High Current Y Y C1 The high current One flag only because High
Lockout IC lockout function Current Lockout forces lockout
forced the controller Time stamp as for flags above.
to lockout during Event time is the time of the
the last protection lockout event.
sequence 10ms
33 Lockout Y Y C1 The controller is in Cleared by: This flag shows that the controller
IC lockout • Any close action. is in lockout. Therefore no auto-
reclosing will take place.
• “Reset Fault
Flags and If the ACR is closed this flag will
Currents” be clear. Therefore when this flag
protocol is clear and the ACR is closed it
command. indicates that the protection
sequence cleared the fault. Event
time is the time of the trip
10ms
34 Operator Trip Y Y C1 Cleared by any One flag only because operator
The last trip was close action trip forces lockout.
IC
caused by a local or
Event time is the time of the trip
remote operator
10ms
Protection Trip 1
35 Phase Over Y Y C1 Trip was caused by
Current Trip Phase Overcurrent Cleared by: 10ms
IC
Protection • “Reset Fault

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Time Resolution
Default support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
W Series

(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set
36 Earth / Ground N Y C1 Trip was caused by Flags and
Over Current IC Earth / Ground Currents”
protocol 10ms
Trip Overcurrent
Protection command.
37 SEF/SGF Over N Y C1 Trip was caused by • Operator Close.
Current Trip IC Sensitive Earth / • Start of a new 10ms
Ground Fault sequence.
Protection • Protection OFF.
38 Sequence Y Y C1 • Controller Reset.
Advance IC Sequence advance
10ms
occurred.

Protection Trip 2
39 Phase Over Y Y C1 Trip was caused by
Current Trip IC Phase Overcurrent Cleared by: 10ms
Protection • “Reset Fault
40 Earth / Ground N Y C1 Trip was caused by Flags and
Over Current IC Earth / Ground Currents”
protocol 10ms
Trip Overcurrent
Protection command.
41 SEF/SGF Over N Y C1 Trip was caused by • Operator Close.
Current Trip IC Sensitive Earth / • Start of a new
10ms
Ground Fault sequence.
Protection • Protection OFF.
42 Sequence Y Y C1 Sequence advance • Controller Reset.
Advance 10ms
IC occurred.
Protection Trip 3
43 Phase Over Y Y C1 Trip was caused by
Current Trip IC Phase Overcurrent Cleared by: 10ms
Protection • “Reset Fault
44 Earth / Ground N Y C1 Trip was caused by Flags and
Over Current IC Earth / Ground Currents”
protocol 10ms
Trip Overcurrent
Protection command.
45 SEF/SGF Over N Y C1 Trip was caused by • Operator Close.
Current Trip IC Sensitive Earth / • Start of a new
10ms
Ground Fault sequence.
Protection • Protection OFF.
46 Sequence Y Y C1 Sequence advance • Controller Reset. 10ms
Advance IC occurred.
Protection Trip 4
47 Phase Over Y Y C1 Trip was caused by Cleared by:
Current Trip IC Phase Overcurrent • “Reset Fault 10ms
Protection Flags and
48 Earth / Ground N Y C1 Trip was caused by Currents”
Over Current IC Earth / Ground protocol
10ms
Trip Overcurrent command.
Protection • Operator Close.
49 SEF/SGF Over N Y C1 Trip was caused by • Start of a new
Current Trip IC Sensitive Earth / sequence. 10ms
Ground Fault
• Protection OFF.
Protection

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Time Resolution
Default support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
W Series

(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set
50 Reserved N N • Controller Reset.
Accumulated Protection Trip Operation Flags
Multiple Flags can be set in this section because they accumulate all the trips in the sequence
51 Phase Over Y Y C1 One or more trips
Current Trip IC were caused by .
Phase Overcurrent Cleared by: 10ms
Protection • ‘Reset Fault
52 Earth / Ground N Y C1 One or more trips Flags and
Over Current were caused by Currents’
IC
Trip Earth / Ground protocol 10ms
Overcurrent command .
Protection • Any operator
53 SEF/SGF Over N Y C1 One or more trips close.
Current Trip IC were caused by • Controller
Sensitive Earth / Software Reset. 10ms
Ground Fault • Start of a new
Protection sequence.
54 Sequence Y Y C1 One or more
Advance IC sequence advances 10ms
occurred.
Miscellaneous
55 Close Isolate Y Y C1 Close Isolate Close Isolate Shows the state of the Trip &
IC Switch Switch Close isolate switches on the
OFF/ISOLATE(i.e. ON/ENABLE (i.e. control panel
Close is disabled) Close is enabled) 10ms
56 Trip Isolate Y Y C1 Trip Isolate Switch Trip Isolate Switch
IC OFF (i.e. Trip is ON(i.e. Trip is
disabled) enabled)
57 Locked Y Y C1 ACR Locked Open ACR not locked Shows that the ACR is
IC open mechanically and electrically
locked in the open position. Not
supported on the N-Series where it
will always be zero.
10ms
58 ACR Memory Y Y C1 ACR Memory Data ACR Memory Data Shows that the controller has
Data Invalid IC not valid Valid retrieved the data from the ACR
memory. When invalid the
switchgear attributes and the gas
pressure are zeroed,
500ms
59 Auxiliary Y Y C1 Auxiliary supply Auxiliary supply is 500ms
Supply IC has failed normal
Fail
60 Switchgear Y Y C1 Switch Switch connected Shows the connection state of the
Connection IC disconnected from from control cable between the switchgear and
control cubicle. cubicle. the controller. When connected to
the ACR Trip, Close and Locked
indications are valid.
When disconnected from the ACR
data will be forced invalid
500ms

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Binary Input Points (Status) - ACR

Time Resolution
Default support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
W Series

(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set
61 SF6 Gas N Y C1 Gas pressure low or Gas pressure Only set when the switchgear is
Pressure Low or IC invalid Normal, or Now connected and ACR data is valid
Invalid Known, or Not a and switchgear type has SF6.
switchgear which 500ms
has SF6.
62 Battery Supply Y Y C1 Battery supply not Battery supply 500ms
IC normal. normal
This includes :-
Battery Off
Battery Overvolt
Battery Low Volts
63 Contacts Life Y Y C1 When any vacuum When all vacuum 500ms
Low IC interrupter contact interrupters have
life is less than contact life >= 20%
20%.
64 Reserved N N
65 Capacitor Y Y C1 Capacitor Charge Capacitor Charge The Trip/Close Capacitors have
Charge Failure IC Failed OK failed to charge
500ms
66 Mechanism Y Y C1 Mechanism Failure Mechanism OK The switchgear has failed to Trip
Failure IC or Close electrically
500ms
67 Phase Ai Live Y Y C1 Phase is live Phase is dead Shows if the phase bushing are
IC above or below the live line
68 Phase Bi Live N Y C1 threshold. Phase designation is
determined by user
IC
10ms
69 Phase Ci Live N Y C1
IC
70 Phase Ax Live Y Y C1
Note 3 IC
71 Phase Bx Live N Y C1
Note 3 IC
72 Phase Cx Live N Y C1
Note 3 IC
73 Source Voltage Y Y C1 Shows that any of All of the source Note that these points are different
Status IC the three phases of side Terminals dead to the Load/Source Live/Dead
74 Load Voltage Y Y C1 the designated events in the controller event
Status Source side or Load record
IC All of the load side
Note 3
side are live. 10ms
Terminal live

75 Load Current Y Y C1 Current of 2.5A or Current of less than


On IC more is flowing in 2.5A is flowing in 10ms
at least one phase all three phases
76 Loop Auto On Y Y C1 Loop Automation Loop Automation Note 1
IC On Off 500ms
77 Loop Auto Y Y C1 Auto Restore On Auto Restore Off Note 1
Restore On IC 500ms

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Binary Input Points (Status) - ACR

Time Resolution
Default support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
W Series

(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set
78 Loop Auto Y Y C1 The Tie recloser is The Tie recloser wil Note 1, 2
Tie Restore On IC configured to only restore supply 500ms
restore supply in to its load side or
both directions the recloser type is
not set to Tie
79 Loop Auto Y Y C1 Recloser type is set Recloser type is not Note 1
Type Feeder IC to feeder set to feeder 500ms
80 Loop Auto Y Y C1 Recloser type is set Recloser type is not Note 1
Type Midpoint IC to midpoint set to midpoint 500ms
81 Loop Auto Y Y C1 Recloser type is set Recloser type is not Note 1
Type Tie IC to Tie set to Tie 500ms
82 Loop Auto Trip Y Y C1 A loop automation No loop automation Note 1
Pending IC trip is pending trip is pending 500ms
83 Loop Auto Y Y C1 A loop automation No loop automation Note 1
Close Pending IC close is pending close is pending 500ms
84 Loop Auto Y Y C1 Set when Loop Normal state, Note 1
Trip Request IC Automation issues cleared on next 10ms
a Trip Request. internal scan after
set
85 Loop Auto Y Y C1 Set when Loop Normal state, Note 1
Close Request IC Automation issues cleared on next 10ms
a Close Request. internal scan after
set
86 Phase Pickup Y Y C1 A phase pickup has The pickup 10ms
IC been detected on condition has been
any phase. reset.
87 Earth/Ground N Y C1 An Earth/Ground The pickup 10ms
Pickup IC Pickup has been condition has been
detected reset.
88 SEF/SGF N Y C1 An SEF/SGF The pickup 10ms
Pickup IC pickup has been condition has been
detected. reset.
89 SEF/SGF High N Y C1 Direction blocking Direction blocking The Directional Blocking alarm
Residual IC is enabled and Vo is is not enabled or Vo point is only valid when the
Voltage Alarm sustained (after is below the Directional Blocking option is
balancing) above threshold. enabled for the current
the Min SEF/SGF configuration. It is otherwise
Vo threshold for the always reported as ‘0’.
High Vo Alarm
time or longer.
90 Dummy Circuit Y Y C1 DCB Closed DCB Not Closed The dummy circuit breaker is an
Breaker Closed IC internal point useful for SCADA
system testing. The value of the
DCB is non-volatile.
500ms
91 Automatic Y Y C1 Automation Automation 500ms
Protection IC Protection Group Protection Group
Group Selection Selection is ON Selection is OFF
92 Supply Outage Y Y C1 Supply Outage Supply Outage 500ms
Measurement IC Measurement is ON Measurement is
OFF
Last Protection Trip Flags

