ABB NSD - 70D Manual

TELEPROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Type NSD 70D
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Edition 01
May 2013
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Utility Communication Systems NSD-70D
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ESD PROTECTION
The modules in this equipment contain CMOS devices, which can be damaged by electrostatic discharges.
Appropriate measures must be taken while unpacking modules or withdrawing them from equipment racks.
Essential precautions to prevent ESD damage when handling or working on modules are grounding straps for
technical personnel and the provision of anti-static work benches. Modules may only be shipped either in their
original packing or installed in equipment racks.
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Utility Communication Systems Contents NSD-70D
PART I DESCRIPTON AND PRINCIPLE OF OPERAITON 1
1. SUMMARY 1
1.1 Application 3
1.1.1 Data interface G3HM (PCM interface) 5
1.1.2 Data interface G3HR (RS-422/V.11 interface) 6
1.1.3 Data interface G3HS (F.O. interface) 8
1.1.4 Data Interface G3E1 (E1 Interface) 9
1.2 Principle of operation 10
1.3 Assemblies and power supply units 12
1.4 Frontplate signals and controls 14
2. MODULES FITTED IN RACKS AND ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS 17
3. MACHANICAL DESIGN 19
3.1 Modules and assemblies 19

3.2 External connections 20
4. TECHNICAL DATA 25
4.1 System data 25

4.2 DSP module type G3HP 28
4.3 Data interface 29
4.3.1 PCM interface type G3HM 29
4.3.2 RS-422 interface type G3HR 31
4.3.3 F.O. interface type G3HS up to 5 km 32
4.3.4 F.O. interface type G3HS up to 30 km 32
4.3.5 E1 interface type G3E1 33
4.4 Relay interface 1 type G3HC 35
4.6 Alarm interface type G3HE 38
4.7 Trip counter type G3HF 39
4.8 Mechanical data 40
5. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION 41
5.1 DSP module G3HP 41

5.1.1 Hardware 41
5.1.2 Firmware 43
5.2.1 PCM interface G3HM 46
5.2.2 RS-422 interface G3HR 47
5.2.3 F.O. interface G3HS 49
5.2.4 E1 interface G3E1 50
5.3 Relay interface 1 G3HC 51
5.4 Relay interface 2 G3HC 52
5.5 Alarm interface G3HE 53
5.6 Trip counter G3HF 54
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PART II APPLICATION AND SETTING INSTRUCTIONS 1
6. APPLICATIONS 1
6.1 Permissive tripping schemes 1

6.2 Direct transfer tripping 1
6.3 Blocking schemes 2
6.4 Unblocking 3
6.5 Applications with two to six commands 3
6.6 Protection of T-ed lines 4
6.6.1 Normal T-operation 4
6.6.2 Inverse T-operation 5
6.7 Addressing 5
7. EQUIPMENT SETTINGS 7
7.1 Command transmission time 7

7.2 Security and dependability 8
7.3 Statuses of the command outputs during an alarm 8
8. PROGRAMMING 9
8.1 DSP module type G3HP 9

8.2.1 PCM interface type G3HM 11
8.2.2 RS-422-interface type G3HR 11
8.2.3 F.O. interface type G3HS 12
8.2.4 E1 interface type G3E1 13
8.5 Alarm interface type G3HE 15
8.6 Trip counter type G3HF 16
8.7 Rack G7BG 16
PART III INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING, OPERATION AND MAINTANANCE 1
9. INSTALLATION 1
9.1 Mechanical Inspection 1

9.2 Connecting the cables 2
10. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING 4
10.1 Testing facilities 4

10.2 Pocket terminal 5
11. OPERATION ANDA MAINTANANCE 6
11.1 Operation 6
11.1.1 Terminal messages 6
11.1.2 Alarm messages and their causes 7
11.2 Maintenance 8
11.2.1 Periodic tests 8
11.2.2 Replacing the stand-by battery 9
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PART IV APPENDICES 1
A LIST OF ASSEMBLIES AND UNITS A-1
B SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS B-1
C BLOCK DIAGRAMS C-1
D DEPENDABILITY AND SECURITY TESTS D-1
E PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE NSD 70D E-1
F TESTING INSTRUCTIONS NSD 70D F-1
G COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS NSD 70D G-1
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Utility Communication Systems Summary NSD-70D
PART I DESCRIPTION AND PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
1. SUMMARY
Teleprotection equipment serves to transmit commands produced by protective relays and systems in HV
electrical power systems. In the event of a fault, it makes a decisive contribution to rapidly and selectively
isolating the faulty line.
The most important characteristics of teleprotection equipment are security, dependability and transmission
time. Interference on the communication lines must neither be able to simulate a tripping signal when there is
no fault (security) nor inadmissible delay a genuine tripping signal (dependability). High security and high
dependability coupled with short transmission times and a narrow bandwidth are contradictory requirements.
The transmission of tripping signals via pilot wires or the speech channels of power line carrier equipment is
widely used. The limited bandwidth of such analogue channels constrains the speed of transmission and the
number of tripping signals per protection channel. Since the advent of digital transmission systems, however,
more and higher capacity channels are becoming available. For example, it is now standard practice for an
analogue speech channel on data transmission equipment to be replaced by an interface for digital data with
a transmission rate of 2.048MBit/s or 64 kBit/s or 56 kBit/s. Already optical transmission media are often used
to prevent the influence of electromagnetic disturbances. Modern teleprotection equipment must take full
advantage of the capabilities of digital channels without sacrificing any of the characteristics which are
essential for the transmission of tripping signals.
The data transfer rate of the NSD 70D of 2.048Mbit/s or 64 kBit/s or 56 kBit/s is dictated by the capacity of the
data channel. Interference on a data channel results in a higher bit error rate or even loss of synchronism at
the receiver. In the case of the NSD 70D, the probability of false tripping being caused by transmission errors
in the communications channel is a function of the signal evaluation time in the receiver. Thus for digital
channels as well, the speed of transmitting tripping signals is limited by the security requirements. The
maximum permissible transmission time depends on the application. For example, permissive transfer tripping
protection schemes require a fast channel with high dependability, but a somewhat reduced security is
acceptable. Direct transfer tripping schemes, however, must have the highest possible security and
dependability, but have reduced demands on channel speed.
Microprocessor techniques and digital signal processing enable the programmable teleprotection equipment
NSD 70D to be adapted to ideally suit the different operating modes required for tripping signal
communications equipment.
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NSD 70D features

* Versatile application
Suitable for blocking schemes and permissive and direct transfer tripping schemes via data channels
conforming to CCITT G.703 or RS-422/V.11 recommendations or via optical channels.
* Programmable
Programming switches are provided for setting one of two optional transmission times and the response of the
NSD 70D in the event of alarm.
* Up to 6 commands per unit

The NSD 70D is thus able to handle the commands of the phase-by-phase protection scheme for a double
circuit line,
* High speed
Transmission time < 3 ms or < 6 ms at the highest security level.
* Reliable and robust

All interfaces and the power supply unit are DC isolated. Duplicate power supply unit can be fitted
(redundancy).
* Compact
Two independent units each for 3 commands in one 19”/3U rack or a single unit for up to 6 commands.
* Digital signal processing

Reliable operation is assured by a communications protocol and powerful signal evaluation algorithms
especially developed for protection applications.
* T-operation
Economic scheme for protection lines with multiple terminals (T-ed lines).
* Inverse T-operation
Economic scheme for permissive transfer tripping (overreaching) on T-ed lines.
* In-operation testing
Cyclic and manual testing routines enable the integrity of the communications channel to be tested during
normal operation. The availability of the equipment is continuously monitored by self-testing procedures.
Information on the status and settings of the equipment or alarm signals from the local unit and the unit at the
other end of the line can be accessed via a serial interface using a pocket terminal or a PC.
* Modular structure
The equipment is logically divided into a signal processing module, a data interface, a relay interface, an
alarm module, a DC isolated power supply unit and an optional trip counter.
* Open system
With two exceptions, the units of the NSD 70D for digital communication are identical to those of the NSD 70
for analogue communication. This high degree of compatibility facilitates the modification of existing
equipment and reduces the number of different modules.
* Addressable
Assigning addresses to the devices makes it possible to detect for which station a data signal is intended.
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1.1 Application
The NSD 70D is a digital teleprotection unit capable of transmitting up to 6 tripping signals via a E1
(2.048Mbps) digital multiplexer channel, which can be programmed for balanced (120 Ohm) output or
unbalanced (75 Ohm) output conforming to CCITT G.703 as well as 64 kBit/s or 56 kBit/s digital multiplexer
channel, which can be equipped with either a contradirectional or a codirectional interface conforming to
CCITT G.703, with an RS-422/V.11 interface or with an optical interface. For the G.703 64 kBit/s interface to
operate codirectionally, the multiplexer must operate in a plesiochronous mode, because terminal equipment
and multiplexer each have their own clock oscillators with "slightly differing" frequencies (discrepancy < ±100
ppm). The slip this causes is compensated by periodically omitting an octet or repeating one. How often these
"pattern slips" occur depends on the difference in the clock frequencies of the terminal equipment (NSD 70D)
and the multiplexer. The ability to program the balanced (120 Ohm) and unbalanced (75 Ohm) integrated in
the E1 interface module, or contra and codirectional interfaces and their integration in PCM interface module,
or using the RS-422/V.11 interface or the optical interface permits the NSD 70D to be easily adapted to the
multiplexer's existing interface.
The NSD 70D can be used in blocking schemes, permissive and direct transfer tripping schemes and for the
continuous transmission of commands in point-to-point or teed feeder systems. In all cases the hardware is
the same.
The equipment is extremely simple to set and to operate, the parameters being set on programming switches.
The basic version of the NSD 70D is intended for the transmission of one command. By inserting further relay
interface modules, it can be expanded for up to six independent commands. With the maximum complement
of six commands, one NSD 70D is sufficient for the phase-discriminative protection of a double circuit line.
The unblocking function, which closes an enabling contact for 200 ms in the event of loss of signal, is
standard equipment on all units. This is of consequence mainly for permissive overreaching transfer tripping
schemes.
All interfaces are DC isolated. The transmitter signal is activated by applying a DC signal at station battery
voltage. The receiver is equipped with main and auxiliary contacts for each command output and a common
alarm contact. A trip counter is optionally available.
T-operation
When the equipment is set for protecting multiple terminal lines, a signal transmitted by one unit is received by
all the others. A set of terminal equipment for the teed leg comprises two NSD 70D's in the same rack. The
signals are looped through the terminal in the T-station such that no time is lost due to additional signal
processing. In this mode, an NSD 70D can handle a maximum of three commands.
Inverse T-operation
This mode of operation can be used in a permissive transfer tripping (overreaching) scheme.
The tripping signals are only looped through the teed station if the local protection relay detects a fault on the
line.
External connections and power supply
All connections to the equipment, i.e. incoming and outgoing signals, are made by plug-in connectors which
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are wired to isolating terminals (4 mm ). In the case of the data interface RS-422, the signal connections can
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NSD 70D also be made via a SUB-D connector as well as from RJ-45 modular in case of the E1 (2.048Mbps)
interface. The optical transmit and receive components are mounted on the front of the F.O. interface.
The following alternative arrangements are available for a 19" rack:
- 2 independent NSD 70D units for 2 commands each and trip counter
- 2 independent NSD 70D units for 3 commands each without trip counter
- 1 NSD 70D with up to 4 commands and trip counter
- 1 NSD 70D with 6 commands without trip counter
The rack may have a single power supply unit or may have a redundant supply with two units. Power supply
units are available for station battery voltages of 24 VDC to 250 VDC and AC supplies of 110 VAC to 230
VAC. The supply cables are connected to the side of the device by FASTON connectors.
Further details on particular applications are to be found in Section 8.
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1.1.1 Data interface G3HM (PCM interface)
The PCM interface type G3HM (PCM = pulse code modulations) can be programmed for contradirectional or
codirectional operation at a data transfer rate of 64 kBit/s.
Contradirectional interface (CCITT G.703)
Contradirectional operation requires 4 pairs of conductors. Two of the pairs are used for transmitting the
combined signal for octet and bit clocks (8 kHz + 64 kHz) from the PCM multiplexer to the PCM interface
(G3HM). The other two pairs convey the 64 kBit/s data signals.
Codirectional interface (CCITT G.703)
A codirectional interface only requires two pairs of conductors instead of the four needed by a
contradirectional scheme. Each pair is used to transfer a combined data and clock signal between the two
sets of terminal equipment. The combined signal comprises a 64 kBit/s information signal, a 64 kHz bit clock
and the 8 kHz octet clock. The symbol rate of the combined clock/data signal is 256 kBaud.
The signals are into and out of the equipment by isolating transformers such that only the voltage difference
between the cores is processed. Thus the influence of common mode interference on signal evaluation
depends on the degree of longitudinal balance.
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1.1.2 Data interface G3HR (RS-422/V. 11 interface)
The electrical characteristics of this interface conform to the standard EIA RS-422 which is electrically
identical to the standards V.11 (CCITT), X.27 (CCITT) and Part 3 of DIN 66259. The data transfer rate is
either 64 kBit/s or 56 kBit/s.
The data interface G3HR can be programmed for the following modes of operation. The signal designations
(SD, RD, ST, RT, TT) were taken from the EIA-449 recommendation.
Transmit and receive timing provided by the data circuit-terminating equipment:
In this case, the outgoing data signal (SD) is synchronised by the transmit timing signal (ST) and the incoming
data signal (RD) is sampled at the rate of the receive timing signal (RT).
Transmit timing provided by the data circuit-terminating equipment:
The interface G3HR only requires the transmit timing signal (ST) from the DCE. The outgoing data (SD) is
synchronised to this clock. The internal clock used to sample the incoming signal is synchronised by the data
signal (RD). Provision is also made for synchronising the sampling of the incoming data to the transmit timing
signal (ST). This requires that the ST signal must be connected externally to the RT input and the interface
must also be correspondingly programmed (see Section 8)
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Transmit timing for the data circuit-terminating equipment (DCE) provided by the G3HR:
In this operating mode, the G3HR generates its own transmit timing signal (TT) and transmits it together with
the data signal (SD) to the DCE. The transmit timing signal (TT) can be either synchronised to the incoming
data signal (RD) (clock loop) or derived from the internal quartz oscillator.
Transmit and receive timing generated internally (G3HR):
Data is transferred between the G3HR and the DCE without transmitting timing information. The receive
timing signal is generated internally in the G3HR and synchronized to the incoming data (RD). The outgoing
data signal (SD) can be transmitted in synchronism with the incoming data or with the internal clock frequency
of G3HR.
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Switch setting of S1 (4) depending on internal clock frequency – ON: 56 kHz; OFF: 64 kHz
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Switch setting of S1 (3) depending on transit relaying mode – ON/OFF
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1.1.3 Data interface G3HS (F.O. interface)
The F.O. interface enables interference free data transmission from the teleprotection equipment to the optical
interface of the FOX – family. A direct point-to-point connection between the two NSD 70D terminals is also
possible over a maximum distance of 30 km without signal regeneration.
Two versions of the interface are available. Version 1 enables the transmission over a maximum distance of
5 km. This transmission takes place exclusively through multimode fibers. Version 2 enables the transmission
over a maximum distance of 30 km. This transmission can be either through multimode or single mode fibers.
Transmission path: NSD 70D <=> NSD 70D
Transmission path: NSD 70 D < = > FOX
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1.1.4 Data Interface G3E1 (E1 Interface)
The coding and electrical characteristics comply with ITU-T recommendation G.703, Framing according to
G.704, signaling according to G.775, Jitter performance according to G.823. Data is transmitted in timeslot 1
of the E1 frame (timeslot 0 serves for frame synchronization and signaling).
The data transfer rate is 2.048Mbps and data interface type G3E1 can be programmed for the following
modes of operation.
Balanced (120 Ohm) output mode
The 120 Ohm terminated output (balanced) mode requires two pairs of conductors for transmitting and
receiving the 2.048Mbps signal connected to the multiplexer. Each pair is used to transfer a combined data
and clock signal between the two sets of terminal equipment. The combined signal comprises a 2.048Mbps
information signal, a 2.048 MHz bit clock and the 8 kHz octet clock. The symbol rate of the combined
clock/data signal is 256 kBaud.
The signals are coupled into and out of the equipment by isolating transformers such that only the voltage
difference between the cores is processed. Thus the influence of common mode interference on signal
evaluation depends on the degree of longitudinal balance.
Unbalanced (75 Ohm) output mode
The 75 Ohm terminated output (unbalanced) mode requires two pairs of conductors for transmitting and
receiving the 2.048Mbps signal with one terminal as shield or ground which will be connected to shield or
ground terminal of the multiplexer. Each pair is used to transfer a combined data and clock signal between the
two sets of terminal equipment. The combined signal comprises a 2.048Mbps information signal, a 2.048 MHz
bit clock and the 8 kHz octet clock. The symbol rate of the combined clock/data signal is 256 kBaud.
The signals are coupled into and out of the equipment by isolating transformers such that only the voltage
difference between the cores is processed. Thus the influence of common mode interference on signal
evaluation depends on the degree of longitudinal balance.
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1.2 Principle of operation
During normal operation the NSD 70D transmit a guard code. This signal is generated by the DSP module
and passed on the data interface which converts it to the corresponding line signal before sending it to the
multiplexer.
At the receiver, the line signal coming from the multiplexer is entered via the interface into the serial input
register of the processor and is continuously evaluated. Alarm is given should the bit error rate exceed a
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preset level (setting range 10 to 10 )
Upon being instructed to send one or more commands, the NSD 70D interrupts the guard and transmits the
command codes in sequence. Command codes recognized by the receiver as being genuine appear at the
appropriate output after a set code evaluation time of 1 ms or 4ms.
Should no signal be received at all (i.e. neither command nor guard code), the unblocking output contacts
close for 200 ms.
Digital signal processing
All signal processing, i.e. the generation of tripping signals and the evaluation of signals being received, is
performed completely digitally by a signal processor on the DSP (Digital signal Processing) module. The data
interface converts the codes into a line signal conforming to the interface in use. The digital techniques
employed obviate any need for calibration.
Special algorithms are used to evaluate the signals at the receiver. These ensure the high dependability for
genuine tripping signals and security against spurious tripping signals necessary in protection applications
even if the communications channel is disturbed.
Programming
Programming switches are provided for setting the operating parameters, i.e. choice of transmission time, the
alarm threshold and the response of the unit in the event of an alarm.
Adding further command inputs/outputs (up to 6) is accomplished by simply inserting additional relay
interfaces. There is no room for trip counters (G3HF), if there are more than 4 commands because their rack
slots are occupied by relay interfaces. From firmware release 1.1.00 onwards, internal trip counters are
provided for all six commands. They are, however, volatile and their counts are lost should the power supply
be interrupted or the reset be operated.
Testing during operation
An automatic loop testing routine cyclically checks the teleprotection channel. The test signal which is
transmitted in the same way as a genuine tripping signal is recognized by the receiver and “reflected” back to
the transmit station. The test routine is terminated, providing the test signal arrives back at the initiating NSD
70D, otherwise it is repeated and alarm is given should the result of eight subsequent trials be negative.
The loop test can also be initiated manually at any of the stations by pressing a button on the front of the
equipment. A LED indicates the result of the test.
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Internal test routines continuously monitor the availability of the NSD 70D.
An NSD 70D unit can also interrogate the status of the remote unit and give alarm if necessary. Information
regarding the nature of the problem is contained in the signal received.
A serial interface is provided on the front on the unit for service and diagnostic purposes, via which with the
aid of a pocket terminal or a PC details of equipment settings, firmware release, operating parameters and
alarm signals generated by the local and remote units are available.
The tests do not impair the equipment’s ability to operate if need be i.e. a proper tripping signal always takes
priority over any test procedures.
Alarm signals
The following criteria are monitored and generate alarm signals.
- bit error rate of guard or tripping signal codes too high

- AIS (Alarm indication signal)
- Loss of synchronisation
- Alarm signal from the remote station (programmable)
- Bit error rate above the set level (see Section 5.1.2.)
- Single component error
- Power supply failure
- Response of internal test routines
- Tripping signal longer than 2.5 s (alarm can be inhibited for continuous signal transmission and
applies to all commands simultaneously)
- Address error (device addresses can be programmed from firmware release 1.2.00 onwards, see
Section 6.7)
Alarm signals are emitted via potentially-free contacts:
- 1 common alarm per command on G3HC relay interface

- 2 common alarms on the alarm interface
The alarm signaling relays have pick-up time delays with a setting range of 80 ms to 10 seconds (alarm
interface) and 50ms to 2.0 seconds for the alarm relay on the relay interface (see block diagram in section
1.3).
The alarm relays have a fixed reset time of 2 seconds (alarm interface and relay interface G3HC).
Programming switches facilitate the selection of how the command outputs should respond in the event of
loss incoming signal (data or clock), a bit error rate above the alarm threshold setting, the receipt of an AIS
signal or an addressing error:
- The alarm status has no influence on the command outputs.

