Automatic Synchronizer Technical Manual

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SUMMARY
1. TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3. OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Parallel sequence start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Voltage regulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2.1 Max. deviation bar voltage/rated voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2.2 Min. generator voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2.3 Max. voltage difference
difference.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Frequency regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3.1 Max. deviation rated frequency/ bar frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3.2 Max. deviation rated frequency/ generator frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3.3 Max. frequency difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.4 Load pulse and parallel command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5 Dead-bar mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5.1 DB dead-bar mode OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5.2 DB dead-bar mode ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5.3 DB dead-bar mode ON-CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.6 Main and spare settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.1 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2 Output circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.3 LED signalling circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.4 Digital inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.5 Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.6 Event log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.7 Measurement
Measurements s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.8 Test
Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.9 Alphanumeric code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.10 Languag
Language e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.11 LCD
LCD settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.12 Inhibiting operation-deconfiguration from network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.13 Serial communication on LONWORKS (TM) (TM) bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.14 RS485 serial communication
communication on MODBUS protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.15 Oscillopertu
Oscilloperturbography
rbography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5. LOCAL INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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6. LCD MENU STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

6.1 MAIN READING MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.1.1 Changing dialogue language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.1.2 Changing date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.1.3 Displaying settings in use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.1.4 Displaying main settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.1.5 Displaying spare settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1.6 Displaying current measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1.7 Displaying counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1.8 Displaying events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1.9 Displaying output relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1.10 Displaying digital inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1.11 Displaying leds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1.12 Displaying relay data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1.13 Displaying diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.2 MAIN SETTING CHANGE MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.2.1 Selecting current setting group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.2 Changing main settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.3 Changing spare settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.4 Setting output relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.5 Setting digital inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2.6 Setting LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2.7 Setting alphanumeric code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2.8 LCD back-lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.3 TEST MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7. APPLICATION AND USE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8. INSTALLATION - TRANSPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.1 ESD electrostatic charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.2 Acceptance-storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.3 Assembling and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9. SETTING THE UNIT AT WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

9.1 Safety regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9.2 Checking nameplate ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9.3 Final inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
APPENDIX A - Network data exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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 possibility of selecting, for each LED, the monostable or

1. TECHNICAL DATA
bistable operating mode (stored)
The device belongs to the Modulex 3 line, and processes with a
 optoinsulated digital inputs which can be programmed for
numerical technique two phase voltages to provide the automatic
control and reset functions. These can be indi vidually enabled
synchronization besides several additional functions.
by normal energizing or de-energizing, on front or o on level.
The user's interface is available locally through the presence of
They can also be used to control the continuity of the tripping
a display unit and remotely through a LONWORKS(TM)b bus with
circuit
a control and monitoring system.
 partial and total counters for each kind of event
It is furthermore capable of dialoguing with a Personal Computer
through a special connector placed on the relay front and an
interface programme; this feature makes it easier and safer to MAIN SETTINGS
programme the setting and configure parameters and read the
Main parameters
set values, measurements and logged events; the programming
bar rated voltage: Ubn: 40 ÷ 130 V
can also be performed from previously created file s.
generator rated voltage: Ugn: 40 ÷ 130 V
by steps of 0.1 V
Control functions: measuring range: 0 ÷ 200 V
oper.frequency range for measurements for fn 50Hz: 10 ÷ 60 Hz
 max. rated frequency/bar frequency deviation
oper.frequencyca range for measurements for fn 60Hz: 10 ÷ 72 Hz
 max rated frequency/generator frequency deviation
permanent overloading: 200 V
 max. rated voltage /bar voltage deviation overloading for 10 s: 250 V
 min. generator voltage value burden with 100 V: ≤ 0.6 VA per phase
 max frequency difference
 max. frequency voltage difference Synchronization parameters
 max. phase difference parallel sequence max. time ts: 1 ÷ 30 min
by steps of 1 min
 max. time for parallel operation execution
max. number of parallel attempts Ns: 1 ÷ 10
 max. no.of parallel attempts
by steps of 1
 live bar/dead bar control closing command pulse time tc: 0.10 ÷ 9.99 s
 possibility of two settings groups - spare and main settings closing delay tr: 0.02 ÷ 0.99 s
occurred-closing wait time twc: 0.10 ÷ 9.99 s
Measurements functions: by steps of 0.01 s
fb/fn max.deviation Dfb: (±) 1 ÷ 5 %
 effect. Ub bar voltage value expressed in Ubn multiples
fg/fn max. deviation Dfg: (±) 1 ÷ 20 %
 effect. Ug generator voltage value expressed in Ugn multiples
Ub/Ubn max. deviation DUb: (±) 1 ÷ 5 %
 fb bar frequency value expressed in Hz Ug/Ugn min. generator voltage DUg: 70 ÷ 85 %
 fg generator frequency value expresse d in Hz by steps of 1%
 phase difference between bar voltage and Dp generator voltage stability time td: 0.1 ÷ 10.0 s
expressed in grades by steps of 0.1 s
max. frequency difference Df: (±) 0.02 ÷ 0.50 Hz
 logging of the last eight events with storage of event type, date,
by steps of 0.01 Hz
time, valuesof Ub,Ug, fb, fg, Dp measurements, no. of parallel max. voltage difference DU: (±) 1 ÷ 30 %
attempts and parallel time by steps of 1%
 oscilloperturbography: recording, for a total time equalling 2.5 max. phase difference Dp: (±) 1 ÷ 30 º
s, of the instant values (12 samples per period) of the inputs by steps of 1º
live bar, parallel mode LB: NORM
measurements (Ub,Ug) and of the 18 logical states among
SUBSYNC
which are digital inputs, end relays and leds
SUPERSYNC
 RCE: recording of the last 32 state changes (with relati ve date dead bar DB: OFF
and time); they are only available through PC or network. ON
ON CHECK
Other functions: dead bar level Ud: 0.10 ÷ 0.30 Ubn
by steps of 0.01 Ubn
 selection of rated frequency within 50Hz and 60Hz
 selection of dialogue language (Italian, English, French and
Frequency regulator parameters
Spanish)
frequency regulating mode CPf: CONT-PULSE
 self-monitoring with detailed indication of the fault and alarm frequency regulation pulse time tfpu: 0.10 ÷ 9.99 s
through LEDs and "normally energized" output relays (X6) frequency regulation min. pause time tfpa: 1.00 ÷ 9.99 s
 possibility of serial communication both with a local PC and on fr equ ency re gulat io n max. p ause time tfpm: 10. 00 ÷ 99.9 9 s
LONWORKS (TM) bus by steps of 0.01 s
load pulse LP: ON-OFF
 possibility of assigning one or more functions of the device to
load pulse time tlp: 0.10 ÷ 9.99 s
each output relay and each LED
by steps of 0.01 s
 possibility of setting all the output relays to "normally energized"
or "normally de-energized"
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Voltage regulator parameters Timing error variation

voltage regulation mode CPU: CONT-PULSE as frequency varies within ± 5% fn (for voltage values) ± 10Hz (for
voltage regulation pulse time tupu: 0.10 ÷ 9.99 s frequency values) and with distortion factor ≤ 5%
voltage regulation pause time tupa: 0.10 ÷ 9.99 s relative error on independent times: ≤ 1% or 10 ms
by steps of 0.01 s
as temperature and Uaux vary within the operation field
ADDITIONALSETTINGS relative error on independent times: ≤ 0.5% or 10 ms
bar TV primary rated voltage: 100 ÷ 1000000 V
generator TV primary rated voltage: 100 ÷ 1000000 V
Further characteristics
by steps of: 1V
rated frequency fn: 50 o 60 Hz Max.threshold drop-out ratio: > 0.95
Min. threshold drop-out ratio: < 1.03
Max.frequency drop-out thresholds: (threshold - 0.01) Hz
Auxiliary power supply Min.frequency drop-out thresholds: (threshold + 0.01) Hz
versions MX3EG1A.11, .61 and .71 drop-out time: ≤ 50 ms
Uaux: 19 ÷ 100 Vcc idle time (overshoot): ≤ 30 ms
Uaux: 19 ÷ 72 Vca
versions MX3EG1A.12, .62 and .72
Operating ranges
Uaux: 64 ÷ 300 Vcc
Uaux: 64 ÷ 275 Vca Operating temperature: -10 °C ÷ +60 °C
a.c. frequency for Uaux: 47 ÷ 63 Hz storage and transport temperature: -25 °C ÷ +80 °C
d.c.burden (min/max): 5 W / 10 W relative humidity: < 95% without formation of condensate
a.c.burden (min/max): 10VA / 20VA vibrations: IEC255-21-1; class 2; 0.075mm 10-60Hz; 1g 60-500Hz
Contacts features Weight