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Binary Input Points (Status) - ACR

Time Resolution
Default support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
W Series

(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set
93 Last Trip – Y Y C1 Last trip was caused Cleared by any 10ms
Phase Over IC by a Phase close action.
Current Overcurrent
Protection
94 Last Trip – N Y C1 Last trip was caused Cleared by any 10ms
Earth/Ground IC by a Earth/Ground close action.
Over Current Overcurrent
protection.
95 Last Trip N Y C1 Last trip was caused Cleared by any 10ms
SEF/SGF Over IC by a Sensitive close action.
Current Earth/Ground Fault
Protection.
96 Door Open Y Y C1 Cubicle Door Open Cubicle Door This point only valid if hardware
IC Closed option installed.
10ms
97 Auxiliary Y Y C1 Auxiliary Supply Auxiliary Supply 500ms
Supply Fail IC has failed for more has been restored
(Delayed) than 120 seconds for more than 20
seconds.
98 Most recent trip Y Y C1 Set if the most All fault flags are 10ms
phase A IC recent trip was cleared by one of
overcurrent caused by a A the following
Phase Overcurrent actions:
Protection Trip. • “Reset Fault
99 Most recent trip N Y C1 Set if the most Flags and 10ms
phase B IC recent trip was Currents”
overcurrent caused by a B Phase protocol
Overcurrent control
Protection Trip. command.
100 Most recent trip N Y C1 Set if the most • Any operator 10ms
phase C IC recent trip was close action
overcurrent caused by a C Phase • Protection
Overcurrent turned ON
Protection Trip.
• At the time of
101 Instantaneous Y Y C1 The peak current for the next trip – 10ms
Most Recent IC the most recent trip the flags are
Trip was greater than the refreshed.
instantaneous
setting.
102 Under Y Y C1 Under Frequency Under Frequency Note 4. 500ms
Frequency IC Protection ON Protection OFF
103 Over Frequency Y Y C1 Over Frequency Over Frequency Note 4. 500ms
IC Protection ON Protection OFF
104 Normal Y Y C1 Enable Normal Enable Normal Note 4. 500ms
Frequency IC Frequency Close Frequency Close
Close protection ON Protection OFF
105 Source Dead Y Y C1 Source Dead Source Dead Note 5. 500ms
Protection IC Protection ON Protection OFF

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Binary Input Points (Status) - ACR

Time Resolution
Default support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
W Series

(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set
106 Source Dead Y Y C1 Set if a lockout Cleared by: Note 5. 10ms
Lockout IC caused by the ‘Dead • Protocol
Lockout’ feature command
occurred.
• Any operator
close or
operator trip.
This includes
remote control
commands.
• Start of a new
sequence.
107 Work Tag Trip Y Y C1 Work Tag All fault flags are One flag only provided because a
IC Protection was cleared by one of work tag trip forces lockout.
Active at the time of the following Event time is the time of the
the trip. actions: pickup.
• “Reset Fault 10ms
Flags and
Currents”
protocol
control
command.
• Any operator
close action.
• Controller
software reset
(data is
volatile)
• Start of a new
sequence.
108 IOEX Input 1. Y Y C1 Input Asserted Input not asserted Input State for IOEX Input 1
IC
109 IOEX Input 2. Y Y C1 Input Asserted Input not asserted Input State for IOEX Input 2
IC
110 IOEX Input 3. Y Y C1 Input Asserted Input not asserted Input State for IOEX Input 3
IC
111 IOEX Input 4. Y Y C1 Input Asserted Input not asserted Input State for IOEX Input 4
IC
112 IOEX Input 5. Y Y C1 Input Asserted Input not asserted Input State for IOEX Input 5
IC
113 IOEX Input 6. Y Y C1 Input Asserted Input not asserted Input State for IOEX Input 6
IC
114 IOEX Input 7. Y Y C1 Input Asserted Input not asserted Input State for IOEX Input 7
IC
115 IOEX Input 8. Y Y C1 Input Asserted Input not asserted Input State for IOEX Input 8
IC
116 IOEX Input 9. Y Y C1 Input Asserted Input not asserted Input State for IOEX Input 9
IC
117 IOEX Input 10. Y Y C1 Input Asserted Input not asserted Input State for IOEX Input 10
IC

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Binary Input Points (Status) - ACR

Time Resolution
Default support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
W Series

(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set
118 IOEX Input 11. Y Y C1 Input Asserted Input not asserted Input State for IOEX Input 11
IC
119 IOEX Input 12. Y Y C1 Input Asserted Input not asserted Input State for IOEX Input 12
IC
120 Most recent trip Y Y C1 Set if the most Cleared by one of One flag only provided because
under IC recent trip was the following: there is no auto reclose after a
frequency. caused by an under • Protocol frequency trip.
frequency command. 10ms
condition.
• Any operator
121 Most recent trip Y Y C1 Set if the most close or
over frequency IC recent trip was operator trip.
caused by an over This includes
frequency remote control
condition. commands.
• Start of a new
sequence.
122 Operator Close Y Y C1 Set if the most Cleared by: 10ms
IC recent close caused • ‘Reset Flags
by local or remote and currents’
panel close request. protocol
123 IOEX Close Y Y C1 Set if the most command. 10ms
IC recent close caused • Controller
by an IOEX close Software Reset
input. (data is
124 Protocol Close Y Y C1 Set if the most volatile) 10ms
IC recent close caused • At the time of
by a protocol close the next close.
request.
125 Automation Y Y C1 Set if the most 10ms
Close IC recent close caused
by a Distributed
Automation close
request (ie Loop
Automation, Auto
Changeover,
Generator Control)
126 Normal Y Y C1 Set if the most 10ms
Frequency IC recent close caused
Close by Normal
Frequency Close
Request.

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Binary Input Points (Status) - ACR

Time Resolution
Default support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
W Series

(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set
127 External Close Y Y C1 Set if any of the 10ms
IC following caused
the most recent
close:
• CCEM
external button
on N series.
• Mechanical
action. The
switchgear
detected as
closed without
a close request.
• Electrical
action (only
available on
the advanced
controller)
128 ACO Y Y C1 ACO Autorestore ACO Autorestore Whether to change back to master
Autorestore IC ON OFF supply if it returns live.
500ms
129 ACO Enable Y Y C1 Auto-changeover is Auto-changeover is Turn ACO on/off.
IC enabled. disabled. 500ms
130 ACO Mode Y Y C1 Break before Make. Make before Break.
IC 500ms
131 ACO Rank Y Y C1 ACO Master. ACO Slave.
IC 500ms
132 Live Load Y Y C1 Set if the most Cleared by one of 10ms
Block Occurred IC recent close request the following
was blocked due to actions:
a Live Load • ‘Reset Flags and
condition. Currents’
protocol
command.
• Controller
Software reset
(data is volatile).
• Protection OFF.
• At the time of the
next close.
133 Generator Y Y C1 Generator control Generator control 500ms
control IC ON OFF
134 SEF/SGF N Y C1 SEF/SGF Alarm is SEF/SGF Alarm 500ms
Alarm Enabled IC ON OFF
135 SEF/SGF N Y C1 A SEF/SGF fault Cleared by one of 500ms
Alarm IC has been picked up the following
and the SEF/SGF actions:
Alarm Definite • Controller
Time has expired Software reset
(data is volatile).
• Fault is removed.

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Binary Input Points (Status) - ACR

Time Resolution
Default support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
W Series

(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set
136 Circuit Breaker Y Y C1 CB-Check, a Cleared by: 500ms
Fail IC circuit-breaker • ‘Reset Flags
protection-trip and currents’
request FAILED to protocol
reduce one or more command.
phase-current
• ‘Reset Fault
magnitudes to
Flags’ protocol
below minimum
command.
practical phase-
current-threshold • Controller
(2.5A for Software reset
CAPM4/5) after the (data is
configurable ‘CB- volatile).
Check’ timeout
period.
137 - Reserved
160

Note:
1. All loop automation points are only valid when the Loop Automation option is enabled for the current
configuration and are otherwise always reported as OFF (‘0’).
2. The power flow direction (source/load designation) is determined by the user. Refer to the ‘Power Flow Direction’
single point for status and single command for control.
3. Not available on standard U-series ACR without external CVTs, value will always be 0.

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Appendix D ACR - Binary Double Points (Status)


These are the binary double points for the controller.
Time resolution is as shown. Refer to Appendix A for more information on timing.
All points can be individually enabled / disabled via WSOS configuration. If disabled, the data
point retains its object address but will not be reported in an interrogation poll nor any class polls.
Enabled data is shown below as Default support = Y
W Series interrogation responses contain all enabled data. If indicated below as ‘N’ then value is
always returned as OFF. (No class 1 spontaneous events will be reported).
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 100) + IOA offset address
ASDU: Configurable
Type 3 Double-point information,
Type 4 Double-point information with time tag (24 bits),
Type 31 Double-point information with time tag (56 bits)

Binary Double Points (Status) - ACR

Time Resolution
Default Support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(=”OFF”)
W Series

(=”ON”)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set

0. ACR Y Y C1 ACR Closed ACR Tripped This is a repeat of the


Status IC mechanism travel
switches. When the
ACR is disconnected
from the control
cubicle the value is 00.
10ms
1 -9 Reserved

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Appendix E ACR - Single Command Points


These are the single-information binary command points supported by the controller.
Changing some of these settings affect the currently active protection group. The change is put into
effect immediately and is permanent for that group. In other words is equivalent to selecting that
protection group on the operator control panel, changing the setting and then putting the change
into service.
If W series is indicated as ‘Y’ below then point is supported otherwise no action is taken.
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
ADSU Type 45 Single command
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 200) + IOA offset address
If a control request from the master station is rejected by the controller because of an underlying
condition preventing the action (refer to table below) then the protocol handler will respond with a
negative active confirmation message.

