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Preface
Introduction
This guide and the relevant operating or service manual documentation for the equipment provide
full information on safe handling, commissioning and testing of this equipment.
Documentation for equipment ordered from NR Electric Co., Ltd. is dispatched separately from
manufactured goods and may not be received at the same time. Therefore this guide is provided
to ensure that printed information normally present on equipment is fully understood by the
recipient.
Before carrying out any work on the equipment, the user should be familiar with the contents of
this manual and read relevant chapters carefully.
This chapter describes the safety precautions recommended when using the equipment. Before
installing and using the equipment, this chapter must be thoroughly read and understood.
The information in this chapter of the equipment documentation is intended to ensure that
equipment is properly installed and handled in order to maintain it in a safe condition.
When electrical equipment is in operation, dangerous voltages will be present in certain parts of
the equipment. Failure to observe warning notices, incorrect use, or improper use may endanger
personnel and equipment and cause personal injury or physical damage.
Before working in the terminal strip area, the equipment must be isolated.
Proper and safe operation of the equipment depends on appropriate shipping and handling,
proper storage, installation and commissioning, and on careful operation, maintenance and
servicing. For this reason only qualified personnel may work on or operate the equipment.
Are familiar with the installation, commissioning, and operation of the equipment and of the
system to which it is being connected;
Are able to safely perform switching operations in accordance with accepted safety
engineering practices and are authorized to energize and de-energize equipment and to
isolate, ground, and label it;
Are trained in the care and use of safety apparatus in accordance with safety engineering
practices;
DANGER means that death, severe personal injury, or considerable equipment damage will
occur if safety precautions are disregarded.
WARNING means that death, severe personal injury, or considerable equipment damage could
occur if safety precautions are disregarded.
CAUTION means that light personal injury or equipment damage may occur if safety
precautions are disregarded. This particularly applies to damage to the device and to
resulting damage of the protected equipment.
WARNING!
The firmware may be upgraded to add new features or enhance/modify existing features, please
make sure that the version of this manual is compatible with the product in your hand.
WARNING!
During operation of electrical equipment, certain parts of these devices are under high voltage.
Severe personal injury or significant equipment damage could result from improper behavior.
Only qualified personnel should work on this equipment or in the vicinity of this equipment. These
personnel must be familiar with all warnings and service procedures described in this manual, as
well as safety regulations.
In particular, the general facility and safety regulations for work with high-voltage equipment must
be observed. Noncompliance may result in death, injury, or significant equipment damage.
DANGER!
Never allow the current transformer (CT) secondary circuit connected to this equipment to be
opened while the primary system is live. Opening the CT circuit will produce a dangerously high
voltage.
WARNING!
Exposed terminals
Do not touch the exposed terminals of this equipment while the power is on, as the high
voltage generated is dangerous.
Residual voltage
Hazardous voltage can be present in the DC circuit just after switching off the power supply. It
takes a few seconds for the voltage to discharge.
CAUTION!
Earthing
Operating environment
The equipment must only be used within the range of ambient environment detailed in the
specification and in an environment free of abnormal vibration.
Ratings
Before applying AC voltage and current or the power supply to the equipment, check that they
conform to the equipment ratings.
Do not attach and remove printed circuit boards when the power supply to the equipment is
on, as this may cause the equipment to malfunction.
External circuit
When connecting the output contacts of the equipment to an external circuit, carefully check
the supply voltage used in order to prevent the connected circuit from overheating.
Connection cable
& AND gate: all the input signals are “1”, then the output is “1”
OR gate: anyone the input signals is “1”, then the output is “1”
Comparator
RS flipflop (static memory): setting input (S), resetting input (R), output (Q)
S Q
and inverted output (Q)
R Q
Timer
t Timer (optional definite-time or inverse-time characteristic)
t
10ms 0ms
Timer [delay pickup (10ms), delay dropoff (0ms), non-settable]
[t1] 0ms
Timer (t1: delay pickup, settable)
0ms [t2]
Timer (t2: delay dropoff, settable)
[t1] [t2]
Timer (t1: delay pickup, t2: delay dropoff, settable)
Basic Example
A, B, C L1, L2, L3 Ia, Ib, Ic, I0 IL1, IL2, IL3, IN
AN, BN, CN L1N, L2N, L3N Ua, Ub, Uc VL1, VL2, VL3
ABC L123 Uab, Ubc, Uca VL12, VL23, VL31
U (voltage) V U0, U1, U2 VN, V1, V2
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Documentation Structure
The manual provides a functional and technical description of this relay and a comprehensive set
of instructions for the relay’s use and application.
1. Introduction
Briefly introduce the application, functions and features about this relay.
2. Technical Data
Introduce the technical data about this relay, such as electrical specifications, mechanical
specifications, ambient temperature and humidity range, communication port parameters, type
tests, setting ranges and accuracy limits and the certifications that our products have passed.
3. Operation Theory
Introduce a comprehensive and detailed functional description of all protective elements.
4. Supervision
Introduce the automatic self-supervision function of this relay.
5. Management Function
Introduce the management functions (metering, control and recording etc.) of this relay.
6. Hardware
Introduce the main function carried out by each module of this relay and providing the definition of
pins of each module.
7. Settings
List of all the settings and their ranges and step sizes, together with a brief explanation of each
setting and some notes about the setting application.
9. Communication
Introduce the communication port and protocol which this relay can support, the IEC60970-5-103,
IEC61850 and DNP3.0 protocols are introduced in details.
10. Installation
Introduce the recommendations on unpacking, handling, inspection and storage of this relay. A
guide to the mechanical and electrical installation of this relay is also provided, incorporating
earthing recommendations. A typical wiring connection to this relay is indicated.
11. Commissioning
Introduce how to commission this relay, comprising checks on the calibration and functionality of
this relay.
12. Maintenance
A general maintenance policy for this relay is outlined.
1 Introduction
Table of Contents
List of Figures
1.1 Application
The PCS-9622 transformer relay is designed for fast and selective short-circuit protection, control
and monitoring of transformers (substation-used or grounding transformers) in impedance
grounded or Peterson coil grounded or ungrounded system. This relay is suitable for wall surface
mounted indoors and outdoors or flush mounted into a control panel.
This relay can sample the analog values from the traditional instrument transformers, or receive
the sampled values from the electronic current and voltage transformers (via a merging unit). The
binary inputs and outputs of this relay can be configured according to the demands of a practical
engineering through the PCS-Explorer configuration tool auxiliary software, which can meet some
special requirements of protection and control functions.
This relay can fully support the IEC61850 communication protocol and GOOSE function, and can
completely meet the demands of a modern digitalized substation.
52
VCE
3
*
1 50P 50Q 51P 51Q 49
* 1
*
Mechanical Single 50 51
3 GH GH
*
87T 50 51 FR
MR
GL GL
1.2 Functions
The functions of this relay include protective functions, management functions and auxiliary testing
functions, and the functions of this relay are listed in the following tables.
Protective functions
Protective Functions
87T Biased current differential protection
Protective Functions
87UT Unrestrained current differential protection
50P Instantaneous overcurrent protection
51P Time overcurrent protection
50G Instantaneous zero sequence overcurrent protection
51G Time zero sequence overcurrent protection
51Q Time negative sequence overcurrent protection
49 Overload protection
MR Mechanical protection
VTS Voltage transformer supervision
CTS Current transformer supervision
Management functions
Management Functions
Metering
Circuit breaker status monitoring
2 Circuit breaker control
TCS Tripping circuit supervision
Multiple setting groups
Control inputs
64 protection operation reports
1024 supervision alarm records
1024 control operation records
1024 user operation records
FDR 64 fault and disturbance records
1024 latest SOE records, latest records of the following elements
SOE state changing: operating abnormality alarm elements, supervision
alarm elements, protection elements and binary input elements.
Rear communication ports: Ethernet, RS-485, Printer port
Time synchronization port: RS-485
1.3 Features
This device is based on a 32-bit high performance dual-core processor, internal high speed
bus and intelligent I/O ports, and the hardware is in module design and can be configured
flexibly, featuring interchangeability and easy extension and maintenance.
Modularized hardware design makes this relay be easily upgraded or repaired by a qualified
service person. Various function optional modules can satisfy various situations according to
the different requirements of the users.
The adoption of 16-bit A/D converter and the dual-channel sampling technology can ensure
the accuracy and reliability of protection sampling and the correctness of protection operation.
It is also provides dedicated current transformers for metering, and ensures the high accuracy
of telemetering with 48-point high speed sampling rate per cycle.
This device can sample the analog values from the traditional instrument transformers, or
receive the sampled values from the electronic transformers. It can support the protocol
IEC60044-8, IEC61850-9-2 and GOOSE.
Various algorithms for protection and measurement have been completed in this device for
the feature of electronic transformer sampling, such as the error prevention method of
multi-algorithms data anomaly for the digital channels, to realize high accuracy and reliability
under various conditions of network faults or communication interruption.
This device has powerful GOOSE functions, and the connection and cooperation between
some devices can be realized without using electrical cables, to facilitate the realization of
such functions as simple bus differential protection, overload interlock shedding function and
backup automatic transfer function etc.
This device has fully realized the technology to integrate six functions into one device:
protection, measurement, control, remote signaling, merging unit function and remote module
functions, to improve the reliability.
Various methods of GPS time synchronization are supported in this relay, including SNTP,
IEEE1588 (V2), pulse per second (PPS) and IRIG-B synchronization.
The protection modules are completely separated from other modules, and are independent
in both hardware and software. The protection functions do not depend on the communication
network, so the failure of communication network will not affect the normal operation of the
protection functions.
Mature protection configuration, fast speed and high security performance can meet the
practical requirements. Each protective element is independent, so it is very convenient for
whether adopting the selected protective element.
This device constantly measures and calculates a large amount of analog quantities, such as
phase voltage, phase-to-phase voltage, neutral voltage, phase current, neutral current, active
power, reactive power, power factor and frequency etc.
The human machine interface (HMI) with a small control module (a 240×128-dot LCD, a 9-key
keypad and 20 LED indicators) on the front panel is very friendly and convenient to the user.
This device can communicate with a SAS or RTU via different communication intermediates:
Ethernet network, RS-485 serial ports. The communication protocol of this device is optional:
IEC61850, IEC60870-5-103 or DNP3.0.
Complete event recording function is provided: 64 latest protection operation reports, 1024
latest supervision records, 1024 latest control operation records, 1024 latest user operation
records and 1024 latest records of time tagged sequence of event (SOE) can be recorded.
Powerful fault and disturbance recording function is supported: 64 latest fault or disturbance
waves, the duration of a wave recording is configurable.
2 Technical Data
Table of Contents
Medium Parameters
Port number 2 or 4
Connector type RJ-45
Transmission rate 100Mbits/s
Electrical Transmission standard 100Base-TX
Transmission distance < 100m
Protocol IEC60870-5-103:1997 or IEC61850
Safety level Isolation to ELV level
Ethernet Port number 2
Connector type ST
Transmission rate 100Mbits/s
Transmission standard 100Base-FX
Optical
Optical fiber type Multi-mode
Wavelength 1300nm
Transmission distance < 1500m
Protocol IEC60870-5-103:1997 or IEC61850
Medium Parameters
Port number 0 or 2
Baud rate 4800 ~ 115200bps
Transmission distance < 1000m @ 4800bps
RS-485 (EIA)
Maximal capacity 32
Protocol IEC60870-5-103:1997 or DNP3.0
Safety level Isolation to ELV level
Medium Parameters
Port number 1
Baud rate 4800 ~ 115200bps
RS-232 (EIA) ®
Printer type EPSON LQ-300K
Safety level Isolation to ELV level
Medium Parameters
Port number 1
Transmission distance < 500m
RS-485 (EIA) Maximal capacity 32
Timing standard PPS, IRIG-B
Safety level Isolation to ELV level
Medium Parameters
Port number 1
Connector type RJ-45
Electrical Ethernet Transmission rate 100Mbits/s
(in front panel) Transmission standard 100Base-TX
Transmission distance < 100m
Safety level Isolation to ELV level
Medium Parameters
Optical fiber material Glass fiber
Optical fiber type Multi-mode
Connector type LC ST
Optical Ethernet Wavelength 1310nm 820nm
Transmission distance < 2000m
Minimum transmission power -20dBm
Reception sensitivity -30dBm
NOTE! There are some symbols mentioned in the following sections and the meaning of
Id – differential current
2.4 Certification
ISO9001: 2000
ISO14001: 2004
OHSAS18001: 2007
ISO10012: 2003
CMMI L4
3 Operation Theory
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Figure 3.4-2 Logic diagram of the stage 1 overcurrent protection ...................................... 3-18
Figure 3.4-4 Logic diagram of the OC1 phase A voltage control element .......................... 3-20
Figure 3.4-3 Logic diagram of the stage 3 overcurrent protection ...................................... 3-21
Figure 3.6-1 Logic diagram of the zero sequence overcurrent protection ......................... 3-24
Figure 3.6-2 Logic diagram of the No.1 zero sequence IDMT overcurrent protection ...... 3-24
Figure 3.8-1 Logical diagram of the stage 1 NOC protection ............................................... 3-26
3.1 Overview
The PCS-9622 relay is a microprocessor based relay which can provide mature protection for
various circumstances. The following sections detail the individual protection functions of this
relay.
NOTE! In each functional element, the signal input [XXXX.En1] is used for inputting the
enabling signals; and the signal input [XXXX.Blk] is used for inputting the blocking
signals. The “XXXX” is the name code of the functional element (such as “50/51P1”, “49”,
“50/51G2” etc.). They can be configured through PCS-Explorer configuration tool
auxiliary software. If the signal input [XXXX.En1] is not used, its default value is “1”; and
if the signal input [XXXX.Blk] is not used, its default value is “0”.
Where:
Where:
Where:
Where:
Where:
NOTE! The fault detectors mentioned above are automatically calculated by program
based on the protection settings. No manual configuration is required for this part.
Current compensation process is shown in the flowing figure in which a two-winding transformer
with two three-phase CT inputs is taken as an example, and HV and LV sides of the transformer
are connected to side 1 and side 2 inputs of the PCS-9622 respectively. In an ideal situation, the
differential current (i.e. I d =I’_S1+I’_S2)should be zero during the normal operation of the
transformer or an external fault occurring.
Ip_S1 Ip_S2
HV * * LV
I_S1 I_S2
PCS-9622
Phase shift/residual current Phase shift/residual current
eliminate (*M1) eliminate (*M2)
I'_S1 I'_S2
Calculate differential current and restraint current
Where:
M1, M2 are matrixes of phase shifting and residual current elimination of side 1 and side 2
respectively.
I 2bS2 , I 2bS2 are rated secondary values of HV side and LV side respectively.
I da I a _ S 1 I a _ S 2
I db /
M 1 I b _ S 1 I 2bS 1 M 2 I b _ S 2 / I 2bS 2 Equation 3.3-1
I
dc I c _ S 1 I c _ S 2
1 2
I da I a 1 I a 2
I db I b 1 I b 2 Equation 3.3-2
I dc I c 1 I c 2
Where:
I a1, I b1, I c1 are secondary values of corrected three-phase current of side 1.
I a2 , I b2 , I c2 are secondary values of corrected three-phase current of side 2.
M 1 ,M 2 are matrixes of phase shifting and residual current elimination of each side respectively,
I 2bS 1 ,I 2bS 2 are rated secondary values of each side of transformer respectively.
I ra
1
2
I a 1 I a 2
I rb
1
2
I b 1 I b 2 • Equation 3.3-3
1
I rc 2 I c 1 I c 2 •
Where:
The following transforming method is based on the assumptions that the positive polarities of CT
at each side is at busbar side.
The current phase compensation for all CTs is achieved by software, and Y→Δ transforming
method is used for this purpose. The vector group of a transformer can be set by the settings
[CTConn], [WdgConn_S1], [Clk_S2_WRT_S1].
If the system logic setting [CTConn] is set as “0”, it means CT winding is star connected, and then
program will select suitable compensation matrix to complete phase compensation automatically
according to the settings [WdgConn_S1], [Clk_S2_WRT_S1]. If [CTConn] is set as “1”, it means
CT winding is delta connected, and the phase compensation is realized by CT winding delta
connection, so there is no need for the compensation calculation in program.
Delta winding side of a transformer is taken as the reference of phase compensation, and currents
of other sides are transformed through Y→Δ transforming method. When more than one side
winding are delta connected, the first delta winding side is taken as the reference in the sequence
of side 1, side 2. If there is no winding delta connected, for example vector group YN/y0, then a
virtual 11 o’clock winding side is taken as the reference, currents of each side are transformed to
11 o’clock.
