Operations Manual

Electrical Apparatus

IM30C Double Wye Capacitor Bank Relay S150-60-1

OVER PHASE EARTH UNBAL

LOAD FAULT FAULT ANCE

PROG/ RECLOSE BRKR BLOCK

RELAY FAIL INIHIBIT FAIL. ACTIVE

MODE SELECT +
DOUBLE WYE
CAPACITOR BANK
PROTECTION
RELAY
-
PROG.
MODEL IM30C

ENTER/RESET

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IM30C DOUBLE WYE CAPACITOR BANK RELAY OPERATION MANUAL

Safety for Life

! !
SAFETY SAFETY
FOR LIFE FOR LIFE

Cooper Power Systems products meet of exceed all applicable industry standards relating to product safety. We
actively promote safe practices in the use and maintenance of our products through service literature, instructional
training programs and the continuous efforts of all Cooper Power Systems’ employees involved in product design,
manufacture, marketing and service.
We strongly urge that you always follow all locally approved safety procedures and safety instructions when working
around high voltage lines and equipment and support our "Safety for Life” mission.

SAFETY INFORMATION
Following is important safety information. For safe installation and operation of this equipment be sure to read and
understand all cautions and warnings.

Hazard Statement Definitions

This manual contains two types of hazard statements:
WARNING: Refers to hazards or unsafe practices which can result in death, severe personal
! injury and equipment damage.

CAUTION: Refers to hazards or unsafe practices that can result in damage to equipment or in
! personal injury.

Safety Instructions
The following general caution and warning statements apply to this equipment. Additional statements, relating to
specific tasks and procedures, are located throughout the manual.
WARNING: Before installing, operating, maintaining, or testing this equipment, carefully read and
! understand the contents of this manual. Improper operation handling or maintenance
can result in death severe personal injury, and equipment damage.

WARNING: This equipment is not intended to protect human life. Follow all locally approved
! procedures in safety practices when installing or operating this equipment. Failure
to comply can result in death, severe personal injury and equipment damage.

WARNING: Hazardous voltage. Contact with high voltage will cause death or severe personal
! injury. Follow all locally approved safety procedures working around high voltage
lines and equipment.

CAUTION: Equipment mis-operation. Do not connect this relay to an energized circuit breaker
! until all control settings have been properly programmed and verified. Refer to the
programming information for this control. Failure to comply can result in relay and
breaker mis-operation, equipment damage, and personal injury.

CAUTION: Hazardous voltage. This device is not a substitute for visible disconnect. Follow all
! locally approved safety practices. Failure to follow proper safety practices can result
in contact with high-voltage, which will cause death or severe personal injury.

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WARNING: A relay must be properly selected for the intended application. It must be installed in
! service by competent personnel who have been trained and understand proper safety
procedures. These instructions are written for such personnel and are not a
substitute for adequate training and experience in safety procedures. Failure to
properly select, install or maintain the relay can result in death, severe personal
injury, and equipment damage.

CAUTION: Equipment damage. Always wear grounding wrist strap to control static electricity
! before handling circuit boards. Failure to use this strap may result in circuit board
damage. The relay must be completely de-energized prior to removing, configuring
and/or replacing any internal circuit boards.

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NOTE: This manual is for all IM30C relays which upon The IM30C relay can also be used to protect grounded
power up identify themselves as having IM30C firmware. and ungrounded single wye capacitor banks. The
Relays that identify themselves as hacing IM30CE ungrounded single wye capacitor bank will require a
firmware upon powerup should be used with the IM30CE resistor in series with the output of the neutral unbalance
manual, bulletin S150-60-2, dated 3-2001. voltage transformer to develop the appropriate input
The Operations Manual is designed to familiarize the currents for the unbalance elements. This relay is suitable
reader with how to install, program, and set up the relay for protecting externally fused, fuseless, and internally
for operation. For programming the relay via computer fused capacitor banks. Two digital inputs are provided for
software, consult the appropriate manual. Contact your selective blocking of various functions. Five output relays
local Cooper Power Systems representative for ordering are provided, four of which are programmable. Accessing
information. of relay settings and measurements, as well as
programming of settings and output relays, can be done
CONTENTS through its front panel controls, or by means of a computer
1.0 Introduction ........................................................... 4 connected to the relay’s RS485 communications port.
2.0 Handling ................................................................ 4 The functions provided by the IM30C are:
3.0 Installation ............................................................. 5 n Two levels of capacitor bank unbalance protection
(alarm and trip).
4.0 Electrical Connections........................................... 5
n Two levels of phase overcurrent protection. The high-
4.1 Output Relays................................................. 6 set level is ideal for phase faults and the low-set level
4.2 Blocking Inputs............................................... 6 is ideal for series reactor current overload protection.
5.0 Target Descriptions ............................................... 6 n Two levels of ground overcurrent protection. The high-
6.0 Keyboard Operation .............................................. 7 set level is ideal for tripping and the low-set level is
7.0 Programming the Relay ........................................ 7 ideal for alarming.
7.1 Changing a Setting......................................... 7 n Undercurrent protection to sense open breaker poles
or low line voltage conditions.
7.2 Description of Relay Setting Variables ........... 8
n Programmable reclose timer.
7.3 Changing Output Relay Assignments ............ 8
n Breaker fail logic.
7.4 Description of Output Relay Variables ......... 12
n Separate unbalance and overcurrent element blocking
7.5 Programming the Blocking Variables........... 12 inputs.
7.6 Programming via Software .......................... 12 It is possible to disable any of the relay’s functions.
8.0 Overcurrent and Unbalance Element Independent pickup and time delayed functions are
Characteristics .................................................... 13 provided which may be assigned to operate any of the four
programmable output relays.
9.0 Use of the tI< Element ........................................ 13
10.0 Use of the tBF Function ...................................... 13 2.0 HANDLING
As with any piece of electronic equipment, care should be
11.0 Running the Test Programs ................................ 14
taken when handling the relay, particularly in regards to
12.0 Real Time Measurements .................................. 14 electrostatic discharge as the damage may not be
13.0 Maximum Value Data.......................................... 15 immediately obvious. All Edison relays are immune to
14.0 Last Event Data................................................... 16 electrostatic discharge when left in their protective case.
However, when the relay is removed from its case, the
15.0 Cumulative Trip Counters ................................... 16
following practices should be observed.
16.0 Setting of the Capacitor Bank Inherent Unbalance
n Touch the case to ensure that your body and the relay
Compensation Function ................................................ 16
are at the same potential.
17.0 Setting Example .................................................. 17
n Whenever possible, handle the exposed relay by the
18.0 Specifications ...................................................... 21 front panel, the rear connector, or by the edges of the
19.0 Testing and Commissioning Procedure .............. 22 printed circuit boards. Avoid touching the individual
20.0 Maintenance........................................................ 23 electronic components or the embedded traces on the
circuit boards.
21.0 Revision History .................................................. 27
n If you must handle the exposed (i.e., drawn-out) relay
1.0 INTRODUCTION to another person, make sure you are both at the
The IM30C relay provides all of the basic functions same electrical potential. Shaking hands will achieve
necessary for the complete protection of a capacitor bank equal potential.
connected in an ungrounded double wye1 configuration. n When setting the drawn-out relay down, make sure
the surface is either anti-static or is at the same
1 Also referred to as a double star, split star, or split wye connection. electrical potential as your body.
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n Relays should always be placed in storage in their the back of each of the latches ➂ lines up with the locking pins in the
protective case. If storage of the drawn-out relay case. Then push the latches in, seating the relay. Turn the screws on
the latches until the slot is perpendicular to the ground.
outside of its protective case is required, then the
exposed relay should be placed in a suitable anti- 4.0 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
static plastic or foam container. Power is supplied via terminals 12 and 13, with common
3.0 INSTALLATION at terminal 44. Chassis ground is made via the external
screw provided on the case. All Series ‘M’ relays are
Edison relays are shipped either in single or double width available with one of two autoranging power supplies.
cabinets, or in standard 19” 3U rack mount enclosures Descriptions of the input voltage ranges are given in Table
capable of housing up to four Edison relays. Outline 1. The input supply voltage is noted on the relay case. In
dimensions for the single relay housing is shown in Figure the event the relay is fitted with the incorrect power supply,
1. For dimensions of other cabinets, see catalog section the power supply boards are easily field replaceable. See
150-05. Bulletin S150-99-1 for instructions and part numbers.
The double case mounting is similar to the single case,
TABLE 1: POWER SUPPLY INPUT RANGES
but requires a 113mm L x 142mm H panel opening. The
19” rack mount case is a standard 3U high 19” cabinet. Power DC Voltage AC Voltage Range
To remove the relay from its case, refer to Figure 2. The Supply Range
relay may be removed from its protective case by turning L 24V (-20%) to 24V (-20%) to 110V
with a flat bladed screwdriver the locking screws ➀ and ➁ 125V (+20%) (+20%) 50/60 Hz
on the front panel latches ➂ so that the slot on the screw H 90V (-20%) to 80V (-20%) to 220V
is parallel to the ground. The latches may then be pulled 250V (+20%) (+20%) 50/60 Hz
from the inside edge to release the relay. Carefully pull on
the latches to remove the relay from the housing. All electrical connections, including the RS485
connections, are made on the back of the relay. See
Figure 3. All the terminals will accept up to a No. 6 stud
size spade connector (or any type of lug up to 0.25” wide),
12 AWG wire (4 mm²), or FASTON connectors.
Electrical connections must be made in accordance with
the relay’s wiring diagram found in Figure 4. The numbers
next to the circles along the edge of the functional block
diagram of the relay indicate the terminal numbers
corresponding to the terminal numbers on the back of the
relay as shown in Figure 4.

