MRN3-3 - Mains decoupling relay with df/dt function

and two free programmable under voltage

characteristics
Contents

1 Introduction and Application

2 Features and Characteristics
3 Design
3.1 Connections 5.4.6 Number of measuring repetitions (T) for
3.1.1 Analogue input circuits frequency functions
3.1.2 Blocking input 5.4.7 Threshold of the frequency supervision
3.1.3 External reset input 5.4.8 Tripping delays for the frequency
3.1.4 Output relays elements
3.1.5 Fault recorder 5.4.9 Parameter setting of the vector surge
3.2 Order of parameter settings supervision or the frequency rate of
3.2.1 System parameters change df/dt
3.2.2 Protection parameters 5.4.10 Voltage threshold value for frequency
3.2.3 Parameter related to the fault recorder and vector surge measuring (df/dt)
3.3 LEDs 5.4.11 Adjustment of the slave address
3.4 Front plate 5.4.12 Setting of Baud-rate (applies for Modbus
Protocol only)
4 Working Principle 5.4.13 Setting of parity (applies for Modbus
4.1 Analogue circuits Protocol only)
4.2 Digital circuits 5.5 Adjustment of the fault recorder
4.3 Voltage supervision 5.5.1 Number of the fault recordings
4.3.1 Selection of star or delta connection 5.5.2 Adjustment of trigger occurences
4.4 Principle of frequency supervision 5.5.3 Pre-trigger time (Tpre)
4.5 Measuring of frequency gradient 5.6 Adjustment of the clock
4.6 Vector surge supervision 5.7 Additional functions
4.7 Measuring principle of vector surge 5.7.1 Setting procedure for blocking of the
supervision protection functions and assignment of
4.7.1 Voltage threshold value for frequency- output relays
df/dt measuring 5.8 Indication of measuring and fault values
4.8 Blocking function 5.8.1 Measuring indication
5 Operation and Settings 5.8.2 Min./Max.- values
5.1 Display 5.8.3 Unit of the measuring values displayed
5.2 Setting procedure 5.8.4 Indication of fault data
5.3 System parameters 5.9 Fault memory
5.3.1 Display of measuring voltages UE as 5.9.1 Reset
primary quantity (Uprim/Usec) 5.9.2 Erasure of fault storage
5.3.2 ∆/Y – Switch over 5.9.3 Erasure of disturbance recorder
5.3.3 Setting of nominal frequency
5.3.4 Display of the activation storage
(FLSH/NOFL)
5.3.5 Parameter change-over switch/external
triggering of the fault recorder
5.4 Protection parameter
5.4.1 Setting parameters for under voltage
characteristics
5.4.2 SYMmetrical, ASYMmetrical or GENEral
faults*
5.4.3 Permissible release time for the under
voltage characteristic curve
5.4.4 Plausibility check of the voltage
characteristic
5.4.5 Parameter setting of the voltage functions

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6 Relay Testing and Commissioning
6.1 Power-On
6.2 Testing the output relays and LEDs
6.3 Checking the set values
6.4 Secondary injection test
6.4.1 Test equipment
6.5 Example of test circuit
6.5.1 Checking the input circuits and
measuring values
6.5.2 Checking the operating and resetting
values at over-/undervoltage
6.5.3 Checking the tripping delay of the
over-/undervoltage functions
6.5.4 Checking the operating and resetting
values of the over-/underfrequency
functions
6.5.5 Checking the tripping delay of the
over-/underfrequency functions
6.5.6 Checking the vector surge function
6.5.7 Checking the tripping and reset values of
the df/dt stages
6.5.8 Checking the external blocking and reset
functions
6.6 Primary injection test
6.7 Maintenance
7 Technical Data
7.1 Measuring input circuits
7.2 Common data
7.3 Setting ranges and steps
7.3.1 System parameter
7.3.2 Protection Parameter
7.3.3 Interface parameter
7.3.4 Parameters for the fault recorder
7.4 Output relays
8 Order form

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1 Introduction and Application 2 Features and Characteristics

The mains decoupling relay MRN3-3 has been de- • Microprocessor technology with watchdog,
signed for the use under special conditions, especially • effective analogue low pass filter for suppressing
to be found at wind parks. harmonics when measuring frequency and vector
If power generating systems are due to comply with surge,
the GridCodes, i.e. if they shall not immediately dis- • digital filtering of the measured values by using dis-
connect from the grid in case of a mains failure, but crete Fourier analysis to suppress higher harmonics
support it, instead, the MRN3-3 will be the optimal re- and d.c. components induced by faults or system
lay. Its' function is to supervise mains voltage and operations,
mains frequency in compliance with the GridCodes, • integrated functions for voltage, frequency and vec-
the grid connection rules and the operator guidelines. tor surge df/dt supervision in one device,
• two parameter sets,
For this reason, the distinction between short-distance • two free programmable under voltage limit curves
or long-distance errors is an elementary fact. As per with each 5 definition points,
the requirements of the e-on grid connection rules (ver- • three voltage supervision steps with under or over
sion dd. 20.08.03) and the VDN guideline “EEG voltage function that can be freely parameterised,
power generating plants at high and maximum volt- • frequency supervision with three step under-/or
age systems”, in addition to the standard protection over frequency function (user setting),
functions, the MRN3-3 provides the voltage time • completely independent time settings for voltage and
characteristics which are necessary to distinguish be- frequency supervision,
tween short distance and long distance errors. Normal • adjustable voltage threshold value for blocking fre-
voltage collapse shapes at mains failures are taken quency and vector surge measuring,
into account by these characteristics, that allow selec- • display of all measuring values and setting parame-
tive disconnection of systems only there, where it is ters for normal operation as well as tripping via a
absolutely required for operation. alphanumerical display and LEDs,
• display of measuring values as primary quantities
If, in the event of a failure, the systems are to be con- • Storage of the pickup- and tripping values of three
nected to the grid for a longer period, they will sup- failure events (voltage fail-safe),
port the mains voltage and thus avoid large-area • recording of up to four fault occurences with time
breakdowns that could no more be compensated by stamp
the interconnected network's primary control reserve. • to block the individual functions by the external
blocking input, parameters can be set according to
Thanks to the presence of two independent character- requirement,
istics, it is possible to distinguish between short-term or • reliable vector surge measuring by exact calculation
permanent interruption, each according to the type of algorithm,
error. • suppression of indication after an activation
(LED flash),
In the event of a failure, the fault sequence can be re-
• Direct connection 690 V (linked).
corded by an oscilloscope.
• free assignment for output relays,
• display of date and time,
Within this error scenario, the MRN3-3 with its char-
• in complience with VDE 0435, part 303 and
acteristics hat have been applied for the first time in
IEC 255,
protection technique - is of enormous use for the accu-
• serial data exchange via RS485 interface possible;
rate identification and analysis of the grid state - as
alternatively with SEG RS485 Pro-Open Data Proto-
demanded by the rules.
col or Modbus Protocol.

General Note:
For further technical data and detailed descriptions,
please refer to our "MR - Digital Multifunctional Re-
lays".

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3 Design

3.1 Connections

Figure 3.1: Connection diagram MRN3-3

3.1.1 Analogue input circuits 3.1.4 Output relays

The analogue input voltages are galvanically decoup- The MRN3-3 is equipped with 5 output relays. Apart
led by the input transformers of the device, then filtered from the relay for self-supervision, all protective func-
and finally fed to the analogue digital converter. The tions can be optionally assigned:
measuring circuits can be applied in star or delta con-
nection (refer to chapter 4.3.1). • Relay 1: C1, D1, E1 and C2, D2, E2
• Relay 2: C3, D3, E3 and C4, D4, E4
• Relay 3: C5, D5, E5
3.1.2 Blocking input • Relay 4: C6, D6, E6
• Relay 5: Signal self-supervision (internal failure of the
The blocking function can be set according to re- unit ) C7, D7, E7
quirement. By applying the auxiliary voltage to
D8/E8, the previously set relay functions are blocked All trip and alarm relays are working current relays,
(refer to 4.8 and 5.7.1). the relay for self supervision is an idle current relay.

3.1.3 Reset input

Please refer to chapter 5.9.1.

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3.1.5 Fault recorder

The MRN3-3 has a fault value recorder which records When there is no more storage capacity left, the LED
the measured analogue values as instantaneous val- FR starts flashing.
ues.
The instantaneous values The memory part of the fault recorder is designed as
circulating storage. In this example 7 fault records can
UL1; UL2; UL3 for star connection be stored (written over).
or U12; U23; U21 for delta connection

are scanned at a raster of 1.25 ms (at 50 Hz) and

1.041 ms (at 60 Hz) and saved in a cyclic buffer. It is
possible to store 1 - 8 fault occurrences with a total
recording time of 18 s (with 50 Hz) and 15 s (with
60 Hz) per channel.

Storage division

Independent of the recording time, the entire storage

Figure 3.2: Division of the memory into, for example, 8 segments
capacity can be divided into several of disturbance
events with a shorter recording time each. In addition,
the deletion behaviour of the fault recorder can be in- Memory space 6 to 4 is occupied.
fluenced. Memory space 5 is currently being written in

No writing over* Since memory spaces 6, 7 and 8 are occupied, this

example shows that the memory has been assigned
If 2, 4 or 8 recordings are chosen, the complete more than eight recordings. This means that No. 6 is
memory is divided into the relevant number of partial the oldest fault recording and No. 4 the most recent
segments. If this max. number of fault event has been one.
exceeded, the fault recorder block any further re-
cordings in order to prevent that the stored data are
written over. After the data have been read and de-
leted, the recorder is ready again for further action.

Writing over

If 1, 3 or 7 recordings are chosen, the relevant num-

ber of partial segments is reserved in the complete
memory. If the memory is full, a new recording will
Figure 3.3: Basic set-up of the fault recorder
always write over the oldest one.

