Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter Overview Foreword Target Audience Typographical Conventions Nomenclature Compliance Product Scope Product Versions 3.1.1 Ordering Options Features and Functions Current Differential Protection Functions Distance Protection Functions Protection Functions Control Functions Measurement Functions Communication Functions Logic Diagrams Functional Overview Chapter 2 Safety Information...
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Contents P543i/P545i 4.1.1 Front Panel Compartments 4.1.2 Keypad 4.1.3 Front Serial Port (SK1) 4.1.4 Front Parallel Port (SK2) 4.1.5 Fixed Function LEDs 4.1.6 Function Keys 4.1.7 Programable LEDs Rear Panel Boards and Modules PCBs Subassemblies Main Processor Board Power Supply Board 6.4.1 Watchdog 6.4.2...
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P543i/P545i Contents 5.11 Function Key Interface Chapter 5 Configuration Chapter Overview Settings Application Software Using the HMI Panel Navigating the HMI Panel Getting Started Default Display Default Display Navigation Password Entry Processing Alarms and Records Menu Structure Changing the Settings Direct Access (The Hotkey menu) 3.9.1 Setting Group Selection Using Hotkeys...
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Contents P543i/P545i 10.4.1 Fifth Harmonic Blocking 10.5 Logic for Feeders with In-Zone Transformers 10.6 Second Harmonic Blocking Logic 10.7 Fifth Harmonic Blocking Logic Current Differential Intertripping Stub Bus Differential Protection Application Notes 13.1 Setting Up the Phase Differential Characteristic 13.2 Sensitivity Under Heavy Loads 13.3 Permissive Intertripping...
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P543i/P545i Contents Cross Country Fault Protection Delta Directional Element Delta Directional Principle and Setup Delta Directional Decision Distance Isolated and Compensated Systems Peterson Coil Earthed Systems Earth Fault Distance Protection for Isolated and Compensated Systems 6.2.1 Single-phase to Earth Faults on Isolated or Compensated Systems 6.2.2 Cross-Country Faults on Isolated or Compensated Systems Implementation of Distance Protection for Isolated and Compensated Networks...
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P543i/P545i Contents Trip On Close Schemes Switch On To Fault (SOTF) 4.1.1 Switch Onto Fault Mode 4.1.2 SOTF Tripping 4.1.3 SOTF Tripping with CNV Trip On Reclose (TOR) 4.2.1 Trip On Reclose Mode 4.2.2 TOR Tripping Logic for Appropriate Zones 4.2.3 TOR Tripping Logic with CNV Polarisation during Circuit Engergisation...
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Contents P543i/P545i Autoreclose System Map Diagrams Autoreclose Internal Signals Autoreclose DDB Signals Logic Modules Circuit Breaker Status Monitor 5.1.1 CB State Monitor Logic diagram Circuit Breaker Open Logic 5.2.1 Circuit Breaker Open Logic Diagram Circuit Breaker in Service Logic 5.3.1 Circuit Breaker in Service Logic Diagram 5.3.2 Autoreclose OK Logic Diagram...
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P543i/P545i Contents 5.22 Monitor Checks for CB Closure 5.22.1 Check Synchronisation Monitor for CB Closure 5.22.2 Voltage Monitor for CB Closure 5.23 Synchronisation Checks for CB Closure 5.23.1 Three-phase Autoreclose System Check Logic Diagram 5.23.2 CB Manual Close System Check Logic Diagram Setting Guidelines De-ionising Time Guidance Dead Timer Setting Guidelines...
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Contents P543i/P545i Sensitive Earth Fault Protection Logic Application Notes 5.4.1 Insulated Systems 5.4.2 Setting Guidelines (Insulated Systems) High Impedance REF High Impedance REF Principle Thermal Overload Protection Single Time Constant Characteristic Dual Time Constant Characteristic Thermal Overload Protection Implementation Thermal Overload Protection Logic Application Notes 7.5.1 Setting Guidelines for Dual Time Constant Characteristic...
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Contents P543i/P545i Reset Lockout Alarm CB Condition Monitoring Logic Reset Circuit Breaker Lockout 5.7.1 Reset CB Lockout Logic Diagram Application Notes 5.8.1 Setting the Thresholds for the Total Broken Current 5.8.2 Setting the thresholds for the Number of Operations 5.8.3 Setting the thresholds for the Operating Time 5.8.4 Setting the Thresholds for Excesssive Fault Frequency...
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Contents P543i/P545i Chapter Overview Introduction Teleprotection Scheme Principles Direct Tripping Permissive Tripping Implementation Configuration Connecting to Electrical InterMiCOM Short Distance Long Distance Application Notes Chapter 22 Communications Chapter Overview Communication Interfaces Serial Communication EIA(RS)232 Bus EIA(RS)485 Bus 3.2.1 EIA(RS)485 Biasing Requirements K-Bus Standard Ethernet Communication Hot-Standby Ethernet Failover...
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P543i/P545i Contents 5.9.9 End of Session 5.10 Switch Manager 5.10.1 Installation 5.10.2 Setup 5.10.3 Network Setup 5.10.4 Bandwidth Used 5.10.5 Reset Counters 5.10.6 Check for Connected Equipment 5.10.7 Mirroring Function 5.10.8 Ports On/Off 5.10.9 VLAN 5.10.10 End of Session Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) SNMP Management Information Bases Main Processor MIBS Structure Redundant Ethernet Board MIB Structure...
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P543i/P545i Contents Unpacking the Goods Storing the Goods Dismantling the Goods Mounting the Device Flush Panel Mounting Rack Mounting Cables and Connectors Terminal Blocks Power Supply Connections Earth Connnection Current Transformers Voltage Transformer Connections Watchdog Connections EIA(RS)485 and K-Bus Connections IRIG-B Connection Opto-input Connections 4.10...
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Contents P543i/P545i 5.1.4 External Wiring 5.1.5 Watchdog Contacts 5.1.6 Power Supply Product Checks with the IED Energised 5.2.1 Watchdog Contacts 5.2.2 Test LCD 5.2.3 Date and Time 5.2.4 Test LEDs 5.2.5 Test Alarm and Out-of-Service LEDs 5.2.6 Test Trip LED 5.2.7 Test User-programmable LEDs 5.2.8...
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P543i/P545i Contents 12.2.4 Zone 3 Reach Check 12.2.5 Zone 4 Reach Check 12.2.6 Zone P Reach Check 12.2.7 Zone Q Reach Check 12.2.8 Resistive Reach 12.2.9 Load Blinder 12.3 Operation and Contact Assignment 12.3.1 Phase A 12.3.2 Phase B 12.3.3 Phase C 12.3.4 Time Delay Settings...
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Contents P543i/P545i 19.1.3 Communications using P59x Interface Units 19.2 Remove Remote Loopbacks 19.3 Verify Communication between IEDs End-to-End Scheme Tests 20.1 Aided Scheme 1 20.1.1 Preparation at Remote End 20.1.2 Performing the Test 20.1.3 Channel Check in the Opposite Direction 20.2 Aided Scheme 2 Onload Checks...
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P543i/P545i Contents Mal-operation during testing 3.6.1 Failure of Output Contacts 3.6.2 Failure of Opto-inputs 3.6.3 Incorrect Analogue Signals Coprocessor board failures 3.7.1 Signalling failure alarm (on its own) 3.7.2 C diff failure alarm (on its own) 3.7.3 Signalling failure and C diff failure alarms together 3.7.4 Incompatible IED 3.7.5...
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Contents P543i/P545i Standard Current Transformer Supervision Differential Current Transformer Supervision CB State and Condition Monitoring PSL Timers Measurements and Recording General Disturbance Records Event, Fault and Maintenance Records Fault Locator Ratings AC Measuring Inputs Current Transformer Inputs Voltage Transformer Inputs Auxiliary Supply Voltage Nominal Burden Power Supply Interruption...
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P543i/P545i Contents 12.3 R&TTE Compliance: 2014/53/EU 12.4 UL/CUL Compliance 12.5 ATEX Compliance: 2014/34/EU Appendix A Ordering Options Appendix B Settings and Signals Appendix C Wiring Diagrams P54x1i-TM-EN-1 xxiii...
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Table of Figures Figure 1: P40L version M85 - version evolution Figure 2: Key to logic diagrams Figure 3: Functional Overview Figure 4: Hardware architecture Figure 5: Coprocessor hardware architecture Figure 6: Exploded view of IED Figure 7: Front panel (60TE) Figure 8: Rear view of populated case Figure 9:...
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Table of Figures P543i/P545i Figure 39: CT Compensation Figure 40: The need for zero-sequence current filtering Figure 41: Magnetising inrush phenomenon Figure 42: Typical overflux current waveform Figure 43: Phase Current Differential Protection logic for feeders with in-zone transformers Figure 44: Second Harmonic Blocking logic Figure 45: Fifth Harmonic Blocking logic...
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P543i/P545i Table of Figures Figure 78: Biased Neutral Current Detector Characteristic Figure 79: Load Blinder Characteristics Figure 80: Sequence networks connection for an internal A-N fault Figure 81: - DV Forward and Reverse tripping regions Figure 82: Current level (amps) at which transient faults are self-extinguishing Figure 83: Earth fault in Petersen Coil earthed system Figure 84:...
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P543i/P545i Table of Figures Figure 237: Underfrequency logic (single stage) Figure 238: Overfrequency logic (single stage) Figure 239: Rate of change of frequency logic (single stage) Figure 240: Fault recorder stop conditions Figure 241: Broken Current Accumulator logic diagram Figure 242: CB Trip Counter logic diagram Figure 243: Operating Time Accumulator...
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Table of Figures P543i/P545i Figure 277: IM64 communications mode and IEEE C37.94 alarm signals Figure 278: IM64 two-terminal scheme extended supervision Figure 279: IM64 three-terminal scheme extended supervision Figure 280: Example assignment of InterMiCOM signals within the PSL Figure 281: Direct connection Figure 282: Indirect connection using modems...
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P543i/P545i Table of Figures Figure 316: Simulated input behaviour Figure 317: Test example 1 Figure 318: Test example 2 Figure 319: Test example 3 Figure 320: Current Differential Bias Characteristics Figure 321: State impedances Figure 322: Possible terminal block types Figure 323: Front panel assembly P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 1 - Introduction CHAPTER OVERVIEW This chapter provides some general information about the technical manual and an introduction to the device(s) described in this technical manual. This chapter contains the following sections: Chapter Overview Foreword Product Scope Features and Functions Logic Diagrams Functional Overview P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
Chapter 1 - Introduction P543i/P545i FOREWORD This technical manual provides a functional and technical description of General Electric's P543i/P545i, as well as a comprehensive set of instructions for using the device. The level at which this manual is written assumes that you are already familiar with protection engineering and have experience in this discipline.
P543i/P545i Chapter 1 - Introduction NOMENCLATURE Due to the technical nature of this manual, many special terms, abbreviations and acronyms are used throughout the manual. Some of these terms are well-known industry-specific terms while others may be special product- specific terms used by General Electric. The first instance of any acronym or term used in a particular chapter is explained.
Chapter 1 - Introduction P543i/P545i PRODUCT SCOPE The P543 and P545 devices have been designed for current differential protection of overhead line and cable applications. Version M85 of P543 and P545 have been designed for both solidly grounded systems and Petersen Coil grounded systems.
P543i/P545i Chapter 1 - Introduction P445: P46 P54x No Distance : M66 P841A: M66 Special All other products: M76 P443: M78B · Current Diff Starters for P 54x · Other improvements · Zone Q addition · PSB changes · VT input for Vn meas . ·...
Chapter 1 - Introduction P543i/P545i FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS CURRENT DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTION FUNCTIONS Feature IEC 61850 ANSI Phase segregated current differential protection DifPDIF1 Neutral current differential protection (optional) DifPDIF2 2 and 3 terminal lines/cables Feeders with in-zone transformers Suitable for use with SDH/SONET networks (using P594) GPS time synchronization (optional) DISTANCE PROTECTION FUNCTIONS Feature...
Chapter 1 - Introduction P543i/P545i Feature IEC 61850 ANSI Fault locator RFLO MEASUREMENT FUNCTIONS Measurement Function IEC 61850 ANSI Measurement of all instantaneous & integrated values (Exact range of measurements depend on the device model) Disturbance recorder for waveform capture – specified in samples per cycle RDRE Fault Records Maintenance Records Event Records / Event logging...
P543i/P545i Chapter 1 - Introduction LOGIC DIAGRAMS This technical manual contains many logic diagrams, which should help to explain the functionality of the device. Although this manual has been designed to be as specific as possible to the chosen product, it may contain diagrams, which have elements applicable to other products.
P543i/P545i Chapter 1 - Introduction FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW This diagram is applicable to P543 and P545models. BUS 1 2 nd Remote Remote Local Disturbance Fault records comm. port comm. port Communication Record 61850 Measurements Self monitoring 50N/ 50/27 50/51 I/ V 67/46 TEFD* V ref...
P543i/P545i Chapter 2 - Safety Information CHAPTER OVERVIEW This chapter provides information about the safe handling of the equipment. The equipment must be properly installed and handled in order to maintain it in a safe condition and to keep personnel safe at all times. You must be familiar with information contained in this chapter before unpacking, installing, commissioning, or servicing the equipment.
Chapter 2 - Safety Information P543i/P545i HEALTH AND SAFETY Personnel associated with the equipment must be familiar with the contents of this Safety Information. When electrical equipment is in operation, dangerous voltages are present in certain parts of the equipment. Improper use of the equipment and failure to observe warning notices will endanger personnel.
P543i/P545i Chapter 2 - Safety Information SYMBOLS Throughout this manual you will come across the following symbols. You will also see these symbols on parts of the equipment. Caution: Refer to equipment documentation. Failure to do so could result in damage to the equipment Warning: Risk of electric shock...
Chapter 2 - Safety Information P543i/P545i INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND SERVICING LIFTING HAZARDS Many injuries are caused by: Lifting heavy objects ● Lifting things incorrectly ● ● Pushing or pulling heavy objects Using the same muscles repetitively ● Plan carefully, identify any possible hazards and determine how best to move the product. Look at other ways of moving the load to avoid manual handling.
P543i/P545i Chapter 2 - Safety Information Caution: NEVER look into optical fibres or optical output connections. Always use optical power meters to determine operation or signal level. Warning: Testing may leave capacitors charged to dangerous voltage levels. Discharge capacitors by rediucing test voltages to zero before disconnecting test leads. Caution: Operate the equipment within the specified electrical and environmental limits.
Chapter 2 - Safety Information P543i/P545i Caution: Digital input circuits should be protected by a high rupture capacity NIT or TIA fuse with maximum rating of 16 A. for safety reasons, current transformer circuits must never be fused. Other circuits should be appropriately fused to protect the wire used. Caution: CTs must NOT be fused since open circuiting them may produce lethal hazardous voltages...
P543i/P545i Chapter 2 - Safety Information Caution: Use a locknut or similar mechanism to ensure the integrity of stud-connected PCTs. Caution: The recommended minimum PCT wire size is 2.5 mm² for countries whose mains supply is 230 V (e.g. Europe) and 3.3 mm² for countries whose mains supply is 110 V (e.g. North America).
Chapter 2 - Safety Information P543i/P545i Note: For most Alstom equipment with ring-terminal connections, the threaded terminal block for current transformer termination is automatically shorted if the module is removed. Therefore external shorting of the CTs may not be required. Check the equipment documentation and wiring diagrams first to see if this applies.
P543i/P545i Chapter 2 - Safety Information DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL Caution: Before decommissioning, completely isolate the equipment power supplies (both poles of any dc supply). The auxiliary supply input may have capacitors in parallel, which may still be charged. To avoid electric shock, discharge the capacitors using the external terminals before decommissioning.
Chapter 2 - Safety Information P543i/P545i REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Compliance with the European Commission Directive on EMC and LVD is demonstrated using a technical file. EMC COMPLIANCE: 2014/30/EU The product specific Declaration of Conformity (DoC) lists the relevant harmonised standard(s) or conformit assessment used to demonstrate compliance with the EMC directive.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 2 - Safety Information Where: 'II' Equipment Group: Industrial. '(2)G' High protection equipment category, for control of equipment in gas atmospheres in Zone 1 and 2. This equipment (with parentheses marking around the zone number) is not itself suitable for operation within a potentially explosive atmosphere.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 3 - Hardware Design CHAPTER OVERVIEW This chapter provides information about the product's hardware design. This chapter contains the following sections: Chapter Overview Hardware Architecture Mechanical Implementation Front Panel Rear Panel Boards and Modules P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
Chapter 3 - Hardware Design P543i/P545i HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE The main components comprising devices based on the Px4x platform are as follows: The housing, consisting of a front panel and connections at the rear ● The Main processor module consisting of the main CPU (Central Processing Unit), memory and an interface ●...
Chapter 3 - Hardware Design P543i/P545i MECHANICAL IMPLEMENTATION All products based on the Px4x platform have common hardware architecture. The hardware is modular and consists of the following main parts: Case and terminal blocks ● Boards and modules ● Front panel ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 3 - Hardware Design Case width (TE) Case width (mm) Case width (inches) 40TE 203.2 60TE 304.8 80TE 406.4 Note: Not all case sizes are available for all models. LIST OF BOARDS The product's hardware consists of several modules drawn from a standard range. The exact specification and number of hardware modules depends on the model number and variant.
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Chapter 3 - Hardware Design P543i/P545i Coprocessor board with fibre connections for current differential inputs + GPS Coprocessor board with dual fibre inputs + GPS input. P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
P543i/P545i Chapter 3 - Hardware Design FRONT PANEL FRONT PANEL Depending on the exact model and chosen options, the product will be housed in either a 40TE, 60TE or 80TE case. By way of example, the following diagram shows the front panel of a typical 60TE unit. The front panels of the products based on 40TE and 80TE cases have a lot of commonality and differ only in the number of hotkeys and user-programmable LEDs.
Chapter 3 - Hardware Design P543i/P545i The bottom compartment contains: A compartment for a 1/2 AA size backup battery (used to back up the real time clock and event, fault, and ● disturbance records). A 9-pin female D-type front port for an EIA(RS)232 serial connection to a PC. ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 3 - Hardware Design Note: The front serial port does not support automatic extraction of event and disturbance records, although this data can be accessed manually. 4.1.3.1 FRONT SERIAL PORT (SK1) CONNECTIONS The port pin-out follows the standard for Data Communication Equipment (DCE) device with the following pin connections on a 9-pin connector.
Chapter 3 - Hardware Design P543i/P545i 4.1.7 PROGRAMABLE LEDS The device has a number of programmable LEDs, which can be associated with PSL-generated signals. The programmable LEDs for most models are tri-colour and can be set to RED, YELLOW or GREEN. However the programmable LEDs for some models are single-colour (red) only.
P543i/P545i Chapter 3 - Hardware Design REAR PANEL The MiCOM Px40 series uses a modular construction. Most of the internal workings are on boards and modules which fit into slots. Some of the boards plug into terminal blocks, which are bolted onto the rear of the unit. However, some boards such as the communications boards have their own connectors.
Chapter 3 - Hardware Design P543i/P545i Figure 9: Terminal block types Note: Not all products use all types of terminal blocks. The product described in this manual may use one or more of the above types. P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
P543i/P545i Chapter 3 - Hardware Design BOARDS AND MODULES Each product comprises a selection of PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) and subassemblies, depending on the chosen configuration. PCBS A PCB typically consists of the components, a front connector for connecting into the main system parallel bus via a ribbon cable, and an interface to the rear.
Chapter 3 - Hardware Design P543i/P545i The products in the Px40 series typically contain two sub-assemblies: The power supply assembly comprising: ● ○ A power supply board An output relay board ○ The input module comprising: ● One or more transformer boards, which contains the voltage and current transformers (partially or ○...
P543i/P545i Chapter 3 - Hardware Design POWER SUPPLY BOARD Figure 12: Power supply board The power supply board provides power to the unit. One of three different configurations of the power supply board can be fitted to the unit. This is specified at the time of order and depends on the magnitude of the supply voltage that will be connected to it.
Chapter 3 - Hardware Design P543i/P545i Figure 13: Power supply assembly The power supply outputs are used to provide isolated power supply rails to the various modules within the unit. Three voltage levels are used by the unit’s modules: 5.1 V for all of the digital circuits ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 3 - Hardware Design Figure 14: Power supply terminals 6.4.1 WATCHDOG The Watchdog contacts are also hosted on the power supply board. The Watchdog facility provides two output relay contacts, one normally open and one normally closed. These are used to indicate the health of the device and are driven by the main processor board, which continually monitors the hardware and software when the device is in service.
Chapter 3 - Hardware Design P543i/P545i Figure 15: Watchdog contact terminals 6.4.2 REAR SERIAL PORT The rear serial port (RP1) is housed on the power supply board. This is a three-terminal EIA(RS)485 serial communications port and is intended for use with a permanently wired connection to a remote control centre for SCADA communication.
P543i/P545i Chapter 3 - Hardware Design Figure 16: Rear serial port terminals An additional serial port with D-type presentation is available as an optional board, if required. INPUT MODULE - 1 TRANSFORMER BOARD Figure 17: Input module - 1 transformer board The input module consists of the main input board coupled together with an instrument transformer board.
Chapter 3 - Hardware Design P543i/P545i 6.5.1 INPUT MODULE CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 8 digital inputs Optical Optical Isolator Isolator Noise Noise filter filter Parallel Bus Buffer Transformer board Serial Link Serial A/D Converter interface V00239 Figure 18: Input module schematic A/D Conversion The differential analogue inputs from the CT and VT transformers are presented to the main input board as shown.
P543i/P545i Chapter 3 - Hardware Design The opto-isolated logic inputs can be configured for the nominal battery voltage of the circuit for which they are a part, allowing different voltages for different circuits such as signalling and tripping. Note: The opto-input circuitry can be provided without the A/D circuitry as a separate board, which can provide supplementary opto-inputs.
Chapter 3 - Hardware Design P543i/P545i 6.5.3 INPUT BOARD Figure 20: Input board The input board is used to convert the analogue signals delivered by the current and voltage transformers into digital quantities used by the IED. This input board also has on-board opto-input circuitry, providing eight optically- isolated digital inputs and associated noise filtering and buffering.
P543i/P545i Chapter 3 - Hardware Design Terminal Number Opto-input Terminal 17 Common Terminal 18 Common STANDARD OUTPUT RELAY BOARD Figure 21: Standard output relay board - 8 contacts This output relay board has 8 relays with 6 Normally Open contacts and 2 Changeover contacts. The output relay board is provided together with the power supply board as a complete assembly, or independently for the purposes of relay output expansion.
P543i/P545i Chapter 3 - Hardware Design FIBRE OPTIC BOARD Figure 23: Fibre optic board This board provides an interface for communicating with a master station. This communication link can use all compatible protocols (Courier, IEC 60870-5-103, MODBUS and DNP 3.0). It is a fibre-optic alternative to the metallic RS485 port presented on the power supply terminal block.
Chapter 3 - Hardware Design P543i/P545i REAR COMMUNICATION BOARD Figure 24: Rear communication board The optional communications board containing the secondary communication ports provide two serial interfaces presented on 9 pin D-type connectors. These interfaces are known as SK4 and SK5. Both connectors are female connectors, but are configured as DTE ports.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 3 - Hardware Design This is a communications board that provides a standard 100-Base Ethernet interface. This board supports one electrical copper connection and one fibre-pair connection. There are several variants for this board as follows: 100 Mbps Ethernet board ●...
Chapter 3 - Hardware Design P543i/P545i 6.11 REDUNDANT ETHERNET BOARD IRIG-B Link Fail Pin3 connector Pin 2 Pin 1 Link channel B Link channel A (green LED) (green LED) Activity channel Activity channel B A (yellow LED) (yellow LED) V01009 Figure 26: Redundant Ethernet board This board provides dual redundant Ethernet (supported by two fibre pairs) together with an IRIG-B interface for timing.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 3 - Hardware Design Link Fail Connector (Ethernet Board Watchdog Relay) Closed Open Link fail Channel 1 (A) Link ok Channel 1 (A) Link fail Channel 2 (B) Link ok Channel 2 (B) LEDs Function Flashing Green Link Link ok Link broken Yellow...
