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1 MiCOM P521 trip circuit supervision mechanism

Application Guide MiCOM P521

The Trip Circuit Supervision function included in the MiCOM P521 relay is performed as follows: A logic input can be assigned in the / menu cell. This logic input must be inserted in the trip circuit according to one of the typical application diagrams, shown later. When the function TC Supervision is enabled by selecting Yes within the AUTOMAT.CTRL/CB Supervision sub-menu, the relay continuously checks the trip circuit continuity whatever the CB status opened CB or closed CB. This function is enabled when the trip output contact (relay RL1) is not energized and it is disabled as long as the trip output contact is operating. A TRIP CIRCUIT alarm signal (trip circuit failure) is generated if the opto-input detects no voltage signal for a time longer than the settable timer tSUP / . The 52 Fail contact can be selectively closed in the event of a trip coil failure. As the TC supervision function is disabled when the trip output contact is operating, this function is suitable for use with the product latching logic on. The TC supervision function can be selectively blocked from an external trip contact, so that any external trip (not using the P521 to trip the CB) can be used, without the P521 giving the TRIP CIRCUIT alarm. The external trip contact is wired into a logic input, which is assigned in the / menu cell. The following table shows the setting associated with the trip circuit supervision function: Menu TC Supervision tSUP Setting Range Min Yes 100 ms Max No 10 s 50 ms Step

Figure 24 Trip circuit supervision logic diagram Three application examples are shown below. Example 1 In this example only the 52a auxiliary contact is available, the MiCOM P521 relay monitors the trip coil whatever the CB status (CB open or CB closed ). However, in this example the relay does not supervise the trip circuit prior to the trip contact.

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Figure 25 Trip coil monitoring Example 2 In this example both the 52a and 52b auxiliary contacts are available, the MiCOM P521 relay monitors the whole of the trip circuit when the CB is closed and part of the trip circuit when the CB is open. When the circuit breaker is open the supervision current bypasses the trip coil via the 52b contact, thus trip coil supervision is not provided whilst in this condition. If the circuit breaker is open, a fault in the trip path will only be detected on CB closing, after the tSUP delay time (typically set to 400 ms). In this example resistor R1 needs to be placed in series with the 52b contact to prevent damage if the trip contact (RL1) is latched, stays involuntarily closed, or a long trip pulse time is programmed.

Figure 26 Trip coil and auxiliary contact monitoring

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Application Guide MiCOM P521

As with example 2, both the 52a and 52b auxiliary contacts are available. The MiCOM P521 relay monitors the whole of the trip circuit whatever the CB status (CB open or CB closed). In this example resistor R1 needs to be fitted to prevent permanent trip coil energization, if the trip contact (RL1) is latched, stays involuntarily closed, or a long trip pulse time is programmed.

Figure 27 Trip coil and auxiliary contact monitoring regardless of CB position 3.8.2 Calculation of external resistor R1 The calculation of the R1 resistor value takes into account a minimum current value flowing through the opto-input. This minimum current value is a function of the relay auxiliary voltage range. 1 - Case of example No 2: The R1 resistor maximum value (in Ohms) is defined by the following formula: R1 (0.8 x Vdc Vmin)/
min

Where: Vdc Vmin

min

= auxiliary voltage value (dc voltage) = minimum voltage required for opto-input operation = minimum current required for opto-input operation

Application Guide MiCOM P521 Relay Auxiliary Voltage Range 24 60 Vdc

R1 (0.8 x Vdc 15) /0.0035

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48 150 Vdc
R1 (0.8 x Vdc - 25)/0.0035

130 250 Vdc/ 110-250 Vac

R1 (0.8 x Vdc - 38)/0.0022

In addition, the R1 resistor withstand value (in Watts) is defined below: PR1 > 2 x (1.2 x Vdc)2 / R1 2 - Case of example No 3: The R1 resistor maximum value (in Ohm) is defined by the following formula: R1 Where: Vdc Vmin
min

(0.8 x Vdc - Vmin) ,,

min

]-R

coil

= auxiliary voltage value (dc voltage). = minimum voltage required for opto-input operation = minimum current required for opto-input operation = Trip coil resistance value Relay Auxiliary Voltage Range 24 60 Vdc 48 150 Vdc
- Rcoil R1 (0.8 x Vdc - 25) 0.0035 - Rcoil R1

Rcoil

130 250 Vdc/ 110-250 Vac

(0.8 x Vdc - 38) 0.0022 - Rcoil

R1

(0.8 x Vdc - 15) 0.0035

In addition, the R1 resistor withstand value (in Watts) is defined below: PR1 > 2 * (1,2 * Vdc)2 / (R1 + Rcoil) Note: Any additional series impedances, such as anti-pumping relays, must be taken into account when calculating the value of resistor R1. It is assumed that the maximum auxiliary voltage variation is 20%. 3.9 Event records The relay records and time tags up to 250 events and stores them in non-volatile (battery backed) memory. This enables the system operator to establish the sequence of events that occurred within the relay following a particular power system condition, switching sequence etc. When the available space is exhausted, the oldest event is automatically overwritten by the new one. The real time clock within the relay provides the time tag to each event, to a resolution of 1ms. The event records are available for viewing either via the front panel EIA(RS)232 port or remotely, via the rear EIA(RS)485 port. For extraction from a remote source via communications, refer to the Communications Mapping Guide P521/EN GC, where the procedure is fully explained.