FIGURE 1: SINGLE MODULE ENCLOSURE MOUNTING

Locked Unlocked
Pull ->

Pull ->
Locked Unlocked
FIGURE 2: LATCH MECHANISM FOR REMOVAL OF RELAY
FROM CASE
To re-install the relay in its case, align the printed circuit boards
with the guides in the relay case and slide the relay in most of the
way. For single and double cases, make sure the locking arm on FIGURE 3: VIEW OF REAR TERMINAL CONNECTIONS
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A
B
C (21)
25 R1 21
DISPLAY 10
N.O.
26 11
MICROP. 22

R2 7 N.C.
27
IM30-C 9
(10)

28 8

39 R3 18 N.O.
FUNCTION 20
29
Overload N.C.
R1 19
50/51
41 R4 4
50N/51N R2
6
30
Unbalance
32 R3 5
79Inhibit
43 R4 15
R5
17
31 BT 2 50

42 PROGR. 16
In=5A INT.FAULT
R5
Bo
BU
3
33 1
BF 2
In=1A 44
KEYBOARD
C
34/38
S-
23
TERMINAL 31 Ion=5A 12 _ S+
24
= 1
IEC 255
TERMINAL 33 Ion=1A 13
9 PIN MALE

24(-20%)-110(+20%)Vac / 24(-20%)-125(+20%)Vdc 80(-20%)-220(+20%)Vac / 90(-20%)-250(+20%)Vdc

FIGURE 4: W IRING DIAGRAM FOR THE IM30C RELAY

In Figure 4, the numbers next to the circles along the 4.2 BLOCKING INPUTS
functional diagram of the relay indicate the terminal The IM30C has two inputs which perform blocking
number on the back of the relay as shown in Figure 3. functions. The open circuit voltage across the terminals
The relay is shipped with the CT inputs set for either 1A of these inputs is 15 VDC. The internal resistance is 2.2 k
or 5A nominal inputs. The 7th character of the relay’s Ω. When the external resistance across these terminals
part number will either be “1” or “5” indicating the factory is less than 2.0kΩ, they are considered to be shorted.
set input range. If the input range needs to be changed, These two blocking inputs provide access to setting four
for any of the CT inputs, this may be accomplished via variables which determine the controlled protective
jumpers on the relay’s main circuit board. See the Edison elements. See Section 7.5 - (Programming The Blocking
Relay Technical Reference Manual for the location of Variables) - for more information on the function of these
these jumpers. inputs.
4.1 OUTPUT RELAYS 5.0 TARGET DESCRIPTIONS
Output relays 1 through 4 are user programmable to The front panel of the IM30C contains eight LEDs which
operate in conjunction with the activation of any act as the targets for the relay elements. See Figure 5 for
protective element or elements with one exception. identification of the targets.
NOTE: Pick-up (IL, IH, OL, OH, UL, and UH) and Time The top row of four targets correspond to the high-set
delayed (tIL, tIH, tOL, tOH, tUL, tUH, and tI<) functions and low-set phase overcurrent and unbalance pickup
may not be assigned to the same output relay(s). elements. As soon as the measured current level
Relay 1 consists of two isolated SPST terminals (one exceeds the setting level defined by the programming
Form A and one Form B) which may be selected as variables IL, IH, OL, OH, UL, or UH, the appropriate LED
being either normally open or normally closed. The other begins to flash. Once the time element associated with
three output relays, 2-4, all have Form C (i.e., SPDT) the pickup element has expired (tIL, tIH, tOL, tOH, tUL, or
contact arrangements. tUH), the LED goes to a constantly ON state. Flashing of
Output relay 5 is normally energized (shown de- the above targets will stop once the cause has
energized) and operates (de-energizes) upon relay power disappeared. Constantly ON targets must be reset by
supply failure, on an internal relay fault, and in pressing the “ENTER/RESET” button on the front of the
programming mode. relay.
NOTE: The targets will not reset if the cause is still
present.
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“Breaker Failure” LED, the other three LEDs will

The bottom row of four LEDs indicate the following automatically reset once the cause has disappeared,
conditions: Programming mode is active (flashing), or an regardless of whether they are flashing or constantly ON.
internal relay failure or power supply failure has occurred The “Breaker Failure” LED can only be reset by pressing
(constant), an undercurrent condition exists (flashing) or the “ENTER/RESET” button.
the reclose timer is active (constant), a breaker failure In the case of an auxiliary power supply failure, the status
condition has occurred (constant), and a function is of the targets is recorded to non-volatile memory. The
turned off by programming (flashing) or an external status of the targets is maintained when auxiliary power
blocking input signal is present (constant). Except for the is restored.

FIGURE 5: TARGETS FOR THE IM30C RELAY

High set phase Earth fault indicator

overcurrent element (IH). (OL or OH)

Low set phase Unbalance element

overcurrent element (IL). OVER PHASE EARTH UNBALANCE l(UL or UH)
LOAD FAULT FAULT
Programming mode Flashing when a
(flashing) and relay function is disabled by
failure (constant) PROGRAM/ RECLOSE BRKR BLOCK programming. Constant
indicator. RELAY FAIL INHIBIT FAIL ACTIVE when an external block
is active.
Open pole, low bus
voltage, or reclose timer Breaker fail indication.
active.

