Relion® 670 series

Transformer protection RET670

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Product Guide
Transformer protection RET670 1MRK 504 118-BEN C
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Product version: 1.2

Contents

1. Application.....................................................................3 12. Logic...........................................................................25

2. Available functions..........................................................8 13. Monitoring...................................................................25
3. Differential protection....................................................15 14. Metering......................................................................27
4. Impedance protection..................................................17 15. Basic IED functions.....................................................28
5. Current protection........................................................19 16. Human machine interface............................................28
6. Voltage protection........................................................20 17. Station communication ...............................................28
7. Frequency protection....................................................21 18. Remote communication..............................................29
8. Multipurpose protection................................................22 19. Hardware description..................................................29
9. Secondary system supervision.....................................22 20. Connection diagrams..................................................33
10. Control........................................................................23 21. Technical data.............................................................44
11. Scheme communication..............................................24 22. Ordering......................................................................91

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Revision: C

1. Application Distance protection functionality for phase-to-

RET670 provides fast and selective protection, phase and/or phase-to-earth faults is available as
monitoring and control for two- and three-winding back-up protection for faults within the
transformers, autotransformers, generator- transformer and in the connected power system.
transformer units and shunt reactors. The
transformer IED is designed to operate correctly Versatile phase, earth, positive and zero
over a wide frequency range in order to sequence overcurrent functions, which can
accommodate power system frequency variations optionally be made directional and/or voltage
during disturbances and generator start-up and controlled, provide further alternative backup
shut-down. protection. Thermal overload with two time-
constants, volts per hertz, over/under voltage and
A very fast differential protection function, with over/under frequency protection functions are
automatic CT ratio matching and vector group also available.
compensation, makes this IED the ideal solution
even for the most demanding applications. Since A built-in disturbance and event recorder provides
RET670 has very low requirements on the main valuable data to the user about status and
CTs, no interposing CTs are required.It is suitable operation for post-fault disturbance analysis.
for differential applications with multi-breaker
Breaker failure protection for each transformer
arrangements with up to six restraint CT inputs.
breaker allows high speed back-up tripping of
The differential protection function is provided
surrounding breakers.
with 2nd harmonic and wave-block restraint
features to avoid tripping for magnetizing inrush The transformer IED can also be provided with a
current, and 5th harmonic restraint to avoid full control and interlocking functionality including
tripping for overexcitation. Synchrocheck function to allow integration of the
main and/or a local back-up control.
The differential function offers a high sensitivity for
low-level internal faults. The unique and innovative Out of Step function is available to separate
sensitive differential protection feature of the power system sections close to electrical centre
RET670 provides the best possible coverage for at occurring out of step.
winding internal turn-to-turn faults, based on well-
known theory of symmetrical components . The advanced logic capability, where user logic is
prepared with a graphical tool, allows special
Low impedance restricted earth-fault protection applications such as automatic opening of
functions are available as complimentary sensitive disconnectors in multi-breaker arrangements,
and fast main protection against winding earth closing of breaker rings, load transfer logic and so
faults. This function includes a directional zero- on. The graphical configuration tool ensures
sequence current criterion for additional security. simple and fast testing and commissioning.

Additionally a high impedance differential function Serial data communication is via optical
is available. It can be used as restricted earth connections to ensure immunity against
fault or, as three functions are included, also as disturbances.
differential protection on autotransformers, as
differential protection for a tertiary connected The wide application flexibility makes this product
reactor, as T-differential protection for the an excellent choice for both new installations and
transformer feeder in a mesh-corner or ring the refurbishment of existing installations.
arrangement, as tertiary bus protection and so on.
Six packages have been defined for the following
Tripping from Pressure relief/Buchholz and applications:
temperature devices can be done through the
transformer IED where pulsing, lock-out contact • Transformer back-up protection (A10)
output and so on, is performed. The binary inputs • Voltage control (A25)
are heavily stabilized against disturbance to • Two-winding transformer in single breaker
prevent incorrect operations at for example, dc arrangements (A30)
system capacitive discharges or DC earth faults.

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• Two-winding transformer in multi breaker has been pre-defined for basic use on the, as
arrangements (B30) standard supplied one binary input module and
• Three-winding transformer in single breaker one binary output module. Add binary I/O as
arrangements (A40) required for your application at ordering. Other
• Three-winding transformer in multi breaker signals need to be applied as required for each
arrangements (B40) application.

Optional functions are not configured but a For details on included basic functions, refer to
maximum configuration with all optional functions chapter "Basic IED functions"
are available as template in the graphical
configuration tool. An alternative for The applications are shown in figures 1, 2, 3and 4
Autotransformers is also available as a for single resp. multi-breaker arrangement.
configuration template. Analog and tripping IO

TRIP BUSBAR
50BF
3I>

51/67
3I>
94/86 CB1
4
TRIP CB1 I->O 4
51N/67N
IN>
4
4
87N

IdN/I>

87T

3Id/I>

87N

IdN/I>

51N/67N
IN>
4
4
51/67
3I>
4
94/86 4
TRIP CB2 50BF
I->O
3I>
25

59 SC/VC
CB2
3U>
2
TRIP BUSBAR
2

27
3U<
2
2
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Figure 1. A typical protection application for a two winding transformer in single breaker arrangements is shown
on the figure. The system earthing principle and connection group will vary which gives different
detailed arrangements for each application.

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TRIP BUSBAR&CB2

TRIP CB1/3

CB1
50BF
51/67 3I>
3I> S 50BF
94/86
4 3I>
TRIP CB1
I->O 4
51N/67N
94/86 IN>
TRIP CB2 4 CB2
I->O
4
87N

IdN/I>

87T

3Id/I>

87N

IdN/I>

51N/67N
IN>
4
4
51/67
3I>
4
94/86 4
TRIP CB3 50BF
I->O
3I>
25

59 SC/VC
3U> CB3
2
TRIP BUSBAR
2
&CB1/2
27
3U<
2
2
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Figure 2. A typical protection application for a two winding transformer in multi breaker arrangements is shown
on the figure. The system earthing principle and connection group will vary which gives different
detailed arrangements for each application. Breaker failure function is here provided for each breaker.

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TRIP BUSBAR
50BF
3I>

51/67
94/86 3I>
4 CB1
TRIP CB1
I->O 4
51N/67N
IN>
4
4
87N
IdN/I>

87T
3Id/I>

87N
IdN/I> 50BF
TRIP BUSBAR
&CB1/2 3I>
51N/67N
IN>
4 3I>
4 4
51/67 4
3I>
4 94/86
94/86 4 TRIP
I->O CB3
TRIP CB2 50BF
I->O
3I>
25
SC/
59
VC CB2
3U>
2 59N
TRIP BUSBAR 2 UN>
&CB1/2/3
27 t2 2
2
3U<
2
2

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Figure 3. A typical protection application for a three winding transformer in single breaker arrangements is shown
on the figure. The system earthing principle and connection group will vary which gives different
detailed arrangements for each application.

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TRIP BUSBAR&CB2/3/4

CB1
50BF TRIP CB1/3/4/X
51/67
3I>
3I> S 50BF
94/86
4 3I>
TRIP CB1
I->O 4
51N/67N
94/86 IN>
TRIP CB2 4 CB2
I->O
4
87N
IdN/I>

87T
3Id/I>
87N
IdN/I> TRIP BUSBAR 50BF
&CB1/2/3 3I>
51N/67N
IN>
4 3I>
4 4
51/67 4
3I>
4 94/86
94/86 4 TRIP
I->O CB4
TRIP CB3 50BF
I->O
3I>
25

59 SC/VC
3U> CB3
2 59N
TRIP BUSBAR
2 UN>
&CB1/2/4
27 t2 2
2
3U<
2
2

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Figure 4. A typical protection application for a three winding transformer in multi breaker arrangements is shown
on the figure. The system earthing principle and connection group will vary which gives different
detailed arrangements for each application. Breaker failure function is here provided for each breaker.

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2. Available functions

Main protection functions

2 = number of basic instances

3-A03 = optional function included in packages A03 (refer to ordering details)

IEC 61850 ANSI Function description Transformer

RET670 (B30)

RET670 (B40)
RET670 (A10)

RET670 (A30)

RET670 (A40)

RET670 (A25)
Differential protection

T2WPDIF 87T Transformer differential 1 1

protection, two winding

T3WPDIF 87T Transformer differential 1 1

protection, three winding

HZPDIF 87 1Ph high impedance 1 3-A02 3-A02 3-A02 3-A02

differential protection

REFPDIF 87N Restricted earth fault 1 2 2 2-B/1- 2-B/1-

protection, low impedance A01 A01

Impedance protection

ZMQPDIS, 21 Distance protection zone, 4-B12 4-B12 4-B12 4-B12

ZMQAPDIS quadrilateral characteristic

ZDRDIR 21D Directional impedance 2-B12 2-B12 2-B12 2-B12

quadrilateral

FDPSPDIS 21 Phase selection, quadrilateral 2-B12 2-B12 2-B12 2-B12

characteristic with fixed angle

ZMHPDIS 21 Full-scheme distance 4-B13 4-B13 4-B13 4-B13

protection, mho characteristic

ZMMPDIS, 21 Full-scheme distance 4-B13 4-B13 4-B13 4-B13

ZMMAPDIS protection, quadrilaterial for
earth faults

ZDMRDIR 21D Directional impedance element 2-B13 2-B13 2-B13 2-B13

for mho characteristic

ZDARDIR Additional distance protection 1-B13 1-B13 1-B13 1-B13

directional function for earth
fault

ZSMGAPC Mho impedance supervision 1-B13 1-B13 1-B13 1-B13

logic

FMPSPDIS 21 Faulty phase identification with 2-B13 2-B13 2-B13 2-B13

load enchroachment

ZMRPSB 78 Power swing detection 1- 1- 1- 1-

B12/- B12/- B12/- B12/-
B13 B13 B13 B13

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Back-up protection functions

IEC 61850 ANSI Function description Transformer

RET670 (B30)

RET670 (B40)
RET670 (A10)

RET670 (A30)

RET670 (A40)

RET670 (A25)
Current protection

PHPIOC 50 Instantaneous phase 3 2 2 3 3 2-C19

overcurrent protection

OC4PTOC 51_67 Four step phase overcurrent 3 2 2 3 3 2-C19

protection

EFPIOC 50N Instantaneous residual 3 2 2 3 3 2-C19

overcurrent protection

EF4PTOC 51N_67 Four step residual 3 2 2 3 3 2-C19

N overcurrent protection

NS4PTOC 46I2 Four step directional negative 2-C42 2-C42 2-C42 3-C43 3-C43 2-C19
phase sequence overcurrent
protection

SDEPSDE 67N Sensitive directional residual 1 1-C16 1-C16 1-C16 1-C16 1-C16
overcurrent and power
protection

TRPTTR 49 Thermal overload protection, 1 1B, 1- 1B, 1- 2B, 1- 2B, 1-

two time constant C05 C05 C05 C05

CCRBRF 50BF Breaker failure protection 3 2 4 3 6

CCRPLD 52PD Pole discordance protection 1 2 1 2

GUPPDUP 37 Directional underpower 1-C17 1-C17 1-C17 1-C17

protection

GOPPDOP 32 Directional overpower 1-C17 1-C17 1-C17 1-C17

protection

BRCPTOC 46 Broken conductor check 1 1 1 1 1 1

Voltage protection

UV2PTUV 27 Two step undervoltage 1-D01 1B, 1- 1B, 1- 1B, 2- 1B, 2- 2-D02
protection D01 D01 D02 D02

OV2PTOV 59 Two step overvoltage 1-D01 1B, 1- 1B, 1- 1B, 2- 1B, 2- 2-D02
protection D01 D01 D02 D02

ROV2PTOV 59N Two step residual 1-D01 1B, 1- 1B, 1- 1B, 2- 1B, 2- 2-D02
overvoltage protection D01 D01 D02 D02

OEXPVPH 24 Overexcitation protection 1-D03 1-D03 2-D04 2-D04

VDCPTOV 60 Voltage differential protection 2 2 2 2 2 2

LOVPTUV 27 Loss of voltage check 1 1 1 1 1 1

Frequency protection

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IEC 61850 ANSI Function description Transformer

RET670 (B30)

RET670 (B40)
RET670 (A10)

RET670 (A30)

RET670 (A40)

RET670 (A25)
SAPTUF 81 Underfrequency protection 6-E01 6-E01 6-E01 6-E01 6-E01

SAPTOF 81 Overfrequency protection 6-E01 6-E01 6-E01 6-E01 6-E01

SAPFRC 81 Rate-of-change frequency 6-E01 6-E01 6-E01 6-E01 6-E01

protection

Multipurpose protection

CVGAPC General current and voltage 6-F02 6-F02 6-F02 6-F02

protection

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Control and monitoring functions

IEC 61850 ANSI Function description Transformer

RET670 (B30)

RET670 (B40)
RET670 (A10)

RET670 (A30)

RET670 (A40)

RET670 (A25)
Control

SESRSYN 25 Synchrocheck, energizing 1 1 1-B, 2- 1-B, 3- 1-B, 4-

check and synchronizing H01 H02 H03

APC30 3 Apparatus control for up to 6 1-H09 1-H09 1-H09 1-H09 1-H09

bays, max 30 apparatuses
(6CBs) incl. interlocking

QCBAY Apparatus control 1 1 1 1 1 1

Local Handling of LRswitch positions 1 1 1 1 1 1

Remote

LocRem LHMI control of PSTO 1 1 1 1 1 1

Control

TR1ATCC 90 Automatic voltage control for 1-H11 1-H11 1-H11, 1-H11, 2B, 2-
tap changer, single control 2-H16 2-H16 H16

TR8ATCC 90 Automatic voltage control for 1-H15 1-H15 1-H15, 1- 2B, 2-

tap changer, parallel control 2-H18 H15,2- H18
H18

TCMYLTC 84 Tap changer control and 4 4 4 4 4

supervision, 6 binary inputs

TCLYLTC 84 Tap changer control and 4 4 4 4 4

supervision, 32 binary inputs

SLGGIO Logic rotating switch for 15 15 15 15 15 15

function selection and LHMI
presentation

VSGGIO Selector mini switch 20 20 20 20 20 20

DPGGIO IEC61850 generic 16 16 16 16 16 16

communication I/O functions

SPC8GGIO Single pole generic control 8 5 5 5 5 5 5

signals

AutomationBits AutomationBits, command 3 3 3 3 3 3

function for DNP3.0

Single command, 16 signals 4 4 4 4 4 4

VCTRSend Horizonal communication via 7 7 7 7 7 7

GOOSE for VCTR

VCTR Horizontal communication via 1 1 1 1 1 1

Receive GOOSE for VCTR

Secondary system supervision

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IEC 61850 ANSI Function description Transformer

RET670 (B30)

RET670 (B40)
RET670 (A10)

RET670 (A30)

RET670 (A40)

RET670 (A25)
CCSRDIF 87 Current circuit supervision 2 3 3 5 4

SDDRFUF Fuse failure supervision 1 3 3 3 3

Logic

SMPPTRC 94 Tripping logic 3 2 3 5 6 2

TMAGGIO Trip matrix logic 12 12 12 12 12 12

Configuration logic blocks 40-280 40-280 40-280 40-280 40-280 40-280

Fixed signal function blocks 1 1 1 1 1 1

B16I Boolean 16 to Integer 16 16 16 16 16 16

conversion

B16IFCVI Boolean 16 to Integer 16 16 16 16 16 16

conversion with Logic Node
representation

IB16 Integer to Boolean 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

conversion

IB16FVCB Integer to Boolean 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

conversion with Logic Node
representation

Monitoring

CVMMXN Measurements 6 6 6 6 6 6

CNTGGIO Event counter 5 5 5 5 5 5

Event Event function 20 20 20 20 20 20

DRPRDRE Disturbance report 1 1 1 1 1 1

SPGGIO IEC61850 generic 64 64 64 64 64 64

communication I/O functions

SP16GGIO IEC61850 generic 16 16 16 16 16 16

communication I/O functions
16 inputs

MVGGIO IEC61850 generic 24 24 24 24 24 24

communication I/O functions

BSStart Logical signal status report 3 3 3 3 3 3

Report

RANGE_XP Measured value expander block 66 66 66 66 66 66

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IEC 61850 ANSI Function description Transformer

RET670 (B30)

RET670 (B40)
RET670 (A10)

RET670 (A30)

RET670 (A40)

RET670 (A25)
Metering

PCGGIO Pulse-counter logic 16 16 16 16 16 16

ETPMMTR Function for energy calculation 6 6 6 6 6 6

and demand handling

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Designed to communicate

IEC 61850 ANSI Function description Transformer

RET670 (B30)

RET670 (B40)
RET670 (A10)

RET670 (A30)

RET670 (A40)

RET670 (A25)
Station communication

SPA communication protocol 1 1 1 1 1 1

LON communication protocol 1 1 1 1 1 1

IEC60870-5-103 communication 20/1 20/1 20/1 20/1 20/1 20/1

protocol

Operation selection between SPA 1 1 1 1 1 1

and IEC60870-5-103 for SLM

DNP3.0 for TCP/IP and EIA-485 1 1 1 1 1 1

communication protocol

DNP3.0 fault records for TCP/IP and 1 1 1 1 1 1

EIA-485 communication protocol

Parameter setting function for 1 1 1 1 1 1

IEC61850

IntlReceive Horizontal communication via 59 59 59 59 59 59

GOOSE for interlocking

Goose binary receive 10 10 10 10 10 10

Multiple command and transmit 60/10 60/10 60/10 60/10 60/10 60/10

Ethernet configuration of links 1 1 1 1 1 1

IEC 62439-3 Edition 1 parallel 1-P01 1-P01 1-P01 1-P01 1-P01 1-P01
redundancy protocol

IEC 62439-3 Edition 2 parallel 1-P02 1-P02 1-P02 1-P02 1-P02 1-P02
redundancy protocol

Remote communication

Binary signal transfer receive/transmit 6/36 6/36 6/36 6/36 6/36 6/36

Transmission of analog data from 1 1 1 1 1 1

LDCM

Receive binary status from remote 6/3/3 6/3/3 6/3/3 6/3/3 6/3/3 6/3/3
LDCM

Scheme communication

ECPSCH 85 Scheme communication logic for 1 1 1 1

residual overcurrent protection

ECRWPSCH 85 Current reversal and weak-end 1 1 1 1

infeed logic for residual overcurrent
protection

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Basic IED functions

IEC 61850 Function description

Basic functions included in all products

IntErrorSig Self supervision with internal event list 1

TIME Time and synchronization error 1

TimeSynch Time synchronization 1

ActiveGroup Parameter setting groups 1

Test Test mode functionality 1

ChangeLock Change lock function 1

TerminalID IED identifiers 1

Productinfo Product information 1

MiscBaseCommon Misc Base Common 1

IEDRuntimeComp IED Runtime Comp 1

RatedFreq Rated system frequency 1

SMBI Signal Matrix for binary inputs 40

SMBO Signal Matrix for binary outputs 40

SMMI Signal Matrix for mA inputs 4

SMAI Signal Matrix for analog inputs 36

Sum3Ph Summation block 3 phase 18

LocalHMI Parameter setting function for HMI in PCM600 1

LocalHMI Local HMI signals 1

AuthStatus Authority status 1

AuthorityCheck Authority check 1

AccessFTP FTP access with password 1

SPACommMap SPA communication mapping 1

DOSFRNT Denial of service, frame rate control for front port 1

DOSOEMAB Denial of service, frame rate control for OEM port AB 1

DOSOEMCD Denial of service, frame rate control for OEM port CD 1

3. Differential protection compensation and settable zero sequence

current elimination.
Transformer differential protection T2WPDIF/
T3WPDIF The function can be provided with up to three-
The Transformer differential protection, two- phase sets of current inputs. All current inputs are
winding (T2WPDIF) and Transformer differential provided with percentage bias restraint features,
protection, three-winding (T3WPDIF) are provided making the IED suitable for two- or three-winding
with internal CT ratio matching and vector group transformer in multi-breaker station arrangements.