Chapter 3 - Hardware Design P543i/P545i 6.12 COPROCESSOR BOARD Figure 27: Fully populated Coprocessor board Note: The above figure shows a coprocessor complete with GPS input and 2 fibre-optic serial data interfaces, and is not necessarily representative of the product and model described in this manual. These interfaces will not be present on boards that do not require them.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 3 - Hardware Design If, for example, Device A is transmitting to Device B information about the value of its measured current, the information Device A is receiving from Device B about the current measured at the same time, may reach device B at a different time.
P543i/P545i Chapter 4 - Software Design CHAPTER OVERVIEW This chapter describes the software design of the IED. This chapter contains the following sections: Chapter Overview Sofware Design Overview System Level Software Platform Software Protection and Control Functions P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
Chapter 4 - Software Design P543i/P545i SOFWARE DESIGN OVERVIEW The device software can be conceptually categorized into several elements as follows: The system level software ● The platform software ● ● The protection and control software These elements are not distinguishable to the user, and the distinction is made purely for the purposes of explanation.
P543i/P545i Chapter 4 - Software Design SYSTEM LEVEL SOFTWARE REAL TIME OPERATING SYSTEM The real-time operating system is used to schedule the processing of the various tasks. This ensures that they are processed in the time available and in the desired order of priority. The operating system also plays a part in controlling the communication between the software tasks, through the use of operating system messages.
Chapter 4 - Software Design P543i/P545i 3.4.2 SYSTEM LEVEL SOFTWARE INITIALISATION The initialization process initializes the processor registers and interrupts, starts the watchdog timers (used by the hardware to determine whether the software is still running), starts the real-time operating system and creates and starts the supervisor task.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 4 - Software Design If the problem is with the battery status or the IRIG-B board, the device continues in operation. For problems detected in any other area, the device initiates a shutdown and re-boot, resulting in a period of up to 10 seconds when the functionality is unavailable.
Chapter 4 - Software Design P543i/P545i PLATFORM SOFTWARE The platform software has three main functions: To control the logging of records generated by the protection software, including alarms, events, faults, and ● maintenance records To store and maintain a database of all of the settings in non-volatile memory ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 4 - Software Design PROTECTION AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS The protection and control software processes all of the protection elements and measurement functions. To achieve this it has to communicate with the system services software, the platform software as well as organise its own operations.
Chapter 4 - Software Design P543i/P545i board and converts these to 8 samples per cycle based on the nominal frequency. The coprocessor calculates the Fourier transform of the fixed rate samples after every sample, using a one-cycle window. This generates current measurements eight times per cycle which are used for the differential protection algorithm.
P543i/P545i Chapter 4 - Software Design The Fourier function acts as a filter, with zero gain at DC and unity gain at the fundamental, but with good harmonic rejection for all harmonic frequencies up to the nyquist frequency. Frequencies beyond this nyquist frequency are known as alias frequencies, which are introduced when the sampling frequency becomes less than twice the frequency component being sampled.
Chapter 4 - Software Design P543i/P545i EVENT RECORDING A change in any digital input signal or protection element output signal is used to indicate that an event has taken place. When this happens, the protection and control task sends a message to the supervisor task to indicate that an event is available to be processed and writes the event data to a fast buffer controlled by the supervisor task.
P543i/P545i Chapter 5 - Configuration CHAPTER OVERVIEW Each product has different configuration parameters according to the functions it has been designed to perform. There is, however, a common methodology used across the entire product series to set these parameters. Some of the communications setup can only be carried out using the HMI, and cannot be carried out using settings applications software.
Chapter 5 - Configuration P543i/P545i SETTINGS APPLICATION SOFTWARE To configure this device you will need to use the Settings Application Software. The settings application software used in this range of IEDs is called MiCOM S1 Agile. It is a collection of software tools, which is used for setting up and managing the IEDs.
P543i/P545i Chapter 5 - Configuration USING THE HMI PANEL Using the HMI, you can: Display and modify settings ● View the digital I/O signal status ● ● Display measurements Display fault records ● Reset fault and alarm indications ● The keypad provides full access to the device functionality using a range of menu options. The information is displayed on the LCD.
Chapter 5 - Configuration P543i/P545i Note: As the LCD display has a resolution of 16 characters by 3 lines, some of the information is in a condensed mnemonic form. NAVIGATING THE HMI PANEL The cursor keys are used to navigate the menus. These keys have an auto-repeat function if held down continuously.
P543i/P545i Chapter 5 - Configuration If there are alarms present, the yellow Alarms LED will be flashing and the menu display will read as follows: Alarms / Faults Present HOTKEY Even though the device itself should be in full working order when you first start it, an alarm could still be present, for example, if there is no network connection for a device fitted with a network card.
Chapter 5 - Configuration P543i/P545i Plant reference (user-defined) For example: Plant Reference MiCOM HOTKEY Access Level For example: Access Level HOTKEY In addition to the above, there are also displays for the system voltages, currents, power and frequency etc., depending on the device model. DEFAULT DISPLAY NAVIGATION The following diagram is an example of the default display navigation.
P543i/P545i Chapter 5 - Configuration If the device is cyber-secure but is not yet configured for NERC compliance (see Cyber-security chapter), a warning will appear when moving from the "NERC compliant" banner. The warning message is as follows: DISPLAY NOT NERC COMPLIANT.
Chapter 5 - Configuration P543i/P545i Press Clear To Reset Alarms To clear all alarm messages, press the Clear key. To return to the display showing alarms or faults present, and leave the alarms uncleared, press the Read key. Depending on the password configuration settings, you may need to enter a password before the alarm messages can be cleared.
P543i/P545i Chapter 5 - Configuration Setting Column Description Sys Fn Links (Row 03) Third setting within first column … … … VIEW RECORDS Second Column definition Select Event [0...n] First setting within second column Menu Cell Ref Second setting within second column Time &...
Chapter 5 - Configuration P543i/P545i Note: For the protection group and disturbance recorder settings, if the menu time-out occurs before the changes have been confirmed, the setting values are discarded. Control and support settings, howeverr, are updated immediately after they are entered, without the Update settings? prompt.
P543i/P545i Chapter 5 - Configuration To access the hotkey menu from the default display, you press the key directly below the HOTKEY text on the LCD. The following screen will appear. ¬User32 STG GP® HOTKEY MENU EXIT Press the right cursor key twice to get to the first control input, or the left cursor key to get to the last control input. ¬STP GP User02®...
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Chapter 5 - Configuration P543i/P545i The first cell down in the FUNCTION KEYS column is the Fn Key Status cell. This contains a binary string, which represents the function key commands. Their status can be read from this binary string. FUNCTION KEYS Fn Key Status 0000000000...
P543i/P545i Chapter 5 - Configuration LINE PARAMETERS This product requires information about the circuit to which it is applied. This includes line impedance, residual compensation, and phase rotation sequence. For this reason circuit parameter information must be input using the LINE PARAMETERS settings. These LINE PARAMETERS settings are used by protection elements as well as by the fault locator.
Chapter 5 - Configuration P543i/P545i RESIDUAL COMPENSATION To improve accuracy of impedance measuring elements such as those used in distance protection and fault locators, the total loop impedance calculation Z can be calibrated by the positive sequence impedance between the relaying point and the fault (Z ) using the following equation: ⋅...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 5 - Configuration is the residual current of the parallel line (measured) ● ● is the residual compensation coefficient is the mutual compensation coefficient ● In the above equation: − where: is the total zero sequence impedance of the line (a complex value) ●...
Chapter 5 - Configuration P543i/P545i DATE AND TIME CONFIGURATION The date and time setting will normally be updated automatically by the chosen UTC (Universal Time Co- ordination) time synchronisation mechanism when the device is in service. You can also set the date and time manually using the Date/Time cell in the DATE AND TIME column.
P543i/P545i Chapter 5 - Configuration Ensure that the IED is receiving valid time synchronisation messages by checking that the PTP Status cell reads Valid Master. Check that Act. Time Source cell reads PTP. This indicates that the IED is using PTP as the source for its time.
Chapter 5 - Configuration P543i/P545i DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME COMPENSATION It is possible to compensate for Daylight Saving time using the following settings DST Enable ● ● DST Offset DST Start ● ● DST Start Day DST Start Month ● DST Start Mins ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 5 - Configuration SETTINGS GROUP SELECTION You can select the setting group using opto inputs, a menu selection, and for some models the hotkey menu or function keys. You choose which method using the Setting Group setting in the CONFIGURATION column. There are two possibilities;...
P543i/P545i Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection CHAPTER OVERVIEW This product provides biased, phase-segregated, numerical Current Differential protection. This chapter introduces the principles and theory behind Current Differential protection and describes how they are implemented in this product. Guidance for applying this protection is also provided. The current differential protection is enabled by default, but it can be disabled if you don’t want to use it.
Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection P543i/P545i CURRENT DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTION PRINCIPLE Current differential protection is based on Kirchoff’s Law. It generally uses the Merz-Price principle in which the sum of the currents entering the protected zone should equal the sum of the currents leaving the protected zone. A difference between these currents is known as differential current.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection applications use three current values (one from each terminal) for the evaluation of the Bias and Differential currents. Line differential protection requires the comparison of power system quantities taken at the different line terminals.
Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection P543i/P545i SYNCHRONISATION OF CURRENT SIGNALS To ensure accuracy of the calculation of the differential current, the locally derived current values and the values derived from inputs at remote terminals must be aligned to a common time reference before the differential calculations are made.
P543i/P545i Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection At time tA1, End A sends a data message to End B. The message contains a time tag, tA1, plus other timing, control, and status information as well as the calculated current values. The message arrives at End B after a channel after a propogation delay time tp1.
Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection P543i/P545i tp 1 tB3* tp 2 Relay A Relay B E02607 Figure 35: Asymmetric propogation delay times The GPS synchronised values at terminal A (tA1, etc.) can be individually compared with those at terminal B (tB1, etc.) to derive the bias and differential currents.
P543i/P545i Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection PHASE CURRENT DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTION By appropriate model selection, current differential protection can be provided for two-terminal or three-terminal feeders. Products that have two protection communications channels fitted can be applied to the protection of three-terminal applications.
Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection P543i/P545i PHASE CURRENT DIFFERENTIAL TRIPPING CRITERIA The phase current differential characteristic is defined by four settings: Phase Is1: The basic differential current setting which determines the minimum pick-up level of the ● protection. Phase k1: The lower percentage bias setting used when the bias current is below the Phase Is2 setting. This ●...
Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection P543i/P545i NEUTRAL CURRENT DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTION In products that feature distance back-up protection, Neutral Current Differential protection is provided to clear high-resistive earth faults which may be below the Phase Current Differential sensitivity limit. If you wish to use the Neutral Current Differential protection you must enable it using the In Diff setting under the NEUTRAL DIFF subheading of the CURRENT DIFF column.
P543i/P545i Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection THREE-TERMINAL SCHEMES Products that have two protection communications channels fitted can be applied to the protection of three- terminal applications. By appropriate model selection, current differential protection can be provided for two-terminal or three-terminal feeders.
Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection P543i/P545i If the current configuration is Two-Ended and the new setting is Three-Ended, the device checks that all the communications are healthy and sends out the restore command to the other devices. It then checks that the scheme has stabilised as ‘Three-Ended’...
P543i/P545i Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection TRANSIENT BIAS Phase current differential protection stability for current transformers is assisted by a feature called Transient Bias. This can be enabled or disabled with the transient Bias setting in the CURRENT DIFF column. Saturation of current transformers (CTs) under heavy load or external fault conditions can cause the protection to see differential current and could lead to tripping.
Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection P543i/P545i CAPACITIVE CHARGING CURRENT COMPENSATION All electrical conductors, including feeders, are capacitively coupled to earth. When energised, a capacitive current flows from the feeder to earth to charge the capacitance. The capacitance is distributed along the feeder, but for analysis it can be modelled according with the following figure.
P543i/P545i Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection CT COMPENSATION The primary and secondary ratios for the phase current transformers are set in the CT AND VT RATIOS column. These settings are used to display the phase current quantities in the MEASUREMENTS 1 column. The device can be set to display the input current either in primary values or in secondary values.
Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection P543i/P545i FEEDERS WITH IN-ZONE TRANSFORMERS A transformer feeder comprises a transformer directly connected to a transmission circuit without the intervention of switchgear. Although separate current transformer inputs may be available to allow separate overlapping zones of protection for the transformer and the feeder this is not always the case and the transformer and the feeder must be treated and protected as a single item of plant for protection.
P543i/P545i Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection Setting Phase shift Action 180 lag Invert currents 150 lead Yd1 and Invert Ia = IC 120 lead Ib = IA Ic = IB 90 lead Yd3 and Invert Ia = -IB Yy10 60 lead Ib = -IC Ic = -IA...
Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection P543i/P545i IED1 IED2 Digital communication channel IED1 IED2 Received Received diff diff E02611 Figure 40: The need for zero-sequence current filtering Where a transformer winding can pass zero sequence current to an external earth fault, it is essential that some form of zero sequence current filtering is used.
P543i/P545i Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection Steady state Switch on at voltage zero – No residual flux V = Voltage, F = Flux, Im = magnetising current, Fm = maximum flux V03123 Figure 41: Magnetising inrush phenomenon The main characteristics of magnetising inrush currents are: ●...
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Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection P543i/P545i Using the Inrush Restraint setting you can choose what will happen to differential characteristic in the presence of second harmonic current: If set to Disabled, the characteristic will not be modified, ● If set to Restraint, the characteristic will be restrained if the second harmonic component is above a ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection remain stable for magnetising inrush conditions, but to operate for internal faults. To discriminate between the two, an unrestrained high set differential protection is included. If Inrush Restraint is set either to Restraint or to Blocking, an unrestrained high set differential protection becomes visible.
Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection P543i/P545i 10.5 LOGIC FOR FEEDERS WITH IN-ZONE TRANSFORMERS Permit Cdiff & Phase A Operate LS & IDiff>Start A threshold reached & Phase A Operate HS & IDiff>>Start A threshold reached & Phase B Operate LS &...
P543i/P545i Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection 10.6 SECOND HARMONIC BLOCKING LOGIC Phase A 2 harmonic threshold reached & Ih(2) Loc Blk A Ih(2) Loc Blk A** Phase B 2 harmonic threshold reached & Ih(2) Loc Blk B Ih(2) Loc Blk B** Phase C 2 harmonic threshold reached...
Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection P543i/P545i 10.7 FIFTH HARMONIC BLOCKING LOGIC Phase A 5 harmonic threshold reached & Ih(5) Loc Blk A Ih(5) Loc Blk A** Phase B 5 harmonic threshold reached & Ih(5) Loc Blk B Ih(2) Loc Blk B** Phase C 5 harmonic threshold reached...
P543i/P545i Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection CURRENT DIFFERENTIAL INTERTRIPPING Eight freely assignable intertripping signals are provided by a facility called InterMICOM64, which is described in the chapter on Fibre Teleprotection. In addition there are two intertripping functions associated directly with the Current Differential protection.
Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection P543i/P545i STUB BUS DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTION This product can provide stub-bus protection associated with the differential protection. If you wish to use this feature you must ensure that the current differential protection is enabled. You will need to map one of the opto-isolated inputs to the DDB Stub Bus Enabled using the programmable scheme logic and you will need to enable the feature by setting Ph Diff Stub Bus in the CURRENT DIFF column to Enabled.
P543i/P545i Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection APPLICATION NOTES 13.1 SETTING UP THE PHASE DIFFERENTIAL CHARACTERISTIC The biased phase current differential characteristic is defined by four protection settings. Each can be set independently. This flexibility allows the characteristic to be set for particular sensitivity and current transformer requirements.
Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection P543i/P545i If there is a mismatch between CTs at line ends, then the lowest primary CT rated current should be used as a reference current for p.u. calculations (assuming that the load current cannot continuously exceed this value). This means that the recommended settings Phase Is1 = 0.2 pu is equal to 0.2*(the lowest primary CT rated value).
P543i/P545i Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection | = (Vph-n /R )(1/CT ratio) pu = 47.63/R Based on the analysis above, the phase current differential protection detects a fault current in excess of 0.59 pu with a load current of 1 pu flowing. The fault resistance is less than 47.63/0.59 = 81 ohms in this case. With a short time overload current of 2.0 pu, the phase current differential protection can detect a fault resistance of 47.63/1.6 = 30 ohms or lower.
P543i/P545i Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection 33 kV 33 kV 400/1 400/1 25 km Protected line Digital communication link P54x P54x Steady state charging current = 2.5 A/km – cable = 0.1 A/km – overhead line V02621 Figure 48: Typical two-terminal plain feeder circuit In the case that voltage inputs are not in place, no facility to account for line charging current is available.
Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection P543i/P545i These settings will give a characteristic suitable for most applications. It leaves only the Phase Is1 setting to be decided by you. The value of this setting should be in excess of any mismatch between line ends. It should also account for line charging current, where necessary.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 6 - Current Differential Protection Phase k1 = 30% Phase k2 = 100% Therefore, settings in primary/secondary values for each device can be calculated as follows: Setting End A End B End C Phase CT Primary 4000A 4000A 1200A Phase CT Sec’y Phase Is1 [p.u.]...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection CHAPTER OVERVIEW This chapter introduces the principles and theory behind the protection and describes how it is implemented in this product. Guidance for applying this protection is also provided. This chapter contains the following sections: Chapter Overview Introduction Distance Measuring Zones Operating Principles...
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i INTRODUCTION Amongst protection engineers, the basic principles of Distance Protection are widely documented and understood. If you are reading this chapter, we assume that you are familiar with the principles of distance protection and associated components such as Aided Schemes.
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection where SIR = Z From the equation above, it can be seen that the measured voltage has a significant impact on the decision making process. The ability of distance protection to measure accurately for a given reach point fault, depends on the voltage at the relaying location being above a minimum value at the time of the fault.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i DISTANCE MEASURING ZONES OPERATING PRINCIPLES All distance zone characteristics in this product are constructed with one or more comparators. The comparators are used to construct either Mho, or Quadrilateral characteristics. This section outlines the principles behind the construction of the characteristics in order to provide an understanding of how best to set them.
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection Note: The faulted phase current (I) is generally used as the reference (0º) for the vector diagrams. MHO CHARACTERISTICS There are different types of Mho characteristic, but two specific ones are well suited to introducing the defining principles.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i I 90° V02711 Figure 52: Offset Mho characteristic The two signals provided to the comparator are: = V - IZ' = V - IZ Operation occurs when the angle between the signals is greater than 90° 3.1.3 DIRECTIONAL SELF-POLARIZED MHO CHARACTERISTIC FOR EARTH FAULTS Characteristics of earth-fault elements can be represented in two different complex planes - the positive sequence...
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection Plane Plane j replica replica 90° 90° V02712 Figure 53: Directional Mho element construction – impedance domain The two signals provided to the comparator are: = V - IZ where (for an A-N fault for example) with residual compensation applied: V = V I = I...
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i Z(1+k Then if healthy phase currents are much less then the current of the faulty phase and the mutual compensation is disabled: so that @ Z(1 + k replica Thus the Z plane representation of the characteristic becomes static. 3.1.4 OFFSET MHO CHARACTERISTIC FOR EARTH FAULTS The diagram below illustrates how the Offset Mho characteristic for earth-fault distance protection is created in...
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i 3.1.5 MEMORY POLARIZATION OF MHO CHARACTERISTICS Self-Polarized Directional Mho characteristics require sufficient polarizing voltage to detect the voltage angle. Therefore such a characteristic is unable to operate for close-up faults where there would be insufficient polarizing voltage.
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection Self-polarised 90° V02716 Figure 57: Mho expansion – forward fault The Mho expansion associated with forward faults is as follows: Mho Expansion = Z p/(1 +p) where Z is the impedance of the source behind the relaying point.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i Dist Network V02717 Figure 58: Simplified Reverse Fault For a fault condition we can write the following equations: = V - I(Z V I Z ° ≤ ∠ − ⋅ − ∠ −...
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection 90° Z Self-polarised V02718 Figure 59: Mho contraction – reverse fault The Mho contraction associated with reverse faults is as follows: Mho Contraction = (Z ).p/(1 + p) where Z is the impedance of the line and the source ahead of the relaying point.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i The cross-polarization voltage is generated using phase(s) not otherwise used for the particular distance or directional measurement. While one pole is dead, and the memory is not available, the elements associated with the remaining phases are polarized as shown in the following table: Cross Polarizing Signal Cross Polarizing Signal Cross Polarizing Signal...
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection If the fault is cleared before the voltage memory signal expires, the memory algorithm resets and restarts the two/four cycle validation process. If there is no voltage memory available (either because the line has just been energised, or because the memory voltage has expired), cross polarization is used instead.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i Impedance Reach line Reverse Resistive Tripping Reach line Region Resistive Reach line R’ θ Z’ Reverse Impedance Reach line V02721 Figure 61: General Quadrilateral Characteristic Limits In the figure, an Offset Quadrilateral characteristic is defined by its Impedance Reach, Z, (and Reverse Impedance Reach, Z’), its Resistive Reach, R, (and Reverse Resistive Reach, R’), and the zone angle (θ).
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection Tripping Region Directional Line R’ θ Z’ Forward direction 60° Reverse direction V02720 Figure 62: Directional Quadrilateral Characteristic This product has a Delta Directional element that is normally used to directionalise the Distance protection. By default, the Delta Directional element is enabled (Dir.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i Offset zone Directional zone Directional zone Directional Line Forward direction Reverse direction V02772 Figure 63: Quadrilateral Characteristic featuring 2 directional forward zones and 1 offset zone Directional Quadrilateral Limits The implementation of Directional Quadrilaterals in this product produces Directional Zone characteristics that are formed by the combination of five comparators.
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection Directional Line Forward direction Reverse direction V02773 Figure 64: Five-sided polygon formed by Quadrilateral characteristic with Directional-Line intersection of Reverse Impedance Reach Line The applied settings will determine the intersection point. When the settings have been chosen, the following values will affect the line intersection point: ●...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection the lines may be allowed to vary the tilt angle according to system conditions (dynamic tilting). If the tilt of the Reverse Impedance Reach Line is fixed, the value is -3º. If the tilt of the Impedance Reach Line is fixed, the value is fixed according to the setting, σ, -(user settable between +/- 30º).
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i If this condition is not fulfilled, the assumptions that the angle of I is close to the angle of Iph or close to the fault angle of I2 cannot be considered valid. Under such conditions the Quadrilateral characteristic could significantly overreach or underreach.
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection Ð σ S2 = Iph where: Z is the replica forward reach replica The impedance below the Impedance Reach line is detected when the angle between the signals is less than 0°: For products that have mutual compensation, if the mutual compensation is applied, then =Z(1+k .IN/Iph+k /Iph).
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i plane replica R’ 3° Z’ replica V02733 Figure 67: General characteristic in Z plane The comparators used for the reactance lines are as per the following table: Zone Line Condition ∠S1 -∠S2 < 0º Forward or Offset Impedance Reach Vph - Iph.Zreplica...
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection For Reverse operating zones the dynamically tilting line is in the opposite quadrant of the characteristic ● compared with Forward/Offset Zones and the dynamic tilt moves the line away from the resistive axis. For Offset zones, the Impedance Reach lines tilt away from the R-axis, whilst the Reverse Impedance Reach ●...
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i If I is Iph, the fixed tilt applies. LEAD If I is I2, the lines are dynamically tilted down from the fixed angle. If I is Iph, the fixed tilt applies. 3.2.2.4 EARTH FAULT RESISTIVE BLINDERS The Resistive Reach settings are used to select the resistive limits of the Quadrilaterals.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i 3.2.2.5 EARTH FAULT QUADRILATERAL CHARACTERISTICS SUMMARY The inputs to the comparators used for the earth-fault Quadrilaterals are summarised in the following table: Zone Line Condition ∠ σ ∠S1 -∠S2 < 0º Vph - Iph.Z Zone 1 Impedance Reach replica...
