PowerFactory 2022

Technical Reference
Siemens 7SA8
F2022

POWER SYSTEM SOLUTIONS

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Contents

1 Model information 1

2 General description 2

3 Main relay 3

4 Distance (Classical) 4

5 Distance (RMD) 9

6 Overcurrent 12

7 Voltage 14

8 Frequency 16

9 Available Mapping Files 17

10 References 18

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1 Model information

Disclaimer

DIgSILENT protection device models are developed using publicly accessible information, such
as user manuals, and are not validated or tested by the respective manufacturers.

1 Model information

Manufacturer Siemens

Model 7SA8

Variants The Siemens 7SA8 consists of four PowerFactory relay models. These comprise
two sets, one with classical distance protection and one using the RMD calculation method. Each
set offers a model for the 1A and one for the 5A version. Functions and model parameters are
derived from information in [2] and [1].

Modelled Functionality

Functionality 7SA8 7SA8 RMD

Distance Protection X X
Undervoltage protection, 3-phase X X
Undervoltage protection, positive-sequence system - -
Undervoltage protection, 3-phase, universal, Vx - -
Rate-of-voltage-change protection - -
Power protection active/reactive power - -
Negative-sequence system overcurrent protection - -
Negative-sequence system overcurrent protection with direction - -
Thermal overload protection - -
Overcurrent protection, phases X X
Overcurrent protection, ground X X
Instantaneous high-current tripping - -
Overcurrent protection, 1-phase - -
Sensitive ground-current detection for systems with resonant or isolated neutral - -
Circuit-breaker failure protection - -
Overvoltage protection, 3-phase X X
Overvoltage protection, positive-sequence system - -
Overvoltage protection, compounding - -
Overvoltage protection, negative-sequence system - -
Overvoltage protection, zero-sequence system - -
Overvoltage protection, 3-phase, universal, Vx - -
Voltage-comparison supervision - -
Directional overcurrent protection, phases - -
Sensitive ground-fault detection for systems with resonant or isolated neutral - -
Power-swing blocking - -
Out-of-step protection - -
Automatic reclosing - -
Overfrequency protection X X
Underfrequency protection X X
Underfrequency load shedding - -

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Functionality 7SA8 7SA8 RMD

Rate-of-frequency-change protection - -
Teleprotection for distance protection X X
Weak or no infeed: echo and tripping - -
Teleprotection for directional ground-fault protection - -
Stub-fault differential protection (for breaker and-a-half layout) - -
Restricted ground-fault protection - -
Instantaneous tripping at switch onto fault - -
Arc protection - -
Directional reactive power undervoltage protection (QU protection) - -
Undercurrent - -
Overcurrent protection, voltage dependent - -
Intermittent ground-fault protection - -
Circuit-breaker restrike protection - -

2 General description

Each model consists of a main relay with several sub-functions.

• Main relay : Measurement transformer slots, measurement processing, breaker logics

• Distance : Distance protection with quadrilateral and MHO characteristics

• Overcurrent : Overcurrent protection for phase and ground

• Frequency : Over-/Underfrequency protection
• Voltage : Over-/Undervoltage protection

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3 Main relay

3 Main relay

Measurement transformers

The ”CT” and ”VT” slots hold the assigned 3-phase measurement transformers. The ”CT I4”
can be assigned to an additional (core-balance) CT if the overcurrent protection shall use the
measured instead of the calculated zero sequence current.

Measurement units

The ”Measurement” slots process the transformer input and hold the nominal current, voltage
and frequency values.

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:101 Rated frequency Measurement Frequency Nominal Frequency
_:8911:102 Rated econdary voltage Measurement Nominal Voltage
Measurement Delta
Measurement IN
Measurement Frequency

Breaker logics

The ”Trip Logic” holds the breaker and signal assignments for relay tripping.

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4 Distance (Classical)

4 Distance (Classical)

This sub-function is used to model classical distance protection with quadrilateral and MHO
characteristics. All model units are located in the ”Distance” sub-relay, unless stated otherwise.
This section only applies for the models 7SA8 1A and 7SA8 5A.