rated current: 5A Total: 2.5 Kg
breaking power (110 Vcc; L/R= 40 ms; 105 operations): 0.3 A
closing and capacity for 0.5 s: 30 A Protection class
mechanical life: 10 6 operations device: IP52
on request, front panel: IP66
Digital inputs terminal board with mounted covering: IP20
versions MX3EG1A.11, .61 and .71
Uaux IN DIG: 19 ÷ 100 Vcc Insulation
input resistance: 9 kohm To ground and between two independent circuits:
versions MX3EG1A.12, .62 and .72 2 kV, 50 Hz per minute
Uaux IN DIG: 64 ÷ 264 Vcc Pulse holding: 5 kV 1.2/50 µs
input resistance: 48 kohm
Electromagnetic compatibility
Errors of measuring equipment
89/336/ECC directive : EN50081-2 EN50082-2
 Voltage thresholds For industrial environments
relative error: ≤ 2.5% on point + 0.02 V UNIPEDE NORM(SPEC)13 "Automation and control apparatus for
fidelity error: ≤ 0.02 V generating station and substation"
ENEL R_EMC_02 "Apparati di automazione e controllo per centrali e
 Frequency thresholds stazioni elettriche".
relative error: ≤ 0.01 Hz Electromagnetic compatibility conditions:
fidelity error: ≤ 0.01 Hz IEC 1000-4-8 EN 61000-4-8 lev.5; 1000 A/m
IEC 1000-4-10 EN 61000-4-10 lev.5; 100 A/m
 Phase thresholds
IEC 1000-4-3 ENV 50140 lev.3; 10 V/m
relative error: ≤ 1° 77B(Sec)1 ENV 50204 lev.3; 10 V/m
fidelity error: ≤ 1° IEC 1000-4-2 EN 61000-4-2 lev.4; 8kV contact;15kV in air
77A/120/CD lev.4 / 3; 300V / 10-1-1-10 V
IEC 1000-4-5 EN 61000-4-5 lev.4; 4kV 1.2/50 µ s
Error variations IEC 1000-4-12 EN 61000-4-12 lev.3; 2.5 kV
as frequency varies within ± 5% fn (for voltage values) ± 10Hz (for IEC 1000-4-4 EN 61000-4-4 lev.4; 4 kV
frequency values) and with distorsion factor ≤ 5% 77B/144/DIS ENV 50141 lev.3; 10 V
77A(Sec)99 lev.2; 10%
 Voltage threshold IEC 1000-4-11 EN 61000-4-11 > 20 ms
relative error: ≤ 0.5% on point + 0.02 V IEC/CISPR 11 EN 55011 group 1 class A
as temperature and Uaux vary within the operation field
Reference standards
 Voltage threshold
CEI 95-1 EN 60255-6 IEC 255
relative error: ≤ 0.25% on point + 0.01 V
Low voltage directive 73/23/ECC
for asymmetric quantities
relative error in the presence of unidirectional: ≤ 5%
Timing errors
relative error on independent times: ≤ 3% o 20 ms
fidelity error on independent times: ≤ 1% o 20 ms
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2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 3. OPERATION

The device features a mechanical casing that is 4 U in height and 3.1 Parallel sequence start
as wide as to allow up to 4 pieces to be accommodated in a 19"
Upon enabling the digital input associated with LB start (with
rack in addition to normal flush-mounting.
enabling characteristic on front) the stability timer td is started to
The casing is made of hot-galvanized PVC-coated plate frame
allow any external settings to be made; when the td time is over,
inside which the movable part that carries all the electronic
the device begins the parallel sequence.
circuits and the local interface slides on guides. The pull-out
The sequence can be stopped by enabling the digital input
action is facilitated by special 'handles', which, when the device
associated with STOP, An EXT 1 or An EXT 2 (respectively, for
is "plugged in", are also used to lock the two parts. The aluminium
manual sequence interruption or external failures).
frame of the moving part renders the latter excellentl y rigid.
In this case, the command relative to the synchronization
The device/system interface terminal blocks are located on the
sequence interrupted by STOP or an external event EXT1 or
rear side of the casing and, for each electrical connection, a
EXT2 as well as any signal correspond ing to the event are sent;
screw clamp is available to receive up to 2 cable terminals, 4mm2
i
the partial and total counter corresponding to the mentioned event
in size; using a special accessory that is included in the supply,
is incremented and the event logging is enabled.
the connection can also be made by means of Faston units.
Once the parallel has been performed, the sequence is interrupted
Special error-sensing codes avoid inserting relays other than
when the signal of "closed breaker" is received (enabling of the
those compatible with the housing.
digital input associated with CH52).
A cover lid classes the terminal block within the IP20 protection.
When the movable part is pulled out, the voltage and auxiliary
circuits are disconnected. 3.2 Voltage regulator
The device front bears two labels: 3.2.1 Max. deviation bar voltage/rated voltage
one plate listing the factory settings of the device, namely auxiliary
The device works by comparing the Ub bar voltage with the Ubn
voltage and frequency;
bar rated voltage.
the other plate, always in accordance with the factory settings,
When the deviation between the voltages exceeds the DUb set
provides a description of LED signals.
value, the 'START request failed' command - due to Ub out-of-
Both these plates can be easily replaced with new ones, showing
tolerance condition - as well as any signal corresponding to the
all the information as required by the client.
event are sent; the partial and total counter relative to the event
As far as the factory settings relevant to output relays, LEDs,
digital inputs and relative sett ings are concerned, refer to tables
A, B and C.
3.2.2 Min. generator voltage
The device works by comparing the Ug generator voltage with the
Ugn generator rated voltage.
When the Ug voltage falls below the DUg set value, the 'START
request failed' command - due to Ug out-of-tolerance conditio n -
as well as any signal corresponding to the event are sent; the
partial and total counter relative to the mentioned event is
incremented and the event logging is enabled.
3.2.3 Max. voltage difference

The device works by comparing the Ub bar voltage with the Ug
generator voltage.
When the difference between the modules of the two voltages
modules expressed in Ubn and Ugn multiples, exceeds the DU
set value, the 'voltage increase' (if Ug<Ub) or 'voltage decrease'
(if Ug>Ub) command is sent.
The voltage increase/decrease commands can be of 'continuous'
or 'pulse' type depending on the regulation mode that has been
set, that is CPU CONT or PULSE.
If the PULSE mode has been set, the pulse time is de fined by the
tupu set parameter; the min. pulse interval is given by the tupa set
parameter.
The device makes it possible to obtain Ubn and Ugn values that
are different from each other. This allows the parallel to be
performed even with one TV installed upstream and the other
installed downstream a transformer with Yd group; this is made
by using, on one side, a phase-phase voltage and, on the other,
the corresponding neutral-phase voltage without the application
of any TV adapter.
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3.3 Frequency regulator 3.4 Load pulse and parallel command
3.3.1Max. deviation rated frequency/ bar frequency When none of the following thresholds: DUb, DUg, DU, Dfb, Dfg,
Df, Dp is tripping, the protection sends a parallel command with
The device works by comparing the fb bar frequency with the fn
a pulse duration equal to tc; the command is sent with a n
rated frequency.
advance time equal to tr (breaker trip time) compared to the
When the deviation between the two frequencies exceeds theDfb
expected Dp=0 phase difference instant: this to allow the breaker
set value, the 'START request failed' command - due to fb out-
to be closed just when the voltages are in phase with each other.
of-tolerance condition - as well as any signal corresponding to the
If after the twc time the breaker is not closed (corresponding
event are sent; the partial and total counter relative to the
digital input enabling failed) and the parallel conditions are still
mentioned event is incremented and the event logging is enabled.
acceptable, a further closing comma nd is sent; the max. number
of commands is defined by the set Ns.
3.3.2Max. deviation rated frequency/ generator frequency If after the last attempt the breaker is not closed, the 'failed
The device works comparing the fg generator frequency with the synchronization sequence' command - once the max. number of
rated frequency. attempts has been reached - as well as any signal corresponding
When the deviation between the two frequencies exceeds the Dfg to the event will be sent; the partial and total counter relative to the
set value, the 'START request failed' command - due to fg out- event is incremented and the event logging is enabl ed.
of-tolerance condition - as well as any signal corresponding to the In the same way, if the sequence has not been terminated after
event, are sent; the partial and total counter relative to the event the max. time ts defined for the parallel sequence, the 'failed
is incremented and the event logging is enabled. synchronization sequence' command - following a timeout
condition - as well as any signal corresponding to the event will be
sent; the partial and total counter relative to the mentioned event
3.3.3 Max. frequency difference
The device works by comparing the fb bar frequency with the fg
On receiving the 'breaker closed' signal, the 'correctly-performed
generator frequency.
synchronization sequence' command is sent, the event logging
When the difference between the two frequencies exceed the Df
is also enabled.
set value, the 'frequency increase' (if fg<fb) or 'frequency decrease'
Together with the 'breaker closing' command, in the event of LP
(if fg>fb) command is sent.
load pulse in ON mode, a frequency increase pulse is issued for
The frequency increase/decrease commands can be of
a time duration equal to tlp. This frequency increase pulse and,
'continuous' or 'pulse' type depending on the regulation mode that
therefore, the system speed are aimed at preventing energy
has been set, that is CPf CONT or PULSE.
returns from occurring.
If the PULSE mode has been set, the pulse time is defined by the
tfpu set parameter; the min. pulse interval is given by the tfpa set
parameter. 3.5 Dead-bar mode
If the phase difference between bar and generator constantly lies The device can even be used to feed an out-of-voltag e bar (dead
above the Dp set threshold, after a time interval equal to tfpm has bar): the generator parameter can be set before the breaker
expired since the last frequency increase/decrease command, closing.
the following types of desynchronization commands will be sent: The sequence start occurs upon enabling the digital input
'frequency increase' in the event of SUPERSYNC live bar parallel associated with a DB start (with enabling characteristic on front).
mode or 'frequency decrease' in the event of SUBSYNClive bar The dead-bar level is defined by the Ud set value; below the said
parallel mode; in case of NORM live bar parallel mode the value the bar is considered as not-fed.
'increase' command will be sent when the generator is in 'delay'
condition compared to the bar, whereas the 'decrease' command 3.5.1 DB dead-bar mode OFF
will be sent when the generator is in 'advance' condition.
Any request of dead-bar synchronization is ignored.
3.5.2 DB dead-bar mode ON

The device checks that the generator frequency and voltage lie
within the limits defined by Dfg and DUg, by controlling the parallel
breaker closing without carrying out any adjusting action.
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3.5.3 DB dead-bar mode ON-CHECK 4. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