6.0 KEYBOARD OPERATION 3. Press the SELECT button to obtain either the
All measurements, programmed settings, and recorded SETTINGS or F→ →Relay display.
data may be accessed through the front panel. The five 4. Using a thin tool (e.g., a small screwdriver) press
buttons are color coded and their sequence of operation the recessed PROGRAM ENABLE button. The
is indicated on the front panel by means of arrows PROGRAM LED will now be flashing, indicating
directing the user to the next appropriate button to press. that PROGRAM mode has been successfully
Figures 6 and 7 give an overview of the keyboard entered.
operation.
7.1 CHANGING A SETTING
7.0 PROGRAMMING THE RELAY
Once in active PROGRAM SETTINGS mode, you may
Two programming modes are available. The first is the
now change the relay settings. For instructions on
SETTINGS mode, where all of the input parameters (e.g.,
changing the output relay assignments, see Section 7.3 -
CT ratio, rated frequency) and settings (e.g., time dials,
(Changing Output Relay Assignments). Change the
taps) are set. The second is the F→ →Relay mode where
settings as follows:
the various output relays are assigned to the various
protective elements. To enter program mode, follow 1. Press the SELECT button to scroll through the
these steps: various input parameters available for
1. Make sure the input currents are all zero. programming.
NOTE: The relay will not go into program mode 2. When the desired parameter to be changed is
when input quantities are not equal to zero as a displayed, press the + and – buttons to change
security function. This prevents the settings from the displayed value. For numerical values where
being altered while the relay is actively protecting the range of settings is large, the display may be
the system. speeded up by pressing the SELECT button at the
2. Press MODE to get into PROGRAM mode. same time the + or – is pressed.

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3. When the desired value in displayed, press the NOTE: The only exception is that the relay cannot be
ENTER/RESET button to store the new setting for assigned to both pick-up elements, and time dependent
that parameter. protective elements.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each setting. 1. First, enter the F→→Relay program mode.
When finished, press the MODE button to leave 2. Press the SELECT button to display the protective
programming mode and return the relay to normal element for which the relays assignments are to be
operation. made or changed.
7.2 DESCRIPTION OF RELAY SETTING VARIABLES 3. Press the + key to select the output relay. Each press
of the + key selects the next output relay. Once
This section describes each variable in the PROGRAM
selected, the relay position blinks.
SETTINGS mode. The following conventions are used:
4. Press the - key to toggle whether the element is
• The name of the variable and any unit of assigned to the output relay or not. If assigned, the
measure displayed (Volts, Hz, etc.) is in bold output relay number appears. If not, only a hyphen(-)
face type. Some variables do not have a unit will be displayed.
of measures displayed. An example of these
are variables that define curve shapes. 5. Press the ENTER/RESET button to store the
changes.
•The default value is shown in regular
typeface. 6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each protective element
to be changed.
For example:
For example:
Fn 50Hz
Fn is the name of Hz is the unit of This is the
name of
IL -2-4
the variable. measure, Hertz.
protective The number 4
element. This dash means means that output
50 is the setting relay 4 will operate
default. that output relay
number 1 is not when this element
assigned to this picks up.
A value of “Dis” in the Setting range column indicates that element.
This dash means
when the variable is set to this value, the related function The number 2 that output relay
is disabled. means that output number 3 is not
relay 2 will operate assigned to this
7.3 CHANGING OUTPUT RELAY ASSIGNMENTS when this element element.
Output relays 1 through 4 may be assigned to any picks up.
protective element, or any combination of elements.

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Cooper Power Systems

STEP 1
DISPLAY
Pressing this button progressively between MODE SELECT +
between Mesasurements Display, Settings
Display, Programming, and Test modes. STEP 3
The + and - buttons are used to
- select the actual measurement
STEP 2 PROG or display desired when in
The SELECT button chooses which category Measurements Display or Settings
of values within the chosen mode to display. Display m odes. W hen in Program
ENTER/RESET mode, these buttons increase or
decrease the value ofthe displayed
setting.

STEP 5
STEP 4
W hen in Program mode, this button stores the newly
W hen in Program mode, pressing this recessed button
selected value. If not in Program mode and the relay
places the relay into active programming mode,
has tripped, this button resets the relay and all output
allowing any or all of the relays settings to be altered.
contacts. If not tripped, this button restores the default display.

FIGURE 6: KEYBOARD OPERATION OVERVIEW

MODE SELECT –
+ ENTER

ACT. MEAS Display actual measured values.

MAX VAL. Display maximum recorded values.

d l
MEASURES
LAST TRIP Display data of last five events. Scan the menus using the
Measurements
Display Mode
TRIP NUM Display number of trips caused by + and – keys.
each protective function.

SETTINGS Display programmed settings.

1.Choose the setting to
SET DISP change with the
F-->RELAY Display output contact assignments.
Setting Display SELECT button.
Mode 2.Change the value with
Change
programmed the + and – keys.
SETTINGS PROG settings. 3.Store the new value
PROGR with the ENTER key.
F-->RELAY Change ouput
Programming Active program contact
Mode mode must be assignments.
enabled.

W /O TRIP Run self test and operate LEDs only.

TEST PRG Run the selected test by

W ith TRIP Run self test and operate LEDs and pressing the ENTER
Diagnositic output contacts.
Test Mode button.

FIGURE 7: KEYBOARD OPERATION MAP

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Display Description Setting Range

Fn 50Hz System frequency 50 or 60 Hz

In 500Ap Phase CTs rated primary current 0 to 9999 Amps in 1A steps

On 1/5As Unbalance CT rated secondary current 1 or 5 Amps (Setting by correct connection

to relay.)
F(IL) D Operating characteristic of the low-set overcurrent D Definite time delay
element SI Inverse time delay
IL 0.3In Pick-up level of the low-set overcurrent element in per 0.3 to 1.5 pu of In in 0.01 steps, or Disable
unit of the phase CTs rated current (In)
tIL 1.0s Time delay of the low-set overcurrent element 1 to 50 seconds in 0.1 second steps

IH 0.6In Pick-up level of the high-set overcurrent element in per 0.2 to 2.0 pu of In in 0.01 steps, or Disable
unit of the phase CTs rated current (In)
tIH 0.1s Time delay of the high-set overcurrent element 0.1 to 6500 seconds in (0.1 s steps from
0.05 to 9.99) and (1 s steps from 100 to
6500)
F(OL) D Operating characteristic of the low-set ground D Definite time delay
(residual) overcurrent element SI Inverse time delay
OL 0.1In Pick-up level of the low-set ground (residual) 0.1 to 1.0 pu of In in 0.01 steps, or Disable
overcurrent element in per unit of the phase CTs rated
current (In)
tOL 0.05s Time delay of the low-set ground (residual) overcurrent 0.05 to 30 seconds in 0.01 second steps
element
OH 0.2In Pick-up level of the high-set ground (residual) 0.1 to 2.0 pu of In in 0.01 steps, or Disable
overcurrent element in per unit of the phase CTs rated
current (In)
tOH 0.05s Time delay of the high-set ground (residual) 0.05 to 9.99 seconds in (0.01 second
overcurrent element steps)
F(UL) D Operating characteristic of the low-set unbalance D Definite time delay
element SI Inverse time delay
UL Pick-up level of the low-set unbalance element in per 0.02 to 0.8 pu of Un in 0.01 steps, or
0.02On unit of the unbalance CT rated secondary current (Un) Disable

tUL 1.0s Time delay of the low-set unbalance element 1 to 30 seconds in (0.01 second steps
from 1.00 to 9.99) and (0.1 second steps
from 10.0 to 30.0)
UH Pick-up level of the high-set unbalance element in per 0.01 to 1.0 pu of Un in 0.01 steps, or
0.04On unit of the unbalance CT rated current (Un) Disable

tUH 1s Time delay of the high-set unbalance element 0.1 to 300 seconds in (0.1 second steps
from 1.00 to 99.9) and (1 second steps
from 100 to 300)
I< 0.10In Pick-up level of the undercurrent element in per unit of 0.10 to 1.00 pu of In in 0.01 steps, or
the phase CT’s rated current (In) Disable
tI< 1s Time delay of the undercurrent element 1 to 99.9 seconds in 0.1 second steps

tRI< 5.0m Wait time for the re-energization of the capacitors 0.5 to 100 minutes in (0.1 minute steps
from 0.5 to 10.0) and (1 minute steps from
10 to 100)
Ic 0.00On Inherent unbalance compensation level in per unit of 0.00 to 0.20 pu of On in 0.01 steps
the unbalance CT rated current (On)

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Display Description Setting Range

