PCS-978 X Instruction Manual en Overseas General X R2.00 (En YJBH5100.0086.0020)

PCS-978
Transformer Relay
Instruction Manual
NR Electric Co., Ltd.

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Introduction
This guide and the relevant operating or service manual documentation for the equipment provide
full information on safe handling, commissioning and testing of this equipment.
Documentation for equipment ordered from NR Electric Co., Ltd. is dispatched separately from
manufactured goods and may not be received at the same time. Therefore this guide is provided
to ensure that printed information normally present on equipment is fully understood by the
recipient.
Before carrying out any work on the equipment the user should be familiar with the contents of this
manual, and read relevant chapters carefully.
This chapter describes the safety precautions recommended when using the equipment. Before
installing and using the equipment, this chapter must be thoroughly read and understood.
Health and Safety
The information in this chapter of the equipment documentation is intended to ensure that
equipment is properly installed and handled in order to maintain it in a safe condition.
When electrical equipment is in operation, dangerous voltages will be present in certain parts of
the equipment. Failure to observe warning notices, incorrect use, or improper use may endanger
personnel and equipment and cause personal injury or physical damage.
Before working in the terminal strip area, the equipment must be isolated.
Proper and safe operation of the equipment depends on appropriate shipping and handling,
proper storage, installation and commissioning, and on careful operation, maintenance and
servicing. For this reason only qualified personnel may work on or operate the equipment.
Qualified personnel are individuals who:
Are familiar with the installation, commissioning, and operation of the equipment and of the
system to which it is being connected;
Are able to safely perform switching operations in accordance with accepted safety
engineering practices and are authorized to energize and de-energize equipment and to
isolate, ground, and label it;
Are trained in the care and use of safety apparatus in accordance with safety engineering
practices;
Are trained in emergency procedures (first aid).
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Instructions and Warnings
The following indicators and standard definitions are used:
DANGER means that death, severe personal injury, or considerable equipment damage will
occur if safety precautions are disregarded.
WARNING means that death, severe personal, or considerable equipment damage could occur
if safety precautions are disregarded.
CAUTION means that light personal injury or equipment damage may occur if safety
precautions are disregarded. This particularly applies to damage to the device and to
resulting damage of the protected equipment.
WARNING!
The firmware may be upgraded to add new features or enhance/modify existing features, please
make sure that the version of this manual is compatible with the product in your hand.
WARNING!
During operation of electrical equipment, certain parts of these devices are under high voltage.
Severe personal injury or significant equipment damage could result from improper behavior.
Only qualified personnel should work on this equipment or in the vicinity of this equipment. These
personnel must be familiar with all warnings and service procedures described in this manual, as
well as safety regulations.
In particular, the general facility and safety regulations for work with high-voltage equipment must
be observed. Noncompliance may result in death, injury, or significant equipment damage.
DANGER!
Never allow the current transformer (CT) secondary circuit connected to this equipment to be
opened while the primary system is live. Opening the CT circuit will produce a dangerously high
voltage.
WARNING!
Exposed terminals
Do not touch the exposed terminals of this equipment while the power is on, as the high
voltage generated is dangerous
Residual voltage
Hazardous voltage can be present in the DC circuit just after switching off the power supply. It
takes a few seconds for the voltage to discharge.
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CAUTION!
Earthing
The earthing terminal of the equipment must be securely earthed
Operating environment
The equipment must only be used within the range of ambient environment detailed in the
specification and in an environment free of abnormal vibration.
Ratings
Before applying AC voltage and current or the power supply to the equipment, check that they
conform to the equipment ratings.
Printed circuit board
Do not attach and remove printed circuit boards when the power supply to the equipment is
on, as this may cause the equipment to malfunction.
External circuit
When connecting the output contacts of the equipment to an external circuit, carefully check
the supply voltage used in order to prevent the connected circuit from overheating.
Connection cable
Carefully handle the connection cable without applying excessive force.
Copyright
Version: 2.00 NR ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
69 Suyuan Avenue. Jiangning, Nanjing 211102, China
P/N: EN_YJBH5100.0086.0020 Tel: +86-25-87178185, Fax: +86-25-87178208
Website: www.nrelect.com, www.nari-relays.com
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The information in this manual is carefully checked periodically, and necessary corrections will be included in future editions. If
nevertheless any errors are detected, suggestions for correction or improvement are greatly appreciated.
We reserve the rights to make technical improvements without notice.
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Documentation Structure
The manual provides a functional and technical description of this relay and a comprehensive set
of instructions for the relays use and application.
The chapter contents are summarized as below:
1 Introduction
Briefly introduce the application, functions and features about this relay.
2 Technical Data
Introduce the technical data about this relay, such as electrical specifications, mechanical
specifications, ambient temperature and humidity range, communication port parameters, type
tests, setting ranges and accuracy limits and the certifications that our products have passed.
3 Operation Theory
Introduce a comprehensive and detailed functional description of all protective elements.
4 Supervision
Introduce the automatic self-supervision function of this relay.
5 Meaurement and Recording

Introduce the management function (measurment and recording) of this relay.
6 Hardware
Introduce the main function carried out by each module of this relay and providing the definition of
pins of each module.
7 Settings
List settings including equipment settings, communication settings, description settings, display
settings, VEBI settings and etc., and some notes about the setting application.
8 Human Machine Interface

Introduce the hardware of the human machine interface (HMI) module and a detailed guide for the
user how to use this relay through the HMI. It also lists all the information which can be view
through the HMI, such as settings, measurements, all kinds of reports etc.
9 Configurable Function
Introduce how to make system configuration, function configuration, binary input and binary output
configuration, LED indicator configuration and programming logic through PCS-PC software.
10 Communication
Introduce the communication port and protocol which this relay can support, the IEC60970-5-103,
IEC61850 and DNP3.0 protocols are introduced in details.
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11 Installation
Introduce the recommendations on unpacking, handling, inspection and storage of this relay. A
guide to the mechanical and electrical installation of this relay is also provided, incorporating
earthing recommendations. A typical wiring connection to this relay is indicated.
12 Commissioning
Introduce how to commission this relay, comprising checks on the calibration and functionality of
this relay.
13 Maintenance
A general maintenance policy for this relay is outlined.
14 Decommissioning and Disposal

A general decommissioning and disposal policy for this relay is outlined.
15 Manual Version History

List the instruction manual version and the modification history records.
Typographic and Graphical Conventions
Deviations may be permitted in drawings and tables when the type of designator can be obviously
derived from the illustration.
The following symbols are used in drawings:
&
AND gate
OR gate
Comparator
BI Binary signal via opto-coupler
SET I> Input signal from comparator with setting
EN Input signal of logic setting for function enabling
Input of binary signal except those signals via opto-coupler

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Input of other signal

OTH
XXX Output signal
Timer
t Timer (optional definite-time or inverse-time characteristic)
t
10ms 0ms
Timer [delay pickup (10ms), delay dropoff (0ms), non-settable]
[t1] 0ms
Timer (t1: delay pickup, settable)
0ms [t2]
Timer (t2: delay dropoff, settable)
[t1] [t2]
Timer (t1: delay pickup, t2: delay dropoff, settable)
IDMT Timer (inverse-time characteristic)

*
Instrument current transformer

*
Instrument voltage transformer
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1 Introduction
Table of Contents
1.1 Application ....................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Functions ......................................................................................................... 1-4
1.3 Features............................................................................................................ 1-8
1.3.1 General Features ................................................................................................................. 1-8
1.3.2 Transformer Current Differential Protection ......................................................................... 1-9
1.3.3 Transformer Restricted Earth Fault Protection .................................................................. 1-10
1.3.4 Transformer Winding Differential Protection ...................................................................... 1-10
1.3.5 Reactor Inter-Turn Differential Protection .......................................................................... 1-11
1.3.6 Overexcitation Protection ................................................................................................... 1-11
1.3.7 Mechanical Protection ........................................................................................................ 1-11
1.3.8 Phase Overcurrent Protection ............................................................................................ 1-11
1.3.9 Ground Overcurrent Protection .......................................................................................... 1-12
1.3.10 Phase Overvoltage Protection ......................................................................................... 1-12
1.3.11 Residual Overvoltage Protection ...................................................................................... 1-12
1.3.12 Undervoltage Protection ................................................................................................... 1-12
1.3.13 Thermal Overload Protection ........................................................................................... 1-12
1.4 Ordering Options ........................................................................................... 1-13
List of Figures
Figure 1.1-1 2-winding and 3-winding applications................................................................. 1-2
Figure 1.1-2 Autotransformer applications .............................................................................. 1-3
Figure 1.2-1 Function diagram 1 for a three-winding transformer ........................................ 1-5
Figure 1.2-2 Function diagram 2 for an auto-transformer ...................................................... 1-6
Figure 1.2-3 Function diagram 3 for reactor............................................................................. 1-6
List of Tables
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Table 1.2-1 Protective functions in PCS-978 ............................................................................ 1-4
Table 1.2-2 Miscellaneous functions in PCS-978..................................................................... 1-7
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1.1 Application
PCS-978 is a microprocessor-based relay designed for the protection of a two-winding transformer,

three-winding transformer or auto-transformer in any voltage level, oprotection of a shunt reactor,
which provides up to 36 analog input channels including current and voltage inputs.
PCS-978 provides full transformer relays configurable by user. Ancilary functions of fault
diagnostic, disturbance records, event records and communication function are integrated in the
relay.
Applications of PCS-978 are shown as below:
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(a) 2-winding power transformer (d) 3-winding power transformer

with all three side connected
(b) 2-winding power transformer with mesh or (e) 3-winding power transformer with mesh or
1 circuit breakers arrangement on one side 1 circuit breakers arrangement on one side
(c) 2-winding power transformer with mesh (f) 3-winding power transformer with 2 mesh or
or 1 circuit breakers arrangement on two 1 circuit breakers arrangement on two sides
sides
(g) 3-winding power transformer with 2 mesh or

1 circuit breakers arrangement on each side
Figure 1.1-1 2-winding and 3-winding applications
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(a) autotransformer with 1 circuit (d) autotransformer with 1 circuit

breaker at two sides breaker at each sides
(b) autotransformer with 1 circuit breakers (e) autotransformer with 1 circuit breakers
arrangement on one side and 1 circuit breaker arrangement on one side and 1 circuit breaker
at the other side at the other two sides
(f) autotransformer with 1 circuit breakers

(c) autotransformer with 1 circuit breakers arrangement on two sides and 1 circuit breaker at
arrangement on two sides one side
(g) autotransformer with 1 circuit breakers

arrangement on each side
Figure 1.1-2 Autotransformer applications

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1.2 Functions
Protective Functions
Protective functions of PCS-978 are listed in the following table
NOTE! The protective functions listed in following table are equipped for standard
PCS-978, the functions can be configured according to user request.
Table 1.2-1 Protective functions in PCS-978
Protective function
Transformer biased current differential protection 87T
Transformer unrestrained current differential protection 50/87UT
Transformer DPFC* baised current differential protection. 7/87DT
Transformer biased restricted earth fault protection 64REF
Transformer biased winding differential protection 87W
Inter-turn fault protection 32G, 21G,
Definite-time overexciation protection

24
Inverse-time overexcitation protection
Definite-time phase overcurrent protection

50P,51P,67P
Inverse-time phase overcurrent protection
Definite-time ground overcurrent protection

50G,51G,67G
Inverse-time ground overcurrent protection
Definite-time residual overvoltage protection

59G
Inverse-time residual overvoltage protection
Definite-time phase overvoltage protection

59P
Inverse-time phase overvoltage protection
Mechanical protection
Undervoltage protection 27
Thermal overload protection 49
Phase overcurrent alarm element 50PAlm
CT saturation detection
Inrush current detection
Overexcitation detection
Harmonic blocking function
VT circuit failure supervision VTS
CT circuit failure supervision CTS

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NOTE! DPFC* is the abbreviation of Deviation of Power Frequency Component. In case
of a fault occured in the power system, the fault component could be analysed into three
parts: the power frequency components before the fault, the power frequency variables
during the fault and the transient variables during the fault. DPFC is the power frequency
variable during the fault.
Function Diagram
The function diagrams for protecting a three-winding transformer, an auto-transformer and a

reactor are respectively shown below.
HVS PCS-978
50G,51G.67G
DT, IDMT
ROC
*
Mechanical signals
*
from transformer
Cal
LVS 3I0
*
*
MVS
87T 50P, 51P, 67P 50PAlm
49
* * 7/87T
64REF
DT, IDMT
THEM
DT
50/87T OC OC Alarm
DIFF
59G 27 59P
26,63,71
DT, IDMT DT DT, IDMT
MR 24 ROV UV OV
U * / f* > 3U0
Cal
Figure 1.2-1 Function diagram 1 for a three-winding transformer

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PCS-978
HVS 50G,51G.67G
DT, IDMT
* ROC
*
MVS
*
*
*
Cal
3I0
CW
*
* 50P, 51P, 67P 50PAlm

87T 49
DT, IDMT DT
* 7/87T 64REF THEM
87W OC OC Alarm
50/87T
DIFF
LVS
Mechanical signals
from transformer
26,63,71 59G 59P 27

MR DT, IDMT DT, IDMT DT
24 ROV OV UV
U * / f* > Cal
3U0
Figure 1.2-2 Function diagram 2 for an auto-transformer
Bus I
52
Line
VT
PCS-978
Cal
3I0
CT1 * * *
52
Cal
3I0
Mechanical
50N, 51N
signals from
reactor DT, IDMT
26,63,71 87R OC
Shunt 32G 50P, 51P
52 reactor MR 7/87R 87N 49
21G DT, IDMT THEM
50/87R NeuDiff OC 50G, 51G
IntTur
DIFF DT, IDMT
OC
Bus II Cal
3I0
CT2
* * *
CT3
Neutral
earthing reactor
Figure 1.2-3 Function diagram 3 for reactor
Miscellaneous functions
Miscellaneous functions are listed in the following table, such as metering, self-supervision and
oscillography, communication functions, and etc.

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Table 1.2-2 Miscellaneous functions in PCS-978
Miscellaneous functions
Programmable tripping output matrix
Programmable binary input
Configurable function Programmable binary output
Programmable LED indicators
Configurable protection function
Self-supervision Relay hardware supervision and secondary circuit supervision
Metering 24 samples per cycle
Disturbance
64 fault reports, 64 disturbnace waveforms
recording
Oscillography
(1) Protection picks up to trig
function
Trigger mode (2) Manually trigger on keypad.
(3) Remotely trigger through PCS-PC software
1024 supervison alarm events
Event recording 1024 binary input events
1024 eqiupment log events
Local HMI LCD and keypad
Remote HMI PCS-PC software or substation automation system software
IEC 60870-5-103
Rear IEC 61850-8-1
Ports type
communication DNP 3.0 (Serial port)
ports to host (Specified when order)
Protocol type IEC 60870-5-103
Rear communication port to printer One RS-485 or RS-232
Pulse per second/minute (PPS/PMS) via binary input

Time synchronisation Clock message via communication ports
IRIG-B via RS-485 differential level
Up to 36 AC analog input channels

6 DC input channels
Up to 18 binary inputs
Input and output 2 equipment alarm and fail binary outputs
11 signal binary outputs
Up to 22 binary outputs for tripping
(Specified when order)
10 setting groups are available
Voltage and current drift auto-adjustment

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1.3 Features
1.3.1 General Features

Configurable Function
Modules of PCS-978 equipment adopt intelligent design, amount of input and output modules and
module slot position are configurable. User can increase or decrease the amount of AC input
module, binary input module and binary output module, and terminals of those modules can be
defined according to actual requirement. Besides, configurability is also reflected in software
design of equipment, which means that user can hide the protective element not used or add new
protective module not in standard configuration.
Parallel Calculation of Double DSP system
The hardware of equipment comprises a 64-bit microprocessor and two 32-bit digital signal
processors (DSP). Those processor can operate in parallel companied by fast A/D converter. The
64-bit microprocessor performs logic calculation and the DSP performs the protection calculation.
High performance hardware ensures real time calculation of all protection relays within a sampling
interval.
On the premise of 24 samples per cycle, all data measurement, calculation and logic
discrimination could be done within one sampling period. The event recording and protection logic
calculation are completed simultaneously.
Independent Fault Detector
Independent fault detectors in fault detector DSP module for connecting power supply of output
relays. The relay can drive a tripping output only when protection element on protection DSP
module operates with the fault detector in the fault detector DSP module operating simultaneously.
This kind of independent supervision of tripping outputs using fault detectors can avoid any
maloperation possibly caused by any hardware component faulure. This highly increases the
security. Please refer to Chapter 6 Hardware for details.
Configurable Tripping output
The tripping output contacts can be configured by tripping matrix and suitable to any mode of
tripping.
Fault Recording Function
Event records including 1024 binary input events and 1024 alarm events
Disturbance records including 64 fault reports, and 64 disturbance waveforms, and file
format of waveform is compatible with international COMTRADE91 and COMTRADE99
file. Up to 80 analog inputs and 200 binary inputs can be recorded, and three
oscillograph triggering mode are supported, which are protection pickup triggering,
manual triggering, and remote triggering through PCS-PC software.
User HMI Interface

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The HMI interface with a LCD and a 9-button keypad on the front panel is very friendly to the user.
Communication Ports
One front RS-232 port
RS-485 ports and Ethernet ports communication with SCADA or RTU
One rear RS-485 with clock synchronization.
One rear RS-232 or RS-485 with printer.
GOOSE communication function (optional module)
Clock Synchronizations
Various GPS clock synchronizations: second/minute pulse via binary input or RS-485, message
via communication ports and IRIG-B synchronization.
1.3.2 Transformer Current Differential Protection

Maximum six group CT inputs for differential protection.
Protection for 2-winding, 3-winding transformer and auto-transformer.
24 vector groups available for two-winding transformer.
288 vector groups available for 3-winding transformer.
Optional inrush current distinguished principles: harmonic criterion (second harmonic and
third harmonic) or waveform distortion.
There are two optional modes for harmonic criterion: self-adaptive blocking mode and
phase-to-phase cross blocking mode. Self-adaptive blocking mode can enhance ability of
differential protection to avoid maloperation during transformer energization effectively and
ensure high speed of differential protection for faults under normal operation.
Fifth harmonic or third harmonic criterion applied continuously to detect overexciation

condition.
Three slopes biase differential protection are settable by users.
Unrestrained instantaneous differential protection is equipped.
Distinct Method of Phase Shifting
During transformer energization, Y transfer method is used to adjust phase angle of

secondary current on each side of the transformer, and thus the faulty and healthy phase can
possess its characteristic. Therefore, restraint current and differential current can be
phase-segregated, which can distinguish the faulty phase from phase only with inrush current
characteristic when transformer is energized.
High sensitive and securable DPFC biased differential protection
DPFC biased current differential protection is regardless of the load current and is sensitive to

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small internal fault current within the transformer. Its performance against current transformer
saturation is also good.
Reliable biased current differential protection
Biased current differential protection with initial restraint slope consists of sensitive and
conventional differential elements as well as independent CT saturation criterion.
Differential CT Circuit Failure Detection
With the adoption of voltage and current combination method, CT secondary circuit failure can
be distinguished.
1.3.3 Transformer Restricted Earth Fault Protection

Maximum 4 group CT and 1 neutral CT inputs for REF protection, and the maximum current
inputs applied for an auto-transformer with two circuit breakers at HV and MV sides
respectively.
Maximum 3 REF protections for each side of a three-winding transformer
Inrush current has no effect on REF protection.
RFE protection has high sensitivity to internal earth faults because there is no load current in
the restraint current.
The tap of transformer has no effect on REF protection.
CT Transient detection function based on the ratio of residual current to positive current is
adopted to eliminate the influence of difference of transient characteristic to REF protection.
CT saturation detection function based on 2nd and 3rd harmonics is adopted to avoid
maloperation of REF protection during an external fault.
1.3.4 Transformer Winding Differential Protection

Maximum 5 group CT inputs applied for an auto-transformer with two circuit breakers at HV
and MV sides respectively.
Maximum 3 winding differential protections for each side of a three-winding transformer
Inrush current has no effect on winding differential protection.
Winding differential protection has high sensitivity to internal earth faults because there is no
load current in the restraint current.
The tap of transformer has no effect on winding differential protection.
adopted to eliminate the influence of difference of transient characteristic to winding
differential protection.
maloperation of winding differential protection during an external fault.

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1.3.5 Reactor Inter-Turn Differential Protection

Current of CT at head end of reactor is adopted for the protection calculation.
Inter-turn protection consists of zero-sequence power directional element and zero-sequence

impdence element with high reliability.
The amplitude of residual voltage is compensated to ensure zero-sequence power directional

element can distinguish direction correctly when system impedance is too low.
Intur-turn protection being blocked by CT and VT circuit failure.
1.3.6 Overexcitation Protection

Voltage for protection calculation is RMS of three phase voltages and not affected by
frequency fluctuation.
Overexcitation multiple is calculated by voltge and frequence.
Two-stage definite-time overexcitation protection and one-stage definite-time overexcitation

alarm element are equipped.
One-stage inverse-time overexcitation protection including tripping and alarm funxtions is

equipped.
Overexcitation inverse-time curve is sectional linear curve, which has hight adaptivity.
1.3.7 Mechanical Protection
High-power relays are adopted to improve the anti-interfence ability of mechanical protection
Mechanical protection does not maloperate if 110Vac (or 220Vac) voltage is connected to the
terminal of mechanical relay signal input by mistake.
Provide 4 mechancial signal input channels for tripping directly or with time delay.
1.3.8 Phase Overcurrent Protection

Four-stage phase overcurrent protection with independent logic, current and time delay
settings.
Stage 1, stage 2 and stage 3 are definite-time characteristic, stage 4 can be selected as
Definite-time or inverse-time characteristic. The inverse-time characteristic is selectable,
among IEC and ANSI/IEEE standard inverse-time characteristics and a user-defined
inverse-time curve.
Voltage control element can be selected to control each stage phase overcurrent protection.
Directional element can be selected to control each stage phase overcurrent protection with
three options: no direction, forward direction and reverse direction.
Second harmonic can be selected to block each stage phase overcurrent protection.

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1.3.9 Ground Overcurrent Protection

Four-stage ground overcurrent protection with independent logic, current and time delay
settings.
Definite-time or inverse-time characteristic. The inverse-time characteristic is selectable,
inverse-time curve.
Directional element can be selected to control each stage ground overcurrent protection with
Second harmonic can be selected to block each stage ground overcurrent protection.
Measured neutral current or calculated residual current can be selected for the calculation of
ground overcurrent protection.
1.3.10 Phase Overvoltage Protection

Two-stage phase overvoltage protection with independent logic, current and time delay
settings.
Stage 1 and stage 2 definite-time characteristic, stage 2 can be selected as Definite-time or
inverse-time characteristic. T The inverse-time characteristic is selectable among IEC and
ANSI/IEEE standard inverse-time characteristics and a user-defined inverse-time curve.
Phase voltage or phase-to-phase voltage can be selected for protection calculation.
1 out of 3 or 3 out of 3logic can be selected for protection criterion.
1.3.11 Residual Overvoltage Protection

Two-stage residual overvoltage protection with independent logic, current and time delay
settings.
Stage 1 is definite-time characteristic, stage 2 can be selected as Definite-time or

inverse-time characteristic. The inverse-time characteristic is selectable among IEC and
1.3.12 Undervoltage Protection
Four-stage definite-time undervotlage protection with independent current and time delay
settings.
The rate of change of voltage blocking function is equipped.
1.3.13 Thermal Overload Protection

Thermal overload protection has following functions:

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Thermal time characteristic of IEC 60255-8 is adopted.
One stage for alarm and one stage for trip.
Funermental current or 1st to 7th harmonic current is used for protection calculation.
NOTE! Users muse declare current value calculation for thermal overload protection,
fundermental current or 1st to 7th harmonic current before making an order.
1.4 Ordering Options
This device is very flexible to configure according to the practical engineering. The following table
shows the required information when ordering a PCS-978.
The ordering options of hardware configuration below are applied for conventional substation, and
please consulting NR sales personnel.
Ordering Code:
S1 S2 S3 S4 H1 H4 H6 H8 H10 H12 H13 H14 H16 - R1.10

PCS-978 - -
S1~S4 selections are for software function, and H1~H16 selections are for hardware
configuration.
The details about each section of the ordering code are described as below, and the default
selection for each item below is the first selection
S1: Application
Option Description Ordering Code

Conventional substation A
Digital substation B
Complex substation (conventional & digital) C
S2: Software Version

Basic transformer A
Basic reactor B
Advanced transformer C
Customized transformer* D
NOTE! Please refer to the Talbe of Software Version Descriptio for detailed software
functions.
S3: Language

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English + Chinese C
English + French F
English + Russian R
English + Spanish S
English + Portuguese P
S4: Protocol

IEC 61850-8-1* (MMS & GOOSE Interlocking) A
IEC 60870-5-103 (Ethernet, Serial port) B
DNP 3.0 (Serial port) C
H2: Communication Ports&Time Synchronization Mode

2 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX(RJ45) + 2 x EIA-485+RS-485(IRIG-B or PPS)
A
+ RS-232(Print)
2 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX(RJ45) + 2 x 100Base-FX(ST-Connector)*
B
+ RS-485(IRIG-B or PPS) + RS-232(Print)
H4: Analog Input 1

9CT/3VT (1A Unn=100~130V, Phase-to-phase) A
6CT/6VT (1A Unn=100~130V, Phase-to-phase) B
6CT/6VT (1A Unn=100~130V(first 3 voltage channels) Phase-to-phase,
C
Unn=200V(latter 3 voltage channels) )
12CT (1A) D
9CT/3VT (5A Unn=100~130V, Phase-to-phase) E
6CT/6VT (5A Unn=100~130V, Phase-to-phase) F
G
12CT (5A) H
NOTE! Current input channels can be configured to three-phase current input or neutral
current input according to requirements, and similarily voltage input channels can be
configured to three-phase voltage input or residual voltage input according to
requirements. Please refer to Chapter 6 Hardware for CT/VT wiring examples.
H6: Analog Input 2

Not required
9CT/3VT (1A Unn=100~130V, Phase-to-phase) A

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C
12CT (1A) D
9CT/3VT (5A Unn=100~130V, Phase-to-phase) E
G
12CT (5A) H
H8: Analog Input 3

Not required A
9CT/3VT (1A Unn=100~130V, Phase-to-phase) C
D
12CT (1A ) E
6CT/6VT (5A Unn=100~130V, Phase-to-phase) G
H
12CT (5A ) I
6 transducer input channels (4-20mA or 0-5V) J
H10: Mechanical Relays Module

Not required A
4 MR inputs and 16 MR outputs, 110Vdc B
8 MR inputs and 32 MR outputs, 110Vdc C
4 MR inputs and 16 MR outputs, 220Vdc D
8 MR inputs and 32 MR outputs, 220Vdc E
H12: Binary Inputs

4 fixed + 7 configurable (independent), 110Vdc&220Vdc A
4 fixed + 14 configurable (common negative supply), 110Vdc&220Vdc B
4 fixed + 7 configurable (independent), 24Vdc&48Vdc C
4 fixed + 14 configurable (common negative supply), 24Vdc&48Vdc D
H13: Primary Binary Outputs

11 binary outputs (NO)+11 signal binary outputs (2NC+9NO) A

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H14: Additional Outputs

Not required A
11 binary outputs (NO) B
NOTE! Binary outputs mentioned above can be used to trip or as signal binary outputs.
H16: Power Supply for Device

110~220 Vdc 1
24~48 Vdc 2

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Software Version Description
Version Functions
Basic Advanced Customized
Basic Reactor Protection
Transformer Transformer Transformer
Transformer biased current differential protection (87T)
Transformer unrestrained current differenital protection (50/87UT)
Transformer DPFC biased current differenital protection (7/87DT)
Transformer biased restricted earth fault protection (64REF)
Transformer biased winding differenital protection (87W)
Reactor biased current differential protection (87R)
Reactor unrestrained current differenital protection (50/87UR)
Reactor DPFC biased current differenital protection (7/87DR)
Reactor biased neutral differential protection (87N)
Definite-time overexcitation protection (24DT)
Inverse-time overexcitation protection (24IDMT)
Mechancial protection (MR)
Temperature protection (xx)
Overfrequency protection (81O)
Underfrequency protection (81U)
Definite-time phase overcurrent protectione (50P)
Inverse-time phase overcurrent protection (51P)
Definite-time ground overcurrent protectione (50G)
Inverse-time ground overcurrent protection (51G)
Thermal overload protection (49)
Phase overvoltage protectione (59P)
Residual overvoltage protection (59G)
Undervoltage protection (27P)

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Pole disagreement protection (62PD)

Impedance protection (21)
Breaker failure protection (50BF)
Phase overcurrent alarm (50PAlm)
Voltage transformer supervision (VTS)
Current transformer supervision (CTS)
Inrush current detection
Overexcitation detection
Harmonic blocking function
Basic Advanced Customized
Basic Reactor Control, Monitoring and Communication
Transformer Transformer Transformer
Configurable I/O, LED and Programmable logic
Self-diagnostic function
Fault recording function
1024 for each kind of disturbance records, supervision events, IO

events, device logs
60 oscillogram compatible with COMTRADE format
Power metering
10 setting groups
Timing standard: PPSPPM IRIG-BSNTP(PTPBC)IEEE1588

DCF77

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Table of Contents
2.1 Electrical Specifications ................................................................................. 2-1

2.1.1 Analog Input Ratings ............................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.2 Power Supply ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.3 Transducer Input .................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.4 Binary Input .......................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.5 Binary Output ....................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2 Mechanical Specifications .............................................................................. 2-3

2.3 Ambient Temperature and Humidity Range .................................................. 2-4
2.4 Communication Port ....................................................................................... 2-4
2.4.1 EIA-485 Port ......................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.4.2 Ethernet Port ........................................................................................................................ 2-5
2.4.3 Optical Fibre Port ................................................................................................................. 2-5
2.4.4 Print Port............................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.4.5 Clock Synchronization Port .................................................................................................. 2-5
2.5 Type Tests ........................................................................................................ 2-5

2.5.1 Environmental Tests ............................................................................................................. 2-5
2.5.2 Mechanical Tests .................................................................................................................. 2-5
2.5.3 Electrical Tests...................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.5.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility .............................................................................................. 2-6
2.6 Certifications.................................................................................................... 2-7

2.7 Protective Functions ....................................................................................... 2-7
2.7.1 Transformer Current Differential Protection ......................................................................... 2-7
2.7.2 Transformer Restricted Earth Fault Protection .................................................................... 2-9
2.7.3 Transformer Winding Differential Protection ........................................................................ 2-9
2.7.4 Reactor Inter-turn Fault Protection ....................................................................................... 2-9
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2.7.5 Overexcitation Protection ..................................................................................................... 2-9
2.7.6 Mechanical Protection ........................................................................................................ 2-10
2.7.7 Phase Overcurrent protection ............................................................................................ 2-10
2.7.8 Ground Overcurrent Protection .......................................................................................... 2-11
2.7.9 Phase Overvoltage Protection ........................................................................................... 2-12
2.7.10 Residual Overvoltage Protection ..................................................................................... 2-13
2.7.11 Undervoltage Protection ................................................................................................... 2-13
2.7.12 Thermal Overload Protection ........................................................................................... 2-14
2.7.13 Phase Overcurrent Alarm Element .................................................................................. 2-14
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2.1 Electrical Specifications

2.1.1 Analog Input Ratings
1. Alternating Analog current
Phase rotation ABC

Nominal frequency 505Hz, 605Hz
Rated Current (In) 1A 5A
Linear to 0.05In~40In
Thermal withstand
-continuously 4In
-for 10s 30In
-for 1s 100In
-for half a cycle 250In
Burden < 0.15VA/phase @In < 0.25VA/phase @In
Accuracy 0.5%In
Current input channel Maximum 36
2. Alternating Analog voltage
Phase rotation ABC

Nominal frequency 505Hz, 605Hz
Rated Voltage (Un) 100~130V 200V (residual voltage input)
Linear to 1~170V 1-233V
Thermal withstand
-continuously 200V 220
-10s 260V 380
-1s 300V 420
Burden at rated < 0.20VA/phase @Un < 0.80VA/phase @Un
Accuracy 0.5%Un 0.5%Un
Voltage input channel Maximum 18 Maximum 9
2.1.2 Power Supply

Standard IEC 60255-11:2008
Rated Voltage 110Vdc/125Vdc, 220VDC/250Vdc
Variation 80% ~120%
Permissible AC ripple voltage Max 15% of the rated voltage (DC power supply)
Conventional
< 25W @ Quiescent condition without binary input signals
substation
Burden
Digital substation <40W @ Quiescent condition without binary input signals
NOTE! Following table list burden of each part of PCS-978 device, user can calculate
weight of device according to the acutual hardware configuration. After calculate the total
PCS-978 Transformer Protection 2-1

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burdent of each module
Module Type Burden (W)

NR1102D
NR1102A/B/C/H/I 6
NR1101E
NR1156A
N1151D 3.5
NR1152
NR1533A 0.3 (withou IO burden)
NR1521A 0.3 (without BO burden)
NR1523B 0.3 (without BO burdent)
NR1503
0.3 (without BI burden)
NR1504
NR1301A* -
NR1401A 0 (AC Anolog input module)
6.7 (total 8 ports connected, 0.35W/port, i.e. one port is
NR1136A
disconnected and 0.35W is reduced)
6 (total 6 ports connected, 0.35W/port, i.e. one port is
NR1136C
disconnected and 0.35W is reduced)
*: NR1301A is the power moule of PCS-978 device, the burden of which is not a fixed
value but realted to the burden of other modules. After all other parts burden are
calculated, the calculated value is divided by 0.8 to get the total burden of device.
2.1.3 Transducer Input

Standard IEC 60255-1: 2009
Input range 4-20mA 0-5V
Input resistance 235 20k
Accuracy 0.5 class 0.5 class
Transducer nput channel 6
2.1.4 Binary Input

Rated Voltage 24Vdc 48Vdc 110Vdc 125Vdc 220Vdc 250Vdc
Rated current drain 1.2mA 2.4mA 1.1mA 1.25mA 2.2mA 2.5mA
Maximal pickup voltage 70% rated voltage
Minimum dropout voltage 55% rated voltage
Maximum permissible voltage 120% rated voltage
Withstand voltage 2000Vac, 2800Vdc
Resolving time for logic input <1ms
Binary input channel 29
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2.1.5 Binary Output

Item Tripping output Signal output
Output model Potential-free contact Potential-free contact
Max system voltage 380Vac, 250Vdc 380Vac, 250Vdc
Voltage across open contact 1000V RMS for 1min 1200V RMS for 1min
5.0A @ 250Vac 8.0A @ 380Vac
Continuous carry
5.0A @ 250Vdc 8.0A @ 250Vdc
6A@3S 10A@3S
Short duration current
15A@0.5S 20A@0.5S
0.6A@48VDC 0.7A@48VDC
Breaking capacity (L/R=40ms) 0.1A@110VDC 0.3A@110VDC
0.05A@220VDC 0.2A@220VDC
Burden 300mW 240mW
Pickup time < 8ms < 10ms
Dropout time < 5ms < 8ms
Bounce time 1ms 1ms
Contact number Maximum 33 Maximum 33
NOTE! Signal contacts include watchdog contacts.
NOTE! Tripping output contacts are not connected to trip circuit breaker directly. They are
connected to interposing relays or lockout relays contacts of which are connected to trip
circuit breaker.
2.2 Mechanical Specifications

Enclosure dimensions
482.6mm177.0mm291.0mm
(WHD)
Mounting Way Flush mounted
Trepanning dimensions (WH) 450.0mm179.0mm, M6 screw
Housing color Silver grey
Weight per device Approx. 15kg (Including 2 AC AI modules)
Housing material Aluminum
Location of terminal Rear panel of the device
Device structure Plug-in modular type @ rear side, integrated frontplate
Protection class
Front side IP40, up to IP51 (Flush mounted)
Other sides IP30
Rear side, connection terminals IP20
Pollution degree 2
Overvoltage category III

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NOTE! Following table list weight of each module of PCS-978 device, user can calculate
weight of device according to the acutual hardware configuration.
Module Type Weight(kg)

NR1102D
NR1102A/B/C/H/I 0.4
NR1101E
NR1156A
N1151D 0.2
NR1152
NR1533A 0.35
NR1521A 0.2
NR1523B 0.3
NR1503 0.2
NR1504
NR1301A 0.6
NR1401A 2.4
NR1136A 0.3
NR1136C 0.3
Chassis+Bus+HMI
7.4
module+PWR module
2.3 Ambient Temperature and Humidity Range

Standard IEC 60225-1: 2009
Operating temperature -40C to +70C
Transport and storage
-40C to +70C
temperature range
Permissible humidity 5%-95%, condensation not permissible
Altitude <3000m
2.4 Communication Port

2.4.1 EIA-485 Port
Baud rate 4.8kbit/s, 9.6kbit/s, 19.2kbit/s, 38.4kbit/s, 57.6kbit/s, 115.2kbit/s
Protocol IEC 60870-5-103:1997
Maximal capacity 32
Transmission distance <500m
Safety level Isolation to ELV level
Twisted pair Screened twisted pair cable

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2.4.2 Ethernet Port

Connector type RJ-45
Transmission rate 100Mbits/s
Transmission standard 100Base-TX
Protocol IEC 60870-5-103:1997 or IEC 61850
2.4.3 Optical Fibre Port

Characteristic Plastic optical fiber glass optical fiber
Terminal BFOC/2.5 (OR F-SMA) BFOC/2.5 (OR F-SMA)
Fibre size Step-index 980/1000 m Graded-index 62.5/125 m
Transmission distance Up to 40m Up to 1000m
Wave length 660nm 820nm~860nm
Temperature range -5C ~+55C -5C ~+55C
Transmission power Min. -7dBm Min. -16dBm
Minimum receiving power Min. -20dBm Min. -24dBm
System reserve Min +3dB Min +3dB
2.4.4 Print Port

Type RS-232
Baud Rate 4.8kbit/s, 9.6kbit/s, 19.2kbit/s, 38.4kbit/s, 57.6kbit/s, 115.2kbit/s

Printer type EPSON 300K printer
2.4.5 Clock Synchronization Port

Type RS-485
Maximal capacity 32
Timing standard PPS, IRIG-B
2.5 Type Tests

2.5.1 Environmental Tests
Dry cold test Per IEC60068-2-1:2007
Dry heat test Per IEC60068-2-2:2007
Damp heat test, cyclic Per IEC60068-2-30:2005
2.5.2 Mechanical Tests

Vibration Per IEC 60255-21-1:1988 Class I
Shock and bump Per IEC 60255-21-2:1988 Class I

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2.5.3 Electrical Tests

Dielectric tests Test voltage 2kV, 50Hz, 1min
Impulse voltage tests Test voltage 5kV
Insulation resistance
Isolation resistance >100M@500VDC
measurements
2.5.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility

IEC 60255-22-1:2007
1MHz burst disturbance test Common mode: class III 2.5kV
Differential mode: class III 1.0kV
IEC60255-22-2:2008 class IV
Electrostatic discharge test For contact discharge: 8kV
For air discharge: 15kV
IEC 60255-22-3:2007 class III
Frequency sweep
Radiated amplitude-modulated
10V/m (rms), f=801000MHz
Radio frequency interference
Spot frequency
tests
Radiated amplitude-modulated
10V/m (rms), f=80MHz/160MHz/450MHz/900MHz
Radiated pulse-modulated
10V/m (rms), f=900MHz
IEC 60255-22-4:2008
Fast transient disturbance tests Power supply, I/O, Earth: class IV, 4kV, 2.5kHz, 5/50ns
Communication terminals: class IV, 2kV, 5kHz, 5/50ns
Per IEC 60255-22-5:2008
Power supply, AC input, I/O port: class IV, 1.2/50us
Surge immunity test
Common mode: 4kV
Differential mode: 2kV
Conducted RF Electromagnetic IEC 60255-22-6:2001
Disturbance Power supply, AC, I/O, Comm. Terminal: Class III, 10Vrms, 150 kHz~80MHz
Radiated emission limits IEC60255-25: 2000, Class A
Power Frequency Magnetic IEC 61000-4-8:2001
Field Immunity class V, 100A/m for 1min, 1000A/m for 3s
IEC 61000-4-9:2001
Pulse Magnetic Field Immunity
class V, 6.4/16s, 1000A/m for 3s
Damped oscillatory magnetic IEC 61000-4-10:2001
field immunity class V, 100kHz & 1MHz100A/m
IEC61000-4-12: 2006, Class III
Ring wave immunity Power supply, I/O terminals, 1MHz
2kV, line-to-ground 1kV, line-to-line

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IEC60255-11: 2008
Auxiliary power supply
Voltage dipsUp to 500ms for dips to 40% of rated voltage without reset
performance
Voltage short interruptions100ms for interruption without rebooting
2.6 Certifications
ISO9001: 2000
ISO14001:2004
OHSAS18001: 1999
ISO10012:2003
CMMI L3
EMC: 89/336/EEC, EN50263:2000
Products safety(PS): 73/23/EEC, EN61010-1: 2001, EN60950: 2002
2.7 Protective Functions
NOTE! There are some symbols mentioned in the following sections and the meaning of
them is given here.
In rated secondary current of CT
Un rated secondary voltage of VT
pu unit of setting and current for current differential protection
Id differential current
I0d residual differential current
I d -- DPFC differential current.
U * / f* the overexcitation multiple.
2.7.1 Transformer Current Differential Protection
2.7.1.1 Biased Differential Protection
Current setting of knee point 1 [87T.I_Knee1] 0.1~1pu, 0.001pu steps
Current setting of knee point 2 [87T.I_Knee2] 4~8pu, 0.001pu steps
Pickup up setting [87T.I_Biased] 0.05 ~ 5pu, 0.001pu steps
Slope 1 setting [87T.Slope1] 0.1~0.9, steps 0.001

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nd
2 harmonic setting for inrush current
0.05~0.3, steps 0.001
[87T.K_Hm2_Inrush]
rd
3 harmonic setting for inrush current
0.05~0.3, steps 0.001
[87T.K_Hm3_Inrush]
rd th
3 or 5 harmonic setting for overexcitation
0.05~0.3, steps 0.001
[87T.K_Hm3/Hm5_OvExc]
nd rd
Tolerance of 2 and 3 harmonic settings 0.01
th
Tolerance of 5 harmonic settings 0.02
Tolerance of operating current 5% or 0.02pu, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off ratio 95%
50Hz: 30ms( Id>2x[87T.I_Biased])

Operating time (Without blocking criteria)
60Hz: 25ms( Id>2x[87T.I_Biased])
Drop off time 30ms
2.7.1.2 Instantaneous Differential Protection
Current setting [87T.I_Instant] 0.05 ~ 20pu, 0.001pu steps
Tolerance of current setting 2.5%xSetting or 0.02pu, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off ratio 95%
50Hz: 20ms( Id>1.5x[87T.I_Instant])

Operating time
60Hz: 20ms( Id>1.5x[87T.I_Instant])
Drop off time 30ms
2.7.1.3 DPFC Current Differential Protection
Pickup current value 0.2pu
Tolerance of operating current 10%
Slope 1 value 0.6 (fixed)
Slope 2 value 0.75 (fixed)
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off ratio 95%
50Hz: 30ms ( I d >2x0.2pu)

Operating time
60Hz: 25ms ( I d >2x0.2pu)
Drop off time 30ms

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2.7.2 Transformer Restricted Earth Fault Protection
Pickup up setting [64REF.I_Biased] 0.05 ~ 5In, 0.001In steps
Current setting of knee point [64REF.I_Knee] 0.1~4In, 0.001In steps
Time delay setting [64REF.Slope] 0~20s, 0.001s steps
Restraint slope setting [64REF.t_Dly] 0.20~0.75. steps 0.001
Tolerance of operating current 5% or 0.02In, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off ratio 95%
50Hz: 30ms ( I 0 d >2[64REF.I_Biased])

Operating time
(Wthout time delay, without blocking criterion)
60Hz: 25ms ( I 0 d >2[64REF.I_Biased])
Tolerance of time setting 1% of Setting +30ms (I0d>2x[64REF.I_Biased])
Drop off time 30ms
2.7.3 Transformer Winding Differential Protection
Pickup up setting [87W.I_Biased] 0.05 ~ 5In, 0.001In steps
Current setting of knee point [87W.I_Knee] 0.1~4In, 0.001In steps
Restraint slope setting [87W.Slope] 0.20~0.75. steps 0.001
Tolerance of operating current 5% or 0.02In, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off ratio 95%
50Hz: 30ms ( I 0 d >2[87W.I_Biased])

Operating time (Without blocking criterion)
60Hz: 25ms ( I 0 d >2[87W.I_Biased])
Tolerance of time setting 1% of Setting +30ms (I0d>2x[87W.I_Biased])
Drop off time 30ms
2.7.4 Reactor Inter-turn Fault Protection
Operating time without delay 60ms
2.7.5 Overexcitation Protection
Definite time U * / f* setting [24DT1.K_Set] 1.01.7 pu, 0.001 steps
Definite time delay setting [24DT1. t_Op] 0.1 s9999s, 0.001s steps
Inverse time U * / f* setting 1.01.7 pu, 0.001 steps

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[24IDMT.Kn_Set], n=0,1,9
Inverse time delay setting

0.1 s9999s, 0.001s steps
[24IDMT.t0_Op], n=0,1,9
Tolerance of U * / f* setting 2.5% of Setting or 0.01 whichever is greater
Cooling time setting [24IDMT.t_Cooling] 0.1~9999s, 0.001s teps
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off ratio of definte-time overexcitation protection 97%
Tolerance of operating time of definite-time

1% of Setting +30ms (at 1.5 times U * / f* setting)
overexciation protection
Tolerance of operating time of inverse-time

2.5% operating time or 30ms, whichever is greater
overexcitation protection
Drop off time of definite-time overexcitation protection 30ms
2.7.6 Mechanical Protection
Delay picku up time setting [MR.t_DPU_n], n=1,2,3,4 0~3600s, steps 0.001s
Pulse width setting [MR.t_PW_1], n=1,2,3,4 0~10s, steps 0.001s
Time setting tolerance 1% of Setting +30ms
2.7.7 Phase Overcurrent protection
2.7.7.1 Instantaneous and Definte-time Phase Overcurrent Protection
Current setting [50/51Pn.I_Set], n=1, 2, 3 0.04In~150A, 0.001A steps

Tolerance of current setting of DT OC 2.5% of Setting or 0.02In, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off ratio 95%
50Hz: 25 cycle (at 2 times current setting)
Operating time of instantaneous OC
Time delay setting [50/51Pn.t_Op], n=1, 2, 3 0.00~3600s, 0.001s steps
Tolerance of time setting of DT OC 1% of Setting +30ms (at 2 times current setting)
Drop off time 30ms
2.7.7.2 Inverse-time Phase Overcurrent
Pickup current setting [50/51P4.I_Set] 0.04In~150A, 0.001A steps

Tolerance of current setting of IDMT OC 2.5% of Setting or 0.02Un, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off ratio 95%
Multiple of the maximum operating current to the pikcup
10~40, 0.001 setps
setting [50/51P4.K_Iset]
Time multipler setting [50/51P4.TMS] 0.05~3.2, 0.001 steps
Minimum delay setting [50/51P4.tmin] 0.0~20s, 0.001s steps

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Constant K [50/51P4.K] 0.0~120, 0.001 steps

Constant C [50/51P4.C] 0.0~20s, 0.001s steps
Exopnent alpha [50/51P4.Alpha] 0.02~5, 0.001 steps
2.5% operating time or 30ms, whichever is greater(for
Operating time of IDMT OC
current between 1.2 and 20 multiples of pickup)
Drop off time 30ms
2.7.7.3 Control and Blocking Element
Phase-to-phase undervoltage setting

2~200V, steps 0.001V
[50/51P.Upp_VCE]
Negative-sequence voltage setting
2~200V, steps 0.001V
[50/51P.U2_VCE]
Tolerance of voltage setting 2.5% of setting or 0.01Un, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio of voltage element 100%
Drop off ratio of voltage element 95%
Relay characteristic angle [50/51P.RCA] -180~179 deg, steps 1 deg
Tolerance of relay characteristic angle 3 deg
Minimum polarizing voltage 2% of rated voltage of VT
nd
2 harmonic for inrush [50/51P.K_Hm2] 0.05~1.0, steps 0.001
Current setting of releasing inrush blocking
0.04~150A, steps 0.001
[50/51P.I_Rls_HmBlk]
Tolerance of current setting of releasing inrush blocking 2.5% of Setting or 0.02In, whichever is greater
2.7.8 Ground Overcurrent Protection
2.7.8.1 Instantaneous and Definte-time Ground Overcurrent Protection
Current setting [50/51Gn.I_Set], n=1, 2, 3 0.04In~150A, 0.001A steps

Tolerance of current setting of DT ROC 2.5% of Setting or 0.02In, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off ratio 95%
Operating time of instantaneous ROC
Time delay setting [50/51Gn.t_Op], n=1, 2, 3 0.00~3600s, 0.001s steps
Tolerance of time setting of DT ROC 1% of Setting +30ms (at 2 times current setting)
Drop off time 30ms
2.7.8.2 Inverse-time Ground Overcurrent Protection
Pickup current setting [50/51G4.I_Set] 0.04In~150A, 0.001A steps

Tolerance of current setting of DT ROC 2.5% of Setting or 0.02In, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off ratio 95% of pickup
10~40, 0.001 setps
setting [50/51G4.K_Iset]

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Time multipler setting [50/51G4.TMS] 0.05~3.2, 0.001 steps

Minimum delay setting [50/51G4.tmin] 0.0~20s, 0.001s steps
Constant K [50/51G4.K] 0.0~120, 0.001 steps
Constant C [50/51G4.C] 0.0~20s, 0.001s steps
Operating time of IDMT ROC
residual current between 1.2 and 20 multiples of pickup)
Drop off time 30ms
2.7.8.3 Control and Blocking Element
Relay characteristic angle [50/51G.RCA] 0~360 deg, 1 deg steps

Tolerance of relay characteristic angle 3 deg
Minimum polarizing voltage 2% of rated voltage of VT
nd
2 harmonic for inrush [50/51G.K_Hm2] 0.05~1.0, steps 0.001
Current setting of releasing inrush blocking
0.04~150A, steps 0.001
[50/51G.I_Rls_HmBlk]
Tolerance of current setting of releasing inrush blocking 2.5% of Setting or 0.02In, whichever is greater
2.7.9 Phase Overvoltage Protection
2.7.9.1 Instantaneous and Definte-time Phase Overvoltage Protection
Voltage setting [59P1.U_Set] 2~200V, 0.001V steps

Tolerance of voltage setting of DT OV 2.5%xSetting or 0.1V, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off ratio 95%
50Hz: 35ms(at 1.2 times voltage setting)
Operating time of instantaneous OV
60Hz: 30ms(at 1.2 times voltage setting)
Time delay setting [59P1.t_Op] 0.00~3600s, 0.001s steps
Tolerance of time setting of DT OV 1% of Setting +30ms (at 1.2 times voltage setting)
Droup off time 30ms
2.7.9.2 Inverse-time Phase Overvoltage Protection
Pickup voltage setting [59P2.U_Set] 2~200V, 0.001V steps

Tolerance of voltage setting of IDMT OV 2.5% of Setting or 0.02In, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off ratio 95%
10~40, 0.001 setps
setting [59P2.K_Iset]
Time multipler setting [59P2.TMS] 0.05~3.2, 0.001 steps
Minimum delay setting [59P2.tmin] 0.0~20s, 0.001s steps
Constant K [59P2.K] 0.0~120, 0.001 steps
Constant C [59P2.C] 0.0~20s, 0.001s steps
2.5% operating time or 30ms, whichever is greater (for
Operating time of IDMT OV
voltage between 1.2 and 2 multiples of pickup)

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Drop off time 30ms
2.7.10 Residual Overvoltage Protection
2.7.10.1 Instantaneous and Definte-time Residual Overvoltage Protection
Voltage setting [59G1.U_Set] 2~200V

Tolerance of voltage setting of DT ROV 2.5% of Setting or 0.1V, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off ratio 95%
50Hz: 35ms (at 1.2 times voltage setting)
Operating time of instantaneous ROV
60Hz: 30ms (at 1.2 times voltage setting)
Time delay setting [59G1.t_Op] 0.00~3600s, 0.001s steps
Tolerance of time setting of DT ROV 1% of Setting +30ms (at 1.2 times voltage setting)
Drop off time 30ms
2.7.10.2 Inverse-time Residual Overvoltage Protection
Pickup voltage setting [59G2.U_Set] 2~200V

Tolerance of voltage setting of IDMT OV 2.5% of Setting or 0.1V, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off ratio 95%
10~40, 0.001 setps
setting [59G2.K_Iset]
Time multipler setting [59G2.TMS] 0.05~3.2, 0.001 steps
Minimum delay setting [59G2.tmin] 0.0~20s, 0.001s steps
Constant K [59G2.K] 0.0~120, 0.001 steps
Constant C [59G2.C] 0.0~20s, 0.001s steps
2.5% operating time or 30ms, whichever is greater (for
Operating time of IDMT OV
residual voltage between 1.2 and 2 multiples of pickup)
Drop off time 30ms
2.7.11 Undervoltage Protection
Voltage setting of DT UV [27.UVn.U_Set] n=1,2,3,4 0~100V
Lowest voltage threshold of voltage recovery

0~100V
[27.U_Recov]
Tolerance of voltage setting 2.5% of Setting or 0.1V, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off ratio 102%
50Hz 20ms (at 0.8 times voltage setting)

Operating time of UV at zero time delay
60Hz:20ms (at 0.8 times voltage setting)
Time setting of DT UV [27.UVn.t_Op] n=1,2,3,4 0.05~100s
Time setting of fault recovery [27.t_Recov] 0~100s
Tolerance of time setting 1% of Setting +30ms (at 0.8 times voltage setting)

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du/dt setting [27.du/dt_Blk] 0~100V/s
Drop off time 30ms
2.7.12 Thermal Overload Protection
Base current setting range [49.Ib_Set] 0.04In~150A, 0.001In steps
Transformer thermal time constant [49.Tau] 0~100s, 0.001s steps
Thermal overload coefficient for trip [49.K_Trp] 1~3, 0.001 steps
Thermal overload coefficient for alarm [49.K_Alm] 1~3, 0.001 steps

Operating time
current between 1.2 and 20 multiples of pickup)
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off time 30ms
IEC hot time-current limit characteristic curve

(adopted curve in the relay)
2
I eq
t = ln
2
Characteristic curve I eq (k I B ) 2
IEC hot cold-current limit characteristic curve
2
I eq I 2p
t = ln
2
I eq (k I B ) 2
2.7.13 Phase Overcurrent Alarm Element
Current setting [50PAlmn.I_Set],n=1,2 0.04In~150A. 0.001A steps
Tolerance of current setting 2.5% of Setting or 0.02In, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off ratio 95%
50Hz: 25ms (at 2 times current setting)

Operating time without time delay
60Hz: 23ms (at 2 times current setting)
Time setting [50PAlmn.t_Op], n=1,2 0s ~ 3600s, 0.001s steps
Tolerance of time setting 1% of Setting +30ms (at 2 times current setting)
Drop off time 30ms

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Table of Contents
3.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Transformer Current Differential Protection (87T) ........................................ 3-1
3.1.1 Application ............................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.2 Function ................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.3 Protection Principle .............................................................................................................. 3-2
3.1.4 Logic ................................................................................................................................... 3-28
3.1.5 Inputs and Outputs ............................................................................................................. 3-31
3.1.6 Setting ................................................................................................................................ 3-33
3.2 Restricted Earth Fault Protection (64REF) .................................................. 3-35

3.2.1 Application .......................................................................................................................... 3-35
3.2.2 Function .............................................................................................................................. 3-35
3.2.3 Protection Principle ............................................................................................................ 3-35
3.2.4 Logic ................................................................................................................................... 3-42
3.2.6 Setting ................................................................................................................................ 3-45
3.3 Winding Differential Protection (87W) ......................................................... 3-46

3.3.1 Application .......................................................................................................................... 3-46
3.3.2 Function .............................................................................................................................. 3-46
3.3.4 Logic ................................................................................................................................... 3-52
3.3.5 Logic setting of Inputs and Outputs.................................................................................... 3-53
3.3.6 Setting ................................................................................................................................ 3-55
3.4 Inter-Turn fault Protection (IntTurn) ............................................................. 3-55

3.4.1 Application .......................................................................................................................... 3-55
3.4.2 Functions ............................................................................................................................ 3-56

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3.4.4 Logic ................................................................................................................................... 3-60
3.4.6 Setting ................................................................................................................................ 3-62
3.5 Overexcitation Protection (24) ...................................................................... 3-62

3.5.1 Application .......................................................................................................................... 3-62
3.5.2 Function .............................................................................................................................. 3-62
3.5.4 Logic ................................................................................................................................... 3-64
3.5.6 Settings............................................................................................................................... 3-67
3.6 Mechanical Protection (MR) .......................................................................... 3-69

3.6.1 Application .......................................................................................................................... 3-69
3.6.2 Function .............................................................................................................................. 3-70
3.6.4 Logic ................................................................................................................................... 3-70
3.6.6 Setting ................................................................................................................................ 3-72
3.7 Phase Overcurrent Protection (50/51P) ....................................................... 3-72

3.7.1 Application .......................................................................................................................... 3-72
3.7.2 Function .............................................................................................................................. 3-73
3.7.4 Logic ................................................................................................................................... 3-79
3.7.6 Settings............................................................................................................................... 3-82
3.8 Ground Overcurrent Protection (50/51G) .................................................... 3-84

3.8.1 Application .......................................................................................................................... 3-84
3.8.2 Function .............................................................................................................................. 3-85
3.8.4 Logic ................................................................................................................................... 3-90

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3.8.6 Settings............................................................................................................................... 3-92
3.9 Phase Overvoltage Protection (59P) ............................................................ 3-94

3.9.1 Application .......................................................................................................................... 3-94
3.9.2 Function .............................................................................................................................. 3-94
3.9.4 Logic ................................................................................................................................... 3-97
3.9.6 Settings............................................................................................................................... 3-99
3.10 Residual Overvoltage Protection (59G) ................................................... 3-100

3.10.1 Application ...................................................................................................................... 3-100
3.10.2 Function .......................................................................................................................... 3-100
3.10.3 Protection Principle ........................................................................................................ 3-101
3.10.4 Logic ............................................................................................................................... 3-102
3.10.5 Inputs and Outputs ......................................................................................................... 3-103
3.10.6 Settings........................................................................................................................... 3-104
3.11 Undervoltage Protection (27) .................................................................... 3-105

