Directional / non Directional

Overcurrent Protection
P120 Software Version 6C

P121 Software Version 6E

P122 Software Version 6F

P123 Software Version 6F

P125 Software Version 6D
P126 Software Version 6D

P127 Software Version 6D

Technical Data Sheet

This document does not replace the Technical Manual.
Application and Scope
The MiCOM P12x relays are suitable for all the
applications where overcurrent and earth-fault
protection are required.
The P12x relays can be used for a range of
overcurrent applications from single phase/earth
fault applications, P120 (non directional), P125
(directional) to three phase and earth fault
applications, P123 (non directional), P127
(directional). The P127 also includes voltage
protections and relevant functions and power
measurement.
The P12x relays provide a comprehensive suite of
overcurrent protection and automation features for
easy adaptation different operating conditions.
The typical applications are overhead lines,
underground cables and backup for HV systems in
insulated, solid, resistance and Petersen coil
earthed neutral systems, used in MV utility,
Industry, transports, Generator and transformer
schemes.
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For easy adaptation to varying system operating
conditions two independent setting groups are
provided.
Flexible automation functions enable accurate co-
ordination with other devices.
Three earth fault sensitivity current inputs are
available by ordering code.
1A and 5A dual rated CT inputs are available with
all MiCOM P12x relays using separate terminals.
Two line/phase voltage input ranges, 57-130V and
220-480V, are available by ordering code.
The auxiliary voltage for the power supply and the
digital inputs is a wide-range design, 24 to
250 V DC and 100 to 250 V AC.
The P12x relays are housed in a robust draw out
4U metal case for panel or rack mounting with 20TE
width (P120, P121, P122, P123 and P125) or 30TE
width (P126 and P127).
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Functions overview

non-directional directional

Functions Overview P120 P121 P122 P123 P125 P126 P127

67/50/51 Three-phase overcurrent X X X X D
49 Thermal overload X X X X
37 Three-phase undercurrent X X X X
46 Negative phase sequence overcurrent X X X X
67N/50N/51N Earth fault (Single-phase) overcurrent X X X X D D D
32N Earth fault Wattmetric / Ie *cos f X X X
High Impedance restricted earth fault (non included as a
64N (REF) X X X X X X X
function but application)
59N Residual overvoltage X X X
27/59 Phase/Line under/ overvoltage X
79 Autoreclose X X X
High Impedance differential (non included as a function
87 X X X X
but application)
Switch on to fault (SOTF) X X X
CB control Local/ remote X X X X
Phase current rotation X X
50BF Circuit breaker failure detection X X X X
Circuit Breaker Maintenance and TCS X X X X
46BC Broken conductor detection I2/I1 X X X X
Cold load pick up X X X X
86 Output relay latching X X X X X X X
Blocking Logic X X X X X X X
Selective relay scheme logic X X X X
Relay maintenance mode X X X X X
Remote control of output relays X X
Setting groups 1 1 2 2 2 2 2
Programmable AND logic X X
VT supervision (VTS) and logic application X
Auxiliary timers X X X X X
Measurements X X X X X X X
Peak and rolling values X X X X
Power and Energy measurement X
Fault records X X X X
Elapsed time of protection starting X X X X
Event records X X X X
Disturbance recording X X X X
Binary inputs / output relays 2/4 2/4 3/6 5/8 4/6 7/8 7/8
AC current / voltage inputs 1/0 4/0 4/0 4/0 1/1 4/1 4/3
Modbus RTU X X X X X X X
IEC 60870-5-103 X X X X X X X
Courier X X X X
DNP3 X X X X
Setting software MiCOM S1 X X X X X
D: User selectable Directional / Non-Directional TCS: Trip Circuit Supervision

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Control and display The simple and powerful software interface allows
All functions including protection automation, the user easy configuration and access to all
communication, LEDs, inputs and outputs can be measurements and stored information for
programmed and modified using the front panel maintenance and post-fault analysis purposes.
user interface. Password Protection
The 2 line, 16 alphanumerical backlit LCD display A four-character password is requested in order to
(available in a range of languages) provides the prevent inadvertent or unauthorized changing of
settings or triggering of control functions.
user with key information (faults, measurements,
settings, etc.). Self-Monitoring
The default display can be selected by the user. It is Comprehensive self-monitoring procedures within
possible to show the phase or earth current value the devices ensure that internal hardware or
software errors are detected and do not cause
by selecting Phase A, Phase B , Phase C, Earth N
malfunctions of the device. As the auxiliary voltage
(P126/7), or the four values simultaneously
is turned on, a functional test is carried out. Cyclic
(P120/1/2/3). The P125 will be able to show the
self-monitoring tests are running during operation. If
earth fault current only.
test results deviate from the default value then the
The menus have a pull-down structure for easy use corresponding signal is entered into the non-volatile
and quick access to any data. monitoring signal memory. The result of the fault
diagnosis determines whether a blocking of the
Dedicated LEDs protection and control unit will occur or whether a
4 LEDs indicate the state of the relay (Trip, Alarm, warning only is issued.
Warning, Healthy).
Acknowledgement of alarm and trip LEDs can be
easily performed locally or remotely.
Programmable LEDs
4 freely programmable LEDs are provided on all
models.
The user can assign independently each LED to
any programme function or combination of
thresholds.
Keypad
A seven-button tactile keypad on the front panel
allows the user easy access to any data.
Main Functions
Communication RS485 The main functions are autonomous functions and
All P12x series relays have a rear RS485 can be individually configured or disabled to suit a
communications port for use with MODBUS, IEC particular application.
The relays of these ranges comprise a full suite of
60870-5-103, Courier and DNP3 protocols. (Courier
protection functions as well as an automatic
& DNP3 are not available for the P125 P126 and
recloser and auxiliary functions; each function can
P127 relays). The relays can transmit to the local
be individually configured or disabled suiting any
monitoring system (e.g. MiCOM S10), or remotely particular application.
to the SCADA, settings, measurements and alarms,
as well as fault, event and disturbance records.
All the parameters for the communications (relay
address, data rate, parity, etc.) can be set using
the front panel user interface.
Communication RS232
An RS232 front port is available in the MiCOM P12x
series.
It allows the user to download new firmware
(update, language changing,...) and is also the link
with the setting software MiCOM S1 (P122, P123,
P125, P126 & P127).

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS MEASUREMENTS Recording

Front port Rear port • SOTF (Switch on to fault) • Phase Current features
• CB local/Remote • Direct and inverse currents
Setting RS485 port. • Phase Current Rotation • Residual current Fault record
software S1 To setting software S1 • CB Monitoring • Residual voltage 5
to SCADA system • Cold Load Pick Up • Line and phase voltage
• Trip Circuit Supervision • Active and Reactive Power
• Blocking Logic • Active and Reactive Energy Event Recording
• Selective Scheme Logic • Autoreclose counters 75
• Relay maintenance Mode • CB mechanical operation
• Remote ctrl on output relays counter
• Programmable AND Logic • CB electrical operation Dist. Recording
• Auxiliary timers counter 3 Sec
27 59 86 • Peak and rolling demand
59N 79
• Self Monitoring

32N 50N
67 67N Iecos 50/51 51N 37 46 46BC 49 50BF

(Description of ANSI code nos. see Functions Overview)

Three-phase Overcurrent Protection (50/51) Three-phase Directional Overcurrent (67)

Earth Fault Overcurrent Protection (50N/51N) Each of the three-phase overcurrent stages of the
Three independent stages are available for phase P127 can be independently configured as
and earth fault protection. directional protection with specific relay
The first and second stage can be independently characteristic angle (RCA) settings and boundaries.
select as definite time delay or inverse time delay Each directional stage has instantaneous (start)
with different types of curve (IEC, IEEE/ANSI, RI, forward/reverse outputs available.
RECT). The third stage can be configured for peak
Directional Overcurrent Tripping Zone
detection with a definite time delay only. Each stage
and related time delay can be programmed to
provide maximum selectivity. The IDMT stages
have definite or inverse time reset capability
reducing clearance times when intermittent faults
happen. The 2nd and 3rd threshold pick-up can
suspend the 1st threshold output to control
selectivity.
The MiCOM P12x relays have separate
instantaneous (start) and delayed (trip) outputs for
each stage. P126 & P127 can indicate the faulted
phase(s) by configuring output relays (first stage
only).
The range of earth fault current sensitivity can be
selected by ordering code.
Tripping Characteristics