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection Reverse. Other zones can be set independently as Offset, Directional Forward, or Directional Reverse. Each zone is independent and is defined by an Impedance Reach Line, a Reverse Impedance Reach Line, and two resistive blinders.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i +Z’ V / I -3° V / I - Z’ V02723 Figure 72: Reverse impedance reach line construction For an Offset zone, Z’ is the settable reverse reach. For a directional zone Z’ is a fixed percentage (either 25% or 100%) of the forward reach (Z) in the opposite direction.
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection The setting Rx Ph. Resistive defines the complete loop resistive reach R of the Distance Protection. Since a phase-to-phase distance element measures half of the loop, the right-hand resistive reach R, of the characteristic is equal to half of the setting value. R = ½...
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i 3.3.4 PHASE FAULT REVERSE RESISTIVE REACH LINE Ð Z V / I V / I - R’ R’ V02726 Figure 75: Reverse resistive reach line construction For an offset zone, R’ is the settable reverse resistive reach (=½*Rx’ Ph Res. Rev.). . For a directional zone, R’ is fixed at 25% of the Resistive Reach (=½*Rx Ph Res.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection The comparators used for the Phase-Fault Quadrilateral zones are summarised in the following table: Condition Zone Line (∠S1 - ∠S2) Forward/Offset Impedance Reach Line V – I.Z I.Ð σº <0º Forward/Offset Reverse Impedance Reach Line V –...
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i PHASE AND EARTH FAULT DISTANCE PROTECTION IMPLEMENTATION The Distance protection requires line data to be input to operate correctly. You must first input the data using the settings in the LINE PARAMETERS column. The Distance protection has a Setting Mode which is set to Simple by default. We recommend the default for most applications.
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection For directional zones, the directionality element must agree with the tripping zone. Zones 1, 2, and 4 are ● always directional whereas other zones are only directional if set as directional. In directional zones the directionality element must agree with the tripping zone.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i V02702 Figure 77: Phase to phase current changes for C phase-to-ground (CN) fault As default, phase selection is made when any superimposed current exceeds 5% of nominal current (0.05 In). Any superimposed current greater than 80% of the largest superimposed current is included in the phase selection logic.
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection Bias current BIAS V02777 Figure 78: Biased Neutral Current Detector Characteristic The neutral current detector uses the maximum of the three phase current differences as a biasing value. The slope of the characteristic is fixed at 10%.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i The Delta Directional technique needs the changes in voltage and current to exceed the preset thresholds, in order to determine forward and reverse decisions. If these thresholds are not exceeded, but a potential fault is detected, the Distance protection reverts to a conventional directional technique with memory polarization of the voltage.
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection 0.25/Zone 1 reach = 0.25/(0.8 x line impedance) 0.25/Zone 2 reach = 0.25/(1.2 x line impedance) 1.5 x (0.25/Zone 4 reach) = 0.25/line impedance In such cases, for Zone 1, the dominant Zone reach term is that of Zone 1 and the equation can be reduced to: Sensitivity (Z1) = max (5%In, (0.25/(0.8 x line impedance))) For lines with an impedance of less than 6.25 Ω...
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i where: Vn = Nominal phase to neutral voltage ● ● I = Fault current Z = Reach setting for the zone concerned ● Sub-cycle tripping is maintained for lower SIRs, up to a ratio of 2. The instantaneous operating time is increased by about a quarter of a power frequency cycle at higher SIRs.
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection To use the load blinders you must set the Load Blinders setting to Enabled. You then set appropriate values for the blinder impedance using the Z< Blinder Imp setting, the b value using the Load/B Angle setting, and the undervoltage threshold using the Load Blinder V<...
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i DELTA DIRECTIONAL ELEMENT Where Distance protection is being applied, a ‘Delta’ algorithm is provided to directionalize the distance elements. If used in conjunction with aided schemes, this Delta algorithm can also provide additional protection in the form of directional comparison protection.
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection voltage generator represents voltage change at fault location E02704 Figure 80: Sequence networks connection for an internal A-N fault The fault is shown near to the busbar at end R of the line, and results in a connection of the positive, negative, and zero sequence networks in series.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i For a forward fault: DV is a decrease in voltage, so it is in the negative sense. DI is a forward current flow, so it is in the positive sense. Where DI and DV are approximately in anti-phase, the fault is forward. The exact angle relationship for the forward fault is: D V / D I = - (Source impedance Zs) For a reverse fault...
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection DISTANCE ISOLATED AND COMPENSATED SYSTEMS PETERSON COIL EARTHED SYSTEMS A Petersen Coil earthing system is used in compensated earthing systems, as well as being used in cases of high impedance earthing. Petersen Coil earthed systems (also called compensated or resonant systems) are commonly found in areas where the system consists mainly of rural overhead lines.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i Source (=-I (=-I Petersen Coil Current vectors for A phase fault V00631 Figure 83: Earth fault in Petersen Coil earthed system Consider a radial distribution system earthed using a Petersen Coil with a phase to earth fault on phase C, shown in the figure below: V00632 Figure 84: Distribution of currents during a Phase C fault...
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection Assuming that no resistance is present in X or X , the resulting phasor diagrams will be as shown in the figure below: = -3V = -3V a) Capacitive and inductive currents b) Unfaulted line c) Faulted line V00633 Figure 85: Phasors for a phase C earth fault in a Petersen Coil earthed system...
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i In practical cases, however, resistance is present, resulting in the following phasor diagrams: Resistive component in feeder )’ Resistive component in grounding coil I’ a) capacitive and inductive currents with resistive components Restrain Zero torque line for 0° RCA Operate Restrain = -3V...
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection Faults involving three phases and phase to phase faults do not require special attention; tripping is in accordance with zone impedance limits, fault direction, and zone time delay. Faults on isolated or compensated earthed systems involving single-phase to earth, or cross-country faults do require special attention.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i IMPLEMENTATION OF DISTANCE PROTECTION FOR ISOLATED AND COMPENSATED NETWORKS When applying distance protection to compensated or isolated systems, the following key points must be taken into account: Distance protection must not trip for a single-phase to earth fault ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection VA=Ground Ground Phase A ground fault All phases healthy V02784 Figure 88: Voltage distribution in an isolated system for a Phase-A-to-Earth fault Therefore, we can establish an earth fault by seeing if the neutral voltage V exceeds a settable threshold VN>...
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection & V< Start 0.9*Vnom All poles dead First Fault IS/Comp EF Block Zones 1 - 4 Healthy Condition VN> Start & V< Start & Second Fault Evolving 3-phase fault 1326 ZP AB Comp. 1327 &...
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Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i Cyclic criteria are such that the priorities of the phases are always compared cyclically. For example, C(A) Cyclic logic means: phase C is higher priority than phase A, phase A is higher priority than phase B, but in this case phase B priority is higher than phase C.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i 6.3.4.2 ZONE STARTING LOGIC Zone 1 Tripping Ground only & Phase And Ground Block Zone 1 Gnd Dist. Earth Mode Logic = 1 & & Standard Zone 1 AN Is/Comp Earthing & PrioTripEna AN 1983 Is/Comp Enabled &...
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection 6.3.4.3 ZONE TIMER LOGIC Standard Mode tZ1 Gnd. Delay Basic Scheme Mode Standard 1984 & Z1 G time elapse Zone 1 Start Gnd tZ1 Ph. Delay 1985 & Z1 P time elapse Zone 1 Start Phs Alternative Mode tZ1 Gnd.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i 6.3.4.4 ZONE TRIP LOGIC 1984 Z1 G time elapse Zone 1 AN & Zone 1 N Trip Zone 1 BN Zone 1 CN Zone 1 Trip 1985 Z1 P time elapse Zone 1 AB &...
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection APPLICATION NOTES SETTING MODE CHOICE This product has two setting modes for distance protection: Simple, or Advanced. In the majority of cases, we recommend the Simple setting. Using the Simple mode, you need only enter the line parameters such as length, impedances and residual compensation.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i Variable mho Zone Reach Z expansion by polarizing ratio Time Delay Load Line Blinder Angle Angle β Blinder Radius E02747 Figure 97: Settings required to apply a mho zone 7.2.2 EARTH FAULT CHARACTERISTIC The earth fault characteristic selection is common to all zones, allowing Mho or quadrilateral selection. Generally, the characteristic chosen matches utility practice.
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection Zone 3 may also be set as a reverse directional zone. The setting chosen for Zone 3, if used, depends on its application. Typical applications include its use as an additional time delayed zone or as a reverse back-up protection zone for busbars and transformers.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i 7.4.1 DYNAMIC TILTING The dynamic tilting requirements are different for long lines and short lines: Long lines In the case of medium and long line applications where quadrilateral distance earth-fault characteristics are used, Zn Dynamic Tilt should be enabled and the starting tilt angle should be -3° (as per the default settings). This tilt compensates for possible current and voltage transformer and line data errors.
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection difference in angle that causes inaccurate dynamic tilting. Therefore in such networks either quadrilateral with fixed tilt angle or mho characteristic should be considered to avoid Zone 1 overreach. Note: You can also use Delta Directional schemes to detect high resistance faults. 7.4.2 FIXED TILTING As an alternative to dynamic tilting, you can set a fixed tilt angle.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i Note: A negative angle is used to set a downwards tilt gradient, and a positive angle to tilt upwards. Note: Mho characteristics have an inherent tendency to avoid unwanted overreaching, making them very desirable for long line protection.
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection CVTs with Active Suppression of Ferroresonance Set CVT Filters to Active for any type 1 CVT. LOAD BLINDING SETUP We strongly recommend enabling the load blinder, especially for lines above 150km (90miles) and for any networks where power swings might be experienced.
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i General line applications Use any setting between 0.2 and 1. 7.10 DELTA DIRECTIONAL ELEMENT SETTING GUIDELINES For the Delta directional element, the relay characteristic angle (RCA) settings must be based on the average source + line impedance angle for a fault anywhere internal or external to the line. Typically, the Dir Char Angle is set to 60°, as it is not essential for this setting to be precise.
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection 7.11 DISTANCE PROTECTION WORKED EXAMPLE This section presents a worked example of how to set the Distance protection. For this case study, we assume that Zone 1 Extension is not used, and that only three zones are required for basic Distance protection (Zones 1 and 2 Forward Directional, and Zone 3 Forward Offset).
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i 7.11.1 LINE IMPEDANCE CALCULATION Ratio of secondary to primary impedance = (1200/5)/(230000/115) = 0.12 Ð 79.4° W Total primary line impedance (for 100 km length) = 100 x 0.484 Ð 79.4° = 5.81 Ð 79.4° W Total secondary impedance = (0.12 x 100 x 0.484) Therefore set secondary values as follows: Line Angle = 80°...
P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection Set Z1 Ph. Reach and Z1 Gnd. Reach = 4.64 W ● Set Z1 Ph. Angle and Z1 Gnd. Angle = 80° ● 7.11.4 ZONE 2 PHASE AND GROUND REACH SETTINGS For the protection at Green Valley: In Advanced mode: Required Zone 2 impedance = line impedance of Green Valley to Blue River + 50% line impedance from Blue River to Rocky Bay...
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i Remote Zone 2 Reach = line impedance of Green Valley to Blue River + 50% line impedance from Green valley to Tiger Bay Ð 79.4° x 0.12 = (100 + 40) x 0.484 Ð 79.4° W secondary = 8.13 ³...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 7 - Distance Protection Ra for Ra for Ra for Conductor spacing Typical system voltage (kV) If = 1 kA If = 2 kA If = 3 kA 7.2 W (primary) 2.8 W (primary) 1.6 W (primary) 110 - 132 14.5 W (primary) 5.5 W (primary) 3.1 W (primary)
Chapter 7 - Distance Protection P543i/P545i 7.12 TEED FEEDER APPLICATIONS Distance protection can be applied to protect three terminal lines (teed feeders). Interconnecting three terminals, however, affects the apparent impedances seen by the distance elements and creates certain problems. Consider, as an example, the following figure which represents a teed feeder with terminals A, B, and C, with a fault applied near to terminal B: Impedance seen by relay A E03524...
Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes P543i/P545i INTRODUCTION The provision of communication channels between the terminals of a protected transmission line or distribution feeder enables unit protection to be applied. Protection devices located at different terminals can be configured to communicate with one another in order to implement unit protection schemes.
P543i/P545i Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes CARRIER AIDED SCHEMES IMPLEMENTATION With Aided Distance protection, tripping schemes are used to connect similar devices at different terminals on the protected line to provide fast clearance for faults anywhere along the line. For distance protection It is typical to set Zone 1 distance protection elements to cover only 80% of a line from the relaying point.
Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes P543i/P545i DEFAULT CARRIER AIDED SCHEMES This product provides support for two Carrier Aided schemes, which can operate in parallel. The schemes are referred to as ‘Aided Scheme 1’ and ‘Aided Scheme 2’. The schemes have been designed to operate independently with a separate communication channel dedicated to each one, but they can share a single communication channel if necessary.
P543i/P545i Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes AIDED DISTANCE SCHEME LOGIC When the Carrier Aided schemes are used in conjunction with the Distance protection, you can choose whether to use them with the phase distance elements only, the earth-fault (ground) distance elements only, or for both phase and earth fault elements.
Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes P543i/P545i Zone 3 Zone 2 Zone 1 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 & & Trip A Trip B Optional features of scheme E03501 Figure 102: Aided Distance PUR scheme PERMISSIVE OVER-REACH SCHEME Permissive Over-reach schemes are variously referred to as POR, POP, POTT. We normally use the term POR. In a Permissive Overreach scheme the channel is keyed (that means that the aiding signal is asserted) by the pickup of an over-reaching Zone 2 element.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes The following are some of the main features and requirements for a POR scheme: The scheme requires a duplex signalling channel to prevent possible maloperation if a carrier is keyed for an ● external fault.
Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes P543i/P545i Zone 4 Zone 3 Zone 2 Zone 1 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 & & CB Open CB Open & & Zone 4 Zone 4 LD0V LD0V & & & &...
P543i/P545i Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes This feature is called permissive trip reinforcement. It is designed to ensure that synchronous tripping occurs at all protected terminals. 4.2.2 PERMISSIVE OVERREACH WEAK INFEED FEATURES Special weak infeed logic (WI) can be used with the POR schemes. The Weak Infeed setting can be found in the SCHEME LOGIC column.
Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes P543i/P545i Permissive channel Permissive Alarm System condition Loss of guard received trip allowed generated Yes, during a 150 ms Yes, delayed on pickup by Unblock window 150 ms Yes, delayed on pickup by Signalling Anomaly 150 ms The window of time during which the unblocking logic is enabled starts 10ms after the guard signal is lost, and continues for 150ms.
P543i/P545i Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes Two variants of Blocking scheme are available: Blocking 1 (Reversal Guard applied to the Signal Send) ● ● Blocking 2 (Reversal Guard applied to the Signal Receive) AIDED DISTANCE BLOCKING SCHEMES Two default Blocking schemes are provided: Blocking 1 ●...
Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes P543i/P545i Zone 4 Zone 3 Zone 2 Zone 1 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Fast Z4 Fast Z4 & & & & Trip B Trip A Selectable features E03504 Figure 105: Aided Distance Blocking scheme (BOP) AIDED DISTANCE UNBLOCKING SCHEMES The Unblocking schemes are specifically designed for use with Power Line Carrier (PLC) communications where different frequencies are used to indicate that a guard (no-fault condition) or a trip (fault condition) signal should...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes DDB signal (Opto-input) DDB signal Input L3 (DDB: 34) Aided 1 Scheme Rx (DDB: 493) Input L4 (DDB: 35) Aided 1 COS/LGS (DDB: 492) The Aided 1 Scheme RX signal corresponds to a 'channel-receive' signal for scheme 1. The Aided 1 COS/LGS signal corresponds to a 'channel out of service' or 'loss of guard' signal ('Loss of guard' is the inverse signal to 'guard received').
P543i/P545i Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes 4.7.5 POR AIDED TRIPPING LOGIC Aided 1 Receive & & Aid1 Trip Enable Aid. 1 Selection Distance signal send DEF signal send tReversal Guard Delta signal send Any Zone 4 element & Delta reverse element Blk Send DEF reverse element Any Trip...
P543i/P545i Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes AIDED DEF SCHEME LOGIC AIDED DEF INTRODUCTION High resistance faults may be difficult to detect using distance protection. A Directional Earth Fault DEF element is sometimes used in conjunction with a communication scheme to provide protection against such faults. The use of Aided-Trip logic in conjunction with the DEF element allows faster trip times, and can facilitate single-phase tripping, if needed.
Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes P543i/P545i 5.3.1 ZERO SEQUENCE POLARIZING Residual voltage is generated during earth faults. This zero-sequence quantity can be used to polarize the directional decision of Aided DEF protection. This device can derive residual voltage if connected to a suitable voltage transformer (VT) arrangement.
P543i/P545i Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes IN angle -RCA For a forward direction , -VN hs to be in the shaded area For a reverse direction, -VN has to be in unshaded area V03522 Figure 113: Virtual Current Polarization The Polarizing voltage (VNpol) is as per the table below and RCA is the relay characteristic angle defined by the DEF Char.
Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes P543i/P545i Directional reverse -90° > [ (angle(V2) +180°) - angle(I2) - RCA) ] > 90° where RCA is the relay characteristic angle set in the DEF Char. Angle setting. This is represented in the following figure: I2 angle -RCA For a forward direction , -V2 hs to be in the shaded area For a reverse direction, -V2 has to be in the unshaded area...
P543i/P545i Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes The Aided DEF Forward setting determines the current sensitivity (trip sensitivity) of the aided DEF aided scheme. This setting must be set higher than any standing residual current unbalance. A typical setting will be between 10% and 20% In.
Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes P543i/P545i 5.7.5 POR AIDED TRIPPING LOGIC Aided 1 Receive & & Aid1 Trip Enable Aid. 1 Selection Distance signal send DEF signal send tReversal Guard Delta signal send Any Zone 4 element & Delta reverse element Blk Send DEF reverse element Any Trip...
Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes P543i/P545i AIDED DELTA SCHEME LOGIC If either a Permissive Overreaching scheme or a Blocking schemes is selected, it can be used to implement Directional Comparison(Aided Delta) protection. Caution: Aided Delta should not be used on a communications channel if that channel is being used to implement an Aided Distance Scheme or an Aided DEF scheme.
P543i/P545i Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes DIR REV DIR FWD Z (T) Z (T) DIR FWD DIR REV DIR FWD DIR FWD OPEN OPEN Signalling Signalling & & Equipment Equipment & & DIR FWD DIR FWD Trip H Trip G TZ (T) TZ (T) END H...
Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes P543i/P545i DIR REV DIR FWD Z (T) Z (T) DIR FWD DIR REV DIR REV DIR REV Signalling Signalling Equipment Equipment & & DIR FWD DIR FWD Trip G Trip H END G TZ (T) TZ (T) END G E03521...
P543i/P545i Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes 6.3.4 POR AIDED TRIPPING LOGIC Aided 1 Receive & & Aid1 Trip Enable Aid. 1 Selection Distance signal send DEF signal send tReversal Guard Delta signal send Any Zone 4 element & Delta reverse element Blk Send DEF reverse element Any Trip...
P543i/P545i Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes APPLICATION NOTES AIDED DISTANCE PUR SCHEME This scheme allows an instantaneous Zone 2 trip on receipt of the signal from the underreaching element of the remote end protection. The logic is: ● Send logic: Zone 1 Permissive Trip logic: Zone 2 plus channel received ●...
Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes P543i/P545i Current Reversal Guard The recommended settings are as follows: Where Duplex signalling channels are used: Set tReversal Guard to the maximum signalling channel ● operating time + 20ms. Where Simplex signalling channel is used: Set tReversal Guard to the combination of the maximum ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes Current Reversal Guard Current reversals during fault clearances on adjacent parallel lines need to be treated with care.To prevent maloperation, a current reversal guard timer must be set. The recommended setting (tReversal Guard) is the maximum signalling channel reset time + 35 ms. TEED FEEDER APPLICATIONS Distance protection can be applied to protect three terminal lines (teed feeders).
Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes P543i/P545i Carrier aided schemes can also be used in conjunction with distance elements to protect teed feeders. Although Permissive Overreaching and Permissive Underreaching schemes may be used, they suffer some limitations. Blocking schemes are generally considered to be the most suitable. 7.8.1 POR SCHEMES FOR TEED FEEDERS A Permissive Overreach (POR) scheme requires the use of two signalling channels between each pair of terminals.
P543i/P545i Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes = area where no zone 1 overlap exists (ii) Fault Fault seen by A & B in zone 2 (iii) No infeed Relay at C sees reverse fault until B opens E03525 Figure 133: Problematic Fault Scenarios for PUR Scheme Application to Teed Feeders Scenario (i) shows a short tee connected to one nearby terminal and one distant terminal.
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Chapter 8 - Carrier Aided Schemes P543i/P545i reverse fault condition. This results in a blocking signal being sent to the two remote terminals. Although the fault will be cleared, tripping will be prevented until the Zone 2 time delay has expired. P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
P543i/P545i Chapter 9 - Non-Aided Schemes CHAPTER OVERVIEW This chapter describes the distance schemes that do not require communication between the ends (Non-Aided Schemes). This chapter contains the following sections: Chapter Overview Non-Aided Schemes Basic Schemes Trip On Close Schemes Zone1 Extension Scheme Loss of Load Scheme P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
Chapter 9 - Non-Aided Schemes P543i/P545i NON-AIDED SCHEMES This product provides Distance protection. The Distance protection has been designed for use as a standalone non-unit protection, or for use with communications systems to provide unit protection (Carrier Aided schemes). Standalone operation provides basic scheme Distance protection (e.g. instantaneous Zone 1 operation, delayed Zone 2 protection and further delayed Back-up protection, etc.).
P543i/P545i Chapter 9 - Non-Aided Schemes BASIC SCHEMES Basic Scheme operation is always executed if distance elements are enabled. It is the process by which the measured line impedance is compared against the Distance measuring zone configuration (reach settings and timers).
Chapter 9 - Non-Aided Schemes P543i/P545i Zone 1 Tripping Ground only & Phase And Ground Block Zone 1 Gnd Logic = 1 Dist. Earth Mode & & Standard Zone 1 AN Is/Comp Earthing & PrioTripEna AN 1983 Is/Comp Enabled & Zone1 AN Element &...
P543i/P545i Chapter 9 - Non-Aided Schemes Standard Mode tZ1 Gnd. Delay Basic Scheme Mode Standard 1984 & Z1 G time elapse Zone 1 Start Gnd tZ1 Ph. Delay 1985 & Z1 P time elapse Zone 1 Start Phs Alternative Mode tZ1 Gnd.
Chapter 9 - Non-Aided Schemes P543i/P545i BASIC SCHEME SETTING The Zone 1 time delay (tZ1) is generally set to zero, giving instantaneous operation. The Zone 2 time delay (tZ2) is set to co-ordinate with Zone 1 fault clearance time for adjacent lines. The total fault clearance time consists of the downstream Zone 1 operating time plus the associated breaker operating time.
P543i/P545i Chapter 9 - Non-Aided Schemes TRIP ON CLOSE SCHEMES Logic is provided for situations where special tripping may be necessary following closure of the associated circuit breaker. Two cases of Trip on Close (TOC) logic are catered for: Switch on to Fault (SOTF). ●...
Chapter 9 - Non-Aided Schemes P543i/P545i Fast OV PHA & IA < Start 20 ms Fast OV PHB & CNV ACTIVE IB < Start Fast OV PHC & IC< Start TOR Tripping Current No Volts & CNV ACTIVE TOR Trip CNV TOR Active SOTF Tripping Current No Volts...
P543i/P545i Chapter 9 - Non-Aided Schemes When busbar voltage transformers are used, the Pole Dead’ signal is not produced. Connect circuit breaker auxiliary contacts for correct operation. This is not necessary if the SOTF is activated by an external pulse. SOTF Delay: The time chosen should be longer than the slowest delayed-auto-reclose dead time, but ●...