The device checks that the generator frequency and voltage lie 4.1 Diagnostics
within the limits defined by Dfb and DUb: if these do not lie within
Diagnostic activities are envisaged which are automatically carried
the mentioned limits, the device carries out all the adjusting
out upon powering on the device as well as from time to time
operations necessary to make them lie within the range of values
during the running, and which allow the following actions to be
defined. The 'parallel breaker closing' command will be then sent.
performed:
- signalling fault or failure conditions. This signal de-energizes
3.6 Main and spare settings the diagnostic relay, turns off the green LED (running device)
The device can store two groups of settings, namely 'main' and and turns on the red LED ( faulty devi ce);
spare', which can be selected through keyboard, PC or network. - locking out the device in the event of faults that might entail ill-
The group of setting being used is shown on the display as timed operation (VITAL FAULTS)
'SETTINGS IN USE'. - displaying the code referring to the type of fault occurred.
Independently of the selection made, the device can be 'forced' The following faults are defined as NOT VITAL FAULTS:
to use the SPARE settings. This 'forcing' can be carried out from - output relay (X1 - X5) faulty
the network or by permanently enabling the digital input (IN DIG 1) - communication faulty
configured to such aim. This condition is signalled by the - internal clock faulty
characters <!> which appear near the group already selected; The following faults are defined as VITAL FAULTS:
when the input is disabled, the group of settings previously - feeder faulty
selected is restored and the characters <!> disappear (see - EEPROM faulty
paragraph 6.1.3). - internal or exteranl RAM faulty
- analog/digital converter faulty
In the event of vital faults the device automatically displays the
code relative to the kind of fault occ urred; if allowed by the device,
this condition can only be solved by enabling the 'settings change'
command.
In the event that, upon starting up the equipment, an EEPROM
failure makes it impossible to retrieve the information on the
selected dialogue language, the device will continue on working
using Italian as default language.
The device includes the 'Watch Dog'.
The diagnostic activity is also aimed at signalling any condition of
'inhibited equipment': the relevant code is displayed, the diagnostic
relay is de-energized and the red LED (faulty device) lights on.
This condition can only be solved by enabling the 'settings
change' command.
The diagnostic menu also indicates the date when last changes
were made to the equipment.
4.2 Output circuits

The output circuits are composed of six relays: each of them is
provided with two contacts (see block diagram).
The X6 relay, normally energized, is strictly assigned to the
diagnostic function.
Each remaining relay, if duly programmed from the keyboard, PC
or network, can be set to carry out one or more functions.
The operation of these six relays is of monostable type: that is,
it allows to immediate return to the quiescent position when the
cause that operated it is removed.
The output relays, except for the diagnostic relays, can all be
simultaneously set to 'normally energized' (NORMAL.ON=ON)
or to 'normally de-energized' (NORMAL.ON=OFF): the selection
occurs bymeans of the S1 jumper which is accessible when the
relay has been pulled out (see fig. 2a, 2b).
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4.3 LED signalling circuits 4.6 Event log

The signalling circuits are made up of twelve LEDs (see fig. 3). When an event occurs, the following information is stored in
Four LEDs are strictly assigned to previously established signalling circulating memory:
functions: - day, month, year, time, minute, second and thousandth of a
- green LED (Uaux) ON in the presence of power supply and second concerning the tripping moment
correct feeder output voltage values - type of event
- green LED (RUN) ON with fixed light in normal conditions and - bar frequency
blinking light during setting change or test operations - generator frequency
- red LED (RUN) ON with fixed light when the diagnostics - bar voltage
detects a fault or the device is inhibited. - generator voltage
- green LED (Rx Tx) ON with fixed light when the device is - phase difference
correctly connected to the network; ON with blinking light when - total parallel time
the communication board is not enabled or configured; OFF - number of parallel attempts
when the device is provided with no communication board. All this information is called 'event'.
Each of the eight remaining LEDs, if duly programmed from the The circulating memory allows the last eight events to be stored,
keyboard, PC or network, can be: and when this number is exceeded, a new record replaces the
- assigned to one or more control outputs or, in the event of older: the last event is stored as EVENT 1.
failures or events, The stored events can be read from the front display unit or from
- pre-set for : a PC serially connected to the device.
- monostable operation; it immediately goes off when the Furthermore, the device can store the last 32 changes of state
cause that made it go on is removed (with relative date and time) and make them readable through PC
- bistable operation (MEMOR): the LED remains on until a or network only.
reset signal is sent from the front push-button, digital input or
serial connection. Any failure of auxiliary voltage entails the
4.7 Measurements
momentary loss of the luminous signals, which are reset as
The device can display the effective current values concerning
soon as the voltage is restored.
the bar voltage expressed in Ubn multiples, the generator voltage
A pocket is provided close to the LEDs, where explanatory la bels
expressed in Ugn multiples, the bar and generator frequency
can be placed.
expressed in Hz, and the phase difference expressed in grades.
It also displays the effective current primary values relative to the
4.4 Digital inputs bar and generator voltage expressed in V.
If duly programmed from the keyboard, PC or network, each of
the five optoinsulated inputs can be assigned to one or more of the
4.8 Test
following functions referring to the device.
Besides the normal diagnostics already dealt with, the device
- Start LB
also offers, in the TEST mode, the possibility of testing the leds,
- Start DB
the display and the output relays.
- Synchronism Stop
- The LED test turns on all the LEDs from L1 to L8 and the
- Ch52 parallel breaker closing
display unit (LCD) for two seconds.
- EXT1, EXT2 external failure
Once the test is over, the LEDs that were supposed to be ON
The factory settings envisage that the above mentioned functions
before the test remain ON and the display unit goes back to the
are assigned according to the block diagram (fig. 3).
previous information displayed; the test can be carried out
The input voltage can differ from the auxiliary voltage of the
during any running condition, without affecting the operation in
device.
progress.
The enabling of the digital inputs can be programmed by normally
- The relay test allows the output relays from X1 to X5 to be
energizing or de-energizing or on front or level.
sequentially selected and checked for correct operation. IN
WARNING: the digital inputs associated with the Start LB
this way, any external signalling or control circuit can be
and Start DB functions must be ON on front , whereas all the
tested.
other functions must be ON on level.
The tested relay remains energized for 150 and 200 ms.
If commands are already present, the test cannot be carried
4.5 Counters out and a message appears on the display unit.
Each type of tripping is associated with a partial or total counter The test on auxiliary relays does not affect counters, event
(see paragraph 6.1.7). logs and LEDs.
The counters work within the 0-9999 range; if 9999 is exceeded,
the counter is automatically set to zero and the counting restarts
from zero.
All the partial counters can be set to zero from the keyboard, from
PC or network.
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4.9 Alphanumeric code 4.13 Serial communication on LONWORKS (TM) bus

The device can be identified in the system by an alphanumeric In the version including the bus board, the device can communicate
code, which can be set by the user directly on the equipment code with a central monitoring and control system at a speed of 1.2 5
or from a PC. With a network-linked device, the alphanumeric Mbaud. The connection to the field bus is made through terminals:
code can only be modified by operating through the network. 43 and 45.
The communication board, which can even be added afterwards,
4.10 Language is enabled only if the special jumper is provided in S6, and is
disabled when the mentioned jumper is placed vertically between
The device can display information in four languages: Italian,
S5 and S6 (see fig.1).
English, French and Spanish. The language can be selected
The positioning of the jumper in S6 without the above mentioned
through the keyboard.
communication board, causes, just as a faulty board, a failure
message to be displayed in the diagnostics function.
4.11 LCD settings In the Appendix A all the data available for the network are shown.
The display can be set for fixed (OFF) or timed (ON) backlighting;
in the last case, the display lights up for 300s any time a key is
pressed.
4.12 Inhibiting operation-deconfiguration from network

Inhibiting the device is useful in already operating systems, to
avoid troubles when a protection is to be fed with voltage whose
settings are not known or meant to be changed . TOP
The inhibiting occurs by keeping the 'setting change' key pressed

for about 2s, and using auxiliary voltage simultaneously until the
following message is displayed:
[ BLOC ] RELAY
[ ] FRONT
When the said key is released, the condition of the inhibited

device is signalled with a message in the P fault diagnostics.
The operation reset is only made possible by selecting the setting
change function, which is however enabled; a momentary loss
of the auxiliary voltage does not change the device inhibition state.
If the device is equipped with a network board, from the BLOC
view A-A
condition, by furtherly keeping the setting change key pressed for
about 2s, the following message is displayed:
[ NET RESET ? ]
[_ NO YES _]
BOARD
If confirmed, the device can even leave its network configuration. NOT BOARD
The complete network de-configuration and inhibiting procedure ENABLED
ENABLED
is necessary every time the device must be replace d.
The reset of an inhibited and de-configured device entails the
view A-A view A-A
displaying of K fault messages until a new setting of the device
itself has not been made.
The operation reset is only made possible by selecting the setting
change function, which is however enabled.
fig. 1
I CAUTION
Hazardous voltages canremain in the unit even in the absence
of power supply or after it has been pulled out of its casing
(capacitor storage).
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4.14 RS485 serial communication on MODBUS protocol These parameters can be modified in loco or from the network.
To this aim, the following extension of the 'RELAY DATA' has
Devices with 2.00 and higher software versi ons can feature three
been added :
different kinds of communication:
- no communication board
[MX3EG1A ] relay type
(version MX3EG1A .11 and .12); [Sw Vers 2.00/01] software version
- LonWorks(TM) communication board ñ ò
(version MX3EG1A .61 and .62); [PLANT IDENTIFIER]
- Modbus communication board [GenPan ] ðplant identifier
(version MX3EG1A .71 and .72); ñ ò
The type of communication board installed is automatically [SPEED 38400 Bb ] ðspeed setting
recognized. [PARITY NONE ] ðparity setting
In the event of device with LonWorks(TM) communication board it ñ ò
is necessary to carry out the connection as provided for and set [DATA BIT 8 ] ð data bit setting
all the connected devices. This is automatically possible by [STOP BIT 1 ] ð stop bit setting
connecting a PC equipped with PCLTA10 or SLTA10 board to a ñ ò