The matrix of phase shift and residual current compensations is listed in Table 3.3-1, and relative
o’clock is the leading phase angle of one side compared to the reference side and one o’clock
represents 30°.
For example, as shown in the following figure, a transformer with the vector group YN/d11, side 2
is taken as the reference side, so the relative o’clock of side 2 is 0 o’clock (i.e. 0° lag), the relative
o’clock of side 1 is 1 o’clock (i.e. 30° lag). In Equation 3.3-1, M 1 ,M 2 represent the matrixes of
relative o’clock 1,0respectively. In the following figure, IA, IB, IC are three-phase current vector of
star side of transformer, and Ia, Ib, Ic are three-phase current vector of delta side.
Iref
30°
Ia(Δ11)
330° Ib
IC IB
Ic
For example, a transformer with the vector group YN/yn2, a virtual side of 11 o’clock delta
connection is taken as the reference side, so the relative o’clock of side 1, side 2 are 1 o’clock (i.e.
30° lag), 3 o’clock (i.e. 90°lag) respectively. In Equation 3.3-1, M 1 ,M 2 represent the matrix of
relative o’clock 1, 3 respectively.
Matrix Matrix
Relative
(with zero-sequence current (without zero-sequence current
o’clock
elimination) elimination)
2 1 1 1 0 0
1
0(12) 1 2 1 0 1 0
3
1 1 2 0 0 1
Matrix Matrix
Relative
(with zero-sequence current (without zero-sequence current
o’clock
elimination) elimination)
1 1 0
0 1 1
1
1
3
1 0 1
1 2 1 0 1 0
1
2 1 1 2 0
0 1
3
2 1 1 1 0 0
0 1 1
1
3 1 0 1
3
1 1 0
1 1 2 0 0 1
1
4 2 1 1 1 0 0
3
1 2 1 0 1 0
1 0 1
1
5 1 1 0
3
0 1 1
2 1 1 1 0 0
1
6 1 2 1 0 1
0
3
1 1 2 0 0 1
1 1 0
1
7 0 1 1
3
1 0 1
1 2 1 0 1 0
1
8 1 1 2 0 0 1
3
2 1 1 1 0 0
0 1 1
1 0 1
1
9
3
1 1 0
Matrix Matrix
Relative
(with zero-sequence current (without zero-sequence current
o’clock
elimination) elimination)
1 1 2 0 0 1
1
10 2 1 1 1 0 0
3
1 2 1 0 1 0
1 0 1
1 1 0
1
11
3
0 1 1
Power transformer ratio, mismatch between the CT ratios and different voltage levels of each side
will result in different current values of each side during transformer normal operation, so
magnitude compensation should be carried out before the calculation of differential and restraint
currents.
S n C1
I 2bS 2 Equation 3.3-4
3U1n CTR11
Where:
C1 is the connection coefficient of CT. If side 1 CT is wye connected, then the logic setting
[CTConn] is set as “0” and C1 is equal to 1. If side 1 CT is delta connected, [CTConn] is set as
NOTE! In following theory analyzing of differential protection, the currents mentioned are
all per unit values which probably are not pointed out again.
In order to ensure the calculation precision of differential protection, rated secondary current of
each side should meet the following criterion.
I 2bS 1 ,I 2bS 2 are respectively rated secondary currents of side 1, side 2 and side 3 of
transformer.
I 2nS 1 ,I 2nS 2 are rated secondary current of CT at side 1, side 2 and side 3 of differential
protection.
When viewing settings and values of conventional current differential protection in the relay, user
will find the unit “pu” (per unit). The current in differential protection calculation is not actual
secondary value but per unit value which is got by actual secondary value of each side of
transformer divided by transformer secondary rated current of each side ( I 2bS 1 ,I 2bS 2 ).
In the following two cases, zero-sequence current cannot be transformed from one side to another
side of a transformer, which will result in a steady-state differential current at the differential relay,
so zero-sequence current must be eliminated before the calculation of differential and restraint
currents to avoid an unwanted operation of the current differential relay.
Case 1: When an external fault occurs at the wye winding side of the wye-delta connected
transformer (such as a transformer with the vector group YNd11), zero-sequence current exits at
the wye winding side but cannot be transformed to delta winding side.
Zero-sequence current is already eliminated by Y→△ transforming at wye side in program, and
zero-sequence current at delta winding side are optional to be eliminated by configuring the logic
settings ([En_I0Elim_Sx], x=1, 2) of each side.
done.
The biased differential protection with low pickup setting and restraint slope, which is also called
sensitive biased differential protection, is more sensitive to operate during slight internal fault
occurs. Besides, four blocking elements, CT saturation, inrush current (optional), overexciation
(optional) and CT circuit failure (optional), are equipped for the protection to prevent it from
unwanted operation during an external fault. Operation criterion of this sensitive biased differential
protection is:
I
d
Ii
i 1
Where:
[87T.I_Biased] is the setting of biased differential protection, which is also setting of fault detector
of biased differential protection.
Conventional biased differential protection can prevent the influence of steady state and transient
CT saturation during an external fault and can operate correctly and quickly during an internal
fault even if CT is saturated. Operation criterion of this conventional biased differential protection
is:
I d 1.2 pu I r 1.2 pu
Equation 3.3-7
I d 1.0 I r I r 1.2 pu
Where:
NOTE! Parameters of this protection have been fixed in program and do not need to be
configured by user.
If the pickup setting of sensitive biased differential protection (i.e. [87T.I_Biased]) is greater than
1.2In, then the pickup current of conventional biased differential protection will change to
[87T.I_Biased] automatically.
Unrestrained instantaneous differential element in the PCS-9671 shall operate to trip breakers at
all sides of a transformer when the differential current of any phase is higher than its setting. Its
operation criterion is:
Where:
Id (pu)
differenital current
2
k=
Operating area of
instantaneous Diff.
[87T.I_Instant]
.
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se of
D f
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.
D
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ia a
as ea
d
l b are
bi ar
na g
ve ng
tio tin
iti ati
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ns er
1
K=
nv p
se Op
1co O
k=
Blocking area
1.2 pe ]
Slo
[ 8 7T.
K=
[87T.I_Biased] restraint current
In above figure:
(1) The sensitive biased differential protection element will send tripping signal with blocking by
CT saturation, inrush current (optional), overexciation (optional) and CT circuit failure (optional). It
can ensure the sensitivity of the protection and avoid an unwanted operation when CT is
saturated during an external fault. Its operation area is the tint shadow area in the figure above.
(2) The conventional biased differential protection element will send tripping signal only with
blocking by inrush current and CT circuit failure (optional). It eliminates the influence of transient
and steady saturation of CT during an external fault and ensures the reliable operation even if CT
is saturated during an internal fault by means of its biased restraint characteristic. Its operation
area is the deeper shadow area in the figure above.
(3) The unrestrained instantaneous differential protection element will send tripping signal without
any blocking if differential current of any phase reaches its setting. Its operation area is over the
above two areas with the deepest dark shadow.
Unblocking mode
Unblocking means inrush current detection element is disabled, so differential protection will not
be blocked by inrush current.
When any phase satisfies the following equation, the biased differential protection of this phase
will be blocked. The criterion is as following.
Where:
I d _ 2nd and I d _ 3rd are the second and third harmonics of phase differential current
respectively.
I d _ 1st is the fundamental component of the differential current of the corresponding phase.
[87T.K_Hm2] and [87T.K_Hm3] are the setting values of restraint coefficient of second and third
harmonics respectively, and [87T.K_Hm3] is set fixedly to 0.2 in program.
When any phase satisfies Equation 3.3-9 and the operation criterion of the phase of biased
differential protection has been satisfied, the biased differential protection of three phases will be
blocked.
When the maximum value of fundamental component and maximum value of secondary harmonic
of three phase differential currents satisfy the following equation, three-phase differential
protection are blocked. The criterion is as following.
Where:
I d _ 1st. max is the maximum value of the fundamental component of three phase differential
currents.
I d _ 2nd. max and I d _ 3rd. max are respectively maximum values of the secondary harmonic and
Where:
If any harmonic of one phase differential current meets above formula, it will be considered that it
is CT saturation to cause this phase differential current and related sensitive biased differential
element will be blocked.
Where:
Differential CT circuit abnormality detection is realized during sampling program. If anyone of two
following criteria is met, CT circuit abnormality alarm will be issued after 10 s without blocking
differential protection.
Where:
Differential current alarm setting [87T.I_Alm] should be greater than the differential current during
transformer operation with the tap not in middle position or the maximum differential current during
other operation conditions.
NOTE! Differential current alarm setting [87T.I_Alm] should be less than the pickup
setting of differential current [87T.I_Biased] and usually be set between the value of
maximum differential current during transformer operation with the tap not in middle
position and the least value of the setting [87T.I_Biased].
Differential CT circuit failure discrimination will be enabled after pickup of fault detector of
differential protection if logic setting of biased differential protection is set as “1” and binary input of
blocking differential protection is set as “0”.
Any one of following three criteria is met after fault detector (FD) of biased differential protection
pickup, CT circuit failure discrimination will not be carried out.
(1) Maximum phase current of some side is lower than 0.2pu ( is secondary calculated rated
current of transformer) before FD pickup.
When this occurs, only CT circuit failure discrimination of this side will not be carried out.
(2) The maximum phase current is higher than 1.2pu after FD pickup.
(3) Any phase current of any side after pickup is greater than that before FD pickup.
If current of some side satisfies following two criteria simultaneously, then it will be judged as CT
circuit failure immediately.
(1) Only one phase current is lower than pickup setting of biased differential protection
[87T.I_Biased].
(2) The other two phase currents after pickup are equal to those before FD pickup.
FD_Diff
IΦmax>1.2pu
≥1
Any phase current of any side is
greater than that before FD pickup
Where:
FD_Diff is the internal flag indicating that the fault detector of differential current picks up.
[Alm_CTS] is the issued alarm signal indicating that instant CT circuit failure is distinguished.
“Before FD pickup” mentioned in the above figure represents the time 2 cycles (i.e. 40ms) before
the fault detector picks up.
When CT circuit failure is distinguished, then CT circuit failure alarm will be issued with “ALARM”
LED lit on. By configuring the logic setting [87T.En_CTS_Blk], user can get blocking functions to
differential protection. If this logic setting is set as “0”, the biased differential protection will not be
blocked by CT circuit failure. Otherwise, it will be blocked by CT circuit failure.
In order to prevent the maloperation due to CT circuit failure, if maximum phase current is greater
than 1.2pu after the alarm [87T.Alm_CTS] is issued, biased differential protection will be released.
If the alarm is issued, the alarm signal can be reset and “ALARM” can be turned off only after the
failure is removed and the binary input [BI_RstTarg] is energized or manually send command
“Reset_Target” through relay menu, or receiving reset message from SCADA or RTU.
circuit or settings. Both shall be paid attention on site. For example, differential circuits
open cannot make fault detector of differential protection pick up in case of light load but
alarm will be sent. If user treats this abnormality in time, unwanted differential operation
can be avoided if the load increases or external fault occurs.
SIG [87T.En1]
&
SIG [87T.Blk]
SET [87T.En_Instant]
&
SIG Max(Ida, Idb, Idc) &
[87T.Op_Instant]
SET [87T.I_Instant]
SIG FD_Diff
&
SET [87T.En_Biased]
SIG Flg_Inrush
SIG Flg_CT_Sat
SET [87T.En_CTS_Blk]
SIG FD_Diff
FD_Diff is the internal flag indicating that the fault detector of differential current picks up.
[87T.En_Biased] is the logic setting used to enable biased differential protection function.
[87T.En_Instant] is the logic setting used to enable instantaneous differential protection function.
Flg_CTS is the internal flag indicating current transformer circuit failure is distinguished.
[87T.Opt_Inrush_Blk] is the logic setting used to select the blocking mode of biased differential
protection when inrush current is distinguished.
[87T.En_CTS_Blk] is the logic setting used to block biased differential protection when current
transformer circuit failure is distinguished.
The first two stages of overcurrent protection only have definite time characteristics, and they
have the same protective functional logic. The stage 3 overcurrent protection can be set as either
definite time (DT) or inverse definite minimum time (IDMT). The demonstration characteristic
figure of the DT overcurrent protection and IDMT overcurrent protection is shown as below.
50 / 51 P 2 . t_ Op
50 / 51 P 1 . t_ Op
50 / 51 P 2 . I_ Set 50 / 51 P 1 .I _ Set
I nom I nom
The logic diagram of the stage 1 overcurrent protection is shown in Figure 3.4-2. The overcurrent
block is a level detector that detects whether the current magnitude is above the threshold.
The stage 2 overcurrent protection overcurrent protection have the same logic diagrams with the
stage 1 overcurrent protection, but the operation thresholds are [50/51P2.I_Set].
The logic diagram of the stage 3 overcurrent protection with definite time characteristic is shown in
Figure 3.4-4, if the setting [50/51P3 Opt_Curve] is set as “0”.
SIG [50/51P1.Link]
&
SIG [50/51P.Blk] &
SIG Max(Ia_S1,Ib_S1,Ic_S1)
SET [50/51P.I_Set]
SET [50/51P1.En_VCE]
SIG FD.Pkp
Where:
[50/51P1.Blk] is the binary signal for blocking the stage 1 overcurrent protection;
[50/51P1.En_VCE] is the binary signal for enabling VCE of stage 1 overcurrent protection.
Note that the voltage dependent overcurrent relays are more often applied in practical protection
applications in order to give adequate overcurrent relay sensitivity for close up fault conditions.
The fault characteristic of this protection must then coordinate with any of the downstream
overcurrent relays that are responsive to the current decrement condition. It therefore follows that
if this relay is to be applied on an outgoing feeder from a generator station, the use of voltage
controlled overcurrent protection in the feeder relay may allow better coordination with the VCO
relay on the generator.
For the operation accuracy of the VCO protection, it is necessary to take the status of the voltage
transformer into account. If the voltage transformer has a fault, the numerical relay will issue a
[VTS.Alm] signal and block all the elements that relate to the voltage measurement.
The logic diagram of the voltage control overcurrent protection is shown in Figure 3.4-2. Each
stage of the overcurrent protection can be set with voltage control by its relevant independent
setting respectively. The detailed logic diagram for the voltage control element of phase A for the
stage 1 overcurrent protection is shown as below. The logic diagrams for voltage control elements
of phase B and phase C can be gotten on the analogy of this.
[50/51P.En_VTS_Blk] ≥1
&
&
[50/51P1.En_VCE] &
[50/51P.VCE_A]
[VTS.Alm] ≥1
Uab<[50/51P.Upp_VCE]
≥1
Uca<[50/51P.Upp_VCE]
U2>[50/51P.U2_VCE]
Figure 3.4-3 Logic diagram of the OC1 phase A voltage control element
Where:
[VTS.En] is the logic setting of the protection voltage transformer supervision function;
[50/51P1.En_VCE] is the logic setting of the voltage control element for the OC1 protection;
[50/51P.En_VTS_Blk] is the logic setting of the function which can block all the OC protective
elements that relate to the voltage measurement when the voltage transformer is failed;
Three methods are available to achieve correct relay coordination on a system; by means of time
alone, current alone or a combination of both time and current. Grading by means of current is
only possible where there is an appreciable difference in fault level between the two relay
locations. Grading by time is used by some utilities but can often lead to excessive fault clearance
times at or near source substations where the fault level is highest. For these reasons the most
commonly applied characteristic in coordinating overcurrent relays is the IDMT type.
The inverse time delayed characteristics comply with the following formula (based on IEC60255-3
and IEEE Std C37.112-1996 standard).
Some recommended types of IDMT characteristic curves are applied in this relay. It is also can be
programmed according to the demand of the special practical application through the
PCS-Explorer configuration tool auxiliary software.
0.14 TP
t(I φ )
1 IEC Norm. Inv. I IEC Standard Inverse
( φ )0.02 1
IP
13.5 TP
t(I φ )
2 IEC Very. Inv. Iφ IEC Very Inverse
( ) 1
IP
80 TP
t(Iφ )
3 IEC Ext. Inv. Iφ 2 IEC Extremely Inverse
( ) 1
IP
Where:
I P is the current threshold setting; the current setting of the stage 3 overcurrent
[50/51P3.I_Set] is used as the Ip in this relay. If the stage 3 overcurrent protection is used as
IDMT overcurrent protection, the range of the setting [50/51P3.I_Set] is 0.05×In ~ 4×In.
