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NA20 - Manual - 04 - 2022
MANUAL
NA20
PHASE, NEGATIVE SEQUENCE,
RESIDUAL OVERCURRENT, THERMAL IMAGE
PROTECTION RELAY
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
1 INTRODUCTION
5
Scope and liability ...........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Applicability ......................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Conformity ........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Copyright ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Safety recommendations ...............................................................................................................................................................................5
Insulation tests ................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Product identification .....................................................................................................................................................................................6
Environment .....................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Graphical conventions ...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Glossary/definitions ........................................................................................................................................................................................6
2 GENERAL
10
Preface ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Photo .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Main features .................................................................................................................................................................................................11
3 TECHNICAL DATA
12
3.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Product standard for measuring relays .....................................................................................................................................................12
Mechanical data ...........................................................................................................................................................................................12
Insulation ........................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Voltage dip and interruption ........................................................................................................................................................................12
EMC tests for interference immunity .........................................................................................................................................................12
Emission ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Mechanical tests .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Climatic tests ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Certifications ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.2 INPUT CIRCUITS ...............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Auxiliary power supply Uaux ......................................................................................................................................................................14
Phase current input circuits ........................................................................................................................................................................14
Residual current input circuit ......................................................................................................................................................................14
Binary input circuits ......................................................................................................................................................................................14
Block input (Logic selectivity) .....................................................................................................................................................................14
3.3 OUTPUT CIRCUITS ............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Relays ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Block output (Logic selectivity) ...................................................................................................................................................................14
3.4 MMI .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
3.5 COMMUNICATION INTERFACES ...................................................................................................................................................................15
Local port ........................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Remote ports ..................................................................................................................................................................................................15
3.6 GENERAL SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................................................................16
3.7 PROTECTIVE FUNCTIONS ...............................................................................................................................................................................16
Base current - IB ...........................................................................................................................................................................................16
Thermal protection with Pt100 probes - 26 ...............................................................................................................................................16
Undercurrent - 37 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................16
Negative sequence overcurrent - 46 .........................................................................................................................................................16
Negative sequence / positive sequence current ratio - I2 / I1 ..............................................................................................................17
Thermal image - 49 ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Phase overcurrent - 50/51 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Residual overcurrent - 50N/51N ................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Breaker failure - BF ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.8 CONTROL AND MONITORING ........................................................................................................................................................................21
Second harmonic restraint - 2ndh-REST ...................................................................................................................................................21
Trip Circuit Supervision - 74TCS ..................................................................................................................................................................21
Selective block - BLOCK2 ............................................................................................................................................................................21
Circuit Breaker supervision .........................................................................................................................................................................21
CT supervision - 74CT ...................................................................................................................................................................................21
Pilot wire diagnostic .....................................................................................................................................................................................21
Demand measures ........................................................................................................................................................................................21
Oscillography (DFR) ......................................................................................................................................................................................22
PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) .......................................................................................................................................................22
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3.9 METERING......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Accuracy (type tests)................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Measures ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
4 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS
24
4.1 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................................................................24
Power supply board ......................................................................................................................................................................................25
CPU board .......................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Input board .....................................................................................................................................................................................................25
MMI (keyboard, LED and display) ..............................................................................................................................................................25
4.2 SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................................................................................................26
Base software ................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Real-time operating system .........................................................................................................................................................................26
Task ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Drivers .............................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Application Software ....................................................................................................................................................................................27
Data Base .......................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Self test (Application) ...................................................................................................................................................................................27
Development tools (Builder) ........................................................................................................................................................................27
4.3 I/O DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Metering inputs ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Signal processing ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Conventions ....................................................................................................................................................................................................31
Use of measured values ...............................................................................................................................................................................32
Binary inputs ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Output relays ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
LED indicators ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Communication interfaces ...........................................................................................................................................................................42
4.4 PROTECTIVE ELEMENTS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 43
Rated values .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Thermal protection with RTD thermometric probes - 26 ........................................................................................................................45
Undercurrent - 37 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................47
Negative sequence overcurrent - 46 ........................................................................................................................................................ 49
Negative sequence current / positive sequence current ratio - I2/I1 ..................................................................................................56
Thermal image - 49 ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Phase overcurrent - 50/51 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Residual overcurrent - 50N/51N ................................................................................................................................................................ 79
Breaker failure - BF ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
4.5 CONTROL AND MONITORING ........................................................................................................................................................................91
Logical block - BLOCK1 ................................................................................................................................................................................91
Selective block -BLOCK2 ............................................................................................................................................................................ 93
Remote tripping ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 98
Frequency tracking ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 99
Second Harmonic Restraint - 2ndh-REST .............................................................................................................................................. 100
Cold Load Pickup - CLP ..............................................................................................................................................................................101
CT supervision - 74CT ................................................................................................................................................................................ 103
Trip circuit supervision - 74TCS.................................................................................................................................................................104
Circuit breaker supervision .......................................................................................................................................................................107
Demand measures ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 110
Oscillography ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 110
5 MEASURES, LOGIC STATES AND COUNTERS
111
Measures ......................................................................................................................................................................................................111
Protection .....................................................................................................................................................................................................111
Delayed inputs .............................................................................................................................................................................................111
Internal states ..............................................................................................................................................................................................111
Relays ............................................................................................................................................................................................................112
Counters ........................................................................................................................................................................................................112
Self test .........................................................................................................................................................................................................112
Pilot wire diagnostic .................................................................................................................................................................................. 113
Selective Block - BLOCK2 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 113
Fault recording - SFR ................................................................................................................................................................................. 113
Event recording - SER ................................................................................................................................................................................ 113
Oscillography - DFR ....................................................................................................................................................................................114
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6 INSTALLATION
116
6.1 PACKAGING .....................................................................................................................................................................................................116
6.2 MOUNTING ......................................................................................................................................................................................................116
6.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 120
6.4 NOMINAL CURRENT In AND IEn SETTING ............................................................................................................................................... 130
6.5 LED ALLOCATION ............................................................................................................................................................................................134
6.6 FINAL OPERATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................................134
7 PROGRAMMING AND SETTINGS
135
7.1 SW ThyVisor ....................................................................................................................................................................................................135
ThyVisor installation ....................................................................................................................................................................................135
ThyVisor use .................................................................................................................................................................................................135
7.2 MMI (Man Machine Interface) ....................................................................................................................................................................136
Reading variables (READ) ..........................................................................................................................................................................136
Setting modifying (SET) ..............................................................................................................................................................................136
TEST .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 138
COMMUNICATION ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 138
Circuit breaker commands ....................................................................................................................................................................... 139
Enable / block changes via keyboard - Password ................................................................................................................................ 139
7.3 MODULES MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................................................................................... 140
7.4 MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................................................................................................................141
7.5 REPAIR ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................141
7.6 PACKAGING .....................................................................................................................................................................................................141
8 APPENDIX
142
8.1 APPENDIX A1 - Inverse time IEC curves ...................................................................................................................................................142
Mathematical formula ................................................................................................................................................................................142
Negative sequence overcurrent 46 - Standard inverse time curve (IEC 60255-3/BS142 type A) ................................................ 143
Negative sequence overcurrent 46 - Very inverse time curve (IEC 60255-3/BS142 type B) ..........................................................144
Negative sequence overcurrent 46 - Extremely inverse time curve (IEC 60255-3/BS142 type C) ................................................145
Phase overcurrent 50/51 - Standard inverse time curve (IEC 60255-3/BS142 type A) ....................................................................146
Phase overcurrent 50/51 - Very inverse time curve (IEC 60255-3/BS142 type B) ............................................................................147
Phase overcurrent 50/51 - Extremely inverse time curve (IEC 60255-3/BS142 type C) .................................................................. 148
Phase overcurrent 50/51 - long time inverse curve (IEC BS B LI) ..................................................................................................... 149
Residual overcurrent 50N/51N - Standard inverse time curve (IEC 60255-3/BS142 type A) ........................................................ 150
Residual overcurrent 50N/51N - Very inverse time curve (IEC 60255-3/BS142 type B) ..................................................................151
Residual overcurrent 50N/51N - Extremely inverse time curve (IEC 60255-3/BS142 type C) ........................................................152
Residual overcurrent 50N/51N - long time inverse curve (IEC BS B LI)........................................................................................... 153
8.2 APPENDIX A2 - Inverse time ANSI/IEEE curves .......................................................................................................................................154
Mathematical formula ................................................................................................................................................................................154
Negative sequence overcurrent 461 - Moderately inverse time curve (ANSI/IEEE type MI) .......................................................155
Negative sequence overcurrent 46 - Very inverse time curve (ANSI/IEEE type VI) .......................................................................156
Negative sequence overcurrent 46 - Extremely inverse time curve (ANSI/IEEE type EI)..............................................................157
Phase overcurrent 50/51 - Moderately inverse time curve (ANSI/IEEE type MI) ........................................................................... 158
Phase overcurrent 50/51 - Very inverse time curve (ANSI/IEEE type VI) ........................................................................................ 159
Phase overcurrent 50/51 - Extremely inverse time curve (ANSI/IEEE type EI) ............................................................................... 160
Residual overcurrent 50N/51N - Moderately inverse time curve (ANSI/IEEE type MI) .................................................................161
Residual overcurrent 50N/51N - Very inverse time curve (ANSI/IEEE type VI) ...............................................................................162
Residual overcurrent 50N/51N - Extremely inverse time curve (ANSI/IEEE type EI) ..................................................................... 163
8.3 APPENDIX A3 - Inverse time - RECTIFIER, I2t and EM curves ................................................................................................................164
Mathematical formula ................................................................................................................................................................................164
Phase overcurrent 50/51 - Rectifier curves ............................................................................................................................................165
Negative sequence overcurrent 46 - I2t inverse curves (I2t=K) .........................................................................................................166
Phase overcurrent 50/51 - I2t inverse curves (I2t=K) ............................................................................................................................167
Negative sequence overcurrent 46 - Electromechanical inverse curves (EM) .............................................................................. 168
Phase overcurrent 50/51 - Electromechanical inverse curves (EM) ................................................................................................. 169
Residual overcurrent 50N/51N - Electromechanical inverse curves (EM)....................................................................................... 170
8.4 APPENDIX B1 - I/O Diagram .........................................................................................................................................................................171
8.5 APPENDIX B2 - Interfaces ............................................................................................................................................................................172
8.6 APPENDIX B3- Connection diagrams ........................................................................................................................................................ 173
8.7 APPENDIX C - Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................................176
8.8 APPENDIX D - Setting table ..........................................................................................................................................................................177
8.9 APPENDIX E - EC Declaration of conformity ............................................................................................................................................. 208
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1 I N T R O D U C T I O N
1 I N T R O D U C T I O N
Scope and liability
This document describes the functions, the technical data of NA20 devices; instructions for mount-
ing, setting and commissioning are included.
This manual has been checked out, however, deviations from the description cannot be completely
ruled out, so that no liability in a legal sense for correctness and completeness of the information or
from any damage that might result from its use is formally disclaimed.
The information given in this document is reviewed regularly; any corrections and integration will be
included in subsequent editions that are identified by the date of revision.
We appreciate any suggestions for improvement.
We reserve the right to make technical improvements without notice.
Applicability
This manual is valid for NA20 devices with firmware version 2.70 and following.
Conformity
The product complies with the CEE directives:
• EMC Council Directives:
2014/30/EC
• Low voltage Directives:
2014/35/EC
Copyright
All right reserved; It is forbidden to copy, modify or store material (document and sw) protected by
copyright without Thytronic consent.
Warranty
Thytronic warrants devices against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a
period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of retail purchase by the original end-user purchaser (“War-
ranty Period”).
Safety recommendations
The warming contained in this document are all-important for safety; special attention must be paid
to the following symbols:
Installation and commissioning must be carried out by qualified person; Thytronic assumes no re-
sponsibility for damages caused from improper use that does not comply all warning and caution in
this manual.
In particular the following requirements must be met:
• Remove power before opening it.
• Verify the voltage absence by means suitable instrumentation on relay connections; attention must
be paid to all circuits supplied by external sources (binary input, CT, etc...)
• Care must be taken when handling metal parts.
Insulation tests
After insulation tests, hazardous voltages (capacitor charges,...) may be arise; it is advisable to grad-
ually reduce the test voltage avoiding to erase it abruptly.
DANGER
Death, severe personal injury or substantial property damage will result if proper precautions
are not taken
WARNING
Death, severe personal injury or substantial property damage can result if proper precautions
are not taken.
CAUTION
Minor personal injury or property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken
CAUTION
Settings must be established on the basis of a coordination study.
Numerical values inside examples have educational purpose only; they don’t be used, in no way,
for actual applications.
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Product identification
Each device is equipped with:
• Identification label installed on the front side with following informations: code number, phase and
residual nominal currents, auxiliary voltage range and CE mark:
• Test label with following informations: data, serial number and test operator signature.
Environment
The NA20 device must be employed according to the environment conditions shown (see technical
data).
In case of different environment conditions, appropriate provisions must be provided (conditioning
system, humidity control, etc...).
If contaminants are present (dust, corrosive substances, etc...), filters must be provided.
Graphical conventions
The CEI/IEC and ANSI symbols is employed where possible:
e.g.: 51 = ANSI code concerning the overcurrent element.
Following text formats are used:
The ThyVisor[1] menu:
Phase overcurrent -50/51
The parameter description (measures, thresholds, operate time,...) and related value:
I> element
�
�
�
�
Definite�time
I>def
The display messages (MMI) are shown as:
NA20
Notes are highlighted with cursive letters inside colored bar
Note: Useful description note
Glossary/definitions
IEn
Relay residual nominal current
IEnp
Residual CT primary nominal current
In
Relay phase nominal current
Inp
Phase CT primary nominal current
IB
Basic current: it represents the nominal current of the line or trans-
former, referred to the nominal current of the CT’s for thermal image
protection
37
Undercurrent ANSI code
46
Negative sequence overcurrent ANSI code
49
Thermal image ANSI code
50/51
Phase overcurrent ANSI code
50N/51N
Residual overcurrent ANSI code
BF
Circuit breaker failure ANSI code
74CT
CT supervision
74TCS
Trip Circuit Supervision
DFR
Digital Fault Recorder (Oscillography)
SER
Sequential Event Recorder
SFR
Sequential Fault Recorder
ANSI
American National Standard Institute
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission
CENELEC
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
52 o CB (Circuit Breaker)
Circuit Breaker
52a
Auxiliary contact in the breaker that is in the same position as the
breaker. It can be assigned to a binary input to locate the CB position
(Breaker failure and/or CB diagnostic functions). (52a open = CB open)
52b
Auxiliary contact in the breaker that is in the opposite position as the
breaker (52b open = CB closed)
K1...K6...K10
Output relays
Pulse
Output relay with pulse operation
tTR
Output relay minimum pulse width
Latched
Output relay with latched operation (manual reset) Output relay with
latched operation (automatic reset)
No-latched
Output relay with no-latched operation (automatic reset)
CT
Current Transformer
P1
IEC nomenclature for primary polarity mark of CTs (as an alternative to
a ANSI dot)
P2
IEC nomenclature for primary polarity mark of CTs (as an alternative to
Note 1 The graphic interface and the operation of the ThyVisor software are described in the relative chapters
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a ANSI no-dot)
S1
IEC nomenclature for secondary polarity mark of CTs (as an alternative
to a ANSI dot)
S2
IEC nomenclature for secondary polarity mark of CTs (as an alternative
to a ANSI no-dot)
Self test
Diagnostic
Start
Leave an initial condition or reset condition (Pickup)
Trip
Operation (with operate time)
Operating time
Duration of time interval between the instant when the character-
istic quantity in reset condition is changed, under specified condi-
tions, and the instant when the relay operates
Dropout ratio
The ratio of a reset value to an operate value in well-specified con-
ditions. The dropout ratio may be lower or greater than 1 according
as an over or under element is considered
Reset time
Duration of the time interval between the instant when the charac-
teristic quantity in operate condition is changed, under specified
conditions, and the instant when the relay operates.
The stated reset time is related to a step variation of characteristic
quantity in operate condition to the reset condition.
Overshoot time
The critical impulse time for a relay which is in its reset condition,
is the longest duration a specified change in the input energizing
quantity(ies) (characteristic quantity), which will cause the relay
to change to operate condition, can be applied without the relay
switches. The overshoot time is the difference from the operate time
and the critical impulse time.
The declared values for the overshoot time are applicable with the
lower setting value of the operation time.
MMI (Man Machine Interface) Operator front panel
ThyVisor
Setting and monitoring software
Log file
A text file that lists actions that have occurred (ThyVisor).
J2SE
Java Platform Standard Edition
Subnet Mask
(Ethernet nomenclature)
Sw
Software
Fw
Firmware
Upgrade
Firmware upgrade
XML
eXtensible Markup Language
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Symbols.ai
Symbols
I>> Start
I>> BF_OUT
IPh Block2
Logic internal signal (output); may be a logical state (e.g.I>> Start) or a numerical value
It is available for reading (ThySetter + communication interface)
Logic external signal (intput); may be a command coming from a binary input or a sw command
It is available for reading (ThySetter + communication interface)
Internal signal (e.g. Breaker Failure output state concerning to the 2nd threshold of the 50 element)
It is not available for reading (missing arrow)
AND and NAND logic gates
OR and NOR logic gates
Limit block (I>> threshold).
Computation block (Max phase current)
Threshold setting (e.g. pickup I>>).
The value is available for reading and is adjustable by means ThySetter + MMI.
Switch
ON delay timer with reset (tON delay)
ON delay timer without reset (tON delay)
OFF delay timer (dropout) without reset (tOFF delay)
Curve type (definite/inverse time)
0
T
I L3
Max[I L1 ,I L2 ,I L3 ]
I L2
I L1
tON
tON
tON
tON
t
RESET
INPUT
OUTPUT
tOFF
t
tOFF
INPUT
OUTPUT
tON
tON
tON
t
INPUT
OUTPUT
0
T
tON
&
&
≥1
≥1
EXOR logic gate
tOFF
=1
I>>
I
I ≥ I>>
tON
RESET
0
T
0
T
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Symbols1 .ai
t
RESET
INPUT
OUTPUT
tOFF
tOFF
tOFF
tOFF
Minimum pulse width operation for output relays (tTR)
tTR
t
tTR
INPUT
OUTPUT
tTR
0
T
tTR
t
tTR
INPUT
OUTPUT
Latched operating mode for output relays and LEDs
Pulse operating mode for output relays
t
INPUT
OUTPUT
Latched
tTR
T
0
RESET
OFF delay timer (dropout) with reset (tOFF delay)
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2 G E N E R A L
2 G E N E R A L
Preface
The relay type NA20 is typically used in HV, MV and LV radial networks as feeder or power trans-
former protection.
In solidly grounded systems the residual overcurrent protection can be used on feeders of any length,
while in ungrounded or Petersen coil and/or resistance grounded systems, the residual overcurrent
protection can be used on feeders of small length in order to avoid unwanted trippings due to the
capacitive current contribution of the feeder on external ground fault.
Beside to the phase and residual overcurrent protection, the following protective functions are pro-
vided:
• Thermal image protection of lines and power transformers.
• Undercurrent protection for monitoring of CB opening.
• Negative sequence protection against asymmetrical short circuits and unbalance loads.
• I2/I1 protection against phase interruption under low-load condition.
Following input circuits are available:
• Three phase current and one residual current inputs with nominal currents independently select-
able at 1 A or 5 A using dip-switch.
• Two or five (optional) binary inputs.
• One block input (logic selectivity).
In addition to the main protection element, the breaker failure (BF), CT monitoring (74CT), Trip Circuit
Supervision (TCS) and programmable logic (PLC) are also provided.
Setting, programming and reading operations must be effected by means of Personal Computer with
ThyVisor software or by means of remote communication interface (RS485 bus and Ethernet network
or USB); all operations must be performed through MMI.
According to the hardware configurations, the NA20 protection relay can be shipped in various case
styles depending on the required mounting options:
• Flush.
• Projecting mounting.
• Rack.
• With separate operator panel.
Other options are:
• Auxiliary power supply operating range.
• Communication protocols.
Photo
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Main features
• Metallic case.
• Backlight LCD 4x16 Display.
• Eight LEDs that may be joined with matrix criteria to many and various functions.
• RESET key to clear LED indications and latched output relays.
• Two free settable binary inputs.
• Independently settable for start, trip, self-test and control six output relay (K1...K6) Each output
relay may be set with normally energized or normally de-energized operating mode and manual or
automatic reset (latched/no-latched).
• Rear Ethernet communication port, with MODBUS TCP/IP® protocol, with RJ45 (copper wires) or
FX (optical fiber) connection.
• Rear RS485 port, with ModBus protocol.
• USB front serial port (local communication for ThyVisor).
• Real time clock with super capacitor.
The most significant constructive features are:
• Galvanically insulated input and output circuits (communication and binary circuits included).
• Optimum filtering of input signals through combined use of analog and digital filters.
• Traditional electromechanical-type final output contacts with continuous monitoring of control coil
continuity.
• Auxiliary supply comprising a switching-type voltage stabilizing circuit having a very wide working
range and a very small power dissipation
• Nominal frequency: 50 or 60 Hz.
The most significant operating features are:
• Programming of operating modes and parameters by means of the front keys and alphanumeric
display, with a programming procedure based on carrying out guided selections and on explicit and
immediate signalling of the operations being performed, so that such procedure can be carried out
without coding tables or mnemonic informations.
• The feature modification operations do not interrupt the normal functions of the relay.
• Impossibility of programming unacceptable parameter values, thanks to the automatic limitation of
top and bottom scale values for the relative setting ranges.
• Currents are sampled 24 times per period and measured in the effective value (RMS) of the funda-
mental component using the DFT (Discrete Fourier Transform) algorithm and digital filters.
• The fault recorder (SFR) runs continuously capturing in circular mode the last twenty events upon
trigger of binary input/output and/or element pickup (start-trip).
• The event recorder (SER) runs continuously capturing in circular mode the last three hundred
events upon trigger of binary input/output.
• Digital fault recorder (DFR) in COMTRADE format (oscillography).
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3 T E C H N I C A L D ATA
3 T E C H N I C A L D ATA
3.1
GENERAL
� Product standard for measuring relays
Reference standards
IEC 60255-1 Part 1: Common requirements
� Mechanical data
Mounting:
• Flush.
• Projecting.
• Rack.
• Separated operator panel.