[ADDRESS 111 ] ð address setting
CORMOX2 programme.
[ ]
In the event of device with Modbus communication board, each
relay can be set through the front interface or through the IRMA2 Upon request, the message describing documents referrin g to the two
programme installed on PC connected to the front serial port. The different versions, LonWorks(TM) and Modbus, can be supplied.
configuration can be carried out even on relays which are still
connected to one another and can be pre-set on files together
4.15 Oscilloperturbography
with other information.
The device can record the course of the two input voltages - Ub
and Ug - and the logic states of the: 8 LEDs, 5 auxiliary relays and
5 digital inputs. The total recording time equals 2.5s, and can be
The configuration of the Modbus communication board requires
divided into variable time before start-up and variable time after
the following parameters:
start-up. The oscilloperturbography function can be started for:
remote control (from PC or network) of Start LB or Start DB,
PARAMETER VALUE remote control of Stop, synchronization sequence correctly
concluded, synchronization sequence failed, digital input enabling.
Speed 300 Baud The selection of the start parameters, the graphic display and the
600 Baud oscilloperturbography functio n reset can be made through PC or
1200 Baud network. The function reset can also be enabled by interrupting
2400 Baud the auxiliary voltage for a short time.
4800 Baud
9600 Baud
19200 Baud
38400 Baud
Parity NONE
EVEN
ODD
Data bits 7
8
Stop bits 1
2
Address 1 - 255 (0 broadcast)
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5. LOCAL INTERFACE Key It allows the menu to be scrolled to the

left and the value to change to be
selected if the settings change function
is enabled. [ï ]
Key It allows the stored LEDs indications to

be reset if the cause has been removed,
or the partial counters to be reset if they
are in the 'display counters' menu.
It sets the end relays to quiescent state
when they are set to bistable operation.
Key If pressed for at least 2s, this key

allows the settings to be changed; when
the settings change function is enabled,
the green LED (RUN) lights up blinking.
If pressed once again for at least 2sec.,
the system goes back to normal running
conditions and, provided that a
confirmation is given, the new settings
become the current ones (the key can
only be reached by removing the cover
lid). During the settings-change
operations the device continues
working with the old settings. If the
changes made are confirmed in the
presence of a fault, the changes are
The local interface is made up of: not accepted until the event is over: the
- a LCD display unit organized on two lines of sixteen characters interrupt state is signalled for 3sec by a
each. message on the display unit, after which
Through a special keyboard-controlled scanning, the display
you are prompted to confirm the
unit enables the settings to be read and changed, the
changes made.
measurements, the counters, the logged events and the
diagnostic information to be read. If pressed when feeding the device with
- A keyboard made up of six keys, five of which can even be auxiliary voltage until a failure message
reached when the cover lid is fitted through a special link. appears on the display, this key inhibits
In addition to the above-mentioned scanning, the keyboard is the device from operating.
also used to change the settings, carry out tests that require
commands to be sent and stored indic ations to be set to zero; Keys If simultaneously pressed for at
the keys that can be reached when the cover lid is fitted only least 2sec, these keys allow the
allow for read-out and reset operations.
protection Test to be carried out. When
the testing activity is enabled, the green
Key It allows the menu to be scrolled
LED (RUN) lights up blinking.
upwards or the value to be increased if
If simultaneously pressed for 2 sec.
the settings change function is enabled.
during the TEST routing, these keys
[ñ]
enable you to leave the protection
testing mode.
Key It allows the menu to be scrolled
downwards or the value to be
decreased if the settings change
function is enabled. [ò]
Key It allows the menu to be scrolled to the

right or the value to change to be
selected if the settings change function
is enabled.[ð]
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- Twelve LEDs, four of which are rigorously associated with 6. LCD MENU STRUCTURE
general functions.
- A four-pin connector in compliance with FCC 68. 6.1 MAIN READING MENU
By means of a special optoelectrical adapter, an optical fibre The device features a main menu that leads to several submenus
cable and RS232 optical convert er, it allows the device to be (tree-structure). All the displayed messages can be made
locally linked with a personal computer. permanently.
By means of a special interface programme, the PC enables
the settings to be read and changed, the measurements, the [Ug Ugn] Current value of generator voltage
[fg Hz ] Current value of generator frequency
counters, the logged events, the diagnostic information and
ñ ò
the oscilloperturbography to be read.
[MENU: ITALIAN ] Dialogue language
[ ] ð change dialogue language
ñ ò
[DATE ] current date and time
[TIME ] ð change date and time
ñ ò
[SETTINGS IN USE ] display settings in use
[ MAIN]
ñ ò
[SETTINGS READING] ð display main settings
[MAIN ]
ñ ò
[SETTINGS READING] ð display spare settings
[SPARE ]
ñ ò
[ MEASUREMENTS ] ð display/reset current and stored
[ ] values
ñ ò
[ COUNTERS ] ð display counters and reset
[P = RESETTABLE] partial counters
ñ ò
[ EVENTS ] ð display stored events
[EVENT 1=LAST ]
ñ ò
[OUTPUT RELAYS ] ð display output relay
[ ] configuration
ñ ò
[ DIGITAL ] ð display digital inputs
[ INPUTS ] configuration
ñ ò
[ LED ] ð display LED configuration
[ ]
ñ ò
[ RELAY DATA ] ð display model-software version
[ ] and alphanumeric code
ñ ò
[ DIAGNOSTICS ] ð display failures
[ ] last change date
All the following examples take their start form the main menu.
6.1.1 Changing dialogue language

The dialogue language is ITALIAN.
Here follows an example showing how to change the dialogue
language. Suppose we wish to set ENGLISH as the desired
language.
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message appears on

the display:
[MENU: ITALIAN ]
[ ]
b) By pressing the key ð the dialogue language function is

enabled and the following message appears on the display:
[MENU: ITALIAN ]
[ ]
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c) By pressing the key ò or ñ the stored language menu is j) By pressing the key ò the date-change function is enabled and
scrolled. For the purpose of our example, we mus t stop when the the steps to be followed are the same as those described from c)
following message appears:
to i).
[MENU: ENGLISH ]
[ ] The device does not accept time or date settings that do not exist.
The time counting starts upon moving from the digits that make
d) By pressing the key ï the selected dialogue language is up the date to the wording TIME at the beginning of the line.
confirmed and you go back to the main menu. The following
message appears on the display:
k) By pressing the key ï the changes made are confirmed and
[MENU: ENGLISH ]
[ ] you go back to the main menu: the display will show:
[DATE 24/05/95]
6.1.2 Changing date and time [TIME 9:38:43]
Access to the 'change date/time' function is denied when the

protection is network-connected. If the network connection is 6.1.3 Displaying settings in use
made after entering the change function, the local changes are a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
not enabled. [SETTINGS IN USE]
Suppose we wish to change the starting date 10/06/93 into 24/05/ [ MAIN]
95.
The second line will display the group of settings the device is
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows the following using.
message:
[DATE 10/06/93]
Any <!> possibly displayed, notwithstanding the contents of the
[TIME 9:38:43] second line, indicates the device is working with the SPARE
settings.
b) By pressing the key ð the change function is enabled and the [SETTINGS IN USE]
display shows as follows: [ <!> MAIN]
[DATE 10/06/93]
[TIME 9:38:43]
The device will continue on working with the SPARE settings as
c) By pressing the key ð the value to be changed is selected. long as the 'settings-change' command sent by the IN DIG1
Press the key ð six times to select the last digit that makes up digital input remains enabled. When <!> characters disappear,
the date, the display will show as follows: the device restarts working with the group of settings displayed.
[DATE 10/06/93]
[TIME 9:38:43]
6.1.4 Displaying main settings
d) By pressing the key ñ the value of the selected number is a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
increased. Hold the key pressed until the display shows: [SETTINGS READING]
[DATE 10/06/95] [MAIN ]
[TIME 9:38:43]
b) Press the key ð to enter the 'main setting display' submenu
e) By pressing the keyï , the fourth digit that makes up the date and the keys ò or ñ to scroll the submenu showing as follows:
is selected: the display will show:
[DATE 10/06/95] rated frequency fn
[TIME 9:38:43]
bar rated voltage Ubn
generator rated voltage Ugn
f) By pressing the keyò , the selected number is decreased until
the display shows: closing pulse time tc
[DATE 10/05/95] breaker closing time tr
[TIME 9:38:43] max. no.of parallel sequence attempts Ns
closing min. interval time twc
g) By pressing the keyï twice further, the second digit of the date max. time for parallel sequence ts
is selected and the display will show: stability time td
[DATE 10/06/95]
max. deviation rated frequency/bar frequency Dfb
[TIME 9:38:43]
max. deviation rated frequency/generator frequency Dfg
h) By pressing the key ñ the selected number is changed (on max. deviation bar voltage/rated voltage DUb
reaching the number 9, the tens will go up by one unit) until the min. voltage generator voltage/rated voltage DUg
display shows: live bar mode LB
[DATE 24/05/95] max. frequency difference Df
[TIME 9:38:43]
max. voltage difference DU
max. phase difference Dp
i) Press the keyï until you move to the beginning of the line. The
display will show: dead-bar mode DB
[DATE 24/05/95] dead-bar level Ud
[TIME 9:38:43]
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frequency regulation mode CPf