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Two-winding applications three-winding power

transformer with two
two-winding power
circuit breakers and
transformer
two CT-sets on one
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IEC05000048 V1 EN

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two-winding power
IEC05000053 V1 EN
transformer with
unconnected delta Autotransformer with
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tertiary winding two circuit breakers
IEC05000049 V1 EN
and two CT-sets on
two-winding power two out of three sides
transformer with two
circuit breakers on
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one side
IEC05000050 V1 EN
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two-winding power IEC05000057 V1 EN

transformer with two

Figure 5. CT group arrangement for
circuit breakers and differential protection and other
two CT-sets on both protections
sides
The setting facilities cover the applications of the
differential protection to all types of power
xx05000051.vsd transformers and auto-transformers with or
IEC05000051 V1 EN without load tap changer as well as for shunt
Three-winding applications
reactors or and local feeders within the station.
An adaptive stabilizing feature is included for
three-winding power heavy through-faults.By introducing the load tap
transformer with all
changer position, the differential protection pick-
three windings
connected
up can be set to optimum sensitivity thus
covering internal faults with low fault level.

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Stabilization is included for inrush currents as well
as for overexcitation conditions. Adaptive
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stabilization is also included for system recovery
inrush and CT saturation for external faults. A high
set unrestrained differential current protection is
included for a very high speed tripping at a high
internal fault currents.

An innovative sensitive differential protection

feature, based on the theory of symmetrical
components, offers the best possible coverage
for power transformer winding turn-to-turn faults.

1Ph High impedance differential protection

HZPDIF
The 1Ph High impedance differential protection
(HZPDIF) function can be used when the involved
CT cores have the same turns ratio and similar
magnetizing characteristics. It utilizes an external
CT current summation by wiring, a series resistor,

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and a voltage dependent resistor which are to overhead lines and cables of different types
mounted externally connected to the IED. and lengths.

ZMQPDIS together with Phase selection with load

HZPDIF can be used to protect tee-feeders or encroachment FDPSPDIS has functionality for
busbars. Six single phase function blocks are load encroachment, which increases the
available to allow application for two three-phase possibility to detect high resistive faults on heavily
zones busbar protection. loaded lines.

Restricted earth fault protection, low impedance The distance protection zones can operate
REFPDIF independently of each other in directional (forward
Restricted earth-fault protection, low-impedance or reverse) or non-directional mode.
function (REFPDIF) can be used on all directly or
low-impedance earthed windings. The REFPDIF Phase selection, quadrilateral characteristic with
function provides high sensitivity (down to 5%) fixed angle FDPSPDIS
and high speed tripping as it measures each The operation of transmission networks today is
winding individually and thus does not need in many cases close to the stability limit. Due to
inrush stabilization. environmental considerations, the rate of
expansion and reinforcement of the power system
The low-impedance function is a percentage is reduced, for example, difficulties to get
biased function with an additional zero sequence permission to build new power lines. The ability to
current directional comparison criterion. This accurately and reliably classify the different types
gives excellent sensitivity and stability during of fault, so that single pole tripping and
through faults. The function allows the use of autoreclosing can be used plays an important role
different CT ratios and magnetizing characteristics in this matter.Phase selection, quadrilateral
on the phase and neutral CT cores and mixing characteristic with fixed angle FDPSPDIS is
with other functions and protection IEDs on the designed to accurately select the proper fault
same cores. loop in the distance function dependent on the
fault type.

The heavy load transfer that is common in many

transmission networks may make fault resistance
coverage difficult to achieve. Therefore,
FDPSPDIS has a built-in algorithm for load
encroachment, which gives the possibility to
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IEC05000058 V1 EN
selection and the measuring zones without
Figure 6. Autotransformer low impedance REFPDIF interfering with the load.

The extensive output signals from the phase

selection gives also important information about
faulty phase(s), which can be used for fault
4. Impedance protection
analysis.
Distance measuring zone, quadrilateral
A current-based phase selection is also included.
characteristic ZMQPDIS, ZMQAPDIS (21)
The measuring elements continuously measure
The line distance protection is a four zone full
three phase currents and the residual current
scheme protection with three fault loops for
and, compare them with the set values.
phase-to-phase faults and three fault loops for
phase-to-earth faults for each of the independent Full-scheme distance measuring, Mho
zones. Individual settings for each zone in characteristic ZMHPDIS
resistive and reactive reach gives flexibility for use The numerical mho line distance protection is a
as back-up protection for transformer connected four zone full scheme protection for back-up
detection of short circuit and earth faults. The four

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zones have fully independent measuring and ZSMGAPC can mainly be decomposed in two
settings, which gives high flexibility for all types of different parts:
lines.
1. A fault inception detection logic
2. High SIR detection logic

The function can be used as under impedance

back-up protection for transformers and Faulty phase identification with load
generators. encroachment FMPSPDIS
The operation of transmission networks today is
Full-scheme distance protection, quadrilateral for in many cases close to the stability limit. Due to
earth faults ZMMPDIS, ZMMAPDIS environmental considerations the rate of
The distance protection is a four zone protection expansion and reinforcement of the power system
with three fault loops for phase-to-earth fault for is reduced, for example difficulties to get
each of the independent zones. Individual settings permission to build new power lines. The ability to
for each zone resistive and reactive reach give accurate and reliable classifying the different
flexibility for use on overhead lines and cables of types of fault so that single phase tripping and
different types and lengths. autoreclosing can be used plays an important roll
in this matter.
The Full-scheme distance protection, quadrilateral
for earth faults functions ZMMDPIS and The phase selection function is design to
ZMMAPDIS have functionality for load accurately select the proper fault loop(s) in the
encroachment, which increases the possibility to distance function dependent on the fault type.
detect high resistive faults on heavily loaded lines .
The heavy load transfer that is common in many
The independent measurement of impedance for transmission networks may in some cases
each fault loop together with a sensitive and interfere with the distance protection zone reach
reliable built in phase selection makes the and cause unwanted operation. Therefore the
function suitable in applications with single phase function has a built in algorithm for load
auto-reclosing. encroachment, which gives the possibility to
enlarge the resistive setting of the measuring
The distance protection zones can operate,
zones without interfering with the load.
independent of each other, in directional (forward
or reverse) or non-directional mode. This makes The output signals from the phase selection
them suitable, together with different function produce important information about
communication schemes, for the protection of faulty phase(s), which can be used for fault
power lines and cables in complex network analysis as well.
configurations, such as parallel lines, multi-
terminal lines. Power swing detection ZMRPSB
Power swings may occur after disconnection of
Directional impedance element for Mho heavy loads or trip of big generation plants.
characteristic ZDMRDIR
The phase-to-earth impedance elements can be Power swing detection function (ZMRPSB) is
optionally supervised by a phase unselective used to detect power swings and initiate block of
directional function (phase unselective, because it selected distance protection zones. Occurrence
is based on symmetrical components). of earth-fault currents during a power swing
inhibits the ZMRPSB function to allow fault
Mho impedance supervision logic ZSMGAPC clearance.
The Mho impedance supervision logic
(ZSMGAPC) includes features for fault inception
detection and high SIR detection. It also includes
the functionality for loss of potential logic as well
as for the pilot channel blocking scheme.

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5. Current protection IDir, UPol and IPol can be independently selected

to be either zero sequence or negative sequence.
Instantaneous phase overcurrent protection
PHPIOC Second harmonic blocking can be set individually
The instantaneous three phase overcurrent for each step.
function has a low transient overreach and short
tripping time to allow use as a high set short- EF4PTOC can be configured to measure the
circuit protection function. residual current from the three-phase current
inputs or the current from a separate current input.
Four step phase overcurrent protection OC4PTOC
The four step phase overcurrent protection Four step negative sequence overcurrent
function OC4PTOC has an inverse or definite time protection NS4PTOC
delay independent for step 1 and 4 separately. Four step negative sequence overcurrent
Step 2 and 3 are always definite time delayed. protection (NS4PTOC) has an inverse or definite
time delay independent for each step separately.
All IEC and ANSI inverse time characteristics are
available together with an optional user defined All IEC and ANSI time delayed characteristics are
time characteristic. available together with an optional user defined
characteristic.
The directional function is voltage polarized with
memory. The function can be set to be directional The directional function is voltage polarized or
or non-directional independently for each of the dual polarized.
steps.
NS4PTOC can be set directional or non-
A 2nd harmonic blocking can be set individually directional independently for each of the steps.
for each step.
Sensitive directional residual overcurrent and
Instantaneous residual overcurrent protection power protection SDEPSDE
EFPIOC In isolated networks or in networks with high
The Instantaneous residual overcurrent protection impedance earthing, the earth fault current is
EFPIOC has a low transient overreach and short significantly smaller than the short circuit currents.
tripping times to allow use for instantaneous earth- In addition to this, the magnitude of the fault
fault protection, with the reach limited to less than current is almost independent on the fault location
typical eighty percent of the transformer in the network. The protection can be selected to
impedance at minimum source impedance. use either the residual current or residual power
EFPIOC can be configured to measure the component 3U0·3I0·cos j, for operating quantity
residual current from the three-phase current with maintained short circuit capacity. There is
inputs or the current from a separate current also available one nondirectional 3I0 step and one
input. EFPIOC can be blocked by activating the 3U0 overvoltage tripping step.
input BLOCK.
Thermal overload protection, two time constant
Four step residual overcurrent protection, zero TRPTTR
sequence and negative sequence direction If a power transformer or generator reaches very
EF4PTOC high temperatures the equipment might be
The four step residual overcurrent protection damaged. The insulation within the transformer/
EF4PTOC has an inverse or definite time delay generator will have forced ageing. As a
independent for each step separately. consequence of this the risk of internal phase-to-
phase or phase-to-earth faults will increase. High
All IEC and ANSI time-delayed characteristics are temperature will degrade the quality of the
available together with an optional user defined transformer/generator insulation.
characteristic.
The thermal overload protection estimates the
EF4PTOC can be set directional or non- internal heat content of the transformer/generator
directional independently for each of the steps. (temperature) continuously. This estimation is
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generator with two time constants, which is phases with additional criteria from unsymmetrical
based on current measurement. phase currents when required.

Two warning levels are available. This enables Directional over/underpower protection
actions in the power system to be done before GOPPDOP/GUPPDUP
dangerous temperatures are reached. If the The directional over-/under-power protection
temperature continues to increase to the trip GOPPDOP/GUPPDUP can be used wherever a
value, the protection initiates a trip of the high/low active, reactive or apparent power
protected transformer/generator. protection or alarming is required. The functions
can alternatively be used to check the direction of
Breaker failure protection CCRBRF active or reactive power flow in the power system.
Breaker failure protection (CCRBRF) ensures fast There are a number of applications where such
back-up tripping of surrounding breakers in case functionality is needed. Some of them are:
the own breaker fails to open. CCRBRF can be
current based, contact based, or an adaptive • detection of reversed active power flow
combination of these two conditions. • detection of high reactive power flow

Current check with extremely short reset time is Each function has two steps with definite time
used as check criterion to achieve high security delay. Reset times for both steps can be set as
against unnecessary operation. well.

Contact check criteria can be used where the Broken conductor check BRCPTOC
fault current through the breaker is small. The main purpose of the function Broken
conductor check (BRCPTOC) is the detection of
CCRBRF can be single- or three-phase initiated broken conductors on protected power lines and
to allow use with single phase tripping cables (series faults). Detection can be used to
applications. For the three-phase version of give alarm only or trip the line breaker.
CCRBRF the current criteria can be set to operate
only if two out of four for example, two phases or
one phase plus the residual current start. This 6. Voltage protection
gives a higher security to the back-up trip
Two step undervoltage protection UV2PTUV
command.
Undervoltages can occur in the power system
CCRBRF function can be programmed to give a during faults or abnormal conditions. Two step
single- or three-phase re-trip of the own breaker undervoltage protection (UV2PTUV) function can
to avoid unnecessary tripping of surrounding be used to open circuit breakers to prepare for
breakers at an incorrect initiation due to mistakes system restoration at power outages or as long-
during testing. time delayed back-up to primary protection.

Pole discordance protection CCRPLD UV2PTUV has two voltage steps, each with
An open phase can cause negative and zero inverse or definite time delay.
sequence currents which cause thermal stress on
Two step overvoltage protection OV2PTOV
rotating machines and can cause unwanted
Overvoltages may occur in the power system
operation of zero sequence or negative sequence
during abnormal conditions such as sudden
current functions.
power loss, tap changer regulating failures, open
Normally the own breaker is tripped to correct line ends on long lines etc.
such a situation. If the situation persists the
Two step overvoltage protection (OV2PTOV)
surrounding breakers should be tripped to clear
function can be used to detect open line ends,
the unsymmetrical load situation.
normally then combined with a directional reactive
The Polediscordance protection function CCRPLD over-power function to supervise the system
operates based on information from auxiliary voltage. When triggered, the function will cause
contacts of the circuit breaker for the three an alarm, switch in reactors, or switch out
capacitor banks.

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OV2PTOV has two voltage steps, each of them 7. Frequency protection

with inverse or definite time delayed.
Underfrequency protection SAPTUF
OV2PTOV has an extremely high reset ratio to Underfrequency occurs as a result of lack of
allow settings close to system service voltage. generation in the network.

Two step residual overvoltage protection Underfrequency protection SAPTUF is used for
ROV2PTOV load shedding systems, remedial action schemes,
Residual voltages may occur in the power system gas turbine startup and so on.
during earth faults.
SAPTUF is provided with an undervoltage
Two step residual overvoltage protection blocking.
ROV2PTOV function calculates the residual
voltage from the three-phase voltage input The operation is based on positive sequence
transformers or measures it from a single voltage voltage measurement and requires two phase-
input transformer fed from an open delta or phase or three phase-neutral voltages to be
neutral point voltage transformer. connected. For information about how to connect
analog inputs, refer to Application manual/IED
ROV2PTOV has two voltage steps, each with application/Analog inputs/Setting guidelines
inverse or definite time delay.

Reset delay ensures operation for intermittent Overfrequency protection SAPTOF

earth faults. Overfrequency protection function SAPTOF is
applicable in all situations, where reliable
Overexcitation protection OEXPVPH detection of high fundamental power system
When the laminated core of a power transformer frequency is needed.
or generator is subjected to a magnetic flux
density beyond its design limits, stray flux will flow Overfrequency occurs at sudden load drops or
into non-laminated components not designed to shunt faults in the power network. Close to the
carry flux and cause eddy currents to flow. The generating plant, generator governor problems
eddy currents can cause excessive heating and can also cause over frequency.
severe damage to insulation and adjacent parts in
SAPTOF is used mainly for generation shedding
a relatively short time. The function has settable
and remedial action schemes. It is also used as a
inverse operating curves and independent alarm
frequency stage initiating load restoring.
stages.
SAPTOF is provided with an undervoltage
Voltage differential protection VDCPTOV
blocking.
A voltage differential monitoring function is
available. It compares the voltages from two three The operation is based on positive sequence
phase sets of voltage transformers and has one voltage measurement and requires two phase-
sensitive alarm step and one trip step. phase or three phase-neutral voltages to be
connected. For information about how to connect
Loss of voltage check LOVPTUV
analog inputs, refer to Application manual/IED
Loss of voltage check (LOVPTUV) is suitable for
application/Analog inputs/Setting guidelines
use in networks with an automatic system
restoration function. LOVPTUV issues a three- Rate-of-change frequency protection SAPFRC
pole trip command to the circuit breaker, if all Rate-of-change frequency protection function
three phase voltages fall below the set value for a (SAPFRC) gives an early indication of a main
time longer than the set time and the circuit disturbance in the system. SAPFRC can be used
breaker remains closed. for generation shedding, load shedding and
remedial action schemes. SAPFRC can
discriminate between positive or negative change
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SAPFRC is provided with an undervoltage It must be remembered that a blocking of

blocking. The operation is based on positive protection functions at an occurrence of open CT
sequence voltage measurement and requires two circuit will mean that the situation will remain and
phase-phase or three phase-neutral voltages to extremely high voltages will stress the secondary
be connected. For information about how to circuit.
connect analog inputs, refer to Application
manual/IED application/Analog inputs/Setting Current circuit supervision (CCSRDIF) compares
guidelines. the residual current from a three phase set of
current transformer cores with the neutral point
current on a separate input taken from another
8. Multipurpose protection set of cores on the current transformer.

General current and voltage protection CVGAPC A detection of a difference indicates a fault in the
The protection module is recommended as a circuit and is used as alarm or to block protection
general backup protection with many possible functions expected to give unwanted tripping.
application areas due to its flexible measuring and
setting facilities. Fuse failure supervision SDDRFUF
The aim of the fuse failure supervision function
The built-in overcurrent protection feature has two (SDDRFUF) is to block voltage measuring
settable current levels. Both of them can be used functions at failures in the secondary circuits
either with definite time or inverse time between the voltage transformer and the IED in
characteristic. The overcurrent protection steps order to avoid unwanted operations that
can be made directional with selectable voltage otherwise might occur.
polarizing quantity. Additionally they can be
voltage and/or current controlled/restrained. 2nd The fuse failure supervision function basically has
harmonic restraining facility is available as well. At three different algorithms, negative sequence and
too low polarizing voltage the overcurrent feature zero sequence based algorithms and an
can be either blocked, made non directional or additional delta voltage and delta current
ordered to use voltage memory in accordance algorithm.
with a parameter setting.
The negative sequence detection algorithm is
Additionally two overvoltage and two recommended for IEDs used in isolated or high-
undervoltage steps, either with definite time or impedance earthed networks. It is based on the
inverse time characteristic, are available within negative-sequence measuring quantities, a high
each function. value of voltage 3U 2 without the presence of the
negative-sequence current 3I 2.
The general function suits applications with
underimpedance and voltage controlled The zero sequence detection algorithm is
overcurrent solutions. The general function can recommended for IEDs used in directly or low
also be utilized for generator transformer impedance earthed networks. It is based on the
protection applications where positive, negative zero sequence measuring quantities, a high value
or zero sequence components of current and of voltage 3U 0 without the presence of the
voltage quantities are typically required.
residual current 3I 0 .