External dimensions (Flush mounting)
177 x 107 x 235 (high x width x depth)
Terminals
screw connection
Mass (Flush mounting)
2.0 kg
Reference standards
EN 60529, EN 60529/A1
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
• Front
IP52
• Terminals
IP20
� Insulation
Reference standards
EN 60255-5, IEC 60255-27
High voltage test (50 Hz - 60 s)
• Auxiliary power supply
2 kV
• Input circuits
2 kV
• Output circuits
2 kV
• Output circuits (between open contacts)
1 kV
• Comunication circuits
500 V
Impulse voltage withstand test (1.2/50 µs):
• Auxiliary power supply
5 kV (Common mode) - 2kV (Differential mode)
• Input circuits
5 kV
• Output circuits
5 kV
• Output circuits (between open contacts)
1 kV
Insulation resistance
>100 MW
� Voltage dip and interruption
Reference standards
EN 61000-4-29, IEC 60255-22-11
Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations on dc input power port immunity tests
• Interruption (UT=40%)
100 ms
• Interruption (UT=0%)
50 ms
• Voltage variations (UT=80...120%)
10 s
� EMC tests for interference immunity
Reference standards
IEC 60255-26, EN 60255-26
Product standard for measuring relays
Generic standards immunity for industrial environments
EN 61000-6-2
• Electromagnetic compatibility requirements for measuring relays and protection equipment
Apparati di automazione e controllo per centrali e stazioni elettriche
• Compatibilità elettromagnetica - Immunità
ENEL REMC 02
• Normativa di compatibilità elettromeccanica per apparati e sistemi
ENEL REMC 01
Reference standards
EN 60255-22-1 IEC 60255-22-1
EN 61000-4-12 EN 61000-4-12
Damped oscillatory wave
• 0.1 MHz and 1 MHz common mode
2.5 kV
• 0.1 MHz and 1 MHz differential mode
1.0 kV
• Ring wave common mode
2.0 kV
• Ring wave differential mode
1.0 kV
Reference standards
EN 60255-22-2 IEC 60255-22-2
EN 61000-4-2 IEC 61000-4-2
Electrostatic discharge
• Contact discharge
6 kV
• Air discharge
8 kV
Reference standards
EN 60255-22-3 IEC 60255-22-3
EN 61000-4-3 IEC 61000-4-3
Radiated radio-frequency fields
• 80...1000 MHz AM 80%
10 V/m
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• 900 MHz Pulse modulated
10 V/m
Reference standards
EN 60255-22-4 IEC 60255-22-4
EN 61000-4-4 IEC 61000-4-4
Fast transient burst (5/50 ns)
• Auxiliary power supply
2 kV
• Input circuits
4 kV
Reference standards
EN 60255-22-5 IEC 60255-22-5
EN 61000-4-5 IEC 61000-4-5
High energy pulse
• Uaux (line-to-ground 10 ohm, 9 mF)
2 kV
• Uaux (line-to-line 0 ohm, 18 mF)
1 kV
• I/O ports (line-to-ground 40 ohm, 0.5 mF)
2 kV
• I/O ports (line-to-line 40 ohm, 0.5 mF)
1 kV
Reference standards
EN 60255-22-6 IEC 60255-22-6
EN 61000-4-6 IEC 61000-4-6
Conducted radio-frequency fields
• 0.15...80 MHz AM 80% 1kHz
10 V
Reference standards
EN 60255-22-7 IEC 60255-22-7
EN 61000-4-16 IEC 61000-4-16
Power frequency immunity tests
• Dc voltage
30 V
• 50 Hz continuously
30 V
• 50 Hz 1 s
300 V
• 0.015...150 kHz
30 V
Reference standards
EN 61000-4-8 IEC 61000-4-8
Magnetic field 50 Hz
• 50 Hz continuously
100 A/m
• 50 Hz 1 s
1 kA/m
Reference standards
EN 61000-4-10 IEC 61000-4-10
Damped oscillatory magnetic field
• Damped oscillatory wave 0.1 MHz
30 A/m
• Damped oscillatory wave 1 MHz
30 A/m
� Emission
Reference standards
EN 60255-25 IEC 60255-25
EN 61000-6-4 IEC 61000-6-4
EN 55011 CISPR 11
Electromagnetic emission tests
• Conducted emission auxiliary power supply 0.15...0.5 MHz
79 dB mV
• Conducted emission auxiliary power supply 0.5...30 MHz
73 dB mV
• Radiated emission 30...230 MHz
40 dB mV/m
• Radiated emission 230...1000 MHz
47 dB mV/m
� Mechanical tests
Reference standards
EN 60255-21-1 EN 60255-21-2 RMEC01
Vibration, shock, bump and seismic tests on measuring relays and protection equipment
• EN 60255-21-1 Vibration tests (sinusoidal)
Class 1
• EN 60255-21-2 Shock and bump test
Class 1
� Climatic tests
Reference standards
IEC 60068-x ENEL R CLI 01 CEI 50
Environmental testing
Ambient temperature
-25...+70 °C
Storage temperature
-40...+85 °C
Relative humidity
10...95 %
Atmospheric pressure
70...110 kPa
� Safety
Reference standards
IEC 60255-27
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use
Pollution degree
3
Reference voltage
250 V
Overvoltage category
III
� Certifications
Reference standards
Product standard for measuring relays
EN 50263
CE Conformity
• EMC Directive
2014/30/EC
• Low Voltage Directive
2014/35/EC
Type tests
IEC 60255-1
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3.2
INPUT CIRCUITS
� Auxiliary power supply Uaux
Voltage
Nominal value (range)
24...48 V~/-
115...230 V~/110...220 V-
Operative range (each one of the above nominal values)
19...60 V~/-
85...265 V~/75...300 V-
Inrush current (max)
• 24 V-
6 A, 5 ms
• 48 V-
14 A, 5 ms
• 110 V-
20 A, 1 ms
• 230 V~
50 A, 1 ms
Frequency (for alternate voltage supply)
45...66 Hz
Max distortion factor ( for alternating voltage supply)
15%
Max alternating component (for dc voltage supply):
• Full wave rectified sine wave
100 %
• Sine wave
80 %
Power consumption:
• Maximum (energized relays, Ethernet TX)
10 W (20 VA)
• Maximum (energized relays, Ethernet FX)
15 W (25 VA)
� Phase current input circuits
Relay nominal phase current In
1 A or 5 A selectable by dip-switch
Permanent overload
25 A
Thermal overload (1 s)
500 A
Dynamic overload (half cycle)
1250 A
Rated consumption (for any phase)
≤ 0.002 VA with In=1 A
≤ 0.04 VA with In=5 A
� Residual current input circuit
Relay nominal residual current IEn
1 A or 5 A selectable by dip-switch
Permanent overload
25 A
Thermal overload (1 s)
500 A
Dynamic overload (half cycle)
1250 A
Rated consumption
≤ 0.006 VA with IEn=1 A
≤ 0.12 VA with IEn=5 A
� Binary input circuits
Quantity
2 or 5 (optional)
Type
optocoupler
Operative range
24...265 V~/-
Min activation voltage
18 V
Max consumption, energized
3 mA
� Block input (Logic selectivity)
Quantity
1
Type
polarized wet input (powered by internal isolated supply)
Max consumption, energized
5 mA
3.3
OUTPUT CIRCUITS
� Relays
Quantity
6
Type of contacts K1, K2
changeover (SPDT, type C)
Type of contacts K3, K4, K5
make (SPST-NO, type A)
Type of contacts K6
break (SPST-NC, type B)
Nominal current
8 A
Nominal voltage/max switching voltage
250 V~/400 V~
Breaking capacity:
• Direct current (L/R = 40 ms)
50 W
• Alternating current (l = 0,4)
1250 VA
Make
1000 W/VA
Short duration current (0,5 s)
30 A
Minimum switching load
300 mW (5 V/ 5 mA)
Life:
• Mechanical
106 operations
• Electrical
105 operations
� Block output (Logic selectivity)
Quantity
1
Type
optocoupler
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MMI
Display
16 x 4 alphanumeric LCD
LEDs
Quantity
8
• ON/fail (green)
1
• Start (yellow)
1
• Trip (red)
1
• Freely allocatable (red)
5
Keyboard
8 keys
3.5
COMMUNICATION INTERFACES
� Local port
Connection
USB Type B
Protocol
Modbus RTU®
� Remote ports
RS485
• Connection
screw terminals
• Baud rate
1200...57600 bps
• Protocol[1]
ModBus®RTU
IEC 60870-5-103
DNP3[2]
Ethernet 100BaseT
• Connection[3]
Optical fiber 1300 nm, ST
100 Base TX, RJ45
• Baud rate
100 Mbps
• Protocol
ModBus®TCP/IP
Note 1 Different version must be selected at ordering
Note 2 Extended list of reading variables (eg. )
Note 3 Different version must be selected at ordering
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3.6
GENERAL SETTINGS
Relay nominal frequency (fn)
50, 60 Hz
Relay phase nominal current (In)
1 A or 5 A [1]
Phase CT primary nominal current (Inp)
1 A...10 kA
1...499 A (step 1 A)
500...4990 A (step 10 A)
5000...10000 A (step 100 A)
Relay residual nominal current (IEn)
1 A or 5 A [1]
Residual CT primary nominal current (IEnp)
1 A...10 kA
1...499 A (step 1 A)
500...4990 A (step 10 A)
5000...10000 A (step 100 A)
3.7
PROTECTIVE FUNCTIONS
� Base current - IB[2]
Base current (IB)
0.10...2.50 In (step 0.01 In)
� Thermal protection with Pt100 probes - 26[3]
ThAL1...8 Alarm:
Alarm threshold 26 PT1...PT8 (ThAL1...8)
0...200 °C
Operating time ThAL1...8 (tThAL1...8)
0....100 s
Th>1...8 Trip:
Trip threshold 26 PT1...PT8 (Th>1...8)
0...200 °C
Operating time ThAL1...8 (tTh>1...8)
0....100 s
� Undercurrent - 37
37 Operating logic (Logic37)
AND/OR
Definite time
37 First threshold definite time (I Element
I2> Curve type (I2>Curve)
DEFINITE
IEC/BS A, B, C
ANSI/IEEE MI, VI, EI
I2t, EM
I2CLP> Activation time (t2CLP>)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
I2> Reset time delay (t2>RES)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
Definite time
46 First threshold definite time (I2>def)
0.100...10.00 In
0.100...0.999 In (step 0.001 In)
1.00...10.00 In (step 0.01 In)
I2>def within CLP (I2CLP>def)
0.100...10.00 In
0.100...0.999 In (step 0.001 In)
1.00...10.00 In (step 0.01 In)
I2>def Operating time (t2>def)
0.03...200 s
0.03...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...99.9 s (step 0.1 s)
100...200 s (step 1 s)
Note 1 The nominal current settings doesn’t concern the protection elements; they must agree with hardware setting (dip-switch 1 A or 5 A) .
Note 2 The basic current IB represents the nominal current of the line or transformer, referred to the nominal current of the CT’s for thermal image
protection. If the secondary rated current of the line CT’s equals the rated current of the NA20 relay, as usually happens, the IB value is the ratio
between the rated current of the protected element and the primary rated current of the CT’s
Note 3 The 26 element is available when the MPT module is connect on Thybus and enabled
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Inverse time [1]
46 First threshold inverse time (I2>inv)
0.100...10.00 In
0.100...0.999 In (step 0.001 In)
1.00...5.00 In (step 0.01 In)
I2>inv within CLP (I2CLP>inv)
0.100...10.00 In
0.100...0.999 In (step 0.001 In)
1.00...10.00 In (step 0.01 In)
I2>inv Operating time (t2>inv)
0.02...60.0 s
0.02...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...60.0 s (step 0.1 s)
I2>> Element
I2CLP>> Activation time (t2CLP>>)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
I2>> Reset time delay (t2>>RES)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
Definite time
46 Second threshold definite time (I2>>def)
0.100...40.0 In
0.100...0.999 In (step 0.001 In)
1.00...40.00 In (step 0.01 In)
I2>>def within CLP (I2CLP>>def)
0.100...40.0 In
0.100...0.999 In (step 0.001 In)
1.00...40.00 In (step 0.01 In)
I2>>def Operating time (t2>>def)
0.03...10.00 s (step 0.01 s)
Pickup time
≤ 0.03 s
Dropout ratio
0.95...0.98
Dropout time
≤ 0.05 s
Overshoot time
0.03 s
Pickup accuracy
1% with I2 ≥ 0.5 In
Operate time accuracy
5% or ± 10 ms
� Negative sequence / positive sequence current ratio - I2 / I1
I21> Element
I21CLP> Activation time (t21CLP>)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
Definite time
I2 / I1> First threshold definite time (I21>def)
0.10...1.00 In (step 0.01 In)
I2 / I1> within CLP ((I21CLP>def
0.10...1.00 In (step 0.01 In)
I21>def Operating time (t21>def)
0.04...15000 s
0.04...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
1...15000 s (step 1 s)
Pickup time
≤ 0.03 s
Dropout ratio
0.95...0.98
Dropout time
≤ 0.05 s
Overshoot time
0.03 s
Pickup accuracy
1% with I1 and I2 ≥ 0.5 In
Operate time accuracy
5% or ± 10 ms
Note 1 Standard Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type A or SIT):
t = 0.14 · t2>inv / [(I2/I2>inv)0.02 - 1]
Very Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type B or VIT):
t = 13.5 · t2>inv / [(I2/I2>inv) - 1]
Extremely Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type C or EIT):
t = 80 · t2>inv / [(I2/I2>inv)2 - 1]
Moderately Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type MI):
t = t2>inv · {0.01 / [(I2/I2>inv)0.02 - 1] + 0.023}
Very Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type VI):
t = t2>inv · {3.922 / [(I2/I2>inv)2 - 1] + 0.098}
Extremely Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type EI):
t = t2>inv · {5.64 / [(I2/I2>inv)2 - 1] + 0.024}
I-squared-t (I 2t = K):
t = 16 · t2>inv / (I2/I2>inv)2
Electromechanical (EM):
t = 0.28 · t2>inv / [-0.236 · (I2/I2>inv)-1+ 0.339]
t:
operate time
I2>inv: pickup value
t2>inv: operate time setting
Asymptotic reference value: 1.1 I2>nv
Minimum operate time:
0.1 s
Equation is valid for 1.1 ≤ I2/I2>inv ≤ 20
With I2>inv pickup ≥ 2.5 In, the upper limit is 50 In
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� Thermal image - 49
Common configuration:
Initial thermal image DqIN (DthIN)
0.0...1.0 DqB (step 0.1 DqB)[1]
Reduction factor at inrush (KINR)
1.0...3.0 (step 0.1)
Thermal time constant t (T)
1...200 min (step 1 min)
DthIN activation time (tdthCLP)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
DthAL1 Element
49 First alarm threshold (DthAL1)
0.3...1.0 DqB (step 0.1 DqB)
DthAL2 Element
49 Second alarm threshold (DthAL2)
0.5...1.2 DqB (step 0.1 DqB)
Dth> Element
49 Trip threshold (Dth>)
1.100...1.300 DqB (step 0.001 DqB)
Pickup accuracy
± 1% with 0.1 In, ± 1% with 1 In
Operate time accuracy
5% or ± 10 ms
� Phase overcurrent - 50/51
I> Element
I> Curve type (I>Curve)
DEFINITE
IEC/BS A, B, C, B-LI
ANSI/IEEE MI, VI, EI
RECTIFIER, I2t or EM
I CLP> Activation time (tCLP>)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
I> Reset time delay (t>RES)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
Definite time
50/51 First threshold definite time (I>def)
0.100...40.0 In
0.100...0.999 In (step 0.001 In)
1.00...9.99 In (step 0.01 In)
10.0...40.0 In (step 0.1 In)
I>def within CLP (ICLP>def)
0.100...40.0 In
0.100...0.999 In (step 0.001 In)
1.00...9.99 In (step 0.01 In)
10.0...40.0 In (step 0.1 In)
I>def Operating time (t>def)
0.04...200.00 s
0.04...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...99.9 s (step 0.1 s)
100...200 s (step 1 s)
Inverse time[2]
50/51 First threshold inverse time (I>inv)
0.100...20.00 In
0.100...0.999 In (step 0.001 In)
1.00...20.00 In (step 0.01 In)
I>inv within CLP (ICLP>inv)
0.100...20.00 In
0.100...0.999 In (step 0.001 In)
1.00...20.00 In (step 0.01 In)
I>inv Operating time (t>inv)
0.02...60.0 s
0.02...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...60.0 s (step 0.1 s)
Note 1 Dq is the thermal image (p.u. of the basic over temperature corresponding to the basic current IB).
Assuming that the secondary rated current of the line CT’s equals the rated current of the NA20 relay, as usually happens, the IB value is the
ratio between the rated current of the protected element and the primary rated current of the CTs
Note 1 Standard Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type A or SIT):
t = 0.14 · t>inv / [(I/I>inv)0.02 - 1]
Very Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type B or VIT):
t = 13.5 · t>inv / [(I/I>inv) - 1]
Extremely Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type C or EIT):
t = 80 · t>inv / [(I/I>inv)2 - 1]
Long time Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS B LI):
t = 120 · t>inv / [(I/I>inv) - 1]
Moderately Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type MI):
t = t>inv · {0.01 / [(I/I>inv)0.02 - 1] + 0.023}
Very Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type VI):
t = t>inv · {3.922 / [(I/I>inv)2 - 1] + 0.098}
Extremely Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type EI):
t = t>inv · {5.64 / [(I/I>inv)2 - 1] + 0.024}
I-squared-t (I 2t = K):
t = 16 · t>inv / (I/I>inv)2
Electromechanical (EM):
t = 0.28 · t>inv / [-0.236 · (I/I>inv)-1+ 0.339]
RECTIFIER (RI):
t = 2351 · t>inv / [(I/I>inv)5.6- 1]
t:
operate time
I>inv: pickup value
t>inv: operate time setting
Asymptotic reference value: 1.1 I>nv
Minimum operate time:
0.1 s
Equation is valid for 1.1 ≤ I/I>inv ≤ 20
With I>inv pickup ≥ 2.5 In, the upper limit is 50 In
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I>> Element
I>> Curve type (I>>Curve)
DEFINITE or I2t
I CLP>> Activation time (tCLP>>)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
I>> Reset time delay (t>>RES)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
Definite time
50/51 Second threshold definite time (I>>def)
0.100...40.0 In
0.100...0.999 In (step 0.001 In)
1.00...9.99 In (step 0.01 In)
10.0...40.0 In (step 0.1 In)
I>>def within CLP (ICLP>>def)
0.100...40.0 In
0.100...0.999 In (step 0.001 In)
1.00...9.99 In (step 0.01 In)
10.0...40.0 In (step 0.1 In)
I>>def Operating time (t>>def)
0.03...10.00 s (step 0.01 s)
Inverse time
50/51 Second threshold inverse time (I>>inv)
0.100...20.00 In
0.100...0.999 In (step 0.001 In)
1.00...20.00 In (step 0.01 In)
I>>inv within CLP (ICLP>>inv)
0.100...20.00 In
0.100...0.999 In (step 0.001 In)
1.00...20.00 In (step 0.01 In)
I>>inv Operating time (t>>inv)
0.02...10.00 s (step 0.01 s)
I>>> Element
I CLP>>> Activation time (tCLP>>>)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
I>>> Reset time delay (t>>>RES)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
Definite time
50/51 Third threshold definite time (I>>>def)
0.100...40.0 In
0.100...0.999 In (step 0.001 In)
1.00...9.99 In (step 0.01 In)
10.0...40.0 In (step 0.1 In)
I>>>def within CLP (ICLP>>>def)
0.100...40.0 In
0.100...0.999 In (step 0.001 In)
1.00...9.99 In (step 0.01 In)
10.0...40.0 In (step 0.1 In)
I>>>def Operating time (t>>>def)
0.03...10.00 s (step 0.01 s)
Pickup time
≤ 0.03 s
Dropout ratio
0.95...0.98
Dropout time
≤ 0.05 s
Overshoot time
0.03 s
Pickup accuracy
± 0.5% with 0.1 In, ± 0.2% with 1 In
Operate time accuracy
5% or ± 10 ms
� Residual overcurrent - 50N/51N
IE> Element
IE> Curve type (IE>Curve)
DEFINITE
IEC/BS A, B, C, B-LI
ANSI/IEEE MI, VI, EI
EM
IECLP> Activation time (tECLP>)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
IE> Reset time delay (tE>RES)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
Definite time
50N/51N First threshold definite time (IE>def)
0.002...10.00 IEn
0.002...0.999 IEn (step 0.001 IEn)
1.00...10.00 IEn (step 0.01 IEn)
IE>def within CLP (IECLP>def)
0.002...10.00 IEn
0.002...0.999 IEn (step 0.001 IEn)
1.00...10.00 In (step 0.01 IEn)
IE>def Operating time (tE>def)
0.04...200 s
0.04...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...99.9 s (step 0.1 s)
100...200 s (step 1 s)
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Inverse time[1]
50N/51N First threshold inverse time (IE>inv)
0.002...2.00 IEn
0.002...0.999 IEn (step 0.001 IEn)
1.00...2.00 IEn (step 0.01 IEn)
IE>inv within CLP (IECLP>inv)
0.002...2.00 IEn
0.002...0.999 IEn (step 0.001 IEn)
1.00...2.00 IEn (step 0.01 IEn)
IE>inv Operating time (tE>inv)
0.02...60.0 s
0.02...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...60.0 s (step 0.1 s)
IE>> Element
IECLP>> Activation time (tECLP>>)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
IE>> Reset time delay (tE>>RES)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
Definite time
50N/51N Second threshold definite time (IE>>def)
0.002...10.00 IEn
0.002...0.999 IEn (step 0.001 IEn)
1.00...10.00 IEn (step 0.01 IEn)
IE>>def within CLP (IECLP>>def)
0.002...10.00 IEn
0.002...0.999 IEn (step 0.001 IEn)
1.00...10.00 IEn (step 0.01 IEn)
IE>>def Operating time (tE>>def)
0.03...10.00 s (step 0.01 s)
IE>>> Element
IECLP>>> Activation time (tECLP>>>)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
IE>>> Reset time delay (tE>>>RES)
0.00...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
Definite time
50N/51N Third threshold definite time (IE>>>def)
0.002...10.00 IEn
0.002...0.999 IEn (step 0.001 IEn)
1.00...10.00 IEn (step 0.01 IEn)
IE>>>def within CLP (IECLP>>>def)
0.002...10.00 IEn
0.002...0.999 IEn (step 0.001 IEn)
1.00...10.00 IEn (step 0.01 IEn)
IE>>>def Operating time (tE>>>def)
0.03...10.00 s (step 0.01 s)
Pickup time
≤ 0.03 s
Dropout ratio
0.95...0.98
Dropout time
≤ 0.05 s
Overshoot time
0.03 s
Pickup accuracy
± 0.5% with 0.01 IEn, ± 0.2% with 1 IEn
Operate time accuracy
5% or ± 10 ms
� Breaker failure - BF
BF Phase current threshold (IBF>)
0.05...1.00 In (step 0.01 In)
BF Residual current threshold (IEBF>)
0.01...2.00 IEn (step 0.01 IEn)
BF Time delay(tBF)
0.06...10.00 s (step 0.01 s)
Dropout ratio
0.95...0.98
Dropout time
≤ 0.05 s
IBF>Pickup accuracy
± 0.5% with 0.1 InL
± 0.2% with 1 InL
IEBF>Pickup accuracy
± 0.5% with 0.01 IEn
± 0.2% with 1 IEn
Operate time accuracy
5% or ± 10 ms
Note 1
Standard Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type A or SIT):
t = 0.14 · tE>inv / [(IE/ IE>inv)0.02 - 1]
Very Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type B or VIT):
t = 13.5 · tE>inv / [(IE/IE>inv) - 1]
Extremely Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type C or EIT):
t = 80 · tE>inv / [(IE/IE>inv)2 - 1]
Long time Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS B LI):
t = 120 · tE>inv / [(IE/IE>inv) - 1]
Moderately Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type MI):
t = tE>inv · {0.01 / [(IE/IE>inv)0.02 - 1] + 0.023}
Very Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type VI):
t = tE>inv · {3.922 / [(IE/IE>inv)2 - 1] + 0.098}
Extremely Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type EI):
t = tE>inv · {5.64 / [(IE/IE>inv)2 - 1] + 0.024}
Electromechanical (EM):
t = 0.28 · tE>inv / [-0.236 · (IE/IE>inv)-1+ 0.339]
IE:
residual current input
t:
operate time
IE>inv: pickup value;
tE>inv:
operate time setting
Asymptotic reference value: 1.1 IE>
Minimum operate time:
0.1 s
Equation is valid for 1.1 ≤ IE/ IE>inv ≤ 20, with IE>inv pickup ≥ 0.5 IEn, the upper limit is 10 IEn
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3.8
CONTROL AND MONITORING
� Second harmonic restraint - 2ndh-REST
Second harmonic restraint threshold (I2ndh>)
10...50 % (step 1 %)
I2ndh> reset time delay (t2ndh>RES)
0...100.0 s
0.00...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...100.0 s (step 0.1 s)
Dropout ratio
0.95...0.98
Dropout time
≤ 0.04 s
Pickup accuracy I2ndh>
± 4% ± 1% In
Operate time accuracy
5% or ± 10 ms
� Trip Circuit Supervision - 74TCS
Operate time:
• One binary input supervision
40 s
• Two binary inputs supervision
2 s
Reset time delay:
• One binary input supervision
6 s
• Two binary inputs supervision
0.6 s
� Selective block - BLOCK2
Selective block IN:
• BLIN1 Selective block operating mode (ModeBLIN1)
OFF-ON IPh/IE-ON IPh-ON IE
• BLIN maximum activation time for phase protections (tB-IPh) 0.10...10.00 s (step 0.01 s)
• BLIN maximum activation time for ground protections (tB-IE) 0.10...10.00 s (step 0.01 s)
Selective block OUT:
• BLOUT1 Selective block operating mode (ModeBLOUT1)
OFF-ON IPh/IE-ON IPh-ON IE
• BLOUT Dropout time for phase protections (tF-IPh)
0.00...1.00 s (step 0.01 s)
• BLOUT Dropout time for ground protections (tF-IE)
0.00...1.00 s (step 0.01 s)
• BLOUT Dropout time for ground and phase protections (tF-IPh/IE) 0.00...1.00 s (step 0.01 s)
� Circuit Breaker supervision
Circuit breaker diagnostic
Number of CB trips threshold (N.Open)
0...10000 (step 1)
Cumulative CB tripping currents threshold (SumI)
0....5000 In (step 1 In)
Cumulative CB tripping I2t threshold (SumI^2t)
0....5000 (In)2∙s (step 1 In2∙s)
Circuit Breaker opening time for I^2t calculation (tbreak)
0.05...1.00 s (step 0.01 s)
Circuit Breaker maximum allowed opening time (tbreak>)
0.05...1.00 s (step 0.01 s)
� CT supervision - 74CT
74CT Threshold (S<)
0.10...0.95 (step 0.01)
74CT Overcurrent threshold (I*)
0.10...1.00 In (step 0.01 In)
S< Operating time delay (tS<)
0.03...200 s
0.03...9.99 s (step 0.01 s)
10.0...99.9 s (step 0.1 s)
100...200 s (step 1 s)
Dropout ratio for the I* pickup
0.95...0.98
Dropout time
≤ 0.05 s
Pickup accuracy S<
± 1% with 0.1 In , ± 0.5% with 1 In
Pickup accuracy I*
± 0.5% with 0.1 In , ± 0.2% with 1 In
Operate time accuracy
5% or ± 10 ms
� Pilot wire diagnostic
• BLOUT1 Diagnostic pulse period (PulseBLOUT1)
OFF-0.1-1-5-10-60-120 s
• BLIN1 Diagnostic pulse control time interval (PulseBLIN1)
OFF-0.1-1-5-10-60-120 s
� Demand measures
• Fix on demand period (tFIX)
1...60 min (step 1 min)
• Rolling on demand period (tROL)
1...60 min (step 1 min)
• Number of cycles for rolling on demand (N.ROL)
1...24 (step 1)
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� Oscillography (DFR)[1]
Format
COMTRADE
Recording mode
circular
Sampling rate
24 samples / cycle
Trigger setup:
• Pre-trigger time
0.05...1.00 s (step 0.01 s)
• Post-trigger time
0.05...60.00 s (step 0.05 s)
Set sample channels:
iL1, iL2, iL3, iE
Set analog channels:
Analog 1...Analog 12
Frequency, IL1, IL2, IL3, IE, I1, I2, I2/I1,
IL1-2nd, IL2-2nd, IL3-2nd, I-2nd /IL,
T1...T8[2]
Set digital channels:
Digital 1...Digital 12
K1... K6, K7...K10,
IN1, IN2, IN3...IN42[3]
� PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)[4]
Reference standard
IEC 61131-3
Language[5]
IL (Instruction List)
Inputs:
Binary inputs
IN1, IN2 on board
IN8...IN10 with MRI module
IN11...IN26 with one MID16 module
IN27...IN42 with two MID16 modules
Delayed binary inputs[6]
IN1, IN2 on board
IN8...IN10 with MRI module
IN11...IN26 with one MID16 module
IN27...IN42 with two MID16 modules
Start (all elements)
Start I>, Start I>>,...etc
Trip (all elements)
Trip I>>, Trip I>>,...etc
Measures
IL1, IL2,...ecc
Temperature
Pt100
Block inputs
BLK2IN-Iph, BLK2IN-IE,...etc
Outputs:
Relays
K11...K6 on board
K7...K10 with MRI module
LEDs
START, TRIP, L1...L6 on board
L7...L10 with MRI module
Block outputs
BLK2OUT-Iph, BLK2OUT-IE,...etc
Current converter
DAC
Note 1 For the DFR function a licence is required; call Thytronic for purchasing.
