MiCOM P740

Numerical Busbar Protection

Hardware Description
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HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

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Hardware Description MiCOM P740

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CONTENTS
1.
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7

HARDWARE OVERVIEW
Power supply module Main board Co-processor board Internal Communication board Input module Input and output boards IRIG-B board

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2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.6 2.6.1 2.6.2 2.6.3 2.7 2.8

HARDWARE MODULES
Main board Co-processor board Communication board Internal communication buses Input module (P742 and P743 only) Transformer board Input board Universal opto isolated logic inputs Power supply module (including output relays) Power supply board (including RS485 communication interface (K Bus courier)) Output relay board Auxiliary power supply IRIG-B board (P741 only) Mechanical layout

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Hardware Description MiCOM P740

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1.

HARDWARE OVERVIEW
The relay hardware is based on a modular design whereby the relay is made up of several modules which are drawn from a standard range. Some modules are essential while others are optional depending on the users requirements. The different modules that can be present in the relay are as follows:

1.1

Power supply module The power supply module provides a power supply to all of the other modules in the relay, at three different voltage levels. The power supply board also provides the RS485 electrical connection (K-bus courier) for the rear communication port. This communication is used on P741, never on P742 or P743. On a second board the power supply module contains : relays which provide the output contacts (P742 and P743), an auxiliary power supply (P741).

1.2

Main board The main board performs some functions for the relay (fixed and programmable scheme logic) and controls the operation of modules which are on its interconnection bus within the relay. The main board also contains and controls the user interfaces (LCD, LEDs, keypad and communication interfaces).

1.3

Co-processor board In P742 and P743, the co-processor board controls the operation of I/O modules within the relay and manages the communication with the P741 relay. In P741, the co-processor board controls the communication boards and manages the communication with others P741 of the system (if present).

1.4

Internal Communication board Only present within P741 relay. The communication board manages the communication with the P742 and P743 relays.

1.5

Input module The input module is only present in P742 and P743 relays. The input module converts the information contained in the analogue and digital input signals into a format suitable for the co-processor board. The standard input module consists of two boards: a transformer board to provide electrical isolation a main input board which provides analogue to digital conversion and the isolated digital inputs.

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P741 Opto-inputs Relay outputs 8 x UNI(1) 6 n/o and 2 c/o P742 16 x UNI(1) 6 n/o and 2 c/o

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P743 24 x UNI(1) 15 n/o and 6 c/o

(1) Universal voltage range opto inputs

n/o normally open c/o change over

1.7

IRIG-B board This board, which is optional, can be used where an IRIG-B signal is available to provide an accurate time reference for the relay. IRIG-B board can only be used in P741 relay and is controlled by the main board. All modules are connected by a parallel data and address bus which allows the processor board to send and receive information to and from the other modules as required. There is also a separate serial data bus for conveying sample data from the input module to the coprocessor. Following figures show the modules of the relay and the flow of information between them. There are two independant buses. Through the first bus, the main board controls the coprocessor board and the IRIG-B board (optional, only in P741). Through the second bus, the coprocessor board controls the input/output boards and input module in P742 and P743 relays, it controls the communication boards in P741 relay. So the coprocessor board is controlled by the first bus and controls the second bus. Functionnaly, electrically, mechanically both interconnection buses are very similar.

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Relay Power Supply

n Communication Boards (n=1 to 8)

Auxiliary Power Supply

(for Comm. Boards)

Relay board

Universal Opto Board

Interconnexion buses

Coprocessor Board

IRIG-B Board
(Optional)

Interconnexion buses
TRIP ALARM OUT OF SERVICE HEALTHY

= = =

CLEAR READ ENTER

Main board
P3701ENa

FIGURE 1: MiCOM P741 Architecture

P743 Only

P743 Only

P743 Only

Relay Board

Relay Board

Universal Opto Board

Universal Opto Board

Interconnexion buses

Coprocessor Board

Interconnexion buses
TRIP ALARM OUT OF SERVICE HEALTHY

= = =

CLEAR READ ENTER

Main Board
P3702ENa

FIGURE 2: MiCOM P742 & P743 Architecture

P743 Only

Power Supply

Relay Board

Universal Opto Board

Input Module

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2.

HARDWARE MODULES
The relay is based on a modular hardware design where each module performs a separate function within the relay operation. This section describes the functional operation of the various hardware modules.