αc 0°° Inherent compensation angle (angle between phase A 0 to 359 degrees in 1 degree steps
current and the unbalance current) (counter-clock wise rotation)
tBF 0.1s Output relay reset time delay - Output relays 0.1 to 0.5 seconds in 0.1 second steps
associated with pick-up (start time) functions will be
forced to drop-out after this time delay, even if the pick-
up cause is still present (Breaker Failure)
NodAd 1 Modbus communication address 1 to 250 in steps of 1
TABLE 2 : PROGRAM SETTING Variables

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7.4 DESCRIPTION OF OUTPUT RELAY VARIABLES NOTE: Pick-up (IL, IH, OL, OH, UL, UH) and Time
This section describes each variable in the delayed functions (tIL, tIH, tOL, tOH, tUL, tUH) may not
PROGRAM, F→ →Relay mode. The following be assigned to the same output relay(s).
conventions are used:
• The name of the variable is in bold face type. 7.5 PROGRAMMING THE BLOCKING VARIABLES
• The default output relay settings are shown in In addition to the output relay programming, the
regular typeface. PROGRAM F→ →Relay mode also provides access to
TABLE 3 - Output Relay Programming Display setting four variables which determine which protective
Definitions elements are affected by the various blocking inputs.
Descriptions of these variable names, and their effects
Display Description are found in Table 4.
IL --3- Pick-up (or start-time) element associated TABLE 4: Programming Variables Affecting Blocking
with the low-set (time) phase over current Input Behavior
element.
Display Description
tIL 12-- Time delayed element associated with the
Bf O o I i Operation of the phase element blocking
low-set phase overcurrent element.
input, Bf. Set the display to show which
IH --3- Start-time element associated with the phase and ground (residual) overcurrent
high-set phase over current element. elements are to be blocked when this
tIH 12-- Time delayed element associated with the input is active. I and O correspond to the
high-set phase overcurrent element. high-set, and i and o correspond to the
Pick-up (or start-time) element associated low-set elements. Bf can be set to any
OL ----
with the low-set (time) ground (residual) combination and selection of the four
overcurrent element. elements O o I i (16 possible settings).
tOL 12-- Time delayed element associated with the Bo Uu Operation of the unbalance element
low-set ground (residual) overcurrent blocking input, Bo. Set the display to
element. show which unbalance elements are to
be blocked when this input is active. U
OH ---- Start-time element associated with the corresponds to the high-set, second level,
high-set ground (residual) overcurrent or trip element, and u corresponds to the
element. low-set, first level, or alarm element. Bo
tOH 12-- Time delayed element associated with the can be set to any combination of U and u
high-set ground (residual) overcurrent (4 possible settings).
element. Determines if the effect of the phase
tBf 2tBF
UL ---- Start-time element associated with the overcurrent element blocking input lasts
low-set (first level) unbalance element. as long as the blocking input is active (tBf
tUL -2-- Time delayed element associated with the =OFF), or if it lasts only for the set time
low-set (first level) unbalance element. delay of the function plus an additional
This is usually used for the Alarm output. time delay equal to twice the time
programmed for the variable tBF in the
UH ---- Start-time element associated with the
PROGRAM SETTINGS mode (tBf=2tBF).
high-set (second level) unbalance
element. tBo 2tBF Same as for tBf except for the unbalance
element blocking input Bo.
tUH -2-- Time delayed element associated with the
high-set (second level) unbalance
element. This is usually used for the Trip 7.6 PROGRAMMING VIA SOFTWARE
output. The IM30C may also be programmed using any of the
tI< ---4 Time delayed element associated with the programming interface software packages provided by
undercurrent (undervoltage image) Cooper Power Systems or others. Please consult the
element. users manual for the appropriate software.

tFRes: M Reset mode for time delay elements. If The IM30C uses the Modbus communication
“A” then reset takes place automatically protocol. For details on the memory map used in the
when the current drops below the pick-up IM30C in order to interface it with other Modbus
value. When set to “M”, reset is only programs or devices, consult the Edison Relay
possible via the front panel Technical Reference Manual.
ENTER/RESET key.
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8.0 OVERCURRENT AND UNBALANCE For a fault current of 20000A, the multiple of pick-up is
10pu. Adjust the curve up or down by selecting the
ELEMENT CHARACTERISTICS
appropriate time delay desired at this level of 10pu.
The ground overcurrent protection is derived by
summing the three phase currents by the relay NOTE: The curves shown actually have a minimum
algorithm and hence a separate zero sequence CT is pickup of 1.1pu. In the case of the example, the actual
not required. The low-set phase and ground minimum pick-up is 2200A primary.
overcurrent and low-set (first level) unbalance elements It is important to note that the current waveform from
may be selected to exhibit a definite time or a normal the unbalance CT is filtered to remove all harmonics
inverse characteristic. The high-set phase and ground before being processed by the relay. The active filter’s
overcurrent and high-set (second level) unbalance specification is 24 dB down at 150 Hz. Thus, the
elements exhibit definite time characteristics only. In unbalance element setting can be made without any
addition, the IM30C provides protective elements that concern of the triple-n harmonics adding in the neutral
operate upon pick-up of any of the above elements and causing a false alarm or false trip. Conversely, the
independent of the associated time delay. These are current waveform from the phase CT is filtered to pass
referred to as the pick-up elements. up to the ninth harmonic. The relay calculates the rms
When set for a normal inverse time characterisic, the current including the ninth harmonic. Thus, the series
low-set phase overcurrent and unbalance elements reactors (if any) are provided with needed overload
follow a curve based on the following formula: protection including heating effects from harmonics.

t (I ) =
(K 0.02
− 1)TS 9.0 USE OF THE tI< ELEMENT
The tI< element is used primarily to implement the
( I PU )0.02 − 1 reclose time delay required for recently de-energized
Where: K is a constant - 10 for phase and capacitors. When any phase current goes below the
5 for unbalance elements set value of the function I<, without reaching zero
amps, the time delay setting associated with the time
TS is the set time delay, and; delayed undercurrent element, tI<, begins to count
IPU is the trip level in per unit of down automatically. At the end of this time delay, any
rated CT secondary current. output relays associated to the pick-up element, tI<, will
Rather than using a time dial and tap nomenclature, energize and remain energized during the re-
the phase and ground overcurrent and unbalance energization time delay, tRI<.
elements in the IM30C are set in per unit of CT If the phase current in question drops to zero at any
secondary current. This corresponds to the tap. For time, the time delay associated with the pick-up
adjusting the curve up and down (time dial), an actual element, tI<, will be bypassed. Any output relays
time delay in seconds is used. For the phase and associated to tI< will automatically be energized within
ground overcurrent elements K=10, it can be seen that 0.2 seconds and will reset after the wait time for the re-
at a current setting of 10pu, the time setting TS is equal energization of the capacitors, tRI<. The wait time
to the actual time delay for the element (due to associated with tRI< can be bypassed at any time by
cancellation of terms). Therefore, selection of the pressing the “ENTER/RESET” button on the relay’s
phase and ground overcurrent time setting is keyboard.
performed by reading the time value corresponding to
the 10pu current setting for the curve in the proper 10.0 USE OF THE tBF FUNCTION
location. For the unbalance (neutral) overcurrent The tBF element is used for zone interlocking with
element K=5, and the curve produces faster operating upstream relays.
times. Similarly, selection of the unbalance overcurrent On the IM30C, both pick-up (start time) and time delay
time setting is performed by reading the time value elements are available for most protective functions.
corresponding to the 5pu current setting for the curve in For example OL and tOL. When used in zone
the proper location. interlocking (for example for phase faults), the pick-up
Figure 8 shows the inverse characteristics that can be elements are programmed to operate one or more
used with either or both of the low-set phase and output contacts. Note that pick-up and time delayed
ground overcurrent and low-set unbalance elements. elements may not be programmed to operate the same
FOR EXAMPLE: output contacts.
In = 4000A These contacts are then connected to appropriate
blocking inputs on an upstream relay. For example, in
IL = 0.50 the case of a phase fault in the capacitor bank, the bus
Pickup level (Is) = 4000 * 0.50 = 2000A relay may also pick-up. The start time contact from the
IM30C may be used to block the bus relay, giving the
capacitor bank breaker the opportunity to clear the