Note 2 The measures of temperature are available only when the MPT module on Thybus is enabled (eigth Pt100 inputs)
Note 3 Output relay K7...K10 and binary input IN3...IN42 states are available only when the concerning I/O circuits are implemented (MRI and MID16
modules on Thybus)
Note 4 For the PLC function a licence is required; call Thytronic for purchasing.
Note5 With ThyVisor and compiler IEC 61131-3 V1.2.7 only the IL language is implemented (Instruction List);
other languages, according with IEC 61131 standard (ST (Structured Text)), LD (Ladder Diagram), FBD (Function Block Diagram), SFC (Sequential
Functional Chart), will be available soon
Note 6 The input state is acquired downstream the tON and tOFF timers
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3.9
METERING
More data (range and accuracy) are available inside Section 5 - MEASURES, LOGIC STATES AND COUNTERS
� Accuracy (type tests)
MEASURE
Reference values
Accuracy
Reference values
Accuracy
Phase current
0.1 In
0.2%
1 In
0.03%
Measured residual current
0.01 IEn
0.3%
1 IEn
0.02%
Calculated residual current
0.1...1 IECn
2%
1 IECn
0.3%
Frequency
0.02 Un
3 mHz
1 Un
2 mHz
Positive/Negative sequence current
I1 = 0.5 In
0.5%
I1 = 1 In
0.5%
Pickup and operate time
1.5 x setting for fist element
5% ± 10 ms
2.5 x setting for other elements
5% ± 10 ms
� Measures
Direct
Frequency
(f )
RMS value of fundamental component for phase currents
(IL1, IL2, IL3)
RMS value of fundamental component for residual current
(IE)
Calculated
Thermal image
(DTheta)
Maximum current between IL1-IL2-IL3
(ILmax)
Minimum current between IL1-IL2-IL3
(ILmin)
Average current between IL1-IL2-IL3
(IL)
Sequence
Positive sequence current
(I1)
Negative sequence current
(I2)
Negative sequence current/positive sequence current ratio (I2/I1)
2nd harmonic
Second harmonic of phase currents
(IL1-2nd, IL2-2nd, IL3-2nd)
Maximum of the second harmonic phase currents/
fundamental component percentage ratio I-2nd /IL
(I-2nd /IL)
3rd harmonic
Third harmonic of phase currents
(IL1-3rd, IL2-3rd, IL3-3rd)
Third harmonic of residual current
(IE-3rd)
4th harmonic
Fourth harmonic of phase currents
(IL1-4th, IL2-4th, IL3-4th)
5th harmonic
Fifth harmonic of phase currents
(IL1-5th, IL2-5th, IL3-5th)
On demand
Phase fixed currents demand
(IL1FIX, IL2FIX, IL3FIX)
Phase rolling currents demand
(IL1ROL, IL2ROL, IL3ROL)
Phase peak currents demand
(IL1MAX, IL2MAX, IL3MAX)
Phase minimum currents demand
(IL1MIN, IL2MIN, IL3MIN)
PT100 [1]
Temperature PT1
(T1)
Temperature PT2
(T2)
Temperature PT3
(T3)
Temperature PT4
(T4)
Temperature PT5
(T5)
Temperature PT6
(T6)
Temperature PT7
(T7)
Temperature PT8
(T8)
Note 1 The measures of temperature are available only when the MPT module on Thybus is enabled (eigth Pt100 inputs)
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4 F U N C T I O N C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S
4 F U N C T I O N C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S
4.1
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
The following figure illustrates the device layout.
Printed boards hold the circuit components arranged according to a modular allocation of the main
functions.
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RTC
EEprom
Flash
SRam
SRam
SPI
CPU
ETHERNET
CPU BOARD
POWER SUPPLY BOARD
INPUT MODULE
DSP
DUAL
PORT
1A/5A
≈
≈
≈
≈
EEprom
Thybus
RS485
RELAYS
K1...K6
Output contacts
USB
MMI
LCD
LEDs
BINARY INPUTS
IN1
Input
IN2
BLOCK I/O
BLKIN
Input
BLKOUT
POWER SUPPLY
+5 V
+10 V
0 V
+24 V
-10 V
POWER FAIL
RESET
Uaux
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Power supply board
All the components necessary for conversion and stabilization functions are present.
Two versions are envisaged suited to the input ranges 24...48 V and 115...230 V.
The circuit provides stabilized voltages of +10 V and -10 V, required for the analogue measurement,
+24 V for relays and +5 V for supplying the digital circuits.
The circuit board additionally comprises:
INPUT CIRCUITS:
• Two binary input circuits,
• One block input circuit (BLIN1).
The logical input circuits and the block circuits include photo-couplers which provide for galvanic
separation.
OUTPUT CIRCUITS:
• One block output circuit (BLOUT 1),
• Six output relays (k1...K6).
CPU board
This circuit board contains all the circuits necessary for performing the analogue and digital pro-
cessing of the signals.
Analog processing
The following are envisaged:
• Anti aliasing filter circuits,
• Amplifier circuits for conditioning the input signals,
• Reference voltage adjustment circuits for the measurement A/D converter.
The Pro-n relays use a DSP processor operating at 40 MHz; it performs all the processing on the
analogue signals and furthermore coordinates management of the TX-RX signals to the CPU.
The input currents are sampled at a frequency of 24 samples per period by means of a dual conver-
sion system which allows the attainment of information pertaining to polarity and amplitude with high
resolution. The measurement criterion allows precise measurement of even those signals having a
unidirectional component, such as transient currents with overlapping exponential, which typically
appear during faults.
The circuit board also houses the output relays with the corresponding command and control cir-
cuits, communication circuits, buttons, LCD display, LEDs and the key switch.
CPU
A 32 bit CPU is provided.
The following are envisaged:
• Real Time Clock circuits with oscillator and super capacitor,
• USB communication port,
• RS485 communication port,
• Thybus communication circuits for external modules and MMI board,
• Network communication circuits (optional Ethernet).
Memories:
• SRam: high speed static memory, used for data and cache,
• Flash memory: used for fw storage and upgrade,
• EEprom memory: used for calibration data storage,
• Dual port Ram for data transfer between CPU and DSP.
Input board
• Three CTs committed for phase currents acquisition,
• One CT committed for residual current acquisition.
The input circuits are suitable for 1 A or 5 A external CTs.[1]
• Three VTs committed for phase voltages acquisition,
• One VT committed for residual voltage acquisition.
MMI (keyboard, LED and display)
The MMI module (Man Machine Interface) includes:
• An eight keys 8 keyboard,
• a backlight LCD display,
• Eight signalling LEDs,
The removable plug allows separation of the MMI module for free access to the CPU board when
DIP-switch setting is required.
Note 1 The phase and residual nominal currents must be adjusted by means dip-switch.
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4.2
SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION
The program which handles operation of the Pro-N relays is made up of three fundamental elements
shown in the following block diagram.
Base software
Single modules are application independent with modular and scalable structure.
The system can be assimilated to the PC BIOS (Basic Input-Output System); three main function are
provided:
• Start-up test execution;
• RAM loading of the operating system;
• Provide a suitable interface to access the relay hardware.
Real-time operating system
An embedded operative system is employed suitable for real-time applications (RTOS).
A multithread preemptive structure is able to menage several task with multiple priority levels .
The kernel represents the nucleus of the system: it includes the processing functions closest to the
electronic circuits.
In addition, the kernel manages a service communication protocol known as Basic Protocol (BP).
Task
The task (process e thread) are the base components.
Example are:
• Keyboard management
• RTC (Real Time Clock) updating
• RAM/EEPROM updating
• Diagnostic
• Input acquisition
• Output relay management
• MMI
• I/O updating
• DSP data processing
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KEYS
PC com
Sync
Binary inputs
Output relays
LEDs
Fast devices
EEPROM
Slow devices
RTC refresh
EEPROM
update
Diagnostic
DSP
MMI
task
Oscillography
Measures
Drivers
sampling
RTOS timer
SIMBOLOGIA
Processo (task)
Libreria funzionale (Drivers)
Timer del sistema operativo
Interrupt
RTOS timer
I/O
I/O boards
KEYS
RTOS timer
RAM/EPROM
memory check
RTOS timer
RTOS timer
DATA BASE
TIMER
Ethernet
USB
RS485
Counters
Events
Data Base
Messages
Thybus
+
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DSP Firmware
By means of Discrete Fourier Transform calculation, based on 24 samples/period, information is de-
duced in relation to the amplitude and phase of all the current measurements; these are constantly
updated and at the disposal of all the protection and control application algorithms.
Drivers
Inside the driver library, all the specialized module for protection and control function are provided.
They are the link from kernel and application layer. Examples are:
• Data base management
• PC messages management
• TCP/IP messages management
• Basic Protocol management
• Counter management
• Event and fault management
• Measuring management
• Oscillography management
Application Software
The software acts the specialization of the base system; all protective and control elements are
inside it.
The main modules ate:
• Diagnostic function for application layer,
• Input management (binary inputs),
• Protective functions,
• Event recording,
• Output management (LEDs and relays)
Each element (Kernel, Drivers and Application) may, in turn, be split into modules:
Base protocol (kernel)
The module known as the Basic Protocol (BP) manages the service communication between the
kernel and the other modules through the communication buses with the following services:
• Data and information exchange,
• Calibration,
• Upgrade fw DSP,
• Upgrade application sw
Communication (drivers)
The ModBus TCP/IP protocol, with ethernet interface, the ModBus RTU, IEC 60870-5-103 and DNP3
protocol over RS485 interface and the ModBus RTU USB for ThyVisor are provided.
MMI (drivers)
The drivers deal with the menu management (MMi and/or communication messages).
Data Base
The data base is split into three main sections:
• RAM for volatile data,
• REE and PAR for non volatile data.
Self test (Application)
The main hw and sw function are permanently verified in background; no additional delay are intro-
duced.
In particular the following function are tested:
• Reference voltages;
• Output relays;
• Sw flow with execution time monitoring;
• REE and PAR data congruence.
Development tools (Builder)
For the development of the project, a CASE instrument has been developed, responsible for the opti-
mized production of software code for the management of collaboration, the database and the MMI
data and the Xml files used for communication. The automatic code generation criteria ensures the
quality of the result in terms of the reusability, verifiability and maintainability of the software life
cycle.
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4.3
I/O DESCRIPTION
Metering inputs
The following input are provided:
• Three phase current inputs.
• One residual current input.
• The nominal currents are independently adjustable at 1 A or 5 A through DIP-switches.
The input circuits are appropriately dimensioned in order to withstand the currents which arise
when a fault occurs, both in transient and steady state condition.
Signal processing
Several processing levels are involved:
• Acquisition (base level).
• Direct measures of physical channels (first level).
• Calculated measures (second level).
• Derived (third level).
The measures concerning a level are based on data worked out in the previous level.
For each level the required resources concerning the priority for tasks (conditioning circuits, DSP
and CPU) are on hand.
ACQUISITION (base level)
The input signals are sampled 24 times per period:
- iL1...iL3
Phase current instantaneous values
- iE
Residual current instantaneous value
From the sampled quantities, several measures are computed for protection, monitoring and meter-
ing purposes.
• Direct
• Calculated
• Phase
• Sequence
• Harmonic
• Demand
Direct
• Frequency.
The measure of period is taken from current inputs.
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3 phase current inputs
1 residual current input
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ACQUISITION
INSTANTANEOUS MEASURES
≈
F.ai
(Hz)
ACQUISITION
IL1
IL2
CT
IL3
iL1
iL2
≈
≈
iL3
≈
f
T
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Samples are processed by means DFT (Discrete Fourier Transform) algorithm and the phase and
amplitude of fundamental are computed:
• Phase currents IL1, IL2, IL3
• Residual current IE
Calculated
By means vector addition of direct measures the following are calculated (RMS value of fundamen-
tal components):
• Thermal image ∆θ
Sequence
• Fundamental RMS positive sequence current: I1
• Fundamental RMS negative sequence current: I2
On demand
• Fixed demand (IL1FIX, IL2FIX, IL3FIX, ±PFIX, ±QFIX)
Inside an adjustable time interval tFIX, an average magnitude is calculated for phase currents IL1, IL2,
IL3, active power ±P and reactive power ±Q of measures taken every second. The average values are
stored at the end of the same time interval.
IL1.ai
(In)
ACQUISITION
iL1, iL2, iL3
DFT
CT
≈
IL1, IL2, IL3
IE.ai
(IEn)
ACQUISITION
iE
DFT
CT
≈
IE
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IL1
I2
I2 = (IL1+ e-j120°IL2+ e+j120°IL3)
I1 = (IL1+ e+j120°IL2+ e-j120°IL3)
IL3
IL2
I1
Ith = √(I12+ K22∙I22)
∆θ
(∆θB)
2
d∆θ
dt
IB
Ith
∆θ
T+
T+
( )
+
=
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IL1
I2
I2 = (IL1+ e-j120°IL2+ e+j120°IL3) / 3
I1 = (IL1+ e+j120°IL2+ e-j120°IL3) / 3
IL3
IL2
(In)
I1
(In)
e-j120°= -
j √3
1
2
2
-
e+j120°= -
j √3
1
2
2
+
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1s
IL1FIX, IL2FIX,IL3FIX
tFIX
(In )
IL2
IL1
IL3
ILxFIX
ILxn
tFIX ∙ 60
tFIX ∙ 60
n=1
∑
1
tFIX
tFIX
tFIX
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• Rolling demand (IL1ROL, IL2ROL, IL3ROL, ±PROL, ±QROL)
Inside an adjustable time interval NROL∙tROL , an average magnitude is calculated for phase currents
IL1, IL2, IL3, active power ±P and reactive power ±Q of measures taken every second, where tROL is
the length of any time subinterval and NROL is the number of the time intervals. The average values
are stored at the end of the same time subinterval.
• Peak (IL1MAX, IL2MAX, IL3MAX, ±PMAX, ±QMAX)
Inside an adjustable time interval tROL, the maximum magnitude is calculated for phase currents IL1,
IL2, IL3, active power ±P and reactive power ±Q of measures taken every second. The average values
are stored at the end of the same time interval tROL (Rolling demand common parameter).
• Minimum (IL1MIN, IL2MIN, IL3MIN, ±PMIN, ±QMIN)
Inside an adjustable time interval tROL, the minimum magnitude is calculated for phase currents IL1,
IL2, IL3, active power ±P and reactive power ±Q of measures taken every second. The average values
are stored at the end of the same time interval tROL (Rolling demand common parameter).
Use of over-described measures is shown in the following tables.
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Esempio media mobile con NROL=4
IL1ROL
IL2ROL
IL3ROL
(In )
IL2
IL1
IL3
0
1
2
3
4
5
1s
tROL tROL
NROL
tROL tROL tROL
6
tROL
Media aritmetica nell’inervallo tROL
ILxROL=
ILxk
tROL∙60
tR OL∙60
k=1
∑
NR OL
n=1
n
∑
1
NROL
1
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Massimo valore delle medie nell’inervallo tROL
Media aritmetica nell’inervallo tROL
IL1MA X
IL2MA X
IL3MA X
(In )
IL2
IL1
IL3
1s
tROL tROL tROL tROL tROL tROL
ILxMA X= MAX
ILxn
tROL∙60
tR OL∙60
n=1
∑
1
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Minimo valore delle medie nell’inervallo tROL
Media aritmetica nell’inervallo tROL
Reset
IL1MIN
IL2MIN
IL3MIN
(In )
IL2
IL1
IL3
1s
tROL tROL tROL tROL tROL tROL
ILxMIN= MIN
ILxn
tROL∙60
tR OL∙60
n=1
∑
1
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Conventions
Phase rotation direction
The conventional rotation direction for the current phasors is counter-clockwise.
Cyclic phase sequence order
For three phase rotating currents, a direct cyclic sequence is defined when the three phases are
L1, L2, L3 ordered, while an inverse cyclic sequence is defined when the three phases are L1, L3, L2
ordered.
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UL1
UL3
UL2
UL1
UL2
UL3
Direct sequence cyclic order
Inverse sequence cyclic order
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Use of measured values
f
iL1, iL2, iL3
IL1, IL2, IL3
IL1-2nd, IL2-2nd, IL3-2nd
IL1-3rd, IL3-3rd, IL3-3rd
IL1-4th, IL2-4th, IL3-4th
IL1-5th, IL2-5th, IL3-5th
iE
IE
IE-3rd
I1
I2
Temperature (PT1....PT8)
Binary inputs IN1, IN2...INx
Start (START) Relays K1...K6
Trip (TRIP) Relè K1...K6...K10
Start (START) LEDs L1...L5
Trip (TRIP) LEDs L1...L5
Selective block input BLIN1
Selective block output BLOUT1
Cold Load Pickup (CLP)
Second harmonic restraint
Logic block - BLOCK1
Breaker failure (BF)
PROTECTION
Thermal with Pt100 probes (26)
Undercurrent (37)
Negative sequence overcurrent (46)
Negative sequence-positive current ratio
Thermal image (49)
Phase overcurrent (50/51)
Residual overcurrent (50N/51N)
Breaker failure (BF)
CONTROL and MONITORING
CT Monitoring (74CT)
Trip Circuit Supervision (TCS)
Second harmonic restraint (2NDH-REST)
Logic block (BLOCK1)
Selective block (BLOCK2)
Diagnostic
Element states
Binary input states
Selective block state (Block2)
Output relay states
MEASURES
Frequency
Phase currents
Residual current
Positive sequence current
Negative sequence current
Harmonic currents
Thermal image
Temperature (Pt100 on MPT module)
EVENT RECORDER
Event 0
Event 1
Event ...
Event 299
FAULT RECORDER
Fault 0
Fault 1
Fault ...
Fault 19
OSCILLOGRAPHY
Record 1
Record 2
Record ...
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Binary inputs
Two or five binary inputs are available on board, up to 40 binary inputs may be added with auxiliary
modules.
The dry inputs must be powered with an external voltage, (usually the auxiliary power supply).
The connections are shown in the schematic diagrams.
The following settings can be used to configure each input:
• Logic Active-ON (activated when powered), or Active-OFF (activated when power is turned off).
• ON Timer (OFF-to-ON time delay) and OFF Timer (ON-to-OFF time delay).
• Binary input allocation.
Adjustable debounce timer allows any transient to decay avoiding false activation of the input; the
positive transition is acquired if the input is permanently high for a time interval longer than the tON
setting delay; similarly for the negative transitions, the negative transition is acquired if the input is
permanently high for a time interval longer than the tOFF setting delay.
In the above shown diagram, INTERNAL STATE represents the logical state of the binary input used
in the following processing.
Each binary input may be matched to one of the following default functions.
FUNCTIONS
Binary inputs
IN1
IN2
INx
Reset LEDs
Set profile (switching setting A and B)
Fault trigger (fault recording)
Block2 IPh/IE (selective block from phase and/or ground elements)
Block2 IPh (selective block from phase elements)
Block2 IE (selective block from ground elements)
Block1 (logic block)
TCS1 (Trip Circuit Supervision)
TCS2 (Trip Circuit Supervision)
Trip ProtExt (trip from external protection relays)
Reset counters
Reset CB Monitor (clear CB monitoring data)
52a (CB auxiliary contact)
52b (CB auxiliary contact)
Open CB
Close CB
Preset DTheta (thermal image preset)
Remote trip
Reset on demand measures
BINARY INPUT
INTERNAL STATE
tON
tON
tOFF
tOFF
t
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Reset LEDs
If the element tripped have gone back to rest condition, the latched LEDs and/or relays may be
reset.
Set profile
Inside Pro-N devices, two independent setting profiles (A and B) are available. Whereas different
settings are required, they are made in the setting profiles and stored in the non volatile memory of
relay. Applicable setting profile is activated usually via a binary input; when the programmed input is
activated, the profile B becomes operative as a replacement for the default profile A.[1]
Fault trigger
When the programmed input is activated, a trigger is issued for fault record SFR). Data storing takes
place with the same procedure resulting from a trip of any protective elements
Note 1 To enable the profile switching the “Input-selected” parameter must be set inside the “Profile selection” submenu.
If multiple setting groups are not required, Group A is the default selection
Reset-led.ai
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
≥
≥
&
&
Set (ON≡turn on LED/relay)
S
Set-Reset latch
R
Reset (ON≡turn off LED/relay)
Reset LEDs
Binary input allocation for reset signalling (LEDs)
T
0
INx t ON
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx tON
Logic
INx tOFF
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
Switch-profile.ai
(A, B, from binary input)
OFF≡Profile A, ON≡Profile B
Binary input allocation for switching of setting profiles
Profile A
Profile B
Profile A
Profile selection
Profile B
Set profile
T
0
INx t ON
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx tON
Logic
INx tOFF
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
Trigger-faults.ai
Binary input allocation for fault recorder trigger
Fault trigger
T
0
INx t ON
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx tON
Logic
INx tOFF
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
Fault recording
Protection
element
IL1->IL1r
IL2->IL2r
.....
DTheta->DTheta-r
Inputs
Outputs
Fault cause info
≥1
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Block2 IPh/IE
A change in status of a binary input effects a block[1] common for the following phase and ground
protective elements:
• I>, I>> and I>>> (50/51),
• DthAL1, DthAL2 and Dth (49),
• I2>, I2>> (46),
• IE>, IE>> and IE>>> (50N/51N),
The application of the binary inputs for the acquisition of Block2 (selective block) coming from ex-
ternal protection relays is shown in the following figure (one phase overcurrent and one phase and
residual overcurrent protection).
Block2 IPh
A change in status of a binary input effects a block[2] for the following phase protective elements:
• I>, I>> and I>>> (50/51), DthAL1, DthAL2 and Dth> (49), I2>, I2 >> (46)
Block2 IE
A change in status of a binary input effects a block[1] for the following earth protective elements:
• IE>, IE>> and IE>>> (50N/51N)).
Block1
A change in status of a binary input effects a block for a length of time equal to the activation of the
input[3]; the element pickup that wish be blocked must be enabled (the Block1 parameter must be
set to ON in the concerning menu).[4]
The application of the binary input for the acquisition of the Block1 (logic block) coming from external
signal is shown in the following figure; in the example the block signal is ORed with Block2 (selective
block) to block the generic (xxx) element.
Note 1 The exhaustive treatment of the Block 2 function is described in the “Logic selectivity” paragraph.
Note 2 The exhaustive treatment of the Block 2 function is described in the “Logic selectivity” paragraph.
The application of the inputs for the acquisition of Block2 (selective block) for Phase (Block2 Iph) and earth protective functions (Block2 IE) is
similar to that illustrated in the scheme concerning the Block2 IphIIE
Note 3 Unlike the Block2 (selective block), that houses a safety logic founded on programmable timers, the Block1 (logic block) keeps block of the
protection for the whole time when the input is active.
Note 4 The activation of one binary input produces indiscriminately a block of all protective elements programmed for being blocked from Block1
≥1
≥1
≥1
Block2IPh/IE
T
0
tB-Iph
BlockIph-Ie.ai
Binary input allocation for logic selectivity (Block2)
tB-Iph
tB-IE
xxxxx Trip Block2
Block2 input enable (ON≡Enable)
&
Block2 IN
towards reset timer
IPh Block2 input
IE Block2 input
Block2 IN diagnostic
Block2 input
FROM ANY PROTECTIONS
FROM OVERCURRENT PROTECTIONS
T
0
tB-IE
IPh/IE Block2
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
FROM EARTH FAULT PROTECTIONS
Block1.ai
xxxx Block1
Enable (ON≡Enable)
Block1 input (ON≡Block)
Block1
from Block2 (ON≡Block)
&
Block1
Block1
Binary input INx
Binary input allocation for logic block (Block1)
Blocking
T
0
IN1 t ON
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx tON
Logic
INx tOFF
IN1 t OFF
≥1
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TCS1 and TCS2
Trip Circuit Supervision.
Supervision with one or two binary input can be performed.
The exhaustive treatment of the TCS function is described in the concerning paragraph.
Trip ProtExt
The binary input detects a trip coming from an external protective relay: the information is available
for the breaker failure function (BF).
Reset counters
A change in status of a binary input effects a reset of all start/trip partial counters.[1]
Reset CB Monitor
A change in status of a binary input effects a reset of all counters concerning the circuit breaker
diagnostic:
• Breaking Sum phase IL1
• Breaking Sum phase IL2
• Breaking Sum phase IL3
• Breaking SumI2t phase IL1
• Breaking SumI2t phase IL2
• Breaking SumI2t phase IL3
• CB Open counter
52a and 52b
The CB position can be acquired by means of binary inputs connected to the auxiliary contacts: the
information is used in the following functions:
• CB position (open-closed)
• CB diagnostic (N. of operations, trip time)
• Breaker Failure (BF)
Note 1 The reset of the total counters is practicable by means ThyVisor command with Session Level 1 (available with password)
TCS2.ai
TRIP
+UAUX
Trip Circuit Supervision - 74TCS with two binary inputs
-UAUX
52a
52b
52
TCS1
TCS2
74TCS logic
74TCS logic
Binary input INx
T
0
IN1 t ON
0
n.o.
n.c.
IN1 tON
Logic
IN1 tOFF
IN1 t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
IN1 t ON
0
n.o.
n.c.
IN1 tON
Logic
IN1 tOFF
IN1 t OFF
ExtProt.ai
Binary input allocation for trip acquisition from external protection device
Breaker failure (BF)
+UAUX
-UAUX
IN-
IN+
Trip ProtExt
Binary input INx
T
0
INx t ON
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
IN1 tON
Logic
IN1 tOFF
INx t OFF
CB-pos.ai
CB position
CB diagnostic
Breaker failure (BF)
74VT
52a
52
52b
UAUX
UAUX
INx
INx
52a
52b
Binary input INx
T
0
IN1 t ON
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx tON
Logic
INx tOFF
IN1 t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
IN2 t ON
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx tON
Logic
INx tOFF
IN2 t OFF
Binary input allocation for CB state acquisition
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Open CB
Close CB
The external acquisition of remote commands allows to drive CB remotely.