Thus, the fault recorder can be adjusted to record the Each memory segment has a specified storage time
following data/parameters: which permits setting of a time prior to the trigger
event.
Number of re- Recorded length of time
corded faults 50 Hz 60Hz Via the interface RS485 the data can be read and
1* 20 s 16.66 s processed by means of a PC (HTL/PL-Soft4). The data
1 10 8.33 s is graphically edited and displayed. Binary tracks are
2* 10 s 8.33 s recorded as well, e.g. activation and trip.
3 5s 4.16 s
4* 5s 4.16 s
7 2.5 s 2.08 s
8* 2.5 s 2.08 s

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3.2 Order of parameter settings

3.2.1 System parameters

Setting parameter Unit Range

L1, L2, L3 Transmission ratio of the voltage transformers SEK, 1.01...6500
∆/Y Input voltage correction depending on the input voltage Y = star
transformer connection DELT = Delta
fN Adjustment of the rated frequency Hz 50/60
∆Θ/df Selection vector surge or df/dt function dPhi/dfdt
LED flashing after excitation FLSH FLSH/NOFL = flashing
NOFL = no flashing
P2 Parameter set change-over switch/Assignment of digital SET 1
inputs SET2
Set1 = parameter set 1 B_S2
Set2/2 = parameter set 2 R_S2
FR = External triggering B_FR
B = External blocking R_FR
R = External Reset S2_FR
(refer to chapter 5.3.5)

3.2.2 Protection parameters

Setting parameters Unit Range

Char1+U<Start Start point of the limit curve 1 V 1–200/1–460/4–800*
Char1 Symmetrical, asymmetrical or general fault SYM; ASYM, ALL
Char1 Under voltage limit curve 1 warn = Display shows no „TRIP“
trip = Display shows „TRIP“
Char1+U<1 1. Char. point_value 1 (voltage value) V 1* - <= U<Start
2* - <= U<Start
Char1+U<1+t> 1. Char. point_value 2 (not parameterisable) s 0s fixed
Char1+U<2 2. Char. point_value 1 (voltage value) V >= U<1–200*/>=U<1–
460*/
>=U<1–800*
Char1+U<2+t> 2. Char. point_value 2 (time value) s > U<1+t> - 60s
Char1+U<3 3. Char. point_value 1 (voltage value) V >= U<2–200*/
>=U<2–460*/>=U<2–800*
Char1+U<3+t> 3. Char. point_value 2 (time value) s > U<2+t> - 60s
Char1+U<4 4. Char. point_value 1 (voltage value) V >= U<3–200*/
>=U<3–460*/>=U<3–800*
Char1+U<4+t> 4. Char. point_value 2 (time value) s > U<3+t> - 60s
Char1+U<5 5. Char. point_value 1 (voltage value) V >= U<4–200* and
>= U<Start–200*/
>= U<4–460* and
>= U<Start–460*/
>=U< 4–800* and
>= U<Start–800*
Char1+U<5+t> 5. Char. point_value 2 (time value) s > U<4+t> - 60s
Char1+tR Release time after voltage recovery 1 s 0.06 – 1.00s
Char2+U<Start Start point the limit curve 2 V 1–200/1–460/4–800*
Char2 Under voltage limit curve 2 warn = Display shows no „TRIP“
trip = Display shows „TRIP“
Char2 Symmetrical, asymmetrical or general fault SYM; ASYM, ALL
Char2+U<1 1. Char. point_value 1 (voltage value) V 1* - <= U<Start
2* - <= U<Start

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Setting parameters Unit Range
Char2+U<1+t> 1. Char. point_value 2 (not parameterisable) s 0s fixed
Char2+U<2 2. Char. point_value 1 (voltage value) V >= U<1–200*/
>=U<1–460*/>= U<1–800*
Char2+U<2+t> 2. Char. point_value 2 (time value) s > U<1+t> - 60s
Char2+U<3 3. Char. point_value 1 (voltage value) V >= U<2–200*/
>=U<2–460*/>= U2–800*
Char2+U<3+t> 3. Char. point_value 1 (time value) V > U<2+t> - 60
Char2+U<4 4. Char. point_value 1 (voltage value) V >= U<3–200*/
>=U<3–460*/>=U3–800
Char2+U<4+t> 4. Char. point_value 2 (time value) s > U<3+t> - 60s
Char2+U<5 5. Char. point_value 1 (voltage value) V >= U<4–200* and
>= U<Start–200*/
>= U<4–460* and
>= U<Start–460*/
>= U<4–800* and
>= U<Start–800*
Char2+U<5+t> 5. Char. point_value 2 (time value) s > U<4+t> - 60s
Char2+tR Release time after voltage recovery 1 s 0.06 – 1.0
st
U1 Function of the 1 voltage element U< = undervoltage
U> = overvoltage
U1 Pick-up value for the 1st voltage element V 1–200/1–460/4–800*
st
tU1 (U1+t>) Tripping time for the 1 voltage element s 0,04 - 290
U2 Function of the 2nd voltage element U< = undervoltage
U> = overvoltage
U2 Pick-up value of the 2nd voltage element V 1–200/1–460/4–800*
tU2 (U2+t>) Tripping time of the 2nd voltage element s 0.04 - 290
rd
U3 Function of the 3 voltage element U< = undervoltage
U> = overvoltage
U3 Pick-up value of the 3rd voltage element V 1–200/1–460/4–800*
rd
tU3 (U3+t>) Tripping time of the 3 voltage element s 0,04 - 290
T Frequency measuring repetition in periods periods 2 - 99
f1 Pickup value for frequency element 1 Hz 30–70 or 40–80
tf1 (f1+t>) Tripping delay of the 1st frequency element s tfmin. -290
f2 pickup value for frequency element 2 Hz 30–70 or 40–80
nd
tf2 (f2+t>) Tripping delay of the 2 frequency element s tfmin -290
f3 Pick-up value for frequency element 2 Hz 30–70 or 40–80
tf3 (f3+t>) Tripping delay of the 3rd frequency element s tfmin -290
∆Θ Pick-up value for the vector surge function 2–22
1-3 Vector surge tripping logic 1Pha/3Pha
df pickup value for rate of change of frequency (dt/dt) in Hz/s 0.2 - 10
dt measuring repetition for df/dt periods 2 - 64
UB voltage threshold value for frequency and df/dt element V 5-100/12—230/20–400
RS Slave address of the serial interface 1 - 32
RS **Baud-Rate of the serial interface 1200 - 9600
RS **Parity check* even/odd/no

* Dependent on the rated voltage Un=100V/Un=230V/Un=400V/Un=690V

** Only at Modbus protocol

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3.2.3 Parameter related to the fault recorder

Setting parameter Unit Range

FR Number of records 1 x 20/1 x 16.66*
1 x 10/1 x 8.33
2 x 10/2 x 8.33
3 x 5/3 x 4.11
4 x 5/4 x 4.11
7 x 2.5/7 x 2.04
8 x 2.5/8 x 2.04
FR Storage of record, in case of event P_UP = with excitation
TRIP = with trip
A_PI = stop of all failures
TEST = test record
FR Period before trigger event s 0.05s – maximal recording time

*50Hz or 60Hz
Table 3.1: Parameter setting

3.3 LEDs 3.4 Front plate

All LEDs (except LED FR, P2 and RS, min. and max.)
are two-coloured. The LEDs on the left side, next to the
alphanumerical display light up green during measur-
ing and red during fault message.

The LEDs below the push button <SELECT/RESET> are

lit green during setting and inquiry procedure of the
setting values which are printed on the left side next to
the LEDs. The LEDs will light up red after parameter-
rising of the setting values next to their right side.

The LED marked with letters RS lights up during setting

of the slave address of the device for serial data
communication.

The LED marked with the letters FR is alight while the

fault recorder is being adjusted.

Figure 3.4: Front plate MRN3-3

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4 Working Principle

4.1 Analogue circuits 4.3 Voltage supervision

The input voltages are galvanically isolated by the in- The voltage supervision element of MRN3-3 is used to
put transformers. The noise signals caused by inductive protect generators, consumers and other electrical
and capacitive coupling are suppressed by an ana- equipment from over-/and undervoltage.
logue R-C filter circuit. The relay is equipped with a 3-step voltage supervi-
sion unit with pre-selectable under- or over voltage
The analogue voltage signals are fed to the A/D- function and undervoltage (U<, U<<) function with
converter of the microprocessor and transformed to completely separate time and voltage settings.
digital signals through Sample- and Hold- circuits. The In delta connection the phase-to-phase voltages and in
analogue signals are sampled with a sampling fre- star connection the phase-to-neutral voltages are con-
quency of 16 x fN, namely, a sampling rate of 1.25 tinuously compared with the preset thresholds.
ms for every measuring quantity, at 50 Hz.
For the overvoltage supervision the highest, for the un-
dervoltage supervision of the lowest voltage of the
4.2 Digital circuits three phases are decisive for energizing.

The essential part of the MRN3-3 relay is a powerful

microcontroller. All of the operations, from the ana-
logue digital conversion to the relay trip decision, are
carried out by the microcontroller digitally. The relay
program is located in an EPROM (Electrically-
Programmable-Read-Only-Memory). With this program
the CPU of the microcontroller calculates the three
phase voltage in order to detect a possible fault situa-
tion in the protected object.

For the calculation of the voltage value an efficient

digital filter based on the Fourier Transformation (DFFT
- Discrete Fast Fourier Transformation) is applied to
suppress high frequency harmonics and d.c. compo-
nents caused by fault-induced transients or other system
disturbances. The microprocessor continuously com-
pares the measured values with the preset thresholds
stored in the parameter memory (EEPROM). If a fault
occurred an alarm is given and after the set tripping
delay has elapsed, the corresponding trip relay is ac-
tivated.

The relay setting values for all parameters are stored in

a parameter memory (EEPROM - Electrically Erasable
Programmable Read Only Memory), so that the actual
relay settings cannot be lost, even if the power supply
is interrupted.
The microprocessor is supervised by a built-in "watch-
dog" timer. In case of a failure the watchdog timer re-
sets the microprocessor and gives an alarm signal via
the output relay "self supervision".

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4.3.1 Selection of star or delta 4.4 Principle of frequency supervision
connection

All connections of the input voltage transformers are The frequency element of MRN3-3 protects electrical
led to screw terminals. The nominal voltage of the de- generators, consumers or electrical operating equip-
vice is equal to the nominal voltage of the input trans- ment in general against over- or underfrequency.
formers. Dependent on the application the input trans- The relay has three independent frequency elements
formers can be connected in either delta or star. The f1 - f3 with individually adjustable parameters with
connection for the phase-to-phase voltage is the delta separate adjustable pickup values and delay times.
connection. In star connection the measuring voltage is
reduced by 1/ 3 . During parameter setting the con- The measuring principle of the frequency supervision is
nection configuration either Y or ∆ has to be adjusted. based in general on the time measurement of com-
plete cycles, whereby a new measurement is started at
each voltage zero passage. The influence of harmon-
Sec. winding of ics on the measuring result is thus minimized.
mains V.T.
a A3
u(t) T
U12
A4

b A5
t
U23
A6

c A7

U31 T
A8

Figure 4.3: Determination of cycle duration by means of zero

passages.