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fault. In this case, assuming the fault is permanent, the Ground Overcurrent (K=10) and Low-set Unbalance
time delayed phase element will then trip, sending a Elements (K=5)
signal to the local breaker. At this time the tBF timer
starts running. This timer should be set long enough to
1. Press the Mode button until TEST PRG is
allow the circuit breaker to clear the fault. If the fault is
not cleared by the time the tBF timer expires, the displayed.
IM30C will force the pick up contacts to drop out, 2. Select the test to run by pressing the SELECT
removing the blocking signal from the upstream relay, button once to show W/O TRIP, or twice to display
allowing them to trip. In this fashion a reliable breaker WithTRIP.
fail back up function may be enabled for the system. a. If the W/O TRIP test is selected, pressing the
11.0 RUNNING THE TEST PROGRAMS ENTER/RESET button will run the test. All the
The relay contains a comprehensive program of self- LEDs should illuminate during the duration of
test and self-diagnostic features. the test. If any error is found, an error code will
A. Diagnostic and functional tests are performed be displayed and the RELAY FAIL light will
every time the auxiliary power is turned on to the remain illuminated. The test lasts
relay. These tests check the program routines and approximately five seconds. No output relays
memory content of the relay. will be operated or will change status.
B. Dynamic functional tests are run every 15 b. If the WithTRIP test is selected, pressing the
minutes during normal operation (relay’s ENTER/RESET button will then display
operation is suspended for less than 10ms). TestRun?. To run the test the ENTER/RESET
button must be pressed again. At this point the
C. If desired, the start up diagnostic routines may be
test will run and all of the output relays will be
run at any time by accessing the TEST PRG operated in addition to the LEDs. The test
mode. Two tests may be run, both of which are lasts approximately five seconds. Access to
identical except for the effect on the output relays. the WithTRIP test is enabled only when the
current inputs to the relay are zero (breaker
open).

! CAUTION
Running the WithTRIP test will operate all of the output
relays. Care must be taken to ensure that no
unexpected or harmful equipment operations will occur
as a result of running this test. It is generally
recommended that this test be run only when all
dangerous output connections are removed.

12.0 REAL TIME MEASUREMENTS

To display the real-time measured values of the relayed
quantities, enter the ACT. MEAS mode of operation as
K=10, Ts=1 s
follows:
1. Press the MODE button, to get into
MEASURES mode.
2. Press the SELECT button to select the ACT.
MEAS mode.
K=5, Ts=1 s
3. Press the + or – buttons to scroll through the
available measurements. The data available is
summarized in Table 5.
Multiples of CT Pickup (Iactual/Is)
Where Is = In * (pick-up level)

Figure 8: TCC Characteristic of the Normal inverse

Characteristic Available on the Low-set Phase and

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DISPLAY MEASURED QUANTITY DISPLAY MAXIMUM VALUE OF THE…

I/In Highest phase current (% of rated IA) IA Phase A current after the first 100ms
from breaker closing
IA RMS value of Phase A current
IB Phase B current after the first 100ms
IB RMS value of Phase B current from breaker closing
IC RMS value of Phase C current IC Phase C current after the first 100ms
Io RMS value of the Ground (residual) from breaker closing
Current Io Ground (residual) current
Iu RMS value of the unbalance current Iu Unbalance current after the first
αo Compensation angle (angle between 100ms from breaker closing
Iu and IA) SA Phase A current during the first
Id Unbalance compensated current 100ms after breaker closing
Table 5 - Available Metered Values in “ACT. MEAS” Mode SB Phase B current during the first
100ms after breaker closing
13.0 MAXIMUM VALUE DATA SC Phase C current during the first
100ms after breaker closing
To display the maximum values of the relayed
quantities, enter the MAX VAL. mode of operation as Sd Unbalance current during the first
follows: 100ms after breaker closing
1. Press the MODE button, to get into
MEASURES mode. TABLE 6 – AVAILABLE MAXIMUM VALUES IN “MAX VAL.” MODE
2. Press the SELECT button to select the MAX
VAL. mode.
3. Press the + or – buttons to scroll through the
available measurements. The data available is
summarized in Table 6.

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14.0 LAST EVENT DATA 15.0 CUMULATIVE TRIP COUNTERS

The relay stores information associated with the last To display how many times the relay has tripped for
trip event. To access this data, enter the LASTTRIP each of the protective elements, enter the TRIP NUM
mode of operation as follows: mode of operation as follows:
1. Press the MODE button, to get into 1. Press the MODE button, to get into
MEASURES mode. MEASURES mode.
2. Press the SELECT button to select the 2. Press the SELECT button to select the TRIP
LASTTRIP mode. NUM mode.
3. Press the + or – buttons to scroll through the 3. Press the + or – buttons to scroll through the
event record. The data available is summarized available measurements. The data available is
in Table 7. summarized in Table 8.
DISPLAY HISTORICAL QUANTITY DISPLAY NUMBER OF TRIPS DUE TO...
Causexxx “xxx” is the element which caused IL Low-set phase overcurrent element
the last trip operation as follows:
IH High-set phase overcurrent element
IL Low-set phase overcurrent
element OL Low-set ground (residual) overcurrent
IH High-set phase overcurrent element
element OH High-set ground (residual) overcurrent
UL Low-set (first level) unbalance element
element
UH High-set (second level) UL Low-set unbalance element
unbalance element UH High-set unbalance element
I< Undercurrent element
IA Phase A current at time of trip
TABLE 8 - CUMULATIVE TRIP COUNTER DATA IN “TRIP
IB Phase B current at time of trip NUM” MODE
IC Phase C current at time of trip
Io Ground (residual) current at time of 16.0 SETTING OF THE CAPACITOR BANK
trip INHERENT UNBALANCE COMPENSATION
FUNCTION
Id Unbalance current at time of trip.
STEP 1 - Switch on the capacitor bank and
αo Displacement in degrees of Io from IA record the values of Iu, αo, and Id, located in
(360 anti-clockwise) MEASURES mode in the ACT. MEAS sub-
TABLE 7 - AVAILABLE LAST EVENT DATA IN “LASTTRIP” MODE menu.
STEP 2 - Switch off the capacitor bank and input the
settings for Ic and αc recorded in STEP 1.
When the capacitor bank is switched on again,
Iu and αo should remain practically unchanged,
and Id should be approximately zero.