- Command outputs are set to active (tripping status).
- Command outputs are set active (guard status).
- Command outputs retain the status they had immediately prior to the alarm.
The setting applies to all the command outputs simultaneously.
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1.3 Assemblies and power supply units
Block diagram:
Power supply units G3HG, G3HH andG3HI (G3HK and G3HQ on request)
There are several types of power supply units, which cover all the standard battery and AC power supply
voltages. One power supply unit is capable of supplying a whole rack, i.e. a maximum of two NSD70D’s. A
redundant supply can be achieved by installing two power supply units, which may be combined in any
desired fashion.
Refer to Technical Data in Section 4 for the input voltages.
DSP module G3HP
The signal processing module G3HP contains essentially the functions for generating the digital outgoing
transmitter signal and evaluating the incoming receiver signal, the alarm display and the programming
switches.
The diagnostic connectors for a pocket terminal or a PC are located on the front of the modules.
Data interface G3HM (PCM interface)
The PCM interface G3HM includes a co directional and a contra directional interface. The desired operating
mode can be selected using a jumper plug. The PCM interface converts the digital signal provided by the
processor into a line signal (LS) conforming to CCITT G. 703.
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Data interface G3HR (RS-422interface)

The RS-422/V.11 interface G3HR generates a line signal (LS) conforming to the following interface
recommendations: RS-449, X.21 and RS-530 (Sub-D connectors, optionally via isolating terminals). The
Desired operating mode is determined by the external cable (see Section 3.2). The RS-422 interface
converts the digital data signal form the processor into a line signal (LS) conforming to the RS-422/V.11
recommendation. Data transmission can also take place via optical fiber by installing an additional external
fibreoptic modem.
Data interface G3HS (Fibre Optic Interface)

The F.O. interface G3HS enables the transmission of the digital data signals over fibre optic cables. It is
available in two versions. The lower priced model is sufficient up to a maximum distance of 5 km and the
transmission takes place exclusively through multimode fibres. The slightly more expensive version enables
transmission up to 30km max. When using single mode fibres or up to 18 km with multimode fibres. The
connection of the optical is made with FC/PC plus into the G3HS up to 30 km and with ST plugs into the
G3HS up to 5 km (accessible from the front of the equipment).
Data interface G3E1 (E1 Interface)

The E1 interface G3E1 is a “universal design” as it can provide output with both balanced (120 Ohm) and an
unbalanced (75 Ohm) termination. The desired operating mode can be selected using jumper plugs. The E1
interface converts the 8-bit digital data provided by the processor into a line signal (LS) conforming to CCITT
G.703.
Relay interface G3HC

The relay interface establishes the link with the protection relay. Reach NSD 70D can have a maximum of 6
interface of either type. Each interface contains the transmitting and receiving circuits for one command and
Relay interface 1 G3HC have a provision for common alarm output. An auxiliary command output is
associated with each main output and can be used, for example, for controlling an event recorder. All input
and output circuits are potentially-free and DC isolated.
Alarm interface G3HE

The alarm interface includes the functions of the power supply monitor, internal 5 V supply, alarm relay drivers
and the unblocking (deblocking) logic with its auxiliary relays.
The internal 5 V supply can be duplicated by inserting a second alarm interface G3HE. A duplication of the
alarm and unblocking outputs is also possible where there is only one NSD 70D unit per rack.
Trip Counter G3HF (Optional)

The trip counter module contains two two-digit counter for recording the numbers of transmitted and received
commands. The display can be switched between the two combinations of NSD 70D commands A/B or D/E.
The counts remain intact in the event of a power supply failure.
Pocket terminal (Optional)

The pocket terminal resembles a pocket calculator and enables information on NSD 70D equipment settings,
actual transmission time, operating status, firmware release and alarm messages to be accessed at any time
via the serial interface. This takes place without affecting the system’s operating
Equipment rack G7BG

The equipment rack can accommodate either one or two complete NSD 70D units.
The racks and the different complements of units therein are desirable in Section 2.
More detailed descriptions of the modules are given in Section 5.
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1.4 Front plate signals and controls
Front view of the various modules (does not correspond to their order in the rack !):
LED’S:
Designation Module
“+24V” G3HG/H/I Power supply unit standing by (green)

G3HK/Q 24 VDC supply available.
“+5V” G3HE 5 V aux. DC converter standing by (green)

internal 5 V power supply available.
“AL” various Common alarm (red)

This LED lights on all the units that the alarm concerns.
“RDY” G3HP Ready (green)

The unit is switched on initialised and ready for operation.
“GRD” G3HP Guard (green)
Lights whenever the guard signal is being received.
“TRP” G3HP Trip (green)
The tripping signal receiver has picked up.
“SYN” G3HP Loss of synchronism (red)

Absence of the 8 kHz synchronisation clock (TX or RX) or detection of the
AIS.
“BER” G3HP BER alarm (red)
Bit error rate BER > 1E-03 or the set bit error rate.
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“TxSG” G3HM Transmit alarm (red)

N valid code word is being transmitted.
“AL” G3HM Receive alarm (red)
No signal being received
“TxDATA” G3HR Transmit data valid (green)

A valid code word is being transmitted.
“RxDATA” G3HR Receive data valid (green)
A valid code word is being received.
“TxDATA” GE3H Transmit data valid (green)

A valid code word is being transmitted.
“RxDATA” G3HS Receive data valid (green)
A valid code word is being received.
“Tx” G3HC Transmit command (green)

Lights while the corresponding command is being transmitted.
“Rx” G3HC Receive command (green)
Lights while the corresponding command is being received.
“TRIP Tx” G3HF Tansmit trip counter

The number of commands transmitted is displayed (00…99).
“TRIP Rx” G3HF Receive trip counter
The number of commands receive displayed (00…99).
"AL" G3E1 Alarm (red)

No E1 signal is being received &/or transmit clock fail
"Tx DATA" G3E1 Transmit data valid (green)
A valid code word is being transmitted
"Rx DATA" G3E1 Receive data valid (green)
A valid code word is being received
Controls:
Designation Module
“TST” G3HP Test (black pushbutton)

Pushbutton for manually initiating a loop test.
“RES” G3HP Reset (red pushbutton)
Pushbutton for reinitialising the signal processor
(outputs are blocked for approx. 10 s).
“COM1” G3HP Serial interface for the connection of a terminal.
“DISP” G3HF Switch for selecting the counts of commands A/B or D/E to display.
“RESET” G3HF Pushbutton (red) for resetting the trip counter.
“RS-530” G3HR Serial data interface RS-530
“OTX” G3HS F.O. interface transmit signal, FC/PC or ST plugs.
“ORX” G3HS F.O. interface receive signals, FC/PC or ST plugs.

E1 (RJ-45) G3E1 120 Ohm terminated balanced output
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Test sockets:
Designation Module
“+24V” G3HE 24 V supply voltage

“ +5V” G3HE 5 V aux. Supply voltage
“0V” G3HE 0 V signal ground, earth.
“Tx DATA” G3HM 64 kBit transmitter data signal

“Tx SYNC” G3HM 8kHz transmitter synchronisation signal
“Rx DATA” G3HM 64 kBit receiver data signal
“Rx SYNC” G3HM 8 kHz receiver synchronisation signal
“ 0V” G3HM 0 V signal ground, earth.
Rear of rack:
“ON”, “OFF” Switch for switching the NSD 70D on and off
(only secondary side of supply unit, primary still switched on).
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Utility Communication Systems Rack Assemblies NSD-70D
2. MODULES FITTED IN RACKS AND ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS
The following figures show alternative combinations of units in an NSD 70D rack. Where more than one type
is given for a slot, any of the units may be inserted without restrictions.
The smallest version of an NSD 70D for one command comprises the following:
- 1 rack type G7BGa

- 1 power supply unit type G3HG, G3HI, G3HH, G3HK or G3HQ
- 1 DSP module type G3HP
- 1 data interface type G3HM, G3E1, G3HR or G3HS
- 1 alarm interface type G3HE
- 1 relay interface type G3HC
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Utility Communication Systems Rack Assemblies NSD-70D
- 2 connecting cables type V9LE, one for the alarm interface and one for the relay interface
- 1 connecting cable for the data interface (V9LF for the PCM interface type G3HM & E1 interface type G3E1 /
V9MG, V9MH, V9MI or V9MK for the RS-422 interface type G3HR / V9FZ, V9GA or V9GD for the F.O.
interface type G3HS up to 30 km / V9GB, V9GC or V9LZ for the F.O. interface type G3HS up to 5 km).
The rack G7BGa is fitted with a wiring PCB type G1CY and is able to accommodate two independent NSD
70D units or a single NSD 70D unit with up to 6 commands. When two NSD 70D's are used in a T-station, the
corresponding signals are linked by jumper plugs on the back plate PCB.
The power supply for two NSD 70D's can be derived in one of the following ways:
- A single unit supplies both NSD 70D's, i.e. one unit supplies the complete rack.
- Two units supply both NSD 70D's in parallel, i.e. the power supply is redundant.
- The left-hand unit [N1] supplies one NSD 70D and the right-hand unit [N9] supplies the other. One rack can
thus house two independent NSD 70D systems each with up to 3 commands.
Two power supply units of any type may be combined in any way desired.
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Utility Communication Systems Mechanical Feature NSD-70D
3. MECHANICAL FEATURE
3.1 Modules and assemblies
The NSD 70D modules are designed for Europe format PCB’s of the K80 type having a height of 3U (133.4
mm) and a depth of 160 mm. Power supply units (SUPPLY) have a width of 8R (40.6 mm), the first one being
located at slot N1 and the second one at slot N9. The DSP module is 4R (20.3 mm) wide and is inserted
immediately next to the second power supply unit. All other modules have a width of 6R (30.5 mm). The
frontplates of interface 1 type G3HC, interface 2 type G3HC, the alarm interface type G3HE and the trip
counter type G3HF are displaced by 1R to the left to make room for a personnel protection guard, because
the station battery voltage is present also on the soldered side of the PCB.
Units fitted in G7BG:
The rack assemblies are 19” wide and 3U high, corresponding to 133.4 mm, and have a depth of 245 mm
including the depth of the side plates. Provision is made for fitting an optionally available plate with a strip
along the lower edge of the rack for labelling the units, which increases the overall height of the rack by one
ASA division (1 ASA division = 1U = 44.5 mm).
Optionally available are also a cable duct and a screening cover for the back plane.
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3.2 External connections
Power supply
The power supply is connected to FASTON terminals (6.3 mm) on the left-hand side of the rack.
The upper terminals are those for power supply units having different primary voltages are installed, special
attention must be paid that the wiring on the side plate is correct! If either the wiring or the units themselves
are reversed a power supply unit may be suffer damage.
Separate ON/OFF switches are fitted on the rear of the rack for each NSD 70D, i.e. for each half of a rack,
which interrupt the power supply voltages on the secondary side of the supply units. The primary station
battery voltage is thus always switched on and the connections to the station battery or power supply should
be interrupted before withdrawing or inserting a power supply unit. A suitable means of interrupting the supply
must be provided at the time of installation.
There is a melting fuse (5 x 20 mm) in the primary circuit which is located at the rear of each supply unit. The
current rating of the fuse depends on the type of power supply unit (see Technical Data in section 4).
Signals
The connecting cables V9LF, V9LE and V9MK establish the connections between the back plate and the
isolating terminals for the external signals. They have plug connectors at the equipment end and are
2
terminated at isolating terminals for wire gauges up to 4 mm at the station wiring end. The cables V9MG,
V9MH and V9MI are supplied with a 15, 25 or 37 pin SUB-D connector at the station wiring end.
Cable V9LF is 2500 mm long and conducts the G.703 PCM signals to the PCM interface G3HM and
2.048Mbps signals to E1 interface G3E1. It is only ever inserted into connectors X2 and X8 on the back plate.
The cables V9MG (X.21 Recommendation), V9MH (RS-530 Recommendation), V9MI (RS-449
Recommendation) and V9MK (screened cable with terminal block) are also 25500 mm long and are used to
connect the line signals of the RS-422 interface. They are only ever inserted into connectors X2 and X8 on
the back plane.
A special screwdriver is available for the terminal block.
Various fibre optic cables are available to attach the optical signals to the F.O. interface G3HS. The choice of
the cable is dependent upon the type of interface (G3HS up too 5 km or G3HS up to 30 km), the optical fibre
(singlemode or multimode) and the kind of connection (cabinet internal connection – e.g. from NSD 70D to
multiplexer FOX 20 – or from the equipment to a splice box). The cables are either equipped with suitable
plugs (ST or FC/PC) at one end or at both ends depending on the application. Detailed information can be
found in Chapter 3.2.
The connectors X… on the back plane are clearly marked by screen printed labels. The cables are inserted
in the lower half of the connectors X…, the upper half being used for the internal bus connections.
The cables themselves are labelled at the isolating terminal end. The pin connections of the cables were
chosen such, that should the plugs be exchanged by mistake (command/data signals), the equipment cannot
be damaged.
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Wiring table for cable V9LE (for relay interface G3HC and alarm interface G3HE):
Connector X3, X4, X5 Core No. Signal name Terminal

X9, X10, X11 No.
Pin No. Rel I/F 1 Rel I/F 2
G3HC G3HC G3HE
C19 1 ALARM AUX AL1 2

C20 2 ALARM AUX AL1 1
C23 3 AUX TX(+) AL2 4
C24 4 AUX TX(-) AL2 3
C27 5 TX(+) not used UNBL1 6
C28 6 TX(-) not used UNBL1 5
C31/a31 7/8 RX(+) RX(-) UNBL2 8
C32/a32 9/10 RX(-) RX(+) UNBL2 7
Wiring table for cable V9LF (for PCM interface G3HM):
Connector X2/X8 Core No. Signal name Terminal

Pin No. No.
A24/C24 Shield GND

C18 1 RX-DATA1 1
C19 2 RX-DATA2 2
C21 3 RX-CLK1 3
C22 4 RX-CLK2 4
C26 5 TX-DATA1 5
C27 6 TX-DATA2 6
C29 7 TX-CLK1 7
C30 8 TX-CLK2 8
Wiring table for cable V9LF (for E1 interface G3E1):
Connector X2/X8 Core No. Signal name Terminal

Pin No. No.
A24/C24 Shield GND

C18 1 RX2-75 (cable shield) 1
C19 2 RX1-75 2
C21 3 RX2-120 3
C22 4 RX1-120 4
C26 5 TX2-75 (cable shield) 5
C27 6 TX1-75 6
C29 7 TX2-120 7
C30 8 TX1-120 8
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Wiring table for cable V9MG (for RS-422/X.21 interface G3HR):
Connector X2/X8 Core No. Signal Sub D connector (male)

Pin No. name Pin No.
1 SHIELD-1 1
a26 2 SD-A 2
a18 3 RD-A 4
c29 4 ST-A 6
a29 5 TT-A 7
a22 6 GNDI-1 8
c27 7 SD-B 9
a19 8 RD-B 11
a27 9 ST-B 13
a30 10 TT-B 14
a21 11 +5VI-1 15
Wiring table for cable V9MH (cable for RS-422/RS-530 interface G3HR):
C connector X2/X8 Core No. Signal Sub D connector

name (25 pin, male)
Pin No. Pin No.
Frontplate Ext. cable
1 SHIELD-1 1 1
a26 2 SD-A 2 2
a18 3 RD-A 3 3
GNDI-2 7
a22 4 GNDI-1 7
c22 5 RT-B 9 9
a30 6 TT-B 11 11
c29 7 ST-B 12 12
a27 8 SD-B 14 14
c29 9 ST-A 15 15
a19 10 RD-B 16 16
c21 11 RT-A 17 17
a21 12 +5VI-1 20
+5VI-2 20
a29 13 TT-A 24 24
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Wiring table for cable V9MI (for RS-422/RS-449 interface G3HR):
Connector X2/X8 Core No. Signal Sub D connector

name (37 pin, male) Pin No.
1 SHIELD-1 1
c26 2 SD-A 4
c29 3 ST-A 5
c18 4 RD-A 6
c21 5 RT-A 8
a21 6 +5VI-1 12
a29 7 TT-A 17
a22 8 GNDI-1 19
c27 9 SD-B 22
c30 10 ST-B 23
c19 11 RD-B 24
c22 12 RT-B 26
a30 13 TT-B 35
Wiring table for cable V9MK (for RS-422 interface G3HR with terminal block):
C connector X2/X8 Core No. Signal Pin No.