Chapter 9 - Non-Aided Schemes P543i/P545i A user settable time delay (TOC Delay) starts when the CB opens, after which TOR is enabled. The time delay must not exceed the minimum Dead Time setting of the auto-reclose because both times start simultaneously and TOR protection must be ready by the time the CB closes on potentially persistent faults.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 9 - Non-Aided Schemes Partial cross polarisation is therefore substituted for the normal memory polarising, for the duration of the TOC Delay. If insufficient polarising voltage is available, a slight reverse offset (approximately 10% of the forward reach) is included in the Zone 1 characteristic to enable fast clearance of close up three-phase faults.
Chapter 9 - Non-Aided Schemes P543i/P545i ZONE1 EXTENSION SCHEME Auto-reclosure is widely used on radial overhead line circuits to re-establish supply following a transient fault. A Zone 1 extension scheme may be applied to a radial overhead feeder to provide high speed protection for transient faults along the whole of the protected line.
P543i/P545i Chapter 9 - Non-Aided Schemes LOSS OF LOAD SCHEME The Loss of Load Scheme provides fast unit protection performance for most fault types occurring on a double- end fed line or feeder, but it does not need communications. It is used on circuits that are designed for three-pole tripping, and provides protection for faults involving one or two phases.
Chapter 9 - Non-Aided Schemes P543i/P545i Note: Assertion of the Any Trip DDB signal or the Inhibit LOL DDB signal will prevent LOL tripping. The detailed Loss of Load logic diagram is shown below: LOL Scheme Enabled En. On Ch1 Fail &...
P543i/P545i Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions CHAPTER OVERVIEW This chapter describes special blocking and protection functions, which use Power swing Analysis. This chapter contains the following sections: Chapter Overview Introduction to Power Swing Blocking Power Swing Blocking Out of Step Protection P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions P543i/P545i INTRODUCTION TO POWER SWING BLOCKING Power swings are variations in power flow that occur when the voltage phase angles at different points of generation shift relative to each other. They can be caused by events such as fault occurrences and subsequent clearance.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions The figure describes the behaviour of a power system with parallel lines connecting two sources of generation. Curve 1 represents pre-fault system operation through parallel lines where the transmitted power is Po. ● ●...
Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions P543i/P545i POWER SWING BLOCKING A power swing may cause the impedance presented to the distance function to move away from the normal load area and into one or more of its tripping zones. Stable power swings should not cause the distance protection to trip.
P543i/P545i Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions Configuring Settings-Free Power Swing Detection The power swing detection based on superimposed current requires no system study. You just need to decide whether a zone should be blocked or allowed to trip if a power swing is detected. You do this zone by zone using the zone specific settings.
Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions P543i/P545i Fault inception Fault cleared i (t) : D i exceeds threshold 1 (5%In), so PH1 and PH2 go high : Fault current value appears in 2 cycle buffer . This equals present fault current value so D i is reduced to zero.
P543i/P545i Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions 3.1.2 SLOW POWER SWING DETECTION For slow power swings (0.5Hz and below) where the superimposed current may remain below the minimum 5%In threshold needed for the superimposed current (DI) detector, a different detection method is used. This method is called Slow Swing detection.
Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions P543i/P545i Configuring Slow Swing Detection Slow Swing power swing detection and blocking must first be enabled with the Slow Swing setting. After this, you need to configure the resistive and impedance reach settings to define the concentric quadrilateral characteristics for zones 7 and 8: PSB R7: forward resistive reach for zone 7 PSB R7': reverse resistive reach for zone 7...
P543i/P545i Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions Zone P Ph. PSB: Zone P phase Zone Q Ph. PSB: Zone P phase Zone 1 Gnd. PSB: Zone 1 ground Zone 2 Gnd. PSB: Zone 2 ground Zone 3 Gnd. PSB: Zone 3 ground Zone 4 Gnd.
Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions P543i/P545i Zone x Power Swing region (shaded area) Operate Region -10° Blind Region Blind Region Load blinder boundary V02775 Figure 153: Load Blinder Boundary Conditions The area is defined by lines created with angles fixed at 10° closer to the resistive axis than those created by the load blinder angle setting (Load/B Angle - 10°) and a circular arc with a radius concentric with, and equivalent to 20% greater than, the load blinder impedance setting (Z<...
Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions P543i/P545i To configure the slow power swing function you need to set the resistive and reactive limits of the Zone 7 and Zone 8 quadrilaterals. You also need to set the PSB Timer which defines the critical time period of the transition between the two zones and which is characteristic of the slow swing.
P543i/P545i Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions The angle Alpha should be set equal to the angle of the total impedance Z a = Ð Z Zone 8 Zone 7 α = ÐZ Resistive reverse (R’) Resistive forward (+R) V02751 Figure 156: Reactive reach settings 3.6.3 PSB TIMER SETTING GUIDELINES...
P543i/P545i Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions OUT OF STEP PROTECTION Out-of-Step detection is based on the speed and trajectory of measured positive sequence impedance passing through a particular characteristic. During power system disturbances such as faults and power swings, measured impedance moves away from normal load values.
Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions P543i/P545i The OST principle uses positive sequence impedances. The positive sequence impedance is calculated as Z , where V and I are the positive sequence voltage and current quantities derived from the measured phase quantities.
P543i/P545i Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions The Out-of-Step tripping time delay (Tost), delays the OST tripping command until the angle between internal voltages between the two ends are at 240 degrees closing towards 360 degrees. This limits the voltage stress across the circuit breaker.
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Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions P543i/P545i the ‘Predictive’ options is that tripping will take a little longer so that the power oscillations may escalate further after separation and the split parts may become separately unstable. An advantage, however, is that the decision to split the system will always be valid even if the accurate system data and setting parameters cannot be obtained.
Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions P543i/P545i OST Z6 Zone 6 LOAD β OST R6' α 32° Resistive reverse (R’) OST R6 Resistive forward (+R) OST Z6' V02764 Figure 161: OST R6max determination β = 32 + 90 – α Z load min = OA Where: Z load min is the minimum load impedance radius...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions disabled on all others. To detect the Out-of-Step conditions, the OST Z5’, OST Z5, OST Z6’, and OST Z6 settings must be set to comfortably encompass the total system impedance Z . A typical setting could be: OST Z5 = OST Z5’...
Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions P543i/P545i 4.4.1.4 SETTING THE OST TIME DELAY For either of the predictive OST settings, the OST time delay setting (Tost) must be set zero. For the OST Trip setting, Tost would normally be set to zero, but if you want to operate the breaker at an angle closer to 360º...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 10 - Power Swing Functions Note: If the OST Trip setting is chosen, the timer when triggered, will eventually expire as the power oscillations progress, therefore the MOV operation will not have any impact on Out-of-Step operation. P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose CHAPTER OVERVIEW Selected models of this product provide sophisticated Autoreclose (AR) functionality. The purpose of this chapter is to describe the operation of this functionality including the principles, logic diagrams and applications. This chapter contains the following sections: Chapter Overview Introduction to Autoreclose Autoreclose Implementation...
Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i INTRODUCTION TO AUTORECLOSE Approximately 80 - 90% of faults on transmission lines and distribution feeders are transient in nature. This means that most faults do not last long, and are self-clearing if isolated. A common example of a transient fault is an insulator flashover, which may be caused, for example, by lightning, clashing conductors, or wind-blown debris.
P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose AUTORECLOSE IMPLEMENTATION Before describing this function it is first necessary to understand the following terminology: A Shot is an attempt to close a circuit breaker using the Autoreclose function. ● Multi-shot is where more than one Shot is attempted. ●...
Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i The Autoreclose function is a logic controller implemented in software. It takes inputs and processes them according to defined logic to generates appropriate outputs. The logic is controlled by user prescribed settings and commands. The controlling logic is complex and so, in order to facilitate its design and understanding, it is decomposed into smaller logic functions which, when combined together implement the complete scheme.
P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose It can also be used if an Autoreclose cycle is likely to fail for conditions associated with the protected circuit, such as during the Dead Time, if a circuit breaker indicates that it is not healthy to switch. 3.1.4 RESET LOCKOUT INPUT If a condition that forced a lockout has been removed, the lockout can be reset by energising a logic input...
Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i AUTORECLOSE OPERATING SEQUENCE The Autoreclose sequence is controlled by so-called Dead Timers. Dead Time Control settings are used to select the conditions that initiate Dead Timers in the Autoreclose sequence (for example protection operate, protection reset, CB open, etc.).
P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose Protection Trip AR in Progress CB Open Dead Time Auto-close Reclaim Time Successful Autoreclose Autoreclose Lockout V03396 Figure 164: Autoreclose sequence for an evolving or permanent fault 3.4.3 AR TIMING SEQUENCE - EVOLVING/PERMANENT FAULT SINGLE-PHASE If the Autorecloser is set for single-phase operation, then single phase operation is only allowed on the first shot.
Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i AUTORECLOSE SYSTEM MAP The Autoreclose System Map describes the System Design of the Autoreclose Logic implemented in this product. The Autoreclose is implemented in logical software modules. The logical software modules interact by exchanging signals between themselves, and with other software processes in the product. Interchange between modules is limited to digital signals which are realised as either DDB signals or so called “internal signals”...
Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i AUTORECLOSE SYSTEM MAP DIAGRAMS CB Status Time CB Closed 3 ph Protection function 1 Trip Prot AR Block CB Status Input CB Open 3 ph INIT AR Protection function n Trip CB Closed A ph CB Aux 3ph(52-A) IA<...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose External Trip A AR Start Evolve 3Ph CB1L3PAR External Trip B AR Initiation CB1LARIP AR 3pole in prog External Trip C CB ARIP CB1L3PAROK Module 21 External Trip3ph ARIP TMEM3P 3-phase AR cycle selection Inhibit AR CB1LARIP CB1OP2/3P Lockout Alarm...
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Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i Any Trip Set CB Close Res AROK by UI RESCB1 ARSUCC A/R Lockout Auto Close Reset AROK Ind CB Healthy CB Control Res AROK by NoAR CB Open 3 ph Res AROK by Ext CB SCOK Res AROK by Tdly Module 37 CB Fast SCOK...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose CB Control by Control Trip CBM SC CS1 CB Man SCOK Trip Pulse Time CB Trip Fail CBM SC CS2 Man Close Delay Close in Prog CBM SC DLLB Close Pulse Time Control Close CBM SC LLDB CB Healthy Time CB Close Fail CBM SC DLDB...
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Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i Res LO by CB IS RESCB1LO A/R Lockout Pole Discrepancy Res LO by UI Lockout Alarm Reset CB LO Pole Discrepancy Module 62 Res LO by NoAR AR 1pole in prog Pole Discrepancy Num CBs CB Open A ph Res LO by ExtDDB CB Open B ph...
P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose AUTORECLOSE INTERNAL SIGNALS The following table lists all the internal signals used in the CB control and Autoreclose logic system: Signal Name Source Module Destination Module Description 3PDTCOMP 3-phase AR Dead Time (25) 3-phase AR Dead Time (25) Three phase dead time complete Force 3-phase Trip (10) 1-pole / 3-pole Trip (13)
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Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i Signal Name Source Module Destination Module Description Signal to force the auto-reclose sequence to DeadLineLockout Dead Time Start Enable (22) Autoreclose Lockout (55) lockout Lockout for 2nd trip after the "Discrim Time" has EVOLVE LOCK Evolving Fault (20) Autoreclose Lockout (55) expired...
P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose Signal Name Source Module Destination Module Description Signal to remember that Autoreclose was TMEM3Ph 1-pole / 3-pole Trip (13) 3-phase AR Cycle Selection (21) initiated by a 3-phase fault Evolving Fault (20) Signal to remember that Autoreclose was TMEMANY 1-pole / 3-pole Trip (13) initiated by an AnyTrip...
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Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i DDB Signal DDB Signal Source Module Destination Module Name Number AR Force 3 pole Force 3-phase Trip (10) CB Trip Conversion AR OK AR In Service 1385 AR Enable (5) AR Modes Enable Autoreclose Lockout Sequence Counter AR Initiation 1543...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose DDB Signal DDB Signal Source Module Destination Module Name Number CB In Service CB Autoclose AR In Progress Evolving Fault CB Closed 3 ph CB State Monitor (1) Reclaim Time Successful AR Signals CB Healthy and System Check Timers CB Control CB Trip Time Monitor CB Closed A ph...
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Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i DDB Signal DDB Signal Source Module Destination Module Name Number 3 Phase AR System Check Check Sync 2 OK Check Sync Signals (60) CB Manual Close System Check Close in Prog CB Control (43) Control Close CB Control (43) Control Trip CB Control (43)
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P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose DDB Signal DDB Signal Source Module Destination Module Name Number External Trip A 1-pole / 3-pole trip, AR In Progress, CB Control External Trip B 1-pole / 3-pole trip, AR In Progress, CB Control External Trip C 1-pole / 3-pole trip, AR In Progress, CB Control External Trip3ph 1-pole / 3-pole trip, AR In Progress, CB Control...
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Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i DDB Signal DDB Signal Source Module Destination Module Name Number AR Modes Enable Force 3-phase Trip Sequence Counter Evolving Fault Seq Counter = 1 Sequence Counter (18) 1-phase AR Dead Time 3-phase AR Dead Time Logic AR Shot Counters 3 Phase AR System Check Force 3-phase Trip...
P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose LOGIC MODULES This section contains a complete set of logic diagrams, which will help to explain the Autoreclose function. Most of the logic diagrams shown are logic modules that comprise the overall Autoreclose system. Some of the diagrams shown are not directly related to Autoreclose functionality, however, they may use some inputs are produce outputs that are used by the Autoreclose system.
Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i 5.1.1 CB STATE MONITOR LOGIC DIAGRAM CB Aux 3ph(52- A) & CB Aux 3ph(52- B) & CB Closed 3 ph & CB Status Input & 52A 3 pole 52B 3 pole & 52A & 52B 3 pole CB Open 3 ph &...
P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose CIRCUIT BREAKER OPEN LOGIC The Circuit Breaker Open logic module produces internal signals indicating the open status of one or more phases. These signals are used by some of the Autoreclose logic modules. 5.2.1 CIRCUIT BREAKER OPEN LOGIC DIAGRAM CB Open A ph CB Open B ph CB1Op1P...
Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i 5.3.2 AUTORECLOSE OK LOGIC DIAGRAM AR In Service & CB NoAR AR Enable CB CB In Service CB1 AR OK A/R Lockout BAR CB1 V03308 Figure 175: Autoreclose OK logic diagram (Module 8) AUTORECLOSE ENABLE The Autoreclose function must be enabled in the CONFIGURATION column before it can be brought into service.
P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose Single-phase Autoreclosing is permitted only for the first shot of an Autoreclose cycle. In a multi-shot Autoreclose cycle the second and subsequent trips will always be three-phase. For multi-phase faults, you can use the Multi Phase AR setting in the AUTORECLOSE column to configure the following options: ●...
Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i 5.5.2 AUTORECLOSE MODES ENABLE LOGIC DIAGRAM AR In Service & AR Enable CB AR Mode AR 1P & & AR 1/3P CB1 LSPAROK AR 3P AR Opto & CB1L3 PAROK & AR Mode 1P & AR Mode 3 P Seq Counter = 0 Seq Counter = 1...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose Autoreclose cycles can be initiated by: Protection functions internal to the product ● ● A Trip Test feature External protection equipment ● ● Evolving fault combinations Internal Protection Functions Many of the protection functions in the product can be programmed to initiate or block Autoreclose. The associated settings are found in the Autoreclose column and the available options are No Action, Initiate AR, or Block AR.
Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i 5.7.1 AUTORECLOSE INITIATION LOGIC DIAGRAM Protection function 1 Trip Block AR Initiate AR Prot AR Block Protection function n Trip Block AR Initiate AR INIT AR & IA< Start IB< Start IC< Start AR Trip Test A &...
P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose 5.7.3 AR EXTERNAL TRIP INITIATION LOGIC DIAGRAM ≥ TAR2/ 3PH TARANY Init AR & Trip Output A TARA External Trip A Trip AR MemA Init AR & Trip Output B TARB External Trip B Trip AR MemB Init AR &...
P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose 5.10.2 3-PHASE AUTORECLOSE CYCLE SELECTION CB1 L ARIP & CB1 L3 PAROK CB1L 3PAR Evolve 3Ph AR 3 pole in prog TMEM3P CB1 OP2 /3P TMEM ANY & CB1 L SPAROK V03334 Figure 187: Three-phase Autoreclose Cycle Selection logic diagram (Module 21) 5.11 DEAD TIME CONTROL Once an Autoreclose cycle has started, the conditions to enable the dead time to run are determined by the menu...
Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i 5.11.1 DEAD TIME START ENABLE LOGIC DIAGRAM DT Start by Prot Disable & Protection Reset DTOK All & Protection Op AR Start Dead Line Time & OKTimeSP OK Time 3P & DeadLineLockout ARIP AR Initiation 0.02 Dead Line 3 PDTStart WhenLD...
P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose the Autoreclose cycle, or until the next protection operation. These commands are used to initiate the Reclaim Time logic and the Autoreclose Shot Counter logic. 5.12.1 CIRCUIT BREAKER AUTOCLOSE LOGIC DIAGRAM Any Trip & A/ R Lockout &...
Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i healthy signal stays low, then, at the end of the Autoreclose healthy time, a circuit breaker unhealthy alarm is raised. This forces the Autoreclose sequence to be cancelled. Additionally, at the completion of any three-phase dead time, the logic starts an Autoreclose check synchronism timer.
Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i 5.16 CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTROL 5.16.1 CB CONTROL LOGIC DIAGRAM CB Control by Opto Note: If the DDB signal CB Healthy is not mapped in PSL it defaults to High . Opto +Local Opto+Remote Opto+Rem+Local Trip Pulse Time HMI Trip Control Trip &...
P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose 5.17 CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIP TIME MONITORING The circuit breaker trip time monitoring logic checks for correct circuit breaker tripping following the issue of a protection trip signal. When the protection trip signal is issued, a timer controlled by the Trip Pulse Time setting in the CB CONTROL column is started.
Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i Circuit breaker failure to close. If a circuit breaker fails to close Autoreclose is blocked and forced to lockout. ● Circuit breaker remains open at the end of the reclaim time. An Autoreclose lockout is forced if the circuit ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose 5.19 RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER LOCKOUT Lockout conditions caused by the circuit breaker condition monitoring functions can be reset according to the condition of the Rst CB mon LO by setting found in the CB CONTROL column. There are two options; CB Close and User interface.
Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i 5.20 POLE DISCREPANCY In a three-pole CB, certain combinations of poles open and closed are indicative of a problem. The Pole Discrepancy Logic combines an indication of a Pole Discrepancy condition from the CB Monitoring logic with signals from the internal Autoreclose logic to produce a combined Pole Discrepancy indication for the CB.
P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose 5.21.1 CB TRIP CONVERSION LOGIC DIAGRAM Trip Inputs A Trip Output A Trip Inputs B Trip Output B Trip Inputs C Trip Output C Tripping Mode & 3 Pole Trip 3 ph AR Force 3 pole Force 3Pole Trip Trip Inputs 3Ph Dwell...
P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose 5.22.2 VOLTAGE MONITOR FOR CB CLOSURE System Checks Enabled Live Line & Live Line Dead Line & Dead line Select Live Bus & Live Bus VBus Dead Bus & Dead Bus Voltage Monitors MCB/VTS MCB/VTS CB CS Inhibit LL Inhibit DL Inhibit LB...
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Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i breaker remains closed after the reclaim timer expires, the Autoreclose cycle is complete, and signals are generated to indicate that Autoreclose was successful. These are: CB1 Succ 1P AR (Single-phase Autoreclose CB1) ● CB2 Succ 1P AR (Single-phase Autoreclose CB2) ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 11 - Autoreclose SETTING GUIDELINES DE-IONISING TIME GUIDANCE The de-ionisation time of a fault arc depends on several factors such as circuit voltage, conductor spacing, fault current and duration, atmospheric conditions, wind speed and capacitive coupling from adjacent conductors. For this reason it is difficult to estimate the de-ionisation time.
Chapter 11 - Autoreclose P543i/P545i (a) + (e) - (d) = 50 ms + 280 ms - 85 ms = 245 ms, to allow de-ionising In practice a few additional cycles would be added to allow for tolerances, so Dead Time 1 could be set to 300 ms or greater.
P543i/P545i Chapter 12 - CB Fail Protection CHAPTER OVERVIEW The device provides a Circuit Breaker Fail Protection function. This chapter describes the operation of this function including the principles, logic diagrams and applications. This chapter contains the following sections: Chapter Overview Circuit Breaker Fail Protection Circuit Breaker Fail Implementation Circuit Breaker Fail Logic...
Chapter 12 - CB Fail Protection P543i/P545i CIRCUIT BREAKER FAIL PROTECTION When a fault occurs, one or more protection devices will operate and issue a trip command to the relevant circuit breakers. Operation of the circuit breaker is essential to isolate the fault and prevent, or at least limit, damage to the power system.
P543i/P545i Chapter 12 - CB Fail Protection CIRCUIT BREAKER FAIL IMPLEMENTATION Circuit Breaker Failure Protection is implemented in the CB FAIL & P.DEAD column of the relevant settings group. CIRCUIT BREAKER FAIL TIMERS The circuit breaker failure protection incorporates two timers, CB Fail 1 Timer and CB Fail 2 Timer, allowing configuration for the following scenarios: Simple CBF, where only CB Fail 1 Timer is enabled.
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Chapter 12 - CB Fail Protection P543i/P545i after the circuit breaker in the primary system has opened ensuring that the only current flowing in the AC secondary circuit is the subsidence current. P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
P543i/P545i Chapter 12 - CB Fail Protection CIRCUIT BREAKER FAIL LOGIC CIRCUIT BREAKER FAIL LOGIC - PART 1 WI Prot Reset Enabled ExtTrip Only Ini Enabled & Aid1 WI Trip 3Ph & Aid2 WI Trip 3Ph WIINFEEDA & Aid 1 WI Trip A &...
Chapter 12 - CB Fail Protection P543i/P545i CIRCUIT BREAKER FAIL LOGIC - PART 2 External Trip A TripStateExt A Ext Prot Reset I< Only & CB Open & I< Pole Dead A Prot Reset & I< & Prot Reset OR I< Rst OR CBOp &...
P543i/P545i Chapter 12 - CB Fail Protection APPLICATION NOTES RESET MECHANISMS FOR CB FAIL TIMERS It is common practise to use low set undercurrent elements to indicate that circuit breaker poles have interrupted the fault or load current. This covers the following situations: ●...
Chapter 12 - CB Fail Protection P543i/P545i CBF resets: 1. Undercurrent element asserts 2. Undercurrent element asserts and the breaker status indicates an open position 3. Protection resets and the undercurrent element asserts Fault occurs Safety Protection Maximum breaker reset margin operating time clearing time...
P543i/P545i Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions CHAPTER OVERVIEW The primary purpose of this product is not overcurrent protection. It does however provide a range of current protection functions to be used as backup protection. This chapter assumes you are familiar with overcurrent protection principles and does not provide detailed information here.
Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions P543i/P545i PHASE FAULT OVERCURRENT PROTECTION Phase fault overcurrent protection is provided as a form of back-up protection that could be: Permanently disabled ● Permanently enabled ● ● Enabled only in case of VT fuse/MCB failure Enabled only in case of protection communication channel failure ●...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions Phase of protection Operate current Polarizing voltage B Phase C Phase Under system fault conditions, the fault current vector lags its nominal phase voltage by an angle depending on the system X/R ratio. The IED must therefore operate with maximum sensitivity for currents lying in this region. This is achieved by using the IED characteristic angle (RCA).
Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions P543i/P545i POC LOGIC I>1 Start A I>1 Current Set & & I>1 Trip A I>1 Direction Directional check VTS Fast Block Timer Settings & I> Blocking VTS Blocks I>1 I>1 Start B I>1 Current Set &...