Preset DTheta
The input activation presets the thermal image (49).
The preset value can be adjusted by means the DθIN setting. The thermal image is initialized at the
DθIN value when the device is powered or when the binary input become active.
Remote trip
The input activation drives an expressly programmed output relay.
Reset on demand measures
The input activation make a reset of all demand measures.
CB-com.ai
OPEN
Command
CLOSE
Command
UAUX
+UAUX
UAUX
INx
INx
Binary input INx
T
0
INx t ON
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx tON
Logic
Open CB
Close CB
INx tOFF
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
IN2 t ON
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx tON
Logic
INx tOFF
IN2 t OFF
Binary input allocation for CB remote command
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
-UAUX
-UAUX
52 52a
O
I
52b
inhit-theta.ai
t = T+·ln{[(Ith/IB)2-DθP/DθB]/[(Ith/IB)2-1.2]
DθP = DθIN
Binary input allocation for thernal image preset (49)
UAUX
UAUX
INx
PresetDTheta
PresetDTheta
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
IN1 t ON
INx t OFF
0
n.o.
n.c.
IN1 t OFF
Remote-trip.ai
Remote trip
UAUX
UAUX
Remote trip
Binary input INx
INx
T
0
INx t ON
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx tON
Logic
INx tOFF
INx t OFF
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
Binary input allocation for remote trip
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Output relays
Six output relays are available on board (K1...K6):[1]
• K1 and K2 have two changeover contacts (SPDT, type C).
• K3, K4 and K5 have one make contact (SPST-NO, type A).[2]
• K6 has one break contact (SPST-NC, type B).[3]
Each output relay may be programmed with following operating mode:
• Operation�MODE (No latched, Pulse, Latched).
• Logic (Energized/De-energized).
To each output relay a programmable timer is matched (Minimum�pulse�width parameter).
All parameters are available inside the Set\Relays menu.
Any change to the settings can be affected at any time, also with the relay on duty, separately for
each relay.
Notes:
• When de-energized operating mode is set, the relay remains in rest condition if no trip command
is in progress.
• When energized operating mode is set, the relay remains in operating condition if no trip command
is in progress and the auxiliary supply is powered on.
• When no-latched operating mode is set (Operation�MODE No latched), the output relay reset
at the end of the trip condition. To each output relay a programmable timer is matched (minimum
pulse width operation).
• When latched operating mode is set (Operation�MODE Latched), the output relay doesn’t reset
at the end of the trip condition; it stays ON until a reset command is issued (RESET key, ThyVisor or
communication command).
• When pulse operating mode is set (Operation�MODE Pulse), the output relay reset after a tTR
programmable delay regardless of the trip condition.
• It is advisable to make sure that the output contact technical data are suitable for load (Nominal
current, breaking capacity, make current, switching voltage,...).
Matching every output relay to any protective element is freely programmable inside the Setpoints�
submenus according a tripping matrix structure.[4][5]
Note 1 Schematic diagram are shown inside APPENDIX B1; more relays (K7...K10) are available with MRI auxiliary module
Note 2 K3 and K4 have a common terminal (A10)
Note 3 K5 and K6 have a common terminal (A13)
Note 4 Matching of the output relay to the protective and control functions can be defined so that any collision from other function is avoided.
All output relay are unassigned in the default setting.
Note 5 Self test relay: it is advisable to plan the following settings:
- Energized operating mode,
- No-latched ,
in order that it stays ON for normal conditions and the other way round it goes OFF if any fault is detected and/or the auxiliary supply turns OFF.
Input
No-latched operation
Latched operation
Pulse operation
Output relay operation
Minimum pulse width
Relay-operation-timers.ai
t
Minimum pulse width
tTR
tTR
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FUNCTIONS
RELAYS
K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6
Self-test relay
ThALx Alarm relays (ThAL1-K...ThAL8-K)
ThALx Trip relays (Th>1-K...Th>8-K)
I< Start relays (I< ST-K)
I< Trip relays (I< TR-K)
U<< Start relays (U<< ST-K)
U<< Trip relays (U<< TR-K)
I2> Start relays (I2>ST-K)
I2> Trip relays (I2>TR-K)
I2>> Start relays (I2>>ST-K)
I2>> Trip relays (I2>>TR-K)
DthAL1 Alarm relays (DthAL1-K)
DthAL2 Alarm relays (DthAL2-K)
Dth> Trip relays (Dth>-K)
I> Start relays (I>ST-K)
I> Trip relays (I>TR-K)
I>> Start relays (I>>ST-K)
I>> Trip relays (I>>TR-K)
I>>> Start relays (I>>>ST-K)
I>>> Trip relays (I>>>TR-K)
IE> Start relays (IE>ST-K)
IE> Trip relays (IE>TR-K)
IE>> Start relays (IE>>ST-K)
IE>> Trip relays (IE>>TR-K)
IE>>> Start relays (IE>>>ST-K)
IE>>> Trip relays (IE>>>TR-K)
I2/I1 Start relays (I1/I2>ST-K)
I2/I1 Trip relays (I1/I2> TR-K)
I2ndh> Start relays (I2ndh>ST-K)
S< Trip relays (S
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LED indicators
Eight LEDs are available.
• One green LED “ON”: if turned on it means that the device is properly working, if flashing the inter-
nal self-test function has detected an anomaly.
• One yellow LED “START” tagged for START of one or more protective elements.[1]
• One red LED “TRIP” tagged for TRIP of one or more protective elements.[1]
• Five red LEDs “1...5” for highlight the activation of one or more user defined function.
Each output relay may be programmed with following operating mode:
• No-latched: the LED reset at the end of the trip condition.
• Latched: the LED doesn’t reset at the end of the trip condition; it stays ON until a manual reset
command is issued (RESET key, ThyVisor or communication command).
Any change to the settings can be affected at any time, also with the relay on duty, separately for
each LED.
Free allocation of each LED may be set according to the matrix structure shown in the following
page.[2]
Note 1 The START and the TRIP LED are user assignable to any function; other than starting and tripping information can be assigned to them too, just
the same for L1...L5
Note 2 All LEDs are unassigned in the default setting.
Led
CB Open
CB Close
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FUNCTIONS
LEDs
START TRIP 1
2
3
4
5
ThALx Alarm LEDs (ThAL1-L...ThAL8-L)
ThALx Trip LEDs (Th>1-L...Th>8-L)
I< Start LEDs (I< ST-L)
I< Trip LEDs (I< TR-L)
I2> Start LEDs (I2>ST-L)
I2> Trip LEDs (I2>TR-L)
I2>> Start LEDs (I2>>ST-L)
I2>> Trip LEDs (I2>>TR-L)
DthAL1 Alarm LEDs (DthAL1-L)
DthAL2 Alarm LEDs (DthAL2-L)
Dth> Trip LEDs (Dth>-L)
I> Start LEDs (I>ST-L)
I> Trip LEDs (I>TR-L)
I>> Start LEDs (I>>ST-L)
I>> Trip LEDs (I>>TR-L)
I>>> Start LEDs (I>>>ST-L)
I>>> Trip LEDs (I>>>TR-L)
IE> Start LEDs (IE>ST-L)
IE> Trip LEDs (IE>TR-L)
IE>> Start LEDs (IE>>ST-L)
IE>> Trip LEDs (IE>>TR-L)
IE>>> Start LEDs (IE>>>ST-L)
IE>>> Trip LEDs (IE>>>TR-L)
I2/I1 Start LEDs (I1/I2>ST-L)
I2/I1 Trio LEDs (I1/I2>TR-L)
I2ndh> Start LEDs (I2ndh>ST-L)
I2ndh> Trip LEDs (I2ndh>TR-L)
S< Trip LEDs (S
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Communication interfaces
Several communication ports are provided:
• USB port on the front side for local communication (ThyVisor).
• RS485 port on the rear side for bus communication.
• Ethernet port on the rear side for bus communication.
USB
To connect the local port you need to use a cable USB Type B - Type A; the Thytronic cable code
L10042 can be supplied.
The serial port is the simplest access for setting by means the ThyVisor software.
RS485
Several protocol are implemented[1]:
• ModBus RTU. Modbus is a serial communications protocol. It is a de facto standard communica-
tions protocol in industry, and is now the most commonly available means of connecting industrial
electronic devices also inside electric utilities and substation.
• IEC 60870-5. The IEC 60870-5 suite of protocol is used for communications from master station to
substation, as well within the substation; the IEC 60870-5-103 (Protection equipment) is available
together the Modbus protocol on some version of Pro-n devices (code NAxx#xxxxC x).
Ethernet
It is provided (optionally) a communication board useful for Ethernet communication with ModBus
TCP/IP protocol.[2]
Modbus/TCP basically embeds a Modbus frame into a TCP frame in a simple manner. This is a con-
nection-oriented transaction which means every query expects a response.
This query/response technique fits well with the master/slave nature of ModBus, adding to the de-
terministic advantage that Switched Ethernet offers industrial users.
In the same way as the RS485 base Modbus, every device is identified by a personal address and the
communication goes in “client-server” mode with answering request from the recipient.
The protective relay can be directly connect to the Ethernet network (no gateway, protocol converter
are needed).
Two port can be implemented:
• 100BASE-TX with RJ45 connector (copper).
• 100BASE-FX with FX connector (optical fiber)[2]
For both modules no hw preset are required.
Two LEDs are on board (RJ45):
• LINK - (green): The LED lights up if the connection is active.
• TX - (yellow): The LED lights up when data transmission is active.
Note 1 The RS485 port is not implemented on the Pro-N devices endowed with Ethernet FX port
Note 2 Information about the ModBus map may be find inside the “Remote programming manual”
ethernet-sch.ai
RX
FX Ethernet (no RS485 port)
TX
1 TX+
2 TX-
3 RX+
4
5
6 RX-
7
8
RJ45 Ethernet+RS485 ports
RS485
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
A+
B-
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4.4
PROTECTIVE ELEMENTS
Rated values
Inside the Base menu the following parameters can be set:
• Relay reference name.
• Relay nominal currents (phase and residual), to which the regulation are related.
• Primary nominal values, employed for measures relative to primary values.
• Measurements reading mode.
Information for settings:
• Relay reference name.
Alphanumeric mnemonic string (max 16 characters) useful for identification of protected plant.
• Relay nominal frequency fn
This nominal value must be set same as the frequency of the grid.
Example: grid frequency fn = 50 Hz
Relay nominal frequency fn = 50 Hz
• Relay phase nominal current In
This nominal value must be set by means dip-switch to 1 A or 5 A, same as the secondary CTs
nominal current.
Dip-switches are located on board of the CPU module; the exhaustive treatment of Dip setup is
described in the “6.5 SETTING NOMINAL CURRENTS In AND IEn” paragraph.
• Relay residual nominal current IEn
This nominal value must be set by means dip-switch to 1 A or 5 A, same as the secondary CT nomi-
nal current.
Dip-switch is located on board of the CPU module; the exhaustive treatment of Dip setup is de-
scribed in the “6.5 SETTING NOMINAL CURRENTS In AND IEn” paragraph.
• Phase CT primary current Inp
This parameter affects the measure of the phase currents when the primary measurement read-
ing mode is selected. It must be programmed to the same value of the phase CT primary nominal
current.
Example
The phase CT primary current Inp must be set as: Inp = 500 A
• Residual CT primary current IEnp
This parameter affects the measure of the residual current when the primary measurement reading
mode is selected. It must be programmed to the same value of the residual CT(s) primary nominal
current.
Example 1
The residual CT primary current IEnp must be set as: IEnp = 100 A
Es-In.ai
KCT = 500A/5A=100
52
In
NA20
Es1-IEn.ai
1x
KCT = 100 A /1 A
52
IEn= 1 A
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Example 2
The residual CT primary current IEnp must be set as: IEnp = 100 A
• Measurement reading mode
Measures may be displayed according the following operating modes:
- With RELATIVE setting all measures are related to the nominal value,
- With PRIMARY setting all measures are related to the primary value.
Es2-IEn.ai
3x
KCT = 100A / 5A
52
IEn= 5 A
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Thermal protection with RTD thermometric probes - 26
Preface
The measure of temperature is acquired by means of Pt100 (RTD Resistive Temperature sensing
Devices) probed, connected to the MPT module.[1]
A direct thermal protection element with eight PT100 thermometric probes (RTD Resistive Thermal
Device) provides protection against premature ageing or breakdown of the insulating materials
through overheating.
Thermal protection using thermometric probes offers greater reliability than Thermal overload-based
indirect protection, since it is not influenced by inaccuracies in the time constant for the thermal
model of the machinery and by variations in the surrounding temperature.
For each thermometric probe an alarm (ThALx, where x=1...8 points one of the eight probes) and one
trip adjustable threshold is provided (Th>x), with adjustable operating time (tThALx and tTh>x>);if the
measured temperature overcomes the threshold, the relative alarm and/or trip is issued when the
timer expires.
The adjustments are operable in °C.
The probes should be placed in strategic points around the machinery susceptible to the greatest
overheating, such as for example:
- near the generator stator windings, near the step-up transformer windings and/or in the oil, with the
aim of detecting overheating produced by the overload currents,
- near the generator bearings, with the aim of detecting localised overheating due to worn or non-
lubricated bearings.
The Pt100 probes detect the temperature in the range -50 °C...+250 °C (at 0 °C its resistance is 100
ohm); an alarm indicates any interruption or short-circuiting of the probe or related connections to
the MPT module; the information is available inside the Read \ PT100 menu:
• Ptx probe ON to point a measure inside the range
• Ptx probe LOW to point a measure lower the range (short circuit of probe and/or wires)
• Ptx probe HIGH ao point a measure higher the range (breaking of probe and/or wires).
Self reset is performed when faults are cleared.
The measure of each probe is updated at 2 s time intervals.
Note 1 The 26 menu is available when the MPT module is enabled
t-int-F26.ai
T (°C)
t
General operation time characteristic for thermal protection with RTD thermometric probes (26)
Th>x
tTh>x
tThALx
TRIP
all-F26.ai
General logic diagram of the thermal elements - (26)
Pt100
Thybus
MPT
AL ARM
TRIP
Trip Element
Alarm Element
ThALx enable
Th>x enable
ThALx
Th>x
t ThALx
t Th>x
Th>xBF
Trip Th>x
&
Th>xBF
t-refresh-F26.ai
t
Pt1...8 update
Pt1
Pt2
Pt3
Pt4
Pt5
Pt6
Pt7
Pt8
Pt1
0.25s
0.25s
0.25s
0.25s
0.25s
0.25s
0.25s
0.25s
2.0s
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All alarm and/or trip elements can be enabled or disabled by setting ON or OFF the ThALx�Enable�
e Th>x�Enable�parameters inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Thermal protection with RTD thermo-
metric probes - 26 \ PTx Probe \ ThALx Alarm (ThALx Trip) where x = 1...8.
Each trip threshold (Th>x) may be associated with the breaker failure (BF) function by setting ON
the Th>xBF�parameters inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Thermal protection with RTD thermometric
probes - 26 \ PTx Probe \ ThALx Trip where x = 1...8.[1]
Note 1 The common settings concerning the Breaker failure protection are adjustable inside the Breaker Failure - BF menu.
Fun-F26.ai
Logic diagram for thermal protection with RTD thermometric probes (26)
T° ≤ +245.0°C
T° > Pt x>
Ptx
Pt1
Pt2
Pt3
Pt4
Pt5
Pt6
Pt7
Pt8
0
T
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
T° > ThALx
Pt100-x Trip
Pt100-xAlarm
t Th>x
t ThALx
BF Enable (ON≡Enable)
Pt100 OK
Pt100 FAULT
Th>xBF
TOWARDS BF LOGIC
Th>x BF_OUT
TOWARDS DIAGNOSTIC
Pt x> Diagnostic
TRIP
&
&
&
T° ≥ -49.0°C
0
T
ThALx-K
ThALx-L
Th>x-K
Th>x-L
ThALx
Th>x
t ThALx
t Th>x
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Undercurrent - 37
Preface
One operation threshold, adjustable (I
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Logic diagram concerning the threshold (I<) of the undercurrent element - 37
RESET
t
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Negative sequence overcurrent - 46
Preface
Two operation thresholds, independently adjustable (I2>, I2>>) with adjustable delay (t2>, t2>>).
The first one may be programmed with definite or inverse time according the IEC and ANSI/IEEE
standard, as well as with I2t or EM curve.
The second threshold has a definite time characteristic.
For each threshold a reset time can be set (t2>RES, t2>>RES) useful to reduce the clearing time for
intermittent faults.
The first threshold trip may be inhibited by start of the second threshold (I2>>).
Operation and settings
The negative sequence current is computed as:
I2=(IL1+e-j120°·IL2+e+j120°·IL3)/3
where e-j120°=-1/2-j√3/2, ej120°=-1/2+j√3/2.
The negative sequence current is compared with the setting values. Currents above the associated
pickup value are detected and a start is issued. After expiry of the associated operate time (t2>, t2>>)
a trip command is issued; if instead the current drops below the threshold, the element is restored.
The first threshold (I2>) may be programmed with definite or inverse time according the following
characteristic curves:
• Standard Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type A or SIT): t = 0.14 · t2>inv / [(I2/I2>inv)0.02 - 1
• Very Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type B or VIT):
t = 13.5 · t2>inv / [(I2/I2>inv) - 1]
• Extremely Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type C or EIT): t = 80 · t2>inv / [(I2/I2>inv)2 - 1]
• Moderately Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type MI):
t = t2>inv · {0.01 / [(I2/I2>inv)0.02 - 1] + 0.023}
• Very Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type VI):
t = t2>inv · {3.922 / [(I2/I2>inv)2 - 1] + 0.098}
• Extremely Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type EI):
t = t2>inv · {5.64 / [(I2/I2>inv)2 - 1] + 0.024}
• I-squared-t (I 2t = K):
t = 16 · t2>inv / (I2/I2>inv)2
• Electromechanical (EM):
t = t2>inv · {0.28 / [-0236 · (I2/I2>inv)-1 + 0.339]}
Where:
t:
operate time
I2>inv:
threshold setting
t2>inv:
operate time setting
The second threshold has a definite time characteristic.
For all inverse time characteristics, following data applies:
• Asymptotic reference value (minimum pickup value): 1.1 I2>inv
• Minimum operate time:
0.1 s
• Range where the equation is valid:[1] 1.1 ≤ I2/I2>inv ≤ 20
For all definite time elements the upper limit for measuring is 50 In.
All overcurrent elements can be enabled or disabled by setting ON or OFF the I2>�Enable and/or
I2>>�Enable�parameters inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Negative sequence overcurrent - 46 \
I2> Element (I2>> Element) \ Setpoints menus.
The first overcurrent element can be programmed with definite or inverse time characteristic by
setting the I2>Curve parameter (DEFINITE,�IEC/BS�A,�IEC/BS�B,�IEC/BS�C,�ANSI/IEE�MI,�
ANSI/IEE�VI,�ANSI/IEE�EI,�I2t,�EM) available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Negative sequence
overcurrent - 46 \ I2> Element \ Setpoints menu.
The trip of I2> element may be inhibited by the start of the second element (I2>>) by set-
ting ON the Disable I2> by start I2>> (I2>disbyI2>>) parameter available inside the
Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Negative sequence overcurrent-46 \ I2>> Element \ Setpoints menu.
Note 1 When the input value is more than 20 times the set point , the operate time is limited to the value corresponding to 20 times the set point
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I2
I2>>
t2>
t2>>
I2>
t
TRIP
General operation time characteristic curve for the negative sequence overcurrent element - 46
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All the parameters can be set separately for Profile A and Profile B (Set \ Profile
A(or B) \ Negative sequence overcurrent - 46 \ I2> Element (I2>> Element) \ Setpoints menus).
An adjustable reset time delay is provided for every threshold (t2>RES, t2>>RES).
Each element can produce the Breaker Failure output if the I2> BF and/or I2>> BF parameters
are set to ON. The parameters are available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ negative sequence
overcurrent - 46 \ I2> Element (I2>> Element) \ Setpoints menus.[1]
If the CLP function (Cold Load Pick-up) is enabled for element blocking, the selected threshold may
be blocked for an adjustable time interval, starting from the circuit breaker closure.
Note 1 The common settings concerning the Breaker failure protection are adjustable inside the Breaker Failure - BF menu.
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I2> Start
I2> Trip
t2>
t2>
RESET
INPUT
t2>RES
t2>RES
t2>RES
t
I2> element timers - 46
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IL1
IL2
IL3
IL1
IL2
IL3
BLK1I2>>
I2>> Element
BLK2OUT
Start I2>>
Start I2>>
Trip I2>>
&
I2> disbyI>>
&
I2>>BLK1
&
I2>>BLK2IN
t2>> def
I2CLP>> def
I2>> def
t2CLP>>
t2>>RES
I2>> Enable
I2> inhibition
Block1
BLK1I2>
CLPI2>
CLPI2>>
I2> Element
BLK2OUT
BLK2INI2>
BLK2INI>>
Start I2>
Trip I2>
&
I2>BLK1
Block2
&
I2>BLK2IN
I2>BLK2OUT
I2>>BF
I2>> Trip
&
I2>>BF
I2>BF
Trip I2>
&
I2>BF
Start I2>
&
I2>>BLK2OUT
Start I2>> &
Block1
Block2
t2> def
I2CLP> def
I2> def
t2> inv
I2CLP> inv
I2> inv
I2>Curve
t2CLP>
t2>RES
I2> Enable
Start I2>
&
Start I2>>
&
Start I2>>
&
Start I2>
&
General logic diagram of the negative sequence overcurrent elements - 46
I2CLP>Mode
Change setting
Element blocking
OFF
I2CLP>>Mode
Change setting
Element blocking
OFF
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This operating mode may be select by setting ON-Element�blocking�the I2CLP>�Mode�and/or
I2CLP>>�Mode parameters.
If the CLP function (Cold Load Pick-up) is enabled for threshold change, the selected threshold may
be changed for an adjustable time interval, starting from the circuit breaker closure.
This operating mode may be select by setting ON-Change�setting�the I2CLP>�Mode�and/or
I2CLP>>�Mode parameters, whereas the operating thresholds within the CLP may be adjusted in-
side the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Negative sequence overcurrent - 46\ I2> Element,(I2>> Element) \ Defi-
nite time (Inverse time) menus.
For both operating modes the CLP Activation time parameters (t2CLP>, t2CLP>>) may be ad-
justed inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Negative sequence overcurrent - 46 \ I2> Element (I2>> Ele-
ment) \ Setpoints menus.
For both thresholds the following block criteria are available:
Logical block (Block1)
If the I2>BLK1 and/or I2>>BLK1 enabling parameters are set to ON and a binary input is de-
signed for logical block (Block1), the concerning element is blocked off whenever the given input is
active.[1] The enabling parameters are available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Negative sequence
overcurrent - 46 \ I2> Element (I2>> Elemen) \ Setpoints menus, while the Block1 function must be
assigned to the selected binary input inside the Set \ Inputs \ Binary input INx menus.
Selective block (Block2)
All along the protective elements the selective block may be set.
The logic selectivity function may be performed by means any combination of the following I/O:
• One committed pilot wire input (BLIN1).
• One or more binary inputs designed for input selective block.
• One committed pilot wire output (BLOUT1).
• One or more output relays designed for output selective block.
Only when the committed pilot wire are used the continuity check of the pilot wire link is active.
Use of committed pilot wire input BLIN1:
• The protection is blocked off according the selectivity block criteria when the input BLIN1 is active.
The information about phase or phase+earth block may be select programming the ModeBLIN1
parameter inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Selective block-BLOCK2 \ Selective block IN menus.
Use of binary inputs:
• If the I2>BLK2IN and/or I2>>BLK2IN parameters are set to ON and a binary input is de-
signed for selective block (Block2), the protection is blocked off by phase elements (Block2 Iph)
or by any protection element (Block2 Iph/IE) according the selectivity block criteria.[2] The enable
I2>BLK2IN and/or I2>>BLK2IN parameters are available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Neg-
ative sequence overcurrent - 46 \ I2> Element (I2>> Element) \ Setpoints menus, while the Block2
Iph and�Block2�Iph/IE functions must be assigned to the selected binary inputs inside the Set \
Inputs \ Binary input INx menus (IN1... matching).
Use of committed pilot wire output BLOUT1:
• The information about phase or phase+earth block may be select programming the ModeBLOUT1
parameter (OFF�-�ON�IPh�-�ON�IPh/IE�-�ON�IE) inside Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Selective block-
BLOCK2 \ Selective block OUT menus.
Use of output relay (K1...K6):
• If the I2>BLK2OUT�and/or�I2>>BLK2OUT enable parameters are set to ON and a output relay
is designed for selective block (Block2), the protection issues a block output by phase elements
(BLK2OUT-Iph) or by any protection element (BLK2OUT-Iph/IE), whenever the given element (Start
I>, Start I>> e/o Start I>>>) becomes active. The enable I2>BLK2OUT�and/or�I2>>BLK2OUT�
parameters (ON or OFF) are available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Negative sequence overcur-
rent - 46 \ I2> Element (I2>> Element) \ Setpoints menus, while the BLK2OUT-Iph-K,�BLK2OUT-
Iph/IE-K�and/or BLK2OUT-IE-K�output relays and LEDs (BLK2OUT-Iph-L,�BLK2OUT-Iph/
IE-L�e/o BLK2OUT-IE-L) must be select inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Selective block-BLOCK2\
Selective block OUT menu.