3.11.1 Application ...................................................................................................................... 3-105
3.11.2 Function .......................................................................................................................... 3-105
3.11.3 Operation Principle ......................................................................................................... 3-105
3.11.4 Logic ............................................................................................................................... 3-106
3.11.6 Settings ........................................................................................................................... 3-109
3.12 Thermal Overload Protection (49) .............................................................3-110

3.12.1 Application ...................................................................................................................... 3-110
3.12.2 Function .......................................................................................................................... 3-110
3.12.4 Logic ............................................................................................................................... 3-112
3.12.6 Settings........................................................................................................................... 3-114
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3.13 Phase Overcurrent Alarm Element (50PAlm) ...........................................3-114

3.13.1 Application ...................................................................................................................... 3-114
3.13.2 Function .......................................................................................................................... 3-115
3.13.4 Logic ............................................................................................................................... 3-116
3.13.6 Settings........................................................................................................................... 3-117
3.14 Three-Phase Current Element (Curr3P) ....................................................3-117

3.14.1 Application ...................................................................................................................... 3-117
3.14.2 Function .......................................................................................................................... 3-117
3.14.3 Principle .......................................................................................................................... 3-118
3.14.4 Logic ............................................................................................................................... 3-118
3.14.6 Settings........................................................................................................................... 3-120
3.15 Three-Phase Voltage Element (Volt3P) .................................................... 3-121

3.15.1 Application ...................................................................................................................... 3-121
3.15.2 Function .......................................................................................................................... 3-121
3.15.3 Principle .......................................................................................................................... 3-121
3.15.4 Logic ............................................................................................................................... 3-121
3.15.6 Settings........................................................................................................................... 3-123
3.16 Residual Current Element (Curr1P).......................................................... 3-123

3.16.1 Application ...................................................................................................................... 3-123
3.16.2 Function .......................................................................................................................... 3-123
3.16.4 Settings........................................................................................................................... 3-123
3.17 Residual Voltage Element (Volt1P) ........................................................... 3-124

3.17.1 Application ...................................................................................................................... 3-124
3.17.2 Function .......................................................................................................................... 3-124
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3.17.4 Settings........................................................................................................................... 3-124
3.18 Output Map (OutMap) ................................................................................ 3-125

3.18.1 Overview Description ..................................................................................................... 3-125
3.18.2 Output Map of Protection Element ................................................................................. 3-125
3.18.3 Programmable Tripping Output Element ....................................................................... 3-126
3.18.5 Setting ............................................................................................................................ 3-127
3.19 Intermediate Variable Element.................................................................. 3-128

3.19.1 Principle .......................................................................................................................... 3-128
List of Figures
Figure 3.1-1 Waveform of 2.5% phase B fault during transformer energization .................. 3-9
Figure 3.1-2 Current compensation calculation process ................................................... 3-12
Figure 3.1-3 Operation characteristic curve of sensitive biased differential protection... 3-14
Figure 3.1-4 Operation characteristic curve of sensitive biased differential protection... 3-15
Figure 3.1-5 Operation characteristic curve of current differential protection .................. 3-16
Figure 3.1-6 Waveform of original current and DPFC current.............................................. 3-18
Figure 3.1-7 Operating characteristic curve of DPFC biased differential protection ........ 3-21
Figure 3.1-8 Schematic of wave symmetry principle ............................................................ 3-24
Figure 3.1-9 Logic diagram of current differential protection .............................................. 3-28
Figure 3.1-10 Logic diagram of DPFC biased differential protection .................................. 3-29
Figure 3.1-11 Logic diagram of CT circuit failure .................................................................. 3-30
Figure 3.1-12 87T function block ............................................................................................. 3-31
Figure 3.2-1 REF application 1 for two-winding transformer with one CB at one side ..... 3-36
Figure 3.2-2 REF application 2 for two-winding transformer with two CBs at one side ... 3-36
Figure 3.2-3 REF typical application 3 for auto-transformer ................................................ 3-37
Figure 3.2-4 Principle of restricted earth fault protection .................................................... 3-39
Figure 3.2-5 Operating characteristic of REF protection ...................................................... 3-41
Figure 3.2-6 Logic diagram of winding differential protection ............................................. 3-43
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Figure 3.2-7 64REF function block .......................................................................................... 3-44
Figure 3.3-1 Winding differential protection applied to auto-transformer .......................... 3-47
Figure 3.3-2 Winding differential protection used as stub differential protection ............. 3-47
Figure 3.3-3 Operating characteristic curve of winding differential protection ................. 3-51
Figure 3.3-4 Logic diagram of winding differential protection of HV side .......................... 3-52
Figure 3.3-5 87W function block .............................................................................................. 3-53
Figure 3.4-1 Wiring diagram of shunt reactors in power system ........................................ 3-57
Figure 3.4-2 Equivalent zero-sequence network for case 1 ................................................. 3-57
Figure 3.4-3 Vector relation for case 1 .................................................................................... 3-58
Figure 3.4-4 Equivalent zero-sequence network for case 2 ................................................. 3-58
Figure 3.4-5 Vector relation for case 2 .................................................................................... 3-59
Figure 3.4-6 Logic diagram of inter-turn fault protection ..................................................... 3-60
Figure 3.4-7 IntTurn Function block ........................................................................................ 3-61
Figure 3.5-1 Inverse-time characteristic of overexcitation protection ................................ 3-64
Figure 3.5-2 Logic diagram of stage 1 definite-time overexcitation protection ................. 3-64
Figure 3.5-3 Logic diagram of inverse-time overexcitation protection ............................... 3-65
Figure 3.5-4 Function block of 24DT for trip .......................................................................... 3-65
Figure 3.5-5 Function block of 24DT for alarm ...................................................................... 3-65
Figure 3.5-6 Function block of 24InV ...................................................................................... 3-66
Figure 3.6-1 Logic Diagram of mechanical protection .......................................................... 3-70
Figure 3.6-2 Function block MR ............................................................................................... 3-71
Figure 3.7-1 Function diagram of phase overcurrent protection ......................................... 3-74
Figure 3.7-2 Connection of VT and CT of directional element ............................................. 3-78
Figure 3.7-3 Directional characteristic of phase overcurrent protection ............................ 3-78
Figure 3.7-4 Logic Diagram of phase overcurrent protection of x side (50/51Pn, n=1, 2, 3, 4)
..................................................................................................................................................... 3-80
Figure 3.7-5 Logic Diagram of phase-to-phase VCE........................................................... 3-80
Figure 3.7-6 Logic Diagram of negative-sequence VCE..................................................... 3-80
Figure 3.7-7 Function block 50/51P (Each stage ................................................................ 3-81
Figure 3.8-1 Function diagram of ground overcurrent protection ....................................... 3-86
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Figure 3.8-2 Connection of VT and CT of directional element ............................................. 3-88
Figure 3.8-3 Directional characteristic of ground overcurrent protection .......................... 3-89
Figure 3.8-4 Logic Diagram of ground overcurrent protection of x side (50/51Gn, n=1,2,3,4)
..................................................................................................................................................... 3-90
Figure 3.8-5 Function block 50/51G (each stage) .................................................................. 3-91
Figure 3.9-1 Logic diagram of residual overvoltage protection (59Pn, n=1,2) ................ 3-97
Figure 3.9-2 Function block 59G (Each stage) ....................................................................... 3-98
Figure 3.10-1 Logic diagram of residual overvoltage protection (59Pn, n=1,2) ............ 3-102
Figure 3.10-2 Function block 59G (Each stage) ................................................................... 3-103
Figure 3.11-1 Logic diagram of undervoltage protection................................................. 3-107
Figure 3.11-2 Function block 27 ............................................................................................ 3-108
Figure 3.12-1 Characteristic curve of thermal overload protection................................... 3-111
Figure 3.12-2 Logic diagram of thermal overload protection of x side .......................... 3-112
Figure 3.12-3 Function block 49 ............................................................................................ 3-113
Figure 3.13-1 Logic diagram of phase overcurrent alarm (50PAlmn, n=1,2) ................. 3-116
Figure 3.13-2 Function block 50PAlm (each stage) ............................................................. 3-116
Figure 3.14-1 Current pre-processing logic diagram .......................................................... 3-118
Figure 3.14-2 Function block Curr3P .................................................................................... 3-119
Figure 3.15-1 Voltage pre-processing logic diagram .......................................................... 3-121
Figure 3.15-2 Function block Volt3P ..................................................................................... 3-122
Figure 3.16-1 Function block Curr1P .................................................................................... 3-123
Figure 3.17-1 Function block Volt1P ..................................................................................... 3-124
Figure 3.18-1 Output map of protection element ................................................................. 3-125
Figure 3.19-1 Programmed logic example ............................................................................ 3-128
List of Tables
Table 3.1-1 Matrix of phase compensation............................................................................... 3-7
Table 3.1-2 Comparison of different blocking modes ........................................................... 3-23
Table 3.1-3 Input signals of 87T function block ..................................................................... 3-31
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Table 3.1-4 Output signals of 87T function block .................................................................. 3-31
Table 3.1-5 Output signals of 87T: records ............................................................................ 3-31
Table 3.1-6 Output signals of 87T: sampled value and oscillograph .................................. 3-32
Table 3.1-7 Setting list of 87T................................................................................................... 3-33
Table 3.2-1 Input signals of 64REF function block ................................................................ 3-44
Table 3.2-2 Output signals of 64REF function block ............................................................. 3-44
Table 3.2-3 Output signals of 64REF: report .......................................................................... 3-44
Table 3.2-4 Output signals of 64REF: sample values and oscillograph ............................. 3-45
Table 3.2-5 Settings of 64REF of each side ............................................................................ 3-45
Table 3.3-1 Input signals of 87W function block .................................................................... 3-53
Table 3.3-2 Output signals of 87W function block................................................................. 3-53
Table 3.3-3 Output signals of 87W: report .............................................................................. 3-53
Table 3.3-4 Output signals of 87W: sample values and oscillograph ................................. 3-54
Table 3.3-5 Settings of 87W of each side................................................................................ 3-55
Table 3.4-1 Input signals of IntTurn function block............................................................... 3-61
Table 3.4-2 Output signals of IntTurn function block............................................................ 3-61
Table 3.4-3 Output signals of IntTurn: report ......................................................................... 3-61
Table 3.4-4 Settings of IntTurn................................................................................................. 3-62
Table 3.5-1 Input signals of function blocks (24DT and 24Inv) ............................................ 3-66
Table 3.5-2 Output signals of function block 24DT1 for trip ................................................ 3-66
Table 3.5-3 Output signals of function block 24DT2 for alarm............................................. 3-66
Table 3.5-4 Output signals of 24 .............................................................................................. 3-66
Table 3.5-5 Output signals of 24: report ................................................................................. 3-66
Table 3.5-6 Output signals of 24: sampled value and oscillograph .................................... 3-67
Table 3.5-7 settings of 24.......................................................................................................... 3-67
Table 3.5-8 Settings of 24DT1 (for trip) ................................................................................... 3-67
Table 3.5-9 Settings of 24DT2 (for alarm) ............................................................................... 3-67
Table 3.5-10 Settings of 24Inv .................................................................................................. 3-68
Table 3.6-1 Input signals of function block MR ..................................................................... 3-71
Table 3.6-2 Output signals of function block MR .................................................................. 3-71
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Table 3.6-3 Output signals of MR: report................................................................................ 3-71
Table 3.6-4 Settings of MR........................................................................................................ 3-72
Table 3.7-1 Inverse-time curve parameters of stage 4 phase overcurrent protection .... 3-75
Table 3.7-2 Voltage used for VCE ............................................................................................ 3-76
Table 3.7-3 Current and voltage used for directional element ............................................. 3-77
Table 3.7-4 Input signals of function block 50/51P (Each stage ...................................... 3-81
Table 3.7-5 Output signals of function block 50/51P (Each stage ................................... 3-81
Table 3.7-6 Output signals of 50/51P: report .......................................................................... 3-82
Table 3.7-7 Settings of control and blocking elements settings of 50/51P ........................ 3-82
Table 3.7-8 Settings of 50/51P Stage n (n=1,2,3).................................................................... 3-83
Table 3.7-9 Settings of 50/51P Stage 4.................................................................................... 3-83
Table 3.8-1 Inverse-time curve parameters of stage 4 ground overcurrent protection .... 3-87
Table 3.8-2 Input signals of function block 50/51G (each stage) ......................................... 3-91
Table 3.8-3 Output signals of function block50/51G (each stage) ....................................... 3-91
Table 3.8-4 Output signals of 50/51G: report ......................................................................... 3-91
Table 3.8-5 Settings of control and blocking elements of 50/51G ....................................... 3-92
Table 3.8-6 Settings of 50/51G Stage n (n=1,2,3) ................................................................... 3-92
Table 3.8-7 Settings of 50/51G stage 4.................................................................................... 3-93
Table 3.9-1 Inverse-time curve parameters of stage 2 phase overvoltage protection ...... 3-96
Table 3.9-2 Input signals of function block 59G (Each stage).............................................. 3-98
Table 3.9-3 Output signals of function block 59GEach stage ....................................... 3-98
Table 3.9-4 Output signals of 59G: report .............................................................................. 3-98
Table 3.9-5 Settings of 59P Stage 1 ......................................................................................... 3-99
Table 3.9-6 Settings of 59P Stage 2 ......................................................................................... 3-99
Table 3.10-1 Inverse-time curve parameters of stage 2 residual overvoltage protection3-101
Table 3.10-2 Input signals of 59G (Each stage) ................................................................... 3-103
Table 3.10-3 Output signals of 59G (Each stage) ................................................................ 3-103
Table 3.10-4 Output signals of 59G: report .......................................................................... 3-103
Table 3.10-5 Settings of 59G stage1 ...................................................................................... 3-104
Table 3.10-6 Settings of 59G stage 2 ..................................................................................... 3-104
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Table 3.11-1 Input signals of function block 27 ................................................................... 3-108
Table 3.11-2 Output signals of function block 27 ................................................................ 3-108
Table 3.11-3 Output signals of 27: report ............................................................................. 3-108
Table 3.11-4 Settings of 27 ..................................................................................................... 3-109
Table 3.12-1 Input signals of function block 49 ................................................................... 3-113
Table 3.12-2 Output signals of function block 49 ................................................................ 3-113
Table 3.12-3 Output signals of 49: report ............................................................................. 3-113
Table 3.12-4 Output signals of 49: sampled value and oscillograph ................................ 3-114
Table 3.12-5 Settings of 49 ..................................................................................................... 3-114
Table 3.13-1 Input signals of function block 50PAlm (each stage) ................................... 3-116
Table 3.13-2 Output signals of function block 50PAlm (each stage) ................................ 3-116
Table 3.13-3 Output signals of 50PAlm: report .................................................................... 3-117
Table 3.13-4 Settings of 50PAlm stage n (n=1,2) ................................................................. 3-117
Table 3.14-1 Input signals of function block Curr3P ........................................................... 3-119
Table 3.14-2 Output signals of function block Curr3P ........................................................ 3-119
Table 3.14-3 Output signals of Curr3P: report ..................................................................... 3-119
Table 3.14-4 Output signals of Curr3P: sample values and phase angle ......................... 3-120
Table 3.14-5 Settings of Curr3P ............................................................................................. 3-120
Table 3.15-1 Input signals of function block Volt3P ............................................................ 3-122
Table 3.15-2 Output signals of function block Volt3P ......................................................... 3-122
Table 3.15-3 Output signals of Volt3P: report ...................................................................... 3-122
Table 3.15-4 Settings of Volt3P .............................................................................................. 3-123
Table 3.16-1 Input signals of function block Curr1P ........................................................... 3-123
Table 3.16-2 Output signals of function block Curr1P ........................................................ 3-123
Table 3.16-3 Settings of Curr1P ............................................................................................. 3-123
Table 3.17-1 Input signals of function block Volt1P ............................................................ 3-124
Table 3.17-2 Output signals of function block Volt1P ......................................................... 3-124
Table 3.17-3 Settings of Volt1P .............................................................................................. 3-124
Table 3.18-1 Input signals of programmable tripping output element .............................. 3-127
Table 3.18-2 Settings of programmable tripping output element ...................................... 3-127
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Table 3.19-1 Input signals of intermediate variable element .............................................. 3-128
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3.1 Overview
The equipment consists of current differential protection, restricted earth fault protection,
overexcitation protection, phase overcurrent protection, directional ground overcurrent protection,
phase overvoltage protection, undervoltage protection, ground overvoltage protection, thermal
overload protection, and ancillary functions of current transformer and voltage transformer
supervision.
The equipment has 2 plug-in modules (i.e. protection DSP module and fault detector DSP module)
for protection calculation. Protection DSP module is responsible for calculation of protection
elements, and fault detector DSP module is responsible for calculation of general fault detector
element to determine fault appearance on the protected power system. General fault detector
picks up to provide positive supply to output relays. The output relays can only operate when both
a protection element and the corresponding general fault detector operate simultaneously.
Otherwise, the output relays would not operate. An alarm message will be issued with blocking
output if a protection element operates while the corresponding general fault detector does not
operate.
The fault detector of fault detector DSP module consists of several independent fault detector
elements, which can monitor corresponding protection elements without influence to other
protection elements. For example, biased current differential protection will not release trip
command until both protection element of protection DSP module and the corresponding fault
detector of fault detector DSP module operate simultaneously. Furthermore, if there is a hardware
fault on one DSP module or the differential current is at the trip boundary, the inconsistent pickup
of fault detectors of biased current differential protection on two DSP modules will occur.
3.1 Transformer Current Differential Protection (87T)
3.1.1 Application
In power system, the power transformer is one of most valuable and expensive equipment. If a
fault occurs in the protection zone of a transformer, current differential protection operates quickly
to clear the fault to avoid the transformer from damages or reduce the maintenance cost as low as
possible.
3.1.2 Function
Maximum 6 group CT inputs for differential protection.
Protection for 2-winding, 3-winding transformer and auto-transformer.
24 vector groups available for two-winding transformer.
288 vector groups available for 3-winding transformer.
Optional inrush current distinguished principles: harmonic criterion (second harmonic and
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There are two optional modes for harmonic criterion: self-adaptive blocking mode and
phase-to-phase cross blocking mode. Self-adaptive blocking mode can enhance ability of
differential protection to avoid maloperation during transformer energization effectively and
ensure high speed of differential protection for faults under normal operation.
Fifth harmonic or third harmonic criterion applied continuously to detect overexcitation

condition.
Three slopes biased differential protection are settable by users.
Unrestrained instantaneous differential protection is equipped.
Distinct Method of Phase Compensation
Y and Ytransfer m ethod can be selected by user through settings, and Y

transfer method is recommended. During transformer energization, Y transfer m ethod is
used to adjust phase angle of secondary current on each side of the transformer, and thus the
faulty and healthy phase can possess its characteristic. Therefore, restraint current and
differential current can be phase-segregated, which can distinguish the faulty phase from
phase only with inrush current characteristic when transformer is energized. Zero-sequence
current is always eliminated both at Y and windings by adopting Y method.
High sensitive and securable DPFC biased differential protection
DPFC biased current differential protection is regardless of the load current and is sensitive to
small internal fault current within the transformer. Its performance against current transformer
saturation is also good.
Reliable biased current differential protection
Biased current differential protection with initial restraint slope consists of sensitive and
conventional differential elements as well as independent CT saturation criterion.
Differential CT Circuit Failure Detection
With the adoption of voltage and current combination method, CT secondary circuit failure can
be distinguished.
3.1.3 Protection Principle
3.1.3.1 Overview
Current differential protection includes biased differential protection, unrestrained differential

protection, DPFC biased differential protection. Biased differential protection is three-slope
differential protection with biased characteristic. Unrestrained differential protection is to
accelerate the operating speed for transformers severe internal faults without biased
characteristic and blocking elements. DPFC biased differential protection calculated by current
variation has high sensitivity to inter-turn faults and high impedance fault) under heavy load.
Above three differential protection elements work coordinately to form the high-speed current
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3.1.3.2 Fault Detector
Fault Detector of Biased Differential Current
The pickup of this fault detector will enable the biased differential protection, and its operation
equation is as follows.
I d > [87T.I_Biased] Equation 3.1-1
Where
I d is the differential current of any phase.
[87T.I_Biased] is the pickup current of biased differential protection.
Fault Detector of Instantaneous Differential Protection
The pickup of this fault detector will enable the unrestrained instantaneous differential protection, ,
and its operation equation is as follows.
I d > 0.9x[87T.I_Instant] Equation 3.1-2
Where
I d is the differential current of any phase.
[87T.I_Instant] is the setting of the unrestrained instantaneous differential protection.
Fault Detector of DPFC Differential Current
The pickup of this fault detector will enable the DPFC biased differential protection, and its
operation equation is as follows.
I d > 1.25I dt + I dth

Equation 3.1-3
I = I + I + ... + I
d 1 2 m
Where:
I dt is the floating threshold varied with the change of load current from time to time. The change
of load current is small and gradually under normal or even power swing condition, the adaptive
floating threshold ( I dt ) is higher than the change of current under these conditions and hence
the element maintains stability.
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I1 . Im are the DPFC current of each side of transformer representatively.
I d is the DPFC differential current.
This fault detector, regardless of direction of power flow and very sensitive, is used to guard DPFC
biased differential protection. The setting is fixed in factory and thus site setting is not required
3.1.3.3 Amplitude Compensation
During the normal operation, the magnitudes of secondary current of each side of transformer are
different due to the mismatch between the CT ratios and the power transformer ratio. The current
value difference between each side shall be eliminated before calculation for current differential
protection by amplitude compensation .
Calculate rated primary current at each side
Sn
I1bBrm = Equation 3.1-4
3U1nBrm
Where:
Brm=Branch (side) m.
S n is the maximum rated capacity (i.e. the setting [Sn]).
U 1n is rated primary voltage.
U 1nBrm is rated primary voltage of branch m (i.e. the setting [Un_XXX])
I1bBrm is rated primary current of branch m.
Calculate rated secondary current at each side
I
I 2bBrm = 1bBrm Equation 3.1-5
CTBrm
Where:
I 2bBrm is rated secondary current of branch m.
CTBrm is the CT ratio of branch m.

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Limitation of secondary current
For all differential protections, the secondary currents of each branch must follow below criterion.
Max{I 2bBr1 / I 2nBr1, I 2bBr 2 / I 2nBr 2 ,..., I 2bBrm / I 2nBrm )

<16 Equation 3.1-6
Min{I 2bBr1 / I 2nBr1, I 2bBr 2 / I 2nBr 2 ,..., I 2bBrm / I 2nBrm )
For DPFC biased differential protection, the secondary currents of each branch must follow below
criteria in addition to the previous one.
Max{I 2bBr1 / I 2nBr1, I 2bBr 2 / I 2nBr 2 ,..., I 2bBrm / I 2nBrm ) >0.4

Equation 3.1-7
Min{I 2bBr1 / I 2nBr1, I 2bBr 2 / I 2nBr 2 ,..., I 2bBrm / I 2nBrm ) >0.1
Where:
I 2bBr1, I 2bBr 2 , I 2bBrm are rated secondary current of branch 1, branch 2 and branch m of
transformer.
I 2nBr1, I 2nBr 2 , I 2nBrm are rated secondary current of CT at branch 1, branch 2 and branch m of
NOTE! If Equation 3.1-6 is not met, alarm signals [ProtBrd.Alm_Settings] and
[FDBrd.Alm_Settings] are issued and displayed on LCD and the protective equipment
being blocked at the same time.
NOTE: If Equation 3.1-7 is not met, DPFC biased differential protection must not be
enabled. Otherwise, alarm signals [ProtBrd.Alm_Settings] and [FDBrd.Alm_Settings] are

issued on LDC and the protective equipment being blocked at the same time.
When viewing settings and values of conventional current differential protection in the relay, user
will find the unit pu (per unit). The current in differential protection calculation is not actual
secondary value but per unit value which is got by actual secondary value of each branch of
transformer divided by transformer secondary rated current of each branch (i.e. I 2bBrm ).
3.1.3.4 Phase Compensation
Phase Compensation Principle
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secondary currents for delta/wye, so phases of each side secondary current must be
compensated by this phase compensation .
The following transforming method is based on the assumptions listed here:
1) Each side three-phase CT of transformer shall be connected in star type.
2) The positive polarity of each side three-phase CT shall be at busbar side.
The wiring connection of HV, MV and LV sides may be different, so it is needed to compensate
phase of each side current of transformer for calculation of current differential protection. There
are two transforming methods for phase compensation : Y and Y, and different
transforming methods will result in the difference.
Phase compensation is controlled by the following settings:
1) [Clk_MVS_WRT_HVS],[Clk_LVS_WRT_HVS]: the wiring oclock of MV/LV side with respect to

HV side, is the parameter shown on transformer nameplate with the range of 0~11, and need
not further calculation.
2) [Opt_Clk_PhComp]: the target oclock each side current will be shift to for phase
compensation .
3) [En_I0Elim_HVS], [En_I0Elim_MVS] and [En_I0Elim_LVS]: logic settings to enable

zero-sequence current elimination for phase compensation of each side of transformer. The
setting is recommended to be set to 1 in general condition, and only if one side of transformer,
without eathing transformer being connected to, is no grounded, the setting of corresponding
side is recommended to be set to 0.
For example:
The vector group of a transformer is Y0/11 and the target oclock ([Clk_PhComp]) is set to 11.
1) For HV side, the clock of HV side with reference to target oclock is 1 (i.e. wiring oclock
12-target oclock 11) clock, so the matrix of relative oclock 1 is adopted to compensate HV
side current. Zero-sequence current elimination has no effect on phase compensation in the
condition.
2) For LV side, the clock of LV side with reference to target oclock is 0 (i.e. wiring oclock 11-
target oclock 11), so the matrix of relative oclock 0 is adopted to compensate LV side current.
Then it is needed to decide whether zero-sequence current is eliminated and select the
corresponding matrix.
If an earthing transformer is connected at LV side out the protection zone of differential

protection, then matrix of relative oclock 0 without zero-sequence current elimination can be
selected.
If an earthing transformer is connected at LV side in the protection zone of differential

protection, then zero-sequence current must be eliminated and otherwise differential
protection may operate unexpectively during an external fault. Therefore the matrix of relative
oclock 0 with zero-sequence current elimination should be selected.

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Table 3.1-1 Matrix of phase compensation
Matrix Matrix
Relative
(without zero-sequence current (with zero-sequence current
oclock
elimination) elimination)
1 0 0 2 1 1
0
0 1 0 1 2 1
1
3
0 0 1 1 1 2
1 1 0
0 1 1
1
1
3
1 0 1
0 1 0 1 2 1
2
0 0 1 1 1 2
1
3
1 0 0 2 1 1
0 1 1
1 0 1
1
3
3
1 1 0
0 0 1 1 1 2
4
1 0 0 2 1 1
1
3
0 1 0 1 2 1
1 0 1
1 1 0
1
5
3
0 1 1
1 0 0 2 1 1
6
0 1 0 1 2 1
1
3
0 0 1 1 1 2
1 1 0
0 1 1
1
7
3
1 0 1
0 1 0 1 2 1
0 0 1
1
8
1 1 2
3
1 0 0 2 1 1

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Matrix Matrix
Relative
oclock
0 1 1
1 0 1
1
9
3
1 1 0
0 0 1 1 1 2
1 0 0 1
1
10
2 1
3
0 1 0 1 2 1
1 0 1
1 1 0
1
11
3
0 1 1
Effect of Different Phase Compensation Methods on Inrush Current Distinguishing
Due to manufacturing costs of transformer, HV side winding of transformer is designed as star

winding generally. A transformer is energized usually from power side, and therefore transformers
on site are energized usually from HV side.
During transformer energization, inrush current occurs in HV side winding of transformer and
there is no current in other side windings, which lead to differential current. If the transformer is a
two-winding transformer with vector group Y/11, differential current are different through two
phase compensation methods and show below.
Phase shift from star side to delta side. i.e. Y
Ida=(Ia-Ib)/
Idb=(Ib-Ic)/ Equation 3.1-8
Idc=(Ic-Ia)/
Phase shift from delta side to star side, i.e. Y
Ida=Ia-I0
Idb=Ib-I0 Equation 3.1-9
Idc=Ic-I0
Where:
Ia, Ib, and Ic are three phase current of HV side of transformer.
I0 is zero-sequence current of HV side of transformer.
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disadvantage for fault detection during transformer energization. For examples:
1) Case 1:
Supposing a power transformer is energized from wye winding side with the phase A fault, phase
A current is the fault current without harmonic and phase B current and phase C current have
great harmonic.
Y: phase A differential current has little harmonic, and phase B and phase C
differential current have great harmonic.
-Y: phase A, phase B and phase C differential current all have great harmonic.
From above descriptions, it is concluded that if a power transformer is energized with an internal
fault, it is benefit for differential protection by adopting Y method to operate to clear the fault.
2) Case 2:
Dynamic lab test: Transformer energization with 2.5% phase B inter-turn fault is simulated in the
dynamic lab and the following figure shows the waveform of three phase current of the test and
tripping pulse of differential protection with different current compensation methods.
Figure 3.1-1 Waveform of 2.5% phase B fault during transformer energization
In above figure:
Iah, Ibh and Ich are three phase current of HV side of transformer. Phase B is faulty phase, and
phase A and phase C are healthy phase.
1 is tripping pulse of differential protection adopting Y phase shift method.
2 is tripping pulse of differential protection adopting Y phase shift method.
Differential protection can detect the slight inter-turn fault by adopting Y, but cannot detect by
adopting Y method. The inrush current of healthy phase results in harmonic components in
differential current of faulty phase through Y phase shift method, so the percentage of second
harmonic of fault phase increases greatly and the reliability of detecting fault of differential

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protection decreases correspondingly.
Effect of Different Phase Compensation Methods on Protection Sensitivity
These two methods are both correct, and the main difference is:
1) Situation 1: Supposing phase A earth fault at wye side, if fault current is and current of
phase B ( ) and current of phase C ( ) is zero in an ideal situation, and phase A differential
current is .
Y: = - =0.666
Y: = - / 3 =0.577
2) Situation 2: Supposing phase A earth fault at delta side, if fault current is and current of
phase B ( ) and current of phase C ( ) is zero in an ideal situation, and phase A differential
current is .
Y: = ( - )/ 3 =0.577
Y: = - =0.667 (if zero-sequence current is eliminated, = )
It is obviously different method has its different advantage. Differential current calculated in two
methods is different in above two fault situations, which results in differential sensitivities of
differential protection. Another condition should be considered that restraint current will also
increase with the increase of differential current, so the sensitivity of differential protection cannot
improve 10% if differential current increases 10%. If there is no earthing transformer at delta side,
it is not needed to consider the sensitivity of differential protection during a single-phase earth
fault.
3.1.3.5 Calculations of Differential and Restraint Currents
I dA I A1 I A2 I A3 I A4

I = / I + / I +
dB M 1 I B1 2bBr1 M 2 I B 2 2bBr 2 M 3 I B3 2bBr 3 M 4 I B 4 / I 2bBr 4 +
/ I +
I dC I C1 I C 2 I C 3 I C 4

1 2 3 4
Equation 3.1-10
I A5 I A6

M 5 I B5 / I 2bBr 5 + M 6 I B 6 / I 2bBr 6
I C5 I C 6

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The above equation can be simplified to the following:
I dA = I A1 + I A2 + I A3 + I A4 + I A5 + I A6

I dB = I B1 + I B 2 + I B 3 + I B 4 + I B 5 + I B 6 Equation 3.1-11

I dC = I C1 + I C 2 + I C 3 + I C 4 + I C 5 + I C 6
Where:
I Am , I Bm , I Cm in the equation are vectors, the secondary current of branch (Br for abbreviation) m
(m=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).
I Am , I Bm , I Cm are corrected secondary current of branch m (m=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).
I dA , I dB , I dC are differential currents.

M1, M 2 , M 3 , M 4 , M 5 , M 6 are matrixes of phase shifting of each branch of transformer respectively. Its
value is decided according to the vector group of transformer and please refers to Section 3.1.3.3
for details.
I 2bBr1 , I 2bBr 2 , I 2bBr 3 , I 2bBr 4 , I 2bBr 5 , I 2bBr 6 are rated secondary values of each branch of transformer
respectively.
The equation of calculating restraint current is:
1
(
I rA = 2 I A1 + I A2 + I A3 + I A4 + I A5 + I A6 )

I rB =
1
(
I B1 + I B 2 + I B 3 + I B 4 + I B 5 + I B 6 ) Equation 3.1-12
2
1
(
I rC = 2 I C1 + I C 2 + I C 3 + I C 4 + I C 5 + I C 6 )

Where:
I rA , I rB , I rC are restraint currents.
Current compensation process is shown in the flowing figure by taken 2-winding transformer with
three-phase CT inputs for an example. In an ideal situation, the differential current i.e.
I d = I _ H + I _ L should be zero during the normal operation of the transformer or an external
fault occurring.

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I_H I_L
* * *
* * *
HV side LV side
I'_H I'_L
PCS-978
Phase shift/zero sequence Phase shift/zero sequence
current elimination (*M1) current elimination (*M2)
Magnitude compensation Magnitude compensation

(/I2b_Br1) (/I2b_Br2)
I''_H I''_L
Calculate differential current and restraint current
Figure 3.1-2 Current compensation calculation process
NOTE! The symbol * represents the polarity of CT. If current flowing into the polarity of CT,
the current direction is defined as positive direction.
In above figure:
I_H, I_L are primary currents of HV and LV sides respectively.
I_H, I_L are secondary currents of HV and LV sides respectively.
I_H, I_L are secondary corrected currents of HV and LV sides respectively.
M1, M2 are matrixes of phase shifting and zero sequence current elimination of HV and LV sides
respectively.
I 2b _ Br1 , I 2b _ Br 2 are rated secondary currents at HV and MV sides respectively.
To clarify the situation, three important operation conditions with ideal and matched measurement
quantities are considered.
1. Through-flowing current under undisturbed conditions or external fault:
I_H flows into the protected zone, I_L leaves the protected zone, i.e. is negative according to
the definition of signs in above figure, therefore I_H=I_L.
Moreover |I_H|=|I_L|
Id=|I_H+I_L|=|I_HI_H|=0;
Ir=(|I_H|+|I_L|)/2=(|I_H|+|I_H|)/2=|I_H|
No differential current (Id=0), restraint current (Ir) corresponds to double the through-flowing
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2. Internal short-circuit. e.g. fed with equal currents each side:
The following applies I_L=I_H, moreover |I_L|=|I_H|
Id=|I_H+I_L|=|I_H+I_H|=2|I_H|;
Ir=(|I_H|+|I_L|)/2=(|I_H|+|I_H|)/2=|I_H|
Differential current (Id) are two times of restraint current (Ir) and corresponding to the total
fault, and current differential protection operates.
3. Internal short-circuit, fed from one side only:
The following applies I_L=0
Id=|I_H+I_L|=|I_H+0|=|I_H|;
Ir=(|I_H|+|I_L|)/2=(|I_H|+|0|)/2=|I_H|/2
Differential current (Id) are two times of restraint current (Ir) and corresponding to single-sided
fault, and current differential protection operates.
3.1.3.6 Sensitive Biased Differential Protection
The currents used in this section analysis and the following analysis have been corrected, that
means the currents for following calculation are the products of the actual secondary current of
each side multiplying its own correction coefficient
The sensitive biased differential protection with low pickup setting and restraint slope is much
more sensitive for a slight internal fault. Four blocking elements, CT saturation, inrush current, CT
circuit failure (optional) and overexcitation (optional) have also been included for the protection in
order to prevent it from the unwanted operation during an external fault
I d > Slope1 I r + I_Biased I r < I_Knee1
I d > Slope2 ( I r I_Knee1) + Slope1 I_Knee1 + I_Biased .I_Knee1 I r I_Knee2

I d > Slope3 ( I r I _ Knee2) + Slope2 ( I _ Knee2 I _ Knee1) + Slope1 I _ Knee1 + I_Biased I r > I_Knee2
m
I
1
I r = i
2
i =1
m
I d
= I
i =1
i
Equation 3.1-13
Where:
I e is a unit of current, i.e. the rated secondary current of power transformer.
Ii (i = 1 m) are the phase currents of each branch (from 1 to m) of a transformer respectively.
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I r is the restraint current.
[I_Biased] is the pickup current of biased differential protection.
[I_Knee1] and [I_Knee2] are respectively current settings of knee point 1 and keen point 2.
[Slope1], [Slope2], [Slope3] are three slopes of biased differential protection. Recommended
values: [Slope1]=0.2, [Slope2]=0.5 and [Slope3]=0.75.
NOTE! In the protection relay, setting items are added with a prefix 87T., such as
[87T.I_Biased], [87T.I_Knee1], etc.
Operation characteristic of sensitive biased differential protection is shown below.
Id
Differential
2
current
K=
[87T.I_Instant]
0.
6
of .
K= e a Diff
ar ed
]
e3
g
it n ias
op
Sl
ra B
7.
pe tive
[8
O si
n
se
]
pe2
1.2pu T.Slo
[87
e1]
.Slop
[87T
[87T.I_Biased]
0.8pu restraint current
0 [87T.I_Knee1] [87T.I_Knee2] Ir
Figure 3.1-3 Operation characteristic curve of sensitive biased differential protection
In above figure:
[87_Instant] is the current setting of unrestrained instantaneously differential protection.
3.1.3.7 Conventional Biased Differential Protection
Conventional biased differential protection with higher setting and restraint coefficient comparing
with sensitive biased differential protection is blocked only by an inrush current detection.

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Conventional biased differential protection provides faster operation for sever internal faults.
Operation criterion of this biased differential protection is:
I d > 1.2 I e I r 0.8 I e

I d > 0.6 ( I r 0.8 I e ) I r > 0.8 I e Equation 3.1-14
Where:
I d , I r and I e have same definitions as mentioned above.
NOTE! The slope and the keen point are fixed in program, values of which eliminate the
influence of CT saturation during an external fault and ensures reliable operation even if
CT is saturated during an internal fault by means of its biased characteristic. Therefore,
the slope and the keen point with constant values do not need to be set by user.
Operation characteristic of conventional biased differential protection is shown below.
Id
Differential current
2
K=
[87T.I_Instant]
d f
.
iff
se o
6
ia rea
0.
D
K=
lb a
tia ing
en rat
nv pe
co O
1.2Ie
restraint current
0 0.8Ie Ir
Figure 3.1-4 Operation characteristic curve of sensitive biased differential protection
3.1.3.8 Unrestrained Instantaneous Differential Protection
Unrestrained instantaneous differential protection for transformer is to accelerate the operation

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speed for transformers internal fault. The element has no blocking element but to guard that the
setting must be greater than the maximum inrush current.
Unrestrained differential element shall operate to clear the fault when any phase differential
current is higher than its setting. Its operation criterion is:
I d >[87T.I_Instant] Equation 3.1-15
Where:
I d is the maximum value of three phase differential currents.
[87T.I_Instant] is the setting of the unrestrained instantaneous differential protection.
3.1.3.9 Operation Characteristic of Biased and Instant Differential Protections
The characteristic of internal faults is a straight line with the slope 2 (63.4) in the operation
diagram (dash-dotted line K=2)
Id
Differential current
2
K=
F Tripping area of
instantaneous Diff.
[87T.I_Instant]
ff.
Di
se f
ia o
d
l b rea
na a
6
0. of iff.
tio ing
K=
ea d D
en pp
r
]
a e
e3
nv Tri
ng ias
op
i
Sl
p B
7.
ip e
[8
Tr itiv
co
E ns
C se
D
1.2Ie
e2]
.Slop
e1]
.S lop
[87T
[87T
[87T.I_Biased]
B restraint current
0 A KP1 0.8Ie KP2 Ir
Figure 3.1-5 Operation characteristic curve of current differential protection
In above figure:
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[87T.I_Knee2].
A is the point shows normal operation of transformer.
B is the point shows CT saturation.
C, D, E, and F are points show internal faults or external fault of transformer.
1) Sensitive biased differential protection element will send tripping signal monitored by CT
saturation, overexcitation, inrush current and CT circuit failure (optional). It can ensure
sensitivity of protection and avoid the unwanted operation when CT is saturated during an
external fault. Its operation area is the tint shadow area in the figure above.
When a slight intern fault occurs, differential current rises not greatly and the operating point
moves from A to D into the tripping area of sensitive biased differential protection.
When an external fault occurs, the short-circuit current rise strongly, causing a correspondingly
high restraint current (2x through-flowing current) with little differential current. After CT
reaches saturation (point B), a differential quantity is produced and the restraint quantity is
reduced. In consequence, the operating point may moves into the tripping area of sensitive
biased differential protection. Because CT saturation criterion is equipped, sensitive biased
differential protection will no maloperate even the fault point moves into the tripping area.
2) Conventional biased differential protection element will send tripping signal monitored by
inrush current only. It eliminates the influence of transient and steady saturations of CT during
an external fault and ensures reliable operation even if CT is in saturation condition during an
internal fault by means of its biased characteristic. Its operation area is the deeper shadow
area in the figure above.
When an internal fault occurs, differential current rises greatly and the operating point moves
to F in the tripping area of conventional biased differential protection.
NOTE! Only the second harmonic criterion is adapted to distinguishing inrush current for
blocking conventional biased differential protection.
3) Unrestrained instantaneous differential protection element will send tripping signal without any
blocking if differential current of any phase reaches its setting. Its operation area is over the
above two areas with the deepest dark shadow.
When a severe internal fault occurs, differential current rises sharply and the operating point
moves to E in the tripping area of instantaneous differential protection.
3.1.3.10 DPFC Biased Differential Protection Element
3.1.3.10.1 DPFC Concept
I = I (k ) I (k 24)
DPFC (Deviation of Power Frequency Component) is the power frequency component of fault
component, which is the differential value between the sampling value at this time point and that at

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a cycle before.
I (k ) is the sampling value at the time point.
I (k 24) is the sampling value at a cycle before, 24 is the sampling points in one cycle.
200
100
-100
-200
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Original Current
100
50
-50
-100
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
DPFC current
Figure 3.1-6 Waveform of original current and DPFC current
From above figures, it is concluded that DPFC can reflect the sudden change of fault current at the
initial stage of a fault and has a perfect performance of fault detection.
3.1.3.10.2 Operation Criterion
DPFC (Deviation of Power Frequency Component) biased differential protection reflects variation
of load condition to perform a sensitive protection for the transformer. Lab tests show that it is
more sensitive than the biased differential relay under the heavy load condition.
The operation criteria of DPFC biased differential are as follows:
I d > 0.2 pu

I d > 1.25 I dt + I dth
Equation 3.1-16
I d > 0.6 I r I r < 2 pu
I d > 0.75 I r 0.3 I e I r > 2 pu


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m m m
I r = max{
k =1
Iak ,
k =1
I
Ibk ,
k =1
ck }
I d = I1 + I2 + .... + Im
Where:
of load current is small and gradually under normal or even power swing condition, the adaptive
floating threshold ( I dt ) is higher than the change of current under these conditions and hence
the element maintains stability.
I dth is fixed threshold and need not use to configure it. The sum value of I dt and I dth is
equal to 0.2pu.
Ia1 Ib1 Ic1 are DPFC current of branch 1 of power transformer.
Iam Ibm Icm are DPFC current of branch m of power transformer.
I r is the DPFC restraint current, it is the maximum current among the restraint current of three
phases.
NOTE! Calculation of restraint current of DPFC biased differential protection is different to
the biased differential protection, it is difficult to test the characteristic at site, so we

recommend qualitative function test only at site.
Calculation of DPFC restraint current and differential current is phase-segregated. DPFC biased
differential protection is blocked by inrush current, overexcitation and CT circuit failure.
Advantages of DPFC differential protection
DPFC biased differential protection has the higher anti-CT saturation characteristic, the
sensitivity of which to slight inter-turn fault is maintained during normal operation of transformer.
Floating threshold patent technology is adopted to prevent maloperation of DPFC differential
protection due to system frequency deviation, external faults and CB tripping process.
The sensitivity of current differential protection is improved greatly when DPFC differential
protection enabled, especially in the situation turn-to-turn fault during heavy load operation.

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3.1.3.10.3 Fault Calculation Examples
DPFC differential protection can detect a slight inter-turn fault of transformer more sensitively than
biased current differential protection. During a slight inter-turn fault, fault current will flowing
through transformer whether transformer is fed from one side or from both sides. Therefore,
following two typical situations an external fault and a slight inter-turn fault are given to show
differential and restraint current calculation.
1) A slight inter-turn fault: Ia_HVS=1.3A(0), Ib_HVS=1.1A(180), other phase supposed

zero
Biased differential protection for the fault:
Id=Ia_HVS-Ib_LVS=1.3-1.1=0.2A
Ir=0.5x(Ia_HVS+Ib_LVS)=0.5x(1.3+1.1)=1.2A
DPFC differential protection for the fault:
Id=(Ia_HVS-Ia_LVS)-(Ib_HVS-Ib_LVS)=(1.3-1)-(1.1-1)=0.2A
Ir=Max((Ia_HVS-Ia_LVS), (Ib_HVS-Ib_LVS) )=Max((1.3-1),(1.1-1))=0.3A
Conclusion: DPFC differential protection is more sensitive than biased differential protection
during an internal fault.
2) An external fault: Ia_HVS=2A(0), Ib_LVS=2A(180), other phase supposed zero
Biased differential protection for the fault:
Id=Ia_HVS-Ib_LVS=2-2=0A
Ir=0.5x(Ia_HVS+Ib_LVS)=0.5x(2+2)=2A
DPFC differential protection for the fault:
Id=(Ia_HVS-Ia_LVS)-(Ib_HVS-Ib_LVS)=(2-1)-(2-1)=0A
Ir=Max((Ia_HVS-Ia_LVS), (Ib_HVS-Ib_LVS) )=Max((2-1),(2-1)=1A
Conclusion: DPFC differential protection does not operate during an external fault.
3.1.3.10.4 Operation Characteristic

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Id
differential current
m
K= K=0.75
1.2pu
K=0.6
0.2pu
restraint current
0.333pu 2pu
Ir
Figure 3.1-7 Operating characteristic curve of DPFC biased differential protection
In above figure:
The value of m is not greater than 1. For the phase with maximum restraint current, m is equal to 1,
and for other phases, m is less than 1.
3.1.3.11 Inrush Current Detection
In this protection equipment, the logic setting [Opt_Inrush_Ident] is provided for user to select the
restraint blocking principle. If the logic setting is set as 0, discrimination by harmonics is
enabled, and if it is set as 1, discrimination by waveform distortion is enabled.
3.1.3.11.1 Distinguishing by Harmonics
In PCS-978 series protection equipment, the second and third harmonics of differential current can
be used to distinguish inrush current. Its criteria are:
I d _ 2nd > [87T.K_Hm2] I d _ 1st

I Equation 3.1-17
d _ 3rd > [87T.K_Hm3] I d _ 1st
Where:
I d _ 2nd and I d _ 3rd are the second and third harmonics of phase differential current
respectively.
I d _ 1st is the fundamental component of the differential current of the corresponding phase.
[87T.K_Hm2] and [87T.K_Hm3] are the setting values of restraint coefficient of second and third

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harmonics respectively, [87T.K_Hm2]=0.15 and [87T.K_Hm3]=0.2 is recommended.
When an internal fault occurs and CT goes to stable saturation, there are great third harmonic
component in secondary current of CT. If the third harmonic criterion is used to block conventional
biased differential protection element, the protection element will be blocked by the criterion.
Therefore, the third harmonic criterion is not used to block conventional differential protection
element. Because sensitive biased differential protection element has too high sensitivity, the third
harmonic criterion is selectable to block sensitive biased differential element to prevent it from
maloperation.
When [87T.Opt_Inrush_Indent] is set to 1, the second harmonic criterion is used as inrush blocking
function for both conventional and sensitive biased differential elements, and the third harmonic
criterion is only used as inrush blocking function only for sensitive biased differential element.
Users can select the blocking mode of harmonic by the logic setting [87T.Opt_Inrush_Blk]. When it
is set to 0, above described self-adaptive blocking mode is adopted, and when set to 1, the
phase-to-phase crossing blocking mode is adopted. The self-adaptive blocking mode is
recommended to be selected in the actual application.
Self-adaptive Blocking Mode
The equipment has an energizing detection element by current criterion (without additional
breaker position signal) for checking whether transformer is in the process of energization. Once
transformer in the process of energization is detected, following self-adaptive measures are
adopted to improve the stability to avoid mal-operation caused by inrush current.
1) Protection equipment automatically decreases the restraint coefficient values of harmonics

during the initial stage of transformer energization, and with the passage of time automatically
increases those values which shall be not greater than corresponding values of settings
[87T.K_Hm2] and [87T.K_Hm3]. This feature ensures biased differential protection fast
operation for transformer energized on to a fault in addition to the inrush current blocking.
2) Protection equipment can be self-adaptive to enable the phase-to-phase crossing block mode
according to the comprehensive characteristics of three-phase differential current. If inrush
current is distinguished, equipment enables phase-to-phase crossing block mode for short
time, and then switches to phase-segregated blocking mode after a period.
3) If the Second harmonic percent of differential current used as auxiliary criteria continues to
rise, then biased differential protection is kept being blocked
Phase-to-phase Crossing Blocking Mode
Only if two phases current is distinguished not inrush current, then differential protection of
corresponding two phases is released to operate.
Comparison Between Different Blocking modes
Convention blocking mode is phase blocking mode (mode 3), and a list is give below to compare
operation of differential protection in following situations.
It is supposed that three differential currents are Ida, Idb, and Idc

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Table 3.1-2 Comparison of different blocking modes
Mode 2:
Mode 1: Mode 3:
Harmonic of each phase-to-phase
Situation self-adaptive blocking Phase blocking
phase current crossing block
mode Mode
mode
Idagreat harmonic
1 Idbgreat harmonic Diff prot not operate Diff prot not operate Diff prot not operate
Idcgreat harmonic
Idalittle harmonic
2 Idblittle harmonic Diff prot operate Diff prot operate Diff prot operate
Idclittle harmonic
Idagreat harmonic Diff prot may operate or
Idbgreat harmonic not according to
3 Diff prot not operate Diff prot not operate
differential fault
Idclittle harmonic
waveform
Idagreat harmonic
4 Idblittle harmonic Diff prot operate Diff prot operate Diff prot not operate
Idclittle harmonic
From above list, it can be concluded that:
1) The blocking level of three blocking modes is increased one by one.
2) The difference between blocking mode 2 and 3 is the operation of differential protection in
situation 4. Differential protection will operate in the situation that greater harmonic in one phase
differential current but little harmonic in other two phases if blocking mode 2 selected, but
differential protection will not operate in the situation if blocking mode 3 selected. Situation 4 is
usually an internal fault, so blocking mode 2 can ensure differential protection operate correctly if
there is an internal fault in situation 4.
3) The difference between blocking mode1 and 2 is the operation of differential protection in
situation 3. Situation 3 may be an internal fault or inrush current, blocking mode 1 can distinguish
through its perfect criteria (refer to manual for details). Therefore, we recommend user use
blocking mode 1 i.e. self-adaptive blocking mode.
3.1.3.11.2 Distinguishing by Wave Distortion
The differential current is basically the fundamental sinusoidal wave during a fault. When the
transformer is energized plentiful harmonics will appear, and the waveform will be distorted,
interrupted and unsymmetrical. Wave symmetry principle is used to distinguish inrush current .
Wave symmetry principle: CT saturation characteristics make waveform unsymmetrical between

the first half cycle and the second half cycle. During internal faults, current waveform is sinusoidal
wave, so two half cycles of wave are almost symmetrical after aperiodic component is eliminated
(calculate the differential of differential current in fact). Then use described method to analyse the
sampling points of differential current waveform.

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In the following figure, arc ABC is a cycle of typical waveform of differential current with aperiodic
component. Flip the arc BC of second half cycle vertically to get the arc B'C', and then move it
forward half cycle to get the arc BC.
There are some symbols are defined:
X: arc AB,
Y: arc BC
S+: are of X-Y
S-: are of X+Y
S+
K sym = : degree of symmetry of current wave
S
Figure 3.1-8 Schematic of wave symmetry principle
For a differential current waveform, the area of X is almost equal to that of Y and the value of Ksym
is almost 0. For an unsymmetrical waveform, thee area of X is not equal to that of Y, so the value
of Ksym is great. Therefore, waveform of inrush current can be distinguished from the waveform of
internal fault according to the value of Ksym.
Wave symmetry principle and second harmonic principle are both based on current distortion of
inrush current, and the only difference is the mathematical method. The second harmonic principle
is to calculate the percentage of second harmonic in differential current, but the wave symmetry
principle is to calculate the percentage of even harmonic to total differential current.
If wave distortion of one phase is detected, the biased differential protection of this phase and only
this phase will be blocked.
3.1.3.12 CT Saturation Detection
There are two CT saturation conditions, i.e. transient CT saturation and stable CT saturation. If an
external fault or an inter fault occurs, primary current of CT increases greatly and secondary
current of CT consists of fundamental component, DC component and harmonic component. The
decaying DC component results in remanent magnetism in magnetic core, and with the
accumulation of remanent magnetism CT goes into CT saturation state called transient CT

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saturation. With the time passed, the DC component decays to zero almost and CT is still
saturated caused by AC excitation, which is called stable CT saturation.
According to our lab tests, it is found that the second harmonic component is greater than the third
harmonic component at CT transient saturation stage and the third harmonic is greater than the
secondary harmonic at the CT stable saturation stage. Therefore, the second and third harmonics
both can be used to detection CT saturation.
In order to prevent an unwanted operation of sensitive biased differential protection caused by

transient or steady state saturation of CT during an external fault, the second and third harmonics
of secondary current of individual CTs are used for the protection equipment to discriminate
saturation of three-phase CT. If CT saturation is detected, then sensitive biased differential
element will be blocked.
I _ 2nd > K sat _ 2 xb I _ 1st

(Equation 3.1-18)
I _ 3rd > K sat _ 3 xb I _ 1st
Where:
I _ 1st is the fundamental component of one phase current of some side.
I _ 2nd is the secondary harmonic of the same phase current.
I _ 3rd is the third harmonic of the same phase current.
K sat _ 2 xb , K sat _ 3 xb are fixed coefficients of secondary and third harmonics respectively.
If any harmonic of one phase current meets the above equation, it will be considered that it is CT
saturation to cause this phase differential current and sensitive percent differential element will be
blocked.
Internal faults can be distinguished from external faults by differential protection through the
asynchronous method of differential and restraint, and it is needed that the saturation free time of
CT is no less than 4ms for internal faults to ensure differential protection operate correctly with the
added CT saturation criterion.
3.1.3.13 Overexcitation Detection
When a transformer is overexcited, the exciting current will increase sharply which may result in
an unwanted operation of differential protection. Therefore the overexcitation shall be
discriminated to block differential protection. The third or fifth harmonic of differential current can
be selected to determinate overexcitation.
I d _ 3rd / 5th > [87T .K _ Hm3 / Hm5 _ OvExc] I d _ 1st Equation 3.1-19

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Where:
I d _ 1st is the fundamental component of differential current.
I d _ 3rd / 5th is the third or fifth harmonic of differential current.
[87T.K_Hm3/Hm5_OvExc] is the coefficient of third or fifth harmonic overexcitation detection and

the recommended value is 0.25.
If the logic setting [87T.Opt_Hm3/Hm5_OvExc] is set to 0, the 3rd harmonic is selected for
calculation, and if set to 1, 5th harmonic is selected. Correspondingly, the setting
[87T.K_Hm3/Hm5_OvExc] is to set 3rd or 5th harmonic coefficient. 5th harmonic is recommended to
be selected for overexcitation calculation.
Degree of overexcitation can is evaluated as follows:
n = U* / f* Equation 3.1-20
Where:
U * and f * are per unit value of voltage and frequency respectively.
The base value for calculating per unit value of voltage is rated secondary voltage value (phase
voltage) of the voltage transformer, and the base value for calculating per unit value of frequency
is rated frequency. During normal operation, n = 1.
If overexcitation factor is less than 1.4, biased differential protection is blocked when the constant
of 5th or 3rd harmonics is greater than [87T.K_Hm3/Hm5_OvExc] and this condition is judged as
overexcitation condition without damages to transformer. If overexcitation factor is greater than 1.4,
biased differential protection is no longer being blocked by overexcitation because transformer is
damaged in this situation.
3.1.3.14 CT Supervision for Differential Protection
3.1.3.14.1 CT Circuit Abnormality of Differential Protection
If the differential current in any phase is greater than the alarm setting [87T.I_Alm] without fault
detector of differential protection pickup for over 10s, differential current abnormality alarm
[87T.Alm_Diff] will be issued without blocking the protection.
3.1.3.14.2 CT Circuit Failure of Differential Protection
Criteria
The following two cases are considered as CT circuit failure, and the protection relay can
discriminate which side the CT circuit failure by the unbalanced currents.
Differential CT secondary circuit failure can be judged more accurately and reliably by adopting
combined method of voltage and current.