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17.0 SETTING EXAMPLE

Consider the installation of a 16.8 MVAR capacitor bank to provide power factor correction. The bank will be connected split-
wye ungrounded to a 69 kV system. Each phase consists of 2 series groups with 14 capacitor units per group. Individual
capacitor unit ratings are 200 kVAR at 19.92 kV. Assume the fault level is 500 MVA, phase CT ratio and accuracy are 300:5 A,
C200 and the unbalance CT ratio and accuracy are 50:5 A, C50. (If a series reactor is used, the fault level should be
calculated downstream of the reactor.)
n Determine the phase and ground overcurrent and instantaneous relay settings.
n Determine what number of units from one series group can be removed without causing an overvoltage of 110% on the
remaining units
n Determine what value of unbalance (neutral) current should the relay signal an alarm, and at what value of unbalance
(neutral current) should the relay trip the bank
V T = line - to - neutral voltage = 39.8 kV
V = nameplate capacitor unit rating = 19.92 kV
S = number of series groups = 2
N = number of parallel units per series group per leg = 7
var 200 × 10 3
IU = rated current of one unit = = = 10.0 A
V 19.92 × 10 3
MVAR × 10 3 16.8 × 10 3
I load = rated load current of bank = = = 140.6A
( 3. ) ∗ kV ( 3.) × 69
MVA × 10 3 500. × 10 3
I fault = rated fault current at bank = = = 4183.7A
( 3. ) ∗ kV ( 3.) × 69

The phase CTs rated primary current In is 300 A. The neutral CTs rated secondary current, On, is 5.
The operating characteristic F(IL) of the low-set overcurrent relay chosen is SI (Simple Inverse) to allow for coordination with
the fuses in the capacitor bank. The pick-up level of the low-set overcurrent element is about 125% of rated load current of
bank in per unit of the phase CTs rated current (In).
1.25 × 140.6
IL = = 0.59 p.u.
300
Therefore set IL=0.6
The tIL or time delay of the low-set overcurrent element is chosen to coordinate with other upstream or downstream devices.
The method of selection of the time delay is explained in Section 8.
The pick-up level of the high-set overcurrent element is about 40% of the rated fault current at the bank in per unit of the phase
CTs rated current (In)
0.4 × 4183.7
IH = = 5.58 pu
300
Set IH to 2.0 pu (600 A or 426% of full load current)– the maximum possible setting. Alternatively, a higher ratio CT could be
used, 600:5 or 800:5 to obtain a setting closer to the allowable 2.0 pu. However, in this particular case the IH setting is 426%
of full load current and hence adequate discrimination between load and fault currents exists. The tIH or time delay of the high-
set overcurrent element is chosen to be 0.05 minutes for fast clearing of the fault.
The pick-up level of the ground (residual) overcurrent OL element can be set at 20% of the rated load current of the bank . In
this example, 20% of the 140.6 A load current is 28.12 A. The pick-up level of the ground undercurrent element OL in per unit
of the phase CTs rated current (In) is therefore calculated to be 28.12/300 or 0.09 pu. The minimum available setting is 0.1 In
and therefore OL is set at 0.1pu. The operating characteristic F(OL) is set to D for definite time delay. The tOL setting of 0.2
sec allows for transients to subside and prevents unnecessary alarms or trips.

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The pick-up level of the ground (residual) overcurrent OH element can be set at 25% of the rated load current of the bank . In
this example, 25% of the 140.6 A load current is 35.15 A. The pick-up level of the ground undercurrent element OL in per unit
of the phase CTs rated current (In) is therefore calculated to be 35.15/300 or 0.12 pu. The OH is set at 0.12 pu. The
operating characteristic F(OH) is set to D for definite time delay. The tOH setting of 0.1 sec allows for transients to subside
and prevents unnecessary alarms or trips.
The operating characteristic F(UL) of the low-set unbalance is set to definite time mode in keeping with common practice, that
is, F(UL)=D. The pick-up level of the low-set unbalance element (UL) is used for alarming whenever the first fuse operates in
an externally fused capacitor bank, or whenever one series pack section is shorted in a fuseless bank. In a properly designed
capacitor bank one series element failure will cause a voltage below 110% on the other phases and is calculated below. The
pick-up level of the high-set unbalance element (UH) is set to detect when a sufficient number of fuse operations or series pack
sections have failed to cause a voltage greater than 110% on the other phases and hence is used for tripping
The equations used below for calculating unbalance voltages and currents are found in IEEE C37.99, Recommended
Practices for the Protection of Shunt Capacitors. For this example, F (i.e., the number of failed capacitors in one series group)
is equal to 1.
é V ùé 600SN ù
% VR = ê T ú ê ú for ungrounded split - wye
ë SV ûë 6S (N − F ) + 5F û
é 39.8 × 10 3 ù é 600(2 )(7 ) ù
=ê
(
ëê (2 ) 19.92 × 10
3
)
úê ú
ûú ë 6(2 )(7 − 1) + 5(1)û
= 109.1%

é V ùé 3F ù
IN = IUNê T ú ê ú for ungrounded split - wye
ë SV û ë 6S(N - F ) + 5F û
é 39.8 × 10 3 ùé 3(1) ù
= (10.0 )(7 )ê
(
ëê (2 ) 19.92 × 10
3
)
úê
ûú ë 6(2 )(7 − 1) + 5(1) ú
û
= 2.73 A
é V ù é 600 SN ù
%VR = ê T ú ê ú
ë SV û ë 6S(N - F) + 5F û
é 39.8 × 103 ù é 600(2)(7) ù
=ê
(
ëê 2 19.92 × 10
3
)
úê ú
ûú ë 6(2)(7 − 2) + 5(2) û
= 120.0%

For F = 2: (the number of failed capacitors in one series group)

é V ùé 3F ù
IN = IUNê T ú ê ú
ë SV û ë 6S(N - F) + 5F û
é 39.8 × 103 ùé 3(2) ù
= (10.0)(7)ê
(
ëê 2 19.92 × 10
3
)
úê ú
ûú ë 6(2)(7 − 2) + 5(2) û
= 6.00 A
The failure of two units will cause an overvoltage of 120% on the remaining units. The relay should signal an alarm at IN = 2.1
A (0.8*2.73 A) to provide margin for system voltage, relay, and relay setting tolerances. The UL setting in per unit of CT rated
current will be set to 2.1 / 5 = 0.42pu The tUL definite time delay of the low-set unbalance element is chosen to coordinate
with the protective fuse on the capacitor unit.
2.7 + 6.0
The relay should signal a trip condition at IN = = 4.4 A, midway between F = 1 and F = 2, where the overvoltage is
2
120%. The UH setting in per unit of unbalance CT secondary rated current would be 4.4 / 5 = .88 pu. The tUH time delay of
the high-set unbalance element should be chosen to be equal to the expected fuse operating time of the second fuse. For
fuseless banks, the time delay would be set as short as possible.
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The undercurrent element is primarily used to detect when the capacitor bank has been de-energized. This is accomplished
by monitoring when the current flowing into the capacitor bank has dropped below some set level. This is an effective means
of sensing this condition as capacitor banks are connected shunt to the system, therefore their load current is fixed and varies
only with system voltage levels.
The pick-up level of the undercurrent element can be set at 20% of the rated load current of the bank . In this example, 20% of
the 140.6 A load current is 28.12 A. The pick-up level of the undercurrent element I< in per unit of the phase CTs rated current
(In) is therefore set at 28.12/300 or 0.09 pu. The time delay of the undercurrent element tI< is set at 1.0 s to allow sufficient
time for the tRI< setting to be activated. (See Section 9.0, “ Use of the tI< element.) The wait time for the re-energization of
the capacitors tRI< should be 5 minutes (300 sec) to allow the capacitors to adequately discharge before re-energization. Any
shorter time delay should be determined in consultation with the capacitor manufacturer.
The settings for Ic and αc are determined by actual field tests as described in Section 15, “Setting of the Capacitor Bank
Inherent Unbalance Compensation Factor”. The tBF setting of 0.15 s should be adequate in allowing breaker operation in
most cases.
The output relay programming assignments are user specific and hence no overall general example can be considered
definitive. It must be noted that the Pick-up and time delayed functions may not be assigned to the same output relay(s). Pick-
up functions such as IL, IH, OL, OH, UL, and UH are generally used for alarm purposes. Pick-up of Time-delayed functions
such as tIL, tIH, tOL, tOH, tUL, tUH, and tI< are generally used for trip purposes. Hence, for safety reasons, it is not possible
to assign the pick-up and time-delayed functions to the same output relays.
One example is the use of the tIL, tIH, tOH, and tUH elements to operate output relays R1 and R2. The tI< function operates
R4. See Figure 9. The N.O. R1 contact is connected in series with the breaker trip coil. The N.C. R2 and R4 contacts are
connected in series with the breaker close coil. The tFRes is set to Manual to ensure either operator intervention either in
person or through the RS-485 Modbus communications package. If any of tIL, tIH, tOH, or tUH elements operate, the N.O. R1
relay contact will close and trip the capacitor bank breaker. The N.C. R2 relay contact will open. The operation of tI< will also
cause the N.C. R4 relay contact to open. The relay R4 will reset after the wait time for the re-energization of the capacitors
tRI< and the N.C. R4 relay contact in the breaker close coil circuit will close again. The use of tFRes Manual requires operator
intervention and prevents output relays R1 and R2 from resetting and causing N.C. contact of R2 to complete the breaker
close coil circuit.
DC