Single Command Points – ACR


IOA Offset

(=”OFF”)
W Series

(=”ON”)
Address

Cleared
Name

Set

0 Earth/ Ground Fault N Enable Earth / Ground Earth / Ground Protection OFF and
protection Protection SEF/SGF Protection OFF
Rejected if: Rejected if:
• earth/ground fault • earth/ground fault OFF is not
OFF is not allowed. allowed.
1 SEF/SGF protection N SEF/SGF protection ON Disable SEF/SGF protection
and
Earth / Ground Protection
ON
Rejected if:
• SEF/SGF is not
available
2 Auto Reclose Y Auto Reclose ON Auto Reclose OFF
3 Work Tag Y Applies Work Tag. Removes Work Tag.
Rejected if: Rejected if:
• the controller is in • the controller is in LOCAL Mode.
LOCAL Mode
4 Cold Load Idle/Max Y Set cold load time to its Set cold load time to zero. This means that
maximum value. This the threshold multiplier will not be
means that the cold load affected by the cold load function.
threshold current will be set Rejected if:
to its maximum value • Cold load support is OFF
Rejected if:
• Cold load support is
OFF
5 High Current Y Enable High Current Disable High Current Lockout
Lockout Lockout
6 Loss of Phase N Enable Loss of Phase Disable Loss of Phase Protection
Protection Protection
7 Sequence Control Y Enable Sequence Control Disable Sequence Control
8 Live Load Blocking Y Live Load blocking ON Live Load blocking OFF
9 Reset Fault Y Resets all analogue Fault No Action
Flags and Currents Currents to zero and clears
Note 1 all binary protection trip
flags

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Single Command Points – ACR

IOA Offset

(=”OFF”)
W Series

(=”ON”)
Address

Cleared
Name

Set
10 Protection Control Y Enable Protection Turn ALL Protection OFF
Rejected if:
• protection OFF is not allowed
11 Power Flow Y Source X, Load I Source I, Load X
Direction. Note 4.
12 Protection Group A. Y Group A ON Note 3,5 No Action
13 Protection Group B. Y Group B ON Note 3,5 No Action
14 Protection Group C. Y Group C ON Note 3,5 No Action
15 Protection Group D. Y Group D ON Note 3,5 No Action
16 Protection Group E. Y Group E ON Note 3,5 No Action
17 Protection Group F. Y Group F ON Note 3,5 No Action
18 Protection Group G. Y Group G ON Note 3,5 No Action
19 Protection Group H. Y Group H ON Note 3,5 No Action
20 Protection Group I. Y Group I ON Note 3,5 No Action
21 Protection Group J. Y Group J ON Note 3,5 No Action
22 Loop Automation Y Loop Automation ON Loop Automation OFF
Control Rejected if: Rejected if:
Note 2
• Loop automation • Loop automation capability not
capability not available
available
• Trip coil isolated
• Close coil isolated
• Mechanism fail
• Switchgear data
invalid
• Battery not normal
• SF6 Gas Pressure is
low (if applicable)
AND Low Gas
Lockout is ON
• Tripped AND
(Midpoint OR Feeder)
• U Series AND no
external CVTs AND
(TIE OR Auto Restore
ON)
23 Dummy Circuit Y Close the DCB Trip the DCB
Breaker
24 Automatic Protection Y APGS ON APGS OFF
Group Selection Rejected if:
• APGS ON is Not
Allowed
• Loop Automation ON
25 Supply Outage Y Supply Outage Supply Outage Measurement OFF
Measurement Measurement ON
Control
26 Supply Outage Y Reset all Supply Outage No Action
Measurement Reset Integrated Total values for
the controller.

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Single Command Points – ACR

IOA Offset

(=”OFF”)
W Series

(=”ON”)
Address

Cleared
Name

Set
27 Under Frequency Y Enable under frequency Disable under frequency protection.
Protection protection. Rejected if: Rejected if:
• CAPM 4. • CAPM 4.
28 Over Frequency Y Enable over frequency Disable over frequency protection.
Protection protection. Rejected if: Rejected if:
• CAPM 4 • CAPM 4
29 Normal frequency Y Enable normal frequency Disable normal frequency close
close protection close protection. Rejected protection. Rejected if:
if: • CAPM 4
• CAPM 4
30 Source Dead Y Enable Disable
Protection
31 Protocol IOEX Y Sets IOEX output that is Clears IOEX output that is mapped to this
Control 1 mapped to this point. point.
32 Protocol IOEX Y Used for protocol control.
Control 2 Note: The Control Type depends on the
33 Protocol IOEX Y Note: The Control Type assignment in the IOEX mapping.
Control 3 depends on the assignment These points only work if Control Type
34 Protocol IOEX Y in the IOEX mapping. set to Pulse or Latch.
Control 4 These points only work if A Control Type of Pulse will only
35 Protocol IOEX Y Control Type set to Pulse respond to short or long pulse qualifier.
Control 5 or Latch. A Control Type of Latch will only
36 Protocol IOEX Y A Control Type of Pulse respond to persistent output qualifier.
Control 6 will only respond to short
37 Protocol IOEX Y or long pulse qualifier.
Control 7 A Control Type of Latch
will only respond to
38 Protocol IOEX Y
persistent output qualifier.
Control 8
39 ACO Auto Restore Y ACO Autorestore ON. ACO Autorestore OFF. Rejected if:
Rejected if: • Switch is LBS.
• Switch is LBS. • ACO feature is not available.
• ACO feature is not
available.
40 ACO Enable Y ACO ON. Rejected if: ACO OFF. Rejected if:
• Switch is LBS. • Switch is LBS.
• ACO feature is not
available.
• Generator Control is
available.
• Loop Automation is
available.
• DNP3 Protocol not
loaded.
41 ACO Mode Y ACO Break before Make. ACO Make before Break . Rejected if:
Rejected if: • Switch is LBS.
• Switch is LBS. • ACO feature is not available.
• ACO feature is not
available.

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Single Command Points – ACR

IOA Offset

(=”OFF”)
W Series

(=”ON”)
Address

Cleared
Name

Set
42 ACO Rank Y Set ACO Rank to Master. Set ACO Rank to Slave. Rejected if:
Rejected if: • ACO feature is not available.
• ACO feature is not • Switchgear is closed.
available.
• ACO is enabled.
• Switchgear is open.
• ACO is enabled.
43 Generator control Y Turn generator control ON. Turn generator control OFF. Rejected if:
Rejected if: • Generator control is not available.
• Generator control is • Loop automation is available.
not available.
• Auto-changeover is enabled/
• Loop automation is
available.
• Auto-Changeover is
enabled.
44 SEF/SGF Alarm N Turns SEF/SGF Alarm Turns SEF/SGF Alarm OFF.
Control ON.
Rejected if:
• SEF/SGF is not
available.
• Switch is LBS.
• W Series.

Note:
1 The response for binary output status for these points will always be 0.
2 This control is only valid when the Loop Automation option is enabled for the current configuration. It will
otherwise perform No Action.
3 Only one protection group can be active at any one time. Activating any of these protection group controls will
automatically reset the previously active group.
4 Changing the Source/Load direction affects the following aspects of the operation of the controller:
• Whether the source or load corresponds to I side or X side on the voltage measurements
• Which side is the source or load for the Live Load Blocking
• Which side is the source or load for the Directional Blocking
• Which direction is positive power flow for the System Power measured value
• Power Flow Direction Binary Input status
5 The number of protection groups available in the controller is configurable. If a control is not available because the
protection set is not supported then it is rejected.

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Appendix F ACR - Double Command Points


These are the double-information binary command points supported by the controller.
If W series is indicated as ‘Y’ below then point is supported otherwise no action is taken.
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
ASDU Type 46 Double command
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 300) + IOA offset address

Double Command Points - ACR


IOA Offset

(=”OFF”)
W Series

(=”ON”)
Address

Cleared
Name

Set
0 ACR Control Y Close Trip
Rejected if: Rejected if:
• Close coil is isolated • Trip coil is isolated
• The controller is in LOCAL • SF6 gas pressure is low
control mode (if applicable) AND
• SF6 gas pressure is low (if low gas lockout is ON
applicable) AND low gas • Switchgear data invalid
lockout is ON
• Work Tag is applied
• Switchgear data invalid
• Mechanically interlocked
(if applicable)
• Live load blocking ON
AND any load side terminal
live
• Trip and/or Close capacitors
are charging or failed
1 Protocol IOEX Y Sets IOEX output that is mapped Clears IOEX output that is
Control 1 to this point. mapped to this point.
2 Protocol IOEX Y Used for protocol control.
Control 2 Note: The Control Type
3 Protocol IOEX Y Note: The Control Type depends depends on the assignment
Control 3 on the assignment in the IOEX in the IOEX mapping.
4 Protocol IOEX Y mapping. These points only work if
Control 4 These points only work if Control Type set to
Control Type set to Trip/Close Trip/Close and a short or
and a short or long pulse qualifier long pulse qualifier is used.
is used.

5 - 19 Reserved

Note:
The protocol handles response message to a binary output command will indicate successful passing of commands to
the controller. It does not necessarily follow that the action has been taken. Control logic within the controller may
override the request. All binary outputs have corresponding binary input feedback indications. The SCADA system
should use the relevant binary input as a confirmation of the success or failure of a command.