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1) First case, if none of following four conditions is satisfied after the fault detector of biased
differential current, or biased residual differential current, or biased winding differential current
picks up, it will be judged as CT circuit failure and CT circuit failure alarm will be issued.
Negative-sequence voltage at any side is greater than 2%xUpp (Upp is the secondary
phase-to-phase rated voltage).
Any phase current of any side increases after fault detector picks up.
The maximum phase current is greater than 1.1pu after the fault detector picks up.
DPFC element of any phase-to-phase voltage of any side picks up.
2) Second case, if CT circuit abnormality of differential protection alarm (i.e. [87T.Alm_Diff]) is

issued and negative-sequence current of one side is greater than 0.2 times maximum phase
current of the corresponding side, and then CT circuit failure will be judged.
Influence of CT circuit failure on differential protections
User can configure the output of CT circuit failure alarm to block the sensitive biased differential
protection, biased REF protection and biased winding differential protection via logic settings
[87T.En_CTS_Blk], [64REF.En_CTS_Blk], and [87W.En_CTS_Blk] respectively. The CT circuit
failure alarm is latched once issued, it can be reset only after the failure is cleared and equipment
is reset (i.e. the binary input [BI_RstTarg] is energized).
1) Conventional biased differential protection and instantaneous differential protection are always
not blocked during CT circuit failure.
2) The DPFC biased differential relay is always blocked during CT circuit failure.
3) Sensitive biased differential protection can be blocked when CT circuit failure is detected by
configuring the logic setting [87T.En_CTS_Blk].
If this logic setting is set as 0, sensitive biased differential protection is not blocked.
If this logic setting is set as 1, sensitive biased differential protection is blocked.
4) Biased REF protection can be blocked when CT circuit failure is detected by configuring the
logic setting [64REF.En_CTS_Blk].
If this logic setting is set as 0, biased REF protection is not blocked.
If this logic setting is set as 1, biased REF protection is blocked.
5) Biased winding differential protection can be blocked when CT circuit failure is detected by
configuring the logic setting [87W.En_CTS_Blk].
If this logic setting is set as 0, biased winding differential protection is not blocked.
If this logic setting is set as 1, biased winding differential protection is blocked.
NOTEThe operation time of biased differential protection with CT circuit failure being
distinguished has 50ms delay than that of biased differential protection without CT

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circuit failure.
3.1.4 Logic
3.1.4.1 Logic of Current Differential Protection
EN [87T.En_Instant]
SIG [87T.En1] &
&
SIG [87T.En2] SIG [87T.Op_Instant]
SIG [87T.Blk]
SIG Idmax>[87T.I_Instant]
0ms 500ms
SIG FD_InstDiff
EN [87T.En_Biased]
SIG [87T.En1] &
SIG &
[87T.En2]
SIG [87T.Blk]
SIG Flg_ConvBiasDiff &
SIG Flg_Inrush_ConvBiasDiff
0ms 500ms
SIG FD_BiasDiff
1
SIG [87T.Op_Biased]
EN [87T.En_Biased]
SIG [87T.En1] &
SIG [87T.En2]
SIG [87T.Blk]
&
SIG Flg_SensBiasDiff
SIG Flg_CTSaturation
SIG Flg_Inrush_SensBiasDiff
&
SIG Flg_CTS &
SET [87T.En_CTS_Blk]
SIG Flg_OvExc_Hm3/Hm5 &
SIG U * / f* >1.4
0ms 500ms
SIG FD_BiasDiff
Figure 3.1-9 Logic diagram of current differential protection
Where:
Idmax is the maximum value of three phase differential currents.
U * / f * is the value indicating the degree of overexcitation of transformer.
Flg_ConvBiasDiff is the internal flag indicating that operation criteria of conventional biased
differential protection are satisfied.
Flg_SensBiasDiff is the internal flag indicating that operation criteria of sensitive biased differential
protection are satisfied.

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Flg_CTS is the internal flag indicating CT circuit failure is distinguished.
Flg_CTSaturation is the internal flag indicating CT saturated.
Flg_Inrush_ConvBiasDiff is the internal flag indicating inrush current is distinguished for

conventional biased differential protection.
Flg_Inrush_SensBIasDIff is the internal flag indicating inrush current is distinguished for sensitive
biased differential protection.
Flg_OvExc_Hm5/Hm3 is the internal flag indicating overexcitation of power transformer is

distinguished by the third or fifth harmonic or third harmonic criterion.
FD_InstDiff is the signal indicating that the fault detector of instantaneous differential protection
picks up.
FD_BiasDiff is the signal indicating that the fault detector of biased differential protection picks up.
For current differential protection, when following three conditions are met the stage protection is
enabled.
(1) Logic setting [87T.En] is set to 1.
(2) Enabling inputs [87T.En1], [87T .En2] are both set to 1
(3) Blocking input [87T.Blk] is set to 0.
When the protective function block is disabled, [87T.St], [87T.Op] signals are both reset. Default
values of Inputs [87T.En1] and [87T.En2] are 1 and [87T.Blk] is 0 when those inputs are not
connected to external signals or setting.
3.1.4.2 Logic of DPFC Biased differential Protection
EN [87T.En_DPFC]
SIG [87T.En1] &
SIG [87T.En2] &
SIG [87T.Blk] SIG [87T.Op_DPFC]
SIG Flg_DPFC_Diff
SIG Flg_Inrush_DPFC_Diff
SIG Flg_CTS &
SIG Flg_OvExc_Hm3/Hm5 &
SIG U * / f* >1.4
SIG FD_DPFC_Diff 0ms 500ms
Figure 3.1-10 Logic diagram of DPFC biased differential protection
Where:
U * / f* is the value indicating the degree of overexcitation of transformer.

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Flg_DPFC_Diff is the internal flag indicating that operation criteria of DPFC differential protection
are satisfied.
FD_DPFC_Diff is the signal indicating the fault detector of DPFC biased differential protection
picks up.
Flg_Inrush_DPFC_Diff is the internal flag indicating inrush current is distinguished for DPFC
Flg_OvExc_Hm3/Hm5 is the internal flag indicating overexcitation of power transformer is

distinguished by the third or fifth harmonic criterion
3.1.4.3 Logic of CT Circuit Failure
SIG U2>2%Upp
1
SIG Flg_DPFCVolt 1
SIG Flg_CurrIncrease
&
&
T 0ms SIG Flg_CTS
SIG Ipmax>1.1pu
SIG FD_BiasDiff
SIG Flg_CTS &

SIG [x.AlmH_CTS]
SIG I2>0.04Ipmax or I2>0.1In
&
SIG [87T.Alm_CTS]
Figure 3.1-11 Logic diagram of CT circuit failure
Where:
FD_BiasDiff is the signal indicating that the fault detector of biased differential protection picks up.
Upp is the secondary phase-to-phase rated voltage.
Flg_DPFCVolt is the internal flag indicating that DPFC element of any phase-to-phase voltage of
any side picks up
Flg_CurrIncrease is the internal flag indicating that Any phase current of any side increases after
fault detector picks up.
Ipmax>1.1pu represents that the maximum phase current is greater than 1.1pu after the fault
detector picks up.
Flg_CTS is the internal flag indicating that CT circuit failure is distinguished.
[x.AlmH_CTS] is the alarm signal of CT circuit failure of x side of transformer.

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[87T.Alm_CTS] is the alarm signal of CT circuit failure for current differential protection. If CT
circuit failure for REF protection or winding differential protection is detected, the corresponding
signal [64REF.Alm_CTS] or [87W.Alm_CTS] will be issued.
3.1.5 Inputs and Outputs
87T
I3P1 St
I3P2 Op_Instant
I3P3 Op_Biased
I3P4 Op_DPFC
I3P5 Alm_Diff
I3P6 Alm_CTS
En1
En2
Blk
Figure 3.1-12 87T function block
Table 3.1-3 Input signals of 87T function block
No. Signal Description

1 I3P1 Three-phase current data input 1
7 En1 Function enabling input1 and input 2, it can be binary inputs or settings, such as
8 En2 function enabling binary inputs, logic links, etc.
9 Blk Function blocking input, such as function blocking binary input.
Table 3.1-4 Output signals of 87T function block

1 St Current differential protection starts.
2 Op_Instant Instantaneous differential protection operates.
3 Op_Biased Biased differential protection operates.
4 Op_DPFC DPFC differential protection operates.
5 Alm_Diff Alarm message indicating CT secondary circuit of differential protection abnormal.
6 Alm_CTS Alarm message indicating that CT secondary circuit of differential protection fails.
Above input signals and output signals can be used for programmable logic, and following output
signals are only for LCD display of equipment and oscillograph function.
Table 3.1-5 Output signals of 87T: records
No. Output Signal Description

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1 87T.Op_Instant Instantaneous differential protection operates.
2 87T.Op_Biased Biased differential protection operates.
3 87T.Op_DPFC DPFC differential protection operates.
Tripping reports of protection element.
4 87.St Current differential protection starts.
Start signals of protection element.
5 87T.Alm_Diff CT secondary circuit for current differential protection is abnormal.
6 87T.Alm_CTS CT secondary circuit for differential protection of fails.
Alarm reports of equipment operation.
7 87T.TrigDFR_Instant Instantaneous differential protection picks up to trigger DFR function.
8 87T.TrigDFR_Biased Biased differential protection picks up to trigger DFR function.
9 87T.TrigDFR_DPFC DPFC differential protection picks up to trigger DFR function.
Signals of protection element triggering DFR function.
NOTE! DFR is disturbance and fault recording, also called oscillograph function.
Table 3.1-6 Output signals of 87T: sampled value and oscillograph
No. Output Signal Description Unit
Ia_Corr_Brm
Corrected values of three phase currents of branch (Br for
1 Ib_Corr_Brm pu
abbreviation) m (m=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) used for differential protection.
Ic_Corr_Brm
Rated secondary current of branch m (m=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) of power

2 I2b_ Diff_Brn A
transformer used for differential protection.
3 Ang(Ia)_Br1-Brm
Phase angles of corrected currents between branch 1 and branch m
4 Ang(Ib)_Br1-Brm deg
(m= 2, 3).
5 Ang(Ic)_Br1-Brm
6 Ida, Idb, Idc Three-phase differential current value. pu
7 Ira, Irb, Irc Three-phase restraint current value. pu
8 Ithra, Ithrb, Ithrc Threshold value of three-phase restraint current. pu
Ida_Hm2_Pct
9 Idb_Hm2_Pct Second harmonic percentage of total differential current. %
Idc_Hm2_Pct
Ida_Hm3_Pct
10 Ida_Hm3_Pct Third harmonic percentage of total differential current. %
Ida_Hm3_Pct

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Ida_Hm5_Pct
11 Idb_Hm5_Pct Fifth harmonic percentage of total differential current. %
Idc_Hm5_Pct
Measured values and phase angles for LCD display
12 Ida, Idb, Idc Waveform of three phase differential currents pu
Signals recorded for oscillograph function
3.1.6 Setting
Table 3.1-7 Setting list of 87T
No. Setting Item Range Step Unit Description
Current setting of knee point 1 of biased

1 87T.I_Knee1 0.1~1 0.001 pu
Current setting of knee point 2 of biased

2 87T.I_Knee2 4~8 0.001 pu
3 87T.I_Biased 0.05~5 0.001 pu Pickup setting of biased differential protection.
Current setting of unrestrained instantaneous

4 87T.I_Instant 0.05~20 0.001 pu
differential protection
5 87T.Slope1 0.1~0.9 0.001 Slope 1 of biased differential protection.

nd
Coefficient of 2 harmonics for inrush current
8 87T.K_Hm2_Inrush 0.05~0.3 0.001
detection.
rd
Coefficient of 3 harmonics for inrush current
9 87T.K_Hm3_Inrush 0.05~0.3 0.001
detection.
10 87T.I_Alm 0.1~1.5 0.001 pu Setting of differential current abnormality alarm.

rd th
Coefficient of 3 or 5 harmonic for
11 87T.K_Hm3/Hm5_OvExc 0.05~0.3 0.001
overexcitation detection
0: disable Logic setting of enabling/disabling unrestrained

12 87T.En_Instant
1: enable instantaneous differential protection.
0: disable Logic setting of enabling/disabling conventional

13 87T.En_Biased
1: enable biased differential protection.
0: disable Logic setting of enabling/disabling DPFC current

14 87T.En_DPFC
1: enable differential protection.
Logic setting of selecting the method of

distinguishing inrush current:
15 87T.Opt_Inrush_Ident 0, 1
0: Waveform distortion principle
1: Harmonics principle
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inrush current
0: Self-adaptive blocking mode
1: Phase-to-phase crossing blocking mode
Logic setting of enabling/disabling the third

0: disable harmonic blocking function, i.e. enable/disable
17 87T.En_Hm3_Blk
1: enable the third harmonic criteria to distinguish inrush
current.
Logic setting of enabling/disabling blocking

0: disable
18 87T.En_CTS_Blk biased differential protecting during CT circuit
1: enable
failure.
rd th
Logic setting of selecting 3 or 5 harmonic for
87T.Opt_Hm3/Hm5_
19 0,1 overexcitation criterion.
OvExc rd th
0: 3 harmonic; 1: 5 harmonic
0000~ Tripping logic setting of current differential

20 87T.OutMap
FFFF protection.
[87T.OutMap]
The tripping logic setting is used to specify which breakers will be tripped when current differential
protection operates. This logic setting comprises 16 binary bits as follows and is expressed by a
hexadecimal number of 4 digits from 0000H to FFFFH. The tripping logic setting of the equipment
is specified as follows:
bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TrpOutput16
TrpOutput15
TrpOutput14
TrpOutput13
TrpOutput12
TrpOutput11
TrpOutput10
TrpOutput09
TrpOutput08
TrpOutput07
TrpOutput06
TrpOutput05
TrpOutput04
TrpOutput03
TrpOutput02
TrpOutput01
Function
NOTETrpOutput01 just means to drive 1st group of tripping output contacts to pickup
and please refer to Chapter Hardware. The tripping outputs are recorded as T01~T16
by the protection equipment when they operate, and Txx (xx=01, 02, , 16) represents
Tripoutputxx (xx=01, 02, , 16).
The bit corresponding to the breaker to be tripped shall be set as1 and other bits shall be 0.
For example, if differential protection operates to make TrpOutput01, TrpOutput02,
TrpOutput03 contacts pickup, the bit 1 and bit 2 and bit 3 positions shall be filled with 1
and other bit positions shall be filled with 0. Then a hexadecimal number 0007H is formed as
the tripping output logic setting.
Tripping output logic settings of the equipment should be set on basis of application-specific
drawings.

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NOTE! The logic setting [87T.OutMap] is shared by the unrestrained instantaneous
differential protection, biased differential protection and DPFC current differential

protection.
3.2 Restricted Earth Fault Protection (64REF)
3.2.1 Application
The Restricted Earth Fault (REF) protection is meant to protect a single winding of a power
transformer. The winding which should be protected must be earthed. In the case of delta windings,
the winding must be earthed by an earthing transformer, which must be electrically placed
between the winding and the current transformers.
REF protection is a kind of differential protection, so it calculates differential current and bias
current. The differential current is a vectorial difference of the neutral current (i.e. current flowing in
the neutral conductor) and the residual current from the lines. For internal faults, this difference is
equal to the total earth fault current. REF protection operates on the fault current only, and is not
dependent on eventual load currents. This makes REF protection a very sensitive protection.
REF protection can be applied to protection of two-winding transformer, three-winding transformer
or auto-transformer.
3.2.2 Function
Maximum 4 group CT and 1 neutral CT inputs for REF protection, and the maximum current
inputs applied for an auto-transformer with two circuit breakers at HV and MV sides
respectively.
Maximum 3 REF protections for each side of a three-winding transformer
Inrush current has no effect on REF protection.
RFE protection has high sensitivity to internal earth faults because there is no load current in
the restraint current.
The tap of transformer has no effect on REF protection.
adopted to eliminate the influence of difference of transient characteristic to REF protection.
maloperation of REF protection during an external fault.
3.2.3.1 Overview
The difference between current differential protection and restricted earth fault protection is that
the first one is based on adjusted phase current balance and the later is based on balance of
calculated residual current and residual current from neutral CT.

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Three phase currents and neutral current are the inputs to the restricted earth fault protection of a
three-phase winding. Polarity of three-phase CT is at busbar side, and that of neutral CT is at
transformer side as shown in the following figure.
DANGER! Before REF protection of a side is put into operation on site, polarity of neutral
CT must have been checked by a primary injection test. Otherwise a maloperation may
occur during an external earth fault.
* * *
I_H
HV side LV side
3I0Cal'_H
Magnitude
compensation
I'_HNP
HV side REF *
Protection I_HNP
Figure 3.2-1 REF application 1 for two-winding transformer with one CB at one side
HV side 1
* * *
I_H1
LV side
I_H2
* * *
3I0Cal'_H1 3I0Cal'_H2 HV side 2
Magnitude
compensation HV side REF *
Magnitude Protection I_HNP
compensation
Magnitude
compensation I'_HNP
Figure 3.2-2 REF application 2 for two-winding transformer with two CBs at one side

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HV side
* * *
I_H
I_M
* * *
MV side
3I0Cal'_H
CW side
3I0Cal'_M
*
Magnitude I_CW
compensation HV side REF LV
Protection side
Magnitude
compensation
Magnitude I'_CW
compensation
Figure 3.2-3 REF typical application 3 for auto-transformer
NOTE! The symbol * represents the polarity of CT. If current flowing into the polarity of CT,
the current direction is defined as positive direction.
In above figures
I_H, I_H1, I_H2 and I_M are primary values of each side of transformer.
I_HNP is primary value of neutral current of HV side.
I_CW is primary value of common winding neutral CT.
I'_HNP and I'_CW are respectively secondary value of neutral current of HV side and common
winding neutral CT.
3I0Cal'_H, 3I0Cal'_H1, 3I0Cal'_H2, 3I0Cal_M are respectively secondary values of calculated

residual current from three-phase current of each side of transformer.
The criterion of fault detector of restricted earth fault protection is as follows. The pickup of this
fault detector will enable restricted earth fault protection of the corresponding side.
I 0 d >[64REF.I_Biased] Equation 3.2-1
Where:
I 0 d is the residual differential current of some side.
[64REF.I_Biased] is the setting threshold of REF protection of the corresponding side.

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If CTs used for REF have different primary rated values, the equipment will automatically adjust
the currents with respective correction ratio shown as below.
I1n I1n _ max

K lph = K lb and K lb = min( ,4) Equation 3.2-2
I1n _ max I1n _ min
Where:
K lph is the correction coefficient of the calculated side.
I1n is the primary value of CT at calculated side.
I1n _ min is the minimum value among primary values of all CTs for REF protection.
I1n _ max is the maximum value among primary values of all CTs for REF protection.
This calculation method is to take the minimum CT primary rating of all calculated sides as the
reference side. If the multiple of the maximum CT primary ratio to the minimum CT primary rating
is greater than 4, then reference side shall be taken as 4 and other sides shall be calculated
proportionally. Otherwise, the reference side shall be taken as 1, and other sides will be calculated
proportionally.
The currents used in the following analysis have been corrected, that means the currents for
following calculation are the products of the actual secondary current of each side multiplying its
own correction coefficient ( K lph ).
3.2.3.4 Calculations of Differential and Restraint Current
The equation of calculating residual differential current is as follows.
I 0d = K lph1 I 01 / I 2n _ CT 1 + K lph 2 I 02 / I 2n _ CT 2 + K lph3 I 03 / I 2n _ CT 3 + K lph 4 I 04 / I 2n _ CT 4 K lphNP I NP / I 2n _ CTNP

1 2 3 4 5
Equation 3.2-3
+ I 02
I 0 d = I 01 + I 03
+ I 04
I NP Equation 3.2-4
Where:
I 0 d is the residual differential current.
I 01, I 02 , I 03 , I 04 are secondary values of calculated residual current of each branch.

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I NP is secondary current of neutral CT.
are secondary values of corrected calculated residual current of each branch.

I 01, I 02 , I 03 , I 04
I NP is the secondary corrected current from neutral CT.
K lph1, K lph 2 , K lph3 , K lph 4 are corrected coefficients of each branch of amplitude compensation
respectively.
K lphNP is corrected coefficient of neutral CT.
I 2 n _ CT 1, I 2 n _ CT 2 , I 2 n _ CT 3 , I 2 n _ CT 4 are rated secondary values of CTs of each branch.
I 2 n _ CTNP is the rated secondary value of neutral CT.
NOTE! Because the polarity of neutral CT is at transformer side, current from neutral CT is
subtracted in the differential current calculation.
The equation of calculating residual restraint current is:
, I 02
I 0 r = max{ I 01 , I 03
, I 04
, I 0 NP } Equation 3.2-5
Where:
I 0 r is the residual restraint current.
The earth fault differential protection compares the fundamental wave of the current flowing in the
starpoint connection, which is designated as I_NP in the following, with fundamental wave of the
sum of the phase currents, which should be designated as 3I0Cal shown in the following figure.
Ia
*
Ib
*
B
Ic
*
C
*
I_NP
3I0Cal' =I'c+I'b+I'a
PCS-978 REF
I'_NP
Figure 3.2-4 Principle of restricted earth fault protection
1. Through-flowing current under undisturbed conditions or external fault:

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I_NP flows into the protected zone from ground, 3I0Cal leaves the protected zone, i.e. is
positive according to the definition of signs in above figure, therefore I_NP= 3I0Cal.
I0d=|3I0CalI_NP|= |3I0Cal 3I0Cal|=0;
I0r=Max(|3I0Cal|,|I_NP|)=Max(|3I0Cal|+|3I0Cal|)=|3I0Cal|
No differential current (I0d=0), restraint current (I0r) corresponds to double the

through-flowing current, and restricted earth fault protection does not operate.
2. Internal short-circuit:
The following applies I_NP=3I0Cal, moreover | I_NP|=|3I0Cal|
I0d=|3I0Cal- I_NP|=|3I0Cal (3I0Cal)|=2x|3I0Cal|;
I0r=Max(|3I0Cal|,|I_HNP)=Max(|3I0Cal|,|3I0Cal|)=|3I0Cal|
Differential current (0Id) are two times of restraint current (I0r) and corresponding to the total
fault, and restricted earth fault protection operates.
3.2.3.5 Operation Criterion
The operation criteria of REF protection are as follows:
I 0d > [64REF.I_Biased] I 0r [64 REF .I _ Knee]

I 0d > [64REF.Slope] (I 0r [64 REF .I _ Knee]) + [64REF.I_Biased ]
I = max{ I 01 , I 02 , I 03 , I 04 , I 0 NP }
0r
I 0d = I + I + I + I + I
01 02 03 04 0 NP
Equation 3.2-6
Where:
I n the rated secondary current of CT.
I 0 d is the REF differential current of a side.
I 0 r is the residual restraint current of the corresponding side.
I 01 , I 02 , I 03 , I 04 are the calculated residual currents of the corresponding side.
I 0 NP is the current from neutral CT.
[64REF.I_Biased] is the pickup value of biased REF protection.
[64REF.I_Knee] is the setting of knee point of biased REF protection, and 0.5In is recommended.
[64REF.Slope_Biased] is the percent restraint coefficient of biased REF protection and 0.5 is

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recommended.
3.2.3.6 Operation Characteristic Curve
Operation characteristic of restricted earth fault protection is showed in the following figure.
I0d
diiferential current
m
K=
[64REF.Slope]
[64REF.I_Biased]
restraint current I0r
[64REF.I_Knee]
Figure 3.2-5 Operating characteristic of REF protection
Where:
The value of m is defined by the branch number for REF protection calculation. For example, there
are two branches at HV side (wye winding with neutral point earthed), so there are three branches
constitute the REF protection of HV side and m is equal to 3.
3.2.3.7 Detection of CT Transient Characteristic Difference
Non-identical CT characteristics can cause unbalance current. During phase-to-phase faults and
three-phase faults, the unbalance of three-phase CTs results in residual current which may lead
to maloperation of RFE protection. Therefore, positive sequence current restraint blocking criterion
is adopted to prevent maloperation of REF protection in above mentioned conditions.
When the residual current of each side REF protection is greater than 0 times positive sequence
current, it is decided that zero-sequence current is caused by a fault and release REF protection.
Positive sequence current restraint blocking criterion is showed below.
I 0 > 0 I1 Equation 3.2-7
Where:
I 0 is the zero-sequence current at a side.

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I 1 is its corresponding positive sequence current.
0 is a proportional constant and the value is 0.6
The CT saturation detection principle of REF protection is the same to that of current differential
protection, and please refer to Section 3.1.3.12 for details.
3.2.3.9 CT Supervision for REF Protection
The CT supervision for REF protection is divided into two kinds: REF differential CT circuit
abnormality without the pickup of the fault detector of REF protection and differential CT circuit
failure with the pickup of the fault detector pickup.
3.2.3.9.1 CT Circuit Abnormality of REF Protection
If the following operation formula is met for 10s, CT circuit abnormality alarm of REF protection will
be issued without blocking the protection.
The operation formula is as follows:
I 0d > Max(0.2 [64REF.I_B iased],0.1I n ) Equation 3.2-8
Where:
I 0d , I n and [64REF.I_Biased] have same definitions as mentioned above.
3.2.3.9.2 CT Circuit Failure of REF Protection
Please refer to Section 3.1.3.14.2 for details.
3.2.4 Logic
The logic diagram of REF protection of HV side is taken as example to show below.

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EN [64REF.En]
SIG [64REF.En1] &
SIG [64REF.En2]
&
SIG [HVS.64REF.Op]
SIG [64REF.Blk]
SIG Flg_REF_HVS
SIG Flg_I1_Restraint
SIG Flg_CTSaturation &
SIG Flg_CTS &
SIG [64REF.En_CTS_Blk]
SIG 3I0Ext_H>0.04In
0ms 500ms
SIG FD_REF_HVS
Figure 3.2-6 Logic diagram of winding differential protection
Where:
Flg_REF_HVS is the internal flag indicating that operation criterion of REF protection of HV side
is satisfied.
Flg_I1_Restraint is the internal flag indicating that difference of CT transient characteristic is

detected.
3I0Ext_H is the measured residual current of HV side.
FD_REF_HVS is the signal indicating that the fault detector of REF protection of HV side picks up.
For restricted earth fault protection, when following three conditions are met the stage protection is
enabled.
(1) Logic setting [x.64REF.En] is set to 1.
(2) Enabling inputs [x.64REF.En1], [x.64REF.En2] are both set to 1
(3) Blocking input [x.64REF.Blk] is set to 0.
When the protective function block is disabled, [x.64REF.St], [x.64REF.Op] signals are both reset.
Default values of Inputs [x.64REF.En1] and [x.64REF.En2] are 1 and [x.64REF.Blk] is 0 when
those inputs are not connected to external signals or setting.

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64REF
I3P1 St
I3P2 Op
I3P3 Alm_REF
I3P4 Alm_CTS
I1P
En1
En2
Blk
Figure 3.2-7 64REF function block
Table 3.2-1 Input signals of 64REF function block

5 I1P Residual current data input
6 En1 Function enabling input1 and input 2, it can be binary inputs or settings, such as function
7 En2 enabling binary inputs, logic links, etc.
Table 3.2-2 Output signals of 64REF function block

1 St Restricted earth fault protection starts.
2 Op Restricted earth fault protection operates.
Alarm message indicating CT secondary circuit of restricted earth fault protection
3 Alm_REF
abnormal
4 Alm_CTS Alarm message indicating that CT secondary circuit of differential protection fails
NOTE! Symbol x represents some side of transformer defined by user through
PCS-PC software, which may be H, HV HVS, HVS1, HVS2, etc. If only one
protection element is equipped, the prefix x. will disappear.
Table 3.2-3 Output signals of 64REF: report
1 x.64REF.Op Restricted earth fault protection of x side operates.

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2 x.64REF.St Restricted earth fault protection of x side starts.
3 x.64REF.Alm_REF CT secondary circuit for restricted earth fault protection of x side is abnormal.
4 x.64REF.Alm_CTS CT secondary circuit for restricted earth fault protection of x side fails.
5 x.64REF.TrigDFR DPFC differential protection of x side picks up to trigger DFR function..
Table 3.2-4 Output signals of 64REF: sample values and oscillograph
Corrected coefficient of current of HV side branch m (m=1, 2, 3, 4) for

1 x.K_REF_Brm
REF protection of x side.
Corrected coefficient of current from neutral CT for REF protection of x

2 x. K_REF_Neu
side.
Corrected value of calculated residual current of x side branch m (m=1, 2, In

3 x.I0_Corr_REF_Brm
3, 4,).
4 x.I0_Corr_REF_Neu Corrected value of current from neutral CT of x side. In
Angle of calculated residual current between x side branch 1 and branch deg
5 x.Ang(3I0)_Br1-Brm
m(m=2, 3, 4,).
Angle between calculated residual current of HV side branch 1 and deg

6 x.Ang(3I0)_Br1-Neu
current from neutral CT of x side.
7 x.I0d_REF Residual differential current of x side REF protection. In
8 x.I0r_REF Residual restraint current of x side REF protection. In
9 x.I0thr_REF Residual threshold current of x side REF protection. In
10 x.I0d_REF Waveform of residual differential current of x side REF protection. In
3.2.6 Setting
Table 3.2-5 Settings of 64REF of each side
1 64REF.I_Knee 0.1~4 0.001 In knee point setting of biased REF protection.
2 64REF.I_Biased 0.05~5 0.001 In Pickup setting of biased REF protection
Percentage restraint coefficient of biased REF

3 64REF.Slope 0.2~0.75 0.001
protection
4 64REF.t_Dly 0~20s 0.001 s Time delay for REF protection. Recommended value

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is zero.
0: disable Logic setting of enabling/disabling blocking REF

5 64REF.En_CTS_Blk
1: enable protection during CT circuit failure
0: disable
6 64REF.En Logic setting of enabling/disabling REF protection.
1: enable
7 64REF.OutMap 0000~FFFF Tripping logic setting of REF protection
3.3 Winding Differential Protection (87W)
3.3.1 Application
When each side and common winding of auto-transformer are installed with three phase CTs,
winding differential protection can be equipped. Winding differential protection is based on
Kirchhoff's law, so inrush current has no effect on it. Winding differential protection consists of
phase winding differential protection and residual winding differential protection. Residual winding
differential protection adopts the calculated residual current of each side and common winding for
the protection calculation and three-phase CT polarity is easy to be checked. The operation
principle of which is similar to that of REF protection, but compared to REF protection, winding
differential protection can operate not only during internal earth faults but also during
phase-to-phase faults.
3.3.2 Function
Maximum 5 group CT inputs applied for an auto-transformer with two circuit breakers at HV
and MV sides respectively.
Maximum 3 winding differential protections for each side of a three-winding transformer
Inrush current has no effect on winding differential protection.
Winding differential protection has high sensitivity to internal earth faults because there is no
load current in the restraint current.
The tap of transformer has no effect on winding differential protection.
adopted to eliminate the influence of difference of transient characteristic to winding
maloperation of winding differential protection during an external fault.

3.3.3.1 Overview
Winding differential protection is based on Kirchhoff's first law and calculates differential currents
of electrical connection circuits including phase A, phase B phase C and residual differential

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currents. Normally, winding differential protection is applied in following two situations.
HV side
* * *
I_H
I_M
* * *
MV side
I'_H
CW side
I'_M
Magnitude Winding I_CW

compensation LV
differential * * *
Magnitude protection side
compensation
Magnitude I'_CW
compensation
Figure 3.3-1 Winding differential protection applied to auto-transformer
HV side 1
* * * I_Bush
I_H1
* * *
LV side
HV side
I_H1
* * *
I'_H1 I'_H2 HV side 2
Magnitude
compensation Winding
differential
Magnitude protection
compensation
Magnitude I'_HBush
compensation
Figure 3.3-2 Winding differential protection used as stub differential protection
In above figures:
I_H, I_H1, I_H2 and I_M are primary values of current of each side of transformer respectively.
I_CW is primary value of common winding three-phase CT
I_HBush is primary value of current of HV side bushing CT
I'_H, I'_H1, I'_H2 and I'_M are primary values of current of each side of transformer respectively.
I'_CW is secondary value of common winding three-phase CT
I'_HBush is secondary value of current of HV side bushing CT

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DANGER! When winding differential protection is used as stub differential protection, the
polarity of CT must be checked. If polarities of the circuit breaker CT and the bushing CT
of some side of a transformer are both at busbar side, either of them must be reversed by
PCS-PC software.
The criterion of fault detector of winding differential protection is as follows. The pickup of this fault
detector will enable winding differential protection of the corresponding side.
I wd > [87W.I_Biased] Equation 3.3-1
Where:
I wd is winding differential current.
[87W.I_Biased] is the pickup setting of winding differential protection.
If CTs used for winding differential protection have differential primary rated value, then the current
compensation is carried out in the program automatically with parameters input. Following gives
the criteria of calculating correction coefficient.
I1n I1n _ max

K wph = K wb and K wb = min( ,4) Equation 3.3-2
I1n _ max I 1n _ min
Where:
K wph is the correction coefficient of the calculated CT input.
I1n is the primary value of CT at calculated CT input.
I1n _ min is the minimum value among primary values of all CTs for winding differential protection.
I1n _ max is the maximum value among primary values of all CTs for winding differential protection.
This calculation method is to take the minimum CT primary rating of all calculated CT inputs as the
reference. If the multiple of the maximum CT primary ratio to the minimum CT primary rating is
greater than 2.95, then reference shall be taken as 2.95 and others shall be calculated
proportionally. Otherwise, the reference shall be taken as 1, and others will be calculated
proportionally.
The currents used in the following analysis have been corrected, that means the currents for
following calculation are the products of the actual secondary current of each side multiplying its
own correction coefficient ( K wph ).

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3.3.3.4 Calculations of Differential and Restraint Current
The equation of calculating winding differential current is as follows.
I wdA I A1 I A2 I A3

I
wdB = K I
B1 / I I
B2 / I I B3 / I
+ K + K 2n _ CT 3 +
I wdC wph1
IC1 2n _ CT 1 wph 2
IC 2 2n _ CT 2 wph3
IC 3

I wd 0 I 01
02
I
03
I

1 2 3
Equation 3.3-3
I A4 I A5

I B4 I
K wph 4 / I 2n _ CT 4 + K wph5 B5 / I 2n _ CT 5
IC 4 IC 5

I I
04 05
4 5
I wdA = I A1 + I A2 + I A3 + I A4 + I A5
1 + IB 2 + IB 3 + IB 4 + IB5
I wdB = I B
Equation 3.3-4
1 + IC
I wC = I C 2 + IC 3 + IC 4 + IC5
I wd 0 = I 01 + I 02
+ I 03 + I 05
+ I 04

Where:
I wdA I wdB I wdC I wd 0 are respectively three phase and residual winding differential currents.
I An , I Bn , I Cn , I 0n are respectively secondary values of three phase currents and calculated neutral
current of branch m (m=1, 2, 3, 4 ,5).
I An , I Bn
, I Cn
, I 0 n are respectively secondary values of corrected three phase currents and calculated
residual current of branch m (m=1, 2, 3, 4 ,5
K wph1, K wph 2 , K wph3 , K wph 4 , K wph5 are corrected coefficients of each side for magnitude compensation
respectively.
I 2 n _ CT 1, I 2 n _ CT 2 , I 2 n _ CT 3 , I 2 n _ CT 4 , I 2 n _ CT 5 are respectively rated secondary values of CTs of each
branch.
The equation of calculating restraint current is:
{
I wrA = max I A1 + I A2 + I A3 + I A4 + I A5 }

I wrB = max I B {
1 + IB2 + IB 3 + IB 4 + IB5 }

I wrC = max I C {
1 + IC 2 + IC 3 + IC 4 + IC5 } Equation 3.3-5
I wr 0 = max I 01
{
+ I 02

+ I 03 + I 05
+ I 04 }
Where:

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I wrA , I wrB , I wrC , I wr 0 are secondary values of three phase restraint currents and neutral
restraint current respectively.
The operation criteria of winding differential protection are as follows, and maximum 5 branches
are supported for the calculation.
I wd > [ 87T .I_Biased] I wr [87W .I _ Knee]

I wd > [87W .Slope] (I wr [87W .I _ Knee]) + [87T .I_Biased ]
I = max{ I w1 , I w2 , I w3 , I w4 , I w5 } Equation 3.3-6
wr
I wd = I + I + I + I + I
w1 w2 w3 w4 w5
Where:
I w1 I w5 are currents of five branches respectively.
I wd is winding differential current.
I wr is winding restraint current.
[87W.I_Biased] is the pick up value of biased winding differential protection.
[87W.I_Knee] is the setting of knee point of biased winding differential protection, and 0.5In is
recommended.
[87W.Slope] is the restraint coefficient of biased winding differential protection and 0.5 is
recommended.
NOTE! For protecting an autotransformer, a winding differential protection is composed of
three-phase currents of HV side, LV side and common winding.
3.3.3.6 Operation Characteristic Curve
Operation characteristic of winding differential protection is shown in the following figure.

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Iwd
K=m
d
iff
e
re
n
tia
lc [87W.Slope]
u
rr
e
n
t
[87W.I_Biased]
restraint current Iwr
0.5 In
Figure 3.3-3 Operating characteristic curve of winding differential protection
Where:
The value of m is defined by the branch number for winding differential protection. For example,
the protection is applied for protecting an autotransformer including HV side, MV side and
common winding and m is equal to 3.
The CT saturation detection principle of winding differential protection is the same as that of
current differential protection, and please refer to Section 3.1.3.12 for details.
3.3.3.8 CT Supervision for Winding Differential Protection
3.3.3.8.1 CT Circuit Abnormality of Winding Differential Protection
If the following operation formula is met for 10s, CT circuit abnormality alarm of winding differential
protection will be issued without blocking the protection.
The operation criterion is as follows:
I wd > Max(0.2 [87W .I _ Biased ] ,0.1I n ) Equation 3.3-7
Where:
I n is the secondary rated voltage of CT.
Where:
3.3.3.8.2 CT Circuit Failure of Winding Differential Protection
Please refer to Section 3.1.3.14.2 for details.

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3.3.4 Logic
The logic diagram of winding differential protection of HV side is taken as example to show below.
EN [87W.En]
SIG [87W.En1] &
SIG [87W.En2]
&
SIG [HVS.87W.Op]
SIG [87W.Blk]
SIG Flg_WdgDiff_HVS
&
SIG Flg_CTSaturation
SIG Flg_CTS &
SIG [87W.En_CTS_Blk]
0ms 500ms
SIG FD_WdgDiff_HVS
Figure 3.3-4 Logic diagram of winding differential protection of HV side
Where:
Flg_WdgDiff_HVS is the internal flag indicating that operation criterion of winding differential
protection of HV side is satisfied.
FD_WdgDiff_HVS is the signal indicating that the fault detector of winding differential protection of
HV side picks up.
For winding differential protection, when all following three conditions are met the protection is
enabled.
(1) Logic setting [x.87W.En] is set to 1.
(2) Enabling inputs [x.87W.En1], [x.87W.En2] are both set to 1
(3) Blocking input [x.87W.Blk] is set to 0.
When the protective function block is disabled, [x.87W.St], [x.87W.Op] signals are both reset.
Default values of Inputs [x.87W.En1] and [x.87W.En2] are 1 and [x.87W.Blk] is 0 when those
inputs are not connected to external signals or setting.

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3.3.5 Logic setting of Inputs and Outputs
87W
I3P1 St
I3P2 Op_Ph
I3P3 Op_Resid
I3P4 Alm_WD
I3P5 Alm_CTS
En1
En2
Blk
Figure 3.3-5 87W function block
Table 3.3-1 Input signals of 87W function block

Table 3.3-2 Output signals of 87W function block

5 St Winding differential protection starts.
6 Op_Ph Phase winding differential protection operates.
7 Op_Resid Residual differential protection operates.
Alarm message indicating CT secondary circuit of winding differential protection
8 Alm_WD
abnormal.
9 Alm_CTS Alarm message indicating that CT secondary circuit of differential protection fails.
Table 3.3-3 Output signals of 87W: report
6 x.87W.Op_Ph Phase winding differential protection of x side operates.

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7 x.87W.Op_Resid Residual differential protection of x side operates.
8 x. 87W.St Winding differential protection of x side starts.
9 x. 87W.Alm_WD CT secondary circuit for winding differential protection of x side is abnormal.
10 x. 87W.Alm_CTS CT secondary circuit for Winding differential protection of x sided fails.
11 x.87W.TrigDFR Winding differential protection of x side picks up to trigger DFR function.
Table 3.3-4 Output signals of 87W: sample values and oscillograph
x.Ia_Corr_WD_Brm In
Three phase corrected currents of winding differential protection of x side
1 x.Ib_Corr_WD_Brm In
branch m (n=1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
x.Ic_Corr_WD_Brm In
Residual corrected current of winding differential protection of x side In

2 x.I0_Corr_WD_Brm
branch m (n=1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
Corrected coefficient of HV side branch m (n=1, 2, 3, 4, 5) for winding I

3 x.K_WD_Brm
4 x.Ida_WD Phase A differential current of winding differential protection of x side. In
5 x.Idb_WD Phase B differential current of winding differential protection of x side. In
6 x.Idc_WD Phase C differential current of winding differential protection of x side. In
7 x.I0d_WD Residual differential current of winding differential protection of x side. In
8 x.Ira_ WD Phase A restraint current of winding differential protection of x side. In
9 x.Irb_ WD Phase B restraint current of winding differential protection of x side. In
10 x.Irc_ WD Phase C restraint current of winding differential protection of x side. In
11 x.Ir0_ WD Residual restraint current of winding differential protection of x side. In
Thereshold of phase A restraint current of winding differential protection of In

12 x.Ithra_ WD
x side.
Thereshold of phase B restraint current of winding differential protection of In

13 x.Ithrb_ WD
x side.
Thereshold of phase C restraint current of winding differential protection of In

14 x.Ithrc_ WD
x side.
Thereshold of residual restraint current of residual differential protection of In

15 x.Ithr0_ WD
x side.
16 x.Ang(Ia)_Br1-Brm Three phase angles between the current of x side branch 1 and the deg

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17 x.Ang(Ib)_Br1-Brm current of x side branch m (m=2, 3, 4, 5). deg

18 x.Ang(Ic)_Br1-Brm deg
Angle between residual current of x side branch 1 and residual current of x deg
19 x.Ang(3I0)_Br1-Brm
side branch m (m=2, 3, 4, 5).

20 x.Ida_WD Phase A differential current of winding differential protection of x side. In
21 x.Idb_WD Phase B differential current of winding differential protection of x side. In
22 x.Idc_WD Phase C differential current of winding differential protection of x side. In
23 x.I0d_WD Residual differential current of residual differential protection of x side. In
3.3.6 Setting
Table 3.3-5 Settings of 87W of each side
Knee point setting of biased winding differential

1 87W.I_Knee 0.1~4 0.001 In
protection.
2 87W.I_Biased 0.05~5 0.001 In Pickup setting of biased winding differential protection
Percentage restraint coefficient of biased winding

3 87W.Slope 0.2~0.75 0.001
differential protection
0: disable Logic setting of enabling/disabling blocking winding

4 87W.En_CTS_Blk
1: enable differential protection during CT circuit failure
0: disable Logic setting of enabling/disabling phase winding

5 87W.En_Ph
1: enable differential protection.
0: disable Logic setting of enabling/disabling residual differential

6 87W.En_Resid
1: enable protection.
7 87W.OutMap 0000~FFFF Tripping logic setting of winding differential protection
3.4 Inter-Turn fault Protection (IntTurn)
3.4.1 Application
Shunt reactors as the key equipment are widely applied in extra-high voltage and ultra-high
voltage level power system, which has a dominate effect on safe operation of the power system.
The inter-turn fault is a common internal fault occurred in reactor, but current differential protection
cannot operate during inter-turn faults. Considering ground overcurrent protection cannot be taken
as the fast protection for inter-turn faults, a dedicated protection for inter-turn protection of reactor
is needed to be equipped.
Inter-turn faults in reactors present a formidable challenge to the protection engineer. The current

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and voltage changes encountered during an inter-turn fault can be of similar magnitude as load
variation, and therefore, sensitive, reliable protection schemes should be considered.
3.4.2 Functions
Current of CT at head end of reactor is adopted for the protection calculation.
Inter-turn protection consists of zero-sequence power directional element and zero-sequence

impedance element with high reliability.
The amplitude of residual voltage is compensated to ensure zero-sequence power directional

element can distinguish direction correctly when system impedance is too low.
Inter-turn protection being blocked by CT and VT circuit failure.
3.4.3.1 Overview
Inter-turn fault protection consists of three parts: self-adjusted zero-sequence power directional
element, zero-sequence impedance element and DPFC inter-turn fault detector element. Three
elements can improve relay sensitivity and ensure relay against maloperation during external
faults, transient process (such as series compensated lines, LC resonance, power swing etc.) or
abnormal conditions (such as pole disagreement, CT secondary circuit failure, etc.)
In order to avoid maloperation of inter-turn fault protection during some transient conditions, such
as pole disagreement operation of lines (or compensated lines), reclosing of auto-recloser after
earth faults, pole disagreement of circuit breakerreactor energization with line (or compensated
line), LC resonance due to circuit breakers at line both sides being tripped, external faults and pole
disagreement with power swing, etc., Residual power directional element and zero-sequence
impedance element are adopted to consist inter-turn fault protection of reactor.
The pickup of this fault detector (DPFC inter-turn fault detector) will enable the inter-turn fault
differential protection, and its operation equation is as follows.
I d > 1.25I dt + I dth

Equation 3.4-1
I = I + I
d 1 2
Where:
of load current is small and gradually under normal or even power swing condition, and the
adaptive floating threshold ( I dt ) is higher than the change of current under these conditions and
hence the element maintains stability.
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I dth is the fixed threshold and the value is 0.2pu.
3.4.3.3 Residual Power Directional Element
3.4.3.3.1 Analysis of Inter-Turn Fault of Reactor
The wiring diagram of shunt reactors in power system is shown as following figure.
AC1 Zs1 ZL Zs2 AC2

F1
Relay1
Relay2
Zr1 Zr2 F2
Shunt reactor 1 Shunt reactor 2
Figure 3.4-1 Wiring diagram of shunt reactors in power system
Where:
AC1, AC2 : equivalent voltage source.
Zs1, Zs2: equivalent system impedance.
Zr1, Zr2 : impedance of shunt reactor.
ZL: line impedance.
F1: fault point 1
F2: fault point 2
1) Case 1: External single-phase earth fault of line (close-up external earth fault at F1)
The fault point is zero sequence source, the equivalent zero-sequence network is shown below.
Zs Zr2
U0
I0
Fault PS
Figure 3.4-2 Equivalent zero-sequence network for case 1
Where
Zs: equivalent system impedance, Zs=(Zr1//Zs1+ ZL)//Zs2
U0: relay detected zero sequence voltage

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I0: relay detected zero sequence current
FaultPS: fault power source
It is an external earth fault, so viewing from reactor relay location, zero-sequence current flows to
reactor from reactor grounding point and via transmission line back to the ground at the earth fault
point. Therefore, the equation between U0 and I0 at the relay location is:
U0=I0xZr2
Vector relation between U0 and I0 is:
U0
I0
Figure 3.4-3 Vector relation for case 1
2) Case 2: Internal inter-turn fault (fault at F2)
Because of the fault point in reactor, the equivalent zero-sequence network is shown below.
Zs Zr2-1 FaultPS Zr2-2

U0
I0
Figure 3.4-4 Equivalent zero-sequence network for case 2
Where
Zs: equivalent system impedance, Zs=(Zr1//Zs1+ ZL)//Zs2
Zr1-1: impedance of Zr1 part 1
Zr1-2: impedance of Zr1 part 2
U0: relay detected zero sequence voltage
I0: relay detected zero sequence current
FaultPS: fault power source
It is an internal inter-turn fault, so viewing from reactor relay location, zero-sequence current flows
from reactor to ground through system reactance. Therefore, the equation between U0 and I0 at
the relay location is:
U0=-I0x Zs

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Vector relation between U0 and I0 is
I0
U0
Figure 3.4-5 Vector relation for case 2
3.4.3.3.2 Operation Criterion
The phase angle of residual current leading residual voltage is nearly 90 degree if an inter-turn
fault of reactor winding occurs. The residual current phase leads the residual voltage phase if an
internal single-phase earth fault occurs; and the residual current phase lags the residual voltage
phase if an external single-phase earth fault occurs. Therefore, the phase angle between residual
current and residual voltage can be used to distinguish internal faults from external faults. The
zero-sequence impedance of system very small compared to that of reactor, so the residual
voltage detected by the relay will not be sensitive to operate and need to be compensated.
The operation criterion of this residual power directional protection is:

(3U 0 + kZb 3 I 0 )
180 < Arg < 0 Equation 3.4-2

3I0
Where:

3U 0
3 I 0 are respectively calculated residual voltage and calculated residual current from VT and
CT1 (i.e. CT at the head end of reactor)
Z b is the zero-sequence impedance of reactor including neutral earthing reactor, i.e.[ IntTurn.Z0].
K is the floating coefficient adaptive to variation of zero-sequence voltage and current from 0 to
0.8.
3.4.3.4 Zero-sequence Impedance Element
Zero-sequence impedance of reactor is usually thousands of ohms which is greater than that of
system. When an inter-turn fault or internal single-phase earth fault of reactor occurs, the
impedance detected by the relay is exactly the zero-sequence impedance of system. If an external
single-phase fault of reactor occurs, the impedance detected by the relay is the zero-sequence
impedance of reactor. According to different values of measured impedances, inter-turn faults (or
internal fault) and external earth faults can be distinguished.
Operation criterion:

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Zm<0.25xZ0 Equation 3.4-3
Where:
Zm is measured zero-sequence impedance.
Z0 is zero-sequence impedance of reactor.
NOTE:
Influence of VT abnormality
When VT abnormality (including star line of VT is not connected) is detected, zero-sequence

power directional element and zero-sequence impedance element are not satisfied, which
implies that inter-turn fault protection inter-turn fault protection is out of service.
Influence of CT abnormality
When CT abnormality at line side is detected, zero-sequence power directional element and
zero-sequence impedance element operation criteria are not satisfied, which implies that
inter-turn fault protection is out of service.
3.4.4 Logic
EN [IntTurn.En]
&
SIG [IntTurn.En1]
SIG [IntTurn.En2]
SIG [IntTurn.Blk]
SIG Flg_ZSImpedance &

&
SIG [IntTur.Op]
SIG Flg_ResidPwrDir
&
SIG [Alm_VTS] &
SIG [IntTur.St]
SIG [AlmL_CTS]
0ms 500ms
SIG FD_DPFC_IntTurn
Figure 3.4-6 Logic diagram of inter-turn fault protection
Where:
Flg_ZSImpedance is the internal flag indicating that zero-sequence impedance element operates.
Flg_ResidPwrDir is the internal flag indicating that residual power directional element operates.
FD_DPFC_IntTurn is the internal flag indicating that DPFC inter-turn fault detector operates.
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[Alm_VTS] is the alarm signal indicating VT circuit abnormality is distinguished.
For inter-turn fault protection, when following three conditions are met the protection is enabled.
(1) Logic setting [IntTurn.En] is set to 1.
(2) Enabling inputs [IntTurn.En1], [IntTurn.En2] are both set to 1
(3) Blocking input [IntTurn.Blk] is set to 0.
When the protective function block is disabled, [IntTurn.St], [IntTurn.Op] signals are both reset.
Default values of Inputs [IntTurn.En1] and [IntTurn.En2] are 1 and [IntTurn.Blk] is 0 when those
inputs are not connected to external signals or setting.
IntTurn
I3P St
U3P Op
En1
En2
Blk
Figure 3.4-7 IntTurn Function block
Table 3.4-1 Input signals of IntTurn function block

1 I3P Three-phase current data input 1
2 U3P Three-phase voltage data input 2
Table 3.4-2 Output signals of IntTurn function block

1 St Inter-turn fault protection starts.
2 Op Inter-turn fault protection operates.
Table 3.4-3 Output signals of IntTurn: report
1 IntTurn.Op Inter-turn fault protection operates.
2 IntTurn.St Inter-turn fault protection starts.

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3.4.6 Setting
Table 3.4-4 Settings of IntTurn
1 IntTurn .Sn 0.1-5000 0.001 MVA Reactor capacity
2 IntTurn.Un 0.1-2000 0.001 kV Primary rated phase-to-phase voltage
3 IntTurn.Z0 0-10000 1 ohm Impedance of neutral earthing reactor
IntTurn.En 0: disable Logic setting of enabling/disabling inter-turn fault

4
5 IntTurn.OutMap 0000~FFFF Tripping logic setting of inter-turn fault protection.
3.5 Overexcitation Protection (24)
3.5.1 Application
Overexcitation results from excessive applied voltage, possibly in combination with below-normal
frequency. Such condition may occur when a unit is on load, but are more likely to arise when it is
on open circuit, or at a loss of load occurrence. Transformers directly connected to generators are
in particular danger to experience overexcitation condition.
During overexcitation, field current of transformer rises greatly to cause excessive heating and
severe damage. The transformer, working magnetic flux density near the keen point, is subject to
overexcitation. Frequency range for normal operation is 45~55Hz for 50Hz working frequency of
power system and 55~65Hz for 60Hz working frequency of power system.
Overexcitation protection can be configured at any side of transformer through PCS-PC, and it is
recommended to be equipped at the side without OLTC tap.
3.5.2 Function
Overexcitation protection has following functions:
Voltage for protection calculation is RMS of three phase voltages and not affected by
frequency fluctuation.
Overexcitation multiple is calculated by voltage and frequency.
Two-stage definite-time overexcitation protection and one-stage definite-time overexcitation

alarm element are equipped.
One-stage inverse-time overexcitation protection including tripping and alarm functions is

equipped.
Overexcitation inverse-time curve is sectional linear curve, which has high adaptivity.

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Overexitation protection consists of definite-time protection and inverse-time protection.
Calculate overexcitation degree:
Degree of overexcitation can be evaluated by following overexcitation multiple:
n = U* / f* Equation 3.5-1
Where:
U * and f * are per unit value of voltage and frequency respectively.
The base value for calculating per unit value of voltage is rated voltage of the voltage transformer,
and the base value for calculating per unit value of frequency is rated frequency. During normal
operation, n = 1.
Definite-time operation criterion:
U * / f * >[24DTn.k_Set] Equation 3.5-2
Where:
U * / f * is overexcitation multiple.
[24DTn.k_Set] is multiplier setting of stage n (n=1, 2) definite-time overexcitation protection. Stage

1 is for tripping and stage 2 for alarming.
Inverse-time overexcitation protection realizes inverse-time characteristic by linear processing on

given inverse-time operation characteristic, obtaining multiple of overexcitation by calculation, and
getting the corresponding operation delay by sectional linear insertion. It reflects the heat
accumulation and radiation.
Several groups of setting point with independent settings can be configured for simulating the
inverse-time operation characteristics curve and this protection can satisfy overexcitation
requirements of various transformers.
Following figure shows inverse-time characteristic of overexcitation protection.

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U * / f*
n0
n1
n2
n3
n4
n5
n6
n7
n8
n9
t(s)
0 t0t1t2 t3 t4 t5 t6 t7 t8 t9
Figure 3.5-1 Inverse-time characteristic of overexcitation protection
The main harm of overexcitation to transformer is overheat, so accumulation method is adopted

and accumulate the time delay according to curve time corresponding to calculated overexcitation
multiple. When accumulated time delay is greater than the operating time delay, inverse-time
overexcitation protection operates. Dissipating process is also simulated, when overexcitation
multiple is less than the minimum overexcitation multiple setting, the accumulated value
decreases to 0 gradually. If overexcitation protection operates and overexcitation condition
disappears, thermal accumulation value decreases to zero in 10s.
Overexcitation multiple comprises overexcitation information at current instant and also

overexcitation information integrated over various time intervals from its beginning.
Inverse-time characteristic curve can be specified by several overexcitation multiple settings, and
the relation between various settings of n and t are:
n0n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6 n7 n8 n9
t0 t1 t2 t3 t4 t5 t6 t7 t8 t9
3.5.4 Logic
Two-stage definite-time overexcitation protection with independent current and time delay settings.
Stage 1 and stage 2 has identical logic diagrams but stage 1 for trip and stage 2 for alarm.
On-stage inverse-time overexcitation operates to trip and issued the alarm signal.
SIG [24DT1.En1]
&
SIG [24DT1.En2]
&
SIG [24DT1.Blk] [24DT1.t_Op] 0ms
SIG [24DT1.Op]
EN [24DT1.En]
SIG U * / f * >[24DT1.K_Set]
Figure 3.5-2 Logic diagram of stage 1 definite-time overexcitation protection

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SIG [24IDMT.En1]
&
SIG [24IDMT.En2]
&
SIG [24IDMT.Blk] IDMT SIG [24IDMT.Op]
EN [24IDMT.En]
IDMT SIG [24IDMT.Alm]
SIG U * / f *>[24IDMT.Kn_Set]
Figure 3.5-3 Logic diagram of inverse-time overexcitation protection
Where:
[24IDMT.Kn_Set] (n=0,1,2,,9) is the multiple setting of inverse-time overexcitation.
24DT1
OvExc St
En1 Op
En2
Blk
Figure 3.5-4 Function block of 24DT for trip
24DT2
OvExc St
En1 Alm
En2
Blk
Figure 3.5-5 Function block of 24DT for alarm

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24Inv
OvExc St
En1 Op
Alm
En2
Blk
Figure 3.5-6 Function block of 24InV
Table 3.5-1 Input signals of function blocks (24DT and 24Inv)

1 OvExc Overexcitation data, including frequency and voltage signals.
Function blocking input, such as function blocking binary input.
4 Blk
When the input is 1, overexcitation protection is not reset and time delay is cleared.
Table 3.5-2 Output signals of function block 24DT1 for trip

1 St Protection starts.
2 Op Protection operates to trip.
Table 3.5-3 Output signals of function block 24DT2 for alarm

1 St Alarm element starts
2 Alm Alarm element operates
Table 3.5-4 Output signals of 24

1 St Protection starts
2 Op Protection operates.
3 Alm Protection issues alarm signal.
Table 3.5-5 Output signals of 24: report
1 24DT1.Op Definite-time overexcitation tripping element operates.
2 24IDMT.Op Inverse-time overexcitation tripping element operates.