9. Secondary system supervision For better adaptation to system requirements, an

operation mode setting has been introduced
Current circuit supervision CCSRDIF which makes it possible to select the operating
Open or short circuited current transformer cores conditions for negative sequence and zero
can cause unwanted operation of many sequence based function. The selection of
protection functions such as differential, earth- different operation modes makes it possible to
fault current and negative-sequence current choose different interaction possibilities between
functions. the negative sequence and zero sequence based
algorithm.

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A criterion based on delta current and delta • Command supervision

voltage measurements can be added to the fuse • Block/deblock of operation
failure supervision function in order to detect a • Block/deblock of updating of position indications
three phase fuse failure, which in practice is more • Substitution of position indications
associated with voltage transformer switching • Overriding of interlocking functions
during station operations. • Overriding of synchrocheck
• Operation counter
• Suppression of Mid position
10. Control

Synchrocheck, energizing check, and Two types of command models can be used:
synchronizing SESRSYN • Direct with normal security
The Synchronizing function allows closing of • SBO (Select-Before-Operate) with enhanced
asynchronous networks at the correct moment security
including the breaker closing time, which
improves the network stability.
In normal security, the command is processed
Synchrocheck, energizing check, and and the resulting position is not supervised.
synchronizing (SESRSYN) function checks that However with enhanced security, the command is
the voltages on both sides of the circuit breaker processed and the resulting position is supervised.
are in synchronism, or with at least one side dead
to ensure that closing can be done safely. Normal security means that only the command is
evaluated and the resulting position is not
SESRSYN function includes a built-in voltage supervised. Enhanced security means that the
selection scheme for double bus and 1½ breaker command is evaluated with an additional
or ring busbar arrangements. supervision of the status value of the control
object. The command security with enhanced
Manual closing as well as automatic reclosing can security is always terminated by a
be checked by the function and can have different CommandTermination service primitive.
settings.
Control operation can be performed from the
For systems which are running asynchronous a local HMI under authority control if so defined.
synchronizing function is provided. The main
purpose of the synchronizing function is to Voltage control TR1ATCC, TR8ATCC, TCMYLTC
provide controlled closing of circuit breakers and TCLYLTC
when two asynchronous systems are going to be The voltage control functions, Automatic voltage
connected. It is used for slip frequencies that are control for tap changer, single control TR1ATCC,
larger than those for synchrocheck and lower Automatic voltage control for tap changer ,
than a set maximum level for the synchronizing parallel control TR8ATCC and Tap changer
function. control and supervision, 6 binary inputs
TCMYLTC as well as Tap changer control and
Apparatus control APC supervision, 32 binary inputs TCLYLTC are used
The apparatus control functions are used for for control of power transformers with a motor
control and supervision of circuit breakers, driven load tap changer. The functions provide
disconnectors and earthing switches within a bay. automatic regulation of the voltage on the
Permission to operate is given after evaluation of secondary side of transformers or alternatively on
conditions from other functions such as a load point further out in the network.
interlocking, synchrocheck, operator place
selection and external or internal blockings. Control of a single transformer, as well as control
of up to eight transformers in parallel is possible.
Apparatus control features: For parallel control of power transformers, three
• Select-Execute principle to give high reliability alternative methods are available, the master-
• Selection function to prevent simultaneous follower method, the circulating current method
operation and the reverse reactance method. The two
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former methods require exchange of information of the logic configuration that do not need
between the parallel transformers and this is extensive command receiving functionality (for
provided for within IEC61850-8-1. example, SCSWI). In this way, simple commands
can be sent directly to the IED outputs, without
Voltage control includes many extra features such confirmation. Confirmation (status) of the result of
as possibility of to avoid simultaneous tapping of the commands is supposed to be achieved by
parallel transformers, hot stand by regulation of a other means, such as binary inputs and SPGGIO
transformer in a group which regulates it to a function blocks. The commands can be pulsed or
correct tap position even though the LV CB is steady.
open, compensation for a possible capacitor bank
on the LV side bay of a transformer, extensive tap AutomationBits, command function for DNP3.0
changer monitoring including contact wear and AUTOBITS
hunting detection, monitoring of the power flow in AutomationBits function for DNP3 (AUTOBITS) is
the transformer so that for example, the voltage used within PCM600 to get into the configuration
control can be blocked if the power reverses etc. of the commands coming through the DNP3
protocol. The AUTOBITS function plays the same
Logic rotating switch for function selection and role as functions GOOSEBINRCV (for IEC 61850)
LHMI presentation SLGGIO and MULTICMDRCV (for LON).
The logic rotating switch for function selection
and LHMI presentation function (SLGGIO) (or the Single command, 16 signals
selector switch function block) is used to get a The IEDs can receive commands either from a
selector switch functionality similar to the one substation automation system or from the local
provided by a hardware selector switch. HMI. The command function block has outputs
Hardware selector switches are used extensively that can be used, for example, to control high
by utilities, in order to have different functions voltage apparatuses or for other user defined
operating on pre-set values. Hardware switches functionality.
are however sources for maintenance issues,
lower system reliability and an extended purchase
11. Scheme communication
portfolio. The logic selector switches eliminate all
these problems. Scheme communication logic for residual
overcurrent protection ECPSCH
Selector mini switch VSGGIO
To achieve fast fault clearance of earth faults on
The Selector mini switch VSGGIO function block
the part of the line not covered by the
is a multipurpose function used for a variety of
instantaneous step of the residual overcurrent
applications, as a general purpose switch.
protection, the directional residual overcurrent
VSGGIO can be controlled from the menu or from protection can be supported with a logic that
a symbol on the single line diagram (SLD) on the uses communication channels.
local HMI.
In the directional scheme, information of the fault
IEC 61850 generic communication I/O functions current direction must be transmitted to the other
DPGGIO line end. With directional comparison, a short
The IEC 61850 generic communication I/O operate time of the protection including a channel
functions (DPGGIO) function block is used to transmission time, can be achieved. This short
send double indications to other systems or operate time enables rapid autoreclosing function
equipment in the substation. It is especially used after the fault clearance.
in the interlocking and reservation station-wide
The communication logic module for directional
logics.
residual current protection enables blocking as
Single point generic control 8 signals SPC8GGIO well as permissive under/overreaching schemes.
The Single point generic control 8 signals The logic can also be supported by additional
(SPC8GGIO) function block is a collection of 8 logic for weak-end infeed and current reversal,
single point commands, designed to bring in included in Current reversal and weak-end infeed
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logic for residual overcurrent protection

(ECRWPSCH) function. Trip matrix logic TMAGGIO
Trip matrix logic TMAGGIO function is used to
Current reversal and weak-end infeed logic for route trip signals and other logical output signals
residual overcurrent protection ECRWPSCH to different output contacts on the IED.
The Current reversal and weak-end infeed logic
for residual overcurrent protection ECRWPSCH is TMAGGIO output signals and the physical outputs
a supplement to Scheme communication logic for allows the user to adapt the signals to the
residual overcurrent protection ECPSCH. physical tripping outputs according to the specific
application needs.
To achieve fast fault clearing for all earth faults on
the line, the directional earth-fault protection Fixed signal function block
function can be supported with logic that uses The Fixed signals function (FXDSIGN) generates a
communication channels. number of pre-set (fixed) signals that can be used
in the configuration of an IED, either for forcing
The 670 series IEDs have for this reason available the unused inputs in other function blocks to a
additions to scheme communication logic. certain level/value, or for creating certain logic.

If parallel lines are connected to common busbars

at both terminals, overreaching permissive 13. Monitoring
communication schemes can trip unselectively
Measurements CVMMXN, CMMXU, VNMMXU,
due to fault current reversal. This unwanted
VMMXU, CMSQI, VMSQI
tripping affects the healthy line when a fault is
The measurement functions are used to get on-
cleared on the other line. This lack of security can
line information from the IED. These service
result in a total loss of interconnection between
values make it possible to display on-line
the two buses. To avoid this type of disturbance,
information on the local HMI and on the
a fault current reversal logic (transient blocking
Substation automation system about:
logic) can be used.
• measured voltages, currents, frequency,
Permissive communication schemes for residual
active, reactive and apparent power and
overcurrent protection can basically operate only
power factor
when the protection in the remote IED can detect
• primary and secondary phasors
the fault. The detection requires a sufficient
• positive, negative and zero sequence
minimum residual fault current, out from this IED.
currents and voltages
The fault current can be too low due to an
• mA, input currents
opened breaker or high-positive and/or zero-
• pulse counters
sequence source impedance behind this IED. To
overcome these conditions, weak-end infeed
(WEI) echo logic is used. Supervision of mA input signals
The main purpose of the function is to measure
and process signals from different measuring
12. Logic transducers. Many devices used in process
Tripping logic SMPPTRC control represent various parameters such as
A function block for protection tripping is frequency, temperature and DC battery voltage as
provided for each circuit breaker involved in the low current values, usually in the range 4-20 mA
tripping of the fault. It provides pulse prolongation or 0-20 mA.
to ensure a trip pulse of sufficient length, as well
Alarm limits can be set and used as triggers, e.g.
as all functionality necessary for correct co-
to generate trip or alarm signals.
operation with autoreclosing functions.
The function requires that the IED is equipped
The trip function block includes functionality for
with the mA input module.
evolving faults and breaker lock-out.

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The event list logs all binary input signals

Event counter CNTGGIO connected to the Disturbance report function. The
Event counter (CNTGGIO) has six counters which list may contain up to 1000 time-tagged events
are used for storing the number of times each stored in a ring-buffer.
counter input has been activated.
Indications DRPRDRE
Disturbance report DRPRDRE To get fast, condensed and reliable information
Complete and reliable information about about disturbances in the primary and/or in the
disturbances in the primary and/or in the secondary system it is important to know, for
secondary system together with continuous event- example binary signals that have changed status
logging is accomplished by the disturbance report during a disturbance. This information is used in
functionality. the short perspective to get information via the
local HMI in a straightforward way.
Disturbance report DRPRDRE, always included in
the IED, acquires sampled data of all selected There are three LEDs on the local HMI (green,
analog input and binary signals connected to the yellow and red), which will display status
function block with a, maximum of 40 analog and information about the IED and the Disturbance
96 binary signals. report function (trigged).
The Disturbance report functionality is a common The Indication list function shows all selected
name for several functions: binary input signals connected to the Disturbance
report function that have changed status during a
• Event list
disturbance.
• Indications
• Event recorder Event recorder DRPRDRE
• Trip value recorder Quick, complete and reliable information about
• Disturbance recorder disturbances in the primary and/or in the
secondary system is vital, for example, time-
The Disturbance report function is characterized
tagged events logged during disturbances. This
by great flexibility regarding configuration, starting
information is used for different purposes in the
conditions, recording times, and large storage
short term (for example corrective actions) and in
capacity.
the long term (for example functional analysis).
A disturbance is defined as an activation of an
The event recorder logs all selected binary input
input to the AxRADR or BxRBDR function blocks,
signals connected to the Disturbance report
which are set to trigger the disturbance recorder.
function. Each recording can contain up to 150
All signals from start of pre-fault time to the end
time-tagged events.
of post-fault time will be included in the recording.
The event recorder information is available for the
Every disturbance report recording is saved in the
disturbances locally in the IED.
IED in the standard Comtrade format. The same
applies to all events, which are continuously The event recording information is an integrated
saved in a ring-buffer. The local HMI is used to part of the disturbance record (Comtrade file).
get information about the recordings. The
disturbance report files may be uploaded to Trip value recorder DRPRDRE
PCM600 for further analysis using the disturbance Information about the pre-fault and fault values for
handling tool. currents and voltages are vital for the disturbance
evaluation.
Event list DRPRDRE
Continuous event-logging is useful for monitoring The Trip value recorder calculates the values of all
the system from an overview perspective and is a selected analog input signals connected to the
complement to specific disturbance recorder Disturbance report function. The result is
functions. magnitude and phase angle before and during the
fault for each analog input signal.

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The trip value recorder information is available for

the disturbances locally in the IED. IEC61850 generic communication I/O functions
MVGGIO
The trip value recorder information is an IEC61850 generic communication I/O functions
integrated part of the disturbance record (MVGGIO) function is used to send the
(Comtrade file). instantaneous value of an analog output to other
systems or equipment in the substation. It can
Disturbance recorder DRPRDRE also be used inside the same IED, to attach a
The Disturbance recorder function supplies fast, RANGE aspect to an analog value and to permit
complete and reliable information about measurement supervision on that value.
disturbances in the power system. It facilitates
understanding system behavior and related Measured value expander block RANGE_XP
primary and secondary equipment during and The current and voltage measurements functions
after a disturbance. Recorded information is used (CVMMXN, CMMXU, VMMXU and VNMMXU),
for different purposes in the short perspective (for current and voltage sequence measurement
example corrective actions) and long perspective functions (CMSQI and VMSQI) and IEC 61850
(for example functional analysis). generic communication I/O functions (MVGGIO)
are provided with measurement supervision
The Disturbance recorder acquires sampled data functionality. All measured values can be
from selected analog- and binary signals supervised with four settable limits: low-low limit,
connected to the Disturbance report function low limit, high limit and high-high limit. The
(maximum 40 analog and 96 binary signals). The measure value expander block (RANGE_XP) has
binary signals available are the same as for the been introduced to enable translating the integer
event recorder function. output signal from the measuring functions to 5
binary signals: below low-low limit, below low
The function is characterized by great flexibility
limit, normal, above high-high limit or above high
and is not dependent on the operation of
limit. The output signals can be used as
protection functions. It can record disturbances
conditions in the configurable logic or for alarming
not detected by protection functions. Up to ten
purpose.
seconds of data before the trigger instant can be
saved in the disturbance file.
14. Metering
The disturbance recorder information for up to
100 disturbances are saved in the IED and the Pulse counter logic PCGGIO
local HMI is used to view the list of recordings. Pulse counter (PCGGIO) function counts
externally generated binary pulses, for instance
Event function pulses coming from an external energy meter, for
When using a Substation Automation system with calculation of energy consumption values. The
LON or SPA communication, time-tagged events pulses are captured by the binary input module
can be sent at change or cyclically from the IED and then read by the function. A scaled service
to the station level. These events are created from value is available over the station bus. The special
any available signal in the IED that is connected Binary input module with enhanced pulse
to the Event function (EVENT). The event function counting capabilities must be ordered to achieve
block is used for LON and SPA communication. this functionality.

Analog and double indication values are also Function for energy calculation and demand
transferred through EVENT function. handling ETPMMTR
Outputs from the Measurements (CVMMXN)
IEC61850 generic communication I/O function
function can be used to calculate energy
SPGGIO
consumption. Active as well as reactive values are
IEC61850 generic communication I/O functions
calculated in import and export direction. Values
(SPGGIO) is used to send one single logical signal
can be read or generated as pulses. Maximum
to other systems or equipment in the substation.
demand power values are also calculated by the
function.

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15. Basic IED functions 17. Station communication

Time synchronization Overview

The time synchronization source selector is used Each IED is provided with a communication
to select a common source of absolute time for interface, enabling it to connect to one or many
the IED when it is a part of a protection system. substation level systems or equipment, either on
This makes it possible to compare event and the Substation Automation (SA) bus or Substation
disturbance data between all IEDs in a station Monitoring (SM) bus.
automation system.
Following communication protocols are available:

16. Human machine interface • IEC 61850-8-1 communication protocol

• LON communication protocol
Human machine interface • SPA or IEC 60870-5-103 communication
The local HMI is divided into zones with different protocol
functionality. • DNP3.0 communication protocol

• Status indication LEDs. Theoretically, several protocols can be combined

• Alarm indication LEDs, which consist of 15 in the same IED.
LEDs (6 red and 9 yellow) with user printable
label. All LEDs are configurable from IEC 61850-8-1 communication protocol
PCM600. The IED is equipped with single or double optical
• Liquid crystal display (LCD). Ethernet rear ports (order dependent) for IEC
• Keypad with push buttons for control and 61850-8-1 station bus communication. The IEC
navigation purposes, switch for selection 61850-8-1 communication is also possible from
between local and remote control and reset. the optical Ethernet front port. IEC 61850-8-1
• Isolated RJ45 communication port. protocol allows intelligent electrical devices (IEDs)
from different vendors to exchange information
and simplifies system engineering. Peer-to-peer
communication according to GOOSE is part of
the standard. Disturbance files uploading is
provided.

Serial communication, LON

Existing stations with ABB station bus LON can
be extended with use of the optical LON
interface. This allows full SA functionality including
peer-to-peer messaging and cooperation
between existing ABB IED's and the new IED 670.

SPA communication protocol

A single glass or plastic port is provided for the
ABB SPA protocol. This allows extensions of
simple substation automation systems but the
main use is for Substation Monitoring Systems
SMS.

IEC 60870-5-103 communication protocol

A single glass or plastic port is provided for the
IEC05000056-LITEN V1 EN
IEC60870-5-103 standard. This allows design of
Figure 7. Medium graphic HMI, 15 controllable objects
simple substation automation systems including
equipment from different vendors. Disturbance
files uploading is provided.