P543i/P545i Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions NEGATIVE SEQUENCE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION When applying standard phase overcurrent protection, the overcurrent elements must be set significantly higher than the maximum load current. This limits the element’s sensitivity. Most protection schemes also use an earth fault element operating from residual current, which improves sensitivity for earth faults.
P543i/P545i Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions 3.4.3 SETTING GUIDELINES (DIRECTIONAL ELEMENT) Where negative phase sequence current may flow in either direction through an IED location, such as parallel lines or ring main systems, directional control of the element should be employed (VT models only). Directionality is achieved by comparing the angle between the negative phase sequence voltage and the negative phase sequence current and the element may be selected to operate in either the forward or reverse direction.
Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions P543i/P545i EARTH FAULT PROTECTION Earth faults are overcurrent faults where the fault current flows to earth. Earth faults are the most common type of fault. Earth faults can be measured directly from the system by means of: ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions is the operating time I is the measured current IN> Setting is an adjustable setting, which defines the start point of the characteristic Note: Although the start point of the characteristic is defined by the "ΙN>" setting, the actual current threshold is a different setting called "IDG Ιs".
Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions P543i/P545i Small levels of residual voltage could be present under normal system conditions due to system imbalances, VT inaccuracies, device tolerances etc. For this reason, the device includes a user settable threshold (IN> VNPol set), which must be exceeded in order for the DEF function to become operational.
P543i/P545i Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions EARTH FAULT PROTECTION LOGIC IN>1 Start IDMT/ DT IN>1 Current Set & & & IN>1 Trip CTS Block Inhibit IN >1 IN>1 Directional IN> VNpol Set Directional check Low Current Residual voltage polarisation VTS Slow Block &...
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Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions P543i/P545i We recommend the following RCA settings: Resistance earthed systems: 0° ● ● Distribution systems (solidly earthed): -45° Transmission systems (solidly earthed): -60° ● P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
P543i/P545i Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions SENSITIVE EARTH FAULT PROTECTION With some earth faults, the fault current flowing to earth is limited by either intentional resistance (as is the case with some HV systems) or unintentional resistance (e.g. in very dry conditions and where the substrate is high resistance, such as sand or rock).
P543i/P545i Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions APPLICATION NOTES 5.4.1 INSULATED SYSTEMS When insulated systems are used, it is not possible to detect faults using standard earth fault protection. It is possible to use a residual overvoltage device to achieve this, but even with this method full discrimination is not possible.
Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions P543i/P545i Restrain Vapf Operate Vcpf Vbpf Vres (= 3Vo) An RCA setting of ±90º shifts the IR3 = (IH1 + IH2) “centre of the characteristic” to here E00628 Figure 220: Phasor diagrams for insulated system with C phase fault The current imbalance detected by a core balanced current transformer on the healthy feeders is the vector addition of Ia1 and Ib1.
P543i/P545i Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions Cable gland Cable box Cable gland/shealth earth connection “Incorrect” No operation “Correct” Operation E00614 Figure 221: Positioning of core balance current transformers If the cable sheath is terminated at the cable gland and directly earthed at that point, a cable fault (from phase to sheath) will not result in any unbalanced current in the core balance CT.
Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions P543i/P545i HIGH IMPEDANCE REF The device provides a high impedance restricted earth fault protection function. An external resistor is required to provide stability in the presence of saturated line current transformers. Current transformer supervision signals do not block the high impedance REF protection.
P543i/P545i Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions Phase A Phase A Phase B Phase B Phase C Phase C Phase A Phase B Phase C STAB Neutral Neutral STAB Connecting IED to star winding for High Connecting IED to delta winding for High Impedance REF Impedance REF V00680...
Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions P543i/P545i THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION The heat generated within an item of plant is the resistive loss. The thermal time characteristic is therefore based on the equation I Rt. Over-temperature conditions occur when currents in excess of their maximum rating are allowed to flow for a period of time.
P543i/P545i Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION IMPLEMENTATION The device incorporates a current-based thermal characteristic, using RMS load current to model heating and cooling of the protected plant. The element can be set with both alarm and trip stages. Thermal Overload Protection is implemented in the THERMAL OVERLOAD column of the relevant settings group.
Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions P543i/P545i Figures based on equation E00728 Figure 225: Spreadsheet calculation for dual time constant thermal characteristic 100000 Time constant 1 = 5 mins 10000 Time constant 2 = 120 mins Pre-overload current = 0.9 pu Thermal setting = 1 Amp 1000 Current as a Multiple of Thermal Setting...
P543i/P545i Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions Note: The thermal time constants given in the above tables are typical only. Reference should always be made to the plant manufacturer for accurate information. 7.5.2 SETTING GUIDELINES FOR SINGLE TIME CONSTANT CHARACTERISTIC The time to trip varies depending on the load current carried before application of the overload, i.e.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions BROKEN CONDUCTOR PROTECTION One type of unbalanced fault is the 'Series' or 'Open Circuit' fault. This type of fault can arise from, among other things, broken conductors. Series faults do not cause an increase in phase current and so cannot be detected by overcurrent protection.
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Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions P543i/P545i Note: A minimum value of 8% negative phase sequence current is required for successful operation. Since sensitive settings have been employed, we can expect that the element will operate for any unbalanced condition occurring on the system (for example, during a single pole autoreclose cycle). For this reason, a long time delay is necessary to ensure co-ordination with other protection devices.
P543i/P545i Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions TRANSIENT EARTH FAULT DETECTION Some distribution systems run completely insulated from earth. Such systems are called unearthed systems. The advantage of an unearthed system is that a single phase to earth fault does not cause an earth fault current to flow.
Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions P543i/P545i This product does not use the above techniques for directionalisation. This product uses an innovative patented technique called Transient Reactive Power protection to determine the fault direction of earth faults in compensated networks. TRANSIENT EARTH FAULT DETECTION IMPLEMENTATION Transient Earth Fault Detection (TEFD) in this device comprises three modules: Transient Earth Fault Detection module (TEF)
P543i/P545i Chapter 13 - Current Protection Functions The residual voltage (Vres) is passed through a bandpass filter tuned to 220 Hz, which also adds 90° to it. The residual current (Ires) is also passed through a 220 Hz bandpass filter, but no phase shift is applied. The resulting components which we shall call V and I are therefore in antiphase with each other for forward faults and in...
P543i/P545i Chapter 14 - Voltage Protection Functions CHAPTER OVERVIEW The device provides a wide range of voltage protection functions. This chapter describes the operation of these functions including the principles, logic diagrams and applications. This chapter contains the following sections: Chapter Overview Undervoltage Protection Overvoltage Protection...
Chapter 14 - Voltage Protection Functions P543i/P545i UNDERVOLTAGE PROTECTION Undervoltage conditions may occur on a power system for a variety of reasons, some of which are outlined below: Undervoltage conditions can be related to increased loads, whereby the supply voltage will decrease in ●...
Chapter 14 - Voltage Protection Functions P543i/P545i open circuit breaker via auxiliary contacts feeding the opto-inputs or it detects a combination of both undercurrent and undervoltage on any one phase. APPLICATION NOTES 2.3.1 UNDERVOLTAGE SETTING GUIDELINES In most applications, undervoltage protection is not required to operate during system earth fault conditions. If this is the case you should select phase-to-phase voltage measurement, as this quantity is less affected by single- phase voltage dips due to earth faults.
P543i/P545i Chapter 14 - Voltage Protection Functions OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION Overvoltage conditions are generally related to loss of load conditions, whereby the supply voltage increases in magnitude. This situation would normally be rectified by voltage regulating equipment such as AVRs (Auto Voltage Regulators) or On Load Tap Changers.
P543i/P545i Chapter 14 - Voltage Protection Functions APPLICATION NOTES 3.3.1 OVERVOLTAGE SETTING GUIDELINES The provision of multiple stages and their respective operating characteristics allows for a number of possible applications: Definite Time can be used for both stages to provide the required alarm and trip stages. ●...
Chapter 14 - Voltage Protection Functions P543i/P545i COMPENSATED OVERVOLTAGE The Compensated Overvoltage function calculates the positive sequence voltage at the remote terminal using the positive sequence local current and voltage and the line impedance and susceptance. This can be used on long transmission lines where Ferranti Overvoltages can develop under remote circuit breaker open conditions.
P543i/P545i Chapter 14 - Voltage Protection Functions RESIDUAL OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION On a healthy three-phase power system, the sum of the three-phase to earth voltages is nominally zero, as it is the vector sum of three balanced vectors displaced from each other by 120°. However, when an earth fault occurs on the primary system, this balance is upset and a residual voltage is produced.
Chapter 14 - Voltage Protection Functions P543i/P545i RESIDUAL OVERVOLTAGE LOGIC VN>1 Start & VN>1 Voltage Set & IDMT/DT VN>1 Trip VTS Fast Block VN>1 Timer Blk V00802 Figure 234: Residual Overvoltage logic The Residual Overvoltage module (VN>) is a level detector that detects when the voltage magnitude exceeds a set threshold, for each stage.
P543i/P545i Chapter 14 - Voltage Protection Functions X 3 E + 2Z E00800 Figure 235: Residual voltage for a solidly earthed system As can be seen from the above diagram, the residual voltage measured on a solidly earthed system is solely dependent on the ratio of source impedance behind the protection to the line impedance in front of the protection, up to the point of fault.
Chapter 14 - Voltage Protection Functions P543i/P545i X 3 E + 2Z + 3Z E00801 Figure 236: Residual voltage for an impedance earthed system An impedance earthed system will always generate a relatively large degree of residual voltage, as the zero sequence source impedance now includes the earthing impedance.
P543i/P545i Chapter 15 - Frequency Protection Functions CHAPTER OVERVIEW The device provides a range of frequency protection functions. This chapter describes the operation of these functions including the principles, logic diagrams and applications. This chapter contains the following sections: Chapter Overview Frequency Protection Independent R.O.C.O.F Protection P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
Chapter 15 - Frequency Protection Functions P543i/P545i FREQUENCY PROTECTION Power generation and utilisation needs to be well balanced in any industrial, distribution or transmission network. These electrical networks are dynamic entities, with continually varying loads and supplies, which are continually affecting the system frequency.
P543i/P545i Chapter 15 - Frequency Protection Functions 2.1.2 UNDERFREQUENCY PROTECTION LOGIC Freq Freq 1155 Averaging Averaging F<1 Start F<1 Start 1161 & F<1 Setting F<1 Setting F<1 Trip F<1 Trip F<1 Status F<1 Status Enabled Enabled All Poles Dead All Poles Dead 1370 Freq Not Found Freq Not Found...
Chapter 15 - Frequency Protection Functions P543i/P545i 2.2.2 OVERFREQUENCY PROTECTION LOGIC 1159 Averaging F>1 Start F>1 Start Freq Freq 1165 F>1 Setting F>1 Setting & F>1 Trip F>1 Trip F>1 Status F>1 Status Enabled Enabled All Poles Dead All Poles Dead 1370 Freq Not Found Freq Not Found...
P543i/P545i Chapter 15 - Frequency Protection Functions INDEPENDENT R.O.C.O.F PROTECTION Where there are very large loads, imbalances may occur that result in rapid decline in system frequency. The situation could be so bad that shedding one or two stages of load is unlikely to stop this rapid frequency decline. In such a situation, standard underfrequency protection will normally have to be supplemented with protection that responds to the rate of change of frequency.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 16 - Current Transformer Requirements CHAPTER OVERVIEW This chapter contains the following sections: Chapter Overview Recommended CT Classes Current Differential Requirements Distance Protection Requirements Determining Vk for IEEE C-class CT Worked Examples P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
Chapter 16 - Current Transformer Requirements P543i/P545i RECOMMENDED CT CLASSES You can use Class X current transformers with a knee point voltage greater or equal to that calculated. You can also use class 5P protection CT. These have a knee-point voltage equivalent, which can be approximated from the following calculations: ´...
P543i/P545i Chapter 16 - Current Transformer Requirements CURRENT DIFFERENTIAL REQUIREMENTS We strongly recommend class X or class 5P Current Transformers. The CT knee point voltage should comply with the minimum requirements of the formulae shown below: ³ KI + 2R where: = Required IEC knee point voltage ●...
Chapter 16 - Current Transformer Requirements P543i/P545i DISTANCE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS Zone 1 Reach Point Accuracy (RPA) ³ K ´ I (1+ X/R)(R where: ● = Required CT knee point voltage (volts) = Fixed dimensioning factor = 0.6 ● ● = Maximum secondary phase fault current at Zone 1 reach point (A) X/R = Primary system reactance/resistance ratio ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 16 - Current Transformer Requirements DETERMINING VK FOR IEEE C-CLASS CT Where IEEE standards are used to specify CTs, the C class voltage rating can be checked to determine the equivalent V (knee point voltage according to IEC). The equivalence formula is: = 1.05(C rating in volts) + 100R P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
Chapter 16 - Current Transformer Requirements P543i/P545i WORKED EXAMPLES The power system and the line parameters used in these examples are as follows: Single circuit operation between Green Valley and Blue River ● System voltage = 230 kV ● ● System frequency = 50 Hz System grounding = solid ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 16 - Current Transformer Requirements CALCULATION OF TOTAL IMPEDANCE UP TO REMOTE BUSBAR = 8.988+ j50.917 ohms =51.7 ohms angle 80° CALCULATION OF THROUGH FAULT X/R RATIO = 50.917 / 8.988 = 5.66 through CALCULATION OF THROUGH FAULT CURRENT ´...
Chapter 16 - Current Transformer Requirements P543i/P545i 6.13 CALCULATION OF VK FOR DISTANCE ZONE 1 CLOSE-UP FAULT SIR = Z =3.32/38.73, which is less than 2, so we need to calculate Vk. zone1 Close-up fault current = 40kA primary, = 33.33A secondary ³...
P543i/P545i Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control CHAPTER OVERVIEW As well as providing a range of protection functions, the product includes comprehensive monitoring and control functionality. This chapter contains the following sections: Chapter Overview Event Records Disturbance Recorder Measurements CB Condition Monitoring CB State Monitoring Circuit Breaker Control Pole Dead Function...
Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control P543i/P545i EVENT RECORDS General Electric devices record events in an event log. This allows you to establish the sequence of events that led up to a particular situation. For example, a change in a digital input signal or protection element output signal would cause an event record to be created and stored in the event log.
P543i/P545i Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control Standard events are further sub-categorised internally to include different pieces of information. These are: Protection events (starts and trips) ● ● Maintenance record events Platform events ● Note: The first event in the list (event 0) is the most recent event to have occurred. 2.1.1 OPTO-INPUT EVENTS If one or more of the opto-inputs has changed state since the last time the protection algorithm ran (which runs at...
Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control P543i/P545i 2.1.4 FAULT RECORD EVENTS An event record is created for every fault the IED detects. This is also known as a fault record. The event type description shown in the Event Text cell for this type of event is always Fault Recorded. The IED contains a separate register containing the latest fault records.
P543i/P545i Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control The Event Value cell for this type of event is a 32 bit binary string representing the state of the relevant DDB signals. These binary strings can also be viewed in the COMMISSION TESTS column in the relevant DDB batch cells. Not all DDB signals can generate an event.
Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control P543i/P545i DISTURBANCE RECORDER The disturbance recorder feature allows you to record selected current and voltage inputs to the protection elements, together with selected digital signals. The digital signals may be inputs, outputs, or internal DDB signals. The disturbance records can be extracted using the disturbance record viewer in the settings application software.
P543i/P545i Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control MEASUREMENTS MEASURED QUANTITIES The device measures directly and calculates a number of system quantities, which are updated every second. You can view these values in the relevant MEASUREMENT columns or with the Measurement Viewer in the settings application software.
Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control P543i/P545i CB CONDITION MONITORING The device records various statistics related to each circuit breaker trip operation, allowing an accurate assessment of the circuit breaker condition to be determined. These statistics are available in the CB CONDITION column.
P543i/P545i Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control BROKEN CURRENT ACCUMULATOR PhaseACurrent Set Cumulative IA broken In Reset PhaseBCurrent Set Cumulative IB broken In Reset PhaseCCurrent Set Cumulative IC broken In Trip 3ph Reset External Trip3ph Note: Broken current totals not incremented when device is in test mode Trip Output A External Trip A Trip Output B...
Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control P543i/P545i CB OPERATING TIME ACCUMULATOR Trip 3ph Note: CB operating time not accumulated when device is in test mode External Trip3ph Trip Output A Start CB operating time phase A Increment External Trip A Stop CBOpTimePhA Counter IA <...
P543i/P545i Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control If set to CB Close, a timer setting, CB mon LO RstDly, becomes visible. When the circuit breaker closes, the CB mon LO RstDly time starts. The lockout is reset when the timer expires. If set to User Interface then a command, CB mon LO reset, becomes visible.
Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control P543i/P545i may be slower than would normally be expected. The Total Current Accumulator (I^ counter) cumulatively stores the total value of the current broken by the circuit breaker providing a more accurate assessment of the circuit breaker condition.
P543i/P545i Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control CB STATE MONITORING CB State monitoring is used to verify the open or closed state of a circuit breaker. Most circuit breakers have auxiliary contacts through which they transmit their status (open or closed) to control equipment such as IEDs. These auxiliary contacts are known as: 52A for contacts that follow the state of the CB ●...
Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control P543i/P545i CB STATE MONITOR LOGIC DIAGRAM CB Aux 3ph(52- A) & CB Aux 3ph(52- B) & CB Closed 3 ph & CB Status Input & 52A 3 pole 52B 3 pole & 52A & 52B 3 pole CB Open 3 ph &...
P543i/P545i Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTROL Although some circuit breakers do not provide auxiliary contacts, most provide auxiliary contacts to reflect the state of the circuit breaker. These are: CBs with 52A contacts (where the auxiliary contact follows the state of the CB) ●...
Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control P543i/P545i For this to work you have to set the CB control by cell to option 1 Local, option 3 Local + Remote, option 5 Opto+Local, or option 7 Opto+Local+Remote in the CB CONTROL column. CB CONTROL USING THE HOTKEYS The hotkeys allow you to manually trip and close the CB without the need to enter the SYSTEM DATA column.
P543i/P545i Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control default PSL is set up such that Function key 2 initiates a trip and Function key 3 initiates a close. For this to work you have to set the CB control by cell to option 5 Opto+Local, or option 7 Opto+Local+Remote in the CB CONTROL column.
Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control P543i/P545i Protection Trip Trip Remote Control Trip Close Remote Control Close Local Remote Close Trip E01207 Figure 251: Remote Control of Circuit Breaker CB HEALTHY CHECK A CB Healthy check is available if required. This facility accepts an input to one of the opto-inputs to indicate that the breaker is capable of closing (e.g.
P543i/P545i Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control Following manual circuit breaker closure, if either a single phase or a three phase fault occur, the circuit breaker is tripped three phase, but Autoreclose is not locked out for this condition. CB CONTROL LOGIC DIAGRAM CB Control by Opto Note: If the DDB signal CB Healthy is not mapped in PSL it defaults to High .
Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control P543i/P545i POLE DEAD FUNCTION The Pole Dead Logic is used to determine and indicate that one or more phases of the line are not energised. A Pole Dead condition is determined either by measuring: the line currents and/or voltages, or ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control SYSTEM CHECKS In some situations it is possible for both "bus" and "line" sides of a circuit breaker to be live when a circuit breaker is open - for example at the ends of a feeder that has a power source at each end. Therefore, it is normally necessary to check that the network conditions on both sides are suitable, before closing the circuit breaker.
Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control P543i/P545i The Check Sync VT may be connected to one of the phase-to-phase voltages or phase-to-neutral voltages. This needs to be defined using the CS Input setting in the CT AND VT RATIOS column. Options are, A-B, B-C, C-A, A-N, B- N, or C-N.
Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control P543i/P545i VOLTAGE MONITOR FOR CB CLOSURE System Checks Enabled Live Line & Live Line Dead Line & Dead line Select Live Bus & Live Bus VBus Dead Bus & Dead Bus Voltage Monitors MCB/VTS MCB/VTS CB CS Inhibit LL Inhibit DL...
Chapter 17 - Monitoring and Control P543i/P545i SYSTEM CHECK PSL SysChks Inactive Check Sync 1 OK Check Sync 2 OK Man Check Synch Live Line & Dead Bus AR Sys Checks & Dead Line & Live Bus V02028 Figure 257: System Check PSL APPLICATION NOTES 9.5.1 PREDICTIVE CLOSURE OF CIRCUIT BREAKER...
P543i/P545i Chapter 18 - Supervision CHAPTER OVERVIEW This chapter describes the supervison functions. This chapter contains the following sections: Chapter Overview Current Differential Supervision Voltage Transformer Supervision Current Transformer Supervision Trip Circuit Supervision P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
Chapter 18 - Supervision P543i/P545i CURRENT DIFFERENTIAL SUPERVISION Current Differential protection of transmission lines or distribution feeders requires communication of measured values of currents between terminals so that a comparison of current entering and leaving the protected zone can be made. To determine the health of the protected zone, the current values received from a remote terminal must be synchronised to locally acquired values.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 18 - Supervision If a starter element picks up, the associated DDB signal is asserted. These can be used to block the current differential protection. These DDB signals are: I1 Lo Start (Positive phase-sequence fixed threshold start) ● Del I1 Lo Start (Rate-of-change of positive phase-sequence current) ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 18 - Supervision 2.1.2 CURRENT DIFFERENTIAL START LOGIC The Permit Cdiff internal signal interacts with the Current Differential function to control the Current Differential start signals. the following figure shows how this is achieved for the line differential currents. The same principle applies to neutral differential current.
Chapter 18 - Supervision P543i/P545i Idiff Normal Tripping Characteristic Supervised Tripping Characteristic Operate Region K2 slope Supervise Region Restrain K1 Slope Region Ibias V02603 Figure 260: Switched Communication Path supervision The change to the characteristic is determined by two timers (Char Mod Time, and Char Mod RstTime) found in the PROT COMMS/IM64 column.
P543i/P545i Chapter 18 - Supervision changed to prevent tripping should the effect of increasing load current with communications asymmetry take the apparent differential current above the operate threshold. Referring to the Switched Communication Path Supervision feature, if communication switching takes place, the Current Differential protection will detect a propagation delay change and invoke a temporary increase in the tripping threshold for a period set in the Char Mod Time setting column.
Chapter 18 - Supervision P543i/P545i GPS Standard If GPS -> Standard is selected, the time alignment of the current data is performed by using the values of propagation delay times (tp1, tp2) that were calculated and stored prior to the GPS failure. Each terminal continues to measure the overall propagation delay (tp1+tp2).
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P543i/P545i Chapter 18 - Supervision Setting Description. When Current Diff is enabled and if GPS Sync is not disabled, the absolute difference between the Transmission and Reception propagation delay on channel 1 is calculated. The maximum value is displayed in the MaxCh1 Tx-RxTime MEASUREMENTS 4 column.
Chapter 18 - Supervision P543i/P545i VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER SUPERVISION The Voltage Transformer Supervision (VTS) function is used to detect failure of the AC voltage inputs to the protection. This may be caused by voltage transformer faults, overloading, or faults on the wiring, which usually results in one or more of the voltage transformer fuses blowing.
P543i/P545i Chapter 18 - Supervision following line energization (based on an All Poles Dead signal drop off). It must still be set in excess of any non- fault based currents on line energisation (load, line charging current, transformer inrush current if applicable), but below the level of current produced by a close-up three-phase fault.
Chapter 18 - Supervision P543i/P545i Figure 262: VTS logic The IED may respond as follows, on operation of any VTS element: ● VTS set to provide alarm indication only Optional blocking of voltage-dependent protection elements ● Optional conversion of directional overcurrent elements to non-directional protection (by setting the ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 18 - Supervision CURRENT TRANSFORMER SUPERVISION The Current Transformer Supervision function (CTS) is used to detect failure of the AC current inputs to the protection. This may be caused by internal current transformer faults, overloading, or faults on the wiring. If there is a failure of the AC current input, the protection could misinterpret this as a failure of the actual phase currents on the power system, which could result in maloperation.