Figure 4.1: Input v.t.s in delta connection (∆)

In order to avoid false tripping during occurrence of in-
terference voltages and phase shifts the relay works
with an adjustable measuring repetition. (refer to chap-
Sec. winding of
ter 5.4.6)
mains V.T.
a A3
Frequency tripping is sometimes not desired by low
U1 measured voltages which for instance occur during al-
A4 ternator acceleration. All frequency supervision func-
tions can be blocked with the aid of an adjustable
b A5
voltage threshold UB in case the measured voltages
value is below this value.
U2
A6

c A7

U3
A8

Figure 4.2: Input v.t.s in star connection (Y)

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4.5 Measuring of frequency gradient

Electrical generators running in parallel with the mains, b) Mains parallel operation and isolated single
e.g. industrial internal power supply plants, should be operation:
separated from the mains when failure in the intrasys- For this application the vector surge supervision
tem occurs for the following reasons: trips the mains circuit breaker. Here it is insured
that the gen.-set is not blocked when it is just
• It must be prevented that the electrical generators are required to operate as the emergency set.
damaged in case of asynchronous mains voltage
recovering, e.g. after a short interruption. A very fast decoupling in case of mains failures for
• The industrial internal power supply must be main- synchronous generators is known as very difficult. Volt-
tained. age supervision units cannot be used because the syn-
chronous alternator as well as the consumer imped-
A reliable criterion of detecting mains failure is the ance support the decreasing voltage.
measurement of the rate of change of frequency df/dt.
Precondition for this is a load flow via the mains cou- For this reason the mains voltage drops only after
pling point. At mains failure the load flow changing some 100 ms below the pickup threshold of voltage
then spontaneously leads to an increasing or decreas- supervision relays and therefore a safe detection of
ing frequency. At active power deficit of the internal mains auto reclosings is not possible with this kind of
power station a linear drop of the frequency occurs relay.
and a linear increase occurs at power excess. Typical
frequency gradients during application of "mains de- Frequency relays, as well, are partially unsuitable be-
coupling" are in the range of 0.5 Hz/s up to over 2 cause only a highly loaded generator measurably de-
Hz/s. The MRN3-3 detects the instantaneous fre- creases its speed within 100 ms. Current relays detect
quency gradient df/dt of each mains voltage period a fault only when short-circuit type currents exist, but
in an interval of one half period each. Through multi- cannot avoid their development. Rate of change of
ple evaluation of the frequency gradient in sequence power supervision are able to pickup within 200 ms, but
the continuity of the directional change (sign of the fre- they cannot prevent power to rise to short-circuit values
quency gradient) is determined. Because of this spe- too. Since power changes are also caused by sudden
cial measuring procedure a high safety in tripping and loaded alternators, the use of rate of change of power
thus a high stability against transient processes, e.g. supervision can be problematic.
switching procedure are reached. The total switching
off time at mains failure is between 60 ms and 80 ms The MRN3-3 detects mains failures within 60 ms
depending on the setting. without the restrictions described above because it
was specially designed for applications where very
fast decoupling from the mains is required.
4.6 Vector surge supervision
Adding the operating time of a circuit breaker or con-
The vector surge supervision protects synchronous gen- tactor, the total disconnection time remains below
erators in mains parallel operation due to very fast de- 150 ms. Basic requirement for tripping of the genera-
coupling in case of mains failure. Very dangerous are tor/mains supervision unit is a change in load of at
mains auto reclosings for synchronous generators. The least 15 - 20% of the rated load. Slow changes of the
mains voltage returning after 300 ms can hit the gen- system frequency, for instance at regulating processes
erator in asynchronous position. A very fast decoupling (adjustment of speed regulator) do not cause the relay
is also necessary in case of long time mains failures. to trip.
Generally there are two different applications:
Trippings can also be caused by short-circuits within
a) Only mains parallel operation no single the grid, because a voltage vector surge higher than
operation: the preset value can occur. The magnitude of the volt-
In this application the vector surge supervision age vector surge depends on the distance between
protects the generator by tripping the generator the short-circuit and the generator. This function is also
circuit breaker in case of mains failure. of advantage to the Power Utility Company because
the mains short-circuit capacity and consequently the
energy feeding the short-circuit is limited.

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To prevent a possible false tripping the vector surge
measuring can be blocked at a set low input voltage
(refer to 5.4.10). The undervoltage lockout acts faster
then the vector surge measurement.

Vector surge tripping is blocked by a phase loss so

that a VT fault (e.g. faulty VTs fuse) does not cause
false tripping.
When switching on the aux. voltage or measuring
voltage , the vector surge supervision is blocked for 5
s (refer to chapter 4.8).

Note:
In order to avoid any adverse interference voltage ef-
fects, for instance from contactors or relays, which may
cause overfunctions, MRN3-3 should be connected
separately to the busbar.

4.7 Measuring principle of vector

surge supervision

When a synchronous generator is loaded, a rotor dis-

placement angle is build between the terminal voltage
(mains voltage) U1 and the synchronous internal volt-
age (Up). Therefore a voltage difference ∆U is built
between Up and U1 (Fig. 4.4).

∆U = I1 jXd I1 I2 Figure 4.5: Voltage vectors at mains parallel operation

The rotor displacement angle ϑ between stator and

~
~

UP U1 Z Mains rotor is depending on the mechanical moving torque

of the generator shaft. The mechanical shaft power is
balanced with the electrical fed mains power, and
Figure 4.4: Equivalent circuit at synchronous generator in parallel
therefore the synchronous speed is maintained con-
with the mains stant (Fig. 4.5).

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 ∆U' = I1' jXd I1'

~
UP U1' Z Mains

Figure 4.6: Equivalent circuit at mains failure

In case of mains failure or auto re-closing the genera-

tor suddenly feeds a very high consumer load. The ro-
tor displacement angle suddenly increases and the
voltage vector U1 changes its direction (U1') (Fig. 4.6
and 4.7).

Figure 4.7: Change of the rotor displacement angle at sudden

generator load

Figure 4.8: Voltage vector surge

As shown in the time diagram the instantaneous value Tripping of the vector surge is blocked in case of loss
of the voltage jumps to another value and the phase of one or more phases of the measuring voltage.
position changes. This is named phase or vector
surge. Tripping logic for vector surge measurement:

The MRN3-3 measures the cycle duration. A new The vector surge function of the MRN3-3 supervises
measuring is started at each voltage zero passage. vector surges in all three phases at the same time.
The measured cycle duration is internally compared Tripping of the relay can be adjusted for an one
with a quartz stable reference time and from this the phase vector surge (more sensitive measurement). For
deviation of the cycle duration of the voltage signal is this the parameter 1/3 has to be set to "1Ph". When
ascertained. In case of a vector surge as shown in fig. the parameter 1/3 is set to "3Ph", tripping of the vec-
4.8, the zero passage occurs either earlier or later. tor surge element occurs only if the vector surge angle
The established deviation of the cycle duration is in exceeds the set value in all three phases at the same
compliance with the vector surge angle. time.
If the vector surge angle exceeds the set value, the re-
lay trips immediately.

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Application hint

Although the vector surge relay guarantees very fast b) Short circuit type loading of the alternators at distant
and reliable detection of mains failures under nearly mains failures
all operational conditions of mains parallel running al-
ternators, the following borderline cases have to be At any distant mains failure, the remaining consumers
considered accordingly: cause sudden short circuit type loading of the power
station generators. The vector surge relay detects the
a) None or only insignificant change of power flow at mains failure in about 60 ms and switches off the
the utility connection point during mains failures. mains coupling C.B. Thus, the total switch off time is
about 100 - 150 ms. If the generators are provided
This can occur during peak lopping operation or in with an extremely fast short circuit protection e.g. able
CHP stations (Combined Heat and Power) where the to detect di/dt, the alternators might be switched off
power flow between power station and the public grid unselectively by the generator C.B., which is not de-
may be very low. For detection of a vector surge at sireable because the power supply for the station is
parallel running alternators, the load change must be endangered and later on synchronized changeover to
at least 15 - 20% of the rated power. If the active the mains is only possible after manual reset of the
load at the utility connection point is regulated to a overcurrent protection.
minimal value and a high resistance mains failure oc-
curs, then there are no vector surge nor power and To avoid such a situation, the alternator C.B.s must
frequency changes and the mains failure is not de- have a delayed short circuit protection. The time delay
tected. must be long enough so that mains decoupling by the
vector surge relay is guaranteed.
This can only happen if the public grid is disconnected
near the power station and so the alternators are not
additionally loaded by any consumers. At distant
mains failures the synchronous alternators are abruptly
loaded by remaining consumers which leads directly
to a vector surge and so mains failure detection is
guaranteed.
If such a situation occurs the following has to be taken
into account:

In case of an undetected mains failure, i.e. with the

mains coupling C.B. closed, the vector surge relay re-
acts upon the first load change causing a vector surge
and trips the mains C.B.

For detecting high resistance mains failures a minimum

current relay with an adjustable trip delay can be
used. A trip delay is needed to allow regulating ac-
tions where the current may reach "zero" at the utility
connection point. At high resistance mains failures, the
mains coupling C.B. is tripped by the minimum current
relay after the time delay.

To prevent asynchronous switching on, an automatic

reclosing of the public grid should be not possible dur-
ing this time delay.

A further measure could be to design the load regula-

tion at the utility connection point as to guarantee a
minimum power flow of 15 - 20% of the generators’
rated power.

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4.8 Voltage threshold value for
frequency- df/dt measuring

At low measuring voltages, e.g. during generator start-

up, frequency or df/dt-measuring is perhaps not de-
sired.

By means of the adjustable voltage threshold value

UB<, functions f1 - f3 or df/dt are blocked if the meas-
ured voltage falls below the set value.

4.9 Blocking function

No. Dynamic U</<< U>/>> f1, f2, f3 ∆Θ df/dt

Behaviour
1 voltage to external can be set acc. can be set can be set can be set can be set
blocking input is to requirement acc. to re- acc. to re- acc. to re- acc. to re-
applied quirement quirement quirement quirement
2 blocking input is Instantaneously released released after Released after released after
released released instantane- 1s 5s 5s
ously
3 supply voltage is blocked for blocked for blocked for 1 s blocked for 5s blocked for 1
switched on 200 ms 200 ms s
4 3ph measuring volt. released released blocked for 1 s blocked for 5s blocked for 5
is suddenly applied s
5 one or several released released blocked blocked blocked
measuring voltages
are suddenly
switched off (phase
failure)
6 measuring voltage released released blocked blocked
smaller UB< (adjust-
able voltage thresh-
old value)
Table 4.1: Dynamic behaviour of MRN3-3 functions

Blocking function set according to requirements:

The MRN3-3 has an external blocking input. By ap-

plying the auxiliary voltage to input D8/E8, the re-
quested protection functions of the relay are blocked
(refer to 5.7.1).