TP is the time multiplier setting; the multiplier setting of the IDMT overcurrent protection
[50/51P3.TMS] is used as Tp in this relay. If the stage 3 overcurrent protection is used as
IDMT overcurrent protection, the range of the setting [50/51P3.TMS] is 0.05 ~ 100.00.
The logic diagram of the stage 3 overcurrent protection is shown in Figure 3.4-4. The overcurrent
block is a level detector that detects whether the current magnitude is above the threshold.
SIG [50/51P3.Link]
&
SIG [50/51P3.Blk] &
SIG Max(Ia_S1,Ib_S1,Ic_S1)
SET [50/51P3.I_Set]
SIG FD.Pkp
& [50/51P3.Op]
ITMD
SET [50/51P3.Opt_Curve]=0
Where:
[50/51P3.Blk] is the binary signal for blocking the stage 3 overcurrent protection;
[50/51P3.Opt_Curve] is the setting for selecting the inverse time characteristic curve;
The zero sequence overcurrent protection in this relay provides two groups of 2-stage zero
sequence overcurrent protections with independent definite time delay characteristics. Each stage
can be enabled or disabled independently by the corresponding logic setting respectively, and can
be controlled with the directional element, harmonic blocking element respectively. Hereinafter,
No.1 means HV side group, No.2 means LV side group.
The zero sequence current of the No.1 zero sequence overcurrent protection can be led from one
dedicated zero sequence current transformer or be self-calculated (through the setting [Opt_3I0]),
and the zero sequence current of the No.2 zero sequence overcurrent protection only can be led
from another dedicated zero sequence current transformer.
For the No.1 group, the stage 2 zero sequence overcurrent protection can be set to “Alarm_Only”
mode, under this mode no trip output will be sent; only alarm will issue when it operates.
For the No.2 group, the stage 2 zero sequence overcurrent protection can be set to IDMT zero
sequence overcurrent protection, see Section 3.5.2 for details.
When this relay is used in small resistance grounding system, the grounding zero sequence
current during earth fault is larger and can be used for tripping directly. All stages are equipped for
the zero sequence current protection. In this case, the zero sequence current for tripping can be
calculated or directly led from a zero sequence current transformer.
Here, take the No.1 zero sequence overcurrent protection as an example to explain the operation
theory of the zero sequence overcurrent protection. The operation theory of the No.2 zero
sequence overcurrent protection can be gotten on the analogy of this.
The following figure shows the logic diagram of the No.1 zero sequence protection. The No.2 zero
sequence protection has the same logic diagram with the No.1 zero sequence protection.
SIG [3I0_HV]
SET [H.50/51G1.3I0_Set]
SIG FD.Pkp
Where:
[50/51G1.3I0_Set] is the current setting of the stage 1 (x: 1~4) zero sequence overcurrent
protection;
[50/51G1.t_Op] the time setting of the stage 1 zero sequence overcurrent protection;
[50/51G1.En] is the logic setting of the stage 1 zero sequence overcurrent protection;
The logic diagram of the No.2 zero sequence IDMT overcurrent protection is shown as below.
SIG [3I0_LV]
SET [L.50/51G2.3I0_Set]
SIG FD.Pkp
&
[L.50/51G2_Op]
ITMD
SET [L.50/51P2.Opt_Curve]=0
Figure 3.5-2 Logic diagram of the No.1 zero sequence IDMT overcurrent protection
Where:
[L.50/51G2.Opt_Curve] is the setting for selecting the inverse time characteristic curve;
All the settings of the zero sequence overcurrent protection are listed in the following table.
rotor at double frequency. Eddy currents are induced on the rotor surface, which causes local
overheating in rotor end zones and the slot wedges. This especially goes for motors which are
tripped via vacuum contactors with fuses connected in series. With single phasing due to
operation of a fuse, the motor only generates small and pulsing torques such that it soon is
thermally strained assuming that the torque required by the machine remains unchanged.
This relay provides a two-stage negative sequence overcurrent protection with definite time delay
characteristics for the HV side. Each stage can be enabled or disabled by scheme logic settings
independently. The two stages have same protection logics if they are set with definite time
characteristics.
The logic diagram for the stage 1 negative sequence overcurrent protection is shown as below.
The stage 2 zero sequence protection has the same logic diagram with the stage 1.
SIG [U2_HV]
SET [50/51Q1.I_Set]
SIG FD.Pkp
Where:
[50/51Q1.t_Op], the time setting of the stage 1 negative sequence overcurrent protection;
[50/51Q1.En] is the logic setting of the stage 1 negative sequence overcurrent protection;
SET [51PAlm.I_Set]
The following figure shows the logic diagram of the mechanical protection. Note that No.2 and
No.3 mechanical protections can be configured to Alarm mode without tripping output.
& MR2_Alm
MR2.t_Op 0s
& MR3_Alm
MR3.t_Op 0s
Where:
[MRx.Input] is the mechanical protection input signal which can be from a binary input;
4 Supervision
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Figure 4.2-1 Logic diagram of the 52b contact supervision element .................................... 4-2
4.1 Overview
Though the protection system is in non-operating state under normal conditions, it is waiting for a
power system fault to occur at any time and must operate for the fault without fail.
When the equipment is in energizing process before the LED “HEALTHY” is on, the equipment
needs to be checked to ensure there are no errors. Therefore, the automatic supervision function,
which checks the health of the protection system during startup and normal operation procedure,
plays an important role.
The numerical relay based on the microprocessor operations has the capability for implementing
this automatic supervision function of the protection system.
In case a fatal fault is detected during automatic supervision, the equipment will be blocked out. It
means that this relay is out of service. Therefore you must re-energize the relay or even replace a
module to make this relay back into service.
If any one of them is detected damaged or having error, this relay will be blocked, the alarm signal
[Fail_Device] will be issued, and the LED indicator “HEALTHY” will be off at the same time.
If anyone of the active settings is confirmed to be modified, this relay will be blocked, the alarm
signals [Fail_Device] and [Fail_Setting] will be issued; meanwhile, if the modified setting is out of
the appointed range, the alarm signal [Fail_Setting_OvRange] will be issued at the same time.
The LED indicator “HEALTHY” will be off at the same time.
If anyone of the items of the setting file is changed (the program of this relay is updated), the
alarm signal [Fail_SettingItem_Chgd] will be issued. The LED indicator “HEALTHY” will be off at
the same time.
If the settings which are from the HMI module to the main CPU module are not in accordance with
the current settings of the main CPU module, the alarm signal [Alm_Setting_MON] will be issued.
The LED indicator “ALARM” will be on at the same time.
The logic diagram of the tripped position contact supervision function is shown as below.
SIG Max(Ia_S1,Ib_S1,Ic_S1)
SET [0.04In]
If the binary input [BI_LowPres_Cls] is energized longer than the time setting
[BI_LowPres_Trp.Set_DlTm], this relay will issue the alarm signals [Alm_Device] and
[Alm_LowPres_Cls]; and the LED indicator “ALARM” will be on at the same time.
The VTS logic in the relay is designed to detect the voltage failure and automatically adjust the
configuration of protective elements whose stability would otherwise be compromised. A time
delay alarm output is also available.
Protection VT supervision
If this relay detects any one of the following two conditions is satisfied, it means that the
protection VT is in abnormal status.
(2) The positive phase sequence voltage is less than 30V, and any of the phase currents is
greater than 0.04In.
Then the alarm signals [Alm_Device] and [VTS.Alm] are issued 10s later, and the LED
“ALARM” will be on at the same time. When the protection VT status returns to normal
condition, the alarm will restore automatically 1.25s later. In case the protection VT circuit is
failed, these protective elements dependent on voltage will be blocked.
If both of the above criterions are satisfied, the alarm signals [Alm_Device] and [CTS.Alm] will be
issued after 10s delay, and the LED indicator “ALARM” will be on at the same time.
5 Management Function
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5.1 Overview
The relay provides some management functions, such as protection sampling, metering, remote
control, signaling, event recording and fault & disturbance recording etc. All these functions can
ensure this relay meets the requirements of a modern power grid.
5.2 Measurement
This relay produces a variety of both directly and calculated power system quantities. Two kinds of
measurements are supported in this relay: protection sampling and metering. All these
measurands also can be transmitted to the SAS or RTU through communication. See Chapter 9
for more information about the communication and protocols.
5.2.2 Metering
This relay samples the metering values with 48-point sampling rate per cycle. These metering
values are being undated per 0.5s and can be viewed in the submenu “Measurement3” of this
relay or via relay communication. See Section 8.2.4 for more details about the metering values.
This relay can receive the control commands to trip or close the circuit breaker. Up to 5 groups of
output relays in this relay can be configured as control outputs (closing and tripping). And only the
first closing output (local or remote) can be configured with synchronism check or dead check.
The control function includes local control and remote control. The local control command can be
gotten through the binary inputs or the submenu “Control” (see Section 8.2.9.4). The remote
control command can be from the substation automatic system through the communication.
Before executing a remote control command, it is necessary to put the control switch at the
“Remote” position to make the binary signal [BI_EnTeleCtrl] be “1”.
The remote control commands include remote tripping command, remote closing command etc.
See Chapter 9 for more information about the communication and protocols.
Closing
Local Tripping Output
Button
Control Ctrl x . ManCls
DC +
Ctrl .In _ EnCtrl
Communication
Remote control
SAS
5.4 Signaling
This relay has some programmable binary inputs which are used to monitor the contact positions
of the corresponding bay, or be used in protection logics or for releasing or blocking the relevant
protective element, or be used in supervision logics calculation for supervision alarm elements
The binary inputs can be configured according to the engineering demands through the
PCS-Explorer configuration tool auxiliary software.
The binary input state change confirmation time of each binary input is configurable according to
practical application through the PCS-Explorer configuration tool auxiliary software, and the
default binary input state change confirmation time of the binary inputs is 10ms.
See Section 8.2.5 for more details about the binary inputs.
This relay supports the event recording functions which can record all the events happened in this
relay. So it is very convenient for the user to view the history records.
This relay can switch the setting group number if this relay is in normal operation situation. Two
fixed methods for switching the setting group number are described in Section 8.2.7.4.
6 Hardware
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Figure 6.1-2 Front panel of the this relay without control buttons ........................................ 6-2
Figure 6.2-1 Rack, back plane and slot allocation of this relay ............................................. 6-3
6.1 Overview
The modular design of this relay allows the relay to be easily upgraded or repaired by a qualified
service person. The faceplate is hinged to allow easy access to the configurable modules, and
back-plugging structure design makes it easy to repair or replace any module.
There are several types of hardware modules in this relay; each module takes a different part in
this relay. The relevant modules can be selected according to the practical engineering demands.
These modules which are supported in this relay and their module codes are listed as below.
Conventional A /D Binary
e .g . CB
CT and VT inputs
A /D
Electronic
Main
CT and VT Binary
DSP e .g . CB
outputs
Network
ARM
DSP
Time
e.g . IRIG - B
HMI Synchronization
Power
PS LCD LED Print
Supply
Keypad Communication To SCADA
For all modules
These modules can be freely equipped in the basic enclosure of this relay (see Section 6.2), and
the relationship between the module and the slot number is listed as below.
The following figures show the front panel and the rear panel of this device.
PCS - 9622
HEALTHY
TRANSFORMER RELAY
ALARM
TRIP
CB OPEN
CB CLOSE
VT ALARM
P
GR
CT ALARM
CH ALARM ENT
C
ES
Figure 6.1-2 Front panel of the this relay without control buttons
01
01 02
02
03
03 04 04
05
05 06
06
07
08
07 08
09 10
09
10
11 12 11
12
13 14
13
15 16
14
15
17 18 16
17
19 20 18
19
20 PWR +
21 22
23 24
21 PWR -
22 GND
25 26
NOTE! The hardware module configuration in above figure is only a demonstration for
explaining how the hardware module is configured. The hardware module configuration
can be different according to the different engineering demands, and the hardware
module configuration of a practical engineering should be taken as final and binding.
NOTE! The No.8 slot is reserved for some special demands, if the present hardware
The basic enclosure of this relay is an electronic equipment rack (see Figure 6.2-1) with an
adequate number of slots for all these modules. The basic rack is equipped with a back plane
(mother board), and the back plane provides some back plane lines for distributing signals within
the enclosure.
The rack, back plane and the slot allocation of this relay is shown as below. The hardware module
configuration is in accordance with the Figure 6.1-3.
Slot : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
N
N N N N N
S R S
R R R R R
P 4 P
4 4 4 4 4
A 4 A
1 4 5 5 3
R 1 R
0 1 0 3 0
E 1 E
6 2 1 1 4
B
Figure 6.2-1 Rack, back plane and slot allocation of this relay
The human machine interface (HMI) module is installed on the front panel of this device. It is used
to observe the running status and event information on the LCD, and configure the protection
settings and device operation mode. It can help the user to know the status of this relay and
detailed event information easily, and provide convenient and friendly access interface for the user.
Please see Chapter 8 for further details about how to access the human machine interface.
The power supply module is a power supply converter with electrical insulation between input and
output, and a maximum output power of 30W. The power supply module has an input voltage
range as described in Section 2.1.1.1. The standardized output DC voltages are +3.3V, +5V, ±12V
and +24V. The tolerances of the output voltages are continuously monitored.
The +3.3Vdc output provides power supply for the microchip processors, and the +5Vdc output
provides power supply for all the electrical elements that need +5Vdc power supply in this relay.
The ±12Vdc output provides power supply for A/D conversion circuits in this device, and the
+24Vdc output provides power supply for the static relays of this device.
The use of an external miniature circuit breaker is recommended. The miniature circuit breaker
must be in the on position when the device is in operation and in the off position when the device
is in cold reserve.
The power supply module also provides binary outputs which are used to send out some
necessary binary output signals according to the relevant commands from the CPU module, and
these binary outputs only can be used as tripping and closing (protection, auto-recloser or remote
control) outputs by setting the relevant settings.
NR 4304
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20 PWR +
21 PWR -
22 GND
NR 4304 A
A 22-pin connector is fixed on the front side of this module. The terminal definition of the
connector is described as below.
Pin connections on the 22-pin connector of the power supply modules NR4304A :
The main CPU module is the central part of this equipment, and contains a powerful microchip
processor and some necessary electronic elements. This powerful processor performs all of the
functions for the relay: the protection functions, the communication management functions. There
are several A/D conversion circuits on this module, which are used to convert the AC analog
signals to corresponding DC signals for fulfilling the demand of the electrical level standard. A
high-accuracy clock chip is contained in this module, it provide accurate current time for this relay.
The functional details of the main CPU module are listed as below:
Protection calculations
The main CPU module can calculate protective elements (such as overcurrent element, zero
sequence overcurrent etc.) on the basis of the analog sampled values (voltages and currents)
and binary inputs, and then decides whether the device needs to trip or close.
Communication management
The main CPU module can effectively manage all communication procedures, and reliably
send out some useful information through its various communication interfaces. These
interfaces are used to communicate with a SAS or a RTU. It also can communicate with the
human machine interface module. If an event occurs (such as SOE, protective tripping event
etc.), this module will send out the relevant event information through these interfaces, and
make it be easily observed by the user.
Auxiliary calculations
Based on the voltage and current inputs, the main CPU module also can calculate out the
metering values, such as active power, reactive power and power factor etc. All these values
can be sent to a SAS or a RTU through the communication interfaces.
Time Synchronization
This module has a local clock chip and an interface to receive time synchronized signals from
external clock source. These signals include PPS (pulse per second) signal and IRIG-B
signal. Basing on the timing message (from SAS or RTU) and the PPS signal, or basing on
the IRIG-B signal, this module can synchronize local clock with the standard clock.
There are three types of main CPU modules, and the view of the main CPU module is shown in
Figure 6.5-1.
NR 4106
NR 4106 AA
A 16-pin connector is fixed on the front side of the module. The terminal definition of the connector
is described as below.
The analog input module can transform high AC input values to relevant low AC output value,
which are suited to the analog inputs of the main CPU module. The transformers are used both to
step-down the currents and voltages to levels appropriate to the relay’s electronic circuitry and to
provide effective isolation between the relay and the power system. A low pass filter circuit is
connected to each transformer (CT or VT) secondary circuit for reducing the noise of each analog
AC input signal.
NOTE! The rated value of the current transformer is optional: 1A or 5A. The rated value
of the CT must be definitely declared in the technical scheme and the contract.