P543i/P545i Chapter 18 - Supervision The CTS function is implemented in the SUPERVISION column of the relevant settings group, under the sub-heading CT SUPERVISION. The following settings are relevant for CT Supervision: CTS Status: to disable or enable CTS ● CTS VN<...
Chapter 18 - Supervision P543i/P545i 4.6.2 DIFFERENTIAL CTS SETTING GUIDELINES The Phase Is1 CTS setting must be set above the phase current of the maximum load transfer expected, normally at 1.2 In. This setting defines the minimum pick-up level of the current differential protection once the current transformer supervision CTS is detected.
P543i/P545i Chapter 18 - Supervision TRIP CIRCUIT SUPERVISION In most protection schemes, the trip circuit extends beyond the IED enclosure and passes through components such as links, relay contacts, auxiliary switches and other terminal boards. Such complex arrangements may require dedicated schemes for their supervision. There are two distinctly separate parts to the trip circuit;...
Chapter 18 - Supervision P543i/P545i Trip Circuit Voltage Opto Voltage Setting with R1 Fitted Resistor R1 (ohms) 110/125 48/54 2.7k 220/250 110/125 5.2k Warning: This Scheme is not compatible with Trip Circuit voltages of less than 48 V. 5.1.2 PSL FOR TCS SCHEME 1 Opto Input dropoff *Output Relay...
P543i/P545i Chapter 18 - Supervision Trip Output Relay Trip coil Trip path Opto-input 1 Circuit Breaker Opto-input 2 V01215 Figure 267: TCS Scheme 2 When the breaker is closed, supervision current passes through opto input 1 and the trip coil. When the breaker is open current flows through opto input 2 and the trip coil.
Chapter 18 - Supervision P543i/P545i Output Relay Trip coil Trip path Opto-input Circuit Breaker V01216 Figure 269: TCS Scheme 3 When the CB is closed, supervision current passes through the opto-input, resistor R2 and the trip coil. When the CB is open, current flows through the opto-input, resistors R1 and R2 (in parallel), resistor R3 and the trip coil. The supervision current is maintained through the trip path with the breaker in either state, therefore providing pre- closing supervision.
P543i/P545i Chapter 19 - Digital I/O and PSL Configuration CHAPTER OVERVIEW This chapter introduces the PSL (Programmable Scheme Logic) Editor, and describes the configuration of the digital inputs and outputs. It provides an outline of scheme logic concepts and the PSL Editor. This is followed by details about allocation of the digital inputs and outputs, which require the use of the PSL Editor.
Chapter 19 - Digital I/O and PSL Configuration P543i/P545i CONFIGURING DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS Configuration of the digital inputs and outputs in this product is very flexible. You can use a combination of settings and programmable logic to customise them to your application. You can access some of the settings using the keypad on the front panel, but you will need a computer running the settings application software to fully interrogate and configure the properties of the digital inputs and outputs.
P543i/P545i Chapter 19 - Digital I/O and PSL Configuration SCHEME LOGIC The product is supplied with pre-loaded Fixed Scheme Logic (FSL) and Programmable Scheme Logic (PSL). The Scheme Logic is a functional module within the IED, through which all mapping of inputs to outputs is handled. The scheme logic can be split into two parts;...
Chapter 19 - Digital I/O and PSL Configuration P543i/P545i PSL EDITOR The Programmable Scheme Logic (PSL) is a module of programmable logic gates and timers in the IED, which can be used to create customised logic to qualify how the product manages its response to system conditions. The IED's digital inputs are combined with internally generated digital signals using logic gates, timers, and conditioners.
P543i/P545i Chapter 19 - Digital I/O and PSL Configuration CONFIGURING THE OPTO-INPUTS The number of optically isolated status inputs (opto-inputs) depends on the specific model supplied. The use of the inputs will depend on the application, and their allocation is defined in the programmable scheme logic (PSL). In addition to the PSL assignment, you also need to specify the expected input voltage.
Chapter 19 - Digital I/O and PSL Configuration P543i/P545i ASSIGNING THE OUTPUT RELAYS Relay contact action is controlled using the PSL. DDB signals are mapped in the PSL and drive the output relays. The driving of an output relay is controlled by means of a relay output conditioner. Several choices are available for how output relay contacts are conditioned.
P543i/P545i Chapter 19 - Digital I/O and PSL Configuration FIXED FUNCTION LEDS Four fixed-function LEDs on the left-hand side of the front panel indicate the following conditions. Trip (Red) switches ON when the IED issues a trip signal. It is reset when the associated fault record is ●...
Chapter 19 - Digital I/O and PSL Configuration P543i/P545i CONFIGURING PROGRAMMABLE LEDS There are three types of programmable LED signals which vary according to the model being used. These are: Single-colour programmable LED. These are red when illuminated. ● Tri-colour programmable LED. These can be illuminated red, green, or amber. ●...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 19 - Digital I/O and PSL Configuration Note: All LED DDB signals are always shown in the PSL Editor. However, the actual number of LEDs depends on the device hardware. For example, if a small 20TE device has only 4 programmable LEDs, LEDs 5-8 will not take effect even if they are mapped in the PSL.
Chapter 19 - Digital I/O and PSL Configuration P543i/P545i FUNCTION KEYS For most models, a number of programmable function keys are available. This allows you to assign function keys to control functionality via the programmable scheme logic (PSL). Each function key is associated with a programmable tri-colour LED, which you can program to give the desired indication on activation of the function key.
P543i/P545i Chapter 19 - Digital I/O and PSL Configuration CONTROL INPUTS The control inputs are software switches, which can be set or reset locally or remotely. These inputs can be used to trigger any PSL function to which they are connected. There are three setting columns associated with the control inputs: CONTROL INPUTS, CTRL I/P CONFIG and CTRL I/P LABELS.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 20 - Fibre Teleprotection CHAPTER OVERVIEW This chapter provides information about the fibre-optic communication mechanism,which is used to provide unit schemes and general-purpose teleprotection signalling for protection of transmission lines and distribution feeders. The feature is called Fibre Teleprotection. This chapter contains the following sections: Chapter Overview Protection Signalling Introduction...
Chapter 20 - Fibre Teleprotection P543i/P545i PROTECTION SIGNALLING INTRODUCTION Unit protection schemes can be formed by several IEDs located remotely from each other and some distance protection schemes. Such unit protection schemes need communication between each location to achieve a unit protection function.
P543i/P545i Chapter 20 - Fibre Teleprotection tripping schemes, since receipt of an incorrect signal must coincide with a ‘start’ of the receiving end protection for a trip operation to take place. The intention of these schemes is to speed up tripping for faults occurring within the protected zone.
Chapter 20 - Fibre Teleprotection P543i/P545i FIBRE TELEPROTECTION IMPLEMENTATION The Fibre Teleprotection interface is an integral part of the Current Differential protection implementation for this product. It provides the communications necessary for the Current Differential protection schemes as well as intertripping command signalling which can be freely allocated to realise protection schemes such as Permissive and Blocking schemes.
P543i/P545i Chapter 20 - Fibre Teleprotection IED B Remote 1 Local Remote 2 IED A IED C Rx Tx V02500 Figure 273: Fibre Teleprotection connections for a three-terminal Scheme 3.1.1 FIBRE TELEPROTECTION SCHEME TERMINAL ADDRESSING In Fibre Teleprotection schemes, commands are packaged together with other important data for transmission over communications channels to the other devices.
Chapter 20 - Fibre Teleprotection P543i/P545i 3.1.2 SETTING UP IM64 In this product, the feature that manages the fibre teleprotection command signals is called InterMiCOM 64 (or IM64). IM64 is suitable for the exchange of all teleprotection command types. Up to 2 banks of teleprotection command signals (IM64 signals) are provided. Each bank provides 8 duplex command signals.
P543i/P545i Chapter 20 - Fibre Teleprotection With Current Differential protection enabled The 8 bits of both Logical Channels (Ch1 and Ch2) are available, Logical Channel 1 is assigned to Physical Channel 1, and Logical Channel 2 is assigned to Physical Channel 2, so 16 duplex commands are potentially available. To implement a true redundancy scheme, however, signals on Logical Channel 2 should be assigned identically to those on Logical Channel 1.
Chapter 20 - Fibre Teleprotection P543i/P545i transmitted on Physical Channel 1 are intended for the device connected as its Remote 1, and the eight IM64 commands transmitted on Channel 2 are intended for the device connected as its Remote 2. So, eight full-duplex commands are available between any two terminals.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 20 - Fibre Teleprotection 3.1.6.1 DIRECT CONNECTION If you are using direct fibre connections you need to set the Scheme Setup settings and you are advised to change the Address setting from the default. You find these settings in the PROT COMMS/IM64 columns. You should not need to use any of the other settings that would be applicable if using shared links and/or interfacing units.
P543i/P545i Chapter 20 - Fibre Teleprotection Note: To use this configuration, you need to set Comms Mode to ‘IEEE C37.94’. You then need to remove the power supply from the product and then re-apply the power. The setting is now effective. If ‘IEEE C37.94’ is used, it applies to both communication channels.
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Chapter 20 - Fibre Teleprotection P543i/P545i Prop Delay Stats ● MaxCh 1 PropDelay ● MaxCh 2 PropDelay ● A communication alarm is raised if the message error rate exceeds the IM Msg Alarm Lvl setting and persists for the period defined by the Comm Fail Timer setting. Using the default settings will raise an alarm for a persistent Bit Error Rate (BER) of 1.5 x 10 –3.
Chapter 20 - Fibre Teleprotection P543i/P545i Channel 1 Communication Error in Receive Ch1 Signal Lost message (IEEE C37 .94) Message Info Error in Transit Ch1 Path Yellow Message Info Comms Mode Ch1 Mismatch RxN Channel Mismatch IEEE C37.94 IEEE C37.94 Error in Receive Ch2 Signal Lost Message Info...
P543i/P545i Chapter 20 - Fibre Teleprotection APPLICATION NOTES Effective communications are essential for the performance of teleprotection schemes. Disturbances on the communications links need to be detected and reported so that appropriate actions can be taken to ensure that the power system does not go unprotected. ALARM MANAGEMENT Due to the criticality of IM64 communications for correct scheme performance, there is an extensive regime to monitor signal quality and integrity, generate and report alarms.
Chapter 20 - Fibre Teleprotection P543i/P545i TWO-ENDED SCHEME EXTENDED SUPERVISION For two-terminal applications, the Signalling Fail and IM64 SchemeFail signals operate together. As such, the basic indications available on each device should be considered as local-terminal indications only. If remote indication is needed to assure scheme functionality, it is necessary to use additional signals to communicate the status to the remote end.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 20 - Fibre Teleprotection into account the test modes and local switching, so the scheme is signalled out of service at all terminals if one terminal is locally disabled. The logic presented above is intended only as an example. You may need to customise it for your application requirements.
Chapter 21 - Electrical Teleprotection P543i/P545i INTRODUCTION Electrical Teleprotection is an optional feature that uses communications links to create protection schemes. It can be used to replace hard wiring between dedicated relay output contacts and digital input circuits. Two products equipped with electrical teleprotection can connect and exchange commands using a communication link.
P543i/P545i Chapter 21 - Electrical Teleprotection TELEPROTECTION SCHEME PRINCIPLES Teleprotection schemes use signalling to convey a trip command to remote circuit breakers to isolate circuits. Three types of teleprotection commands are commonly encountered: Direct Tripping ● Permissive Tripping ● Blocking Scheme ●...
Chapter 21 - Electrical Teleprotection P543i/P545i IMPLEMENTATION Electrical InterMiCOM is configured using a combination of settings in the INTERMICOM COMMS column, settings in the INTERMICOM CONF column, and the programmable scheme logic (PSL). The eight command signals are mapped to DDB signals within the product using the PSL. Signals being sent to a remote terminal are referenced in the PSL as IM Output 1 - IM Output 8.
P543i/P545i Chapter 21 - Electrical Teleprotection CONFIGURATION Electrical Teleprotection is compliant with IEC 60834-1:1999. For your application, you can customise individual command signals to the differing requirements of security, speed, and dependability as defined in this standard. You customise the command signals using the IM# Cmd Type cell in the INTERMICOM CONF column. Any command signal can be configured for: ●...
Chapter 21 - Electrical Teleprotection P543i/P545i E002521 Figure 280: Example assignment of InterMiCOM signals within the PSL Note: When an Electrical InterMiCOM signal is sent from a local terminal, only the remote terminal will react to the command. The local terminal will only react to commands initiated at the remote terminal. P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
P543i/P545i Chapter 21 - Electrical Teleprotection CONNECTING TO ELECTRICAL INTERMICOM Electrical InterMiCOM uses EIA(RS)232 communication presented on a 9-pin ‘D’ type connector. The connector is labelled SK5 and is located at the bottom of the 2nd Rear communication board. The port is configured as standard DTE (Data Terminating Equipment).
Chapter 21 - Electrical Teleprotection P543i/P545i APPLICATION NOTES Electrical InterMiCOM settings are contained within two columns; INTERMICOM COMMS and INTERMICOM CONF. The INTERMICOM COMMS column contains all the settings needed to configure the communications, as well as the channel statistics and diagnostic facilities. The INTERMICOM CONF column sets the mode of each command signal and defines how they operate in case of signalling failure.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 21 - Electrical Teleprotection Note: As we have recommended Latched operation, the table does not contain recommendations for ‘Permissive’ mode. However, if you do select ‘Default’ mode, you should set IM# FrameSyncTim greater than those listed above. If you set IM# FrameSyncTim lower than the minimum setting listed above, the device could interpret a valid change in a message as a corrupted message.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications CHAPTER OVERVIEW This product supports Substation Automation System (SAS), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) communication. The support embraces the evolution of communications technologies that have taken place since microprocessor technologies were introduced into protection, control, and monitoring devices which are now ubiquitously known as Intelligent Electronic Devices for the substation (IEDs).
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i COMMUNICATION INTERFACES The products have a number of standard and optional communication interfaces. The standard and optional hardware and protocols are summarised below: Port Availability Physical layer Data Protocols Front Standard RS232 Local settings Courier Rear Port 1 SCADA Courier, MODBUS, IEC60870-5-103, DNP3.0...
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications SERIAL COMMUNICATION The physical layer standards that are used for serial communications for SCADA purposes are: EIA(RS)485 (often abbreviated to RS485) ● K-Bus (a proprietary customization of RS485) ● EIA(RS)232 is used for local communication with the IED (for transferring settings and downloading firmware updates).
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i 3.2.1 EIA(RS)485 BIASING REQUIREMENTS Biasing requires that the signal lines be weakly pulled to a defined voltage level of about 1 V. There should only be one bias point on the bus, which is best situated at the master connection point. The DC source used for the bias must be clean to prevent noise being injected.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications RS232 K-Bus Computer RS232-USB converter KITZ protocol converter V01001 Figure 284: Remote communication using K-Bus Note: An RS232-USB converter is only needed if the local computer does not provide an RS232 port. Further information about K-Bus is available in the publication R6509: K-Bus Interface Guide, which is available on request.
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i STANDARD ETHERNET COMMUNICATION The type of Ethernet board depends on the chosen model. The available boards and their features are described in the Hardware Design chapter of this manual. The Ethernet interface is required for either IEC 61850 or DNP3 over Ethernet (protocol must be selected at time of order).
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications REDUNDANT ETHERNET COMMUNICATION Redundancy is required where a single point of failure cannot be tolerated. It is required in critical applications such as substation automation. Redundancy acts as an insurance policy, providing an alternative route if one route fails.
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i PARALLEL REDUNDANCY PROTOCOL PRP (Parallel Reundancy Protocol) is defined in IEC 62439-3. PRP provides bumpless redundancy and meets the most demanding needs of substation automation. The PRP implementation of the REB is compatible with any standard PRP device.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications HIGH-AVAILABILITY SEAMLESS REDUNDANCY (HSR) HSR is standardized in IEC 62439-3 (clause 5) for use in ring topology networks. Similar to PRP, HSR provides bumpless redundancy and meets the most demanding needs of substation automation. HSR has become the reference standard for ring-topology networks in the substation environment.
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i 5.3.2 HSR UNICAST TOPOLOGY With unicast frames, there is just one destination and the frames are sent to that destination alone. All non- recipient devices simply pass the frames on. They do not process them in any way. In other words, D frames are produced only for the receiving DANH.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications T1000 switch PC SCADA DS Agile gateways Px4x Px4x Px4x Px4x Px4x Px4x Px4x Px4x Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 E01066 Figure 288: HSR application in the substation RAPID SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL RSTP is a standard used to quickly reconnect a network fault by finding an alternative path. It stops network loops whilst enabling redundancy.
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i SELF HEALING PROTOCOL The Self-Healing Protocol (SHP) implemented in the REB is a proprietary protocol that responds to the constraints of critical time applications such as the GOOSE messaging of IEC 61850. It is designed, primarily, to be used on PACiS Substation Automation Systems that employ the C264-SWR212 and/or H35x switches.
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i Network 1 Network 2 Optical star Optical star Alstom Alstom H63x H63x Dual homing Dual homing Dual homing SWD21x SWD21x SWD21x Modified frames from network 1 Modified frames from network 2 No modified frames V01015 Figure 293: Dual homing mechanism The H36x is a repeater with a standard 802.3 Ethernet switch, plus the DHM.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications MiCOM H382 SCADA or PACiS OI DS Agile gateways H600 switch H600 switch Ethernet Up to 6 links C264 * Px4x ** C264 H368 Ethernet Up to 4 links RS485 Bay level Bay level Bay level Type 1 Type 2 Type 3...
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i The switch IP address must be configured through the Ethernet network. Set by IED Configurator IED (IP1) AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD REB (IP2) WWW.XXX.YYY.ZZZ Set by Hardware Dip Switch SW 2 for SHP, DHP, or RSTP Set by PRP/HSR Configurator for PRP or HSR Set by Switch Manager for SHP and DHP Set by RSTP Configurator for RSTP Set by PRP /HSR Configurator for PRP or HSR...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications Warning: Configure the hardware settings before the device is installed. Refer to the safety section of the IED. Switch off the IED. Disconnect the power and all connections. Before removing the front cover, take precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge damage according to the ANSI/ESD-20.20 -2007 standard.
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Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i E01020 Press the levers either side of the connector to disconnect the ribbon cable from the front panel. E01021 P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications Remove the redundant Ethernet board. Set the last octet of IP address using the DIP switches. The available range is 1 to 127. Example address 1 + 4 + 16 + 64 = 85 decimal 85 Unused SW2 Top view V01022...
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i RJ45 Ethernet switch Media Converter TXB RXB RXA TXA RXB TXB RXA TXA RXB TXB V01806 Figure 296: Connection using (a) an Ethernet switch and (b) a media converter 5.8.2 INSTALLING THE CONFIGURATOR To install the configurator: Double click the WinPcap installer.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications 5.8.4 PRP/HSR DEVICE IDENTIFICATION To configure the redundant Ethernet board, go to the main window and click the Identify Device button. A list of devices are shown with the following details: Device address ● MAC address ●...
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i The configurable parameters are as follows: Multicast Address: Use this field to configure the multicast destination address. All DANPs in the network ● must be configured to operate with the same multicast address for the purpose of network supervision. Node Forget Time: This is the time after which a node entry is cleared in the nodes table.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications PRP/HSR functionality. To add an entry in the forwarding database, click the Filtering Entries tab. Configure as follows: Select the Port Number and MAC Address Set the Entry type (Dynamic or Static) Set the cast type (Unicast or Multicast) Set theMGMT and Rate Limit Click the Create button.
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i RJ45 Ethernet switch Media Converter TX2 RX2 RX1 TX1 RX2 TX2 RX1 TX1 RX2 TX2 V01803 Figure 297: Connection using (a) an Ethernet switch and (b) a media converter 5.9.2 INSTALLING THE CONFIGURATOR To install the configurator: Double click the WinPcap installer.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications Note: Due to the time needed to establish the RSTP protocol, wait 25 seconds between connecting the PC to the IED and clicking the Identify Device button. The redundant Ethernet board connected to the PC is identified and its details are listed. Device address ●...
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i Maximum value S.No Parameter Default value (second) Minimum value (second) (second) Bridge Max Age Bridge Hello Time Bridge Forward Delay Bridge Priority 32768 61440 5.9.8.1 BRIDGE PARAMETERS To read the RSTP bridge parameters from the board, From the main window click the device address to select the device.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications The Switch Manager tool is also intended for MiCOM Px4x IEDs with redundant Ethernet using Self Healing Protocol (SHP) and Dual Homing Protocol (DHP). This tool is used to identify IEDs and Alstom Switches, and to configure the redundancy IP address for the Alstom proprietary Self Healing Protocol and Dual Homing Protocol.
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i 5.10.2 SETUP Make sure the PC has one Ethernet port connected to the Alstom switch. Configure the PC's Ethernet port on the same subnet as the Alstom switch. Select User or Admin mode. In User mode enter the user name as User, leave the password blank and click OK.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications 5.10.7 MIRRORING FUNCTION Port mirroring is a method of monitoring network traffic that forwards a copy of each incoming and outgoing packet from one port of the repeater to another port where the data can be studied. Port mirroring is managed locally and a network administrator uses it as a diagnostic tool.
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i SIMPLE NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL (SNMP) Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a network protocol designed to manage devices in an IP network. The MiCOM P40 Modular products can provide up to two SNMP interfaces on Ethernet models; one to the IED’s Main Processor for device level status information, and another directly to the redundant Ethernet board (where applicable) for specific Ethernet network level information.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications Address Name Trigger Trap? Date Time IRIG-B Status Battery Status Active Sync source SNTP Server 1 SNTP Server 2 SNTP Status PTP Status System Alarms Invalid Message Format Main Protection Fail Comms Changed Max Prop. Alarm 9-2 Sample Alarm 9-2LE Cfg Alarm Battery Fail...
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications Address Name etherStatsCollisions etherStatsPkts64Octets etherStatsPkts65to127Octets etherStatsPkts128to255Octets etherStatsPkts256to511Octets etherStatsPkts512to1023Octets etherStatsPkts1024to1518Octets etherStatsOwner etherStatsStatus ACCESSING THE MIB Various SNMP client software tools can be used. We recommend using an SNMP MIB browser, which can perform the basic SNMP operations such as GET, GETNEXT and RESPONSE. Note: There are two IP addresses visible when communicating with the Redundant Ethernet Card via the fibre optic ports: Use the one for the IED itself to the Main Processor SNMP interface, and use the one for the on-board Ethernet switch to access the...
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Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i Authentication is used to check the identity of users, privacy allows for encryption of SNMP messages. Both are optional, however you must enable authentication in order to enable privacy. To configure these security options: If SNMPv3 has been enabled, set the Security Level setting. There are three levels; without authentication and without privacy (noAuthNoPriv), with authentication but without privacy (authNoPriv), and with authentication and with privacy (authPriv).
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications DATA PROTOCOLS The products supports a wide range of protocols to make them applicable to many industries and applications. The exact data protocols supported by a particular product depend on its chosen application, but the following table gives a list of the data protocols that are typically available.
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i 7.1.2 COURIER DATABASE The Courier database is two-dimensional and resembles a table. Each cell in the database is referenced by a row and column address. Both the column and the row can take a range from 0 to 255 (0000 to FFFF Hexadecimal. Addresses in the database are specified as hexadecimal values, for example, 0A02 is column 0A row 02.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications 7.1.5.1 AUTOMATIC EVENT RECORD EXTRACTION This method is intended for continuous extraction of event and fault information as it is produced. It is only supported through the rear Courier port. When new event information is created, the Event bit is set in the Status byte. This indicates to the Master device that event information is available.