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5 Operation and Settings
5.1 Display

Function Display shows Pressed pushbutton Corresponding LED

Normal operation SEG
Measured operating values Actual measured value <SELECT/RESET> one time L1, L2, L3,
Min. and max. values of for each value f, min, max
voltage, frequency and ∆Θ/df
vector surge and df/dt
Transformer ratio of the CT’s (SEK) 1.01–6500=prim <SELECT/RESET><+><-> L1, L2, L3
Setting values: Y/DELT <SELECT/RESET><+><-> ∆/Y
star/delta connection
Selection vector surge or df/dt dPhi/dfdt <SELECT/RESET><+><-> ∆Θ/df
Parameter set change-over SET1, SET2, B_S2, <SELECT/RESET><+><-> P2
switch/ext. triggering of FR R_S2, B_FR, R_FR, S2_FR
Switch-over LED flash FLSH <SELECT/RESET><+><->
No LED flash NOFL
Starting point of the limit curve 1 Setting value in Volt <SELECT/RESET><+> <-> Char1+U<Start
one time for each value
Selection symmetrical, asymmetri- SYM/ASYM/ALL <SELECT/RESET><+><-> Char1
cal or general fault
Under voltage limit curve 1 warn/trip <SELECT/RESET><+><-> Char1
Function
1. Char. point_value 1 (U<1) Setting value in Volt <SELECT/RESET><+><-> Char1+U<1
1. Char. point_value_2 Setting value in seconds set to 0s (fixed)
2. Char. point_value 1 (U<2) Setting value in Volt <SELECT/RESET><+> <-> Char1+U<2
2. Char. point_value_2 (tU<2) Setting value in seconds one time for each value Char1+U<2+t>
3. Char. point_value 1 (U<3) Setting value in Volt <SELECT/RESET><+> <-> Char1+U<3
3. Char. point_value_2 (tU<3) Setting value in seconds one time for each value Char1+U<3+t>
4. Char. point_value 1 (U<4) Setting value in Volt <SELECT/RESET><+> <-> Char1+U<4
4. Char. point_value_2 (tU<4) Setting value in seconds one time for each value Char1+U<4+t>
5. Char. point_value 1 (U<5) Setting value in Volt <SELECT/RESET><+> <-> Char1+U<5
5. Char. point_value_2 (tU<5) Setting value in seconds one time for each value Char1+U<5+t>
Permissible release time for under- Setting value in seconds <SELECT/RESET><+> <-> Char1+tR
voltage limit curve 1 one time for each value
Starting point of the limit. curve 2 Setting value in Volt <SELECT/RESET><+><-> Char2+U<Start
one time for each value
Selection symmetrical, asymmetri- SYM/ASYM/ALL <SELECT/RESET><+><-> Char2
cal or general fault
Under voltage limit curve 2 warn/trip <SELECT/RESET><+><-> Char2
Function
1. Char. point_value 1 (U<1) Setting value in Volt <SELECT/RESET><+><-> Char2+U<1
1. Char. point_value_2 Setting value in seconds set to 0s (fixed)
2. Char. point_value 1 (U<2) Setting value in Volt <SELECT/RESET><+> <-> Char2+U<2
2. Char. point_value_2 (tU<2) Setting value in seconds one time for each value Char2+U<2+t>
3. Char. point_value 1 (U<3) Setting value in Volt <SELECT/RESET><+> <-> Char2+U<3
3. Char. point_value_2 (tU<3) Setting value in seconds one time for each value Char2+U<3+t>
4. Char. point_value 1 (U<4) Setting value in Volt <SELECT/RESET><+> <-> Char2+U<4
4. Char. point_value_2 (tU<4) Setting value in seconds one time for each value Char2+U<4+t>
5. Char. point_value 1 (U<5) Setting value in Volt <SELECT/RESET><+> <-> Char2+U<5
5. Char. point_value_2 (tU<5) Setting value in seconds one time for each value Char2+U<5+t>
Permissible release time for under- Setting value in seconds <SELECT/RESET><+> <-> Char2+tR
voltage limit curve 1 one time for each value
Function of the 1st voltage element U</U> <SELECT/RESET><+><-> U1
Voltage threshold value U1 Setting value in Volt <SELECT/RESET><+> <-> U1
Tripping time delay tU1 Setting value in seconds one time for each value U1+t>
nd
Function of the 2 voltage element U</U> <SELECT/RESET><+><-> U2
Voltage threshold value U2 Setting value in Volt <SELECT/RESET><+> <-> U2
Tripping time delay tU2 Setting value in seconds one time for each value U2+t>
Function of the 3rd voltage element U</U> <SELECT/RESET><+><-> U3

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 Function Display shows Pressed pushbutton Corresponding LED
Voltage threshold value U1 Setting value in volt <SELECT/RESET> <+> <-> U3
Tripping time delay tU1 Setting value in seconds one time for each value U3+t>
rated frequency setting value in Hz <SELECT/RESET><+><-> fN
frequency measuring repitition setting value <SELECT/RESET><+><-> T
frequency element f1 setting value in Hz <SELECT/RESET><+><-> f1
tripping delay of frequency element f1 setting value in seconds one time for each value f1+t>
frequency element f2 setting value in Hz <SELECT/RESET><+><-> f2
tripping delay of frequency element f2 setting value in seconds one time for each value f2+t>
frequency element f3 setting value in Hz <SELECT/RESET><+><-> F2
tripping delay of frequency element f3 setting value in seconds one time for each value f3+t>
1-OFF-3/3-OFF-3 1Ph/3Ph <SELECT/RESET><+><-> 1-3/dt
Vector surge tripping
Pick-up value for Vector surge Setting value in degree <SELECT/RESET><+><-> ∆Θ/df
df/dt pick-up value Setting value in Hz/s <SELECT/RESET><+><-> ∆Θ/df
df/dt measuring repetition Setting value in cycle one time for each value 1-3/dt
Blocking EXIT <+> until max. setting value LED of blocked parameter
Blocking of a protection step via BLOC/NO_B <SELECT/RESET><+><-> LED of the blocking
digital input protection function
Relay assignment ____/ <SELECT/RESET><+><-> LED of the assigned
1_ _ _ 1 2 3 4 protective function
Voltage threshold value for the setting value in Volt <SELECT/RESET><+><-> f, ∆Θ, df
frequency, vector surge and df/dt
measurement
Slave address of serial interface 1 - 32 <SELECT/RESET><+><-> RS
Baud-Rate 1) 1200-9600 <SELECT/RESET> <+><-> RS
Parity-Check 1) even odd no <SELECT/RESET> <+><-> RS
Recorded fault data: tripping values in Volt <SELECT/RESET><+><-> L1, L2, L3, U1, U2, U3
star--connection: U1, U2, U3 one time for each phase
delta-connection: tripping values in Volt <SELECT/RESET><+><-> L1, L2, L3, U1, U2, U3
U12, U23, U31 one time for each phase
frequency tripping values in Hz <SELECT/RESET><+><-> f, f1, f2, f3, fmin, fmax
one time for each phase
rate of change of frequency tripping value in Hz/s <SELECT/RESET><+><-> ∆Θ/df
Vector surge angle at tripping tripping value in degree <SELECT/RESET><+><-> ∆Θ + L1, L2 or L3
Enquiry failure memory FLT1; FLT2..... <-><+> L1, L2, L3, U1, U2, U3,
f1, f2, f3, ∆Θ/df
Save parameter? SAV? <ENTER>
Save parameter! SAV! <ENTER> for about 3 s
Trigger signal for the fault TEST, P_UP, A_PI, TRIP <SELECT/RESET> <+><-> FR
recorder
Number of fault occurrences at 1=20; 2=10; 3=5; <SELECT/RESET> <+><-> FR
50 Hz 4=5; 7=2; 8=2
Number of fault occurrences at 1=16; 2=8; 3=4; 4=4; <SELECT/RESET> <+><-> FR
60 Hz 7=2; 8=2
Display of date and time Y=99, M=10, D=1, <SELECT/RESET> <+><-> "
h=12, m=2, s=12
Software version First part (e.g. D02-) <TRIP>
Sec. part (e.g. 6.01) one time for each part
Manual trip TRI? <TRIP> three times
Inquire password PSW? <SELECT/RESET>/
<+>/<->/<ENTER>
Relay tripped TRIP <TRIP> or fault tripping
Secret password input XXXX <SELECT/RESET>/
<+>/<->/<ENTER>
System reset SEG <SELECT/RESET> for about 3 s
1)
only Modbus
Table 5.1: Possible indication messages on the display

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5.2 Setting procedure

In this paragraph the settings for all relay parameters

are described in detail. For parameter setting a pass-
word has to be entered first (please refer to 4.4 of de-
scription "MR-Digital Multifunctional Relays").

5.3 System parameters

5.3.1 Display of residual voltage UE

as primary quantity (Uprim/Usec)

The residual voltage can be shown as primary measur-

ing value. For this parameter the transformation ratio of
the VT has to be set accordingly. If the parameter is
set to "sec", the measuring value indicated on the dis-
play is shown as rated secondary voltage.

Example:
The voltage transformer used is of 10 kV/100 V. The
transformation ratio is 100 and this value has to be set
accordingly. If still the rated secondary voltage should
be shown, the parameter is to be set to 1.

5.3.2 ∆/Y – Switch over

Depending on the mains voltage conditions, the input

voltage transformers can be operated in delta or Y
connection. The appropriate made can be selected
via the <+> and the <-> keys and it is stored with
<ENTER>.

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5.3.3 Setting of nominal frequency

For proper functioning it is necessary to first adjust the This difference in settings is required for the fault re-
rated frequency (50 or 60 Hz). corder. If the fault recorder is to be used, the setting
must be f = 50 Hz or f = 60 Hz.
For this a distinction has to be made between the set- The different designations "f“ or "v“ have no influence
tings v = 50 Hz/f = 50 Hz or v = 60 Hz/f = 60 Hz on any of the other functions.
The difference lies in the method of voltage measuring.
With the setting "v“ = 50/60 Hz voltage measuring is All frequency functions are determined by setting the
independent of the existing frequency. This means, the nominal frequency, i.e. whether the set frequency
voltage value can be correctly measured between 30 thresholds are evaluated as over- or underfrequency
Hz and 80 Hz without adverse effects from the fre- (see also chapter 5.4.4). Also the cycle duration
quency. (20 ms at 50 Hz and 16.67 ms at 60 Hz) derives
from this setting which determines the minimum tripping
With the setting "f“ = 50/60 Hz the measured volt- delay for frequency elements f1 - f3 with an adjustable
age value is influenced by the frequency (see table multiplier (see also chapter 5.4.5).
5.2). During setting of the nominal frequency a value in Hz
is shown on the display.