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3 24DT2.Op Definite-time overexcitation alarm element operates.
4 24IDMT.Alm Inverse-time overexcitation alarm element operates.
Alarm reports of protection element.
5 24DT1.St Definite-time overexcitation tripping element starts.
6 24DT2.St Definite-time overexcitation alarm element starts.
7 24IDMT.St Inverse-time overexcitation protection starts.
8 24DT1.TrigDFR Definite-time overexcitation protection picks up to trigger DFR function.
9 24DTIDMT.TrigDFR Inverse-time overexcitation protection picks up to trigger DFR function.
Table 3.5-6 Output signals of 24: sampled value and oscillograph
1 U/f_24DT Overexcitation multiple of definite-time overexcitation protection.
Thermal state of inverse-time overexcitation protection. When the

2 ThermStat
value is 1, inverse-time overexcitation protection operates.
Signals recorded for oscillograph function.
3.5.6 Settings
Table 3.5-7 settings of 24

Logic setting of selecting phase voltage or
phase-to-phase voltage for calculation of overexcitation
1 24.Opt_Up/Upp 0~1
protection.
0: phase voltage; 1: phase-to-phase voltage.
Table 3.5-8 Settings of 24DT1 (for trip)

1 24DT1.K_Set 1.0~1.7 0.001 Multiple setting of definite-time overexcitation protection
Time delay setting of definite-time overexcitation alarm
2 24DT1.t_Op 0.1~9999 0.001 s
protection
0: disable Logic settings of enabling definite-time overexcitation
3 24DT1.En 1
1: enable alarm protection
Tripping logic settings of definite-time overexcitation
4 24DT1.OutMap 0000~FFFF 1
alarm protection
Table 3.5-9 Settings of 24DT2 (for alarm)

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Multiple setting of definite-time overexcitation alarm
1 24DT2.K_Set 1.0~1.7 0.001
element
Time delay setting of definite-time overexcitation alarm
2 24DT2.t_Op 0.1~9999 0.001 s
element
0: disable Logic settings of enabling definite-time overexcitation
3 24DT2.En 1
1: enable alarm element
Table 3.5-10 Settings of 24Inv

Highest-limit multiple setting of Inverse-time
1 24IDMT.K0_Set 1.0~1.7 0.001
overexcitation protection: n0
Time delay setting corresponding to highest-limit
2 24IDMT.t0_Op 0.1~9999 0.001 s
setting: t0
Multiple setting 1 of inverse-time overexcitation
3 24IDMT.K 1_Set 1.0~1.7 0.001
protection: n1
Time delay setting corresponding to multiple setting 1:
4 24IDMT.t1_Op 0.1~9999 0.001 s
t1
5 24IDMT.K2_Set 1.0~1.7 0.001
protection: n2
6 24IDMT.t2_Op 0.1-9999 0.001 s
t2
7 24IDMT.K3_Set 1.0~1.7 0.001
protection: n3
8 24IDMT.t3_Op 0.1~9999 0.001 s
t3
9 24IDMT.K4_Set 1.0~1.7 0.001
protection: n4
10 24IDMT.t4_Op 0.1~9999 0.001 s
t4
11 24IDMT.K5_Set 1.0~1.7 0.001
protection: n5
12 24IDMT.t5_Op 0.1~9999 0.001 s
t5
13 24IDMT.K6_Set 1.0~1.7 0.001
protection: n6
14 24IDMT.t6_Op 0.1~9999 0.001 s
t6
15 24IDMT.K7_Set 1.0~1.7 0.001
protection: n7
16 24IDMT.t7_Op 0.1~9999 0.001 s
t7
17 24IDMT.K 8_Set 1.0~1.7 0.001 Multiple setting 8 of inverse-time overexcitation

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protection: n8
18 24IDMT.t8_Op 0.1~9999 0.001 s
t8
Lowest-limit multiple setting of inverse-time
19 24IDMT.K9_Set 1.0~1.7 0.001
overexcitation: n9.
Time delay setting corresponding to lowest-limit multiple
20 24IDMT.t9_Op 0.1~9999 0.001 s
setting: n9.
Multiple setting of inverse-time overexcitation protection
21 24IDMT.K _Alm 0.5~0.99 0.001
for alarming.
0: disable Logic setting of enabling inverse-time overexcitation
22 24IDMT.En_Alm 0
1: enable protection for alarm
23 24IDMT.t_Cooling 0.1~9999 0.001 s Cooling time of inverse-time overexcitation protection.
0: disable Logic setting of enabling inverse-time overexcitation
24 24IDMT.En_Trp 0
1: enable protection for trip
Tripping logic setting of inverse-time overexcitation
25 24IDMT.OutMap 0~FFFF 1
protection
NOTE! Please input the corresponding values of selected 10 points of overexcitation
curve of transformer to the protection device and the values of 10 points are distributed averagely.
NOTE! Inverse-time curve is based on the actual operation voltage, so users need not
calculate the ratio of VT when configure settings.
NOTE! I Inverse-time overexcitation protection is set with reference to the curve given by
the transformer manufactory. The relation between all settings of inverse-time overexcitation
protection is:
[24IDMT.K9_Op]<[ 24IDMT.K8_ Op]<<[24IDMT.K1_ Op]<[ 24IDMT.K0_ Op]
[24IDMT.t0_Op]<[ 24IDMT.t1_ Op]<<[24IDMT.k8_ Op] <[24IDMT.t9_ Op]
3.6 Mechanical Protection (MR)
3.6.1 Application
If there is a fault in transformer body, winding temperature relay, oil temperature relay and
buchholz relay (or called gas relay) integrated in transformer will operate to send signals to
transformer relay. Mechanical protection of transformer relay will repeat these signals to send
alarm signals, or send tripping command directly or send tripping command with time delay to
prevent transformer from damage. Inputs of mechanical protection are operation signals of
transformer integrated relay, and it is generally required to repeat those signals through
high-power relays to improve the anti-inference ability of the protection.

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3.6.2 Function
Mechanical protection has following functions:
High-power relays are adopted to improve the anti-inference ability of mechanical protection.
Mechanical protection does not maloperate if 110Vac (or 220Vac) voltage is connected to the
terminal of mechanical relay signal input by mistake.
Provide 4 mechanical signal input channels for tripping directly or with time delay.

Transformer relay repeats external signal through high-power relays and send them to CPU
through opto-coupler circuits. After CPU receives those signals, transformer relay will record them
as events and send tripping command with settable time delays. Because the drop out time of
mechanical input signals is usually too long, the setting [MR.t_PW_n] (n=1, 2, 3, and 4) can be set
to avoid the relay sending long-time tripping command.
3.6.4 Logic
EN [MR.En]
SIG [MR.En1] &
SIG [MR.En2] &

[MR.t_PW_n]
SIG [MR.Opn]
SIG [MR.Blk]
SIG [MR.Inputn]
Figure 3.6-1 Logic Diagram of mechanical protection
Function Enable/Disable
For mechanical protection, when following three conditions are met the stage protection is
enabled.
(1) Logic setting [MR.En] is set to 1.
(2) Enabling inputs [MR.En1], [50/51Pn.En2] are both set to 1
(3) Blocking input [MR.Blk] is set to 0.
When the protective function block is disabled, [MR.St], [MR.Op1], [MR.Op2], [MR.Op3] and
[MR.Op4] signals are both reset. Default values of Inputs [MR.En1], [MR.En2] are 1 and [MR.Blk]
is 0 when those inputs are not connected to external signals or settings.

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MR
Input1 Op1
Input2 Op2
Input3 Op3
Input4 Op4
En1 Sig1
En2 Sig2
Blk Sig3
Sig4
Figure 3.6-2 Function block MR
Table 3.6-1 Input signals of function block MR

1 Input1 Mechanical relay (MR) signal input 1
Table 3.6-2 Output signals of function block MR

1 Op1 MR1 mechanical protection operates.
5 Sig1 Output signal of repeating MR signal input 1
Table 3.6-3 Output signals of MR: report
1 MR.Op1 MR1 mechanical protection operates.

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5 MR.Sig1 Output signal of repeating MR signal input 1
Binary events of the protection.
3.6.6 Setting
Table 3.6-4 Settings of MR

Delay pickup time of tripping command of MR1
1 MR.t_DPU_1 0~3600 0.001 s
mechanical protection.
2 MR.t_DPU_2 0~3600 0.001 s
3 MR.t_DPU_3 0~3600 0.001 s
4 MR.t_DPU_4 0~3600 0.001 s
Pulse width of tripping command of MR1 mechanical
5 MR.t_PW_1 0~10 0.001 s
protection
6 MR.t_PW_2 0~10 0.001 s
protection
7 MR.t_PW_3 0~10 0.001 s
protection
8 MR.t_PW_4 0~10 0.001 s
protection
9 MR.OutMap 0000~FFFF Tripping logic setting of enabling mechanical protection.
0: disable
10 MR.En Logic setting of enabling MR1 mechanical protection.
1: enable
3.7 Phase Overcurrent Protection (50/51P)
3.7.1 Application
When a fault occurs in power system, the current increases and phase overcurrent protection
operates to avoid damages to protected equipment. Voltage control element can be selected to
improve the sensitivity of phase overcurrent protection and directional element can be selected to
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unexpectedly, harmonic blocking element can be selected to block the protection.
An external fault will result in transformer overload, and phase overcurrent protection operates to
trip circuit breakers of transformer to its avoid physical damage. To small transformers, phase
overcurrent protection can protect transformer from internal faults as main protection, to
large-scale transformers, no-directional protection is applied as the backup protection of
transformer differential protection.
3.7.2 Function
Phase overcurrent protection has following functions:
Four-stage phase overcurrent protection with independent logic, current and time delay
settings.
definite-time or inverse-time characteristic. The inverse-time characteristic is selectable,
inverse-time curve.
Voltage control element can be selected to control each stage phase overcurrent protection.
Directional element can be selected to control each stage phase overcurrent protection with
Second harmonic can be selected to block each stage phase overcurrent protection.
3.7.3.1 Overview
Phase overcurrent protection consists of following four elements:
Phase overcurrent element: each stage equipped with one independent ground overcurrent
element.
Voltage control element: one voltage control element shared by all phase overcurrent
elements.
Directional element: one directional element shared by all phase overcurrent elements, and
each stage protection can select protection direction.
Harmonic blocking element: one harmonic blocking element shared by all phase overcurrent
elements.

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Stage1
St
Overcurrent Op
Element
U3P
Stage2
Direction Direction signal St
Element
[Alm_VTS(U3P)] Overcurrent Op
Element
Voltage signal Stage3

Voltage St
Control
Element Overcurrent Op
Element
Harmonic Stage4
I3P Hm blocking signal St
Blocking
Element Overcurrent Op
Element
Figure 3.7-1 Function diagram of phase overcurrent protection
The operation criterion of each stage ground overcurrent protection is:
I p > [51Pn.I_Set] Equation 3.7-1
Where:
I p is measured phase current.
[51Pn.I_Set] is the current setting of stage n (n=1, 2, 3, or 4) of phase overcurrent protection.
If any phase current is greater than the setting of any stage enabled phase overcurrent protection,
the stage phase overcurrent protection will operate after time delay if voltage control element
operates (or voltage control element not enabled), directional element operates (or directional
element not enabled), and the stage protection will drops off instantaneously after fault current
disappears.
3.7.3.3 Time Curve
Phase overcurrent protection stage 1, stage 2 and stage 3 are definite-time characteristic and
each stage can perform instantaneous operation with the corresponding time delay setting at zero.
Stage 4 can be selected as definite-time or inverse-time characteristic, and inverse-time operating
time curve is as follows.

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t(I) =
K
+ C TP Equation 3.7-2
I
( ) 1
I set
Where:
I set is current setting [51P4.I_Set].
T p is time multiplier setting [51P4.TMS].
K , C is constants.
is a constant.
The user can select the operating characteristic from various inverse-time characteristic curves by
setting [51P4.Opt_Curve], and parameters of available characteristics for selection are shown in
the following table.
Table 3.7-1 Inverse-time curve parameters of stage 4 phase overcurrent protection
51P4.Opt_Curve Time Characteristic K C
0 Definite time
1 IEC Normal inverse 0.14 0.02 0
2 IEC Very inverse 13.5 1.0 0
3 IEC Extremely inverse 80.0 2.0 0
4 IEC Short-time inverse 0.05 0.04 0
5 IEC Long-time inverse 120.0 1.0 0
6 ANSI Extremely inverse 28.2 2.0 0.1217
7 ANSI Very inverse 19.61 2.0 0.491
8 ANSI Inverse 0.0086 0.02 0.0185
9 ANSI Moderately inverse 0.0515 0.02 0.114
10 ANSI Long-time extremely inverse 64.07 2.0 0.25
11 ANSI Long-time very inverse 28.55 2.0 0.712
12 ANSI Long-time inverse 0.086 0.02 0.185
13 Programmable user-defined
If all available curves do not comply with user application, user may select [51P4.Opt_Curve]
at13 to customize the inverse-time curve characteristic, and setting constants K , and C .

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Define-time or inverse-time phase overcurrent protection drops off instantaneously.
3.7.3.4 Voltage Control Element
Phase overcurrent protection is equipped as the backup protection of transformer and adjacent
power equipment, and voltage is usually used to control phase overcurrent protection to improve
sensitivity of the protection. Unsymmetrical faults result in unsymmetrical sequence voltages and
symmetrical faults lead to low three phase voltages at relay location, so phase overcurrent
protection can operate if the sequence voltage greater than a setting or phase voltage lower than a
setting. Therefore, current settings of phase overcurrent protection can be set lower with high
sensitivity.
Operation criterion of VCE
The voltage control element picks up if phase-to-phase voltage is lower than its setting or
negative-sequence voltage is greater than its setting.
Criteria:
U < [50/51P.Upp_VCE] or U 2 > [50/51P.U2_VCE] Equation 3.2-3
Where:
U is the phase-to-phase voltage of one side.
U 2 is the negative-sequence voltage of one side.
[50/51P.Upp_VCE] is the phase-to-phase undervoltage setting.
[50/51P.U2_VCE] is the negative-sequence overvoltage setting.
Voltage of any side can be used as the input of voltage control element, and there are logic
settings used to select which side voltage control element to control OC protection of some side.
Table 3.7-2 Voltage used for VCE
Overcurrent Element Voltage for Controlling

Ia> Uab< or Uca< or U2>
Ib> Ubc< or Uab< or U2>
Ic> Uca< or Ubc< or U2>
In above table, Uab, Ubc and Uca are phase-to-phase voltage, and U2 is negative-sequence
voltage.
Effect of VT Circuit
When VT circuit fails (i.e. message [Alm_VTS] being issued) or VT is not put into service (i.e.
[In_VT] is 0), then voltage control element resets instantaneously and voltage controlled phase
overcurrent protection is blocked, and if the setting is set to0 then voltage control element picks
up automatically and voltage controlled phase overcurrent protection becomes non-directional
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3.7.3.5 Directional Element
Directional element can be selected to control phase overcurrent protection to coordinate with
other protections of power grid. If the element is selected for phase overcurrent protection, then
the protection becomes directional overcurrent protection.
Positive-sequence voltage (U1) is adopted as polarizing voltage, and memory voltage is used
during close-up faults to ensure the directional element working properly. Phase current (Ip) is
adopted for calculation of directional element, and if current is less than current threshold, neither
of forward and reverse directions is met.

When a fault occurs at forward direction, the angle between polarizing voltage U ref and fault
current Idir is:
U
k = arg ref Equation 3.7-3
I dir
When a fault occurs at reverse direction, the angle is:
U
k = arg ref = 180 + k Equation 3.7-4
I dir
Relay characteristic angle sen (setting [RCA]), i.e. the angle polarizing voltage leading fault
current, is given as the directional setting, and the forward operating range is:
U ref <
sen 90 < arg sen + 90 Equation 3.7-5
I dir
Table 3.7-3 Current and voltage used for directional element
Phase Current Polarizing voltage

A Ia U1
B Ib U1
C Ic U1
In above table, U1 is positive-sequence voltage.
If VT and CT are connected as Figure 3.7-2 shown, i.e. polarity of CT is at busbar side, and
forward direction is to protected object, then forward and reverse operating regions are shown in
Figure 3.7-3.

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VT
Dir
Reverse
Direction
CT Element
Forward
Protected
Object
Figure 3.7-2 Connection of VT and CT of directional element
NOTE! Symbol represents the polarity of current transformer.
Reverse
Uref(U1)
sen
sen+180
Idir(Ip)
Forward
Figure 3.7-3 Directional characteristic of phase overcurrent protection
When VT circuit fails (i.e. message [Alm_VTS] being issued) or VT is not put into service (i.e.
[.In_VT] is 0), if setting [50/51Pn.En_VTS_Blk] is set to 1, then directional element resets
instantaneously and directional phase overcurrent is blocked, and if the setting is set to0 then
directional element picks up automatically and directional phase overcurrent becomes
non-directional ground overcurrent protection.
3.7.3.6 Harmonic Blocking Element
When phase overcurrent protection is set to protect transformer during transformer energization,
in order to prevent inrush current leading to maloperation of phase overcurrent protection,
harmonic blocking function can be selected for every stage of this relay.
Blocking mode is selectable between phase segregated blocking mode or phase crossing blocking
mode through the setting [50/51P.Opt_Hm_Blk], 0 for phase segregated blocking mode and 1
for phase crossing blocking mode. If any phase harmonic meets the following criterion, harmonic

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blocking condition is satisfied. But when any phase current is greater than the setting
[50/51P.I_Rls_HmBlk], phase overcurrent protection dose not be blocked by harmonic even if
blocking condition is satisfied.
I p _ 2nd > [50 / 51P.K _ Hm2] I p Equation 3.7-6
Where:
I p _ 2 nd is second harmonic of phase current
Ip is fundamental component of phase current.
[50/51P.K_Hm2] is harmonic blocking coefficient and recommended value is 0.15.
If fundamental component of any phase current is lower than the minimum operating current
0.04In, then harmonic calculation is not carried out and harmonic blocking element does not
operate.
3.7.4 Logic
Logic diagram of phase overcurrent is shown in the following figure, including phase overcurrent
element, voltage control element and directional element, harmonic blocking element and
enabling and blocking logic of the protection.
Logic schemes of phase overcurrent protection of each stage are same except that stage 4 can be
selected as inverse-time characteristic, and that stage 4 is taken as an example to show the logic.

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EN [50/51Pn.En]
SIG [50/51Pn.En1] &
SIG [50/51Pn.En2]
SIG [50/51Pn.Blk]
SIG [50/51P.I3P]
SET [50/51Pn.I_Set]
Direction
&
SIG [U3P] Check
1
Fwd/Rev
Non-Dir
SET [50/51Pn.Opt_Dir] & &
SIG [x.50/51Pn.St]
SIG [Alm_VTS] &

Timer
t
SET [50/51P.En_VTS_Blk] SIG [x.50/51Pn.Op]
t
& Inverse for OC4 only
SIG Sig_U2 or Sig_Upp
SIG I3P 2nd Hm Detect &
SET [50/51Pn.En_Hm2_Blk]
Figure 3.7-4 Logic Diagram of phase overcurrent protection of x side (50/51Pn, n=1, 2, 3, 4)
SIG [50/51Pn.En] &

&
SIG [50/51Pn.Blk] SIG Sig_Upp
SET U <[50/51P.Upp_VCE] &

1
SIG [Alm_VTS]
&
EN [50/51P.En_VTS_Blk]
Figure 3.7-5 Logic Diagram of phase-to-phase VCE
SIG [50/51Pn.En] &

&
SIG [50/51Pn.Blk] SIG Sig_U2
SET U 2>[50/51P.U2_VCE] &

1
SIG [Alm_VTS]
&
EN [50/51P.En_VTS_Blk]
Figure 3.7-6 Logic Diagram of negative-sequence VCE

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Where:
U is the phase-to-phase voltage of one side.
U 2 is the negative-sequence voltage of one side.
Sig_Upp is the internal operation signal of phase-to-phase undervoltage element.
Sig_U2 is the internal operation signal of negative-sequence voltage element.
Function Enable/Disable
For any stage phase overcurrent protection, when following three conditions are met the stage
protection is enabled.
(4) Logic setting [50/51Pn.En] is set to 1.
(5) Enabling inputs [50/51Pn.En1], [50/51Pn.En2] are both set to 1
(6) Blocking input [50/51Pn.Blk] is set to 0.
When the protective function block is disabled, [50/51Pn.St], [50/51Pn. Op] signals are both reset.
Default values of Inputs [50/51Pn.En1], [50/51Pn.En2] are 1 and [50/51Pn.Blk] is 0 when those
inputs are not connected to external signals or settings.
51P
I3P St
U3P Op
En1
En2
Blk
Figure 3.7-7 Function block 50/51P (Each stage
Table 3.7-4 Input signals of function block 50/51P (Each stage

1 I3P Three phase current data, including calculated residual current.
2 U3P Three phase voltage data, including calculated residual voltage.
5 Blk
When the input is 1, phase overcurrent protection is not reset and time delay is cleared.
Table 3.7-5 Output signals of function block 50/51P (Each stage


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signals are only for LCD display of equipment.
Table 3.7-6 Output signals of 50/51P: report
No. Input Signal Description
1 x.50/51P1.Op Phase overcurrent protection stage 1 of x side operates.
2 x.50 /51P2.Op Phase overcurrent protection stage 2 of x side operates.
3 x.50/51 P3.Op Phase overcurrent protection stage 3 of x side operates.
4 x.50/51P4.Op Phase overcurrent protection stage 4 of x side operates.
5 x.50/51P1.St Phase overcurrent protection stage 1 of x side starts.
Phase overcurrent protection stage 1 of x side picks up to trigger DFR

9 x.50/51P1.TrigDFR
function.

10 x.50/51P2. TrigDFR
function.

function.

function.
3.7.6 Settings
Table 3.7-7 Settings of control and blocking elements settings of 50/51P
1 50/51P.Upp_VCE 2~200 0.001 V Phase-to-phase undervoltage setting.
2 50/51P.U2_VCE 2~200 0.001 V Negative-sequence overvoltage setting.
Relay characteristic angle of phase overcurrent
3 50/51P.RCA 0~360 1 deg
protection.
4 50/51P.K_Hm2 0.05~1.0 0.001 Harmonic blocking coefficient of ground overcurrent

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protection.
Current setting of releasing harmonic blocking
5 50/51P.I_Rls_HmBlk 0.04~150 0.001 A
function of phase overcurrent protection.
Logic setting of selecting blocking mode of harmonic.
6 50/51P.Opt_Hm_Blk 0~1 0: phase segerated blocking mode;
1: phase crossing blocking mode.
Logic setting of enabling voltage controlled phase
0: disable
7 50/51P.En_VTS_Blk 1 overcurrent protection being blocked during VT
1: enable
circuit failure.
Table 3.7-8 Settings of 50/51P Stage n (n=1,2,3)

Current setting of stage n phase overcurrent
1 50/51Pn.I_Set 0.04~30In 0.001 A
protection.
2 50/51Pn.t_Op 0~3600 0.001 s Time delay of stage n phase overcurrent protection.
0: disable Logic setting of enabling voltage control element for
3 50/51Pn.En_VCE
1: enable phase overcurrent protection.
Logic setting of selecting control mode of directional
element to stage n phase overcurrent protection.
4 50/51Pn.Opt_Dir 0~2 1 0: no direction;
1: forward direction;
2: reverse direction
Logic setting of enabling harmonic blocking stage n
0: disable
5 50/51Pn.En_Hm2_Blk 1 phase overcurrent protection.
1: enable
0: disable; 1: enable
Logic setting of enabling stage n phase overcurrent
0: disable
6 50/51Pn.En 1 protection.
1: enable
Tripping logic setting of stage n of phase overcurrent
7 50/51Pn.OutMap 0000~FFFF
protection.
Table 3.7-9 Settings of 50/51P Stage 4

Pickup setting of stage 4 phase overcurrent
1 50/51P4.I_Set 0.04~30In 0.001 A
protection.
Multiple of the maximum operating current to the
2 50/51P4.K_Iset 10~40 0.001 pickup setting of stage 4 phase overcurrent
protection.
3 50/51P4.t_Op 0~3600 0.001 s Time delay of stage 4 phase overcurrent protection.
Time multiplier setting of stage 4 phase overcurrent

4 50/51P4.TMS 0.05~3.2 0.001
protection.
5 50/51P4.tmin 0~20s 0.001 s Minimum delay of stage 4 phase overcurrent

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protection.
The constant K of stage 4 phase overcurrent
6 50/51P4.K 0.0~120 0.001
protection.
The constant C stage 4 phase overcurrent
7 50/51P4.C 0.0~20 0.001 s
protection.
The exponent alpha stage 4 phase overcurrent
8 50/51P4.Alpha 0.02~5 0.001
protection.
Logic setting for selecting operating characteristic
9 50/51P4.Opt_Curve 0~13 1 curve of stage 4 phase overcurrent protection.
Please refer to Section 3.7.3.3 for details.
0: disable Logic setting of enabling voltage control element for
10 50/51P4.En_VCE
1: enable phase overcurrent protection.
Logic setting of selecting control mode of directional
element to stage 4 phase overcurrent protection.
11 50/51P4.Opt_Dir 0~2 1 0: no direction;
Logic setting of enabling harmonic blocking stage 4
0: disable
12 50/51P4.En_Hm2_Blk 1 phase overcurrent protection.
1: enable
Logic setting of enabling stage 4 phase overcurrent
0: disable
13 50/51P4.En 1 protection.
1: enable
Tripping logic setting of stage 4 of phase overcurrent
14 51P4.OutMap 0000~FFFF
protection.
NOTE! If the minimum operating time [51P4.tmin] is set to 0, the maximum operating
current is valid. That means the multiple of current the operating time of IDMT become
flat [51P4.K_Iset] can be set according to requirements and when the current is greater
than [51P4.K_Iset]x[51P4.I_Set], the operating time of IDMT becomes flat. If [51P4.tmin]
is not set to 0, then maximum operating current is not valid and use only can set the
setting [51P4.tmin].
3.8 Ground Overcurrent Protection (50/51G)
3.8.1 Application
During normal operation of power system, there is trace residual current whereas a fault current
flows to earth will result in greater residual current. Therefore residual current is adopted for the
calculation of ground overcurrent protection.
In order to improve the selectivity of ground overcurrent protection in power grid with multiple
power sources, directional element can be selected to control ground overcurrent protection. For

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application on transformer circuits, second harmonic also can be selected to block ground
overcurrent protection to avoid the effect of sympathetic current on the protection.
3.8.2 Function
Ground overcurrent protection has following functions:
Four-stage ground overcurrent protection with independent logic, current and time delay
settings.
definite-time or inverse-time characteristic. The inverse-time characteristic is selectable,
inverse-time curve.
Directional element can be selected to control each stage ground overcurrent protection with
Second harmonic can be selected to block each stage ground overcurrent protection.
Measured neutral current or calculated residual current can be selected for the calculation of
ground overcurrent protection.
3.8.3.1 Overview
Ground overcurrent protection consists of following three elements:
Ground overcurrent element: each stage equipped with one independent ground overcurrent
element.
Directional element: one directional element equipped shared by all ground overcurrent
elements, and each stage protection can select protection direction.
Harmonic blocking element: one harmonic blocking element shared by all ground
overcurrent elements.

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Stage1
St
Ground
Op
Overcurrent
Element
3U0 from I3P

Stage2
Direction Direction signal St
Element Ground
[Alm_VTS] Op
Overcurrent
Element
3I0 from I3P

or IN from I0P Stage3
St
Ground
Op
Overcurrent
Harmonic
Hm blocking signal Element
Blocking
Element
Stage4
St
Ground
Op
Overcurrent
Element
Figure 3.8-1 Function diagram of ground overcurrent protection
The operation criterion of each stage ground overcurrent protection is:
3I 0 >[50Gn.3I0_Set]
Equation 3.8-1
Or 3I 0 >[50/51G4.3I0_Set]
Where:
3I 0 is measured neutral current or calculated residual current, which is selected by user through
the setting [50/51Gn.Opt_3I0], n (n=1, 2 or 3) or [50/51G4.Opt_3I0].
[50/51Gn.3I0_Set] is the current setting of stage n (n=1, 2 or 3) of ground overcurrent protection.
If ground current is greater than the setting of any stage enabled ground overcurrent protection,
the stage ground overcurrent protection will operate after time delay if directional element operates
(or directional element not enabled) and no harmonic detected (or harmonic blocking not enabled),
and the stage protection will drops off instantaneously after fault current disappears.
3.8.3.3 Time Curve
Ground overcurrent protection stage 1, stage 2 and stage 3 are definite-time characteristic and
each stage can perform instantaneous operation with the corresponding time delay setting at zero.
Stage 4 can be selected as definite-time or inverse-time characteristic, and inverse-time operating
time curve is as follows.

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t(I) = + C TP
K
Equation 3.8-2
I
( ) 1
I set
Where:
I set is residual current setting [50/51G4.3I0_Set].
T p is time multiplier setting [50/51G4.TMS].
K , C is constants.
is a constant.
I is actual value of measured current from the neutral CT or calculated residual current.
setting [50/51G4.Opt_Curve], and parameters of available characteristics for selection are shown
in the following table.
Table 3.8-1 Inverse-time curve parameters of stage 4 ground overcurrent protection
50/51G4.Opt_Curve Time Characteristic K C
0 Definite time
8 ANSI Inverse 0.0086 0.02 0.0185
13 Programmable User-defined
If all available curves do not comply with user application, user may setting [50/51G4.Opt_Curve]

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at13to customize the inverse-time curve characteristic, and constants K , and C with
configuration tool software.
Define-time or inverse-time phase overcurrent protection drops off instantaneously.
3.8.3.4 Residual Direction Element
Calculated residual voltage (3U0) is adopted as polarizing quantity (i.e. polarizing voltage) of
residual directional element. When the neutral current (IN) is selected for the calculation of ground
overcurrent, it is the operating quantity (i.e. fault current), and when calculated residual current
(3I0) is selected, it is the operating quantity.

When a fault occurs at forward direction, the angle polarizing voltage U ref leading fault current
Idir is:
U
k = arg ref Equation 3.8-3
I dir
When a fault occurs at reverse direction, the angle is:
U
k = arg ref = 180 + k Equation 3.8-4
I dir
Relay characteristic angle sen (setting [RCA]), i.e. the angle polarizing voltage leading fault
current, is given as the directional setting, and the forward operating range is:
U ref <
sen 90 < arg sen + 90 Equation 3.8-5
I dir
If VT and CT are connected as Figure 3.8-2 shown, i.e. polarity of CT is at busbar side, and
forward direction is to protected object, then forward and reverse operating regions are shown in
following Figure 3.8-3.
VT
Dir
Reverse
Direction
CT Element
Forward
Protected
Object
Figure 3.8-2 Connection of VT and CT of directional element

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NOTE! Symbol represents the polarity of current transformer.
Forward
Idir(3I0 or IN)
sen Uref(3U0)
Reverse
Figure 3.8-3 Directional characteristic of ground overcurrent protection
When VT circuit fails (i.e. message [Alm_VTS] being issue) or VT is not put into service (i.e. [In_VT]
is 0), if setting [50/51Gn.En_VTS_Blk] is set to 1, then residual directional element resets
instantaneously and directional ground overcurrent is blocked, and if the setting is set to0 then
residual directional element picks up automatically and directional ground overcurrent becomes
non-directional ground overcurrent protection.
3.8.3.5 Harmonic Blocking Element
In order to prevent effects of sympathetic inrush current on ground overcurrent relay, harmonics
blocking function can be selected for every stage of this relay.
When the percent of second harmonic to fundamental component of zero sequence current is
greater than setting [50/51G.K_Hm2], harmonic blocking element operates to block ground
overcurrent protection if logic setting [50/51Gn.En_Hm2_Blk] (n=1, 2, 3 or 4) enabled
When residual current is greater than the setting [50/51P.3I0_Rls_HmBlk], ground overcurrent
protection dose not be blocked by harmonic even if following blocking criterion is satisfied.
I 0 _ 2nd > [50 / 51G.K _ Hm2] I 0 Equation 3.8-6
Where:
I 0 _ 2nd is second harmonic of zero sequence current
I 0 is fundamental component of zero sequence current.
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If fundamental component of zero sequence current is lower than the minimum operating current
(0.4In) then harmonic calculation is not carried out and harmonic blocking element does not
operate.
3.8.4 Logic
Logic diagram of ground overcurrent is shown in the following figure, including phase overcurrent
element, directional element, voltage control element, harmonic blocking element and enabling
and blocking logic of the protection.
Logic schemes of ground overcurrent protection of each stage are same except that stage 4 can
be selected as inverse-time characteristic, and that stage 4 is taken as an example to show the
logic.
EN [50/51Gn.En]
SIG [50/51Gn.En1] &
SIG [50/51Gn.En2]
SIG [50/51Gn.Blk]
SIG 3I0 or IN
SET [50/51Gn.I_Set]
Direction
&
SIG [50/51G.U3P] Check
1
Fwd/Rev
Non-Dir
SET [50/51Gn.Opt_Dir] &
SIG [x.50/51Gn.St]
SIG [Alm_VTS] &

Timer
t
SET [50/51G.En_VTS_Blk] SIG [x.50/51Gn.Op]
t
& Inverse for ROC4

only
SIG 3I0 or IN 2nd Hm Detect &
SET [50/51Gn.En_Hm2_Blk]
Figure 3.8-4 Logic Diagram of ground overcurrent protection of x side (50/51Gn, n=1,2,3,4)
Where:
3I0 is calculated residual current.
IN is measured neutral current.
For any stage ground overcurrent protection, when following three conditions are met the stage
(1) Logic setting [50/51Gn.En] is set to 1.
(2) Enabling inputs [50/51Gn.En1], [50/51Gn.En2] are both set to 1
(3) Blocking input [50/51Gn.Blk] is set to 0.

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When the protective function block is disabled, [50/51Gn.St], [50/51Gn.Op] signals are both reset.
Default values of Inputs [50/51Gn.En1] and [50/51Gn.En2] are 1 and [50/51Gn.Blk] is 0 when
those inputs are not connected to external signals or setting.

Each stage ground overcurrent protection has the identical function block shown as follows.
50/51G
I3P St
I1P Op
U3P
En1
En2
Blk
Figure 3.8-5 Function block 50/51G (each stage)
Table 3.8-2 Input signals of function block 50/51G (each stage)

2 I1P Measured neutral current data.
6 Blk
When the input is 1, ground overcurrent protection is not reset and time delay is cleared.
Table 3.8-3 Output signals of function block50/51G (each stage)

Table 3.8-4 Output signals of 50/51G: report
1 x.50/51G1.Op Ground overcurrent protection stage 1 of x side operates.

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5 x.50/51G1.St Ground overcurrent protection stage 1 of x side starts.
9 x.50/51G1. TrigDFR Ground overcurrent protection stage 4 of x side picks up to trigger DFR function.
3.8.6 Settings
Table 3.8-5 Settings of control and blocking elements of 50/51G

Relay characteristic angle of ground overcurrent
1 50/51G.RCA 0~360 1 deg
protection
Harmonic blocking coefficient of ground overcurrent
2 50/51G.K_Hm2 0.05~1.0 0.001
protection
Current setting of releasing harmonic blocking
3 50/51G.3I0_Rls_HmBlk 0.04~150 0.001 A
function of ground overcurrent protection.
0: disable Logic setting of enabling ground overcurrent
4 50/51G.En_VTS_Blk 1
1: enable protection being blocked during VT circuit failure
Table 3.8-6 Settings of 50/51G Stage n (n=1,2,3)

Current setting of stage n ground overcurrent
1 50/51Gn.3I0_Set 0.04~30 0.001 A
protection
2 50/51Gn.t_Op 0~3600 0.001 s Time delay of stage n ground overcurrent protection
Logic setting of selecting control mode of residual
directional element to stage n ground overcurrent
protection.
3 50/51Gn.Opt_Dir 0~2 1
0: no direction;

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Logic setting of selecting ground current for the
4 50/51Gn.Opt_ 3I0 0~1 1 calculation of stage n ground overcurrent protection:
0: Measured value; 1: Calculated value
Logic setting of enabling harmonic blocking stage n

0: disable
5 50/51Gn.En_Hm2_Blk ground overcurrent protection.
1: enable
Logic setting of enabling stage n ground overcurrent
0: disable
6 50/51Gn.En protection.
1: enable
Tripping logic setting of stage n ground overcurrent
7 50/51Gn.OutMap 0000~FFFF
protection
Table 3.8-7 Settings of 50/51G stage 4

Pickup setting of stage 4 ground overcurrent
1 50/51G4.3I0_Set 0.04~30 0.001 A
protection
Multiplier of the maximum operating residual current
2 50/51G4.K_3I0set 10~40 0.001 to the pickup setting of stage 4 ground overcurrent
protection.
3 50/51G4.t_Op 0~3600 0.001 s Time delay of stage 4 ground overcurrent protection.
Time multiplier setting of stage 4 ground overcurrent
4 50/51G4.TMS 0.05~3.2 0.001
protection.
Minimum delay of stage 4 ground overcurrent
5 50/51G4.tmin 0~20s 0.001 s
protection.
The constant K of stage 4 ground overcurrent
6 50/51G4.K 0.0~120 0.001
protection.
The constant C stage 4 ground overcurrent
7 50/51G4.C 0.0~20 0.001 s
protection.
The exponent alpha stage 4 ground overcurrent
8 50/51G4.Alpha 0.02~5 0.001
protection.
Logic setting for selecting operating characteristic
curve of stage 4 ground overcurrent protection.
9 50/51G4.Opt_Curve 0~13 1
Please refer to Please refer to Section 3.8.3.3 for
details.
Logic setting of selecting control mode of residual
directional element to stage 4 ground overcurrent
protection.
10 50/51G4.Opt_Dir 0~2 1
0: no direction
1: forward direction

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Logic setting of selecting ground current for the
calculation of stage 4 ground overcurrent protection:

11 50/51G4.Opt_ 3I0 0~1 1
0: Measured value;
1: Calculated value
Logic setting of enabling harmonic blocking stage 4

0: disable
12 50/51G4.En_Hm2_Blk ground overcurrent protection.
1: enable
Logic setting of enabling stage 4 ground overcurrent
0: disable
13 50/51G4.En protection.
1: enable
Tripping logic setting of stage 4 ground overcurrent
14 50/51G4.OutMap 0000~FFFF
protection
NOTE! If the minimum operating time [51G4.tmin] is set to 0, the maximum operating
current is valid. That means the multiple of current the operating time of IDMT become
flat [51G4.K_Iset] can be set according to requirements and when the current is greater
than [51G4.K_Iset]x[51P4.I_Set], the operating time of IDMT becomes flat. If [51G4.tmin]
is not set to 0, then maximum operating current is not valid and use only can set the
3.9 Phase Overvoltage Protection (59P)
3.9.1 Application
In the power system, when users operating circuit breakers or a fault occurring, system
parameters will change, which can cause the power system electromagnetic energy converting
and transferring and overvoltage will appears in the system. Overvoltage protection is equipped for
the protection of electric equipment and its insulation.
3.9.2 Function
Phase overvoltage protection has following functions:
Two-stage phase overvoltage protection with independent logic, current and time delay
settings.
Stage 1 and stage 2 definite-time characteristic, stage 2 can be selected as definite-time or
inverse-time characteristic. T The inverse-time characteristic is selectable among IEC and
Phase voltage or phase-to-phase voltage can be selected for protection calculation.

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1 out of 3 or 3 out of 3logic can be selected for protection criterion.
Users can select phase voltage or phase-to-phase voltage for the protection calculation. If setting
[59Pn.En_Vpp] is set to 0, phase voltage criterion is selected and if [59Pn_En_Vpp] is set to 1,
phase-to-phase voltage criterion is selected.
When phase voltage or phase-to-phase voltage is greater than one stage voltage setting,
corresponding stage protection picks up and operate after delay, which will drop off
instantaneously when fault voltage disappears.
Phase voltage criterion
Two operation criteria of definite-time overvoltage protection are as follows, which of them is
selected depending on the logic setting [59Pn.Opt_1P/3P].
U _ max > [59Pn.U_Set] Equation 3.9-1
U a > [59Pn.U_Set]

U b > [59Pn.U_Set] Equation 3.9-2
U > [59Pn.U_Set]
c
Where:
U _ max is the maximum value of three phase-voltage.
U a,U b,U c are three phase voltages..
[59Pn.U_Set] is the setting of stage n (n=1 or 2) overvoltage protection of the corresponding side.
When [59Pn.Opt_1P/3P] is set as 0 1 out of 3 logic (i.e. Equation 3.9-1) is selected as

operation criterion, and when set as 1, 3 out of 3 logic (i.e. Equation 3.9-2) is selected.
Phase-to-phase voltage criterion

Two operation criteria of definite-time overvoltage protection are as follows, which of them is
selected depending on the logic setting [59Pn.Opt_1P/3P].
U _ max > [59Pn.U_Set] Equation 3.9-3
U ab > [59Pn.U_Set]

U bc > [59Pn.U_Set] Equation 3.9-4
U > [59Pn.U_Set]
ca
Where:

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U _ max is the maximum value of phase-to-phase value of one side.
U ab , U bc U ca are phase-to-phase voltages of one side.
[59Pn.U_Set] is the setting of stage n (n=1 or 2) overvoltage protection of the corresponding side.
When [59Pn.Opt_1P/3P] is set as 0 1 out of 3 logic (Equation 3.9-3) is selected as operation

criterion, and when set as 1, 3 out of 3 logic (Equation 3.9-4) is selected.
3.9.3.2 Time Curve
Phase overvoltage protection stage 1 is definite-time characteristic and can perform instantaneous
operation with the corresponding time delay setting at zero. Stage 2 can be selected as
definite-time or inverse-time characteristic, and inverse-time operating time curve is as follows.

+ C TP
K
t(I) = Equation 3.9-5
U
( U ) 1
set
Where:
U set is voltage setting [59P2.U_Set].
T p is time multiplier setting [59P2.TMS].
K , C is constants.
is a constant.
U is actual measured phase voltage (or phase-to-phase voltage) value.
setting [59P2.Opt_Curve], and parameters of available characteristics for selection are shown in
Table 3.9-1 Inverse-time curve parameters of stage 2 phase overvoltage protection
0 Definite time

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8 ANSI Inverse 0.0086 0.02 0.0185
If all available curves do not comply with user application, user may setting [59P2.Opt_Curve] at
13 to customize the inverse-time curve characteristic, and constants K , and C with
Define-time or inverse-time phase overvoltage protection drops off instantaneously.
3.9.4 Logic
EN [59Pn.En]
SIG [59Pn.En1] &
SIG [59Pn.En2]
SIG [59Pn.Blk]
&
SIG [59Pn.U3P] SIG [x.59Pn.St]
SET [59Pn.U_Set] Timer

t
SIG [x.59Pn.Op]
t
Inverse for OV2 only
Figure 3.9-1 Logic diagram of residual overvoltage protection (59Pn, n=1,2)
For any stage phase overvoltage protection, when following three conditions are met the stage
(1) Logic setting [59Pn.En] is set to 1.
(2) Enabling inputs [59Pn.En1], [59Pn.En2] are both set to 1
(3) Blocking input [59Pn.Blk] is set to 0.
When the protective function block is disabled, [59Pn.St], [59Pn.Op] signals are both reset. Default
values of Inputs [59Pn.En1], [59Pn.En2] are 1 and [59Pn.Blk] is 0 when those inputs are not

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1 5
U1P St
59P
2 6
En1 Op
3
En2
4
Blk
Figure 3.9-2 Function block 59G (Each stage)
Table 3.9-2 Input signals of function block 59G (Each stage)

4 Blk
When the input is 1, phase overvoltage protection is not reset and time delay is cleared.
Table 3.9-3 Output signals of function block 59GEach stage

1 St Protection start
2 Op Protection operate
Table 3.9-4 Output signals of 59G: report
1 x.59P1.Op Phase overvoltage protection stage 1 of x side operates.
2 x.59P2.Op Phase overvoltage protection stage 2 of x side operates.
3 x.59P1.St Phase overvoltage protection stage 1 of x side starts.
4 x.59P2.St Phase overvoltage protection stage 2 of x side starts.
Phase overvoltage protection stage 1 of x side picks up to trigger DFR

5 x.59P1. TrigDFR
function.

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Phase overvoltage protection stage 2 of x side picks up to trigger DFR

6 x.59P2. TrigDFR
function.
3.9.6 Settings
Table 3.9-5 Settings of 59P Stage 1

Voltage setting of stage 1 phase overvoltage
1 59P1.U_Set 2~200 0.001 V
protection.
Time delay of stage 1 phase overvoltage
2 59P1.t_Op 0~3600 0.001 s
protection.
3 59P1.Opt_Vp/Vpp 0/1 1 phase-to-phase voltage for protection of stage
1 phase overvoltage protection.
Logic setting of selecting 1 out of 3 or 3 out
4 59P1.Opt_1P/3P 0/1 1 of 3 logic for operation criterion of stage 1
phase overvoltage protection.
0: disable Logic setting of enabling stage 1 phase
5 59P1.En
1: enable overvoltage protection.
Tripping logic setting of stage 1 phase
overvoltage protection.
Table 3.9-6 Settings of 59P Stage 2

Pickup setting of stage 2 phase overvoltage
1 59P2.U_Set 2~200 0.001 V
protection.
Multiplier of the maximum operating voltage to
2 59P2.K_Uset 1~2 0.001 the pickup setting of stage 2 phase
Time delay of stage 2 phase overvoltage
3 59P2.t_Op 0~3600 0.001 s
protection.
4 59P2.Opt_Vp/Vpp 0~1 1 phase-to-phase voltage for protection of stage
2 phase overvoltage protection.
Logic setting of selecting 1 out of 3 or 3 out
5 59P2.Opt_1P/3P 0~1 1 of 3 logic for operation criterion of stage 2
phase overvoltage protection.
Minimum delay of stage 2 phase overvoltage
6 59P2.tmin 0~20s 0.001 s
protection.
Time multiplier setting of stage 2 phase
7 59P2.TMS 0.05~3.2 0.001

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The constant K of stage 2 phase overvoltage
8 59P2.K 0.0~120 0.001
protection.
The constant C stage 2 phase overvoltage
9 59P2.C 0.0~20 0.001 s
protection.
The exponent alpha stage 2 phase
10 59P2.Alpha 0.02~5 0.001
Logic setting for selecting operating
characteristic curve for stage 2 phase
11 59P2.Opt_Curve 0~13 1
overcurrent protection. Please refer to Section
3.9.3.2 for details.
Logic setting of enabling stage 2 phase
0: disable
12 59P2.En 1 overvoltage protection.
1: enable
Tripping logic setting of stage 2 of phase
NOTE! If the minimum operating time [51P2.tmin] is set to 0, the maximum operating
voltage is valid. That means the multiple of voltage the operating time of IDMT become
flat [51P2.K_Iset] can be set according to requirements and when the voltage is greater
than [51P2.K_Iset]x[51P4.I_Set], the operating time of IDMT becomes flat. If [51P2.tmin]
is not set to 0, then maximum operating voltage is not valid and use only can set the
3.10 Residual Overvoltage Protection (59G)
3.10.1 Application
A single phase earth fault in ungrounded system or Peterson coil grounded system will result in
residual overvoltage, so residual overvoltage protection is equipped to prevent protected
equipment being damaged by residual overvoltage in this condition.
3.10.2 Function
Residual overvoltage protection has following functions
Two-stage residual overvoltage protection with independent logic, current and time delay
settings.
Stage 1 is definite-time characteristic, stage 2 can be selected as definite-time or

inverse-time characteristic. The inverse-time characteristic is selectable among IEC and

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3U 0 > [59Gn.3U0_Set] 3.10-1
Where:
3U 0 is measured residual voltage.
[59Gn.3U0_Set] is the voltage setting of stage n (n=1 or 2) of residual overvoltage protection.
If residual current is greater than the setting of any stage enabled residual overvoltage protection,
the stage residual overvoltage protection will operate after time delay and the stage protection will
drops off instantaneously after fault voltage disappears..
3.10.3.2 Time Curve
Residual overvoltage protection stage 1 is definite-time characteristic and can perform

instantaneous operation with the corresponding time delay setting at zero. Stage 2 can be
selected as definite-time or inverse-time characteristic, and inverse-time operating time curve is as
follows.

t(I) = + C TP
K
Equation 3.10-1
U
( ) 1
U set
Where:
U set is residual voltage setting [59G2.3U0_Set].
T p is time setting [59G2.TMS].
K and C are constants.
is a constant
U is actual measured residual voltage.
setting [59G2.Opt_Curve], and parameters of available characteristics for selection are shown in
Table 3.10-1 Inverse-time curve parameters of stage 2 residual overvoltage protection
59G2.Opt_Curve Time Characteristic K C

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59G2.Opt_Curve Time Characteristic K C
0 Definite time
8 ANSI Inverse 0.0086 0.02 0.0185
If all available curves do not comply with user application, user may setting [59G2.Opt_Curve] at
13 to customize the inverse-time curve characteristic, and constants K , and C with
Define-time or inverse-time residual overvoltage protection drops off instantaneously.
3.10.4 Logic
EN [59Gn.En]
SIG [59Gn.En1] &
SIG [59Gn.En2]
SIG [59Gn.Blk]
&
SIG [59Gn.U3P] SIG [x.59Gn.St]
SET [59Gn.U_Set] Timer

t
SIG [x.59Gn.Op]
t
Inverse for ROV2 only
Figure 3.10-1 Logic diagram of residual overvoltage protection (59Pn, n=1,2)
For any stage residual overvoltage protection, when following three conditions are met the stage

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(1) Logic setting [59Gn.En] is set to 1.
(2) Enabling inputs [59Gn.En1], [59Gn.En2] are both set to 1
(3) Blocking input [59Gn.Blk] is set to 0.
When the protective function block is disabled, [59Gn.St], [59Gn.Op] signals are both reset.
Default values of Inputs [59Gn.En1], [59Gn.En2] are 1 and [59Gn.Blk] is 0 when those inputs
are not connected to external signals or setting.
59G
U1P St
En1 Op
En2
Blk
Figure 3.10-2 Function block 59G (Each stage)
Table 3.10-2 Input signals of 59G (Each stage)

2 En1 Function enabling input1 and input 2, it can be binary inputs or settings, such as
3 En2 function enabling binary inputs, logic links, etc.
4 Blk When the input is 1, residual overvoltage protection is not reset and time delay is
cleared.
Table 3.10-3 Output signals of 59G (Each stage)

1 St Protection start
2 Op Protection operate
Table 3.10-4 Output signals of 59G: report
1 x.59G.Op Residual overvoltage protection stage 1 of x side operates.

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2 x.59G2.Op Residual overvoltage protection stage 2 of x side operates.
3 x.59G1.St Residual overvoltage protection stage 1 of x side starts.
4 x.59G2.St Residual overvoltage protection stage 2 of x side starts.
5 x.59G1. TrigDFR Residual overvoltage protection stage 1 of x side picks up to trigger DFR function.
6 x.59G2. TrigDFR Residual overvoltage protection stage 2 of x side picks up to trigger DFR function.
3.10.6 Settings
Table 3.10-5 Settings of 59G stage1

Voltage setting of stage 1 residual overvoltage
1 59G1.3U0_Set 2~200 0.001 V
protection.
2 59G1.t_Op 0~3600 0.001 s Time delay of stage 1 residual overvoltage protection.
0: disable Logic setting of enabling residual overvoltage
3 59G1.En 1
Tripping logic setting of stage 1 residual overvoltage
4 59G1.OutMap 0000~FFFF
protection.
Table 3.10-6 Settings of 59G stage 2

Voltage setting of stage 2 residual overvoltage
5 59G2.3U0_Set 2~200 0.001 V
protection.
Multiplier of the maximum operating residual voltage
6 59G2.K_3U0set 1~2 0.001 to the pickup setting of stage 2 residual overvoltage
protection.
7 59G2.t_Op 0~3600 0.001 s Time delay of stage 2 residual overvoltage protection.
Minimum delay of stage 2 inverse-time residual
8 59G2.tmin 0~20s 0.001 s
Time multiplier setting of stage 2 inverse-time residual
9 59G2.TMS 0.05~3.2 0.001
The constant K of stage 4 inverse-time residual
10 59G2.K 0.0~120 0.001
The constant C stage 4 inverse-time residual
11 59G2.C 0.0~20 0.001 s
The exponent alpha stage 4 inverse-time residual
12 59G2.Alpha 0.02~5 0.001
13 59G2.Opt_Curve 0~13 1 Logic setting for selecting operating characteristic

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curve. Please refer to Section 3.10.3.2 for details.
Logic setting of enabling stage 2 residual overvoltage
0: disable
14 59G2.En 1 protection.
1: enable
Tripping logic setting of stage 2 of residual
15 59G2.OutMap 0000~FFFF
NOTE! If the minimum operating time [51G2.tmin] is set to 0, the maximum operating
voltage is valid. That means the multiple of voltage the operating time of IDMT become
flat [51G2.K_Iset] can be set according to requirements and when the voltage is greater
than [51G2.K_Iset]x[51P4.I_Set], the operating time of IDMT becomes flat. If [51G2.tmin]
is not set to 0, then maximum operating voltage is not valid and use only can set the
setting [51G2.tmin].
3.11 Undervoltage Protection (27)
3.11.1 Application
The increase of reactive power load leads to voltage decreasing, and voltage quality cannot be
satisfied only through AVR and OLTC voltage regulation. In this situation, undervoltage protection
should operate to shed part of loads to make voltage recovery to the normal level.
3.11.2 Function
Undervoltage protection has following functions:
Four-stage definite-time undervoltage protection with independent voltage and time delay
settings.
The rate of change of voltage blocking function is equipped.
3.11.3 Operation Principle

Three-phase undervoltage caused by the lack of system reactive power is almost symmetrical and
does not change suddenly, so the undervoltage protection adopts the positive-sequence voltage
for the protection calculation. If negative-sequence voltage is greater than 0.15Un or
positive-sequence voltage changes suddenly, the undervoltage protection is blocked.
Undervoltage load shedding protection has the unique capability of fault distinguishing, and its
operating time does not need to coordinate with that of other protections, so undervoltage
protection can operate quickly when system voltage is low.
When a short circuit occurs in the power system, bus voltage will decreases suddenly and
therefore undervoltage protection should be blocked simultaneously. After other protections
operate to clear the fault, the voltage at the relay location recovers quickly. If the voltage cannot
recover to the normal operation value, but greater than the value of setting [U_Recov], blocking of

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undervoltage protection should be released at once, and the protection can operate to shed
corresponding loads to make voltage recovery (When system voltage collapses, disappears or
decreases, voltage recovery is the progress the system voltage recover to rated voltage.). A time
delay setting [t_Recov] should be set, which should be greater than the operating time of backup
protection generally. For example, if the longest operating time of backup protection is 4s, the
setting [t_Recov] can be set to 4.5s~5s. If the voltage does not recover to the value greater than
the setting [U_Recov] after the time delay [27.t_Recov], alarm signal [27.Alm_Unrecov] will be
issued.
When system voltage is lower than stage 1 voltage setting, stage 1 operates after corresponding
time delay to shed part of loads. If system voltage continues to decrease lower than stage 2
voltage setting, stage 2 operates after corresponding time delay, and so on.
In order to prevent the maloperation of undervoltage caused by abnormality contestations such as

load back feed, higher harmonics, circuit connection etc., following blocking criteria are equipped.
1 Undervoltage blocking
If positive-sequence voltage is lower than 0.15Un, undervoltage protection is blocked.
2 Negative-sequence blocking
If negative-sequence voltage is greater than 0.15Un, undervoltage is blocked.
3 Rate of change of voltage blocking
If the rate of change of voltage (du/dt) is greater than the setting [27.du/dt_Blk], undervoltage is
blocked and the blocking is not released until the system voltage greater than the recovery voltage
and above (setting [27.U_Recov])
When any one criterion is met, undervoltage protection is blocked.
3.11.4 Logic
Logic diagram of undervoltage protection is shown in the following figure.

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SIG [27.En1]
&
SIG [27.En2] SIG Flg_En27
SIG [27.Blk]
SIG [Alm_VTS]
1
OTH U1<0.15Un SIG Flg_Blk27
OTH U2>0.15Un
SET -du/dt>[27.du/dt_Blk] &
EN [27.En_du/dt_Blk]
SIG Flg_En27 &
SIG Flg_Blk27 &
50ms 0ms
OTH U1<[27.UV1.U_Sett]+0.03Un
&
[27.UV1.t_Op] 0ms
SET U1<[27.UV1.U_Set] SIG [27.UV1.Op]
EN [27.UV1.En]
&
[27.UV2.t_Op] 0ms
EN [27.UV2.En]
&
[27.UV3.t_Op] 0ms
EN [27.UV3.En]
&
[27.UV4.t_Op] 0ms
EN [27.UV4.En]
Figure 3.11-1 Logic diagram of undervoltage protection
Where:
U1 is the positive sequence voltage.
Flg_En27 is the internal signal to enable undervoltage protection.
Flg_Blk27 is the internal signal to block undervoltage protection

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27
U3P UV1.Op
En1 UV2.Op
En2 UV3.Op
Blk UV4.Op
Alm_Unrecov
Figure 3.11-2 Function block 27
Table 3.11-1 Input signals of function block 27

1 U3P Three phase voltage data.
4 Blk
Table 3.11-2 Output signals of function block 27

1 UV1.Op Stage 1 undervoltage protection operates.
5 Alm_Unrecov Alarm signal indicating that the voltage does not recovery to normal level.
1 x.27.UV1.Op Undervoltage protection stage 1 of x side operates to issue trip command.
5 x.27.Alm_Unrecov Alarm signal indicating that the voltage of x side does not recovery to normal level.
6 x.27. TrigDFR Undervoltage protection stage 1 of x side picks up to trigger DFR function.

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3.11.6 Settings
Table 3.11-4 Settings of 27

1 27.UV1.U_Set 0~100 0.001 V Voltage setting of stage 1 undervoltage protection.
2 27.UV1.t_Op 0.05~100 0.001 s Time delay of stage 1 undervoltage protection.
Tripping logic setting of stage 1 undervoltage
3 27.UV1.OutMap 0000~FFFF 1
protection.
protection.
protection.
protection.
13 27.du/dt_Blk 0~100 0.001 V/s Setting of du/dt blocking undervoltage protection.
14 27.U_Recov 0~100 0.001 V Lowest voltage threshold of fault recovery.
15 27.t_Recov 0~100 0.001 s Time setting of fault recovery.
0: disable Logic setting of enabling du/dt blocking function for
16 27.UV1.En_du/dt_Blk 1
1: enable stage 1 undervoltage protection.
Logic setting of enabling stage 1 undervoltage
20 27.UV1.En 0/1 1
protection.
21 27.UV2.En 0/1 1
protection.
22 27.UV3.En 0/1 1
protection.
23 27.UV4.En 0/1 1
protection.

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3.12 Thermal Overload Protection (49)
3.12.1 Application
During overload operation of a power transformer, great current results in greater heat to lead
temperature of transformer increase and if the temperature reaches too high values the equipment
might be damaged. The insulation within the transformer will have forced ageing. As a
consequence of this the risk of internal phase to phase or phase to earth faults will increase. High
temperature will degrade the quality of the transformer oil.
The thermal overload protection estimates the internal heat content of the transformer
(temperature) continuously. This estimation is made by using a thermal model of the transformer
with two time constants, which is based on current measurement.
Two stages are available. When the temperature increases to the alarm value, the protection
issues alarm signal to remind the operator for attention, and if the temperature continues to
increase to the trip value, the protection sends trip command of the protected transformer.
There are maximum three thermal overload protection elements equipped at each side of
transformer, and it is recommended to be equipped at the side without OLTC tap.
3.12.2 Function
Thermal overload protection has following functions:
Thermal time characteristic of IEC 60255-8 is adopted.
One stage for alarm and one stage for trip.
Fundamental current or 1st to 7th harmonic current is used for protection calculation.
NOTE! Users must declare current value calculation for thermal overload protection,
fundamental current or 1st to 7th harmonic current before making an order.

Thermal overload module of IEC60255-8 is adopted, which is shown as follows.

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Figure 3.12-1 Characteristic curve of thermal overload protection
There are two types of thermal time characteristic cold time-current limit characteristic and hot
start characteristic.
The cold time-current limit characteristic is given by the following equation.
2
I eq
t = ln Equation 3.12-1
2
I eq (k I B ) 2
The hot time-current limit characteristic is given by the following equation.
2
I eq I 2p
t = ln Equation 3.12-2
2
I eq (k I B ) 2
Where:
t is the theoretical operate time, following application of the overload current.

is the heating thermal time constant of the protected equipment, i.e. [49.Tau].
I eq is the equivalent heating current, i.e. actual measured current.
I p is the steady-state load current prior to the overload for a duration which would result in
constant thermal level (duration is greater than several time constant ), which is memory
current. For cold time-current limit characteristic I p is zero,
ln is natural logarithm.