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DNP3.0 communication protocol Binary signal transfer to remote end, 192 signals
An electrical RS485 and an optical Ethernet port If the communication channel is used for transfer
is available for the DNP3.0 communication. DNP3. of binary signals only, up to 192 binary signals
0 Level 2 communication with unsolicited events, can be exchanged between two IEDs. For
time synchronizing and disturbance reporting is example, this functionality can be used to send
provided for communication to RTUs, Gateways information such as status of primary switchgear
or HMI systems. apparatus or intertripping signals to the remote
IED. An IED can communicate with up to 4
Multiple command and transmit remote IEDs.
When 670 IED's are used in Substation
Automation systems with LON, SPA or Line data communication module, short and
IEC60870-5-103 communication protocols the medium range LDCM
Event and Multiple Command function blocks are The line data communication module (LDCM) is
used as the communication interface for vertical used for communication between the IEDs
communication to station HMI and gateway and situated at distances <60 km or from the IED to
as interface for horizontal peer-to-peer optical to electrical converter with G.703 or G.
communication (over LON only). 703E1 interface located on a distances <3 km
away. The LDCM module sends and receives
IEC 62439-3 Parallel Redundant Protocol data, to and from another LDCM module. The
Redundant station bus communication according IEEE/ANSI C37.94 standard format is used.
to IEC 62439-3 Edition 1 and IEC 62439-3 Edition
2 are available as options in 670 series IEDs. IEC Galvanic interface G.703 resp G.703E1
62439-3 parallel redundant protocol is an optional The external galvanic data communication
quantity and the selection is made at ordering. converter G.703/G.703E1 makes an optical-to-
Redundant station bus communication according galvanic conversion for connection to a
to IEC 62439-3 uses both port AB and port CD multiplexer. These units are designed for 64 kbit/s
on the OEM module. resp 2Mbit/s operation. The converter is delivered
with 19” rack mounting accessories.
Select IEC 62439-3 Edition 1
protocol at the time of ordering 19. Hardware description
when an existing redundant
station bus DuoDriver Hardware modules
installation is extended. Power supply module PSM
Select IEC 62439-3 Edition 2 The power supply module is used to provide the
protocol at the time of ordering correct internal voltages and full isolation between
for new installations with the terminal and the battery system. An internal
redundant station bus. fail alarm output is available.
IEC 62439-3 Edition 1 is NOT
compatible with IEC 62439-3 Binary input module BIM
Edition 2. The binary input module has 16 optically isolated
inputs and is available in two versions, one
standard and one with enhanced pulse counting
capabilities on the inputs to be used with the
18. Remote communication pulse counter function. The binary inputs are
freely programmable and can be used for the
Analog and binary signal transfer to remote end
input of logical signals to any of the functions.
Three analog and eight binary signals can be
They can also be included in the disturbance
exchanged between two IEDs. This functionality is
recording and event-recording functions. This
mainly used for the line differential protection.
enables extensive monitoring and evaluation of
However it can be used in other products as well.
operation of the IED and for all associated
An IED can communicate with up to 4 remote
electrical circuits.
IEDs.

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Binary output module BOM Galvanic RS485 serial communication module

The binary output module has 24 independent The Galvanic RS485 communication module
output relays and is used for trip output or any (RS485) is used for DNP3.0 communication. The
signaling purpose. module has one RS485 communication port. The
RS485 is a balanced serial communication that
Static binary output module SOM can be used either in 2-wire or 4-wire
The static binary output module has six fast static connections. A 2-wire connection uses the same
outputs and six change over output relays for use signal for RX and TX and is a multidrop
in applications with high speed requirements. communication with no dedicated Master or
slave. This variant requires however a control of
Binary input/output module IOM
the output. The 4-wire connection has separated
The binary input/output module is used when only
signals for RX and TX multidrop communication
a few input and output channels are needed. The
with a dedicated Master and the rest are slaves.
ten standard output channels are used for trip
No special control signal is needed in this case.
output or any signaling purpose. The two high
speed signal output channels are used for GPS time synchronization module GTM
applications where short operating time is This module includes a GPS receiver used for
essential. Eight optically isolated binary inputs time synchronization. The GPS has one SMA
cater for required binary input information. contact for connection to an antenna. It also
includes an optical PPS ST-connector output.
mA input module MIM
The milli-ampere input module is used to interface IRIG-B Time synchronizing module
transducer signals in the –20 to +20 mA range The IRIG-B time synchronizing module is used for
from for example OLTC position, temperature or accurate time synchronizing of the IED from a
pressure transducers. The module has six station clock.
independent, galvanically separated channels.
Transformer input module TRM
Optical ethernet module OEM The transformer input module is used to
The optical fast-ethernet module is used to galvanically separate and transform the secondary
connect an IED to the communication buses (like currents and voltages generated by the
the station bus) that use the IEC 61850-8-1 measuring transformers. The module has twelve
protocol (port A, B). The module has one or two inputs in different combinations of currents and
optical ports with ST connectors. voltage inputs.

Serial and LON communication module SLM, Alternative connectors of Ring lug or
supports SPA/IEC 60870-5-103, LON and DNP 3.0 Compression type can be ordered.
The serial and LON communication module (SLM)
is used for SPA, IEC 60870-5-103, DNP3 and High impedance resistor unit
LON communication. The module has two optical The high impedance resistor unit, with resistors
communication ports for plastic/plastic, plastic/ for pick-up value setting and a voltage dependent
glass or glass/glass. One port is used for serial resistor, is available in a single phase unit and a
communication (SPA, IEC 60870-5-103 and three phase unit. Both are mounted on a 1/1 19
DNP3 port or dedicated IEC 60870-5-103 port inch apparatus plate with compression type
depending on ordered SLM module) and one port terminals.
is dedicated for LON communication.
Layout and dimensions
Line data communication module LDCM Dimensions
Each module has one optical port, one for each
remote end to which the IED communicates.

Alternative cards for Medium range (1310 nm

single mode) and Short range (850 nm multi
mode) are available.

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B C
D

xx05000003.vsd

IEC05000003 V1 EN

Figure 8. 1/2 x 19” case with rear cover

xx05000004.vsd
IEC05000004 V1 EN

Figure 9. Side-by-side mounting

Case size A B C D E F

6U, 1/2 x 19” 265.9 223.7 201.1 242.1 252.9 205.7

6U, 3/4 x 19” 265.9 336.0 201.1 242.1 252.9 318.0

6U, 1/1 x 19” 265.9 448.1 201.1 242.1 252.9 430.3

(mm)

Mounting alternatives • 19” rack mounting kit

The following mounting alternatives are available • Flush mounting kit with cut-out dimensions:
(IP40 protection from the front):

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– 1/2 case size (h) 254.3 mm (w) 210.1 mm

– 3/4 case size (h) 254.3 mm (w) 322.4 mm
– 1/1 case size (h) 254.3 mm (w) 434.7 mm
• Wall mounting kit

See ordering for details about available mounting

alternatives.

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20. Connection diagrams

Table 1. Designations for 1/2 x 19” casing with 1 TRM slot

Module Rear Positions

PSM X11
BIM, BOM, SOM, IOM or X31 and X32 etc. to X51
MIM and X52
SLM X301:A, B, C, D
LDCM, IRIG-B or RS485 X302
LDCM or RS485 X303
OEM X311:A, B, C, D
LDCM, RS485 or GTM X312, 313
TRM X401

1MRK002801-AC-2-670-1.2-PG V1 EN

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Table 2. Designations for 3/4 x 19” casing with 2 TRM slot

Module Rear Positions

PSM X11
BIM, BOM, SOM, IOM or X31 and X32 etc. to X71 and
MIM X72
SLM X301:A, B, C, D
LDCM, IRIG-B or RS485 X302
LDCM or RS485 X303
OEM X311:A, B, C, D
LDCM, RS485 or GTM X312, X313, X322, X323
TRM 1 X401
TRM 2 X411

1MRK002801-AC-4-670-1.2-PG V1 EN

Table 3. Designations for 1/1 x 19” casing with 2 TRM slots

Module Rear Positions

PSM X11
BIM, BOM, SOM, X31 and X32 etc. to X131
IOM or MIM and X132
SLM X301:A, B, C, D
LDCM, IRIG-B or X302
RS485
LDCM or RS485 X303
OEM X311:A, B, C, D
LDCM, RS485 or X312, X313, X322, X323
GTM
TRM 1 X401
TRM 2 X411

SLM and LDCM ports shall

not be used in RES670.

1MRK002801-AC-6-670-1.2-PG V1 EN

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1MRK002801-AC-10-670-1.2-PG V1 EN

Figure 10. Transformer input module (TRM)

￭ Indicates high polarity

CT/VT-input designation according to figure 10

AI01 AI02 AI03 AI04 AI05 AI06 AI07 AI08 AI09 AI10 AI11 AI12
Current/voltage
configuration
(50/60 Hz)

12I, 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
12I, 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A
9I+3U, 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 110-220V 110-220V 110-220V
1A
9I+3U, 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 110-220V 110-220V 110-220V
5A
5I, 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 5A 5A 5A 5A 110-220V 110-220V 110-220V
+4I, 5A
+3U
7I+5U, 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 110-220V 110-220V 110-220V 110-220V 110-220V
1A
7I+5U, 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 110-220V 110-220V 110-220V 110-220V 110-220V
5A
6I+6U, 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 110-220V 110-220V 110-220V 110-220V 110-220V 110-220V
1A
6I+6U, 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 110-220V 110-220V 110-220V 110-220V 110-220V 110-220V
5A
6I, 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A - - - - - -
6I, 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A - - - - - -
*) Metering

Note that internal polarity can be adjusted by setting of analog input CT neutral direction and/or on SMAI pre-
processing function blocks.

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1MRK002801-AC-15-670-1.2-PG V1 EN

Figure 12. mA input module (MIM)

1MRK002801-AC-11-670-1.2-PG V1 EN

Figure 11. Binary input module (BIM). Input contacts

named XA corresponds to rear position
X31, X41, and so on, and input contacts
named XB to rear position X32, X42, and
so on.

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1MRK002801-AC-8-670-1.2-PG V1 EN

Figure 13. IED with basic functionality and communication interfaces

1MRK002801-AC-7-670-1.2-PG V1 EN

Figure 14. Power supply module (PSM)

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1MRK002801-AC-12-670-1.2-PG V1 EN

Figure 15. Binary output module (BOM). Output contacts named XA corresponds to rear position X31, X41, and
so on, and output contacts named XB to rear position X32, X42, and so on.

1MRK002801-AC-13-670-1.2-PG V1 EN

Figure 16. Static output module (SOM)

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1MRK002801-AC-14-670-1.2-PG V1 EN

Figure 17. Binary in/out module (IOM). Input contacts named XA corresponds to rear position X31, X41, and so
on, and output contacts named XB to rear position X32, X42, and so on.

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BUS A
BBP-TRIP BUS B
QB1-OPEN
QB1-CL
BLOCK LW 3I>
BBP STEP QB2-OPEN
QB2-CL -QB1
ST BFP 3PH -QB2
BUCH TRIP

SUDDEN P
-QA1
OT TRIP CLOSE QA1 C
CLOSE Reinf C
WT TRIP
TRIP QA1 T
OT WARN TRIP Reinf C
MAIN 2 TRIP T
QA1-OPEN C
WT WARN
QA1-CL
OIL LOW
QA1-SPR UNCH
GAS ALARM

-BI1 P1
TRM1:1-3

TO MAIN 2 RELAY

TO BUS PROT
SIGNALLING
FAULT

QO -T1
TRM1:7
-N.BI1 QW
= TAP POS
MIM1:1 -N.BI1
TC IN MAN
TRM1:8
TC IN AUTO

TC IN LOC. MCB OR -BU1

FUSE
TC RAISE TRM1:11-12
TC LOWER
MCB-OK

-BI1
HV BUSBAR TRIP TO BUS PROT

MV BUSBAR TRIP
MAN SC OK TO MAIN 2 RELAY

TRM1:4-6
P1
QA1-OPEN
QA1-CL

SPR UNCH -QA1

CLOSE QA1 C
CLOSE Reinf C

TRIP QA1 T
C
TRIP Reinf
T
C
TRM1:10

MCB OK
-BU1

IRF
- +
en05000262.vsd
IEC05000262 V1 EN

Figure 18. Typical connection diagram for two winding transformer in a single breaker arrangement. Note!
Including IO for control option.

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BUS A

BBP-TRIP -QB1
QB1-OPEN
QB1-CL
BLOCK LW 3I> QB6-OPEN
BBP STEP
QB6-CL -QB62
ST BFP 3PH -BI1 P1
BUCH TRIP TRM1:4-6

SUDDEN P
-QA1
CLOSE QA1 C TO MAIN 2
OT TRIP CLOSE Reinf C

WT TRIP TRIP QA1 T

TRIP Reinf C
=1-QA1-OPEN MAIN 2 TRIP T
OT WARN
C
=2-Q0-OPEN =1-QA1-CL
WT WARN =2-Q0-CL
=1-QA1-SPR UNCH
OIL LOW =2-Q0-SPR UNCH
-BI1 P1
GAS ALARM TRM1:1-3 -QA1
CLOSE QA1 C
C
CLOSE Reinf TO MAIN 2
TRIP QA1 T
C
TRIP Reinf MAIN 2 TRIP
TO BB PROT T
QB6-OPEN C
QB6-CL
QB61-OPEN -QB6 -QB61
SIGNALLING

QB61-CL
FAULT

QB9-OPEN
QB9-CL -QB9

TRM2:4
QO -T1
QW

= TAP POS
MIM1:1
TC IN MAN

TC IN AUTO TRM2:5

TC IN LOC. MCB OR -BU1

FUSE
TC RAISE TRM1:10-12
TC LOWER
MCB-OK
-BI1
TO BUS PROT
HV BUSBAR TRIP
MV BUSBAR TRIP
TO MAIN 2 RELAY
MAN SC OK

TRIP Reinf TRM2:1-3

P1
QA1-OPEN
QA1-CL

SPR UNCH -QA1

CLOSE QA1 C
CLOSE Reinf C

TRIP QA1 T
TRIP Reinf C
BBP-TRIP T
C
TRM2:10

MCB OK
-BU1

IRF
- +
en05000263.vsd
IEC05000263 V1 EN

Figure 19. Typical connection diagram for two winding transformer in a multi breaker arrangement. Note!
Including IO for control option.

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BUS A
BUS B
BBP-TRIP
QB1-OPEN
ST BFP QB1-CL
3PH QB2-OPEN
QB2-CL
-QB1
BLOCK TW 3I> -QB2
BBP STEP

BUCH TRIP

SUDDEN P
-QA1
CLOSE QA1 C
OT TRIP CLOSE Reinf C

WT TRIP TRIP QA1 T

TRIP Reinf C
MAIN 2 TRIP T
OT WARN
C
QA1-OPEN
WT WARN
QA1-CL
OIL LOW QA1-SPR UNCH
GAS ALARM

-BI1 P1
TRM1:1-3

QA1-OPEN
TO MAIN 2 RELAY
QA1-CL

SPR UNCH
TO BUS PROT
SIGNALLING

CLOSE QA1
CLOSE Reinf
FAULT

TRIP QA1
TRIP Reinf
QO
TRM1:7
QW

MIM1:1 = TAP POS

TC IN MAN

TC IN AUTO TRM1:8

TC IN LOC. MCB OR -BU1

FUSE
TC RAISE TRM2:7-9
TC LOWER
MCB-OK
-BI1 -BI1
TO BUS PROT
HV BUSBAR TRIP
MV BUSBAR TRIP TRM2:4-6
TO MAIN 2 RELAY -QA1 P1
MAN SC OK
C
C
TRM2:1-3 T
C
P1
QA1-OPEN T
C
QA1-CL

SPR UNCH -QA1

CLOSE QA1 C
CLOSE Reinf C

TRIP QA1 T
TRIP Reinf C
T
C
TRM1:11
-BU1
MCB OK
-BU1
TRM1:12 Res. for Bus 2
VT
IRF
- + en05000265.vsd
IEC05000265 V1 EN

Figure 20. Typical connection diagram for three winding transformer in a single breaker arrangement. Note!
Including IO for control option.

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BUS A
TO SECOND BAY
BBP-TRIP -QB1
QB1-OPEN
QB1-CL
BLOCK TW 3I>
QB62-OPEN
BBP STEP
QB62-CL -QB62
ST BFP 3PH

BUCH TRIP
-BI1 P1
TRM1:4-36
SUDDEN P -QA1
CLOSE QA1 C TO MAIN 2
C
OT TRIP CLOSE Reinf
TRIP QA1 T
WT TRIP C
TRIP Reinf
=1-Q0-OPEN MAIN 2 TRIP T
OT WARN C
=2-Q0-OPEN =1-Q0-CL
WT WARN =2-Q0-CL
=1-Q0-SPR UNCH
OIL LOW =2-Q0-SPR UNCH
-BI1 P1
GAS ALARM TRM1:1-3 -QA1
CLOSE QA1 C
C
TO MAIN 2
CLOSE Reinf
TRIP QA1 T
C
TRIP Reinf MAIN 2 TRIP
TO BB PROT T
QB6-OPEN C

QB6-CL
SIGNALLING

QB61-OPEN -QB6 -QB61

FAULT

QB61-CL
Q9-OPEN
Q9-CL
-Q9
-T1
TRM1:7

= TAP POS

TC IN MAN

TC IN AUTO TRM1:8

QO
TC IN LOC. MCB OR
MCB-OK FUSE QW
TC RAISE
TC LOWER -BU1
TRM2:7-9
-BI1
HV BUSBAR TRIP TO BUS PROT -BI1
MV BUSBAR TRIP TRM2:4-6
CLOSE QA1 TO MAIN 2 RELAY
-QA1 P1
MAN SC OK
CLOSE Reinf C
C
TRIP QA1
TRIP Reinf TRM2:1-3 T
C
P1
QA1-OPEN
QA1-OPEN T
QA1-CL C
QA1-CL
SPR UNCH
SPR UNCH -QA1
CLOSE QA1 C
C
CLOSE Reinf
TRIP QA1 T
C
TRIP Reinf
T
C

TRM1:11
-BU1
MCB OK
-BU1
TRM1:12 Res. for Bus 2
VT
IRF
en05000259.vsd
- +
IEC05000259 V1 EN

Figure 21. Typical connection diagram for three winding transformer in a multi breaker arrangement. Note!
Including IO for control option.

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21. Technical data

General

Definitions

Reference value The specified value of an influencing factor to which are referred the characteristics of the equipment

Nominal range The range of values of an influencing quantity (factor) within which, under specified conditions,
the equipment meets the specified requirements

Operative range The range of values of a given energizing quantity for which the equipment, under specified
conditions, is able to perform its intended functions according to the specified requirements

Energizing quantities, rated values and limits

Analog inputs

Table 4. TRM - Energizing quantities, rated values and limits for protection transformer modules

Quantity Rated value Nominal range

Current Ir = 1 or 5 A (0.2-40) × Ir

Operative range (0-100) x Ir

Permissive overload 4 × Ir cont.

100 × Ir for 1 s *)

Burden < 150 mVA at Ir = 5 A

< 20 mVA at Ir = 1 A

Ac voltage Ur = 110 V 0.5–288 V

Operative range (0–340) V

Permissive overload 420 V cont.

450 V 10 s

Burden < 20 mVA at 110 V

Frequency fr = 50/60 Hz ± 5%

*) max. 350 A for 1 s when COMBITEST test switch is included.

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Table 5. TRM - Energizing quantities, rated values and limits for measuring transformer modules

Quantity Rated value Nominal range

Current Ir = 1 or 5 A (0-1.8) × Irat Ir = 1 A

(0-1.6) × Irat Ir = 5 A

Permissive overload 1.1 × Ir cont.

1.8 × Ir for 30 min at Ir = 1 A
1.6 × Ir for 30 min at Ir = 5 A

Burden < 350 mVA at Ir = 5 A

< 200 mVA at Ir = 1 A

Ac voltage Ur = 110 V 0.5–288 V

Operative range (0–340) V

Permissive overload 420 V cont.