Deviation of measuring value at 50Hz

100,5
[%] 100,0
99,5
99,0
98,5
98,0
97,5
44 46 48 50 52 54 56 [Hz]

Figure 5.1: Median influence at f = 50 Hz

Deviation of measuring value at 60Hz

100,5
[%] 100,0
99,5
99,0
98,5
98,0
97,5
54 56 58 60 62 64 66 [Hz]

Figure 5.2: Median influence at f = 60 Hz

Setting v = 50 f = 50 v = 60 f = 60
Rated frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
Influence on voltage none 0.5..1%/Hz none 0.5..1%/Hz
measurement (see figure 5.1) (see figure 5.2)
Fault recorder Recording Recording Recording Recording
distorted** correct*** distorted** correct***
Influence on all other none none none none
functions
Table 5.2: Deviation of measured value at 50 Hz or 60 Hz

* Setting is important for differentiation between over- and underfrequency

** Sample rate is variably adjusted to the momentarily measured frequency. 16 samples are always measured in one period.
*** Sample rate setting is fixed to 50 Hz or 60 Hz. 16 samples per 20 ms or 16.67 ms are always measured.

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5.3.4 Display of the activation storage
(FLSH/NOFL)

If after an activation the existing current drops again With the setting B_S2 the blocking input (D8, E8) is
below the pickup value, e.g. U1 (provided, this step used as parameter-set change-over switch. With the
was parameterised as under voltage step), without a setting R_S2 the reset input (D8, E8) is used as pa-
trip has been initiated, LED U< signals that an activa- rameter-set change-over switch. With the setting B_FR
tion has occurred by flashing fast. The LED keeps flash- the fault recorder is activated immediately by using the
ing until it is reset again (push button <RESET>). Flash- blocking input. On the front plate the LED FR will then
ing can be suppressed when the parameter is set to light up for the duration of the recording. With the set-
NOFL. ting R_FR the fault recorder is activated via the reset
input. With the setting S2_FR parameter set 2 can be
5.3.5 Parameterswitch/external trigger activated via the blocking input and/or the fault re-
for the fault recorder corder via the reset input. The relevant function is then
activated by applying the auxiliary voltage to one of
By means of the parameter-change-over switches it is the external inputs.
possible to activate two different parameter sets.
Switching over of the parameter sets can either be With the setting R_FR the fault recorder is activated via
done by means of software or via the external inputs the reset input. With the setting S2_FR parameter set 2
RESET or blocking input. Alternatively, the external in- can be activated via the blocking input and/or the
puts can be used for Reset or blocking and for the trig- fault recorder via the reset input.
gering of the fault recorder. The relevant function is then activated by applying the
auxiliary voltage to one of the external inputs.
Software- Blocking input used RESET input
parameter as used as Important note:
SET1 Blocking input RESET input When functioning as parameter change over facility,
SET2 Blocking input RESET input the external input RESET is not available for resetting.
B_S2 Parameter switch RESET input When using the external input BLOCKING the protec-
R_S2 Blocking input Parameter set tion functions must be deactivated by software block-
switch ing separately (refer to chapter 5.7.1).
B_FR External triggering of Reset input
the fault recorder
R_FR Blocking input External trigger-
ing of the fault
recorder
S2_FR Parameter switch External trigger-
ing of the fault
recorder
Figure 5.3: Function of digital inputs

With the settings SET1 or SET2 the parameter set is acti-

vated by software. Terminals C8/D8 and D8/E8 are
then available as external reset input or blocking input.

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5.4 Protection parameter

5.4.1 Setting parameters for under

voltage characteristics

For the under voltage detection, the MRN3-3 has two At the moment when the voltage falls below the
under voltage characteristics (limit curves) that can be threshold value U<start, the MRN3-3 will initiate the
independently set and that each provide 5 characteris- tripping timer. The present voltage is compared with
tic definition points. All individual setting points are de- the adjusted characteristic after expiry of each one
fined by two parameters: one voltage value (1) (in measuring cycle*. If the voltage at time x is below the
Volt) and a time-value (2) (in seconds). appropriate characteristic value, the MRN3-3 relay
Both characteristics can be optionally defined to either will trip. When the U<Start parameter is set to EXIT,
provide a warning or a tripping function. The differ- the characteristic is out of service and all relevant set-
ence lies in the varying display indication. In case of ting values will be faded out.
warning, the display retains unchanged, for tripping,
the abbreviation « TRIP » will be indicated. * One measuring cycle is 20 ms at 50 Hz and it takes 16.66 ms
at 60 Hz.
For characteristic setting point 1, only the value 1, i.e.
the voltage will be adjusted since excitation of the step
always starts as soon as the failure occurs. A fault in-
cident is detected when the voltage is below the
threshold value U<start and it will be stopped as soon
as the voltage range U<5 had been exceeded.

U/Un interlinked voltage

120

100 Char 1
U<Start
U<3 U<5
Aux. line
80 U<5 U<4

U<4 Char 2
U<3
60 lower value of
Char. the voltage range
curve 1 U-voltage
U<1 U<2 range
40
Char. curve 2 failure
incident
20
U<1 U<2

0
-2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 time in s

Figure 5.4: Trend of two-characteristics

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5.4.2 SYMmetrical, ASYMmetrical
or GENEral faults*

Besides the warning and tripping function the U- ASYM means asymmetrical fault: If this function is as-
characteristic has a further special feature. As for the signed to an under-voltage characteristic and the
tripping criterion it can be selected whether the char- MRN3-3 detects a symmetrical fault, then tripping will
acteristic should react to a symmetrical an asymmetri- be blocked.
cal or a general fault. Thus it is possible to parameter- ALL means general fault: If this function is assigned to
ize whether the fault should occur as a single-phase, an under-voltage characteristic and the MRN3-3 de-
two-phase or three-phase one. If the condition of the tects a fault, then the relay trips.
characteristic is not met, it will be blocked.
As soon as a voltage dip is recognized either as
Symmetrical fault: asymmetrical, or symmetrical or general fault it will be
A symmetrical fault has occurred if all three phases are considered accordingly until it is switched off or has
below the starting point. recovered automatically. When the voltage has re-
Asymmetrical fault: covered automatically it might happen that a symmet-
An asymmetrical fault has occurred if one or two rical fault is detected as an asymmetrical one due to a
phases are below the starting point. slight time delay. But blocking of a characteristic is
General fault: only neutralized when all three phases are above the
A general fault has occurred if one phase is below the U-voltage range and the tR time has elapsed. In case
starting point. one, two or all three phases are dropping below the
U- voltage range when the tR time is still running then
If the tripping time of one of the two characteristics has the relay trips, provided the tripping conditions are
elapsed at the instant of a fault, then the MRN3-3 de- met.
cides what kind of fault it is.
Example:
Parameter settings: If a fault has been recognised as a symmetrical one,
SYM means symmetrical fault: If this function is as- the relay trips only when within the tR time of the sym-
signed to an under-voltage characteristic and the metrical characteristic all three phases drop below the
MRN3-3 detects an asymmetrical fault, then tripping threshold of the U-voltage range.
of this characteristic will be blocked.
U/Un interlinked voltage
120

Symmetrical fault Char 1

100
Tripping will be blocked
Aux. line
80 1

Char 2
60 U<Start lower value of
the voltage range
U-voltage
range
40 Char. curve 1
asymmetrical Char. curve 2 failure
symmetrical incident
20

0
-2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 time in s

Figure 5.5: Possible voltage shape of a symmetrical fault

* GENEral, the display shows ALL See chapter 5.1

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5.4.3 Permissible release time for the
under voltage characteristic curve

The end of the failure incident is detected on condition

that the voltage had been above the voltage range for
at least the period of setting value tR. The characteristic
value calculation is interrupted then and any new fal-
ling below the starting threshold will be defined as a
new failure incident. The adjustable value is indicated
in green by LEDs Char1 or Char2 and value tR marked
accordingly, in red.

5.4.4 Plausibility check of the voltage

characteristic

The setting points are not independent from each

other. It is therefore recommended to parameterise
them in ascending order, which, in fact, agrees with
the unit's pre-adjusted parameter sequence. This, for
example, means that follow-up times can only be
higher than preceding ones. Voltage-related values,
however, are depending on their function. If, for ex-
ample, the factory set value of U<1 is higher than the
value of U<Start that has to be adjusted, U<1 will
automatically be set to the same value when U< is
adjusted.
(See chapter 3.2.2: Order of parameter setting or
chapter 7.3: Protection parameters.)

