Section 3: Protection Functions (50, 51, 50N, 51N, 50G,
51G, 50LC)
3.1
Instantaneous Overcurrent Protection (50)
Two Instantaneous overcurrent elements are provided in the 7SR45 Argus Relay.
50-1, 50-2
Each instantaneous element (50-n) has independent settings. 50-n Setting for pick-up current and
50-n Delay definite time delay.
Operation of the instantaneous overcurrent elements can be inhibited by assigning binary inputs.
Inhibit 50-n
Gn 50-n
Enabled
Disabled
&
Inhibit 50-n
Gn 50/51
Measurement
IL1
IL2
IL3
Figure 3-1
Table 3-1
Parameters
Description
Gn 50-n Element
50-n Block
Gn 50-n Setting
Pick-up current
Gn 50-n Delay
Delay time
NOTE:
In a single-phase condition, it is recommended to use 50-n Setting 0.3xIn or higher.
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A binary input.
Gn 50-n Setting
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Logic Diagram: Instantaneous Overcurrent Element
Instantaneous Overcurrent Protection (50-n)
Default Value
Disabled
1
0
Chapter 1 - 7SR45 Description of Operation
≥1
Gn 50-n Delay
≥1
Min
Max
Step Change
-
-
-
0.2xI
20xI
0.1
n
n
0 s
< 20 s
0.01
≥ 20 s
< 100 s
0.1
≥ 100 s
600 s
1
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General Pickup
50-n