450 V 10 s

Burden < 20 mVA at 110 V

Frequency fr = 50/60 Hz ± 5%

Table 6. MIM - mA input module

Quantity: Rated value: Nominal range:

Input resistance Rin = 194 Ohm -

Input range ± 5, ± 10, ± 20mA -

0-5, 0-10, 0-20, 4-20mA

Power consumption -
each mA-board £2W
each mA input £ 0.1 W

Table 7. OEM - Optical ethernet module

Quantity Rated value

Number of channels 1 or 2

Standard IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-FX

Type of fiber 62.5/125 mm multimode fibre

Wave length 1300 nm

Optical connector Type ST

Communication speed Fast Ethernet 100 MB

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Auxiliary DC voltage

Table 8. PSM - Power supply module

Quantity Rated value Nominal range

Auxiliary dc voltage, EL (input) EL = (24 - 60) V EL ± 20%

EL = (90 - 250) V EL ± 20%

Power consumption 50 W typically -

Auxiliary DC power in-rush < 5 A during 0.1 s -

Binary inputs and outputs

Table 9. BIM - Binary input module

Quantity Rated value Nominal range

Binary inputs 16 -

DC voltage, RL 24/30 V RL ± 20%

48/60 V RL ± 20%
110/125 V RL ± 20%
220/250 V RL ± 20%

Power consumption
24/30 V max. 0.05 W/input -
48/60 V max. 0.1 W/input
110/125 V max. 0.2 W/input
220/250 V max. 0.4 W/input

Counter input frequency 10 pulses/s max -

Oscillating signal discriminator Blocking settable 1–40 Hz

Release settable 1–30 Hz

Table 10. BIM - Binary input module with enhanced pulse counting capabilities

Quantity Rated value Nominal range

Binary inputs 16 -

DC voltage, RL 24/30 V RL ± 20%

48/60 V RL ± 20%
110/125 V RL ± 20%
220/250 V RL ± 20%

Power consumption
24/30 V max. 0.05 W/input -
48/60 V max. 0.1 W/input
110/125 V max. 0.2 W/input
220/250 V max. 0.4 W/input

Counter input frequency 10 pulses/s max -

Balanced counter input frequency 40 pulses/s max -

Oscillating signal discriminator Blocking settable 1–40 Hz

Release settable 1–30 Hz

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Table 11. IOM - Binary input/output module

Quantity Rated value Nominal range

Binary inputs 8 -

DC voltage, RL 24/30 V RL ± 20%

48/60 V RL ± 20%
110/125 V RL ± 20%
220/250 V RL ± 20%

Power consumption -
24/30 V max. 0.05 W/input
48/60 V max. 0.1 W/input
110/125 V max. 0.2 W/input
220/250 V max. 0.4 W/input

Table 12. IOM - Binary input/output module contact data (reference standard: IEC 61810-2)

Function or quantity Trip and signal relays Fast signal relays (parallel
reed relay)

Binary outputs 10 2

Max system voltage 250 V AC, DC 250 V AC, DC

Test voltage across open contact, 1 min 1000 V rms 800 V DC

Current carrying capacity

Continuous 8A 8A
1s 10 A 10 A

Making capacity at inductive load with L/R>10 ms

0.2 s
1.0 s 30 A 0.4 A
10 A 0.4 A

Breaking capacity for AC, cos φ > 0.4 250 V/8.0 A 250 V/8.0 A

Breaking capacity for DC with L/R < 40 ms 48 V/1 A 48 V/1 A

110 V/0.4 A 110 V/0.4 A
125 V/0.35 A 125 V/0.35 A
220 V/0.2 A 220 V/0.2 A
250 V/0.15 A 250 V/0.15 A

Maximum capacitive load - 10 nF

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Table 13. SOM - Static Output Module (reference standard: IEC 61810-2): Static binary outputs

Function of quantity Static binary output trip

Rated voltage 48 - 60 VDC 110 - 250 VDC

Number of outputs 6 6

Impedance open state ~300 kΩ ~810 kΩ

Test voltage across open contact, 1 min No galvanic separation No galvanic separation

Current carrying capacity:

Continuous 5A 5A

1.0s 10A 10A

Making capacity at capacitive load with

the maximum capacitance of 0.2 μF :

0.2s 30A 30A

1.0s 10A 10A

Breaking capacity for DC with L/R ≤ 40ms 48V / 1A 110V / 0.4A

60V / 0,75A 125V / 0.35A

220V / 0.2A

250V / 0.15A

Operating time <1ms <1ms

Table 14. SOM - Static Output module data (reference standard: IEC 61810-2): Electromechanical relay outputs

Function of quantity Trip and signal relays

Max system voltage 250V AC/DC

Number of outputs 6

Test voltage across open contact, 1 min 1000V rms

Current carrying capacity:

Continuous 8A

1.0s 10A

Making capacity at capacitive load with the maximum

capacitance of 0.2 μF:

0.2s 30A

1.0s 10A

Breaking capacity for DC with L/R ≤ 40ms 48V / 1A

110V / 0.4A

125V / 0,35A

220V / 0,2A

250V / 0.15A

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Table 15. BOM - Binary output module contact data (reference standard: IEC 61810-2)

Function or quantity Trip and Signal relays

Binary outputs 24

Max system voltage 250 V AC, DC

Test voltage across open contact, 1 min 1000 V rms

Current carrying capacity

Continuous 8A
1s 10 A

Making capacity at inductive load with L/R>10 ms

0.2 s 30 A
1.0 s 10 A

Breaking capacity for AC, cos j>0.4 250 V/8.0 A

Breaking capacity for DC with L/R < 40 ms 48 V/1 A

110 V/0.4 A
125 V/0.35 A
220 V/0.2 A
250 V/0.15 A

Influencing factors

Table 16. Temperature and humidity influence

Parameter Reference value Nominal range Influence

Ambient temperature, +20 °C -10 °C to +55 °C 0.02% /°C

operate value

Relative humidity 10%-90% 10%-90% -

Operative range 0%-95%

Storage temperature -40 °C to +70 °C - -

Table 17. Auxiliary DC supply voltage influence on functionality during operation

Dependence on Reference value Within nominal Influence

range

Ripple, in DC auxiliary voltage max. 2% 15% of EL 0.01% /%

Operative range Full wave rectified

Auxiliary voltage dependence, operate ± 20% of EL 0.01% /%

value

Interrupted auxiliary DC voltage 24-60 V DC ± 20%

90-250 V DC ± 20%

Interruption interval
0–50 ms
No restart

0–∞ s Correct behaviour at power

down

Restart time <180 s

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Table 18. Frequency influence (reference standard: IEC 60255–1)

Dependence on Within nominal range Influence

Frequency dependence, operate value fr ± 2.5 Hz for 50 Hz ± 1.0% / Hz

fr ± 3.0 Hz for 60 Hz

Frequency dependence for distance fr ± 2.5 Hz for 50 Hz ±2.0% / Hz

protection operate value fr ± 3.0 Hz for 60 Hz

Harmonic frequency dependence (20% 2nd, 3rd and 5th harmonic of fr ± 1.0%
content)

Harmonic frequency dependence for 2nd, 3rd and 5th harmonic of fr ± 6.0%
distance protection (10% content)

Harmonic frequency dependence for high 2nd, 3rd and 5th harmonic of fr ±5.0%
impedance differential protection (10%
content)

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Type tests according to standards

Table 19. Electromagnetic compatibility

Test Type test values Reference standards

1 MHz burst disturbance 2.5 kV IEC 60255-22-1

100 kHz slow damped oscillatory wave 2.5 kV IEC 61000-4-18, Class III
immunity test

Ring wave immunity test, 100 kHz 2-4 kV IEC 61000-4-12, Class IV

Surge withstand capability test 2.5 kV, oscillatory IEEE/ANSI C37.90.1

4.0 kV, fast transient

Electrostatic discharge 15 kV air discharge IEC 60255-22-2, Class IV

Direct application 8 kV contact discharge
Indirect application 8 kV contact discharge IEC 61000-4-2, Class IV

Electrostatic discharge 15 kV air discharge IEEE/ANSI C37.90.1

Direct application 8 kV contact discharge
Indirect application 8 kV contact discharge

Fast transient disturbance 4 kV IEC 60255-22-4, Class A

Surge immunity test 1-2 kV, 1.2/50 ms IEC 60255-22-5

high energy

Power frequency immunity test 150-300 V, 50 Hz IEC 60255-22-7, Class A

Conducted common mode immunity test 15 Hz-150 kHz IEC 61000-4-16, Class IV

Power frequency magnetic field test 1000 A/m, 3 s IEC 61000-4-8, Class V
100 A/m, cont.

Damped oscillatory magnetic field test 100 A/m IEC 61000-4-10, Class V

Radiated electromagnetic field disturbance 20 V/m, 80-1000 MHz IEC 60255-22-3

1.4-2.7 GHz

Radiated electromagnetic field disturbance 35 V/m IEEE/ANSI C37.90.2

26-1000 MHz

Conducted electromagnetic field disturbance 10 V, 0.15-80 MHz IEC 60255-22-6

Radiated emission 30-1000 MHz IEC 60255-25

Conducted emission 0.15-30 MHz IEC 60255-25

Table 20. Insulation

Test Type test values Reference standard

Dielectric test 2.0 kV AC, 1 min. IEC 60255-5

Impulse voltage test 5 kV, 1.2/50 ms, 0.5 J

Insulation resistance >100 MW at 500 VDC

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Table 21. Environmental tests

Test Type test value Reference standard

Cold test Test Ad for 16 h at -25°C IEC 60068-2-1

Storage test Test Ad for 16 h at -40°C IEC 60068-2-1

Dry heat test Test Bd for 16 h at +70°C IEC 60068-2-2

Damp heat test, steady state Test Ca for 4 days at +40 °C and humidity 93% IEC 60068-2-78

Damp heat test, cyclic Test Db for 6 cycles at +25 to +55 °C and IEC 60068-2-30
humidity 93 to 95% (1 cycle = 24 hours)

Table 22. CE compliance

Test According to

Immunity EN 50263

Emissivity EN 50263

Low voltage directive EN 50178

Table 23. Mechanical tests

Test Type test values Reference standards

Vibration response test Class II IEC 60255-21-1

Vibration endurance test Class I IEC 60255-21-1

Shock response test Class II IEC 60255-21-2

Shock withstand test Class I IEC 60255-21-2

Bump test Class I IEC 60255-21-2

Seismic test Class II IEC 60255-21-3

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Differential protection

Table 24. Transformer differential protection T2WPDIF, T3WPDIF

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operating characteristic Adaptable ± 1.0% of Ir for I < Ir

± 1.0% of Ir for I > Ir

Reset ratio >95% -

Unrestrained differential current limit (100-5000)% ofIBase ± 1.0% of set value

on high voltage winding

Base sensitivity function (10-60)% of IBase ± 1.0% of Ir

Second harmonic blocking (5.0-100.0)% of ± 2.0% of Ir

fundamental differential
current

Fifth harmonic blocking (5.0-100.0)% of ± 5.0% of Ir

fundamental differential
current

Connection type for each of the windings Y or D -

Phase displacement between high voltage 0–11 -

winding, W1 and each of the windings, W2
and W3. Hour notation

Operate time, restrained function 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 -

x Ib

Reset time, restrained function 20 ms typically at 2 to 0 -

x Ib

Operate time, unrestrained function 12 ms typically at 0 to 5 -

x Ib

Reset time, unrestrained function 25 ms typically at 5 to 0 -

x Ib

Critical impulse time 2 ms typically at 0 to 5 -

x Ib

Table 25. Restricted earth fault protection, low impedance REFPDIF

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate characteristic Adaptable ± 1.0% of Ir for I < IBase

± 1.0% of I for I > IBase

Reset ratio >95% -

Base sensitivity function (4.0-100.0)% of IBase ± 1.0% of Ir

Directional characteristic Fixed 180 degrees or ± 60 to ± ± 2.0 degree

90 degrees

Operate time, trip function 20 ms typically at 0 to 10 x IdMin -

Reset time, trip function 25 ms typically at 10 to 0 x IdMin -

Second harmonic blocking (5.0-100.0)% of fundamental ± 2.0% of IrBase

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Table 26. 1Ph High impedance differential protection HZPDIF

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate voltage (20-400) V ± 1.0% of Ir

I=U/R

Reset ratio >95% -

Maximum continuous voltage U>Trip2/series resistor ≤200 W -

Operate time 10 ms typically at 0 to 10 x Ud -

Reset time 90 ms typically at 10 to 0 x Ud -

Critical impulse time 2 ms typically at 0 to 10 x Ud -

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Impedance protection

Table 27. Distance measuring zone, Quad ZMQPDIS

Function Range or value Accuracy

Number of zones 4 with selectable -

direction

Minimum operate residual (5-1000)% of IBase -

current, zone 1

Minimum operate current, phase- (10-1000)% of IBase -

to-phase and phase-to-earth

Positive sequence reactance (0.10-3000.00) Ω/ ± 2.0% static accuracy

phase ± 2.0 degrees static angular accuracy
Conditions:
Positive sequence resistance (0.01-1000.00) Ω/
Voltage range: (0.1-1.1) x Ur
phase
Current range: (0.5-30) x Ir
Zero sequence reactance (0.10-9000.00) Ω/ Angle: at 0 degrees and 85 degrees
phase

Zero sequence resistance (0.01-3000.00) Ω/

phase

Fault resistance, phase-to-earth (0.10-9000.00) Ω/loop

Fault resistance, phase-to-phase (0.10-3000.00) Ω/loop

Dynamic overreach <5% at 85 degrees -

measured with CVT’s
and 0.5<SIR<30

Impedance zone timers (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Operate time 24 ms typically -

Reset ratio 105% typically -

Reset time 30 ms typically -

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Table 28. Phase selection, quadrilateral characteristic with fixed angle FDPSPDIS

Function Range or value Accuracy

Minimum operate current (5-500)% of IBase -

Reactive reach, positive (0.50–3000.00) Ω/phase ± 2.0% static accuracy

sequence ± 2.0 degrees static angular accuracy
Conditions:
Resistive reach, positive (0.10–1000.00) Ω/phase
Voltage range: (0.1-1.1) x Ur
sequence
Current range: (0.5-30) x Ir
Reactive reach, zero sequence (0.50–9000.00) Ω/phase Angle: at 0 degrees and 85 degrees

Resistive reach, zero sequence (0.50–3000.00) Ω/phase

Fault resistance, phase-to-earth (1.00–9000.00) Ω/loop

faults, forward and reverse

Fault resistance, phase-to-phase (0.50–3000.00) Ω/loop

faults, forward and reverse

Load encroachment criteria:

Load resistance, forward and (1.00–3000.00) Ω/phase
reverse (5-70) degrees
Safety load impedance angle

Reset ratio 105% typically -

Table 29. Full-scheme distance protection, Mho characteristic ZMHPDIS

Function Range or value Accuracy

Number of zones with selectable 4 with selectable direction -

directions

Minimum operate current (10–30)% of IBase -

Positive sequence impedance, (0.005–3000.000) W/phase ± 2.0% static accuracy

phase-to-earth loop Conditions:
Voltage range: (0.1-1.1) x Ur
Positive sequence impedance (10–90) degrees
Current range: (0.5-30) x Ir
angle, phase-to-earth loop
Angle: at 0 degrees and 85 degrees
Reverse reach, phase-to-earth (0.005–3000.000) Ω/phase
loop (Magnitude)

Magnitude of earth return (0.00–3.00)

compensation factor KN

Angle for earth compensation (-180–180) degrees

factor KN

Dynamic overreach <5% at 85 degrees measured -

with CVT’s and 0.5<SIR<30

Timers (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Operate time 20 ms typically (with static -

outputs)

Reset ratio 105% typically -

Reset time 30 ms typically -

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Table 30. Full-scheme distance protection, quadrilateral for earth faults ZMMPDIS

Function Range or value Accuracy

Number of zones 4 with selectable direction -

Minimum operate current (10-30)% of IBase -

Positive sequence reactance (0.50-3000.00) W/phase ± 2.0% static accuracy

± 2.0 degrees static angular accuracy
Positive sequence resistance (0.10-1000.00) Ω/phase
Conditions:
Zero sequence reactance (0.50-9000.00) Ω/phase Voltage range: (0.1-1.1) x Ur
Current range: (0.5-30) x Ir
Zero sequence resistance (0.50-3000.00) Ω/phase
Angle: at 0 degrees and 85 degrees
Fault resistance, Ph-E (1.00-9000.00) W/loop

Dynamic overreach <5% at 85 degrees measured -

with CCVT’s and 0.5<SIR<30

Impedance zone timers (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Operate time 24 ms typically -

Reset ratio 105% typically -

Reset time 30 ms typically -

Table 31. Faulty phase identification with load encroachment FMPSPDIS

Function Range or value Accuracy

Minimum operate current (5-30)% of IBase ± 1.0% of Ir

Load encroachment criteria: (0.5–3000) W/phase ± 2.0% static accuracy

Load resistance, forward and (5–70) degrees Conditions:
reverse Voltage range: (0.1–1.1) x Ur
Current range: (0.5–30) x Ir
Angle: at 0 degrees and 85 degrees

Table 32. Power swing detection ZMRPSB

Function Range or value Accuracy

Reactive reach (0.10-3000.00) W/phase ± 2.0% static accuracy

Conditions:
Voltage range: (0.1-1.1) x Ur
Current range: (0.5-30) x Ir

Resistive reach (0.10–1000.00)W/loop Angle: at 0 degrees and 85 degrees

Timers (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

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Current protection

Table 33. Instantaneous phase overcurrent protection PHPIOC

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate current (1-2500)% of lBase ± 1.0% of Ir at I £ Ir

± 1.0% of I at I > Ir

Reset ratio > 95% -

Operate time 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -

Reset time 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Iset -

Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -

Operate time 10 ms typically at 0 to 10 x Iset -

Reset time 35 ms typically at 10 to 0 x Iset -

Critical impulse time 2 ms typically at 0 to 10 x Iset -

Dynamic overreach < 5% at t = 100 ms -

Table 34. Four step phase overcurrent protection OC4PTOC

Function Setting range Accuracy

Operate current (1-2500)% of lBase ± 1.0% of Ir at I ≤ Ir

± 1.0% of I at I > Ir

Reset ratio > 95% -

Min. operating current (1-100)% of lBase ± 1.0% of Ir at I ≤ Ir

±1.0% of I at I > Ir

Relay characteristic angle (RCA) (-70.0– -50.0) degrees ± 2.0 degrees

Maximum forward angle (40.0–70.0) degrees ± 2.0 degrees

Minimum forward angle (75.0–90.0) degrees ± 2.0 degrees

2nd harmonic blocking (5–100)% of fundamental ± 2.0% of Ir

Independent time delay (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ±10 ms