Note 1 The exhaustive treatment of the logical block (Block 1) function may be found in the “Logic Block” paragraph inside CONTROL AND MONITOR-
ING section
Note 2 The exhaustive treatment of the selective block (Block 2) function may be found in the “Selective Block” paragraph inside CONTROL AND MON-
ITORING section
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I2
t2>RES
T
0
RESET
t2>
0
T
≥1
t2>def
t2>inv
t2>RES
Start I2>
Trip I2>
ON≡Inhibit (from I2>> element)
ON≡Enable I2> overcurrent element
(Pickup within CLP)
(Pickup outside CLP)
I2> inhibition
&
I2CLP>Mode
I2CLP>def
I2CLP>inv
I2 ≥ I2CLP>def (inv)
BF Enable (ON≡Enable)
I2>BF
towards BF logic
I2> BF
&
Trip I2>
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
I2> Curve
0
T
I2> Enable
I2> Negative sequence overcurrent element (46) block diagram
Output t2CLP>
t2CLP>
Output t2CLP>
I2>TR-K
I2>TR-L
I2>ST-L
I2>ST-K
I2>inv
I2 ≥ I2>def
I2 ≥ I2>inv
I2>def
Negative sequence overcurrent (46) - Logic diagram of the first threshold (I2>)
T
0
t2CLP>
t2CLP>
Block1, Block2
A
B
C
A = ON - Change setting
B = OFF
C = ON - Element blocking
≥1
≥1
A
B
C
A = ON - Change setting
A
B
C C = ON - Element blocking
A
B
C B = OFF
CB State
CB OPEN
CB CLOSED
CB OPEN
t
0.1 s
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
LOW THRESHOLD/
UNBLOCK
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
CB-State
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Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Block2 IPh
Block2 IPh/IE
ModeBLIN1
T
0
tB-Iph
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≥1
≥1
≥1
≥1
tB-Iph
tB-IE
BLK1I2>
&
&
BLK2IN I2>
&
&
Enable (ON≡Enable)
I2>BLK1
Block2 input enable (ON≡Enable)
Pilot wire input
&
I2>BLK2IN
Block1
BLK2IN-Iph
Start I2>
Trip I2>
Iph Block2
IE Block2
BLK2IN-IE
tB timeout
Block2 input
tB-K
tB-L
Block1
FROM ANY PROTECTIONS
FROM PHASE PROTECTIONS
OFF
ON IPh
ON IPh/IE
ON IE
BLIN1
I2> Block2 OUT
I2>> Block2 OUT
Block1
T
0
tB-IE
Block2 IE
≥1
Block1, Block2
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
≥1
≥1
Negative sequence overcurrent (46) - Logic diagram of the blocking signals concerning the first element (I2>)
Pilot wire output
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
ModeBLOUT1
A
B
C
D
BLOUT1
Block2 output
≥1
tF-IPh
tF-IPh/IE
tF-IE
ST-Iph BLK2
ST-IE BLK2
&
Block2 output
(ON≡Enable)
I2>BLK2OUT
Start I2>
≥1
T
0
tF-IPh/IE
T
0
tF-IPh
T
0
tF-IE
I> Block2 OUT
BLK2OUT-Iph
BLK2OUT-Iph/IE
BLK2OUT-IE
A = OFF
B = ON IPh
C = ON IPh/IE
D = ON IE
BLK2OUT-IPh-K
BLK2OUT-IPh-L
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-K
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-L
BLK2OUT-IE-K
BLK2OUT-IE-L
FROM EARTH FAULT PROTECTIONS
I>> Block2 OUT
I>>> Block2 OUT
DthAL1 Block2 OUT
DthAL2 Block2 OUT
Dth Block2 OUT
≥1
IE>> Block2 OUT
IE> Block2 OUT
IE>>> Block2 OUT
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I2
t2>>RES
T
0
RESET
t2>>def
0
T
t2>>def
t2>>RES
Start I2>>
Trip I2>>
ON≡Enable I2>> overcurrent element
(Pickup within CLP)
(Pickup outside CLP)
&
I2CLP>>def
I2 ≥ I2>>
BF Enable (ON≡Enable)
I2>>BF
towards BF logic
I2>> BF
&
Trip I2>>
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
I2>> Enable
I2>>TR-K
I2>>TR-L
I2>>ST-L
I2>>ST-K
I2 ≥ I2>>def
I2>>def
Negative sequence overcurrent (46) - Logic diagram of the second threshold (I2>>)
Output t2CLP>>
t2CLP>>
I2CLP>>Mode
I2>> Negative sequence overcurrent element (46) block diagram
Output t2CLP>>
T
0
t2CLP>>
t2CLP>>
Block1, Block2
A
B
C
A = ON - Change setting
B = OFF
C = ON - Element blocking
≥1
≥1
A
B
C
A = ON - Change setting
A
B
C C = ON - Element blocking
A
B
C B = OFF
CB State
CB OPEN
CB CLOSED
CB OPEN
t
0.1 s
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
LOW THRESHOLD/
UNBLOCK
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
CB-State
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Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Block2 IPh
Block2 IPh/IE
ModeBLIN1
T
0
tB-Iph
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≥1
≥1
≥1
≥1
tB-Iph
tB-IE
BLK1I2>>
&
&
BLK2IN I2>>
&
&
Enable (ON≡Enable)
I2>>BLK1
Block2 input enable (ON≡Enable)
Pilot wire input
&
I2>>BLK2IN
Block1
BLK2IN-Iph
Start I2>>
Trip I2>>
Iph Block2
IE Block2
BLK2IN-IE
tB timeout
Block2 input
tB-K
tB-L
Block1
FROM ANY PROTECTIONS
FROM PHASE PROTECTIONS
OFF
ON IPh
ON IPh/IE
ON IE
BLIN1
I2> Block2 OUT
I2>> Block2 OUT
Block1
T
0
tB-IE
Block2 IE
≥1
Block1, Block2
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
≥1
≥1
Negative sequence overcurrent (46) - Logic diagram of the blocking signals concerning the second element (I2>>)
Pilot wire output
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
ModeBLOUT1
A
B
C
D
BLOUT1
Block2 output
≥1
tF-IPh
tF-IPh/IE
tF-IE
ST-Iph BLK2
ST-IE BLK2
&
Block2 output
(ON≡Enable)
I2>>BLK2OUT
≥1
T
0
tF-IPh/IE
T
0
tF-IPh
T
0
tF-IE
I> Block2 OUT
BLK2OUT-Iph
BLK2OUT-Iph/IE
BLK2OUT-IE
A = OFF
B = ON IPh
C = ON IPh/IE
D = ON IE
BLK2OUT-IPh-K
BLK2OUT-IPh-L
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-K
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-L
BLK2OUT-IE-K
BLK2OUT-IE-L
FROM EARTH FAULT PROTECTIONS
I>> Block2 OUT
I>>> Block2 OUT
DthAL1 Block2 OUT
DthAL2 Block2 OUT
Dth Block2 OUT
≥1
IE>> Block2 OUT
IE> Block2 OUT
IE>>> Block2 OUT
Start I2>>
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Negative sequence current / positive sequence current ratio - I2/I1
Preface
One adjustable operation threshold (I2/I1)> with definite time adjustable delay (t21>).
Operation and settings
The negative and positive sequence currents are computed as:
I1=(IL1+e+j120°·IL2+e-j120°·IL3)/3
I2=(IL1+e-j120°·IL2+e+j120°·IL3)/3
where e-j120°=-1/2-j√3/2, ej120°=-1/2+j√3/2.
The negative sequence-positive sequence currents ratio is compared with the setting value. Ratio
above the associated pickup value is detected and a start is issued. After expiry of the associated
operate time (t21>) a trip command is issued; if instead the it drops below the threshold, the element
is restored.
The element can be enabled or disabled by setting ON or OFF the State parameter inside the Set \
Profile A(or B) \ Negative sequence current/positive sequence current ratio-I2/I1 \ I21> Element \ Def-
inite time menu.
The element can produce the Breaker Failure output if the (I2/I1)> BF parameter is set to ON.
The parameter is available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Negative sequence current/positive
sequence current ratio-I2/I1 \ I21> Element \ Setpoints menus.[1]
A block from the second harmonic restraint may be set by setting ON the parameter inside the Set \
Profile A(or B) \ Negative sequence current/positive sequence current ratio-I2/I1 \ I21> Element \ Set-
points menu.
If the CLP function (Cold Load Pick-up) is enabled for element blocking, the selected threshold may
be blocked for an adjustable time interval, starting from the circuit breaker closure.
This operating mode may be select by setting ON-Element�blocking�the I2/I1)CLP>�Mode�pa-
rameter.
If the CLP function (Cold Load Pick-up) is enabled for threshold change, the selected threshold may
be changed for an adjustable time interval, starting from the circuit breaker closure.
This operating mode may be select by setting ON-Change�setting�the I2/I1)CLP>�Mode�param-
eter, whereas the operating thresholds within the CLP may be adjusted inside the Set \ Profile A(or
B) \ Negative sequence current/positive sequence current ratio-I2/I1 \ I21> Element \ Definite time
menu.
For both operating modes the CLP Activation time parameter (t21CLP>) may be adjusted in-
side the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Negative sequence current/positive sequence current ratio-I2/I1 \
I21> Element \ Setpoints menu.
Note 1 The common settings concerning the Breaker failure protection are adjustable inside the Breaker Failure - BF menu.
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I2/I1
t21>
(I2/I1)>
t
TRIP
General operation time characteristic for Negative sequence-positive sequence ratio element - I2/I1
General logic diagram of the negative sequence-positive sequence ratio element - I2/I1
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(I2/I1)
(I2/I1)> Element
Start (I2/I1)>
Start (I2/I1)>
Trip (I2/I1)>
t21>def
(I2/I1)>def
Enable (I2/I1)>
Block1
BLK1(I2/I1)>
&
I<
&
(I2/I1)>2ndh-REST
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The element may be blocked when the CT supervision function become active to avoid unwanted
trips following any faults on CTs an amperometric input circuits;[1]the 74CT�Enable�parameter may
be set to ON inside the Set \ CT supervision TA-74CT menù
The following block criteria is available:
Logical block (Block1)
If the I2/I1)>BLK1 enabling parameter are set to ON and a binary input is designed for logical block
(Block1), the protection is blocked off whenever the given input is active.
The trip timer is held in reset condition, so the operate time counting starts when the input block goes
down.[2] The enabling parameter is available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Negative sequence
current/positive sequence current ratio-I2/I1 \ I21> Element \ Setpoints menu, while the Block1
function must be assigned to the selected binary input inside the Set \ Inputs \ Binary input INx)
menus (INx matching).
The parameter may be adjusted independently for both profiles A or B.
Note 1 The setting may be found in the “CT supervision ” paragraph inside CONTROL AND MONITORING section
Note 2 The description of the logical block (Block 1) function may be found in the “Logic Block” paragraph inside CONTROL AND MONITORING section
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(I2/I1)
RESET
t2 >
0
T
≥1
t21>def
Start (I2/I1)>
Trip (I2/I1)>
CB-State
Start I2ndh>
ON≡Enable (I2/I1)> overcurrent element
(Pickup within CLP)
(Pickup outside CLP)
Block1, Block2
&
T
0
t21CLP>
&
2nd harmonic restraint enable (ON≡Enable)
(I2/I1)>2ndh-REST
(I2/I1)>CLP>Mode
t 21CLP>
BF Enable (ON≡Enable)
(I2/I1)>BF
towards BF logic
(I2/I1)> BF
&
Trip (I2/I1)>
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
A
B
C
A =“1”
A =“0 or OFF”
Output t21CLP>
(I2/I1)> Enable
(I2/I1)> overcurrent element block diagram
t21CLP>
CB State
CB OPEN
CB CLOSED
CB OPEN
Output t21CLP>
t
0.1 s
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
LOW THRESHOLD/
UNBLOCK
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
A = ON - Change setting
B = OFF
C = ON - Element blocking
(I2/I1)>TR-K
(I2/I1)>TR-L
(I2/I1)>ST-K
(I2/I1)>ST-L
≥1
CLP (I2/I1)>
(I2/I1) ≥ (I2/I1)>def
(I2/I1)>def
(I2/I1) ≥ (I2/I1)CLP>def
(I2/I1)>def
Negative sequence-positive sequence ratio element (I2/I1) - Logic diagram
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Thermal image - 49
Preface
It is a overload protection with memory capability and three setpoints, used to protect lines and
transformers against thermal overload.
The phase currents are used into an algorithm reproducing a thermal replica according the IEC
60255-8 standard taking into account the Joule losses and the cooling effect due to the load reduc-
tion; in this way the previous history and the overload are taken into account.
The thermal protection can be adapted to the different features of motors by setting the thermal
heating t+ and cooling t- constants ( the t+ constant refers to motor running condition, while the
t- constant, always higher than t+, refers to stop condition).
The trip element has an adjustable threshold; with 1.2 DqB setting (ie 1.2 times the overtemperature
corresponding to the nominal operation condition) the corresponding tripping current IB is 1.1 since
the temperature rise is proportional to the square of the current.
The 49 element is provided with two further thresholds DqAL1 and DqAL2, lower than the previous one.
These thresholds, both adjustable, provide an alarm signal to draw attention in the event of anoma-
lous heating, without disconnect the protected device. One of the above thresholds can be used to
prevent refeeding of the system when heating approaches the trip conditions since the additional
heating brought on by the inrush currents would cause the protection to operate.
Operation and settings
The thermal current used for thermal image calculation is:
Ith = max (IL1, IL2, IL3)
If the second harmonic restraint is enabled, the thermal current used for thermal image calculation
becomes:
Ith = ILMAX/KINR = max (IL1, IL2, IL3) / KINR
where KINR is an adjustable parameter (1.0...3.0), useful to reduce the thermal current during the
transformer energization (inrush).
According to a single-body thermal model, the thermal image is based on the differential equation:
dDq/dt+Dq/T=(Ith/IB)2/T
where Dq is the system thermal state as a percentage of base thermal capacity DqB corresponding
to the base current IB[1] and T is the thermal time constant (the same for heating and cooling).
When the thermal image Dq overcomes the threshold a trip is issued.
The operating characteristic (IEC 60255-8) is:
t=T*ln{[(Ith/IB)2-Dqp/DqB)]/[(Ith/IB)2-1.2]}=T*ln{[(Ith/IB)2-(Ip/IB)2]/[(Ith/IB)2-1.2]=
T*ln{[(Ith/IB)2-p2]/[(Ith/IB)2-1.2]} [1]
where:
• t: operating time,
• ln: natural logarithm,
• Dqp and Ip are the thermal image and the corresponding equivalent thermal current before the
overload occurs.
• p=Ip/IB=√(Dqp/DqB: prior load.
Following data applies:
• Range where the equation is valid: 1.1IB ≤ Ith ≤ 10IB
• If 10IB ≤ Ith ≤ 20IB, the operating time is fixed to a value corresponding to the 10IB
• The upper limit is 20 IB.
Note 1 Assuming that the secondary rated current of the line CT’s equals the rated current of the NA20 relay, as usually happens, the IB value is the
ratio between the rated current of the protected component (line, transformer,...) and the primary rated current of the CT’s.
t-int-F49.ai
Ith/IB
p=0
p=1
Dth>
t
TRIP
General operation time characteristic for the thermal image elements - 49
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If the CLP function (Cold Load Pick-up) is enabled for blocking 49, the thermal image is blocked for an
adjustable time interval, starting from the circuit breaker closure.[1] The operating mode parameter
may be select by setting ON-Element�blocking�the DThCLP�Mode parameter inside the Set \
Profile A(or B) \ Thermal image-49 \ Common configuration menu.
If the CLP function (Cold Load Pick-up) is enabled for threshold change, the equivalent thermal cur-
rent may be decreased by means a KINR factor for an adjustable time interval, starting from the
circuit breaker closure.[2] The operating mode parameter may be select by setting ON-Change�
setting� the DThCLP� Mode parameter inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Thermal image-49 \
Common configuration menu.
For the Dth> threshold, a block from the second harmonic restraint may be set by setting
ON the DTh>2ndh-REST parameter inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Thermal image-49 \
Common configuration menu.
All elements can be enabled or disabled by setting ON or OFF the DThetaAL1�Enable, DTheta-
AL2�Enable�and/or DTheta>�Enable�parameters inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Thermal image-
49 \ DthAL1 Element (DthAL2 Element, Dth> Element) menus.
The trip element (Dth>) may be inhibited when a start of at least one of the overcurrent element
(50/51) is active, if the Dth>disby50-51 parameter is set ON inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \Ther-
mal image-49 \ Dth> Element menu.
The DqIN parameter sets a minimum level of previous thermal image Dqp when the protection relay
is powered or when a remote (binary input) or local (keyboard or ThyVisor) command is issued.
The DthIN parameter may be adjusted inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Thermal image-49\
Common configuration menu.
To active the DqIN preset value remotely, a binary input must be programmed as Init�DTheta func-
tion inside the Set \ Inputs \ Binary input IN1, Binary input INx menu.
The trip element can produce the Breaker Failure output if the Dth> BF parameters is set to ON. The
parameter is available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Thermal image-49 \ Dth> Element menu.[3]
The IB setting is adjustable inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Base current IB menu.
Note 1 The CLP function (Cold Load Pick-up) with blocking of the 49 element has priority compared with the second harmonic restraint function, so, if
the equivalent thermal current is enabled, the latter is not reduced when a second harmonic restraint is active.
Note 2 The CLP function (Cold Load Pick-up) with threshold change of the 49 element has priority compared with the second harmonic restraint func-
tion, so, if the equivalent thermal current is enabled, the latter is not reduced when a second harmonic restraint is active.
Note 3 The common settings concerning the Breaker failure protection are adjustable inside the Breaker Failure - BF menu.
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KINR
T
DthIN
DthCLP Mode
Dth2ndh REST
tDthCLP
Common configuration
Ith
Dth> Element
Trip DTh>
DTh> Enable
DTh>
Trip DTh>
Dth>BF
&
Dth>BF
BLK2OUT
Dth>BLK2OUT
&
Trip Dth>
Trip Dth>
BLK2INDth>
Block2
&
Dth>BLK2IN
&
DthAL1 Element
DThAL1
DThAL1
DThAL1
DThAL1 Enable
Ith
BLK2OUT
DthAL1BLK2OUT
&
Block1
BLK1DthAL1
&
DthAL1BLK1
&
Dth>AL1
DthAL1
BLK2INDthAL1
Block2
&
DthAL1BLK2IN
&
DthAL2
BLK2INDthAL2
Block2
&
DthAL2BLK2IN
&
DthAL2 Element
DThAL2
DThAL2
DThAL2 Enable
Ith
BLK2OUT
DthAL2BLK2OUT
&
Block1
BLK1DthAL2
&
DthAL2BLK1
&
Dth>AL2
Dth>AL2
Block1
BLK1Dth>
&
Dth>BLK1
Trip Dth> &
&
50-51 inhibition
Dth>disby50-51
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For every threshold the following block criteria are available:
Logical block (Block1)
If the DthAL1BLK1,�DthAL2BLK1�and/or Dth>BLK1 enabling parameters are set to ON and a bi-
nary input is designed for logical block (Block1), the concerning element is blocked off whenever the
given input is active.[1] The enabling parameters are available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B)\Ther-
mal image-49 \ DthAL1 Element (DthAL2 Element, Dth> Element) menus, while the Block1 function
must be assigned to the selected binary input inside the Set \ Inputs \ Binary input IN1(x) menus.
Selective block (Block2)
All along the protective elements the selective block may be set.
The logic selectivity function may be performed by means any combination of the following I/O:
• One committed pilot wire input (BLIN1).
• One or more binary inputs designed for input selective block.
• One committed pilot wire output (BLOUT1).
• One or more output relays designed for output selective block.
Only when the committed pilot wire are used the continuity check of the pilot wire link is active.
Use of committed pilot wire input BLIN1:
• The protection is blocked off according the selectivity block criteria when the input BLIN1 is active.
The information about phase or phase+earth block may be select programming the ModeBLIN1
parameter inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Selective block-BLOCK2 \ Selective block IN menus.
Use of binary inputs:
• If the DthAL1BLK2IN,�DthAL2BLK2IN�and/or Dth>BLK2IN parameter are are set to ON and
a binary input is designed for selective block (Block2), the protection is blocked off by phase ele-
ments (Block2 Iph) or by any protection element (Block2 Iph/IE) according the selectivity block
criteria.[2] The enable DthAL1BLK2IN,�DthAL2BLK2IN�and/or Dth>BLK2IN parameters are
available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Thermal image-49 \ DthAL1 Element, DthAL2 Element,
Dth> Element menus, while the Block2 Iph and�Block2�Iph/IE functions must be assigned to the
selected binary inputs inside the Set \ Inputs \ Binary input IN1(2) menus (IN1 or IN2 matching).
Use of committed pilot wire output BLOUT1:
• The information about phase or phase+earth block may be select programming the ModeBLOUT1
parameter inside Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Selective block-BLOCK2 \ Selective block OUT menus.
Use of output relay (K1...K6):
• If the DthAL1BLK2OUT,�DthAL2BLK2OUT�and/o�Dth>BLK2OUT enable parameters are set
to ON and a output relay is designed for selective block (Block2), the protection issues a block
output by phase elements (BLK2OUT-Iph) or by any protection element (BLK2OUT-Iph/IE), when-
ever the given element (DthAL1, DthAL2 e/o Dth>) becomes active. The enable DthAL1BLK2OUT,�
DthAL2BLK2OUT�and/or�Dth>BLK2OUT�parameters are available inside the Set \ Profile A(or
B) \ Thermal image-49 \ DthAL1 Element (DthAL2 Element, Dth> Element) menus, while the BLK-
2OUT-Iph-K,�BLK2OUT-Iph/IE-K�and/or BLK2OUT-IE-K�output relays must be set inside the
Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Selective block-BLOCK2 \ Selective block OUT menus.