Notes:

• Only 8 of the possible 16 simultaneous zones with quadrilateral or mho characteristic are
modelled

• The model assumes the ”Basic” configuration and considers ”Advanced” parameters with
their default value, where applicable
• The model assumes that all zones have ”Function mode” (_:101) set to ”ph-gnd and ph-ph”
and ”Zone-spec. residu. comp.” (_:114) set to ”no”

Starting

The ”Starting” unit holds the settings associated with distance fault detection. Please note, that
the visibility of the parameters in the dialogue may depend on the selected stating method.

Notes:

• The model uses the starting unit from the 7SA6 series, which offers the same starting
methods and settings, but can only support one starting method at a time, whereas the
7SA8 series supports multiple starting methods simultaneously
• If impedance starting is selected, disable ”T Forward” and ”T Non-Directional”

• The ”Load Cutout” can only be used for phase-phase and phase-ground ot not at all

General

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:9001:149 Neutral point Starting System Grounding
_:2311:103 3I0> threshold value Starting Ie>
_:2311:102 V0> threshold value Starting Ue> grd.
_:2311:104 3I0 pickup stabilization Starting Stabilisation Slope Model unit is [%]
_:2311:105 Ground-fault detection Starting Earth Fault detection
_:2311:116 Phase preferen. (ph-ph-g) Starting Phase preference for
Ph-Ph-E Faults
_:2311:108 Loop select. with ph-ph-g Starting Ph-Ph-Earth Faults

Impedance Pickup

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:101 Min. phase current thresh Starting Minimum Iph>
_:103 R load cutout (ph-g) Load Cutout R Load (Ph-E)

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Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:104 Angle load cutout (ph-g) Load Cutout PHI load (Ph-E)
_:105 R load cutout (ph-ph) Load Cutout R Load (Ph-Ph)
_:106 Angle load cutout (ph-ph) Load Cutout PHI load (Ph-Ph)

Overcurrent Pickup

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:105 O/C threshold Iph>> Starting Iph>>
_:114 Loops with 1-ph. pickup Starting Single Phase Detection
_:115 Op. delay forward pickup T Forward Time Setting
_:116 Op. delay no-ndir. pickup T Non-Directional Time Setting

V/I Pickup

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:101 Pickup program Starting Prog. U/I
_:105 O/C threshold Iph>> Starting Iph>>
_:102 Min. current thresh. Iph> Starting Iph>
_:106 Undervolt. ph-gnd at Iph>> Starting Uphe(I>>)
_:103 Undervolt. ph-gnd at Iph> Starting Uphe(I>)
_:107 Undervolt. ph-ph at Iph>> Starting Uphph(I>>)
_:104 Undervolt. ph-ph at Iph> Starting Uphph(I>)
_:114 Loops with 1-ph. pickup Starting Single Phase Detection
_:115 Op. delay forward pickup T Forward Time Setting
_:116 Op. delay no-ndir. pickup T Non-Directional Time Setting

V/I/ϕ Pickup

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:101 Pickup program Starting Prog. U/I
_:102 Min. current thresh. Iph> Starting Iph>
_:103 Undervolt. ph-gnd at Iph> Starting Uphe(I>)
_:104 Undervolt. ph-ph at Iph> Starting Uphph(I>)
_:105 O/C threshold Iph>> Starting Iph>>
_:106 Undervolt. ph-gnd at Iph>> Starting Uphe(I>>)
_:107 Undervolt. ph-ph at Iph>> Starting Uphph(I>>)
_:108 Iϕ> Starting Iphi>
_:109 Undervolt. ph-gnd at Iϕ> Starting Uphe (Iphi>)
_:110 Undervolt. ph-ph at Iϕ> Starting Uphph (Iphi>)
_:111 Effective direct. ϕ-pickup Starting Effect phi
_:112 ϕ> Starting phi>
_:113 ϕ< Starting phi<
_:114 Loops with 1-ph. pickup Starting Single Phase Detection
_:115 Op. delay forward pickup T Forward Time Setting
_:116 Op. delay no-ndir. pickup T Non-Directional Time Setting

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Polarisation

The ”Polarisation” units performs the impedance calculation, zero sequence compensation and
provides adaptively polarised voltages for directional determination. It is primarily used by the
quadrilateral characteristics. The ”Polarisation Mho” unit performs a similar role for the MHO
characteristics but is self-polarised only, due to model limitations.