Trip Coil Close Coil

R1 R2

R4

External Close Contact

DC

Figure 9: Typical Output Contact Connection for IM30C

For implementing this example, the output relay assignments for relays R1 through R4 would be as follows:
tIL 12--
tIH 12--
tOH 12--
tUH 12--
tI< ---4
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Verification of Assumed CT Ratings:

1. The phase and unbalance CT assumed ratings are 300:5 A, C200, and 50:5, C50. It is further assumed that the full
winding of the CT is employed in this application, i.e., there are no taps in this application that could reduce the CTs’
voltage rating in proportion to the number of turns employed. For example, a 600:5 A CT rated C200 being operated
on the 300:5 A tap has an effective voltage rating of C100.
2. Assume that the total resistance of the lead wires based on twice the length from the CT to the relay is 0.8 ohms. Also
assume the same resistance of lead wires to the unbalance CT.
3. Assume the resistance of the phase CT winding is 0.15 ohms (0.0025 ohm/turn*(300/5) turns) and the resistance of
the neutral CT winding is 0.025 ohms (0.0025 ohm/turn*(50/5) turns).
4. The relay resistance is 0.01 ohms for both the phase and neutral windings.
5. Assume the phase CTs are Y connected. Delta connected CTs are not preferred, because they would serve as zero
sequence filters and it is desirable that the phase overcurrent relay act on all harmonics.
6. The required phase CT secondary voltage = 4183.7 A*(5/300)*(0.8+0.15+0.01) ohms
= 66.94 V
Note that the C200 CT’s voltage rating is more than twice the required CT secondary voltage (133.88 V) and hence is
adequate.
7. The normal current ‘seen’ by the primary of the unbalance CT is of the order of a few amps which is due to tolerances
on the values of individual capacitors. The current ‘seen’ by the primary of the unbalance CT could be as high as the
phase current caused by one open circuited phase.
The required unbalance CT secondary voltage = 140.6 A*(5/50)*(0.8+0.15+0.01) ohms
= 13.5 V
Note that the C50 CT’s voltage rating is more than twice the required unbalance CT secondary voltage (27.0 V) and hence is
adequate. A reasonably conservative voltage rating of the neutral CT is 0.2 times the system line-to-ground voltage, which will
protect the CT from surge voltages appearing at the bank neutral.

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18.0 SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Temperature Range ........................................................................................................................................ -20 to +60°C at 95% humidity
Storage Temperature ................................................................................................................................................................................ -30 to +80°C
Rated Input Voltage................................................................................................................................................................................ Not Applicable
Voltage Circuits Overload ....................................................................................................................................................................... Not Applicable
Burden on Phase Current Inputs ............................................................................. 0.2 VA, 1.0 pf at 5 A secondary; 0.01 VA, 1.0 pf at 1 A secondary
Burden on Unbalance (neutral) Current Inputs ........................................................ 0.2 VA, 1.0 pf at 5 A secondary; 0.03 VA, 1.0 pf at 1 A secondary
Dielectric Test Voltage ......................................................................................................................................................... 2000V, 50/60Hz, 1 minute
Impulse Test Voltage.................................................................................................. 5kV common mode, 1 kV differential mode, 1.2 x 50 µsec wave
Immunity to high frequency burst..........................................................................................1 kV common mode, 0.5 kV differential mode at 100 kHz,
.......................................................................................................................... 2.5 kV common mode, 1 kV differential mode at 1 MHz
Immunity to electrostatic discharge ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15 kV
Immunity to Sinusoidal Wave Burst............................................................................................................................... 100V over 10 - 1000kHz range
Immunity to radiated electromagnetic field ................................................................................................................. 10V/m over 20 - 1000MHz range
Immunity to High Energy Burst ..................................................................................................................... 4 kV common mode, 2V differential mode
Immunity to 50/60Hz magnetic field................................................................................................................................................................ 1000 A/m
Immunity to impulse magnetic field .................................................................................................................................................1000 A/m 8 x 20 µs
Immunity to magnetic burst .................................................................................................................................... 100 A/m over 100 - 1000kHz range
Resistance to vibration .................................................................................................................................................................... 1g from 10 -500 Hz
Rear Connection Terminals ..................................................................................................................................Up to 12AWG (4mm²) stranded wire
................................................................................................................... Lugs up to 0.25 inch (6.5mm) wide, or FASTON connectors
Output Contacts ................................................................................................................................................................................. rated current 5 A
..................................................................................................................................................................................rated voltage 380 V
........................................................................................................nominal switching power with AC resistive load 1100W(380V max.)
............................................................................................breaking capacity at 110 VDC: 0.3A with L/R=40ms for 100,000 operations
.................................................................................................................................. make and carry capacity for 0.5 sec = 30 A (peak)
................................................................................................................................ mechanical life over 2,000,000 (2 x 106) operations
PC Board Connectors................................................................................................................................... Gold plated, 10A continuous, 200A 1 sec.
Power Supply Input Voltage Range ......................................................... Two available – L(ow) – 24(-20%)-110(+20%)Vac; 24(-20%)-125(+20%)Vdc
...................................................................................................................H(igh) – 80(-20%)-220(+20%)Vac; 90(-20%)-250(+20%)Vdc
Average Power Supply Consumption ..................................................................................................................................................................8.5 VA
Weight (in single relay case) ...................................................................................................................................................................2.3kg (5.0lbs)

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19.0 TESTING/COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE

1. Make all electrical connections to the relay as shown in Figure 4. Note that for proper calibration of the relay, no electrical
connections need to be made to any of the output contacts.
2. De-energized the capacitor bank.
3. Energize the relay and ensure that no error messages appear after it runs its self test procedure. If the relay is already
energize, the self test procedure may be run at any time by entering TEST PRG mode on the front panel.
4. Step 4 and 5 set the capacitor bank’s inherent unbalance compensation level. Switch on the capacitor bank and
record the values of Iu, αu, and Id, located in MEASURES mode in the ACT. MEAS sub-menu. Note that in the first
step Iu is approximately equal to Id .
5. Switch off the capacitor bank and input the settings for Ic and αc recorded in STEP 1.
When the capacitor bank is switched on again, Iu and αu should remain practically unchanged, and Id should be
approximately zero.
6. Commissioning is compete. If it is desred to test unbalance functions a minimum of two current sources are needed,
although four current sources will provide testing of all the functions with one test setup. A minimum of two current
sources are needed, because the reference angle for the unbalance current input is the Phase A current. The magnitude
of all the phase currents should be near the rated current, with a minimum of 50% of rated for the unbalance function to be
activated. If only two current sources are being used, it is required that the same phase current be routed through the
three phase input CTs.

It is recommended that the default settings of all the output contact relay assignments to the output relay(s) programmed
for tripping be connected back to the test set in order to shut off the test set when the output relay 1 closes its contact.