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Appendix G ACR - Measured Value Points (Status - Small Set)


This is the reduced set of measured status points available from the controller.
All measured points have 500ms resolution time tags. Refer to Appendix A for more information
on timing.
All points can be individually enabled / disabled via WSOS configuration. If disabled, the data
point retains its object address but will not be reported in an interrogation poll nor any class polls.
Enabled data is shown below as Default support = Y
W Series interrogation responses contain all enabled data. If indicated below as ‘N’ then value is
always returned as 0. (No class 1 spontaneous events will be reported.)
The phase designation A, B, C is determined by the user, refer to the equipment manual for more
information. Phase terminology is explained in section 1.4
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
ASDU: Configurable
Type 9 Normalised value,
Type 10 Normalised value with time tag (24 bits),
Type 11 Scaled value,
Type 12 Scaled value with time tag (24 bits),
Type 34 Normalised value with time tag (56 bits),
Type 35 Scaled value with time tag (56 bits)
Some Dead Bands may be overwritten by Parameter Command from the master station, refer
section 3.2 in which case they as saved in non-volatile memory. All other dead bands are fixed.
High and low measured limits are not supported.
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 400) + IOA offset address
Class: IC= General Interrogation
CY = Class 1 (C1) spontaneous or Class 2 (C2) Cyclic
• Refer to Sections 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 for poll responses and event buffering behaviour.
Measured Value Points (Small) - ACR
IOA Offset

Dead Band
W Series
Address

Support
Default
Name

Units

Class
Max
Min

Line Currents and System Power


0 Phase A Current Y Y 0 16000 1A 10 A. CY
Note 1
1 Phase B Current N Y 0 16000 1A 10 A. CY
Note 1
2 Phase C Current N Y 0 16000 1A 10 A. CY
Note 1
3 Earth / Ground N Y 0 16000 1A 5 A. CY
Current . Note 1
4 System kVA Y Y 0 131MVA 4 kVA 250 kVA. CY
Note 1
5 System kVAR Y Y 0 131MVAR 4 kVAR 250 kVAR. CY
Note 1
6 Operations Counter Y Y 0 32767 1 Op’ 1 Op’ CY
Cumulative Protection Sequence Data
These Points show all sources that record a max current event in the event log during a protection
sequence. If the same source has more than one max current event then the value in the point will be the
max current from the last trip of the sequence.
All fault currents are cleared to zero by one of the following actions:-
• “Reset Fault Flags and Currents” protocol control command
• Any Operator Close action
• Controller reset (data is volatile)
• Start of a new sequence

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Default
Name

Units

Class
Max
Min
7 A Fault Current – Y Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on an A-Max
event.
8 B Fault Current – N Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on a B-Max
event.
9 C Fault Current – N Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on a C-Max
event.
10 Earth / Ground Fault N Y 0 16000 1A 1A C1, IC
Current - Written on
a G-Max event. This
includes SEF/SGF
Fault currents.
11 The number of trips Y Y 1 4 1 1 C1, IC
or sequence advances
that occurred in the
last protection
sequence.
12 Protection Group that Y Y 0 9 1 1 C1, IC
was in service at the
start of the sequence
0 = Group A
1 = Group B

9 = Group J
Voltage Measurements
Voltage measurements are provided for all terminals with voltage measurements. This varies depending upon the
model of ACR.
All x side voltages are not available in standard U-series ACR without external CVTs. Value always zero.
All voltages have a common deadband which can be configured (refer to section 3.2).
The source/load designation of voltages is determined by the user. Refer to the ‘Power Flow Direction’ single point
for status and single command for control.
13 Ai Phase-(Earth / Y Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Voltage
14 Bi Phase-(Earth / N Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Voltage
15 Ci Phase-(Earth / N Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Voltage
16 Ax Phase-(Earth / Y Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Volts
Note 2
17 Bx Phase-(Earth / N Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Volts
Note 2
18 Cx Phase-(Earth / N Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Volts
Note 2
Note
1) The deadband for these points can be configured (refer to section 3.2). All other deadbands are fixed.
2) Not available on standard U-series ACR without external CVTs, value will always be 0.

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Appendix H ACR - Measured Value Points (Status - Full Set)


These are the full set of measured status points available from the controller.
All measured points have 500ms resolution time tags. Refer to Appendix A for more information
on timing.
All points can be individually enabled / disabled via WSOS configuration. If disabled, the data
point retains its object address but will not be reported in an interrogation poll nor any class polls.
Enabled data is shown below as Default support = Y
W Series interrogation responses contain all enabled data. If indicated below as ‘N’ then value is
always returned as 0. (No class 1 spontaneous events will be reported.)
The phase designation A, B, C is determined by the user, refer to the equipment manual for more
information. Phase terminology is explained in section 1.4
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
ASDU: Configurable
Type 9 Normalised value,
Type 10 Normalised value with time tag (24 bits),
Type 11 Scaled value,
Type 12 Scaled value with time tag (24 bits),
Type 34 Normalised value with time tag (56 bits),
Type 35 Scaled value with time tag (56 bits)
Some Dead Bands may be overwritten by Parameter Command from the master station, refer
section 3.2 in which case they as saved in non-volatile memory. All other dead bands are fixed.
High and low measured limits are not supported.
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 400) + IOA offset address
Class: IC= General Interrogation
CY = Class 1 (C1) spontaneous or Class 2 (C2) Cyclic
• Refer to Sections 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 for poll responses and event buffering behaviour.
Measured Value Points (Full) - ACR

Dead Band
IOA Offset

W Series
Address

Support
Default
Name

Units

Class
Max
Min

System Line Currents and Power


0 Phase A Current. Y Y 0 16000 1A 10 A. CY
Note 1.
1 Phase B Current. N Y 0 16000 1A 10 A. CY
Note 1.
2 Phase C Current. N Y 0 16000 1A 10 A. CY
Note 1.
3 (Earth / Ground) N Y 0 16000 1A 5 A. CY
Current. Note 1.
4 System kVA Y Y 0 131MVA 4 kVA 250 kVA. CY
Note 1
5 System kVAR Y Y 0 131MVAR 4 kVAR 250 kVAR. CY
Note 1
6 Operations Y Y 0 32767 1 1 Operation CY
Counter Operation

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Address

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Default
Name

Units

Class
Max
Min
Cumulative Protection Sequence Data
These points show all sources that record a max current event in the event log during a protection
sequence. If the same source has more than one max current event then the value in the point will be the
max current from the last trip of the sequence.
All fault currents are cleared to zero by one of the following actions:-
• “Reset Fault Flags and Currents” protocol control command
• Any Operator Close action
• Controller reset (data is volatile)
• Start of a new sequence
7 A Fault Current – Y Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on an A-
Max event.
8 B Fault Current – N Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on a B-
Max event.
9 C Fault Current – N Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on a C-
Max event.
10 Earth / Ground N Y 0 16000 1A 1A C1, IC
Fault Current -
Written on a G-
Max event. This
includes
SEF/SGF Fault
currents.
11 The number of Y Y 1 4 1 1 C1, IC
trips or sequence
advances that
occurred in the
last protection
sequence.
12 Protection Group Y Y 0 9 1 1 C1, IC
that was in
service at the start
of the sequence
0 = Group A
1 = Group B

9 = Group J
Voltage Measurements
Voltage measurements are provided for all terminals with voltage measurements. This varies depending upon the
model of ACR.
All voltages have a common deadband which can be configured (refer to section 3.2).
All x side voltages are not available in standard U-series ACR without external CVTs. Value always zero.
The source/load designation of voltages is determined by the user. Refer to the ‘Power Flow Direction’ single
point for status and single command for control.
13 Ai Phase-(Earth / Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Voltage
14 Bi Phase-(Earth / N Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Voltage
15 Ci Phase-(Earth / N Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Voltage

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Address

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Default
Name

Units

Class
Max
Min
16 Ax Phase-(Earth / Y Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Volts
Note 5
17 Bx Phase-(Earth / N Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Volts
Note 5
18 Cx Phase-(Earth / N Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Volts
Note 5
19 A-Bi Phase-Phase N Y 0 38000 4V 100 V. CY
Voltage.
20 B-Ci Phase-Phase N Y 0 38000 4V 100 V. CY
Voltage.
21 C-Ai Phase-Phase N Y 0 38000 4V 100 V. CY
Voltage.
22 A-Bx Phase- N Y 0 38000 4V 100 V. CY
Phase Volts
Note 5
23 B-Cx Phase- N Y 0 38000 4V 100 V. CY
Phase Volts
Note 5
24 C-Ax Phase- N Y 0 38000 4V 100 V. CY
Phase Volts
Note 5
System Status
25 System Power Y Y -131MW 131MW 4kW 250kW. CY
This can be a
signed quantity
that indicates
direction of
power flow, or an
unsigned quantity
that is always
positive
regardless of the
direction of the
power flow. This
is determined by
the controller
configuration.
26 System Power Y Y 0.00 1.00 0.01 0.01 CY
Factor.
27 Gas Pressure, N Y -100 300 1 kPa 5kPa CY
kPag.
Note 3, 4
28 Gas Pressure, psi. N Y -14 44 1 psi 1psi CY
Note 3, 4
29 I Contact Life. Y Y 0 100 0.1 % 0.1 % CY
Note 7
30 II Contact Life. N Y 0 100 0.1 % 0.1 % CY
Note 7
31 III Contact Life. N Y 0 100 0.1 % 0.1 % CY
Note 7

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Address

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Default
Name

Units

Class
Max
Min
32 Protection Group Y Y 0 9 1 1 CY
selection
0=Group A
1=Group B

9 =Group J
Protection Sequence Data
These analogue points record data about the protection sequence including maximum fault currents. These
are derived from the max current events that are seen in the Operator Control Panel event record and
record the current for each phase and for earth/ground.
For any one protection trip or sequence advance more than one fault current can be set. For example a
Phase/Phase fault might set an A-Phase current and a B-Phase current.
Other data recorded includes the number of trips in the protection sequence and the Protection Group that
was active at the time of the protection operation.
Data is cleared to zero by the following actions:-
• “Reset Fault Current” remote control command defined below
• Any Operator Close or Trip action
• Start of a new sequence.
• Controller software reset (data is volatile)
Protection Trip 1
33 A Fault Current – Y Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on an A-
Max event.
34 B Fault Current – N Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on a B-
Max event.
35 C Fault Current – N Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on a C-
Max event.
36 Earth / Ground N Y 0 16000 1A 1A C1, IC
Fault Current –
Written on a G-
Max event. This
includes
SEF/SGF Fault
currents.
Protection Trip 2
37 A Fault Current – Y Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on an A-
Max event.
38 B Fault Current – N Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on a B-
Max event.
39 C Fault Current – N Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on a C-
Max event.
40 Earth / Ground N Y 0 16000 1A 1A C1, IC
Fault Current -
Written on a G-
Max event. This
includes
SEF/SGF Fault
currents.