NOTE! Because the rated value of the current transformer is optional, it is necessary to
check whether the rated value of the current transformer inputs is according to the
demand of the engineering scheme before the device is put into operation.
DANGER! Never allow the current transformer (CT) secondary circuit connected to this
relay to be opened while the primary system is energized. The opened CT secondary
circuit will produce a dangerously high voltage. If this safety precaution is disregarded,
personal death, severe personal injury or considerable equipment damage will occur.
There are two types of analog input modules: NR4412 with 26 pins and NR4412 with 24 pins. The
view of the analog input module is shown in Figure 6.6-1
NR 4412
01 02
03 04
05 06
07 08
09 10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
26 - pin
A 26-pin or 24-pin connector is fixed on the front side of this module. The terminal definition of the
connector is described as below.
Pin connections on the connector of the analog input module NR4412 with 26 pins:
The binary input module contains some binary inputs which are used to monitor the contact
positions of the corresponding bay, and all the binary inputs are configurable through
PCS-Explorer configuration tool. Some of them are used as general purpose binary inputs, and
others are used as special purpose binary inputs. These binary inputs are all optical isolated
binary inputs.
The regular optical isolated binary inputs are used to monitor the position of the regular binary
signals; the special optical isolated binary inputs are used to monitor the position of the special
binary signals, which must be taken into account in the protection and interlock logic calculations
of the main CPU module.
There are three types of binary input modules: NR4501. The view of the binary input module is
NR 4501
NR 4501
A 22-pin connector is fixed on the front side of this module. The terminal definition of the
connector is described as below.
Pin connections on the 22-pin connector of the binary input module NR4501:
The operation module integrated with contactors for both open/close and alarm is implemented to
realize various operations to the circuit breaker. This module is suitable to apply to the spring
mechanism CB or permanent magnet CB. The anti-tripping function is default but it is configurable
to meet the demands of site.
NR 4542
NR 4542
A 22-pin connector is fixed on the front side of this module. The terminal definition of the
connector is described as below.
Pin connections on the 22-pin connector of the binary output module NR4542:
KKJ is a bi-stable auxiliary relay. When circuit breaker is closed manually, the relay KKJ will
pick up and latch, when circuit breaker is tripped manually, the relay KKJ will reset. The
normal open contact of KKJ can be used together with normal closed auxiliary contact of
circuit breaker (52b), to initiate auto-recloser in case that circuit breaker trips especially
without any trip commands from protection and manual switch.
The relays TWJ is applied to supervise the open state of circuit breaker when terminal 419 is
connected to the negative pole of power supply in series with normal closed auxiliary contact
of circuit breaker (52b). The LED indicator “CB OPEN” in green lighting shows the open state
of the circuit breaker.
The relays HWJ is applied to supervise the open state of circuit breaker when terminal 417 is
connected to the negative pole of power supply in series with normal open auxiliary contact of
circuit breaker (52a).
The analog output module is used to convert the metering value of current and power into an
analog out for other possible use such DCS of a power plant.
NR 4411B
NR 4411B
A 22-pin connector is fixed on the front side of this module. The terminal definition of the
connector is described as below.
Pin connections on the 22-pin connector of the binary output module NR4411B:
The binary output module consists of some necessary contact outputs, and the binary outputs are
used as tripping and closing (protection, auto-recloser or remote control) outputs or signal outputs.
It can receive tripping commands or closing commands from the main CPU module, and then act
according to these commands. It also can output some alarm signals from the main CPU module.
NR4521
NR4521
A 22-pin connector is fixed on the front side of this module. The terminal definition of the
connector is described as below.
Pin connections on the 22-pin connector of the binary output module NR4521A:
7 Settings
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7.1 Overview
The settings are used to determine the characteristic of each protective element and operation
mode of the relay. It is necessary to configure the settings of this relay according to engineering
demands before putting this relay into service. If the settings are not configured correctly, this
relay maybe works abnormally (such as communication interruption, printing out unexpected
codes etc.), it also can lead to much more serious accident (such as unwanted operation, missing
operation) sometimes.
The settings of this relay include system settings, protection settings, communication settings and
miscellaneous settings. The user can configure these settings or parameters manually. Remote
modification is also supported (IEC61850, IEC60870-5-103 or DNP3.0 interface, see Chapter 9
for the details about these protocols).
NOTE! If a CPU module is replaced, it is necessary to configure all the settings again
The system settings (in the submenu “System Settings”) are mainly used to set the rated value
of VT and CT.
NOTE!
1. The system settings are related to the protection activities, thus it is necessary to configure
theses settings according to actual conditions.
2. The setting [Opt_3I0] is used to select the HV side zero sequence current source. Setting the
value of [Opt_3I0] as “1” means that the HV side zero sequence current is self-calculated,
and setting the value as “0” means that the HV side zero sequence current is derived from
specific zero sequence CT. The default value is “0” when the equipment is delivered.
The protection settings (in the submenu “Prot Settings”) are used to decide the characteristics of
the protective elements. There are up to 10 groups of protection settings in this relay.
NOTE! Following items should be considered before modifying the protection settings.
1. Before configuring the settings, the setting group must be configured firstly.
overcurrent), set the value as upper limit; in case of under-elements (such as under frequency,
under voltage), set the value as lower limit; set the corresponding time as 100s and disable
corresponding protection element and de-energize the corresponding binary input.
3. In general, for switch onto fault protection and accelerated protection, it is necessary to set a
time delay from decades to 100ms. Thanks to there is no 100ms time delay in the numerical
protection equipment as there in the traditional protection equipment in the past, thus it can
not avoid surge current when CB is closing if the time is set as 0.00s. For residual overcurrent
when switch onto fault and residual accelerate protection, there is zero sequence surge
current when CB is closing.
4. To a certain protection element, only when the logic setting and the state of enabling input
signal are “1”, and the state of the blocking input signal is “0” at the same time, then the
corresponding protection element is enabled, otherwise it is disabled.
All the settings of the protection are listed in the following table.
The monitor and control settings (in the submenu “Mon\Ctrl Settings”) are used to determine the
parameters of the monitor and control function of this relay.
All the settings of “BI Settings” control are listed in the following table.
All the settings of “AC Calbr Settings” control are listed in the following table.
The logic link settings (in the submenu “Logic Links”) are used to determine whether the relevant
function of this relay is enabled or disabled. If this relay supports the logic link function, it will have
a corresponding submenu in the submenu “Logic Links” for the logic link settings.
The function link settings (in the submenu “Function Links”) are used to determine whether the
relevant functional elements are enabled or disabled.
The device related settings (in the submenu “Device Setup”) are used for setting the operation
parameters and communication parameters of this device.
The device settings (in the submenu “Device Settings”) are used for setting the operation
NOTE!
1. The setting [Opt_Caption_103] is used for selecting the language of the group caption when
the IEC60870-5-103 protocol is adopted. If it is set as “1”, the group caption language is
Chinese; if it is set as “2”, the group caption language is English; and if it is set as “0”, the
group caption language is the language which is selected through the submenu “Language”.
The communication settings (in the submenu “Comm Settings”) are used for communication with
substation monitoring system, substation controlling system or remote SCADA.
NOTE!
1. Above table listed all the communication settings, the device delivered to the user maybe
only show some settings of them according to the communication interface configuration. If
only the Ethernet ports are applied, the settings about the serial ports (port A and port B) are
not listed in this submenu. And the settings about the Ethernet ports only listed in this
submenu according to the actual number of Ethernet ports.
2. The standard arrangement of the Ethernet port is two, at most four (predetermined when
ordering). Set the IP address according to actual arrangement of Ethernet numbers and the
unused port/ports need not to be configured. If the PCS-Explorer configuration tool auxiliary
software is connected with this device through the Ethernet, the IP address of the
PCS-Explorer must be set as one of the available IP address of this device.
3. The setting [En_Broadcast] is used to enable or disable this relay to transmit the UDP
broadcast messages when the IEC60870-5-103 protocol is adopted. If it is set as “0”, this
relay does not transmit any UDP broadcast message; and if it is set as “1”, this relay can
transmit UDP broadcast messages.
4. The setting [Addr_RS485A] and [Addr_RS485B] are used to set the communication address
of the serial ports (port A and port B); if a protocol over serial communication is adopted.
5. The settings [Protocol_RS485A] and [Protocol_RS485B] are respectively used to set the
communication protocol of each serial port (port A and port B).
6. The setting [Threshold_Measmt] is used to decide whether the present metering value is
sends forward. Only the change percent of a metering value is greater than this setting, the
7. The circle time for sending telemetering [Period_Measmt]: It represents the time period when
this device sends metering data forward. When this setting is set as “0”, it means that the
equipment will not send metering data forward at a fixed time (the inquiry issued by SCADA
still can be responded during this period). This setting may be set according to actual field
condition and can be set as “0” when the communication function is not used. The default
value is “0” when the equipment is delivered.
8. The setting [Format_Measmt] is used to select the metering data format in the GDD (Generic
Data Description) message when the IEC60870-5-103 protocol is adopted. If it is set as “0”,
the metering data format type is “12” (Measurand with Quality Descriptor); and if it is set as
“1”, the metering data format type is “7” (R32.23, IEEE 754).
9. The setting [Opt_TimeSyn] is used to select the external time synchronization source.
If this setting is set as “1”, if this device does not receive time synchronization message or
receives error time synchronization message, it will alarm; and if this setting is set as “0” or
“2”, if this device does not receive the time synchronization signal, it will alarm and switch to
message time synchronization mode automatically.
10. The setting [IP_Server_SNTP] is used to set the IP address of the SNTP server, if this relay
adopts the SNTP time synchronization. If the SNTP time synchronization is not adopted, it is
recommended to set as “000.000.000.000”.
The auxiliary settings (in the submenu “Aux Settings”) are used for setting the auxiliary functions
of this device.
It (the submenu “Copy Settings”) is used to copy the active settings to another group, see
Section 8.2.7.3 for more details.
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Figure 8.1-4 Corresponding cable of the RJ45 port in the front panel .................................. 8-4
Figure 8.1-5 Rear view and terminal definition of NR4106AA ................................................ 8-5
Figure 8.2-4 LCD display of the protection secondary measurement values ...................... 8-9
Figure 8.2-5 LCD display of the status of the general binary inputs ................................... 8-13
Figure 8.2-8 History binary state change report on LCD ...................................................... 8-16
Figure 8.2-12 LCD display of the selection of setting group number ................................. 8-20
Figure 8.2-13 LCD display of the selected protection settings ............................................ 8-20
Figure 8.2-14 LCD display of the selected protection settings ............................................ 8-20
Figure 8.2-15 LCD display of the selection of copy setting .................................................. 8-21
Figure 8.2-16 LCD display of the change of active group .................................................... 8-22
Figure 8.2-17 Control object and command selection interfaces ........................................ 8-27
Figure 8.2-18 Control execution check and interlock selection interfaces ........................ 8-27
Figure 8.2-19 Control type selection interface and execution result interface .................. 8-27
Figure 8.4-1 Password input interface for control operation ............................................... 8-38
Figure 8.4-2 Password input interface for modifying settings ............................................. 8-38
8.1 Overview
The operator can access the device from the front panel. Local communication with the device is
possible using a computer via a multiplex RJ45 port on the front panel. Furthermore, remote
communication is also possible using a PC with the substation automation system via rear RS485
port or rear Ethernet port. The operator is able to check the device status at any time.
This chapter describes human machine interface (HMI), and give operator an instruction about
how to display or print event report, setting and so on through HMI menu tree and display metering
value, including r.m.s. current, voltage and frequency etc. through LCD. Procedures to change
active setting group or a settable parameter value through keypad are also described in details.
The human-machine interface consists of a human-machine interface (HMI) module which allows
a communication to be as simple as possible for the user. The HMI module helps to draw your
attention to something that has occurred which may activate a LED or a report displayed on the
LCD. Operator can locate the data of interest by navigating the keypad.
PCS-9622
5
HEALTHY TRANSFORMER RELAY
ALARM
TRIP
CB OPEN
CB CLOSE 1
VT ALARM
CT ALARM 4
C FN
ENT
ES
3 Keypad Navigation keypad and command keys for full access to device
P
GR
ENT
ESC
1. “ESC”:
2. “ENT”:
3. “GRP”
Page up/down
HEALTHY
ALARM
TRIP
CB OPEN
CB CLOSE
VT ALARM
CT ALARM
Steady Green Lit when the equipment is in service and ready for operation.
Note!
“HEALTHY” LED can only be turned on by energizing the device and no abnormality
detected.
“ALARM” LED is turned on as long as alarm exists. When all alarm signals disappear, it
Figure 8.1-4 Corresponding cable of the RJ45 port in the front panel
P1: To connect the multiplex RJ45 port. An 8-core cable is applied here.
The definition of the 8-core cable in the above figure is introduced in the following table.
The Ethernet port can be used to communication with PC via auxiliary software (PCS-Explorer)
after connecting the device with PC, so as to fulfill on-line function (please refer to the instruction
manual of PCS-Explorer). At first, the connection between the device and PC must be established.
Through setting the IP address and subnet mask of corresponding Ethernet interface in the menu
“Settings→Device Setup→Comm Settings”, it should be ensured that the device and PC are in
the same network segment. For example, setting the IP address and subnet mask of network A.
(using network A to connect with PC)
If the logic setting [En_LAN1] is non-available, it means that network A is always enabled.
NR4106AA
LAN1
LAN2
LAN3
LAN4
8.2.1 Overview
Press “▲” of any running interface and enter the main menu. Select different submenu by “▲” and
“▼”. Enter the selected submenu by pressing “ENT” or “►”. Press “◄” and return to the previous
menu. Press “ESC” back to main menu directly. For sake of entering the command menu again, a
command menu will be recorded in the quick menu after its execution. Five latest command
menus can be recorded in the quick menu. When five command menus are recorded, the latest
command menu will cover the earliest one, adopting the “first in first out” principle. It is arranged
from top to bottom and in accordance with the execution order of command menus.
Press “▲” to enter the main menu with the interface as shown in the following diagram:
The first line shows the time synchronization state and the current time of this relay. The sign “S”
on left-top side means this relay receive the clock synchronization signal correctly; if there has
nothing on left-top side, it means the time synchronization is not correct. The current time format of
this relay is “yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss”.
The middle part of the LCD shows the measurement for the protection.
When the default screen is being shown, press key “▲” to enter the main menu of this relay.
Measurements
Status
Records
Settings
Print
Local Cmd
Main Menu
Measurements
Status
Records
Settings
Local Cmd
Information
Test
Clock
Language
Press key “▲”, “▼”, “◄” or “►” to select a submenu and the press key “ENT” to show the details.
NOTE! This manual introduces all the submenus and their functions which maybe can be
supplied by this relay. Some submenus are not configured if the relevant functions are
not supported in this relay. So the practical submenus of this relay should be taken as
final and binding.
8.2.4 Measurements
Main Menu
Measurements
Measurements1
Measurements2
Measurements3
This menu is used to display real-time measured values, including AC voltage, AC current, phase
angle and calculated quantities. These data can help users to acquaint the device′s status. This
menu comprises following submenus.
The submenus in the “Measurements3” menu of PCS-9705 are listed in the following table.
Here takes viewing the secondary protection measurement values as an example to introduce the
operating steps of viewing the measurements.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Measurements” and press key
“ENT” to enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Measurements1” and press key
“ENT” to enter this submenu.
4. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Secondary Values” and press
key “ENT” to enter this submenu.
Secondary Values
Ia 1.238 A
Ib 1.240 A
Ic 1.239 A
I1 1 .239 A
I2 0 .002 A
3I0_Cal 0.004 A
3I0_Ext1 0 .003 A
The following tables show all the measurement values of this relay.
8.2.5 Status
Main Menu
Status
Inputs
Prot Inputs
Outputs
Contact Outputs
This menu is used to display real-time input signals, output signals and alarm signals of the device.
These data can help users to acquaint the device′s status. This menu comprises following
submenus.
Here takes viewing the status of the general binary inputs as an example to introduce the
operating steps of viewing the status.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Status” and press key “ENT” to
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Inputs” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
4. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Port Inputs” and press key “ENT”
to enter this submenu.
Prot Inputs
S_CBState 0
BI_52b 0
BI_52a 1
BI_TeleCtrl 1
BI_MR1 0
BI_MR2 0
BI_MR3 0
Figure 8.2-5 LCD display of the status of the general binary inputs
The following tables show all the binary signal status of this relay.