Minimum operate time (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ±10 ms

Inverse characteristics, see 19 curve types See table 93, table 94 and table
table 93, table 94 and table 95 95

Operate time, start function 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -

Reset time, start function 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Iset -

Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -

Impulse margin time 15 ms typically -

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Table 35. Instantaneous residual overcurrent protection EFPIOC

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate current (1-2500)% of lBase ± 1.0% of Ir at I £ Ir

± 1.0% of I at I > Ir

Reset ratio > 95% -

Operate time 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -

Reset time 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Iset -

Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -

Operate time 10 ms typically at 0 to 10 x Iset -

Reset time 35 ms typically at 10 to 0 x Iset -

Critical impulse time 2 ms typically at 0 to 10 x Iset -

Dynamic overreach < 5% at t = 100 ms -

Table 36. Four step residual overcurrent protection EF4PTOC

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate current (1-2500)% of lBase ± 1.0% of Ir at I £ Ir

± 1.0% of I at I > Ir

Reset ratio > 95% -

Operate current for directional (1–100)% of lBase ± 1.0% of Ir

comparison

Timers (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ±10 ms

Inverse characteristics, see table 18 curve types See table 93, table 94 and table
93, table 94 and table 95 95

Second harmonic restrain (5–100)% of fundamental ± 2.0% of Ir

operation

Relay characteristic angle (-180 to 180) degrees ± 2.0 degrees

Minimum polarizing voltage (1–100)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur

Minimum polarizing current (1-30)% of IBase ±0.25% of Ir

Real part of source Z used for (0.50-1000.00) W/phase -

current polarization

Imaginary part of source Z used (0.50–3000.00) W/phase -

for current polarization

Operate time, start function 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -

Reset time, start function 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Iset -

Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -

Impulse margin time 15 ms typically -

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Table 37. Four step negative sequence overcurrent protection NS4PTOC

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate value, negative (1-2500)% of lBase ± 1.0% of Ir at I £ Ir

sequence current, step 1-4 ± 1.0% of I at I > Ir

Reset ratio > 95% -

Timers (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Inverse characteristics, see table 18 curve types See table 93, table 94 and table
93, table 94 and table 95 95

Minimum operate current for step (1.00 - 10000.00)% of IBase ± 1.0% of Ir at I < Ir
1-4 ± 1.0% of I at I > Ir

Operate value, negative current (1–100)% of IBase ± 1.0% of Ir

for directional release

Relay characteristic angle (-180 to 180) degrees ± 2.0 degrees

Minimum polarizing voltage (1–100)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur

Minimum polarizing current (2-100)% of IBase ±1.0% of Ir

Real part of negative sequence (0.50-1000.00) W/phase -

source impedance used for
current polarization

Imaginary part of negative (0.50–3000.00) W/phase -

sequence source impedance
used for current polarization

Operate time, start function 25 ms typically at 0.5 to 2 x Iset -

Reset time, start function 25 ms typically at 2 to 0.5 x Iset -

Critical impulse time, start 10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -

function

Impulse margin time, start 15 ms typically -

function

Transient overreach <10% at τ = 100 ms -

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Table 38. Sensitive directional residual overcurrent and power protection SDEPSDE

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate level for 3I0·cosj (0.25-200.00)% of lBase ± 1.0% of Ir at I £ Ir

directional residual overcurrent ± 1.0% of I at I > Ir
At low setting:
(2.5-10) mA ±0.5 mA
(10-50) mA ±1.0 mA

Operate level for 3I0·3U0 · cosj (0.25-200.00)% of SBase ± 1.0% of Sr at S £ Sr

directional residual power ± 1.0% of S at S > Sr
At low setting:
(0.25-5.00)% of SBase ± 10% of set value

Operate level for 3I0 and j (0.25-200.00)% of lBase ± 1.0% of Ir at £ Ir

residual overcurrent ± 1.0% of I at I > Ir
At low setting:
(2.5-10) mA ±0.5 mA
(10-50) mA ±1.0 mA

Operate level for non-directional (1.00-400.00)% of lBase ± 1.0% of Ir at I £ Ir

overcurrent ± 1.0% of I at I > Ir
At low setting:
(10-50) mA ± 1.0 mA

Operate level for non-directional (1.00-200.00)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur at U£Ur

residual overvoltage ± 0.5% of U at U > Ur

Residual release current for all (0.25-200.00)% of lBase ± 1.0% of Ir at I £ Ir

directional modes ± 1.0% of I at I > Ir
At low setting:
(2.5-10) mA ±0.5 mA
(10-50) mA ± 1.0 mA

Residual release voltage for all (0.01-200.00)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur at U£Ur

directional modes ± 0.5% of U at U > Ur

Reset ratio > 95% -

Timers (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ±10 ms

Inverse characteristics, see table 19 curve types See table 93, table 94 and table
93, table 94 and table 95 95

Relay characteristic angle RCA (-179 to 180) degrees ± 2.0 degrees

Relay open angle ROA (0-90) degrees ± 2.0 degrees

Operate time, non-directional 60 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -

residual over current

Reset time, non-directional 60 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Iset -

residual over current

Operate time, start function 150 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -

Reset time, start function 50 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Iset -

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Table 39. Thermal overload protection, two time constants TRPTTR

Function Range or value Accuracy

Base current 1 and 2 (30–250)% of IBase ± 1.0% of Ir

Operate time: Ip = load current before overload IEC 60255–8, class 5 + 200 ms
occurs
æ I 2 - I p2 ö Time constant τ = (1–500)
t = t × ln ç 2 ÷ minutes
ç I - Ib 2 ÷
è ø
EQUATION1356 V1 EN (Equation 1)

I = Imeasured

Alarm level 1 and 2 (50–99)% of heat content trip ± 2.0% of heat content trip
value

Operate current (50–250)% of IBase ± 1.0% of Ir

Reset level temperature (10–95)% of heat content trip ± 2.0% of heat content trip

Table 40. Breaker failure protection CCRBRF

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate phase current (5-200)% of lBase ± 1.0% of Ir at I £ Ir

± 1.0% of I at I > Ir

Reset ratio, phase current > 95% -

Operate residual current (2-200)% of lBase ± 1.0% of Ir at I £ Ir

± 1.0% of I at I > Ir

Reset ratio, residual current > 95% -

Phase current level for blocking of (5-200)% of lBase ± 1.0% of Ir at I £ Ir

contact function ± 1.0% of I at I > Ir

Reset ratio > 95% -

Timers (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ±10 ms

Operate time for current detection 10 ms typically -

Reset time for current detection 15 ms maximum -

Table 41. Pole discordance protection CCRPLD

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate current (0–100)% of IBase ± 1.0% of Ir

Time delay (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

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Table 42. Directional underpower protection GUPPDUP

Function Range or value Accuracy

Power level (0.0–500.0)% of SBase ± 1.0% of Sr at S < Sr

± 1.0% of S at S > Sr
At low setting:
(0.5-2.0)% of SBase < ± 50% of set value
(2.0-10)% of SBase < ± 20% of set value

Characteristic angle (-180.0–180.0) degrees 2 degrees

Timers (0.00-6000.00) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Table 43. Directional overpower protection GOPPDOP

Function Range or value Accuracy

Power level (0.0–500.0)% of Sbase ± 1.0% of Sr at S < Sr

± 1.0% of S at S > Sr
At low setting:
(0.5-2.0)% of Sbase < ± 50% of set value
(2.0-10)% of Sbase < ± 20% of set value

Characteristic angle (-180.0–180.0) degrees 2 degrees

Timers (0.00-6000.00) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Table 44. Broken conductor check BRCPTOC

Function Range or value Accuracy

Minimum phase current for operation (5–100)% of IBase ± 0.1% of Ir

Unbalance current operation (0–100)% of maximum current ± 0.1% of Ir

Timer (0.00-6000.00) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

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Voltage protection

Table 45. Two step undervoltage protection UV2PTUV

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate voltage, low and high step (1–100)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur

Absolute hysteresis (0–100)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur

Internal blocking level, low and high (1–100)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur

step

Inverse time characteristics for low - See table 97

and high step, see table 97

Definite time delays (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ±10 ms

Minimum operate time, inverse (0.000–60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

characteristics

Operate time, start function 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Uset -

Reset time, start function 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Uset -

Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 1.2 to 0.8 x Uset -

Impulse margin time 15 ms typically -

Table 46. Two step overvoltage protection OV2PTOV

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate voltage, low and high step (1-200)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur at U < Ur
± 0.5% of U at U > Ur

Absolute hysteresis (0–100)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur at U < Ur

± 0.5% of U at U > Ur

Inverse time characteristics for low - See table 96

and high step, see table 96

Definite time delays (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Minimum operate time, Inverse (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

characteristics

Operate time, start function 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Uset -

Reset time, start function 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Uset -

Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Uset -

Impulse margin time 15 ms typically -

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Table 47. Two step residual overvoltage protection ROV2PTOV

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate voltage, low and high step (1-200)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur at U < Ur
± 1.0% of U at U > Ur

Absolute hysteresis (0–100)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur at U < Ur

± 1.0% of U at U > Ur

Inverse time characteristics for low - See table 98

and high step, see table 98

Definite time setting (0.000–60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Minimum operate time (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Operate time, start function 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Uset -

Reset time, start function 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Uset -

Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Uset -

Impulse margin time 15 ms typically -

Table 48. Overexcitation protection OEXPVPH

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate value, start (100–180)% of (UBase/frated) ± 0.5% of U

Operate value, alarm (50–120)% of start level ± 0.5% of Ur at U ≤ Ur

± 0.5% of U at U > Ur

Operate value, high level (100–200)% of (UBase/frated) ± 0.5% of U

Curve type IEEE or customer defined Class 5 + 40 ms

(0.18 × k )
IEEE : t =
( M - 1) 2

EQUATION1319 V1 EN (Equation 2)

where M = (E/f)/(Ur/fr)

Minimum time delay for inverse (0.000–60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

function

Maximum time delay for inverse (0.00–9000.00) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

function

Alarm time delay (0.000–60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Table 49. Voltage differential protection VDCPTOV

Function Range or value Accuracy

Voltage difference for alarm and (0.0–100.0) % of UBase ± 0.5 % of Ur

trip

Under voltage level (0.0–100.0) % of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur

Timers (0.000–60.000)s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

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Table 50. Loss of voltage check LOVPTUV

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate voltage (0–100)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur

Pulse timer (0.050–60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Timers (0.000–60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

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Frequency protection

Table 51. Underfrequency protection SAPTUF

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate value, start function (35.00-75.00) Hz ± 2.0 mHz

Operate time, start function 100 ms typically -

Reset time, start function 100 ms typically -

Operate time, definite time function (0.000-60.000)s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Reset time, definite time function (0.000-60.000)s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Voltage dependent time delay Settings: Class 5 + 200 ms

UNom=(50-150)% of Ubase
Exponent
é U - UMin ù UMin=(50-150)% of Ubase
t=ê × ( tMax - tMin ) + tMin
ë UNom - UMin úû Exponent=0.0-5.0
EQUATION1182 V1 EN (Equation 3) tMax=(0.000-60.000)s
tMin=(0.000-60.000)s
U=Umeasured

Table 52. Overfrequency protection SAPTOF

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate value, start function (35.00-75.00) Hz ± 2.0 mHz at

symmetrical three-
phase voltage

Operate time, start function 100 ms typically at fset -0.5 Hz to fset +0.5 Hz -

Reset time, start function 100 ms typically -

Operate time, definite time function (0.000-60.000)s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Reset time, definite time function (0.000-60.000)s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Table 53. Rate-of-change frequency protection SAPFRC

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate value, start function (-10.00-10.00) Hz/s ± 10.0 mHz/s

Operate value, internal blocking level (0-100)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur

Operate time, start function 100 ms typically -

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Multipurpose protection

Table 54. General current and voltage protection CVGAPC

Function Range or value Accuracy

Measuring current input phase1, phase2, phase3, PosSeq, -

NegSeq, 3*ZeroSeq, MaxPh, MinPh,
UnbalancePh, phase1-phase2, phase2-
phase3, phase3-phase1, MaxPh-Ph,
MinPh-Ph, UnbalancePh-Ph

Base current (1 - 99999) A -

Measuring voltage input phase1, phase2, phase3, PosSeq, - -

NegSeq, -3*ZeroSeq, MaxPh, MinPh,
UnbalancePh, phase1-phase2, phase2-
phase3, phase3-phase1, MaxPh-Ph,
MinPh-Ph, UnbalancePh-Ph

Base voltage (0.05 - 2000.00) kV -

Start overcurrent, step 1 and 2 (2 - 5000)% of IBase ± 1.0% of Ir for I<Ir

± 1.0% of I for I>Ir

Start undercurrent, step 1 and 2 (2 - 150)% of IBase ± 1.0% of Ir for I<Ir

± 1.0% of I for I>Ir

Definite time delay (0.00 - 6000.00) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Operate time start overcurrent 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -

Reset time start overcurrent 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Iset -

Operate time start undercurrent 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Iset -

Reset time start undercurrent 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -

See table 93 and table 94 Parameter ranges for customer defined See table 93 and table 94
characteristic no 17:
k: 0.05 - 999.00
A: 0.0000 - 999.0000
B: 0.0000 - 99.0000
C: 0.0000 - 1.0000
P: 0.0001 - 10.0000
PR: 0.005 - 3.000
TR: 0.005 - 600.000
CR: 0.1 - 10.0

Voltage level where voltage memory (0.0 - 5.0)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur

takes over

Start overvoltage, step 1 and 2 (2.0 - 200.0)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur for U<Ur
± 0.5% of U for U>Ur

Start undervoltage, step 1 and 2 (2.0 - 150.0)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur for U<Ur
± 0.5% of U for U>Ur

Operate time, start overvoltage 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Uset -

Reset time, start overvoltage 25 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Uset -

Operate time start undervoltage 25 ms typically 2 to 0 x Uset -

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Table 54. General current and voltage protection CVGAPC , continued

Function Range or value Accuracy

Reset time start undervoltage 25 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Uset -

High and low voltage limit, voltage (1.0 - 200.0)% of UBase ± 1.0% of Ur for U<Ur
dependent operation ± 1.0% of U for U>Ur

Directional function Settable: NonDir, forward and reverse -

Relay characteristic angle (-180 to +180) degrees ± 2.0 degrees

Relay operate angle (1 to 90) degrees ± 2.0 degrees

Reset ratio, overcurrent > 95% -

Reset ratio, undercurrent < 105% -

Reset ratio, overvoltage > 95% -

Reset ratio, undervoltage < 105% -

Overcurrent:

Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Iset -

Impulse margin time 15 ms typically -

Undercurrent:

Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Iset -

Impulse margin time 15 ms typically -

Overvoltage:

Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 0 to 2 x Uset -

Impulse margin time 15 ms typically -

Undervoltage:

Critical impulse time 10 ms typically at 2 to 0 x Uset -

Impulse margin time 15 ms typically -

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Secondary system supervision

Table 55. Current circuit supervision CCSRDIF

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate current (5-200)% of Ir ± 10.0% of Ir at I £ Ir

± 10.0% of I at I > Ir

Block current (5-500)% of Ir ± 5.0% of Ir at I £ Ir

± 5.0% of I at I > Ir

Table 56. Fuse failure supervision SDDRFUF

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operate voltage, zero sequence (1-100)% of UBase ± 1.0% of Ur

Operate current, zero sequence (1–100)% of IBase ± 1.0% of Ir

Operate voltage, negative sequence (1–100)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur

Operate current, negative sequence (1–100)% of IBase ± 1.0% of Ir

Operate voltage change level (1–100)% of UBase ± 5.0% of Ur

Operate current change level (1–100)% of IBase ± 5.0% of Ir

Operate phase voltage (1-100)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur

Operate phase current (1-100)% of IBase ± 1.0% of Ir

Operate phase dead line voltage (1-100)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur

Operate phase dead line current (1-100)% of IBase ± 1.0% of Ir

Operate time, start function 25 ms typically at 1 to 0 Ubase -

Reset time, start function 35 ms typically at 0 to 1 Ubase -

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Control

Table 57. Synchronizing, synchrocheck and energizing check SESRSYN

Function Range or value Accuracy

Phase shift, jline - jbus (-180 to 180) degrees -

Voltage ratio, Ubus/Uline (0.40-25.000) % of UBaseBus -

and UBaseLIne

Voltage high limit for synchronizing and (50.0-120.0)% of UBaseBus and ± 0.5% of Ur at U ≤ Ur
synchrocheck UBaseLIne ± 0.5% of U at U >Ur

Reset ratio, synchrocheck > 95% -

Frequency difference limit between bus and (0.003-1.000) Hz ± 2.0 mHz

line

Phase angle difference limit between bus and (5.0-90.0) degrees ± 2.0 degrees
line

Voltage difference limit between bus and line (0.02-0.5) p.u ± 0.5% of Ur

Time delay output for synchrocheck (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Voltage high limit for energizing check (50.0-120.0)% of UBaseBus and ± 0.5% of Ur at U ≤ Ur
UBaseLIne ± 0.5% of U at U >Ur

Reset ratio, voltage high limit > 95% -

Voltage low limit for energizing check (10.0-80.0)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur

Reset ratio, voltage low limit < 105% -

Maximum voltage for energizing (50.0-180.0)% of UBaseBus and/ ± 0.5% of Ur at U ≤ Ur

or UBaseLIne ± 0.5% of U at U >Ur

Time delay for energizing check (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Operate time for synchrocheck function 160 ms typically -

Operate time for energizing function 80 ms typically -

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Table 58. Voltage control TR1ATCC, TR8ATCC, TCMYLTC and TLCYLTC

Function Range or value Accuracy

Transformer reactance (0.1–200.0)Ω, primary -

Time delay for lower command when fast (1.0–100.0) s -

step down mode is activated

Voltage control set voltage (85.0–120.0)% of UB ±0.25% of Ur

Outer voltage deadband (0.2–9.0)% of UB -

Inner voltage deadband (0.1–9.0)% of UB -

Upper limit of busbar voltage (80–180)% of UB ± 1.0% of Ur

Lower limit of busbar voltage (70–120)% of UB ± 1.0% of Ur

Undervoltage block level (0–120)% of UB ± 1.0% of Ur

Time delay (long) for automatic control (3–1000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

commands

Time delay (short) for automatic control (1–1000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

commands

Minimum operating time in inverse mode (3–120) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Line resistance (0.00–150.00)Ω, primary -