Name
a18 4 RD-A 1
a19 11 RD-B 2
c21 5 RT-A 3
c22 12 RT-B 4
a26 2 SD-A 5
a27 9 SD-B 6
c29 3 ST-A 7
c29 10 ST-B 8
a29 7 TT-A 9
a30 13 TT-B 10
a21 6 +5VI-1 11
a22 8 GNDI-1 12
1 SHIELD-1 13
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Utility Communication Systems Technical Data NSD-70D
4. TECHNICAL DATA
4.1 System data
NSD 70D conforms to IEC Standard 834-1.
Power supply units all with DC isolation Input voltage:

Type G3HI DC/DC converter 38 VDC to 71 VDC
Primary fuse M2/250E*
Type G3HH DC/DC converter 76 VDC to 180VDC
Primary fuse M1.6/250E*
Type G3HG DC/DC converter, AC/DC power pack195 195 VDC to 250 VDC
Primary fuse M0.8/250C* 165 VAC to 250 VAC
Type G3HK (optional) DC/DC converter 19 VDC to 45 VDC

Primary fuse M3.15/250E*
Type G3HQ (optional) AC/DC power pack 88 VAC to 132 VAC
Primary fuse M1.6/250E* 98 VDC to 186 VDC
* M = medium slow
C = without quenching
E = with quenching
Power consumption typical 6W

Maximum 10 W
No. of commands 1 to 6
Transmission times 2 steps

(at 64kBit/s) Step T01 < 3 ms
Step T02 < 6 ms
(G3HC)
2 steps
Step T01 < 3 ms
Step T02 < 6 ms
(G3HC)
Command duration monitored at the transmitter, < 2.5 s or

monitor inhibited
unlimited
Alarm outputs N/O or N/C contact

250 VDC, 150 W
2 Common alarms on Alarm interface G3HE
1 additional common alarm on relay
interface 1 G3HC
Alarm delay adjustable,

See data on G3HC and G3HE
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Test voltages
according to IEC834-1:
Command interface, Insulation 2 kV / 50 Hz / 1 min
alarm interfaces and Impulse 5 kV / 1.2 / 50 µs
unblocking output 1 MHz HF burst 2.5 kV longitudinal,
1.0 kV transverse
PCM interface Insulation 500 Vrms / 50Hz / 1 min

Impulse 1 kV / 1.2 / 50 µs
1 MHz HF burst 1.0 kV longitudinal,
0.5 kV transverse
RS-422 interface Insulation 500 Vrms / 50Hz / 1 min

Impulse 1 kV / 1.2 / 50 µs
1 MHz HF burst 1.0 kV longitudinal,
0.5 kV transverse
E1 Interface Insulation (dielectric) test Prim/Earth 1 kV

(50 Hz 1 min) Prim/Sec 1 kV
Insulation resistance 100 MOhm, 500 VDC
Impulse withstand test (1.2/50 s) 1 kV Common mode

1 kV Differential mode
Fast transient burst 1)

(5/50 ns, 5 kHz repetition rate) 2 kV
Surge immunity test 2 kV Common mode 5)
Conducted radio frequency

Interference 2)
(0.15 to 80 MHz AM, 1 kHz, 80%) 10 V (e.m.f.)
High frequency disturbance test 3)

(1 MHz, 400 Hz repetition rate, 2.5 kV Common mode
2 s burst duration) 1 kV Differential mode
Conducted common mode

Disturbance 4)
(Frequency 50 Hz, continuous mode) 30 Vrms
Power supply unit Insulation between input and output 2.5 kVrms
Insulation between input and chassis 2.5 kVrms
Insulation between output and chassis 1.0 kVrms
External connections Power supply 6.3 mm FASTON

alarms, 4 mm2 screw terminals
commands and with isolating blade
data signals contacts
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Ambient conditions
Temperature Continuous operation -5 to +45 C
for < 24 h up to +55 C
Storage -40 to +70 C
Transport -40 to +70 C
Humidity non-condensing < 95 %, < 28 g/m3
1) 5/50 ns, 5 kHz repetition rate

2) 150 kHz to 80 MHz, AM 1 kHz / 80%
3) 1 MHz, 400 Hz repetition rate, 2 s burst duration
4) Continuous mode, frequency 50 Hz
5) Waveform 10/700 s
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4.2 DSP module type G3HP
Power supply +5 V ± 0.25 V

Voltage typical 0.28 A
Current load maximum 0.65 A
Clock frequency 40 MHz

Memories
Program PROM 16K
Data RAM 16 K
TX trip counter: internal (firmware rel. 1.1.00 onwards)
Time delay 750 µs ± 250 µs
Latching time 0…125 µs
RX trip counter: internal (firmware rel. 1.1.00 onwards)
Time delay 0 µs
Latching time 4 ms to 10 ms
Monitoring and alarm

TX/RX loss of synchronism delay < 1 ms
latching time <1s
Bit error monitor BER > set value
delay 1) 2…60 s
latching time 1) 2…60 s
TX single component failure anti-valency of two criteria 100…150ms
Checksum error internal instantaneous
RAM failure write/read error instantaneous
Loop test failure after 8 unsuccessful attempts
Undervoltage +5 V supply Us < 4.5 V
System clock failure instantaneous
Continuous command if alarm enabled > 2.5 s
RX single component failure on relay interface >3s
Inadmissible prog. Switch pos. instantaneous
Local test mode switched on internal instantaneous
Missing ICLK (from data inter-
Face) or UART (COM 1) defective 8 to 12 s
AIS being received < 1ms
Common alarm instantaneous
Remote alarm instantaneous
Addressing error detection time2) < 4 ms
Alarm 3) < 100 ms
Diagnostic interface connector 9 pin sub-D,

(RS-232) data rate 1200 Baud
data bits 7
parity none
stop bits 2
compatible with VT 100
1) Depends on bit error rate of the transmission channel (see Section 5.1.1)
2) The command outputs are set to the programmed alarm state after this time.
3) Time delay for an alarm (LED and message on terminal)
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4.3 Data interface
4.3.1 PCM interface type G3HM

Power supply
Input voltage +5 V ± 0.25 V

Current load typical 75 mA from +5 V
Maximum 110 mA from +5 V
Contradirectional interface
The coding scheme and waveforms conform to the CCITT G.703 recommendation.
Data signal output

Nominal bit rate 64 kBit/s
Tolerance < ± 100 ppm
Longitudinal conversion loss 32 kHz > 50 dB
Output impedance 120 Ohm
Impulse voltage nominal 1.0 V
Data and clock signal inputs (RX/TX)

Tolerance < ±100 ppm
Longitudinal conversion loss 32 kHz / 64 kHz > 50 dB
Data input return loss 1.6 kHz to 3.2 kHz > 14 dB
3.2 kHz to 64 kHz > 18 dB
64 kHz to 96 kHz > 28 dB
clock input return loss 3.2 kHz to 6.4 kHz > 18 dB
6.4 kHz to 128 kHz > 22 dB
128 kHz to 192 kHz > 28 dB
Input impedance 120 Ohm
Interference withstand for a cable attenuation of 3 db 300 mVpp transverse
Screening cable shield grounding only one end

(transmitter end)
Max. cable length with suitable wideband (LAN) 400 m

cable (refer to Section 9.2)
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Codirectional interface
The coding scheme and waveforms conform to the CCITT G.703 recommendation.
Data and clock signal output

Nominal symbol rate 256 kBaud
Jitter amplitude according to CCITT G.823
Band B1 < 0.25 UI
Band B2 < 0.05 UI
Output impedance 120 Ohm
Data and clock signal inputs

Nominal symbol rate 256 kBaud
Return loss 4 kHz to 13 kHz > 18 dB
13 kHz to 256 kHz > 25 dB
256 kHz to 384 kHz > 20 dB
Input impedance 120 Ohm
Interference withstand for a cable attenuation of 3 dB 300 mVpp transverse
Screening Cable shield grounding only one end

(transmitter end)
Max. cable length with suitable wideband (LAN) 400 m

cable (refer to Section 9.2)
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4.3.2 RS-422 interface type G3HR

Power supply:
Load current typical 56 mA
Maximum 100 mA
Input voltage +24 V ± 1 V

Load current typical 20 mA
Maximum 35 mA
Electrical data according to Standard: EIA RS –422A

CCITT V.11
Digital signal output (SD):
Bit rate 64 kBit/s or 56 kBit/s
Output voltage with 100 Ohm load ± 2 V differential
Output transmit clock to DCE (TT):

Clock frequency 64 kHz or 56 kHz
Output voltage with 100 Ohm load ± 2 V differential
Supply output(+5VI-1/-2 to GNDI-1/-2)

Voltage 5 V ± 0.25 V
Maximum current 100 mA
Digital signal input (RD):

Bit rate 64 kBit/s or 56 kBit/s
Input voltage ± 6 V differential
± 7 V to signal ground
sensitivity ± 0.2 V
input resistance selectable 100 Ohm or 4 kOhm
Input transmit clock (ST) and receive clock (RT):

Clock frequency 64 kHz or 56 kHz
Input voltage ± 6 V differential
± 7 V to signal earth
sensitivity ± 0.2 V
input resistance selectable 100 Ohm or 4 kOhm
Cable termination resistance (RD, ST, RT) selectable 100 Ohm / 4 kOhm
Max. cable length internal transmit and receive clock on G3HR 1000 m
G3HR external transmit and/or receiver clock 500 m
Screening cable shield grounding only one end

(transmitter end)
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4.3.3 F.O. interface type G3HS to 5 km

Operating wavelength (hp-module) 1300 nm
Optical code Modified Coded Mark Inversion (MCMI)
Average optical power coupled into multimode-fibre 50/125 m (Tu=25 C) -24 dBm
Max. average optical received power (BER=1E-09) -18 dBm

Receiver sensitivity (BER=1E-09, 4.096 MBd, Tu=25 C) -35 dBm
Optical power ratio (between power coupled into fibre and receiver sensitivity) 9 dB
Margin (temperature, ageing) 4 dB
Permissible optical attenuation 5 dB
Range (1.0 dB/km incl. Spices) 0…5.0 km
Optical transmitter power reduction none
Optical transmission rate 4096 kBaud

Optical transmission device LED
Optical plug connectors ST
Jitter acceptance according CCITT Rec. G.823
Jitter transfer function according CCITT Rec. G.921
4.3.4 F.O. interface type G3HS up to 30 km

Operating wavelength (EPITAXX module) 1300 nm
Optical code Modified Coded Mark Inversion (MCMI)
Average optical power coupled into singlemode-fibre 10/125 m (Tu=25 C) -20 dBm
Average optical power coupled into multimode-fibre 50/125 m (Tu=25 C) -16 dBm
Max. average optical received power (BER=1E-09) -20 dBm -20 dBm
Receiver sensitivity (BER=1E-09, 4.096 MBd, Tu=25 C) -40 dBm -40 dBm
Optical power ratio (between power coupled into fibre and receiver sensitivity) 24 dB 20 dB
Margin (temperature, ageing) 6 dB 6 dB
Permissible optical attenuation 18 dB 14 dB
Range MM (1.0 dB/km incl. Splices) 8…..18 km
Range SM (0.47 dB/km incl. Splices) 8…..30 km
Optical transmitter power reduction typ. 5 dB typ. 5 dB

Range with reduced transmitter power 0…8 km 0…8 km
Optical transmission rate 4096 kBaud

Optical transmission device LED
Optical plug connectors FC/PC
Jitter acceptance according CCITT Rec. G.823
Jitter transfer function according CCITT Rec. G.921
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4.3.5 E1 interface type G3E1

of the E1 frame (timeslot 0 serves for frame synchronization and signaling).
Power supply

Current load typical 190 mA from +5 V
Maximum 250 mA from +5 V
Signal output:
Nominal bit rate 2.048Mbps

Nominal symbol rate 256kBaud
Jitter amplitude
according to CCITT G.823
Band B1 (20-100 KHz) < 1.5 UI
Band B2 (18-100 KHz) < 0.2 UI
Impulse voltage nominal 1.0 KV
Output impedance 120 Ohm 75 Ohm
Peak voltage of a pulse (Mark)
nominal 3.0V 2.37V
Peak voltage without a pulse (space)
nominal +0.3V +0.237V
Signal input:
Nominal bit rate 2.048Mbps

Nominal symbol rate 256kBaud
Return loss 51 KHz to 3072 KHz > 21 dB
Input jitter acceptance up to 1.67 Hz > 18 UI
20-2.4 KHz > 1.5 UI
18-10 KHz > 0.2 UI
Impulse voltage nominal 1.0 KV
Output impedance 120 Ohm 75 Ohm
Peak voltage of a pulse (Mark)
nominal 3.0V 2.37V
Peak voltage without a pulse (space)
nominal +0.3V +0.237V
Various:
Data stream encoding/ Detection of code violations HDB3 -> Code Violations,
Decoding consecutive bipolar
violations of the same polarity
Receiver sensitivity Configured for max. Cable - 12 dB

attenuation
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Clock synchronization slave mode on receive data

- If no data is received (LOS) switches automatically to
internal clock
Framing formats double-frame Sync pattern in timeslot 0

(E1)
- Maximum synchronization 375 s
Delay
Alarms: Incoming signal too low Loss of Signal (AL LED ON)
Too few transitions (Tx Clk) Transmission Clock Signal fail
(AL LED ON)
Transmit Data Healthy condition
(Tx DATA LED ON)
Receive Data Healthy condition

(Rx DATA LED ON)
Shielding, cable screen Front Side (RJ-45, 120 Ohm): Rear Side (Tag Block): For
CAT 5 shielded cable 120/75 Ohms connect the
shield to the earth point on
tag block
Maximum cable length Grade: E1 22AWG (0.6mm) Up to 400 m

twisted pair cable
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4.4 Relay interface 1 type G3HC
Universal interface for blocking, permissive and direct transfer tripping schemes.
Power supply
Voltage 1 +24 V ± 1.0 V
Current load typical 21 mA
maximum 50 mA
Voltage 2 5 V ± 0.25 V
maximum 15 mA
Command input opto-coupler contact + battery

battery voltage 48 VDC to 250 VDC
contact burden < 10 mA
switching level 48 V…110 V 25 V typical
operating time < 850 µs
reverse polarity protection up to 300 VDC
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Command output
Main output solid state relay
tripping command 250 VDC, < 2A
ON/OFF ratio=1/3
up to 5 min/15 min max.
continuous command 250 VDC, < 1A
N/O contact current limited
(at about 3 A) 1)
leakage current < 300 µA (300 V, 70 C)
pick-up delay < 250 µs
reverse polarity protection to 300 VDC
Auxiliary output N/O contact 250 VDC, 10 W
current limiter series resistor
pick-up delay < 2.5 ms
Signal prolongation adjustable with resistor < 5 ms to 500 ms

adjustable in steps < 5 ms, 20 ms, 100 ms
tolerance ± 30%
Alarm output 1 common alarm, 250 VDC, 150 W

N/O or N/C contact
Aux. Alarm relay delay adjustable pick-up time 50 ms to 2 s
fixed reset time 2s
1)
Only for transient currents, e.g. cable capacitance discharge. CAUTION: the contact is not short-circuit proof !
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This interface is equipped with a solid state relay and an electomechanical relay with heavy-duty contacts, are
suitable for making heavy loads.
Power supply
Voltage 1 +24 V ± 1.0 V
maximum 74 mA
current load typical 3 mA
maximum 10 mA
command input opto-coupler contact + battery

battery voltage 48 VDC to 250 VDC
contact burden < 10 mA
operating time < 850 µs
reverse polarity protection up to 300 VDC
Command output
Main output solid state relay
Tripping command 250 VDC, < 5A
ON/OFF ratio=1/3
up to 5 min/15 min max.
continuous command 250 VDC, < 3A
leakage current < 300 µA (300 V, 70 C)
pick-up delay < 250 µs
reverse polarity protection to 300 VDC
Auxiliary output Electromechanical relay

1 common alarm, 250 VDC, 150 W
N/O or N/C contact
Additional delay < 10ms
Signal prolongation adjustable with resistor < 5 ms to 500 ms

adjustable in steps < 5ms, 20 ms, 100 ms
tolerance ± 30%
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4.6 Alarm interface type G3HE
Power supply
Voltage 1 +24 V ± 1.0 V
maximum 200 mA
current supply typical 400 mA
maximum 900 mA
Alarm outputs 2 N/O or N/C contacts 250 VDC, 150 W

make 10 A/100 ms surge
carry 5A
break 2.5 A at 48 VDC
0.6 A at 250 VDC
Pick-up delay adjustable 80 ms…10 s
default 10 s
Reset delay fixed 2.5 s
Unblocking outputs 2 N/O contacts 250 VDC, 10 W

Max. voltage < 300 VDC
Current limiter series resistor
Cut-in delay < 2.5 ms
Additional delay adjustable 1 ms…40 ms
default 10 ms
adjustable 50 ms…390 ms
default 200 ms
tolerance ±50 %
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4.7 Trip counter type G3HF
Power supply
Voltage 1 +24 V ± 1.0 V
maximum 31 mA
current supply typical 25 mA
maximum 34 mA
+24 V auxiliary output

Output current maximum 6 mA
Output resistance 680 Ohm
Trip counter
max. count 99
(counts through to 0 upon
reaching maximum) switchover for signals A/B and D/E
Delay and latching time
Trip counter TX: Delay 2.8 ms ±20 %

Latching time 2.8 ms ±20 %
Trip counter RX: Delay Delay 640 µs ±20 %

Latching time 640 µs ±20 %
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4.8 Mechanical data
Rack
Outer dimensions height 3U (133 mm)
Incl, label strip and cable duct 4U (177 mm)
Width 19”
Depth (incl. Side plate) 245 mm
External connections auxiliary supplies 6.3 mm FASTION
PCM interface G3HM C connector
RS-422 interface G3HR C connector or SUB-D
F.O. interface up to 5 km ST plug connectors
F.O. interface up to 30 km FC/PC plug connector
relay and alarm interfaces C connector
Weight rack with 1 NSD 70D approx. 6 kg
rack with 2 NSD 70D‘s approx. 8 kg
DSP module
Dimensions height (PCB) 3U (99 mm)
width 4R (20.3 mm)
depth 160 mm
Data interfaces
width 6R (30.5 mm)
depth 160 mm
Connector internal C connector
external C connector
Relay interfaces, alarm interfaces

