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Express Installation Guide

SEL-787 Transformer Protection Relay

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 Safety Information
Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions
See the product manual for additional safety information. The product documentation uses three kinds of hazard statements, defined as
follows:

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. avoided, could result in death or serious injury. avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or
equipment damage.

Safety Symbols
The following symbols are often marked on SEL products.

CAUTION ATTENTION
Refer to accompanying documents. Se reporter à la documentation.

Earth (ground) Terre

Protective earth (ground) Terre de protection

Direct current Courant continu

Alternating current Courant alternatif

Both direct and alternating current Courant continu et alternatif

Instruction manual Manuel d’instructions

Safety Marks
The following statements apply to this device.

General Safety Marks

CAUTION
There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
Rayovac no. BR2335 or equivalent recommended by manufacturer. See Owner's
Manual for safety instructions. The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above
100°C, or incinerate. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Keep battery out of reach of children.
ATTENTION
Une pile remplacée incorrectement pose des risques d’explosion. Remplacez
seulement avec un Rayovac no BR2335 ou un produit équivalent recommandé par le
fabricant. Voir le guide d’utilisateur pour les instructions de sécurité. La pile utilisée
dans cet appareil peut présenter un risque d’incendie ou de brûlure chimique si vous
en faites mauvais usage. Ne pas recharger, démonter, chauffer à plus de 100°C ou
incinérer. Éliminez les vieilles piles suivant les instructions du fabricant. Gardez la
pile hors de la portée des enfants.

CAUTION
To ensure proper safety and operation, the equipment ratings, installation
instructions, and operating instructions must be checked before commissioning or
maintenance of the equipment. The integrity of any protective conductor
connection must be checked before carrying out any other actions. It is the
responsibility of the user to ensure that the equipment is installed, operated, and
used for its intended function in the manner specified in this manual. If misused, any
safety protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
ATTENTION
Pour assurer la sécurité et le bon fonctionnement, il faut vérifier les classements
d’équipement ainsi que les instructions d’installation et d’opération avant la mise en
service ou l’entretien de l’équipement. Il faut vérifier l’intégrité de toute connexion
de conducteur de protection avant de réaliser d’autres actions. L’utilisateur est
responsable d’assurer l’installation, l’opération et l’utilisation de l’équipement pour
la fonction prévue et de la manière indiquée dans ce manuel. Une mauvaise
utilisation pourrait diminuer toute protection de sécurité fournie par l'équipement.

For use in Pollution Degree 2 environment. Pour utilisation dans un environnement de Degré de Pollution 2.
Ambient air temperature shall not exceed 50°C (122°F). La température ambiante de l'air ne doit pas dépasser 50°C (122°F).
For use on a flat surface of a Type 1 enclosure. Pour utilisation sur une surface plane d'un boîtier de Type 1.

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 Safety Information
General Safety Marks

Terminal Ratings Spécifications des bornes

Wire Material Type de filage
Use 75°C (167°F) copper conductors only. Utiliser seulement conducteurs en cuivre 75°C (167°F).

Tightening Torque Couple de serrage

Terminal Block: 0.9–1.4 Nm (8–12 in-lb) Bornier : 0,9–1,4 Nm (8–12 livres-pouce)
Compression Plug: 0.5–1.0 Nm (4.4–8.8 in-lb) Fiche à compression : 0,5–1,0 Nm (4,4–8,8 livres-pouce)
Compression Plug Mounting Ear Screw: 0.18–0.25 Nm Vis à oreille de montage de la fiche à compression :
(1.6–2.2 in-lb) 0,18–0,25 Nm (1,6–2,2 livres-pouce)

Hazardous Locations Safety Marks

WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD AVERTISSEMENT – DANGER D'EXPLOSION

Open circuit before removing cover. Ouvrir le circuit avant de déposer le couvercle.

WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD AVERTISSEMENT – DANGER D'EXPLOSION

Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2. La substitution de composants peut détériorer la conformité à Classe I, Division 2.

Ambient air temperature shall not exceed –20°C  Ta  +50°C. La température de l’air ambiant ne doit pas dépasser –20°C  Ta  +50°C.