2.1

Main board The main board is based around a TMS320C32 floating point, 32-bit digital signal processor (DSP) operating at a clock frequency of 20MHz. The processor board is located directly behind the relays front panel which allows the LCD and LEDs to be mounted on the processor board along with the front panel communication ports. These comprise the 9-pin D-connector for RS232 serial communications (e.g. using MiCOM S1 and Courier communications) and the 25-pin D-connector relay test port for parallel communication. All serial communication is handled using a two-channel 85C30 serial communications controller (SCC). The memory provided on the main processor board is split into two categories, volatile and non-volatile: The volatile memory is fast access (zero wait state) SRAM which is used for the storage and execution of the processor software, and data storage as required during the processors calculations. The non-volatile memory is sub-divided into 3 groups: 2MB of flash memory for non-volatile storage of software code and text together with default settings, 256kB of battery backed-up SRAM for the storage of disturbance, event, fault and maintenance record data and 32kB of E2PROM memory for the storage of configuration data, including the present setting values.

2.2

Co-processor board The co-processor board is based around a TMS320VC5402 , 16-bit digital signal processor (DSP) operating at a clock frequency of 100MHz. The feature of the co-processor board are : 128 K * 16 bits high speed memory for external code execution. 128 K * 16 bits high speed memory for data storage. Interface with first interconnection bus from main board. 4 K * 16 bits double access memory for communication with main board. Interface with second interconnection bus towards peripheral boards. Serial communication interface on optical fiber with 4 full duplex channels. The communication uses a synchronous protocole with a date rate of 2.5 Mbit/s. On the co-processor board only 2 of the 4 optical channels are provided.

On board DC-DC converter which gives 3.3V chip power supply from the interconnection bus 22V rail.

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After power on, the main board loads the software in coprocessor board via double access memory. When software starts, the microprocessor configures the board. After this, optical communication can begin. In P741 relay, coprocessor board controls 1 opto board, 1 relay board and up to 8 communication boards via its own interconnection bus. In P742 and P743 relays, coprocessor board controls opto boards and relay boards via its own interconnection bus. Coprocessor board provides the sample synchronisation to input module and receives the samples from input module. 2.3 Communication board The communication board looks like the coprocessor board. The Differences are : Four duplex optical channels are provided. The second interconnection bus is not provided. The communication board controls no board.

This board is only used within P741 relay. It performs the communication with the P742 and P743 relays. Up to 8 communication boards can be interfaced within P741 relay. So up to 32 P742 or P743 relays can be interfaced from a P741 relay. 2.4 Internal communication buses The relay has two internal interconnection buses : The first is controlled by the main board. Via its interconnection bus the main board controls the coprocessor board (P741, P742 & P743) and the IRIG-B board (P741 only). The second is controlled by the coprocesseur board. Via its interconnection bus the coprocessor board controls relay boards (P741, P742 & P743), opto boards (P741, P742 & P743), input module (P742 & P743), communication boards (P741).

These two interconnection buses are very similar. Both are based on a 64-way ribbon cable. The main part of the buses is a parallel link with 6 address lines for board selection, 16 data lines and control lines. On the main controlled bus, main board drive address and control lines. On the coprocessor controlled bus, coprocessor board drive address and control lines. Other parts of the buses are : the sample serial link from input module to coprocessor board which loads analogue channel samples. power supply which are directly wired between the two interconnection buses. serial lines for rear RS485 communication which are also directly wired between the two interconnection buses. So in any way main board keeps control of the rear RS485 communication.

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The input module provides the interface between the coprocessor board and the analogue and digital signals coming into the relay. The input module consist of two PCBs; the main input board and a transformer board. The P742 and P743 provide four current inputs (3 phases and neutral). P741 relay dont use this board.
Up to 4 current inputs
CT

Up to 4

CT

Diffn to single

Up to 4

Diffn to single

Low pass filter

Up to 4

Low pass filter

16:1 Multiplexer

Buffer

Trigger from processor board

Calibration E2 PROM

16-bit ADC

Sample control 8 digital inputs

Serial interface

Noise Filter Threshold Bus Interface

Serial sample data bus

Parallel bus

FIGURE 3: Main Input Board

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The transformer board holds up to four current transformers (CTs). The current inputs will accept either 1A or 5A nominal current (menu and wiring options). The transformers are used to step-down the currents to levels appropriate to the relays electronic circuitry and to provide effective isolation between the relay and the power system. The connection arrangements of the current transformer secondary provide differential input signals to the main input board to reduce noise. 2.5.2 Input board The main input board is shown as a block diagram in Figure 3. It provides the circuitry for the digital input signals and the analogue-to-digital conversion for the analogue signals. Hence it takes the differential analogue signals from the CTs on the transformer board, converts these to digital samples and transmits the samples to the coprocessor board via the sample serial data bus. On the input board the analogue signals are passed through an anti-alias filter before being multiplexed into a single analogue-to-digital converter chip. The A D converter provides 16-bit resolution and a serial data stream output. The digital input signals are opto isolated on this board to prevent excessive voltages on these inputs causing damage to the relay's internal circuitry. 2.5.3 Universal opto isolated logic inputs The P741, P742 and P743 relays are fitted with universal opto isolated logic inputs that can be programmed for the nominal battery voltage of the circuit of which they are a part. i.e. thereby allowing different voltages for different circuits e.g. signalling, tripping. They nominally provide a Logic 1 or ON value for Voltages 80% of the set voltage and a Logic 0 or OFF value for the voltages 60% of the set voltage. This lower value eliminates fleeting pickups that may occur during a battery earth fault, when stray capacitance may present up to 50% of battery voltage across an input. Each input also has selectable filtering which can be utilised. This allows use of a pre-set filter of cycle which renders the input immune to induced noise on the wiring: although this method is secure it can be slow, particularly for inter-tripping. This can be improved by switching off the cycle filter in which case one of the following methods to reduce ac noise should be considered. The first method is to use double pole switching on the input, the second is to use screened twisted cable on the input circuit.