and trip counter
width 6R (30.5 mm)
depth 160 mm
frontplate displaced to left by 1R
Connector internal C connector
external C connector
Connecting cable
V9LF length 2500 mm
V9LE length 2500 mm
V9MG length 2500 mm
V9MH length 2500 mm
V9MI length 2500 mm
V9MK length 2500 mm
V9FZ length 4…99 m
V9GA length 4…99 m
V9GB length 4…99 m
V9GC length 4…99 m
V9GD length 4…99 m
V9LZ length 4…99 m
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Utility Communication Systems Description of Operation NSD-70D
5. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
5.1 DSP module G3HP
5.1.1 Hardware
Block diagram:
The DSP module hardware comprises the signal processor with the data and program memories, the various
digital input and output units, the clock supply, a serial interface and a “watchdog”.
The digital inputs/outputs and the serial diagnostic interface are controlled via an 8 bit bus, which is
completely isolated from the fast 16 bit processor bus. Also connected to this bus are the 4 switches for
programming the equipment and the LED displays on the front plate. The input/output buffers for
communicating with the other modules are protected by series resistors and are short-circuit proof up to 24V.
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The signal processor is monitored by a watchdog, which upon picking up instantaneously actuates a common
alarm. The alarm relay are located on the alarm interface G3HE and on relay interface 1 G3HC. Their
contacts can be selected to be normally open (N/O) or normally closed (N/C).
The input and output of characters via the diagnostic interface is performed by the UART unit and the RS-232
interface converter. As soon as the UART receives a character, it informs the processor by means of a
hardware interrupt. The processor reads the character via the 8 bit bus and sends the first character of the
text to be transferred back to the UART. The UART requests more characters with further interrupts until the
text to be transferred is complete.
The data interface of the receiver converts the line signal to a serial data format. These data are transferred to
the processor via the lines FSR, DS and CLKR for further processing. In the transmitter, the data signal DX
generated by the processor is read from the DSP’S serial shift register with the aid of the clock and the
framework information (CLKX and FSX) and transferred to the data interface which converts it to the
corresponding line signal for transmission.
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5.1.2 Firmware
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INITIALISATION:
The functional block reads the switch positions and calculates the various parameters and constants. It also
initialises the serial interface (COM1). The block is activated after every reset.
PROM/RAM TEST:
Whilst the equipment is in operation, a test routine runs continuously which recalculates the PROM check
sum and tests the write/read ability of the RAMs. A check sum error results in a common alarm. The RAM test
consists in writing different test patterns in every memory cell and reading them again. A failure of the test
also causes a common alarm. Information relating to the various alarms can be accessed using the special
pocket terminal or an XT/AT PC. Providing any failure there may be which does not concern the basic
functions, the NSD 70D remains fully operational, i.e. continues to operate normally in spite of the alarm.
RECEIVER:
The receiver detects the data signals coming from the data interface. If neither a tripping signal, a guard
signal nor a loop test signal being received or if the A/S (Alarm indication signal) is being received, a 50 ms
unblocking signal is generated. The duration of the unblocking signal is generated. The duration of the
unblocking signal is increased by the alarm interface to 200 ms.
The bit error rate is determined over a period of approximately 60 s and refreshed every 2.5 s. The pick-up
time of the alarm depends on the bit error rate measured within a 2.5 s period. A gradual increase in the bit
error rate results in a maximum pick-up delay of approximately 60 s. Bursts of noise cause the alarm to be
given more quickly (about 2.5 2). Following server noise, the alarm latching time can be up to 60 s. During this
period the command outputs are set to their programmed states (e.g. blocked; programming see “Alarm
latching” in Section 8.1).
The receiver also includes the RX SYNC monitor.
ALARM:
The common alarm is registered by the DSP module, but does not have a direct influence on its operation.
A number of alarm messages are generated internally (see Section 11.1.2). If correspondingly programmed, it
is possible to monitor the status of the equipment in the remote station and give alarm in the local station. The
alarm configuration switch S7 (5,6) enables a choice to be made between the command output contacts
opening, closing, not responding at all or retaining their last valid state immediately prior to the alarm.
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TRANSMITTER:
The transmitter monitors the tripping signal inputs PTXA to PTXF and the TX_GUARD signal. In the event of
a command, both signals must change their statuses. Should only one of these signals remain active for
longer than 1 s, a single component failure is signalled to the alarm block.
The guard signal is transmitted providing neither a command nor a loop test is in progress.
LOOP TEST:
The loop test can be initiated either manually or automatically by an internal timer. Providing the automatic
loop test mode is not inhibited on programming switch 4 (5), a test signal is transmitted to the opposite station
every 6 hours and echoed back. The test signal is transmitted and processed in the same way as an actual
tripping signal. Thus all the internal functions needed to transmit a tripping signal are included in the test
should a manuallly initiated loop test signal results in the test being repeated at intervals of 5 minutes until
there is either a response from the opposite station or 8 unsuccessful attempts have been made, in which
case an alarm is given.
A genuine command is always given priority over all tests!
TERMINAL:
Information on the settings of the teleprotection equipment and any alarms can be obtained via the serial
interface on the front of the DSP module G3HP. The information can be accessed using either the optionally
available pocket terminal or a standard XT/AT PC.
TEST MODE:
The test mode is selected by means of a programming switch. It enables the relay interfaces type G3HC and
the DSP module type G3HP to be tested in a local closed-circuit loop. This facility can be used, for example,
for checking the command prolongation time set on the relay interface. The equipment is in the alarm status
when the local test mode is activated.
In the test mode, the tripping signals PTXA to PTXF are entered and relayed directly to outputs PRXA to
PRXF. The TX_DUARD signal continues to be monitored as in the normal operating mode.
The guard signal continues to be transmitted to the remote station during the local loop test.
TX TRIP COUNTER, RX TRIP COUNTER:
Internal trip counters are available from firmware release 1.1.00.No stand-by battery is provided, so that the
counter information is lost following an interruption of the power supply or a reset. Where all 6 commands are
being used with internal counters, a second redundant power supply unit is recommended.
The capacity of the counters is 65535. Their actual level can be obtained using the pocket terminal or a
standard XT/AT PC.
The trip counters monitor the digital signals (PTXA…F and PRXA…F) between the DSP module and the relay
interfaces. The internal trip counters (firmware) have fixed delay and latching time settings and differ in this
respect to the external trip counters (G3HF). The latter are controlled by the relay interfaces which prolong the
digital signals (PRXA..F) by a present command latching time.
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5.2 Data Interface
5.2.1 PCM interface G3HM
Block diagram:
The +5 V power supply for the PCM interface comes from the alarm interface.
Codirectional and contradirectional interfaces are both included in the PCM interface module and can be
selected according to the application by appropriately positioning the jumper plugs MA and MB.
In the codirectional mode, the 64 kBit/s data/clock signal is applied to an amplitude detector via an isolating
transformer and is converted to a serial digital data signal. The 8 kHz synchronisation signal (COD-FSR) and
the 64 kHz clock signal (COD-CLKR) are extracted from the data /clock signal and applied together with the
data signal (COD-DR) via the changeover switch cod/con to the processor (G3HP).
The data signal in the processor’s serial register at the transmitter end is read with the aid of the 8 kHz and 64
kHz clock signals (COD-FSK and COD-CLKX) and is then converted to conform to CCITT G.703 before it
passes via the line driver and isolating transformer to the multiplexer.
In the contradirectional mode, the combined clock signal (8kHz and 64kHz) is received by the PCM 30
multiplexer via two additional pairs of cores. The incoming AMI coded clock signal is applied via an isolating
transformer to the amplitude detector. The incoming data signal is read with the aid of the decoded clock
signal and then goes to the processor via the changeover switch cod/con.
At the transmitter end, the data signal from the processor is converted to the AMI code in synchronism with
the clock signal being received (TX-CLK). It then goes via the line driver and isolating transformer to the PCM
30 multiplexer.
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5.2.2 RS-422 interface G3HR
Block diagram:
The electrical characteristics of the RS-422 interface conform to the EIA RS-422-A standard which is fully
compatible with CCITT recommendations V.11 and X.27 and also Part 3 of DIN 66259. The data transfer rate
is either 64 kBit/s or 56 kBit/s.
The Rs-422 interface converts the 8 bit code word from the DSP module into a 10 bit data word. This signal
has a Hamming distance of at least 3 and also contains the synchronisation information which guarantees
safe and reliable transmission. Data transmission also tolerates bit errors and supports fast resynchronisation
following an error (normally within two data words).
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At the transmit end, the data signal (DX) in the DSP’s serial shift register is read with the aid of the clock
(CLKX) and the frame synchroniser (FSX) and then transferred to the line driver via the code conversion circuit
(8 Bit 10 Bit) and the opto-coupler. The transmit timing signal can be taken either from an external source
(ST-A, ST-B) or form the internal clock. The terminal clock can be synchronised to the incoming data (RD) by
appropriate programming. When using the internal timing signal (TT) can be transferred to the DCE via the
opto-coupler and the line driver (TT-A, TT-B).
At the receiver end, the data signal (RD-A, RD-B) goes to the code converter via the line receiver and opto-
coupler. The code converter transforms the 10 Bit line signal (RD) into an 8 Bit code word which is then
transferred to the DSP module via the multiplexer (DR). The receiver clock is synchronised either to an
external receive timing signal (RT-A, RT-B) or to an internal clock which itself can be synchronised to the
incoming data.
In a T-station, the incoming and the clock information are transferred to the second DSP module (T-OUT…2)
in the same rack. Correspondingly, the data and clock signal (T-INPO…2) coming from the second DSP
module pass to the first DSP module via the multiplexer.
A 5 V DC isolated voltage is available at the connector on the front plate or is supplied via the external cables
which can be used, for example, to supply a modem for an optical fibre link.
Cable termination resistance:
The three signal inputs RD (receive data), RT (receive timing) and ST (transmit timing) normally have a high
impedance ( 4 kOhm).Where necessary, they may also be terminated with 100 Ohms by connecting the
solder pads SY1, SY2, and SY3 with a blod of solder.
The use of a termination resistance is recommended where signal transmission times are high, i.e. when the
length of the cable is approaching its maximum permissible limit. The resistor maintains the signal rise times
and minimises reflections, but at the cost of signal amplitude.
The maximum permissible cable length for pure data exchange between an NSD 70D and the data circuit-
terminating equipment is 1000 m (line signals SD and RD). If timing information is being obtained from the
DCE (ST and RT), the maximum permissible cable length reduces to 500 m.
Grounding arrangements:
All signal lines on the module G3HR are DC isolated by opto-couplers from the external circuits. The
power supply those components adjacent to the periphery (line drivers, line receivers, protection devices) is
also DC isolated from the internal circuits by a DC/DC converter. The insulation voltage of the external
connections to ground is least 500 V r.m.s. (50 Hz, 1 min.) thanks to these precautions.
Where circumstances demand, the signal ground (GCDI) can be connected in one of two ways according to
EIA RS-422-A to the frame ground (Caution: Circuits no longer DC isolated!): Directly by inserting a soldered
wire strap or by inserting a 100 Ohm,0.5 W resistor between the soldering posts (R19) provided for the
purpose on G3HR. A resistor should be used instead of a wire strap above all when ground loops carrying
high currents are to be expected between the NSD 70D and the DCE. It serves as a “fuse” and prevents
damage to the signal lead.
If the connecting cable is a screened cable, the shield may only be grounded at one end (at the transmitter
end as recommended in the relevant standards). This prevents the shield from being damaged by ground
loops between the NSD 70D and the DCE carrying high currents.
The “SHIELD” lead of the external cables connected to G3HR
(V9MG, V9MH, and V9MK) is directly connected to the frame ground, it does not enter the equipment
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5.2.3 F.O. interface G3HS
Block diagram:
At the transmit end the data signal (DX) is read with the aid of the 64 kHz clock information (CLKX) and the 8
kHz word synchronisation (FSX) from the serial shift register of the DSP module. It is then time multiplexed
and inserted by the multiplexer (MUX) into a 32 bit frame (Bit 18). The NRZ signal of the multiplexer, which
has a baud rate of 2048 kBit/s, is now MCMI coded. This doubles the baud rate to 4096 kBit/s. The MCMI
coded signal is transferred to the optical transmitter, which is comprised of the modulation circuit, a current
source and the transmission module.
At the receiver end the signal goes via the optical receiver module, the following amplifier with a built-in low
pass filter, the comparator and the MCMI / NRZ conversion to the demultiplexer (DEMUX). The demultiplexer
extract the 64 kBit data signal (Bit 18), and the 8 kHz word synchronisation (Bit 6) from the 32 bit frame. The
data signal (DR) is now transferred, together with the word synchronisation (FSR) and the 64kHz clock
information (CLKR), via the switch over unit TRANSIT/NORMAL to the DSP module.
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5.2.4 E1 interface G3E1
Block diagram:
of the E1 frame (timeslot 0 serves for frame synchronization and signaling). The data transfer rate is
2.048Mbps.
The +5V power supply for the E1 interface comes from alarm interface module. G3E1 interface is a “universal
design” as balanced (120 Ohm) and unbalanced (75 Ohm) output modes are both included and can be
selected according to the application by appropriately positioning the jumper plugs.
In unbalanced as well as balanced mode the 2.048Mbps data/clock signal received at RTIP & RRING is
applied to the transceiver IC which contains backplane interface, framer/formatter and line interface unit (LIU)
via isolating transformer and is converted to serial digital data signal. The 8 KHz synchronization signal (FSR)
and the 64 KHz clock signal (CLKR) for DSP are extracted from the received data/clock signal and applied
together with the received data (DR) to the processor (G3HP). The data signal from the processor serial shift
register at the transmitter end is read with the aid of 8 KHz synchronization signal (FSX) and 64 KHZ transmit
clock (CLKX) and is then converted to conform to CCITT G.703 (using HDB3 coding) before it passes via the
line driver and isolating transformer to the multiplexer.
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5.3 Relay interface 1 G3HC
Block diagram:
Relay interface 1 type G3HC contains the DC isolated input and output circuits for communication with the
protection. The input circuits can be set for the two voltage ranges 48 VDC to 110 VDC (switches at approx.
25 V) and 125 VDC to 250 VDC (switches at approx. 70V). A correct transmission signal always compromises
two anti-valent criteria, the TX_GUARD signal and the PTX tripping signal. This enables the processor on the
DSP module G3HP to detect any failure of a signal transmission of an incorrect tripping signal.
Similarly, two anti-valent criteria are necessary when a tripping is being received, one of which is the
discontinuation of the guard signal RX_GUARD, the other being the presence of a correct tripping signal PRX.
Providing both conditions are fulfilled, the solid state interface (RX TRIP) and the auxiliary relay (AUX) are
activated and the corresponding output contact closes. A timer with settings of 5, 20 or 100 ms for prolonging
the command ensures a steady output signal, even if there are short interruptions of the signal being
received. To maintain the security of the unit in the event of the failure of a single component, the receiver
channel also includes a single component failure monitor. This picks up if only one of the criteria is fulfilled for
longer than 3 seconds and blocks the main and auxiliary command outputs until a permissible relationship
between the criteria is re-established.
To protect the auxiliary contact from damage due to excessively high making currents or capacitive cable
discharge currents, there is a resistor mounted on soldering posts in series with the contact. The main output
is equipped with an overvoltage and reverse polarity protection and an internal current limiter.
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Alarms originating form the various monitors are signalled by the red LED “AL” the front plate which is the
common alarm for the assembly and relayed via the connection COMMON ALARM to the DSP module. An
auxiliary alarm relay, which can be selected to have either a N/O or N/C contact and has an adjustable pick-
up time, signals the common alarm externally.
Received or transmitted commands are signalled by separate green LED’s.
5.4 Relay interface 2 G3HC
Block diagram:
Relay interface 2 type G3HC contains the DC isolated input and output circuits for communication with the
protection. The input circuits can be set for the two voltage ranges 48 VDC to 110 VDC (switches at approx.
25 V) and 125 VDC to 250 VDC (switches at approx. 70 V). A correct transmission signal always comprises
two anti-valent criteria, the TX_GUARD signal and the PTX tripping signal. This enables the processor on the
DSP module G3HP to detect any failure of a single component (e.g. opto-coupler short-circuit or mal-
operation of an IC) and give alarm and thus prevent the transmission of an incorrect tripping signal.
Similarly, two anti-valent criteria are necessary when a tripping signal is being received, one of which is the
discontinuation of the guard signal RX_GUARD, the other being the presence of a correct command PRX.
Providing both conditions are fulfilled, solid state interface (Rx TRIP) and the auxiliary relay K1 (AUX) are
activated and the corresponding output contacts operated. A timer with settings of 5, 20 or 100 ms for
prolonging the command ensures a steady output signal, even if there are short interruptions of the signal
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being received. To maintain the security of the unit in the event of the failure of a single component, the
receiver channel also includes a single component failure monitor. This picks up if only one of the criteria is
fulfilled for longer than 3 seconds and blocks the main and auxiliary command outputs until a permissible
relationship between the criteria is re-established.
Alarms originating from the various monitors are signalled by the red LED “AL” on the frontplate which is the
common alarm for the assembly and relayed via the connection COMMON ALARM to the DSP module.
Received or transmitted commands are signalled by separate green LED’s.
5.5 Alarm interface G3HE
Block diagram:
The alarm interface includes a 24 V / 5 V switching regulator, various voltage monitoring circuits, two alarm
contacts and two unblocking outputs.
The alarm relays are normally energized and reset in the event if an alarm due to a reduction in the +24 V or
5 V supplies or the generation of a COMMON ALARM. A pick-up delay if either 80 ms to 10 s can be selected
on a DIL switch. The reset delay is 2.5 seconds.
The unblocking outputs have an adjustable pick-up delay and adjustable latching time. The times are set by
appropriate choice of resistors mounted on soldering posts. The preset values do not normally have to be
changed. The duration of the unblocking impulse set in the works is approx. 200 ms.
To protect the unblocking contacts from damage due to excessively high making currents or capacitive cable
discharge currents, there is a resistor mounted on soldering posts in series with each contact.
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5.6 Trip counter G3HF
Block diagram:
This is an optional unit, which enables the number of commands transmitted and received (signal A/B or
signal D/E) to be counted. The respective counts can be read from the 7 segment LED display on the
frontplate. In the event of a failure of the power supply, the counters are buffered by a capacitor and a lithium
battery, so that the counts remain intact, but are not displayed. The lithium battery has sufficient capacity for
at least 500 hours. The capacitor can maintain the counts for about 10 minutes to cover short periods when
the battery is removed or switched off.
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Utility Communication Systems Applications NSD-70D
PART II APPLICATION AND SETTING INSTRUCTIONS
6. APPLICATIONS
NSD 70D can transmit permissive and direct transfer tripping signals, blocking signals and continuous tripping
signals via multiplexers which are equipped with the corresponding data interfaces. Some typical applications
are described below with suggestions for parameter settings.
6.1 Permissive tripping schemes
Permissive transfer tripping is used typically for the protection of transmission lines. The transfer tripping link
between the protection equipment at the ends of the line ensures that all faults can be cleared in the time of
the first zone along 100 % of the line. In a permissive scheme, the transfer tripping signal from the NSD 70 D
is connected in series with a local criterion (protection starting, directional decision or phase selection) and
tripping can only take place at the receiving end, if a transfer tripping signal is being received and the local
protection relay detects a fault in the direction of the protected line. The reception of a spurious tripping signal
caused by interference on the communications channel cannot therefore give rise on its own to unwanted
tripping. On the other hand, a delayed transfer tripping signal may mean that a fault on the line is tripped in
zone 2 time instead of undelayed in zone1.
High dependability and a short transmission time therefore take priority over high security in a permissive
scheme.
Typical requirements are transmission times of less than 20 ms and false signal rates under worst-case
interference conditions of less than 10-3 (underreaching schemes) respectively 10-4 (overreaching schemes).
Taking these constraints into account, the shorter evaluation time may be chosen for the NSD 70D. The relay
interface to be used in this case is the type G3HC. The following typical settings result:
Transmission time: T01 (< 3 ms)

Interface type: G3HC
Command prolongation: 20 ms
The corresponding switch positions and further programming instructions are to be found in Section 8.
6.2 Direct transfer tripping
Typical applications for direct transfer tripping are back-up protection, compensator protection and power
transformer protection; line protection with direct transfer tripping would be an exception. The requirements
with respect to transmission time are generally not too demanding for direct transfer tripping.
In the case of direct transfer tripping, the tripping command from the teleprotection equipment goes directly to
the circuit-breaker tripping coil. Thus a spurious tripping signal resulting either from interference or human
error will cause unwanted, usually three-phase tripping of the line and will block the operation of any
autoreclosure relay. For this reason, a spurious tripping signal should be avoided at all costs.
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A genuine transfer tripping signal, on the other hand, must on no account be lost whether there is interference
on the communications channel or not, because then a line fault would not be isolated with correspondingly
serious consequences.
Extremely high security and high dependability are therefore more important than transmission time for direct
transfer tripping.
Transmission times of 30 to 50 ms are generally sufficient for direct transfer tripping. The NSD 70D fulfils the
required standards of security when the evaluation time is set to T02.
Transmission time: T02 (< 6ms)

Interface type: G3HC
Command prolongation: at least 100 ms
Command outputs: set to the quiescent state in case of an alarm
6.3 Blocking schemes
In a blocking scheme no tripping signals are transmitted along the faulted line. Instead the blocking schemes
of all the surrounding healthy lines transmit signals to their remote ends to prevent tripping of the
overreaching relays there.
The protection equipment of a blocking scheme usually consists of distance relays with overreaching first
zones measuring into the line and reverse-looking directional units. A through-fault is seen by the directional
unit which sends a signal to block the distance relay on the healthy line behind it. For a fault on the line, the
reverse-looking directional units at the two ends do not send blocking signals and the overreaching first zones
trip their respective circuit-breakers.
A teleprotection equipment for a blocking scheme has to fulfil only modest requirements. An incorrect signal
(fault on the protected line) cannot prevent tripping, but only delay it. The loss or appreciable delay of the
blocking signal for a fault in the overreach section of an adjacent line will, however, cause false tripping of the
protected line.
Since the overreaching first zones of the relays have to be delayed sufficiently long to allow time for a
blocking signal to be received, a short transmission time for the blocking signal is essential.
It follows from these considerations that a short transmission time and good dependability are more important
than security.
The following configuration and settings are recommended for a blocking line protection scheme:
Transmission time: T01 (< 3 ms)

Relay interface: G3HC
Command prolongation: minimum value (5 ms)
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6.4 Unblocking
The alarm module type G3HE is equipped with two potential-free unblocking contacts.
If a protection signal has a high bit error content as the consequence of a line of equipment fault, it may not be
possible to transmit a tripping signal of adequate quality. In the absence of a transfer tripping signal, a
distance relay would only trip in its second time step. The purpose of the unblocking function is to avoid this
delay. It does so by closing the unblocking contacts of the NSD 70D for 200 ms in the event of a loss of
receiver signal, i.e. when the NSD 70D is receiving neither guard nor tripping signals. This “emergency”
feature can be used in different ways:
- to switch the reach of the distance relay (under/overreaching first zone).