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:115 Set. format residu. comp. Polarisation Show as complex number
Polarisation Mho
_:9001:108 Line angle Polarisation Line angle
Polarisation Mho
_:9001:104 Kr Polarisation Re / Rl
Polarisation Mho
_:9001:105 Kx Polarisation Xe / Xl
Polarisation Mho
_:9001:118 K0 Polarisation k0
Polarisation Mho
_:9001:150 Angle (K0) Polarisation Angle
Polarisation Mho
_:9001:111 Series compensation Polarisation Series compensation

Directional determination

The ”Directional” unit provides directional information of the quadrilateral characteristics. The
unit is configured as dual direction element with a fixed operating sector. While the model allows
to change the tripping direction, leaving it as ”Forward” is advised in order to maintain the correct
behaviour of the backup timers.

Quadrilateral zones

The ”Zone X Quad” (where X = 1..8), together with the corresponding timer and logic units,
represent the quadrilateral tripping characteristics. As there is no direct relation between the
absolute parameter address and the corresponding zone, this section only gives an exemplary
parameter mapping. The two logic units ”Operate ZX Quad” and ”Send ZX Quad” are used for
teleprotection; please refer to the corresponding section for the configuration.

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:1 Mode Zone X Quad Out of service
_:109 Directional mode Zone X Quad Tripping Direction
_:102 X reach Zone X Quad +X Reach
_:103 R (ph-g) Zone X Quad +R Reach (PH-E)
_:104 R (ph-ph) Zone X Quad +R Reach
_:113 Zone-inclination angle Zone X Quad +X Angle
_:110 Operate delay (1-phase) TX Quad (1-phase) Time Setting
_:112 Operate delay (multi-ph.) TX Quad (multi-ph) Time Setting
_:11 1-pole operate allowed ZX Quad Logic Logic see 1)
_:2311:107 Dist. characteristic angle Zone X Quad Relay Angle

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4 Distance (Classical)

Notes:

1) This setting is only available for 7SA87 devices; configure the logic as follows:

– ”yes” : allow_single_pole = TRIP

– ”no” or not present: allow_single_pole = NOTRIP

MHO zones

The ”Zone X Mho” (where X = 1..8), together with the corresponding timer and logic units,
represent the MHO tripping characteristics. As there is no direct relation between the absolute
parameter address and the corresponding zone, this section only gives an exemplary parameter
mapping. The two logic units ”Operate ZX Mho” and ”Send ZX Mho” are used for teleprotection;
please refer to the corresponding section for the configuration.

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:1 Mode Zone X Mho Out of service
_:109 Directional mode Zone X Mho Tripping Direction
_:102 Zr impedance reach Zone X Mho Replica Impedance
_:110 Operate delay (1-phase) TX Mho (1-phase) Time Setting
_:112 Operate delay (multi-ph.) TX Mho (multi-ph) Time Setting
_:11 1-pole operate allowed ZX Mho Logic Logic see 1)
_:2311:107 Dist. characteristic angle Zone X Mho Relay Angle

Notes:

1) This setting is only available for 7SA87 devices; configure the logic as follows:

– ”yes” : allow_single_pole = TRIP

– ”no” or not present: allow_single_pole = NOTRIP

Teleprotection

In order for the teleprotection to function correctly, both 7SA8 models have to be linked via the
”7SA8 Communication” model. Only Permissive Underreach Transfer Trip (PUTT) is currently
supported by the model. To enable particular zone to send a signal to the receiving side, please
enable the corresponding ”Send ZX Quad” or ”Send ZX Mho” logic unit. Analogously, in order to
enable a zone to operate with receipt of a signal, enable the corresponding ”Operate ZX Quad”
or ”Operate ZX Mho” logic unit.