Note 1 The exhaustive treatment of the logical block (Block 1) function may be found in the “Logic Block” paragraph inside CONTROL AND MONITOR-
ING section
Note 2 The exhaustive treatment of the selective block (Block 2) function may be found in the “Selective Block” paragraph inside CONTROL AND
MONITORING section
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Thermal image (49) - Logic diagram of the first alarm threshold
Fun_49_AL1.ai
Common configuration
&
dDθ/dt + Dθ/T = (Ith/IB)2/T
Init DTheta
Dθ ≥ DthAL1
DthAL1
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Ith
≥1
KINR
DthAL1
CB-State
Start I2ndh>
ON≡Enable element
(Pickup within CLP)
(Pickup outside CLP)
Pickup - CLP setting change
Block1, Block2
T
0
tDthCLP
&
2nd harmonic restraint enable (ON≡Enable)
Dth2ndh-REST
DthCLPMode
t DthCLP
Ith ∙ KINR
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
A
B
C
A =“1”
A =“0 or OFF”
Output tDthCLP
DthAL1 Enable
DThhAL1 thermal image (49) block diagram
tDthCLP
CB State
CB OPEN
CB CLOSED
CB OPEN
Output tDthCLP
t
0.1 s
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
LOW THRESHOLD/
UNBLOCK
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
A = ON - Change setting
B = OFF
C = ON - Element blocking
DthAL1-L
DthAL1-K
≥1
CLP Dth
T
DthIN
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Thermal image (49) - Logic diagram of the blocking signals concerning the first alarm element
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Block2 IPh
Block2 IPh/IE
ModeBLIN1
T
0
tB-Iph
49AL1_BL-diagram.ai
≥1
≥1
≥1
≥1
tB-Iph
tB-IE
BLK1DthAL1
&
BLK2IN DthAL1
&
&
Enable (ON≡Enable)
DthAL1BLK1
Block2 input enable (ON≡Enable)
Pilot wire input
&
DThAL1BLK2IN
Block1
BLK2IN-Iph
DthAL1
Iph Block2
IE Block2
BLK2IN-IE
tB timeout
Block2 input
tB-K
tB-L
Block1
FROM GROUND PROTECTIONS
FROM PHASE PROTECTIONS
FROM ANY PROTECTIONS
OFF
ON IPh
ON IPh/IE
ON IE
BLIN1
Block1
T
0
tB-IE
Block2 IE
≥1
Block1, Block2
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
≥1
≥1
&
Block2 output
(ON≡Enable)
DthAL1BLK2OUT
DthAL1
Pilot wire output
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
ModeBLOUT1
A
B
C
D
BLOUT1
Block2 output
≥1
tF-IPh
tF-IPh/IE
tF-IE
ST-Iph BLK2
ST-IE BLK2
≥1
T
0
tF-IPh/IE
T
0
tF-IPh
T
0
tF-IE
I> Block2 OUT
BLK2OUT-Iph
BLK2OUT-Iph/IE
BLK2OUT-IE
A = OFF
B = ON IPh
C = ON IPh/IE
D = ON IE
BLK2OUT-IPh-K
BLK2OUT-IPh-L
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-K
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-L
BLK2OUT-IE-K
BLK2OUT-IE-L
I>> Block2 OUT
I2> Block2 OUT
I2>> Block2 OUT
I>>> Block2 OUT
DthAL1 Block2 OUT
DthAL2 Block2 OUT
Dth Block2 OUT
≥1
IE>> Block2 OUT
IE> Block2 OUT
IE>>> Block2 OUT
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Thermal image (49) - Logic diagram of the second alarm threshold
Fun_49_AL2.ai
Common configuration
&
dDθ/dt + Dθ/T = (Ith/IB)2/T
Init DTheta
Dθ ≥ DthAL2
DthAL2
Binary input INx (x=1,2)
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Ith
≥1
KINR
DthAL2
CB-State
Start I2ndh>
ON≡Enable element
(Pickup within CLP)
(Pickup outside CLP)
Pickup - CLP setting change
Block1, Block2
T
0
tDthCLP
&
2nd harmonic restraint enable (ON≡Enable)
Dth2ndh-REST
DthCLPMode
t DthCLP
Ith ∙ KINR
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
A
B
C
A =“1”
A =“0 or OFF”
Output tDthCLP
DthAL2 Enable
DThhAL2 thermal image (49) block diagram
tDthCLP
CB State
CB OPEN
CB CLOSED
CB OPEN
Output tDthCLP
t
0.1 s
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
LOW THRESHOLD/
UNBLOCK
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
A = ON - Change setting
B = OFF
C = ON - Element blocking
DthAL2-L
DthAL2-K
≥1
CLP Dth
T
DthIN
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Thermal image (49) - Logic diagram of the blocking signals concerning the second alarm element
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Block2 IPh
Block2 IPh/IE
ModeBLIN1
T
0
tB-Iph
49AL2_BL-diagram.ai
≥1
≥1
≥1
≥1
tB-Iph
tB-IE
BLK1DthAL2
&
BLK2IN DthAL2
&
&
Enable (ON≡Enable)
DthAL2BLK1
Block2 input enable (ON≡Enable)
Pilot wire input
&
DThAL2BLK2IN
Block1
BLK2IN-Iph
DthAL2
Iph Block2
IE Block2
BLK2IN-IE
tB timeout
Block2 input
tB-K
tB-L
Block1
FROM GROUND PROTECTIONS
FROM PHASE PROTECTIONS
FROM ANY PROTECTIONS
OFF
ON IPh
ON IPh/IE
ON IE
BLIN1
Block1
T
0
tB-IE
Block2 IE
≥1
Block1, Block2
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
≥1
≥1
&
Block2 output
(ON≡Enable)
DthAL2BLK2OUT
DthAL2
Pilot wire output
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
ModeBLOUT1
A
B
C
D
BLOUT1
Block2 output
≥1
tF-IPh
tF-IPh/IE
tF-IE
ST-Iph BLK2
ST-IE BLK2
≥1
T
0
tF-IPh/IE
T
0
tF-IPh
T
0
tF-IE
I> Block2 OUT
BLK2OUT-Iph
BLK2OUT-Iph/IE
BLK2OUT-IE
A = OFF
B = ON IPh
C = ON IPh/IE
D = ON IE
BLK2OUT-IPh-K
BLK2OUT-IPh-L
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-K
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-L
BLK2OUT-IE-K
BLK2OUT-IE-L
I>> Block2 OUT
I2> Block2 OUT
I2>> Block2 OUT
I>>> Block2 OUT
DthAL1 Block2 OUT
DthAL2 Block2 OUT
Dth Block2 OUT
≥1
IE>> Block2 OUT
IE> Block2 OUT
IE>>> Block2 OUT
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Thermal image (49) - Logic diagram of the trip threshold
Fun_49_Dth.ai
Common configuration
&
dDθ/dt + Dθ/T = (Ith/IB)2/T
Init DTheta
Dθ ≥ DthAL1
Dth>
Binary input INx (x=1,2)
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Ith
≥1
KINR
Dth>
CB-State
Start I2ndh>
ON≡Enable element
(Pickup within CLP)
(Pickup outside CLP)
Pickup - CLP setting change
Block1, Block2
T
0
tDthCLP
&
2nd harmonic restraint enable (ON≡Enable)
Dth2ndh-REST
DthCLPMode
t DthCLP
Ith ∙ KINR
BF Enable (ON≡Enable)
Dth>BF
towards BF logic
Dth> BF
&
Trip Dth>
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
A
B
C
A =“1”
A =“0 or OFF”
Output tDthCLP
Dth> Enable
DTh> thermal image (49) block diagram
tDthCLP
CB State
CB OPEN
CB CLOSED
CB OPEN
Output tDthCLP
t
0.1 s
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
LOW THRESHOLD/
UNBLOCK
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
A = ON - Change setting
B = OFF
C = ON - Element blocking
Dth>-L
Dth>-K
≥1
CLP Dth
from 50/51 element (ON≡Inhibit)
50/51 inhibition
&
50/51block enable (ON≡Enable)
Dth>disby50-51
T
DthIN
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Thermal image (49) - Logic diagram of the blocking signals concerning the trip element
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Block2 IPh
Block2 IPh/IE
ModeBLIN1
T
0
tB-Iph
49_BL-diagram.ai
≥1
≥1
≥1
≥1
tB-Iph
tB-IE
BLK1Dth>
&
BLK2IN Dth>
&
&
Enable (ON≡Enable)
Dth>BLK1
Block2 input enable (ON≡Enable)
Pilot wire input
&
DTh>BLK2IN
Block1
BLK2IN-Iph
Dth>
Iph Block2
IE Block2
BLK2IN-IE
tB timeout
Block2 input
tB-K
tB-L
Block1
FROM GROUND PROTECTIONS
FROM PHASE PROTECTIONS
FROM ANY PROTECTIONS
OFF
ON IPh
ON IPh/IE
ON IE
BLIN1
Block1
T
0
tB-IE
Block2 IE
≥1
Block1, Block2
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
≥1
≥1
&
Block2 output
(ON≡Enable)
Dth>BLK2OUT
Dth>
Pilot wire output
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
ModeBLOUT1
A
B
C
D
BLOUT1
Block2 output
≥1
tF-IPh
tF-IPh/IE
tF-IE
ST-Iph BLK2
ST-IE BLK2
≥1
T
0
tF-IPh/IE
T
0
tF-IPh
T
0
tF-IE
I> Block2 OUT
BLK2OUT-Iph
BLK2OUT-Iph/IE
BLK2OUT-IE
A = OFF
B = ON IPh
C = ON IPh/IE
D = ON IE
BLK2OUT-IPh-K
BLK2OUT-IPh-L
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-K
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-L
BLK2OUT-IE-K
BLK2OUT-IE-L
I>> Block2 OUT
I2> Block2 OUT
I2>> Block2 OUT
I>>> Block2 OUT
DthAL1 Block2 OUT
DthAL2 Block2 OUT
Dth Block2 OUT
≥1
IE>> Block2 OUT
IE> Block2 OUT
IE>>> Block2 OUT
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F_49-1min-Char.ai
Operating characteristic concerning the thermal image element (49) - T=1 min
1
1.1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 9 10
20
Ith /IB
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1000
10000
1.0
p =
0.0
0.8
0.6
t [s]
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F_49-200min-Char.ai
Operating characteristic concerning the thermal image element (49) - T = 200 min
1
1.1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 9 10
20
Ith /IB
t [s]
0.1
1
10
100
1000
10000
100000
1.0
p =
0.0
0.8
0.6
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Phase overcurrent - 50/51
Preface
Three operation thresholds, independently adjustable (I>, I>>, I>>>) with adjustable delay
(t>, t>>, t>>>).
The first one may be programmed with definite or inverse time according the IEC and ANSI/IEEE
standard, as well as with rectifier, I2t or EM curve.
The second threshold may be programmable with independent or dependent time according to the
I2t curve and the third threshold with independent time.
For each threshold a reset time can be set (t>RES, t>>RES, t>>>RES) useful to reduce the clearing time
for intermittent faults.
The first threshold trip may be inhibited by start of the second and/or third threshold (I>>, I>>>).
Similarly the second threshold trip may be inhibited by start of the third threshold (I>>>).
Operation and settings
Each phase fundamental frequency current is compared with the setting value. Currents above the
associated pickup value are detected and a start is issued. After expiry of the associated operate
time a trip command is issued; if instead the current drops below the threshold, the element is re-
stored.
The first threshold (I>) may be programmed with definite or inverse time according the following
characteristic curves:
• Standard Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type A or SIT): t = 0.14 · t>inv / [(I/I>inv)0.02 - 1]
• Very Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type B or VIT):
t = 13.5 · t>inv / [(I/I>inv) - 1]
• Extremely Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type C or EIT): t = 80 · t>inv / [(I/I>inv)2 - 1]
• Long Time Inverse (IEC 255-3/BS type B LTI):
t = 120 · t>inv / [(I/I>inv) - 1]
• Moderately Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type MI):
t = t>inv · {0.01 / [(I/I>inv)0.02 - 1] + 0.023}
• Very Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type VI):
t = t>inv · {3.922 / [(I/I>inv)2 - 1] + 0.098}
• Extremely Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type EI):
t = t>inv · {5.64 / [(I/I>inv)2 - 1] + 0.024}
• Rectifier (RI):
t = 2351 · t>inv / [(I/I>inv)5.6 - 1]
• I-squared-t (I 2t = K):
t = 16 · t>inv / (I/I>inv)2
• Electromechanical (EM):
t = t>inv · {0.28 / [-0236 · (I/I>inv)-1 + 0.339]}
Where:
t:
operate time
I>inv:
threshold setting
t>inv:
operate time setting
The second threshold (I>>) may be programmable with definite or inverse time according to the I2t
curve:
t = 16 · t>inv / (I/I>inv)2
The third threshold (I>>>) with definite time.
For all inverse time characteristics, following data applies:
• Asymptotic reference value (minimum pickup value): 1.1 I>inv
• Minimum operate time:
0.1 s
• Range where the equation is valid:[1] 1.1 ≤ I/I>inv ≤ 20
• If I>inv pickup ≥ 2.5 In, the upper limit is 50 In
For all definite time elements the upper limit for measuring is 50 In.
All overcurrent elements can be enabled or disabled by setting ON or OFF the I>�Enable, I>>
Enable�and/or I>>>�Enable�parameters inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Phase overcurrent-50/51
\ I> Element (I>> Element, I>>> Element) \ Setpoints menus.
The first overcurrent element can be programmed with definite or inverse time characteristic by set-
ting the I>Curve parameter (DEFINITE,�IEC/BS�A,�IEC/BS�B,�IEC/BS�C,�IEC/BS�B�LI,�ANSI/
IEE�MI,�ANSI/IEE�VI,�ANSI/IEE�EI,�RECTIFIER,�I2t,�EM) available inside the Set \ Profile A(or
B) \ Phase overcurrent-50/51 \ I> Element \ Setpoints menu.
Note 1 When the input value is more than 20 times the set point , the operate time is limited to the value corresponding to 20 times the set point
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I>>>
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t
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The second overcurrent element can be programmed with definite or inverse time characteristic by
setting the I> Time characteristic (I>>Curve) parameter (DEFINITE,�I2t) available inside the Set
\ Profile A(or B) \ Phase overcurrent-50/51 \ I>> Element \ Setpoints menu.
The trip of I> element may be inhibited by the start of the second and/or third element (I>>, I>>>) by set-
ting ON the Disable I> by start I>>, Disable I>> by start I>>> (I>disbyI>>,�I>disbyI>>>) parameters
available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Phase overcurrent-50/51 \ I>> Element (I>>> Element) \ Setpoints
menus.
Similarly the trip of the I>> element may be inhibited by start of the third element (I>>>) by setting
ON the Disable I>> by start I>>> (I>>disbyI>>>) parameter available inside the Set \ Profile
A(or B) \ Phase overcurrent-50/51 \ I>>> Element \ Setpoints menu.
All the named parameters can be set separately for Profile A and Profile B (Set \ Profile A(or B) \
Phase overcurrent-50/51 \ I> Element (I>> Element, I>>> Element) \ Setpoints menus).
An adjustable reset time delay is provided for every threshold (t>RES, t>>RES, t>>>RES).
Each overcurrent element can produce the Breaker Failure output if the I> BF, I>> BF and/or
I>>> BF parameters are set to ON. The parameters are available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \
Phase overcurrent-50/51 \ I> Element (I>> Element, I>>> Element) \ Setpoints menus.[1]
For all overcurrent elements, a block from the second harmonic restraint may be set by setting
ON the I>2ndh-REST,�I>>2ndh-REST,�I>>>2ndh-REST parameters inside the Set \ Profile
A(or B) \ Phase overcurrent-50/51 \ I> Element (I>> Element, I>>> Element) \ Setpoints menus.
If the CLP function (Cold Load Pick-up) is enabled for element blocking, the selected threshold may
be blocked for an adjustable time interval, starting from the circuit breaker closure.
This operating mode may be select by setting ON-Element�blocking�the ICLP>�Mode,�ICLP>>�
Mode�and/or �ICLP>>>�Mode parameters.
If the CLP function (Cold Load Pick-up) is enabled for threshold change, the selected threshold may
be changed for an adjustable time interval, starting from the circuit breaker closure.
This operating mode may be select by setting ON-Change�setting�the ICLP>�Mode,�ICLP>>�
Mode�and/or �ICLP>>>�Mode parameters, whereas the operating thresholds within the CLP
may be adjusted inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Phase overcurrent-50/51 \ I> Element,(I>> Element,
I>>> Element) \ Definite time (Inverse time) menus.
For both operating modes the CLP Activation time parameters (tCLP>, tCLP>>, tCLP>>>) may
be adjusted inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Phase overcurrent-50/51 \ I> Element (I>> Element,
I>>> Element) \ Setpoints menus.
Note 1 The common settings concerning the Breaker failure protection are adjustable inside the Breaker Failure - BF menu.
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I> Start
I> Trip
t>
t>
RESET
INPUT
t>RES
t>RES
t>RES
t
I> element phase overcurrent timers - 50/51
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General logic diagram of the phase overcurrent elements - 50/51
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IL1
IL2
IL3
IL1
IL2
IL3
IL1
IL2
IL3
≥
I>> inhibition
BLK1I>>>
I>>>BF
I>>> Element
Start I>>>
Start I>>>
Start I>>>
Trip I>>>
Trip I>>>
&
I>> disbyI>>>
&
I>>>BLK2IN
&
I> disbyI>>>
t>>> def
ICLP>>> def
I>>> def
ICLP>>>Mode
tCLP>>>
t>>>RES
BLK1I>>
I>> Element
BLK2OUT
Start I>>
Start I>>
Trip I>>
&
I> disbyI>>
&
I>>BLK1
&
I>>BLK2IN
t>> def
ICLP>> def
I>> def
t>> inv
ICLP>> inv
I>> inv
I>>Curve
ICLP>>Mode
tCLP>>
t>>RES
I>> Enable
I>>> Enable
I> inhibition
Block1
BLK1I>
CLPI>
CLPI>>
CLPI>>>
I> Element
BLK2OUT
BLK2INI>
BLK2INI>>
Start I>
Trip I>
&
I>BLK1
Block2
&
I>BLK2IN
Start I2ndh>
&
I>2ndh-REST
I>BLK2OUT
Start I2ndh>
&
I>>2ndh-REST
Start I2ndh>
&
I>>>2ndh-REST
&
I>>>BF
I>>BF
I>> Trip
&
I>>BF
I>BF
Trip I>
&
I>BF
Start I>
&
I>>BLK2OUT
Start I>>
&
BLK2OUT
I>>>BLK2OUT
Start I>>> &
Block1
Block2
&
I>>>BLK1
Block1
Block2
t> def
ICLP> def
I> def
t> inv
ICLP> inv
I> inv
I>Curve
ICLP>Mode
tCLP>
t>RES
I> Enable
Start I>
&
Start I>>
&
Start I>>>
&
Start I>>
&
BLK2INI>>>
Start I>>>
&
Start I>
&
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For every of the three thresholds the following block criteria are available:
Logical block (Block1)
If the I>BLK1, I>>BLK1 and/or I>>>BLK1 enabling parameters are set to ON and a binary in-
put is designed for logical block (Block1), the concerning element is blocked off whenever the given
input is active.[1] The enabling parameters are available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Phase over-
current-50/51 \ I> Element (I>> Element, I>>> Element) \ Setpoints menus, while the Block1 function
must be assigned to the selected binary input inside the Set \ Inputs \ Binary input IN1(x) menus.
Selective block (Block2)
All along the protective elements the selective block may be set.
The logic selectivity function may be performed by means any combination of the following I/O:
• One committed pilot wire input (BLIN1).
• One or more binary inputs designed for input selective block.
• One committed pilot wire output (BLOUT1).
• One or more output relays designed for output selective block.
Only when the committed pilot wire are used the continuity check of the pilot wire link is active.
Use of committed pilot wire input BLIN1:
• The protection is blocked off according the selectivity block criteria when the input BLIN1 is active.
The information about phase or phase+earth block may be select programming the ModeBLIN1
parameter inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Selective block-BLOCK2 \ Selective block IN menus.
Use of binary inputs:
• If the I>BLK2IN, I>>BLK2IN and/or I>>>BLK2IN parameters are set to ON and a binary
input is designed for selective block (Block2), the protection is blocked off by phase elements
(Block2 Iph) or by any protection element (Block2 Iph/IE) according the selectivity block criteria.[2]
The enable I>BLK2IN, I>>BLK2IN and/or I>>>BLK2IN parameters are available inside the
Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Phase overcurrent-50/51 \ I> Element (I>> Element, I>>> Element) \ Setpoints
menus, while the Block2 Iph and�Block2�Iph/IE functions must be assigned to the selected
binary inputs inside the Set \ Inputs \ Binary input IN1(x) menus (IN1 or INx matching).
Use of committed pilot wire output BLOUT1:
• The information about phase or phase+earth block may be select programming the ModeBLOUT1
parameter (OFF�-�ON�IPh�-�ON�IPh/IE�-�ON�IE) inside Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Selective block-
BLOCK2 \ Selective block OUT menus.
Use of output relay (K1...K6):
• If the I>BLK2OUT,�I>>BLK2OUT�and/or�I>>>BLK2OUT enable parameters are set to ON
and a output relay is designed for selective block (Block2), the protection issues a block output
by phase elements (BLK2OUT-Iph) or by any protection element (BLK2OUT-Iph/IE), whenever
the given element (Start I>, Start I>> e/o Start I>>>) becomes active. The enable I>BLK2OUT,�
I>>BLK2OUT�and/or�I>>>BLK2OUT�parameters (ON or OFF) are available inside the Set
\ Profile A(or B) \ Phase overcurrent-50/51 \ I> Element (I>> Element, I>>> Element) \ Setpoints
menus, while the BLK2OUT-Iph-K,�BLK2OUT-Iph/IE-K�and/or BLK2OUT-IE-K�output relays
and LEDs (BLK2OUT-Iph-L,�BLK2OUT-Iph/IE-L�e/o BLK2OUT-IE-L) must be select inside the
Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Selective block-BLOCK2 \ Selective block OUT menu.
Note 1 The exhaustive treatment of the logical block (Block 1) function may be found in the “Logic Block” paragraph inside CONTROL AND MONITOR-
ING section
Note 2 The exhaustive treatment of the selective block (Block 2) function may be found in the “Selective Block” paragraph inside CONTROL AND
MONITORING section
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Phase overcurrent (50/51) - First element logic diagram (I>)
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IL1
IL2
t >RES
T
0
RESET
t >
0
T
≥1
≥1
≥1
t >def
t >inv
t >RES
Start I>
Trip I>
CB-State
Start I2ndh>
ON≡Inhibit (from I>> and/or I>>> overcurrent element)
ON≡Enable I> overcurrent element
(Pickup within CLP)
(Pickup outside CLP)
I> inhibition
Block1, Block2
&
T
0
tCLP>
&
2nd harmonic restraint enable (ON≡Enable)
I>2ndh-REST
ICLP>Mode
ICLP>def
t CLP>
ICLP>inv
IL1 ≥ I>
BF Enable (ON≡Enable)
I>BF
towards BF logic
I> BF
&
Trip I>
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
I> Curve
0
T
A
B
C
A =“1”
A =“0 or OFF”
Output tCLP>
IL3
I> Enable
I> overcurrent element (50/51) block diagram
tCLP>
CB State
CB OPEN
CB CLOSED
CB OPEN
Output tCLP>
t
0.1 s
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
LOW THRESHOLD/
UNBLOCK
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
A = ON - Change setting
B = OFF
C = ON - Element blocking
I>TR-K
I>TR-L
I>ST-L
I>ST-K
≥1
CLP I>
&
State
I>inv
IL1 ≥ I>def
IL1 ≥ I>inv
I>def
&
State
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Phase overcurrent (50/51) - Logic diagram of the blocking signals concerning the first element (I>)
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Block2 IPh
Block2 IPh/IE
ModeBLIN1
T
0
tB-Iph
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≥1
≥1
≥1
tB-Iph
tB-IE
BLK1I>
&
&
BLK2IN I>
&
&
Enable (ON≡Enable)
I>BLK1
Block2 input enable (ON≡Enable)
Pilot wire input
&
I>BLK2IN
Block1
BLK2IN-Iph
Start I>
Trip I>
Iph Block2
IE Block2
BLK2IN-IE
tB timeout
Block2 input
tB-K
tB-L
Block1
FROM GROUND PROTECTIONS
FROM PHASE PROTECTIONS
FROM ANY PROTECTIONS
OFF
ON IPh
ON IPh/IE
ON IE
BLIN1
Block1
T
0
tB-IE
Block2 IE
≥1
Block1, Block2
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
≥1
≥1
&
Block2 output
(ON≡Enable)
I>BLK2OUT
Start I>
Pilot wire output
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
ModeBLOUT1
A
B
C
D
BLOUT1
Block2 output
≥1
tF-IPh
tF-IPh/IE
tF-IE
ST-Iph BLK2
ST-IE BLK2
≥1
T
0
tF-IPh/IE
T
0
tF-IPh
T
0
tF-IE
I> Block2 OUT
BLK2OUT-Iph
BLK2OUT-Iph/IE
BLK2OUT-IE
A = OFF
B = ON IPh
C = ON IPh/IE
D = ON IE
BLK2OUT-IPh-K
BLK2OUT-IPh-L
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-K
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-L
BLK2OUT-IE-K
BLK2OUT-IE-L
I>> Block2 OUT
I2> Block2 OUT
I2>> Block2 OUT
I>>> Block2 OUT
DthAL1 Block2 OUT
DthAL2 Block2 OUT
Dth Block2 OUT
≥1
IE>> Block2 OUT
IE> Block2 OUT
IE>>> Block2 OUT
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Phase overcurrent (50/51) - Second element logic diagram (I>>)
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t >>RES
T
0
RESET
t >>
0
T
≥1
t >>def
t >>inv
t >>RES
Start I>>
Trip I>>
CB-State
Start I2ndh>
ON≡Inhibit (from I>>> overcurrent element)
ON≡Enable I>> overcurrent element
I>> inhibition
Block1, Block2
I>>TR-K
I>>TR-L
I>>ST-L
I>>ST-K
T
0
tCLP>>
&
&
2nd harmonic restraint enable (ON≡Enable)
I>>2ndh-REST
ICLP>>Mode
t CLP>>
BF Enable (ON≡Enable)
I>>BF
towards BF logic
I>> BF
&
Trip I>>
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
I>> Curve
0
T
A
B
C
Output tCLP>>
I>> Enable
I>> overcurrent element (50/51) Block diagram
tCLP>>
CB State
CB OPEN
CB CLOSED
CB OPEN
Output tCLP>>
t
0.1 s
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
LOW THRESHOLD/
UNBLOCK
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
A = ON - Change setting
B = OFF
C = ON - Element blocking
&
(ON≡Inhibit)
Start I>>
I> inhibition
I> disbyl>>
≥1
CLP I>>
IL1
IL2
≥1
≥1
(Pickup within CLP)
(Pickup outside CLP)
ICLP>>def
ICLP>>inv
IL1 ≥ I>>
A =“1”
A =“0 or OFF”
IL3
&
State
I>>inv
IL1 ≥ I>>def
IL1 ≥ I>>inv
I>>def
&
State
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Phase overcurrent (50/51) - Logic diagram of the blocking signals concerning the second element (I>>)
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Block2 IPh
Block2 IPh/IE
ModeBLIN1
T
0
tB-Iph
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≥1
≥1
≥1
tB-Iph
tB-IE
BLK1I>>
&
&
BLK2IN I>>
&
&
Enable (ON≡Enable)
I>>BLK1
Block2 input enable (ON≡Enable)
Pilot wire input
&
I>>BLK2IN
Block1
BLK2IN-Iph
Start I>>
Trip I>>
Iph Block2
IE Block2
BLK2IN-IE
tB timeout
Block2 input
tB-K
tB-L
Block1
FROM GROUND PROTECTIONS
FROM PHASE PROTECTIONS
FROM ANY PROTECTIONS
OFF
ON IPh
ON IPh/IE
ON IE
BLIN1
Block1
T
0
tB-IE
Block2 IE
≥1
Block1, Block2
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
≥1
≥1
&
Block2 output
(ON≡Enable)
I>>BLK2OUT
Start I>>
Pilot wire output
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
ModeBLOUT1
A
B
C
D
BLOUT1
Block2 output
≥1
tF-IPh
tF-IPh/IE
tF-IE
ST-Iph BLK2
ST-IE BLK2
≥1
T
0
tF-IPh/IE
T
0
tF-IPh
T
0
tF-IE
I> Block2 OUT
BLK2OUT-Iph
BLK2OUT-Iph/IE
BLK2OUT-IE
A = OFF
B = ON IPh
C = ON IPh/IE
D = ON IE
BLK2OUT-IPh-K
BLK2OUT-IPh-L
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-K
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-L
BLK2OUT-IE-K
BLK2OUT-IE-L
I>> Block2 OUT
I2> Block2 OUT
I2>> Block2 OUT
I>>> Block2 OUT
DthAL1 Block2 OUT
DthAL2 Block2 OUT
Dth Block2 OUT
≥1
IE>> Block2 OUT
IE> Block2 OUT
IE>>> Block2 OUT
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Phase overcurrent (50/51) - Third element logic diagram (I>>>)
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t >>>RES
T
0
RESET
t >>>def
0
T
≥1
t >>>def
t >>>RES
Start I>>>
Trip I>>>
CB-State
Start I2ndh>
ON≡Enable 3rd overcurrent element
Block1, Block2
&
I>>>TR-K
I>>>TR-L
I>>>ST-L
I>>>ST-K
T
0
tCLP>>>
&
2nd harmonic restraint enable (ON≡Enable)
I>>>2ndh-REST
ICLP>>>Mode
t CLP>>>
BF Enable (ON≡Enable)
I>>>BF
towards BF logic
I>>> BF
&
Trip I>>>
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
A
B
C
Output tCLP>>>
I>>> Enable
I>>> overcurrent element (50/51) Block diagram
tCLP>>>
Output tCLP>>>
CB State
CB OPEN
CB CLOSED
CB OPEN
t
0.1 s
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
LOW THRESHOLD/
UNBLOCK
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
A = ON - Change setting
B = OFF
C = ON - Element blocking
&
(ON≡Inhibit)
Start I>>>
Start I>>>
Start I>>>
(ON≡Inhibit)
I> inhibition
I> disbyl>>>
&
I>> inhibition
I>> disbyl>>>
≥1
CLP I>>>
IL1
IL2
≥1
(Pickup within CLP)
(Pickup outside CLP)
ICLP>>def
ICLP>>inv
IL1 ≥ I>>>
A =“1”
A =“0 or OFF”
IL3
&
State
IL1 ≥ I>>>def
I>>>def
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Phase overcurrent (50/51) - Logic diagram of the blocking signals concerning the third element (I>>>)
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Block2 IPh
Block2 IPh/IE
ModeBLIN1
T
0
tB-Iph
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≥1
≥1
≥1
≥1
tB-Iph
tB-IE
BLK1I>>>
&
&
BLK2IN I>>>
&
&
Enable (ON≡Enable)
I>>>BLK1
Block2 input enable (ON≡Enable)
Pilot wire input
&
I>>>BLK2IN
Block1
BLK2IN-Iph
Start I>>>
Trip I>>>
Iph Block2
IE Block2
BLK2IN-IE
tB timeout
Block2 input
tB-K
tB-L
Block1
FROM GROUND PROTECTIONS
FROM PHASE PROTECTIONS
FROM ANY PROTECTIONS
OFF
ON IPh
ON IPh/IE
ON IE
BLIN1
Block1
T
0
tB-IE
Block2 IE
≥1
Block1, Block2
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
≥1
≥1
&
Block2 output
(ON≡Enable)
I>>>BLK2OUT
Start I>>>
Pilot wire output
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
ModeBLOUT1
A
B
C
D
BLOUT1
Block2 output
≥1
tF-IPh
tF-IPh/IE
tF-IE
ST-Iph BLK2
ST-IE BLK2
≥1
T
0
tF-IPh/IE
T
0
tF-IPh
T
0
tF-IE
I> Block2 OUT
BLK2OUT-Iph
BLK2OUT-Iph/IE
BLK2OUT-IE
A = OFF
B = ON IPh
C = ON IPh/IE
D = ON IE
BLK2OUT-IPh-K
BLK2OUT-IPh-L
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-K
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-L
BLK2OUT-IE-K
BLK2OUT-IE-L
I>> Block2 OUT
I2> Block2 OUT
I2>> Block2 OUT
I>>> Block2 OUT
DthAL1 Block2 OUT
DthAL2 Block2 OUT
Dth Block2 OUT
≥1
IE>> Block2 OUT
IE> Block2 OUT
IE>>> Block2 OUT
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Residual overcurrent - 50N/51N
Preface
Three operation thresholds, independently adjustable (IE>, IE>>, IE>>>) with adjustable delay (tE>,
tE>>, tE>>>).