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 Typical Connections
(+)
Typical Wiring
(+) (–) (+) (+) (–) (+) (–)
(–)

Prot. TC TC
86T
Alarm 52-1 52-2 52-1 52-2
a a 86T a 86T a
86T
Power Supply
A01 A02 A03 A04 A05 A06 A07 A08 A09 A10 A11 A12 C01 C02 C03 C04
110–240 Vac
24–48 Vdc +/H -/N
110–250 Vdc OUT101 OUT102 OUT103 IN101 IN102 OUT301 OUT302
INPUT POWER OUTPUT CONTACTS CONTROL INPUTS OUTPUT CONTACTS
(Optional)
Front
5

9
4

8
3

7
2

6
1
SEL-787
Port 3
5 4 3 2 1
Transformer Protection Relay
9 8 7 6

(Optional Optional Input/Output Cards

485)
10 RTDs
IRIG-B Time Source IRIG-B
+ + + + + + + + + +

—
Optional Ethernet (single or dual) 4 Digital Inputs / 4 Digital Outputs
1–12 RTDs
OR
Copper Wire Multimode Fiber
SEL-2600 Series ≤ 1000 m
External RTD Module
4 Digital Inputs / 3 Digital Outputs
With ST Option RX SEL 2812 compatible ST
(Optional) FO Cable** Fiber-Optic Serial Port
(Optional)
TX
3 Digital Inputs / 4 Digital Outputs / 1 Analog Output
Port 4 DeviceNet

V–
(Optional)

CAN_L
SHIELD 4 Analog Inputs / 4 Analog Outputs
CAN_H
V+

TX+
Port 4A EIA-485

** SEL Fiber-Optic Cables 8 Digital Inputs

(Optional)

TX–
240-1506 — 1 m (3.3 ft) ST/ST RX+
240-1507 — 5 m (16.4 ft) ST/ST RX–
SHIELD
240-1508 — 15 m (49.2 ft) ST/ST
Other lengths available by request VOLTAGE AND NEUTRAL CURRENT INPUTS
(Optional) CURRENT INPUTS
VA VB VC N IN IAW1 IBW1 ICW1 IAW2 IBW2 ICW2
A diagram for a four-wire wye
connection is also available
in the instruction manual. E01 E02 E03 E04 E09 E10 Z01 Z02 Z03 Z04 Z05 Z06 Z07 Z08 Z09 Z10 Z11 Z12

52-1 XFMR 52-2

A
B
C
Open Delta PT

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 Rack Mounting
You can mount the SEL-787 in a sheltered indoor environment (a building or an enclosed cabinet) that does not exceed the
temperature rating of –40°C to +85°C. Consider the following dimensions when mounting the relay.

New Control Center

1. Place the enclosed panel 2. Make a smooth cut around 3. Place the mounting gasket 4. Fasten the relay to the
cutout over the desired the cutout. around the relay and insert mounting plate with the
mounting location and the unit into the mounting included screws.
trace the cutout. hole. (The photo displays
the optional bezel.)

Retrofitting

1. Remove the old relay. 2. Insert and fasten the 3. Place the mounting gasket 4. Fasten the relay to the
retrofitting plate around the relay and insert mounting plate with the
(see selinc.com/applications/ the unit into the retrofitting included screws.
mountingselector/). plate.

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 Connections
Connections are shown for the SEL-787 with IRIG-B, Ethernet, EIA-232, fiber-optic serial port, EIA-485, 3 DI/4 DO/1 AO
option, 8 DI option, and voltage/current (3 AVI/1 ACI) option. Refer to the SEL-787 Instruction Manual for additional
details and other options.
Wire sizes for connections are dictated by the terminal blocks and expected load currents. Use the following table as a
guide in selecting wire sizes:

Wire Size
Connection Type Insulation Voltage
Minimum Maximum

Grounding (Earthing) 18 AWG (0.80 mm2) 14 AWG (2.10 mm2) 300 V min
2 2
Current 16 AWG (1.30 mm ) 12 AWG (3.30 mm ) 300 V min
Potential (Voltage) 18 AWG (0.80 mm2) 14 AWG (2.10 mm2) 300 V min
Contact I/O 18 AWG (0.80 mm2) 14 AWG (2.10 mm2) 300 V min
2 2
RTD 28 AWG (0.08 mm ) 16 AWG (1.30 mm ) 300 V min
2 2
Other 18 AWG (0.80 mm ) 14 AWG (2.10 mm ) 300 V min

Card Slot A: Power Supply Card With 2 DI/3 DO

Step 1. Connect ground terminal GND to a rack frame or switchgear ground for proper safety and performance.
Step 2. Connect appropriate power supply to Terminal 01 (+/H) and Terminal 02 (–/N). Note that power terminals are
isolated from chassis ground.
Step 3. Connect as many as 2 digital inputs, per application requirements, to optoisolated inputs IN101 (Terminals 10
and 11) and IN102 (Terminals 11 and 12).
Step 4. Connect the 3 output contacts, per application requirements, to OUT101 (Terminals 03 and 04),
OUT102 (Terminals 05 and 06), and OUT103 (Terminals 07, 08, and 09).