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I B is the base current , i.e. [49.Ib_Set].
k is thermal overload coefficient, i.e. [49.K_Alm] or [49.K_Trp].

The hot time-current limit characteristic is adopted in the protection relay. The calculation is carried
out at zero of Ip, so users need not to set the value of Ip.
Tripping outputs of the protection is controlled by current, even if the thermal accumulation value is
greater than the setting for tripping, the protection drops off instantaneously when current
disappears. Alarm outputs of the protection is not controlled by current, and only if the thermal
accumulation value is greater than the setting for alarm, alarm output contacts, which can be
connected to block the auto-recloser of a circuit breaker, will operate.
3.12.4 Logic
EN [49.En_Alm]
SIG [49.En1] &
SIG [49.En2] &

SIG [x.49.St]
SIG [49.Blk]
SIG [49.I3P]
Timer
SET [49.Ib_Set] t
SIG [x.49.Alm]
t
Timer
t
SIG [x.49.Op]
t
Figure 3.12-2 Logic diagram of thermal overload protection of x side
For thermal overload protection, when following three conditions are met the stage protection is
enabled.
(1) Logic setting [49.En] is set to 1.
(2) Enabling inputs [49.En1],[49. En2] are both set to 1.
(3) Blocking input [49.Blk] is set to 0.
When the protective function block is disabled, [49.St], [49.Alm] and [49.Op] signals are both reset.
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49
I3P St
Clr Op
En1 Alm
En2
Blk
Figure 3.12-3 Function block 49
Table 3.12-1 Input signals of function block 49

6 Clr Clear command of thermal accumulation value.
9 Blk
Table 3.12-2 Output signals of function block 49

1 x.49.Op Thermal overload protection of x side operates to issue trip command.
2 x.49.Alm Thermal overload protection of x side operates to issue alarm command.
3 x.49.St Thermal overload protection of x side starts.

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4 x.49.TrigDFR Thermal overload protection of x side picks up to trigger DFR function.
Table 3.12-4 Output signals of 49: sampled value and oscillograph
Phase A current value for thermal overload protection, in which A

1 Ia_Therm
fundamental current, and 2nd to 7th harmonic current are calculated.
Phase B current value for thermal overload protection, in which A

2 Ib_Therm
Phase C current value for thermal overload protection, in which A

3 Ic_Therm
Phase A thermal state of thermal overload protection. When the value is

4 ThermState_PhA
1, thermal overload protection operate.
Phase B thermal state of thermal overload protection. When the value is

5 ThermState_PhB
Phase C thermal state of thermal overload protection. When the value is

6 ThermState_PhC
3.12.6 Settings
Table 3.12-5 Settings of 49

1 49.K_Trp 1.000~3.000 0.001 Setting of thermal capacity for tripping.
2 49.K_Alm 1.000~3.000 0.001 Setting of thermal capacity for alarming.
3 49.Ib_Set 0.010~10In 0.001 A Base current setting.
4 49.Tau 0.100~100 0.001 min Thermal time constant
5 49.En_Trp 0~1 1 Logic setting of enabling tripping function.
6 49.En_Alm 0~1 1 Logic setting of enabling alarming function.
7 49.OutMap 0000~FFFF Tripping logic setting of thermal overload protection.
3.13 Phase Overcurrent Alarm Element (50PAlm)
3.13.1 Application
During overload operation of a power transformer, great current results in greater heat to lead
temperature of transformer increase and if the temperature reaches too high values the equipment
might be damaged. The insulation within the transformer will have forced ageing.
The phase overcurrent alarm element is equipped to monitor the load of transformer winding, and
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can be applied to issuing alarm signals to remind field operators.
Besides, during overload of transformer, it is needed to initiate cooling system (such as cooling fan)
and blocking OLTC function of the tap of transformer. Therefore phase overcurrent alarm element
can also be applied to the initiation of cooling system and the blocking of OLTC function.
3.13.2 Function
Phase overcurrent alarm element has following functions:
Two-stage definite-time phase overcurrent alarm element with independent logic, current and
time delay settings.
Outputs of phase overcurrent alarm element only applied for alarm signals.
Fundamental current or 1st to 7th harmonic current is used for protection calculation.
Drop off coefficient of phase overcurrent alarm element is settable.
NOTE! Users must declare current value calculation for thermal overload protection,
fundamental current or 1st to 7th harmonic current before making an order.

I p > [50PAlmn.I_Set] Equation 3.13-1
Where:
I p is three phase current.
[51Almn.I_Set] is the current setting of stage n stage n (n=1, or 2) phase overcurrent alarm
element..
If any phase current is greater than the setting of any stage enabled phase overcurrent alarm
element, the stage phase overcurrent alarm element will operate after time delay and the stage
protection will drop off after the overload current disappear.

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3.13.4 Logic
EN [50PAlmn.En]
SIG [50PAlmn.En1] &
SIG [50PAlmn.En1] &

SIG [50PAlmn.St]
SIG [50PAlmn.Blk]
SIG [50PAlmn.I3P]
[50PAlmn.t_Op] 0ms SIG [50PAlmn.Alm]
SET [50PAlmn.I_Set]
Figure 3.13-1 Logic diagram of phase overcurrent alarm (50PAlmn, n=1,2)
For any stage phase overcurrent alarm element, when following three conditions are met the stage
(1) Logic setting [50PAlmn.En] is set to 1.
(2) Enabling inputs [50PAlmn.En1], [50PAlm. En2] are both set to 1.
(3) Blocking input [50PAlmn.Blk] is set to 0.
When the protective function block is disabled, [59Almn.St], [59Almn.Alm] and [59Almn.Op]
signals are both reset. Default values of Inputs [59Almn.En1] and [59Almn.En2] are 1 and
[59Almn.Blk] is 0 when those inputs are not connected to external signals or setting.
50PAlm
I3P St
En1 Alm
En2
Blk
Figure 3.13-2 Function block 50PAlm (each stage)
Table 3.13-1 Input signals of function block 50PAlm (each stage)

1 I3P Three phase current data.
4 Blk
Table 3.13-2 Output signals of function block 50PAlm (each stage)


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Table 3.13-3 Output signals of 50PAlm: report
1 x.50PAlm1.Alm Phase overcurrent alarm stage 1 of x side operates to issue alarm command.
2 x.50PAlm2.Alm Phase overcurrent alarm stage 2 of x side operates to issue alarm command.
3 x.50PAlm1.St Phase overcurrent alarm stage 1 of x side starts
4 x.50PAlm2.St Phase overcurrent alarm stage 2 of x side starts
3.13.6 Settings
Table 3.13-4 Settings of 50PAlm stage n (n=1,2)

1 50PAlmn.I_Set 0.04~150 0.001 A Current setting of phase overcurrent alarm element.
2 50PAlmn.t_Op 0~3600 0.001 s Time delay of phase overcurrent alarm element.
3 50PAlmn.K_DOP 0.7~1.0 0.95 Drop off ratio of phase overcurrent alarm element
0: disable Logic setting of enabling phase overcurrent alarm
4 50PAlmn.En
1: enable element.
3.14 Three-Phase Current Element (Curr3P)
3.14.1 Application
Three-phase current element is responsible for pre-processing three phase currents and
calculating sequence components, amplitudes and phases of three phase currents, etc. All
calculated information of three-phase current element is for the protection logic calculation.
3.14.2 Function
Three-phase current element has following functions:
Pre-process three phase currents.
Calculate information related to three-phase current.

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Monitor the secondary circuit of current including CT circuit abnormality and CT circuit failure.
3.14.3 Principle
CT circuit abnormality supervision
If any one of the following two criteria is met, the corresponding alarm signal [x.AlmL_CTS] will be
issued after 10s, and it will be reset after 10s if equipment returns to normal condition..
1) Calculated residual current is greater than 0.06In or greater than 0.2 times maximum phase
current.
2) Negative-sequence current is greater than 0.1In or greater than 0.4 times maximum phase
current.
CT circuit failure supervision
When current of the element is engaged in the calculation of transformer differential protection,
restricted earth fault protection or winding differential protection, the CT circuit failure supervision
function of each protection is carried out in the corresponding protection element and please refer
to corresponding sections for details.
Current detection
When any phase current is greater than 0.04In, inputted current signals are decided valid and the
valid signal is outputted for programmable logic application.
3.14.4 Logic
SIG 3I0>0.06In 1
10s 10s
SIG [AlmL_CTS]
SIG I2>0.1In
SIG Ia>0.04In
1
SIG Ib>0.04In SIG [OnLoad]
SIG Ic>0.04In
Figure 3.14-1 Current pre-processing logic diagram
Where:
Ia, Ib, and Ic are sampled three phase current values.
3I0 is calculated residual current.
I2 is the negative-sequence current.

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Curr3P
ia I3P
ib Ang(Ia)
ic Ang(Ib)
Ang(Ic)
AlmL_CTS
AlmH_CTS
OnLoad
Figure 3.14-2 Function block Curr3P
Table 3.14-1 Input signals of function block Curr3P

1 ia Sampled value of phase A current
2 ib Sampled value of phase B current
3 ic Sampled value of phase C current
Table 3.14-2 Output signals of function block Curr3P

1 I3P A current data set
2 Ang(Ia) Phase angle of phase A current
3 Ang(Ib) Phase angle of phase B current
4 Ang(Ic) Phase angle of phase C current
5 AlmL_CTS Alarm message of CT secondary circuit abnormality
6 AlmH_CTS Alarm message of CT secondary circuit failure
7 OnLoad A flag indicating there is load current detected
Table 3.14-3 Output signals of Curr3P: report
1 x.AlmL_CTS Current transformer circuit of x side is abnormal.
2 x.AlmH_CTS Current transformer circuit of x side fails.
Alarm reports of equipment during operation.

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Table 3.14-4 Output signals of Curr3P: sample values and phase angle
1 x.Ia
2 x.Ib Three-phase current values of x side.
3 x.Ic
4 x.I1st Average current value of three phases of x side.
5 x.3I0Cal Calculated residual current value of x side.
6 x.I1 Positive-sequence current value of x side.
7 x.I2 Negative-sequence current value of x side.
8 x.Ia_Brn
9 x.Ib_Brn Three-phase current of x side branch n (n=1, 2).
10 x.Ic_Brn
11 x.3I0Ext Current value from neutral CT at neutral point of x side.
12 x.Ua
13 x.Ub Three-phase voltage values of x side.
14 x.Uc
15 x.U1st Average voltage value of three phases of x side.
16 x.3U0Cal Calculated residual voltage value of x side.
17 x.U1 Positive-sequence voltage value of x side.
18 x.U2 Negative-sequence voltage value of x side.
19 x.3U0Ext Measured residual voltage value of x side.
20 x.Ang(Ia-Ib)_Brn Angle between phase A and phase B currents of x side branch n (n=1, 2).
21 x.Ang(Ia-Ic)_Brn Angle between phase B and phase C currents of x side branch n (n=1, 2).
22 x.Ang(Ua-Ub) Angle between phase A and phase B voltages of x side.
23 x.Ang(Ub-Uc) Angle between phase B and phase C voltages of x side.
24 x.Ang(Uc-Ua) Angle between phase C and phase A voltages of x side.
25 x.Ang(Ua-Ia) Angle between phase A voltage and current of x side.
26 x.Ang(Ub-Ib) Angle between phase B voltage and current of x side
27 x.Ang(Uc-Ic) Angle between phase C voltage and current of x side
Measured values and phase angles shown on LCD display
3.14.6 Settings
Table 3.14-5 Settings of Curr3P

1 I1n 0~60000 1 A Primary current value, default value: 1000A
2 I2n 1 or 5 A Secondary current value, default value: 1A

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3.15 Three-Phase Voltage Element (Volt3P)
3.15.1 Application
Three-phase voltage element is responsible for pre-processing three phase voltages and
calculating sequence components, amplitudes and phases of three phase currents, etc. All
calculated information of three-phase voltage element is for the protection logic calculation
3.15.2 Function
Pre-process three phase voltages.
Calculate information related to three phase voltages.
Monitor the secondary circuit of voltage including VT circuit abnormality.
3.15.3 Principle
VT circuit abnormality supervision
If one of following two criteria is met and there is no operation of any fault detectors VT circuit
abnormality alarm will be issued after 10s. The abnormality alarm will be reset after 10s if
equipment returns to normal condition.
When the secondary phase-to-phase voltage of VT is equal to 100V:
1) Positive sequence voltage is less than 30 V and any phase current is greater than 0.04 In.
2) Positive sequence voltage is less than 30 V and the breaker is in closed position.
3) The negative sequence voltage is greater than 8 V.
4) The 3rd harmonic magnitude of phase voltage is greater than 10V.
3.15.4 Logic
SIG Up_3rd>10V
SIG U2>8V
SIG U1<30V
1
10s 10s
SIG [BI_52b] 1 & SIG [Alm_VTS]
SIG [OnLoad]
SIG [In_VT]
Figure 3.15-1 Voltage pre-processing logic diagram
Where:
Up_3rd is the 3rd harmonic value of phase voltage.
U2 and U1 are respectively negative sequence voltage value and positive sequence current value.

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Volt3P
ua U3P
ub Ang(Ua)
uc Ang(Ub)
52b Ang(Uc)
En_VT Alm_VTS
OnLoad
Figure 3.15-2 Function block Volt3P
Table 3.15-1 Input signals of function block Volt3P

8 Ua Sampled value of Phase A voltage
9 Ub Sampled value of Phase B voltage
10 Uc Sampled value of Phase C voltage
11 52b Binary input of auxiliary normally closed contact of a circuit breaker
12 In_VT Input signal of enabling VT.
13 OnLoad A flag indicating sampled current valid
Table 3.15-2 Output signals of function block Volt3P

1 U3P A voltage data set
2 Ang(Ua) Phase angle of phase A voltage
3 Ang(Ub) Phase angle of phase B voltage
4 Ang(Uc) Phase angle of phase C voltage
5 Alm_VTS Alarm message of VT secondary circuit abnormality
Table 3.15-3 Output signals of Volt3P: report
3 x.Alm_VTS Voltage transformer circuit of HV side is abnormal.
Alarm reports of equipment during operation.

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3.15.6 Settings
Table 3.15-4 Settings of Volt3P

3 U1n 1~2000 0.001 kV Primary current value, default value: 1000kV
4 U2n 100~130 0.001 V Secondary current value, default value: 100V
3.16 Residual Current Element (Curr1P)
3.16.1 Application
Residual current element is responsible for pre-processing measured residual current and
calculating the magnitude and the phase angle of residual current, etc. All calculated information
of three-phase current element is for the protection logic calculation
3.16.2 Function
Pre-process measured residual current.
Calculate information related to residual current.
Curr1P
3i0 I1P
Ang(3I0)
Figure 3.16-1 Function block Curr1P
Table 3.16-1 Input signals of function block Curr1P

1 3i0 Measured residual current
Table 3.16-2 Output signals of function block Curr1P

1 I1P A current data set
2 Ange(3I0) Phase angle of residual current
3.16.4 Settings
Table 3.16-3 Settings of Curr1P

1 I1n_Neu 0~60000 1 A Primary current value of neutral CT, default value:

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1000A
2 I2n_Neu 1 or 5 A Secondary current value of neutral, default value: 1A
3.17 Residual Voltage Element (Volt1P)
3.17.1 Application
Residual voltage element is responsible for pre-processing residual voltage and calculating the
magnitude and the phase angle of residual voltage, etc. All calculated information of three-phase
voltage element is for the protection logic calculation
3.17.2 Function
Pre-process measured residual voltage.
Calculate information related to voltage current.
Volt1P
3u0 U1P
Ang(3U0)
Figure 3.17-1 Function block Volt1P
Table 3.17-1 Input signals of function block Volt1P

2 3u0 Measured residual voltage
Table 3.17-2 Output signals of function block Volt1P

3 U1P A voltage data set
4 Ang(3U0) Phase angle of residual voltage
3.17.4 Settings
Table 3.17-3 Settings of Volt1P

Primary current value of broken-delta VT , default
1 U1n_Delt 1~2000 1000 kV
value: 1000kV
Secondary current value of broken-delta VT, default
2 U2n_Delt 10~200 100 V
value: 100V

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3.18 Output Map (OutMap)
3.18.1 Overview Description

Tripping output element consists of tripping outputs of protection element and programmable
tripping output element. Each protection element has its corresponding tripping logic setting used
to configure tripping output contacts of each element, and 10 programmable tripping output
elements are equipped for visualization programming of user level.
The tripping output contacts are with 120ms (fixed in program) dwell time to ensure sufficient time
of tripping command for CB opening.
3.18.2 Output Map of Protection Element

Each protection element has its corresponding tripping logic setting used to configure tripping
output contacts of each element, and total 10 groups of tripping output contacts can be controlled
by tripping logic settings. Therefore, user can configure the tripping output contacts of each
protection element individually though the corresponding tripping logic setting, and following figure
shows the tripping map of protection element.
10 Groups of Tripping Output Contacts
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
[87T.TrpMap]
HVS: [64REF.TrpMap]
MVS: [64REF.TrpMap]
LVS: [64REF.TrpMap]
[24DT1.TrpMap]
[24DT2.TrpMap]
HVS:[50/51P.TrpMap]
HVS:[50/51G.TrpMap]
T
ri
p
p
in
g Figure 3.18-1 Output map of protection element
L
o
Tripping output contacts
g
10 groups of independent tripping output contacts can be defined to trip HV side, MV side, and
LVS side etc. Each group of tripping contacts can correspond to certain amount of contacts on
binary output plug-in modules.

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Tripping logic settings
Tripping logic settings are used to specify which breakers will be tripped when some protection
element operates. This logic setting comprises 16 binary bits as follows and is expressed by a
hexadecimal number of 4 digits from 0000H to FFFFH. The tripping logic setting of the equipment
is specified as follows:
bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TrpOutput15
TrpOutput14
TrpOutput13
TrpOutput12
TrpOutput11
TrpOutput10
TrpOutput09
TrpOutput08
TrpOutput07
TrpOutput06
TrpOutput05
TrpOutput04
TrpOutput03
TrpOutput02
TrpOutput01
Function
N/A
NOTE TrpOutput01 just means to drive 1st group of tripping output contacts to pickup
and please refer to Chapter Hardware for details. The tripping outputs are recorded as
T01~T15 by the protection equipment when they operate, and Txx (xx=01, 02, , 15)
represents Tripoutputxx (xx=01, 02, , 15).
The bit corresponding to the breaker to be tripped shall be set as1 and other bits shall be 0.
For example, if differential protection operates to make TrpOutput1, TrpOutput2, TrpOutput3
contacts pickup, the bit 1 and bit 2 and bit 3 positions shall be filled with 1 and other bit
positions shall be filled with 0. Then a hexadecimal number 0007H is formed as the tripping
output logic setting, i.e. [87T.OutMap] shall be set as 0007H.
3.18.3 Programmable Tripping Output Element

10 programmable tripping output elements with inputs, outputs and settings are provided for
visualization programming of user level.
Users can program output of function elements in the device by visualization programming
software if tripping map of protection element provided by protective equipment cannot meet
application requirements completely.
For example, if user need stage 1 of overcurrent protection of HV side operate to issue trip
command after its operation criterion is satisfied AND receiving a binary input which can be a
blocking signal from other protection equipment, users can complete the function configuration as
following steps.
1) Set tripping logic setting of stage 1 of overcurrent protection of HV side as 0, i.e.

[87T.OutMap]=0000H.
2) Finish required logic programming by visualization programming tool.
3) Connect final logic programming output to input of programming tripping output element.
4) Set corresponding programmable tripping logic setting to complete the function configuration.

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Table 3.18-1 Input signals of programmable tripping output element
1 Sig_TrpSpare01 Input signal of programmable tripping output element 1.
Input signals of programmable tripping output element.
3.18.5 Setting
Table 3.18-2 Settings of programmable tripping output element
No. Setting Item Range Step
1 OutMap_ProgTrp01 0000~FFFF Setting of programmable tripping output element 1.
2 OutMap_ProgTrp02 0000~FFFF Setting of programmable tripping output element 2
Setting explanation
1. [OutMap_ProgTrpn] n=1, 2, , 10
This is tripping logic setting of programmable tripping output element. If the programmable tripping
output element is used, please set the setting by referring to the setting [87T.OutMap] in Section
3.1.5 for details, and if not, the setting is recommended to be set as 0000.

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3.19 Intermediate Variable Element
3.19.1 Principle
In order to better support logic programming function, 20 intermediate variables are provided.
The user can distribute the middle results of logic programming to intermediate variables, and
use the intermediate variables to carry out other logic programming. Not only intermediate
variable display is supported by the equipment, but also its state change report is recorded by the
equipment.
For example, if the 10th LED is needed to be lit when stage 1 of overcurrent protection of HV side
or stage 1 of overcurrent protection of LV side operates, then the following logic can be
programmed through PCS-PC.
SIG [HVS.50/51P1.Op] 1
SIG [Sig_Spare01]
SIG [LVS.50/51P1.Op]
SIG [Sig_Spare01] LED10
Figure 3.19-1 Programmed logic example
Where:
[HVS. 50/51P1.Op] is the operation flag of stage 1 of overcurrent protection of HV side.
[LVS. 50/51P1.Op] is the operation flag of stage 1 of overcurrent protection of MV side.
[Sig_Spare1] is the signal of intermediate variable 1 for logic programming.
LED10 is the programmable LED10.

Table 3.19-1 Input signals of intermediate variable element
11 Sig_Spare01 Signal of intermediate variable 1 for logic programming.

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Input signals of programmable logic.

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4 Supervision
Table of Contents
4.1 General Description......................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Relay Self-supervision .................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.1 Relay Hardware Supervision................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2.2 Output Tripping Circuit Supervision ..................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.3 Setting Checking .................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2.4 Memory Checking ................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2.5 Opto-coupler Power Supervision ......................................................................................... 4-2
4.2.6 Fault Detector Element Supervision .................................................................................... 4-2
4.2.7 Voltage and Current Drift Monitoring and Auto Adjustment ................................................. 4-2
4.2.8 Test Mode Supervision ......................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2.9 Hardware Configuration Supervision ................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Equipment Operation Supervision ................................................................. 4-2

4.3.1 Voltage and Current Transformer Supervison (VTS ,CTS).................................................. 4-2
4.3.2 Frequency Supervison ......................................................................................................... 4-3
4.4 Failure and Abnormality Alarms ..................................................................... 4-3

4.4.1 Hardware Self-supervision Alarms ....................................................................................... 4-3
4.4.2 Equipment Operation Alarms ............................................................................................... 4-7
List of Tables
Table 4.4-1 Equipment self-check alarm list ............................................................................ 4-4
Table 4.4-2 Equipment operation alarm list.............................................................................. 4-7

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4.1 General Description
Though the protection system is in non-operating state under normal conditions, it is waiting for a
power system fault to occur at any time and must operate for the fault without fail. When
equipment is in energizing process before the LED HEALTHY is on, the equipment needs to be
checked to ensure no errors. Therefore, the automatic supervision function, which checks the
health of the protection system when startup and during normal operation, plays an important role.
The numerical relay based on the microprocessor operations is suitable for implementing this
automatic supervision function of the protection system.
In case a fatal fault is detected during automatic supervision, the equipment will be blocked. It
means that relay is out of service. Before you must re-energize the relays or reset CPU module
and MON module to make relay back into service, please find out the cause and inform the
factory.
When a failure is detected by the automatic supervision, it is followed with an LCD message, LED
indication and alarm contact outputs. At the same time event recording will record the failure alarm
which can be viewed in event recording report and be printed.
4.2 Relay Self-supervision
4.2.1 Relay Hardware Supervision

All chips on each module are monitored to ensure whether they are damaged or have errors. If
any one of them is detected damaged or having error, the corresponding alarm signal
[ProtBrd.Fail_DSP] or [FDBrd.Fail_DSP] is issued with equipment being blocked.
AC current and voltage samplings of protection DSP module and fault detector DSP module are
monitored and if the samples are detected to be wrong or inconsistent, an alarm
[ProtBrd.Fail_Sampel] or [FDBrd.Fail_Sample] will be issued and the relay will be blocked.
4.2.2 Output Tripping Circuit Supervision

State of binary outputs on each BO module at slot Bx (Bx is the slot number) is continuously
monitored. If any abnormality is detected on the module, the corresponding alarm signal
[Bx.Fail_TrpOut] will be issued with equipment being blocked.
4.2.3 Setting Checking

This relay has 10 setting groups, while only one is active at the same time. The settings of active
setting group are checked to ensure they are reasonable. If settings are checked to be
unreasonable or out of setting scopes, a corresponding alarm signal will be issued, and the
protective device is also blocked.
4.2.4 Memory Checking

Data in non-volatile memory, which are not changed after device energized, are always checked

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during device normal operation, such as settings, pointers, etc. If these data changed abnormally,
the corresponding alarm [ProtBrd.Memory] or [FDBrd.Memory] will be issued.
4.2.5 Opto-coupler Power Supervision

Positive power supply of opto-coupler on each BI module at slot x (Bx is the slot number) is
continuously monitored, and if a failure or damage on the module is detected, then the alarm
signal [Bx.Alm_OptoDC] will be issued.
4.2.6 Fault Detector Element Supervision

If any fault detector picks up to trigger oscillograph function, the corresponding binary input
changing report will be recorded in IO_Events menu with tripping report [TrigDFR] being issued.
If a fault detector on protection or fault detector DSP module keeps picking up for 10s, the
corresponding alarm signal [ProtBrd.Alm_Pkp] or [FDBrd.Alm_Pkp] will be issued without
equipment being blocked.
4.2.7 Voltage and Current Drift Monitoring and Auto Adjustment

Zero point of voltage and current may drift influenced by variation of temperature or other
environment factors. The equipment continuously automatically traces the drift and adjusts it to
normal value.
4.2.8 Test Mode Supervision

When protection equipment is in communication test mode the alarm signal [Alm_CommTest] is
issued without blocking equipment.
4.2.9 Hardware Configuration Supervision

Module configuration is checked automatically during equipment initialization, if plug-in module
configuration is not consistent to the design drawing of an applied-specific, the alarm signal
[Alm_BoardConfig] is issued with the equipment being blocked.
4.3 Equipment Operation Supervision
All the alarm signals issued during secondary circuit supervision have being introduced in Chapter
Operation Theory, so please refer to Section 3.22.3 of that chapterfor details.
4.3.1 Voltage and Current Transformer Supervison (VTS ,CTS)
Voltage transformer Supervison (VTS)
The VTS logic in the relay is designed to detect the VT secondary circuit to ensure that voltage
measurement is the actual value of power system. When VT failure is detected, equipment can
automatically adjust the configuration of protective elements of which the stability would be
affected and might lead to mal-operation.
Current Transformer Supervision (CTS)

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The CTS function will be always processed all the time, which includes following two aspects
The CTS logic in the relay is designed to detect the CT secondary circuit to ensure that current
measurement is the actual value of power system. The main purpose of the CTS function is to
ensure the integrity of the CT circuits maintaining the performance of protective equipment.
Alarm Message Logic
When any instant signal mentioned above is detected, the corresponding alarm message (also
called alarm report) is issued on the LCD of equipment after 10s and the alarm message will
disappear after 10s once the instant alarm signal drops off.
The calculation of CT or VT delayed alarm signal is frozen when a protection starts and is unfrozen
ater the protection reset. Specifically, if CT or VT alarm signal is issued before a protection starts,
then the alarm signal is held after the protection starts, and if the alarm signal is not issued before
a protection starts, then the alarm signal will not being issued after protection starts. After the
protection drops off, the alarm signal calculation with actual measured voltage and current values
is carried out continuously.
4.3.2 Frequency Supervison

If system frequency detected is too high or low, transformer relay will send alarm signal instantly
tor reminde users for attention. Users can configure two settings [f_High_FreqAlm] and
[f_Low_FreqAlm] in System Settings menu.
4.4 Failure and Abnormality Alarms
NOTE! Following alarm messages and corresponding LED indicators are fixed in
equipment software. Besides, there are other programmable LED indicators configured
according to user requirement.
4.4.1 Hardware Self-supervision Alarms

Equipment hardware circuits and software working conditions are always monitored by the relay. If
any abnormality occurs, the corresponding alarm message will be issued on the LCD of the
equipment.
When some light failures are detected, part of protection functions probably be disabled and
others can still work. Some servere failures of hardware or software will result in the equipment
being blocked and the contacts of equipment failure will operate at same time. During that
condition, the protection relay has to be out of service for maintenance.
NOTE! If alarm signal is issued with equipment being blocked, please try to make a fault
diagnosis by referring the issued alarm messages but not simply reboot or re-power the
relay. If user cannot find the failure reason on site, please inform the manufacturer or the
agent for maintenance.

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Table 4.4-1 Equipment self-check alarm list
No. Alarm Message Meaning Description
1 Alm_Device The device is abnormal.
2 ProtBrd.Alm_Device The device abnormality is detected by protection module.
3 FDBrd.Alm_Device The device abnormality is detected by fault detector module.
4 Alm_CommTest The device is in the communication test mode.
5 Alm_TimeSync Time synchronization abnormality alarm.
6 Bx.Alm_OptoDC The power supply of BXX binary input module is abnormal.
7 Alm_Maintenance The device is in maintenance state.
The error is found during checking the version of software

8 Alm_Version
downloaded to the device.
The error is found during MON module checking settings of

9 Alm_Settings_MON
device.
Duration of pickup of any fault detector on protection module is

10 ProtBrd.Alm_Pkp
in excess of 10s.
Duration of pickup of any fault detector on fault detector

11 FDBrd.Alm_Pkp
module is in excess of 10s.
Protection module detects that fault recording is triggered by

12 ProtBrd.AlmTrigDFR
alarm elemen.
Fault detector module detects that fault recording is triggered

13 FDBrd.AlmTrigDFR
by alarm elemen.
The quality factor of sample values on protection module is

14 ProtBrd.Alm_SV
abnormal.
The quality factor of sample values on fault detector module is

15 FDBrd.Alm_SV
abnormal.
When No.1~No.15 messages are issued on the LCD of the relay, the LED HEALTHY is steady green and
the protection equipment is not blocked with the LED ALARM being lit.
16 Fail_Device The device fails.
17 Fail_Setting_OvRange Setting values are out of range.
Mismatch between the configuration of plug-in boards and the

18 Fail_BoardConfig
designing drawing of an applied-specific project.
After config file is updated, settings of the file and settings

19 Fail_SettingItem_Chgd
saved on the device are not matched.
20 ProtBrd.Fail_Settings Error is found during checking settings onprotection module.
Error is found during checking settings on fault detector

21 FDBrd.Fail_Settings
module.
Error is found during checking the memory data on protection

22 ProtBrd.Fail_Memory
module.

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Error is found during checking the memory data on fault

23 FDBrd.Fail_Memory
detector module.
24 ProtBrd.Fail_Sample Sample values on protection module are abnormal.
25 FDBrd.Fail_Sample Sample values on fault detector module are abnormal.
26 ProtBrd.Fail_DSP DSP chip on protection module is damaged.
27 FDBrd.Fail_DSP DSP chip on fault detector module is damaged.
Software configuation on protection module is found

28 ProtBrd.Fail_Config
incorrectly.
Software configuation on fault detector module is found

29 FDBrd.Fail_Config
incorrectly.
Driving circuits of binary output relays on the BXX module are

30 Bx.Fail_Output
damaged.
When No.8~No.24messages are issued on the LCD, the LED HEALTHY is extinguished, and the
protection equipment is blocked at the same time, but the LED ALARM is not lit.
Handling suggestion:
1. No.1~No.3, No.16: The signal is issued with other specific alarm signals, and please refer to
the handeling suggestion other specific alarm signals.
2. No4: No special treatment is needed. Just wait the completion of communication test., or exit
the test.
3. No.5: Step1: check whether the selected clock synchronization mode matches the clock
synchronization source;
Step 2: check whether the wiring connection between the equipment and the clock
synchronization source is correct
Step 3: check whether the setting for selecting clock synchronization (i.e. [Opt_TimeSync]) is
set correctly. If there is no clock synchronization, please set the setting [Opt_TimeSync] as
No TimeSync.
After the abnormality is removed, the ALARM LED will be extinguished and the
corresponding alarm message will disappear and the equipment will restore to normal
operation state. (No.2)
4. No. 6: Step 1: check whether the binary input module is connected to the power supply.
Step 2: check whether the voltage of power supply is in the required range.
After the voltage for binary input module restores to normal range, the ALARM LED will be
extinguished and the corresponding alarm message will disappear and the equipment will
restore to normal operation state.
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and then the alarm will disappear and the equipment restore to normal operation state.
6. No.8: Users may pay no attention to the alarm signal in the project commissioning stage, but it
is needed to download the latest pakage file (including correct version checksum file)
provided by R&D engineer to make the alarm signal disappear. Then users get the correct
software version. It is not allowed that the alarm signal is issued on the device already has
been put into service. the devices having being put into service so that the alarm signal
disappears
7. No.10~No.11: Please check secondary values and protection settings. If settings are not set
reasonable to make fault detectors pick up, please reset settings, and then the alarm
message will disappear and the equipment will restore to normal operation state.
NOTE! Tripping out contacts are blocked in 1s after a transformer relay is energized with
HEALTHY LED indicatior being lit. This situation is decided as a relay fault, and the alarm
signal [Prot.Alm_Pkp] and [FD.Alm_Pkp] will be issued after tripping output contacts keeps
on picking up over10s.
8. No.12, No.13: No special treatment is needed. The alarm signals just indicate there is alarm
signal triggering fault recording.
9. No.14, No.15: Thess alarms may be issued for electric transformer applied projects. If alarms
are issued, please check working state of merging units and the connection between merging
units and the protection device.
10. No.17: Please reset setting values according to the range described in the instruction manual,
then re-power or reboot the equipment and the alarm message will disappear and the
equipment will restore to normal operation state.
11. No.18: Step 1: Go to the menu Information->Borad Info, check the abnormality
information.
Step 2: For the abnormality board, if the board is not used, then remove, and if the board is
used, then check whether the board is installed properly and work normally.
After the abnormality is removed, re-power or reboot the equipment and the equipment will
restore to normal operation state.
12. No.19: Please check the settings mentioned in the prompt message on the LCD, and go to
the menu Settings and select Confirm_Settings item to comfirm settings. Then, the
equipemtn will restore to normal operation stage.
13. No.20, No.21: Setp 1: Check CT ratio settings of each side of transformer to be set in proper
range, and if need, please reset those settings and reboot or re-power the equipment.
Step 2: Check overexcitation settings to be set reasonable, and if need, please reset those
settings and reboot or re-power the equipment.
Step 3: After above two steps, abnormality may disappear. Otherwise, a hardware failue
probably ocurrs and please inform the manufacture or the agent.

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14. No.24, No.25: Step 1: Please make the equipment out of service.
Step 2: Then check if the analog input modules and wiring connectors connected to those
modules are installed at the position.
Step 3: Re-power the equipment and the equipment will restore to normal operation state.
15. No.26, No.27: Chips are damaged and please inform the manufacture or the agent replacing
the module.
16. No.28, No.29: Please inform configuration engineers to check and confirm visualization
functions of the device
17. No.30: Please re-insert the corresponding binary output module and re-power the equipment
after the completion of insertion, and the equipment will restore to normal operation state.
18. No.9, No.11, No.22 and No.23: Please inform the manufacture or the agent for maintenance.
NOTE! If the equipment still cannot restore to normal operation state after suggested
procedures, please inform the manufacture or the agent for maintenance.
4.4.2 Equipment Operation Alarms

During the equipment normal operation, VT and CT circuit and some binary input circuits are
always monitored by the relay. If any abnormality of them occurs or any alarm element operates,
the corresponding alarm message will be issued on the LCD of the equipment without blocking
equipment.
When this kind of alarm messages are issued, user need to find the abnormality reason, and then
take corresponding measures to eliminate the alarm message to make the equipment return to the
normal operation state.
Table 4.4-2 Equipment operation alarm list
1 87T.Alm_CTS Secondary circuit failure of CT used in all differential protections.
2 x.AlmH_CTS CT secondary circuit at x side fails.
When No.1~No.2 messages are issued on LCD, conventional differential protection can be blocked by configuring
the corresponding logic setting.
CT secondary circuit failure for restricted earth fault protection of x

3 x.64REF.Alm_CTS
side fails.
When No.5~No.7 messages are issued on LCD, restricted earth fault protection of the corresponding side can be
blocked by configuring the corresponding logic setting.
Differential current of current differential protection is in excess of

4 87T.Alm_Diff
normally endurable level.
Differential current for restricted earth fault protection of x side is

5 x.64REF.Alm_REF
abnormal.

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6 x.Alm_VTS VT secondary circuit at x side is abnormal.
7 x.AlmL_CTS CT secondary circuit at x side is abnormal.
8 x.49.Alm Thermal overload protection operates to issue alarm signal.
9 24DT2.Alm Definite-time overexciation alarm element operates.
10 24IDMT.Alm Inverse-time overexciation alarm element operates.
11 x.50Alm1.Alm Stage 1 overload alarm element of x side operates.
12 x.50Alm2.Alm Stage 2 overload alarm element of x side operates.
13 Alm_Freq System frequency abnormality alarm signals.
PCS-Explore software, which may be H, HV HVS, HVS1, HVS2, etc. If only one
Handing suggestion:
1. No.1~No.3: Please check the corresponding CT secondary circuit. After the abnormality is
eliminated, equipment can return to normal operation state by energizing the binary input
[BI_RstTarg].
2. No.4~No.5 Please check the corresponding sampling values and VT/ CT secondary circuit to
find out the reason resulting in the abnormality. If sample values of the equipment are not
correct, please inform the manufacturer or agent for maintenance, and if it is caused by the
failure of the VT/CT secondary circuit or primary system, please finish troubleshooting
according to the operating instructions of protection relay.
3. No.6~No.7: Please check the corresponding CT secondary circuit. After the abnormality is
eliminated, ALARM LED will go off automatically and equipment returns to normal operation
state.
4. No.9~No.12: Please treat according to the specific application requirements.
5. No.13: Please check device measured frequence with system acutual frequence. If device
measured frquencey is not consistent with the system acutual frequence, please check the
device. If they are consistent, users please take measure according requrirments.

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5 Measurement and Recording
Table of Contents

5.2 Measurement ................................................................................................... 5-1
5.3 Event & fault Records ..................................................................................... 5-2
5.3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.3.2 Event Recording ................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.3.3 Disturbance and Fault Recording ........................................................................................ 5-2
5.3.4 Present Recording................................................................................................................ 5-3
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The relay also provides some auxiliary functions, such as on-line data metering, binary input
status, event and disturbance recording, etc. All these make the relay meet the demands of the
modern power grid requirements.
5.2 Measurement
The equipment performs continuous measurement of the analogue input quantities. The
measurement data shown below is displayed on the LCD of the relay front panel or on the local or
remote PC.
Equipment samples 24 points per cycle. Calculate the RMS value in each interval and LCD will be
updated every 0.5 second.
Fourier algorithm is adpted to calculate fundamental current amplitude, fundamental voltage

amplitude, 2nd-5th harmonic amplitudes and RMS value of 1st-7th harmonics in the equipemtn. For
thermal overload protection and overload alarm elements, RMS value of 1st -7th harmonics is used
for the protection calculation. The calculation of otherprotection elements of the device is based on
fundermental current or voltage amplitude, and harmonic blocking function is selectable for some
protections (refer to Chapter 3 Operation Theory ) for details.
1. RMS Value
Directly measured value
Phase currents and phase voltages of each side
Broken-delta voltages of each side
Neutral currents of each side
Calculated value
Calculated residual voltages and negative-sequence voltages of each side.
Calculated residual currents of each side
Corrected currents of each side
Differential current and restraint threshold for conventional current differential protection
Residual differential currents and restraint thresholds for each REF protection
Secondary rated currents of each side
Corrected coefficients for REF protection and winding differential protection.
the percentage of second and third harmonics to differential current respectably
2. Phase angle
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Angle between voltages of each side
Angle between voltage and current of each side
Angle between corrected currents of each side for conventional current differential protection
Angle between corrected currents of each REF protection
Please refer to each protection element in the Chapter of Operation Theory for detailed sample
value and phase angle,
5.3 Event & fault Records
5.3.1 Introduction
The protection equipment provides the following recording functions:
Event recording
Fault and disturbance recording
Present recording
All the recording information except waveform can be viewed on local LCD or by printing.
Waveform must be printed or be extracted using PCS-PC software and a waveform software.
5.3.2 Event Recording

The equipment can store 1024 abnormality alarm reports, 1024 binary input stage changing
reports respectively. All the records are stored in non-volatile memory, and when the available
space is exhausted, the oldest report is automatically overwritten by the latest one
Abnormality alarm reports
An abnormality alarm being detected during relay self-check supervision or an alarm of secondary
circuit abnormality or protection alarm element will also be logged as individual events.
Binary input status changing reports
When binary input status changes, the change information will be displayed on LCD and logged as
binary input change report at the same time.
5.3.3 Disturbance and Fault Recording
5.3.3.1 Application
Use the disturbance recorder to achieve a better understanding of the behavior of the power
network and related primary and secondary equipment during and after a disturbance. An analysis
of the recorded data provides valuable information that can be used to improve existing equipment.
This information can also be used when planning for new installations.
5.3.3.2 Design
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triggered by fault detectors. The equipment can store 64 pieces of trip reports and waveforms in
non-volatile memory.
When protection operates, the operating information will be displayed on LCD and logged as trip
record at same time, which can be viewed in trip report. Here fault recording includes two kinds of
cases:
1) Only the fault detector element operates.
2) The fault detector element operates associated with the operation of protective elements.
1. Trip record capacity and information
The equipment can store 64 pieces of trip reports in non-volatile memory. If a new fault occurs
when 64 faults have been stored, the oldest will be overwritten by the latest one..
The following items are recorded for one fault:
1) Sequence number
Each operation will be recorded with a sequence number in the report and displayed on LCD
screen.
2) Date and time of fault occurrence
The time resolution is 1 ms using the relay internal clock. Initiating date and time is when a fault
detector picks up. Relative time is the time when protection element operates to send tripping
signal after fault detector picks up.
3) Faulty phase
The faulty phase detected by the operating element is showed in the record report.
4) Trip mode
This shows the protection element that issues the tripping command. If no protection operates to
trip but only equipment fault detector picks up, fault report will record the title of fault detector.
2. Fault waveform record capacity and information
MON module of the relay can store 64 pieces of fault waveform oscillogram in non-volatile memory.
If a new fault occurs when 64 fault waveform recorders have been stored, the oldest will be
overwritten by the latest one.
Each fault record consists of all analog and digital quantities related to protection, such as original
current and voltage, differential current, alarm elements, and binary inputs and etc.
Each time recording includes 2-cycle pre-fault waveform and most 250 cycles can be recorded.
5.3.4 Present Recording

Present recording is used to record a piece of waveform of present operation equipment which
can be trigger manually on LCD of equipment or remotely through PCS-PC software. Recording
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Each time recording includes 2-cycle waveform before triggering, and most 250 cycles can be
recorded.

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6 Hardware Description
Table of Contents
6.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 6-1

6.2 Typical Wiring .................................................................................................. 6-3
6.2.1 Plug-in Module Arrangement Scheme ................................................................................. 6-3
6.2.2 Conventional CT/VT Wiring .................................................................................................. 6-4
6.2.3 ECT/EVT Wiring ................................................................................................................... 6-6
6.3 Plug-in Module Terminal Definition ................................................................ 6-8

6.3.1 PWR Module (Power Supply) .............................................................................................. 6-8
6.3.2 MON Module (Manangement)............................................................................................ 6-10
6.3.3 DSP Module 1 (Protection Calculation) ............................................................................. 6-13
6.3.4 DSP Module 2 (Fault Detector Calculation) ....................................................................... 6-13
6.3.5 BI Module (Binary Input) .................................................................................................... 6-14
6.3.6 BO Module (Binary Output) ................................................................................................ 6-19
6.3.7 Mechanical Relay Modules (Optional) ............................................................................... 6-22
6.3.8 AI Module (Analoge Input).................................................................................................. 6-24
6.3.9 NET-DSP module (Optional) .............................................................................................. 6-48
6.3.10 HMI Module ...................................................................................................................... 6-48
6.4 Output Map..................................................................................................... 6-48

6.5 Output Contact............................................................................................... 6-50
6.5.1 Tripping Output Contact ..................................................................................................... 6-50
6.5.2 Signal Output Contact ........................................................................................................ 6-50
List of Figures
Figure 6.1-1 Hardware diagram.................................................................................................. 6-1
Figure 6.1-2 Front view of PCS-978 ........................................................................................ 6-3
Figure 6.1-3 Typical rear view of PCS-978 ................................................................................ 6-3
Figure 6.2-1 Rear view of fixed module position of 4U equipment........................................ 6-4

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Figure 6.2-2 Typical wiring of PCS-978 (conventional CT/VT) ............................................... 6-5
Figure 6.2-3 Typical wiring of PCS-978 (ECT/EVT) .................................................................. 6-7
Figure 6.3-1 Pin definition of DC power supply module NR1301A ........................................ 6-9
Figure 6.3-2 Rear view of MON modules ................................................................................ 6-10
Figure 6.3-3 Wiring of communication interface ................................................................... 6-13
Figure 6.3-4 Rear view of DSP modules ................................................................................. 6-14
Figure 6.3-5 Pin definition of tripping output module ........................................................... 6-20
Figure 6.3-6 Pin definition of signal output module .............................................................. 6-21
Figure 6.3-7 Pin definition of mechanical relay IO module................................................... 6-23
Figure 6.3-8 Pin definition of AC analog output module....................................................... 6-25
Figure 6.3-9 CT/VT connection for typical application 1....................................................... 6-26
Figure 6.3-10 CT/VT connection for typical application 2..................................................... 6-28
Figure 6.3-16 CT/VT connection for tyipical application 8.................................................... 6-42
Figure 6.3-17 Pin definition of DC analog output module .................................................... 6-47
Figure 6.3-18 Typical connection of the module with external transducer ........................ 6-47
Figure 6.3-19 View of the NET-DSP module ........................................................................... 6-48
List of Tables
Table 6.1-1 PCS-978 module configuration .............................................................................. 6-2

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6.1 Overview
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The PCS-978 adopts 64-bit microchip processor CPU produced by FREESCALE as control core
for logic calculation and management function, meanwhile, adopts high-speed digital signal
processor DSP to be in charge of all the protection calculation. 24 points are sampled in every
cycle and parallel processing of sampled data can be realized in each sampling interval to ensure
ultra-high reliability and safety of protection equipment.
The working process of the device is as follows: firstly, the current and voltage is converted into
small voltage signal and sent to DSP module after being filtered and converted by AD for
protection calculation and fault detector respectively. When DSP module completes all the
protection calculation, the result will be sent to 64-bit CPU on MON module to be recorded. DSP
module 1 carries out protection logic calculation, tripping output, and MON module completes
SOE (sequence of event) record, waveform recording, printing, communication between
protection and SAS and communication between HMI and CPU. The work process of fault
detector DSP module is similar to that of protection DSP module, and the only difference is, when
fault detector DSP module decides a fault detector picks up, only positive power supply of output
relay is switched on.
The PCS-978 is comprised of intelligent modules, except that few particular modules position
cannot be changed in the whole device (please refer to Figure 6.2-1 for details), the others like AI
(analog input) module such as AC current, AC voltage, DC current, and etc., and IO (input and
output) module such as binary input, tripping output, signal output, and etc can be flexibly
configured according to the remained slot positions.

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Table 6.1-1 PCS-978 module configuration

No. Module description
1 Management module (MON module)
2 Protection calculation module (DSP module 1)
3 Fault detector calculation module (DSP module 2)
4 Analog input module ( AI module )
5 DC analog input module (DC AI module)
6 Binary input module (BI module)
7 Tripping output module (BO trip module )
8 Signal output module (BO signal module )
9 Power supply module (PWR module)
10 Human machine interface module (HMI module)
11 NET-DSP module (optional)
MON module provides functions like management function, completed event record, setting
management, and etc.
DSP modules are totally the same, to carry out filtering, sampling and protection calculation
and fault detector calculation respectively.
AI module converts AC current and voltage to low voltage signals with current transformers
and voltage transformers respectively.
BI module provides binary input, and the binary is inputted via 24V/36V/110V/125V/
220V/250V opto-coupler (configurable).
BO trip module provides all tripping outputs.
BO signal module provides all kinds of signal output contact, including annunciation signal,
remote signal, fault and disturbance signal, operation abnormal signal and etc.
PWR module converts DC 250/220/125/110V into different DC voltage levels for various
modules of the equipment
HMI module is comprised of LCD, keypad, LED indicator and test serial ports, and it is
convenient for user to perform human-machine interaction with equipment.
NET-DSP module (optional) is applied for realization of GOOSE level interlocking, and for
connection to ECVT with supporting IEC61850-9-1and IEC61850-9-2 protocols.
Following figures show front and rear views of PCS-978 respectively. Programmable LED
indicators (No.4-No.20) can be defined by users trough PCS-PC software.

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1
HEALTHY
11
PCS-978
2 12
ALARM TRANSFORMER RELAY
3 13
TRIP
4 14
C GRP
5 15
6 16
ENT
ES
7 17
8 18
9 19
10 20
Figure 6.1-2 Front view of PCS-978
NR1102D NR1156A NR1156A NR1401 NR1401 NR1504 NR1521A NR1521A NR1523B NR1301
1 2 3 1 2 3 5V OK ALM
4 5 6 4 5 6 BO_ALM BO_FAIL
ON
OFF
DANGER DANGER
1 BO_COM1
2 BO_FAIL
3 BO_ALM
4 BO_COM2
5 BO_FAIL
6 BO_ALM
7 OPTO+
8 OPTO-
9
10 PWR+
11 PWR-
12 GND
Figure 6.1-3 Typical rear view of PCS-978
6.2 Typical Wiring
6.2.1 Plug-in Module Arrangement Scheme

4U chassis of PCS-978 has 16 slots, and the irremovable modules are power supply module,
MON module and DSP module.

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DSP module 2
DSP module 1
MON module
PWR module
Slot No.
B01 B02 B03 B04 B05 B06 B07 B08 B09 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B00
Figure 6.2-1 Rear view of fixed module position of 4U equipment
Besides the fixed four modules are shown in above figure, there are twelve slots can be flexibly
configured.
AI module, BI module and BO module can be configured at position between slot B04 to slot
07.
The AC AI module can be configured up to 4 pieces, and each AC AI module occupying 2

slots can provide 12 analog inputs.
The DC current input module (also called DC AI module) can be configured at any slot
between slot B04 and slot B11, which can provide 6 DC current inputs.
If the slots from slot B04 to slot B11 are not used up, the BI module and BO module can be
configured at the rest slots.
BI module and BO module can be configured at any slot between slot B12 and slot B15.
6.2.2 Conventional CT/VT Wiring

Typical configuration of PCS-978 connected to conventional CT/VT configuration is give as below
for reference.
NR1102 NR1156A NR1156A NR1401 NR1401 NR1504 NR1521A NR1521A NR1523B NR1301
BO module for signal
BO module 1 for trip

AC AI module 1
AC AI module 2
DSP module 1
DSP module 2
MON module
PWR module
BI module
Slot No.
The following typical wiring is given based on above hardware configuration

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1201 Power supply supervision 1301

1302 BO_Trp_1-1
1202 + BI_TimeSyn
1303 PCS-978 HV side MV side
1304 BO_Trp_1-2
C B A C B A
1203 + BI_Print 1305 AI module 1
*BI module can be independent common terminal
C
B
B
1
2
1306 BO_Trp_1-3
0401
Three-phase current
*
1307 Ia
1204 + BI_Maintenance 0402
1308 BO_Trp_2-1
0403
*
1309 Ib 0404

1205 + BI_RstTarg 1310 BO_Trp_2-2
*
0405
1311 Ic 0406
1312 BO_Trp_3-1
1206 + BI_05
1313 0407
*
Three-phase current
BO_Trp_3-2 Ia 0408
1314
*
1207 + BI_06 1315 0409
1316 BO_Trp_4-1 Ib 0410
1208
*
Not used
1317 0411
1209 + BI_07 1318 BO_Trp_4-2 Ic 0412
1319
BO_Trp_5-1

1320 0413
Three-phase voltage
1321 Ua 0414
1214 + BI_12
BO_Trp_5-2 0415
1322
1215 Ub 0416
Not used
0417
1216 + BI_13 1401 Uc 0418
1402 BO_Trp_6-1

1403
0419
Three-phase voltage
1404 BO_Trp_6-2
1221 + BI_18 Ua 0420
1405
1222 BO_Trp_6-3 0421
1406
Ub 0422
1407
1408 BO_Trp_7-1 0423
Uc 0424
1409
1410 BO_Trp_7-2
PWR+ 0010
External DC power Power 1411 AI module 2
supply
PWR- 0011 Supply
1412 BO_Trp_8-1 *
0607
OPTO+ 0007 1413 3I0
Power supply for 0608
BO_Trp_8-2
Neutral current
opto-coupler (24V) 0008 1414

OPTO- 0609
1415
PWR module
3I0 0610
0001 1416 BO_Trp_9-1
BO_FAIL
0002 BO_ALM 1417 0611
BO_Trp_9-2 3I0
0003 COM 1418 0612 *
0004 BO_FAIL 1419
0005 1420 BO_Trp_10-1
BO_ALM
0006 COM 1421 0613
Three-phase voltage
0012 BO_Trp_10-2 Ua
1422 0614
Grounding
Screw 0615
Ub 0616
Grounding
Bus 1501 0617
1502 BO_Signal_1-1 Uc 0618
Ethernet A
1503
Ethernet B 1504 BO_Signal_1-2
Electrical 0601
Three-phase current
Ethernet to 1505 Ia 0602

Optional
SCADA Ethernet C BO_Signal_2-1

1506
0603
Ethernet D 1507 Ib 0604 *
BO_Signal_2-2
*
1508
Optical 0605
Optional
Ethernet C 1509 Ic
Ethernet to 0606
SCADA
*
1510 BO_Signal_3-1
Ethernet D
MON module
M
O
lC 1511 0619
a
Reserved voltage
485-1A 0101 n BO_Signal_3-2 0620

o
t 1512
cable with single point earthing
p
To the screen of other coaxial
485-1B 0102 (o
1513 0621
input
SGND 0103 N BO_Signal_4 0622

C
B
1514
3
Y
0104 )S 0623
kc 1515 LV side
lo BO_Signal_5 0624
SYN+ 0101 C 1516 C B A
SYN- 0102 1517
SGND 0103 1518 BO_Signal_6
0104 T 1519
IN
R 1520 BO_Signal_7
RTS 0105 P Multiplex
1521 RJ45 (Front)
TXD 0106
1522 BO_Prot
SGND 0107
Figure 6.2-2 Typical wiring of PCS-978 (conventional CT/VT)

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PCS-978 (conventional CT/VT and conventional binary output)
Slot No. B01 B02 B03 B04 B05 B06 B07 B08 B09 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B00
Module ID NR1102 NR1156 NR1156 NR1401 NR1401 NR1504 NR1521 NR1521 NR1523 NR1301
MON DSP DSP AI AI BI BO BO BO PWR
PCS-978 (conventional CT/VT and GOOSE binary output)
Module ID NR1102 NR1156 NR1156 NR1401 NR1401 NR1136 NR1504 NR1521 NR1521 NR1523 NR1301
NET-
MON DSP DSP AI AI BI BO BO BO PWR
DSP
6.2.3 ECT/EVT Wiring

Typical configuration of PCS-978 connected to conventional ECT/EVT configuration is give as
below for reference.
NR1102 NR1151A NR1151A NR1136A NR1136A NR1504 NR1521A NR1521A NR1523B NR1301


DSP module 1
DSP module 2
MON module
PWR module
NET-DSP 2
NET-DSP2
BI module
Slot No.
The following typical wiring is given based on above hardware configuration

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TX Power supply supervision 1201

Ch1
FO interface for SV channel

RX
BI_TimeSyn + 1202
NET-DSP module 1
TX
Ch2
(LC Type)
RX PCS-978
BI_Print + 1203

BI_Maintenance + 1204
SV from TX
ECT/EVT at Ch8
each side Phase A RX RX 1301
*BI module can be independent common terminal

transformer BO_Trp_1-1 1302 BI_RstTarg + 1205
MU
Phase B
1303
BO_Trp_1-2 1304
Phase C TX TX
Ch1 BI_05 + 1206
FO interface for SV channel

RX 1305
BO_Trp_1-3
NET-DSP module 2
1306
Up to 8 (LC Type)
TX
Ch2 1307 BI_06 + 1207
RX BO_Trp_2-1 1308
Not used 1208
1309

BO_Trp_2-2 1310 BI_07 + 1209

TX 1311
Ch8 BO_Trp_3-1

RX 1312
1313
BI_12 + 1214
BO_Trp_3-2 1314
RX IRIG-B 1315 1215
(optional) Not used
BO_Trp_4-1 1316
BI_13 + 1216
1317
0010 BO_Trp_4-2 1318
PWR+

External DC power Power
1319
supply 0011 Supply
PWR- BO_Trp_5-1 1320 BI_18 + 1221
OPTO+ 0007
Power supply for 1321
BO_Trp_5-2 1222
opto-coupler (24V) 0008 1322
OPTO-
PWR module
0001 BO_FAIL
0002 BO_ALM
0003 1501
COM 1401
BO_Signal_1-1 1502
0004 BO_FAIL BO_Trp_6-1 1402
0005 BO_ALM 1503
1403
0006 BO_Trp_6-2 BO_Signal_1-2 1504
COM 1404
0012 1505
1405
Grounding BO_Trp_6-3 BO_Signal_2-1
1406 1506
Screw
1407 1507
Grounding BO_Trp_7-1 BO_Signal_2-2
1408 1508
Bus
1409 1509
Ethernet A BO_Signal_3-1 1510

BO_Trp_7-2 1410
Ethernet B 1511
1411
Electrical BO_Signal_3-2 1512
BO_Trp_8-1 1412
Etherneto
Optional
SCADA Ethernet C 1513

1413
BO_Trp_8-2 BO_Signal_4 1514
Ethernet D 1414
1415 1515
Optional
Optical Ethernet C BO_Trp_9-1 1416 BO_Signal_5 1516

Ethernet to
SCADA Ethernet D 1417 1517
MON module
M BO_Trp_9-2
lO 1418 BO_Signal_6 1518
C
a
485-1A 0101 n 1419
o
t 1519
p
485-1B 0102 (o BO_Trp_10-1 1420

BO_Signal_7 1520
SGND 0103 N 1421
Y 1521
0104 )S BO_Trp_10-2
1422 BO_Prot
ck 1522
lo
SYN+ 0101 C
SYN- 0102
SGND 0103
0104 T
IN
R Multiplex
RTS 0105 P RJ45 (Front)
TXD 0106
SGND 0107
Figure 6.2-3 Typical wiring of PCS-978 (ECT/EVT)

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PCS-978 ECT/EVT, GOOSE binary output and binary output
Module ID NR1102 NR1151 NR1151 NR1136 NR1136 NR1504 NR1521 NR1521 NR1523 NR1301
NET- NET-
MON DSP DSP BI BO BO BO PWR
DSP DSP
PCS-902 ECT/EVT, conventional binary output and binary output
Module ID NR1102 NR1151 NR1151 NR1136 NR1136 NR1504 NR1301

NET- NET-
MON DSP DSP BI PWR
DSP DSP
In the protection system adopting electronic current and voltage transformer (ECT/EVT), the
merging unit will merge the sample data from ECT/EVT, and then send it to the device through
multi-mode optical fibre. Two DSP modules respectively receive the data from merging unit
through the optical-fibre interface to complete the protection calculation and fault detector.
The difference between the hardware platform based on ECT/EVT and the hardware platform
based on conventional CT/VT lies in the receiving module of sampled values only, and the device
receives the sampled value from merging unit through multi-mode optical fibre.
6.3 Plug-in Module Terminal Definition
Equipment consists of power supply module, MON module, DSP module, Analog input module,
opto-coupler input module, tripping output module, signal output module, input and output signal
for mechanical relay. The definition and application of each module and its terminal is introduced
as follows:
6.3.1 PWR Module (Power Supply)

The power supply module (NR1301) is a DC/DC or AC/DC converter with electrical insulation
between input and output. The power supply module has an input voltage range as described in
Chapter Technical Data. The standardized output voltages are +3.3V, +5V, 12V and +24V DC.
The tolerances of the output voltages are continuously monitored.
The +3.3V DC output provides power supply for the microchip processors, and the +5V DC output
provides power supply for all the electrical elements that need +5V DC power supply in this device.
The 12V DC output provides power supply for A/D conversion circuits in this device, and the
+24V DC output provides power supply for the static relays of this device.
The use of an external miniature circuit breaker is recommended. The miniature circuit breaker
must be in the on position when the device is in operation and in the off position when the device is
in cold reserve.
A 12-pin connector is fixed on the front of the power supply module. The pin definition of the
connector is described as below.