Protection status
8.2.6 Records
Main Menu
Records
Disturb Records
Superv Events
IO Events
Device Logs
Control Logs
Clear Records
This menu is used to display all kinds of records, including the disturbance records, supervision
events, binary events and device logs, so that the operator can load to view and use as the
reference of analyzing accidents and repairing the device. All records are stored in non-volatile
memory, which can still record them even if it loses its power.
The history fault report stores the trip elements, trip time and waveform of a selected trip report.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Records” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Disturb Records” and press key
“ENT” to enter this submenu. If there is no report in the selected submenu, it will show “No
Report!” on the LCD.
4. Press key “+” or “-” to view the expected history fault report.
The first line shows the report title and the sequence number of the history trip report, and the
second line shows the operation time of the history trip report. Other lines show the protection
elements and fault information one by one according to the relative time sequence. The fault
information includes fault phase, maximum fault value and minimum fault value. For more
information about the protection elements and fault information, see Section 8.3.1.
The history alarm report stores the alarm elements and alarm time.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Records” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Superv Events” and press key
“ENT” to enter this submenu. If there is no report in the selected submenu, it will show “No
Report!” on the LCD.
4. Press key “+” or “-” to view the expected history alarm report.
The first line shows the report title and the sequence number of the history alarm report, and the
second line shows the alarm time of the history alarm report. Other lines show the alarm elements
and state change information one by one. For more information about the alarm elements, see
Section 8.3.2.
The history binary state change report stores the binary signal name and state change time.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Records” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “IO Events” and press key “ENT”
to enter this submenu. If there is no report in the selected submenu, it will show “No Report!”
on the LCD.
4. Press key “+” or “-” to view the expected history binary state change report.
IO Events NO.25
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FD.Pkp 0->1
BI_MR1 0->1
The first line shows the report title and the sequence number of the history binary input state
change report, and the second line shows the binary state change time of the history binary state
change report. Other lines show the binary state change information one by one.
The history user operation report stores the user operation information and user operation time.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Records” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Device Logs” and press key
“ENT” to enter this submenu.
4. Press key “+” or “-” to view the expected history user operation report.
The first line shows the report title and the sequence number of the history user operation report,
and the second line shows the user operation time of the history user operation report. Other lines
show the user operation information.
The history control report stores the control information and control time.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Records” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Control Logs” and press key
“ENT” to enter this submenu.
Control NO.45
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CtrlObj Ctrl1
CtrlFrom Local HMI
CtrlLocat Local Control
Condition Nocheck
Interlock No
CtrlCmd Execut/open
The first line shows the report title and the sequence number of the history control report, and the
second line shows the control time of the control report. Other lines show the control information.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Records” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “C” and press key “ENT” to enter
this submenu.
8.2.7 Settings
Main Menu
Settings
System Settings
Mon/Ctrl Settings
BI Settings
AC Calbr Settings
Logic Links
Function Links
Device Setup
Device Settings
Comm Settings
Aux Settings
Copy Settings
Here takes viewing the overcurrent protection settings as an example to introduce the operating
steps of viewing the setting.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Settings” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Prot Settings” and press key
“ENT” to enter this submenu.
4. Press key “+” or “-” to select the expected setting group number and then press key “ENT” to
show the settings of the selected group.
Port Setting
Port Setting
87T.I_Biased 0.300 pu
87T.I_Instant 8.000 pu
87T.Slope2 0.005
87T.K_Hm2 0.150
87T.I_Alm 0.120 pu
50/51P.U2_VCE 8.000 V
50/51P.Upp_VCE 70.000V
The settings can be modified through the local HMI to meet the demand of practical engineering.
Operating steps:
1. Refer the Section 8.2.7.1 to locate the cursor on the expected setting, and then press key
“ENT” to enter the setting modification state.
2. Press key “+” or “-” to modify a selected setting, and press key “ENT” to return to the setting
interface (see Figure 8.2-13) after the selected setting modification is finished.
3. Repeat Step “1” and “2” to modify other settings which need to be modified.
4. After finishing the setting modification, press key “ESC” to prompt the user whether to save
the settings. Select “Yes” to confirm to save the modified settings. Then the password input
interface is shown on the LCD. Input the correct password and press key “ENT” to confirm the
modification. If the modification is given up, press key “ESC” to exit the modification operation.
5. After confirming the setting modification, it will show “Saving Settings…” on the LCD. Then the
device will restart, and the new settings will be in service.
87T.I_Instant
Current 8.000
0
Modified 008.000
Mix 4.000
Max 14.000 pu
NOTE! It is necessary to certify whether the modified settings are absolutely correct
The last submenu “Copy Settings” is used to copy the active settings to another group.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Settings” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Copy Settings” and press key
“ENT” to enter the interface for copying settings.
4. Press key “+” or “-” to select the expected setting group number and then press key “ENT” to
show the password input interface.
5. Input the correct password and then press key “ENT” to copy the settings of the active group
to the selected group.
Copy settings
Active Group 01
Copy to Group 03
There are two methods which are used to switch one setting group to another group. One method
is to modify the setting [Active_Grp] in submenu “System Settings”. Another method is detailed
as following operating steps.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “GRP” to enter the setting group switch interface in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “+” or “-” to select the expected setting group number and then press key “ENT” to
show the password input interface.
3. Input the correct password and then press key “ENT” to copy the settings of the active group
to the selected group.
Active Group 01
Change to Group 03
8.2.8 Print
Main Menu
Device Info
Settings
System Settings
Prot Settings
Mon/Ctrl Settings
BI Settings
AC Calbr Settings
Logic Links
Function Links
Device Setup
Device Settings
Comm Settings
Aux Settings
All Settings
Disturb Records
Superv Events
IO Events
Device Status
Waveforms
IEC103 Info
Cancel Print
The menu is used to print the relevant information of this device. A printer is needed, and the
EPSON® LQ-300K is recommended.
Here takes printing the overcurrent protection settings as an example to introduce the operating
steps of print a selected item.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Print” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Settings” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
4. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Prot Settings” and press key
“ENT” to enter this submenu.
5. Press key “+” or “-” to select the expected setting group number and then press key “ENT” to
print the settings of the selected group.
The submenu “Cancel Print” is used to cancel the present printing content.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Print” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Cancel Print” and press key
“ENT” to cancel the present printing content. The information “Canceling Print…” is shown on
the LCD.
Main Menu
Local Cmd
Rest Target
Trig Oscillograph
Download
Clear Counter
Control
Regulate
The submenu “Reset Target” is used to reset the signals and outputs.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Local Cmd” and press key “ENT”
to enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Reset Target” and press key
“ENT” to restore all the signals and relevant outputs of this relay.
The submenu “Trig Oscillogram” is used to trigger this relay to store a waveform.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Local Cmd” and press key “ENT”
to enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Trig Oscillogram” and press key
“ENT” to trigger an oscillogram.
The submenu “Clear Counter” is used to clear the statistic information (auto-recloser operation
number, communication statistic information etc.).
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Local Cmd” and press key “ENT”
to enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Clear Counter” and press key
“ENT” to clear the statistic information. The information “Clear Statistic Data…” is shown on
the LCD.
The operation steps of the submenu “Clear Interlock File” and “Clear Energy Counter” are
similar with the operation steps of the submenu “Clear Counter”.
The submenu “Control” is used to control the circuit breaker through the local HMI of this relay.
There are 5 groups of control elements in this relay. Anyone of them can be used to control
(tripping or closing) a circuit breaker or a disconnector.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Local Cmd” and press key “ENT”
to enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Control” and press key “ENT” to
show the password input interface.
4. Input correct password and then press key “ENT” to show the control item selection interface.
5. Press key “▲” or “▼” to select an expected control element and then press key “ENT” to show
the password input interface.
6. Press key “+”, “-”, “◄” and “►” to enter the correct password and then enter the control object
selection interface, and then press key “▲” or “▼” to select a control object.
7. Press key “ENT” to enter control command selection interface, and then press key “▲” or “▼”
to select a control command.
8. Press key “ENT” to enter control check condition selection interface, and then press key “▲”
or “▼” to select a control check condition.
9. Press key “ENT” to enter control interlock selection interface, and then press key “▲” or “▼”
to select a control interlock condition.
10. Press key “ENT” to enter control type selection interface, and then press key “▲” or “▼” to
select a control type.
11. Press key “ENT” to confirm the current control operation. The information about the result of
the current control operation will be shown on the LCD.
Control Ctrl1
Select Control Object Select Control Command
Ctrl1 Open(Lower)
Close(Raise)
(Stop)
Ctrl1 Ctrl1
Select Execution Condition Select Interlock Condition
NoCheck Interlock Chk
SynchroCheck Interlock No Chk
DeakCheck
LoopCheck
EF Line Selection
Ctrl1 Ctrl1
Select Control Type
Select Result:
Execute Operation Success
Cancel
Figure 8.2-19 Control type selection interface and execution result interface
All the items about the control function are listed as below.
8.2.10 Information
Main Menu
Information
Version Info
Board Info
In this menu, the LCD displays software information of all kinds of intelligent plug-in modules,
which consists of version, creating time of software, CRC codes and management sequence
number. Besides, plug-in module information can also be viewed.
2 Board Info Monitor the current working state of each intelligent module.
The program version information of this relay can be known through this menu.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Information” and press key “ENT”
to enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Version Info” and press key
“ENT” to show the program version information.
4. Press key “▲” or “▼” to show all the version information of the main program and the HMI
program.
Version Info
NR
Transformer_Relay
PCS-9622
Version 2.00.1
Program CRC 834B2347
Program Time 2013-1-24
18:53:38
The first line shows the title of this interface, other lines show the information of the board
information, including the manufacturer abbreviation name, the device name, the device code, the
program version, the program CRC code and the program creation time.
NOTE! It is only an example for explaining the software version menu. The practical
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Information” and press key “ENT”
to enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Board Info” and press key “ENT”
to show the board information.
Board Info
No Type Stat Conf
01
01 NR4106 √ √
03 NR4411 ---- (----)
07 NR4501 ---- (----)
The first line shows the title of this interface, other lines show the information of the board
information, including the slot sequence number, the module type, the module operation state and
the module configuration state. In normal operation situation, the module configuration state
should be same with the module operation state.
8.2.11 Test
Main Menu
Test
Device Test
Port Elements
All Test
Select Test
Superv Events
All Test
Select Test
IO Events
All Test
Select Test
Measurements
Contact Outputs
AC Auto Calbr
Internal Signal
CptRuntime
This menu is mainly used for developers to debug the program and for engineers to maintain the
device. It can be used to fulfill the communication test function. It is also used to generate all kinds
of reports or events to transmit to station control or control center without any external input, so as
to debug the communication on site.
The submenu “Prot Elements”, “Superv Events” and “IO Events” have following submenus.
The binary signals include the protective element operation signals, supervision alarm signals and
binary state change signals.
Here takes test the protective element operation signal as an example to introduce the operating
steps of communication test of the binary signals.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Test” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Device Test” and press key “ENT”
to enter this submenu.
4. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Prot Elements” and press key
“ENT” to enter this submenu.
5. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Select Test” and press key “ENT”
to show all the protective elements.
6. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on a selected protective element and then press key
“ENT” to create a binary signal.
NOTE! The submenu “All Test” is used to test all the binary signals automatically.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Test” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Device Test” and press key “ENT”
to enter this submenu.
4. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Measurements” and press key
“ENT” to all the metering measurements.
5. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on a selected metering measurements and press
key “+” or “-” to modify the selected metering value.
6. After finishing the modification, press key “ENT” to transmit the metering values.
8.2.12 Clock
Move cursor to the item “Clock” and press key “ENT” to enter the clock modification interface after
entering the main menu of this device.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Clock” and press key “ENT” to
enter the clock modification interface.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on a selected item and press key “+” or “-” to modify
the selected item.
4. After finishing the clock modification, press key “ENT” to confirm the modification.
Clock
Year : 2013
2012
Month : 02
Day : 02
Hour : 22
Minute : 09
Second : 12
8.2.13 Language
This menu is used to modify the display language of this relay.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Language” and press key “ENT”
to enter the language modification interface.
4. After finishing the language modification, press key “ENT” to confirm the modification.
1. 中文
2. English
Trip No.4
2013-1-24 19:40:14:987
0000ms FD.Pkp
0104ms 50/51.Op
Ipmax 03.400A
3I0_Calmax 01.400A
Fmax 50.033Hz
Fmin 49.993Hz
The first line shows the report title and the sequence number of the history trip report, and the
second line shows the operation time of the history trip report. Other lines show the protection
elements and fault information one by one according to the relative time sequence. The fault
information includes fault phase, maximum fault value and minimum fault value.
NOTE! In case more than one protection element has operated, the relevant report will
be displayed alternatively one by one according to time sequence on the LCD. And the
fault information is listed after all the protection elements.
The trip report will keep being displayed on LCD until an acknowledgement is received by pressing
the key “ENT”+“ESC”, by energizing the binary input [BI_RstTarg] or by executing the submenu
“Reset Target”. The default display then appears on LCD and LED “TRIP” is turned off.
If there is any abnormality in the operation or any firmware error is detected by the self-diagnostics
of this relay, an alarm report will be displayed instantaneously on the LCD. Therefore, the default
display will be replaced by the alarm report. The format of the alarm report is shown as below.
Alarm Infor
Alm_Device
87T.Alm_CTS
The first line shows the alarm report title, and then shows the alarm elements one by one
according to the time sequence.
The alarm report will keep being displayed on LCD until the relevant alarm situation is restored to
normal state. It means that this relay does not detect any alarm situation. The default display then
appears on LCD and LED “ALARM” is off. The LED “ALARM” will not be on if either of the alarm
signals [Fail_Device] and [Fail_Setting] is issued.
Alarm elements listed below may be displayed. See Section 4.2 for more details about the alarm
element operation theory.
Here, “On” means the LED is on, “Off” means the LED is off, and “×” means having no influence.
NOTE! When this relay is energized, in the startup process, the LED “HEALTHY” is off
Hardware circuit and operation condition of this device are self-supervised continuously. If any
abnormal condition is detected, information or report will be displayed and a corresponding alarm
will be issued.
A common abnormality may block a certain number of protection functions while other functions
can still work.
However, if a serious hardware failure or abnormality is detected, all protection functions will be
blocked and the LED “HEALTHY” will be off.
When hardware failure is detected, all protection functions will be blocked and the corresponding
alarm signal will be issued. This relay can not work normally in such a situation and a manual
maintenance is required to fix the failure.
NOTE! If this device is blocked or alarm signal is issued during operation, do please find
out its reason by help of the history reports. If the reason can not be found on site, please
inform the manufacturer NR Electric Co., Ltd.
For the safety purpose, this device provides password security function for modifying the settings
and doing a control operation.
Only the input password is correct, the relevant operation can be done. If the input password is
correct, the relevant operation can be done; otherwise, it will show the input interface on the LCD
to prompt the user to input the password again.
The following figure shows the password input interface for control operation.
Password:
0000
The password for modifying settings is fixed, and it is press key “+”, “◄”, “▲” and “-” in sequence.
The following figure shows the password input interface for modifying settings.
Password:
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9 Communication
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Figure 10.4-1 Dual-net full duplex mode sharing the RCB block instance ......................... 9-10
Figure 10.4-2 Dual-net hot-standby mode sharing the same RCB instance ....................... 9-11
Figure 10.4-3 Dual-net full duplex mode with 2 independent RCB instances .................... 9-12
9.1 General
This section outlines the remote data communication interfaces of this relay. The relay can support
several protocols: IEC60870-5-103, IEC61850 and DNP3.0. Setting the relevant communication
parameter can select the expected protocol (see Section 7.6).
The EIA RS-485 standardized interfaces are isolated, as well as the Ethernet interfaces, and are
suitable for permanent connection whichever protocol is selected. The advantage of this type of
connection is that up to 32 relays can be “daisy chained” together using a simple twisted pair
electrical connection.
It should be noted that the descriptions contained within this section do not aim to fully detail the
protocol itself. The relevant documentation for the protocol should be referred to for this
information. This section serves to describe the specific implementation of the protocol in the relay.
The protocol provided by the relay is indicated in the relay’s “Comm Settings” submenu (see
Section 7.6). By using the keypad and LCD, configure the relevant communication protocol
parameters, the corresponding protocol and will be selected.
The EIA RS-485 two-wire connection provides a half-duplex fully isolated serial connection to the
product. The connection is polarized and whilst the product’s connection diagrams indicate the
polarization of the connection terminals it should be noted that there is no agreed definition of
which terminal is which. If the master is unable to communicate with the product, and the
communication parameters match, then it is possible that the two-wire connection is reversed.