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The power supply module contains two PCBs, one for the power supply unit itself and the other for the output relays (P742 and P743) or for an auxiliary power supply (P741). The power supply board also contains the input and output hardware for the rear communication port which provides an RS485 communication interface (K-Bus Courier). 2.6.1 Power supply board (including RS485 communication interface (K Bus courier)) One of three different configurations of the power supply board can be fitted to the relay. This will be specified at the time of order and depends on the nature of the supply voltage that will be connected to the relay. The three options are shown in table 1 below. Nominal dc range 24 48V 48 110V 110 250V Nominal ac range dc only 30 100V rms 100 240V rms

Table 1: Power supply options The output from all versions of the power supply module are used to provide isolated power supply rails to all of the other modules within the relay. Three voltage levels are used within the relay, 5.1V for all of the digital circuits, 16V for the analogue electronics, e.g. on the input board, and 22V for driving the output relay coils and for coprocessor and communication boards 3.3V power supply (through on board DCDC converter). All power supply voltages including the 0V ground line are distributed around the relay via the 64-way ribbon cables. One further voltage level is provided by the power supply board which is the field voltage of 48V. This is brought out to terminals on the back of the relay so that it can be used to drive the optically isolated digital inputs. The two other functions provided by the power supply board are the RS485 communications interface and the watchdog contacts for the relay. The RS485 interface is used with the relays rear communication port to provide communication using K Bus Courier. The RS485 hardware supports half-duplex communication and provides optical isolation of the serial data being transmitted and received. All internal communication of data from the power supply board is conducted via the output relay board which is connected to the parallel bus. The watchdog facility provides two output relay contacts, one normally open and one normally closed which are driven by the coprocessor board. These are provided to give an indication that the relay is in a healthy state.

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The output relay board holds eight relays, six with normally open contacts and two with changeover contacts. The relays are driven from the 22V power supply line. The relays state is written to or read from using the parallel data bus. In model P743, additional output contacts may be provided, through the use of up to two extra relay boards. In this case only 5 normally open contacts are used per board. 2.6.3 Auxiliary power supply In P741 the power supply module contains main power supply and an auxiliary power supply. The auxiliary power supply adds power on 22 V rail for the up to 8 communication boards within the relay. The three input voltage options are the same as for main supply. The relay board is provided as an alone board. 2.7 IRIG-B board (P741 only) The IRIG-B board is an order option which can be fitted to provide an accurate timing reference for the relay. This can be used wherever an IRIG-B signal is available. The IRIG-B signal is connected to the board via a BNC connector on the back of the relay. The timing information is used to synchronise the relays internal real-time clock to an accuracy of 1ms. The internal clock is then used for the time tagging of the event, fault maintenance and disturbance records. 2.8 Mechanical layout The case materials of the relay are constructed from pre-finished steel which has a conductive covering of aluminium and zinc. This provides good earthing at all joints giving a low impedance path to earth which is essential for performance in the presence of external noise. The boards and modules use a multi-point earthing strategy to improve the immunity to external noise and minimise the effect of circuit noise. Ground planes are used on boards to reduce impedance paths and spring clips are used to ground the module metalwork. Heavy duty terminal blocks are used at the rear of the relay for the current and voltage signal connections. Medium duty terminal blocks are used for the digital logic input signals, the output relay contacts, the power supply and the rear communication port. ST connectors are used for the optical communication. A BNC connector is used for the optional IRIG-B signal. 9-pin and 25-pin female D-connectors are used at the front of the relay for data communication. Inside the relay the PCBs plug into the connector blocks at the rear, and can be removed from the front of the relay only. The connector blocks to the relays CT inputs are provided with internal shorting links inside the relay which will automatically short the current transformer circuits before they are broken when the board is removed. The front panel consists of a membrane keypad with tactile dome keys, an LCD and 12 LEDs mounted on an aluminium backing plate.

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