6.1.6 Displaying current measurements
frequency regulation pulse time tfpu
frequency regulation min. pause time tfpa a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
frequency regulation max. pause time tfpm [ MEASUREMENTS ]
[ ]
load pulse mode LP
load pulse time tlp
voltage regulation mode CPU b) By pressing the key ð you enter the measurements display
voltage regulation pulse time tupu
submenu and by pressing the keysò or ñ the following submenu
voltage regulation min. pause time tupa
is scrolled:
bar primary rated voltage Ub TV
effective current value of bar voltage in multiples of Ubn Ub
effective current value of generator voltage in multiples of Ugn Ug
c) By pressing the keyï anywhere in the submenu, you go back
current value of bar frequency in Hz fb
to the main reading menu:
current value of generator frequency in Hz fg
[SETTINGS READING]
[MAIN ] current value of phase difference expressed in grades Dp
effective current value of bar primary voltage in Volt Ub'
effective current value of generator primary voltage in Volt Ug'
6.1.5 Displaying spare settings
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows: c) By pressing the ï anywhere in the submenu, you go back to
[SETTINGS READING] the main reading menu:
[SPARE ] [ MEASUREMENTS ]
[ ]
b) By pressing the key ð you enter the spare setting display
submenu , and by pressing the keys ò or ñ you scroll the sub- 6.1.7 Displaying counters
menus showing as follows:
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
[ COUNTERS ]
bar rated voltage Ubn [P = RESETTABLE]
closing pulse time tc b) By pressing the key ð you enter the counter display submenu
breaker closing time tr and by pressing the keys ò or ñ the following submenu is
max. no. of parallel sequence attempts Ns scrolled:
closing min. interval time twc
max. time for parallel sequence ts total trips caused by START request on LB failed due to fb or fg
stability time td or Ub or Ug out-of-rated tolerance
max. deviation rated frequency/bar frequency Dfb LB fU Fail T
max. deviation rated frequency/generator frequency Dfg partial trips caused by START request on LB failed due to fb or
max. deviation rated voltage/bar voltage DUb fg or Ub or Ug out-of-rated tolerance
min. generator voltage/rated voltage DUg LB fU Fail P
live bar mode LB total trips caused by START request on DB failed due to fg or Ug
max. frequency difference Df out-of-rated tolerance or present Ub (not-dead bar)
max. voltage difference DU DB fU Fail T
max. phase difference Dp partial trips caused by START request on DB failed due to fg or
dead-bar mode DB Ug out-of-rated tolerance or present Ub(not-dead bar)
dead-bar level Ud DB fU Fail P
frequency regulation mode CPf totaltripscaused byLBsynchronizationsequencefaileddueto timeout
frequency regulation pulse time tfpu or on reaching the max. no. of parallel sequence attempts
frequency regulation min. pulse time tfpa LB Timeout T
frequency regulation max. pulse time tfpm partial trips caused by LB synchronization sequence failed due to
load pulse mode LP timeout or on reaching the max.no. of parallel attempts
load pulse time tlp LB Timeout P
voltage regulation mode CPU total trips caused by DB synchronization sequence (ON-CHECK)
voltage regulation pulse time tupu failed due to timeout or on reaching the max. no. of parallel
voltage regulation min. pause time tupa attempts
bar primary rated voltage Ub TV DB Timeout T
bar primary rated voltage Ub TV partial trips caused by DB synchronization sequence (ON-
CHECK) failed due to timeout or upon reaching the max. no. of
Those parameters that are not listed in the SPARE menu take the parallel attempts
same value as those listed in the MAIN settings menu. DB Timeout P
total trips caused by LB or DB synchronization sequence (ON-
c) By pressing the ï anywhere in the submenu, you go back to CHECK) interrupted by STOP command
the main reading menu: STOP T
[SETTINGS READING] partial trips caused by LB or DB synchronization sequence (ON-
[SPARE ] CHECK) interrupted by STOP command
STOP P
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total trips caused by LB or DB synchronization sequence (ON- no. of parallel attempts at the time of the even t
CHECK) interrupted by external event EXT1 Ns_E
EXT1 T
(1)
partial trips caused by LB or DB synchronization sequence (ON- The causes that lead to an event are those listed in the previous
CHECK) interrupted by external event EXT1 paragraph on counters.
EXT1 P
d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the submenu, you go back
total trips caused by LB or DB synchronization sequence (ON- to the event reading submenu; follow the steps described in c) to
CHECK) interrupted by external event EXT2
display other events.Press the key ï anywhere in the submenu
EXT2 T
to go back to the main reading menu:
partial trips caused by LB or DB synchronization sequence (ON- [ EVENTS ]
CHECK) interrupted by external event EXT2 [EVENT 1=LAST ]
EXT2 P
total trips caused by LB synchronization sequence correctly
carried out 6.1.9 Displaying output relays
SYNC LB OK T a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
partial trips caused by LB synchronization sequence correctly [OUTPUT RELAY ]
carried out [ ]
SYNC LB OK P
total trips caused by DB synchronization sequence correctly b) By pressing the key ð, you enter the submenu that displays
carried out the allocation of auxiliary output relays. The display will show:
[f+ ]
SYNC DB OK T
[REL X1....]
partial trips caused by DB synchronization sequence correctly
carried out
The first line displays the function that is associated with the relay
SYNC DB OK P
or relays shown in the second line.
c) By pressing RESET you can reset the partial counter displayed. Press the keys ò or ñ to scroll the submenu.
The functions the output relays are associated with are as
follows:
d) By pressing the keyï anywhere in the submenu, you go back
to the main reading menu:
frequency-increase command f+
[ COUNTERS ]
frequency-decrease command f-
[P = RESETTABLE]
voltage-increase command U+
voltage-decrease command U-
6.1.8 Displaying events 52 parallel breaker closing command X52
[ EVENTS ] The variable NORMAL.ON. indicates whether all the output relays
[EVENT 1=LAST ] are pre-set to be normally energized or not.
b) By pressing the key ð you enter the submenu where the eight c) Press the key ï anywhere in the submenu to go back to the
events can be selected. The display will show: main reading menu:
[EVEN.1 GG/MM/AA ]
[ OUTPUT RELAY ]
[ hh:mm:ss.xxx ]
[ ]
The first line displays the event number, the day, month and year,
whereas the second line lists the time, minutes, seconds and 6.1.10 Displaying digital inputs
milliseconds concerning the event.
[ DIGITAL ]
c) By pressing the key ò or ñ you select the event to be [ INPUTS ]
displayed. Once the selection has been completed, by pressing
the key ð , you will enter the event display submenu; by pressing b) By pressing the key ð you enter the submenu that displays the
the keys ò or ñ the following submenu is scrolled: allocation of the digital inputs.
The first displaying refers to the digital inputs to be enabled by
event type or cause (1)
normal energizing (↑) or de-energizing (↓); the display unit will
bar frequency value in Hz at the time of the event show:
fb_E [IN DIG 12345]
generator frequency value in Hz at the time of the event [ENABLED ↑↑↑↑↑]
fg_E
bar voltage value in multiples of Ubn at the time of the event Press the keys ò or ñ to scroll the submenu.
Ub_E The second displaying refers to the digital inputs to be enabled
generator voltage value in multiples of Ugn at the time of the event on front (F) or on level (L); the display unit will sh ow:
Ug_E [IN DIG 12345]
phase difference value in grades at the time of the event [FR/LEV LLLFL]
Dp_E
parallel sequence total time expressed in minutes and seconds
at the time of the event ts_E
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By pressing the keysò or ñ you can scroll the submenu until the c) By pressing the keyï anywhere in the submenu, you go back
digital inputs are displayed which are associated with the different to the main reading menu:
functions. The display unit will show: [ LED ]
[Start LB ] [ ]
[IN DIG ...4.]
6.1.12 Displaying relay data