The EIA RS-485 bus must have 120Ω (Ohm) ½ Watt terminating resistors fitted at either end
across the signal wires (see Figure 9.2-1). Some devices may be able to provide the bus
terminating resistors by different connection or configuration arrangements, in which case
separate external components will not be required. However, this product does not provide such a
facility, so if it is located at the bus terminus then an external termination resistor will be required.
EIA RS-485
Master 120 Ohm
120 Ohm
The EIA RS-485 standard requires that each device is directly connected to the physical cable that
is the communications bus. Stubs and tees are expressly forbidden, such as star topologies. Loop
bus topologies are not part of the EIA RS-485 standard and are forbidden by it also.
Two-core screened cable is recommended. The specification of the cable will be dependent on the
application, although a multi-strand 0.5mm2 per core is normally adequate. Total cable length must
not exceed 500m. The screen must be continuous and connected to ground at one end, normally
at the master connection point; it is important to avoid circulating currents, especially when the
cable runs between buildings, for both safety and noise reasons.
This product does not provide a signal ground connection. If a signal ground connection is present
in the bus cable then it must be ignored, although it must have continuity for the benefit of other
devices connected to the bus. At no stage must the signal ground be connected to the cables
screen or to the product’s chassis. This is for both safety and noise reasons.
9.2.1.4 Biasing
It may also be necessary to bias the signal wires to prevent jabber. Jabber occurs when the signal
level has an indeterminate state because the bus is not being actively driven. This can occur when
all the slaves are in receive mode and the master is slow to turn from receive mode to transmit
mode. This may be because the master purposefully waits in receive mode, or even in a high
impedance state, until it has something to transmit. Jabber causes the receiving device(s) to miss
the first bits of the first character in the packet, which results in the slave rejecting the message
and consequentially not responding. Symptoms of these are poor response times (due to retries),
increasing message error counters, erratic communications, and even a complete failure to
communicate.
Biasing requires that the signal lines be weakly pulled to a defined voltage level of about 1V. There
should only be one bias point on the bus, which is best situated at the master connection point.
The DC source used for the bias must be clean; otherwise noise will be injected. Note that some
devices may (optionally) be able to provide the bus bias, in which case external components will
not be required.
NOTE!
It is extremely important that the 120Ω termination resistors are fitted. Failure to do so will
result in an excessive bias voltage that may damage the devices connected to the bus.
As the field voltage is much higher than that required, NR can not assume responsibility for
any damage that may occur to a device connected to the network as a result of incorrect
application of this voltage.
Ensure that the field voltage is not being used for other purposes (i.e. powering logic inputs)
as this may cause noise to be passed to the communication network.
A brief explanation of IP and network submask is made as below. There are four sections for an IP
address.
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Where:
The network communication address for IEC60087-5-103 has above relationship described as an
equation with section 3 and section 4 of the IP address.
It is recommended to use 4-pair screened twisted category 5E cable as the communication cable.
A picture is shown below.
Each device is connected to an exchanger via communication cable and thereby to form a star
structure network. Dual-network is recommended in order to increase reliability. The SCADA is
also connected to the exchanger and will play a role of master station, so the every equipment
which has been connected to the exchanger will play a role of slave unit.
SCADA
Exchanger A
Exchanger B
The IEC60870-5-103 interface is a master/slave interface with this relay as the slave device.
The following IEC60870-5-103 facilities are supported by this interface: initialization (reset), time
synchronization, event record extraction, general interrogation, cyclic measurements, general
commands and disturbance records.
The unattached Ethernet ports are available for IEC60870-5-103 in this relay. The transmission
speed is 100Mbit/s.
The link layer strictly abides by the rules defined in the IEC60870-5-103.
9.3.2 Initialization
Whenever the relay has been powered up, or if the communication parameters have been
changed, a reset command is required to initialize the communications. The relay will respond to
either of the two reset commands (Reset CU or Reset FCB), the difference is that the Reset CU
will clear any unsent messages in the relay’s transmit buffer.
The relay will respond to the reset command with an identification message ASDU 5, the COT
(Cause Of Transmission) of this response will be either Reset CU or Reset FCB depending on the
nature of the reset command.
In addition to the above identification message, if the relay has been powered up it will also
produce a power up event.
If the clock is synchronized using the IRIG-B input then it will not be possible to set clock by using
the IEC60870-5-103 interface. An attempt to set the time via the interface will cause this relay to
create an event with the current date and time taken from the IRIG-B synchronized internal clock.
ASDU 1, time-tagged message: alarm messages, special purpose binary input state change
messages.
ASDU 2, time-tagged message with relative time: tripping messages and fault detector pickup
messages.
ASDU 40, single point information: general binary input state change messages.
ASDU 41, single point information with time-tagged: sequence of event (SOE) messages.
The relay will respond to this GI command with an ASDU 44 message, the cause of transmission
(COT) of this response is 9.
Referring the IEC60870-5-103 standard can get the enough details about general interrogation.
The cause of transmission is 2. The rate at which the relay produces new measured values is fixed
(about one second). It should be noted that the measurands transmitted by the relay are sent as a
proportion of corresponding times the rated value of the analog value.
If the relay receives one of the command messages correctly, it will respond with an ACK message,
and then send a message which has the same ASDU data with the control direction message in
the next communication turn.
Two supported type identifications are ASDU 21 and ASDU 10. For more details about generic
functions, see the IEC60870-5-103 standard.
INF Semantics
240 Read headings of all defined groups
241 Read values or attributes of all entries in one group
243 Read directory of a single entry
244 Read value or attribute of a single entry
245 General interrogation of generic data
248 Write entry
249 Write entry with confirmation
250 Write entry with execution
251 Write entry abort
INF Semantics
240 Read headings of all defined groups
241 Read values or attributes of all entries of one group
243 Read directory of a single entry
244 Read value or attribute of a single entry
245 End of general interrogation of generic data
249 Write entry with confirmation
250 Write entry with execution
251 Write entry aborted
The disturbance records are stored in uncompressed format and can be extracted using the
standard mechanisms described in the standard of IEC60870-5-103.
9.4.1 Overview
The IEC61850 software module of PCS-9000 series is adopted in the device. The IEC61850
standard is the result of years of work by electric utilities and vendors of electronic equipment to
produce standardized communication systems. The IEC61850 is a series of standards describing
client/server and peer-to-peer communications, substation design and configuration, testing,
environmental and project standards. The complete set includes:
These documents can be obtained from the IEC (http://www.iec.ch). It is strongly recommended
that all those involved with any IEC61850 implementation obtain this document set.
MMS Protocol
IEC61850 specifies the use of the Manufacturing Message Specification (MMS) at the upper
(application) layer for transfer of real-time data. This protocol has been in existence for a number
of years and provides a set of services suitable for the transfer of data within a substation LAN
environment. Actual MMS protocol services are mapped to IEC61850 abstract services in
IEC61850-8-1.
Client/server
This is a connection-oriented type of communication. The connection is initiated by the client, and
communication activity is controlled by the client. IEC61850 clients are often substation computers
running HMI programs or SOE logging software. Servers are usually substation equipment such
as protection relays, meters, RTUs, instrument transformers, tap changers, or bay controllers.
Please note that gateways can be considered as clients and servers subject to the communication
object. When retrieving data from IEDs within the substation, the gateways are considered as
servers whereas transmitting data to control centers, the gateways are considered as clients.
Peer-to-peer
A substation configuration language is the number of files used to describe the configuration of
substation equipment. Each configured device has an IED Capability Description (ICD) file and a
Configured IED Description (CID) file. The substation single line information is stored in a System
Specification Description (SSD) file. The entire substation configuration is stored in a Substation
Configuration Description (SCD) file. The SCD file is the combination of the individual ICD files
and the SSD file, moreover, add communication system parameters (MMS, GOOSE, control block,
SV control block) and the connection relationship of GOOSE and SV to SCD file.
Client-server mode is adopted: clients (SCADA, control center and etc.) communicate with the
IEDs via MMS communication network, and the IEDs operate as the servers. IEDs are connected
to clients passively, and they can interact with the clients according to the configuration and the
issued command of the clients.
Three modes for dual-MMS Ethernet (abbreviated as dual-net) are provided as below.
Note! Hereinafter, the normal operation status of net means the physical link and TCP
link are both ok. The abnormal operation status of net means physical link or TCP link is
broken.
1) Mode 1: Dual-net full duplex mode sharing the same RCB instance
Client Client
TCP Link
MMS Link
Figure 9.4-1 Dual-net full duplex mode sharing the RCB block instance
Net A and Net B share the same report control block (abbreviated as RCB) enabled by the client.
IED sends undifferentiated date through dual-net to the clients. If one net is physically
disconnected, the flag of RCB instance (i.e.: “RptEna” in above figure) is still “true”. Only when
both Net A and Net B are disconnected, the flag of the RCB instance will automatically change to
“false”.
In normal operation status of mode 1, IED provides the same MMS service for Net A and Net B. If
one net is physically disconnected (i.e.: “Abnormal operation status” in above figure), the working
mode will switch to single-net mode seamlessly and immediately. Network communication
supervision is unnecessary here, and Buffered Report Control Block (abbreviated as BRCB) need
not to be used. On the other net, date alternation works normally. Therefore, MMS service can
interact normally without interruption. This mode ensures no data loss during one net is in
abnormal operation status.
In mode 1, one report will be transmitted twice via dual nets for the same report instance, so the
client needs to distinguish whether two reports are same according to corresponding EntryIDs.
Client Client
TCP Link
Figure 9.4-2 Dual-net hot-standby mode sharing the same RCB instance
In mode 2, the MMS service is provided on main MMS link, no MMS service interacts on the
standby MMS link. The definitions of two links are as follows:
Main MMS Link: Physically connected, TCP level connected, MMS report service available.
Standby MMS Link: Physically connected, TCP level connected, MMS report service not
available.
If the main net fails to operate (i.e.: “Abnormal operation status” in the above figure), the IED will
set “RptEna” to “false”. Meanwhile the client will detect the failure by heartbeat message or
“keep-alive”, it will automatically enable the RCB instance by setting “RptEna” back to “true”
through standby MMS link. By the buffer function of BRCB, the IED can provide uninterrupted
MMS service on the standby net. However, the differences of BRCB standards among different
manufacturers may cause data loss. Moreover, if duration of net switch is too long, the data loss is
positively as the capacity of BRCB’s buffer function is limited.
Note! In mode 1 and mode 2, Net A IED host address and Net B IED host address must be
the same. E.g.: if the subnet mask is 255.255.0.0, network prefix of Net A is 198.120.0.0,
network prefix of Net B is 198.121.0.0, Net A IP address of the IED is 198.120.1.2, and
then Net B IP address of the IED must be configured as 198.121.1.2, i.e.: Net A IED host
address =1x256+2=258, Net B IED host address =1x256+2=258, Net A IED host address
equals to Net B IED host address.
Client Client
TCP Link
MMS Link
Figure 9.4-3 Dual-net full duplex mode with 2 independent RCB instances
In mode 3, IED provides 2 report instances for each RCB, Net A and Net B work independently
from each other, failures of one net will not affect the other net at all.
In this mode, 2 report instances are required for each client. Therefore, the IED may be unable to
provide enough report instances if there are too many clients.
Net A and Net B send the same report separately when they operates normally, To ensure no
repeated data is saved into database, massive calculation is required for the client.
Moreover, accurate clock synchronization of the IED is required to distinguish whether 2 reports
are the same report according to the timestamps. Clock synchronization error of the IED may lead
to report loss/redundancy.
As a conclusion:
In mode 3, the IED may be unable to provide enough report instances if too many clients are
applied on site.
For the consideration of client treatment and IED implementation, mode 1 (Dual-net full duplex
mode sharing the same report instance) is recommended for MMS communication network
deployment.
Each IED represents one IEC61850 physical device. The physical device contains one logical
device, and the logical device contains many logical nodes. The logical node LPHD contains
information about the IED physical device. The logical node LLN0 contains information about the
IED logical device.
The GGIO logical node is available in the PCS-9600 series relays to provide access to digital
status points (including general I/O inputs and warnings) and associated timestamps and quality
flags. The data content must be configured before the data can be used. GGIO provides digital
status points for access by clients. It is intended that clients use GGIO in order to access digital
status values from the PCS-9600 series relays. Clients can utilize the IEC61850 buffered reporting
features available from GGIO in order to build sequence of events (SOE) logs and HMI display
screens. Buffered reporting should generally be used for SOE logs since the buffering capability
reduces the chances of missing data state changes. All needed status data objects are transmitted
to HMI clients via buffered reporting, and the corresponding buffered reporting control block
(BRCB) is defined in LLN0.
Most of the analog measured values are available through the MMXU logical nodes, and metering
values in MMTR, the others in MMXN, MSQI and so on. Each MMXU logical node provides data
from an IED current/voltage “source”. There is one MMXU available for each configurable source.
MMXU1 provides data from CT/VT source 1 (usually for protection purpose), and MMXU2
provides data from CT/VT source 2 (usually for monitor and display purpose). All these analog
data objects are transmitted to HMI clients via unbuffered reporting periodically, and the
corresponding unbuffered reporting control block (URCB) is defined in LLN0. MMXUx logical
nodes provide the following data for each source:
The following list describes the protection elements for all PCS-9600 series relays. The specified
relay will contain a subset of protection elements from this list.
The protection elements listed above contain start (pickup) and operate flags, instead of any
element has its own start (pickup) flag separately, all the elements share a common start (pickup)
flags “PTRC.ST.Str.general” in a PCS-9600 series relay. The operate flag for PTOC1 is
“PTOC1.ST.Op.general”. For the PCS-9600 series relay protection elements, these flags take their
values from related module for the corresponding element. Similar to digital status values, the
protection trip information is reported via BRCB, and it also locates in LLN0.
Logical node LLN0 is essential for an IEC61850 based IED. This LN shall be used to address
common issues for Logical Devices. In PCS-9600 series relays, most of the public services, the
common settings, control values and some device oriented data objects are available here. The
public services may be BRCB, URCB and GSE control blocks and similar global defines for the
whole device; the common settings (the logic nodes LPHD、PTRC also contain some related
common settings) include all the setting items of communication settings. System settings and
some of the protection setting items, which can be configured to two or more protection elements
(logical nodes). In LLN0, the item Loc is a device control object, this Do item indicates the local
operation for complete logical device, when it is true, all the remote control commands to the IED
will be blocked and those commands make effective until the item Loc is changed to false. Besides
the logical nodes we describe above, there are some other logical nodes below in the IEDs:
MMUX: This LN shall be used to acquire values from CTs and VTs and calculate measurands
such as RMS values for current and voltage or power flows out of the acquired voltage
and current samples. These values are normally used for operational purposes such as
power flow supervision and management, screen displays, state estimation, etc. The
requested accuracy for these functions has to be provided.
LPHD: Physical device information, the logical node to model common issues for physical
device.
PTRC: Protection trip conditioning, it shall be used to connect the “operate” outputs of one or
more protection functions to a common “trip” to be transmitted to XCBR. In addition or
alternatively, any combination of “operate” outputs of protection functions may be
combined to a new “operate” of PTRC.
RDRE: Disturbance recorder function. It triggers the fault wave recorder and its output refers to
the “IEEE Standard Format for Transient Data Exchange (COMTRADE) for Power
System” (IEC60255-24). All enabled channels are included in the recording,
independently of the trigger mode.
GAPC: Generic automatic process control, it is used to model in a generic way the
processing/automation of functions, for example the sequence control functions for
PCS-9600 series relays.
CSWI: Switch controller. This class is used to control all switching conditions of XCBR and
XSWI. A remote switching command (for example select-before-operate) arrives here
firstly.
XCBR: Breaker control. The XCBR logical node is directly associated with the breaker control
feature.
XCBR1.ST.Pos: This is the position of the breaker. If the breaker control logic
indicates that the breaker, or any single pole of the breaker, is
closed, then the breaker position state is “on”. If the breaker
control logic indicates that the breaker is open, then the breaker
position state is “off”.
XCBR1.ST.BlkOpn: This is the state of the block open command logic. When true,
breaker open commands from IEC61850 clients will be rejected.
XCBR1.ST.BlkCls: This is the state of the block close command logic. When true,
breaker close commands from IEC61850 clients will be rejected.
XCBR1.CO.Pos: This is where IEC61850 clients can issue open or close
commands to the breaker. SBO control with normal enhanced
security is the only supported IEC61850 control model.