Permissive Underreach Transfer Trip

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:5671:1 Mode Send Signal Logic see 1)
Signal Logic
_:5671:101 Send prolongation Send Prolongation Time Setting
_:5671:102 Operate delay (1-phase) T Signal (1-phase) Time Setting

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Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:5671:103 Operate delay (multi-ph.) T Signal (multi-ph) Time Setting
_:5671:11 1-pole operate allowed Signal Logic Logic see 2)

Notes:

1) Configure both logic units as follows:

– ”on” : PUTT = TRIP
– ”off” : PUTT = NOTRIP

2) This setting is only available for 7SA87 devices; configure the logic as follows:
– ”yes” : allow_single_pole = TRIP
– ”no” or not present: allow_single_pole = NOTRIP

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5 Distance (RMD)

5 Distance (RMD)

This sub-function is used to model distance protection with quadrilateral and MHO characteristics
using the RMD method. All model units are located in the ”Distance” sub-relay, unless stated
otherwise. This section only applies for the models 7SA8 RMD 1A and 7SA8 RMD 5A.

Notes:

• Only 8 of the possible 16 simultaneous zones with quadrilateral or mho characteristic are
modelled

• The model assumes the ”Basic” configuration and considers ”Advanced” parameters with
their default value, where applicable
• The model assumes that all quadrilateral zones have ”Function mode” (_:101) set to
”ph-gnd and ph-ph” and all zones use the same zero sequence compensation factors

• The ”Function mode” (_:101) for MHO characteristics is fixed to ”ph-ph”

Polarisation

The ”Polarisation” units performs the impedance calculation, zero sequence compensation and
provides adaptively polarised voltages for directional determination. It is primarily used by the
quadrilateral characteristics. The ”Polarisation Mho” unit performs a similar role for the MHO
characteristics.

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:115 Set. format residu. comp. Polarisation Show as complex number
_:9001:108 Line angle Polarisation Line angle
_:9001:104 Kr Polarisation Re / Rl
_:9001:105 Kx Polarisation Xe / Xl
_:9001:118 K0 Polarisation k0
_:9001:150 Angle (K0) Polarisation Angle
_:9001:111 Series compensation Polarisation Series compensation
Polarisation Mho
_:2311:132 Substitute for IF Polarisation Substitute for IF
Polarisation Mho
_:2311:134 Comp. angle zero seq. Polarisation Comp. angle zero seq.
Polarisation Mho
_:2311:135 Comp. angle neg. seq. Polarisation Comp. angle neg. seq.
Polarisation Mho

Quadrilateral zones

The ”Zone X Quad” (where X = 1..8), together with the corresponding starting, directional, timer
and logic units, represent the quadrilateral tripping characteristics. As there is no direct relation
between the absolute parameter address and the corresponding zone, this section only gives an
exemplary parameter mapping. The two logic units ”Operate ZX Quad” and ”Send ZX Quad” are
used for teleprotection; please refer to the corresponding section for the configuration.

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5 Distance (RMD)

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:1 Mode Zone X Quad Out of service
_:109 Directional mode Zone X Quad Tripping Direction
_:102 X reach Zone X Quad +X Reach
_:2311:130 R (ph-g) Zone X Quad +R Reach (PH-E)
_:2311:131 R (ph-ph) Zone X Quad +R Reach
_:110 Operate delay (1-phase) TX Quad (1-phase) Time Setting
_:112 Operate delay (multi-ph.) TX Quad (multi-ph) Time Setting
_:11 1-pole operate allowed ZX Quad Logic Logic see 1)
_:9001:108 Line angle Zone X Quad Relay Angle see 2)
_:2311:136 Delta Dist. charact. angle
_:2311:102 V0> threshold value Starting ZX Quad Ue> grd.
_:2311:101 Min. phase-current thresh Starting ZX Quad Iph>

Notes:

1) This setting is only available for 7SA87 devices; configure the logic as follows:
– ”yes” : allow_single_pole = TRIP
– ”no” or not present: allow_single_pole = NOTRIP
2) Calculate as Relay Angle = Line angle + Delta Dist. charact. angle

MHO zones

The ”Zone X Mho” (where X = 1..8), together with the corresponding starting, timer and logic
units, represent the MHO tripping characteristics. As there is no direct relation between the
absolute parameter address and the corresponding zone, this section only gives an exemplary
parameter mapping. The two logic units ”Operate ZX Mho” and ”Send ZX Mho” are used for
teleprotection; please refer to the corresponding section for the configuration.