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5.4.5 Parameter setting of the voltage 5.4.7 Threshold of the frequency
functions supervision

The function of the additional voltage elements is de- The frequency supervision of MRN3 has three fre-
termined by means of a separately adjusted value, quency elements independent from each other. Acc. to
that either parameterizes the related function as over- setting the pickup value above or below the nominal
voltage (U>) or as under voltage (U<). The adjustable frequency, these elements can be used for over- or un-
parameters are indicated by LEDs flashing in two col- der frequency supervision.
ors. When setting the voltage pick-up values U1, U2
and U3, the LEDs U1, U2 and U3 will flash in green, Dependent on the preset nominal frequency fN the
at setting of the related pick-up delay times tU1, tU2 and pickup values from 30 Hz up to 70 Hz at fN = 50 Hz
tU3, the LED t> additionally flashes in red. and from 40 Hz to 80 Hz at fN = 60 Hz can be set.
During setting of the pickup values f1 - f3 the display
Pick-up values of the voltage supervision shows the values in Hz. A value of for instance
When adjusting the pick-up values U1, U2 and U3, 49,8 Hz is indicated with "4980".
the values on the display are indicated in Volt. By set-
ting the pick-up values to “EXIT”, each individual step The function of the individual frequency elements can
can be deactivated. be deactivated by setting the pickup values to "EXIT".
The setting value “EXIT“ corresponds to the rated fre-
Tripping delay of the voltage supervision quency fN.
When adjusting the tripping delay time tU1 (U1+t>),
tU2 (U2+t>) and tU3 (U3+t>), the value on the dis-
play is indicated in seconds. The tripping delay time 5.4.8 Tripping delays for the frequency
can be adjusted from 0.04s to 290s and the set val- elements
ues be stored via push-button <ENTER>.
Tripping delays tf1 - tf3 of the three frequency elements
When the tripping delay time was set to “EXIT”, it is can be set independently from tf1min - 290 s. The mini-
indefinite, i.e. there will be warning only, no tripping. mum tripping delay tf1min of the relay depends upon the
number of set measuring repetitions T (periods) and
amounts to:
5.4.6 Number of measuring repetitions
(T) for frequency functions T tf,min
2....49 (T+1)·20 ms
In order to avoid false tripping of the unit at short volt- 50....69 (T - 49)·50 ms + 1 s
age drops of the system voltage or interference volt- 70....99 (T - 69)·100 ms + 2 s
ages, MRN3 works with an adjustable measuring
repetition. When the instantaneous frequency measur- When setting the tripping delay to "EXIT" by pressing
ing value exceeds (at overfrequency) or falls below (at push button <+> up to the maximum setting value, the
underfrequency) the set reference value, the counter is corresponding tripping relay is blocked. Pickup of the
incremented, otherwise the counter is decremented frequency element is however displayed on the front
down to the minimum value of 0. Only when the coun- plate by the corresponding LED, an assigned alarm re-
ter exceeds the value adjusted at T, alarm is given and lay is also activated. This setting applies to 50 Hz and
after the tripping delay of the frequency element has 60 Hz.
elapsed the tripping command is given.
The setting range for T is between 2 - 99.

Recommendation for setting:

For short tripping times, e.g. for machine protection or
for mains decoupling T should be set in the range from
2 - 5.
At precision measurements, e.g. exact measurement of
the system frequency a setting of T in the range from
5 - 10 is recommended.

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5.4.9 Parameter setting of vector surge
supervision or frequency rate of
change df/dt

By the parameter for selecting the vector surge function Threshold for the vector surge supervision
or df/dt supervision it is defined which of the two func- When the pickup value of the vector surge supervision
tions is active. (See chapter 4.5 and 4.6) is set, a value in angular degree is indicated at the
display. The pickup value requested can be adjusted
Parameter setting of the vector surge supervision by pushbuttons <+> and <-> in the range of 2° to
Both the vector surge angle ∆Θ as well as the tripping 22°. LED ∆Θ lights up red during this procedure.
logic concerning the vector surge have to be adjusted
for a vector surge supervision. Parameter setting for the frequency rate change
If the tripping logic is set to 1-of-3 (= "1Ph" on the dis- The pickup value of frequency gradient (parameter df)
play), the relay trips as soon as the measured vector can be set between 0.2 to 10 Hz/s. The number of
surge angle has exceeded the set value ∆Θ in one of measuring repetitions (parameter dt) can be set be-
the three phases. This is the more sensitive adjustment tween 2 - 64 cycles. This parameter defines the num-
when compared with the three phase tripping logic ber of df/dt measurements, which have to exceed the
3-of-3 (= "3Ph" on the display), where tripping occurs set value, before tripping.
only if the vector surge angle exceeds the set value in
all three phases. Setting information:
The power difference after mains failure causes a
We recommend to choose the one phase tripping change in frequency, which can approximately be
logic "1Ph". Only if this adjustment is too sensitive, ad- calculated as follows:
justment "3Ph" should be used. df f
= − N ⋅ ∆P
The recommended setting of the vector surge angle dt TA
∆Θ in a high performance mains with low impedance with
is 4 - 6 degrees. This setting is sufficient in most cases, fN = rated frequency in Hz
because low impedance mains do not have a vector TA = inertia constant at rated torque
surge greater than this value. In case of an auto reclos- ∆P = per unit power deficit with
ing, however, this value is considerably exceeded. In reference to the rated active
high impedance mains the setting should be 10° to power of the generator
12° to avoid false tripping when switching on or
switching off big consumer loads. If the inertia constant is known and a power difference
given, the frequency gradient can be estimated by the
The vector surge function of this device can be a.m. equation. At a supposed power difference of
checked as follows: 20% and an inertia time constant of 10 s, the fre-
quency gradient is 1 Hz/s.
a) Generator in isolated operation: Switching off
and on of loads (approx. 20% of the nominal To prevent false trippings at loading, deloading or fail-
generator capacity) must trip the relay. Later in ure signals, we would recommend a setting value for
normal isolated operation the tripping of the dt of minimum 4 cycles.
relay is inhibited.

b) In mains parallel operation switching on and

switching off of consumer loads and controlling
the governor of the prime mover should not trip
the relay.

If possible the test described under a) and b) should

be double checked by a real auto reclosing.

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5.4.10 Voltage threshold value for 5.5 Adjustment of the fault recorder
frequency and vector surge
measuring (df/dt) The MRN3-3 is equipped with a fault recorder (see
chapter 3.1.5). Three parameters can be determined.
Correct frequency measuring or vector surge measur-
ing cannot be obtained if the system voltage is very
low, for instance during generator start up or voltage 5.5.1 Number of the fault recordings
failure. False tripping of the MRN3-3 in such cases is
prevented by an adjustable voltage threshold UB. If the The max. recording time is 20 s at 50 Hz or 16.66 s
system voltage is below this threshold, these functions at 60 Hz.
of the relay are blocked. The number of max. recordings requested has to be
During adjustment of UB< LEDs f and ∆Θ or df light up determined in advance. There is a choice of 1, 2, 3,
in the upper display part. 4, 7 or 8 recordings and dependent on this the dura-
tion of the individual fault recordings is defined, i.e.

5.4.11 Adjustment of the slave address 1 recording for a duration of 20 s (with 50 Hz)
(16.66 s with 60 Hz)
By pressing push buttons <+> and <-> the slave ad- 1*/2 recordings for a duration of 10s (with 50 Hz)
dress can be set in the range of 1 - 32. During this ad- (8.33s with 60 Hz)
justment the LED RS lights up in the upper display part. 3*/4 recordings for a duration of 5 s (with 50 Hz)
(4.16 s with 60 Hz)
7*/8 recordings for a duration of 2.5 s (with 50 Hz)
5.4.12 Setting of Baud-rate (applies for (2,08 s with 60 Hz)
Modbus Protocol only)
* is written over when a new trigger signal arrives
Different transmission rates (Baud rate) can be set for
data transmission via Modbus Protocol. If the respective partition was defined as not being
The rate can be changed by push buttons <+> and overwriteable and the maximal number of recorded
<-> and saved by pressing <ENTER>. disturbance events was assigned, the LED FR starts
flashing (refer to chapters 3.1.5 and 5.9.3).

5.4.13 Setting of parity (applies for Caution:

Modbus Protocol only) If the fault recorder is used, the frequency should be
set to f = 50 Hz or f = 60 Hz (see chapter 5.3.3).
The following three parity settings are possible :

• "even" = even 5.5.2 Adjustment of trigger occurences

• "odd" = odd
• "no" = no parity check There is a choice between four different occurrences:

The setting can be changed by push buttons <+> and P_UP (PickUP) Storage is initiated after recognition
<-> and saved by pressing <ENTER>. of a general activation.
TRIP Storage is initiated after a trip has
occurred.
A_PI (After Pickup) Storage is initiated after the last
activation threshold was fallen
short of.
TEST Storing is immediately activated by
simultaneous actuation of the keys
<+> and <->. During the recording
time the display shows “Test”.

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5.5.3 Pre-trigger time (Tpre)

By the time Tpre it is determined which period of time

prior to the trigger occurrence should be stored as
well. It is possible to adjust a time between 0.05s and
the max. recording interval (2.5; 4,5; 10 or 20s with
50 Hz and 2.08; 4.16; 8.33 or 16.33 s with 60
Hz). With keys <+> and <-> the values can be
changed and with <ENTER> be saved.

5.6 Adjustment of the clock

When adjusting the date and time, LED " lights up.
The adjustment method is as follows:

Date : Year Y=00

Month M=00
Day D=00

Time : Hour h=00

Minute m=00
Second s=00

The clock starts with the set date and time as soon as
the supply voltage is switched on. The time is safe-
guarded against short-term voltage failures (min. 6
minutes).

Note:
The window for parameter setting is located behind
the measured value display. The parameter window
can be accessed via the <SELECT/RESET> key.

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5.7 Additional functions The assignment mode can be reached only via the
blocking mode.
5.7.1 Setting procedure for blocking of By pressing push button <SELECT/RESET> in blocking
the protection functions and mode again, the assignment mode is selected.
assignment of output relays
The LEDs Char1, Char2, U1, U2, U3, f1, f2, f3 and
The blocking function of the MRN3-3 can be set ac- ∆Θ/df light up green when the output relays are as-
cording to requirement. By applying the aux. voltage signed as alarm relays and LED t> red as tripping re-
to D8/E8, the functions chosen by the user are lays.
blocked. Setting of the parameter should be done as
follows: Definition:
Alarm relays are activated at pickup.
• When pressing push buttons <ENTER> and <TRIP> Tripping relays are only activated after elapse of the
at the same time, message "BLOC" is displayed (i.e. tripping delay.
the respective function is blocked) or "NO_B" (i.e.
the respective function is not blocked). The LED allo- After the assignment mode has been activated, first
cated to the first protection function Char1 lights LED Char1 lights up green. Now one or several of the
green. four output relays can be assigned to under voltage
• By pressing push buttons <+> <-> the value dis- characteristic 1 as alarm relays. At the same time the
played can be changed. selected alarm relays for under voltage characteristic 1
• The changed value is stored by pressing <ENTER> are indicated on the display. Indication "1_ _ _"
and entering the password. means that output relay 1 is assigned to this step.
• By pressing the <SELECT/RESET> push button, any When the display shows "_ _ _ _", no alarm relay is
further protection function which can be blocked is assigned to this under voltage element. The assign-
displayed. ment of output relays 1 - 4 to the current elements can
• Thereafter the menu is left by pressing be changed by pressing <+> and <-> push buttons.
<SELECT/RESET> again. The selected assignment can be stored by pressing
• If the <SELECT/RESET> key is actuated again, the push button <ENTER> and subsequent entry of the
blocking menu is left and the assignment mode is password. By pressing push button <SELECT/RESET>,
accessed. LED Char1 lights up green and t> lights up red. The
output relays can now be assigned to this element as
Function Description Display LED tripping relays.
Char1 Undervoltage step 1 BLOC green
Char2 Undervoltage step 2 BLOC green Relays 1 - 4 are selected in the same way as de-
U1 Voltage step 1 BLOC green scribed before. By repeatedly pressing of the
U2 Voltage step 2 NO_B green <SELECT/RESET> push button and assignment of the
U3 Voltage step 3 NO_B green relays all elements can be assigned separately to the
relays. The assignment mode can be terminated at any
f1 Frequency step 1 BLOC green
time by pressing the <SELECT/RESET> push button for
f2 Frequency step 2 BLOC green
some time (approx. 3 s).
f3 Frequency step 3 NO_B green
∆Θ Vector surge BLOC green
Note:
df/dt Frequency changing BLOC green
• The function of jumper J2 described in general de-
rate
scription "MR Digital Multifunctional Relays" does not
Table 5.3: Blocking function for two parameter sets apply for MRN3-3. For relays without assignment
Assignment of the output relays: mode this jumper is used for parameter setting of
Unit MRN3-3 has five output relays. The fifth output re- alarm relays (activation at pickup or tripping).
lay is provided as permanent alarm relay for self su- A form is attached to this description where the setting
pervision and it is normally on. Output relays 1 - 4 are requested by the customer can be filled-in. This form is
normally off and can be assigned as alarm or tripping prepared for telefax transmission and can be used for
relays to the protection functions which can either be your own reference as well as for telephone queries.
done by using the push buttons on the front plate or
via serial interface RS485. The assignment of the out-
put relays is similar to the setting of parameters, how-
ever, only in the assignment mode.