- as an enabling signal of limited duration. This is used above all in the case of permissive
overreaching schemes.
6.5 Applications with two to six commands
Where an NSD 70D is equipped for several commands, the evaluation time can be set separately for each of
them.
The up to 6 commands can be used for different applications (i.e. signals A and B for a permissive scheme
and D and E for direct transfer tripping).
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6.6 Protection of T-ed lines
6.6.1 Normal T-operation
A signal transmitted by one of the stations on a line having one or several teed terminals must be received by
all the others. The NSD 70D system enables this to be achieved without every terminal station having to have
an individual connection to every other station. The diagram below shows the arrangements for a line with
three terminals.
Standard NSD 70D’s are installed in the three stations A, B and T, but while in stations A and B only one unit
is required, two NSD 70D’s in a single rack type G7BG are installed in the teed station. Corresponding
settings on the programming switches in the teed station switch the signals from the receiver through to its
own transmitter. The settings for relaying the data signal are made on the back plane of the rack and on the
data interfaces. The command inputs and outputs of the two NSD 70D’s have to be connected in parallel at
the isolating terminals.
In the quiescent state, only the two outer stations A and B transmit guard signals which are both looped
through and simultaneously evaluated in the teed station. The same applies to a command originating from
either A or B. A command originating at T is transmitted by the two transmitters to terminals A and B. The
commands sent by T are received at A and B instead of the guard signals from the opposite end of the line.
A loop test may be initiated at any of the stations. The test signal is relayed through all the stations on the line
and thus tests the complete system.
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6.6.2 Inverse T-operation
Inverse T-operation is used on a line with one or several teed terminals protected by a permissive
overreaching transfer tripping scheme. A terminal the system can only issue a tripping command, if the
command is received simultaneously from all the other terminals as well (logical “AND” connection).
The incoming data is evaluated in the teed station in the same way as for point-to-point operation. Data can
only be looped (RX TX) through the teed station when one of its command inputs is activated. The local
commands are therefore not transmitted to the other stations, but only cause the data to be looped through
the teed station. No provision is made for looping specific commands individually. Providing one of the
commands (A…F) in the teed station is active, all the tripping commands from station A are relayed to station
B and vice versa.
Example:
Both station A and station B transmit a guard signal to the teed station in the quiescent state. In contrast to
the normal T-operation, the guard signals are evaluation locally and not relayed to station B respectively A.
The transmitter signal is generated locally in the teed station. A command transmitted by station A is
evaluated in the station, where the command outputs of the two NSD 70D’s are connected in series (logical
“AND” connection). The command is only relayed to station B, if the protection relay in the teed station also
detects a fault on the line and itself generates a tripping command. The incoming data are then relayed to
station B directly. Thus both A and T must individually generate a tripping command before a tripping signal is
transmitted to station B.
This scheme does only make sense with one command per station, since signals cannot be relayed
selectively.
6.7 Addressing
Provision is made by means of programming switches for individually addressing teleprotection devices from
firmware release 1.2.00 onwards. The data transmitted from station A can only generate a tripping command
in station B, if station B’s address is contained in the incoming signal. The address and the local alarm signals
are transmitted to the remote station where they are continuously evaluated. This coded information to detect
a tripping signal with programmed evaluation time Tev. This can prevent false tripping, if for example
channels of the data circuit-terminating equipment are switched during the transmission of a continuous
command and the tripping signal is relayed to another station.
The command outputs are immediately switched to their programmed alarm states should a wrong address
be detected (within Tev). This can also occur should addresses be corrupted by bit errors. The following
programming is therefore recommended for the command outputs:
- In applications with continuous commands, the outputs should be programmed to retain the state they
had prior to the alarm to avoid unwanted interruptions of commands.
- For short time tripping commands, programming the command outputs to adopt their quiescent states
in case of an alarm is recommended.
The LED’s on the frontplate indicate the corresponding state of the incoming signal (GUARD / TRIP)
regardless of any addressing error. The internal trip counters can only record a command, if the programming
of the command output states for the event of an alarm permits the command to be transferred to the
interfaces.
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Programming addresses:
For point-to-point links, the local address must be the same as the remote address end of the line. The
remote address is included in the outgoing signal and compared with the local address by the receiver. The
address of the station for which the signal is intended thus forms part of the signal transmitted.
The programming is somewhat special in teed stations. In normal T-operation (Section 6.6.1), the incoming
signal is relayed through the teed station al long as no local command is being activated, i.e. the address in
the incoming signal is also relayed unchanged. Should the protection in the teed station trip, the tripping
signal is generated locally and has to be transmitted to the other stations with the same address information
than previously.
In inverse T-operation (Section 6.6.2), the outgoing signal in the teed station is generated locally in the
quiescent state and in case a local command is being activated the incoming signal is relayed to the other
stations.
Thus in the teed station both the local and remote addresses applied to the DSP module are identical with the
address in the incoming signal.
Addressing example:
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Utility Communication Systems Equipment Settings NSD-70D
7. EQUIPMENT SETTINGS
From a communications point of view the main parameters of consequences are:
- operating mode of the data interface

- security and dependability
For the protection the main parameters of consequence are:
- transmission time
- command prolongation (trip extension)
- statuses of the command outputs in the event of an alarm
- adaptation of the command inputs to suit the battery voltage
The corresponding programming instructions are to be found in Section 8.
7.1 Command transmission time
It follows from Section 4.1 that there are two transmission time settings T01 and T02 for each command,
corresponding to the internal signal evaluation times Tev1 and Tev2. Since a longer transmission time
enhances signal reliability with respect to mal-operation, the transmission time should not be chosen shorter
than really required for the application.
Remarks on transmission time
The nominal transmission time T0 is the time which elapses from the instant a signal is applied to the input of
the teleprotection transmitter until it appears at the output of the teleprotection receiver. The measurement is
carried out with the transmitter and receiver connected back-to back and there is no interference on the
channel.
The nominal transmission time T0 comprises three terms:
T0 = T1/o + Tg + Tev
T1/o switching times of the relay interfaces at transmitting and receiving ends, e.g. T1/o is approx.1 ms
Tg NSD 70D channel delay (due to conversion from digital to the format of the data interface in use).
This time is negligibly short.
Tev Signal evaluation time in the NSD 70D receiver. This can be set in two steps for each of the maximum
of 6 tripping signals.
In order to estimate the actual transmission time Tac in practice, the delay introduced by the communications
channel (multiplexer, cable, microwave) must be added to the nominal transmission time. An additional delay
of a few milliseconds can be caused sporadically by severe disturbance (bit errors) on the channel.
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Utility Communication Systems Equipment Settings NSD-70D
7.2 Security and dependability
By security is understood the property of the receiver not to generate spurious tripping signals in the presence
of interference on the communications channel. Dependability characterises the receivers ability to recognize
a genuine tripping signal within a given time in spite of interference on the communications channel. It is
obvious that to demand maximum security at the same time as maximum dependability is contradictory and
one can only be increased at the expense of the other. In the following table, security is expressed as the
“worst case” false signal rate (puc) for bit error blocks of 200 ms duration. “Worst case is defined as the level of
interference at which the guard signal is completely suppressed. The worst case corresponds to a bit error
rate of 0.5. Dependability is expressed as the bit error rate BER, for which the nominal transmission time is
scarcely exceeded.
Nominal Security Dependability

transmission time Puc (BER = 0.5 for 200 ms) Pmc < 1 %
T01 < 3 ms < 10-6 (200 ms) BER < 10-3

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T02 < 6 ms < 10 (200 ms) BER < 5 x10
The measuring procedures are described in Appendix D.
7.3 Statuses of the command outputs during an alarm
The response of the command outputs to a loss of RX synchronisation, the detection of AIS, an excessive bit
error rate or an address error can be set by the user on programming switches. The following settings are
possible:
- The command outputs are set to their quiescent states (= no command).

- The command outputs are set to their tripped states.
- The command outputs correspond to the current status of tripping signal processing, i.e. they do not
respond at all to the alarms (default setting).
- The command outputs retain the statuses they had immediately prior to the alarm.
Where 2 to 6 commands are in use, the setting applies to all of them.
Refer to Section 6.7 “Addressing”, if the addressing function is activated.
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Utility Communication Systems Programming NSD-70D
8. PROGRAMMING
The operating parameters of the teleprotection equipment NSD 70D are set primarily using the 4
programming switches on the DSP module type G3HP.None of the settings on this unit require soldering.
The default settings on the relay interfaces do not require soldering either. Components only need to be
replaced, if special command prolongation times, unblocking times or current limiting resistors are specified.
8.1 DSP module type G3HP
Programming the 4 DIL switches S4 to S7 on the DSP module.

The crosses [ X] indicate the default or works settings.
S4
ON OFF
[ X] (8) \ alarm latching statuses of the command outputs

[ X] (7) / at BER-/SYN-or address error alarm (see table)
[ X] (6) T-operation ON/OFF
[X ] (5) cyclic loop test ON/OFF
[ X] (4) remote alarm state monitoring ON/OFF
[ X] (3) continuous trip monitoring (ON: alarm for command duration > 2.5 s)
[ X] (2) local test mode (ON: command inputs looped to the outputs)
[ X] (1) inverse T-operation ON/OFF (firmware release 1.2.00 onwards)
S5
ON OFF
5
[ X] (8) ON = 2 = 32 Remote station address = sum of ON values
6
[ X] (7) ON = 2 = 64 (default = 00; firmware rel. 1.4.00 onwards)
1) 2)
[X ] (6) Tev trip F [4 ms / 1 ms] (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms) [N80]
1) 2)
[X ] (5) Tev trip E [4 ms / 1 ms] (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms) [N74]
1) 2)
[X ] (4) Tev trip D [4 ms / 1 ms] (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms) [N68]
1) 2) 3)
[X ] (3) Tev trip C [4 ms / 1 ms] (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms) [N46] [N80]
1) 2) 3)
[X ] (2) Tev trip B [4 ms / 1 ms] (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms) [N40] [N74]
[X ] (1) Tev trip A [4 ms / 1 ms] (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms)1) [N34]2) [N68]3)
1) The auxiliary output (AUX) on relay interface 1 G3HC and relay interface 2 G3HC can cause an additional delay of up to 2.5 ms and
8 ms respectively, in relation to the main command output.
When using the interface G3HR with programmed transmission rate of 56 kBit/s, maximum 1 ms longer times for T0 to occur, i.e.
(ON: T0 < 7 ms; OFF: T0 < 4 ms).
2) [N..] is the designation of the slot in the rack.
3) Slot for a second device in the same rack.
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S6
ON OFF
0
[ X] (8) ON = 2 = 1
1
[ X] (7) ON = 2 = 2 Local station address
2
[ X] (6) ON = 2 = 4 = sum of ON values
[ X] (4) ON = 24 = 16
[ X] (3) ON / OFF Device addressing (firmware rel. 1.2.00 onwards)
[ X] (2) ON = 25 = 32 Local station address = sum of ON values
S7
ON OFF
0
[ X] (8) ON = 2 = 1
1
[ X] (7) ON = 2 = 2 Remote station address
2
[ X] (6) ON = 2 = 4 = sum of ON values
3
[ X] (5) ON = 2 = 8 (default = 00)
4
[ X] (4) ON = 2 = 16
[X ] (3) Alarm threshold setting
[X ] (2) permissible bit error rate (BER)
[ X] (1) before alarm is given (see Table)
Supplementary information and tables on switch positions:
0 = OFF, 1 = ON
Addressing
The local and remote address are binary settings. Possible addresses: 0…127.
Alarm pick-up levels

The exponential for the maximum permissible bit error rate is set in a range of 1E-03 to 1E-06 using
switches S7 (1)…(3) (see table below). The setting can be checked by pressing the key [SNR] on the
pocket terminal or with the aid of a PC.
S7 (1) S7 (2) S7 (3) BER

OFF ON ON 1E-03
ON OFF OFF 1E-04
ON OFF ON 1E-05
ON ON OFF 1E-06
T-operation:
In the inverse T-operation mode, switches S4 (1) and (6) must be set to ON.
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Alarm Latching
S4(7)=0 S4(8)=0 Command outputs do not respond to an alarm.

S4(7)=0 S4(8)=1 * Command outputs set to the quiescent state.
S4(7)=1 S4(8)=1 Command outputs set to the tripped state.
S4(7)=1 S4(8)=0 Command outputs retain the statuses prior to the alarm.
* recommended for direct transfer tripping
8.2 Data interface
8.2.1 PCM interface type G3HM
Default settings are in bold print.
Operating mode:
Jumper plug Mode
MA Codirectional
MB Contradirectional
MC Transit
MD Normal operating mode
8.2.2 RS-422-interface type G3HR
The Default settings are marked with a [X].
Operating mode:
Setting switch S1
ON OFF
Not used (8) [ ] [X]
Terminal timing (TT) to DCE ON / OFF (7) [ ] [X]
TT clock synchronisation ON: on RX data / OFF: none (6) [ ] [X]
Receive clock synchronisation ON: on RX data / OFF: none (5) [ ] [X]
Transit relaying ON / OFF (4) [ ] [X]
Internal clock frequency ON: 56 kHz; OFF: 64 kHz (3) [ ] [X]
Receive clock ON: internal; OFF: external (RT) (2) [ ] [X]
Transmit clock ON: internal; OFF: external (ST) (1) [ ] [X]
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Setting the cable termination resistance:
Signal Input Abbreviation Solder Bridge Impedance

Receive Data RD SY1 = OFF 4 kOhm
SY1 = ON 100 Ohm
Receive Timing RT SY2 = OFF 4 kOhm
SY2 = ON 100 Ohm
Send Timing ST SY3 = OFF 4 kOhm
SY3 = ON 100 Ohm
ON The two solder pads SY. are connected with solder.

OFF The two solder pads SY. are not connected.
Grounding arrangement:
All signals DC isolated R19 = (not fitted)

Signal ground connected to frame ground R19 = 0 Ohm (wire strap)
Signal ground connected to frame ground via R19 = 100 Ohm, 0.5 W
8.2.3 F.O. interface type G3HS
The default settings are marked with a [X].
Operating mode:
Switch setting S1 S1
ON OFF
1)
Optical transmission power ON: maximum / OFF: reduced (3) [X] [ ]
2)
Operating mode ON: master / OFF: slave (2) [X] [ ]
Transit relaying ON / OFF (1) [ ] [X]
1)
Transmission power reduction is only possible with the G3HS up to 30 km. The transmission power reduction should be
switched on when the transmitting distance is less than 8 km. For the G3HS up to 5 km switch S1(3) must always be ON!
2)
Programming the operating mode depends on the application. If the NSD 70D is connected to a multiplexer then the module
must be operated in slave mode. The receive and transmit timing signals are synchronised to the reception frequency (of the
multiplexer). With a NSD 70D <=> NSD 70D link one terminal must be programmed as master and the other as slave. Within
a network with T-stations (without multiplexers) one NSD 70D must be programmed as master and all other NSD 70D's as
slaves.
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8.2.4 E1 interface type G3E1
Operating mode:
Jumper plug Position Mode

J1 MA -> Normal operating mode
MB -> Transit
J2, J3, J4, J5 NA -> 120 Ohm
NB -> 75 Ohm
Setting table for the jumper plugs:
Jumper plug
CA input voltage 125 VDC...250 VDC
CB input voltage 48 VDC...110 VDC
CC*/CD/CE command prolongation 5 ms / 20 ms / 100 ms
CJ/CK alarm contact in alarm state open (N/O) / closed (N/C)
Command prolongation: Th = 0.6 x R37 R37 = Th x 1.7

* (only variable with jumper (R in kOhm, T in ms)
in position CC)
Default setting Th = 5 ms R37 = 8.2 kOhm
Alarm delay: TV = 2.5 x R58 + 10 ms R58 = (TV - 10 ms) x 0.4

(R in kOhm, T in ms)
Default setting TV = 2 s R58 = 820 kOhm
Protective resistor R55:
The series resistor R55 prevents the auxiliary output contact from being overloaded due to charging or dis-
charging of cable capacitances. It may be reduced in proportion to the voltage U k at the terminals. An
ordinary 1 Watt resistor can be used.
R55 Uk /2 (R55 in Ohms, Uk in Volts)
Default setting R55 = 150 Ohm
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Setting table for the jumper plugs:
Jumper plug
CA input voltage 125 VDC...250 VDC
CB input voltage 48 VDC...110 VDC
CC*/CD/CE command prolongation 5ms / 20ms / 100ms
CJ/CK aux. output N/O contact / N/C contact
Command prolongation: Th = 0.6 x R37 R37 = Th x 1.7

* (only variable with jumper (R in kOhm, T in ms)
in position CC)
Default setting Th = 5 ms R37 = 8.2 kOhm
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8.5 Alarm interface type G3HE
Alarm time delay:
Switch Time delay

S1(2) S1(3) S1(4)
OFF OFF OFF 0.08 s
OFF OFF ON 0.16 s
OFF ON OFF 0.31 s
OFF ON ON 0.63 s
ON OFF OFF 1.25 s
ON OFF ON 2.50 s
ON ON OFF 5s
ON ON ON 10 s
Alarm outputs:
Jumper plug Alarm output

EA / EB Alarm 1: contact in alarm state open (N/O) / closed (N/C)
EC / ED Alarm 2: contact in alarm state open (N/O) / closed (N/C)
Unblocking outputs:
1)
Pick-up delay : TvU = 0.23 x R49 (TvU < 40 ms !) R49 = TvU x 0.43
Default setting TvU = 10 ms R49 = 47.0 kOhm
2)
Pulse duration: ThU = 0.42 x R48 + 50 – TvU R48 = (ThU – 50 + TvU) x 2.4
Default setting ThU = 200ms R48 = 390 kOhm
(ThU, TvU in R48, R49 in kOhm)
1) In addition to the signal loss detection time (depending on Tev)

2) Allows for the driver impulse from G3HP.
Protective resistors R59 and R60:
The series resistors R59 and R60 prevent the unblocking output contacts from being overloaded due to
charging or discharging of cable capacitances. They may be reduced in proportion to the voltage Uk at the
terminals.
R59, R60 Uk/2 (R59, R60 in Ohms, Uk in volts)
Default setting R59, R60 = 150 Ohm
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Power supply monitor:
Jumper plug Voltage monitor

