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Synchronous Motor Protection System: Key Benefits
Synchronous Motor Protection System: Key Benefits
Synchronous motor
Motor Protection
protection system
Starting protection, synchronization
and control for synchronous motors
Key Benefits
• Complete asset monitoring - Field Winding temperature and • Access to information - RS485 Communications port and
statistical data Modbus RTU Protocol
• Improve uptime of auxiliary equipment - Through I/O
monitoring
Applications
• Starting, synchronizing and protection of collector-ring or brushless-type synchronous motors
Features
Protection and Control User Interface
• Field application • 40 Character backlit display for easy viewing of
• DC field current loss, exciter current loss, DC field voltage settings and actual values
check • Function keys allow programming of settings and
• PF regulation, reluctance torque synchronizing viewing of measured values
• Protects motor during start up and in the event of Communications
asynchronous operation • RS485 Serial Communications
• Squirrel cage winding overheating protection • Modbus RTU protocol
• Automatic phase rotation correction • Optional Ethernet communications using Multinet
• Auto-loading and incomplete sequence Serial to Ether converter
• Regulator tuning mode
EnerVistaTM Software
• True RMS metering with DFT filtering
• State of the art software for configuration and
• Optional power factor regulator with adjustable settings commissioning GE Multilin products
• Power factor & pull out protection (Optional) • Document and software archiving toolset to ensure
• Speed dependent squirrel cage overload protection reference material and device utilities are up-to-date
• Motor restart protection • EnerVistaTM Integrator providing easy integration of data
in the SPM into new or existing monitoring and control
Monitoring and Metering systems
• Motor power factor
• DC excitor amps and voltage
• AC Current
• Exciter field resistance
• Motor run time
• Record of trips
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SPM Synchronous Motor Protection System
200
Run Time
15 Current Calibration Module must be
An important motor protection function
10 ordered with the SPM.
is preventing squirrel cage winding 8
00
overheating during motor starting. Reduced Voltage Starting
3.
6
5
For brushless motors squirrel cage
05
4
The SPM can dynamically adjust the motor
2.
3 6
protection is derived from stator current 1.
4
stall time to allow successful starting
2
inputs. Protection characteristics are 1.0
5
during reduced voltage conditions.
Motor Protection
1.5
shown in the following graph and the 1 200
thermal limit is defined by the Stall Time 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
0
150
% Synchronous Speed 701761A8.eps
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Run Time
700
C Stall Time - 2 Sec
motor, updating the relay thermal memory 15
600 Locked Rotor - 6XFLC
500
in one-minute spans. The SPM will also 10
8
400 learn the amount of thermal capacity 6
Line
Voltage
300
required for a successful motor start . 5 50%
4
Each new value of the thermal capacity 3
65%
200 is compared with the learned starting 2
80%
150
capacity required. The SPM will prevent an 1.5
90%
100%
A attempted restart if the cage winding has 1
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
100 % Synchronous Speed
not had sufficient cooling time to allow a
Trip Time (seconds)
701760A8.cdr
90
80
70 successful start. This element is used to These curves show how the trip characteristic
60 of the amortisseur winding protection is
50
avoid motor overheating due to frequent adjusted for reduced voltage starts.
40 starts.
B
30 Functional Block Diagram
20 AC BUS
ANSI DEVICE NUMBERS
15
48 SPM 26F Field overtemperature
27 Under voltage
37 Undercurrent or
10 86 underpower
9
8 48 Incomplete sequence
50P Instantaneous
7
6
C 94 overcurrent
5
55 Power factor
56 Field application
4
Stator IA C 86 Lock out
Protection 50P 55 94 Tripping
3
(469) 95 Reluctance torque
V AC sync. / resync.
96 Autoloading relay
2
.8 .9 1 1.5 2 3
Trip Current
4 5 6 7 8 10
I DC
(Multiples of Programmed Full Load Current) Calibrator 37
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motor has not reached synchronous speed In ride-thru mode the motor field excitation C Field
Field
Contactor
within the programmable time delay. is not removed immediately. Instead, the
Voltage Current SCR
SPM allows the motor to run for the power Input Input Proportional
Exciter
Exciter DC Voltage Protection factor delay time. If the power factor dip
or line current surge persists, the trip relay
Exciter voltage protection is available
will operate and the motor will stop. PF
by connecting the exciter output to the PF
Detection
Feedback
PF
Regulator Control
SPM terminals VE+ and VE- through a Signal
Starting and Synchronizing
voltage divider network (VDN). This is used
on equipment where the exciters are For collector ring motors, the SPM detects
the rotor speed and angle and determines SPM
Motor Protection
energized prior to motor startup. PF Reg Reg Reg Reg
the correct time to close the field Setpoint Output Gain Stability Floor
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Field Voltage Input: closes when the motor reaches full voltage Analog Output is replaced with a 0 to 10 V
The induced field voltages VF+ and VF- are during a reduced inrush start. power factor regulation control output. This
monitored through their connection to the Control Power: The SPM has an AC power signal is used as an input to a variable SCR
external discharge resistor via the VDN, supply with a range from 85 to 265 exciter.
providing instantaneous value of motor VAC. If control voltage excursions occur
outside this range, an external stabilizing Trip Relay:
slip.
ansformer should be used in conjunction The Trip contact is connected to a failsafe
Exciter Voltage Input: with optional separate power factor normally open contact. This contact closes
reference voltage inputs. on relay power up and opens on a trip
The VE+ and VE- terminals are connected
to the exciter via the VDN to monitor DC condition to de-energize the motor.