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Address

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Default
Name

Units

Class
Max
Min
Protection Trip 3
41 A Fault Current – Y Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on an A-
Max event.
42 B Fault Current – N Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on a B-
Max event.
43 C Fault Current – N Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on a C-
Max event.
44 Earth / Ground N Y 0 16000 1A 1A C1, IC
Fault Current –
Written on a G-
Max event. This
includes
SEF/SGF Fault
currents.
Protection Trip 4
45 A Fault Current – Y Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on an A-
Max event.
46 B Fault Current – N Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on a B-
Max event.
47 C Fault Current – N Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Written on a C-
Max event.
48 Earth / Ground N Y 0 16000 1A 1A C1, IC
Fault Current –
Written on a G-
Max event. This
includes
SEF/SGF Fault
currents.
Miscellaneous
49 Loop automation Y Y 0 1800 1 second 10 CY
time remaining
prior to trip or
close action
occurring. For no
action pending
the value is zero.
Note 2
50 Instantaneous Y Y 0 16000 1A 10A CY
Current Average
of 3 Phases. Note
1
51 Max Average Y Y 0 16000 1A 10A CY
Current of
previous day
ending at 24:00.
Note 1

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Address

Support
Default
Name

Units

Class
Max
Min
52 I side voltages Y Y 0 24000 4V 100V CY
(phase to
earth/ground).
Average of 3
phases. Note 1
53 I side voltages N Y 0 24000 4V 100V CY
(phase to phase).
Average of 3
phases. Note 1.
54 Minimum power Y Y 0.00 1.00 0.01 0.01 CY
factor of previous
day ending at
24:00.
Last Protection Trip Data
All fault currents are cleared to zero by one of the following actions:
• “Reset Fault Flags and Currents” protocol control command.
• Any Close action
• Controller reset (data is volatile).
• Start of a new sequence
55 Last Trip A Fault Y Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Current – Written
on an A-Max
event.
56 Last Trip B Fault N Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Current – Written
on a B-Max
event.
57 Last Trip C Fault N Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
Current – Written
on a C-Max
event.
58 Last Trip N Y 0 16000 1A 1A C1, IC
Earth/Ground
Fault Current –
Written on a G-
Max event. This
includes
SEF/SGF Fault
Currents.
59 Frequency. Note 9 Y Y 45 65 1Hz 0.1Hz CY

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Address

Support
Default
Name

Units

Class
Max
Min
60 ACO Status Y Y 0 18 1 1 C1, IC
0 ACO Off
1 ACO On
2 ACO Load
Master
3 ACO Load
Slave
4 ACO No Slave
Comms
5 ACO Abort-1
6 ACO Abort-2
7 ACO Abort-3
8 ACO Abort-4
9 ACO Abort-5
10 ACO Abort-6
11 ACO Abort-7
12 ACO Abort-8
13 ACO Abort-9
14 ACO Abort-
10
15 ACO Abort-
11
16 ACO Abort-
12
17 ACO Abort-
13
18 ACO Abort-
14
61 Generator Control Y Y 0 8 1 1 C1, IC
State.

0 – Generator
control OFF
1 – Switch Closed
2 – Line dead
check
3 – Wait switch
open
4 – Wait
generator live
5 – Generator
running
6 – Live line
check
7 – Wait
generator OFF
8 – Wait switch
closed

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Address

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Default
Name

Units

Class
Max
Min
62 Reserved (for N N 0 2
SEF Protection
Setting.
Combines; Off –
0 / Alarm – 1 /
Protection - 2).
63 to 69 Reserved

Note.
1. The deadband for these points can be configured (refer to section 3.2). All other deadbands are fixed.
2. This value is only valid when the Loop Automation option is enabled for the current configuration. It is
otherwise always reported as zero.
3. Not available on U-series ACR, value will always be 0.
4. If ‘ACR Memory Data Invalid’ binary status is set then value is 0.
5. Not available on standard U-series ACR without external CVTs, value will always be zero.
6. These points may exceed the 16 bit limit and can be obtained using 32 bit analogue input objects.
7. The code version is an eight-digit number that has the form XXX-XXX.XX with the dash and point formatting
removed.
8. The configuration number is a five digit number that has the form XXXXX. It identifies the configuration
loaded into the controller database.
9. Frequency has a built in scale factor of 10, i.e. range 45 to 65 with resolution 0.1 is transmitted as 450 to 650
with resolution 1. Frequency is unsupported on CAPM 4 controllers.

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Appendix I ACR - Set Point Command Points


These are the set point command points supported by the controller.
If W Series is indicated as ‘Y’ below then point is supported otherwise no action is taken.
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
ASDU: Configurable
Type 48 Set point command, normalised value,
Type 49 Set point command, scaled value
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 500) + IOA offset address

Set Point Command Points - ACR


IOA Offset

W Series
Address

Name

Units
Max
Min
0 Protection Group selection Y 0 9 N/A
0 = Group A
1= Group B

9 = Group J
1 Reserved (for SEF Protection N 0 2 N/A
Setting; Off – 0 / Alarm – 1 /
Protection - 2). This may turn
Earth Protection On.
2 - 19 Reserved

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Appendix J ACR - Parameter Command Points


These command objects set the deadbands of various measured values within the protocol handler.
Refer to the measured value point lists for more information on each measured value.
If W Series is indicated as ‘Y’ below then point is supported otherwise no action is taken.
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
ASDU: Configurable
Type 110 Parameter of measured value, normalised value,
Type 111 Parameter of measured value, scaled value
The protocol handler will only accept the threshold format of this command. High and low limit
transmission formats will be accepted and ignored.
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 600) + IOA offset address

Parameter Command Points – ACR


IOA Offset

W Series
Address

Name

Units
Max
Min
0 Phase Current Deadband Y 1 8000 1A
1 Phase Voltage Deadband Y 1 8000 1V
2 Earth/Ground Current N 1 8000 1A
Deadband
3 System Power Deadband. Y 1 8000 1 kW, kVA , kVAR
Note 1
4 - 19 Reserved

Note:
1) All power measured values will have their deadband set to this value - kW, kVA, and kVAR.

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Appendix K ACR - Integrated Total Points


The inclusion of these points in the protocol database is optional via configuration.
If W Series is indicated as ‘Y’ below then point is supported.
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
ASDU: configurable
Type 15 Integrated total,
Type 16 Integrated total with time tag (24 bits),
Type 37 Integrated total with time tag (56 bits)
The protocol counter request command reads ‘frozen’ counters only. To read updated values the
master station must first issue a freeze or freeze/clear command for integrated totals. The controller
performs a freeze of counters on power up. Outage and communication counters will also be reset if
cleared via front panel or via a protocol on a second communication port.
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 700) + IOA offset address

Integrated Total Point - ACR


IOA Offset

W Series

Counter
Group
Name

Units
Max
Min
700 KWH Cumulative Note 1 Y 1 0 2147483647 KWH
701 Transmitted frame count Y 2 0 99999 Frames
702 Received frame count Y 2 0 99999 Frames
703 Reserved Y 2
704 Received message CRC error Y 2 0 999 Frames
705 Received message Sync Error Y 2 0 999 Frames
706 Received message frame time out errors Y 2 0 999 Frames
707 Source Outages Note 2 Y 3 0 2147483647 Counts
708 Source Outage Duration Note 2 Y 3 0 2147483647 Seconds
709 Load Outages Note 2 Y 3 0 2147483647 Counts
710 Load Outage Duration Note 2 Y 3 0 2147483647 Seconds
711 - Reserved
720

Note:
1. This accumulates the total kWH flowing through the ACR.
If the controller is set for Power Flow Unidirectional then the cumulative total increases irrespective of the
direction of power flow to show the total power that has passed through the device.
If the controller is set to Bi-Directional power flow then the cumulative total can increase or decrease reflecting the
net power flow.
2. The power flow direction (source/load designation) is determined by the user. Refer to Power Flow Direction
Binary Input for status and Binary Output for control.

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Appendix L LBS - Binary Single Points (Status)


These are the binary single points for the controller.
Time tag resolution is as shown. Refer to Appendix A for more information on timing.
All points can be individually enabled / disabled via WSOS configuration. If disabled, the data
point retains its object address but will not be reported in an interrogation poll nor any class polls.
Enabled data is shown below as Default support = Y
W Series interrogation responses contain all enabled data. If indicated below as ‘N’ then value is
always returned as OFF. (No class 1 spontaneous events will be reported).
The phase designation A, B, C is determined by the user, refer to the equipment manual for more
information. Phase terminology is explained in section 1.4
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 1) + IOA offset address
ASDU: Configurable
Type 1 Single-point information,
Type 2 Single-point information with time tag (24 bits),
Type 30 Single-point information with time tag (56 bits)
Class: C1 = class 1, IC= General Interrogation

Time Resolution
Default support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set

0 Abnormal Y C1 For any of the None of the This flag shows that the operator
Operator IC following specified has the ACR in an abnormal state
conditions conditions:- conditions are true such as “work tag applied”. This
• Trip or Close means that it will operate
Isolated, differently to its normal mode of
operation.
• ACR
Mechanically
locked open (if 500ms
applicable)
• Work Tag
Applied
1 Controller Y C1 Local control Local Control The controller is either in Local or
Mode IC Disabled Enabled Remote Controller Mode. This
Remote control Remote Control affects the closing command the
Enabled Disabled permission to set/remove work tag.
500ms
2 Maintenance Y C1 For any of the No maintenance The controller has detected one or
Required IC following required more conditions which require
conditions:- maintenance.
• Battery not This point cannot become Set until
normal at least five minutes after controller
• Capacitor start.
charge failure 500ms
• Low power
mode
• Low SF6 gas
pressure (if
applicable)
• ACR data not
valid (includes
connection to