Ith The first and second stage can be independently

select as definite time delay or inverse time delay
with different types of curve (IEC, IEEE/ANSI, RI,
Time

I> RECT). The third stage can be configured with

t> definite time delay only. The 2nd and 3rd threshold
I>> pick-up can suspend the 1st threshold output to
t>> control selectivity
I>>> t>>>
I<
I>>>> t>>>> The phase fault directional elements are internally
polarised by quadrature phase-phase voltages.
Current

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A synchronous polarising function is provided to
ensure correct operation of the overcurrent
elements for close-up three phase faults where the
collapse of the polarising line voltages can occur.
The absolute phase angle of line voltages is
measured every cycle and the last value is stored in
the relay memory.
The polarisation discrimination voltage value is 0.6V
(fixed value) for relays with a system voltage of 57
to 130V and 3V (fixed value) for relays with a
system voltage of 220 to 480V.
Over this value the directional relay uses standard
polarisation (the measured voltage), under this
value the synchronous polarisation (stored vector)
is used.
The synchronous polarisation is maintained up to
the restoration of an input voltage value.
If the input voltage loss persists longer than 5s the
directional overcurrent protection is blocked.
Earth-fault Directional Overcurrent (67N)
Each of the three earth-fault stages of P125, P126
and P127 can be configured as directional
protection with specific characteristic angle (RCA).
Each directional stage has instantaneous (start)
forward/reverse outputs available.
The first and second stage can be independently
select as definite time or inverse time delay with
different type of curves (IEC, IEEE/ANSI, RI,
RECT). The third stage can be configured with a
definite time delay only. The 2nd and 3rd threshold
pick-up can suspend the 1st threshold output to
control selectivity
In addition to the residual current, the residual
voltage must be connected to a dedicated input or
internally calculated as a vector sum (P127 only) in
order to make directional operation possible.
Each earth-fault directional stage measures the
residual current, the residual voltage, and the angle
between residual voltage and current.
Wattmetric/Ie*cos ϕ protection (32N)
Two additional stages are configurable with
Wattmetric or Ie*cos ϕ characteristics. The first
stage can be set with a definite time or with various
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IDMT curves as the 51N and 67N. The second
stage is definite time only.
The Pe threshold setting value is automatically
corrected selecting the rated Ie current.
The two-stages can be independently configured
with specific characteristic boundaries. The RCA
angle is common for the two stages.
Wattmetric characteristic
UnderCurrent protection (37)
MiCOM P122, P123, P126 & P127 relays provide a
definite time undercurrent protection.
This function allows typical applications such as
loss of load or simple broken conductor detection.
For the P122 and P123 the undercurrent protection
stage is conditioned to the status of the CB auxiliary
contact. The stage operates when the CB is closed
as indicated by a logic digital input energised via
the 52a auxiliary contact of the CB.
Thermal overload
The thermal overload protection can be applied to
prevent damage to the electrical plant equipment
when operating at temperatures in excess of the
designed maximum withstand. A prolonged
overloading causes excessive heating, which may
result in premature deterioration of the insulation, or
in extreme cases, insulation failure.
The P122, P123, P126 and P127 relays incorporate
a current based thermal replica, using load current
to reproduce the heating and cooling of the
equipment to be protected. The thermal overload
element can be set with both alarm and trip stages.
The heating within any plant equipment, such as
cables or transformers, is of resistive type (I²R x t).
Thus, the quantity of heat generated is directly
proportional to current squared (I²).
The thermal time characteristic used in the relay is
based on current squared, integrated over time.
The P122, P123, P126 and P127 automatically use
the highest phase current as input information for
the thermal model.
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The mathematical formula applicable is: I Value of measured current
Is Value of the programmed threshold (pick-up value)
α
 K 2 -θ 2  Factor (see table)
t Trip = Te ∗ ln  2  L ANSI/IEEE constant (zero for IEC and RECT curves)
 K −θ2  T Time multiplier setting from 0.025 to 1.5
 Trip 
Type of curve Standard K factor α factor L factor
Where:
Short time inverse AREVA 0.05 0.04 0
tTrip is the time to trip in seconds
Standard inverse IEC 0.14 0.02 0
Te is the thermal time constant of the equipment to be
protected in seconds Very inverse IEC 13.5 1 0

K is the thermal overload calculated by Ieq/k, where Extremely inverse IEC 80 2 0

Ieq is the equivalent current corresponding to the Long time inverse AREVA 120 1 0
RMS value of the largest measured phase current
and k is a factor associated to the thermal state Short time inverse C02 0.02394 0.02 0.01694
formula.
Moderately Inverse ANSI/IEEE 0.0515 0.02 0.114
θ is the actual thermal status,
Long time inverse C08 5.95 2 0.18
θTrip is the trip thermal state.
Very inverse ANSI/IEEE 19.61 2 0.491
An alarm stage, θ alarm, is provided for the initial thermal
Extremely inverse ANSI/IEEE 28.2 2 0.1217
status.
Rectifier protection RECT 45900 5.6 0
Negative phase sequence overcurrent
protection The RI curve has the following definition:
Any unbalanced fault condition will produce
1
negative sequence current of some magnitude t= K ∗
0. 236
0.339 −
( )
Thus, a negative phase sequence overcurrent
element can operate for both phase-to-phase and I
phase to earth faults. Is
K setting is from 0.10 to 10 in steps of 0.05.
The MiCOM P122, P123, P126 & P127 relays
include a programmable function specially designed LABORELEC CURVES (P122, P123)
to detect unbalanced load or fault conditions. The The first and second earth threshold can be selected with
three stages of negative sequence overcurrent dedicated Laborelec curves.
have the same setting ranges as the phase There are 3 curves available with the following formula :
overcurrent. The first stage can be independently t=a*I+b
select as a definite time or inverse time delay with
different types of curve (IEC, IEEE/ANSI, RI, where :
RECT). t = tripping time
a and b = coefficient (see table)
The second and third stage can be configured with I = Primary residual current (between 1 and 40A)
a definite time delay only.
Type of curve a b
IDMT trip and reset curves LABORELEC 1 0.0897 4.0897
IEC, ANSI/IEEE trip curve LABORELEC 2 0.0897 4.5897
The minimum guaranteed value of the operating LABORELEC 3 0.0897 5.0897
current for all the curves with the inverse time In order to be compliant with the Laborelec specifications
characteristic is 1.1Is (with a tolerance of ± 0.05Is). the relay must be used with :
When the first or the second stages of the phase - An earth current range 0.01 Ion to 8 Ion
overcurrent protection are set to an IDMT curve, the - A rated current of 1A
maximum setting recommended should be 2 times - A core balanced CT with a ratio 20/1.
the nominal. When the earth fault elements are set For a complete operating of the curve, the relay must be
to an IDMT curve, the maximum setting set to 0.05Ion (secondary residual current).
th
recommended should 1/20 of the neutral CT input Reset ANSI/IEEE curve
rating. The equation is valid for 1.1 ≤ I/Is ≤ 20.
 
t = T ∗
K
+ L  
 (I IS )
α
−1  t = T ∗
K 
   1 − (I I S )α 
 
Where: Where:
t Operation time
K Factor (see table) t: Reset time

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K: Factor (see table) generic earth fault detection, particularly in
I: Value of the measured current insulated neutral systems or as backup at the
Is : Value of the programmed threshold (pick-up value) busbar level.
α: Factor (see table)
T: Reset time multiplier (RTMS) setting between 0.025 The protection element has one programmable
and 3.2. stage with definite delay time.