The first line displays the function the digital inputs shown in the
second line are associated with. a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
[ RELAY DATA ]
The functions that can be associated with the inputs are: [ ]
LB synchronization sequence start Start LB b) By pressing the key ð you enter the submenu and the display
DB synchronization sequence start Start DB shows the device model and the software version:
[MX3EG1A ]
synchronization sequence stop STOP
[Soft Vers 001.00]
52 parallel breaker closed CH 52
external failure 1 An EXT 1
c) By pressing the key ò once again, the second line displays
external failure 2 An EXT 2
switch to spare settings SETTING SWITCH the alphanumeric identification code the plant has given to the
device. For instance:
LED reset RESET LED
[PLANT IDENTIFIER]
[CELL NO. 17bis ]
c) By pressing the keyï anywhere in the submenu, you go back
to the main reading menu: d) By pressing the keyï anywhere in the submenu, you go back
[ DIGITAL ] to the main reading menu:
[ INPUTS ]
[ RELAY DATA ]
[ ]
6.1.11 Displaying leds
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows: 6.1.13 Displaying diagnostics
[ LED ]
[ ] 1) Detecting faults
b) By pressing the key ð you enter the submenu that displays the [ DIAGNOSTICS ]
allocation of the LEDs. The display will shows: [ ]
[f+ ]
[LED L1.......] In the event of VITAL FAULTS the device automatically displays
the window without any need to enter the diagnostics menu.
The first line displays the function the LEDs shown in the second
line are associated with.
b) By pressing the key ð you enter the submenu that displays the
Press the key ò or ñ to scroll the submenu.
relay running state. The display will show:
The functions the LEDs can be associated with are as follows: [Last mod. Imp.]
[GG/MM/AA hh:mm]
frequency-decrease command f- The second line shows the day, month, year, time relative to the
voltage-increase command U+ last parameter modification.
52 parallel breaker closing command X52 c) By pressing the key ò once again, if the device has not
bar frequency out of tolerance >fb< detected any failure, the display will show the following message:
generator frequency out of tolerance >fg< [ RUNNING ]
bar voltage out of tolerance >Ub< [ ]
generator voltage out of tolerance >Ug<
LB start failed due to incorrect parameters f / U LB fU Fail In the event of NOT VITAL FAULTS, the display will show:
DB start failed due to incorrect parameters f / U DB fU Fail [FAULT ]
LB start failed due to Timeout LB Timeout [ABCDE.....KL ]
DB start failed due to Timeout DB Timeout
synchronization sequence interrupted by Stop Stop whereas in the event of VITAL FAULTS the characters <!> will be
synchronization sequence interrupted by Ext1 Ext1 displayed:
[FAULT <!>]
synchronization sequence interrupted by Ext2 Ext2
LB synchronization sequence correctly carried out Sync LB OK [.....FGHIJ... ]
DB synchronization sequence correctly carried out Sync DB OK
The second line shows one or more fault detecti ng codes.
It is furthermore possible to display the LEDs that are associated
with the following setting:
bistable operation MEMOR
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The following table describes the correspondence between the The access priority for the setting change function among PC,
fault code and the fault nature: network and keyboard is of time-dependent.
C ode type of fault
A coil relay X1 interrupted or relative driver During the setting change operations the device continues on
B coil relay X2 interrupted or relative driver working using the old settings.
C coil relay X3 interrupted or relative driver
D coil relay X4 interrupted or relative driver All the displayed messages can be made permanently.
E coil relay X5 interrupted or relative driver
[SETTINGS IN USE] settings in use
F internal feeder faulty
[ MAIN] ð selection of current setting group
G EEPROM not running
H internal RAM not running
I external RAM not running ñ ò
J analog/digital converter [SETTINGS CHANGE ] ð change main setting values
K communication board faulty or board enabled [MAIN ]
but not pre-set
L internal clock not running ñ ò
[SETTINGS CHANGE ] ð change spare setting values
The placing of the communication-board enabling S6 jumper [SPARE ]
(see fig.1) without the said board, just as for any fault, causes the
K code to appear. ñ ò
[ OUTPUT RELAY ] ð output relay configuration
[ ]
d) In the event of NOT VITAL FAULTS, by pressing the key ï
anywhere in the submenu, you go back to the main reading menu:
ñ ò
[ DIAGNOSTICS ]
[ ] [ DIGITAL ] ð digital inputs configuration
[ INPUTS ]
whereas in the event of VITAL FAULTS you can only lea ve the
diagnostics submenu - if allowed by the device - by enabling the ñ ò
change menu. [ LED ] ð LED configuration
[ ]
2) Inhibited device
ñ ò
If the device is inhibited or not configured, the following window will [ RELAY DATA ] ð alphanumeric code setting
be displayed: [ ]
[FAULT <!>]
[.............P ]
ñ ò
[ LCD ] ð permanent display back-lighting
You can only leave this condition by enabling the 'settings [AUTOMATIC RETURN] (LCD) enabled
change' function (it is however necessary to confirm SAVE
CHANGES even if no device setting has been changed).
By pressing the key for at least two seconds anywhere
Caution: in the change menu, you go back to the main reading menu but
the set parameters must be displayed in the cha nge menu as the you are first prompted to confirm the changes made:
device can only be restarted by leaving this condition. [SAVE CHANGES]
If, upon inhibiting the device, this is also not configured, the return [< NO YES >]
to the running condition will lead to the displaying of the K fault
messages until a new configuration is carried out (see paragraph By pressing the key ï the changes made will be discarded,
4.12). whereas by pressing the key ð they are confirmed.
The green LED ( RUN) stops blinking and becomes fixed.
If, on confirming the changes, any start or trip is occurring, the
6.2 MAIN SETTING CHANGE MENU
settings are not accepted as long as the event persists (fault or
enabling). This state is signalled for 3 sec. by the following
By pressing the key anywhere in the reading menu for message:
at least two seconds, you enter the main change menu. Thence, [CHANGE SETTINGS ]
several submenus can be entered (tree-structure). When the [DELAYED ]
change function is enabled, the green LED (RUN) lights up and
blinks. You are then prompted to confirm the changes made again.
If the setting change function is already enabled in use through a
PC or the network, the local setting is inhibited and the following Note: the setting change function can even be enabled when the
message will be displayed: device is 'forced' to use the SPARE settings. In this case, the
[ S ET TIN G CH AN GE ] system only interrupts the selection of SETTINGS IN USE: MAIN
[ N OT AV AI LAB LE ] until the external forcing signal disappears.
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If a setting change is made when the system is 'forced' from the By pressing the keyñ or ò the selected number is increased or
outside, the following message will be displayed for a few seconds: decreased until the desired value is reached; in our example, by
[SPARE SETTINGS IN USE] pressing the key ò once, the display will show:
[FROM EXTERNAL CONTROL] [Dfb ± 1% ]
[Dfg ± 15% ]
All the following examples take their start from the main change
menu. Press the key ï the cursor goes back to the beginning of the line
and the system goes back to the main change menu:
[ SETTINGS CHANGE ]
6.2.1 Selecting current setting group [ MAIN ]
[SETTING IN USE]
6.2.3 Changing spare settings
[ MAIN]
[SETTINGS CHANGE ]
b) By pressing the key ð you current settings can start being [SPARE ]
changed. The display will show:
[SETTINGS IN USE] b) By pressing the key ð you enter the spare settings change
[ MAIN] submenu, containing the parameters already listed in paragraph
6.1.5.
c) By pressing the key ò or ñ the display will show:
[SETTINGS IN USE]
c) Press the keys ò or ñ t o scroll the submenu and the key ð
[ SPARE]
to start changing the selected parameter. The change can be
made by using the keys ò or ñ.
d) By pressing the keyï the new selection is confirmed and the The change procedure is similar to the one shown in the previous
system goes back to the main change menu.The display will example relative to main settings change.
show:
[SETTINGS IN USE]
d) By pressing the keyï anywhere in the submenu, you go back
to the main change menu:
[ SPARE]
[ SETTINGS CHANGE ]
[ S PA RE ]
6.2.2 Changing main settings
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows: 6.2.4 Setting output relays
[ SETTINGS CHANGE ]
[MAIN ]
[ OUTPUT RELAY ]
b) By pressing the key ð you enter the main setting submenu [ ]
containing the parameters already listed in paragraph 6.1.4.
b) By pressing the key ð you enter the output relay setting
c) Press the key ò or ñ to scroll the submenu and the key ð submenu, containing the parameters already listed in paragraph
to start changing the displayed parameter. The change can be 6.1.9, except for NORMAL.ON (whose setting is implemented as
made by using the keys ò or ñ. described in paragraph 4.2).
d) By continuing pressing the key ï anywhere in the submenu, c) Press the keys ò or ñ to scroll the submenu and the key ð
you go back to the main change menu: to start changing the selected parameter. The change can be
[SETTINGS CHANGE ] made by using the keys ò or ñ .
[MAIN ]
d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the submenu you go back
Example of setting procedure to the main change menu:
Suppose we must enable and set the Dfb a ± 1% threshold [ OUTPUT RELAY ]
starting from the initial setting of ± 2%. [ ]
Follow the steps described in a) and b).
Example of allocation
Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows the selected
Suppose we must allocate the f+ frequency-increase command
threshold to be changed:
to the X2 output relay, by starting from the initial configuration f+
[Dfb ± 2% ]
allocated to X1.
[Dfg ± 15% ]
Follow the steps described in a) and b).
Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
Press the key ð to select the digit to be changed. [f+ ]
In our example, by pressing the key ð once, the display will show: [REL X1....]
[Dfb ± 2% ]
[Dfg ± 15% ]
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Each position after the X letter corresponds to an output relay. b) By pressing the key ð you enter the LED setting submenu
More relays can be associated with the same function. containing the parameters already listed in paragrap h 6.1.11.
Press the key ð to move back to the relay that you wish to
associate with the function. c) Press the keys ò or ñ to scroll the submenu and the key ð
In our example, by pressing the ð twice, the display shows: to start changing the displayed parameter. The change can be
[f+ ] made by using the keys ò or ñ .
[REL X1....]
The setting procedure is similar to the one described in the
By pressing the key ò or ñ the X2 selected relay is associated example for output relay setting.
and the display shows:
[f+ ] d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the submenu, you go back
[REL X12...] to the main change menu:
[ LED ]
[ ]
By pressing the keyï the first relay is selected. The display will
show:
6.2.7 Setting alphanumeric code
[f+ ]
[REL X12...] a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
[ RELAY DATA ]
[ ]
By pressing the keyò or ñ the selected relay is dissociated. The
display will show:
b) By pressing the key ð you can start setting/changing the
[U> TRIP]
device identification alphanumer ical code. The display will show
[REL X.2...] for instance:
[IDENTIF. USER ]
Press the key ï to move back to the beginning of the li ne and go [CELL NO. 17bis ]
back to the main change menu:
[ OUTPUT RELAY ] c) By pressing the key ð again the character or characters to be
[ ] changed are selected and by pressing the key ò or ñ all the
capital and small letters of the alphabet, all the numb er and some
special characters, among which the blank space, are vertically
6.2.5 Setting digital inputs scrolled.
[ DIGITAL ] d) By pressing the key ï the cursor moves back to the beginning
[ INPUTS ] of the line (no selected character) and pressing the key ï once
again, you go back to the main change menu:
[ RELAY DATA ]
b) By pressing the key ð you enter the digital input setting
[ ]
submenu containing the parameters already listed in paragra ph
6.1.10.
6.2.8 LCD back-lighting
c) Press the keys ò or ñ to scroll the submenu and the key ð a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
to start changing the selected parameter. The change can be [ LCD ]
[AUTOMATIC RETURN]
made by using the keys ò or ñ .
The setting procedure is similar to the one described in the b) By pressing the key ð you can set the LCD back-lighting to
example for the output relay setting. permanent (OFF) or to timed (ON). Suppose the display shows:
[ ON ]
It is necessary to use the digital input number 1 (IN DIG 1) to [ ]
switch the settings from main to spare. SETTINGS SWITCH
c) Press the keys ò or ñ to change the setting:
[ OFF]
It is necessary to use the digital input number 3 (IN DIG 3) to reset
[ ]
the LEDs) RESET LED
d) By pressing the key ï you go back to the main change menu:
d) By pressing the keyï anywhere in the submenu, you go back [ LCD ]
to the main change menu: [AUOTMATIC RETURN]
[ DIGITAL ]
[ INPUTS ]
6.2.6 Setting LEDs

[ LED ]
[ ]
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6.3 TEST MENU 7. APPLICATION AND USE

This useful and versatile device allows the automatic parallel of
By pressing the two keys for at least two
generators of any type and dimensions to be carried out.
seconds anywhere in the main reading menu, the TEST function, It can be used with line or star voltages and, in the event of TV
installed up- or downstreams an odd group step-up transformer,
which is highlighted by the blinking of the green LED (RUN), is with a star or line voltage without the application of any TV
adapter.
enabled.
[TEST LED]
[ YES>] ð TEST of Leds L1-L8 and display
ñ ò
[TEST RELAY X1]
[ YES>] ð TEST of relay X1
ñ ò
[TEST RELAY X2]
ñ ò
[TEST RELAY X3]
ñ ò
[TEST RELAY X4]
ñ ò
[TEST RELAY X5]
The test foreseen for X.. auxiliary relay caused the tripping of the
same. The associated command and/or signalling can therefore
be sent. This is why, before running it, the system prompts you
to further confirm:
[ CONFIRM? ]
[< NO YES>]
if, upon confirming the execution, LB or DB synchronization