EF Monitor for the single supply unit in slot N1
EE Monitor for the two supply units in slots N1 and N9
EF Monitor for the single supply unit in slot N9
(G3HE in slot N62, see Section 8.9)
8.6 Trip counter type G3HF
Buffer battery:
Jumper plug Voltage monitor

FA lithium battery in circuit
FB lithium battery out of circuit (storage)
8.7 Rack G7BG
Alternative supplies: Redundant supply
The two power supply units can be connected in parallel by inserting the
jumper plug WA. Since a single supply unit can supply a complete rack, a
redundant supply is thus possible.
Separate supplies for left and right half racks
When jumper plug WY is inserted, the right half of the rack is supplied by
supply unit a (and supply unit 2 in the case of redundant supplies).Jumper
plug WD must be inserted, where it is desired that the left and right half racks
should be supplied independently by supply units 1 and 2 respectively.
Jumper plug WBC connects the SUPPLY MON 2 and SUPPLY MON 1
signals together, so that the SUPPLY MON 2 signals is monitored by the
alarm interface for the right half of the rack.
Power supply supervision: To ensure that the power supply for the second equipment is properly
monitored, the SUPPLY MON 1 and SUPPLY MON 2 signals must be
connected to the right half of the rack by appropriately positioning the jumper
plugs WB and WC or WBC.
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T-operation: The T-operation mode requires that the corresponding jumper plugs be
inserted and the programming switch S4(6) on the DSP module set to “ON”.
Switch S4(1) must also be switched on for inverse T-operation.
The command inputs and command outputs of the two units in the teed
station must be connected in parallel.
1 NSD 70D 1 supply unit (N1) or WA, WM, WO, WQ, WS, WK, WL, WU,
redundant units WV, WW, WX, WZ, WY, WB, WC
2 NSD 70D’s 1 common supply unit (N1) or WA, WN, WP, WR, WT, WB, WC, WD
redundant units
2 NSD 70D’s 2 independent supply units, WN, WP, WR, WT, WBC, WD
left half rack SUPPLY UNIT 1
right half rack SUPPLY UNIT 2
2 NSD 70D’s T-operation WA, WE, WF, WG, WH, WI, WJ, WN
1 common supply unit (N1) or WP, WR, WT, WD, WB, WC
redundant units
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Utility Communication Systems Installation NSD-70D
PART III INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
9. INSTALLATION
CAUTION ! ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE!
The modules in this equipment contain CMOS devices which can be damaged by electrostatic
discharges. Appropriate measures must be taken before unpacking modules or withdrawing them
from equipment racks. Essential precautions to prevent ESD damage when handling or working on
modules are grounding straps for technical personnel and the provision of anti-static work benches.
Modules may only be shipped either in their original packing or installed in equipment racks.
Caution ! The modules should not be removed or plugged in when the supply is switched on.
The units G3HC and G3HE must not be used with PCB extenders!
9.1 Mechanical Inspection
The equipment should be checked for mechanical damage as soon as possible after receipt. Should any
damage be found, the shipping agent should be notified in writing immediately. Please refer to our local
company representative for further advice and assistance concerning the equipment.
The equipment must neither be switched “ON” nor any of the external connections made, respectively the
isolating terminals must be open, while the modules are being inserted in the rack or the rack is being
installed. For safety reasons, the screens on both the soldered and component sides of the alarm interface
G3HE and the relay interfaces G3HC must be in place before connecting any of the external cables. The use
of PCB extenders is not permitted with these units, because of the danger of contact with the station
battery supply!
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9.2 Connecting the cables
Electrical signals
The connecting cables are inserted directly into the C connectors of the corresponding unit at the rear of the
equipment rack.
Cable Module Slot Connector

V9LF G3HM/G3E1 N21, N55 X2, X8
V9LE G3HC, G3HE N28, N34, N40, N46, X3, X4, X5, X6,
N62, N68, N74, N80 X9, X10, X11, X12
V9MG G3HR, RS-422/X.2.1 N21, N55 X2, X8

V9MH G3HR, RS-422/RS-530 N21, N55 X2, X8
V9MI G3HR, RS-422/RS-449 N21, N55 X2, X8
V9MK G3HR, RS-422/GENERAL N21, N55 X2, X8
Length and type of cables
Cable V9LF (PCM / E1 interface):

A shielded cable with twisted pairs is recommended and a maximum length of 100 m for both PCM interface
and E1 interface should not be exceeded. Where strong electromagnetic interference is to be expected,
cables with double shields should be used. CCITT recommendation G.703 specifies twisted cores and a
nominal symmetrical impedance of 120 Ohm per pair in case of balanced output and 75 Ohm for unbalanced
output. Attenuation should not exceed 3 dB at 128 kHz with the shield grounded at only one end (grounding
at both ends is permissible, providing no high equalizing currents are likely to flow as a result of a potential
difference between the grounds of the NSD 70D and the multiplexer).
Cable V9MG,V9MH,V9MI,V9MK (RS-422 interface):
A shielded cable with twisted pairs is recommended and a maximum length of 1000 m should not be
exceeded for a for-wire link (only data exchange between devices, no transmission of timing information).
Where additional cores are conducting timing information for synchronous transmission, the maximum
permissible length of cable reduces to 500 m. The shield should be grounded at only one end (grounding at
both ends is permissible, providing no high equalising currents are likely to flow as a result of a potential
difference between the grounds of the NSD 70D and the data circuit-terminating equipment.
For longer distances and in the presence of strong electromagnetic interface, the data can be converted to
optical signals for transmission (RS-422 optical…optical RS-422).Suitable modems are commercially
available, but attention must be paid to compatibility of the connectors and pin assignment (see Section 3.2).
Providing there is sufficient space to the front of the equipment, an RS-530 optical converter with a 25 pin
Sub-D connector can be attached directly to the frontplate of the G3HR. In this case, the external cables
V9MG, V9MH, V9MI or V9MK are not needed. Please contact our local agent for more information.
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Optical signals
The fibre optic (F.O) cables are connected to the F.O interface via the plug connector on the front panel.
Cable Module Slot Fibre Distance Plugs

V9GB G3HS up to 5 km N21, N55 MM 5 km ST plugs at both ends
V9GC G3HS up to 5 km N21, N55 MM 5 km 2 ST plugs and 2 FC/PC plugs
V9LZ G3HS up to 5 km N21, N55 MM 5 km ST plugs at one end only
V9FZ G3HS up to 30 km N21, N55 SM 30 km FC/PC plugs at both ends

V9GA G3HS up to 30 km N21, N55 SM 30 km FC/PC plugs at one ends only
V9GD G3HS up to 30 km N21, N55 MM 18 km FC/PC plugs at one ends only
Cable length and type
The above mentioned F.O. cables may be ordered in lengths from 4 m up to 99 m. Default length is 4 m.
V9GB, V9GC and V9FZ, which are equipped ex works with plugs at both ends, serve to connect the
teleprotection equipment to the communication equipment within the cabinet. For example, the V9GC can
connect a NSD 70D – which is equipped with the lower priced F.O. interface type “G3HS up to 5 km” (ST
plugs) – directly to the corresponding optical interface of the FOX family (FC/PC plugs).
The F.O. cables V9LZ, V9GA and V9GD lead the signals from the equipment to the splice box.
30 km” 50/125 m multimode (MM) fibres are sufficient up to a distance of 18 km. For distances up to 30 km
10/125 m singlemode (SM) fibres are necessary.
For the module type “G3HS up to 5 km” 50/125 m multimode (MM) fibres are used exclusively.
The F.O. cables, which are normally equipped at one end only with the above mentioned plugs, can also be
delivered with customer specified plugs at the other end.
Connections to the multiplexer FOX
The following table shows the different interfaces and modules to build a connection to the FOX multiplexer
series.
Interface Bit rate NSD 70D FOX-U Connecting

Module FOX 515 cable
V.11 / RS-422 64 kBit/s G3HR SIFOX 381, V9ML
X.21 SIFOX 382
UNIDA 433
G.703 64 kBit/s G3HM GECOD 371
GECOD 372
1)
optical 4MBit/s G3HS N4BA OTERM V9FZ, V9GC
G.703 2MBits/s G3E1 SYNAM/TUPON V9LF
1)
Please note: FOX-device need always a FC/PC connector. On the NSD 70D side it depends on the interface which
connector (ST or FC/PC) is used. See previous section.
Power supply
The power supply connections are made to the 6.3 mm FASTON terminals on the left side of the rack.
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10. TESTING AND COMMISSINING
The teleprotection equipment NSD 70D must be programmed in accordance with the programming schedule
given in Appendix E. It must be tested and commissioned in accordance with the instructions given in
Appendices F and G.
CAUTION !
Dangerous station battery voltages may be present on the relay alarm interfaces types G3HC
and G3HE. For this reason, maintenance and commissioned may only be performed by
correspondingly trained personnel. The modules G3HC/E must not be operated via
extender cards, because of the danger of contact with the station battery voltage !
The modules should not be removed or plugged in while the supply is switched on.
10.1 Testing facilities
Test sockets
There is a test socket each for the receiver and transmitter signals on the frontplate of the PCM interface. The
receiver signal is available at the socket “Rx DATA” and the corresponding 8 kHz synchronisation signal at
socket “Rx SYNC”. The transmitter signal can be checked at the test sockets “Tx DATA” and “Tx SYNC”. The
signals at the test sockets on the PCM interface are at HC MOS level.
Fronplate signals
Three green LED’s “RDY”, “GRD” and “TRP” on the DSP module show the operating status of the unit and an
alarm condition is signalled by the three red LED’s “AL”, “SYN” and “BER”.
Equipment settings and any alarms can be viewed by connecting the special “TELEPROTECTION
TERMINAL” or an XT/AT PC (e.g. with especially developed “PROTEC” PC software) to the serial interface
provided (see Section 10.2).
Loop test
When in operation, the unit can be tested with the aid of the loop test. The signal of this test has the same
characteristics (security and dependability) as the NSD 70D tripping signals for a setting of T0 < 3 ms. The
loop test can be initiated either manually by pressing a button on the frontplate, or automatically every 6 hours
by an internal timer.
Local loop mode
The DSP module can be set to a local operating mode for checking the relay interfaces, e.g. for setting or
measuring command prolongation. In this operating mode, which is indicated by the LED “AL” and via the
serial interface by the alarm message “LOCAL TEST MODE”, the command input signal is looped by the
processor back to the command output of the local relay interface.
A main switch is provided at the rear of the rack for each of the two NSD 70D devices. One unit can thus be
switched out of operation and the other left in.
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10.2 Pocket terminal
Pin connections
The pin connections of the 9 pin sub-D connector are given

below:
Pin 1 -
Pin 2 RXD
Pin 3 TXD
Pin 4 DTR
Pin 5 GND
Pin 6 -
Pin 7 RTS
Pin 8 -
Pin 9 +5V
Power supply
The supply for the terminal is taken form the DSP module
(+5V).
On the new version of the pocket terminal, the potentiometer

(to adjust the contrast) is located on the right hand side next
to the display. The DIL switch is no longer fitted. The
following fixed settings for the communication mode are
stored in an EPROM ex works and cannot be changed:
Data rate: 1200 baud

Data bits: 7
Parity: none
Stop bits: 2
The display window on the new pocket terminal version is slightly smaller than on the old one.
Please refer to the instruction manual supplied with the terminal for more information.
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11. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
11.1 Operation
During operation, the status of the equipment can be seen from the LED signals on the frontplates of the
individual modules, respectively by viewing messages via the serial interface on the DSP module.
In the quiescent state only the LED’S “RDY” and “GRD” on the DSP module are lit and checking for
messages via the serial interface produces the response “NO ALARM”. An inadmissible operating condition is
signalled by the red LED “AL” on the front of the unit concerned and the nature of the alarm can be queried
via the serial interface.
11.1.1 Terminal messages
In addition, the following information can be viewed using the pocket terminal “TELEPROTECTION
TERMINAL”, a VT terminal or an XT/AT PC.
Key ASCII character Information

[ERR] A alarm messages
SHIFR][ERR] a alarm messages in the remote station
[SW] G programming switch positions S4(1)…S7(8) in binary form
[FREQ] H not used
[BW] I data transfer rate of the interface in use
[TEV] J measured actual command transmission time
[ALPHA] K degree of security and dependability
[SNR] L BER alarm threshold
[LEV] M not used
[OT] N time in operation since the last reset
[CHKS] O PROM check sums
[VERS] P copyright and firmware release
[OPT1] Q measured actual bit error rate (from firmware rel. 1.3.00 onwards)
[OPT2] R not used
[OPT3] S not used
[OPT4] T TX trip counter (from firmware rel. 1.1.00 onwards)
[OPT5] U RX trip counter (from firmware rel. 1.1.00 onwards)
If a message ends with dots … at the end of the displayed line, more information is available and can be
viewed by pressing the calling key again.
Operating the [ERR] key only presents one alarm at a time. If there are alarms the [ERR] key must be
pressed repeatedly until the first alarm appears again.
When using a VT 100 terminal to access equipment information, press the ASCII character given in the above
list to view the corresponding message.
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11.1.2 Alarm messages and their causes
CONTINUOUS TRIP
Continuous trip monitor set and continuous trip present.
REMOTE ALARM - < PRESS SHIFT ERR >

There is an alarm in the remote station. The alarms in the remote station can be scrolled by
repeatedly pressing first[SHIFT] and then [ERR].
BIT ERROR RATE < 1E-0*

The bit error rate of the signal being received has exceeded the permissible limit (1E-o*). The limit
can be programmed using the switches S7 (1)…S7 (3).
SWITCH SETTING ERROR

The switch settings have changed since the last reset (e.g. faulty switch contact).
COMMON ALARM
Alarm contacts are, or are about to be closed.
LOCAL TEST MODE

In the local test mode, the command inputs are looped directly to the command outputs. This test
mode is only used to check the operation of the equipment according to 11.2.1.b).
CYCLIC LOOP TEST FAILED

The cyclic loop test is set. Alarm has been given after 8 consecutive unsuccessful tests (at intervals
of 5 minutes).
RAM ERROR
One of the two PROM components is defective and the DSP module G3HP must be replaced.
CHECK SUM ERROR

One of the two PROM components is defective and the DSP module G3HP must be replaced.
TRANSMIT SYNC ERROR

There is no receiver synchronisation signal (FSX) due to either failure of the quartz oscillator or a
missing external clock signal.
RECEIVE SYNC ERROR

There is no receiver synchronisation signal (FSR) due to either failure of the quartz oscillator or a
missing external clock signal.
AIS RECEIVED
An alarm Indication Signal is being received.
MISSING ICLK SIGNAL OR UART (COM1) DEFECT

Interface ClocK failure (defective quartz oscillator on the data interface) or defective COM1 serial
interface. This alarm can only be checked form the remote station, because the local terminal
interface no longer functions.
TX SINGLE COMPONENT ERROR

Single component error on a relay interface.
EQUIPMENT ADDRESS FAILURE

Addressing error. The incoming signal is not intended for the device.
NO ALARM
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11.2 Maintenance
The individual modules were subjected to a burn in test at the conclusion of manufacture followed by
thorough functional testing. The parameters governing the operating characteristics are all determined by the
DIL switched S4 to S7 on the DSP module and are thus not subject to ageing. The processor includes a
number of self-monitoring functions, which together with the loop test performed at periodic intervals,
continuously check the operation of the DSP module and the data interface and the availability of the
communications channel as a whole. Nevertheless, it is recommended to test the equipment at regular
intervals. The duration of such intervals depends very much on local conditions, but should not exceed two
years.
11.2.1 Periodic tests
a) checks during operation
The ability of the equipment to function correctly can be checked manually by pressing the button “TST” on
the front of the DSP module type G3HP to initiate the loop test. Providing the signal transmitted for the test is
received back again within the allotted time, the LED’s “RDY”, “TRP” and “GRD” light for about3 s to confirm
that the test was successful. If not, the alarm signal “AL” lights for about 3 s instead of the LED “TRP”.
It is advisable to also check the alarms in the remote station as part of this test (press the keys [SHIFT] and
[ERR] on the pocket terminal one after the other.
Should the equipment fail the loop test in two consecutive attempts, it must be removed from service and
checked according to b) below.
Caution ! The “RESET” button on the DSP module G3HP must not be pressed while executing routine
tests during normal operation, as this causes reinitialisation of the NSD 70D and blocks it for
about 5 seconds. During this time no commands can be transmitted.
b) Removing the equipment from service for testing the relay interfaces
1. Open all isolating terminals to the protection and then switch off the equipment.
2. Check the stand-by battery for the trip counter on G3HF (U > 3.0 v) and replace as necessary (see
11.2.2).
3. Set switch S4(2) on the DSP module to “ON” (local test mode).
4. Switch on the NSD 70D and press the reset button “RES” on the front of the G3HP module.
5. Check that the unit is indeed in the local loop mode (corresponding alarm message on the pocket
terminal).
6. Inject commands at the local terminal blocks and check the local command outputs for correct
operation. (Note: The trip counters on G3HF, if fitted, will count the local commands as well !)
7. Switch off the NSD 70D and reset the local test mode by setting switch S4(2) on G3HP to “OFF”.
8. Switch on the NSD 70D and carry out the manual loop test according to a) above.
9. The isolating terminals too the protection relay may be closed again, providing there is no alarm.
10. Where trip counters G3HF are fitted, synchronise them in the local and remote station by resetting
them (press button “RESET” on G3HF).
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C) Checking the entire link:
Following any changes made to the NSD 70D equipment or other components of the communications
channel, it is recommended to repeat the commissioning procedure described in Appendix G of these
Operating Instructions for the units at both ends of the line.
Replace any modules found too be faulty. It is not recommended to carry out any repairs on site.
11.2.2 Replacing the stand-by battery
The lithium stand-by battery in the module G3HF is able to retain the counter information for at least 500
hours. To avoid this time being exceeded during the normal life of the battery (typically 10 years), it is
advisable to disconnect the battery by inserting the jumper plug FB, if the equipment is to remain out of
service for a long period or when the module is on stock.
Be careful to observe the polarity when replacing the battery – explosion hazard !
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Utility Communication Systems Appendix A NSD-70D
PART IV APPENDICES
A LIST OF ASSEMBLIES AND UNITS
Rack assembly G7BG HENF 105 334 R1

Rack assembly G7BGa HENF 105 334 R4
Power supply unit 230 VAC, 250 VDC / 24 VDC G3HG HENF 327 953 R1
Power supply unit 110 VAC / 24 VDC (option) G3HQ HENF 331 173 R2
Power supply unit 111 VAC / 24 VDC G3HH HENF 327 954 R3
Power supply unit 48 VDC / 24 VDC G3HI HENF 327 955 R4
Power supply unit 24 VDC / 24 VDC (option) G3HK HENF 327 956 R5
DSP module Firmware Release 1.0.00 G3HP HENF 331 132 R1

Circuit diagram HENF 327 932


(with screening)
(with screening)
(with screening)
PCM interface G3HM HENF 331 048 R1

E1 interface module Firmware-Release 1.0.00 G3E1 5HYN589817-FA

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RS-422 interface G3HR HENF 331 290 R1

F.O. interface G3HS up to 5 km HENF 331 359 R1

F.O. interface G3HS up to 30 km HENF 331 359 R101
Relay interface 1 G3HC HENF 327 935 R1

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Relay interface 2 G3HC 5HYN 589 724-AA