Type of curve Standard K factor α factor Autorecloser (79)

Most faults on overhead line networks are transient
Short time inverse C02 2.261 2
in nature. A transient fault, such as an insulator
Moderately inverse ANSI/IEEE 4.850 2
flashover, is a self-clearing non-damage fault. It can
Long time inverse C08 5.950 2
Very inverse ANSI/IEEE 21.600 2 be cleared by the immediate tripping of one or more
Extremely Inverse ANSI/IEEE 29.100 2 circuit breakers, and does not recur when the line is
re-energised. Lightning is the most common cause
of transient faults, other possible causes being
Broken conductor detection (46BC)
clashing conductors and wind blown debris.
A typical unbalanced fault that can occur on the
system is an open circuit fault. This fault can arise The auto-recloser function is applied for
from a broken conductor, mal-operation of one of automatically reclosing of a switching device after it
the switchgear poles, or blowing of a fuse. has been opened due to operation of protection
where transient and non-permanent faults are
prevalent.
MiCOM P123, P126 and P127 relays include a 4-
shot auto-recloser. All the programmed protection
functions can independently start any of the shots
and the user can programme which functions are
allowed to trip after any of the shots. This makes
possible special reclosing cycles e.g. for co-
ordination with fuses in distribution systems with
teed transformers.
Dead and reclaim times are freely adjustable.
A counter stores the number of recloser commands.
This information is available locally or remotely.

MiCOM P122/3 and P126/7 relays incorporate an Switch on to Fault protection

element, which measures the ratio of negative to
positive sequence current (I2/I1). This fully
programmable function allows more sensitivity and
stability than pure negative sequence
measurement.
Under / Over voltage protection (27/59)
Under-voltage conditions may occur on a power
system for increased system loading, complete loss
of busbar voltage or for faults occurring on the
phases the power system.
Over-voltage conditions generally happen in a loss
of load condition or during an earth fault condition
where there may be an increase of the voltage
magnitude in the healthy phases.
The P127 relay provides two independent under-
voltage stages and two over-voltage stages. They
are definite time elements.
Each stage can be configured to operate in single-
phase mode (OR mode) or three-phase mode (AND
mode).
Residual over voltage (59N)
P125, P126 and P127 provide an additional
residual over-voltage stage that can be used for
Some faults may be due to fault conditions not
removed from the feeder after a reclosing cycle or
manual tripping, or due to earthing clamps left on
following maintenance works. In these cases, it may
be desirable to clear the fault condition in fast time,
rather than waiting for the trip delay time DT or
IDMT associated with the involved protection.
Another condition is the case of manually closing of
the CB on an existing fault. This can be considered
a particularly critical situation; because the
overcurrent protection would not clear the fault until
the set operate delay had elapsed. This is another
typical case of closing on to fault.
Hence the fastest possible clearance of the fault is
desirable in all situations.
The P122, P123, P126 and P127 relays incorporate
configurable switch on to fault protection. It provides
an instantaneous trip during a settable time after
local or remote manual close or after automatic
reclosing.
The SOTF function incorporates a fixed time
window of 500 ms when the detection of the fault is
enabled.
A further programmable timer is available.

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Circuit breaker failure protection (50BF)
Following the inception of a fault, one or more main
protection devices will operate and issue a trip
output to the circuit breaker(s) associated with the
faulted circuit.
The circuit breaker failure protection verifies the
effective opening of the CB by a dedicated
undercurrent threshold isolating the fault and
preventing damage or further damage to the power
system.
The 50BF protection in the P122, P123, P126 and
P127 can be activated by trip of a generic
protection or/and external command by the relevant
digital input associated to the label Strt. tBF.
The Circuit breaker failure protection can also be
used for tripping upstream circuit breakers.
The circuit breaker failure provides the possibility to
block the instantaneous I> and Ie> thresholds when
a 50BF signal is emitted. This allows more flexibility
in the fault localisation and isolation with blocking
schemes.
Phase current rotation
In some applications there is a need to match the
plant phase sequence with the connected relay
without changing the cabling. The P122 and P123
relays include the phase rotation feature that allows
the setting of the phases in clockwise or in anti-
clockwise rotation.(ABC or ACB sequence).
Blocking logic
When the MiCOM P12x and P12y relays are used
in critical networks, management of protection
relays must take surrounding devices into
consideration.
Two blocking logic inputs can be configured
independently of each other to block any
combination of the selected elements (i.e. current or
voltage stages, thermal replica, etc).
A typical application is to use a dedicated digital
input to block the time delay settings of phase/earth
fault protection in a relay in response to the
phase/earth fault start condition of a downstream
relay.
This function allows the MiCOM relays to clear the
fault fast and correctly when used in a cascade
scheme.
Selective relay scheme logic
The P122/3 and P126/7 relays include selective
relay scheme logic.
A dedicated digital input can temporarily alter the
time delay settings in response to the phase/earth
fault start condition of a downstream relay.
This function allows the MiCOM relays to clear the
fault fast and correctly when used in a cascade
scheme.
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Local/remote Control
In the P123, P125, P126 and P127 one logic input
associated to the label LOCAL MODE is dedicated
to this feature. If this logic input is powered, all the
remote communications (setting parameters,
control command....) will be forbidden to avoid a
mal-operation during a local operation.
The time synchronization via the network stays
active because there is no effect on the output
relays.
Circuit Breaker Monitoring and Supervision
Circuit-breaker preventative maintenance is the
advanced function provided by the MiCOM P122,
P123, P126 and P127 relays with adjustable closing
and opening time measurements. All phase
currents (I or I2 ) are accumulated to inform about
the total interrupted fault current.
MiCOM P122 P123 P126 and P127 relays allow trip
circuit supervision via a specific input associated to
the label Trip Circ. The result of this monitoring can
be viewed locally or remotely.
Cold Load Pick up
When a feeder is energised, the current levels that
flow for a period of time following energisation may
differ greatly from the normal load levels.
Consequently, overcurrent settings that have been
applied to give short circuit protection may not be
suitable during this period.
The Cold Load Pick-up (CLP) logic included in the
P122, P123, P126 & P127 relays raises the settings
of selected protection stages for a setting time of
the tCL timer initiated via a dedicated logic input
associated to the label Cold L PU,
This allows the protection settings to be set closer
to the load profile by increasing settings after
energisation automatically.
Cold-load characteristics
Inputs and Outputs
The P12x relays include freely configurable digital
inputs and output relays for CB control and
signalling.
Each input can be configured as active high or
active low and the supply type can be chosen as
DC or AC by the ordering code.
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Any input can be configured for blocking, selective
logic, control, etc. by the label associated to the
specific function.
Each instantaneous and delayed trip is assignable
to any output relays and to the led on the front
panel. To the trip relay (relay 1) only the delayed
trip of the protections and some accessory function
are assignable.
Voltage controlled overcurrent 51V and Voltage
Transformer Supervision (VTS)
The logical functionality includes the possibility to
provide the 51V function controlled by undervoltage
V< (27) and negative sequence overvoltage V2>
(47).
performed by the software interface locally (S1) or
by remote control (DCS system).
Setting Groups
The P122, P123, P125, P126 and P127 relays have
two protection related setting groups.
Changes between the two groups are executed via
the front interface, a dedicated logic input or
through the communication port.
To avoid any undesirable tripping, the setting group
change is only executed when none of the
protection functions are running except for the
thermal overload function. If a setting group change
is received during any protection or automation
function, it is stored and executed after the last
timer has elapsed.