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NR1301A
5V OK ALM
BO_ALM BO_FAIL
1 BO_COM1 01
BO_FAIL
2 BO_FAIL 02
BO_ALM
3 BO_ALM 03
4 BO_COM2 04
BO_FAIL
5 BO_FAIL 05
BO_ALM
6 BO_ALM 06
7 OPTO+
8 OPTO-
9
10 PWR+
11 PWR-
12 GND
Figure 6.3-1 Pin definition of DC power supply module NR1301A
Pin No. Symbol Description
01 BO_COM1 Common terminal 1
02 BO_FAIL Device failure output 1 (01-02, NC)
03 BO_ALM Device abnormality alarm output 1 (01-03, NO)
04 BO_COM2 Common terminal 2
05 BO_FAIL Device failure output 2 (04-05, NC)
06 BO_ALM Device abnormality alarm output 2 (04-06, NO)
07 OPTO+ Positive pole of power supply for Low-voltage BI module (24V)
08 OPTO- Negative pole of power supply for Low-voltage BI module (24V)
09 Not used
10 PWR+ Positive pole of power supply for the device (250/220V/125/110V)
11 PWR- Negative pole of power supply for the device (250/220V/125/110V)
12 GND Grounded connection of the device
NOTE! The rated voltage of DC power supply module is self-adaptive to 220Vdc and
110Vdc, but the power supply in other DC voltage level or power supply of AC voltage
need to be specially ordered, and check if the rated voltage of power supply module is
the same as the voltage of external control power supply before equipment being put into

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service.
NOTE! The DC power supply module provides pin 12 and earth connector for
grounding of equipment. The pin 12 shall be connected to earth connector and the
connected to the earth copper bar of panel via dedicated grounding wire.
NOTE! Effective grounding is the most important measure for equipment to prevent
EMI, so effective grounding must be ensured before the device is put into operation.
6.3.2 MON Module (Manangement)

The terminals of MON module (NR1102) and its wiring method are shown in the following figure.
The MON module consists of high-performance built-in processor, FLASH, SRAM, SDRAM,
Ethernet controller and other peripherals. Its functions include management of the complete
device, human machine interface, communication and waveform recording etc.
The MON module uses the internal bus to receive the data from other modules of the device. It
communicates with the LCD module by RS-485 bus. This module is provided with 100BaseT
Ethernet interfaces, RS-485 communication interfaces, PPS/IRIG-B differential time
synchronization interface and RS-232 printing interface.
NR1102A NR1102C NR1102B NR1102D NR1102H NR1102I NR1101E
TX TX
ETHERNET ETHERNET ETHERNET ETHERNET ETHERNET
RX RX
TX TX
RX RX
ETHERNET ETHERNET
Figure 6.3-2 Rear view of MON modules
Module ID Memory Interface Terminal No. Usage Physical Layer

NR1102A 64M DDR 2 RJ45 Ethernet To SCADA Twisted pair wire

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01 SYN+
02 SYN- To clock
RS-485
03 SGND synchronization
04
05 RXD
RS-232 06 TXD To printer
07 SGND
4 RJ45 Ethernet To SCADA
01 SYN+
02 SYN- To clock
RS-485
NR1102B 64M DDR Twisted pair wire
04
05 RXD
07 SGND
01 SYN+
02 SYN- To clock
RS-485
NR1102C 128M DDR Twisted pair wire
04
05 RXD
07 SGND
01 SYN+
02 SYN- To clock
RS-485
NR1102D 128M DDR Twisted pair wire
04
05 RXD
07 SGND
2 RJ45 Ethernet To SCADA Twisted pair wire
2 FO Ethernet To SCADA Optical fibre SC
01 SYN+
02 SYN- To clock
RS-485
NR1102H 128M DDR 03 SGND synchronization
04 Twisted pair wire
05 RXD
07 SGND
2 RJ45 Ethernet To SCADA Twisted pair wire
NR1102I 128M DDR
2 FO Ethernet To SCADA Optical fibre ST

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01 SYN+
02 SYN- To clock
RS-485
04 Twisted pair wire
05 RXD
07 SGND
01 485-1A To SCADA
02 485-1B
RS-485
03 SGND
04
05 485-1A
06 485-1B
RS-485 To SCADA
07 SGND
NR1101E 128M DDR 08 Twisted pair wire
09 SYN+
10 SYN- To clock
RS-485
12
13 RXD
15 SGND
16 FGND To earth
The correct method of connection is shown in Figure 6.3-3. Generally, the shielded cables with two
pairs of twisted pairs inside shall be applied. One pair of the twisted pairs are respectively used to
connect the + and terminals of difference signal; the other pair of twisted pairs are used to
connect the signal ground of the interface, i.e. connect the signal groundings of all the devices
connected with the bus to the twisted pair. The module reserves a free terminal for all the
communication ports; the blank terminal does not need to be connected.

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Twisted pair wire

485-1A 01
485-1B 02
COM
SGND 03
04
Twisted pair wire

SYN+ 01
CLOCK SYN
SYN- 02
SGND 03
04
Twisted pair wire

RTS 05
PRINT
TXD 06
SGND 07
Figure 6.3-3 Wiring of communication interface
6.3.3 DSP Module 1 (Protection Calculation)

The module consists of high-performance digital signal processor, optical-fibre interface, 16-digit
high-accuracy ADC that can perform synchronous sampling and other peripherals. The functions
of this module include analog data acquisition, sample data exchanging with the opposite side,
calculation of protection logic and tripping output etc.
When the module is connected to conventional CT/VT, it can perform the synchronous data
acquisition through the AC input board; when the module is connected to ECVT, it can receive the
real-time synchronous sample data from merging unit through the multi-mode optical-fibre
interface.
6.3.4 DSP Module 2 (Fault Detector Calculation)

The module consists of high-performance digital signal processor, optical-fibre interface, 16-digit
high-accuracy ADC that can perform synchronous sampling and other peripherals. The functions
of this module include analog data acquisition, calculation of fault detector elements and providing
positive power supply to output relay.
When the module is connected to conventional CT/VT, it can perform the synchronous data
acquisition through the AC input board; when the module is connected to ECVT, it can receive the
real-time synchronous sample data from merging unit through the multi-mode optical-fibre
interface.
DSP module 1 and DSP module 2 have same hardware configuration. The following figure shows
rear views and terminal definitions for different type of DSP modules; the corresponding module
shall be adopted in accordance with concrete situation.

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NR1156A NR1151D NR1152A
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
4 5 6 4 5 6 4 5 6
TX1
TX1 Multi-mode optical
fibre, used to ECVT
TX2
TX2
TX3
TX4
RX1
RX2
RX3
RX4
Figure 6.3-4 Rear view of DSP modules
Module ID Description
NR1156A 36 analog sampling channels, applied for conventional CT/VT.
NR1151D No analog sampling channel, applied for ECVT to receive signal from motherboard bus
NR1152A It is used to ECVT, 8 receiving channels, applied for ECVT to receive signal directly.
6.3.5 BI Module (Binary Input)

There are two kinds of BI modules available, NR1503 and NR1504. Up to 2 BI modules can be
equipped with on device. The input voltage can be selected to be 24V/48V (NR1503D or
NR1504D) or 110V/220V/125V/250V (NR1503A or Nr1504A). This module provides the
monitoring circuit of opto-coupler power supply.
Each BI module is with a 22-pin connector for 11 binary inputs (NR1503) or 18 binary inputs
(NR1504).

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For NR1503, each binary input has independent negative power input of opto-coupler, and can be
configurable. The terminal definition of the connector of BI module is described as below. [BI_n]
(n=01,02,,10,11 can be configured as a specified binary input by PCS-PC software.)
NR1503
NR1503
BI_Pulse_GPS 01
Opto01- 02
BI_Print 03
Opto02- 04
BI_Maintenance 05
Opto03- 06
BI_RstTarg 07
Opto04- 08
BI_05 09
Opto05- 10
BI_06 11
Opto06- 12
BI_07 13
Opto07- 14
BI_08 15
Opto08- 16
BI_09 17
Opto09- 18
BI_10 19
Opto10- 20
BI_11 21
Opto11- 22
Figure 6.3-4 Pin definition of BI module (NR1503)

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For NR1504, all binary inputs share one common negative power input, and can be configurable.
The terminal definition of the connector is described as below. [BI_n] (n=01,02,,14 can be
configured as a specified binary input by PCS-PC software.)
NR1504
NR1504
Opto+ 01
BI_Pulse_GPS 02
BI_Print 03
BI_Maintenance 04
BI_RstTarg 05
BI_05 06
BI_06 07
08
BI_07 09
BI_08 10
BI_09 11
BI_10 12
BI_11 13
BI_12 14
15
BI_13 16
BI_14 17
BI_15 18
BI_16 19
BI_17 20
BI_18 21
COM- 22
Figure 6.3-4 Pin definition of BI module (NR1504)
Pin description for NR 1503 and NR1504 are shown as follows respectively.
1. NR1503

01 BI_01 Binary input of time synchronization pulse
02 Opto01- Negative pole of first binary input
03 BI_Print Binary input of triggering printing
04 Opto02- Negative pole of second binary input
05 BI_Maintenance Binary input of indicating the protection device is under maintenance state
06 Opto03- Negative pole of third binary input
07 BI_RstTarg Binary input of resetting signal of protective equipment
08 Opto04- Negative pole of 4th binary input
09 BI_05 Configurable binary input 5

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2. NR1504

01 Opto+ Positive pole of power supply of the module
02 BI_Pulse_GPS Binary input of time synchronization pulse
03 BI_Print Binary input of triggering printing
04 BI_Maintenance Binary input of indicating the protection device is under maintenance state
05 BI_RstTarg Binary input of resetting signal of protective equipment
08 Blank Not used
15 Blank Not used
22 COM- Common terminal of negative pole of power supply of the module
NOTE! If one BI module is configured, first four binary signals (BI_01, BI_02, BI_03,
BI_04) in the module are are [BI_TimeSyn], [BI_Print], [BI_Maintenance] and [BI_RstTarg]
respectively.

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NOTE! If more than one BI module is configured, first four binary inputs (BI_01, BI_02,
BI_03, BI_04) in the first BI module (i.e. the BI module at the left-most side slot from rear
view) are fixed, they are [BI_TimeSyn], [BI_Print], [BI_Maintenance] and [BI_RstTarg]
respectively.
1. Binary input: [BI_Pulse_GPS]
It is used to receive clock synchronism signal from GPS or other device, the binary input
[BI_Pulse_GPS] will change from 0 to 1 once GPS is received. When setting [Opt_TimeSyn] is
select as PPM(DIN) , the device receives pulse per minute (PMS) via the binary input
[BI_Pulse_GPS].,.
2. Binary input: [BI_Print]
It is used to manually trigger printing latest report when the equipment is configured as manual
printing mode by logic setting [En_AutoPrint]=0. The printer button is located on the panel usually.
If the equipment is configured as automatic printing mode ([En_AutoPrint]=1), report will be printed
automatically as soon as it is formed.
3. Binary input: [BI_Maintenance]
It is used to block communication export when the BI is energized. During equipment maintenance
or testing, the BI is then energized not to send reports via communication port, local display and
printing still work as usual. The BI should be de-energized when the equipment is restored back to
normal.
4. Binary input: [BI_RstTarg]
It is used to reset latching signal relay and LCD displaying. The reset is done by pressing a button
on the panel.
NOTE! The rated voltage of binary input is optional: 24V, 48V, 110V, 125V, 220V or 250V,
which must be specified when placed order. It is necessary to check whether the rated
voltage of BI module complies with site DC supply rating before put the relay in service.
The application of the binary input [BI_Maintenance] for digital substation communication adopting
IEC61850 protocol is given as follows.
1) Processing mechanism for MMS (Manufacturing Message Specification) message
a) The protection device should send the state of this binary input to client.
b) When this binary input is energized, the bit Test of quality (Q) in the message sent
change 1.
c) When this binary input is energized, the client cannot control the isolator link and circuit
breaker, modify settings and switch setting group remotely.
d) According to the value of the bit Test of quality (Q) in the message sent, the client

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discriminate whether this message is maintenance message, and then deal with it
correspondingly. If the message is the maintenance message, the content of the message
will not be displayed on real-time message window, audio alarm not issued, but the picture
is refreshed so as to ensure that the state of the picture is in step with the actual state. The
maintenance message will be stored, and can be inquired, in independent window.
2) Processing mechanism for GOOSE message
a) When this binary input is energized, the bit Test in the GOOSE message sent by the
protection device changes 1.
b) For the receiving end of GOOSE message, it will compare the value of the bit Test in the
GOOSE message received by it with the state of its own binary input (i..e
[BI_Maintenance]), the message will be thought as invalid unless they are conformable.
3) Processing mechanism for SV (Sampling Value) message
a) When this binary input of merging unit is energized, the bit Test of quality (Q) of sampling
data in the SV message sent change 1.
b) For the receiving end of SV message, if the value of bit Test of quality (Q) of sampling
data in the SV message received by it is 1, the relevant protection functions will be
disabled, but under maintenance state, the protection device should calculate and display
the magnitude of sampling data.
c) For duplicated protection function configurations, all merging units of control module
configured to receive sampling should be also duplicated. Both dual protection devices
and dual merging units should be fully independent each other, and one of them is in
maintenance state will not affect the normal operation of the other.
6.3.6 BO Module (Binary Output)
6.3.6.1 Tripping Output Module (NR1521A)
NR1521A is a standard binary output modules, which can provide 11 tripping output contacts and
output contacts can be controlled separately by positive power supply of fault detector. The
contacts provide by NR1521A are all normally open (NO) contacts.
[BO_Trp_n] (n=1,2,,11) and [BO_Signal_n] (n=1,2,,11) can be configured as a specified

tripping output contact and a signal output contact respectively only by PCS-PC software
according to user requirement.
A 22-pin connector is fixed on the front of this module. The pin definition of the connector is
described as below.

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NR1521A
NR1521A
BO_Trp_1+ 01 01
BO_Trp_1
BO_Trp_1- 02 02
BO_Trp_2+ 03 03
BO_Trp_2
BO_Trp_2- 04 04
BO_Trp_3+ 05 05
BO_Trp_3
BO_Trp_3- 06 06
BO_Trp_4+ 07 07
BO_Trp_4
BO_Trp_4- 08 08
BO_Trp_5+ 09 09
BO_Trp_5
BO_Trp_5- 10 10
BO_Trp_6+ 11 11
BO_Trp_6
BO_Trp_6- 12 12
BO_Trp_7+ 13 13
BO_Trp_7- 14 BO_Trp_7
14
BO_Trp_8+ 15 15
16
BO_Trp_9+ 17 17
18
BO_Trp_10+ 19 19
20
BO_Trp_11+ 21 21
22
Figure 6.3-5 Pin definition of tripping output module
6.3.6.2 Signal Output Module (NR1523B)
The NR1523B module is a standard binary output module for signal, which can provide 11 signal
output contacts without control by fault detector. Among those contacts, contacts [BO_Signal_n]
(n=1,2,,7, 10) are normally open (NO) contacts and [BO_Signal_8] and [BO_Siganl_9] are
normally closed (NC) contacts. All contacts can be configured as specified signal output contacts
of some protection by PCS-PC software according to user requirement. Besides, the contact
[BO_Prot] is a magnetic latched NO contact defined as protection tripping signal fixedly.
described as below.

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NR1523B
NR1523B
BO_Signal_1+ 01 01
BO_Signal_1-1
BO_Signal_1- 02 02
BO_Signal_2+ 03 03
BO_Signal_1-2
BO_Signal_2- 04 04
BO_Signal_3+ 05 05
BO_Signal_2-1
BO_Signal_3- 06 06
BO_Signal_4+ 07 07
BO_Signal_2-1
BO_Signal_4- 08 08
BO_Signal_5+ 09 09
BO_Signal_3-1
BO_Signal_5- 10 10
BO_Signal_6+ 11 11
BO_Signal_3-2
BO_Signal_6- 12 12
BO_Signal_7+ 13 13
BO_Signal_7- 14 BO_Signal_4
14
BO_Signal_8+ 15 15
BO_Signal_5
BO_Signal_8- 16 16
BO_Signal_9+ 17 17
BO_Signal_6
BO_Signal_9- 18 18
BO_Signal_10+ 19 19
BO_Signal_10- 20 BO_Signal_7
20
BO_Signal_11+ 21 21
BO_Signal_11- 22 BO_Prot
22
Figure 6.3-6 Pin definition of signal output module
NOTE! If more magnetic latched contacts or normally closed (NC) contacts are required,
please specific when placing order.
Default pin definitions of the signal output module are shown below.
Original New-defined
Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
01 BO_Signal_1+ BO_Signal_1-1+
The NO contact 1 of 1st group of signal output.
02 BO_Signal_1- BO_Signal_1-1-
The NO contact 2 of 1st group of signal output.
The NO contact 1 of 2nd group of signal output.
The NO contact 2 of 2nd group of signal output.
The NO contact 1 of 3rd group of output.

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Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
The NO contact 2 of 3rd group of output.
13 BO_Signal_7+ BO_Signal_4+
The NO contact of 4th group of output.
14 BO_Signal_7- BO_Signal_4-
The NC contact of 5th group of output.
The NC contact of 6th group of output.
The NO contact of 7th group of output.
21 BO_Signal_11+ BO_Prot_+ The NO magnetic latched contact for indicating protection
22 BO_Signal_11- BO_Prot_- operation.
6.3.7 Mechanical Relay Modules (Optional)

NR1533A is input and output module (IO module) for mechanical protection, and this module is
used to output various signals, issue trip commands and accept reset command.
described as below.

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NR1533A
NR1533A(MR IO Module)
0801 Reset Signal ResetInput
0825 Pwr+
Module Power Input
0829 Pwr -
High Voltage
0803 BI_MR1
Binary Input
0805 Signals of BI_MR2
0807 Mechanical BI_MR3
protection
0809 BI_MR4
0810 Common
Annunciation
0802 BO_MR1
Signal
0804 BO_MR2
0806 BO_MR3
0808 BO_MR4
0820 Common
Remote Signal
0812 BO_MR1
0814 BO_MR2
0816 BO_MR3
0818 Trip_MR4
0830 Common
FDR signal
0822 BO_MR1
0824 BO_MR2
0826 BO_MR3
0828 BO_MR4
Initiation Tripping
0819 Common
0811 BO_MR1
Signal
0813 BO_MR2
0815 BO_MR3
0817 BO_MR4
Figure 6.3-7 Pin definition of mechanical relay IO module

Reset input, when a reset signal arrives, the corresponding magnetic lateched
01 ResetInput
contacts of mechanical signals are reset.
25 Pwr+ Positive pole of power of the board connected to DC power supply
26 Pwr- Negative pole of power of the board connected to DC power supply
03 BI_MR1 Mechancia relay (MR) signal input 1
Annunciation signals (magnetic latched contact)
10,02 BO_MR1 NO contact, is closed when binary input [BI_MR1] is energized.

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Remote Signals
FDR signals (Fault and disturbance recording signals)
Binary outputs used to initiate tripping relay
6.3.8 AI Module (Analoge Input)
6.3.8.1 AC Analog Input Module (NR1401)
The protection device which supports ECVT should not be equipped with this module. The analog
input module can transform these high AC input values to relevant low AC output value for the
DSP module. The transformers are used both to step-down the currents and voltages to levels
appropriate to the electronic circuitry of this device and to provide effective isolation between this
device and the power system. A low pass filter circuit is connected to each transformer (CT or VT)
secondary circuit for reducing the noise of each analog AC input signal.
NOTE! The rated value of the input current transformer is optional: 1A or 5A. The rated
value of the CT must be definitely declared in the technical scheme and the contract.
NOTE! Because the rated value of the input current transformer is optional, it is
necessary to check whether the rated values of the current transformer inputs are
accordant to the demand of the engineering before putting the device into operation.
The NR1401 module has 12 input transformers, and each channel can be configured as a
specified current or voltage channel by PCS-PC software according to user requirements. There
are three kinds of typical application module as follwing shows.
Type A: 6I and 6U, 6 current channels and 6 voltage channels.
Type B: 9I and 3U, 9 current channels and 3 voltage channels

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Type C: 12I, 12 current channels.
The rated values of current inputs are selected at order.
described as below.
NR1401
NR1401 NR1401 NR1401
I1 01 I1n 02 I1 01 I1n 02 I1 01 I1n 02
I2 03 I2n 04 I2 03 I2n 04 I2 03 I2n 04
I3 05 I3n 06 I3 05 I3n 06 I3 05 I3n 06
I4 07 I4n 08 I4 07 I4n 08 I4 07 I4n 08
I5 09 I5n 10 I5 09 I5n 10 I5 09 I5n 10
I6 11 I6n 12 I6 11 I6n 12 I6 11 I6n 12
U1 13 U1n 14 I7 13 I7n 14 I7 13 I7n 14
U2 15 U2n 16 I8 15 I8n 16 I8 15 I8n 16
U3 17 U3n 18 I9 17 I9n 18 I9 17 I9n 18
U4 19 U4n 20 U1 19 U1n 20 I10 19 I10n 20
U5 21 U5n 22 U2 21 U2n 22 I11 21 I11n 22
U6 23 U6n 24 U3 23 U3n 24 I12 23 I12n 24
Figure 6.3-8 Pin definition of AC analog output module
NOTE! In above figure, I1, I2, I3, I4, I5, I6, I7, I8, I9, I10, I11, I12 and U1, U2, U3, U4,
U5, U6 are polarity terminals of corresponding relevant voltage and current inputs
respectively.
NOTE! If user needs other analog input configuration, please declare in the technical
scheme and the contract.
6.3.8.2 CT/VT Connection for Tyipcal Application
1. Two-winding transformer application 1
In this application, there are one branch at HV side and two branches at LV side without voltage
input.
AI Module Configuration:

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Slot No. Module ID Type

B04 NR1401 12 current channels
The CT/VT wiring diagram for the application is shown below.
LV side 2
*
A
*
B
*
C
HV side LV side 1
*
*
A A
*
*
B B
*
*
C
C
*
0420 0419 0422 0421
0401 0407
0402 0408
0403 0409
0404 0410
0405 0411
0406 0412
PCS-978
0413
0414
0415
0416
0417
0418
Figure 6.3-9 CT/VT connection for typical application 1
The following table lists the pin definition of AI module.
Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0401 I1 Ia_H The phase A current input of HV side (polarity).
0402 I1n Ian_H The phase A current input of HV side.
0403 I2 Ib_H The phase B current input of HV side (polarity).
0404 I2n Ibn_H The phase B current input of HV side.
0405 I3 Ic_H The phase C current input of HV side (polarity).
0406 I3n Icn_H The phase C current input of HV side.
0407 I4 Ia_L1 The phase A current input of LV side 1 (polarity).
0408 I4n Ian_L1 The phase A current input of LV side 1.
0409 I5 Ib_L1 The phase B current input of LV side 1 (polarity).

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Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0410 I5n Ibn_L1 The phase B current input of LV side 1.
0411 I6 Ic_L1 The phase C current input of LV side 1 (polarity).
0412 I6n Icn_L1 The phase C current input of LV side 1.
0419 I10 3I0_H The neutral current input of HV side (polarity).
0420 I10n 3I0n_H The neutral current input of HV side.
0421 I11 3I0_L The neutral current input of LV side (polarity).
0422 I11n 3I0n_L The neutral current input of LV side.
0423 I12 Reserved
0424 I12n Reserved
In this application, there is one branch at HV and LV side respectively with voltage input.

B04 NR1401 9 current channels and 3voltage channels

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HV side LV side
*
A
A
*
*
B B
*
*
C C
*
0414 0413 0416 0415
0401 0407
0402 0408
0403 0409
0404 0410
0405 0411
0406 0412
PCS-978
0419
0420
0421
0422
0423
0424

B04 NR1401 9 current inputs and 3voltage inputs

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HV side
*
*
A
*
*
B
*
*
C
0416 0415
0401 0407
0402 0408
0403 0409
0404 0410
0405 0411
0406 0412
PCS-978
0419
0420
0421
0422
0423
0424
Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0407 I4 Ia_L The phase A current input of LV side (polarity).
0408 I4n Ian_L The phase A current input of LV side.
0409 I5 Ib_L The phase B current input of LV side (polarity).
0410 I5n Ibn_L The phase B current input of LV side.
0411 I6 Ic_L The phase C current input of LV side (polarity).
0412 I6n Icn_L The phase C current input of LV side.

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Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0413 I7 Reserved
0414 I7n Reserved
0417 I9 Reserved
0418 I9n Reserved
0419 U1 Ua_H The phase A voltage input of HV side (polarity).
0420 U1n Uan_H The phase A voltage input of HV side.
0421 U2 Ub_H The phase B voltage input of HV side (polarity).
0422 U2n Ubn_H The phase B voltage input of HV side.
0423 U3 Uc_H The phase C voltage input of HV side (polarity).
0424 U3n Ucn_H The phase C voltage input of HV side.

B04 NR1401 6 current inputs and 6 voltage inputs

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HV side LV side
*
A A
*
*
B B
*
*
C C
*
0608 0607 0612 0611
0401 0601
0402 0602
0403 0603
0404 0604
0405 0605
0406 0606
0619 0623
0620
PCS-978 0624
0413 0613
0414 0614
0421 0615
0415 0616
0416 0617
0417 0618
Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0407 I4 Reserved
0408 I4n Reserved
0409 I5 Reserved
0410 I5n Reserved
0411 I6 Reserved
0412 I6n Reserved

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Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0419 U4 Reserved
0420 U4n Reserved
0421 U5 Reserved
0422 U5n Reserved
0423 U6 Reserved
0424 U6n Reserved
Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0609 I5 Reserved
0610 I5n Reserved
0613 U1 Ua_L The phase A voltage input of LV side (polarity).
0614 U1n Uan_L The phase A voltage input of LV side.
0615 U2 Ub_L The phase B voltage input of LV side (polarity).
0616 U2n Ubn_L The phase B voltage input of LV side.
0617 U3 Uc_L The phase C voltage input of LV side (polarity).
0618 U3n Ucn_L The phase C voltage input of LV side.
0619 U4 3U0_H The residual current input of HV side (polarity).
0620 U4n 3U0n_H The residual current input of HV side.
0621 U5 Reserved

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Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0622 U5n Reserved
0623 U6 3U0_L The residual current input of LV side (polarity).
0624 U6n 3U0n_L The residual current input of LV side.

HV side LV side
*
*
A A
*
*
B B
*
*
C C
0612 0611
0401 0407
0402 0408
0403 0409
0404 0410
0405 0411
0406 0412
0619 PCS-978 0622

0620 0623
0413 0613
0414 0614
0415 0615
0416 0616
0417 0617
0418 0618
Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol

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Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0407 I4 Reserved
0408 I4n Reserved
0409 I5 Reserved
0410 I5n Reserved
0411 I6 Reserved
0412 I6n Reserved
0419 U4 Reserved
0420 U4n Reserved
0421 U5 Reserved
0422 U5n Reserved
0423 U6 Reserved
0424 U6n Reserved
Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0607 I4 Reserved

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Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0608 I4n Reserved
0609 I5 Reserved
0610 I5n Reserved
0621 U5 Reserved
0622 U5n Reserved
6. Three-winding Transformer application 2
In this application, there is one branch at each side of transformer respectively with voltage input.


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LV side
*
A
*
B
HV side
*
A C
*
B
*
C MV side
*
A
*
B
*
C
*
0608 0607 0610 0609
0401
0402
0407
0403 0408
0404
0409
0405 0410
0406
0411
0412
0619
0620 0621
0622
0413
0414
0419
0415
0420
0416
0421
0417
0422
0418
PCS-978 0423
0424
0601
0602
0603
0604
0605
0606
0623
0624
0613
0614
0615
0616
0617
0618
The following tables list the pin definition of AI module.
Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0407 I4 Ia_M The phase A current input of MV side (polarity).
0408 I4n Ian_M The phase A current input of MV side.
0409 I5 Ib_M The phase B current input of MV side (polarity).
0410 I5n Ibn_M The phase B current input of MV side.

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Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0411 I6 Ic_M The phase C current input of MV side (polarity).
0412 I6n Icn_M The phase C current input of MV side.
0419 U4 Ua_M The phase A voltage input of MV side (polarity).
0420 U4n Uan_M The phase A voltage input of MV side.
0421 U5 Ub_M The phase B voltage input of MV side (polarity).
0422 U5n Ubn_M The phase B voltage input of MV side.
0423 U6 Uc_M The phase C voltage input of MV side (polarity).
0424 U6n Ucn_M The phase C voltage input of MV side.
Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0609 I5 3I0_M The neutral current input of MV side (polarity).
0610 I5n 3I0n_M The neutral current input of MV side.
0611 I6 Reserved
0612 I6n Reserved

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Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0621 U5 3U0_M The residual current input of MV side (polarity).
0622 U5n 3U0n_M The residual current input of MV side.
7. Three-winding Transformer application 2
In this application, PCS-978 supports 4 CT groups, two neutral CT and 3 three-phase VTs.


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HV side2
*
A
LV side
*
B
*
A
C *
*
B
HV side1
*
A C
*
B
*
C
MV side
*
A
*
B
*
C
*
0614 0613 0616 0615
0601
0602
0413
0603
0414
0604
0415
0605
0416
0606
0417
0418
0401 0419
0402 0420
0403 0421
0404 0422
0405 PCS-978 0423
0406 0424
0607
0407
0608
0408
0609
0409
0610
0410
0611
0411
0612
0412
0619
0620
0621
0622
0623
0624
Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0401 I1 Ia_H1 The phase A current input of HV side 1 (polarity).
0402 I1n Ian_H1 The phase A current input of HV side 1.
0403 I2 Ib_H1 The phase B current input of HV side 1 (polarity).
0404 I2n Ibn_H1 The phase B current input of HV side 1.
0405 I3 Ic_H1 The phase C current input of HV side 1 (polarity).
0406 I3n Icn_H1 The phase C current input of HV side 1.

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Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0601 I1 Ia_M The phase A current input of MV side (polarity).
0602 I1n Ian_M The phase A current input of MV side.
0603 I2 Ib_M The phase B current input of MV side (polarity).
0604 I2n Ibn_M The phase B current input of MV side.
0605 I3 Ic_M The phase C current input of MV side (polarity).
0606 I3n Icn_M The phase C current input of MV side.
0615 I8 3I0_M The neutral current input of MV side (polarity).
0616 I8n 3I0n_M The neutral current input of MV side.
0617 I9 Reserved
0618 I9n Reserved

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Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
8. Auto-transformer/three-winding application
In this application, PCS-978 supports 6 CT groups, 3 neutral CTs and 3 three-phase VTs with
broken-delta voltage input. For auto-transformer or three-winding transformer application, users
can wiring PCS-978 according to the following wiring diagram.

B08 NR1401 12 current inputs

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LV side 2
*
A
*
B
*
C
LV side 1
*
A
*
B
*
C
0801
0802
Portion of
0803
PCS-978 0804
0805
0623 0806
0624
0613 0807
0614 0808
0615 0809
0616 0810
0617 0811
HV side 2 0618 0812
*
A
MV side 2
*
A
*
*
B
*
*
C
HV side 1
*
*
A MV side 1
*
A
*
*
*
B
*
*
*
C
*
0820 0819
0813
0814
01815
0816
0817
0818
0621
0619 0622
0620
0419
0413 0420
0414 0421
0415 0422
0416 0423
0417 0424
0418
PCS-978
0601
0401 0602
0402 0603
0403 0604
0404 0605
0405 0606
0406
0607
0407 0608
408 0609
0409 0610
0410 0611
0411 0612
0412
Figure 6.3-16 CT/VT connection for tyipical application 8
Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0406 I3n Icn_H1 The phase C current input of HV side1.

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Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0601 I1 Ia_M1 The phase A current input of MV side 1 (polarity).
0602 I1n Ian_M1 The phase A current input of MV side 1.
0603 I2 Ib_M1 The phase B current input of MV side 1 (polarity).
0604 I2n Ibn_M1 The phase B current input of MV side 1.
0605 I3 Ic_M1 The phase C current input of MV side 1 (polarity).
0606 I3n Icn_M1 The phase C current input of MV side1.
0607 I4 Ia_M2 The phase A current input of MV side 2 (polarity).
0608 I4n Ian_M2 The phase A current input of MV side 2.
0609 I5 Ib_M2 The phase B current input of MV side 2 (polarity).
0610 I5n Ibn_M2 The phase B current input of MV side 2.
0611 I6 Ic_M2 The phase C current input of MV side 2 (polarity).
0612 I6n Icn_M2 The phase C current input of MV side 2.

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Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0621 U5 3U0_M The residual current input of MV side (polarity).
0622 U5n 3U0n_M The residual current input of MV side.
Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0806 I3n Icn_L1 The phase C current input of LV side1.
0813 I7 Ia_CW The phase A voltage input of common winding (polarity).
0814 I7n Ian_CW The phase A voltage input of common winding.
0815 I8 Ib_CW The phase B voltage input of common winding (polarity).
0816 I8n Ibn_CW The phase B voltage input of common winding.
0817 I9 Ic_CW The phase C voltage input of common winding (polarity).

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Pin No. Description
Symbol Symbol
0818 I9n Icn_CW The phase C voltage input of common winding.
0819 I10 3I0_CW Neutral current input of common winding (polarity).
0820 I10n 3I0n_CW Neutral current input of common winding.
0821 I11 Reserved
0822 I11n Reserved
0823 I12 Reserved
0824 I12n Reserved
6.3.8.3 CT Rquirement
-Rated primary current Ipn:
According to the rated current or maximum load current of primary apparatus.
-Rated continuous thermal current Icth:
According to the maximum load current.
-Rated short-time thermal current Ith and rated dynamic current Idyn:
According to the maximum fault current.
-Rated secondary current Isn
-Accuracy limit factor Kalf:
Ipn Rated primary current (amps)

Icth Rated continuous thermal current (amps)
Ith Rated short-time thermal current (amps)
Idyn Rated dynamic current (amps)
Isn Rated secondary current (amps)
Kalf Accuracy limit factor
Kalf=Ipal/Ipn
IPal Rated accuracy limit primary current (amps)
Performance verification
Esl > Esl
Esl Rated secondary limiting e.m.f (volts)

Esl = kalf*Isn*(Rct+Rbn)
Kalf Accuracy limit factor
Kalf=Ipal/Ipn
IPal Rated accuracy limit primary current (amps)

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Rct Current transformer secondary winding resistance. (ohms)
Rbn Rated resistance burden(ohms)
Rbn=Sbn/Isn2
Sbn Rated burden (VAs)
Esl Required secondary limiting e.m.f (volts)

Esl = k*Ipcf *Isn*(Rct+Rb)/Ipn
k stability factor = 2
Ipcf Protective checking factor current (amps)
Same as the maximum prospective fault current
Rct Current transformer secondary winding resistance. (ohms)
Rb Real resistance burden (ohms)
Rb=Rr+2*RL+Rc
Rc Contact resistance, 0.05-0.1 ohm(ohms)
RL Resistance of a single lead from relay to current
transformer(ohms)
Rr Impedance of relay phase current input (ohms)
For exampleKalf=30, Isn=5A, Rct=1ohm, Sbn=60VA
Esl = kalf*Isn*(Rct+Rbn) = kalf*Isn*(Rct+ Sbn/Isn2)= 30*5*(1+60/52)=510V
Ipcf=40000A, RL=0.5ohm, Rr=0.1ohm, Rc=0.1ohm, Ipn=2000A
Esl = 2*Ipcf *Isn*(Rct+Rb)/Ipn= 2*Ipcf *Isn*(Rct+(Rr+2*RL+Rc))/Ipn
= 2*40000*5*(1+(0.1+2*0.5+0.1))/2000=440V
Esl > Esl
6.3.8.4 DC Analog Input Module (NR1410B)
Transducer input module NR1410B can receive six input signals which can be 4~20mA current or
0~5V voltage from external transducer. The hardware and the software of the protection
equipment are provided to receive these signals from the external transducers and convert these
signals into a digital format for use as required. There are four pins 13, 16, 19 and 22 on the
module are ground terminals of the equipment.
described as below.

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NR1410B
01
02
Input_1+ 03
Input_1- 04
05
06
Input_2+ 07
Input_2- 08
09
10
Input_3+ 11
Input_3- 12
GND 13
Input_4+ 14
Input_4- 15
GND 16
Input_5+ 17
Input_5- 18
GND 19
Input_6+ 20
Input_6- 21
GND 22
Figure 6.3-17 Pin definition of DC analog output module
Typical connection of the module with external transducers is shown in the figure below, and there
is a jumper between pin S1 and pin S6 on module NR1401B to control the input signal type of the
module.
External Transducer
To_Transducer_24V
Transducer_24V_Return
4-20mA
Input_+
NR1410B
S1
Jumper
S6
Input_- R
Figure 6.3-18 Typical connection of the module with external transducer
S1~S6 (OFF) 4-20mA shunt disabled and return paths interconnected and 0~5V measure provided.

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S1~S6 (ON) Input resistance with 4-20mA shunt enabled and 4~20mA measure provided.
6.3.9 NET-DSP module (Optional)

This module consists of high-performance DSP (digital signal processor), two 100Mbit/s
optical-fibre interface and two 100Mbit/s RJ-45 ethernet and other peripherals. It supports GOOSE
and SV by IEC 61850-9-2 protocols. It can receive and send GOOSE command to intelligent
control device, and receive SV from MU (merging unit).
This module supports IEEE1588 network time protocol, E2E and P2P defined in IEEE1588
protocol can be selected.This module supports Ethernet IEEE802.3 time adjustment message
format, UDP time adjustment message format and GMRP.
The view of the network DSP module is shown as below.
NR1136A NR1136C
RX
Figure 6.3-19 View of the NET-DSP module
6.3.10 HMI Module

The display panel consists of liquid crystal display module, keyboard, LED and ARM processor.
The functions of ARM processor include display control of the liquid crystal display module,
keyboard processing, and exchanging data with the CPU through serial port etc. The liquid crystal
display module is a high-performance grand liquid crystal panel with soft back lighting, which has a
user-friendly interface and an extensive display range.
6.4 Output Map
The PCS-978 provides output contacts which are controlled by tripping logic settings (or called

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tripping map setting). The tripping logic setting of each protection element can be configured by
users as per their requirements.
The tripping logic setting in form of [x.OutMap] is comprised of 16-bit binary number, but that
displayed on the LCD is 4-bit hexadecimal number. Each binary bit controls a set of tripping output
contacts. When the protection element operates, if the corresponding bit is set as 1, the relevant
output contacts will pick up; if the bit is set as 0, the relevant output relays will not pick up.
For typical configuration of PCS-978, two NR1521A modules are equipped with being installed
adjacently in slot S13 and slot S14, and then tripping output contacts controlled by logic setting are
list in the following table.
Table 6.4-1 Tripping matrix output contact list of typical configuration
Contact
Bit Tripping output group Controlled contacts
amount
1301-1302, 1303-1304,
0 TrpOutp1: the 1st group of tripping output contacts 3
1305-1306
1 TrpOutp2: the 2nd group of tripping output contacts 1307-2808, 1309-1310 2
2 TrpOutp3: the 3rd group of tripping output contacts 1311-1312, 1313-1314 2
3 TrpOutp4: the 4th group of tripping output contacts 1315-1316, 1317-1318 2
1401-1402, 2903-1404
5 TrpOutp6: the 6th group of tripping output contacts 3
1405-1406,
6 TrpOutp7: the 7th group of tripping output contacts 2907-2908 2909-2910, 2
1419-1420
9 TrpOutp10: the 10th group of tripping output contacts 2
1421-1422
10 No definition
11 No definition
12 No definition
13 No definition
14 No definition
15 No definition
NOTE! Controlled contacts are represents with its slot position and pin number. For
example, contact 1301-1302 means terminal 01-02 of the module at the slot B13, i.e. 13
represents the slot position of module, 01(02) represents the pin number on the module.

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6.5 Output Contact
There are two types of output contact tripping output contact and signal output contact.
6.5.1 Tripping Output Contact

The protection equipment provides tripping contacts for tripping breaker generally. These contacts
are fixed on the tripping output modules. The number of tripping contacts can be flexibly
configured according to user requirement.
6.5.2 Signal Output Contact

The signal output contacts are classified into two types based on the sources: tripping output
contact and abnormal signal output contact. The tripping output contact picks up when protective
equipment operates and the abnormal signal output contact picks up when protective equipment is
in abnormal operation. Signals are divided into three types based on their applications:
annunciation signal, remote signal and fault&disturbance record (FDR) signal. The annunciation
signal is sent to local control panel the remote signal is sent to substation automation system, the
FDR signal is provided to independent fault recorder device. The annunciation output contact is
generally magnetic latched, so it needs manual reset and then the output contact can drop off.
The number of signal output contacts can be flexibly configured according t user requirement.
Tripping output Contact
When the protection element operates, the equipment sends tripping command to drive the
tripping output contact and signal contact simultaneously. For example, when differential
protection operates, in addition to the pickup of tripping output contact controlled by the tripping
logic setting, the signal contacts are closed simultaneously, producing annunciation signal, remote
signal and FDR signal respectively. These contacts are assigned to contacts on signal output
module by PCS-PC software as user requirement.
Abnormal Signal Output Contact
When some abnormal operation conditions are detected by protection equipment, the equipment
will send abnormal message to be displayed on the LCD and generate abnormal alarm signal.
These signals, such as equipment failure signal, CT circuit failure and so on, are used to produce
annunciation signal, remote signal and FDR signal. Please refer to power supply module for
detailed abnormal signal output contact.
Abnormal Operation Contact
The abnormal operation contacts include initiating cooler, blocking on-load tap changing (OLTC)
function and etc. These contacts are assigned to contacts on signal output module by PCS-PC
software as user requirement.

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7 Settings
Table of Contents
7.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 7-1

7.2 Device Settings ................................................................................................ 7-1
7.3 Communication Settings ................................................................................ 7-2
7.4 System Settings ............................................................................................... 7-6
7.5 Logic Links..................................................................................................... 7-10
List of Tables
Table 7.2-1 Device settings ........................................................................................................ 7-1
Table 7.3-1 Communication settings ........................................................................................ 7-2
Table 7.4-1 System settings ....................................................................................................... 7-6
Table 7.4-2 Matrix of phase compensation .............................................................................. 7-8
Table 7.5-1 Logic link settings ................................................................................................. 7-10

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7.1 Overview
Settings are classified to two kinds, protection settings and common settings. Each protection
element has its independent setting menu to configure which are given detailed description in
Operation Theory. Common settings consist of device settings, communication settings and
system settings,
The equipment has 10 setting groups for protection to coordinate with the mode of power system
operation, one of which is assigned to be active. However, common settings are shared by all
protection setting groups, and settings of protection element are set according to secondary
values.
7.2 Device Settings
Setting list
Table 7.2-1 Device settings
No. Setting Item Range Description
Select encoding format of header (HDR) file

1 HDR_EncodeMode 0~1 COMTRADE recording file. Default value is 0.
0: GB code (China); 1: UTF8 (Internal)
Select the caption language sent to SAS via

2 Opt_Caption_103 0~1 IEC103 protocol. Default value is 0.
0: Local language; 1: Chinese
3 Un_BinaryInput 24V, 48V, 110V, 220V Voltage level of binary input
Setting explanation
1. [HDR_EncodeMode], [Opt_Caption_103]
Two logic settings to select encoding format of header file and caption language of IEC103
protocol.
Default value of [HDR_EncodeMode] is 0(i.e. GB code) and please set it to 1 (i.e. UTF8)
according to special requirement.
Default value of [Opt_Caption_103] is 1(i.e. Chinese), and please set it to 0(i.e. local language) if
the SAS is supplied by China Manufacturer.
2. [Un_BinaryInput]
The setting is used to set the voltage level of binary input module. If low-voltage BI module is
equipped, 24V or 48V can be set according to the actual requirement, and if high-voltage BI
module is equipped, 110V or 220V can be set according to the actual requirement.
Setting path

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Access path in menu is:
Main menu -> Settings -> Device Setup -> Device Settings
7.3 Communication Settings
Setting list
Table 7.3-1 Communication settings
No. Settings item Range Description
000.000.000.000~
1 IP_LAN1 IP address of Ethernet port 1.
255.255.255.255
000.000.000.000~
2 Mask_LAN1 Subnet mask of Ethernet port1.
255.255.255.255
000.000.000.000~
3 IP_LAN2 IP address of Ethernet port 2.
255.255.255.255
000.000.000.000~
4 Mask_LAN2 Subnet mask of Ethernet port 2.
255.255.255.255
5 En_LAN2 0: disable, 1: enable Enable/disable the IP address of port 2.
6 IP_LAN3 0: disable, 1: enable IP address of Ethernet port 3.
000.000.000.000~
255.255.255.255
9 IP_LAN4 0: disable, 1: enable IP address of Ethernet port 4.
000.000.000.000~
255.255.255.255
Enable/disable sending message in broadcast

12 En_Broadcast 0: disable, 1: enable
mode via network. (IEC103)
Communication address between the protective

13 Addr_RS485A 0255 device with the SCADA or RTU via RS-485 serial
port 1.
4800,9600,19200,
14 Baud_RS485A Baud rate of rear RS-485 serial port 1.
38400,57600,115200 bps
Communication protocol of rear RS-485 serial port

15 Protocol_RS485A 02
1.
Communication address between the protective

16 Addr_RS485B 0255 device with the SCADA or RTU via RS-485 serial
port 2.

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No. Settings item Range Description
4800,9600,19200,
17 Baud_RS485B Baud rate of rear RS-485 serial port 2.
38400,57600,115200 bps
Communication protocol of rear RS-485 serial port

18 Protocol_RS485B 02
2.
Threshold value of sending measurement values to

19 Threshold_Measmt 0.2~100% SCADA through IEC103 or IEC61850 protocol.
Default value: 1%.
The time period when the equipment sends

measurement data to SCADA through IEC103
20 Period_Measmt 0~3000s
protocol.
Default value: 0.
Select the format of measurement data sent to

21 Format_Measmt 0, 1
SCADA through IEC103 protocol.
4800,9600,
22 Baud_Printer 19200,38400, 51600, Baud rate of printer port
115200 bps
0: disable
23 En_AutoPrint Enable/disable automatic printing function
1: enable
Conventional
SAS Select the mode of time synchronization of
24 Opt_TimeSyn
Advanced equipment.
NoTImeSyn
The address of the external SNTP clock

25 IP_Server_SNTP 0~65535 synchronization server sending SNTP message to
the equipment.
The local time zone also refered to as the hour

26 OffsetHour_UTC -12~12hrs
offset hour from UTC .
27 OffsetMinute_UTC 0~60min The offset minute of local time from UTC.
Primary value/ Select display measurement values is primary value

28 Opt_Display_Status
Second value or secondary value
Setting explanation
1. [En_Netx] (x= 2, 3, 4)
These setting are used to enable/disable IP addresses of Ethernet 2, 3 and 4 respectively. IP

address of Ethernet 1 is enabled fixedly.
1: enable the IP address of Ethernet port and the corresponding IP address setting is needed to
be set.
0: disable the IP address of Ethernet port and the corresponding IP address setting is not needed
to be set.

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2. [En_SendBroadcast_Net]
This setting is only used only for IEC 103 protocol. If NR network IEC103 protocol is used, the
setting must be set as 1.
0: the device does not send UDP messages through network;
1: the device sends UDPmessages through network.
3. [Protocol_RS485x] (x=A, B)
The setting is used to select the communication protocol of rear RS-485 serial port X.
0IEC 60870-5-103 protocol
1Modbus protocol
4. [Format_Measmt]
The setting is used to select the format of measurement data sent to SCADA through IEC103
protocol.
0: GDD data type through IEC103 protocol is 12;
1: GDD data type through IEC103 protocol is 7, i.e. 754 shorth real number of IEEE standard.
5. [En_AutoPrint]
If automatic print is required for disturbance report after protection operating, the setting should be
set as 1.
6. [Opt_TimeSyn]
There are four selectons for clock synchronization of device, each selection includs different time
clock synchronization signals shown in following table.
Item Description
PPS(RS-485): Pulse per second (PPS) via RS-485 differential level.
IRIG-B(RS-485): IRIG-B via RS-485 differential level.
Conventional
PPM(DIN): Pulse per minute (PPM) via the binary input [BI_TimeSyn].
PPS(DIN): Pulse per second (PPS) via the binary input [BI_TimeSyn].
SNTP(PTP): Unicast (point to point) SNTP mode via Ethernet network.
SAS SNTP(BC): Broadcast SNTP mode via Ethernet network.
Message (IEC103): Clock messages through IEC103 protocol.
IEEE1588: Clock message via IEEE1588.
Advanced IRIG-B(Fiber): IRIG-B via optical-fibre interface.
PPS(Fiber) PPS: Pulse per second (PPS) via optical-fibre interface.
When no time synchronization signal is connected to the equipment, please select
NoTimeSync
this option and the alarm message [Alm_TimeSync] will not be issued anymore.
Conventional mode and SAS mode are always be supported by device, but Advanced mdoe
is only supported when NET-DSP module is equipped. The alarm signal [Alm_TimeSyn] may be
issued to remind user loss of time synchronization signals.

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1) When SAS is selected, if there is no conventional clock synchronization signal, the device
will not send the alarm signal [Alm_TimeSyn]. When Conventionalmode is slected, if there is
no conventional clock synchronization signal, SASmode will be enabled automatically with
the alarm signal [Alm_TimeSyn] being issued simultaneously.
2) When Advanced mode is selected, if there is no conventional clock synchronization signal

connected to NET-DSP moduelSASmode is enabled automatically with the alarm signal
[Alm_TimeSyn] being issued simultaneously.
3) When NoTimeSyn mode is selected, the device will not send alarm signals without
NOTE! The clock message via IEC103 protocol is invalid when the device receives the
IRIG-B signal through RC-485 port.
7. [ID_Server_SNTP]
It is the address of the SNTP time synchronization server which sends SNTP timing messages to
the relay or BCU.
E.g. Suppose NET A IP address of the SNTP time synchronization server is 198.120.100.102,
which means the 1st section of IP address is 198, the 2nd section is 120, the 3rd section is
100 and the 4th section is 102.
The setting [ID_Server_SNTP] should be set as shown in the following table.
Subnet mask of the SNTP time Subnet mask of the SNTP time
SNTP mode synchronization server synchronization server
is 255.255.0.0 is 255.255.255.0
(the 3rd section)x256+(the 4th section) the 4th section
Point-to-point
e.g.100256+102=25702 e.g. 102
Broadcast 255256+255=65535 255
NOTE: If SNTP time synchronization is not applied, this parameter can be any integer
between 1 and 65534.
8. [OffsetHour_UTC], [OffsetMinute_UTC]
When the IEC61850 protocol is adopted in substations, if the time tags of communication
messages are required according to Universal Time Coordinated (UTC), the two settings are
used to set the local time of a country or area where the relay is installed. If there is no such a
requirement, the two settings must be set as 0.
Example 1: In China where UTC offset is UTC +8:00, [OffsetHour_UTC] and [OffsetMinute_UTC]
should be set as 8hrs and 0min respectively.
Example 2: In Argentina where UTC offset is UTC-3:00, [OffsetHour_UTC] and

[OffsetMinute_UTC] should be set as -3hrs and 0min respectively.
Example 3: In Nepal where UTC offset is UTC +5:45, [OffsetHour_UTC] and [OffsetMinute_UTC]

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should be set as +5hrs and 45min respectively.

st nd rd th th
Time zone GMT zone East 1 East 2 East 3 East 4 East 5
Setting 0 1 2 3 4 5
th th th th th th
Time zone East 6 East 7 East 8 East 9 East 10 East 11
Setting 6 7 8 9 10 11
th st nd rd th th
Time zone East/West 12 West 1 West 2 West 3 West 4 West 5
Setting -12/12 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5
th th th th th th
Time zone West 6 West 7 West 8 West 9 West 10 West 11
Setting -6 -7 -8 -9 -10 -11
Setting Path
Main Menu -> Settings -> Device Setup -> Comm Settings
7.4 System Settings
Setting list
Table 7.4-1 System settings
1 Active_Grp 1~10 1 Current setting group
Select system working frequency

2 Opt_SysFreq 0,1
0: 50Hz; 1:60Hz
Max 20 Name of the protected primary equipment, such as

3 PrimaryEquip_Name
characters transformer, line, etc.
4 Sn 0.01~10000 0.01 MVA Transformer capacity
Relative oclock of MV side winding with respect to HV

5 Clk_MVS_WRT_HVS 0~11 1
side winding.
Relative oclock of LV side winding with respect to HV

6 Clk_LVS_WRT_HVS 0~11 1
side winding.
The target oclock each side current will be shift to for

7 Opt_Clk_PhComp 0~11 1
phase compensation
0: disable, Enable zero-sequence current elimination for phase

8 En_I0Elim_HVS
1: enable compensation of HV side.

9 En_I0Elim_MVS
1: enable compensation of MV side.

10 En_I0Elim_LVS
1: enable compensation of LV side.
11 Un_HVS 0~9999 0.01 kV Primary rated voltage of HV side stated on nameplate.

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12 Un_MVS 0~9999 0.01 kV Primary rated voltage of MV side stated on nameplate.
13 Un_LVS 0~9999 0.01 kV Primary rated voltage of LV side stated on nameplate.
14 x.U1n 0~2000 0.01 kV Primary voltage of VT.
15 x.U2n 100~130 0.01 V Secondary voltage of VT of x side..
16 x.I1n 0~60000 1 A Primary current of CT of x side.
17 x.I2n 1 or 5 A Secondary current of CT of x side.
18 x.U1n_Delt 0~2000 0.01 kV Primary current of neutral CT of x side.
19 x.U2n_Delt 100~130 0.01 V Secondary voltage of broken-delta VT of x side..
20 x.I1n_Neu 0~60000 1 A Primary current of broken-delta VT of x side.
21 x.I2n_Neu 1 or 5 A Secondary current of neutral CT of x side.
22 f_High_FreqAlm 10~80 1 Hz High setting for frequence alarm
23 f_Low_FreqAlm 10~80 1 Hz Low setting for frquence alarm
NOTE! Symbol x represents some side of transformer or VT/CT type only defined by
user through PCS-PC software, which may be HVS(HV side), MVS(MV side), etc.
Setting explanation
1. [ Active_Grp]
The current protection setting group number, and total XXX group settings are provided. The
device settings, communication settings and system settings, are common for all protection
groups.
2. [Sn], [Un_HVS], [Un_MVS], [Un_LVS], [x.U1n], [x.U2n], [x.I1n], [x.I2n]
During the calculation of current differential protection, in order to get current correction ratio of
each side of the transformer automatically, these basic parameters are needed, such as
transformer capacity, phase-to-phase primary voltages of each side and CT ratios of each side.
3. [Clk_MVS_WRT_HVS], [Clk_LVS_WRT_HVS], [Clk_LVS_WRT_HVS],

[Opt_Clk_PhComp], [En_IOElim_HVS], [En_I0Elim_MVS] [En_I0Elim_LVS]
[Clk_MVS_WRT_HVS],[Clk_LVS_WRT_HVS]: the wiring oclock of MV/LV side with respect to HV

side, is the parameter shown on transformer nameplate with the range of 0~11, and need not
further calculation.
[Opt_Clk_PhComp]: the target oclock each side current will be shift to for phase compensation.
[En_I0Elim_HVS], [En_I0Elim_MVS] and [En_I0Elim_LVS]: logic settings to enable

zero-sequence current elimination for phase compensation of each side of transformer. The
setting is recommended to be set to 1 in general condition, and only if one side of transformer,
without eathing transformer being connected to, is no grounded, the setting of corresponding side
is recommended to be set to 0.