Assuming only two current sources being used to test the relay, it is required that the phase current source from the test
set follow a path from terminal (T) 25, through T26, through T27, through T39, through T29, through T30 back to the test
set. Note that external connections to jumper T26 to T27, and jumper T39 to T29 are required. This provides the
reference angle for the unbalance current and provides a sufficient magnitude to activate the unbalance elements. The
unbalance current is fed from the test set to terminals 31 and 32 for a 5 A CT secondary rating or terminals 31 and 33 for a
1 A CT secondary rating. The settings of the unbalance elements UL and UH can be set at 0.5 On and 1.0 On
respectively, and tUL and tUH can be set at 1 s. The pickup current level of the UL and UH can be verified to be within
0.5% of the setting. Note that at lower settings of UL and UH, for example 0.02 On and 0.04 On, the accuracy of the input
current transformers which now draw a larger percentage of magnetizing current relative to the pickup current will result in
a lower accuracy of the pickup currents. Therefore, the accuracy of the pickup level at low settings of UL and UH will be
substantially higher than 0.5%.
NOTES

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20.0 MAINTENANCE
No maintenance is required. Periodically a functional check-out can be made with the test procedures described under
MANUAL TEST chapter. In case of malfunctioning please contact Cooper Power Systems or the local Authorized Dealer
mentioning the relay's Serial No reported in the label on the relay’s enclosure.

WARNING: Equipment mis-operation. A relay indicating a failure or other problem should be

! removed from service immediately. Continued operation can result in loss of
protection to the capacitor bank and equipment mis-operation.

In case of Internal Relay Fault detection, proceed as here-below indicated :

§ If the error message displayed is one of the following “DSP Err”, “ALU Err” ,”KBD Err” ,”ADC Err”, switch off power
supply and switch-on again. If the message does not disappear send the relay to Cooper Power Systems (or its local
dealer) for repair.
§ If the error message displayed is “E2P Err”, try to program any parameter and then run “W/OTRIP”.
§ If message disappear please check all the parameters.
§ If the message remains send the relay to CPS or its local dealer for repair.

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SETTINGS SHEET FOR IM30C RELAY - PAGE 1 OF 2

Setting Programming Assignments (Accessible via the SETTINGS program mode.)
VARIABLE FACTORY UNITS DESCRIPTION VARIABLE SETTING UNITS
DEFAULT
Fn 50 Hz System frequency Fn Hz
In 500 Amps Phase CTs rated primary current In Amps
On N/A Amps Unbalance CT rated secondary current On Amps
(Setting by correct connection to relay.)
Connect Terminal 31 for 5 Amp CT.
Connect Terminal 33 for 1 Amp CT.
F(IL) D None Operating characteristic of the low-set F(IL) None
overcurrent element
IL 0.3 p.u. – Pick-up level of the low-set overcurrent IL p.u. –
amps element in per unit of the phase CTs rated amps
current (In)
tIL 1.0 Seconds Time delay of the low-set overcurrent element tIL Seconds
IH 0.2 p.u. – Pick-up level of the high-set overcurrent IH p.u. –
amps element in per unit of the phase CTs rated amps
current (In)
tIH 0.05 Minutes Time delay of the high-set overcurrent element tIH Minutes
F(OL) D None Operating characteristic of the low-set ground F(IL) None
(residual) overcurrent element
OL 0.2 p.u. – Pick-up level of the low-set ground (residual) OL p.u. –
amps overcurrent element in per unit of the phase amps
CTs rated current (In)
tOL 1.0 Seconds Time delay of the low-set ground (residual) tOL Seconds
overcurrent element
OH 0.1 p.u. – Pick-up level of the high-set ground (residual) OH p.u. –
amps overcurrent element in per unit of the phase amps
CTs rated current (In)
tOH 1 Seconds Time delay of the high-set overcurrent element tOH Seconds
F(UL) D None Operating characteristic of the low-set ground F(UL) None
(residual) unbalance element
UL 0.02 p.u. – Pick-up level of the low-set unbalance element UL p.u. –
amps in per unit of the unbalance CT rated current amps
(On)
tUL 1.0 Seconds Time delay of the low-set unbalance element tUL Seconds
UH 0.01 p.u. – Pick-up level of the high-set unbalance UH p.u. –
amps element in per unit of the unbalance CT rated amps
current (On)
tUH 1 Seconds Time delay of the high-set unbalance element tUH Seconds
I< 0.10 p.u. – Pick-up level of the undercurrent element in I< p.u. –
amps per unit of the phase CT’s rated current (In). amps
See Section 9.
tI< 1 Seconds Time delay of the undercurrent element tI< Seconds
tRI< 5.0 Minutes Wait time for the re-energization of the tRI< Minutes
capacitors
Ic 0.00 p.u. – Inherent unbalance compensation level in per Ic p.u. –
amps unit of the unbalance CT rated current (On) amps

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αc 0 Degrees Inherent compensation angle (angle between αc Degrees

phase A current and the unbalance current).
See Section 15.
tBF 0.1 Seconds Output relay reset time delay - Output relays tBF Seconds
associated with time delayed functions will be
forced to drop-out after this time delay, even if
the pick-up cause is still present (Breaker
Failure)
NodAd 1 None Modbus communication address NodAd None

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SETTINGS SHEET FOR IM30C RELAY – PAGE 2 OF 2

Output Relay Programming Assignments (Accessible via the F→RELAY program mode.)
VARIABLE FACTORY UNITS DESCRIPTION VARIABLE SETTING UNITS
DEFAULT
IL --3- Outputs Pick-up of the low-set phase overcurrent element IL Outputs
tIL 12-- Outputs Pick-up of time delayed low-set phase overcurrent tIL Outputs
element.
IH --3- Outputs Pick-up of the high-set phase overcurrent element. IH Outputs
tIH 12-- Outputs Pick-up of the time delayed high-set phase overcurrent tIH Outpu
element.
OL ---- Outputs Pick-up of the low-set ground (residual) overcurrent OL Outputs
element
tOL 12-- Outputs Pick-up of time delayed low-set ground (residual) tOL Outputs
overcurrent element.
OH ---- Outputs Pick-up of the high-set ground (residual) overcurrent OH Outputs
element.
tOH 12-- Outputs Pick-up of the time delayed high-set ground (residual) tOH Outputs
overcurrent element.
UL ---- Outputs Pick-up of the low-set (first level) unbalance element UL Outputs
tUL -2-- Outputs Pick-up of the time delayed low-set (first level) tUL Outputs
unbalance element. This is usually used for the Alarm
output.
UH ---- Outputs Pick-up of the high-set (second level) unbalance UH Outputs
element
tUH -2-- Outputs Pick-up of the time delayed high-set (second level) tUH Outputs
unbalance element. This is usually used for the Trip
output.
tI< ---4 Outputs Pick-up of the time delayed undercurrent (undervoltage tI< Outputs
image) element
tFRes: M None Reset mode for time delay elements. If “A” then reset tFRes: None
takes place automatically when the current drops
below the pick-up value. When set to “M”, reset is only
possible via the front panel ENTER/RESET key.
Bf ---i None Operation of the phase element blocking input, Bf. Set Bf None
the display to show which phase overcurrent elements
are to be blocked when this input is active. O
corresponds to the high-set and o corresponds to the
low-set ground (residual) elements I corresponds to
the high-set and i corresponds to the low-set phase
elements. (16 settings possible OoIi to ----.)
Bo -u None Operation of the unbalance element blocking input, Bo. Bo None
Set the display to show which unbalance elements are
to be blocked when this input is active. U corresponds
to the high-set, second level, or trip element, and u
corresponds to the low-set, first level, or alarm
element. (4 settings possible Uu to --)
tBf 2tBf None Determines if the phase overcurrent element blocking tBf None
input lasts for as long as the blocking input is active
(tBf =OFF), or for the set time delay of the function
plus an additional time delay equal to twice the time
programmed for the variable tBf in the PROGRAM
SETTINGS mode.
tBo 2tBf None Same as for tBf except for the unbalance element tBu None
blocking input Bo

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21.0 REVISION HISTORY

3-2001 Issue: Replaces 10-1998 Issue.
Added Safety Warnings to Beginning of manual.
Added NOTE to beginning of manual.
Corrected caption on Figure 8.
Corrected description of tBF setting on page 8.
Added short example at end of Section 8.0
Added Sections 10, 19 and 20.
Corrected Ic description in Table 2.

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