Programmable AND Logic

(U<ORV2>)&I>> ?
NO MiCOM P126 and P127 relays incorporate four
1
YES
programmable AND logic equations.
V<
The AND equations can match trip or start status of
≥1 BlocksI>>
≥1 threshol the protection and automation functions so to have
V2>
outputs conditioned.
&
An operate and reset time is available for each AND
equation.
The output of each equation can be associated to
any output relay including the trip relay.
(U<<ORV2>>)&I>>> ?
NO
Auxiliary timers
1 Auxiliary timers tAux1, tAux2, tAux3 (P122) plus
YES
V<< tAux4 (P123, P125, P126 and P127) associated
≥1 BlocksI>>>
threshol respectively to Aux1, Aux2, Aux3 and
≥1
V2>> Aux4 logic inputs can be applied for automation and
& control in the electrical power systems.
VTS Blocks 51V.
When the logic inputs labelled Aux 1…Aux 4 are
VTS YES
energised, the relevant timer starts and when the
0 NO set time is elapsed the associated output relay trip.
Each auxiliary timer can be associated to any
VTSAlarm ?
output relay including the trip relay (RL1).
YES VTSAlarm
VTS Measurements
NO MiCOM P120, P121, P122, P123, P125, P126 and
P127 relays monitor all of the available analogue
The 51 function is supervised by voltage inputs continually. The relays display the values on
transformer supervision (VTS). the LCD and store the measurements in memory.
VTS logic: VTS = [(V2>0.3Vn) AND (I2<0.5In )] OR The measured values are the true RMS up to the
[(V1<0.1Vn) AND ( I>0.1In )] 10th harmonic with a 0.1% accuracy (nominal
conditions at 50 Hz).
Output relay latching (86) The calculation of the average value for each phase
Any outputs, including trip, can be latched. Reset of during a selectable rolling sub-period is also
the latched outputs is possible by logic input, front available.
panel operator interface or by remote Peak demands with a 15-minute window are also
communication. memorised.
Relay Maintenance mode All the measured and derived values can be
The P122, P123, P125, P126 and P127 incorporate displayed on the front panel LCD or transferred
the direct control of the output relays. This locally or remotely on user request.
functionality allows the user to verify the external For the complete list of the available measurements
wiring of the relay output contacts. refer to the technical data in other part of this
document.
Remote control on output relays
The P122 and P123 allow the direct control of 4 CB
by selected output relays. The control can be

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Protection start records
Five protection start records are stored in the
MiCOM P122, P123, P126 & P127 relays.
Each instantaneous (start) record includes:
• instantaneous (start) time (date & duration)
• origin (phase & earth thresholds)
Start records give the user useful information for
preventative maintenance of the electrical system.
Event recording
75 logic events are stored in the MiCOM P122,
P123, P126 and P127 relays. Events include
inputs/outputs, state changes, alarms and contact
operations.
All events are time-tagged to 1ms.
Fault records
Five faults are stored inside the relays. Each record
includes:
• Fault indicators
• Value of the available measurements for each
relay
• Tripping time
Fault indications help the user to clearly identify the
cause of the fault and monitor the P122, P123,
P126 and P127 settings.
Disturbance recording
Current waveforms are captured by the P122,
P123, P126 and P127 relays. Up to 3 seconds of
records are stored inside the relays for each fault
memorised in the relay.
The disturbance recording function is triggered
either by any of the programmed thresholds or by
an external input, or through the communications.
All the logic and analogue information are stored in
memory and can be transferred to an external data
analyser by the front communication port or the rear
port by an appropriate protocol.
P120 P121 P122 P123 P125 P126 P127 Technical DataSheet
Device Identification, Ports
The front of the relay has two flaps. The upper flap
identifies the product name. It can be raised to
access the product model number, serial number
and ratings.
Under the lower flap there is a 9 pin RS232 port
and a Lithium backup battery (P122, P123, P126
and P127).
The RS232 port can be used for relay setting and
for the software upgrade.
To guard the lower cover against unauthorized
opening it is provided with a facility for fitting a
security seal.
Battery Box (MiCOM E1)
The external accessory MiCOM E1 is available on
demand. It can be connected to the RS232 front
port and performs the functions to supply part of the
relay circuits when the auxiliary power supply is off.
This allows the user to retrieve data or modify
parameters from the local HMI or by the setting
software MiCOM S1,
Case
For all MiCOM P12x the units have a draw out
metal 4U case high.
The width is 20TE for the P120 P121 P122 P123
P125, 30TE for the P126 and P127.
All CTs inputs are short-circuited if the active unit is
withdrawn from the case.
All P12x relays can be panel or rack mounted.
Wiring
External connections are made via MIDOS type
terminal blocks.
Each connection includes two 6.35mm Fast on and
one M4 screw fixing.
The wiring for all the MiCOM P120, P121, P122,
P123, P125, P126 and P127 relays is standard to
provide maximum compatibility.
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Technical Data Type Tests
General Data Insulation
Design Per IEC 60255-5: 2000,
Case Height: 4U (177mm) Insulation resistance > 100MΩ at 500Vdc
(Using only electronic/brushless insulation tester).
MiCOM P120 /1/2/3/5 20 TE
MiCOM P126/7 30 TE High Voltage (Dielectric) Withstand
Weight: (i) Per IEC 60255-5: 2000, 2 kV rms AC, 1 minute:
P120/1/2/3/5 approx. 3.0 Kg Between all case terminals connected together, and the
P126/7approx. 4.0 Kg case earth, and between all terminals of independent
circuits (RS232 ports excepted).
Mounting
1kV rms AC for 1 minute, across open watchdog
Rack or flush mounting contacts.
Connections 1kV rms AC for 1 minute, across open contacts of
Rear, (double fast on + M4 screw per connection) changeover output relays.
Full draw-out with automatic CT shorting in the case of
the relay Impulse Voltage Withstand Test
Enclosure protection Per IEC 60255-5: 2000
Front Panel: IEC 529: IP 52 and IK 07 1.2 / 50 µs, peak value: 5 kV, 0.5J
Between all terminals, and all terminals and case earth.
Rear connection: IP 20
Dimensions
See dimensions diagram. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
PC Interface
DIN 41652 connector (X6), 1 MHz Burst Disturbance Test
type D-Sub, 9-pin. IEC 61000-4-12, Class 3
Immunity to Electrostatic Discharge
Environmental Conditions Per IEC 60255-22-2: 1996, Class 3 and 4
Recommended Ambient temperature range Electrical Fast Transient bursts
Per IEC 60255-6: 1988
IEC 60255-22-4 class 4.
Operating temperature range: IEC 61000-4-4 class 4.
-25°C to 55°C (or 13°F to 131°F)
Storage and transit: Immunity to Radiated Electromagnetic field
-25°C to 70°C (or 13°F to 158°F) IEC60255-22-3 class 3.
Ambient Humidity Range IEC61000-4-3 class 3.
Per IEC 60068-2-3: 1969: Surge Immunity Test
56 days at 93% relative humidity and +40 °C IEC 61000-4-5, class 4.
Per IEC 60068-2-30: 1980:
Damp heat cyclic, six (12 + 12) hour cycles, 93% RH, Immunity to Conducted Disturbances Induced
+25 to +55 °C by Radio Frequency Fields
Solar Radiation 4 IEC 61000-4-6, class 3.
Avoid exposure of the front panel to direct solar radiation. Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity
IEC 61000-4-8, class V.
MECHANICAL ENVIRONMENT
Vibration Test EMC compliance
IEC 60255-21-1, class 2. 89/336/EEC
Shock and Bump Test 93/31/EEC
IEC 60255-21-2, class 1.
Compliance with European Commission EMC Directive.
Seismic Test Generic standards were used to establish conformity:
IEC 60255-21-3, Class 2. EN50081-2: 1994
EN60952-2: 1995
PRODUCT SAFETY

72/23/EEC

Compliance with European Commission Low Voltage

Directive. Compliance is demonstrated by reference to
generic safety standards:
EN61010-1: 1993/A2: 1995
EN60950: 1992/A11: 1997