Line reactance (-150.00–150.00)Ω, primary -

Load voltage adjustment constants (-20.0–20.0)% of UB -

Load voltage auto correction (-20.0–20.0)% of UB -

Duration time for the reverse action block (30–6000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

signal

Current limit for reverse action block (0–100)% of I1Base -

Overcurrent block level (0–250)% of I1Base ± 1.0% of Ir at I≤Ir

± 1.0% of I at I>Ir

Level for number of counted raise/lower (0–30) operations/hour -

within one hour

Level for number of counted raise/lower (0–100) operations/day -

within 24 hours

Time window for hunting alarm (1–120) minutes -

Hunting detection alarm, max operations/ (3–30) operations/window -

window

Alarm level of active power in forward and (-9999.99–9999.99) MW ± 1.0% of Sr

reverse direction

Alarm level of reactive power in forward and (-9999.99–9999.99) MVAr ± 1.0% of Sr

reverse direction

Time delay for alarms from power supervision (1–6000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Tap position for lowest and highest voltage (1–63) -

mA for lowest and highest voltage tap position (0.000–25.000) mA -

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Table 58. Voltage control TR1ATCC, TR8ATCC, TCMYLTC and TLCYLTC, continued
Function Range or value Accuracy

Type of code conversion BIN, BCD, GRAY, SINGLE, mA -

Time after position change before the value (1–60) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

is accepted

Tap changer constant time-out (1–120) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Raise/lower command output pulse duration (0.5–10.0) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

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Scheme communication

Table 59. Scheme communication logic for residual overcurrent protection ECPSCH

Function Range or value Accuracy

Scheme type Permissive Underreaching -

Permissive Overreaching
Blocking

Communication scheme (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

coordination time

Table 60. Current reversal and weak-end infeed logic for residual overcurrent protection ECRWPSCH

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operating mode of WEI logic Off -

Echo
Echo & Trip

Operate voltage 3Uo for WEI trip (5-70)% of UBase ± 0.5% of Ur

Reset ratio >95% -

Operate time for current reversal (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

logic

Delay time for current reversal (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Coordination time for weak-end (0.000–60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

infeed logic

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Logic

Table 61. Tripping logic SMPPTRC

Function Range or value Accuracy

Trip action 3-ph, 1/3-ph, 1/2/3-ph -

Minimum trip pulse length (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Timers (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Table 62. Configurable logic blocks

Logic block Quantity with cycle time Range or value Accuracy

fast medium normal

LogicAND 60 60 160 - -

LogicOR 60 60 160 - -

LogicXOR 10 10 20 - -

LogicInverter 30 30 80 - -

LogicSRMemory 10 10 20 - -

LogicRSMemory 10 10 20 - -

LogicGate 10 10 20 - -

LogicTimer 10 10 20 (0.000–90000.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

LogicPulseTimer 10 10 20 (0.000–90000.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

LogicTimerSet 10 10 20 (0.000–90000.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

LogicLoopDelay 10 10 20 (0.000–90000.000) s ± 0.5% ± 10 ms

Trip Matrix Logic 6 6 - - -

Boolean 16 to Integer 4 4 8 - -

Boolean 16 to integer 4 4 8 - -
with Logic Node

Integer to Boolean 16 4 4 8 - -

Integer to Boolean 16 4 4 8 - -
with Logic Node

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Monitoring

Table 63. Measurements CVMMXN

Function Range or value Accuracy

Frequency (0.95-1.05) × fr ± 2.0 mHz

Voltage (0.1-1.5) ×Ur ± 0.5% of Ur at U£Ur

± 0.5% of U at U > Ur

Connected current (0.2-4.0) × Ir ± 0.5% of Ir at I £ Ir

± 0.5% of I at I > Ir

Active power, P 0.1 x Ur< U < 1.5 x Ur ± 1.0% of Sr at S ≤ Sr

0.2 x Ir < I < 4.0 x Ir ± 1.0% of S at S > Sr
Conditions:
Reactive power, Q 0.1 x Ur< U < 1.5 x Ur
0.8 x Ur < U < 1.2 Ur
0.2 x Ir < I < 4.0 x Ir
0.2 x Ir < I < 1.2 Ir
Apparent power, S 0.1 x Ur < U < 1.5 x Ur
0.2 x Ir< I < 4.0 x Ir

Power factor, cos (φ) 0.1 x Ur < U < 1.5 x Ur ± 0.02

0.2 x Ir< I < 4.0 x Ir

Table 64. Supervision of mA input signals

Function Range or value Accuracy

mA measuring function ± 5, ± 10, ± 20 mA ± 0.1 % of set value ± 0.005 mA

0-5, 0-10, 0-20, 4-20 mA

Max current of transducer to (-20.00 to +20.00) mA

input

Min current of transducer to (-20.00 to +20.00) mA

input

Alarm level for input (-20.00 to +20.00) mA

Warning level for input (-20.00 to +20.00) mA

Alarm hysteresis for input (0.0-20.0) mA

Table 65. Event counter CNTGGIO

Function Range or value Accuracy

Counter value 0-10000 -

Max. count up speed 10 pulses/s -

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Table 66. Disturbance report DRPRDRE

Function Range or value Accuracy

Pre-fault time (0.05–9.90) s -

Post-fault time (0.1–10.0) s -

Limit time (0.5–10.0) s -

Maximum number of recordings 100, first in - first out -

Time tagging resolution 1 ms See table 89

Maximum number of analog inputs 30 + 10 (external + internally -

derived)

Maximum number of binary inputs 96 -

Maximum number of phasors in the Trip Value 30 -

recorder per recording

Maximum number of indications in a disturbance report 96 -

Maximum number of events in the Event recording per 150 -

recording

Maximum number of events in the Event list 1000, first in - first out -

Maximum total recording time (3.4 s recording time 340 seconds (100 recordings) at -
and maximum number of channels, typical value) 50 Hz, 280 seconds (80
recordings) at 60 Hz

Sampling rate 1 kHz at 50 Hz -

1.2 kHz at 60 Hz

Recording bandwidth (5-300) Hz -

Table 67. Event list

Function Value

Buffer capacity Maximum number of events in the list 1000

Resolution 1 ms

Accuracy Depending on time synchronizing

Table 68. Indications

Function Value

Buffer capacity Maximum number of indications presented for single 96

disturbance

Maximum number of recorded disturbances 100

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Table 69. Event recorder

Function Value

Buffer capacity Maximum number of events in disturbance report 150

Maximum number of disturbance reports 100

Resolution 1 ms

Accuracy Depending on time

synchronizing

Table 70. Trip value recorder

Function Value

Buffer capacity Maximum number of analog inputs 30

Maximum number of disturbance reports 100

Table 71. Disturbance recorder

Function Value

Buffer capacity Maximum number of analog inputs 40

Maximum number of binary inputs 96

Maximum number of disturbance reports 100

Maximum total recording time (3.4 s recording time and maximum number 340 seconds (100 recordings) at 50 Hz
of channels, typical value) 280 seconds (80 recordings) at 60 Hz

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Metering

Table 72. Pulse counter PCGGIO

Function Setting range Accuracy

Input frequency See Binary Input Module (BIM) -

Cycle time for report of counter (1–3600) s -

value

Table 73. Energy metering ETPMMTR

Function Range or value Accuracy

Energy metering kWh Export/Import, kvarh Export/ Input from MMXU. No extra error at steady load
Import

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Station communication

Table 74. IEC 61850-8-1 communication protocol

Function Value

Protocol IEC 61850-8-1

Communication speed for the IEDs 100BASE-FX

Table 75. LON communication protocol

Function Value

Protocol LON

Communication speed 1.25 Mbit/s

Table 76. SPA communication protocol

Function Value

Protocol SPA

Communication speed 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400 Bd

Slave number 1 to 899

Table 77. IEC60870-5-103 communication protocol

Function Value

Protocol IEC 60870-5-103

Communication speed 9600, 19200 Bd

Table 78. SLM – LON port

Quantity Range or value

Optical connector Glass fibre: type ST

Plastic fibre: type HFBR snap-in

Fibre, optical budget Glass fibre: 11 dB (1000 m typically *)

Plastic fibre: 7 dB (10 m typically *)

Fibre diameter Glass fibre: 62.5/125 mm

Plastic fibre: 1 mm

*) depending on optical budget calculation

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Table 79. SLM – SPA/IEC 60870-5-103/DNP3 port

Quantity Range or value

Optical connector Glass fibre: type ST

Plastic fibre: type HFBR snap-in

Fibre, optical budget Glass fibre: 11 dB (3000ft/1000 m typically *)

Plastic fibre: 7 dB (80ft/25 m typically *)

Fibre diameter Glass fibre: 62.5/125 mm

Plastic fibre: 1 mm

*) depending on optical budget calculation

Table 80. Galvanic RS485 communication module

Quantity Range or value

Communication speed 2400–19200 bauds

External connectors RS-485 6-pole connector

Soft ground 2-pole connector

Table 81. IEC 62439-3 Edition 1 and Edition 2 parallel redundancy protocol

Function Value

Protocol IEC 61850-8-1

Communication speed 100 Base-FX

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Remote communication

Table 82. Line data communication module

Characteristic Range or value

Type of LDCM Short range (SR) Medium range (MR) Long range (LR)

Type of fibre Graded-index Singlemode 9/125 µm Singlemode 9/125 µm

multimode
62.5/125 µm or
50/125 µm

Wave length 850 nm 1310 nm 1550 nm

Optical budget 13 dB (typical 22 dB (typical 26 dB (typical distance 110 km *)

Graded-index multimode 62.5/125 distance about 3 distance 80 km *)
mm, km *)
9 dB (typical
distance about 2
Graded-index multimode 50/125 mm km *)

Optical connector Type ST Type FC/PC Type FC/PC

Protocol C37.94 C37.94 C37.94 implementation **)

implementation **)

Data transmission Synchronous Synchronous Synchronous

Transmission rate / Data rate 2 Mb/s / 64 kbit/s 2 Mb/s / 64 kbit/s 2 Mb/s / 64 kbit/s

Clock source Internal or derived Internal or derived Internal or derived from received
from received from received signal signal
signal

*) depending on optical budget calculation

**) C37.94 originally defined just for multimode; using same header, configuration and data format as C37.94

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Hardware
IED

Table 83. Case

Material Steel sheet

Front plate Steel sheet profile with cut-out for HMI

Surface treatment Aluzink preplated steel

Finish Light grey (RAL 7035)

Table 84. Water and dust protection level according to IEC 60529

Front IP40 (IP54 with sealing strip)

Rear, sides, top and IP20

bottom

Table 85. Weight

Case size Weight

6U, 1/2 x 19” £ 10 kg

6U, 3/4 x 19” £ 15 kg

6U, 1/1 x 19” £ 18 kg

Connection system

Table 86. CT and VT circuit connectors

Connector type Rated voltage and current Maximum conductor area

Screw compression type 250 V AC, 20 A 4 mm2 (AWG12)

2 x 2.5 mm2 (2 x AWG14)

Terminal blocks suitable for ring lug terminals 250 V AC, 20 A 4 mm2 (AWG12)

Table 87. Binary I/O connection system

Connector type Rated voltage Maximum conductor area

Screw compression type 250 V AC 2.5 mm2 (AWG14)

2 × 1 mm2 (2 x AWG18)

Terminal blocks suitable for ring lug terminals 300 V AC 3 mm2 (AWG14)

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Basic IED functions

Table 88. Self supervision with internal event list

Data Value

Recording manner Continuous, event controlled

List size 1000 events, first in-first out

Table 89. Time synchronization, time tagging

Function Value

Time tagging resolution, events and sampled measurement values 1 ms

Time tagging error with synchronization once/min (minute pulse synchronization), ± 1.0 ms typically
events and sampled measurement values

Time tagging error with SNTP synchronization, sampled measurement values ± 1.0 ms typically

Table 90. GPS time synchronization module (GTM)

Function Range or value Accuracy

Receiver – ±1µs relative UTC

Time to reliable time reference with antenna in new <30 minutes –

position or after power loss longer than 1 month

Time to reliable time reference after a power loss <15 minutes –

longer than 48 hours

Time to reliable time reference after a power loss <5 minutes –

shorter than 48 hours

Table 91. GPS – Antenna and cable

Function Value

Max antenna cable attenuation 26 db @ 1.6 GHz

Antenna cable impedance 50 ohm

Lightning protection Must be provided externally

Antenna cable connector SMA in receiver end

TNC in antenna end

Accuracy +/-2μs

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Table 92. IRIG-B

Quantity Rated value

Number of channels IRIG-B 1

Number of channels PPS 1

Electrical connector:

Electrical connector IRIG-B BNC

Pulse-width modulated 5 Vpp

Amplitude modulated
– low level 1-3 Vpp
– high level 3 x low level, max 9 Vpp

Supported formats IRIG-B 00x, IRIG-B 12x

Accuracy +/-10μs for IRIG-B 00x and +/-100μs for IRIG-B 12x

Input impedance 100 k ohm

Optical connector:

Optical connector PPS and IRIG-B Type ST

Type of fibre 62.5/125 μm multimode fibre

Supported formats IRIG-B 00x, PPS

Accuracy +/- 2μs

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Inverse characteristic

Table 93. ANSI Inverse time characteristics

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operating characteristic: k = (0.05-999) in steps of 0.01 unless -

otherwise stated
æ A ö
t = ç P + B÷ × k
ç ( I - 1) ÷
è ø
EQUATION1249-SMALL V1 EN

Reset characteristic:

tr
t = ×k
(I 2
)
-1

EQUATION1250-SMALL V1 EN

I = Imeasured/Iset

ANSI Extremely Inverse A=28.2, B=0.1217, P=2.0 , tr=29.1 ANSI/IEEE C37.112,

class 5 + 40 ms
ANSI Very inverse A=19.61, B=0.491, P=2.0 , tr=21.6

ANSI Normal Inverse A=0.0086, B=0.0185, P=0.02, tr=0.46

ANSI Moderately Inverse A=0.0515, B=0.1140, P=0.02, tr=4.85

ANSI Long Time Extremely Inverse A=64.07, B=0.250, P=2.0, tr=30

ANSI Long Time Very Inverse A=28.55, B=0.712, P=2.0, tr=13.46

ANSI Long Time Inverse k=(0.05-999) in steps of 0.01

A=0.086, B=0.185, P=0.02, tr=4.6

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Table 94. IEC Inverse time characteristics

Function Range or value Accuracy

Operating characteristic: k = (0.05-999) in steps of 0.01 -

æ A ö
t = ç P ÷×k
ç ( I - 1) ÷
è ø
EQUATION1251-SMALL V1 EN

I = Imeasured/Iset

Time delay to reset, IEC inverse time (0.000-60.000) s ± 0.5% of set time ± 10 ms

IEC Normal Inverse A=0.14, P=0.02 IEC 60255-3, class 5 +

40 ms
IEC Very inverse A=13.5, P=1.0

IEC Inverse A=0.14, P=0.02

IEC Extremely inverse A=80.0, P=2.0

IEC Short time inverse A=0.05, P=0.04

IEC Long time inverse A=120, P=1.0

Programmable characteristic k = (0.05-999) in steps of 0.01 IEC 60255, class 5 + 40

Operate characteristic: A=(0.005-200.000) in steps of 0.001 ms
B=(0.00-20.00) in steps of 0.01
æ A ö C=(0.1-10.0) in steps of 0.1
t = ç P + B÷ × k P=(0.005-3.000) in steps of 0.001
ç (I - C ) ÷
è ø TR=(0.005-100.000) in steps of 0.001
EQUATION1370-SMALL V1 EN
CR=(0.1-10.0) in steps of 0.1
PR=(0.005-3.000) in steps of 0.001
Reset characteristic:

TR
t = ×k
(I PR
- CR )
EQUATION1253-SMALL V1 EN

I = Imeasured/Iset

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Table 95. RI and RD type inverse time characteristics

Function Range or value Accuracy

RI type inverse characteristic k = (0.05-999) in steps of 0.01 IEC 60255-3, class 5 +

40 ms
1
t = ×k
0.236
0.339 -
I
EQUATION1137-SMALL V1 EN

I = Imeasured/Iset

RD type logarithmic inverse characteristic k = (0.05-999) in steps of 0.01 IEC 60255-3, class 5 +
40 ms
æ I ö
t = 5.8 - ç 1.35 × In ÷
è k ø
EQUATION1138-SMALL V1 EN

I = Imeasured/Iset

Table 96. Inverse time characteristics for overvoltage protection

Function Range or value Accuracy

Type A curve: k = (0.05-1.10) in steps of 0.01 Class 5 +40 ms

unless otherwise stated
k
t =
æU -U >ö
ç ÷
è U > ø
EQUATION1436-SMALL V1 EN

U> = Uset
U = Umeasured

Type B curve: k = (0.05-1.10) in steps of 0.01

unless otherwise stated
k × 480
t =
2.0
æ 32 × U - U > - 0.5 ö
ç ÷ - 0.035
è U > ø
EQUATION1437-SMALL V1 EN

Type C curve: k = (0.05-1.10) in steps of 0.01

unless otherwise stated
k × 480
t =
3.0
æ 32 × U - U > - 0.5 ö
ç ÷ - 0.035
è U > ø
EQUATION1438-SMALL V1 EN

Programmable curve: k = (0.05-1.10) in steps of 0.01

unless otherwise stated
k×A A = (0.005-200.000) in steps of 0.001
t = +D
P B = (0.50-100.00) in steps of 0.01
æB × U - U > ö C = (0.0-1.0) in steps of 0.1
ç -C÷
è U > ø D = (0.000-60.000) in steps of 0.001
EQUATION1439-SMALL V1 EN P = (0.000-3.000) in steps of 0.001

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Table 97. Inverse time characteristics for undervoltage protection

Function Range or value Accuracy

Type A curve: k = (0.05-1.10) in steps of 0.01 Class 5 +40 ms

unless otherwise stated
k
t =
æ U < -U
ö
ç ÷
è U< ø
EQUATION1431-SMALL V1 EN

U< = Uset
U = UVmeasured

Type B curve: k = (0.05-1.10) in steps of 0.01

unless otherwise stated
k × 480
t = + 0.055
2.0
æ 32 × U < -U - 0.5 ö
ç ÷
è U < ø
EQUATION1432-SMALL V1 EN

U< = Uset
U = Umeasured

Programmable curve: k = (0.05-1.10) in steps of 0.01

unless otherwise stated
é ù A = (0.005-200.000) in steps of 0.001
ê k×A
ú B = (0.50-100.00) in steps of 0.01
t =ê ú+D C = (0.0-1.0) in steps of 0.1
ê æ U < -U ö
P
ú D = (0.000-60.000) in steps of 0.001
êçB × -C÷ ú
ëè U < ø û P = (0.000-3.000) in steps of 0.001
EQUATION1433-SMALL V1 EN

U< = Uset
U = Umeasured

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Table 98. Inverse time characteristics for residual overvoltage protection

Function Range or value Accuracy

Type A curve: k = (0.05-1.10) in steps of Class 5 +40 ms

0.01
k
t =
æU -U >ö
ç ÷
è U> ø
EQUATION1436-SMALL V1 EN

U> = Uset
U = Umeasured

Type B curve: k = (0.05-1.10) in steps of

0.01
k × 480
t =
2.0
æ 32 × U - U > - 0.5 ö
ç ÷ - 0.035
è U > ø
EQUATION1437-SMALL V1 EN

Type C curve: k = (0.05-1.10) in steps of

0.01
k × 480
t =
3.0
æ 32 × U - U > - 0.5 ö
ç ÷ - 0.035
è U > ø
EQUATION1438-SMALL V1 EN

Programmable curve: k = (0.05-1.10) in steps of

0.01
k×A A = (0.005-200.000) in
t = +D
P steps of 0.001
æB × U - U > ö B = (0.50-100.00) in steps
ç -C÷
è U > ø of 0.01
EQUATION1439-SMALL V1 EN C = (0.0-1.0) in steps of 0.1
D = (0.000-60.000) in
steps of 0.001
P = (0.000-3.000) in steps
of 0.001

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22. Ordering

Guidelines
Carefully read and follow the set of rules to ensure problem-free order management.
Please refer to the available functions table for included application functions.
PCM600 can be used to make changes and/or additions to the delivered factory configuration of the pre-configured.