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 Relay function Output relays Display- Corresponding
1 2 3 4 Indication LED
Char1 cycle running ____ Char1 green
Char1 tripping/warning X _2__ Char1 green t> red
Char2 cycle running X __3_ Char2 green
Char2 tripping/warning X 1___ Char2 green t> red
U1 alarm X ___4 U1 green
U1+t> tripping X 1___ U1 green t> red
U2 alarm X ___4 U2 green
U2+t> tripping X 1___ U2 green t> red
U3 alarm X ___4 U3 green
U3+t> tripping X 1___ U3 green t> red
f1 alarm X ___4 f1 green
tf1 tripping X 1___ f1 green t> red
f2 alarm X ___4 f2 green
tf2 tripping X 1___ f2 green t> red
f3 alarm X ___4 f3 green
tf3 tripping X 1___ f3 green t> red
∆Θ tripping 1___ ∆Θ/df green
df/dt tripping X 1___ ∆Θ/df green
Table 5.3: Example of assignment matrix of the output relays (default settings).

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5.8 Indication of measuring and fault
values

5.8.1 Measuring indication

In normal operation the following measuring values Min./max. vector surge measuring :
can be displayed. The procedure described above applies also to stor-
• Voltages (LED L1, L2, L3 green) age of min./max. values of vector surge measuring.
• All phase-to-neutral voltages in star connection Since each instantaneous ∆Θ value is stored, also
• All phase-to-phase voltages in delta connection here high values are possible which, however, do not
• Frequency (LED f green) cause any tripping.
• Vector surge in all three phases (LED ∆Θ/df green + These min./max. measurements are of great advan-
L1, L2, or L3 green) or tage for long-time analysis of the grid quality.
• Frequency change df/dt (LED df green)

Min. and max. values prior to the last reset: As to operation :

• Frequency (LED f + min or f + max) After each reset (ref. 5.9.1) the min./max. storage
• Vector surge(LED ∆Θ/df + min or df/∆Θ + max) or units are cleared. As from this instant there is no time
• Frequency change(LED ∆Θ/df + min limit for the min./max. storage until the next reset.
or ∆Θ/df + max). By repeatedly pressing the <SELECT/RESET> push but-
ton, the measuring values of the min./max. storage
5.8.2 Min./Max.- values can be queried. The respective LEDs light up at the
same time; e.g. during minimum frequency is dis-
The MRN3-3 offers a minimum/maximum storage played, LEDs "f" and "min" light up.
each for the measuring values of the vector surge as
well as the frequency gradient. These min./max. val-
ues are mainly used to appraise the mains quality. Al- 5.8.3 Unit of the measuring values
ways the highest and lowest values of each cycle are displayed
measured and stored until the next reset.
The measuring values can optionally be shown in the
Min./max. frequency measuring: display as a multiple of the "sec" rated value (x ln) or
The MRN3-3 ascertains the actual frequency from as primary current (A). According to this the units of the
each cycle of the system voltage. These measuring display change as follows:
values are entered into the min./max. storage. The
latest entered min./max. values replace the previously Indication as Range Unit
stored values. sec. voltage 000V – 999V V
primary voltage .000 – 999V V
Dependent on the adjustment of T and tripping delay, 1K00 – 9K99 KV
it is possible that the stored min./max. values are 10K0 – 99K9 KV
higher than the tripping threshold without causing a 100K – 999K KV
trip. The reason for this is storage of instantaneous val- 1M00 – 3M00 MV
ues. Table 5.5: Displayed units
* Reset function see chapter 5.9.1

Min./Max. measuring of the frequency gradient: 5.8.4 Indication of fault data

The procedure described above applies also to stor-
age of min./max. values of df/dt measurement. Since All faults detected by the relay are indicated on the
each instantaneous df/dt value is stored, high values front plate optically. For this purpose, the four LEDs (L1,
can occur which, however, do not cause any tripping. L2, L3, f) and the four function LEDs (U1,U2,U3, f1,
f2, f3 und df/dt) are equipped at MRN3-3. Not only
This can for instance happen during switching proce- fault messages are transmitted, the display also indi-
dures where high positive and negative df/dt values cates the tripped protection function. If, for example an
occur, but they do not cause any tripping due to the overcurrent occurs, first the respective phase LED will
special measuring method. light up and also, for example LED U1, provided, this
These min./max. measurements are of great advan- step was previously parameterised as over voltage
tage for long-time analysis of the grid quality. function. After tripping the LEDs are lit permanently.

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5.9 Fault memory

When the relay is energized or trips, all fault data and Recorded fault data:
times are stored in a non-volatile memory manner. The
MRN3-3 is provided with a fault value recorder for Measuring Displayed value Correspond-
max. three fault occurrences. In the event of additional ing LED
trippings always the oldest data set is written over. Voltage L1; L2; L3; L1/L2; L1; L2; L3
L2/L3; L3/L1
For fault indication not only the trip values are re- Frequency f; f min f max f; min; max
corded but also the status of LEDs. Fault values are in- Frequency df df
dicated when push buttons <-> or <+> are pressed changing rate
during normal measuring value indication. Vector surge ∆Θ ∆Θ/df
Time stamp
• Normal measuring values are selected by pressing Date: Y = 99 "
the <SELECT/RESET> button. M = 03 "
• When then the <-> button is pressed, the latest fault
data set is shown. By repeated pressing the <-> but-
D = 10 "
ton the last but one fault data set is shown etc. For
Time: h = 17 "
indication of fault data sets abbreviations FLT1,
m = 21 "
FLT2, FLT3, ... are displayed (FLT1 means the latest
s = 14 "
fault data set recorded). At the same time the pa-
rameter set that is active at the occurrence is shown.
• By pressing <SELECT/RESET> the fault measuring
values can be scrolled.
• By pressing <+> it can be scrolled back to a more
recent fault data set. At first FLT3, FLT2, ... are al-
ways displayed.
• When fault recording is indicated (FLT1 etc), the
LEDs flash in compliance with the stored trip informa-
tion, i.e. those LEDs which showed a continuous
light when the fault occurred are now blinking to in-
dicate that it is not a current fault. LEDs which were
blinking during trip conditions, (element had picked
up) just briefly flash.
• If the relay is still in trip condition and not yet reset
(TRIP is still displayed), no measuring values can be
shown.
• To delete the trip store, the push button combina-
tion <SELECT/RESET> and <->, has to be pressed
for about 3s. The display shows “wait”.

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5.9.1 Reset

All relays offer the following three possibilities to reset

the display of the unit as well as the output relay at
jumper position J3=ON.

Manual Reset
• By pressing the push button <SELECT/RESET> for
some time (about 3 s)

Electrical Reset
• Through applying auxiliary voltage to C8/D8

Software Reset
• The software reset has the same effect as the
<SELECT/RESET> push button (see also communica-
tion protocol of RS485 interface)

Automatical Reset
• At each excitation of a protection function

The display can only be reset when the pickup is not

present anymore (otherwise "TRIP" remains in display).

During resetting of the display the parameters are not

affected.

5.9.2 Erasure of fault storage

To delete the trip store, the push button combination

<SELECT/RESET> and <->, has to be pressed for
about 3s. The display shows “wait”.

5.9.3 Erasure of disturbance recorder

By repeated setting of the parameter “number of re-

corded events”, it is possible to delete data of the dis-
turbance recorder. The LED FR will then expire (refer to
chapter 5.5.1).
Alternatively, it is also possible to clear the memory
space of the disturbance recorder by means of the
software "HTL/PL-Soft4".