P120 P121 P122 P123 P125 P126 P127 Technical DataSheet 12

Ratings Logical Inputs
AC Measuring Inputs Type: optically insulated
Nominal frequency: 50 and 60 Hz (settable) Burden: < 10 mA per input
Operating range: from 45 Hz to 65 Hz Recognition time (DC): < 5ms
AC Current
Nominal current (In): 1A and 5A dual rated Logic input electrical functionality
Earth nominal current 1A and 5A dual rated Auxiliary Min.
Orderin Relay Minimum
Nominal burden per phase: < 0.025 VA (1A) voltage polaris.
g Code auxiliary polarisation
range for the current
< 0.3 VA (5A) (Cortec power supply voltage
logic level
) range Vx level (Volt)
Nominal burden per earth: < 0.008 VA at 0.1Ien (1A) inputs(*) (mA)
< 0.010 VA at 0.1Ien (5A) 19 – 60 3.35
A 24 - 60 VDC 15 VDC
Continuous withstand: 4 In VDC mA
for 2 s: 40 In 48 – 150 32 – 150 3.35
F 25 VDC
for 1 s: 100 In VDC VDC mA
130 – 250 48 – 250 2.20
AC Voltage VDC VDC 38 VDC mA
Voltage input range Un 57 to 130V M
100 – 250 48 – 250 38 VDC 1.90
Measuring range 0 to 260V VDC VAC mA
Burden per phase: 0.08W at 100/√3 V 48 – 150
Continuous withstand: 260V ph-ph VDC 32 – 150 3.35
T 25 VDC
10 seconds 300V ph-ph Special ENA VDC mA
Voltage input range Un 220 to 480V (**)
Measuring range 0 to 960V 130 – 250
Burden per phase: 0.55W at 480V VDC 48 – 250 2.20
U 38 VDC
Continuous withstand: 960V ph-ph Special ENA VDC mA
10 seconds: 1300V ph-ph (**)
125 – 250
Power Supply VDC 105 – 145
24-60VDC; 48-150VDC; H 96 VDC 1.8 mA
100 – 250 VDC
130-250VDC VDC
Nominal auxiliary
100-250VAC 50/60Hz
voltage Vx (*) The tolerance on the auxiliary voltage variations for the logic
125-250VDC/100-250VAC
(special application) inputs is ±20% for DC voltage and −20%, +10% for AC voltage.
DC ± 20% of Vx (**) Logic input recognition time for ENA assessment. Dedicated
Operating range
AC – 20%, +10% of Vx filtering on 24 samples (15 ms at 50 Hz).
Aux Supply ripple Up to 12%
Stored energy time =50 ms for interruption of Vx Output Relays
Burden Stand by: <3W DC or <8 VA Contact relay: Dry contact Ag Cd O
P120/1/2/3/4/5 Max: <5W DC or <12 VA Make current: Max. 30A and carry for 3s
Stand by: <3W DC or <8 VA Carry capacity: 5A continuous
Burden P126
Max: <6W DC or <14 VA Rated Voltage: 250VAC
Stand by: <3W DC or <8VA Breaking characteristic:
Burden P127
Max: <6W DC or <14VA
Breaking capacity AC: 1250 VA resistive
1250 VA inductive (P.F. = 0.5)
220 VAC, 5A (cos ϕ = 0.6)
Breaking capacity DC:
135 VDC, 0.3A (L/R = 30 ms)
250 VDC, 50W resistive or
25W inductive (L/R=40ms)
Operation time: <7ms
Durability:
Loaded contact 10000 operation minimum
Unloaded contact 100000 operation minimum
PC Interface
Transmission rate: 19200 baud (fixed)
Parity: None
Frame: 8 bit
Stop bit: 1 bit

Communication Interface
Communication interface rear port:
RS 485 2kV-isolation hardware support common mode

P120 P121 P122 P123 P125 P126 P127 Technical DataSheet 13

Protections functions Ue>, Ue>>, Ue>>> for 57 to 130V version:
1V to 260V in steps of 0.1V
Settings Ue>, Ue>>, Ue>>> for 220 to 480V version:
Phase overcurrent [67/50/51]
4V to 960V in steps of 0.5V
(P120, P121, P122, P123, P125, P126, P127)
Earth fault current trip delay time:
Range 0.1 to 40 In
DT for tIe>, tIe>>, tIe>>> 0 to 150 s in steps of 0.01s
I>: 0.1 to 25 In IDMT for Ie> and Ie>>
I>>: 0.5 to 40 In
IEC, ANSI/IEEE, RI and RECT curve
I>>>: 0.5 to 40 In
TMS 0.025 to 1.5 in steps of 0.025
Setting Step 0.01In
Reset time for DT on Ie>,Ie>>: (P120/1/2/3)
If I> or I>> are set to IDMT operation, the maximum
0 to 600 sec in steps of 0.01In
recommended setting should be 2x In to give a full Reset time for IDMT for P120/1 only
operating curve.
tIe> , tIe>> fixed 50 ms
P127 in directional mode Reset time for P122 & P123
Relay characteristic angle RCA-Torque angle for each tIe>, tIe>> with IEC curve:
stage 0° to 359° 0.04 to 100s in steps of 0.01s
Trip zone for each stage ±10° to ±170° tIe>, tIe>> with ANSI/IEEE curve:
Trip delay time RTMS: 0.025 to 3.2 in steps of 0.025
DT for: tI>, tI>>, tI>>> 0 to 150 s in steps of 0.01s DT: 0.04 to 100 s in steps of 0.01s
IDMT for I> and I>> Reset time for P125, P126 & P127
IEC, ANSI/IEEE, RI and RECT curve tIe>, tIe>> with IEC curve:
TMS 0.025 to 1.5 in steps of 0.025 0 to 100 s in steps of 0.01s
Reset time for DT on I>,I>>: (P120/1/2/3) tIe>, tIe>> with ANSI/IEEE curve:
0 to 600 sec in steps of 0.01In RTMS: 0.025 to 3.2 in steps of 0.025
Reset time for IDMT for P120/1 only DT: 0 to 100 s in steps of 0.01s
tI> , tI>> fixed 50 ms For the range 0.002 to 1Ien a Laborelec curve is available
Reset time for P122 & P123 for the P122 & P123 only.
tI>, tI>> with IEC curve: Wattmetric /Iecos earth fault [32N] (P125, P126, P127)
0.04 to 100s in steps of 0.01s The setting value has to be multiplied by Ien for 32N only
tI>, tI>> with ANSI/IEEE curve: (I.e. Ien=5A Pe>: 2.00 x 5 W. your setting is 10W)
0.04 to 100 s in steps of 0.01s
RTMS: 0.025 to 3.2 in steps of 0.025 Range:
Reset time for P126 & P127 0.1 to 40 Ien
tI>, tI>> with IEC curve: voltage range 57 to 130V
0 to 100 s in steps of 0.01s Pe>, Pe>> 10 to 800 W
tI>, tI>> with ANSI/IEEE curve: Setting Step: 1W
RTMS: 0.025 to 3.2 in steps of 0.025 voltage range 220 to 480V
DT: 0.00 to 100s in steps of 0.01s Pe>, Pe>> 40 to 3200 W
Setting Step: 5W
Earth fault overcurrent [67N/50N/51N] Ie cos> 0.1 to 25 Ien
(P120, P121, P122, P123, P125, P126, P127) Iecos>> 0.5 to 40 Ien
Range: 0.1 to 40 Ien Setting Step: 0.01 Ien
0.1 to 40 Ien
Ie> from 0.1 to 25 Ien Range:
Ie>>, Ie>>> from 0.5 to 40 Ien 0.01 to 8 Ien
Setting Step: 0.01Ien voltage range 57 to 130V
If Ie> or Ie>> are set to IDMT operation, the maximum Pe>, Pe>> 1 to 160 W
recommended setting should be 2x In to give a full Setting Step: 0.1 W
operating curve. voltage range 220 to 480V
Pe>, Pe>> 4 to 640 W
Range: 0.1 to 8 Ien Setting Step: 0.5 W
Ie> from 0.01 to 1 Ien Ie cos> 0.01 to 1 Ien
Ie>>, Ie>>> from 0.01 to 8 Ien Iecos>> 0.01 to 8 Ien
Setting Step: 0.005 Ien Setting Step: 0.005 Ien
If Ie> or Ie>> are set to IDMT operation, the maximum
recommended setting should be 0.4x In to give a full Range:
operating curve. 0.002 to 1 Ien
voltage range 57 to 130V
Range:0.002 to 1 Ien Pe>, Pe>> from 0.2 to 20 W
Ie>, Ie>>, Ie>>> from 0.002 to 1 Ien Setting Step: 0.02 W
Setting steps 0.001 Ien voltage range 220 to 480V
If Ie> or Ie>> are set to IDMT operation, the maximum Pe>, Pe>> from 1.0 to 80 W
recommended setting should be 0.05x In to give a full Setting Step: 0.01 W
operating curve. Ie cos> from 0.002 to 1 Ien
P125/6/7 directional mode Iecos>> from 0.002 to 1 Ien
Relay characteristic angle RCA-Torque angle for each Setting Step: 0.001 Ien
stage 0° to 359° Relay characteristic angle RCA-Torque angle for each of
Trip zone for each stage ±10° to ±170° the Pe/Iecos elements 0° to 359°
Setting step 1°

