Virtual Inputs - GE 850 Instruction Manual

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For example, to use Contact Input F1 as a status input from the breaker 52b contact, to
seal-in the trip relay and record it in the Event Records menu, make the following settings
changes:
CONTACT INPUT 1 NAME: "52b"
CONTACT INPUT 1 EVENTS: "Enabled"
The 52b contact is closed when the breaker is open and open when the breaker is closed.
The 850 relay is equipped with 64 Virtual Inputs that can be individually programmed to
respond to input signals from the keypad or from communications protocols. This has the
following advantages over Contact Inputs only:
• The number of logic inputs can be increased without introducing additional hardware.
• Logic functions can be invoked from a remote location over a single communication
channel.
• The same logic function can be invoked both locally via contact input or front panel
keypad, and/or remotely via communications.
• Panel switches can be replaced entirely by virtual switches to save cost and wiring.
All Virtual Input operands are defaulted to "Off" (logic 0) unless the appropriate input signal
is received.
Path: Setpoints > Inputs > Virtual Inputs > Virtual Input
FUNCTION
Range: Disabled, Enabled
Default: Disabled
If this setting is set to "Disabled," the input will be forced to OFF (logic 0) regardless of any
attempt to alter the input. If set to "Enabled," the input operates as shown on the logic
diagram below, and generates output FlexLogic operands in response to received input
signals and the applied settings.
NAME
Range: Up to 13 Alphanumeric Characters
Default: VI 1
An alphanumeric name may be assigned to a Virtual Input for diagnostic, setting, and
event recording purposes.
TYPE
Range: Latched, Self-reset
Default: Latched
There are two types of operation: self-reset and latched. If VIRTUAL INPUT x TYPE is "Self-
Reset," when the input signal transits from OFF to ON the output operand will be set to
ON for only one evaluation of the FlexLogic equations, then return to OFF. If set to
"Latched," the virtual input sets the state of the output operand to the same state as the
most recent received input.
The self-reset operating mode generates the output operand for a single evaluation of the
FlexLogic equations (i.e., a pulse of one protection pass). If the operand is to be used
anywhere other than internally in a FlexLogic equation, it will likely have to be lengthened
in time. A FlexLogic timer with a delayed reset time can perform this function.
EVENTS
Range: Enabled, Disabled
Default: Enabled
CHAPTER 5: DEVICE, SYSTEM, INPUT AND OUTPUT SETPOINTS
850 FEEDER PROTECTION SYSTEM – INSTRUCTION MANUAL