The first one (IE>) may be programmed with definite or inverse time according the IEC and ANSI/IEEE
standard, as well as with EM curve.
The second and third thresholds (IE>>, IE>>>) with independent time.
For each threshold a reset time can be set (tE>RES, tE>>RES, tE>>>RES) useful to reduce the clearing
time for intermittent faults.
The first threshold trip may be inhibited by start of the second and/or third threshold (IE>>, IE>>>).
Similarly the second threshold trip may be inhibited by start of the third threshold (IE>>>).
Operation and settings
The residual fundamental frequency current is compared with the setting value. Current above the
associated pickup value is detected and a start is issued. After expiry of the associated operate time
a trip command is issued; if instead the current drops below the threshold, the element is restored.
The first threshold (IE>) may be programmed with definite or inverse time according the following
characteristic curves:
• Standard Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type A or SIT): t = 0.14 · tE>inv / [(IE/IE>inv)0.02 - 1]
• Very Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type B or VIT):
t = 13.5 · tE>inv / [(IE/IE>inv) - 1]
• Extremely Inverse Time (IEC 255-3/BS142 type C or EIT): t = 80 · tE>inv / [(IE/IE>inv)2 - 1]
• Long Time Inverse (IEC 255-3/BS type B LTI):
t = 120 · tE>inv / [(tE/tE>inv) - 1]
• Moderately Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type MI):
t = tE>inv · {0.01 / [(IE/IE>inv)0.02 - 1] + 0.023}
• Very Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type VI):
t = tE>inv · {3.922 / [(IE/IE>inv)2 - 1] + 0.098}
• Extremely Inverse (ANSI/IEEE type EI):
t = tE>inv · {5.64 / [(IE/IE>inv)2 - 1] + 0.024}
• Electromechanical (EM):
t = tE>inv · {0.28 / [-0236 · (IE/IE>inv)-1 + 0.339]}
Where:
t:
operate time
IE >:
pickup value
tE >inv:
operate time setting
For all inverse time characteristics, following data applies:
• Asymptotic reference value (minimum pickup value): 1.1 IE>
• Minimum operate time:
0.1 s
• Range where the equation is valid:[1] 1.1 ≤ IE/IE>inv ≤ 20
• If IE>inv pickup ≥ 0.5 IEn, the upper limit is 10 IEn
For all definite time elements the upper limit for measuring is 10 IEn.
All residual overcurrent elements can be enabled or disabled by setting ON or OFF the IE>�En-
able, IE>>�Enable�and/or IE>>>�Enable�parameters inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Residual
overcurrent-50N/51N \ IE> Element (IE>> Element, IE>>> Element) \ Setpoints menus.
The first overcurrent element can be programmed with definite or inverse time characteristic by
setting the IE>Curve parameter (DEFINITE,�IEC/BS�A,�IEC/BS�B,�IEC/BS�C,�IEC/BS�B�LI,�
ANSI/IEE�MI,�ANSI/IEE�VI,�ANSI/IEE�EI,�EM) available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Re-
sidual overcurrent-50N/51N \ IE> Element \ Setpoints menu.
Note 1 When the input value is more than 20 times the set point , the operate time is limited to the value corresponding to 20 times the set point
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IE
IE>>
IE>>>
tE>
tE>>
tE>>>
IE>
t
TRIP
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The trip of IE> element may be inhibited by the start of the second and/or third el-
ement (IE>>, IE>>>) by setting ON the Disable IE> by start IE>>, Disable IE> by
start
IE>>>
(IE>disbyIE>>,�
IE>disbyIE>>>)
parameters
available
inside
the
Set \Profile A(or B) \ Residual overcurrent-50N/51N \ IE>> Element (IE>>> Element) \ Setpoints
menus.
Similarly the trip of the IE>> element may be inhibited by start of the third element (IE>>>) by setting
ON the Disable IE>> by start IE>>> (IE>>disbyIE>>>) parameter available inside the Set \ Profile
A(or B) \ Residual overcurrent-50N/51N \ IE>>> Element \ Setpoints menu.
All the named parameters can be set separately for Profile A and Profile B (Set \ Profile A(or B) \
Residual overcurrent-50N/51N \ IE> Element (IE>> Element, IE>>> Element) \ Setpoints menus).
An adjustable reset time delay is provided for every threshold tE>RES, tE>>RES, tE>>>RES).
Each residual overcurrent element can produce the Breaker Failure output if the IE>�BF, IE>>�BF�
and/or IE>>>�BF�parameters are set to ON. The parameters are available inside the Set \ Profile
A(or B) \ Residual overcurrent-50N/51N \ IE> Element (IE>> Element, IE>>> Element) \ Setpoints
menus.[1]
For all overcurrent elements, a block from the second harmonic restraint may be set by setting ON
the IE>2ndh-REST,�IE>>2ndh-REST,�IE>>>2ndh-REST parameters inside the Set \ Profile
A(or B) \ Residual overcurrent-50N/51N \ IE> Element (IE>> Element, IE>>> Element) \ Setpoints
menus.
If the CLP function (Cold Load Pick-up) is enabled for element blocking, the selected threshold may
be blocked for an adjustable time interval, starting from the circuit breaker closure.
This operating mode may be select by setting ON-Element�blocking�the IECLP>�Mode,�IECLP>>�
Mode,�IECLP>>>�Mode parameters.
If the CLP function (Cold Load Pick-up) is enabled for threshold change, the selected threshold may
be changed for an adjustable time interval, starting from the circuit breaker closure.
This operating mode (ON-Change� setting� = IECLP>� Mode,� IECLP>>� Mode,� IECLP>>>�
Mode) and the concerning operating time within the CLP (tECLP>,�tECLP>>,�tECLP>>>) may be
adjusted inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Residual overcurrent-50N/51N \ IE> Element (IE>> Element,
IE>>> Element) \ Setpoints menus, whereas the operating thresholds within the CLP ( IECLP>def,�
IECLP>inv,....) may be adjusted inside the Set\Profile A(or B)\ Residual overcurrent-50N/51N \
IE> Element (IE>> Element, IE>>> Element) \ Definite time (Inverse time) menus.
For every of the four thresholds the following block criteria are available:
Logical block (Block1)
If the IE>BLK1,�IE>>BLK1�and/or�IE>>>BLK1 enabling parameters are set to ON and a bi-
nary input is designed for logical block (Block1), the concerning element is blocked off whenever
the given input is active.[2] The enabling parameters are available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \
Residual overcurrent-50N/51N \ IE> Element (IE>> Element, IE>>> Element) \ Setpoints menus, while
the Block1 function must be assigned to the selected binary input inside the Set \ Inputs \ Binary
input IN1(x) menus.
Selective block (Block2)
All along the protective elements the selective block may be set.
The logic selectivity function may be performed by means any combination of the following I/O:
• One committed pilot wire input (BLIN1).
• One or more binary inputs designed for input selective block.
• One committed pilot wire output (BLOUT1).
• One or more output relays designed for output selective block.
Note 1 The common settings concerning the Breaker failure protection are adjustable inside the Breaker Failure - BF menu.
Note 2 The exhaustive treatment of the logical block (Block 1) function may be found in the “Logic Block” paragraph inside CONTROL AND MONITOR-
ING section
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IE> element residual overcurrent (50N/51N) - Timers
IE> Start
IE> Trip
tE>
tE>
RESET
INPUT
tE>RES
tE>RES
tE>RES
t
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General logic diagram of the residual overcurrent elements - 50N/51N
IE
IE
IE
tE>> def
IECLP>> def
IE>> def
IECLP>>Mode
tECLP>>
tE>>RES
IE>> Enable
tE>>> def
IECLP>>> def
IE>>> def
IECLP>>>Mode
tECLP>>>
tE>>>RES
IE>>> Enable
tE> def
IECLP> def
IE> def
tE> inv
IECLP> inv
IE> inv
IE>Curve
IECLP>Mode
tECLP>
tE>RES
IE> Enable
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≥
IE>> inhibition
BLK1IE>>>
IE>>>BF
IE>>> Element
Start IE>>>
Start IE>>>
Start IE>>>
Trip IE>>>
Trip IE>>>
&
IE>> disbyIE>>>
&
IE>>>BLK2IN
&
IE> disbyIE>>>
BLK1IE>>
IE>> Element
BLK2OUT
Start IE>>
Start IE>>
Trip IE>>
&
IE> disbyIE>>
&
IE>>BLK1
&
IE>>BLK2IN
IE> inhibition
Block1
BLK1IE>
CLPIE>
CLPIE>>
CLPIE>>>
IE> Element
BLK2OUT
BLK2INIE>
BLK2INIE>>
Start IE>
Trip IE>
&
IE>BLK1
Block2
&
IE>BLK2IN
Start I2ndh>
&
IE>2ndh-REST
IE>BLK2OUT
Start I2ndh>
&
IE>>2ndh-REST
Start I2ndh>
&
IE>>>2ndh-REST
&
IE>>>BF
IE>>BF
IE>> Trip
&
IE>>BF
IE>BF
Trip I>
&
IE>BF
Start IE>
&
IE>>BLK2OUT
Start IE>> &
BLK2OUT
IE>>>BLK2OUT
Start IE>>> &
Block1
Block2
&
IE>>>BLK1
Block1
Block2
Start I>
&
Start IE>>
&
Start IE>>>
&
Start IE>>
&
BLK2INIE>>>
Start IE>>>
&
Start I>
&
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Only when the committed pilot wire are used the continuity check of the pilot wire link is active.
Use of committed pilot wire input BLIN1:
• The protection is blocked off according the selectivity block criteria when the input BLIN1 is active.
The information about phase or phase+earth block may be select programming the ModeBLIN1
parameter inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Selective block-BLOCK2 \ Selective block IN menus.
Use of binary inputs:
• If the IE>BLK2IN,� IE>>BLK2IN� and/or� IE>>>BLK2IN parameters are set to ON and a
binary input is designed for selective block (Block2), the protection is blocked off by phase ele-
ments (Block2 Iph) or by any protection element (Block2 Iph/IE) according the selectivity block
criteria.[1] The enable IE>BLK2IN,�IE>>BLK2IN�and/or�IE>>>BLK2IN�parameters are avail-
able inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Residual overcurrent-50N/51N \ IE> Element (IE>> Element,
IE>>> Element) \ Setpoints menus, while the Block2 Iph and�Block2�Iph/IE functions must be
assigned to the selected binary inputs inside the Set \ Inputs \ Binary input IN1(x) menus (IN1 or
INx matching).
Use of committed pilot wire output BLOUT1:
• The information about phase or phase+earth block may be select programming the ModeBLOUT1
parameter (OFF�-�ON�IPh�-�ON�IPh/IE�-�ON�IE) inside Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Selective block-
BLOCK2 \ Selective block OUT menus.
Use of output relay (K1...K6):
• If the IE>BLK2OUT,�IE>>BLK2OUT�and/or�IE>>>BLK2OUT enable parameters are set to
ON and a output relay is designed for selective block (Block2), the protection issues a block output
by phase elements (BLK2OUT-Iph) or by any protection element (BLK2OUT-Iph/IE), whenever the
given element (Start IED>, Start IED>>, Start IED>>> and/or Start IED>>>>) becomes active. The
enable IED>BLK2OUT,�IED>>BLK2OUT,�IED>>>BLK2OUT�and/or�IED>>>>BLK2OUT�
parameters (ON or OFF) are available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Residual overcurrent-
50N/51N \ IE> Element (IE>> Element, IE>>> Element) \ Setpoints menus, while the BLK2OUT-
Iph-K,�BLK2OUT-Iph/IE-K�and/or BLK2OUT-IE-K�output relays and LEDs (BLK2OUT-Iph-L,�
BLK2OUT-Iph/IE-L�e/o BLK2OUT-IE-L) must be select inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Selec-
tive block-BLOCK2 \ Selective block OUT menu.
Note 1 The exhaustive treatment of the selective block (Block 2) function may be found in the “Selective Block” paragraph inside CONTROL AND
MONITORING section
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Residual overcurrent (50N/51N) - First element logic diagram (IE>)
Fun_50N-51NS1.ai
t >RES
T
0
RESET
tE>
0
T
≥1
tE>def
tE>inv
tE>RES
Start IE>
Trip IE>
CB-State
Start I2ndh>
ON≡Inhibit
(from IE>> and/or IE>>> residual overcurrent element)
ON≡Enable IE> residual overcurrent element
IE> inhibition
Block1, Block2
&
T
0
tECLP>
&
2nd harmonic restraint enable (ON≡Enable)
IE>2ndh-REST
IECLP>Mode
tECLP>
BF Enable (ON≡Enable)
IE>BF
towards BF logic
IE> BF
&
Trip IE>
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
IE> Curve
0
T
A
B
C
A =“1”
A =“0 or OFF”
Output tECLP>
IE> Enable
IE> overcurrent element (50/51) Block diagram
tECLP>
CB State
CB OPEN
CB CLOSED
CB OPEN
Output tECLP>
t
0.1 s
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
LOW THRESHOLD/
UNBLOCK
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
A = ON - Change setting
B = OFF
C = ON - Element blocking
IE>TR-K
IE>TR-L
IE>ST-L
IE>ST-K
≥1
CLP IE>
IE
≥1
(Pickup within CLP)
(Pickup outside CLP)
IECLP>def
IECLP>inv
IE ≥ IECLP>
&
State
IE>inv
IE ≥ IE>def
IE ≥ IE>inv
IE>def
&
State
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Residual overcurrent (50N/51N) - Logic diagram of the blocking signals concerning the first element (IE>)
IE>BLK1
Start IE>
Trip IE>
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Block2 IPh
Block2 IPh/IE
ModeBLIN1
T
0
tB-Iph
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≥1
≥1
≥1
≥1
tB-Iph
tB-IE
BLK1IE>
&
&
BLK2IN IE>
&
&
Enable (ON≡Enable)
Block2 input enable (ON≡Enable)
Pilot wire input
&
IE>BLK2IN
Block1
BLK2IN-Iph
Iph Block2
IE Block2
BLK2IN-IE
tB timeout
Block2 input
tB-K
tB-L
Block1
FROM GROUND PROTECTIONS
FROM PHASE PROTECTIONS
FROM ANY PROTECTIONS
OFF
ON IPh
ON IPh/IE
ON IE
BLIN1
Block1
T
0
tB-IE
Block2 IE
≥1
Block1, Block2
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
≥1
≥1
Start IE>
&
Block2 output
(ON≡Enable)
IE>BLK2OUT
Pilot wire output
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
ModeBLOUT1
A
B
C
D
BLOUT1
Block2 output
≥1
tF-IPh
tF-IPh/IE
tF-IE
ST-Iph BLK2
ST-IE BLK2
≥1
T
0
tF-IPh/IE
T
0
tF-IPh
T
0
tF-IE
I> Block2 OUT
BLK2OUT-Iph
BLK2OUT-Iph/IE
BLK2OUT-IE
A = OFF
B = ON IPh
C = ON IPh/IE
D = ON IE
BLK2OUT-IPh-K
BLK2OUT-IPh-L
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-K
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-L
BLK2OUT-IE-K
BLK2OUT-IE-L
I>> Block2 OUT
I2> Block2 OUT
I2>> Block2 OUT
I>>> Block2 OUT
DthAL1 Block2 OUT
DthAL2 Block2 OUT
Dth Block2 OUT
≥1
IE>> Block2 OUT
IE> Block2 OUT
IE>>> Block2 OUT
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Fun_50N-51NS2.ai
tE>>RES
T
0
RESET
tE>>
0
T
≥1
tE>>def
tE>>RES
Start IE>>
Trip IE>>
CB-State
Start I2ndh>
IE>> inhibition
Block1, Block2
&
IE>>TR-K
IE>>TR-L
IE>>ST-L
IE>>ST-K
T
0
tECLP>>
&
2nd harmonic restraint enable (ON≡Enable)
IE>>2ndh-REST
IECLP>>Mode
tECLP>>
BF Enable (ON≡Enable)
IE>>BF
towards BF logic
IE>> BF
&
Trip IE>>
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
A
B
C
Output tECLP>>
IE>> Enable
IE>> overcurrent element (50/51) Block diagram
tECLP>>
CB State
CB OPEN
CB CLOSED
CB OPEN
Output tECLP>>
t
0.1 s
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
LOW THRESHOLD/
UNBLOCK
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
A = ON - Change setting
B = OFF
C = ON - Element blocking
&
(ON≡Inhibit)
Start IE>>
Start IE>>
IE> inhibition
IE> disbylE>>
≥1
CLP IE>>
ON≡Inhibit
(from IE>>> residual overcurrent element)
ON≡Enable IE>> residual overcurrent element
IE>>def
A =“1”
A =“0 or OFF”
IE
(Pickup within CLP)
(Pickup outside CLP)
IECLP>>def
IE ≥ IECLP>>def
&
State
IE ≥ IE>>def
Residual overcurrent (50N/51N) - Second element logic diagram (IE>>)
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Residual overcurrent (50N/51N) - Logic diagram of the blocking signals concerning the second element (IE>>)
IE>>BLK1
Start IE>>
Trip IE>>
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Block2 IPh
Block2 IPh/IE
ModeBLIN1
T
0
tB-Iph
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≥1
≥1
≥1
≥1
tB-Iph
tB-IE
BLK1IE>>
&
&
BLK2IN IE>>
&
&
Enable (ON≡Enable)
Block2 input enable (ON≡Enable)
Pilot wire input
&
IE>>BLK2IN
Block1
BLK2IN-Iph
Iph Block2
IE Block2
BLK2IN-IE
tB timeout
Block2 input
tB-K
tB-L
Block1
FROM GROUND PROTECTIONS
FROM PHASE PROTECTIONS
FROM ANY PROTECTIONS
OFF
ON IPh
ON IPh/IE
ON IE
BLIN1
Block1
T
0
tB-IE
Block2 IE
≥1
Block1, Block2
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
≥1
≥1
Start IE>>
&
Block2 output
(ON≡Enable)
IE>>BLK2OUT
Pilot wire output
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
ModeBLOUT1
A
B
C
D
BLOUT1
Block2 output
≥1
tF-IPh
tF-IPh/IE
tF-IE
ST-Iph BLK2
ST-IE BLK2
≥1
T
0
tF-IPh/IE
T
0
tF-IPh
T
0
tF-IE
I> Block2 OUT
BLK2OUT-Iph
BLK2OUT-Iph/IE
BLK2OUT-IE
A = OFF
B = ON IPh
C = ON IPh/IE
D = ON IE
BLK2OUT-IPh-K
BLK2OUT-IPh-L
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-K
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-L
BLK2OUT-IE-K
BLK2OUT-IE-L
I>> Block2 OUT
I2> Block2 OUT
I2>> Block2 OUT
I>>> Block2 OUT
DthAL1 Block2 OUT
DthAL2 Block2 OUT
Dth Block2 OUT
≥1
IE>> Block2 OUT
IE> Block2 OUT
IE>>> Block2 OUT
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Residual overcurrent (50N/51N) - Third element logic diagram (IE>>>)
Fun_50N-51NS3.ai
tE>>>RES
T
0
RESET
tE>>>def
0
T
≥1
tE>>>def
tE>>>RES
Start IE>>>
Trip IE>>>
CB-State
Start I2ndh>
ON≡Enable IE>>> residual overcurrent element
Block1, Block2
&
IE>>>TR-K
IE>>>TR-L
IE>>>ST-L
IE>>>ST-K
T
0
tECLP>>>
&
2nd harmonic restraint enable (ON≡Enable)
IE>>>2ndh-REST
IECLP>>>Mode
tECLP>>>
BF Enable (ON≡Enable)
IE>>>BF
towards BF logic
IE>>> BF
&
Trip IE>>>
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
A
B
C
A = ON - Change setting
B = OFF
C = ON - Element blocking
Output tECLP>>>
IE>>> Enable
IE>>> residual overcurrent element (50/51) Block diagram
tECLP>>>
CB State
CB OPEN
CB CLOSED
CB OPEN
Output tECLP>>>
t
0.1 s
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
LOW THRESHOLD/
UNBLOCK
HIGH THRESHOLD/
BLOCK
&
(ON≡Inhibit)
Start IE>>>
Start IE>>>
Start IE>>>
(ON≡Inhibit)
IE> inhibition
IE>disbylE>>>
&
IE>> inhibition
IE>>disbylE>>>
≥1
CLP IE>>>
IE>>>def
A =“1”
A =“0 or OFF”
IE
(Pickup within CLP)
(Pickup outside CLP)
IECLP>>>def
IE ≥ IECLP>>>def
&
State
IE ≥ IE>>>def
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Residual overcurrent (50N/51N) - Logic diagram of the blocking signals concerning the third element (IE>>>)
IE>>>BLK1
Start IE>>>
Trip IE>>>
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Block2 IPh
Block2 IPh/IE
ModeBLIN1
T
0
tB-Iph
50N-51NS3_BL-diagram.ai
≥1
≥1
≥1
≥1
tB-Iph
tB-IE
BLK1IE>>>
&
&
BLK2IN IE>>>
&
&
Enable (ON≡Enable)
Block2 input enable (ON≡Enable)
Pilot wire input
&
IE>>>BLK2IN
Block1
BLK2IN-Iph
Iph Block2
IE Block2
BLK2IN-IE
tB timeout
Block2 input
tB-K
tB-L
Block1
FROM GROUND PROTECTIONS
FROM PHASE PROTECTIONS
FROM ANY PROTECTIONS
OFF
ON IPh
ON IPh/IE
ON IE
BLIN1
Block1
T
0
tB-IE
Block2 IE
≥1
Block1, Block2
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
≥1
≥1
Start IE>>>
&
Block2 output
(ON≡Enable)
IE>>>BLK2OUT
Pilot wire output
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
ModeBLOUT1
A
B
C
D
BLOUT1
Block2 output
≥1
tF-IPh
tF-IPh/IE
tF-IE
ST-Iph BLK2
ST-IE BLK2
≥1
T
0
tF-IPh/IE
T
0
tF-IPh
T
0
tF-IE
I> Block2 OUT
BLK2OUT-Iph
BLK2OUT-Iph/IE
BLK2OUT-IE
A = OFF
B = ON IPh
C = ON IPh/IE
D = ON IE
BLK2OUT-IPh-K
BLK2OUT-IPh-L
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-K
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-L
BLK2OUT-IE-K
BLK2OUT-IE-L
I>> Block2 OUT
I2> Block2 OUT
I2>> Block2 OUT
I>>> Block2 OUT
DthAL1 Block2 OUT
DthAL2 Block2 OUT
Dth Block2 OUT
≥1
IE>> Block2 OUT
IE> Block2 OUT
IE>>> Block2 OUT
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Breaker failure - BF
Preface
When the protection issues a trip command but, because an anomaly, the circuit breaker cannot
open, the breaker failure protection issues a back-up trip command to trip adjacent circuit breakers.
The breaker failure function may be started by internal protective function (if associated with BF) or
by external protections.
Operation and settings
The starting of the timer occurs if both the following conditions are filled:
A) Start and trip of internal protective elements (trip of elements matched with BF protection) or, trip
of external protections acquired by means binary input, if enabled;
B) The CB is closed (the CB state may be acquired by means two binary inputs connected to the
auxiliary contacts 52a and 52b) or the fundamental component of at least one phase current
IL1, IL2, IL3 is greater than the IBF> adjustable threshold or the fundamental component of the
residual current IE is greater than the IEBF> adjustable threshold.
The breaker failure protection reliability is improved by means of the CB position control or phase
or residuaI current measure; the trip can arise also for wrong auxiliary contacts state (if the current
is greater than the adjustable threshold ) or for trip of external protections (frequency, voltage,..)
without current (with CB closed information supplied from state of auxiliary contacts).
If the information concerning the CB position is not achievable (for instance the auxiliary contacts
are unavailable), such control must be disabled.
If both conditions are held along the set operate time tBF, the BF element trips at deadline, vice versa
the timer is cleared and the function is restored.