Card Slot B: Main Board With IRIG-B, Ethernet, EIA-485, Fiber-Optic Serial Port
Step 1. Connect communications devices, as required, to the front DB-9 serial Port F (EIA-232), rear Port 3 (EIA-485),
10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45 connector) Port 1, and fiber-optic (ST® connector) serial Port 2.
Step 2. Connect the IRIG-B time-code input to Terminals 01 (+) and 02 (–).

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 Connections
Card Slot C: 3 Digital Inputs, 4 Digital Outputs, 1 Analog Output Card (3 DI/4 DO/1 AO)
Step 1. Connect additional digital inputs (IN_01, IN_02, IN_03) and outputs (OUT_01, OUT_02, OUT_03, OUT_04),
if required by application, using the connection diagram.
Step 2. Connect the analog (transducer) output AO_01 using Terminals 09 and 10.

Card Slot D: 8 Digital Inputs Card (8 DI)

Connect as many as 8 digital inputs, per application requirements, to inputs IN_01 (Terminals 01 and 02),
IN_02 (Terminals 03 and 04), . . ., IN_08 (Terminals 15 and 16).

Card Slot E: Voltage/Current Inputs Card

Connect 4-wire wye-connected PTs or open-delta connected PTs as shown in the connections diagram. For other PT con-
nection options, refer to Section 2: Installation in the SEL-787 Instruction Manual. Connect the neutral current input to
Terminals 09 and 10.

Card Slot Z: Current Inputs Card

Connect Winding 1 and Winding 2 phase current inputs as shown in the connections diagram.
Step 1. Connect Winding 1 Phase A, Phase B, and Phase C current inputs to Terminals 01 and 02, Terminals 03 and 04,
and Terminals 05 and 06, respectively, following the convention shown in the connections diagram.
Step 2. Connect Winding 2 current inputs similarly to Terminals 07–12.
Refer to Section 2: Installation in the SEL-787 Instruction Manual for additional details.

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Connections

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 Communication With Relay
There are two ways of communicating with the SEL-787 Transformer Protection Relay. You can communicate with the
relay using the HMI on the front panel or through serial port communications with a computer. For communications, the
computer must have a serial port and the operating system should be Windows 2000 or newer. You will also need a standard
EIA-232 crossover cable or an SEL-234A cable.

HMI Pushbuttons
Press the TARGET RESET pushbutton Press the directional (up, down, left, right)
to clear targets that have been alarmed. pushbuttons to scroll through options.

TARGET
ESC
RESET ENT

Press the ESC pushbutton to Press the ENT pushbutton

return to the previous menu. for selection to view the next menu.

Computer Connection Steps

Step 1. Connect the PC and the relay using a serial communications cable.
Step 2. Apply power to both the PC and the relay.
Step 3. Open a terminal emulation program.

Option 1: ACSELERATOR QuickSet SEL-5030 Software

Open QuickSet and proceed to Step 4. If you do not have QuickSet, you
can download the program from selinc.com/products/5030. Refer to
Section 3: PC Software of the SEL-787 Instruction Manual for more
information about QuickSet.

Option 2: HyperTerminal
To open HyperTerminal, go to Start > Programs > Accessories >
Communications > HyperTerminal > hypertrm.exe. From
HyperTerminal, your PC will prompt you to enter a name of your choice
for the connection. Then, you can choose the port through which to
connect. Make sure you select the same port to which you connected the
cable, and then click OK.
Step 4. Set the PC terminal emulation program to the same communications
port settings as shown in the figure to the right, and click OK.
Step 5. Press the <Enter> key on the PC keyboard to check the
communications link. You should see the = prompt. If you do not see the
= prompt, check the cable connections, confirm that the settings in the
terminal emulation program are the default values, and that the
emulation mode is set to VT100.
Step 6. Once you have an established connection, you can set all other relay
settings and obtain values as necessary. Refer to Section 6: Settings in
the SEL-787 Instruction Manual for more information.

SEL-787 Relays are shipped with default passwords. To prevent unauthorized access, change default passwords
to private passwords at installation. SEL shall not be responsible for damage resulting from unauthorized access.