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i The Menu Database contains tables of possible events, and shows how the contents of the above fields are interpreted. Fault and Maintenance records return a Courier Type 3 event, which contains the above fields plus two additional fields: ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications 7.1.9 COURIER CONFIGURATION To configure the device: Select the CONFIGURATION column and check that the Comms settings cell is set to Visible. Select the COMMUNICATIONS column. Move to the first cell down (RP1 protocol). This is a non-settable cell, which shows the chosen communication protocol –...
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i COMMUNICATIONS RP1 Port Config K-Bus If using EIA(RS)485, the next cell (RP1 Comms Mode) selects the communication mode. The choice is either IEC 60870 FT1.2 for normal operation with 11-bit modems, or 10-bit no parity. If using K-Bus this cell will not appear.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications If the optional fibre optic port is fitted, a menu item appears in which the active port can be selected. However the selection is only effective following the next power up. The IED address and baud rate can be selected using the front panel menu or by the settings application software. 7.2.2 INITIALISATION Whenever the device has been powered up, or if the communication parameters have been changed a reset...
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i 7.2.8 TEST MODE It is possible to disable the device output contacts to allow secondary injection testing to be performed using either the front panel menu or the front serial port. The IEC 60870-5-103 standard interprets this as ‘test mode’. An event will be produced to indicate both entry to and exit from test mode.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications COMMUNICATIONS RP1 Baud rate 9600 bits/s Move down to the next cell (RP1 Meas Period). The next cell down controls the period between IEC 60870-5-103 measurements. The IEC 60870-5-103 protocol allows the IED to supply measurements at regular intervals.
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i The DNP 3.0 protocol is defined and administered by the DNP Users Group. For further information on DNP 3.0 and the protocol specifications, please see the DNP website (www.dnp.org). 7.3.1 PHYSICAL CONNECTION AND LINK LAYER DNP 3.0 can be used with two physical layer protocols: EIA(RS)485, or Ethernet.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications DNP Latch DNP Latch DNP Latch DNP Latch Control Input (Latched) Aliased Control Input (Latched) Control Input (Pulsed ) Aliased Control Input (Pulsed ) The pulse width is equal to the duration of one protection iteration V01002 Figure 298: Control input behaviour Many of the IED’s functions are configurable so some of the Object 10 commands described in the following...
7.3.8 DNP3 DEVICE PROFILE This section describes the specific implementation of DNP version 3.0 within General Electric MiCOM P40 Agile IEDs for both compact and modular ranges. The devices use the DNP 3.0 Slave Source Code Library version 3 from Triangle MicroWorks Inc.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications DNP 3.0 Device Profile Document Models Covered: All models Highest DNP Level Supported*: For Requests: Level 2 *This is the highest DNP level FULLY supported. Parts of level 3 are For Responses: Level 2 also supported Device Function: Slave Notable objects, functions, and/or qualifiers supported in addition to the highest DNP levels supported (the complete list is described in the...
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Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i DNP 3.0 Device Profile Document Direct Operate: Always Direct Operate - No Ack: Always Count > 1 Never Pulse On Always Pulse Off Sometimes Latch On Always Latch Off Always Queue Never Clear Queue Never Note: Paired Control points will accept Pulse On/Trip and Pulse On/Close, but only single point will accept the Pulse Off control command.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications Request Response Object (Library will parse) (Library will respond with) Function Codes (dec) Qualifier Codes Function Codes Qualifier Codes (hex) Object Variation Description (dec) Number Number (hex) Binary Input Change - Any (read) (no range, or all) Variation 07, 08 (limited qty)
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Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i Request Response Object (Library will parse) (Library will respond with) Function Codes (dec) Qualifier Codes Function Codes Qualifier Codes (hex) Object Variation Description (dec) Number Number (hex) 16-Bit Frozen Counter without Flag 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 response 00, 01...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications Request Response Object (Library will parse) (Library will respond with) Function Codes (dec) Qualifier Codes Function Codes Qualifier Codes (hex) Object Variation Description (dec) Number Number (hex) Analog Input Deadband (Variation (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 0 is used to request default (no range, or all) variation)
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Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i Request Response Object (Library will parse) (Library will respond with) Function Codes (dec) Qualifier Codes Function Codes Qualifier Codes (hex) Object Variation Description (dec) Number Number (hex) (assign class) (no range, or all) File Event - Any Variation (read) (no range, or all) 07, 08...
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P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications Indication Description Supported Set when data that has been configured as Class 1 data is ready to be sent to the master. Class 1 data available The master station should request this class data from the relay when this bit is set in a response.
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i Code Number Identifier Name Description Success The received request has been accepted, initiated, or queued. The request has not been accepted because the ‘operate’ message was received after the arm timer (Select Before Operate) timed out. Timeout The arm timer was started when the select operation for the same point was received.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications COMMUNICATIONS RP1 Baud rate 9600 bits/s Move down to the next cell (RP1 Parity). This cell controls the parity format used in the data frames. The parity can be set to be one of None, Odd or Even. Make sure that the parity format selected on the IED is the same as that set on the master station.
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i There are two editions of IEC 61850; IEC 61850 edition 1 and IEC 61850 edition 2. The edition which this product supports depends on your exact model. 7.4.1 BENEFITS OF IEC 61850 The standard provides: Standardised models for IEDs and other equipment within the substation ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications Data Attributes stVal Data Objects Logical Nodes : 1 to n LN1: XCBR LN2: MMXU Logical Device : IEDs 1 to n Physical Device (network address) V01008 Figure 299: Data model layers in IEC 61850 The levels of this hierarchy can be described as follows: Data Frame format Layer...
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i The IEC 61850 compatible interface standard provides capability for the following: Read access to measurements ● ● Refresh of all measurements at the rate of once per second. Generation of non-buffered reports on change of status or measurement ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications UINT16 ● UINT32 ● UINT8 ● 7.4.8.1 IEC 61850 GOOSE CONFIGURATION All GOOSE configuration is performed using the IEC 61850 Configurator tool available in the MiCOM S1 Agile software application. All GOOSE publishing configuration can be found under the GOOSE Publishing tab in the configuration editor window.
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i Any new configuration sent to the IED is automatically stored in the inactive configuration bank, therefore not immediately affecting the current configuration. Following an upgrade, the IEC 61850 Configurator tool can be used to transmit a command, which authorises activation of the new configuration contained in the inactive configuration bank.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications V01056 Figure 300: Edition 2 system - backward compatibility An Edition 2 IED cannot normally operate within an Edition 1 IEC 61850 system. An Edition 2 IED can work for GOOSE messaging in a mixed system, providing the client is compatible with Edition 2. V01057 Figure 301: Edition 1 system - forward compatibility issues 7.4.11.2...
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i Currency setting group (CUG) ● Visible string setting (VSG) ● Curve shape setting (CSG) ● Of these, only ENS and ENC types are available from a MiCOM P40 IED when publishing GOOSE messages, so Data Objects using these Common Data Classes should not be published in mixed Edition 1 and Edition 2 systems.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications V01060 Figure 303: Standby IED Activation Process The following sequence would occur under this scenario: During the installation phase, a spare standby IED is installed in the substation. This can remain inactive, until it is needed to replace functions in one of several bays. The device is connected to the process bus, but does not have any subscriptions enabled.
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i READ ONLY MODE With IEC 61850 and Ethernet/Internet communication capabilities, security has become an important issue. For this reason, all relevant General Electric IEDs have been adapted to comply with the latest cyber-security standards. In addition to this, a facility is provided which allows you to enable or disable the communication interfaces. This feature is available for products using Courier, IEC 60870-5-103, or IEC 61850.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications The following commands are still allowed: Read settings, statuses, measurands ● ● Read records (event, fault, disturbance) Time Synchronisation ● Change active setting group ● IEC 61850 PROTOCOL BLOCKING If Read-Only Mode is enabled for the Ethernet interfacing with IEC 61850, the following commands are blocked at the interface: All controls, including: ●...
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i TIME SYNCHRONISATION In modern protection schemes it is necessary to synchronise the IED's real time clock so that events from different devices can be time stamped and placed in chronological order. This is achieved in various ways depending on the chosen options and communication protocols.
P543i/P545i Chapter 22 - Communications 9.1.1 IRIG-B IMPLEMENTATION Depending on the chosen hardware options, the product can be equipped with an IRIG-B input for time synchronisation purposes. The IRIG-B interface is implemented either on a dedicated card, or together with other communication functionality such as Ethernet.
Chapter 22 - Communications P543i/P545i calculate delays. The main disadvantage is that more inaccuracy is introduced, because the method assumes that forward and reverse delays are always the same, which may not always be correct. When using end-to-end mode, the IED can be connected in a ring or line topology using RSTP or Self Healing Protocol without any additional Transparent Clocks.
P543i/P545i Chapter 23 - Cyber-Security OVERVIEW In the past, substation networks were traditionally isolated and the protocols and data formats used to transfer information between devices were often proprietary. For these reasons, the substation environment was very secure against cyber-attacks. The terms used for this inherent type of security are: Security by isolation (if the substation network is not connected to the outside world, it cannot be accessed ●...
Chapter 23 - Cyber-Security P543i/P545i THE NEED FOR CYBER-SECURITY Cyber-security provides protection against unauthorised disclosure, transfer, modification, or destruction of information or information systems, whether accidental or intentional. To achieve this, there are several security requirements: Confidentiality (preventing unauthorised access to information) ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 23 - Cyber-Security STANDARDS There are several standards, which apply to substation cyber-security. The standards currently applicable to General Electric IEDs are NERC and IEEE1686. Standard Country Description NERC CIP (North American Electric Reliability Framework for the protection of the grid critical Cyber Assets Corporation) BDEW (German Association of Energy and Water Requirements for Secure Control and Telecommunication...
Chapter 23 - Cyber-Security P543i/P545i 3.1.1 CIP 002 CIP 002 concerns itself with the identification of: Critical assets, such as overhead lines and transformers ● Critical cyber assets, such as IEDs that use routable protocols to communicate outside or inside the ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 23 - Cyber-Security Power utility responsibilities: General Electric's contribution: Provide physical security controls and perimeter monitoring. General Electric cannot provide additional help with this aspect. Ensure that people who have access to critical cyber assets don’t have criminal records. 3.1.6 CIP 007 CIP 007 covers the following points:...
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Chapter 23 - Cyber-Security P543i/P545i IED functions and features are assigned to different password levels. The assignment is fixed. ● The audit trail is recorded, listing events in the order in which they occur, held in a circular buffer. ● Records contain all defined fields from the standard and record all defined function event types where the ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 23 - Cyber-Security CYBER-SECURITY IMPLEMENTATION The General Electric IEDs have always been and will continue to be equipped with state-of-the-art security measures. Due to the ever-evolving communication technology and new threats to security, this requirement is not static. Hardware and software security measures are continuously being developed and implemented to mitigate the associated threats and risks.
Chapter 23 - Cyber-Security P543i/P545i NERC compliant banner NERC Compliance NERC Compliance Warning Warning System Current Access Level Measurements System Voltage System Frequency Measurements System Power Plant Reference Measurements Description Date & Time V00403 Figure 306: Default display navigation FOUR-LEVEL ACCESS The menu structure contains four levels of access, three of which are password protected.
P543i/P545i Chapter 23 - Cyber-Security Level Meaning Read Operation Write Operation All items writeable at level 1. Setting Cells that change visibility (Visible/Invisible). Setting Values (Primary/Secondary) selector Commands: Read All All data and settings are readable. Reset Indication Write Some Poll Measurements Reset Demand Reset Statistics...
Chapter 23 - Cyber-Security P543i/P545i Passwords may or may not be NERC compliant ● Passwords may contain any ASCII character in the range ASCII code 33 (21 Hex) to ASCII code 122 (7A Hex) ● inclusive ● Only one password is required for all the IED interfaces 4.2.3 ACCESS LEVEL DDBS The 'Access level' cell is in the 'System data' column (address 00D0).
P543i/P545i Chapter 23 - Cyber-Security If the entered password is NERC compliant, the following text is displayed. NERC COMPLIANT P/WORD WAS SAVED If the password entered is not NERC-compliant, the user is required to actively confirm this, in which case the non- compliance is logged.
Chapter 23 - Cyber-Security P543i/P545i A similar response occurs if you try to enter the password through a communications port. The parameters can then be configured using the Attempts Limit, Attempts Timer and Blocking Timer settings in the SECURITY CONFIG column. Password blocking configuration Cell Setting...
P543i/P545i Chapter 23 - Cyber-Security The recovery password can be applied through any interface, local or remote. It will achieve the same result irrespective of which interface it is applied through. 4.4.2 PASSWORD ENCRYPTION The IED supports encryption for passwords entered remotely. The encryption key can be read from the IED through a specific cell available only through communication interfaces, not the front panel.
Chapter 23 - Cyber-Security P543i/P545i SECURITY EVENTS MANAGEMENT To implement NERC-compliant cyber-security, a range of Event records need to be generated. These log security issues such as the entry of a non-NERC-compliant password, or the selection of a non-NERC-compliant default display.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 23 - Cyber-Security Event Value Display PSL CONFG D/LOAD PSL CONFIG DOWNLOADED BY {int} GROUP {grp} SETTINGS D/LOAD SETTINGS DOWNLOADED BY {int} GROUP {grp} PSL STNG UPLOAD PSL SETTINGS UPLOADED BY {int} GROUP {grp} DNP STNG UPLOAD DNP SETTINGS UPLOADED BY {int} TRACE DAT UPLOAD TRACE DATA UPLOADED...
Chapter 23 - Cyber-Security P543i/P545i LOGGING OUT If you have been configuring the IED, you should 'log out'. Do this by going up to the top of the menu tree. When you are at the Column Heading level and you press the Up button, you may be prompted to log out with the following display: DO YOU WANT TO LOG OUT?
P543i/P545i Chapter 24 - Installation CHAPTER OVERVIEW This chapter provides information about installing the product. This chapter contains the following sections: Chapter Overview Handling the Goods Mounting the Device Cables and Connectors Case Dimensions P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
Chapter 24 - Installation P543i/P545i HANDLING THE GOODS Our products are of robust construction but require careful treatment before installation on site. This section discusses the requirements for receiving and unpacking the goods, as well as associated considerations regarding product care and personal safety. Caution: Before lifting or moving the equipment you should be familiar with the Safety Information chapter of this manual.
P543i/P545i Chapter 24 - Installation MOUNTING THE DEVICE The products are dispatched either individually or as part of a panel or rack assembly. Individual products are normally supplied with an outline diagram showing the dimensions for panel cut-outs and hole centres. The products are designed so the fixing holes in the mounting flanges are only accessible when the access covers are open.
Chapter 24 - Installation P543i/P545i Caution: Do not fasten products with pop rivets because this makes them difficult to remove if repair becomes necessary. RACK MOUNTING Panel-mounted variants can also be rack mounted using single-tier rack frames (our part number FX0021 101), as shown in the figure below.
Chapter 24 - Installation P543i/P545i CABLES AND CONNECTORS This section describes the type of wiring and connections that should be used when installing the device. For pin- out details please refer to the Hardware Design chapter or the wiring diagrams. Caution: Before carrying out any work on the equipment you should be familiar with the Safety Section and the ratings on the equipment’s rating label.
P543i/P545i Chapter 24 - Installation POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS These should be wired with 1.5 mm PVC insulated multi-stranded copper wire terminated with M4 ring terminals. The wire should have a minimum voltage rating of 300 V RMS. Caution: Protect the auxiliary power supply wiring with a maximum 16 A high rupture capacity (HRC) type NIT or TIA fuse.
Chapter 24 - Installation P543i/P545i VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER CONNECTIONS Voltage transformers should be wired with 2.5 mm PVC insulated multi-stranded copper wire terminated with M4 ring terminals. The wire should have a minimum voltage rating of 300 V RMS. WATCHDOG CONNECTIONS These should be wired with 1 mm PVC insulated multi-stranded copper wire terminated with M4 ring terminals.
P543i/P545i Chapter 24 - Installation 4.11 ETHERNET METALLIC CONNECTIONS If the device has a metallic Ethernet connection, it can be connected to either a 10Base-T or a 100Base-TX Ethernet hub. Due to noise sensitivity, we recommend this type of connection only for short distance connections, ideally where the products and hubs are in the same cubicle.
Chapter 24 - Installation P543i/P545i CASE DIMENSIONS Not all products are available in all case sizes. CASE DIMENSIONS 40TE Sealing strip 8 off holes Dia. 3.4 155.40 23.30 177.0 159.00 (4U) 483 (19” rack) 181.30 10.35 202.00 Flush mouting panel A = Clearance holes Panel cut-out details B = Mouting holes...
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i GENERAL GUIDELINES General Electric IEDs are self-checking devices and will raise an alarm in the unlikely event of a failure. This is why the commissioning tests are less extensive than those for non-numeric electronic devices or electro-mechanical relays.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions COMMISSIONING TEST MENU The IED provides several test facilities under the COMMISSION TESTS menu heading. There are menu cells that allow you to monitor the status of the opto-inputs, output relay contacts, internal Digital Data Bus (DDB) signals and user-programmable LEDs.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i TEST MODE CELL This cell allows you to perform secondary injection testing. It also lets you test the output contacts directly by applying menu-controlled test signals. To go into test mode, select the Test Mode option in the Test Mode cell. This takes the IED out of service causing an alarm condition to be recorded and the Out of Service LED to illuminate.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions cycle. Once the trip output has operated the command text will revert to No Operation whilst the rest of the auto-reclose cycle is performed. To test subsequent three-phase autoreclose cycles, you repeat the Trip 3 Pole command.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i 3.12 IM64 TEST PATTERN This cell is used with the IM64 Test Mode cell to set a 16-bit pattern (8 bits per channel), which is transmitted whenever the IM64 Test Mode cell is set to Enabled. The IM64 TestPattern cell has a binary string with one bit for each user-defined Inter-MiCOM command.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions COMMISSIONING EQUIPMENT Specialist test equipment is required to commission this product. We recognise three classes of equipment for commissioning : Recommended ● Essential ● Advisory ● Recommended equipment constitutes equipment that is both necessary, and sufficient, to verify correct performance of the principal protection functions.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i Timer ● Test switches ● Suitable electrical test leads ● Continuity tester ● For products that use fibre-optic communications to implement unit protection schemes : Fibre optic test leads (minimum 2). 10m minimum length, multimode 50/125 µm or 62.5µm, OR single mode ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions PRODUCT CHECKS These product checks are designed to ensure that the device has not been physically damaged prior to commissioning, is functioning correctly and that all input quantity measurements are within the stated tolerances. If the application-specific settings have been applied to the IED prior to commissioning, you should make a copy of the settings.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i 5.1.1 VISUAL INSPECTION Warning: Check the rating information under the top access cover on the front of the IED. Warning: Check that the IED being tested is correct for the line or circuit. Warning: Record the circuit reference and system details.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions 5.1.5 WATCHDOG CONTACTS Using a continuity tester, check that the Watchdog contacts are in the following states: Terminals Contact state with product de-energised 11 - 12 on power supply board Closed 13 - 14 on power supply board Open 5.1.6 POWER SUPPLY...
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i Terminals Contact state with product energised 13 - 14 on power supply board Closed 5.2.2 TEST LCD The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is designed to operate in a wide range of substation ambient temperatures. For this purpose, the IEDs have an LCD Contrast setting.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions If the time and date is not being maintained by an IRIG-B signal, ensure that the IRIG-B Sync cell in the DATE AND TIME column is set to Disabled. Set the date and time to the correct local time and date using Date/Time cell or using the serial protocol. 5.2.4 TEST LEDS On power-up, all LEDs should first flash yellow.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i 5.2.10 TEST OUTPUT RELAYS This test checks that all the output relays are functioning correctly. Ensure that the IED is still in test mode by viewing the Test Mode cell in the COMMISSION TESTS column. Ensure that it is set to Contacts Blocked.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions For K-Bus applications, pins 17 and 18 are not polarity sensitive and it does not matter which way round the wires are connected. EIA(RS)485 is polarity sensitive, so you must ensure the wires are connected the correct way round (pin 18 is positive, pin 17 is negative).
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i The only checks that need to be made are as follows: Set the RP2 Port Config cell in the COMMUNICATIONS column to the required physical protocol; (K-Bus, EIA(RS)485, or EIA(RS)232. Set the IED's Courier address to the correct value (it must be between 1 and 254). 5.2.13 TEST ETHERNET COMMUNICATION For products that employ Ethernet communications, we recommend that testing be limited to a visual check that...
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions 5.3.2 TEST VOLTAGE INPUTS This test verifies that the voltage measurement inputs are configured correctly. Using secondary injection test equipment, apply and measure the rated voltage to each voltage transformer input in turn. Check its magnitude using a multimeter or test set readout. Check this value against the value displayed on the HMI panel (usually in MEASUREMENTS 1 column).
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i ELECTRICAL INTERMICOM COMMUNICATION LOOPBACK If the IED is used in a scheme with standard InterMiCOM communication (Electrical Teleprotection), you need to configure a loopback for testing purposes. SETTING UP THE LOOPBACK The communication path may include various connectors and signal converters before leaving the substation. We therefore advise making the loopback as close as possible to where the communication link leaves the substation.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions 6.2.1 INTERMICOM COMMAND BITS To test the InterMiCOM command bits, go to the INTERMICOM COMMS column and do the following: Enter any test pattern in the Test Pattern cell in the by scrolling through and changing selected bits between 1 and 0.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i INTERMICOM 64 COMMUNICATION If the IED is used in a scheme with InterMiCOM communication, you need to configure a loopback for testing purposes. IM64 is fibre-based. Several different fibre-optic interfaces are available. In general, 1550 nm single-mode fibres, or 1300 nm single-mode or multimode fibres are used for direct connection.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions Note: If CONFIGURATION > InterMiCOM64 is set to Enable, the signals normally sent and received by and from the communications interface are routed to and from the signals defined in the Programmable Scheme Logic. If, however, COMMISSION TESTS >...
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i GPS SYNCHRONISATION The IED uses GPS timing information to align the local and remote current vectors in the current differential algorithm. A P594 GPS synchronising unit is used to decode GPS signals and provide the synchronising signal. If the IED uses GPS synchronisation, the associated P594 unit needs to be commissioned according to the instructions in the P594 Technical Manual.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions SETTING CHECKS The setting checks ensure that all of the application-specific settings (both the IED’s function and programmable scheme logic settings) have been correctly applied. Note: If applicable, the trip circuit should remain isolated during these checks to prevent accidental operation of the associated circuit breaker.
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Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i For protection group settings and disturbance recorder settings, the changes must be confirmed before they are used. When all required changes have been entered, return to the column heading level and press the down cursor key. Before returning to the default display, the following prompt appears. Update settings? ENTER or CLEAR Press the Enter key to accept the new settings or press the Clear key to discard the new settings.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions IEC 61850 EDITION 2 TESTING 10.1 USING IEC 61850 EDITION 2 TEST MODES In a conventional substation, functionality typically resides in a single device. It is usually easy to physically isolate these functions, as the hardwired connects can simply be removed. Within a digital substation architecture however, functions may be distributed across many devices.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i SV Test Mode Setting Result Normal IED behaviour ● All sampled value data frames received with an IEC 61850 Test quality bit set ● are treated as invalid Disabled The IED will display the measurement values for sampled values with the ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions 10.3.1 TEST PROCEDURE FOR REAL VALUES This procedure is for testing with real values without operating plant. Set device into 'Contacts Blocked' Mode Select COMMISSION TESTS ® IED Test Mode ® Contacts Blocked Confirm new behaviour has been enabled View COMMISSION TESTS ®...
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i Set device into Simulation Listening Mode Select COMMISSION TESTS ® Subscriber Sim = Enabled If using sampled values set the sampled values test mode Select IEC 61850-9.2LE ® SV Test Mode ® Enabled Inject simulated signals using a test device connected to the Ethernet network. The device will continue to listen to ‘real’...