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:1 Mode Zone X Mho Out of service
_:109 Directional mode Zone X Mho Tripping Direction
_:102 Zr impedance reach Zone X Mho Replica Impedance
_:112 Operate delay (multi-ph.) TX Mho (multi-ph) Time Setting
_:9001:108 Line angle Zone X Mho Relay Angle
_:2311:102 V0> threshold value Starting ZX Mho Ue> grd.
_:2311:101 Min. phase-current thresh Starting ZX Mho Iph>

Teleprotection

In order for the teleprotection to function correctly, both 7SA8 models have to be linked via the
”7SA8 Communication” model. Only Permissive Underreach Transfer Trip (PUTT) is currently
supported by the model. To enable particular zone to send a signal to the receiving side, please
enable the corresponding ”Send ZX Quad” or ”Send ZX Mho” logic unit. Analogously, in order to
enable a zone to operate with receipt of a signal, enable the corresponding ”Operate ZX Quad”
or ”Operate ZX Mho” logic unit.

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5 Distance (RMD)

Permissive Underreach Transfer Trip

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:5671:1 Mode Send Signal Logic see 1)
Signal Logic
_:5671:101 Send prolongation Send Prolongation Time Setting
_:5671:102 Operate delay (1-phase) T Signal (1-phase) Time Setting
_:5671:103 Operate delay (multi-ph.) T Signal (multi-ph) Time Setting
_:5671:11 1-pole operate allowed Signal Logic Logic see 2)

Notes:

1) Configure both logic units as follows:

– ”on” : PUTT = TRIP
– ”off” : PUTT = NOTRIP
2) This setting is only available for 7SA87 devices; configure the logic as follows:

– ”yes” : allow_single_pole = TRIP

– ”no” or not present: allow_single_pole = NOTRIP

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6 Overcurrent

6 Overcurrent

This sub-function is used to model overcurrent protection for phase and ground. All model units
are located in the ”Overcurrent” sub-relay, unless stated otherwise.

Notes:

• The model assumes the ”Basic” configuration and considers ”Advanced” parameters with
their default value, where applicable
• Current ranges are modelled for ”@ 100 Irated”

• All stages generate 3-pole tripping signals

Phase Definite-Time Characteristic

The ”Phase Definite-T X” (where X = 1..4) units represent the phase overcurrent protection
with definite-time characteristic. As there is no direct relation between the absolute parameter
address and the corresponding zone, this section only gives an exemplary parameter mapping.

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:3 Threshold Phase Definite-T X Pickup Current
_:6 Operate delay Phase Definite-T X Time Setting

Phase Inverse-Time Characteristic

The ”Phase Inverse-T 1” units represents the phase overcurrent protection with inverse charac-
teristic.

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:691:3 Threshold Phase Inverse-T 1 Current Setting
_:691:130 Type of character. curve Phase Inverse-T 1 Tripping Characteristic
_:691:113 Min. time of the curve Phase Inverse-T 1 Min. Time
_:691:101 Time dial Phase Inverse-T 1 Time Dial
_:691:115 Additional time delay Phase Inverse-T 1 Time Adder

Ground Definite-Time Characteristic

The ”Ground Definite-T X” (where X = 1..3) units represent the ground overcurrent protection
with definite-time characteristic. As there is no direct relation between the absolute parameter
address and the corresponding zone, this section only gives an exemplary parameter mapping.

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:3 Threshold Ground Definite-T X Pickup Current
_:6 Operate delay Ground Definite-T X Time Setting

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Ground Inverse-Time Characteristic

The ”Ground Inverse-T 1” units represents the ground overcurrent protection with inverse
characteristic.

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:781:3 Threshold Ground Inverse-T 1 Current Setting
_:781:108 Type of character. curve Ground Inverse-T 1 Tripping Characteristic
_:781:113 Min. time of the curve Ground Inverse-T 1 Min. Time
_:781:101 Time dial Ground Inverse-T 1 Time Dial
_:781:115 Additional time delay Ground Inverse-T 1 Time Adder

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7 Voltage

7 Voltage

This sub-function is used to model over- and undervoltage protection for phases. All model units
are located in the ”Voltage” sub-relay, unless stated otherwise.