Power Factor Reference Voltage:
exciter voltage.
The PF reference voltage is derived from FAR Relay:
Exciter Current Input: the control power terminals, V1 and V2. The field application relay is a normally
Motor Protection
The SPM also has an optional input for open contact. This contact closes to apply
The field current IE+ and IE- terminals are
separately powered PF reference voltage, DC to the motor field to pull motor into
connected to the DC field via a DCCT and a
V1EXT and V2EXT. Effective range 85 to synchronization.
calibration module (ordered separately) to
265 VAC.
detect field loss.
FCX Relay:
Motor Line Current: Power Factor Analog Signal Output: The field contactor auxiliary relay picks up
A zero to ten volt DC output corresponds at setpoint time delay after the FAR relay
Two input terminals, or four for brushless,
to the motor power factor. Zero volts picks up and is used to signal external
are connected to the system current
represents zero lagging power factor, five systems to auto load/unload the motor.
transformers.
volts represents unity power factor, and
Motor ‘On’ Input: ten volts represents zero leading power Communications
factor. A one volt change corresponds to The SPM is equipped with a rear RS485 port
Accepts a normally closed dry electrical
an 18 degree phase shift. that can be used for remote programming,
interlock that opens when the motor is
energized and closes when the motor is or for connection to a DCS, SCADA, or PLC.
Power Factor Control Signal: The port supports ModBus® RTU protocol.
de-energized.
If the relay is furnished with the power factor The RS485 port baud rate is variable from
Reduced Voltage Starting Input: Accepts a
regulation option, then the Power Factor 300-115,000 bps.
normally open dry electrical interlock that
GND + - GND + - + -
A3 A2 A1 A3 A2 A1 GND
A3 A2 A1
RS232
ENTER ENTER ENTER
DB9
SCROLL SCROLL SCROLL
Converter or DB9
Equivilent POWER GND RS232
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EnerVistaTM Software modem connections, or offline by creating simple-to-use monitoring and data
setting files to be sent to devices at a later recording of small systems. Viewpoint
The EnerVista™ Suite is an industry time. Included in Launchpad is a document Monitoring provides a complete HMI
leading set of software programs that will archiving and management system package with the following functionality:
simplify every aspect of using the SPM that ensures critical documentation is
relay. Tools to monitor the status of your up-to-date and available when needed. • Plug-&-Play Device Monitoring
motor, maintain your relay, and integrate Documents made available include:
• Single-Line Monitoring & Control
information measured by the SPM into
HMI or SCADA monitoring systems are • Annunciator Alarming
• Manuals
available. • Trending Reports
• Application Notes
• Guideform Specifications EnerVista™ Integrator
EnerVista™ Launchpad • Brochures EnerVista TM Integrator is a toolkit that
Motor Protection
EnerVista™ Launchpad is a powerful • Wiring Diagrams allows seamless integration of GE Multilin
software package that provides users devices into new or existing automation
• FAQ’s
with all of the setup and support tools systems.Included in EnerVista Integrator
needed for configuring and maintaining • Service Bulletins
is:
GE Multilin products. Launchpad allows
configuring devices in real-time by Viewpoint Monitoring
• OPC/DDE Server
communicating using serial, Ethernet, or Viewpoint Monitoring is a powerful yet
• GE Multilin Drivers
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Typical Wiring
TYPICAL BRUSHLESS MOTOR CONNECTION
EF1
A T1
FIELD
B T2 SYNC
C T3 MOTOR
EF2
NOMENCLATURE
CM FIELD CURRENT CALIBRATION MODULE
DCCT DIRECT CURRENT CT DCCT
M MAIN CONTACTOR VOLTAGE DIVIDER
OL OVERLOAD RELAY NETWORK (VDN)
T1, T2, T3 MOTOR TERMINALS B1 B2 B3 B4
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES R
I2S I2T I3S I3T VF+ A18
EXCITER/FIELD
PHASE CURRENT INPUT
VF- A19
NOTES:
VOLTAGE
FC FC
(E+) (V+)
VE+ A21
1) Relays shown with no control power applied to relay
(E-) (V-)
VE-
Motor Protection
A20
2) *Trip Relay closed during normal operation
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FIELD CONTACTOR
FIELD
B T2 SYNC
C PHASE C T3 MOTOR FC
F2
FIELD
DISCHARGE
RESISTOR
M
V- A19
REF. VOLT.