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 Relay Settings
This section of the Express Installation Guide provides step-by-step instructions for a typical application of the SEL-787
Transformer Protection Relay. For more information on the setting procedures, refer to the SEL-787 Instruction Manual or
contact your local SEL representative. For more information on setting the relay using QuickSet software as shown in this
example, refer to Section 3: PC Software in the SEL-787 Instruction Manual.
Transformer applications of the SEL-787 require that the configuration of the relay match the transformer winding con-
struction, as well as the current and voltage transformer ratios and configurations. The relay is equipped with a wide selec-
tion of protection and logic elements. Section 4: Protection and Logic Functions in the SEL-787 Instruction Manual
describes all the protection and logic functions of the relay, together with all the necessary settings.
Design the specific protection, logic, and communications system for your transformer application. Use the Settings Sheets
provided in Section 6: Settings of the SEL-787 Instruction Manual to record the relay settings, or connect the relay to a per-
sonal computer (PC) and use QuickSet to enter the settings. Follow the steps below to set the relay.
Step 1. Connect to the SEL-787 via QuickSet.
a. Connect the relay to a PC by using an SEL-C234A serial or SEL-C662 USB cable.
b. Apply power to the relay.
c. Start the QuickSet software program and establish communication with the relay.
d. Click on the Read Settings From Device icon to download the current settings from the relay.
e. Save the downloaded setting file into your QuickSet database.
Step 2. Gather transformer nameplate information. Typical information should include the following:
➤ Transformer MVA ratings
➤ Transformer winding voltages
➤ Transformer winding configurations
➤ Transformer impedances
Additionally, verify the connection method used for the
current transformers that will be monitoring the
transformer windings. Current transformers will be
connected in a wye or delta configuration. Record the
current transformer ratios.
Record the information you gathered in this step for use
in the following steps.
Step 3. Edit the QuickSet relay settings file.

Group 1 Settings
a. Open and edit the Group Configuration settings.
Typically, the transformer configuration information
will be the same for all protection settings groups
used in the SEL-787.
b. Set the transformer CT connections, W1CT and
W2CT, to DELTA or WYE as dictated by the
recorded CT connection information from Step 1.
c. Set the CT ratio settings CTR1 and CTR2.
d. Set the transformer winding rated voltages VWDG1
and VWDG2.
e. Set the transformer capacity setting MVA. Setting
MVA should be set to the maximum MVA rating of
the transformer.

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 Relay Settings
f. Set the current compensation setting ICOM. When set to Y, this setting enables the individual CT
compensation settings W1CTC and W2CTC.
g. Set the neutral CT ratio CTRN1.
h. Enable and set the differential element settings. Set the differential element pickup, slope, and harmonic
blocking and/or restraint characteristics for the transformer application.
i. Enable and set the optional restricted earth fault (REF) protection elements if the application calls for it.
j. Enable backup overcurrent elements. Select instantaneous and time-overcurrent elements as necessary to
provide backup protection and coordination.
k. Enable and enter RTD settings if RTDs are used for temperature measurements in the transformer tank and
ambient air temperature.
l. If voltage measurements are supported in the relay:
➢ Enable and set over- and undervoltage protection elements.
➢ Enable and set volts/Hz protection elements (overexcitation protection).
➢ Enable and set power elements as the application requires.
➢ Enable and set over- and underfrequency elements necessary for the application.
➢ Enable and set demand and peak demand metering as necessary.
➢ Set the trip/close logic settings using the Relay Word bits of the enabled protection and logic elements
to drive the transformer trip logic and the winding breakers trip logic.

Group 1 Logic Settings

a. Enable and enter SELOGIC control equations settings according to the needs of the application.
b. Repeat previous steps for Group 2, 3, and 4 settings if necessary for the application.

Global Settings
Review, enable, and enter the Global settings the application requires. Global settings include synchrophasors,
through-fault event monitoring, breaker failure, etc.

Front-Panel Settings
a. Configure relay display points. Use the front-panel display to indicate fault conditions, alarms, and operational
parameters.
b. Configure relay front-panel target indications.

Report Settings
a. Configure relay event reporting to capture relay trip conditions.
b. Configure and set the sequence-of-events report settings.
c. Configure and set the load profile (LDP) report settings, if necessary.

Communications Ports and Protocol Settings

Enable and enter the communications ports and protocol settings as necessary for the application.
Step 4. Save the revised setting file into the database, and then with the settings still open, click the Send Active Settings
icon and then click OK when prompted to upload the revised settings into relay.
Step 5. Perform relay verification and commissioning tests per your requirements. Refer to Section 10: Testing and
Troubleshooting in the SEL-787 Instruction Manual for details on relay testing.

NOTE: Be sure to evaluate and confirm all relay settings before implementing this application on an actual transformer.

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