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For examples:
The vector group of a transformer is Y0/11 and the target oclock ([Clk_PhComp]) is set to 11.
1) For HV side, the clock of HV side with reference to target oclock is 1 (i.e. wiring oclock
12-target oclock 11) clock, so the matrix of relative oclock 1 is adopted to compensate HV
side current. Zero-sequence current elimination has no effect on phase compensation in the
condition.
2) For LV side, the clock of LV side with reference to target oclock is 0 (i.e. wiring oclock 11-
target oclock 11), so the matrix of relative oclock 0 is adopted to compensate LV side current.
Then it is needed to decide whether zero-sequence current is eliminated and select the
corresponding matrix.
If an earthing transformer is connected at LV side out the protection zone of differential

protection, then matrix of relative oclock 0 without zero-sequence current elimination can be
selected.
If an earthing transformer is connected at LV side in the protection zone of differential

protection, then zero-sequence current must be eliminated and otherwise differential
protection may operate unexpectively during an external fault. Therefore the matrix of relative
oclock 0 with zero-sequence current elimination should be selected.
Table 7.4-2 Matrix of phase compensation
Matrix Matrix
Relative
oclock
1 0 0 2 1 1
0
0 1 0 1 2 1
1
3
0 0 1 1 1 2
1 1 0
0 1 1
1
1
3
1 0 1
0 1 0 1 2 1
2
0 0 1 1 1 2
1
3
1 0 0 2 1 1
0 1 1
1 0 1
1
3
3
1 1 0
0 0 1 1 1 2
4
1 0 0 2 1 1
1
3
0 1 0 1 2 1

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Matrix Matrix
Relative
oclock
1 0 1
1 1 0
1
5
3
0 1 1
1 0 0 2 1 1
6
0 1 0 1 2 1
1
3
0 0 1 1 1 2
1 1 0
0 1 1
1
7
3
1 0 1
0 1 0 1 2 1
0 0 1
1
8
1 1 2
3
1 0 0 2 1 1
0 1 1
1 0 1
1
9
3
1 1 0
0 0 1 1 1 2
1 0 0 1
1
10
2 1
3
0 1 0 1 2 1
1 0 1
1 1 0
1
11
3
0 1 1
4. [Un_HVS], [Un_MVS], [Un_LVS]
Setting principle of rated phase-to-phase voltages of each side is to take the primary rated
voltage marked on the nameplate of transformer as the primary rated voltage of corresponding
side. For an on-load tap changing transformer, the voltage of transformer with tap in middle
position can be taken as the value of this setting. As to other kind of transformers, actual
operation voltage (i.e. phase-to-phase voltage) shall be taken as this setting value, otherwise the
calculation of correction coefficient may be wrong
For example, if the voltage at 220kV side is 230kV for an on-load tap changing transformer with
tap in its middle position, and then the setting is set as 230kV.
NOTE! For one side not used in the relay, please set the primary rated voltage value of the

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corresponding side as 0.
5. [x.U1n], [x.U2n]
These settings are primary voltage and secondary voltage values of the three-phase VT of three
side of a transformer respectively, which are phase-to-phase voltage values.
For example, if the voltage ratio is 220kV/100V at HV side of a transformer, [HVS.U1n] shall be
set as 220kV and [HVS.U2n] should be set as 100V.
6. [x.I1n], [x.I2n],[x.I1n_Neu], [x.I2n_Neu]
Set those settings respectively according to the actual primary value and secondary value of the
corresponding side CT.
7. [x.U1n], [x.U2n],[x.U1n_Delt], [x.U2n_Delt]
Set those settings respectively according to the actual primary value and secondary value of the
corresponding side VT.
Setting path
Main Menu -> Settings -> System Settings
7.5 Logic Links

Logic links are a kind of special logic settings to enable protection functions without equipment
being rebooted. These settings can be modified through local HMI or remote PC.
Table 7.5-1 Logic link settings
No. Item Description Range

1 Link_01 Configurable logic link 01 setting 0 or 1

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Table of Contents
8.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 8-1

8.1.1 Keypad Operation ................................................................................................................ 8-2
8.1.2 LED Indications .................................................................................................................... 8-3
8.1.3 Front Communication Port ................................................................................................... 8-4
8.1.4 Ethernet Pot Setup ............................................................................................................... 8-4
8.2 Understand the HMI Menu Tree ...................................................................... 8-5

8.2.1 Overview............................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.2.2 Analog................................................................................................................................... 8-9
8.2.3 Status.................................................................................................................................. 8-10
8.2.4 Records .............................................................................................................................. 8-10
8.2.5 Settings............................................................................................................................... 8-10
8.2.6 Print .................................................................................................................................... 8-11
8.2.7 Local Cmd .......................................................................................................................... 8-13
8.2.8 Information.......................................................................................................................... 8-13
8.2.9 Test ..................................................................................................................................... 8-14
8.2.10 Clock................................................................................................................................. 8-14
8.2.11 Language .......................................................................................................................... 8-14
8.3 Understand the LCD Display ........................................................................ 8-14

8.3.1 Overview............................................................................................................................. 8-14
8.3.2 Display during Normal Operation ....................................................................................... 8-15
8.3.3 Display When Tripping ....................................................................................................... 8-15
8.3.4 Display under Abnormal Condition..................................................................................... 8-17
8.3.5 Display When Binary State Changes ................................................................................. 8-18
8.3.6 Display Device Logs ........................................................................................................... 8-20
8.4 Keypad Operation .......................................................................................... 8-21

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8.4.1 View Device Analog............................................................................................................ 8-21
8.4.2 View Device Status............................................................................................................. 8-21
8.4.3 View Device Records ......................................................................................................... 8-21
8.4.4 Print Device Records.......................................................................................................... 8-22
8.4.5 View Device Setting ........................................................................................................... 8-23
8.4.6 Modify Device Setting ........................................................................................................ 8-23
8.4.7 Copy Device Setting ........................................................................................................... 8-26
8.4.8 Switch Setting Group.......................................................................................................... 8-27
8.4.9 Delete Records................................................................................................................... 8-28
8.4.10 Modify Device Clock ......................................................................................................... 8-29
8.4.11 Check Software Version ................................................................................................... 8-30
8.4.12 View Module Information .................................................................................................. 8-30
8.4.13 Communication Test ......................................................................................................... 8-31
8.4.14 Select Language .............................................................................................................. 8-32
List of Figures
Figure 8.1-1 Front panel of PCS-978 ......................................................................................... 8-1
Figure 8.1-2 Keypad mounted on the front panel .................................................................... 8-2
Figure 8.1-3 the figure shows the LED indications ................................................................. 8-3
Figure 8.1-4 Corresponding cable of the RJ45 port in the front panel.................................. 8-4
Figure 8.1-5 Rear view and terminal definition of NR1102C ................................................... 8-5
Figure 8.2-1 Tree diagram of total command menu ................................................................ 8-8
Figure 8.3-1 LCD display of single line diagram .................................................................... 8-15
Figure 8.3-2 LCD display 1 of trip report ................................................................................ 8-16
Figure 8.3-3 LCD display 2 of trip report and alarm report................................................... 8-17
Figure 8.3-4 LCD display of alarm report................................................................................ 8-18
Figure 8.3-5 Display of binary change report ......................................................................... 8-19
Figure 8.3-6 Display of control report ..................................................................................... 8-20
Figure 8.4-1 Display of inputting password ........................................................................... 8-24
Figure 8.4-2 Display 1 of modifying settings.......................................................................... 8-25

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Figure 8.4-3 Display 2 of modifying settings.......................................................................... 8-26
Figure 8.4-4 Display of copy settings ..................................................................................... 8-27
Figure 8.4-5 Display of switching setting group .................................................................... 8-28
Figure 8.4-6 Display of deleting report ................................................................................... 8-29
Figure 8.4-7 Display of modifying clock ................................................................................. 8-30
Figure 8.4-8 Display of communication test........................................................................... 8-31
Figure 8.4-9 Display of selecting language ............................................................................ 8-32
List of Tables
Table 8.1-1 Definition of the 8-core cable ................................................................................. 8-4
Table 8.3-1 Tripping report messages .................................................................................... 8-16
Table 8.3-2 Undefined binary inputs list ................................................................................. 8-19
Table 8.3-3 User Operating event list ...................................................................................... 8-21
PCS-978 Transformer Relay 8-c

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The operator can access the protective device from the front panel. Local communication with the
protective device is possible using a computer via a multiplex RJ45 port on the front panel.
Furthermore, remote communication is also possible using a PC with the substation automation
system via rear RS485 port or rear Ethernet port. The operator is able to check the protective
device status at any time.
This chapter describes human machine interface (HMI), and give operator an instruction about
how to display or print event report, setting and so on through HMI menu tree and display metering
value, including R.M.S. current, voltage and frequency etc. through LCD. Procedures to change
active setting group or a settable parameter value through keypad are also described in details.
8.1 Overview
The human-machine interface consists of a human-machine interface (HMI) module which allows
a communication to be as simple as possible for the user. The HMI module helps to draw your
attention to something that has occurred which may activate a LED or a report displayed on the
LCD. Operator can locate the data of interest by navigating the keypad.
5
1
HEALTHY
11
PCS-978
2 12
ALARM TRANSFORMER RELAY
3 13
TRIP
4 14
C GRP
5 15
6 16
ENT
ES
7 17
8 18
1
9 19
3
10 20
4
2
Figure 8.1-1 Front panel of PCS-978
The function of HMI module:
No. Item Description

A 320240 dot matrix backlight LCD display is visible in dim lighting
1 LCD conditions. The corresponding messages are displayed when there is
operation implemented.
20 status indication LEDs, first three LEDs are fixed as the signals of
2 LED
HEALTHY , ALARM and TRIP, others are configurable.
3 Keypad Navigation keypad and command keys for full access to device
4 Communication port a multiplex RJ45 port for local communication with a PC
5 Logo Type and designation and manufacturer of device

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8.1.1 Keypad Operation
P
+
GR
ENT
ESC
-
Figure 8.1-2 Keypad mounted on the front panel
1. ESC:
Cancel the operation
Quit the current menu
2. ENT:
Execute the operation
Confirm the interface
3. GRP
Activate the switching interface of setting group
4. leftward and rightward direction keys ( and ):
Move the cursor horizontally
Enter the next menu or return to the previous menu
5. upward and downward direction keys ( and )
Move the cursor vertically
Select command menu within the same level of menu
6. plus and minus sign keys ( and )
Modify the value
Modify and display the message number
Page up/down
NOTE!
Any setting change shall be confirmed by simply pressing +, , , -, ENT in

sequence.

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Any report deletion shall be executed by pressing +, -, +, -, ENT in sequence.
8.1.2 LED Indications
HEALTHY
ALARM
TRIP
Figure 8.1-3 the figure shows the LED indications
A brief explanation has been made as bellow.
LED Display Description

When the equipment is out of service or any hardware error is
Off
HEALTHY detected during self-check.
Green Lit when the equipment is in service and ready for operation.
Off When equipment in normal operating condition.

ALARM Lit when VT circuit failure, CT circuit failure or other abnormal alarm
Yellow
is issued.
Off when the equipment is in normal operating condition

TRIP
Red Lit when any protection element trips.
NOTE! The HEALTHY LED can only be turned on by energizing the equipment again to
restart the relay.
ALARM LED is turned on when abnormalities of equipment occurs like above

mentioned and can be turned off after abnormalities are removed except alarm report
[Alm_CTS] which can only be reset only when the failure is removed and the equipment
is rebooted or re-energized.
The TRIP LED is turned on and latched once any protection element operates and.
The TRIP LED can be turned off by pressing the signal RESET button on the front
panel.
Other LED indicators with no labels are configurable and user can configure them to be lit
by signals of operation element, alarm element and binary output contact according to
requirement through PCS-PC software, and there are three colors (green yellow and red)
for user selection.

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8.1.3 Front Communication Port

There is a multiplex RJ45 port on the front panel. This port can be used as an RS-232 serial port
as well as a twisted-pair Ethernet port. As shown in the following figure, a customized cable is
applied for debugging via this multiplex RJ45 port.
Figure 8.1-4 Corresponding cable of the RJ45 port in the front panel
In the above figure and the following table:
P1: To connect the multiplex RJ45 port. An 8-core cable is applied here.
P2: To connect the twisted-pair Ethernet port of the computer.
P3: To connect the RS-232 serial port of the computer.
The definition of the 8-core cable in the above figure is introduced in the following table.
Table 8.1-1 Definition of the 8-core cable
Device side Computer side

Pin No. Core color Function
(Left) (Right)
1 Orange TX+ of the Ethernet port P1-1 P2-1
2 Orange & white TX- of the Ethernet port P1-2 P2-2
3 Green & white RX+ of the Ethernet port P1-3 P2-3
4 Blue TXD of the RS-232 serial port P1-4 P3-2
5 Brown & white RXD of the RS-232 serial port P1-5 P3-3
6 Green RX- for the Ethernet port P1-6 P2-6
7 Blue & white The ground connection of the RS-232 port. P1-7 P3-5
8.1.4 Ethernet Pot Setup

MON plug-in module is equipped with two or four 100Base-TX Ethernet interface, take NR1102C
as an example, as shown in Figure 8.1-5.
The Ethernet port can be used to communication with PC via auxiliary software (PCS-PC) after
connecting the protection device with PC, so as to fulfill on-line function (please refer to the
instruction manual of PCS-PC). At first, the connection between the protection device and PC
must be established. Through setting the IP address and subnet mask of corresponding Ethernet
interface in the menu SettingsDevice SetupComm Settings, it should be ensured that the

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protection device and PC are in the same network segment. For example, setting the IP address
and subnet mask of network A. (using network A to connect with PC)
PC: IP address is set as 198.87.96.102, subnet mask is set as 255.255.255.0
The IP address and subnet mask of protection device should be [IP_LAN1]= 198.87.96.XXX,
[Mask_LAN1]=255.255.255.0, [En_LAN1]=1. (XXX can be any value from 0 to 255 except 102)
If the logic setting [En_LAN1] is non-available, it means that network A is always enabled.
NR1102C
ETHERNET
Network A
Network B
SYN+
SYN-
SGND
GND
RXD
TXD
SGND
GND
Figure 8.1-5 Rear view and terminal definition of NR1102C
NOTE! If using other Ethernet port, for example, Ethernet B, the logic setting [En_LAN2]
must be set as 1.
8.2 Understand the HMI Menu Tree
8.2.1 Overview
Press of any running interface and enter the main menu. Select different submenu by and
. Enter the selected submenu by pressing ENT or . Press and return to the previous
menu. Press ESC and exit the main menu directly. For sake of executing the command menu
again, one command menu will be recorded in the quick menu after its first execution. Five latest
menu commands can be recorded in the quick menu. When the five menu commands are
recorded, the latest menu command will cover the earliest one, adopting the first in first out
principle. It is arranged from top to bottom and in accordance with the execution order of command

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menus. Press to enter the main menu with the interface as shown in the following diagram:
Quick Menu
Language
Reset Target
Device Settings
Mainmenu
For the first powered protective device, there is no recorded shortcut menu. Press to enter the
main menu with the interface as shown in the following diagram:

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Measurements
Status
Records
Settings
Print
Local Cmd
Information
Test
Clock
Language

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MAIN MENU
Measurements
Measurements 1 Logic Links Disturb Records

Superv Events
HVS Measurements Function Links IO Events
MVS Measurements
Device Status
LVS Measurements
Waveforms
OvExc Measurements Device Setup
Diff Measurements Diff Wave
Device Settings
REF Measurements HVS Wave
Comm Settings
MVS Wave
Label Settings
LVS Wave
Measurements 2
HVS Measurements Copy Settings IEC103 Info
MVS Measurements Cancle Print
LVS Measurements
OvExc Measurements
Diff Measurements
Print Local Cmd
REF Measurements
Device Info Reset Target
Settings Trig Oscillograph
Status
Download
System Settings
Inputs
Prot Settings
Contact Inputs
Diff Prot Settings
HVS REF Prot Settings Information

Outputs
MVS REF Prot Settings
Contact Outputs Version Info
LVS REF Prot Settings
Board Info
Overexcitation Prot Settings
Superv State
Mechanical Prot Settings
HVS Backup Prot Settings
Records MVS Backup Prot Settings Test

LVS Backup Prot Settings
Disturb Records Device Test
Trip Logic Settings
Superv Events
Protection Elements
IO Events Superv Events
Device Logs Logic Links IO Events
Clear Records
Function Links Internal Signal
Settings
Device Setup
System Settings Clock
Device Settings
Prot Settings
Comm Settings
Diff Prot Settings Label Settings
HVS REF Prot Settings
Language
MVS REF Prot Settings
All Settings
LVS REF Prot Settings
Latest Modified
Overexcitation Prot Settings
Mechanical Prot Settings
HVS Backup Prot Settings
MVS Backup Prot Settings
LVS Backup Prot Settings
Trip Logic Settings
Figure 8.2-1 Tree diagram of total command menu
Under the main interface, press to enter the main menu, and select submenu by pressing ,
and ENT. The command menu adopts a tree shaped content structure. The above diagram
provides the integral structure and all the submenus under menu tree of the protection device.

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8.2.2 Analog
This menu is mainly used to display the real time sampling value of current, voltage and phase
angle. This menu and Status menu can fully reflects of the running environment of the protection
device. As long as the displayed values consist with the actual running situation, basically, the
protection device can work normally. This menu is set to greatly facilitate the debugging and
maintenance of people on site.
The menu Measurements has following submenus.

1 Measurement 1 Display sampled and calculated values on protection DSP module.
2 Measurement 2 Display sampled and calculated values on fault detector DSP module.
8.2.2.1 Measurements1
The menu Measurement1 has following submenus.

Display measured values and corresponding phase angels of HV side
1 HVS Measurements
on protection DSP module.
Display measured values and corresponding phase angels of MV side
2 MVS Measurements
Display measured values and corresponding phase angels of LV side
3 LVS Measurements
Display currents for current differential protection and corresponding
4 Diff Measurements
phase angles on protection DSP module.
Display corrected currents for REF protection and corresponding
5 REF Measurements
phase angles on protection DSP module.
8.2.2.2 Measurements2
The menu Measurements2 has following lower submenus.

Display measured values and corresponding phase angels of HV side
1 HVS Measurements
on fault detector DSP module.
Display measured values and corresponding phase angels of MV side
2 MVS Measurements
Display measured values and corresponding phase angels of LV side
3 LVS Measurements
Display currents for current differential protection and corresponding
4 Diff Measurements
phase angles on fault detector DSP module.
Display corrected currents for REF protection and corresponding
5 REF Measurements
phase angles on fault detector DSP module.

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8.2.3 Status
This menu is mainly used to display the state of binary inputs (including binary inputs via
opto-coupler and GOOSE binary inputs) and alarm signals in the protection device. This menu and
Measurements menu fully reflects the running environment of the protection device. As long as
the displayed values consist with the actual running situation, basically, the protection device can
work normally. This menu is set to greatly facilitate the debugging and maintenance of people on
site.
The submenu Values has following submenus.

1 Inputs Display all input signal states.
2 Outputs Display all output signal states.
3 Superv State Display supervision alarm states.
8.2.3.1 Inputs
The menu Inputs has following submenus.

1 Contact Inputs Display states of binary input derived from opto-isolated channels
8.2.3.2 Outputs
The menu Outputs has following submenus.

1 Contact Outputs Display states of binary output derived from opto-isolated channels
8.2.4 Records
This menu is used for displaying all kinds of records, so that the operator can load to view and use
as the reference of analyzing accidents and maintaining the device. All the records are stored in
non-volatile memory, and it can still record the reports even if it loses its power.
This menu includes the following command menus.
No. Item Function description

1 Disturb Records Display trip records.
Display self-check alarm and equipment operation abnormal alarm
2 Superv Events
reports.
3 IO Events Display binary events.
4 Device Logs Display running and operation reports of protective device.
5 Clear Records Clear all records.
8.2.5 Settings
This menu is used for checking the setting of device equipment parameter, protection setting, logic
setting and system parameter, as well as modifying any of the above setting items. Moreover, it
can also execute the setting copy between different setting groups.

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1 System Settings To display and modify the system settings.
2 Prot Settings To display and modify the protection settings
3 Logic Links To display and modify the logic links.
4 Device Setup To display and modify the settings related to device setup.
5 Copy Settings To copy settings from one group to another group.
(1) The submenu Prot Settings includes the following command menus.
1 Diff Prot Settings To display and modify the settings of current differential protection.
2 HVS REF Prot Settings To display and modify the settings of REF protection of HV side.
3 MVS REF Prot Settings To display and modify the settings of REF protection of MV side.
4 LVS REF Prot Settings To display and modify the settings of REF protection of LV side.
5 Overexcitation Prot Settings To display and modify the settings of overexcitation protection.
6 Mechanical Prot Settings To display and modify the settings of mechanical protection.
7 HVS Backup Prot Settings To display and modify the settings of backup protection of HV side.
8 MVS Backup Prot Settings To display and modify the settings of backup protection of MV side.
9 LVS Backup Prot Settings To display and modify the settings of backup protection of LV side.
10 Trip Logic Settings To display and modify the programmable tripping logic settings.
8.2.5.1 Logic Links
The submenu Logic Links includes the following command menus.
1 Function Links To display and modify the function logic links of protection element.
8.2.5.2 Device Setup
(2) The menu Device Setup has following submenus.
1 Device Settings To display and modify the device settings.
2 Comm Settings To display and modify the communication settings.
3 Label Settings To display and modify the label settings of protective device.
8.2.6 Print
This menu is used for printing device description, setting, all kinds of records, waveform and
information related with 103 Protocol.
This menu includes the following command menus and submenus.

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To print the description information of protective device including

1 Device Info
software version.
To print settings, including communication parameter, protection

setting, logic links and device setup. It can print by different
2 Settings
classifications as well as printing all settings of the device. Besides, it
can also print out the latest modified setting item.
3 Disturb Records To print trip reports.
4 Superv Events To print status change of binary signal.
To print self-check alarm and equipment operation abnormal alarm

5 IO Events
reports.
To print present status of device, including measurement, signal

6 Device Status
status, settings, etc.
7 Waveforms To print recorded waveforms.
To print 103 Protocol information, including function type (FUN),

8 IEC103 Info information serial number (INF), general classification service group
number and channel number (ACC).
8.2.6.1 Settings
The menu Settings has following submenus.
1 System Settings To display and modify the system settings.
2 Prot Settings To display and modify the protection settings
3 Logic Links To display and modify the logic links.
4 Device Setup To display and modify the settings related to device setup.
5 Copy Settings To copy settings from one group to another group.
(1) The submenu Prot Settings includes the following command menus.
1 Diff Prot Settings To print the settings of current differential protection.
2 HVS REF Prot Settings To print the settings of REF protection of HV side.
3 MVS REF Prot Settings To print the settings of REF protection of MV side.
4 LVS REF Prot Settings To print the settings of REF protection of LV side.
5 Overexcitation Prot Settings To print the settings of overexcitation protection.
6 Mechanical Prot Settings To print the settings of mechanical protection.
7 HVS Backup Prot Settings To print the settings of backup protection of HV side.
8 MVS Backup Prot Settings To print the settings of backup protection of MV side.
9 LVS Backup Prot Settings To print the settings of backup protection of LV side.

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10 Trip Logic Settings To display and modify the programmable tripping logic settings.
(2) The submenu Logic Links includes the following command menus.
1 Function Links To print the function logic links of protection element.
(3) The menu Device Setup has following submenus.
1 Device Settings To print the equipment settings including GOOSE module settings.
2 Comm Settings To print the communication settings.
3 Descron Settings To print the description settings of protective equipment.
To print the settings of configuring SLD display on LCD of protective

4 Display Settings
equipment.
8.2.6.2 Waveforms
The submenu Waveforms has following submenus.

1 Diff Wave To print differential current waveforms.
2 HVS Wave To print voltage and current waveforms of HV side.
3 MVS Wave To print voltage and current waveforms of MV side.
4 LVS Wave To print voltage and current waveforms of LV side.
8.2.7 Local Cmd

This menu is used for resetting the tripping relay with latch, protection device signal lamp, LCD
display, as the same as the resetting function of binary input. Record the currently acquired
waveform data of the protection device under normal condition for printing and uploading SAS.
Besides, it can send out the request of program download.
1 Reset Target Reset the local signal, the signal indicator lamp and the LCD display.
2 Trig Oscillograph Trigger waveform recording.
3 Download Send out the download request.
8.2.8 Information
In this menu the LCD displays software information of DSP module, MON module and HMI module,
which consists of version, creating time of software, CRC codes and management sequence
number. Besides, hardware board information can also be viewed.

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1 Version Info Display software version information of the equipment.
2 Board Info Monitor the current working state of each board of the equipment
8.2.9 Test
This menu is mainly used for developers to debug the program and for engineers to maintain
device. It can be used to check module information and item fault message, and fulfill the
communication test function. Its also used to generate all kinds of report or event to transmit to the
SAS without any external input, so as to debug the communication on site.
1 Device Test Execute device tests.
2 Internal Signal Display internal signals of device.
The submenu Device Test has following submenus. Users can respectively execute the test
automatically or manually by selecting commands All Test or Select Test.
3 Protection Elements Generate messages of protection element to transmit to SCADA.
4 Superv Events Generate alarm messages to transmit to SCADA.
5 IO Events Generate binary events to transmit to SCADA.
8.2.10 Clock
The current time of internal clock can be viewed here. The time is displayed in the form
YY-MM-DD and hh:mm:ss. All values are presented with digits and can be modified.
8.2.11 Language
This menu is mainly used for set LCD display language.
8.3 Understand the LCD Display
8.3.1 Overview
There are five kinds of LCD display, SLD (single line diagram) display, tripping reports, alarm
reports, binary input changing reports and control reports. Tripping reports and alarm reports will
not disappear until these reports are acknowledged by pressing the RESET button in the
protection panel (i.e. energizing the binary input [BI_RstTarg]). User can press both ENT and
ESC at the same time to switch the display among trip reports, alarm reports and the SLD display.
Binary change reports will be displayed for 5s and then itll return to the previous display interface
automatically. Control reports will not pop up and can only be viewed by navigating the
corresponding menu.

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8.3.2 Display during Normal Operation

After the protection device is powered and turns into the initiating interface, it takes 30 seconds to
complete the initialization of protection device. During the initialization of protection device, the
HEALTHY indicator of the protection device goes out.
Under normal condition, the LCD will display the following interface. The LCD adopts white color
as its backlight that is activated if once there is any keyboard operation, and is extinguished
automatically after 60 seconds of no operation.
When the equipment is powered on, based on actual connection of the transformer, the LCD will
display single line diagram on its connection diagrams. If the transformer has three windings and 2
branches on LV side, the LCD will display by configuring the logic settings.
Data and time of

equipment clock
Communication Addr:102 2008-11-28 10:10:00
address Group 01 Active group number
001.52A Ida: 0.001Ie

5001 Three-phase
Idb: 0.001Ie
differential current
Idc: 0.001Ie
direction of power flow
I0dH: 00.01In
Residual differential
I0dM: 00.01In current
Single line diagram I0dL: 00.01In
of transformer 2001
f: 50.00Hz system frequency
001.02A
U/f: 1.000 overexcitation multiple
UH: 057.70V
mean voltage
UM: 057.70V values of each side
mean current values UL: 057.70V
of each side 000.21A 000.22A
3501 3502
Circuit breaker
names of each side
Figure 8.3-1 LCD display of single line diagram
breaker open. breaker closed.
The displayed content of the interface contains: the current date and time of the protection device
(with a format of yy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss:), the currently valid setting group number, the three-phase
current and voltage sampled values of each side, differential current, residual differential current,
frequency etc.
8.3.3 Display When Tripping

This protection device can store 64 fault reports and 64 fault waveforms. When there is protection
element operating, the LCD will automatically display the latest fault report, and two kinds of LCD
display will be available depending on whether there is self-check report at present.
If the device has no self-check report, the display interface will only show the fault report.

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. Distub Records NO.2

2008-11-28 07:10:00:200
0 ms TrigDFR
24 ms AB 87.Op_Diff
Figure 8.3-2 LCD display 1 of trip report
Disturb Records NO.2 shows the title and SOE number of the report.
2008-11-28 07:10:00:200 shows the time when fault detector picks up, the format is
yearmonth-date and hour:minute:second:millisecond.
0ms TrigDFR shows fault detector of protection element and operation time of fault
detector is fixed as 0ms.
24ms AB 87.Op_Diff shows the relative operation time and operation element of protection
element
All the protection elements have been listed in Chapter Operation Theory, and please refer to
each protection element for details. Operation reports of fault detector and the reports related to
oscillography function are showed in the following table.
Table 8.3-1 Tripping report messages
No. Message Description

1 ManTrigDFR Oscillography function is triggered manually.
2 RmtTrigDFR Oscillography function is triggered remotely.
3 TrigDFR Fault detector operates to trigger oscillography.
Oscillography function is triggered by alarm signals on
4 ProtBrd.AlmTrigDFR
protection board.
Oscillography function is triggered by failure signals on
5 ProtBrd.FailTrigDFR
protection board.
For the situation that the fault report and the self-check alarm report occur simultaneously in the
following figure, the upper half part is fault report, and the lower half part is self-check report. As to

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the upper half part, it displays separately the record number of fault report, fault name, generating
time of fault report (with a format of yy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss:), protection element and tripping element.
If there is protection element, there is relative time on the basis of fault detector element and fault
phase. At the same time, if the total lines of protection element and tripping element are more than
3, a scroll bar will appear at the right. The height of the black part of the scroll bar basically
indicates the total lines of protection element and tripping element, and its position suggests the
position of the currently displayed line in the total lines. The scroll bar of protection element and
tripping element will roll up at the speed of one line per time. When it rolls to the last three lines, itll
roll from the earliest protection element and tripping element again. The displayed content of the
lower half part is similar to that of the upper half part.
NO.010 2008-11-28 10:10:00 Trip
0 ms TrigDFR
24 ms AB 87.Op_Diff
Alarm Infor
B12.Alm_OptoDC
Figure 8.3-3 LCD display 2 of trip report and alarm report
8.3.4 Display under Abnormal Condition

This protection device can store 1024 self-check reports. During the running of protection device,
the self-check report of hardware errors or system running abnormity will be displayed
immediately.

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Superv Events NO.4

2008-12-29 9:18:47:500ms
Alm_Maintenance 0 1
Figure 8.3-4 LCD display of alarm report
Superv Events NO.4 shows the SOE number and title of the report
2008-11-28 09:18:47:500 shows the data and time of the report occured: yearmonth-date
and hour:minute:second:millisecond
Alm_Maintenance 0->1 shows the content of abnormality alarm
All the alarm elements have been listed in Chapter Supervision.
8.3.5 Display When Binary State Changes

When any binary or Logic link is modified, a new report on change of status will be automatically
displayed on LCD as follows. This protective equipment can store 1024 events of binary signals.
During the running of the equipment, the binary signals will be displayed once the input signal
state changes.

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IO_Events NO.4
2008-11-29 09:18:47:500ms
BI_RstTarg 0 1
Figure 8.3-5 Display of binary change report
No.004 Binary Events shows the number and title of the report
2008-11-28 09:18:47:500 shows the date and time of the report occurred, the format is
yearmonth-date and hour:minute:second:millisecond
BI_RstTarg 0->1 shows the state change of binary input, including binary input
name, original state and final state
Specific binary input signals have been listed in each protection element in Chapter Operation
Theory. Undefined binary inputs are listed in the following table, and user can define these binary
inputs as the specific binary inputs via PCS-PC software.
Table 8.3-2 Undefined binary inputs list
No. Binary input Description

1 Bxx.BI_01 Binary input 01 of binary input module at slot xx position.

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No. Binary input Description

NOTE! Bxx is the slot No. of module and please refer to Chapter Hardware for details.
The binary input number of different type module may be differential and signals list in
above table are just for reference.
8.3.6 Display Device Logs

This protection device can store 1024 pieces of equipment logs. During the running of the
protection device, equipment logs will be displayed after user operations.
Device Logs NO.4

2008-11-28 10:18:47:569ms
Device_Reboot
Figure 8.3-6 Display of control report
Device Logs NO. 4 shows the title and the number of the report
2008-11-28 10:18:47:569 shows the date and time when the report occurred, the format is
yearmonth-date and hour:minute:second:millisecond
Device_Reboot shows the state content of the user operation report.
User operating information listed below may be displayed.

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Table 8.3-3 User Operating event list
No. Message Description

1 Device_Reboot The protective equipment has been rebooted.
2 Settings_Chgd The settings of protective equipment have been changed.
3 ActiveGrp_Chgd Active setting group has been changed.
4 Report_Cleared All reports have been deleted. (Device log events can not be deleted.)
5 Waveform_Cleared All waveforms have been deleted.
6 SubProcess_Exit A Subprocess has exited.
8.4 Keypad Operation

8.4.1 View Device Analog
The operation is as follows:
1. Press the key to enter the main menu.
2. Press the key or to move the cursor to the Measurements menu, and then
press the ENT or to enter the menu.
3. Press the key or to move the cursor to any command menu item, and then press
the key ENT to enter the submenu.
4. Press the or to page up/down (if all information cannot be displayed in one
display screen, one screen can display 14 lines of information at most).
5. Press the key or to select pervious or next command menu.
6. Press the key ENT or ESC to exit this menu (returning to the Measurements menu).
8.4.2 View Device Status

2. Press the key or to move the cursor to the Status menu, and then press the
ENT or to enter the menu.
3. Press the key or to move the cursor to any command menu item, and then press
the key ENT to enter the submenu.
4. Press the or to page up/down (if all information cannot be displayed in one
display screen, one screen can display 14 lines of information at most).
6. Press the key ENT or ESC to exit this menu (returning to the Status menu).
8.4.3 View Device Records


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2. Press the key or to move the cursor to the Records menu, and then press the
key ENT or to enter the menu.
3. Press the key or to move the cursor to any command menu, and then press the
key ENT to enter the submenu.
4. Press the key or to page up/down.
5. Press the key or to select pervious or next record.
7. Press the key ENT or ESC to exit this menu (returning to the Records menu).
8.4.4 Print Device Records

2. Press the key or to move the cursor to the Print menu, and then press the
ENT to enter the menu.
Selecting the Disturb Records, and then
Press the or to select pervious or next record. After pressing the key ENT,
the LCD will display Start Printing... , and then automatically exit this menu
(returning to the menu Print). If the printer doesnt complete its current print task
and re-start it for printing, and the LCD will display Printer Busy. Press the key
ESC to exit this menu (returning to the menu Print).
Selecting the command menu Superv Events or IO Events, and then press the
key or to move the cursor. Press the or to select the starting and
ending numbers of printing message. After pressing the key ENT, the LCD will
display Start Printing, and then automatically exit this menu (returning to the
menu Print). Press the key ESC to exit this menu (returning to the menu Print).
4. If selecting the command menu Device Info, Status or IEC103_Info, press the key
ENT, the LCD will display Start printing.., and then automatically exit this menu
(returning to the menu Print).
5. If selecting the Settings, Logic Links, press the key ENT or to enter the next
level of menu.
6. After entering the submenu Settings, press the key or to move the cursor, and
then press the key ENT to print the corresponding default value. If selecting any item to
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Press the key or to select the setting group to be printed. After pressing the key
ENT, the LCD will display Start Printing, and then automatically exit this menu
(returning to the menu Settings). Press the key ESC to exit this menu (returning to the
menu Settings).
7. After entering the submenu Waveforms, press the or to select the waveform
item to be printed and press ENT to enter. If there is no any waveform data, the LCD will
display No Waveform Data! (Before executing the command menu HVS Wave, it is
necessary to execute the command menu Trig Oscillograph in the menu Local Cmd,
otherwise the LCD will display No Waveform Data!). With waveform data existing:
Press the key or to select pervious or next record. After pressing the key ENT,
the LCD will display Start Printing, and then automatically exit this menu (returning to
the menu Waveforms). If the printer does not complete its current print task and
re-start it for printing, and the LCD will display Printer Busy. Press the key ESC to
exit this menu (returning to the menu Waveforms).
8.4.5 View Device Setting

2. Press the key or to move the cursor to the Settings menu, and then press the
key ENT or to enter the menu.
key ENT to enter the menu.
4. Press the key or to move the cursor.
5. Press the key + or - to page up/down.
7. Press the key ESC to exit this menu (returning to the menu Settings).
NOTE! If the displayed information exceeds 14 lines, the scroll bar will appear on the right
side of the LCD to indicate the quantity of all displayed information of the command menu
and the relative location of information where the current cursor points at.
8.4.6 Modify Device Setting

2. Press the key or to move the cursor to the Settings menu, and then press
the key ENT or to enter the menu.
3. Press the key or to move the cursor to any command menu, and then press
the key ENT to enter the menu.

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4. Press the key or to move the cursor.
5. Press the key + or - to page up/down.
7. Press the key ESC to exit this menu (returning to the menu Settings ).
8. If selecting the command menu Device Settings or Comm Settings, move the
cursor to the setting item to be modified, and then press the key ENT.
Press the key or to modify the value (if the modified value is of multi-bit, press
the key or to move the cursor to the digit bit, and then press the or to
modify the value), press the key ESC to cancel the modification and return to the
displayed interface of the command menu Device Settings. Press the key ENT to
automatically exit this menu (returning to the displayed interface of the command menu
Device Settings).
Move the cursor to continue modifying other setting items. After all setting values are
modified, press the key , or ESC, and the LCD will display Save or Not?.
Directly press the ESC or press the key or to move the cursor. Select the
Cancel, and then press the key ENT to automatically exit this menu (returning to the
displayed interface of the command menu Device Settings).
Press the key or to move the cursor. Select No and press the key ENT, all
modified setting item will restore to its original value, exit this menu (returning to the
menu Settings).
Press the key or to move the cursor to select Yes, and then press the key
ENT, the LCD will display password input interface.
Please Input Password:
Figure 8.4-1 Display of inputting password

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Input a 4-bit password (, , or ). If the password is incorrect, continue

inputting it, and then press the ESC to exit the password input interface and return to
the displayed interface of the command menu Device Settings. If the password is
correct, LCD will display Save Settings, and then exit this menu (returning to the
displayed interface of the command menu Device Settings), with all modified setting
items as modified values.
NOTE! For different setting items, their displayed interfaces are different but their
modification methods are the same.
NOTE! After modifying the parameter settings of equipment i.e. settings in menu Device
Settings or Comm Settings, the HEALTHY indicator of the protection device will go
out, and the protection device will automatically restart and re-check the protection
setting. If the check doesnt pass, the protection device will be blocked.
9. If selecting the command menu of protection element or tripping matrix such as Diff
Prot Settings, the LCD will display the following interface:
2. Diff_Prot_Settings
Group NO select
Current Group NO: 01
Group NO To be Edited 02
Figure 8.4-2 Display 1 of modifying settings
Then move the cursor to the modified value and press ENT to enter. If the setting
[87.I_Biased] is selected to modify, then press the ENT to enter and the LCD will display
the following interface. is shown the or to modify the value and then press the
ENT to enter.

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87.I_Biased
Current Value 0.22
Modified Value 0.2 2
Min Value 0.05
Max Value 5.00
Figure 8.4-3 Display 2 of modifying settings
10. If selecting the other menus, move the cursor to the setting to be modified, and then
press the ENT.
8.4.7 Copy Device Setting

1. Press the key to enter the main menu;
2. Press the key or to move the cursor to the Settings menu, and then press the
key ENT or to enter the menu;
3. Press the key or to move the cursor to the command menu Copy Settings,
and then press the key ENT to enter the menu. The following display will be shown on
LCD.

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Copy Settings
Active Group: 01
Copy To Group: 02
Figure 8.4-4 Display of copy settings
Press the key or to modify the value. Press the key ESC, and return to the
menu Settings. Press the ENT, the LCD will display the interface for password input,
if the password is incorrect, continue inputting it, press the key ESC to exit the
password input interface and return to the menu Settings. If the password is correct,
the LCD will display Copy Settings Success!, and exit this menu (returning to the menu
Settings).
8.4.8 Switch Setting Group

1. Exit the main menu.
2. Press the GRP.

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Change Active Group
Active Group: 01
Change To Group: 02
Figure 8.4-5 Display of switching setting group
Press the or to modify the value, and then press the key ESC to exit this menu
(returning to the main menu). After pressing the key ENT, the LCD will display the password
input interface. If the password is incorrect, continue inputting it, and then press the key ESC to
exit the password input interface and return to its original state. If the password is correct, the
HEALTHY indicator of the protection device will go out, and the protection device will re-check
the protection setting. If the check doesnt pass, the protection device will be blocked. If the check
is successful, the LCD will return to its original state.
8.4.9 Delete Records

1. Exit the main menu.
2. Press the , , , and key ENT; Press the key ESC to exit this menu
(returning to the original state). Press the key ENT to carry out the deletion.

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Press <ENT> To Clear

Press <ESC> To Exit
Figure 8.4-6 Display of deleting report
NOTE! The operation of deleting device records will delete all messages saved by the
protection device, including disturbance records, supervision events and binary events,
but the user operation reports (i.e. equipment logs) can not be deleted. Furthermore, all
deleted records are irrecoverable after deletion, so the function shall be used with great
cautious.
8.4.10 Modify Device Clock

2. Press the key or to move the cursor to the Clock menu, and then press the key
ENT to enter clock display.

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Clock
Year 2008
Month 11
Day 28
Hour 20
Minute 59
Second 14
Figure 8.4-7 Display of modifying clock
3. Press the key or to move the cursor to the date or time to be modified.
4. Press the key or , to modify value, and then press the key ENT to save the
modification and return to the main menu.
5. Press the key ESC to cancel the modification and return to the main menu.
8.4.11 Check Software Version

2. Press the key or to move the cursor to the Information menu, and then press
the ENT to enter the menu.
3. Press the key or to move the cursor to the command menu Version Info, and
then press the key ENT to display the software version.
4. Press the key ESC to return to the main menu.
8.4.12 View Module Information

2. Press the key or to move the cursor to the Information menu, and then press
the key ENT or to enter the menu.
3. Press the key or to move the cursor to the command menu Board Info, and
then press the ENT to enter the menu.
4. Press the key or to move the scroll bar.

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5. Press the key ENT or ESC to exit this menu (returning to the Information menu).
8.4.13 Communication Test

2. Press the key or to move the cursor to the Test menu, and then press the key
3. Press the key or to move the cursor to the command menu Comm Test, and
then press the key ENT to enter the menu, to select test item. If Prot Elements
Superv Events or IO Events is selected, the LCD will display Entering
Communication Test.
Operation Eelment
All Test
Select Test
Figure 8.4-8 Display of communication test
4. Press the key or to move the cursor to select the corresponding command menu
All Test or Select Test. If selecting the All Test, press the ENT, and the device will
successively carry out all operation element message test one by one.
5. If selecting the Select Test, users will go to an interface, then select the or to
page up/down to select each operation element and press the key ENT to execute the
test.
NOTE! If no input operation is carried out within 60s, exit the communication transmission
and return to the Test menu, at this moment, the LCD will display Communication Test
Timeout and Exiting....
6. Press the key ESC to exit this menu (returning to the menu TEST, at this moment, the
LCD will display Communication Test Exiting.

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8.4.14 Select Language

2. Press the key or to move the cursor to the command menu Language, and
then press the key ENT to enter the menu and the following display will be shown on
LCD.
Please Select Language:
1
2 English
Figure 8.4-9 Display of selecting language
3. Press the key or to move the cursor to the language user preferred and press
the key ENT to execute language switching. After language switching is finished, LCD
will return to the menu Language, and the display language is changed. Otherwise,
press the key ESC to cancel language switching and return to the menu Language.
NOTE! The LCD interface provided in this chapter is only a reference and available for
explaining specific definition of LCD. The displayed interface of the actual protection
device may be some different from it, so you shall be subject to the actual protection
device.

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Table of Contents

9.2 Introduction on PCS-PC software .................................................................. 9-1
9.3 Protective Equipment Configuration ............................................................. 9-1
9.3.1 Configuration of LED Indicators ........................................................................................... 9-1
9.3.2 Configuration of Binary Input................................................................................................ 9-2
9.3.3 Configuration of Binary Output ............................................................................................. 9-3
9.3.4 Setting configuration............................................................................................................. 9-4

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By adoption of PCS-PC software, it is able to make system configuration, function configuration,

binary input and binary output configuration, LED indicator configuration and programming logic
for PCS-978 protection device.
9.2 Introduction on PCS-PC software
PCS-PC software, associated with UAPC platform device, is developed in order to meet
customers demand on functions of device such as device configuration and programmable design.
It selects substation as the core of data management and the device as fundamental unit,
supporting one substation joint to govern many ones of the devices. The software provides on-line
and off-line functions: on-line mode: Ethernet connected with the device to support IEC
60870-5-103 protocol and downloading of binary files through Ethernet net; off-line mode: off-line
setting configuration. In addition, it also supports programmable logic to meet customers
corresponding demand. For any detail, please refer to Instruction Manual of PCS-PC Auxiliary
Software.
Overall functions:
Protective equipment Configuration (off-line function)
Programmable logic (off-line function)
Setting configuration (off-line & on-line function)
Real-time display of analogue and digital quantity of device (on-line function)
Display of sequence of report (SOE) (on-line function)
Analysis of waveform (on-line function)
Remote control (on-line function)
File downloading/uploading (on-line function)
9.3 Protective Equipment Configuration
9.3.1 Configuration of LED Indicators
1. This equipment provides 20 LED indicators, among which the first three are HEALTHY LED,
ALARM LED and TRIP LED and the other 17 LEDs can be configured by users as
required.
2. The right tree structure in the software provides elements for lighting up, including protection
elements, alarm elements and binary input elements.
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be performed by the resetting button once it is lit. In case of No selected, the signals will reset
automatically once the input signal returns.
4. If users hope the user-defined LED 1 (the fourth one) is lit and held when differential protection
operates; the user-defined LED 2 (the fifth one) is lit and not held when restricted earth fault
protection of HV side operates , configure it as per the following picture.
9.3.2 Configuration of Binary Input

1. Pin number of user-defined binary input on module is provided on the left of the interface.
2. The next step is to set debounce time (unit: ms) of the corresponding binary inputs. Debounce
time (i.e. time delay) of the step from 0 to 1 and from 1 to 0 can be set separately.
3. The BinaryIn List at the right is the corresponding function of the binary input, which needs
the user to configure. User can drag it from the right list to the assigned BI.
4. The available variables are: binary inputs of enabling protective function, binary input of
mechanical signal, output of programmable logic and GOOSE signal.
In case of binary inputs of enabling protective function, the binary input is enabled when it is 1.
If some binary input of enabling protective function has no corresponding connection, it is fixed
enabled.

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If mechanical signal input is connected, the corresponding module must be mechanical module
NR1533. On condition that Destination is connected, no any operation is executed within the
program, and only directly transform input into output used as input of programmable logic.
9.3.3 Configuration of Binary Output

1. The function is applied for configuration of binary output terminals of NR1523 signal module of
equipment
2. There are total 7 groups of binary output, and each group includes one contact or two
contacts.
3. Users can drag the elements from the right list on the right hand side as the input/s to initiate
signal output.
4. The optional signals include: protection elements, alarm elements, binary inputs and fault
detector signal of protection element, etc.
5. In the event that user want to use the first group output contacts (i.e. contacts (pin1,pin2), (pin3,
pin4) on board 15) as alarm output contacts of thermal overload of HV side, find the
corresponding alarm element in the list on the right hand side and drag it to the corresponding
position of the Board15_Pin1_2_Pint3_4 in the BO name column.

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9.3.4 Setting configuration

After function configuration is finished, disabled protective function is hidden in equipment and in
setting configuration list of PCS-PC software.
1. Users can configure the communication parameters, system settings, SLD settings and etc.
2. Each stage of protection can be configured. For example, the maximum configuration of
overcurrent protection of HV side is four stages, and characteristic of each stage can be
configured as definite time, standard inverse time, very inverse time, extremely inverse time,
long-time inverse time, user-defined inverse time, or disabled.
3. Users can select to show or hide some setting, and modify typical setting values.

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Table of Contents
10.1 General Description..................................................................................... 10-1

10.2 Rear Communication Port Information ...................................................... 10-1
10.2.1 RS-485 Interface .............................................................................................................. 10-1
10.2.2 Ethernet Interface ............................................................................................................. 10-3
10.2.3 IEC60870-5-103 Communication..................................................................................... 10-4
10.3 IEC60870-5-103 Interface over Serial Port ................................................. 10-4

10.3.1 Physical Connection and Link Layer ................................................................................ 10-5
10.3.2 Initialization ....................................................................................................................... 10-5
10.3.3 Time Synchronization ....................................................................................................... 10-5
10.3.4 Spontaneous Events ........................................................................................................ 10-5
10.3.5 General Interrogation ....................................................................................................... 10-6
10.3.6 General Functions ............................................................................................................ 10-6
10.3.7 Disturbance Records ........................................................................................................ 10-7
10.4 IEC60870-5-103 Interface over Ethernet .................................................... 10-8

10.5 Messages Description for IEC61850 Protocol ........................................... 10-8
10.5.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... 10-8
10.5.2 Communication Profiles ................................................................................................... 10-9
10.5.3 Server Data Organization ............................................................................................... 10-10
10.5.4 Server Features and Configuration ................................................................................ 10-12
10.5.5 ACSI conformance ......................................................................................................... 10-14
10.5.6 Logical Nodes................................................................................................................. 10-18
10.6 DNP3.0 Interface ........................................................................................ 10-21

10.6.1 Overview......................................................................................................................... 10-21
10.6.2 Link Layer Functions ...................................................................................................... 10-21
10.6.3 Transport Functions........................................................................................................ 10-22

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10.6.4 Application Layer Functions ........................................................................................... 10-22
List of Figures
Figure 10.2-1 EIA RS-485 bus connection arrangements ..................................................... 10-2
Figure 10.2-2 Ethernet communication cable ........................................................................ 10-3
Figure 10.2-3 Ethernet communication structure .................................................................. 10-4
List of Tables
Table 10.3-1 Generic service group numbers ........................................................................ 10-6
Table 10.3-2 Disturbance ACC numbers................................................................................. 10-7

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This section outlines the remote communications interfaces of NR equipment. The protective
device supports a choice of three protocols via the rear communication interface (RS-485 or
Ethernet), selected via the model number by setting. The protocol provided by the protective
device is indicated in the submenu in the Comm_Settings column. Using the keypad and LCD,
set the parameter [Protocol_RS485A] and [Protocol_RS485B], the corresponding protocol will be
selected.
The rear EIA RS-485 interface is isolated and is suitable for permanent connection of whichever
protocol is selected. The advantage of this type of connection is that up to 32 protective devices
can be daisy chained together using a simple twisted pair electrical connection.
It should be noted that the descriptions contained within this section do not aim to fully detail the
protocol itself. The relevant documentation for the protocol should be referred to for this
information. This section serves to describe the specific implementation of the protocol in the relay.
10.2 Rear Communication Port Information

10.2.1 RS-485 Interface
This protective device provides two rear RS-485 communication ports, and each port has three
terminals in the 12-terminal screw connector located on the back of the relay and each port has a
ground terminal for the earth shield of the communication cable. Please refer to the section of
Communication Interface module for details of the connection terminals. The rear ports provide
RS-485 serial data communication and are intended for use with a permanently wired connection
to a remote control center.
10.2.1.1 EIA RS-485 Standardized Bus
The EIA RS-485 two-wire connection provides a half-duplex fully isolated serial connection to the
product. The connection is polarized and whilst the products connection diagrams indicate the
polarization of the connection terminals it should be borne in mind that there is no agreed
definition of which terminal is which. If the master is unable to communicate with the product, and
the communication parameters match, then it is possible that the two-wire connection is reversed.
10.2.1.2 Bus Termination
The EIA RS-485 bus must have 120 (Ohm) Watt terminating resistors fitted at either end
across the signal wires (refer to Figure 10.2-1). Some devices may be able to provide the bus
terminating resistors by different connection or configuration arrangements, in which case
separate external components will not be required. However, this product does not provide such a
facility, so if it is located at the bus terminus then an external termination resistor will be required.

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EIA RS-485
Master 120 Ohm
120 Ohm
Slave Slave Slave
Figure 10.2-1 EIA RS-485 bus connection arrangements
10.2.1.3 Bus Connections & Topologies
The EIA RS-485 standard requires that each device is directly connected to the physical cable that
is the communications bus. Stubs and tees are expressly forbidden, such as star topologies. Loop
bus topologies are not part of the EIA RS-485 standard and are forbidden by it also.
Two-core screened cable is recommended. The specification of the cable will be dependent on the
application, although a multi-strand 0.5mm2 per core is normally adequate. Total cable length
must not exceed 500m. The screen must be continuous and connected to ground at one end,
normally at the master connection point; it is important to avoid circulating currents, especially
when the cable runs between buildings, for both safety and noise reasons.
This product does not provide a signal ground connection. If a signal ground connection is present
in the bus cable then it must be ignored, although it must have continuity for the benefit of other
devices connected to the bus. At no stage must the signal ground be connected to the cables
screen or to the products chassis. This is for both safety and noise reasons.
10.2.1.4 Biasing
It may also be necessary to bias the signal wires to prevent jabber. Jabber occurs when the signal
level has an indeterminate state because the bus is not being actively driven. This can occur when
all the slaves are in receive mode and the master is slow to turn from receive mode to transmit
mode. This may be because the master purposefully waits in receive mode, or even in a high
impedance state, until it has something to transmit. Jabber causes the receiving device(s) to miss
the first bits of the first character in the packet, which results in the slave rejecting the message
and consequentially not responding. Symptoms of these are poor response times (due to retries),
increasing message error counters, erratic communications, and even a complete failure to
communicate.
Biasing requires that the signal lines be weakly pulled to a defined voltage level of about 1V. 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; otherwise noise will be injected. Note that some
devices may (optionally) be able to provide the bus bias, in which case external components will
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NOTE!
It is extremely important that the 120 termination resistors are fitted. Failure to do so
will result in an excessive bias voltage that may damage the devices connected to the
bus.
As the field voltage is much higher than that required, NR cannot assume
responsibility for any damage that may occur to a device connected to the network as
a result of incorrect application of this voltage.
Ensure that the field voltage is not being used for other purposes (i.e. powering logic
inputs) as this may cause noise to be passed to the communication network.
10.2.2 Ethernet Interface

This protective device can provide four rear Ethernet interfaces (optional) and they are unattached
each other. Parameters of each Ethernet port can be configured in the submenu
Comm_Settings.
10.2.2.1 Ethernet Standardized Communication Cable
It is recommended to use twisted screened eight-core cable as the communication cable. A picture
is shown bellow.
Figure 10.2-2 Ethernet communication cable
10.2.2.2 Connections and Topologies
Each equipment is connected with an exchanger via communication cable, and thereby it forms a
star structure network. Dual-network is recommended in order to increase reliability. SCADA is
also connected to the exchanger and will play a role of master station, so the every equipment
which has been connected to the exchanger will play a role of slave unit.