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Time Resolution
Default support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set
an invalid
switch type)
• Any vacuum
interrupter
contact life is
less than 20%
• Mechanical
failure
3 Work Tag Y C1 Work Tag Applied Work Tag The controller can have a work tag.
IC Removed This affects the closing command
500ms
4 Detection A Y C1 Detection Group A Detection Group A
Active IC is active is not active
5 Detection B Y C1 Detection Group B Detection Group B
Active IC is active is not active
6 Detection C Y C1 Detection Group C Detection Group C
Active IC is active is not active
7 Detection D Y C1 Detection Group D Detection Group D
Active IC is active is not active
8 Detection E Y C1 Detection Group E Detection Group E
Active IC is active is not active
9 Detection F Y C1 Detection Group F Detection Group F
Active IC is active is not active
10 Detection G Y C1 Detection Group G Detection Group G
Active IC is active is not active
11 Detection H Y C1 Detection Group H Detection Group H
Active IC is active is not active
12 Detection I Y C1 Detection Group I Detection Group I 500ms
Active IC is active is not active
13 Detection J Y C1 Detection Group J Detection Group J
Active IC is active is not active
14 Power Flow Y C1 Source X, Load I Source I, Load X The power flow direction
Direction IC (source/load designation) is
determined by the user. Refer to
the power flow direction binary
output for more information.
500ms
15 Close Isolate Y C1 Close Isolate Close Isolate Shows the state of the Trip &
IC Switch Switch Close isolate switches on the
OFF/ISOLATE(i.e. ON/ENABLE (i.e. control panel
Close is disabled) Close is enabled) 10ms
16 Trip Isolate Y C1 Trip Isolate Switch Trip Isolate Switch
IC OFF (i.e. Trip is ON(i.e. Trip is
disabled) enabled)
17 Locked Y C1 LBS Locked Open LBS not locked Shows that the LBS is
IC open mechanically and electrically
locked in the open position. Not
supported on the N-Series where it
will always be zero.
10ms

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Default support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set
18 LBS Memory Y C1 LBS Memory Data LBS Memory Data Shows that the controller has
Data Invalid IC not valid Valid retrieved the data from the LBS
memory. When invalid the
switchgear attributes and the gas
pressure are zeroed.
500ms
19 Auxiliary Y C1 Auxiliary Supply Auxiliary supply is 500ms
Supply Fail IC has failed. normal.
20 Switchgear Y C1 Switchgear Switchgear is Shows the connection state of the
Connection IC Disconnected from connected to cable between the switchgear and
control cubicle control cubicle the controller. When connected to
the LBS Trip, Close and locked
indications are valid. When
disconnected from the LBS data
will be forced invalid.
500ms
21 SF6 Gas Y C1 Gas pressure low or Gas pressure Only set when switchgear is
pressure low or IC invalid normal or not connected and LBS memory data
invalid known, or not a is invalid and switchgear type has
switchgear which SF6.
has LBS. 500ms
22 Battery Supply Y C1 Battery supply not Battery supply 500ms
IC normal. This normal
includes:-
• Battery off
• Battery
overvolt
• Battery Low
Volts
23 Switchgear Y C1 Set for load break Clear for recloser Always set in this version of
Family IC switch software.
500ms
24 Contacts Life Y C1 When any contact When all contacts 500ms
Low IC life is less than 20% have contact life
>= 20%
25 Capacitor Y C1 Capacitor Charge Capacitor Charge The trip/close capacitors have
charge failure IC Failed OK failed to charge. (where relevant).
500ms
26 Mechanism Y C1 Mechanism Failure Mechanism OK The switchgear has failed to Trip
Failure IC or Close electrically.
500ms
27 Phase Ai Live Y C1 Phase is live Phase is dead Shows if the phase bushing are
IC above or below the live line
28 Phase Bi Live Y C1 threshold. Phase designation is
determined by user
IC
10ms
29 Phase Ci Live Y C1
IC
30 Phase Ax Live Y C1
Note 3 IC
31 Phase Bx Live Y C1
Note 3 IC

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Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set
32 Phase Cx Live Y C1
Note 3 IC
33 Source Voltage Y C1 Shows that any of All of the source Note that these points are different
Status IC the three phases of side Terminals to the Load/Source Live/Dead
the designated dead events in the controller event
Source side or Load record
side are live. 10ms

34 Load Voltage Y C1 All of the load side


Status IC Terminal live
Note 3
35 Load Current Y C1 Current of 2.5A or Current of less than
On IC more is flowing in 2.5A is flowing in 10ms
at least one phase all three phases
36 Dummy LBS Y C1 Dummy LBS Dummy LBS not This point represents an internal
Closed IC Closed closed dummy LBS. This is an internal
point useful for SCADA system
testing. The value of the dummy
LBS is non-volatile.
500ms
37 Supply Outage Y C1 Supply Outage Supply Outage 500ms
Measurement IC Measurement is ON Measurement is
OFF
38 Door Open Y C1 Cubicle Door Open Cubicle Door This point is only valid if hardware
IC Closed option installed.
10ms
39 Auxiliary Y C1 Auxiliary supply Auxiliary Supply
Supply Fail IC has failed for more has been restored 500ms
(Delayed) than 120 seconds. for more than 20
seconds.
40 Phase detection Y C1 Phase Detection Phase Detection 500ms
Enabled IC ON OFF
41 Earth/Ground Y C1 Earth/Ground Earth/Ground 500ms
Detection IC Detection ON. Detection OFF
Enabled
42 SEF/SGF Y C1 SEF/SGF Detection SEF/SGF 500ms
Detection IC ON Detection OFF
Enabled
43 Sectionaliser Y C1 Sectionaliser Auto Sectionaliser OFF 500ms
Auto IC ON (Load Break
Switch)
44 Cold Load Auto Y C1 Cold load auto- Cold load pickup is 500ms
IC mode is armed. OFF. This means
This mans the cold that the cold load
load function is function is
enabled and may, or completely
may not, be disabled.
affecting the
threshold multiplier. See ‘Cold Load Idle’ (below)
45 Cold Load Idle Y C1 Cold Load is Idle or Cold load is NOT 500ms
IC is turned off. idle. This means
This means that the that the threshold
threshold multiplier multiplier is being

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Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set
is not being affected raised by the cold
by the cold load load pickup
function. function.
46 Live Load Y C1 Live Load Blocking Live Load 500ms
Blocking IC ON Blocking OFF
47 Automatic Y C1 Automatic detection Automatic 500ms
Detection IC group selection is detection group
Group Selection ON selection is OFF.
(Code version
025-01 and
later))
48 Sequence in Y C1 Start of sequence End of sequence. This shows that a protection
Progress IC That is a protection Either lockout or sequence has started and not yet
trip or sequence reclaim. completed.
advance has Note that operator trip does not
occurred. cause a “sequence in progress.
Event time is the time of the trip or
sequence advance.
10ms
49 A Phase Y C1 A Phase Cleared by These flags show which elements
Overcurrent IC Overcurrent Fault • Operator trip were picked up since last clear
Fault action.
• Any close
50 B Phase Y C1 B Phase
• ‘Reset Flags’
Overcurrent IC Overcurrent Fault
Protocol
Fault
command.
51 C Phase Y C1 C Phase
Overcurrent IC Overcurrent Fault
Fault
52 Earth/Ground Y C1 Earth/Ground
Overcurrent IC Overcurrent Fault
Fault
53 SEF/SGF Y C1 SEF/SGF
Overcurrent IC Overcurrent Fault
Fault
54 Supply Interrupt Y C1 Supply Interrupt Set if supply interrupt occurred
IC after the most recent fault.
10ms
55 Sectionaliser Y C1 Sectionaliser Trip Set if switch trips to sectionalise.
Trip IC
56 IOEX Input 1 Y C1 Input Asserted Input Not Asserted Input State for IOEX input 1
57 IOEX Input 2 Y IC Input Asserted Input Not Asserted Input State for IOEX input 2
58 IOEX Input 3 Y Input Asserted Input Not Asserted Input State for IOEX input 3
59 IOEX Input 4 Y Input Asserted Input Not Asserted Input State for IOEX input 4
60 IOEX Input 5 Y Input Asserted Input Not Asserted Input State for IOEX input 5
61 IOEX Input 6 Y Input Asserted Input Not Asserted Input State for IOEX input 6
62 IOEX Input 7 Y Input Asserted Input Not Asserted Input State for IOEX input 7
63 IOEX Input 8 Y Input Asserted Input Not Asserted Input State for IOEX input 8
64 IOEX Input 9 Y Input Asserted Input Not Asserted Input State for IOEX input 9
65 IOEX Input 10 Y Input Asserted Input Not Asserted Input State for IOEX input 10
66 IOEX Input 11 Y Input Asserted Input Not Asserted Input State for IOEX input 11
67 IOEX Input 12 Y Input Asserted Input Not Asserted Input State for IOEX input 12

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Comment and
IOA Offset

(= ‘OFF’)
(= ‘ON’)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set
68 Operator Close Y C1 Set if the most Cleared by: 10ms
IC recent close was • ‘Reset Flags
caused by local or and Currents’
remote panel close protocol
request. command
69 IOEX Close Y C1 Set if the most • Controller 10ms
IC recent close was software reset
caused by an IOEX (data is
close input. volatile).
70 Protocol Close Y C1 Set if the most • At the time of 10ms
IC recent close was the next close.
caused by a
protocol close
request.
71 External Close Y C1 Set if any one of the 10ms
IC following caused
the most recent
close:
• Mechanical
action. The
switchgear
detected as
closed without
a close request.
• CCEM
external button
on N series.
• Electrical
action (only
available on
the Advanced
controller).
72 Live Load Y C1 Set if the most Cleared by: 10ms
Block Occurred IC recent close was • ‘Reset Flags and
blocked due to a Currents’
Live Load protocol
condition. command
• Controller
Software reset
(data is volatile).
• Protection OFF.
• At the time of the
next close.
73 Generator Y C1 Generator Control Generator Control 500ms
Control IC ON. OFF.
74 Reserved N
-
93

Note:
1. Only Available on CAPM-5 controller.