Circuit diagram 5HYN 589 724-CA
Alarm interface G3HE HENF 327 998 R1

Trip counter G3HF HENF 331 051 R1

Trip counter with electrical screen GEHF HENF 331 051 R3

and personnel guard
Connecting cable for G3HM/G3E1 V9LF HENF 331 004 R1

Connecting cable for G3HC/G3HE V9LE HENF 327 962 R1
Connecting cable for G3HR (X.21) V9MG HENF 331 303 R1
Connecting cable for G3HR (RS-530) V9MH HENF 331 302 R1
Connecting cable for G3HR (RS-449) V9MI HENF 331 304 R1
Connecting cable for G3HR (isolating terminals) V9MK HENF 331 305 R1
1)
Connecting cable for G3HS up to 30 km (SM) V9FZ HENF 472 166 P…
2) 1)
Connecting cable for G3HS up to 30 km (SM) V9GA HENF 472 167 P…
2) 1)
Connecting cable for G3HS up to 30 km (MM) V9GD HENF 472 170 P…
1)
Connecting cable for G3HS up to 5 km (MM) V9GB HENF 472 168 P…
Connecting cable for G3HS up to 5 km (MM) V9GC HENF 472 169 P…1)
Connecting cable for G3HS up to 5 km (MM) V9LZ 2) HENF 469 930 P…1)
1)
P…= length L in meter (possible range: 4…99 m; default length: 4 m).
2)
These fibre optic cables are normally equipped with the described plugs at one end only.
At the other end customer specific plugs may be fixed on request.
Options:
Pocket terminal HENF 462 905 P1

Terminal emulation program for XT/AT PC PROTEC HENF 468 783 R1 100
Blanking plate with labelling strip HENF 327 970 R1
Cable duct HENF 209 567 R1
Cover (for back plane) HENF 458 293 R2
Special screwdriver HENF 458 345 P1
Cable adapter, diameter 4 mm / 2 mm red HENF 458 517 P1
Cable adapter, diameter 4 mm / 2 mm black HENF 458 517 P2
Standard accessories NSD 70/70D HENF 468 416 P2
Supply cable (cabinet installation) HENF 465 594 P1
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B SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS
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Utility Communication Systems Appendix C NSD-70D
C BLOCK DIAGRAM
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Utility Communication Systems Appendix D NSD-70D
D DEPENDIBILITY AND SECURITY TESTS
All dependability and security measurements were performed according to the procedures prescribed in IEC
834-1.
Dependability measurements: command duration 50 ms

duration of pause 200 ms
bit error rate (BER) 1E-03…1E-06
continuous
Dependability is determined by sending a large number of commands to the remote station. The number of
commands transmitted and the number of commands received within a specified time (normally 1.3xT0,
1.5xT0 and 2xT0) are recorded. The lower the BER at the input of the receiving NSD 70D, the fewer the
commands which will be received in the prescribed time.
The following applies for a sufficiently high number of transmitted commands.
Pmc = (NT – NR) / NT
Pmc = probability of missing a command

NT = number of commands transmitted
NR = number of commands received
Security measurements: BER burst duration 200 ms

duration of pause 200 ms
BER 0.5
Security is determined by coupling bursts of white noise of high amplitude into the communications channel.
This results in a bit error rate of 0.5. The number of BER bursts injected and the number of false commands
they cause at the receiving end are counted.
The security is then calculated according to the following relationship:
Puc = Nuc / NB
Puc =probability of an unwanted command

Nuc =number of unwanted commands received
NB =number of noise bursts transmitted
Dependability of commands A…F
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Nominal transmission time T0: T01 = 3.0 ms (Puc < 10 )
Data interface: PCM interface G3HM
Data transfer rate: 64 kBit/s
Addressing: OFF
Command outputs: uninfluenced by an alarm
Pmc = probability of missing a command T0 = nominal transmission time (undisturbed)

BER = bit error rate Tac = actual transmission time
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Nominal transmission time T0: T02 = 6.0 ms (Puc < 10-28)

Addressing: OFF
Command outputs: uninfluenced by an alarm

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Nominal transmission time T0: T02 = 6.0 ms (Puc << 10-6)

Addressing: ON
Command outputs: set to their quiescent state by an alarm;
alarm given for a bit error rate of BER > 1E-03

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Nominal transmission time T0: T02 = 6.0 ms (Puc << 10-28)

Addressing: ON
Command outputs: set to their quiescent state by an alarm;
alarm given for a bit error rate of BER > 1E-03

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Utility Communication Systems Appendix E NSD-70D
E PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE NSD 70D
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Prepared: Checked: Approved: Page:
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Derived from: Replaces: File Name:
HENF600544 Rev. E
PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE NSD 70D
Designing and abbreviations used:
Designation Significance
N1…N80 position in the equipment rack
[X] fixed settings
MA, 150 Ohm default settings, printed in bold type
[…………] nominal values of design settings
Note: After programming the modules are not interchangeable !

When exchanging modules they must be reprogrammed.
1. Units fitted in rack and rack programming
1.1 Supply G3HG N1 [ ] N9 [ ]

Supply G3HH N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
Supply G3HI N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
Supply G3HK N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
Supply G3HQ N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
1.2 DSP Module G3HP N17 [ ] N51 [ ]
1.3 Data Interface

1.3.1 PCM Interface G3HM N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
1.3.2 RS-422 Interface G3HR N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
1.3.3 F.O. Interface G3HS up to 5 kM N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
1.3.4 F.O. Interface G3HS up to 30 kM N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
1.3.5 E1 Interface G3E1 N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
1.4 Alarm Interface G3HE N28 [ ] N62 [ ]
1.5 Relay Interface 1 G3HC N34 [ ] N68 [ ]

N40 [ ] N74 [ ]
N46 [ ] N80 [ ]
1.6 Relay Interface 2 G3HC N34 [ ] N68 [ ]

N40 [ ] N74 [ ]
N46 [ ] N80 [ ]
1.7 Trip Counter G3HF N46 [ ] N80 [ ]

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Rack G7BG:
For the desired operating mode, only the jumper plugs given below have to be inserted. The remaining jumpers
should be plugged into the spare positions (SPARES).
Programming Jumper plugs on backplane
1.8 1 NSD 70D 1 supply unit (N1) or WA, WK, WL, WU, WV, WW, WX, WS,
2 redundant supply units WQ, WO, WM, WZ, WC, WB, WY [ ]
1.9 2 NSD 70D 1 common supply unit (N1) or

2 redundant supply units WA, WT, WR, WP, WN, WD, WC, WB [ ]
1.10 2 NSD 70D 2 separate supply units WT, WR, WP, WN, WBC, WD [ ]
SUPPLY 1 for the left rack half
SUPPLY 2 for the right rack half
1.11 2 NSD 70D T-operation

1 common supply unit (N1) or WA, WE, WF, WG, WH, WI, WJ, WT
2 redundant supply units WR, WP, WN, WD, WB, WC [ ]
2. Module programming
2.1 DSP module N17 [ ] N 51[ ]
2.1.1 Switch setting S4 S4

ON OFF
Command output latching status during an alarm: / (8) [ ] [ ]
BER/SYN or address error alarm (refer to table below) \ (7) [ ] [ ]
T-operation ON / OFF (6) [ ] [ ]
Cyclic loop test ON / OFF (5) [ ] [ ]
Remote monitoring ON / OFF (4) [ ] [ ]
Continuous trip monitoring ON / OFF (3) [ ] [ ]
Local test mode ON / OFF (2) [ ] [ ]
Inverse T-operation (FW-rel. 1.2.00 and higher) ON / OFF (1) [ ] [ ]
S4(7)=0 S4(8)=0 -> command outputs do not respond to an alarm

S4(7)=0 S4(8)=1 -> command outputs set to the quiescent state.
S4(7)=1 S4(8)=1 -> command outputs set to the tripped state.
S4(7)=1 S4(8)=0 -> command outputs retain the statues prior to the alarm.
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ON OFF
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Address remote station = sum of ON-values ON = 2 =32 / (8) [ ] [ ]
(firmware-rel. 1.4.00 and higher) ON = 26=64 \ (7) [ ] [ ]
Tev Trip F (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms)1) [N80] (6) [ ] [ ]
Tev Trip E (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms)1) [N74] (5) [ ] [ ]
1)
Tev Trip D (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms) [N68] (4) [ ] [ ]
1) 2)
Tev Trip C (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms) [N46] [N80] (3) [ ] [ ]
1) 2)
Tev Trip B (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms) [N40] [N74] (2) [ ] [ ]
1) 2)
Tev Trip A (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms) [N34] [N68] (1) [ ] [ ]
1) T0 < 6 ms => Tev = 4 ms; T0 < 3 ms => Tev = 1 ms;

The auxiliary output (AUX) of the interface G3HC can have an additional delay of up to 2.5 ms compared with the main command
output.
When using the interface G3HR with programmed transmission rate of 56 kBit/s, maximum 1 ms longer times for T0 to occur, i.e. (ON:
T0 < 7 ms; OFF: T0 < 4 ms).
2) Slots for a second device in the same rack.

ON OFF
ON = 20 = 1 / (8) [ ] [ ]
1
Address local station = sum of ON-values ON = 2 = 2 | (7) [ ] [ ]
2
(firmware-rel. 1.2.00 and higher) ON = 2 = 4 | (6) [ ] [ ]
3
(default = 00) ON = 2 = 8 | (5) [ ] [ ]
4
ON = 2 = 16 \ (4) [ ] [ ]
Device addressing (firmware-rel. 1.2.00 and higher) ON / OFF (3) [ ] [ ]
Address local station = sum of ON-values ON = 25 = 32 / (2) [ ] [ ]
(firmware-rel. 1.4.00 and higher) ON = 26 = 64 \ (1) [ ] [ ]

ON OFF
0
ON = 2 =1 / (8) [ ] [ ]
1
Address remote station = sum of ON-values ON = 2 = 2 | (7) [ ] [ ]
2
(firmware-rel. 1.2.00 and higher) ON = 2 = 4 | (6) [ ] [ ]
(default = 00) ON = 23 = 8 | (5) [ ] [ ]
ON = 24 = 16 \ (4) [ ] [ ]
Bit Error Rate (BER) / (3) [ ] [ ]
Alarm threshold | (2) [ ] [ ]
(refer to table below) \ (1) [ ] [ ]
S7(1) S7(2) S7(3) S7(4)

OFF ON ON 1E-03
ON OFF OFF 1E-04
ON OFF ON 1E-05
ON ON OFF 1E-06
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2.2 Data interface
2.2.1 PCM interface G3HM N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
Jumper plugs:
Operating mode Codirectional MA [ ]

Contradirectional MB [ ]
Transit relaying MC [ ]
Normal operation MD [ ]
2.2.2 Rs-422 Interface G3HR N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
ON OFF
Not used (8) [ ] [ ]
Terminal timing (TT) to DCE ON / OFF (7) [ ] [ ]
TT clock synchronisation ON: on RX Data / OFF: none (6) [ ] [ ]
Receive clock synchronisation ON: on RX Data / OFF: none (5) [ ] [ ]
Transit relaying ON / OFF (4) [ ] [ ]
Internal clock frequency ON: 56 kHz; OFF: 64 kHz (3) [ ] [ ]
Receive clock ON: internal; OFF: external (RT) (2) [ ] [ ]
Transmit clock ON: internal; OFF: external (ST) (1) [ ] [ ]
Cable termination resistance:
Signal Input Abbreviation Solder Bridge Impedance
Receive Data RD SY1 = OFF 4 kOhm [ ]

SY1 = ON 100 Ohm [ ]
Receive Timing RT SY2 = OFF 4 kOhm [ ]
SY2 = ON 100 Ohm [ ]
Send timing ST SY3 = OFF 4 kOhm [ ]
SY3 = ON 100 Ohm [ ]
ON -> The two solder pads SY. are connected with solder
OFF -> The two solder pads SY. are not connected
Grounding arrangement:
All signals d.c. isolated R19= (not fitted) [ ]

Circuit ground directly connected to frame ground R19=0 Ohm (wire strap) [ ]
Circuit ground connected to frame ground by R19=100 Ohm, 0.5 W [ ]
2.2.3 F.O. Interface G3HS N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
ON OFF
Optical transmission power1) ON: maximum / OFF: reduced (3) [ ] [ ]
Operating mode ON: master / OFF: slave (2) [ ] [ ]
Transit relaying ON / OFF (1) [ ] [ ]
1) Transmission power reduction is only possible with the G3HS up to 30 km. For the G3HS up to 5 km switch S1(3) must always be
ON !.
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2.2.4 E1 Interface G3E1 N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
Jumper plugs:
Operating mode Normal operation MA [ ]

Transit Relaying MB [ ]
120-ohm termination J2, NA [ ]
J3, NA [ ]
J4, NA [ ]
J5, NA [ ]
75-ohm termination J2, NB [ ]

J3, NB [ ]
J4, NB [ ]
J5, NB [ ]
2.3.1 Relay interface G3HC
2.3.1 Command A N34 [ ] N68 [ ]
Jumper plugs:
TX TRIP Ubatt = 48 VDC…110 VDC CB [ ]

Ubatt = 125 VDC…250 VDC CA [ ]
Prolongation G3HC
variable ThA = 5 ms CC [ ]
(R37 = 8k2)
ThA = [……….] ms CC [ ]
R37 = [………] kOhm
fixed ThA = 20 ms CD [ ]
ThA = 100 ms CE [ ]
AUX prot. resistor R55 = 150 Ohm [ ]

R55 = [……….] Ohm
ALARM Contact closes in alarm state CK [ ]

Contact opens in alarm state CJ [ ]
delay TvA = 2 s [ ]
R58 = 820 kOhm
Special: [………] ms [ ]
R58: [……….] kOhm
For interface AUX N/O contact CJ [ ]

2 G3HC only: N/C contact CK [ ]
Prolongation for command A: G3HC -> ThA = 0.6 x R37 R37 = ThA x 1.7
possible range: G3HC -> ThA -> (5….500) ms R37 -> (8.2….820) kOhm
Alarm delay: G3HC -> TvA = 2.5 x R58 +10 R58 = (TvA –10) x 0.4
possible range: G3HC -> TvA -> (50….2000) ms R58->(15….820) kOhm
Current limiting resistors: R55 > Uk/2 (R55 in Ohm, terminal voltage Uk in volt)
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2.3.2 Command B N40 [ ] N74 [ ]
Jumper plugs:

Prolongation G3HC
(R37 = 8k20)
ThA = [……….] ms CC [ ]
R37 = [………] kOhm
ThA = 100 ms CE [ ]

R55 = [……….] Ohm

delay TvA = 2 s [ ]
R58 = 820 kOhm
R58: [……….] kOhm

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2.3.3 Command C N46 [ ] N80 [ ]
Jumper plugs:

Prolongation G3HC
(R37 = 8k20)
ThA = [……….] ms CC [ ]
R37 = [………] kOhm
ThA = 100 ms CE [ ]

R55 = [……….] Ohm

delay TvA = 2 s [ ]
R58 = 820 kOhm
R58: [……….] kOhm

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2.3.4 Command D N46 [ ] N80 [ ]
Jumper plugs:

Prolongation G3HC
(R37 = 8k20)
ThA = [……….] ms CC [ ]
R37 = [………] kOhm
ThA = 100 ms CE [ ]

R55 = [……….] Ohm

delay TvA = 2 s [ ]
R58 = 820 kOhm
R58: [……….] kOhm

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2.3.5 Command E N46 [ ] N80 [ ]
Jumper plugs:

Prolongation G3HC
(R37 = 8k20)
ThA = [……….] ms CC [ ]
R37 = [………] kOhm
ThA = 100 ms CE [ ]

R55 = [……….] Ohm

delay TvA = 2 s [ ]
R58 = 820 kOhm
R58: [……….] kOhm

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2.3.6 Command F N46 [ ] N80 [ ]
Jumper plugs:

Prolongation G3HC
(R37 = 8k20)
ThA = [……….] ms CC [ ]
R37 = [………] kOhm
ThA = 100 ms CE [ ]

R55 = [……….] Ohm

delay TvA = 2 s [ ]
R58 = 820 kOhm
R58: [……….] kOhm

Current limiting resistors: > Uk/2 (R55 in Ohm, terminal voltage Uk in volt)
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2.4 Alarm interface G3HE N28 [ ] N62 [ ]
2.4.1 Unblocking N28 N62
Extra delay TvU = 10 ms, R49 = 47 k0 [ ] [ ]

Special: [………] ms, R49 = [………] kOhm
Pulse duration ThU = 200 ms, R48 = 390k [ ] [ ]
Special: [………] ms, R48 = [………] kOhm
UNBL prot. resistors R59 = 150 Ohm, R60 = 150 Ohm [ ] [ ]
R59 = [……….] Ohm, R60 = [………] Ohm
Extra unblocking delay: TvU = 0.23 x R49 R49 = TvU x 4.3

Unblocking pulse duration: ThU = 0.42 x R 48 + 50 – TvU R48 = (ThU – 50 + TvU) x 2.4
possible range: TvU -> (1.0…40) ms R49 -> (4.7…180) kOhm
for TvU = 10 ms ThU -> (50…390) ms R48 -> (22…820) kOhm
Current limiting restors: R59, R60 > Uk/2 (R59, R60 in Ohm, terminal voltage Uk in volt)
2.4.2 Alarm (switch setting S1) S1 (N28) S1(N62)
ON OFF ON OFF
/ (4) [ ] [ ] / (4) [ ] [ ]
Alarm relay delay [………. / ……….] s | (3) [ ] [ ] | (3) [ ] [ ]
\ (2) [ ] [ ] \ (2) [ ] [ ]
Not used (1) [ ] [ X] (1) [ ] [ X]
Jumper plugs: N28 N62
Supply monitoring supply unit 1, N1 EF [ ] [ ]

Supply units 1 and 2, N1 and N9 EE [ ] [ ]
1)
Supply unit 2, N9 EF [ ] [ ]
Alarm output 1 contact closes in alarm state EB [ ] [ ]

contact opens in alarm state EA [ ] [ ]
Alarm output 2 contact closes in alarm state ED [ ] [ ]

contact opens in alarm state EC [ ] [ ]
1) with 2 individual supply units and G3HE in rack slot N62.
Alarm delay settings:

000 -> 0.8s 100 -> 0.16s
S1 (4)(3)(2) = 010 -> 0.31s 110 -> 0.63 s
001 -> 1.25 s 101 -> 2.5 s
011 -> 5s 111 -> 10 s
2.5 Trip counter G3HF N46[ ] N80[ ]
Jumper plugs: N46 N80
Battery ON FA [ ] [ ]
OFF FB [ ] [ ]
Utility Communication Systems Appendix F NSD-70D
F TESTING INSTRUCTIONS NSD 70D
NSD70D TEST REPORT 5HYN589462-TA
CLIENT : ____________________________________
ABB ORDER NO. : ____________________________________
STATION : ____________________________________
DIRECTION : ____________________________________
CABINET NO. : ____________________________________
NSD 70D SERIAL NO. : ____________________________________
ADDRESS : ____________________________________
COMMANDS : A B C D E F
STATION BATTERY : ____________ V
TESTED BY : ________________ DATE : ______________
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Safety
WARNING Energy hazard

The 48 V d.c. supply or any voltage converter can deliver high currents.
The DC supply can deliver high currents. Remove all rings, watches and other metal
jewellery before removing cover. Do not bridge connectors with tools, etc.
CAUTION Static sensitive devices