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SCADA
Exchanger A
Exchanger B
Equipment Equipment Equipment
Figure 10.2-3 Ethernet communication structure
10.2.3 IEC60870-5-103 Communication

The IEC specification IEC60870-5-103: Telecontrol Equipment and Systems, Part 5: Transmission
Protocols Section 103 defines the use of standards IEC60870-5-1 to IEC60870-5-5 to perform
communication with protective device. The standard configuration for the IEC60870-5-103
protocol is to use a twisted pair EIA RS-485 connection over distances up to 500m. It also supports
to use an Ethernet connection. The relay operates as a slave in the system, responding to
commands from a master station.
To use the rear port with IEC60870-5-103 communication, the relevant settings of the protective
device must be configured. To do this use the keypad and LCD user interface. In the submenu
Comm_Settings, set the parameters [Protocol_RS485A], [Protocol_RS485B], [Baud_RS485A]
and [Baud_RS485B]. For using the Ethernet port with IEC60870-5-103 communication, the IP
address and submask of each Ethernet port can be set in the same submenu. Please refer to the
corresponding section in Chapter Settings for further details.
10.3 IEC60870-5-103 Interface over Serial Port

The IEC60870-5-103 interface over serial port (RS-485) is a master/slave interface with the
protective device as the slave device. It is properly developed by NR.
The protective device conforms to compatibility level 2; compatibility level 3 is not supported.
The following IEC60870-5-103 facilities are supported by this interface:
Initialization (reset)
Time synchronization
Event record extraction
General interrogation

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General functions
Disturbance records
10.3.1 Physical Connection and Link Layer

Two EIA RS-485 standardized ports are available for IEC60870-5-103 in this protective device.
The transmission speed is optional: 4800 bit/s, 9600 bit/s, 19200 bit/s or 38400 bit/s.
The link layer strictly abides by the rules defined in the IEC60870-5-103.
10.3.2 Initialization
Whenever the protective device has been powered up, or if the communication parameters have
been changed, a reset command is required to initialize the communications. The protective
device will respond to either of the two reset commands (Reset CU or Reset FCB), the difference
is that the Reset CU will clear any unsent messages in the transmit buffer.
The protective device will respond to the reset command with an identification message ASDU 5,
the COT (Cause Of Transmission) of this response will be either Reset CU or Reset FCB
depending on the nature of the reset command.
10.3.3 Time Synchronization

The protective device time and date can be set using the time synchronization feature of the
IEC60870-5-103 protocol. The protective device will correct for the transmission delay as specified
in IEC60870-5-103. If the time synchronization message is sent as a send/confirm message then
the protective device will respond with a confirmation. Whether the time-synchronization message
is sent as a send confirmation or a broadcast (send/no reply) message, a time synchronization
class 1 event will be generated/produced.
If the protective device clock is synchronized using the IRIG-B input then it will not be possible to
set the protective device time using the IEC60870-5-103 interface. An attempt to set the time via
the interface will cause the protective device to create an event with the current date and time
taken from the IRIG-B synchronized internal clock.
10.3.4 Spontaneous Events

Events are categorized using the following information:
Type identification (TYP)
Function type (FUN)
Information number (INF)
Messages sent to substation automation system are grouped according to IEC60870-5-103

protocol. Operation elements are sent by ASDU2 (time-tagged message with relative time), and
status of binary Input and alarm element are sent by ASDU1 (time-tagged message). The cause of
transmission (COT) of these responses is 1.
1. Operation elements sent by ASDU2

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2. Alarm element sent by ASDU1
3. Binary input sent by ASDU1
Please print the IEC103 information by the menu Print->I EC103_Info for each specific project.
10.3.5 General Interrogation

The GI can be used to read the status of the relay, the function numbers, and information numbers
that will be returned during the GI cycle. The GI cycle strictly abides by the rules defined in the
IEC60870-5-103.
Refer the IEC60870-5-103 standard can get the enough details about general interrogation.
10.3.6 General Functions

The generic functions can be used to read the setting and protection measurement of the relay,
and modify the setting. Two supported type identifications are ASDU 21 and ASDU 10. For more
details about generic functions, see the IEC60870-5-103 standard.
Table 10.3-1 Generic service group numbers
Group Number Group Caption Description
01 Equip_Description
02 Trip_Element
03 Self-check_Alarm
04 Binary_Input
05 Control
06 System Settings
07 Diff Prot Settings
08 HVS REF Prot Settings
09 MVS REF Prot Settings
10 LVS REF Prot Settings
11 Overexcitation Prot Settings
12 HVS Backup Prot Settings
13 MVS Backup Prot Settings
14 LVS Backup Prot Settings
15 Trip Logic Settings
16 Function Links
17 Device Settings
18 Comm Settings
19 Setting_Group
20 HVS_Measurements$1

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Group Number Group Caption Description
21 MVS_Measurements$1
22 LVS_Measurements$1
23 OvExc_Measurements$1
24 Diff_Measurements$1
25 REF_Measurements$1
26 HVS_Measurements$2
27 MVS_Measurements$2
28 LVS_Measurements$2
29 OvExc_Measurements$2
30 Diff_Measurements$2
31 REF_Measurements$2
32 Disturb_Info_Analog
33 Disturb_Info_Binary00
34 Disturb_Info_Binary01
35 Fault_Data
36 Control_Report
NOTE! The above table is only an example and it will change with the differential
protection configurations.
10.3.7 Disturbance Records

This protective device can store up to 64 disturbance records in its memory. A pickup of the fault
detector or an operation of the relay can make the protective device store the disturbance records.
The disturbance records are stored in uncompressed format and can be extracted using the
standard mechanisms described in IEC60870-5-103.
Table 10.3-2 Disturbance ACC numbers
ACC No. Content ACC No. Content

1 HVS.Ia 18 HVS.Uc
2 HVS.Ib 19 MVS.Ua
3 HVS.Ic 20 MVS.Ub
4 MVS.Ia 21 MVS.Uc
5 MVS.Ib 22 LVS.Ua
6 MVS.Ic 23 LVS.Ub
7 LVS.Ia 24 LVS.Uc
8 LVS.Ib 25 87T.ida

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ACC No. Content ACC No. Content

9 LVS.Ic 26 87T.idb
10 HVS.3i0Ext 27 87T.idc
11 MVS.3i0Ext 28 87T.Ida_Hm2_Pct
12 LVS.3i0Ext 29 87T.Idb_Hm2_Pct
13 HVS.3u0Ext 30 87T.Idc_Hm2_Pct
14 MVS.3u0Ext 31 HVS.64REF.i0d
15 LVS.3u0Ext 32 MVS.64REF.i0d
16 HVS.Ua 33 LVS.64REF.i0d
17 HVS.Ub
10.4 IEC60870-5-103 Interface over Ethernet
The IEC60870-5-103 interface over Ethernet is a master/slave interface with the relay as the slave
device. It is properly developed by NR too. All the service of this relay is based on generic
functions of the IEC60870-5-103. The following table lists all the group number of this relay. And
this relay will send all the relevant information about group caption to the SAS or RTU after
establishing a successful communication link.
Please refer to Table 10.3-1 for detailed description of generic service group numbers.
10.5 Messages Description for IEC61850 Protocol

10.5.1 Overview
The IEC 61850 standard is the result of years of work by electric utilities and vendors of electronic
equipment to produce standardized communications systems. IEC 61850 is a series of standards
describing client/server and peer-to-peer communications, substation design and configuration,
testing, environmental and project standards. The complete set includes:
IEC 61850-1: Introduction and overview
IEC 61850-2: Glossary
IEC 61850-3: General requirements
IEC 61850-4: System and project management
IEC 61850-5: Communications and requirements for functions and device models
IEC 61850-6: Configuration description language for communication in electrical substations

related to IEDs
IEC 61850-7-1: Basic communication structure for substation and feeder equipment -
Principles and models
IEC 61850-7-2: Basic communication structure for substation and feeder equipment - Abstract
communication service interface (ACSI)

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IEC 61850-7-3: Basic communication structure for substation and feeder equipment
Common data classes
IEC 61850-7-4: Basic communication structure for substation and feeder equipment
Compatible logical node classes and data classes
IEC 61850-8-1: Specific Communication Service Mapping (SCSM) Mappings to MMS (ISO
9506-1 and ISO 9506-2) and to ISO/IEC 8802-3
IEC 61850-9-1: Specific Communication Service Mapping (SCSM) Sampled values over
serial unidirectional multidrop point to point link
IEC 61850-9-2: Specific Communication Service Mapping (SCSM) Sampled values over
ISO/IEC 8802-3
IEC 61850-10: Conformance testing
These documents can be obtained from the IEC (http://www.iec.ch). It is strongly recommended
that all those involved with any IEC 61850 implementation obtain this document set.
10.5.2 Communication Profiles

The PCS-978 series relay supports IEC 61850 server services over TCP/IP communication
protocol stacks. The TCP/IP profile requires the PCS-978 series to have an IP address to establish
communications.
1. MMS protocol
IEC 61850 specifies the use of the Manufacturing Message Specification (MMS) at the upper
(application) layer for transfer of real-time data. This protocol has been in existence for a number
of years and provides a set of services suitable for the transfer of data within a substation LAN
environment. Actual MMS protocol services are mapped to IEC 61850 abstract services in
IEC61850-8-1.
2. Client/server
This is a connection-oriented type of communication. The connection and communication activity

is initiated and controlled by the client. Substation computers running HMI programs or SOE
logging software are considered as IEC61850 clients. Substation equipment such as protection
relays, meters, RTUs, transformer, tap changers, or bay control units are considered as servers.
Please note that RTUs can also be considered as clients.
3. Peer-to-peer
This is a non-connection-oriented, high speed type of communication usually between substation

equipment, such as protection relays. GOOSE is the method of peer-to-peer communication.
4. Substation configuration language (SCL)
A substation configuration language is a number of files used to describe the configuration of

substation equipment. Each configured device has an IEC Capability Description (ICD) file and a
Configured IED Description (CID) file. The substation single line information is stored in a System

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Specification Description (SSD) file. The entire substation configuration is stored in a Substation
Configuration Description (SCD) file. The SCD file is the combination of the individual ICD files
and the SSD file.
10.5.3 Server Data Organization

IEC61850 defines an object-oriented approach to data and services. An IEC61850 physical device
can contain one or more logical device(s) (for proxy). Each logical device can contain many logical
nodes. Each logical node can contain many data objects. Each data object is composed of data
attributes and data attribute components. Services are available at each level for performing
various functions, such as reading, writing, control commands, and reporting.
Each IED represents one IEC61850 physical device. The logical node LPHD contains information
about the IED physical device. The logical node LLN0 contains information about the IED logical
device.
10.5.3.1 Digital Status Values
The GGIO logical node is available in the PCS-978 series relays to provide access to digital status
points (including general I/O inputs and warnings) and associated timestamps and quality flags.
The data content must be configured before the data can be used. GGIO provides digital status
points for access by clients. It is intended that clients use GGIO in order to access digital status
values from the PCS-978 series relays. Clients can utilize the IEC61850 buffered reporting
features available from GGIO in order to build sequence of events (SOE) logs and HMI display
screens. Buffered reporting should generally be used for SOE logs since the buffering capability
reduces the chances of missing data state changes. All needed status data objects are transmitted
to HMI clients via buffered reporting, and the corresponding buffered reporting control block
(BRCB) is defined in LLN0.
10.5.3.2 Analog Values
Most of analog measured values are available through the MMXU logical nodes, and metering
values in MMTR, the else in MMXN, MSQI and so on. Each MMXU logical node provides data
from a IED current/voltage source. There is one MMXU available for each configurable source.
MMXU1 provides data from CT/VT source 1(usually for protection purpose), and MMXU2 provides
data from CT/VT source 2 (usually for monitor and display purpose). All these analog data objects
are transmitted to HMI clients via unbuffered reporting periodically, and the corresponding
unbuffered reporting control block (URCB) is defined in LLN0. MMXUx logical nodes provide the
following data for each source:
MMXU.MX.Hz: frequency
MMXU. MX.PPV.phsAB: phase AB voltage magnitude and angle
MMXU.MX.PPV.phsBC: phase BC voltage magnitude and angle
MMXU.MX.PPV.phsCA: Phase CA voltage magnitude and angle
MMXU.MX.PhV.phsA: phase AG voltage magnitude and angle
MMXU.MX.PhV.phsB: phase BG voltage magnitude and angle

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MMXU.MX.PhV.phsC: phase CG voltage magnitude and angle
MMXU.MX.A.phsA: phase A current magnitude and angle
MMXU.MX.A.phsB: phase B current magnitude and angle
MMXU.MX.A.phsC: phase C current magnitude and angle
10.5.3.3 Protection Logical Nodes
The following list describes the protection elements for all PCS-978 series relays. The specified
relay will contain a subset of protection elements from this list.
PDIF: current differential and transfer trip
PDIS: phase-to-phase distance, phase-to-ground distance and SOTF distance
PTUC: undercurrent
PTOC: phase overcurrent, zero sequence overcurrent and overcurrent when CTS
PTUV: undervoltage
PTUF: underfrequency
PTOV: overvoltage and auxiliary overvoltage
RREC: automatic reclosing
The protection elements listed above contain start (pickup) and operate flags, instead of any
element has its own start (pickup) flag separately, all the elements share a common start (pickup)
flags PTRC.ST.Str.general. The operate flag for PTOC1 is PTOC1.ST.Op.general. For the
PCS-978 series relay protection elements, these flags take their values from related module for
the corresponding element. Similar to digital status values, the protection trip information is
reported via BRCB, and it also locates in LLN0.
10.5.3.4 LLN0 and Other Logical Nodes
Logical node LLN0 is essential for an IEC61850 based IED. This LN shall be used to address
common issues for Logical Devices. Most of the public services, the common settings, control
values and some device oriented data objects are available here. The public services may be
BRCB, URCB and GSE control blocks and similar global defines for the whole device; the
common settings include all the setting items of communication settings. System settings and
some of the protection setting items, which can be configured to two or more protection elements
(logical nodes). In LLN0, the item Loc is a device control object, this Do item indicates the local
operation for complete logical device, when it is true, all the remote control commands to the IED
will be blocked and those commands make effective until the item Loc is changed to false. In
PCS-978 series relays, besides the logical nodes we describe above, there are some other logical
nodes below in the IEDs:
MMXU: This LN shall be used to acquire values from CTs and VTs and calculate measurands
such as r.m.s. values for current and voltage or power flows out of the acquired voltage and
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supervision and management, screen displays, state estimation, etc. The requested accuracy for
these functions has to be provided.
LPHD: Physical device information, the logical node to model common issues for physical
device.
PTRC: Protection trip conditioning, it shall be used to connect the operate outputs of one or
more protection functions to a common trip to be transmitted to XCBR. In addition or alternatively,
any combination of operate outputs of protection functions may be combined to a new operate
of PTRC.
RDRE: Disturbance recorder function. It triggers the fault wave recorder and its output refers
to the IEEE Standard Format for Transient Data Exchange (COMTRADE) for Power System (IEC
60255-24). All enabled channels are included in the recording, independently of the trigger mode.
10.5.4 Server Features and Configuration
10.5.4.1 Buffered/unbuffered Reporting
IEC61850 buffered and unbuffered reporting control blocks locate in LLN0, they can be configured
to transmit information of protection trip information (in the Protection logical nodes), binary status
values (in GGIO) and analog measured/calculated values (in MMXU, MMTR and MSQI). The
reporting control blocks can be configured in CID files, and then be sent to the IED via an
IEC61850 client. The following items can be configured.
TrgOps: Trigger options. The following bits are supported by the PCS-978 series
relays:
Bit 1: Data-change
Bit 4: Integrity
Bit 5: General interrogation
OptFlds: Option Fields. The following bits are supported by the PCS-978 series relays:
Bit 1: Sequence-number
Bit 2: Report-time-stamp
Bit 3: Reason-for-inclusion
Bit 4: Data-set-name
Bit 5: Data-reference
Bit 6: Buffer-overflow (for buffered reports only)
Bit 7: EntryID (for buffered reports only)
Bit 8: Conf-revision
Bit 9: Segmentation
IntgPd: Integrity period.

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BufTm: Buffer time.
10.5.4.2 File Transfer
MMS file services are supported to allow transfer of oscillography, event record or other files from
a PCS-978 series relay.
10.5.4.3 Timestamps
The Universal Time Coordinated(UTC for short) timestamp associated with all IEC61850 data
items represents the lastest change time of either the value or quality flags of the data item
10.5.4.4 Logical Node Name Prefixes
IEC61850 specifies that each logical node can have a name with a total length of 11 characters.
The name is composed of:
A five or six-character name prefix.
A four-character standard name (for example, MMXU, GGIO, PIOC, etc.).
A one or two-character instantiation index.
Complete names are of the form xxxxxxPTOC1, where the xxxxxx character string is configurable.
Details regarding the logical node naming rules are given in IEC61850 parts 6 and 7-2. It is
recommended that a consistent naming convention be used for an entire substation project.
10.5.4.5 GOOSE Services
IEC61850 specifies the type of broadcast data transfer services: Generic Object Oriented
Substation Events (GOOSE). IEC61850 GOOSE services provide virtual LAN (VLAN) support,
Ethernet priority tagging, and Ether-type Application ID configuration. The support for VLANs and
priority tagging allows for the optimization of Ethernet network traffic. GOOSE messages can be
given a higher priority than standard Ethernet traffic, and they can be separated onto specific
VLANs. Devices that transmit GOOSE messages also function as servers. Each GOOSE
publisher contains a GOOSE control block to configure and control the transmission.
The GOOSE transmission (including subscribing and publishing) is controlled by GOOSE VEBI
settings in device.
The PCS-978 series relays support IEC61850 Generic Object Oriented Substation Event (GOOSE)
communication. All GOOSE messages contain IEC61850 data collected into a dataset. It is this
dataset that is transferred using GOOSE message services. The GOOSE related dataset is
configured in the CID file and it is recommended that the fixed GOOSE be used for
implementations that require GOOSE data transfer between PCS-978 series relays.
IEC61850 GOOSE messaging contains a number of configurable parameters, all of which must be
correct to achieve the successful transfer of data. It is critical that the configured datasets at the
transmission and reception devices are an exact match in terms of data structure, and that the
GOOSE addresses and name strings match exactly.
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1. Configure the data.
2. Configure the transmission dataset.
3. Configure the GOOSE service settings.
The general steps required for reception configuration are:
1. Configure the data.
2. Configure the reception dataset.
3. Configure the GOOSE service settings.
10.5.5 ACSI conformance
10.5.5.1 ACSI Basic Conformance Statement
Services Client Server PCS-978
Client-Server Roles
B11 Server side (of Two-party Application-Association) C1 Y
B12 Client side (of Two-party Application-Association) C1 N
SCSMS Supported
B21 SCSM: IEC 61850-8-1 used N N Y
B22 SCSM: IEC 61850-9-1 used N N N
B23 SCSM: IEC 61850-9-2 used N N N
B24 SCSM: other N N N
Generic Substation Event Model (GSE)
B31 Publisher side O Y
B32 Subscriber side O Y
Transmission Of Sampled Value Model (SVC)
B41 Publisher side O N
B42 Subscriber side O N
Where:
C1: Shall be "M" if support for LOGICAL-DEVICE model has been declared
O: Optional
M: Mandatory
Y: Supported by PCS-978 relay
N: Currently not supported by PCS-978 relay
10.5.5.2 ACSI Models Conformance Statement

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M1 Logical device C2 C2 Y
M2 Logical node C3 C3 Y
M3 Data C4 C4 Y
M4 Data set C5 C5 Y
M5 Substitution O O Y
M6 Setting group control O O Y
Reporting
M7 Buffered report control O O Y
M7-1 sequence-number Y Y Y
M7-2 report-time-stamp Y Y Y
M7-3 reason-for-inclusion Y Y Y
M7-4 data-set-name Y Y Y
M7-5 data-reference Y Y Y
M7-6 buffer-overflow Y Y Y
M7-7 entryID Y Y Y
M7-8 BufTm N N N
M7-9 IntgPd Y Y Y
M7-10 GI Y Y Y
M8 Unbuffered report control M M Y
M8-1 sequence-number Y Y Y
M8-2 report-time-stamp Y Y Y
M8-3 reason-for-inclusion Y Y Y
M8-4 data-set-name Y Y Y
M8-5 data-reference Y Y Y
M8-6 BufTm N N N
M8-7 IntgPd N Y Y
Logging
M9 Log control O O N
M9-1 IntgPd N N N
M10 Log O O N
GSE
M12 GOOSE O O Y
M13 GSSE O O N
M14 Multicast SVC O O N
M15 Unicast SVC O O N

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M16 Time M M Y
M17 File transfer O O Y
Where:
C2: Shall be "M" if support for LOGICAL-NODE model has been declared
C3: Shall be "M" if support for DATA model has been declared
C4: Shall be "M" if support for DATA-SET, Substitution, Report, Log Control, or Time models has
been declared
C5: Shall be "M" if support for Report, GSE, or SMV models has been declared
M: Mandatory
Y: Supported by PCS-978 relay
N: Currently not supported by PCS-978 relay
10.5.5.3 ACSI Services Conformance Statement
Service Server/Publisher PCS-978
Server
S1 ServerDirectory M Y
Application association
S2 Associate M Y
S3 Abort M Y
S4 Release M Y
Logical device
S5 LogicalDeviceDirectory M Y
Logical node
S6 LogicalNodeDirectory M Y
S7 GetAllDataValues M Y
Data
S8 GetDataValues M Y
S9 SetDataValues M Y
S10 GetDataDirectory M Y
S11 GetDataDefinition M Y
Data set
S12 GetDataSetValues M Y
S13 SetDataSetValues O
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S15 DeleteDataSet O
S16 GetDataSetDirectory M Y
Substitution
S17 SetDataValues M Y
Setting group control
S18 SelectActiveSG M/O Y
S19 SelectEditSG M/O Y
S20 SetSGValuess M/O Y
S21 ConfirmEditSGValues M/O Y
S22 GetSGValues M/O Y
S23 GetSGCBValues M/O Y
Reporting
Buffered report control block
S24 Report M Y
S24-1 data-change M Y
S24-2 qchg-change M Y
S24-3 data-update M Y
S25 GetBRCBValues M Y
S26 SetBRCBValues M Y
Unbuffered report control block
S27 Report M Y
S27-1 data-change M Y
S27-2 qchg-change M Y
S27-3 data-update M Y
S28 GetURCBValues M Y
S29 SetURCBValues M Y
Logging
Log control block
S30 GetLCBValues O
S31 SetLCBValues O
Log
S32 QueryLogByTime O
S33 QueryLogAfter O
S34 GetLogStatusValues O
Generic substation event model (GSE)

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GOOSE control block
S35 SendGOOSEMessage M Y
S36 GetGoReference O
S37 GetGOOSEElementNumber O Y
S38 GetGoCBValues M Y
S39 SetGoCBValuess M Y
Control
S51 Select O
S52 SelectWithValue M Y
S53 Cancel M Y
S54 Operate M Y
S55 Command-Termination O Y
S56 TimeActivated-Operate O
File transfer
S57 GetFile M/O Y
S58 SetFile O Y
S59 DeleteFile O
S60 GetFileAttributeValues M/O Y
Time
SNTP M Y
10.5.6 Logical Nodes
10.5.6.1 Logical Nodes Table
The PCS-978relays support IEC61850 logical nodes as indicated in the following table. Note that
the actual instantiation of each logical node is determined by the product order code.
Nodes PCS-978
L: System Logical Nodes
LPHD: Physical device information YES
LLN0: Logical node zero YES
P: Logical Nodes For Protection Functions
PDIF: Differential YES
PDIR: Direction comparison
PDIS: Distance
PDOP: Directional overpower
PDUP: Directional underpower

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Nodes PCS-978
PFRC: Rate of change of frequency
PHAR: Harmonic restraint YES
PHIZ: Ground detector
PIOC: Instantaneous overcurrent YES
PMRI: Motor restart inhibition
PMSS: Motor starting time supervision
POPF: Over power factor
PPAM: Phase angle measuring
PSCH: Protection scheme
PSDE: Sensitive directional earth fault YES
PTEF: Transient earth fault
PTOC: Time overcurrent YES
PTOF: Overfrequency
PTOV: Overvoltage YES
PTRC: Protection trip conditioning YES
PTTR: Thermal overload YES
PTUC: Undercurrent
PTUV: Undervoltage YES
PUPF: Underpower factor
PTUF: Underfrequency
PVOC: Voltage controlled time overcurrent YES
PVPH: Volts per Hz YES
PZSU: Zero speed or underspeed
R: Logical Nodes For Protection Related Functions
RDRE: Disturbance recorder function YES
RADR: Disturbance recorder channel analogue
RBDR: Disturbance recorder channel binary
RDRS: Disturbance record handling
RBRF: Breaker failure
RDIR: Directional element YES
RFLO: Fault locator
RPSB: Power swing detection/blocking
RREC: Autoreclosing
RSYN: Synchronism-check or synchronizing
C: Logical Nodes For Control

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Nodes PCS-978
CALH: Alarm handling
CCGR: Cooling group control
CILO: Interlocking
CPOW: Point-on-wave switching
CSWI: Switch controller
G: Logical Nodes For Generic References
GAPC: Generic automatic process control
GGIO: Generic process I/O YES
GSAL: Generic security application
I: Logical Nodes For Interfacing And Archiving
IARC: Archiving
IHMI: Human machine interface
ITCI: Telecontrol interface
ITMI: Telemonitoring interface
A: Logical Nodes For Automatic Control
ANCR: Neutral current regulator
ARCO: Reactive power control
ATCC: Automatic tap changer controller
AVCO: Voltage control
M: Logical Nodes For Metering And Measurement
MDIF: Differential measurements
MHAI: Harmonics or interharmonics
MHAN: Non phase related harmonics or interharmonic
MMTR: Metering
MMXN: Non phase related measurement
MMXU: Measurement YES
MSQI: Sequence and imbalance
MSTA: Metering statistics
S: Logical Nodes For Sensors And Monitoring
SARC: Monitoring and diagnostics for arcs
SIMG: Insulation medium supervision (gas)
SIML: Insulation medium supervision (liquid)
SPDC: Monitoring and diagnostics for partial discharges
X: Logical Nodes For Switchgear
TCTR: Current transformer YES

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Nodes PCS-978
TVTR: Voltage transformer YES
Y: Logical Nodes For Power Transformers
YEFN: Earth fault neutralizer (Peterson coil)
YLTC: Tap changer
YPSH: Power shunt
YPTR: Power transformer YES
Z: Logical Nodes For Further Power System Equipment
ZAXN: Auxiliary network
ZBAT: Battery
ZBSH: Bushing
ZCAB: Power cable
ZCAP: Capacitor bank
ZCON: Converter
ZGEN: Generator
ZGIL: Gas insulated line
ZLIN: Power overhead line
ZMOT: Motor
ZREA: Reactor
ZRRC: Rotating reactive component
ZSAR: Surge arrestor
ZTCF: Thyristor controlled frequency converter
ZTRC: Thyristor controlled reactive component
10.6 DNP3.0 Interface
10.6.1 Overview
The descriptions given here are intended to accompany this relay. The DNP3.0 protocol is not
described here; please refer to the DNP3.0 protocol standard for the details about the DNP3.0
implementation. This manual only specifies which objects, variations and qualifiers are supported
in this relay, and also specifies what data is available from this relay via DNP3.0.
The relay operates as a DNP3.0 slave and supports subset level 2 of the protocol, plus some of
the features from level 3. The DNP3.0 communication uses the EIA RS-485 at the rear of this relay.
The data format is 1 start bit, 8 data bits, no parity bit and 1 stop bit.
10.6.2 Link Layer Functions

Please see the DNP3.0 protocol standard for the details about the linker layer functions.

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10.6.3 Transport Functions

Please see the DNP3.0 protocol standard for the details about the transport functions.
10.6.4 Application Layer Functions
10.6.4.1 Time Synchronization
1. Time delay measurement
Master/Slave Function Code Object Variation Qualifier

Master 0x17
Slave 0x81 0x34 0x02 0x07
2. Read time of device

Master 0x01 0x34 0x00, 0x01 0x07
Slave 0x81 0x32 0x01 0x07
3. Write time of device

Master 0x02 0x32 0x01 0x00,0x01,0x07,0x08
Slave 0x81
10.6.4.2 Supported Writing Functions
1. Write time of device
See Section 10.6.4.1 for the details.
2. Reset the CU (Reset IIN bit7)

Master 0x02 0x50 0x01 0x00, 0x01
Slave 0x81
10.6.4.3 Supported Reading Functions
1. Supported qualifiers
Master Qualifier 0x00 0x01 0x06 0x07 0x08

Slave Qualifier 0x00 0x01 0x01 0x07 0x08
2. Supported objects and variations
Object 1, Binary inputs
Master Variation 0x00 0x01 0x02

Slave Variation 0x02 0x01 0x02
The protection operation signals, alarm signals and binary input state change signals are
transported respectively according to the variation sequence in above table.

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Object 2, SOE
Master Variation 0x00 0x01 0x02 0x03

Slave Variation 0x02 0x01 0x02 0x03
If the master qualifier is 0x07, the slave responsive qualifier is 0x27; and if the master
qualifier is 0x01, 0x06 or 0x08, the slave responsive qualifier is 0x28.
Object 30, Analog inputs
Master Variation 0x00 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04

Slave Variation 0x01 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04
The metering values are transported firstly, and then the protection measurement values are
transported.
Object 40, Analog outputs
Master Variation 0x00 0x01 0x02

Slave Variation 0x01 0x01 0x02
The protection settings are transported in this object.
Object 50, Time Synchronization
See Section 10.6.4.1 for the details.
3. Class 0 data request
The master adopts the Object 60 for the Class 0 data request and the variation is 0x01.
The slave responds with the above mentioned Object 1, Object 30 and Object 40 (see
Supported objects and variations in Section 10.6.4.3).
4. Class 1 data request
The master adopts the Object 60 for the Class 1 data request and the variation is 0x02.
The slave responds with the above mentioned Object 2 (see Supported objects and
variations in Section 10.6.4.3).
5. Multiple object request
The master adopts the Object 60 for the multiple object request and the variation is 0x01,
0x02, 0x03 and 0x04.
The slave responds with the above mentioned Object 1, Object 2, Object 30 and Object
40 (see Supported objects and variations in Section 10.6.4.3).

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11 Installation
Table of Contents
11.1 General .......................................................................................................... 11-1

11.2 Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... 11-1
11.3 Checking the Shipment ................................................................................ 11-2
11.4 Material and Tools Required ........................................................................ 11-2
11.5 Device Location and Ambient Conditions .................................................. 11-2
11.6 Mechanical Installation ................................................................................ 11-3
11.7 Electrical Installation and Wiring ................................................................ 11-4
11.7.1 Grounding Guidelines ....................................................................................................... 11-4
11.7.2 Cubicle Grounding ............................................................................................................ 11-4
11.7.3 Ground Connection on the Device ................................................................................... 11-5
11.7.4 Grounding Strips and their Installation ............................................................................. 11-6
11.7.5 Guidelines for Wiring ........................................................................................................ 11-6
11.7.6 Wiring for Electrical Cables .............................................................................................. 11-7
Table of Figures
Figure 10.6-1 Dimensions of PCS-978..................................................................................... 11-3
Figure 10.6-2 Panel cut-out dimensions of PCS-978 .......................................................... 11-3
Figure 10.6-3 Demonstration of plugging a board into its corresponding slot .................. 11-4
Figure 10.7-1 Cubicle grounding system ................................................................................ 11-5
Figure 10.7-2 Ground terminal of this relay............................................................................ 11-6
Figure 10.7-3 Ground strip and termination ........................................................................... 11-6
Figure 10.7-4 Glancing demo about the wiring for electrical cables ................................... 11-7

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11.1 General
The equipment must be shipped, stored and installed with the greatest care.
Choose the place of installation such that the communication interface and the controls on the
front of the device are easily accessible.
Air must circulate freely around the equipment. Observe all the requirements regarding place of
installation and ambient conditions given in this instruction manual.
Take care that the external wiring is properly brought into the equipment and terminated correctly
and pay special attention to grounding. Strictly observe the corresponding guidelines contained in
this section.
11.2 Safety Instructions
Modules and units may only be replaced by correspondingly trained personnel. Always observe
the basic precautions to avoid damage due to electrostatic discharge when handling the
equipment.
In certain cases, the settings have to be configured according to the demands of the engineering
configuration after replacement. It is therefore assumed that the personnel who replace modules
and units are familiar with the use of the operator program on the service PC.
DANGER! Only insert or withdraw the PWR module while the power supply is switched
off. To this end, disconnect the power supply cable that connects with the PWR module.
WARNING! Only insert or withdraw other modules while the power supply is switched off.
WARNING! The modules may only be inserted in the slots designated in Section 6.2.
Components can be damaged or destroyed by inserting boards in the wrong slots.
DANGER! Improper handling of the equipment can cause damage or an incorrect
response of the equipment itself or the primary plant.
WARNING! Industry packs and ribbon cables may only be replaced or the positions of
jumpers be changed on a workbench appropriately designed for working on electronic

equipment. The modules, bus backplanes are sensitive to electrostatic discharge when
not in the unit's housing.
The basic precautions to guard against electrostatic discharge are as follows:
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switchgear installation, please discharge yourself by touching station ground (the cubicle)
beforehand.
Only hold electronic boards at the edges, taking care not to touch the components.
Only works on boards that have been removed from the cubicle on a workbench designed for
electronic equipment and wear a grounded wristband. Do not wear a grounded wristband,
however, while inserting or withdrawing units.
Always store and ship the electronic boards in their original packing. Place electronic parts in
electrostatic screened packing materials.
11.3 Checking the Shipment
Check that the consignment is complete immediately upon receipt. Notify the nearest NR
Company or agent, should departures from the delivery note, the shipping papers or the order be
found.
Visually inspect all the material when unpacking it. When there is evidence of transport damage,
lodge a claim immediately in writing with the last carrier and notify the nearest NR Company or
agent.
If the equipment is not going to be installed immediately, store all the parts in their original packing
in a clean dry place at a moderate temperature. The humidity at a maximum temperature and the
permissible storage temperature range in dry air are listed in Section 2.1.3.
11.4 Material and Tools Required
The necessary mounting kits will be provided, including screws, pincers and assembly
instructions.
A suitable drill and spanners are required to secure the cubicles to the floor using the plugs
provided (if this relay is mounted in cubicles).
11.5 Device Location and Ambient Conditions
The place of installation should permit easy access especially to front of the device, i.e. to the
human machine interface of the equipment.
There should also be free access at the rear of the equipment for additions and replacement of
electronic boards.
Since every piece of technical equipment can be damaged or destroyed by inadmissible ambient
conditions, such as:
1. The location should not be exposed to excessive air pollution (dust, aggressive substances).
2. Severe vibration, extreme changes of temperature, high levels of humidity, surge voltages of

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high amplitude and short rise time and strong induced magnetic fields should be avoided as
far as possible.
3. Air must not be allowed to circulate freely around the equipment.
The equipment can in principle be mounted in any attitude, but it is normally mounted vertically
(visibility of markings).
WARNING! Excessively high temperature can appreciably reduce the operating life of
this relay.
11.6 Mechanical Installation
This relay is made of a single layer 4U height 19" chassis with 8 connectors on its rear panel.
Following two figures show the dimensions of this relay for reference in mounting.
482.6
291 465.0
101.6
177.0
Figure 11.6-1 Dimensions of PCS-978
465.0
101.6
179.0
4-6.8
450.0
Figure 11.6-2 Panel cut-out dimensions of PCS-978
NOTE! It is necessary to leave enough space top and bottom of the cut-out in the cubicle
for heat emission of this relay.

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The safety instructions must be abided by when installing the boards, please see Section 11.2 for
the details.
Following figure shows the installation way of a module being plugged into a corresponding slot.
Figure 11.6-3 Demonstration of plugging a board into its corresponding slot
In the case of equipment supplied in cubicles, place the cubicles on the foundations that have
been prepared. Take care while doing so not to jam or otherwise damage any of the cables that
have already been installed. Secure the cubicles to the foundations.
11.7 Electrical Installation and Wiring
11.7.1 Grounding Guidelines

Switching operations in HV installations generate transient over voltages on control signal cables.
There is also a background of electromagnetic RF fields in electrical installations that can induce
spurious currents in the devices themselves or the leads connected to them.
All these influences can influence the operation of electronic apparatus.
On the other hand, electronic apparatus can transmit interference that can disrupt the operation of
other apparatus.
In order to minimize these influences as far as possible, certain standards have to be observed
with respect to grounding, wiring and screening.
NOTE! All these precautions can only be effective if the station ground is of good quality.
11.7.2 Cubicle Grounding

The cubicle must be designed and fitted out such that the impedance for RF interference of the
ground path from the electronic device to the cubicle ground terminal is as low as possible.
Metal accessories such as side plates, blanking plates etc., must be effectively connected
surface-to-surface to the grounded frame to ensure a low-impedance path to ground for RF
interference. The contact surfaces must not only conduct well, they must also be non-corroding.

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NOTE! If the above conditions are not fulfilled, there is a possibility of the cubicle or parts
of it forming a resonant circuit at certain frequencies that would amplify the transmission
of interference by the devices installed and also reduce their immunity to induced
interference.
Movable parts of the cubicle such as doors (front and back) or hinged equipment frames must be
effectively grounded to the frame by three braided copper strips (see Figure 11.7-1).
The metal parts of the cubicle housing and the ground rail are interconnected electrically
conducting and corrosion proof. The contact surfaces shall be as large as possible.
NOTE! For metallic connections please observe the voltage difference of both materials
according to the electrochemical code.
The cubicle ground rail must be effectively connected to the station ground rail by a grounding strip
(braided copper).
Figure 11.7-1 Cubicle grounding system
11.7.3 Ground Connection on the Device

There is a ground terminal on the rear panel, and the ground braided copper strip can be
connected with it. Take care that the grounding strip is always as short as possible. The main thing
is that the device is only grounded at one point. Grounding loops from unit to unit are not allowed.
There are some ground terminals on some connectors of this relay, and the sign is GND. All the
ground terminals are connected in the cabinet of this relay. So, the ground terminal on the rear
panel (see Figure 11.7-2) is the only ground terminal of this device.

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Figure 11.7-2 Ground terminal of this relay
11.7.4 Grounding Strips and their Installation

High frequency currents are produced by interference in the ground connections and because of
skin effect at these frequencies, only the surface region of the grounding strips is of consequence.
The grounding strips must therefore be of (preferably tinned) braided copper and not round copper
conductors, as the cross-section of round copper would have to be too large.
Proper terminations must be fitted to both ends (press/pinch fit and tinned) with a hole for bolting
them firmly to the items to be connected.
The surfaces to which the grounding strips are bolted must be electrically conducting and
non-corroding.
The following figure shows the ground strip and termination.
Press/pinch fit
cable terminal
Braided
copper strip Terminal bolt
Contact surface
Figure 11.7-3 Ground strip and termination
11.7.5 Guidelines for Wiring

There are several types of cables that are used in the connection of this relay: braided copper
cable, serial communication cable etc. Recommendation of each cable:
Grounding: braided copper cable, 2.5mm2 ~ 6.0mm2
Power supply, binary inputs & outputs: brained copper cable, 1.5mm2 ~ 2.5mm2
AC voltage inputs: brained copper cable, 1.5mm2 ~ 2.5mm2
AC current inputs: brained copper cable, 2.5mm2 ~ 6.0mm2
Serial communication: 4-core shielded braided cable
Ethernet communication: 4-pair screened twisted category 5E cable

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11.7.6 Wiring for Electrical Cables

A female connector is used for connecting the wires with it, and then a female connector plugs into
a corresponding male connector that is in the front of one board. See Chapter Hardware for
further details about the pin defines of these connectors.
The following figure shows the glancing demo about the wiring for the electrical cables.
Figure 11.7-4 Glancing demo about the wiring for electrical cables
DANGER! Never allow the current transformer (CT) secondary circuit connected to this
equipment to be opened while the primary system is live. Opening the CT circuit will
produce a dangerously high voltage.

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Table of Contents
12.1 General ..........................................................................................................12-1

12.2 Safety Instructions .......................................................................................12-1
12.3 Commission Tools........................................................................................12-2
12.4 Setting Familiarization .................................................................................12-2
12.5 Product Checks ............................................................................................12-3
12.5.1 With the Relay De-energized ........................................................................................... 12-3
12.5.2 With the Relay Energized ................................................................................................. 12-5
12.5.3 Print Fault Report ............................................................................................................. 12-8
12.5.4 On-load Checks ................................................................................................................ 12-9

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12.1 General
This relay is fully numerical in their design, implementing all protection and non-protection
functions in software. The relay employs a high degree of self-checking and in the unlikely event of
a failure, will give an alarm. As a result of this, the commissioning test does not need to be as
extensive as with non-numeric electronic or electro-mechanical relays.
To commission numerical relays, it is only necessary to verify that the hardware is functioning
correctly and the application-specific software settings have been applied to the relay.
Blank commissioning test and setting records are provided at the end of this manual for
completion as required.
Before carrying out any work on the equipment, the user should be familiar with the contents of the
safety and technical data sections and the ratings on the equipments rating label.
12.2 Safety Instructions
WARNING! Hazardous voltages are present in this electrical equipment during operation.
Non-observance of the safety rules can result in severe personal injury or property
damage.
WARNING! Only the qualified personnel shall work on and around this equipment after
becoming thoroughly familiar with all warnings and safety notices of this manual as well
as with the applicable safety regulations.
Particular attention must be drawn to the following:
The earthing screw of the device must be connected solidly to the protective earth conductor
before any other electrical connection is made.
Hazardous voltages can be present on all circuits and components connected to the supply
voltage or to the measuring and test quantities.
Hazardous voltages can be present in the device even after disconnection of the supply
voltage (storage capacitors!)
The limit values stated in the Chapter Technical Data must not be exceeded at all, not even
during testing and commissioning.
When testing the device with secondary test equipment, make sure that no other
measurement quantities are connected. Take also into consideration that the trip circuits and
maybe also close commands to the circuit breakers and other primary switches are
disconnected from the device unless expressly stated.

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DANGER! Current transformer secondary circuits must have been short-circuited before
the current leads to the device are disconnected.
WARNING! Primary test may only be carried out by qualified personnel, who are familiar
with the commissioning of protection system, the operation of the plant and safety rules
and regulations (switching, earthing, etc.).
12.3 Commission Tools
Minimum equipment required:
Multifunctional dynamic current and voltage injection test set with interval timer.
Multimeter with suitable AC current range and AC/DC voltage ranges of 0~440V and 0~250V
respectively.
Continuity tester (if not included in the multimeter).
Phase angle meter.
Phase rotation meter.
NOTE! Modern test set may contain many of the above features in one unit.
Optional equipment:
An electronic or brushless insulation tester with a DC output not exceeding 500V (for
insulation resistance test when required).
A portable PC, with appropriate software (this enables the rear communications port to be
tested, if this is to be used, and will also save considerable time during commissioning).
EIA RS-485 to EIA RS-232 converter (if EIA RS-485 IEC60870-5-103 port is being tested).
PCS-9780 serials dedicated protection tester HELP-2000.
12.4 Setting Familiarization
When commissioning this device for the first time, sufficient time should be allowed to become
familiar with the method by which the settings are applied. A detailed description of the menu
structure of this relay is contained in Chapter Operation Theory and Chapter Settings.
With the front cover in place all keys are accessible. All menu cells can be read. The LED
indicators and alarms can be reset. Protection or configuration settings can be changed, or fault
and event records cleared. However, menu cells will require the appropriate password to be
entered before changes can be made.

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Alternatively, if a portable PC is available together with suitable setting software (such as

PCS-9700 SAS software), the menu can be viewed one page at a time to display a full column of
data and text. This PC software also allows settings to be entered more easily, saved to a file on
disk for future reference or printed to produce a setting record. Refer to the PC software user
manual for details. If the software is being used for the first time, allow sufficient time to become
familiar with its operation.
12.5 Product Checks
These product checks cover all aspects of the relay which should be checked to ensure that it has
not been physically damaged prior to commissioning, is functioning correctly and all input quantity
measurements are within the stated tolerances.
If the application-specific settings have been applied to the relay prior to commissioning, it is
advisable to make a copy of the settings so as to allow them restoration later. This could be done
by extracting the settings from the relay itself via printer or manually creating a setting record.
12.5.1 With the Relay De-energized

This relay is fully numerical and the hardware is continuously monitored. Commissioning tests can
be kept to a minimum and need only include hardware tests and conjunctive tests. The function
tests are carried out according to users correlative regulations.
The following tests are necessary to ensure the normal operation of the equipment before it is first
put into service.
Hardware tests
These tests are performed for the following hardware to ensure that there is no hardware
defect. Defects of hardware circuits other than the following can be detected by
self-monitoring when the DC power is supplied.
User interfaces test
Binary input circuits and output circuits test
AC input circuits test
Function tests
These tests are performed for the following functions that are fully software-based. Tests of
the protection schemes and fault locator require a dynamic test set.
Measuring elements test
Timers test
Metering and recording test
Conjunctive tests
The tests are performed after the relay is connected with the primary equipment and other

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external equipment.
On load test.
Phase sequence check and polarity check.
12.5.1.1 Visual Inspection
After unpacking the product, check for any damage to the relay case. If there is any damage, the
internal module might also have been affected, contact the vendor. The following items listed is
necessary.
Protection panel
Carefully examine the protection panel, protection equipment inside and other parts inside to
see that no physical damage has occurred since installation.
The rated information of other auxiliary protections should be checked to ensure it is correct
for the particular installation.
Panel wiring
Check the conducting wire which is used in the panel to assure that their cross section
meeting the requirement.
Carefully examine the wiring to see that they are no connection failure exists.
Label
Check all the isolator binary inputs, terminal blocks, indicators, switches and push buttons to
make sure that their labels meet the requirements of this project.
Equipment plug-in modules
Check each plug-in module of the equipments on the panel to make sure that they are well
installed into the equipment without any screw loosened.
Earthing cable
Check whether the earthing cable from the panel terminal block is safely screwed to the panel
steel sheet.
Switch, keypad, isolator binary inputs and push button
Check whether all the switches, equipment keypad, isolator binary inputs and push buttons
work normally and smoothly.
12.5.1.2 Insulation Test (if required)
Insulation resistance tests are only necessary during commissioning if it is required for them to be
done and they have not been performed during installation.
Isolate all wiring from the earth and test the isolation with an electronic or brushless insulation
tester at a DC voltage not exceeding 500V, The circuits need to be tested should include:

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Voltage transformer circuits
Current transformer circuits
DC power supply
Optic-isolated control inputs
Output contacts
Communication ports
The insulation resistance should be greater than 100M at 500V.
Test method:
To unplug all the terminals sockets of this relay, and do the Insulation resistance test for each
circuit above with an electronic or brushless insulation tester.
On completion of the insulation resistance tests, ensure all external wiring is correctly reconnected
to the protection.
12.5.1.3 External Wiring
Check that the external wiring is correct to the relevant relay diagram and scheme diagram.
Ensure as far as practical that phasing/phase rotation appears to be as expected.
Check the wiring against the schematic diagram for the installation to ensure compliance with the
customers normal practice.
12.5.1.4 Auxiliary Power Supply
The relay only can be operated under the auxiliary power supply depending on the relays nominal
power supply rating.
The incoming voltage must be within the operating range specified in Section 2.1.2, before
energizing the relay, measure the auxiliary supply to ensure it within the operating range.
Other requirements to the auxiliary power supply are specified in Section 2.1.2. See this section
for further details about the parameters of the power supply.
WARNING! Energize this relay only if the power supply is within the specified operating
ranges in Section 2.1.2.
12.5.2 With the Relay Energized

The following groups of checks verify that the relay hardware and software is functioning correctly
and should be carried out with the auxiliary supply applied to the relay.
The current and voltage transformer connections must remain isolated from the relay for these
checks. The trip circuit should also remain isolated to prevent accidental operation of the
associated circuit breaker.

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12.5.2.1 Front Panel LCD Display
Connect the relay to DC power supply correctly and turn the relay on. Check program version and
forming time displayed in command menu to ensure that are corresponding to what ordered.
12.5.2.2 Date and Time
If the time and date is not being maintained by substation automation system, the date and time
should be set manually.
Set the date and time to the correct local time and date using menu item CLOCK.
In the event of the auxiliary supply failing, with a battery fitted on CPU board, the time and date will
be maintained. Therefore when the auxiliary supply is restored the time and date will be correct
and not need to set again.
To test this, remove the auxiliary supply from the relay for approximately 30s. After being
re-energized, the time and date should be correct.
12.5.2.3 Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
On power up, the green LED HEALTHY should have illuminated and stayed on indicating that
the relay is healthy.
The relay has latched signal relays which remember the state of the trip, auto-reclose when the
relay was last energized from an auxiliary supply. Therefore these indicators may also illuminate
when the auxiliary supply is applied. If any of these LEDs are on then they should be reset before
proceeding with further testing. If the LED successfully reset, the LED goes out. There is no testing
required for that that LED because it is known to be operational.
It is likely that alarms related to voltage transformer supervision will not reset at this stage.
12.5.2.4 Testing the HEALTHY and ALARM LEDs
Apply the rated DC power supply and check that the HEALTHY LED is lighting in green. We
need to emphasize that the HEALTHY LED is always lighting in operation course except that the
equipment find serious errors in it.
Produce one of the abnormal conditions listed in Chapter Supervision, the ALARM LED will
light in yellow. When abnormal condition reset, the ALARM LED extinguishes.
12.5.2.5 Testing the TRIP LED
The TRIP LED can be tested by initiating a manual circuit breaker trip from the relay. However
the TRIP LED will operate during the setting checks. Therefore no further testing of the TRIP
LED is required at this stage.
12.5.2.6 Testing the AC Current Inputs
This test verified that the accuracy of current measurement is within the acceptable tolerances.
Apply rated current to each current transformer input in turn; checking its magnitude using a
multimeter/test set readout. The corresponding reading can then be checked in the relays menu.

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The measurement accuracy of the protection is 2.5% or 0.02In. However, an additional allowance
must be made for the accuracy of the test equipment being used.
NOTE! The closing circuit should remain isolated during these checks to prevent
accidental operation of the associated circuit breaker.
Input Measurement (on LCD)

Group No. Item
Value Angle Value Angle
Ia
Three-phase current 1 Ib
Ic
Ia
Ic
Ia
Ic
Ia
Three-phase current . Ib
Ic
Neutral current 1 3I0
Neutral current 3I0
12.5.2.7 Testing the AC Voltage Inputs
This test verified that the accuracy of voltage measurement is within the acceptable tolerances.
Apply rated voltage to each voltage transformer input in turn; checking its magnitude using a
multimeter/test set readout. The corresponding reading can then be checked in the relays menu.
The measurement accuracy of the relay is 2.5% or 0.1V. However an additional allowance must be
made for the accuracy of the test equipment being used.
NOTE! The closing circuit should remain isolated during these checks to prevent
accidental operation of the associated circuit breaker.
Linearity and precision checkout

Items
Three-phase voltage 1 Ua

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Items
Ub
Uc
Ua
Three-phase voltage 2 Ub
Uc
Ua
Ub
Three-phase voltage 3
Uc
Uc
Residual voltage 1 3U0
12.5.2.8 Testing the Binary Inputs
This test checks that all the binary inputs on the equipment are functioning correctly.
The binary inputs should be energized one at a time, see external connection diagrams for
terminal numbers.
Ensure that the voltage applied on the binary input must be within the operating range.
The status of each binary input can be viewed using relay menu. Sign 1 denotes an energized
input and sign 0 denotes a de-energized input.
Binary Inputs testing checkout
Terminal No. Signal Name BI Status on LCD Correct?
Test method:
To unplug all the terminals sockets of this protective device, and do the Insulation resistance test
for each circuit above with an electronic or brushless insulation tester.
On completion of the insulation resistance tests, ensure all external wiring is correctly reconnected
to the protection.
12.5.3 Print Fault Report

In order to acquire the details of protection operation, it is convenient to print the fault report of
protection device. The printing work can be easily finished when operator presses the print button
on panel of protection device to energize binary input [BI_Print] or operate control menu. What
should be noticed is that only the latest fault report can be printed if operator presses the print

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button. A complete fault report includes the content shown as follows.
1) Trip event report
2) Binary input when protection devices start
3) Self-check and the transition of binary input in the process of devices start
4) Fault wave forms compatible with COMTRADE
5) The setting value when the protection device trips
12.5.4 On-load Checks

The objectives of the on-load checks are:
Confirm the external wiring to the current and voltage inputs is correct.
Measure the magnitude of on-load current and voltage (if applicable).
Check the polarity of each current transformer.
However, these checks can only be carried out if there are no restrictions preventing the
tenderization of the plant being protected.
Remove all test leads, temporary shorting leads, etc. and replace any external wiring that has
been removed to allow testing.
If it has been necessary to disconnect any of the external wiring from the protection in order to
perform any of the foregoing tests, it should be ensured that all connections are replaced in
accordance with the relevant external connection or scheme diagram. Confirm current and voltage
transformer wiring.
12.5.4.1 Final Checks
After the above tests are completed, remove all test or temporary shorting leads, etc. If it has been
necessary to disconnect any of the external wiring from the protection in order to perform the
wiring verification tests, it should be ensured that all connections are replaced in accordance with
the relevant external connection or scheme diagram.
Ensure that the protection has been restored to service.
If the protection is in a new installation or the circuit breaker has just been maintained, the circuit
breaker maintenance and current counters should be zero. If a test block is installed, remove the
test plug and replace the cover so that the protection is put into service.
Ensure that all event records, fault records, disturbance records and alarms have been cleared
and LEDs has been reset before leaving the protection.

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Table of Contents
13.1 Appearance Check ...................................................................................... 13-4

13.2 Failure Tracing and Repair .......................................................................... 13-4
13.3 Replace Failed Modules .............................................................................. 13-4
13.4 Replace Button Battery ............................................................................... 13-6
13.5 Cleaning ....................................................................................................... 13-6
13.6 Storage ......................................................................................................... 13-6

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NR numerical relay PCS-978 is designed to require no special maintenance. All measurement and
signal processing circuit are fully solid state. All input modules are also fully solid state. The output
relays are hermetically sealed.
Since the device is almost completely self-monitored, from the measuring inputs to the output
relays, hardware and software defects are automatically detected and reported. The
self-monitoring ensures the high availability of the device and generally allows for a corrective
rather than preventive maintenance strategy. Therefore, maintenance checks in short intervals are
not required.
Operation of the device is automatically blocked when a hardware failure is detected. If a problem
is detected in the external measuring circuits, the device normally only provides alarm messages.
13.1 Appearance Check

The relay case should be clean without any dust stratification. Case cover should be sealed well.
No component has any mechanical damage and distortion, and they should be firmly fixed in the
case. Relay terminals should be in good condition. The keys on the front panel with very good
feeling can be operated flexibly.
It is only allowed to plug or withdraw relay board when the supply is reliably switched off. Never
allow the CT secondary circuit connected to this equipment to be opened while the primary system
is live when withdrawing an AC module. Never try to insert or withdraw the relay board when it is
unnecessary.
Check weld spots on PCB whether they are well soldered without any rosin joint. All dual inline
components must be well plugged.
13.2 Failure Tracing and Repair

Failures will be detected by automatic supervision or regular testing.
When a failure is detected by supervision, a remote alarm is issued and the failure is indicated on
the front panel with LED indicators and LCD display. It is also recorded in the event record.
Failures detected by supervision are traced by checking the Superv_Events screen on the LCD.
When a failure is detected during regular testing, confirm the following:
Test circuit connections are correct
Modules are securely inserted in position
Correct power supply voltage is applied
Correct analog inputs are applied
Test procedures comply with those stated in the manual
13.3 Replace Failed Modules

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recover the protection by replacing the failed modules.
Repair at the site should be limited to module replacement. Maintenance at the component level is
not recommended.
Check that the replacement module has an identical module name (AI, PWR, CPU, SIG, BI, BO,
etc.) and hardware type-form as the removed module. Furthermore, the CPU module replaced
should have the same software version. In addition, the AI module, PWR module, BI module, IO
module and RLY module replaced should have the same ratings.
The module name is indicated on the top front of the module. The software version is indicated in
LCD menu Version_Info.
CAUTION: When handling a module, take anti-static measures such as wearing an
earthed wrist band and placing modules on an earthed conductive mat. Otherwise, many
of the electronic components could suffer damage. After replacing the CPU module, check
the settings.
1) Replacing a module
Switch off the power supply
Disconnect the trip outputs
Short circuit all AC current inputs and disconnect all AC voltage inputs
Unscrew the module.
WARNING: Hazardous voltage can be present in the DC circuit just after switching off the
DC power supply. It takes approximately 30 seconds for the voltage to discharge.
2) Replacing the Human Machine Interface Module (front panel)
Open the relay front panel
Unplug the ribbon cable on the front panel by pushing the catch outside.
Detach the HMI module from the relay
Attach the replacement module in the reverse procedure.
3) Replacing the AI, PWR, CPU, BI, IO, BO module
Unscrew the module connector
Unplug the connector from the target module.
Unscrew the module.
Pull out the module
Inset the replacement module in the reverser procedure.

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13 Maintenance
After replacing the CPU module, input the application-specific setting values again.
WARNING: Units and modules may only be replaced while the supply is switched off
and only by appropriately trained and qualified personnel. Strictly observe the basic
precautions to guard against electrostatic discharge.
WARNING: When handling a module, take anti-static measures such as wearing an
earthed wrist band and placing modules on an earthed conductive mat. Otherwise,
many of the electronic components could suffer damage. After replacing the CPU
module, check the settings.
DANGER: After replacing modules, be sure to check that the same configuration is set
as before the replacement. If this is not the case, there is a danger of the unintended
operation of switchgear taking place or of protections not functioning correctly. Persons
may also be put in danger.
13.4 Replace Button Battery

When the voltage of button Battery on CPU board is below 2.5 volts (nominal voltage is 3 volts),
please replace the button battery to ensure internal clock of CPU board running correctly.
13.5 Cleaning
Before cleaning the relay, ensure that all AC/DC supplies, current transformer connections are
isolated to prevent any chance of an electric shock whilst cleaning. Use a smooth cloth to clean
the front panel. Do not use abrasive material or detergent chemicals.
13.6 Storage
The spare relay or module should be stored in a dry and clean room. Based on IEC standard
60255-6 the storage temperature should be from-40C to 70C, but the temperature of from -10C
to 40C is recommended for long-term storage.

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Table of Contents
14.1 Decommissioning ........................................................................................ 14-1

14.1.1 Switching off ..................................................................................................................... 14-1
14.1.2 Disconnecting Cables ...................................................................................................... 14-1
14.1.3 Dismantling ....................................................................................................................... 14-1
14.2 Disposal........................................................................................................ 14-1

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14.1 Decommissioning
14.1.1 Switching off

To switch off the PCS-978, switch off the external miniature circuit breaker of the power supply.
14.1.2 Disconnecting Cables

Disconnect the cables in accordance with the rules and recommendations made by relational
department.
DANGER! Before disconnecting the power supply cables that connected with the PWR
module of the PCS-978 make sure that the external miniature circuit breaker of the power
supply is switched off.
DANGER! Before disconnecting the cables that are used to connect analog input module
with the primary CTs, make sure that the primary CTs arent in service.
14.1.3 Dismantling
The PCS-978 rack may now be removed from the system cubicle, after which the cubicles may
also be removed.
DANGER! When the station is in operation, make sure that there is an adequate safety
distance to live parts, especially as dismantling is often performed by unskilled personnel.
14.2 Disposal
In every country there are companies specialized in the proper disposal of electronic waste.
NOTE! Strictly observe all local and national regulations when disposing of the device.

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In the latest version of the instruction manual, several descriptions on existing features have been
modified.
Manual version and modification history records
Manual Version Software

Date Description of change
Source New Version
1 Protection modularization
1.02 2.00 2011-04-22 2 New terminology rules adopting ANSI function code
3 Loos-leaf format

Date: 2011-04-22

Date: 2011-04-22

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PCS-978 Transformer Relay I

Instructions and Warnings

The following indicators and standard definitions are used:

II PCS-978 Transformer Relay

The earthing terminal of the equipment must be securely earthed

Printed circuit board

Carefully handle the connection cable without applying excessive force.

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PCS-978 Transformer Relay III

IV PCS-978 Transformer Relay

The chapter contents are summarized as below:

5 Meaurement and Recording

8 Human Machine Interface

PCS-978 Transformer Relay V

14 Decommissioning and Disposal

15 Manual Version History

Typographic and Graphical Conventions

The following symbols are used in drawings:

BI Binary signal via opto-coupler

SET I> Input signal from comparator with setting

EN Input signal of logic setting for function enabling

Input of binary signal except those signals via opto-coupler

VI PCS-978 Transformer Relay

Input of other signal

XXX Output signal

IDMT Timer (inverse-time characteristic)

Instrument current transformer

Instrument voltage transformer

PCS-978 Transformer Relay VII

VIII PCS-978 Transformer Relay

1.1 Application ....................................................................................................... 1-1

1.3.2 Transformer Current Differential Protection ......................................................................... 1-9

1.3.3 Transformer Restricted Earth Fault Protection .................................................................. 1-10

1.3.4 Transformer Winding Differential Protection ...................................................................... 1-10

1.3.5 Reactor Inter-Turn Differential Protection .......................................................................... 1-11

1.3.6 Overexcitation Protection ................................................................................................... 1-11

1.3.7 Mechanical Protection ........................................................................................................ 1-11

1.3.8 Phase Overcurrent Protection ............................................................................................ 1-11

1.3.9 Ground Overcurrent Protection .......................................................................................... 1-12

1.3.10 Phase Overvoltage Protection ......................................................................................... 1-12

1.3.11 Residual Overvoltage Protection ...................................................................................... 1-12

1.3.12 Undervoltage Protection ................................................................................................... 1-12

1.3.13 Thermal Overload Protection ........................................................................................... 1-12

1.4 Ordering Options ........................................................................................... 1-13

Figure 1.1-1 2-winding and 3-winding applications................................................................. 1-2

Figure 1.1-2 Autotransformer applications .............................................................................. 1-3

Figure 1.2-1 Function diagram 1 for a three-winding transformer ........................................ 1-5

Figure 1.2-2 Function diagram 2 for an auto-transformer ...................................................... 1-6

Figure 1.2-3 Function diagram 3 for reactor............................................................................. 1-6

PCS-978 Transformer Relay 1-a

Table 1.2-1 Protective functions in PCS-978 ............................................................................ 1-4

Table 1.2-2 Miscellaneous functions in PCS-978..................................................................... 1-7

1-b PCS-978 Transformer Relay