To obtain the complete ordering code, please combine code from the tables, as given in the example below.
Example code: RET670*1.2-A30-A01A02B12C05D01D03E01F02H09-B1-X0-C-B-KA-B3X0-A-ABC-X-XD. Using the code of each
position #1-12 specified as RET670*1-2 2-3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3-4-5-6-7 7-8-9 9 9-10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10-11 11 11 11
11 11-12 12
# 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 6 - 7 - 8 -
RET670* - - - - - . -

9 - 10 - 11 - 12
- . -

Position
SOFTWARE #1 Notes and Rules
Version number
Version no 1.2
Selection for position #1.

Configuration alternatives #2 Notes and Rules

Transformer back-up protection A10
Voltage control A25
Single breaker, 2 winding A30
Multi breaker, 2 winding B30
Single breaker, 3 winding A40
Multi breaker, 3 winding B40
ACT configuration
ABB standard configuration X00
Selection for position #2.

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Software options #3 Notes and Rules

No option X All fields in the ordering
00 form do not need to be
filled in
Restricted earth fault A Note: A01 only for A40/
protection, low 01 B40
impedance

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Software options #3 Notes and Rules

High impedance A Note: A02, B12, B13,
differential protection - 02 C05, C17, F02, H09,
3 blocks H11, H15 not in A25
and A10
Transformer distance B
protection, 12
quadrilateral
Transformer distance B
protection, mho 13
Thermal overload C
protection 05
Sensitive directional C Note: C16 not in A10
residual overcurrent 16
and power protection
Directional power C Note: C17 not in A10/
protection 17 A25
Current protection C Note: Only for A25
VCTR 19
Four step directional C Note: Only for A10/A30/
negative phase 42 B30
sequence overcurrent
protection - 2 blocks
Four step directional C Note: Only for A40/B40
negative phase 43
sequence overcurrent
protection - 3 blocks
Voltage protection, 1 D Note: Only one of
bus 01 Voltage protection can
be ordered
Voltage protection, 2 D
D01 only for A10/A30/
buses 02
B30, D02 only for A25/
A40/B40
Overexcitation D Note: Only one of
protection, 2 winding 03 Overexcitation
protection can be
Overexcitation D
ordered
protection, 3 winding 04
Note: D03 only for A30/
B30, D04 only for A40/
B40
Frequency protection - E Note: E01 not in A25
station 01
General current and F0 Note: F02 not in A10/A25
voltage protection 2
Synchrocheck - 2 H Note: Only for B30
circuit breakers 01
Synchrocheck - 3 H Note: Only for A40
circuit breakers 02
Synchrocheck - 4 H Note: Only for B40
circuit breakers 03
Apparatus control 30 H Note: H09 not in A10
objects 09
Voltage control, single H Note: Only one of H11/
transformer 11 H15. H11/H15 not in
A10/A25
Voltage control, H
parallel transformers 15
Voltage control, single H Note: H16, H18 only for
transformer, 2 control 16 A25/A40/B40
blocks
Voltage control, H
parallel transformers, 18
2 control blocks
IEC 62439-3 Edition 1 P Note:Require 2-channel
parallel redundancy 01 OEM
protocol
IEC 62439-3 Edition 2 P
parallel redundancy 02
protocol

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Software options #3 Notes and Rules

Selection for position
#3

First local HMI user dialogue language #4 Notes and Rules

HMI language, English IEC B1
HMI language, English US B2
Additional local HMI user dialogue language
HMI language, German A1
HMI language, Russian A2
HMI language, French A3
HMI language, Spanish A4
HMI language, Polish A6
HMI language, Hungarian A7
HMI language, Czech A8
HMI language, Swedish A9
Selection for position #4.

Casing #5 Notes and Rules

1/2 x 19" case A Note: Only for A10/A25/A30
3/4 x 19" case 2 TRM slots C Note: Not for A10
1/1 x 19" case 2 TRM slots E Note: Not for A10
Selection for position #5.

Mounting details with IP40 of protection from the front #6 Notes and Rules
No mounting kit included X
19" rack mounting kit for 1/2 x 19" case of 2xRHGS6 or RHGS12 A Note: Only for A10/A25/A30
19" rack mounting kit for 3/4 x 19" case or 3xRGHS6 B
19" rack mounting kit for 1/1 x 19" case C
Wall mounting kit D Note: Wall mounting not
recommended with
communication modules with
fibre connection (SLM, OEM,
LDCM)
Flush mounting kit E
Flush mounting kit + IP54 mounting seal F
Selection for position #6.

Connection type for Power supply, Input/output and Communication modules #7 Notes and Rules
Compression terminals K
Auxiliary power supply
24-60 VDC A
90-250 VDC B
Selection for position #7.

Human machine hardware interface #8 Notes and Rules

Small size - text only, IEC keypad symbols A Note: Not for A25
Medium size - graphic display, IEC keypad symbols B Note: Required to give Raise/
Lower commands to OLTC from
IED670 via Voltage control
(VCTR) function
Medium size - graphic display, ANSI keypad symbols C
Selection for position #8.

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Connection type for Analog modules #9 Notes and Rules

Compression terminals A
Ringlug terminals B
Analog system
First TRM, 9I+3U 1A, 110/220V 3 Note: Not in A25
First TRM, 9I+3U 5A, 110/220V 4 Note: Not in A25
First TRM, 5I, 1A+4I, 5A+3U, 110/220V 5 Note: Not in A25
First TRM, 6I+6U 1A, 100/220V 6 Note: Only for A25
First TRM, 6I+6U 5A, 100/220V 7 Note: Only for A25
No second TRM included X0 Note: A40/B30/B40 must include
a second TRM
Second TRM, 12I, 1A, 100/220V 1 Note: Only for A30
Second TRM, 12I, 5A, 100/220V 2 Note: Only for A30
Second TRM, 9I+3U 1A, 110/220V 3 Note: Not in A25
Second TRM, 9I+3U 5A, 110/220V 4 Note: Not in A25
Second TRM, 5I, 1A+4I, 5A+3U, 110/220V 5 Note: Not in A25
Second TRM, 6I+6U 1A, 100/220V 6 Note: Only for A25/A30
Second TRM, 6I+6U 5A, 100/220V 7 Note: Only for A25/A30
Second TRM, 6I, 1A, 110/220V 8 Note: Only for A30
Second TRM, 6I, 5A, 5A, 110/220V 9 Note: Only for A30
Second TRM, 7I+5U 1A, 110/220V 12 Note: Only for A30
Second TRM, 7I+5U 5A, 110/220V 13 Note: Only for A30
Selection for position #9.

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Binary input/output module, mA #10 Notes and Rules

and time synchronization boards.
Note: 1BIM and 1 BOM included.
Make BIM with 50 mA inrush current the primary choice. BIM with 50 mA inrush current fulfill additional standards. As a
consequence the EMC withstand capability is further increased.
BIM with 30 mA inrush current is still available.
For pulse counting, for example kWh metering, the BIM with enhanced pulse counting capabilities must be used.
Slot position (rear view) Note: Max 3 positions in 1/2 rack,
X31

X41

X51

X61

X71

X81

X91

X101

X111

X121

X131
5 in 3/4 rack with 2 TRM and 11
in 1/1 rack with 2 TRM
1/2 Case with 1 TRM █ █ █ Note: Only for A10/A25/A30
3/4 Case with 2 TRM █ █ █ █ █
1/1 Case with 2 TRM █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █
No board in slot X X X X X X X X X
Binary output module 24 output A A A A A A A A A A Note: Maximum 4 (BOM+SOM
relays (BOM) +MIM) boards.
BIM 16 inputs, RL24-30 VDC, 30 mA B B B B B B B B B B Note: Only 1 BIM in A10
BIM 16 inputs, RL48-60 VDC, 30 mA C C C C C C C C C C
BIM 16 inputs, RL110-125 VDC, 30 D D D D D D D D D D
mA
BIM 16 inputs, RL220-250 VDC, 30 E E E E E E E E E E
mA
BIM 16 inputs, RL24-30 VDC, 50 mA B B B B B B B B B B
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
BIM 16 inputs, RL48-60 VDC, 50 mA C C C C C C C C C C
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
BIM 16 inputs, RL110-125 VDC, 50 D D D D D D D D D D
mA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
BIM 16 inputs, RL220-250 VDC, 50 E E E E E E E E E E
mA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
BIM 16 inputs, RL24-30 VDC for F F F F F F F F F
pulse counting
BIM 16 inputs, RL48-60 VDC for G G G G G G G G G
pulse counting
BIM 16 inputs, RL110-125 VDC for H H H H H H H H H
pulse counting
BIM 16 inputs, RL220-250 VDC for K K K K K K K K K
pulse counting
IOM 8 inputs, 10+2 output, L L L L L L L L L
RL24-30 VDC
IOM 8 inputs, 10+2 output, M M M M M M M M M
RL48-60 VDC
IOM 8 inputs, 10+2 output, N N N N N N N N N
RL110-125 VDC
IOM 8 inputs, 10+2 output, P P P P P P P P P
RL220-250 VDC
IOM 8 inputs, 10+2 output, L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1
RL24-30 VDC, 50 mA
IOM 8 inputs, 10+2 output, M M M M M M M M M
RL48-60 VDC, 50 mA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
IOM 8 inputs, 10+2 output, N N N N N N N N N
RL110-125 VDC, 50 mA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
IOM 8 inputs, 10+2 output, P P P P P P P P P
RL220-250 VDC, 50 mA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
IOM with MOV 8 inputs, 10-2 U U U U U U U U U
output, 24-30 VDC
IOM with MOV 8 inputs, 10-2 V V V V V V V V V
output, 48-60 VDC
IOM with MOV 8 inputs, 10-2 W W W W W W W W W
output, 110-125 VDC
IOM with MOV 8 inputs, 10-2 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
output, 220-250 VDC

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Binary input/output module, mA #10 Notes and Rules

and time synchronization boards.
Note: 1BIM and 1 BOM included.
Make BIM with 50 mA inrush current the primary choice. BIM with 50 mA inrush current fulfill additional standards. As a
consequence the EMC withstand capability is further increased.
BIM with 30 mA inrush current is still available.
For pulse counting, for example kWh metering, the BIM with enhanced pulse counting capabilities must be used.
mA input module MIM 6 channels R R R R R R R R R Note: Max 4 (BOM+SOM+MIM)
board in 1/1 case. Max 1 MIM+3
BOM in 3/4 case. No MIM board
in 1/2 case
SOM Static output module, 12 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1
outputs, 48-60 VDC
SOM static outputs module, 12 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2
outputs, 110-250 VDC
Selection for position #10.

Remote end communication, DNP serial comm. #11 Notes and Rules
and time synchronization modules
Slot position (rear view)

X312

X313

X302

X303

X322

X323
Available slots in 1/2 case with 1TRM █ █ █ █ Note: Only 1 LDCM.
Available slots in 3/4 & 1/1 case with 2 TRM █ █ █ █ █ █ Note: Max 2 LDCM.
No remote communication board included X X X X X X
Optical short range LDCM A A A A A A Note: Not in A10/A25
Optical medium range, LDCM 1310 nm B B B B B B Note: Not in A10/A25
GPS time module GTM S S S S
IRIG-B Time synchronization module F
Galvanic RS485 communication module G G G G G G
Selection for position #11.

Serial communication unit for station communication #12 Notes and Rules
Slot position (rear view)
X301

X311

No first communication board included X

No second communication board included X
Serial and LON communication module (plastic) A Note: Optical ethernet module, 2
channel glass is not allowed
Serial (plastic) and LON (glass) communication module B
together with SLM.
Serial and LON communication module (glass) C
Serial IEC 60870-5-103 plastic interface F
Serial IEC 60870-5-103 plastic/glass interface G
Serial IEC 60870-5-103 glass interface H
Optical ethernet module, 1 channel glass D
Optical ethernet module, 2 channel glass E
Selection for position #12.

Guidelines

Carefully read and follow the set of rules to ensure problem-free order management. Be aware that certain functions
can only be ordered in combination with other functions and that some functions require specific hardware selections.
Please refer to the available functions table for included application functions.

Accessories

ABB 97
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Product version: 1.2

GPS antenna and mounting details

GPS antenna, including mounting kits Quantity: 1MRK 001 640-AA

Cable for antenna, 20 m Quantity: 1MRK 001 665-AA

Cable for antenna, 40 m Quantity: 1MRK 001 665-BA

Interface converter (for remote end data communication)

External interface converter from C37.94 to G703 Quantity: 1 2 1MRK 002 245-AA

External interface converter from C37.94 to G703.E1 Quantity: 1 2 1MRK 002 245-BA

Test switch Two winding transformer with external neutral on

The test system COMBITEST intended for use current circuits. Two pcs can be used in
with the IED 670 products is described in 1MRK applications for three winding transformers in
512 001-BEN and 1MRK 001024-CA. Please single or multi-breaker arrangement (ordering
refer to the website: number RK926 215-BH).
www.abb.com/substationautomation for detailed
information. Three winding transformer with internal neutral on
current circuits (ordering number RK926 215-BX).
Due to the high flexibility of our product and the
wide variety of applications possible the test The normally open "In test mode" contact 29-30
switches needs to be selected for each specific on the RTXP test switches should be connected
application. to the input of the test function block to allow
activation of functions individually during testing.
Select your suitable test switch based on the
available contacts arrangements shown in the Test switches type RTXP 24 is ordered
reference documentation. separately. Please refer to Section "Related
documents" for reference to corresponding
However our proposals for suitable variants are: documents.

Two winding transformer with internal neutral on RHGS 6 Case or RHGS 12 Case with mounted
current circuits. Two pcs can be used in RTXP 24 and the on/off switch for dc-supply are
applications for three winding transformers in ordered separately. Please refer to Section
single or multi-breaker arrangement (ordering "Related documents" for reference to
number RK926 215-BD) corresponding documents.

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Protection cover

Protective cover for rear side of RHGS6, 6U, 1/4 x 19” Quantity: 1MRK 002 420-AE

Protective cover for rear side of terminal, 6U, 1/2 x 19” Quantity: 1MRK 002 420-AC

Protective cover for rear side of terminal, 6U, 3/4 x 19” Quantity: 1MRK 002 420-AB

Protective cover for rear side of terminal, 6U, 1/1 x 19” Quantity: 1MRK 002 420-AA

External resistor unit

High impedance resistor unit 1-ph with resistor and voltage 1 2 3

dependent resistor for 20-100V operating voltage Quantity: RK795101-MA

High impedance resistor unit 3-ph with resistor and voltage Quantity: RK795101-MB
dependent resistor for 20-100V operating voltage
High impedance resistor unit 1-ph with resistor and voltage 1 2 3
dependent resistor for 100-400V operating voltage Quantity: RK795101-CB

High impedance resistor unit 3-ph with resistor and voltage Quantity: RK795101-DC
dependent resistor for 100-400V operating voltage

Combiflex

Key switch for settings

Key switch for lock-out of settings via LCD-HMI Quantity: 1MRK 000 611-A

Note: To connect the key switch, leads with 10 A Combiflex socket on one end must be used.

Side-by-side mounting kit Quantity: 1MRK 002 420-Z

Configuration and monitoring tools

Front connection cable between LCD-HMI and PC Quantity: 1MRK 001 665-CA

LED Label special paper A4, 1 pc Quantity: 1MRK 002 038-CA

LED Label special paper Letter, 1 pc Quantity: 1MRK 002 038-DA

Manuals

Note: One (1) IED Connect CD containing user documentation (Operator’s manual, Technical reference
manual, Installation and commissioning manual, Application manual and Getting started guide),
Connectivity packages and LED label template is always included for each IED.

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Rule: Specify additional quantity of IED Connect CD requested. Quantity: 1MRK 002 290-AB

User documentation
Rule: Specify the number of printed manuals requested IEC Quantity: 1MRK 504 114-UEN
Operator’s manual

ANSI Quantity: 1MRK 504 114-UUS

Technical reference manual IEC Quantity: 1MRK 504 113-UEN

ANSI Quantity: 1MRK 504 113-UUS

Installation and commissioning manual IEC Quantity: 1MRK 504 115-UEN

ANSI Quantity: 1MRK 504 115-UUS

Application manual IEC Quantity: 1MRK 504 116-UEN

ANSI Quantity: 1MRK 504 116-UUS

Engineering guide IED 670 products Quantity: 1MRK 511 256-UEN

Reference information

For our reference and statistics we would be pleased to be provided with the following application data:

Country: End user:

Station name: Voltage level: kV

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Related documents

Documents related to RET670 Identity number

Operator’s manual 1MRK 504 114-UEN
Installation and commissioning manual 1MRK 504 115-UEN
Technical reference manual 1MRK 504 113-UEN
Application manual 1MRK 504 116-UEN
Product guide customized 1MRK 504 117-BEN
Product guide pre-configured 1MRK 504 118-BEN
Product guide IEC 61850-9-2 1MRK 504 104-BEN
Sample specification SA2005-001283

Connection and Installation components 1MRK 513 003-BEN

Test system, COMBITEST 1MRK 512 001-BEN
Accessories for 670 series IEDs 1MRK 514 012-BEN
670 series SPA and signal list 1MRK 500 092-WEN
IEC 61850 Data objects list for 670 series 1MRK 500 091-WEN
Engineering manual 670 series 1MRK 511 256-UEN
Communication set-up for Relion 670 series 1MRK 505 260-UEN

More information can be found on www.abb.com/substationautomation.

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1MRK 504 118-BEN C © Copyright 2012 ABB. All rights reserved.

ABB AB
Substation Automation Products
SE-721 59 Västerås, Sweden
Phone +46 (0) 21 32 50 00
Fax +46 (0) 21 14 69 18

www.abb.com/substationautomation