Notes:

• The model assumes the ”Basic” configuration and considers ”Advanced” parameters with
their default value, where applicable
• Only the definite-time characteristics are modelled
• All stages generate 3-pole tripping signals

Overvoltage

The ”Overvoltage Definite-T X Phase” and ”Overvoltage Definite-T X Ground” (where X = 1..3)
units represent the phase overvoltage protection with definite-time characteristic. As there is no
direct relation between the absolute parameter address and the corresponding zone, this section
only gives an exemplary parameter mapping.

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:9 Measured value Overvoltage Definite-T X Phase Out of Service see 1)
Overvoltage Definite-T X Ground
_:3 Threshold Overvoltage Definite-T X Phase Pickup Voltage
Overvoltage Definite-T X Ground
_:6 Operate delay Overvoltage Definite-T X Phase Time Delay
Overvoltage Definite-T X Ground

Notes:

1) Disable the unit not required for the selected measurement

Undervoltage

The ”Undervoltage Definite-T X Phase” and ”Undervoltage Definite-T X Ground” (where X =

1..3) units represent the phase undervoltage protection with definite-time characteristic. As there
is no direct relation between the absolute parameter address and the corresponding zone, this
section only gives an exemplary parameter mapping.

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:9 Measured value Undervoltage Definite-T X Phase Out of Service see 1)
Undervoltage Definite-T X Ground
_:3 Threshold Undervoltage Definite-T X Phase Pickup Voltage
Undervoltage Definite-T X Ground
_:6 Operate delay Undervoltage Definite-T X Phase Time Delay
Undervoltage Definite-T X Ground

Notes:

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1) Disable the unit not required for the selected measurement

In order to prevent undervoltage operation on switched-off lines, the model also provides the
corresponding current criterion. The range for the current criterion corresponds to ”@ 100
Irated”.

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:2311:101 Threshold I> Threshold I> Pickup Current

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8 Frequency

8 Frequency

This sub-function is used to model over- and under-frequency protection. All model units are
located in the ”Frequency” sub-relay, unless stated otherwise.

Notes:

• The model assumes the ”Basic” configuration and considers ”Advanced” parameters with
their default value, where applicable
• The model assumes the ”Filtering method (method B)” for all units
• All stages generate 3-pole tripping signals

Overfrequency

The ”Overfrequency Stage X” (where X = 1..3) units represent the phase overfrequency protection.
As there is no direct relation between the absolute parameter address and the corresponding
zone, this section only gives an exemplary parameter mapping.

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:3 Threshold Overfrequency Stage X Frequency
_:6 Operate delay Overfrequency Stage X Time Delay

In order to prevent operation on faulted or switched-off lines, the model also provides the
corresponding min. voltage criterion.

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:2311:101 Minimum voltage Overfrequency Min. Voltage Pickup Voltage

Underfrequency

The ”Underfrequency Stage X” (where X = 1..5) units represent the phase underfrequency
protection. As there is no direct relation between the absolute parameter address and the
corresponding zone, this section only gives an exemplary parameter mapping.

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:3 Threshold Underfrequency Stage X Frequency
_:6 Operate delay Underfrequency Stage X Time Delay

In order to prevent operation on faulted or switched-off lines, the model also provides the
corresponding min. voltage criterion.

Address Relay Setting Model Unit Model Parameter Note

_:2311:101 Minimum voltage Underfrequency Min. Voltage Pickup Voltage

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9 Available Mapping Files

9 Available Mapping Files

Hardware Firmware Multiple

Language Model
Version Version Setting Groups
7SA8 1A
7SA8x 8.4 en
7SA8 5A

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10 References

10 References
[1] Siemens AG. SIPROTEC 5 Distance and Line Differential Protection, Breaker Management
for 1-Pole and 3-Pole Tripping. C53000-G5040-C011-E.01, Edition 11.2020.
[2] Siemens AG. SIPROTEC 5 Distance Protection, Line Differential Protection, and Overcurrent
Protection for 3-Pole Tripping. C53000-G5040-C010-E, Edition 11.2020.

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