P120 P121 P122 P123 P125 P126 P127 Technical DataSheet 14

Trip Zone : +/- 80° U> AND/OR/OFF
DT for: tPe>, tPe>>, Iecos>, Iecos>> 0 to 150 s U> 2 to 260V in steps of 0.1V
IDMT for Pe> and Iecos> U>> AND/OR/OFF
IEC, ANSI/IEEE, RI and RECT curve U>> 2 to 260V in steps of 0.1V
TMS 0.025 to 1.5 in steps of 0.025 Nominal Voltage range 220 – 480V
Reset time U> AND/OR/OFF
tIPe>, tIecos> with IEC curve: U> 10 to 720V in steps of 0.5V
0 to 100 s in steps of 0.01s U>> AND/OR/OFF
tIPe>, tIecos> with ANSI/IEEE curve: U>> 10 to 960V in steps of 0.5V
RTMS: 0.025 to 3.2 in steps of 0.025 DT for tU>, tU>> 0 to 600 s in steps of 0.01
DT: 0 to 100 s in steps of 0.01s The setting OR / AND in the stages means:
OR: trip by start of one or two or three phase
Negative Sequence [46] (P122, P123, P126, P127) AND: trip by start of three phases.
P126 & P127: Residual over voltage [59N] (P125, P126, P127)
I2> 0.1 to 25 In Nominal Voltage range 57 – 130V
I2>> 0.5 to 40 In Ue>>>> 1 to 260V in steps of 0.1V
I2>>> 0.5 to 40 In Nominal Voltage range 220 – 480V
Setting Step 0.01In Ue>>>> 5 to 960V in steps of 0.5V
P122 & P123: DT for t Ue>>>> 0 to 600 s in steps of 0.01
I2> 0.1 to 40 In
I2>> 0.1 to 40 In Autoreclose [79] (P123, P126, P127)
Setting Step 0.01In Settings:
If I2> is set to IDMT operation, the maximum
Autoreclose settings
recommended setting should be 2x In to give a full
Ext CB Fail? NO YES
operating curve.
Ext CB Fail Time 000.01 ms 600, 00 sec 0.01 sec
DT for: tI2>, tI2>>, tI2>>> 0 to 150 s in steps of 0.01s Ext Block? NO YES
IDMT for I2> tD1 000.01 sec 300, 00 sec 0.01 sec
IEC, ANSI/IEEE, RI and RECT curve tD2 000.01 sec 300, 00 sec 0.01 sec
TMS 0.025 to 1.5 in steps of 0.025 tD3 000.01 sec 600, 00 sec 0.01 sec
Reset time P122, P123, P126, P127 tD4 000.01 sec 600, 00 sec 0.01 sec
tI2> with IEC curve: Reclaim Time tR 000.02 sec 600, 00 sec 0.01 sec
0.04 to 100 s in steps of 0.01s Inhibit Time tI 000.02 sec 600, 00 sec 0.01 sec
tI2> with ANSI/IEEE curve: Phase Cycles 0 4 1
RTMS: 0.025 to 3.2 in steps of 0.025 E/Gnd Cycles 0 4 1
DT: 0.04 to 100 s in steps of 0.01s Cycles 4321 4321 0/1/2
Thermal Overload element [49]) tI> 0000 2222
(P122, P123, P126, P127) Cycles 4321 4321 0/1/2
Iθ> 0.1 to 3.2 In steps of 0.01In tI>> 0000 2222
Te 1 to 200mn in steps of 1mn Cycles 4321 4321 0/1/2
K 1 to 1.5 in steps of 0.01 tI>>> 0000 2222
θ Trip 50% to 200% in steps of 1% Cycles 4321 4321 0/1/2
θ Alarm 50% to 200% in steps of 1% tIe> 0000 2222
Cycles 4321 4321
Three phase undercurrent [37] 0/1/2
tIe>> 0000 2222
(P122, P123, P126, P127) Cycles 4321 4321
I< (P122 P123) 0.02 to 1 In steps of 0.01 0/1/2
tIe>>> 0000 2222
I< (P126 P127) 0.1 to 1 In steps of 0.01 Cycles (P126/7) 4321 4321
DT for: tI< 0 to 150 s in steps of 0.01s 0/1/2
tPe/Iecos>, 0000 2222
Phase/line under voltage [27] (P127) Cycles (P126/7) 4321 4321 0/1/2
Nominal Voltage range 57 – 130V tPe/Iecos>> 0000 2222
U< AND/OR/OFF Cycles 4321 4321 0/1/2
U< 2 to 260V in steps of 0.1V tAux1 0000 2222
U<< AND/OR/OFF Cycles 4321 4321 0/1/2
U<< 2 to 260V in steps of 0.1V tAux2 0000 2222
Nominal Voltage range 220 – 480V The settings 0, 1 and 2 means:
U< AND/OR/OFF 0 = means that any trip of the threshold is considered a
U< 10 to 480V in steps of 0.5V final trip. The autoreclose is not initiated.
U<< AND/OR/OFF 1 = trip on threshold pick up, followed by the programmed
U<< 10 to 480V in steps of 0.5V
reclosing activity
DT for tU<, tU<< 0 to 600 s in steps of 0.01 2 = no trip on threshold pick up, whatever has been set in
Setting OR / AND in the stage means: the any trip control menu. With this setting after the
OR: trip by start of one or two or three phase Reclaim time is expired, the autoreclose is ready for a
AND: trip by start of three phases. new sequence.
The recloser runs for 4 reclosing cycles
Phase/line over voltage [59] (P127)
Nominal Voltage range 57 – 130V