The cards contain static sensitive devices. These devices are sensitive to static
electricity and must be protected by special handling and packaging.
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TESTING INSTRUCTION NSD 70D
Designations and abbreviations used
N1…N80 Position in the equipment rack
P1…P18 Position as given on the front plate
U0 Rated DC voltage for external terminals
T34-… Terminal going to the module at position N34

T34/68-… Terminal going to the module at position N34 or N68
PS/SI Programming schedule (HENF 600544) setting instruction (HE…………..…)
[X] Tested in the test bay
[ ….……. ] Nominal values or design settings

( ….……. ) Values measured during testing
Measurements
Preparations:
- Switch off the battery supply and insert the NSD 70D units in the rack
- Ensure correctness of programming in all the modules
- Connect the unit under test in back to back mode or to the remote station: data terminals back-to-
back or via the communication channel (eg. Multiplexer of a FOX family)
- Switch on the auxiliary supply
When using the FO interface G3HS, following measurements have to be performed:
G3HS upto 5 km (optical fibre multimode 50/125 with ST plugs):
Measure optical transmission power (OTX) (S1.3 on G3HS = ON) Ppot >= -24 dBm [ ]
Reduce the optical transmission level of the remote station by means of an attenuator to Popt = -33dBm (verify
with optical power meter) and connect the signal to the receiver (ORX).
Alarm LED on G3HS goes out. [ ]
G3HS upto 30 km (optical fibre single mode 10/125 or multimode 50/125 with FC/PC plugs):
Measure optical transmission power (OTX) (S1.3 on G3HS = ON)

Transmission power coupled into single mode fiber Ppot >= -20 dBm [ ]
Transmission power coupled into multimode fiber Ppot >= -16 dBm [ ]
Reduce the optical transmission level of the remote station by means of an attenuator to Popt = -40 dBm
(verify with optical power meter) and connect the signal to the receiver (ORX).
Alarm LED on G3HS goes out. [ ]
Adjust DC source for command injection:

for Ubatt = 48V….110V: UO = 48V
for Ubatt = 125V….250V: UO = 100V
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1. Auxiliary supply voltages
1.1 G3HE (P-14 – P12) “24V” [24.0 + 1.0 V DC] [ ]

G3HE (P-14 – P13) “ 5V” [05.0 + 0.2 V DC] [ ]
2. LED signals, switch settings and firmware release on G3HP
2.1 Press the reset button “RES” (P9) on G3HP

All LEDs (P1…P7) on G3HP must light up for 1 second [ ]
2.2 Press button <SW> on pocket terminal:

Switch settings (S4…S7) on G3HP agree with those in PS/SI: 2.1.1…2.1.4 [ ]
2.3 Press button <VERS> on pocket terminal:

Read firmware release (FIRMWARE Rel. _________ ) [ ]
Command transmission tests
The following measurements check the pick-up and the command prolongation times on the relay interfaces
and the evaluation time on the DSP module. The received and transmitted trip counters on the module G3HF
(if fitted) and the internal trip counters (G3HP; counter statuses have to be read from the pocket terminal) can
be checked simultaneously.
3. Transmission time and command prolongation
Notes: - The auxiliary output (AUX) of the interface G3HC-5A can have an additional
delay of up to 8ms compared with the main command output.
- Using the data interface G3HR with programmed transmission rate of
56kBit/s, max. 1ms longer time for T0 to occur (compared with the values
given in PS/SI).
- In case the two NSD 70D terminals are not connected back-to-back the
delay of the communication link (e.g. PCM multiplexer) must be added to
the nominal transmission time T0.
- Using the protection interface G3HC-5A with programmed command
prolongation 5ms, the tolerance to be used is (2 … 10 ms).
Reset the trip counters to 0 : Press button “RESET” (P 14) on G3HF.

Transmit at least 5 commands as follows:
Input voltage = U0 (command) for approx. 100ms
0V (pause between commands) for approx. 1s.
Measure the transmission time and command prolongation (trip extension)
Command A: Actuate TX TRIP (T34/68-3)-(T34/68-4) in the remote station.
3.1 RX TRIP (T34/68-7) – (T34/68-8)
Transmission time: [ T0 as in PS/SI : 2.1.2] (………) ms
Command prolongation: [as in PS/SI : 2.3.1 30 %] (………) ms
3.2 AUX (T34/68-1) – (T34/68-2)
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Command B: Actuate TX TRIP (T40/74-3)-(T40/74-4) in the remote station.
3.3 RX TRIP (T40/74-7) – (T40/74-8)
Command prolongation: [ as in PS/SI : 2.3.2 30 %] (………) ms
3.4 AUX (T40/74-1) – (T40/74-2)
Command C: Actuate TX TRIP (T46/80-3)-(T46/80-4) in the remote station.
3.5 RX TRIP (T46/80-7) – (T48/80-8)
3.6 AUX (T46/80-1) – (T46/80-2)
Command D: Actuate TX TRIP (T68 -3)-(T68-4) in the remote station.
3.7 RX TRIP (T68-7) – (T68-8)
3.8 AUX (T68-1) – (T68-2)
Command E: Actuate TX TRIP (T74 -3)-(T74-4) in the remote station.
3.9 RX TRIP (T74-7) – (T74-8)
3.10 AUX (T74-1) – (T74-2)
Command F: Actuate TX TRIP (T80 -3)-(T80-4) in the remote station.
3.11 RX TRIP (T80-7) – (T80-8)
3.12 AUX (T80-1) – (T80-2)
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4. Trip counters
Counter display G3HF :
4.1 Counter display : TRIP Tx A of remote station = TRIP Rx A of local station [ ]

4.2 Counter display : TRIP Tx B of remote station = TRIP Rx B of local station [ ]
4.3 Counter display : TRIP Tx D of remote station = TRIP Rx D of local station [ ]
4.4 Counter display : TRIP Tx E of remote station = TRIP Rx E of local station [ ]
Status of internal counters DSP module (FW-Rel. 1.1.00 and higher):
Press buttons <OPT4> (Tx) and <OPT5> (Rx) on the pocket terminal repeatedly.
4.5 Counter display : TRIP Tx A of remote station = TRIP Rx A of local station [ ]

4.6 Counter display : TRIP Tx B of remote station = TRIP Rx B of local station [ ]
4.7 Counter display : TRIP Tx C of remote station = TRIP Rx C of local station [ ]
4.8 Counter display : TRIP Tx D of remote station = TRIP Rx D of local station [ ]
4.9 Counter display : TRIP Tx E of remote station = TRIP Rx E of local station [ ]
4.10 Counter display : TRIP Tx F of remote station = TRIP Rx F of local station [ ]
5. Alarms
Interrupt the receive signal.
5.1 LED’s “AL” (P1), “RDY” (P3) and “SYN“ (P6) light up. [ ]
Press button <ERR> on the pocket terminal:

Alarm message [COMMON ALARM] [ ]
Press button <ERR> on the pocket terminal:

Alarm message [RECEIVE SYNC ERROR] [ ]
5.2 ALARM 1 (T28/62-1)-(T28/62-2) responds according to PS/SI: 2.4.2 [ ]

ALARM 2 (T28/62-3)-(T28/62-4) responds according to PS/SI: 2.4.2 [ ]
Re-establish the receiver signal.

Wait until all alarm signals go out.
6. Unblocking (G3HE Module)
Interrupt the receive data signal.
Measure the duration of the unblocking impulse.
6.1 UNBLOCKING 1
Pulse duration X3/5-6 ( ......... ) ms
6.2 UNBLOCKING 2
Pulse duration X3/7-8 ( ......... ) ms
Restore normal operating conditions.

Press the reset button on G3HP.
Wait until all alarm signals go out.
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7. Concluding work
- Reset the trip counters (G3HF)

- Switch off the unit.
- Switch off the stand-by battery for the trip counters, if the unit is
not going to be used immediately (insert the jumper plug FB on G3HF)
- Refit the screening covers; insert all modules.
- Switch on the unit again.
8. Perform loop test
Press the test button “TST” (P8) on G3HP.
LED “RDY” (P3) ON [ ]

LED “GRD” (P4) ON [ ]
LED “TRP” (P5) ON for about 3s [ ]
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Utility Communication Systems Appendix G NSD-70D
G COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS NSD 70D
ABB India Limited 5HYN589728-TA
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PS-CT 00 Sep.07
Prepared: Checked: Approved: Page:
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HENF600546 Rev. B 589728.DOC
COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS NSD 70D
Designations and abbreviations used
N1…N80 Position in the equipment rack
P1…P18 Position as given on the front plate
U0 Rated DC voltage for external terminals

T34-… Terminal going to the module at position N34
T34/68-… Terminal going to the module at position N34 or N68
PS/SI Programming schedule (HENF 600544) setting instruction (HE…………..…)
[X] Tested in the test bay
[ ….……. ] Nominal values or design settings

( ….……. ) Values measured during testing
List of test equipment:
Standard equipment:
- Teleprotection terminal
or PC, Laptop
- Power supply unit 0...100 VDC

- Digital multi-meter 0...100 VDC
- Oscilloscope BW 1 MHz
Additional equipment:
- Storage oscilloscope Fs 1 Ms/s
When using the F.O. interface G3HS following test equipment is needed:
- Optical power meter wavelength 1300 nm
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1. Rack
1.1 Units fitted
SUPPLY G3HG N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
SUPPLY G3HH N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
SUPPLY G3HI N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
SUPPLY G3HK N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
SUPPLY G3HQ N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
DSP MODULE G3HP N17 [ ] N51 [ ]
PCM INTERFACE G3HM N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
RS-422 INTERFACE G3HR N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
F.O. INTERFACE G3HS N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
E1INTERFACE G3E1 N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
ALARM INTERFACE G3HE N28 [ ] N62 [ ]
RELAY INTERFACE 1 G3HC N34 [ ] N68 [ ]
N40 [ ] N74 [ ]
N46 [ ] N80 [ ]
RELAY INTERFACE 2 G3HC N34 [ ] N68 [ ]
N40 [ ] N74 [ ]
N46 [ ] N80 [ ]
TRIP COUNTER G3HF N46 [ ] N80 [ ]
1.2 Connecting cables

V9LF G.703 signals (G3HM/G3E1) N21, X2 [ ] N51, X8 [ ]
V9MG RS-422 signals (G3HR / X.21) N21, X2 [ ] N51, X8 [ ]
V9MH RS-422 signals (G3HR / RS-530) N21, X2 [ ] N51, X8 [ ]
V9MI RS-422 signals (G3HR / RS-449) N21, X2 [ ] N51, X8 [ ]
V9MK RS-422 signals (G3HR / isolating terminals) N21, X2 [ ] N51, X8 [ ]
V9FZ G3HS up to 30 km, LWL SM, FC/PC plugs N21 [ ] N51 [ ]
V9GA G3HS up to 30 km, LWL SM, FC/PC plugs 1) N21 [ ] N51 [ ]
V9GB G3HS up to 5 km, LWL MM, ST plugs N21 [ ] N51 [ ]
V9GC G3HS up to 5 km, LWL MM, ST and FC/PC plugs N21 [ ] N51 [ ]
V9GD G3HS up to 30 km, LWL MM, FC/PC plugs 1) N21 [ ] N51 [ ]
V9LZ G3HS up to 5 km, LWL MM, ST plugs 1) N21 [ ] N51 [ ]
V9LE Alarms N28, X3 [ ] N62, X9 [ ]
V9LE Command A N34, X4 [ ]

V9LE Command B N40, X5 [ ]
V9LE Command C N46, X6 [ ]
V9LE Command D N68, X10 [ ]
V9LE Command E N74, X11 [ ]
V9LE Command F N80, X12 [ ]
1) These fibre optic cabels are normally equipped with the described plugs at one end only.
At the other end customer specific plugs may be fixed on request.
1.3 Auxiliary supply
AC supply ( ............ ) VAC

Battery ( ............ ) VDC
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2. Measurements
Preparations
- Switch off the auxiliary supplies at the main switches at the rear of the rack.
- Switch on the stand-by battery for the trip counters on G3HF (insert jumper plug FA).
- Insert all the NSD 70D units into the rack.
- Open the isolating terminals in local and remote stations.
- Loop the command outputs (RX TRIP A ... F) to the command inputs (TX TRIP A ... F) in the
remote station using the station battery or similar source as auxiliary supply.
- Switch on the equipment.
- Check the automatic identification of the data interface (G3HM, G3HR or G3HS)
and the transmission rate (56 kB/s or 64 kB/s):
Press button <BW> on the pocket terminal

Interface type and transmission rate agree with those in PGI/SI: 2.2 [ ]
- When using the F.O. interface G3HS following measurements have to be performed:
G3HS up to 5 km measure optical power received -33 dBm P opt (Rx) -18 dBm [ ]
G3HS up to 30 km measure optical power received -40 dBm P opt (Rx) -20 dBm [ ]
Remarks for T-operation

Normal T-operation:
- Measure the transmission time:
The T-ed-configuration has to be regarded as two individual links (outer station A <-> T-station and
outer station B <-> T-station). The transmission time can now be measured as in case of a standard
link. Loop the command outputs to the command inputs in both outer stations using the station
battery or similar source as auxiliary supply. Pay attention to the fact, that in the T-station the
command inputs and command outputs have to be connected in parallel at the isolating terminals.
- Measure the transmission time from the outer station A to the outer station B according to 3.6 of this
commissioning instruction.
2.1 Auxiliary supplies

G3HE (P14-P12) "24 V" [ 24.0 ± 1.0 VDC ] [ ]
G3HE (P14-P13) " 5 V" [ 5.0 ± 0.2 VDC ] [ ]
2.2 LED signals on G3HP
Press the reset button "RES" (P9) on G3HP.
All LED's (P1...P7) on G3HP must light up for about 1 s. [ ]
2.3 Transmission time

- Reset the trip counters to 0: press button "RESET" (P14) on G3HF.
- Transmit a few commands as follows:
Input voltage = command DC voltage for about 100 ms
0 V (pause between commands) for at least 1 s
- Measure the actual transmission time of the looped command.
Note: The times measured are the loop times there and back.
The time for one direction which must be inserted below is thus half
the measured loop time.
Two times the nominal transmission time T0 as measured in the
system test report may serve as a reference for the upper limit.
This note is also valid for the measurements at section 3.6.
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Command A: Actuate TX TRIP (T34/68-3)-(T34/68-4).
2.3.1 RX TRIP (T34/68-7)-(T34/68-8) Transmission time: ( ............ ) ms
Command B: Actuate TX TRIP (T40/74-3)-(T40/74-4).
Command C: Actuate TX TRIP (T46/80-3)-(T46/80-4).
Command D: Actuate TX TRIP (T68-3)-(T68-4).
2.3.4 RX TRIP (T68-7)-(T68-8) Transmission time: ( ............ ) ms
Command E: Actuate TX TRIP (T74-3)-(T74-4).
Command F: Actuate TX TRIP (T80-3)-(T80-4).
2.4 Transmission time for T-operation (outer station A to outer station B):
Pay attention to the remarks regarding T-operation at section “2. Measurements”.
Command A: Actuate TX TRIP (T34/68-3)-(T34/68-4).
Command B: Actuate TX TRIP (T40/74-3)-(T40/74-4).
Command C: Actuate TX TRIP (T46/80-3)-(T46/80-4).
2.5 Trip counters
Counter display G3HF:

2.5.1 Counter display: TRIP Tx A = TRIP Rx A [ ]
2.5.2 Counter display: TRIP Tx B = TRIP Rx B [ ]
2.5.3 Counter display: TRIP Tx D = TRIP Rx D [ ]
2.5.4 Counter display: TRIP Tx E = TRIP Rx E [ ]
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Status of internal counters DSP module (FW-Rel. 1.1.00 and higher):

Press buttons <OPT4> (Tx) and <OPT5> (Rx) on the pocket terminal repeatedly
2.7.5 Counter display: TRIP Tx A = TRIP Rx A [ ]

2.7.6 Counter display: TRIP Tx B = TRIP Rx B [ ]
2.7.7 Counter display: TRIP Tx C = TRIP Rx C [ ]
2.7.8 Counter display: TRIP Tx D = TRIP Rx D [ ]
2.7.9 Counter display: TRIP Tx E = TRIP Rx E [ ]
2.7.10 Counter display: TRIP Tx F = TRIP Rx F [ ]
2.8 Concluding work
- Reset the trip counters in both stations.

- Remove the command output to input loop in the remote station.
- Close the isolating terminals in local and remote station.
- Press the reset button "RES" (P9) on G3HP.
- Wait until all alarm signals go out.
2.9 Perform loop test
Press the test button "TST" (P8) on G3HP.
2.9.1 LED "RDY" (P3) ON [ ]

2.9.2 LED "GRD" (P4) ON [ ]
2.9.3 LED "TRP" (P5) ON for about 3 s [ ]

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TELEPROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Type NSD 70D

PART I DESCRIPTON AND PRINCIPLE OF OPERAITON 1

2. MODULES FITTED IN RACKS AND ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS 17

3.1 Modules and assemblies 19

4.1 System data 25

5.1 DSP module G3HP 41

PART II APPLICATION AND SETTING INSTRUCTIONS 1

6.1 Permissive tripping schemes 1

7.1 Command transmission time 7

8.1 DSP module type G3HP 9

PART III INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING, OPERATION AND MAINTANANCE 1

9.1 Mechanical Inspection 1

10. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING 4

10.1 Testing facilities 4

11. OPERATION ANDA MAINTANANCE 6

A LIST OF ASSEMBLIES AND UNITS A-1

B SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS B-1

C BLOCK DIAGRAMS C-1

D DEPENDABILITY AND SECURITY TESTS D-1

E PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE NSD 70D E-1

F TESTING INSTRUCTIONS NSD 70D F-1

G COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS NSD 70D G-1

PART I DESCRIPTION AND PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

NSD 70D features

* Up to 6 commands per unit

* Reliable and robust

* Digital signal processing

External connections and power supply

The following alternative arrangements are available for a 19" rack:

Further details on particular applications are to be found in Section 8.

1.1.1 Data interface G3HM (PCM interface)

Contradirectional interface (CCITT G.703)

Codirectional interface (CCITT G.703)

1.1.2 Data interface G3HR (RS-422/V. 11 interface)

Transmit and receive timing provided by the data circuit-terminating equipment:

Transmit timing provided by the data circuit-terminating equipment:

Transmit and receive timing generated internally (G3HR):

1.1.3 Data interface G3HS (F.O. interface)

Transmission path: NSD 70D <=> NSD 70D

Transmission path: NSD 70 D < = > FOX

1.1.4 Data Interface G3E1 (E1 Interface)

Balanced (120 Ohm) output mode

Unbalanced (75 Ohm) output mode

1.2 Principle of operation

Digital signal processing

Testing during operation

The following criteria are monitored and generate alarm signals.

- bit error rate of guard or tripping signal codes too high

Alarm signals are emitted via potentially-free contacts:

- 1 common alarm per command on G3HC relay interface

- The alarm status has no influence on the command outputs.

The setting applies to all the command outputs simultaneously.

1.3 Assemblies and power supply units

DSP module G3HP

Data interface G3HM (PCM interface)

Data interface G3HR (RS-422interface)

Data interface G3HS (Fibre Optic Interface)

Data interface G3E1 (E1 Interface)

Relay interface G3HC

Alarm interface G3HE

Trip Counter G3HF (Optional)