cycles are already present, the test is not performed and this
condition is signalled by the following example:
[TEST ]
[NOT AVAILABLE ]
The test on leds and display makes these light up for two seconds
and can be carried out during any operating condition.
By pressing the two keys for two seconds
anywhere in the test menu, the TEST function is disabled; the
green LED (RUN) stops blinking and the system goes back to the
main reading menu.
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8. INSTALLATION - TRANSPORT 9. SETTING THE UNIT AT WORK
8.1 ESD electrostatic charges The device is supplied with factory s ettings and configurations as
indicated in tables A, B and C (factory settings).
The device uses electronic components that are sensitive to
These settings may prove not to suit the specific plant where the
electrostatic charges; therefore, the operator who happens to
unit is to be installed. Therefore, the device must be reset: to this
handle the moving part of the equipment and come into contact
aim, refer to tables D, E and F for customer's use as support to
with the electronc circuits, must take preventive measures to
develop a customised setting scheme.
avoid damaging the relay:
- before removing the moving part, the operator shall reach the
same potential as the unit by touching the housing (for instance, 9.1 Safety regulations
the cover grips); During the equipment tests and start-up the general safety
- avoid touching electronic components, printed circuits and regulations applicable to electrical systems must be complied
connectors; with. Failure to comply with the above-mentioned regulations
- lay the element on surfaces that are antistatic or feature zero might cause harm to personnel or damage to property. All the
potential. inspections and tests shall be carried out by specially trained
personnel.
As far as the following action is possible, do not pull out the moving
part from the casing to avoid causing mechanical and electrostatic 9.2 Checking nameplate ratings
damages to the protection. Make sure that the equipment ratings are consistent w ith those of
the system, namely:
8.2 Acceptance-storage - auxiliary voltage
Although protective relays are generally of solid construction, - output relays normally energized or normally de-energi zed; the
they require to be handled with particular care before being control must be carried out by checking the position of the
installed on site. They must be carefully packed and unpacked cordless plug placed on the board (see fig. 2a, 2b)
without applying any force and using suitable tools. - the presence of the special S6 cordless plug, see fig.1, if the
Once supplied, the relays must be throughly inspec ted to ensure communication board is included and the network is available.
that they have been not damaged during the transp ort.
If the relays are not immediately installed upon reception, they I CAUTION
must be stored in places free from dust or moisture, in their Hazardous voltages can remain in the unit even in the
original casing. absence of power supply, or after it has been pulled out of
Storage temperature: -25°C + 80°C. its casing (capacitor storage).
8.3 Assembling and connection 9.3 Final inspection
- Remove the protection guard to allow the four fastening holes Feed the device with auxiliary voltage. On starting the device after
to be reached. a long time of power failure, the device can show a fault of 'L' typ e
- Place the device into the hole of the pane l-board and secure it (internal clock), a NOT VITAL fault which does not affect the
by fastening the four screws (see fig. 4). remaining functions: please, update DATE and TIME to restore
- Connect the ground screw of the device to the panel's grounding normal conditions.
system through a cable of suitable gauge (>4mm2) and shortest If the system is running and the device settings are unknown, in
length (<1m). order to avoid any malfunctioning, it is necessary to inhibit the
- Perform the wiring using the screw or faston couplings of the device operation, before using the auxiliary voltage, by pressing
interface terminal boards. In order to guarantee the terminal the setting change key (see paragraphs 4.12 and 6.1.13).
board the protection class IP20 required, during the faston wiri ng Select the rated frequency of the system, the Ub (bar side) and
the cover lid must be placed before the faston is connected to the Ug (generator side) rated voltages and set the TV primary voltage
relay. During the screw wiring the side fins of the IP20 cover lid values.
corresponding to the wired terminals must be removed or bent. Load the settings and configure relays, leds, digital inputs as
The assembling as well as the connections shall be workmanlike provided for in the design plan.
performed.
As the device is provided with a self-monitoring system, all
hardware and software failures are automatically signalled: this
makes it useless to control the thresholds for accuracy, which
can however be tested by making reference to the stated
tolerances.
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In any case, it is advisable to carry out the following tests:

Feeder test
- Check that the burden of the auxiliary voltage circuit falls
within 5 and 10W as regards d.c. supply, and within 10 and
20VA as regards a.c. supply.
The feeder is protected by a special 5x20 rapid fuse, class
IEC127/II of 2A as regards unit with 19-100Vcc (or 19-72 Vca)
auxiliary voltage, and of 1A as regards unit with 64-300Vcc (or
64-275Vca) auxiliary voltage.
Checking connections
- Apply a voltage signal to bar side and generator side TVs and
ensure that these correspond to the indicati ons shown in the
MEASUREMENTS menu.
- Check each output relay by following the procedure described
in the TEST MENU paragraph: simultaneously check the
relevant external circuit.
- Make sure that the digital input wiring corresponds to the one
provided for in the design plans.
If the relay has not worked correctl y or indicates failures of VITAL

type, it must be put out of order and sent back to the factory for
repair or re-gauging.
Any NOT VITAL failure does not lead to an immediate tripping:
however, it requires the type of fault to be analysed so as to
determine the relative entity (for instance, a not running relay
might be replaced with another not used or whose function is
however not essential).
The interchangeability of the devices makes it possible to refer
to the protection diagram during any repairing action, replacing
the faulty device with one of the same type.
To complete the start-up stage, before setting the system at

work, ensure that:
- the device settings are consistent with the ones of the design
- the device shows the correct identification alphanumeric
code, if any
- all the device memories (leds, max. values, partial counters,
and wear index) have been reset
- the Uaux and RUN green leds are lit up; in case of network
connection, the RxTx green led must also be lit up
- the LEDs indicating labels and the general rating plate of the
device bear the correct information.
You can leave the device with the display showing any of the
windows of the main reading menu.
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NORMALLY DE-ENERGIZED RELAYS NORMALLY ENERGIZED RELAYS

Jumper position n S1 Jumper position n S1
TOP TOP
RELAY RELAY
FRONT FRONT
fig. 2a fig. 2b
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fig. 3
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OVER-ALL DIMENSIONS
The casing can also be placed in a

19" rack panel of R4MX3 type, 4U in
height
DRILL TEMPLATE TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT
fig. 4
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WARNING:
Factory settings may prove not to suit the plant. Therefore, the device must be configured anew on installation.
Table A - FACTORY SETTINGS
RELAY CONTROL MATRIX LEDS

1 2 3 4 5 DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
X frequency-increase command f+ X
X frequency-decrease command f- X
X voltage-increase command U+ X
X voltage-decrease command U- X
X 52 parallel breaker closing command X52 X
/ / / / / bar frequency out of tolerance >fb< X
/ / / / / generator frequency out of tolerance >fg< X
/ / / / / bar voltage out of tolerance >Ub< X
/ / / / / generator voltage out of tolerance >Ug< X
/ / / / / LB start failed due to wrong parameters f/U LB fU Fail X
/ / / / / DB start failed due to wrong parameters f/U DB fU Fail
/ / / / / LB synchronization sequence failed due to Timeout LB Timeout X
/ / / / / DB synchronization sequence failed due to Timeout DB Timeout
/ / / / / synchronization sequence interrupted by Stop Stop X
/ / / / / synchronization sequence interrupted due to Ext1 Ext1
/ / / / / synchronization sequence interrupted due to Ext2 Ext2
/ / / / / LB synchronization sequence correctly carried out Sync LB OK
/ / / / / DB synchronization sequence correctly carried out Sync DB OK
/ / / / / bistable operation MEMOR X
end relays normally de-energized / not to be allocated

X allocated
Table B - FACTORY CONFIGURATION
CONTROL MATRIX DIGITAL

INPUTS
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 5
active input de-energized
active input on level X X X X
LB synchronization sequencestart Start LB X
DB synchronization sequence start Start DB
synchronization sequence stop Stop Synchronism X
52 parallel breaker closed Ch 52 X
external failure 1 Failure Ext1
external failure 2 Failure Ext2
spare settings switch SETTINGS SWITCH / / / /
LED reset RESET / / / /
/ not to be allocated
X allocated
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WARNING:
Factory settings may prove not to suit the plant. Therefore, the device must be configured anew on installation.
Table C - FACTORY SETTINGS
TABLE OF SETTINGS
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION MAIN SPARE
ON OFF VALUE ON OFF VALUE
rated frequency fn 50 Hz / / /
bar rated voltage Ubn 100.0 V 100.0 V

generator rated voltage Ugn 100.0 V 100.0 V
closing pulse time tc 0.30 s 0.30 s
breaker closing time tr 0.10 s 0.10 s
max. number of parallel sequence attempts Ns 1 1
closing interval min. time twc 2.00 s 2.00 s
parallel sequence max. time ts 15 min 15 min
stability time td 0.2 s 0.2 s
max. deviation bar frequency/rated frequency Dfb (±) 2% 2%
max. deviation generator frequency/rated frequency Dfg (±) 15 % 15 %
max. deviation bar voltage/rated voltage DUb (±) 4% 4%
min. generator voltage/rated voltage DUg 80 % 80 %
live bar mode (LB) LB NORM NORM
max. frequency difference Df (±) 0.10 Hz 0.10 Hz
max. voltage difference DU (±) 5% 5%
max. phase difference Dp(±) 10 ° 10 °
dead bar mode (DB) DB X X
dead bar level Ud 0.02 Ubn 0.02 Ubn
frequency regulation mode CPf PULSE PULSE
frequency regulation pulse time tfpu 0.20 s 0.20 s
frequency regulation min. pause time tfpa 2.00 s 2.00 s
frequency regulation max. pause time tfpm 30.00 s 30.00 s
load pulse mode LP X X
load pulse time tlp 0.50 s 0.50 s
voltage regulation mode CPU CONT CONT
voltage regulation pulse time tupu 0.20 s 0.20 s
voltage regulation min. pause time tupa 2.00 s 2.00 s
bar primary rated voltage Ub TV 6000 V 6000 V
generator primary rated voltage Ug TV 6000 V 6000 V
oscilloperturbography trigger SINC. OK / / /

oscilloperturbographt pretrigger time 2s / / /
/ not to be allocated: the same values as MAIN

settings in use: MAIN LCD timed backlighting: OFF
settings apply
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Table D
RELAY CONTROL MATRIX LEDS