P120 P121 P122 P123 P125 P126 P127 Technical DataSheet 15

Automation and accessory functions CB supervision and control (P122, P123, P126, P127)
Trip command Trip circuit supervision
Each of the protection function outputs (after a time CB supervision time
delay, e.g. tI>), auxiliary timers, and logic equations can t SUP 0.1 to 10 s in steps of 0.01 s
be assigned to the trip command (relay 1).
CB open/close supervision time
Latch functions CB open sup. time 0.05 to 1 s in step of 0.01 s
Each of the protection function outputs (after a time CB close sup. time 0.05 to 1 s in step of 0.01 s
delay, e.g. tI>), auxiliary timers and CB fail can be latched CB trip operations stages
in P120, P121, P122, and P123. CB trip mechanical operations 0 to 50000 in steps of 1
Latch output relays CB trip electrical operations Sa n
The output relays that can be latched are as follows: 0 to 4000 Exp6 in steps 1 E6
P120: latching relays not available CB trip electrical operations exp n: 1 to 2 in steps of 1
P121: relay 2 to 4
P122: relay 2 to 6 CB open time and close time control
P123: relay 2 to 8 CB open control time 0 to 5 s in step of 0.01 s
P125: relay 1 to 6 CB close control time 0 to 5 s in step of 0.01 s
P126, P127: relay 1 to 8
Auxiliary timers (P122, P123, P125, P126, P127)
Circuit breaker failure detection [50BF] (P122, P123, tAux1, tAux2, t Aux3, t Aux4:
P126, P127) 0 to 200 s in steps of 0.01 s
I< CB 0.02 to 1In in steps of 0.01In Programmable AND logic (P126, P127)
t BF (P126, P127) 0 to 10 s in steps of 0.01 s For each equation there is:
t BF (P122, P123) 0.03 to 10 s in steps of 0.01 s T operate 0 to 600 s in steps of 0.01 s
Block on I> Yes/No t Reset 0 to 600 s in steps of 0.01 s
Block on Ie> Yes/No
Disturbance Recording (P122, P123, P126, P127)
Blocking logic (P120 P121 P122. P123, P125, P126, Pre-time 0 to 3 s in steps of 0.1s
P127) Post -time 0 to 3 s in steps of 0.1s
The stages locked by a digital input associated to the Pre-time + Post-time = 3 sec. maximum
label Blk. Log1/2 are for the P12x : Trigger for disturbance ON Inst. or ON Trip
I>. I>>, I>>>, Ie>, Ie>>, Ie>>>, I2>, I2>>, Thermal ?, Start on digital input labelled as Strt dist.
Brkn. Cond., t Aux1, t Aux2, tAux3, tAux4.
In addition for the P125/6/7 are : Time peak value (P122, P123, P126, P127)
tPe/Iecos> , tPe/Iecos>, tI<, I2>>>, tUe>>>>. Windows time 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min, or 60min
For the P127 only: tU>, tU>>, tU<, tU<<. Rolling demand (P122, P123, P126, P127)
Selective scheme logic (P122. P123, P126, P127) Sub period 1 to 60 mn in steps of 1 mn
The involved stages are: Num sub period 1 to 24 in steps of 1
tI>, tI>>, tI>>>, tIe>, tIe>>, tIe>>>.
t sel: 0 to 150 s in steps of 0.01 s Configuration parameters
Broken conductor (46BC) (P122, P123, P126, P127) VT connections (P127)
Ratio I2/I1 20% to 100% in steps of 1% 3 phase to neutral (UA, UB, UC) 3Vpn
t BC 0 to 14400 s in steps of 1 s Ue is calculated: Ue = (UA+UB+UC)/3
2 phase to neutral and residual voltage (UA,UB,Ur)
Cold load pick up (P122, P123, P126, P127) 2Vpn + Vr
Level (P126 P127) 100% to 500% in steps of 1% 2 phase to phase and residual voltage (UAB,UBC,Ur)
Level (P122 P123) 20% to 500% in steps of 1% 2Vpp + Vr
t CL 0.1to 3600 s in steps of 0.1 s VT connections (P125, P126)
The involved stages are: Residual voltage Vr
I>, I>>, I>>>
Ie>, Ie>>, Ie>>> Display (P125, P126, P127)
I2>, I2>>, I2>>> Default display IA or IB or IC or IN
I2>>>: in P126 P127 only Display (P120, P121)
t Therm. Default display A or B or C or N
L1 or L2 or L3 or E
Voltage controlled overcurrent [51V] (P127) R or S or T or G
Voltage range: 57 to 130V Display (P122, P123)
Block of I>> = (U< OR V2>) & I>> A or B or C or N or IA, IB,IC,IN
V2 > 3V to 200V in steps of 0.1V L1 or L2 or L3 or E or L1, L2, L3, E
Block of I>>> (U<ORV2>)&I>>> R or S or T or G or R, S, T, G
V2 >> 3V to 200V in steps of 0.1V
Voltage range: 220 to 480V
V2 >, V2>> 20V to 720V in steps of 0.5V
Voltage transformer supervision [VTS] (P127)
VTS blocks 51V Yes/No
VTS Alarm Yes/No

P120 P121 P122 P123 P125 P126 P127 Technical DataSheet 16

Transformer Ratio Measurement range
Phase CTs IA, IB, IC with Sec. max 40 In x CT prim. max 9999:
Primary : 0 to 9999 A 0 to 400 kA by step of 0.01 A
Secondary 1A or 5 A UA,UB,UC (Un = 57..130 V) with Sec max 260 x VT prim.
Earth CTs Max 1 MV / VT sec. min 57:
Primary : 0 to 9999 A 0 to 4.56 MV by step of 0.01 V
Secondary 1A or 5 A UA,UB,UC (Un = 220...480 V) with Sec max 960:
Phase Voltage VTs 0 to 960 V by step of 0.01 V
P127 Ordering code A (57 to 130V) UAB,UBC,UCA (Un = 57..130 V) with 2 x VA, VB or VC
Primary nominal (phase to phase) 0.10 to 1000.00 kV
max if angle = 180°between 2 phases:
Secondary (phase to phase) 57 to 130V
P127 Ordering code B (220 to 480V) 0 to 9.12 MV by step of 0.01 V
Direct input (phase to phase) 220 to 480 V UAB,UBC,UCA (Un = 220..480 V) with 2 x VA, VB or VC
Residual Voltage VTs max if angle = 180°between 2 phases:
P125, P126, P127 Ordering code A (57 to 130V) 0 to 1.92 kV by step of 0.01 V
Primary 0.10 to 1000.00 kV Ie (0.1 to 40 Ien) with Sec. max 40 Ien x CT prim. max
Secondary 57 to 130V
9999: 0 to 400 kA by step of 0.01A
P125, P126, P127 Ordering code B (220 to 480V)
Direct input 220 to 480 V Ie (0.01 to 8 Ien) with Sec. max 8 Ien x CT prim. max
9999 0 to 80 kA by step of 0.01A
Other configurations Ie (0.002 to 1 Ien) with Sec. max 1 Ien x CT prim. max
Phase rotation (P122 P123) 9999 0 to 10 kA by step of 0.01A
Phase rotation P122 P123: A-B-C or A-C-B Ue (Uen = 57..130 V) with Sec max 260 x VT prim. Max
1 MV / VT sec. min 57 0 to 4.56 MV by step of 0.01 V
Group select (P122, P123, P125, P126, P127)
Change Group on Input labeled: change set Ue (Uen = 220...480 V) with Sec max 960:
EDGE or LEVEL 0 to 960 V by step of 0.01 V
Setting Group 1 or 2 Pe Power (0.1 to 40 Ien, Uen = 57..130 V) with (Ie max
400 kA x Ue max 4.56 MV) 0 to 1824 GW by step of 1 W
Alarms (P122, P123, P125, P126, P127) Pe Power (0.01 to 8 Ien, Uen = 57..130 V) with Ie max
Inst. Self-reset ? Yes or No
Reset led on fault ? Yes or No 80 kA x Ue max 4.56 MV 0 to 365 GW by step of 1 W
Alarm Battery? Yes or No Pe Power (0.002 to 1 Ien, Uen = 57..130 V) with Ie max
10 kA x Ue max 4.56 MV 0 to 45.6 GW by step of 1 W
Digital Inputs configuration
Pe Power (0.1 to 40 Ien, Uen = 220..480 V) with Ie max
Each of the digital inputs can be set as:
Active high (rising edge/high level) 400 kA x Ue max 960 V 0 to 384 MW by step of 1 W
or Active low (falling edge/low level) Pe Power (0.01 to 8 Ien, Uen = 220..480 V) with Ie max
P120 and P121 have two inputs. 80 kA x Ue max 960 V 0 to 76.8 MW by step of 1 W
P122 has three inputs. Pe Power (0.002 to 1 Ien, Uen = 220..480 V) with Ie max
P123 has five inputs. 10 kA x Ue max 960 V 0 to 7.7 MW by step of 1 W
P125 has four inputs. Angle Ie^Ue 0° to 359°
P126 and P127 have seven inputs.
Active Power 0 to 9999 GW
The voltage for digital inputs is DC or AC selectable, Reactive Power 0 to 9999 GVar
depending from the model; see ordering code tables. Power factor 0 to 1
Active Energy Power 0 to 4200 GWh
Relay Maintenance mode
Relays maintenance mode P122 P123 P125 P126 Reactive Energy Power 0 to 4200 Gvarh
P127 Further:
P122 P125 relays 65W(*)4321 I1, I2, Ratio I2/I1,Thermal status (resettable)
P123 P126 P127 Relays 8765W(*)4321
(*) watch dog relay Max & Average (resettable)
Max IA Rms, Max IB Rms, Max IC Rms
Average IA Rms, Average IB Rms, Average IC Rms
Recloser operations counters (resettable)
Total Recloses, Cycle 1, Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4
Total Trip & Lockout

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Communication Courier
P120 P121 P122. P123
ModBus protocol Relay Address 1 to 255
P120 P121 P122. P123, P125, P126, P127
Baud Rate:
300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bd CT/VT requirement
Parity Even/Odd/None Phase inputs Typical 5VA 5P10
Stop Bits 1 or 2 Earth inputs Core balanced CT or residual
R4elay Address 1 to 255 Phase input Typical Protection VT
Residual voltage input
IEC 60870-5-103 Residual voltage input Typical protection VT or Open Delta VT
P120 P121 P122. P123, P125, P126, P127
Baud Rate
300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bd
Relay Address 1 to 255
DNP3
P120 P121 P122. P123
Baud Rate:
300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bd
Parity Even/Odd/None
Stop Bits 1 or 2
Relay Address 1 to 255