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Appendix M LBS - Binary Double Points (Status)


These are the binary double points for the controller.
Time resolution is as shown. Refer to Appendix A for more information on timing.
All points can be individually enabled / disabled via WSOS configuration. If disabled, the data
point retains its object address but will not be reported in an interrogation poll nor any class polls.
Enabled data is shown below as Default support = Y
W Series interrogation responses contain all enabled data. If indicated below as ‘N’ then value is
always returned as OFF. (No class 1 spontaneous events will be reported).
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 100) + IOA offset address
ASDU: Configurable
Type 3 Double-point information,
Type 4 Double-point information with time tag (24 bits),
Type 31 Double-point information with time tag (56 bits)

Time Resolution
Default Support

Comment and
IOA Offset

(=”OFF”)
(=”ON”)
Address

Cleared
Name

Class

Set

0. LBS Status Y C1 LBS Closed LBS Tripped This is a repeat of the


IC mechanism travel
switches. When the
LBS is disconnected
from the control
cubicle the value is 00.
10ms
1 -9 Reserved

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Appendix N LBS - Single Command Points


These are the single-information binary command points supported by the controller.
Changing some of these settings affect the currently active protection group. The change is put into
effect immediately and is permanent for that group. In other words is equivalent to selecting that
protection group on the operator control panel, changing the setting and then putting the change
into service.
If W series is indicated as ‘Y’ below then point is supported otherwise no action is taken.
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
ADSU Type 45 Single command
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 200) + IOA offset address
If a control request from the master station is rejected by the controller because of an underlying
condition preventing the action (refer to table below) then the protocol handler will respond with a
negative active confirmation message.
IOA Offset

(=”OFF”)
(=”ON”)
Address

Cleared
Name

Set

0 Work Tag Applies Work Tag. Removes Work Tag.


Rejected if: Rejected if:
• the controller is in • the controller is in LOCAL Mode.
LOCAL Mode
1 Cold Load Idle/Max Set cold load time to its Set cold load time to zero. This means
maximum value. This means that the threshold multiplier will not be
that the cold load threshold affected by the cold load function.
current will be set to its Rejected if:
maximum value • Cold load support is OFF
Rejected if:
• Cold load support is OFF
2 Live Load Blocking Live Load blocking ON Live Load blocking OFF
3 Reset Fault Resets all analogue Fault No Action
Flags and Currents. Currents to zero and clears all
Note 1. binary protection trip flags
4 Power Flow Source X, Load I Source I, Load X
Direction Note 3
5 Detection Group A. Group A ON No Action
Note 2, 4
6 Detection Group B. Group B ON No Action
Note 2, 4
7 Detection Group C. Group C ON No Action
Note 2, 4
8 Detection Group D. Group D ON No Action
Note 2, 4
9 Detection Group E. Group E ON No Action
Note 2, 4
10 Detection Group F. Group F ON No Action
Note 2, 4
11 Detection Group G. Group G ON No Action
Note 2, 4
12 Detection Group H. Group H ON No Action
Note 2, 4
13 Detection Group I. Group I ON No Action
Note 2, 4
14 Detection Group J. Group J ON No Action
Note 2, 4

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(=”OFF”)
(=”ON”)
Address

Cleared
Name

Set
15 Dummy Circuit Close the DCB Trip the DCB
Breaker
16 Automatic Detection APGS ON APGS OFF.
Group Selection Rejected if APGS ON is not
allowed.
17 Supply Outage Supply Outage Measurement Supply Outage Measurement OFF
Measurement ON
Control
18 Supply Outage Resets all Supply Outage No Action
Measurement Reset counters values.
19 Sectionaliser Auto Turn Sectionalising ON Turn Sectionalising OFF
20 Protocol IOEX Sets IOEX output that is Clears IOEX output that is mapped to
Control 1 mapped to this point. this point.
21 Protocol IOEX Used for protocol control. Used for protocol control.
Control 2
22 Protocol IOEX Note: The Control Type Note: The Control Type depends on
Control 3 depends on the assignment in the assignment in the IOEX mapping.
23 Protocol IOEX the IOEX mapping. These points only work if Control
Control 4 These points only work if Type set to Pulse or Latch.
24 Protocol IOEX Control Type set to Pulse or A Control Type of Pulse will only
Control 5 Latch. respond to short or long pulse qualifier.
25 Protocol IOEX A Control Type of Pulse will A Control Type of Latch will only
Control 6 only respond to short or long respond to persistent output qualifier.
pulse qualifier.
26 Protocol IOEX
Control 7 A Control Type of Latch will
only respond to persistent
27 Protocol IOEX output qualifier.
Control 8
28 Generator Control Turn generator control On Turn generator control Off
Rejected if: Rejected if:
• Switch is ACR • Switch is ACR
• Generator control is not • Generator control is not available.
available. • Loop Automation is available.
• Loop automation is • Auto-changeover is enabled.
available.
• Auto-changeover is
enabled.

Note:
1 The response for binary output status for these points will always be 0.
2 Only one detection group can be active at any one time. Activating any of these detection group controls will automatically
reset the previously active group.
3 Changing the Source/Load direction affects the following aspects of the operation of the controller:
• Whether the source or load corresponds to I side or X side on the voltage measurements
• Which side is the source or load for the Live Load Blocking
• Which side is the source or load for the Directional Blocking
• Which direction is positive power flow for the System Power measured value
• Power Flow Direction Binary Input status
4 The number of detection groups available in the controller is configurable. If a control is not available because the
protection set is not supported then it is rejected.

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Appendix O LBS - Double Command Points


These are the double-information binary command points supported by the controller.
If W series is indicated as ‘Y’ below then point is supported otherwise no action is taken.
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
ASDU Type 46 Double command
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 300) + IOA offset address
IOA Offset

(=”OFF”)
(=”ON”)
Address

Cleared
Name

Set
0 LBS Control Close Trip
Rejected if: Rejected if:
• Close coil is isolated • Trip coil is isolated
• the controller is in LOCAL • SF6 gas pressure is
control mode low (if applicable)
• SF6 gas pressure is low (if AND low gas lockout
applicable) AND low gas is ON
lockout is ON • Switchgear data
• Work Tag is applied invalid
• Switchgear data invalid • Mechanically
Interlocked
• Mechanically interlocked (if
applicable)
• Live load blocking ON
AND any load side terminal
live
• Trip and/or Close capacitors
are charging or failed
• Generator control has close
blocking ON
1 Protocol IOEX Control 1 Sets IOEX output that is mapped Clears IOEX output that is
2 Protocol IOEX Control 2 to this point. mapped to this point.
3 Protocol IOEX Control 3 Used for protocol control. Used for protocol control.
4 Protocol IOEX Control 4 Note: The Control type depends Note: The Control type
on the assignment in the IOEX depends on the assignment
mapping. in the IOEX mapping.
These points only work if the These points only work if
Control Type is Trip/Close and a the Control Type is
short or long pulse qualifier is Trip/Close and a short or
used. long pulse qualifier is used.
5 - 19 Reserved

Note:
The protocol handler response message to a binary output command will indicate successful passing of commands to
the controller. It does not necessarily follow that the action has been taken. Control logic within the controller may
override the request. All binary outputs have corresponding binary input feedback indications. The SCADA system
should use the relevant binary input as a confirmation of the success or failure of a command.

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Appendix P LBS - Measured Value Points (Status - Small Set)


This is the reduced set of measured status points available from the controller.
All measured points have 500ms resolution time tags. Refer to Appendix A for more information
on timing.
All points can be individually enabled / disabled via WSOS configuration. If disabled, the data
point retains its object address but will not be reported in an interrogation poll nor any class polls.
Enabled data is shown below as Default support = Y
W Series interrogation responses contain all enabled data. If indicated below as ‘N’ then value is
always returned as 0. (No class 1 spontaneous events will be reported.)
The phase designation A, B, C is determined by the user, refer to the equipment manual for more
information. Phase terminology is explained in section 1.4
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
ASDU: Configurable
Type 9 Normalised value,
Type 10 Normalised value with time tag (24 bits),
Type 11 Scaled value,
Type 12 Scaled value with time tag (24 bits),
Type 34 Normalised value with time tag (56 bits),
Type 35 Scaled value with time tag (56 bits)
Some Dead Bands may be overwritten by Parameter Command from the master station, refer
section 3.2 in which case they as saved in non-volatile memory. All other dead bands are fixed.
High and low measured limits are not supported.
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 400) + IOA offset address
Class: IC= General Interrogation
CY = Class 1 (C1) spontaneous or Class 2 (C2) Cyclic
• Refer to Sections 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 for poll responses and event buffering behaviour.
IOA Offset

Dead Band
Address

Support
Default
Name

Units

Class
Max
Min

0 Phase A Current Y 0 16000 1A 10 A. CY


Note 1
1 Phase B Current Y 0 16000 1A 10 A. CY
Note 1
2 Phase C Current Y 0 16000 1A 10 A. CY
Note 1
3 Earth / Ground Y 0 16000 1A 5 A. CY
Current.
4 System kVA Y 0 131MVA 4 kVA 250 kVA. CY
Note 2
5 System kVAR Y 0 131MVAR 4 kVAR 250 kVAR. CY
Note 1
6 Operations Counter Y 0 32767 1 Op’ 1 Op’ CY
7 Ai Phase-(Earth / Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Voltage
8 Bi Phase-(Earth / Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Voltage
9 Ci Phase-(Earth / Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Voltage
10 Ax Phase-(Earth / Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Volts
Note 2

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Dead Band
Address

Support
Default
Name

Units

Class
Max
Min
11 Bx Phase-(Earth / Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Volts
Note 2
12 Cx Phase-(Earth / Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Volts
Note 2
13 Active Detection Y 0 9 1 1 C1, IC
Group. The number
of the detection group
active during the
sequence.
14 Supply Interrupt Y 1 10 1 1 C1, IC
Count
The number of
supply interrupts
counted.
15 Most-recent A-Phase Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
fault. Written on a
Max Current event
for A Phase.
16 Most-recent B-Phase Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
fault. Written on a
Max Current event
for B Phase.
17 Most-recent C-Phase Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
fault. Written on a
Max Current event
for C Phase.
18 Most Recent Y 0 16000 1A 1A C1, IC
Earth/Ground Fault
Current – Written on
an E-Max event.
This includes
SEF/SGF
Note
1) The deadband for these points can be configured (refer to section 3.2). All other deadbands are fixed.
2) These points may exceed the 16 bit limit and can be obtained using 32 bit analogue input objects.