IEC61850 buffered and unbuffered reporting control blocks locate in LLN0, they can be configured
to transmit information of protection trip information (in the Protection logical nodes), binary status
values (in GGIO) and analog measured/calculated values (in MMXU, MMTR and MSQI). The
reporting control blocks can be configured in CID files, and then be sent to the IED via an
IEC61850 client. The following items can be configured.
TrgOps: Trigger options. The following bits are supported by the PCS-9600 series relays:
- Bit 1: Data-change
- Bit 4: Integrity
OptFlds: Option Fields. The following bits are supported by the PCS-9600 series relays:
- Bit 1: Sequence-number
- Bit 2: Report-time-stamp
- Bit 3: Reason-for-inclusion
- Bit 4: Data-set-name
- Bit 5: Data-reference
- Bit 8: Conf-revision
- Bit 9: Segmentation
MMS file services are supported to allow transfer of oscillography, event record or other files from
a PCS-9600 series relay.
9.4.5.3 Timestamps
The universal time coordinated (UTC) timestamp values associated with all IEC61850 data items
represent the time of the last change of either the value or quality flags of the data item.
IEC61850 specifies that each logical node can have a name with a total length of 11 characters.
The name is composed of: a five or six-character name prefix; a four-character standard name (for
example, MMXU, GGIO, PIOC, etc.); a one or two-character instantiation index.
Complete names are of the form xxxxxxPTOC1, where the xxxxxx character string is configurable.
Details regarding the logical node naming rules are given in IEC61850 parts 6 and 7-2. It is
recommended that a consistent naming convention be used for an entire substation project.
IEC61850 specifies the type of broadcast data transfer services: Generic Object Oriented
Substation Events (GOOSE). IEC61850 GOOSE services provide virtual LAN (VLAN) support,
Ethernet priority tagging, and Ether-type Application ID configuration. The support for VLANs and
priority tagging allows for the optimization of Ethernet network traffic. GOOSE messages can be
given a higher priority than standard Ethernet traffic, and they can be separated onto specific
VLANs. Devices that transmit GOOSE messages also function as servers. Each GOOSE
publisher contains a “GOOSE control block” to configure and control the transmission.
The GOOSE transmission (including subscribing and publishing) is controlled by GOOSE VEBI
settings in device.
The PCS-9600 series relays support IEC61850 Generic Object Oriented Substation Event
(GOOSE) communication. All GOOSE messages contain IEC61850 data collected into a dataset.
It is this dataset that is transferred using GOOSE message services. The GOOSE related dataset
is configured in the CID file and it is recommended that the fixed GOOSE be used for
implementations that require GOOSE data transfer between the PCS-9600 series relays.
IEC61850 GOOSE messaging contains a number of configurable parameters, all of which must be
correct to achieve the successful transfer of data. It is critical that the configured datasets at the
transmission and reception devices are an exact match in terms of data structure, and that the
GOOSE addresses and name strings match exactly.
NOTE!
C1: Shall be “M” if support for LOGICAL-DEVICE model has been declared
O: Optional
M: Mandatory
Y: Supported by PCS-9600 series relays
N: Currently not supported by PCS-9600 series relays
NOTE!
C2: Shall be “M” if support for LOGICAL-NODE model has been declared
C3: Shall be “M” if support for DATA model has been declared
C4: Shall be “M” if support for DATA-SET, Substitution, Report, Log Control, or Time models
has been declared
C5: Shall be “M” if support for Report, GSE, or SMV models has been declared
M: Mandatory
Y: Supported by PCS-9600 series relays
N: Currently not supported by PCS-9600 series relays
NOTE!
The PCS-9600 series relays support IEC61850 logical nodes as indicated in the following table.
9.5.1 Overview
The descriptions given here are intended to accompany this relay. The DNP3.0 protocol is not
described here; please refer to the DNP3.0 protocol standard for the details about the DNP3.0
implementation. This manual only specifies which objects, variations and qualifiers are supported
in this relay, and also specifies what data is available from this relay via DNP3.0.
The relay operates as a DNP3.0 slave and supports subset level 2 of the protocol, plus some of
the features from level 3. The DNP3.0 communication uses the Ethernet ports at the rear side of
this relay. The Ethernet ports are optional: electrical or optical.
1. Supported qualifiers
The protection operation signals, alarm signals and binary input state change signals are
transported respectively according to the variation sequence in above table.
Object 2, SOE
If the master qualifier is “0x07”, the slave responsive qualifier is “0x27”; and if the master
qualifier is “0x01”, “0x06” or “0x08”, the slave responsive qualifier is “0x28”.
The measurement values are transported firstly, and then the protection measurement values
are transported.
The master adopts the “Object 60” for the Class 0 data request and the variation is “0x01”.
The slave responds with the above mentioned “Object 1”, “Object 30” and “Object 40” (see
“Supported objects and variations” in Section 9.5.4.3).
The master adopts the “Object 60” for the Class 1 data request and the variation is “0x02”.
The slave responds with the above mentioned “Object 2” (see “Supported objects and
variations” in Section 9.5.4.3).
The master adopts the “Object 60” for the multiple object request and the variation is “0x01”,
“0x02”, “0x03” and “0x04”.
The slave responds with the above mentioned “Object 1”, “Object 2”, “Object 30” and “Object
40” (see “Supported objects and variations” in Section 9.5.4.3).
The function code 0x03 and 0x04 are supported in this relay. The function code 0x03 is for the
remote control with selection; and the function code 0x04 is for the remote control with execution.
The selection operation must be executed before the execution operation, and the single point
control object can be supported to this relay.
10 Installation
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Figure 10.6-1 Dimensions of this relay and the cut-out in the cubicle (unit: mm) ............. 10-3
Figure 10.6-2 Demonstration of plugging a board into its corresponding slot .................. 10-4
Figure 10.7-4 Glancing demo about the wiring for electrical cables ................................... 10-7
Figure 10.8-1 Control panel (button, switch and link) of the cubicle................................... 10-8
10.1 General
The equipment must be shipped, stored and installed with the greatest care.
Choose the place of installation such that the communication interface and the controls on the
front of the device are easily accessible.
Air must circulate freely around the equipment. Observe all the requirements regarding place of
installation and ambient conditions given in this instruction manual.
Take care that the external wiring is properly brought into the equipment and terminated correctly
and pay special attention to grounding. Strictly observe the corresponding guidelines contained in
this section.
Modules and units may only be replaced by correspondingly trained personnel. Always observe
the basic precautions to avoid damage due to electrostatic discharge when handling the
equipment.
In certain cases, the settings have to be configured according to the demands of the engineering
configuration after replacement. It is therefore assumed that the personnel who replace modules
and units are familiar with the use of the operator program on the service PC.
DANGER! Only insert or withdraw the power supply module while the power supply is
switched off. To this end, disconnect the power supply cable that connects with the power
supply module.
WARNING! Only insert or withdraw other modules while the power supply is switched off.
WARNING! The modules may only be inserted in the slots designated in Section 6.2.
WARNING! Industry packs and ribbon cables may only be replaced or the positions of
Should boards have to be removed from this relay installed in a grounded cubicle in an HV
switchgear installation, please discharge yourself by touching station ground (the cubicle)
beforehand.
Only hold electronic boards at the edges, taking care not to touch the components.
Only works on boards that have been removed from the cubicle on a workbench designed for
electronic equipment and wear a grounded wristband. Do not wear a grounded wristband,
however, while inserting or withdrawing units.
Always store and ship the electronic boards in their original packing. Place electronic parts in
electrostatic screened packing materials.
Check that the consignment is complete immediately upon receipt. Notify the nearest NR
Company or agent, should departures from the delivery note, the shipping papers or the order be
found.
Visually inspect all the material when unpacking it. When there is evidence of transport damage,
lodge a claim immediately in writing with the last carrier and notify the nearest NR Company or
agent.
If the equipment is not going to be installed immediately, store all the parts in their original packing
in a clean dry place at a moderate temperature. The humidity at a maximum temperature and the
permissible storage temperature range in dry air are listed in Section 2.1.3.
The necessary mounting kits will be provided, including screws, pincers and assembly
instructions.
A suitable drill and spanners are required to secure the cubicles to the floor using the plugs
provided (if this relay is mounted in cubicles).
The place of installation should permit easy access especially to front of the device, i.e. to the
human machine interface of the equipment.
There should also be free access at the rear of the equipment for additions and replacement of
electronic boards.
Since every piece of technical equipment can be damaged or destroyed by inadmissible ambient
conditions, such as:
1. The location should not be exposed to excessive air pollution (dust, aggressive substances).
2. Severe vibration, extreme changes of temperature, high levels of humidity, surge voltages of
high amplitude and short rise time and strong induced magnetic fields should be avoided as
far as possible.
The equipment can in principle be mounted in any attitude, but it is normally mounted vertically
(visibility of markings).
WARNING! Excessively high temperature can appreciably reduce the operating life of
this relay.
This relay is made of a single layer 4U height 9.5" chassis with 8 connectors on its rear panel (See
Figure 6.1-4). The following figure shows the dimensions of this relay for reference in mounting.
263.96 224.80
246.36 195.50
PCS-9622
1
HEALTHY
11 TRANSFORMER RELAY
2 12
ALARM
3 13
4 14
5 15
177.00
101.60
6 16
7 17
8 18
9 19
10 20
P
GR
ENT
ESC
246.36±0.10
226.00
4-Φ6.8
101.60±0.10
224.80
195.50
178.00
Figure 10.6-1 Dimensions of this relay and the cut-out in the cubicle (unit: mm)
NOTE! It is necessary to leave enough space top and bottom of the cut-out in the cubicle
As mentioned in Chapter 6, up to eight modules are installed in the enclosure of this relay, and
these modules must be plugged into the proper slots of this relay respectively. The safety
instructions must be abided by when installing the boards, please see Section 10.2 for the details.
Figure 10.6-2 shows the installation way of a module being plugged into a corresponding slot.
In the case of equipment supplied in cubicles, place the cubicles on the foundations that have
been prepared. Take care while doing so not to jam or otherwise damage any of the cables that
have already been installed. Secure the cubicles to the foundations.
On the other hand, electronic apparatus can transmit interference that can disrupt the operation of
other apparatus.
In order to minimize these influences as far as possible, certain standards have to be observed
with respect to grounding, wiring and screening.
NOTE! All these precautions can only be effective if the station ground is of good quality.
Metal accessories such as side plates, blanking plates etc., must be effectively connected
surface-to-surface to the grounded frame to ensure a low-impedance path to ground for RF
interference. The contact surfaces must not only conduct well, they must also be non-corroding.
NOTE! If the above conditions are not fulfilled, there is a possibility of the cubicle or parts
of it forming a resonant circuit at certain frequencies that would amplify the transmission
of interference by the devices installed and also reduce their immunity to induced
interference.
Movable parts of the cubicle such as doors (front and back) or hinged equipment frames must be
effectively grounded to the frame by three braided copper strips (see Figure 10.7-1).
The metal parts of the cubicle housing and the ground rail are interconnected electrically
conducting and corrosion proof. The contact surfaces shall be as large as possible.
NOTE! For metallic connections please observe the voltage difference of both materials
The cubicle ground rail must be effectively connected to the station ground rail by a grounding strip
(braided copper).
Door or hinged
equipment frame
Cubicle ground
rail close to floor
Braided
copper strip
Station
ground
Conducting
connection
Figure 10.7-2), and the ground braided copper strip can be connected with it. Take care that the
grounding strip is always as short as possible. The main thing is that the device is only grounded
at one point. Grounding loops from unit to unit are not allowed.
There are some ground terminals on some connectors of this relay, and the sign is “GND”. All the
ground terminals are connected in the cabinet of this relay. So, the ground terminal on the rear
panel (see
The grounding strips must therefore be of (preferably tinned) braided copper and not round copper
conductors, as the cross-section of round copper would have to be too large.
Proper terminations must be fitted to both ends (press/pinch fit and tinned) with a hole for bolting
them firmly to the items to be connected.
The surfaces to which the grounding strips are bolted must be electrically conducting and
non-corroding.
Press/pinch fit
cable terminal
Braided
copper strip Terminal bolt
Contact surface
Power supply, binary inputs & outputs: brained copper cable, 1.5mm2 ~ 2.5mm2
The following figure shows the glancing demo about the wiring for the electrical cables.
01 02
Tighten
03 04
05 06
01
07 08
Figure 10.7-4 Glancing demo about the wiring for electrical cables
DANGER! Never allow the current transformer (CT) secondary circuit connected to this
equipment to be opened while the primary system is live. Opening the CT circuit will
produce a dangerously high voltage.
Relevant information and sections about the modules and the connectors of the relay are
described in Chapter 6. Referring the relevant sections can help to wire correctly and effectively.
The following figure shows the metallic links, control switch and local operation buttons (manual
closing button and manual tripping button) on the control panel.
Local Remote
Protection Protection Remote Remote
Tripping Closing Tripping Closing
Close
Trip
Figure 10.8-1 Control panel (button, switch and link) of the cubicle
The typical wiring of this relay is shown as below, all the configurable binary inputs and binary
output adopt the default definition in the factory.
HV Side
A B C
20mA
0401 Iout1 0301 0901
4~
A Central Common
Ua GND1
Voltage HV side
0302 0902
Device Block
B03 NR4411B
0402 Vout1 0303 0903
10V
0~
*
*
V Device Alarm
Ub FGND1 0304 0904
Trip Singal
20mA
0403 Iout2 0313 0905
4~
*
*
A
0404 Uc GND2 0314 0906
Vout2 0315 Trip Signal 0907
10V
0~
V
FGND2 0316 0908
0405
*
Current HV side
0406
0910
0407 Protection
*
B09 NR4304
0408
0912
0409
*
Telecontrol Trip
IcH 0913
0410
0914
Telecontrol Close
0915
B04/B05 NR4412
0916
Metering Current
0421
*
HV side
0422
0918
0423
*
Block Backup
Icm Power Atuo-close 0919
0424
0920
Device Power(+) Power(+)
0921
Zero Sequence Device Power(-) Power(–)
0419 0922
*
Current
0418 I0L
0801 0810
Control Power Control Power
220V+ 220V-
0807
0411
TWJ-
*
IaL
Current LV Side
0412
TWJ TBJV
HBJ
0413 0806
Close Coil
*
0414 IbL
HBJ
0415
Protection
*
A B C TBJV
0911
LV Side 0701 BI 1 TBJV
+ TeleClose ML
0702 BI 2 0914 0915 0809
+
BI 3 YHJ
0703 YTJ
+
0912 0913 0803
0704 BI 4 TeleOpen ML KKJ
+
BI 5 0908 BTJ0909 Trip ML
0705 0802
+ Protection TBJ
0706 BI 6 Trip
Power
PCS-9622 Transformer Relay
0805
B09
+ Trip Coil
0707 BI 7 TBJ
+
Operation
0804
B08
0708 BI 8
HWJ-
+
BI 9 HWJ
0709
Binary
Input
B07
+
0710 BI 10
B07 NR4501
+ To Control Power
B06
Analog
+
0713 BI_MR1 Net Port 3
4~20m
Output
+ Close Button
B03
B01 NR4106
0714 BI_MR2
Net Port 4
+ Local
BI_MR3
B02
11 Commissioning
Table of Contents
11.1 General
This relay is fully numerical in their design, implementing all protection and non-protection
functions in software. The relay employs a high degree of self-checking and in the unlikely event of
a failure, will give an alarm. As a result of this, the commissioning test does not need to be as
extensive as with non-numeric electronic or electro-mechanical relays.
To commission numerical relays, it is only necessary to verify that the hardware is functioning
correctly and the application-specific software settings have been applied to the relay.
Blank commissioning test and setting records are provided at the end of this manual for
completion as required.
Before carrying out any work on the equipment, the user should be familiar with the contents of the
safety and technical data sections and the ratings on the equipment’s rating label.
WARNING! Hazardous voltages are present in this electrical equipment during operation.
Non-observance of the safety rules can result in severe personal injury or property
damage.
WARNING! Only the qualified personnel shall work on and around this equipment after
becoming thoroughly familiar with all warnings and safety notices of this manual as well
as with the applicable safety regulations.
The earthing screw of the device must be connected solidly to the protective earth conductor
before any other electrical connection is made.
Hazardous voltages can be present on all circuits and components connected to the supply
voltage or to the measuring and test quantities.
Hazardous voltages can be present in the device even after disconnection of the supply
voltage (storage capacitors!)
The limit values stated in the technical data (Chapter 2) must not be exceeded at all, not even
during testing and commissioning.