Accuracy
Element Deviation Trigger Reset Time deviation
Phase overcurrent elements ± 2% DT: Is ± 2% 0.95 Is ±2% ±2% +20…50ms
P120/1/2/3/6/7 IDMT: 1.1Is ±2% 1.05 Is ±2% ±5% +20…50ms

Relay characteristic angle RCA ≤ 3°

(RCA -Torque angle) P125/6/7
Trip zone P125/6/7 ≤ 3°
Earth fault overcurrent elements ± 2% DT: Ies ± 2% 0.95 Ies ±2% ±2% +20…50ms
P121/2/3/6/7 IDMT: 1.1Ies ±2% 1.05 Ies ±2% ±5% +20…50ms
Wattmetric earth fault elements ±4% ± error on cos ϕ DT: Pes 0.95 Pes ±2% +30…50ms
P125/6/7 ± accuracy ± accuracy ±5% +30…50ms
IDMT: 1.1Pes 1.05 Pes
± accuracy ± accuracy
IeCosϕ ±2% ± error on cos ϕ DT: IeCos ± accuracy 0.95 IeCos ± accuracy ±2% +30…50ms
earth fault overcurrent elements IDMT: 1.1 IeCos ± accuracy 1.05 IeCos ± accuracy ±5% +30…50ms
P125/6/7
Negative sequence phase ± 2% DT: I2s ± 2% 0.95 I2s ±2% ±2% +20…50ms
overcurrent elements IDMT: 1.1I2s ±2% 1.05 I2s ±2% ±5% +20…50ms
P122/3/6/7
Phase undercurrent element ± 2% DT: I< ± 2% 1.05 I< ±2% ±2% +20…50ms
P122/3/6/7
Broken conductor ± 3% DT: I2/I1 ± 3% 0.95 I2/I1 ±3% ±2% +20…50ms
P122/3/6/7
Thermal overload ± 3% IDMT: Iθ> ± 3% 0.97 Iθ>±3% ±5% +20…50ms (ref.
P122/3/6/7 IEC 60255-8)
Overvoltage ± 2% DT: Us ± 2% 0.95 Us ±2% ±2% +20…40ms
P127
Undervoltage ± 2% DT: Us ± 2% 1.05 Us ±2% ±2% +20…40ms
P127
Derived residual overvoltage ± 2% DT: Urs ± 2% 0.95 Urs ±2% ±2% +20…40ms
P125/6/7 or 1V
Auxiliary Timers ±2% +10...20 ms
Timers of logic functions ±2% +10...20 ms
Autoreclosing Timers ±2% +10...20 ms

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 case 20 TE

case 30 TE

Dimension
Figure Dimensional drawings

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Wiring Connections
Typical application diagram P120 P121

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Typical application diagram P122 P123

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Typical application diagram P125

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Typical application diagram P126

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Typical application diagram P127

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Guide Form Specification MiCOM P125 P126 P127
MiCOM P120 P121 P122 P123
Phase and earth numerical directional non
Phase and earth numerical overcurrent relay in directional overcurrent relay in drawout 4U metal
drawout 4U metal case. case.
The following functions are available: The following functions are available:
§ 3 independent phase stages (instantaneous and § Directional / non Directional Phase Overcurrent
tine-delayed) 50/51 Directional / non Directional earth fault
§ 3 independent earth stages (instantaneous and overcurrent relay in drawout 4U metal case.
time-delayed) 50N/51N § The following functions are available :
§ Tripping curves type IEC (short time inverse, § 3 independent phase thresholds (instantaneous
standard inverse, very inverse, extremely and delayed) 67/50/51
inverse, long time inverse) and IEEE/ANSI (short § 3 independent earth fault
time inverse, moderately inverse, inverse, very thresholds (instantaneous and
inverse, extremely inverse) delayed) 67N/50N/51N
§ LABORELEC curves § 2 Wattmetric Pe/Iecos earth fault thresholds 32N
§ Rectifier curve § Tripping curves type IEC (short time inverse,
§ Negative sequence overcurrent - 46 standard inverse, very inverse, extremely
§ Undercurrent - 37 inverse, long time inverse) IEEE/ANSI (short
time inverse, moderately inverse, inverse, very
§ Thermal overload - 49 inverse, extremely inverse), RI and RECT
§ Output relay latching - 86 § 3 Negative phase sequence overcurrent
§ Broken conductor detection thresholds 46
§ 4 shot autorecloser - 79 § Undercurrent - 37
§ Circuit breaker failure detection - 50 BF § 2 Thermal overload thresholds 49
§ Circuit breaker monitoring § 2 Phase Overvoltage thresholds 59
§ Trip circuit supervision § 2 Phase Undervoltage thresholds 27
The relay provides complete measurements and § 1 Residual Overvoltage thresholds 59N
recording functions including: § Output relay latching 86
§ True RMS values § Broken conductor detection
§ Event recorder with the last 75 events, 1ms § 4 shot auto-recloser 79
time-tagged.
§ Circuit breaker failure detection 50 BF
§ Fault recorder with the last 5 faults
§ Circuit breaker monitoring
§ Instantaneous recorder with the last 5
instantaneous starts § Trip circuit supervision
§ Disturbance recorder with storage of 5 records The relay provides complete measurements and
for 3 seconds each recording functions including:
User interface includes: § True RMS values
§ A 32-character backlit display § Event recorder with the last 75 events,
1ms time stamped.
§ Programmable LEDs
§ Fault recorder with the last 5 faults
§ A front panel EIA RS232 for local settings
§ Instantaneous recorder with the last 5
§ A EIA RS485 rear port compatible with instantaneous starts
MODBUS, Courier, IEC 60870-5-103, or DNP3
§ Disturbance recorder with storage of 5 records
§ An easy to use PC setting software for 3 seconds each
User interface shall include
§ A 32 characters backlit display
§ Programmable LEDs
§ A front panel RS232 for local settings
§ A RS485 rear port compatible with MODBUS
IEC60870-5-103
§ An easy to use PC setting software.

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Ordering Information P120 P121 P122 P123

Ordering Code 0 0 1

MiCOM P 1 2 0
MiCOM P 1 2 1
MiCOM P 1 2 2
MiCOM P 1 2 3

Earth current input

0.1 - 40 Ien A
0.01 - 8 Ien B
0.002 - 1 Ien C

Auxiliary supply voltage Digital Inut Voltage

24 - 60V 24 - 60V A
48 - 150 Vdc 48 - 150 Vdc F
130 - 250 Vdc/100 - 250 Vac 130 - 250 Vdc/100 - 250 Vac M
48 - 150 Vdc 48 - 150 Vdc (UK Standard) T
130 - 250 Vdc 130 - 250 Vdc (UK Standard) U
130 - 250 Vdc/100 - 250 Vac 95 - 150 Vdc (special application) H

Communication protocol
MODBUS 1
KBUS / COURIER 2
IEC 60870 - 103 3
DNP3 4

HMI Language
French 0
English / American 1
Spanish 2
German 3
Italian 4
Russian 5
Polish 6
Portuguese 7
Dutch 8
Czech A
Hungarian B
Greek C

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Ordering Information P125 P126 P127

Ordering Code 0 1

MiCOM P 1 2 5
MiCOM P 1 2 6
MiCOM P 1 2 7

Earth current input

0.1 - 40 Ien A
0.01 - 8 Ien B
0.002 - 1 Ien C

Voltage input
57 -130 V A
220 - 480V B

Auxiliary supply voltage Digital Inut Voltage

24 - 60V 24 - 60V A
48 - 150 Vdc 48 - 150 Vdc F
130 - 250 Vdc/100 - 250 Vac 130 - 250 Vdc/100 - 250 Vac M
48 - 150 Vdc 48 - 150 Vdc (UK Standard) T
130 - 250 Vdc 130 - 250 Vdc (UK Standard) U

Communication protocol
MODBUS 1
KBUS / COURIER (not yet available) 2
IEC 60870 - 103 3
DNP3 (not yet available) 4

HMI Language
French 0
English / American 1
Spanish 2
German 3
Italian 4
Russian 5
Polish 6
Portuguese 7
Dutch 8
Czech A
Hungarian B

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