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions The device will continue to listen to ‘real’ GOOSE messages until a simulated message is received. Once the simulated messages are received, the corresponding ‘real’ messages are ignored until the device is taken out of IED test mode. Each message is treated separately, but sampled values are considered as a single message.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i CURRENT DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTION 11.1 CURRENT DIFFERENTIAL BIAS CHARACTERISTIC In the CONFIGURATION column, disable all protection elements other than the one being tested. Make a note of which elements need to be re-enabled after testing. Set the device to loopback mode, isolating it from the remote end.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions Connection type Magnitude of differential current in phase B 3-terminal 0.333 x (Is1 + (1.5 x Ia x k1)) pu +/- 10 Assumption: Ia < Is2 Switch OFF the AC supply, read and clear all alarms. 11.1.2 UPPER SLOPE Repeat the lower slope test but with the bias current set in the A-phase to 3 pu.
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Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i Phase B Reconfigure the test equipment to inject fault current into the B phase. Repeat the test, this time ensuring that the breaker trip contacts relative to B phase operation close correctly. Record the B phase trip time. Switch OFF the ac supply and reset the alarms Phase C Repeat the above procedure for the C phase.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions DISTANCE PROTECTION 12.1 DEPENDENCY CONDITIONS Some protection elements can be set to have dependencies on the availability of the protection communication channel(s) and on the status of the voltage transformer supervision function (VTS). If you are testing a distance model, the distance protection can be permanently enabled, or it can be set so that it is only enabled in the event of a failure of the protection communications channel(s).
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i Use a three-phase digital/electronic injection test set to make the commissioning procedure easier. If testing the distance elements using using test sets that do not provide a dynamic model to generate true fault delta conditions, set COMMISSIONING TESTS > Static Test Mode to Enabled. When set, this disables phase selector control and forces the device to use a conventional (non-delta) directional line.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions 12.2.4 ZONE 3 REACH CHECK The zone 3 element is set to forward, reverse or offset. The current injected must be in the appropriate direction to match the setting in the DISTANCE SETUP column. Apply a dynamic C-A fault, slightly in excess of the expected reach.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i Check that the correct settings for phase and ground element resistive reaches have been applied. The relevant settings are: R1Ph, R2Ph, R3Ph, R3Ph reverse, R4Ph and RP Ph for phase fault zones. ● R1Gnd, R2Gnd, R3Gnd, R3Gnd reverse, R4Gnd and RP Gnd for ground fault zones. ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions Note: Where a non-zero time delay is set in the DISTANCE menu column, the expected operating time is typically within +/- 5% of the delay setting plus the “instantaneous” delay. 12.3.4 TIME DELAY SETTINGS Check that the correct time delay settings have been applied.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i IED RESPONSE Forward fault in Forward fault at end of line Fault type simulated Reverse fault in zone 4 zone 1 (within Z1X/Z2) Permissive Scheme No Trip, Signal No Trip, No Signal No Trip, No Signal Trip, Signal Send Trip, Signal Send Trip, Signal Send...
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions 12.4.4 SIGNAL SEND TEST FOR PERMISSIVE SCHEMES This test applies to both Permissive Underreach, and Permissive Overreach scheme applications. Reconnect the test set so that the timer is no longer stopped by the Trip contact, but is now stopped by the Signal Send contact.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i DELTA DIRECTIONAL COMPARISON 13.1 SINGLE-ENDED TESTING If the delta directional comparison aided scheme is being used, test the operation In the CONFIGURATION column, disable all protection elements other than the one being tested. Make a note of which elements need to be re-enabled after testing 13.1.1 PRELIMINARIES Use a three-phase digital/electronic injection test set to make the commissioning procedure easier.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions Ia = 3 (Dir. I Fwd)Ð-θ Line Phases B and C should retain their healthy pre-fault voltage, and no current. The duration of injection should be set to 100 ms longer than the Aid. 1 Delta Dly, Aid. 2 Delta Dly time setting. 13.2 OPERATION AND CONTACT ASSIGNMENT You should inject a forward fault with the intention of causing a scheme trip.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i 13.3 DELTA PROTECTION SCHEME TESTING 13.3.1 SIGNAL SEND TEST FOR PERMISSIVE SCHEMES Reconnect the test set so that the timer is no longer stopped by the Trip contact, but is now stopped by the Signal Send contact.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions DEF AIDED SCHEMES 14.1 DEPENDENCY CONDITIONS Some protection elements can be set to have dependencies on the availability of the protection communication channel(s) and on the status of the voltage transformer supervision function (VTS). If you are testing a distance model, the distance protection can be permanently enabled, or it can be set so that it is only enabled in the event of a failure of the protection communications channel(s).
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i 14.2.1 PRELIMINARIES Determine which output relays have been selected to operate when a DEF trip occurs, by viewing the programmable scheme logic. If the trip outputs are phase segregated (a different output relay allocated for each phase), the output relay assigned for tripping on ‘A’...
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions 14.3 SCHEME TESTING 14.3.1 SIGNAL SEND TEST FOR PERMISSIVE SCHEMES Reconnect the test set so that the timer is no longer stopped by the Trip contact, but is now stopped by the Signal Send contact (the contact that would normally be connected to the pilot/signalling channel). Repeat the forward fault injection, and record the Signal Send contact operating time.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i OUT OF STEP PROTECTION For this test, an injection set with a state sequencer function is required, as dynamic impedance conditions are going to be tested. The four states impedances that applied during the Out of Step commissioning process are shown below: State 4 State 3...
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions Note: The angle in the table above is the angle between voltages and their respective currents. In state 4 the currents are displaced 180° from their respective voltages. 15.2 PREDICTIVE OST SETTING Clear all alarms. Set the OST timer to zero.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i PROTECTION TIMING CHECKS There is no need to check every protection function. Only one protection function needs to be checked as the purpose is to verify the timing on the processor is functioning correctly. 16.1 DEPENDENCY CONDITIONS Some protection elements can be set to have dependencies on the availability of the protection communication...
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions Note: If the timer does not stop when the current is applied and stage 1 has been set for directional operation, the connections may be incorrect for the direction of operation set. Try again with the current connections reversed. 16.4 PERFORMING THE TEST Ensure that the timer is reset.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i SYSTEM CHECK AND CHECK SYNCHRONISM This function performs a comparison between the line voltage and the bus voltage. There are two voltage inputs to compare: one from the voltage transformer input from the line side of the circuit breaker (Main VT) ●...
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions CHECK TRIP AND AUTORECLOSE CYCLE If the auto-reclose function is being used, the circuit breaker trip and auto reclose cycle can be tested automatically by using the application-specific settings. To test the trip and close operation without operating the breaker, the following conditions must be satisfied: ●...
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i END-TO-END COMMUNICATION TESTS If the IED is being used in a scheme with InterMiCOM communications you must perform end-to-end testing of the protection communications channels. In this section all loopbacks are removed and satisfactory communications between line ends of the IEDs in the scheme are confirmed.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions 19.1.2 RESTORING C37.94 FIBRE CONNECTIONS When restoring C37.94 fibre connections, check the optical power level received from both the IED and the C37.94 multiplexer. Remove the loopback test fibres and at both ends of each channel used. Reconnect the fibre optic cables for communications between IEDs and the C37.94 compatible multiplexer.
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Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i Clear the statistics and record the number of valid messages and the number of errored messages after a minimum period of 1 hour. Check that the ratio of errored/good messages is better than 10-4. Record the measured message propagation delays for channel 1, and channel 2 (if fitted).
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions END-TO-END SCHEME TESTS This section aims to check that the signalling channel is able to transmit the ON/OFF signals used in aided schemes between the remote line ends. Before testing, check that the channel is healthy. For example, if a power line carrier link is being used, it may not be possible to perform the tests until the protected circuit is in service.
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Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i 2. Return the device to service by setting COMMISSION TESTS > Test Mode to Disabled. P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions ONLOAD CHECKS Warning: Onload checks are potentially very dangerous and may only be carried out by qualified and authorised personnel. Onload checks can only be carried out if there are no restrictions preventing the energisation of the plant, and the other devices in the group have already been commissioned.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i If the Local Values cell is set to Secondary, the values displayed should be equal to the applied secondary voltage. The values should be within 1% of the applied secondary voltages. However, an additional allowance must be made for the accuracy of the test equipment being used.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions FINAL CHECKS Remove all test leads and temporary shorting leads. If you have had to disconnect any of the external wiring in order to perform the wiring verification tests, replace all wiring, fuses and links in accordance with the relevant external connection or scheme diagram. The settings applied should be carefully checked against the required application-specific settings to ensure that they are correct, and have not been mistakenly altered during testing.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i COMMMISSIONING THE P59X If you are setting up a scheme, which involves a P59x device, you will need to commission the P59x too. The following instructions describe the commissioning procedure for a P59x. 23.1 VISUAL INSPECTION Warning: Check the rating information under the top access cover on the front of the IED.
P543i/P545i Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P592 and P593 units operate from a DC auxiliary supply within the range of 19 V to 300 V. Without energizing the device, measure the auxiliary supply to ensure it is within the operating range. The devices are designed to withstand an AC ripple component of up to 12% of the normal DC auxiliary supply.
Chapter 25 - Commissioning Instructions P543i/P545i 23.8 LOOPBACK TEST P591 It is necessary to loop the transmitted electrical G.703 signal presented on terminals 3 and 4 of the P591 to the received signal presented on terminals 7 and 8. If test links have been designed into the scheme to facilitate this they should be used. Alternatively, remove any external wiring from terminals 3, 4, 7 and 8 at the rear of each P591 unit.
P543i/P545i Chapter 26 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting CHAPTER OVERVIEW The Maintenance and Troubleshooting chapter provides details of how to maintain and troubleshoot products based on the Px4x and P40Agile platforms. Always follow the warning signs in this chapter. Failure to do so may result injury or defective equipment.
Chapter 26 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting P543i/P545i MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHECKS In view of the critical nature of the application, General Electric products should be checked at regular intervals to confirm they are operating correctly. General Electric products are designed for a life in excess of 20 years. The devices are self-supervising and so require less maintenance than earlier designs of protection devices.
P543i/P545i Chapter 26 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting REPLACING THE DEVICE If your product should develop a fault while in service, depending on the nature of the fault, the watchdog contacts will change state and an alarm condition will be flagged. In the case of a fault, you can replace either the complete device or just the faulty PCB, identified by the in-built diagnostic software.
Chapter 26 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting P543i/P545i Caution: If the top and bottom access covers have been removed, some more screws with smaller diameter heads are made accessible. Do NOT remove these screws, as they secure the front panel to the device. Note: There are four possible types of terminal block: RTD/CLIO input, heavy duty, medium duty, and MiDOS.
P543i/P545i Chapter 26 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting Caution: Before removing the front panel, you should be familiar with the contents of the Safety Information section of this guide or the Safety Guide SFTY/4LM, as well as the ratings on the equipment’s rating label. To remove the front panel: Open the top and bottom access covers.
Chapter 26 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting P543i/P545i To replace the main processor board: Remove front panel. Place the front panel with the user interface face down and remove the six screws from the metallic screen, as shown in the figure below. Remove the metal plate. Remove the two screws either side of the rear of the battery compartment recess.
P543i/P545i Chapter 26 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting Before fitting the replacement PCB check that the number on the round label next to the front edge of the PCB matches the slot number into which it will be fitted. If the slot number is missing or incorrect, write the correct slot number on the label.
Chapter 26 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting P543i/P545i The power supply board is fastened to an output relay board with push fit nylon pillars. This doubled-up board is secured on the extreme left hand side, looking from the front of the unit. Remove front panel.
P543i/P545i Chapter 26 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting As part of the product's continuous self-monitoring, an alarm is given if the battery condition becomes poor. Nevertheless, you should change the battery periodically to ensure reliability. To replace the battery: Open the bottom access cover on the front of the relay. Gently remove the battery.
Chapter 26 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting P543i/P545i TROUBLESHOOTING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE The device includes several self-monitoring functions to check the operation of its hardware and software while in service. If there is a problem with the hardware or software, it should be able to detect and report the problem, and attempt to resolve the problem by performing a reboot.
P543i/P545i Chapter 26 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting Test Check Action Error Code Identification These messages indicate that a problem has been detected on the IED’s The following text messages (in English) are displayed if a main processor board in the front panel. fundamental problem is detected, preventing the system from booting: Bus Fail –...
Chapter 26 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting P543i/P545i Test Check Action The VT type field in the model number is incorrect (no VTs fitted) ERROR CODE DURING OPERATION The IED performs continuous self-checking. If the IED detects an error it displays an error message, logs a maintenance record and after a short delay resets itself.
P543i/P545i Chapter 26 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting If the signal is correctly applied, this indicates failure of an opto-input, which may be situated on standalone opto- input board, or on an opto-input board that is part of the input module. Separate opto-input boards can simply be replaced.
Chapter 26 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting P543i/P545i 3.7.6 IEEE C37.94 FAIL This indicates a Signal Lost, a Path Yellow (indicating a fault on the communications channel) or a mismatch in the number of N*64 channels used on either channel 1 or channel 2. Further information can be found in the MEASUREMENTS 4 column.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 26 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting The local service contact provides the shipping information Your local service contact provides you with all the information needed to ship the product: Pricing details ○ ○ RMA number Repair centre address ○ If required, an acceptance of the quote must be delivered before going to the next stage.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications CHAPTER OVERVIEW This chapter describes the technical specifications of the product. This chapter contains the following sections: Chapter Overview Interfaces Protection Functions Monitoring, Control and Supervision Measurements and Recording Ratings Input / Output Connections Mechanical Specifications Type Tests Environmental Conditions...
Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications P543i/P545i INTERFACES FRONT SERIAL PORT Front serial port (SK1) For local connection to laptop for configuration purposes Standard EIA(RS)232 Designation Connector 9 pin D-type female connector Isolation Isolation to ELV level Protocol Courier Constraints Maximum cable length 15 m DOWNLOAD/MONITOR PORT Front download port (SK2) For firmware downloads or monitor connection...
P543i/P545i Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications REAR SERIAL PORT 2 Optional rear serial port (RP2) For SCADA communications (multi-drop) Standard EIA(RS)485, K-bus, EIA(RS)232 Designation Connector 9 pin D-type female connector Cable Screened twisted pair (STP) Supported Protocols Courier Isolation Isolation to SELV level Constraints Maximum cable length 1000 m for RS485 and K-bus, 15 m for RS232 OPTIONAL REAR SERIAL PORT (SK5)
Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications P543i/P545i IRIG-B Interface (Modulated) Isolation Isolation to SELV level Constraints Maximum cable length 10 m Input signal peak to peak, 200 mV to 20 mV Input impedance 6 k ohm at 1000 Hz Accuracy < +/- 1 s per day REAR ETHERNET PORT COPPER Rear Ethernet port using CAT 5/6/7 wiring Main Use...
P543i/P545i Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications 2.10.2 100 BASE FX TRANSMITTER CHARACTERISTICS Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit Output Optical Power BOL 62.5/125 µm -16.8 dBm avg. NA = 0.275 Fibre EOL Output Optical Power BOL 50/125 µm -22.5 -20.3 dBm avg. NA = 0.20 Fibre EOL -23.5 Optical Extinction Ratio...
P543i/P545i Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications DISTANCE PROTECTION Tripping characteristics Operating time versus reach percentage, for faults close to line angle. 50 Hz, SIR = 5 All quoted operating times include closure of the trip output contact Operating time versus reach percentage, for faults close to line angle.
Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications P543i/P545i OUT OF STEP PROTECTION Accuracy Accuracy of zones and timers As per Distance Operating range Up to 7 Hz FIBRE TELEPROTECTION TRANSFER TIMES The table below shows the minimum and maximum transfer time for InterMiCOM64 (IM64). The times are measured from opto initialization (with no opto filtering) to relay standard output and include a small propagation delay for back-back test (2.7 ms for 64 kbits/s and 3.2 ms for 56 kbits/s).
P543i/P545i Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications 3.8.1 TRANSIENT OVERREACH AND OVERSHOOT Additional tolerance due to increasing X/R ratios +/-5% over the X/R ratio of 1 to 90 Overshoot of overcurrent elements < 30 ms 3.8.2 PHASE OVERCURRENT DIRECTIONAL PARAMETERS Accuracy Directional boundary pickup (RCA +/-90%) +/-2°...
Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications P543i/P545i MONITORING, CONTROL AND SUPERVISION VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER SUPERVISION Fast block operation < 1 cycle Fast block reset < 1.5 cycles Time delay +/- 2% or 20 ms, whichever is greater STANDARD CURRENT TRANSFORMER SUPERVISION IN> Pick-up Setting +/- 5% VN<...
Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications P543i/P545i MEASUREMENTS AND RECORDING GENERAL General Measurement Accuracy General measurement accuracy Typically +/- 1%, but +/- 0.5% between 0.2 - 2 In/Vn Phase 0° to 360° +/- 0.5% Current (0.05 to 3 In) +/- 1.0% of reading, or 4mA (1A input), or 20mA (5A input) Voltage (0.05 to 2 Vn) +/- 1.0% of reading Frequency (45 to 65 Hz)
P543i/P545i Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications RATINGS AC MEASURING INPUTS AC Measuring Inputs Nominal frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz (settable) Operating range 45 to 65 Hz Phase rotation ABC or CBA CURRENT TRANSFORMER INPUTS AC Current Inputs Nominal current (In) 1A or 5A Nominal burden per phase <...
Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications P543i/P545i Cortec option (DC only) 19 to 65 V DC Cortec option (rated for AC or DC operation) 37 to 150 V DC Maximum operating range 32 to 110 V AC rms Cortec option (rated for AC or DC operation) 87 to 300 V DC 80 to 265 V AC rms Frequency range for AC supply...
Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications P543i/P545i INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTIONS ISOLATED DIGITAL INPUTS Opto-isolated digital inputs (opto-inputs) Compliance ESI 48-4 Rated nominal voltage 24 to 250 V dc Operating range 19 to 265 V dc Withstand 300 V dc Recognition time with half-cycle ac <...
P543i/P545i Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications Make, carry and break, dc inductive 0.5 A for 1 s, 10000 operations (subject to the above limits) Make, carry and break ac resistive 30 A for 200 ms, 2000 operations (subject to the above limits) Make, carry and break ac inductive 10 A for 1.5 s, 10000 operations (subject to the above limits) Loaded contact...
Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications P543i/P545i MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL PARAMETERS 40TE Case Types* 60TE 80TE Weight (40TE case) 7 kg – 8 kg (depending on chosen options) Weight (60TE case) 9 kg – 12 kg (depending on chosen options) Weight (80TE case) 13 kg - 16 kg (depending on chosen options) Dimensions in mm (w x h x l) (40TE case) W: 206.0 mm H: 177.0 mm D: 243.1 mm...
P543i/P545i Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications TYPE TESTS INSULATION Compliance IEC 60255-27: 2005 Insulation resistance > 100 M ohm at 500 V DC (Using only electronic/brushless insulation tester) CREEPAGE DISTANCES AND CLEARANCES Compliance IEC 60255-27: 2005 Pollution degree Overvoltage category Impulse test voltage (not RJ45) 5 kV Impulse test voltage (RJ45)
Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications P543i/P545i ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 10.1 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE Compliance IEC 60255-27: 2005 Test Method IEC 60068-2-1:2007 and IEC 60068-2-2 2007 Operating temperature range -25°C to +55°C (continuous) Storage and transit temperature range -25°C to +70°C (continuous) 10.2 TEMPERATURE ENDURANCE TEST Temperature Endurance Test...
P543i/P545i Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY 11.1 1 MHZ BURST HIGH FREQUENCY DISTURBANCE TEST Compliance IEC 60255-22-1: 2008, Class III, IEC 60255-26:2013 Common-mode test voltage (level 3) 2.5 kV Differential test voltage (level 3) 1.0 kV 11.2 DAMPED OSCILLATORY TEST EN61000-4-18: 2011: Level 3, 100 kHz and 1 MHz.
Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications P543i/P545i 11.6 SURGE IMMUNITY TEST Compliance IEC 61000-4-5: 2005 Level 4, IEC 60255-26:2013 Pulse duration Time to half-value: 1.2/50 µs Between all groups and protective earth conductor terminal Amplitude 4 kV Between terminals of each group (excluding communications ports, Amplitude 2 kV where applicable) 11.7...
P543i/P545i Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications Test disturbance voltage 10 V rms Test using AM 1 kHz @ 80% Spot tests 27 MHz and 68 MHz 11.11 MAGNETIC FIELD IMMUNITY IEC 61000-4-8: 2009 Level 5 Compliance IEC 61000-4-9/10: 2001 Level 5 IEC 61000-4-8 test 100 A/m applied continuously, 1000 A/m applied for 3 s IEC 61000-4-9 test...
Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications P543i/P545i REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Compliance with the European Commission Directive on EMC and LVD is demonstrated using a technical file. 12.1 EMC COMPLIANCE: 2014/30/EU The product specific Declaration of Conformity (DoC) lists the relevant harmonised standard(s) or conformit assessment used to demonstrate compliance with the EMC directive.
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P543i/P545i Chapter 27 - Technical Specifications Where: 'II' Equipment Group: Industrial. '(2)G' High protection equipment category, for control of equipment in gas atmospheres in Zone 1 and 2. This equipment (with parentheses marking around the zone number) is not itself suitable for operation within a potentially explosive atmosphere.
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P543i/P545i Appendix A - Ordering Options Variants Order No. Current differential - With distance backup, 1/3 pole autoreclose and check synchronising P543 Nominal auxiliary voltage 24-54 Vdc 48-125 Vdc (40-100 Vac) 110-250 Vdc (100-240 Vac) In/Vn rating In = 1A/5A ; Vn = 100-120Vac Hardware options Protocol Compatibilty Standard - None...
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Appendix A - Ordering Options P543i/P545i Variants Order No. Current differential - With distance backup, 1/3 pole autoreclose and check synchronising P543 Language English, French, German, Spanish English, French, German, Italian (Not yet available!) English, French, German, Russian English, Italian, Polish and Portuguese Chinese, English or French via HMI, with English or French only via Communications port Design Suffix G, J, K &...
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P543i/P545i Appendix A - Ordering Options Variants Order No. Current differential - With distance backup, P545 1/3 pole autoreclose and check synchronising, with 24 or 32 inputs, 32 outputs, GPS input. Nominal auxiliary voltage 24-54 Vdc 48-125 Vdc (40-100 Vac) 110-250 Vdc (100-240 Vac) In/Vn rating In = 1A/5A ;...
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Appendix A - Ordering Options P543i/P545i Variants Order No. Current differential - With distance backup, P545 Mounting Flush/Panel Mounting with Harsh Environment Coating Rack Mounting with Harsh Environmental Coating Flush/panel mounting with harsh environment coating Rack mounting with harsh environmental coating Language English, French, German, Spanish English, French, German, Russian...
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Appendix B - Settings and Signals P543i/P545i Tables, containing a full list of settings, measurement data and DDB signals for each product model, are provided in a separate interactive PDF file attached as an embedded resource. Tables are organized into a simple menu system allowing selection by language (where available), model and table type, and may be viewed and/or printed using an up-to-date version of Adobe Reader.
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Appendix C - Wiring Diagrams P543i/P545i P54x1i-TM-EN-1...
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P543i/P545i Appendix C – Wiring Diagrams CORTEC DRAWING- EXTERNAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM TITLE ISSUE OPTION* SHEET Px4x COMMS OPTIONS MICOM Px40 PLATFORM 10Px4001-1 A to R CURRENT DIFF. RELAY (60TE) DISTANCE, 1 OR 3 POLE TRIPPING, AUTO-RECLOSE & CHK SYNCH 10P54302-1 A to R CURRENT DIFF.
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Issue: Revision: Title: EXTERNAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM: COMMS OPTIONS DRAWING OUTLINE UPDATED. CID BLIN-8BHLDT MICOM Px40 PLATFORM Date: 30/11/2010 Name: W.LINTERN ALSTOM GRID UK LTD Sht: CAD DATA 1:1 DIMENSIONS: mm 10Px4001 Substation Automation Solutions DO NOT SCALE Next Date: Chkd: (STAFFORD) Sht:...
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