CONTROL
B9 V1 F
POWER
(E+) (V+)
VE+ A21
B10 V2
(E-) (V-)
V- A20
G1 CHASSIS GROUND E
B8 FILTER GROUND +
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OL
A22 TRIP1
*TRIP
VOLTAGE MONITOR
MX
M
FCX
CONTACTOR AUX.
MAIN
FIELD
(FCX)
M A6 FAR 1
RS485
OR COMPUTER
FIELD
(FAR)
+ A2
A7 FAR 2
COMM A3
GND
FIELD OPTIONAL
FC CURRENT REF. VOLT. PF ANALOG OUTPUT OR
OUTPUT
FIELD
FACTOR
N+ A17
POWER
3 120 VAC 4
FIELD CURRENT 7
CALIBRATION
MODULE (CM) 8
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COLLECTOR RING - 701751.DWG
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Features
Front View
Motor Protection
of relay.
SCROLL KEYS
ENTER KEY Used to scroll through the various
Used to make a selection or acts menus and change setpoint
as an enter key. parameter values.
PULLDOWN DOOR
Hides menu when not in use.
Rear View
S1 CASE
Compact S1 rugged metal/bakelite
case. Fits standard cutout.
TERMINAL BLOCK A
RELAYS TRIP: Normally open,
failsafe trip relay.
FAR: Field application
relay.
FCX: Autoloading of the
motor.
INPUTS EXCITER: Exciter voltage
inputs. Connected via
DCCT and CM.
FIELD: DC field voltage
input.
REDUCED VOLTAGE:
Contact input for
reduced voltage starting.
Motor ÒONÓ input.
Exciter current input.
Power Factor reference
voltage (for separately
powered option).
OUTPUTS POWER FACTOR:
0-10 VDC analog signal.
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Technical Specifications
METERING OUTPUTs PACKAGING
pHASE current INPUTS PF analog output Shipping box: 12.50” x 10.50” x 9.75” (L x H x D)
CT primary: 5 – 2000 Type: Active 318 mm x 267 mm x 248 mm (L x H x D)
CT secondary: 5 Output: 0 – 10 VDC max @ RL 1K (min load) Ship weight: 14.25 lbs/6.45 kg
Conversion range: 0.05 – 6 x CT Accuracy: ±10% (0.1 v) approvals
Frequency: 50/60 Hz Isolation: 36 V VpK UL: UL listed
Accuracy: @ <2 x CT ±0.5% of 2 x CT true RMS relay contactS CSA: CSA approved
@ <2 x CT ±1% of 6 x CT true RMS Type: FAR, TRP Form A
monitoring FCX Form C type tests
pOWER FACTOR Rated load: 10 A AC continuous NEMA A300 Dielectric strength: Per IEC 255-5 and ANSI/IEEE
Range: 0.01 to 1 to -0.01 1 A DC continuous NEMA R300 C37.90, 2.0 kV for 1 minute from
Break: 10A 250 VAC or 30 VDC relays,CTs,VTs power supply to
Time delay: 0.1 – 10 sec safety ground
Accuracy: ±5% Max operating
INPUTs voltage: 250 VAC Insulation resistance:
FIELD current inputs IEC255-5 500 VDC, from relays,
POWER SUPPLY CTs, VTs,
CT primary: 5 – 1000 control power power supply to safety ground
Conversion range: 0.05 – 1 x CT Input: 85 – 265 VAC @ 48 – 60 Hz Transients: ANSI C37.90.1 oscillatory
Accuracy: ± 2% Power: 10 VA nominal (2.5 kV/1 MHz)
EXCITER voltage inputs Holdup: 100 ms typical @ 120 VAC ANSI C37.90.1 fast rise (5 kV/10 ns
Conversion: 0 – 350 VDC (prior to VDN)
Motor Protection
Dimensions
SPM FRONT SPM SIDE SPM PANEL CUT-OUT
6.75" 1.42" 6.19" 0.75" 0.22" 5.69" 0.22"
(171) (36) (157) (19) (5.6) (144) (5.6)
(4 PLACES)
0.25" Dia.
(6.3)
SPM Sync. Protection/Control
2.19" 4.41"
8.38" (112)
(212) (56)
9.29"
(236) CL CL CUTOUT
4.38" 8.81"
(111) (224)
4.19"
(106)
Inches
6.94" 701752A9.eps
PANEL (125) (mm)
Ordering
SPM * *
SPM
SPM: standard starting and protection relay with VDN board
PF
PF: power factor regulation option
used on motors with proportional SCR exciter.
(not recommended for brushless applications)
H Harsh environment conformal coating
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