When testing the device with secondary test equipment, make sure that no other
measurement quantities are connected. Take also into consideration that the trip circuits and
maybe also close commands to the circuit breakers and other primary switches are
disconnected from the device unless expressly stated.
DANGER! Current transformer secondary circuits must have been short-circuited before
WARNING! Primary test may only be carried out by qualified personnel, who are familiar
with the commissioning of protection system, the operation of the plant and safety rules
and regulations (switching, earthing, etc.).
Multifunctional dynamic current and voltage injection test set with interval timer.
Multimeter with suitable AC current range and AC/DC voltage ranges of 0~440V and 0~250V
respectively.
NOTE! Modern test set may contain many of the above features in one unit.
Optional equipment:
An electronic or brushless insulation tester with a DC output not exceeding 500V (for
insulation resistance test when required).
A portable PC, with appropriate software (this enables the rear communications port to be
tested, if this is to be used, and will also save considerable time during commissioning).
EIA RS-485 to EIA RS-232 converter (if EIA RS-485 IEC60870-5-103 port is being tested).
When commissioning this device for the first time, sufficient time should be allowed to become
familiar with the method by which the settings are applied. A detailed description of the menu
structure of this relay is contained in Chapter 8.
With the front cover in place all keys are accessible. All menu cells can be read. The LED
indicators and alarms can be reset. Protection or configuration settings can be changed, or fault
and event records cleared. However, menu cells will require the appropriate password to be
entered before changes can be made.
These product checks cover all aspects of the relay which should be checked to ensure that it has
not been physically damaged prior to commissioning, is functioning correctly and all input quantity
measurements are within the stated tolerances.
If the application-specific settings have been applied to the relay prior to commissioning, it is
advisable to make a copy of the settings so as to allow them restoration later. This could be done
by extracting the settings from the relay itself via printer or manually creating a setting record.
This relay is fully numerical and the hardware is continuously monitored. Commissioning tests can
be kept to a minimum and need only include hardware tests and conjunctive tests. The function
tests are carried out according to user’s correlative regulations.
The following tests are necessary to ensure the normal operation of the equipment before it is first
put into service.
Hardware tests
These tests are performed for the following hardware to ensure that there is no hardware defect.
Defects of hardware circuits other than the following can be detected by self-monitoring when the
power supply is energized.
Function tests
These tests are performed for the following functions that are fully software-based. Tests of the
protection schemes and fault locator require a dynamic test set.
Timers test
Conjunctive tests
The tests are performed after the relay is connected with the primary equipment and other
external equipment.
On load test.
After unpacking the product, check for any damage to the relay case. If there is any damage, the
internal module might also have been affected, contact the vendor. The following listed items are
necessary.
Protection panel
Carefully examine the protection panel, protection equipment inside and other parts inside to
see that no physical damage has occurred since installation.
The rated information of other auxiliary protections should be checked to ensure it is correct
for the particular installation.
Panel wiring
Check the conducting wire which is used in the panel to assure that their cross section
meeting the requirement.
Carefully examine the wiring to see that they are no connection failure exists.
Label
Check all the isolator binary inputs, terminal blocks, indicators, switches and push buttons to
make sure that their labels meet the requirements of this project.
Check each plug-in module of the equipment on the panel to make sure that they are well
installed into the equipment without any screw loosened.
Earthing cable
Check whether the earthing cable from the panel terminal block is safely screwed to the panel
steel sheet.
Check whether all the switches, equipment keypad, isolator binary inputs and push buttons
work normally and smoothly.
Insulation resistance tests are only necessary during commissioning if it is required for them to be
done and they have not been performed during installation.
Isolate all wiring from the earth and test the isolation with an electronic or brushless insulation
tester at a DC voltage not exceeding 500V, The circuits need to be tested should include:
DC power supply
Test method:
To unplug all the terminals sockets of this relay, and do the insulation resistance test for each
circuit above with an electronic or brushless insulation tester.
On completion of the insulation resistance tests, ensure all external wiring is correctly reconnected
to the protection.
Check that the external wiring is correct to the relevant relay diagram and scheme diagram.
Ensure as far as practical that phasing/phase rotation appears to be as expected.
Check the wiring against the schematic diagram for the installation to ensure compliance with the
customer’s normal practice.
The relay only can be operated under the auxiliary power supply depending on the relay’s nominal
power supply rating.
The incoming voltage must be within the operating range specified in Section 2.1.1.1, before
energizing the relay, measure the auxiliary supply to ensure it within the operating range.
Other requirements to the auxiliary power supply are specified in Section 2.1.1.1. See this section
for further details about the parameters of the power supply.
WARNING! Energize this relay only when the power supply is within the specified
The current and voltage transformer connections must remain isolated from the relay for these
checks. The trip circuit should also remain isolated to prevent accidental operation of the
associated circuit breaker.
The liquid crystal display (LCD) is designed to operate in a wide range of substation ambient
temperatures. For this purpose, this relay has an automatic “LCD contrast” adjusting feature,
which is capable to adjust LCD contrast automatically according to the ambient temperature.
Connect the relay to DC power supply correctly and turn the relay on. Check program version and
forming time displayed in command menu to ensure that are corresponding to what ordered.
If the time and date is not being maintained by substation automation system, the date and time
should be set manually.
Set the date and time to the correct local time and date using menu item “Clock”.
In the event of the auxiliary supply failing, with a battery fitted on CPU board, the time and date will
be maintained. Therefore when the auxiliary supply is restored the time and date will be correct
and not need to set again.
To test this, remove the auxiliary supply from the relay for approximately 30s. After being
re-energized, the time and date should be correct.
On power up, the green LED “HEALTHY” should have illuminated and stayed on indicating that
the relay is healthy.
The relay has latched signal relays which remember the state of the trip, auto-reclose when the
relay was last energized from an auxiliary supply. Therefore these indicators may also illuminate
when the auxiliary supply is applied. If any of these LEDs are on then they should be reset before
proceeding with further testing. If the LED successfully reset, the LED goes out. There is no testing
required for that that LED because it is known to be operational.
It is likely that alarms related to voltage transformer supervision will not reset at this stage.
Apply the rated power supply and check that the “HEALTHY” LED is lighting in green. We need to
emphasize that the “HEALTHY” LED is always lighting in operation course except that this device
finds serious errors in it.
Produce one of the abnormal conditions listed in Chapter 4, the “ALARM” LED will light in yellow.
When abnormal condition reset, the “ALARM” LED extinguishes.
Test the other LEDs according to the configuration of the LEDs (through the PCS-Explorer
configuration tool auxiliary software). If the conditions which can turn on the selected LED are
satisfied, the selected LED will be on.
This test verifies that the accuracy of current measurement is within the acceptable tolerances.
Apply current equal to the current transformer secondary winding rating to each current
transformer input of the corresponding rating in turn, see the following table or external connection
diagram for appropriate terminal numbers, checking its magnitude using a multimeter/test set
readout. The corresponding reading can then be checked in the relays menu.
The current measurement accuracy of the relay is ±2.5%. However an additional allowance must
be made for the accuracy of the test equipment being used.
This test verifies that the accuracy of voltage measurement is within the acceptable tolerances.
Apply rated voltage to each voltage transformer input in turn; checking its magnitude using a
multimeter/test set readout. The corresponding reading can then be checked in the relays menu.
The voltage measurement accuracy of the relay is ±0.5%. However an additional allowance must
be made for the accuracy of the test equipment being used.
This test checks that all the binary inputs on the relay are functioning correctly.
The binary inputs should be energized one at a time, see external connection diagrams for
terminal numbers.
Ensure that the voltage applied on the binary input must be within the operating range.
The status of each binary input can be viewed using the submenu “Contact Inputs” and “Prot
Inputs”.
NOTE! The trip circuit should remain isolated during these checks to prevent accidental
The above tests have already demonstrated that the protection is within calibration, thus the
purpose of these tests is as follows:
To conclude that the primary function of the protection can trip according to the correct
application settings.
This check, performed the differential protection function in the relay, demonstrates that the relay
is operating correctly at the application-specific settings.
Set the logic setting [87T.En_Biased] as “1” in the submenu “Prot Settings”.
3. Simulate a normal condition with normal protection voltages and currents, that is to say, make
the transformer balance. Now the differential current is 0.
4. Simulate a single-phase fault or multi-phase fault, change the current of either side, make the
differential current of the fault phase raise to 1.05 × [87T.I_Biased].
5. Immediately, conventional biased differential protection will operate and issue the trip
command. The “TRIP” LED indicator will be on; a relevant report will be shown on the LCD.
6. After the fault is disappeared, this relay will restore the conventional biased differential
protection automatically. Restore the “TRIP” indicator and the LCD manually.
This check, performed the stage 1 overcurrent protection function in the No.1 setting group,
demonstrates that the relay is operating correctly at the application-specific settings.
1. Enable the stage 1 overcurrent protection with VCE and directional element control.
Set the logic setting [50/51P1.En] as “1” in the submenu “Prot Settings”.
Set the logic setting [50/51P1.En_VCE] as “1” in the submenu “Prot Settings”.
4. Simulate a single-phase fault or multi-phase fault, the current of the fault phase is 1.05 ×
[50/51P1.I_Set], and the protection voltages satisfy the VCE condition (see Section 3.3.3).
5. After the period of [50/51P1.t_Op], the stage 1 overcurrent protection will operate and issue
the trip command. The “TRIP” LED indicator will be on; a relevant report will be shown on the
LCD.
6. After the fault is disappeared, this relay will restore the stage 1 overcurrent protection
automatically. Restore the “TRIP” indicator and the LCD manually.
This check, performed the IDMT overcurrent protection function with very inverse curve in No.1
setting group, demonstrates that the relay is operating correctly at the application-specific settings.
Set the logic setting [50/51P3.En] as “1” in the submenu “Prot Settings”.
4. Simulate a single-phase fault or multi-phase fault, and the current of the fault phase is 2 ×
[50/51P3.I_Set].
5. After the period of 13.5 × [50/51P3.TMS] × [50/51P3.t_Op], the IDMT overcurrent protection
will operate and issue the trip command. The “TRIP” LED indicator will be on; a relevant
report will be shown on the LCD.
6. After the fault is disappeared, this relay will restore the IDMT protection automatically. Restore
the “TRIP” indicator and the LCD manually.
NOTE! The IDMT overcurrent protection with other characteristic inverse curves can be
checked through the same method. Note to set the relevant characteristic and logic
settings correctly.
This check, performed the No.1 stage 1 zero sequence overcurrent protection function in the No.1
setting group, demonstrates that the relay is operating correctly at the application-specific settings.
Set the logic setting [H.50/51G1.En] as “1” in the submenu “Prot Settings”.
3. Simulate a normal condition, the external input current of the zero sequence CT is less than
0.95 × [H.50/51G1.3I0_Set].
4. Simulate a single-phase earth fault, the external input current of the zero sequence CT is
greater than 1.05 × [H.50/51G1.3I0_Set].
5. After the period of [H.50/51G1.t_Op], the HV side stage 1 zero sequence overcurrent
protection will operate and issue the trip command. The “TRIP” LED indicator will be on; a
relevant report will be shown on the LCD.
6. After the fault is disappeared, this relay will restore the HV side stage 1 zero sequence
overcurrent protection automatically. Restore the “TRIP” indicator and the LCD manually.
NOTE! Another way for testing the zero sequence overcurrent protection is using the
This check, performed the stage 1 negative sequence overcurrent protection function in the No.1
setting group, demonstrates that the relay is operating correctly at the application-specific settings.
Set the logic setting [50/51Q1.En] as “1” in the submenu “Prot Settings”.
3. Simulate a normal condition; the negative sequence current is less than 0.95 ×
[50/51Q1.I_Set].
4. Simulate an unbalance fault; the negative sequence current is greater than 1.05 ×
[50/51Q1.I_Set].
5. After the period of [50/51Q1.t_Op], the stage 1 negative sequence overcurrent protection will
operate and issue the trip command. The “TRIP” LED indicator will be on; a relevant report
will be shown on the LCD.
6. After the fault is disappeared, this relay will restore the stage 1 negative sequence overcurrent
protection automatically. Restore the “TRIP” indicator and the LCD manually.
This check, performed the overload protection alarm demonstrates that the relay is operating
correctly at the application-specific settings.
Set the logic setting [49Alm.En] as “1” in the submenu “Prot Settings”.
5. After the period of about the definite time overload protection will operate and issue the trip
command. The “ALARM” LED indicator will be on; a relevant report will be shown on the LCD.
6. After the fault is disappeared, this relay will restore the overload protection alarm
automatically. Restore the “Alarm” indicator and the LCD manually.
This check, performed the No.1 mechanical protection function in the No.1 setting group,
demonstrates that the relay is operating correctly at the application-specific settings.
Set the logic setting [MR1.En] as “1” in the submenu “Prot Settings”.
4. Energized the binary input which is defined as the input of the No.1 mechanical protection.
5. After the period of [MR1.t_Op], the No.1 mechanical protection will operate and issue the trip
command. The “TRIP” LED indicator will be on; a relevant report will be shown on the LCD.
6. After the signal of the No.1 mechanical protection is disappeared, this relay will restore the
No.1 mechanical protection automatically. Restore the “TRIP” indicator and the LCD
manually.
Confirm the external wiring to the current and voltage inputs is correct.
However, these checks can only be carried out if there are no restrictions preventing the
tenderization of the plant being protected.
Remove all test leads, temporary shorting leads, etc. and replace any external wiring that has
been removed to allow testing.
If it has been necessary to disconnect any of the external wiring from the protection in order to
perform any of the foregoing tests, it should be ensured that all connections are replaced in
accordance with the relevant external connection or scheme diagram. Confirm current and voltage
transformer wiring.
After the above tests are completed, remove all test or temporary shorting leads, etc. If it has been
necessary to disconnect any of the external wiring from the protection in order to perform the
wiring verification tests, it should be ensured that all connections are replaced in accordance with
the relevant external connection or scheme diagram.
If the protection is in a new installation or the circuit breaker has just been maintained, the circuit
breaker maintenance and current counters should be zero. If a test block is installed, remove the
test plug and replace the cover so that the protection is put into service.
Ensure that all event records, fault records, disturbance records and alarms have been cleared
and LED’s has been reset before leaving the protection.
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This relay is self-supervised and so requires less maintenance than earlier designs of relay. Most
problems will result in an alarm so that remedial action can be taken. However, some periodic
tests should be done to ensure that the relay is functioning correctly and the external wiring is
intact.
The relay is almost completely self-supervised. The circuits which can not be supervised are
binary input, output circuits and human machine interfaces. Therefore regular testing can be
minimized to checking the unsupervised circuits.
When a failure is detected by supervision, a remote alarm is issued and the failure is indicated on
the front panel with LED indicators and LCD display. It is also recorded in the alarm record.
Failures detected by supervision are traced by checking the history alarm reports through the HMI.
See Section 8.3.2 for the details of the alarm events.
If the failure is identified to be in the relay module and the user has spare modules, the user can
recover the protection by replacing the failed modules.
Repair at the site should be limited to module replacement. Maintenance at the component level is
not recommended.
Check that the replacement module has an identical module name and hardware type-form as the
removed module. Furthermore, the replaced module should have the same software version. And
the replaced analog input module and power supply module should have the same ratings.
WARNING! Units and modules may only be replaced while the supply is switched off and
only by appropriately trained and qualified personnel. Strictly observe the basic
precautions to guard against electrostatic discharge.
earthed wrist band and placing modules on an earthed conductive mat. Otherwise, many
of the electronic components could suffer damage. After replacing the CPU module,
check the settings.
DANGER! After replacing modules, be sure to check that the same configuration is set
as before the replacement. If this is not the case, there is a danger of the unintended
operation of switchgear taking place or of protections not functioning correctly. Persons
may also be put in danger.
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13.1 Decommissioning
DANGER! Before disconnecting the power supply cables that connected with the power
supply module of this relay, make sure that the external miniature circuit breaker of the
power supply is switched off.
DANGER! Before disconnecting the cables that are used to connect analog input module
with the primary CT and VT, make sure that the circuit breaker for the primary CT and VT
is switched off.
13.1.3 Dismantling
The rack of this relay may now be removed from the system cubicle, after which the cubicles may
also be removed.
DANGER! When the station is in operation, make sure that there is an adequate safety
13.2 Disposal
In every country there are companies specialized in the proper disposal of electronic waste.
NOTE! Strictly observe all local and national regulations when disposing of the device.