To the purpose to restore the BF element as quickly as possible, with start of the same protection
(see A condition), additionally to the trip of some internal protections, their starts are required (start
reset is faster than trip reset).
The element may be enabled or disabled by setting ON the BF�Enable parameter available inside
the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Breaker failure-BF menu.
All the IBF>, IEBF and tBF parameters can be set separately for Profile A and Profile B; they are avail-
able inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Breaker failure-BF menu.
BF start from Circuit breaker
If the CB Input parameter (BF Start from circuit breaker) is set to ON, and two binary inputs are
designed for acquire the 52a and 52b auxiliary contacts[1], the control of the CB position is enabled. If
the information concerning the CB position is not available, such control must be disabled by setting
OFF the CB Input parameter. The parameter is available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Breaker
failure-BF menu, the 52a�and�52b function must be assigned to the selected binary inputs inside
Set \ Inputs \ Binary input IN1(x) menus (IN1 or INx matching).
To enable the breaker failure protection to operate with trips coming from external protections, one
binary input must be designed to acquire the relative contacts. The TripProtExt function must be
assigned to the selected binary input inside the Set \ Inputs \ Binary input IN1(2...) menus (IN1 or IN...
matching).
Logical block (Block1)
If the BF-BLK1 parameter (BF logical block) is set to ON, and a binary input is designed for logical
block (Block1), the breaker failure protection is blocked off whenever the given input is active. The
trip timer is held in reset condition, so the operate time counting starts when the input block goes
down.[2] The enabling parameter is available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Breaker failure-BF
menu, while the Block1 function must be assigned to the selected binary input inside the Set \
Inputs \ Binary input IN1(x) menus (IN1 or INx matching).
Note 1 Both auxiliary contact state 52a and 52b must be acquired (two binary inputs are required) with Fw version previous to 1.60; with later versions,
giving up an inconsistency occurs, one logical input for the acquisition of a contact (52nd or 52b ) may suffice
Note 2 The exhaustive treatment of the logic block (Block 1) function may be found in the “Logic Block” paragraph inside CONTROL AND MONITORING
section
all-FBF.ai
General logic diagram of the breaker failure element - BF
Block1
BLK1 BF
IL1...IL3
IE
52b
52a
Trip ProtExt
Start BF
Trip BF
Block1
&
BF-BLK1
BF Enable
IBF>
IEBF>
t BF
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Logic diagram concerning the breaker failure element -BF
Fun-BF_Pro-n.ai
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
Start BF
Start IBF>
Trip BF
Trip int-prot
&
&
&
&
Block1 input (ON≡Block)
BLK1 BF
Trip Int/Ext
Block1
Start BF
ON≡CB Closed
Start BF
Trip BF
Trip BF
Trip ProtExt
52a
&
Block1 enable (ON≡Enable)
BF-BLK1
Block1
52a
IBF>
Max IL1...IL3 ≥ IBF>
IL1
IL2
IL3
IEBF>
IE ≥ IEBF>
IE
≥1
RESET
tBF
0
T
t BF
≥1
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
52b
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
52b
Start IEBF>
“0”
CB Input
CB Input OFF
CB Input ON
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4.5
CONTROL AND MONITORING
Logical block - BLOCK1
To the purpose to block off the trip of one protection element, the logical block function (Block1) may
be matched with binary inputs.[1]
The binary-matching may be set inside the Inputs submenu; to the purpose the Block1 parameter
must be selected for INx�matching (x=1, 2)
A protective element, where the logical block is enabled, is blocked off whenever the given input is
ON.
For a given protective element, the logical block state is reading available (ThyVisor and communi-
cation interfaces); it is ON the following condition are at the same time observed:
• Binary input ON,
• Element start ON,
• Element Trip OFF.
The logical block it is not liable for any inhibition time-out, so the protective element is disabled for
the whole time when the input is ON.[2]
Note 1 In the following treatment, the logical block is defined as “Logical block” or “Block1”
Note 2 The Block 1 signal forces a timer reset
Blocco_L.ai
RESET
Operate time
0
T
Generic protective element
Measure
Input
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
BLK1xxx
Operate time
Threshold
Start
Start
Trip
Trip
&
&
&
Enable (ON≡Enable)
Block1 input (ON≡Block)
Customized Block1 info
Block1 info (internal state)
xxxBLK1
Block1
Block1
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
General logic diagram of the logic block - Block1
Start
Block1 (input)
Block1 (output)
Trip
Operate time
t
Timers-Block1.ai
Logic block timers - Block1
Activation of any binary input assigned ti logic block (Block1) function effects a block of all the
protective elements where the logic block is enabled
CAUTION
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Logic diagram concerning the logic block element -Block1
Block1_L.ai
Start
Trip
&
&
&
Enable (ON≡Enable)
(ON≡element inhibition)
Customized Block1 info
Reset timers
Block1 info
(internal state)
xxxBLK1
Block1
IBLK1
50-51 element
I>>BLK1
I2>BLK1
(I2/I1)> element
(I2/I1)>BLK1
I2>>BLK1
50-51 element
I>>>BLK1
50-51 element
IE>BLK1
50N-51N element
IE>>BLK11
50N-51N element
IE>>>BLK1
50N-51N1 element
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Selective block -BLOCK2
Preface
The logic selectivity function has been developed to the purpose to reduce the clearing times for
faults closes to the source.
The output blocking circuits of one or several Pro_N relays, shunted together, must be connected
to the input blocking circuit of the protection relay, which is installed upwards in the electric plant.
The output circuit works as a simple contact, whose condition is detected by the input circuit of the
upwards protection relay.
The logic selectivity function can be realized through any combination of the following I/O circuits:
• One committed pilot wire input BLIN1...ON Iph, ON...Iph/IE, ON...IE.
• One committed pilot wire output BLOUT1...ON Iph, ON...Iph/IE, ON...IE.
• One or more than one independent binary inputs programmed with Block2 Iph, Block2�Iph/IE
or Block2�IE.
• One or more than one independent output relays programmed with BLK2OUT-Iph-K, BLK2OUT-
Iph/IE-K or BLK2OUT-IE-K.
In reference to the following schematic diagram, the some protection functions of the relay placed
on the feeder may be blocked by downstream protective relays.
Input selective block
Use of committed pilot wire input BLIN1
The input is a polarized wet type powered by internal isolated supply; it must be drive by an output
block signal coming from a Pro-N device or by a free voltage contact.
The protection is blocked off according the selectivity block criteria by phase elements (Block2
Iph), by earth elements (Block2�IE) or by any protection element (Block2�Iph/IE) when the input
BLIN1 is active. The information about phase or phase+earth block may be select programming the
ModeBLIN1 parameter inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Selective block-BLOCK2 \ Selective block
IN menus.
Use of binary inputs
If the xxBLK2IN parameters (enable) are set to ON and a binary input is designed for selective
block (Block2), the protection is blocked off by phase elements (Block2 Iph), by earth elements
(Block2�IE) or by any protection element (Block2�Iph/IE), according the selectivity block criteria,
when the input (IN1 and/or INx) is active.
The Block2�Iph,�Block2�IE�and�Block2�Iph/IE matching must be assigned to the selected binary
inputs inside the Set \ Inputs \ Binary input 1 and Set \ Inputs \ Binary input x menus.
When a binary input is programmed for selective block input, the IN1 tON, INx tON, IN1 tOFF and
INx tOFF time delays must be reset to zero; the Logic parameters (ON/OFF) must be programmed
in the same way of the related output relay connected with-it.
Logic selectivity
Pro_N
Pro_N
Pro_N
Pro_N
logica_acc.ai
BLIN1
BLK2OUT-Iph-K
INx=Blocco selettivo Iph
BLOUT1
BLOUT1
BLOUT1
BLIN1
BLIN1
TRIP
TRIP
TRIP
TRIP
TRIP
Any device
Never connect power to the block input circuit; the electronic circuit can be demaged
WARNING
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Operation
For any protective element, three main conditions can arise:
A) Start = OFF: the element is at rest (no trip) regardless of the input/output blocks.
B) Start = ON: the element trips if no selective block input becomes active during the operate time.
C) Start = ON: if the selective block input (BLIN1 and/or binary input) becomes active, the element
goes in selective block state wherein the operate timer is forced to reset, so the element cannot
trip. After an adjustable time tB-Iph (common for phase protection elements) or tB-IE (common for
earth protection elements), the selective block input is disregarded and the operate timer can
start again. Information about tB-Iph and or tB-IE expired is available for reading (tB�timeout data
inside Read \ Selective block - BLOCK2 \ Block2 input menu) and can drive an output relay and
or a LED (tB-K�and or tB-K�parameters inside Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Selective block - BLOCK2 \
Selective block IN submenu).
With a setting other than 0.00 s, the tB-Iph and tB-IE timers may be used to have a backup protection
available against pilot wire short circuit.[1]
The tB-Iph and/or tB-IE timers must be adjusted according the following rule (example for tB-Iph):
tB-Iph = tFv + et + es
where tFv is the value of block output timer related to the downstream relay (example tF-Iph), et is a
chronometric selectivity margin to apply in comparison to the tB-Iph time related to the downstream
relay (does not take into account if such margin has been considered for the tF-Iph setting), es is a
safety margin. The chronometric selectivity applied among the tB-x times of the relays in accelerated
logic system allows to avoid more the contemporary circuit breaker opening after the clearing of a
fault in a line of concomitant plant to the short-circuit of the pilot wires concerning the same line.
Note 1 In the absence of suitable provisions, a short circuit on a pilot wire causes the block of the receiving relay, so a possible fault (contemporary or
following) inside the protected zone, cannot be cleared that being the case the protective relay blocked.
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Binary input INx
T
0
Logic
INx t ON
INx t ON
INx t OFF
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx t OFF
Block2 IPh
Block2 IPh/IE
ModeBLIN1
PulseBLIN1
T
0
Pilot wire
Diagnostic
Pulse BLIN1
Block2-in-diagram.ai
≥1
≥1
≥1
≥1
BLK2IN xx
&
&
&
Pilot wire input
No pulses
Permanently “ON”
xxBLK2IN
BLK2IN-Iph
Start xx
Trip xx
BLK2IN I>
&
&
Block2 input enable (I> element)
Block2 input enable (I>, I>>, I>>>, IE>, IE>>, IE>>>, elements)
(ON≡Enable)
&
I>BLK2IN
Start I>
Trip I>
Iph Block2
IE Block2
BLK2IN-IE
tB timeout
FROM EARTH FAULT PROTECTIONS
FROM ANY PROTECTIONS
FROM PHASE PROTECTIONS
OFF
ON IPh
ON IPh/IE
ON IE
BLIN1
Block2 IE
Breaked BLIN1
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
≥1
≥1
Shorted BLIN1
Logic diagram concerning the selective block intput - Block2 input
T
0
tB-Iph
tB-Iph
tB-IE
T
0
tB-IE
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To enable the selectivity logic input for a generic xx element, the xxBLK2IN parameters must be
set to ON inside the Set \ Parametri di configurazione A (o B) \ xxx \ Setpoints menus concerning all
element where the selective block is available, eg:
I>BLK2IN inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Phase overcurrent-50/51 \ I> Element \ Setpoints menu.
Output selective block
Use of output relays
If the xxBLK2OUT,�xxBLK2OUT�and/or�xxBLK2OUT enable parameters are set to ON and a
output relay is designed for selective block (Block2), the protection issues a block output by phase
elements (BLK2OUT-Iph), by ground elements (BLK2OUT-IE) or by any protection element (BLK2OUT-
Iph/IE), whenever the given start is active.
The BLK2OUT-Iph-K,�BLK2OUT-Iph/IE-K�and/or BLK2OUT-IE-K�output relays must be set in-
side the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Selective block-BLOCK2 \ Selective block OUT menu; the same for ad-
dressing the LED indicators (BLK2OUT2-Iph-L,�BLK2OUT2-IE-L�and�BLK2OUT2-Iph/IE_L).
When output relays are programmed for selective block output, the tTR time delays must reset to
zero; the operation mode must be set with self reset (No-latched inside Set \ Relays submenu) and
the Logic parameters (Energized/De-energized) must be programmed in the same way of the
related binary input connected with-it.
Use of committed pilot wire output BLOUT1
The output is a dry static relay.
The information about phase (ON IPh), earth (ON�IE), or phase+earth (ON�IPh/IE) concerning the
sending block out signal may be select by means of the ModeBLOUT1 parameter inside the Set \
Profile A(or B) \ Selective block-BLOCK2 \ Selective block OUT menu.
The parameters can be set separately for A and B profiles.
Operation
The selective block outputs go ON at the same time of the xx element start; they hold steady (even
if the start reset to zero) for along the tF-IPh, tF-IE and tF-IPh/IE adjustable times for phase, earth and
phase+earth functions.
The timers starts when one or more selective block function goes ON; when a timer expires, the
selective block outputs are disregarded (even if the start holds steady).
The tF-IPh and tF-IE counters start when the output selective block becomes active. When the coun-
ters expire the block selective output is forced off (despite the start xxx remain active).
If the tF-IPh, tF-IE e tF-IPh/IE timers are cleared the selective block output state is freeze up to the start
xxx remain active.
With a setting other than 0.00 s, the tF-IPh, tF-IE e tF-IPh/IE timers may be used to provide a backup
protection against breaker failure inside a selectivity logic system, as well as to hold blocked up-
stream protective relays up after the fault is cleared with CB opening to provide solution against
unwanted trips because of a larger reset time compared with the downstream relay (the selectivity
will be lost).
TB-timer.ai
t
tB-Iph/tB-IE
BLIN2IN-Iph/BLIN2IN-IE
tB timeout
INPUT BLOCK
(binary input and/or BLIN1)
tB timer
TF-timer.ai
t
tF-IPh, tF-IE, tF-IPh/IE
tF-IPh, tF-IE, tF-IPh/IE
Start xx
(internal elements)
tF timers
BLK2OUT-Iph
BLK2OUT-IE
BLK2OUT-Iph/IE
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With traditional selective logic systems, in the absence of suitable cares, the event of a circuit
breaker failure causes the block of the receiving relays situated upstream the circuit breaker, so the
fault cannot be cleared.
When using the Pro-N devices inside the selective logic systems, the answer to the circuit breaker
failure problem can be solved by means of, (as well as the BF-Breaker Failure element) or by means
of a threshold adjusted for time selectivity, through use of the output block reset timer too with the
intent that avoid permanently block of all upstream relays by downstream block signals (the only one
unblocked relays deals to the fault breaker).
The tF-IPh, tF-IE, tF-IPh/IE timers must be adjusted according the following rule (example for tF-Iph):
tF-Iph = t + TAP + trip + et + es
where t is the larger phase protection operate time, TAP is the circuit breaker operate time (with arc
extinction), trip is the larger reset time of all protective relays inside the selective logic system, et is
an potential selectivity margin relative to the tF-x time of the downstream relays, es is a safety margin
need to include timers errors (tolerances).
Diagnostic
To guarantee maximum fail-safety, the relay performs a run time monitoring for pilot wire continuity
and pilot wire shorting.[1]
Exactly the output blocking circuit periodically produces a pulse, having a small enough width in
order to be ignored as an effective blocking signal by the input blocking circuit of the upstream
protection, but suitable to prove the continuity of the pilot wire.
Furthermore a permanent activation (or better, with a duration longer than a preset time) of the
blocking signal is identified, as a warning for a possible short circuit in the pilot wire or in the output
circuit of the downstream protection.
The periodic pulses that are sent by output circuit may be enabled or disabled by means the Pulse-
BLOUT1� parameter available inside the Set \ Pilot wire diagnostic menu; with OFF setting the
pulses are disabled.[2]
If no pulses are received inside an adjustable time window at the selective block input circuit, a
break pilot wire alarm is issued; the information is available for reading (Breaked BLIN1 data inside
Read \ Pilot wire diagnostic submenu) and can drive an output relay and or a LED (PulseBLIN-K
and or a PulseBLIN-L parameters inside Set \ Pilot wire diagnostic submenu).
Note 1 Full diagnostic of pilot wires is only available when committed pilot wire input/outputs are employed
Note 2 When several outputs are parallel linked the pulse emission must be enabled inside one device only, sooner inside the outermost device
Pilot wire output
Pilot wire link
≥1
Pulse
generator
BLOCK OUT
BLOCK IN
T
0
Pilot wire
Diagnostic
Pilot wire input
No pulses
Permanently “ON”
BLIN1
BLOUT1
Breaked BLIN
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
Shorted BLIN
Pulse BLIN1
Pulse BLIN1
Pulse BLOUT1
Pulse BLOUT1
Block2-diagram.ai
Pilot wire output
BLOUT1
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
ModeBLOUT1
A
B
C
D
≥1
ST-Iph BLK2
ST-IE BLK2
&
Block2 output
(ON≡Enable)
I>BLK2OUT
Start I>
BLK2OUT-Iph
BLK2OUT-Iph/IE
BLK2OUT-IE
A = OFF
B = ON IPh
C = ON IPh/IE
D = ON IE
BLK2OUT-IPh-K
BLK2OUT-IPh-L
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-K
BLK2OUT-IPh/IE-L
BLK2OUT-IE-K
BLK2OUT-IE-L
≥1
Start IE>>>
&
Block2 output
(ON≡Enable)
IE>>>BLK2OUT
IE>> Block2 OUT
IE> Block2 OUT
IE>>> Block2 OUT
Logic diagram concerning the selective block output - Block2 output
≥1
I> Block2 OUT
I>> Block2 OUT
I2> Block2 OUT
I2>> Block2 OUT
I>>> Block2 OUT
DthAL1 Block2 OUT
DthAL2 Block2 OUT
Dth Block2 OUT
tF-IPh
tF-IPh/IE
tF-IE
T
0
tF-IPh/IE
T
0
tF-IPh
T
0
tF-IE
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The control window may be programmed for OFF (no control) - 0.1 -1 - 5 - 10 - 60 - 120 s; the
Pulse BLIN1 parameter is available inside the Set \ Pilot wire diagnostic menu; with OFF setting of
the the PulseBLIN1 parameter the pulse control is disabled.
The same setting must be for input and output (PulseBLIN1 and PulseBLOUT1).
In the following example the output pulses must be enabled inside the device B only (2nd logic se-
lectivity level) and D (1st logic selectivity level).
Setting example
In reference to the above shown schematic diagram, the logic selectivity is performed by means of
the dedicated I/O for the short circuit elements of A, B and C protective relays, so that if a fault arises
in (2), the open order or circuit breaker CB2 is issued and no trip is issued by A device.
A command must be issued for the main circuit breaker CB1 by the A relay with a fault in (1).
A Protection
I>> element with definite time set to 4.5 In with operate time to 0.10 s blocked by start of B and/or C
protection.
Settings:
• I>>def = 4.5 In
• t>>def = 0.100 s
• PulseBLOUT1 = OFF
• PulseBLIN1 = 1 s
• I>>BLK2IN = ON
• I>>BLK2OUT = OFF
• tB-IPh = 0.30 s
B Protection
I>> element with definite time set to 4.0 In with operate time to 0.10 s with emission of block output
toward A protection relay.
Settings:
• I>>def = 4.0 In
• t>>def = 0.100 s
• I>>BLK2IN = OFF
• I>>BLK2OUT = ON
• PulseBLIN1 = OFF
• PulseBLOUT1 = 1 s
• tF-IPh = 0.25 s
C Protection
I>> element with definite time set to 4.0 In with operate time to 0.10 s with emission of block output
toward A device and block input from D protection relay.
Settings:
• I>>def = 4.0 In
• t>>def = 0.100 s
• I>>BLK2IN = ON
• I>>BLK2OUT = ON
• PulseBLIN1 = 1 s
• PulseBLOUT1 = OFF
• tF-IPh = 0.25 s
• tB-IPh = 0.30 s
LOAD
Pro_N
Pro_N
Pro_N
CB1
CB2
CB3
CB4
Pro_N
logica_acc-esempio.ai
Logic selectivity
BLIN1
BLOUT1
BLOUT1
BLOUT1
BLIN1
BLIN1
TRIP
TRIP
TRIP
2nd logic selectivity level
1st logic selectivity level
TRIP
1
2
B
C
D
A
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Remote tripping
Preface
Some output relays may be programmed for remote trip function resulting from a command coming
from a binary input.
If a binary input is designed for remote trip acquisition, an output relay allocated to the same function
is triggered when the input (IN1 and/or IN2) is active.
Operation and settings
The Remote�trip�matching must be assigned to the selected binary inputs inside the Set \ Inputs
\Binary input1 or Set \ Inputs \ Binary inputx menus.
When a binary input is programmed for remote trip acquisition, the IN1 tON, IN2 tON, IN1 tOFF
and IN2 tOFF time delays must be reset to zero; the Logic parameters (ON/OFF) must be pro-
grammed in the same way of the related circuit connected with-it.
The RemTrip-K matching must be assigned to the selected output relays inside the Set \ Remote
tripping submenu; the same for addressing the LED indicators (RemTrip-L).
When output relays are programmed for remote tripping, the tTR time delays must reset to zero;
the operation mode must be set with self reset (No-latched inside Set \ Relays submenu) and the
Logic parameters (Energized/De-energized) must be programmed in the same way of the related
binary input connected with-it.
All the parameters are common for A and B Profiles.
Remote tripping logic diagram
Fun-Remote-trip.ai
Remote trip
+UAUX
-UAUX
Remote trip
Binary input INx
RemTrip-K
RemTrip-L
T
0
INx t ON
T
0
n.o.
n.c.
INx tON
Logic
INx tOFF
INx t OFF
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)
Remote trip
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Frequency tracking
Within the frequency range 45...55 Hz (fn = 50 Hz). or 54...63 Hz (fn = 60 Hz), a frequency tracking al-
gorithm adjusts the currents sampling frequency, so as to keep the number of samples in any given
period constant.
With 24 samples for periods the sampling rate is adjusted from 1.08 kHz with f = 45 Hz to 1.512 kHz with
f= 63 Hz
For a frequency step change the tracking response time is 10 Hz/s.
The frequency measure is based on the largest phase current.
• If the larger phase input current is lower than 25% In the sampling frequency is fixed to fn
(50 or 60 Hz).
• If the measured frequency is outside the locking range, the sampling frequency is fixed to the lower
or upper value (45 or 55 Hz with fn = 50 Hz, 54 or 63 Hz with fn = 63 Hz).
All protective elements are always operative; accuracy is guaranteed inside locked frequency
band.
Displayed value
Locked frequency
Locked frequency (Displayed value)
Displayed value
Locked frequency
Locked frequency (Displayed value)
Frequency tracking
IF.ai
Frequency tracking
0.25 In
0.25 In
40
45
60
55
f (Hz)
50 Hz (0 Hz)
Nominal frequency fn = 50 Hz
Max IL1...L3
40 Hz
45 Hz
60 Hz
55 Hz
40
54
70
63
f (Hz)
60 Hz (0 Hz)
Nominal frequency fn = 60 Hz
Max IL1...L3
40 Hz
54 Hz
70 Hz
63Hz
IL1
IL2
IL3
Max IL1...L3 > 0.25 In
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Second Harmonic Restraint - 2ndh-REST
Preface
When a power transformer is energized, as well know an inrush current flow in the side that have
been energized with an amount and duration that depend by many factors which:
• Instantaneous value of the supply voltage at the time where the transformer is energized
• Transformer design, magnetization characteristic and size
• Residual flux
The maximum amount of the inrush current is produced by energizing the transformer at the zero
point of the voltage wave, when it increase or decrease with the residual flux respectively positive
or negative. Moreover the ratio between the maximum amount of the inrush current and the nominal
current of the transformer decrease if the size of transformer increase, whereas the duration of the
inrush current increase with the size of transformer.
Some types of instantaneous protections as overcurrent, residually connected ground fault and dif-
ferentials, are affected by this inrush current and their unwanted tripping can occur on transformer
energizing.
The second harmonic restraint is available to restraint any selected threshold of NA21 protective
relay:
• Negative sequence overcurrent - 46
• Negative sequence-positive sequence current ratio - I2/I1
• Thermal image - 49
• Phase overcurrent - 50/51
• Residual overcurrent - 50N/51N
Moreover one or more output contacts may be allocated to the 2NDH-REST function in order to block
any external protection relays where second harmonic restraint is not available.
Operation and settings
Each second harmonic component of phase currents (IL1-2nd, IL2-2nd, IL3-2nd) is compared with the
I2ndh> adjustable threshold.
When one or more currents overcome the setting threshold a start is issued.
The start may be employed to block-off one or more 50/51/50N/51N elements or to block-off external
protections by means output relays (this can be usefully used in order to restraint external protection
relays where second harmonic restraint is not available).
For the purpose to keep in block state the selected elements, an adjustable t2ndh>RES reset delay is
provided.
The
setting
of
I2ndh>
and
t2ndh>RES parameters
are
available
inside
the
Set \ Profile A(B) \ Second Harmonic Restraint menu.
The second harmonic element may be enabled or disabled; to enable it, the Statee parameter must
be set to ON inside the Set \ Profile A(B) \ Second Harmonic Restraint menu.
All the parameters can be set separately for Profile A and Profile B.
The output may be assigned to the selected I2ndh>-ST-K output relays inside the
Set \ Profile A(B) \ Second Harmonic Restraint menu; the same for addressing the LED indicators
(I2ndh>-ST-L).
When output relays are programmed for second harmonic element output, the tTR time delays must
reset to zero; the operation mode must be set with self reset (No-latched inside Set \ Relays menu)
and the Logic parameters (Energized/De-energized) must be programmed in the same way of the
related binary input connected with-it.
Logic diagram concerning the second harmonic restraint function - 2NDH/REST
2NDH-REST-diagram.ai
IL1-nd
t2ndh>RES
T
0
≥1
t2ndh>RES
Start I2ndh>
ON≡Enable
State
&
I2ndh>ST-K
I2ndh>ST-L
I2ndh>
IL1-nd ≥ I2ndh>
IL2-nd
IL2-nd ≥ I2ndh>
IL3-nd
IL3-nd ≥ I2ndh>
TRIPPING MATRIX
(LED+RELAYS)