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Appendix Q LBS - Measured Value Points (Status - Full Set)


These are the full set of measured status points available from the controller.
All measured points have 500ms resolution time tags. Refer to Appendix A for more information
on timing.
All points can be individually enabled / disabled via WSOS configuration. If disabled, the data
point retains its object address but will not be reported in an interrogation poll nor any class polls.
Enabled data is shown below as Default support = Y
W Series interrogation responses contain all enabled data. If indicated below as ‘N’ then value is
always returned as 0. (No class 1 spontaneous events will be reported.)
The phase designation A, B, C is determined by the user, refer to the equipment manual for more
information. Phase terminology is explained in section 1.4
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
ASDU: Configurable
Type 9 Normalised value,
Type 10 Normalised value with time tag (24 bits),
Type 11 Scaled value,
Type 12 Scaled value with time tag (24 bits),
Type 34 Normalised value with time tag (56 bits),
Type 35 Scaled value with time tag (56 bits)
Some Dead Bands may be overwritten by Parameter Command from the master station, refer
section 3.2 in which case they as saved in non-volatile memory. All other dead bands are fixed.
High and low measured limits are not supported.
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 400) + IOA offset address
Class: IC= General Interrogation
CY = Class 1 (C1) spontaneous or Class 2 (C2) Cyclic
• Refer to Sections 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 for poll responses and event buffering behaviour.

Dead Band
IOA Offset
Address

Support
Default
Name

Units

Class
Max
Min

0 Phase A Current Y 0 16000 1A 10 A. CY


1 Phase B Current Y 0 16000 1A 10 A. CY
2 Phase C Current Y 0 16000 1A 10 A. CY
3 (Earth / Ground) Y 0 16000 1A 5 A. CY
Current
4 System kVA Y 0 131MVA 4 kVA 250 kVA. CY
Note 2
5 System kVAR Y 0 131MVAR 4 kVAR 250 kVAR. CY
Note 2
6 Operations Y 0 32767 1 1 Operation CY
Counter Operation
7 Ai Phase-(Earth / Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Voltage
8 Bi Phase-(Earth / Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Voltage
9 Ci Phase-(Earth / Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Voltage
10 Ax Phase-(Earth / Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Volts
Note 5
11 Bx Phase-(Earth / Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Volts
Note 5

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IOA Offset
Address

Support
Default
Name

Units

Class
Max
Min
12 Cx Phase-(Earth / Y 0 30000 4V 100 V. CY
Ground) Volts
Note 5
13 Active Detection Y 0 9 1 1 C1, IC
Group. The
number of the
detection group
that was active
during the
sequence.
14 Supply interrupt Y 0 10 1 1 C1, IC
count. The
number of supply
interrupts
counted.
15 Most recent A- Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
phase fault.
Written on a max
current event for
A phase.
16 Most recent B- Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
phase fault.
Written on a max
current event for
B phase.
17 Most recent C- Y 0 16000 2A 2A C1, IC
phase fault.
Written on a max
current event for
C phase.
18 Most recent Y 0 16000 1A 1A C1, IC
Earth/Ground
fault current.
Written on an E-
max event. This
includes
SEF/SGF Fault
currents.
19 A-Bi Phase-phase Y 0 38000 4V 100V CY
voltage. Note 2
20 B-Ci Phase-phase Y 0 38000 4V 100V CY
voltage. Note 2
21 C-Ai Phase-phase Y 0 38000 4V 100V CY
voltage. Note 2
22 A-Bx Phase- Y 0 38000 4V 100V CY
phase voltage.
Note 2
23 B-Cx Phase- Y 0 38000 4V 100V CY
phase voltage.
Note 2
24 C-Ax Phase- Y 0 38000 4V 100V CY
phase voltage.
Note 2

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Dead Band
IOA Offset
Address

Support
Default
Name

Units

Class
Max
Min
25 System Power Y -131MW 131MW 4kW 250kW CY
(kW). This can
be a signed
quantity that
indicates direction
of power flow, or
an unsigned
quantity that is
always positive
regardless of the
direction of
power flow. This
is determined by
the controller
configuration.
Note 2
26 System Power Y 0.0 1.0 0.01 0.01 CY
Factor. Note 6
27 Gas Pressure, Y -100 300 1kPaG 5kPaG CY
kPag. Note 3.
28 Gas Pressure, psi. Y -14 44 1psi 1psi CY
Note 3
29 I/U Contact Life. Y 0 100 0.1% 0.1% CY
Note 7

30 II/V Contact Life. Y 0 100 0.1% 0.1% CY


Note 7

31 III/W Contact Y 0 100 0.1% 0.1% CY


Life. Note 7
32 Cold Load. Y 0 480 1 Min 1 Min CY
Value is zero
when Cold Load
is Idle or OFF.
When Cold Load
is not idle this
shows the
operational Cold
Load time, i.e. the
current time being
used to calculate
the operational
cold load
threshold
multiplier.
33 Detection group Y 0 9 1 1 C1, IC
currently selected.
0 = Detection
group A.
1 = Detection
group B.
n = Other
Detection Group.

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IOA Offset
Address

Support
Default
Name

Units

Class
Max
Min
34 Maximum Y 0 16000 1A 10A C1, IC
Average Current
of all phases for
the previous day
ending at 24:00.
35 Generator control Y 0 8 1 1 C1, IC
state.
0 – Generator
control OFF
1 – Switch Closed
2 – Line Dead
Check
3 – Wait Switch
Open
4 – Wait
Generator Live.
5 – Generator
Running
6 – Live Line
Check
7 – Wait
Generator OFF
8 – Wait Switch
Closed
36-53 Reserved

Note.
1. The deadband for these points can be configured (refer to section 3.2). All other deadbands are fixed.
2. These points may exceed the 16 bit limit and can be configured using 32 bit analog input objects.
3. If ‘LBS Memory Data Invalid’ binary status is set then value is 0.
4. The code version is an eight digit number that has the form XXX-XXX.XX with the dash and point formatting
removed.
5. The configuration number is a five digit number that has the form XXXXX. It identifies the configuration
loaded into the controller database.
6. Power factor has a built in scale factor of 100, i.e. range 0.0 to 1.0 with resolution 0.01 is transmitted as 0 to
100 with resolution 1.
7. Contact life has a built in scale factor of 10 i.e. range of 0.0% to 100.0% with resolution 0.1% is transmitted as
0 to 100 with resolution 1.
8. This point is only valid when the Loop Automation option is enabled for the current configuration and is
otherwise reported as zero.

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Appendix R LBS - Set Point Command Points


These are the set point command points supported by the controller.
If W Series is indicated as ‘Y’ below then point is supported otherwise no action is taken.
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
ASDU: Configurable
Type 48 Set point command, normalised value,
Type 49 Set point command, scaled value
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 500) + IOA offset address
IOA Offset
Address

Name

Units
Max
Min
0 Protection Group selection 0 9 N/A
0 = Group A
1= Group B

9 = Group J
1–19 Reserved

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Appendix S LBS - Parameter Command Points


These command objects set the deadbands of various measured values in the ACR. Refer to the
measured value point lists for more information on each measured value.
If W Series is indicated as ‘Y’ below then point is supported otherwise no action is taken.
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
ASDU: Configurable
Type 110 Parameter of measured value, normalised value,
Type 111 Parameter of measured value, scaled value
The protocol handler will only accept the threshold format of this command. High and low limit
transmission formats will be accepted and ignored.
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 600) + IOA offset address
IOA Offset
Address

Name

Units
Max
Min
0 Phase Current Deadband 1 8000 1A
1 Phase Voltage Deadband 1 8000 1V
2 Earth/Ground Current 1 8000 1A
Deadband
3 System Power Deadband. 1 8000 1 kW, kVA , kVAR
Note 1
4 - 19 Reserved

Note:
1) All power measured values will have their deadband set to this value - kW, kVA, and kVAR.

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IEC 60870-5-101 Protocol – Technical Manual - LBS

Appendix T LBS - Integrated Total Points


The inclusion of these points in the protocol database is optional via configuration.
If W Series is indicated as ‘Y’ below then point is supported.
IEC 60870-5-101 Implementation
ASDU: configurable
Type 15 Integrated total,
Type 16 Integrated total with time tag (24 bits),
Type 37 Integrated total with time tag (56 bits)
The protocol counter request command reads ‘frozen’ counters only. To read updated values the
master station must first issue a freeze or freeze/clear command for integrated totals. The controller
performs a freeze of counters on power up. Outage and communication counters will also be reset if
cleared via front panel or via a protocol on a second communication port.
Information Object Address (IOA) = IOA base address (default 700) + IOA offset address

Integrated Total Point - LBS


IOA Offset

Counter
Group
Name

Units
Max
Min
700 KWH Cumulative Note 1 1 0 2147483647 KWH
701 Transmitted frame count 2 0 99999 Frames
702 Received frame count 2 0 99999 Frames
703 Reserved 2
704 Received message CRC error 2 0 999 Frames
705 Received message Sync Error 2 0 999 Frames
706 Received message frame time out errors 2 0 999 Frames
707 Source Outages Note 2 3 0 2147483647 Counts
708 Source Outage Duration Note 2 3 0 2147483647 Seconds
709 Load Outages Note 2 3 0 2147483647 Counts
710 Load Outage Duration Note 2 3 0 2147483647 Seconds
711 - Reserved
720

Note:
1. This accumulates the total kWH flowing through the ACR.
If the controller is set for Power Flow Unidirectional then the cumulative total increases irrespective of the
direction of power flow to show the total power that has passed through the device.
If the controller is set to Bi-Directional power flow then the cumulative total can increase or decrease reflecting the
nett power flow.
2. The power flow direction (source/load designation) is determined by the user. Refer to Power Flow Direction
Binary Input for status and Binary Output for control.

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