1 2 3 4 5 DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
frequency-decrease command f-
voltage-increase command U+
52-parallelbreakerclosingcommand X52
/ / / / / bar frequency out of tolerance >fb<
/ / / / / generator frequency out of tolerance >fg<
/ / / / / bar voltage out of tolerance >Ub<
/ / / / / generator voltage out of tolerance >Ug<
/ / / / / LB start failed due to wrong parameters f / U LB fU Fail
/ / / / / DB start failed due to wrong parameters f / U DB fU Fail
/ / / / / LB synchronization sequence failed due to Timeout LB Timeout
/ / / / / DB synchronization sequence failed due to Timeout DB Timeout
/ / / / / synchronization sequence interrupted by Stop Stop
/ / / / / synchronization sequence interrupted by Ext1 Ext1
/ / / / / synchronization sequence interrupted by Ext2 Ext2
/ / / / / LB synchronization sequence correctly carried out Sync LB OK
/ / / / / DB synchronization sequence correctly carried out Sync DB OK
/ / / / / bistable operation MEMOR
end relays normally de-energized / not to be allocated

end relays normally energized
Table E
CONTROL MATRIX DIGITAL

INPUTS
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 5
active input de-energized
active input on level
LB synchronization sequence start Start LB
DB synchronization sequence start Start DB
synchronization sequence stop Stop Synchronism
52-parallel breaker closed Ch 52
external failure 1 Anomalia Ext1
external failure 2 Anomalia Ext2
switch to spare settings SETTINGS SWITCH / / / /
LED reset RESET / / / /
/ not to be allocated
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Table F
TABLE OF SETTINGS
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION MAIN SPARE
ON OFF VALUE ON OFF VALUE
rated frequency fn / / /
bar rated voltage Ubn

closing pulse time tc
breaker closing time tr
max. number of parallel sequence attempts Ns
closing interval min. time twc
parallel sequence max. time ts
stability time td
max. deviation bar frequency/rated frequency Dfb (±)
max. deviation generator frequency/rated frequency Dfg (±)
max. deviation bar voltage/rated voltage DUb (±)
min. generator voltage/rated voltage DUg
live bar mode (LB) LB
max. frequency difference Df (±)
max. voltage difference DU (±)
max. phase difference Dp(±)
dead bar mode (DB) DB
dead bar level Ud
frequency regulation mode CPf
frequency regulation pulse time tfpu
frequency regulation min. pause time tfpa
frequency regulation max. pause time tfpm
load pulse mode LP
load pulse time tlp
voltage regulation mode CPU
voltage regulation pulse time tupu
voltage regulation min. pulse time tupa
generator primary rated voltage Ug TV
oscilloperturbography trigger / / /
oscilloperturbography pretrigger time / / /
settings in use: MAIN LCD timed backlighting: ON / not to be allocated : the same values as
settings in use: SPARE LCD timed backlighting: OFF MAIN settings apply
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APPENDIX A - Network data exchange
DESCRIPTION DIRECTION TIMING
Identification
trade name (12 characters) relay —> centre AR
software version (format x.xx) relay —> centre AR
user name (16 characters) relay —> centre AR
Settings data (main and spare)

group of settings in use relay —> centre —> relay AR
date - 00YYMMDD notation BCD relay —> centre —> relay AR
time - 00HHMMSS notation BCD relay —> centre —> relay AR
language MMI relay —> centre —> relay AR
rated frequency (50/60 Hz) relay —> centre —> relay AR
lcd setting relay —> centre —> relay AR
oscilloperturbography pretrigger time relay —> centre —> relay AR
oscilloperturbography trigger cause relay —> centre —> relay AR
bar rated voltage relay —> centre —> relay AR
generator rated voltage relay —> centre —> relay AR
parallel sequence max. time relay —> centre —> relay AR
numero massimo tentativi parallelo relay —> centre —> relay AR
closing interval min. time/ 52 CH contact max. wait time relay —> centre —> relay AR
max. deviation bar frequency/rated frequency relay —> centre —> relay AR
max. deviation generator frequency/rated frequency relay —> centre —> relay AR
max. deviation bar voltage/rated voltage relay —> centre —> relay AR
max.deviation generator voltage/rated voltage relay —> centre —> relay AR
closing pulse time relay —> centre —> relay AR
closing delay relay —> centre —> relay AR
stability time relay —> centre —> relay AR
live bar mode relay —> centre —> relay AR
max. frequency difference relay —> centre —> relay AR
max. voltage difference relay —> centre —> relay AR
max. phase voltage relay —> centre —> relay AR
dead bar mode relay —> centre —> relay AR
dead bar max. value relay —> centre —> relay AR
frequency regulation mode relay —> centre —> relay AR
frequency regulation pulse time relay —> centre —> relay AR
frequency regulation min. pulse time relay —> centre —> relay AR
frequency regulation max. pulse time relay —> centre —> relay AR
load pulse mode relay —> centre —> relay AR
load pulse time relay —> centre —> relay AR
voltage regulation mode relay —> centre —> relay AR
voltage regulation pulse time relay —> centre —> relay AR
voltage regulation pause time relay —> centre —> relay AR
bar ratio of transformation relay —> centre —> relay AR
generator ratio of transformation relay —> centre —> relay AR
Current measurements
bar frequency relay —> centre T e AR
generator frequency relay —> centre T e AR
bar voltage relay —> centre T e AR
generator voltage relay —> centre T e AR
bar/generator phase difference relay —> centre T e AR
bar-side primary rated voltage relay —> centre T e AR
generator-side primary rated voltage relay —> centre T e AR
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Event chronogical recorder relay —> centre VP and AR

date and time (00AAMMGG HHMMSSCC in BCD notation) relay —> centre VP and AR
LB starts failed due to out-of-tolerance parameters f/U relay —> centre VP and AR
DB starts failed due to out-of-tolerance parameters f/U relay —> centre VP and AR
LB starts failed due to timeout ts> or Ns> relay —> centre VP and AR
DB starts failed due to timeout ts> or Ns> relay —> centre VP and AR
LB synchronism sequences correct relay —> centre VP and AR
DB synchronism sequences correct relay —> centre VP and AR
digital input no. 5 relay —> centre VP and AR
States
synchronizer statet relay —> centre AV (a.p.)
digital input no.5 relay —> centre AV (a.p.)
Counters
total counter LB starts failed due to out-of-tol. parameters f/U relay —> centre AR
total counter DB starts failed due to out-of-tol. parameters f/U relay —> centre AR
total counter LB starts failed due to timeout ts> or Ns> relay —> centre AR
total counter DB starts failed due to timeout ts> or Ns> relay —> centre AR
total counter STOP controls relay —> centre AR
total counter sequence interruption due to input EXT1 relay —> centre AR
total counter sequence interruption due to input EXT2 relay —> centre AR
total counter synchronism sequences on LB correct relay —> centre AR
total counter synchronism sequences on DB correct relay —> centre AR
part.counter LB starts failed due to out-of-tol. parameters f/U relay —> centre AR
part.counter DB starts failed due to out-of-tol.parameters f/U relay —> centre AR
part.counter LB starts failed due to timeout ts> or Ns> relay —> centre AR
part.counter DB starts failed due to timeout ts> or Ns> relay —> centre AR
part.counter STOP controls relay —> centre AR
part.counter sequence interruption due to input EXT1 relay —> centre AR
part.counter sequence interruption due to input EXT2 relay —> centre AR
part.counter synchronism sequences on LB correct relay —> centre AR
part.counter synchronism sequences on DB correct relay —> centre AR
Events
Date RTC relay —> centre AR
Time RTC + milleseconds relay —> centre AR
Bar frequency relay—> centre AR
Generator frequency relay —> centre AR
Bar voltage relay —> centre AR
Generator voltage relay —> centre AR
Generator/bar phase relay —> centre AR
Parallel time from Start contr. relay —> centre AR
No. of attempts relay —> centre AR
Output relays
configuration X1 relay —> centre —> relay AR
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LEDs
configuration L1 relay —> centre —> relay AR
Digital inputs
configuration input 1 relay —> centre —> relay AR
configuration input 1 active HIGH/LOW relay —> centre —> relay AR
Diagnostics
State relay 1 relay —> centre AV
State feeder (POWER FAIL signal) relay —> centre AV
State EEPROM relay —> centre AV
State internal RAM µP relay —> centre AV
State external RAM relay —> centre AV
State analog chain relay —> centre AV
State network communication relay —> centre AV
State calendar_clock relay —> centre AV
State operation stopped by operator request in start-up relay —> centre AV
Reset
LED centre —> relay AR
relay centre —> relay AR
resettable counters centre —> relay AR
Controls
output relay enabling centre —> relay AV and AR
settings switch - main -> spare centre —> relay AV
settings switch survival time centre —> relay AR
Oscilloperturbography
Oscilloperturbography starting parameters relay —> centre —> relay AR
Oscilloperturbography pretrigger timer relay —> centre —> relay AR
Oscilloperturbography trigger command centre —> relay AR
Oscilloperturbography reset command centre —> relay AR
Oscilloperturbography data relay —> centre AR
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Clock
date (format: 00AAMMGG in BCD notation) centre —> relay S
time (format: 00HHMMSS in BCD notation) centre —> relay S
date (format: 00AAMMGG in BCD notation) relay —> centre AR
time (format: 00HHMMSS in BCD notation) relay —> centre AR
LEGEND
AR aperiodic message
AV (a.p.) aperiodic variable sent upon high-priority variation
AV aperiodic variable sent upon variation
VP variable upon request
T periodic variable with periods that can be programmed from 1 to 5 s
S synchronization
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6. LCD MENU STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

7. APPLICATION AND USE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

9. SETTING THE UNIT AT WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

APPENDIX A - Network data exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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 possibility of selecting, for each LED, the monostable or

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Voltage regulator parameters Timing error variation

Contacts features Weight

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2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 3. OPERATION

3.2.3 Max. voltage difference

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3.3 Frequency regulator 3.4 Load pulse and parallel command

3.5.2 DB dead-bar mode ON

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3.5.3 DB dead-bar mode ON-CHECK 4. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

4.2 Output circuits

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4.3 LED signalling circuits 4.6 Event log

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4.9 Alphanumeric code 4.13 Serial communication on LONWORKS (TM) bus

4.12 Inhibiting operation-deconfiguration from network

The inhibiting occurs by keeping the 'setting change' key pressed

When the said key is released, the condition of the inhibited

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connecting a PC equipped with PCLTA10 or SLTA10 board to a ñ ò

Address 1 - 255 (0 broadcast)

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5. LOCAL INTERFACE Key It allows the menu to be scrolled to the

Key It allows the stored LEDs indications to

Key If pressed for at least 2s, this key

Key It allows the menu to be scrolled to the

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6.1.1 Changing dialogue language

a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message appears on

b) By pressing the key ð the dialogue language function is

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Access to the 'change date/time' function is denied when the

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frequency regulation mode CPf

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6.1.12 Displaying relay data

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6.2.6 Setting LEDs

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6.3 TEST MENU 7. APPLICATION AND USE

if, upon confirming the execution, LB or DB synchronization

By pressing the two keys for two seconds

anywhere in the test menu, the TEST function is disabled; the

main reading menu.

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8. INSTALLATION - TRANSPORT 9. SETTING THE UNIT AT WORK

8.3 Assembling and connection 9.3 Final inspection