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6 Relay testing and 6.2 Testing the output relays and LEDs
commissioning
PLEASE NOTE!
Prior to commencing this test, interrupt the trip circuit to
The following test instructions should help to verify the
the circuit breaker if tripping is not desired.
protection relay performance before or during commis-
sioning of the protection system. To avoid a relay
By pressing the push button <TRIP> once, the display
damage and to ensure a correct relay operation, be
shows the first part of the software version of the relay
sure that:
(e.g. „D07-“). By pressing the push button <TRIP>
• The auxiliary power supply rating corresponds to the
twice, the display shows the second part of the soft-
auxiliary voltage on site.
ware version of the relay (e.g. „1.00“. The software
• The rated frequency and rated voltage of the relay
version should be quoted in all correspondence. Press-
correspond to the plant data on site.
ing the <TRIP> button once more, the display shows
• The voltage transformer circuits are connected to the
"PSW?". Please enter the correct password to proceed
relay correctly.
with the test. The message "TRI?" will follow. Confirm
• All signal circuits and output relay circuits are con-
this message by pressing the push button <TRIP>
nected correctly.
again. All output relays should then be activated and
the self supervision alarm relay (watchdog) be de-
energised one after another with a time interval of 1
6.1 Power-On
second. Thereafter, reset all output relays back to their
normal positions by pressing the push button
NOTE!
<SELECT/RESET>.
Prior to switch on the auxiliary power supply, be sure
that the auxiliary supply voltage corresponds to the
rated data on the type plate.
6.3 Checking the set values
Switch on the auxiliary power supply to the relay and
By repeatedly pressing the push button
check that the message "ISEG" appears on the display
<SELECT/RESET>, all relay set values may be
and the self supervision alarm relay (watchdog) is en-
checked. Set value modification can be done with the
ergized (Contact terminals D7 and E7 closed).
push button <+><-> and <ENTER>. For detailed in-
It may happen that the relay is tripped because of un-
formation about that, please refer to chapter 4.3 of the
der- voltage condition after power-on. (The message
description “MR – Digital multifunctional relays”.
"TRIP" on the display and LED L1, L2, L3 and U1 light
up red). In case that undervoltage condition has been
As relay input energizing quantities, three phase volt-
detected after power-on, because no input voltages
ages should be applied to MRN3-3 relay input cir-
were applied to the relay. In this case:
cuits. Depending on the system conditions and the
• press the push button <ENTER>, thus entering into
voltage transformer used, three voltages can be con-
the setting mode. Now set the parameters for the
nected to the relay input circuits with either star or
under voltage characteristics Char1+U<1;
delta connection. In case of a star connection the
Char2+U<1 and the pick-up value of the first volt-
phase-to-neutral voltage will be applied to the voltage
age level U1 to "EXIT" to block the undervoltage
input circuits, while the phase-to-phase voltages will be
functions. After that, press the <SELECT/RESET> for
connected to the voltage input circuits in case of a
app. 3 s to reset the LEDs and "TRIP" message.
delta connection. The voltage input connection must
• The undervoltage tripping after power on can also
be set as a parameter, and should correspond with
be eliminated by applying three phase rated volt-
the actual voltage input connection:
ages after power-on and reset the LED and "TRIP"
message.
Star connection: Phase-to-neutral voltages will be
• By means of an appropriate parameterisation, the
measured and evaluated.
under voltage function Char1 and Char2 as well as
Delta connection: Phase-to-phase voltages will be
the parameterised voltage step U1 as under voltage
measured and evaluated.
step can be blocked (refer to 5.7.1). Apply auxiliary
voltage to the external blocking input (terminals
E8/D8) to inhibit the undervoltage functions and
press the <SELECT/RESET> for app. 3 s to reset the
LEDs and "TRIP" message.

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6.4 Secondary injection test

6.4.1 Test equipment

• Voltmeter and frequency meter with class 1 or better,

• auxiliary power supply with the voltage correspond-
ing to the rated data indicated on the type plate,
• three-phase voltage supply unit with frequency regu-
lation (Voltage: adjustable from 0 to 2 x UN; Fre-
quency: adjustable from 40 - 70 Hz),
• timer to measure the operating time
(accuracy ±10 ms),
• switching device and
• Test leads and tools

6.5 Example of test circuit

For testing of the MRN3-3 relay, a three phase volt-

age source with adjustable voltage and frequency is
required. Figure 6.1 shows an example of a three-
phase test circuit where three phase voltages are ap-
plied to the relay in Y-connection.

Versorgung Extern Reset Blockiereingang

Supply External Reset Blocking Input

L+/L L-/N L+/L L-/N L+/L

C9 E9 D9 C8 D8 E8

2 MRN1
A3
L1 ~
1 U1E =
A4
A5
~ L2 Versorgung
~ U2E Supply +
~ A6
A7
L3 D1
3 Auslösen C1
V U3E Trip Signal
A8 E1
N
D2
C2
E2
D4
+ Timer
Start U C4
- 4 E4
D5
f C5
Warnung / Anzeige
Alarm / Indication E5
- DQ D6
Stop df/dt C6
E6
Selbstüberwachung D7
Selfsupervision C7
E7
Serielle Schnittstelle
Serial Interface
5 N N
G G
P P

Figure 6.1: Three-phase test circuit

For testing the vector surge function of the relay, a test For testing the df/dt function of the relay, a special test
circuit which can produce phase angle change (vector configuration is required, which produces a constant
surge) is required to simulate mains failures (please re- rate of change of frequency.
fer to chapter 6.5.6).

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6.5.1 Checking the input circuits and
measuring values

Apply three voltages of rated value to the voltage input Apply three voltages with the rated value and gradu-
circuits (terminals A3 - A8) of the relay. Check the ally increase (decrease) the voltages until the relay
measured voltages, frequency and vector surge or starts, i.e. at the moment when the LED U1 (or U2)
df/dt on the display by pressing the push button lights up or the voltage alarm output relay (contact ter-
<SELECT/RESET> repeatedly. The displayed measu- minals D4/E4) is activated.
ring voltages (shown in Volt) are dependent on the wir-
ing of the input voltage converters and the set trans- (Ex-works default setting of U1 is under voltage; for U2
formation ratio. it is over voltage).

The voltages are indicated on the display in volts. Read the operating voltage indicated by the voltmeter.
At Y-connection: The deviation must not exceed 1% of the set operating
• Phase-to-neutral voltages: LED L1, L2, L3 value.
At Delta-connection: Furthermore, gradually decrease (increase) the volt-
• Phase-to-phase voltages: LED L1+L2, L2+L3, L3+L1 ages until the relay resets, i.e. the voltage alarm output
relay U1 (U2) is disengaged. Check that the dropout
The frequency is indicated on the display in Hz: LED f to pickup ratio for voltage is greater than 0.99 (for
(system frequency = 50.01Hz, Indication = 5001). overvoltage function) or smaller than 1.01 (for under-
The vector surge angle is indicated by lighting up of voltage).
LED ∆Θ (Display in °) plus L1, L2 or L3.
The rate of change of frequency (LED df) is indicated
on the display in Hz/s . 6.5.3 Checking the tripping delay of the
over-/undervoltage functions
Change the voltages around the rated value and
check the measured voltages on the display. To check the tripping relay, a timer must be connected
Change the system frequency around the rated fre- to the trip output relay contact (Contact terminals
quency and check the measured frequency on the dis- D1/E1). The timer should be started simultaneously
play. with the voltage change from sound condition to a
faulty condition and stopped by the trip relay contact.
Compare the voltage and frequency on display with The operating time measured by timer should have a
the signal on voltmeter and frequency meter. The de- deviation about 3% of the set value or <20 ms.
viation for the voltage must not exceed 1% and for fre-
quency <0.01 Hz.

By using an RMS-metering instrument, a greater devia-

tion may be observed if the test voltage contains har-
monics. Because the MRN3-3 relay measures only the
fundamental component of the input signals, the har-
monics will be rejected by the internal DFFT-digital fil-
ter. Whereas the RMS-metering instrument measures
the RMS-value of the input signals.

6.5.2 Checking the operating and reset

ting values of the over-/undervolt-
age functions

Note:
When the measuring voltage is connected or discon-
nected vector surge or df/dt tripping can occur. In or-
der to ensure a trouble-free test procedure, vector
surge or df/dt function of the relay have to be blocked
before tests are started.

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6.5.4 Checking the operating and reset
ting values of the over-/underfre-
quency functions

Note:
Due to frequency changes, vector surge or df/dt - trip-
ping can occur during frequency tests. In order to en-
sure a trouble-free test procedure, the vector surge
df/dt function of the relay have to be blocked before
tests are started.
During frequency tests, each of the frequency elements
should be tested separately. This makes it necessary
that the other frequency elements of the relay have to
be blocked by setting the frequency pickup values
f1 - f3 to "EXIT". For testing the pickup and dropout to
pickup values, the test frequency has to be increased
(decreased) until the relay is energised. This is indi-
cated by lighting up of LEDs f1 - f3.
When comparing the values displayed with those of
the frequency meter, the deviation must not exceed
0.01 Hz. The dropout to pickup values are ascer-
tained by increasing (decreasing) the test frequency
slowly until the output relay releases.
The dropout to pickup value for overfrequency must be
>0.99, and for underfrequency <1.01.

6.5.5 Checking the tripping delay of the

over-/underfrequency functions

The tripping delay of the over/underfrequency func-

tions can be tested in the similar manner as in chapter
6.5.3 for over/undervoltage functions.

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6.5.6 Checking the vector surge function
1 1
∆Θ = arctg − arctg
With the help of an advanced relay test equipment a R0 ⋅ ω ⋅ C (R 0 + R) ⋅ ω ⋅ C
phase shift (vector surge) on the voltage signal can be
obtained to test the vector surge function of MRN3 re-
Example: R0 = 1 Ohm, R = 363 Ohm, C = 3 µF
lay. If there is no such testing facility available, a very
simple simulation circuit may be used to test the vector
then: ∆Θ ≅ 19°
surge function of the relay with a sufficient accuracy.
Figure 6.2 shows the possibility to simulate a phase
Usually the voltage source impedance R0 is negligible,
shift by means of a RC circuit. Closing or opening the
hence R0 may be assumed zero. Thus, the value of R
switch S1 causes the phase angle of the input voltage
may be calculated using the following simplified for-
to change depending on the adjustable resistor R.
mula:
The phase angle obtained may be calculated with the
1
following formula and is almost independent on the ∆Θ = 90°−arctg
test voltages. R⋅ω⋅C
In case of a 3-phase vector surge, the angle ∆Θ can
Note!
be calculated with the following formula if the parame-
Using the above test circuit with single-phase vector
ters R0, R and C are known:
surge, the resulting measured angle ∆Θ is about half
the value of ∆Θ calculated for a 3-phase vector surge.
To make tripping possible during a one phase test pro-
cedure, the vector surge tripping has to be set to
"1Ph".

Figure 6.2: Test circuit for the vector surge function

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6.5.7 Checking the tripping and reset 6.6 Primary injection test
values of the df/dt stages
Generally, a primary injection test could be carried out
The df/dt function can only be tested with a frequency in the similar manner as the secondary injection test
generator which is capable of producing a defined described above. With the difference that the pro-
linear frequency gradient. The step speed of the fre- tected power system should be, in this case, con-
quency generator must be < 10 ms. The tripping value nected to the installed relays under test „on line“, and
of the frequency gradient can be tested with the fol- the test voltages should be injected to the relay through
lowing setting values. the voltage transformers with the primary side ener-
gized. Since the cost and potential hazards are very
Set all frequency stages to "EXIT" high for such a test, primary injection tests are usually
df = 0.5 Hz/s, dt = 10, fN = 50 Hz, limited to very important protective relays in the power
UB = 40 % of Un system.

First of all a measuring voltage is applied the value of Because of its powerful combined indicating and
which must be higher than the voltage threshold for fre- measuring functions, the MRN3-3 relay may be tested
quency measuring and the df/dt measuring. After 5 s in the manner of a primary injection test without extra
the df/dt supervision is released (refer to chapter 4.7). expenditure and time consumption.
The frequency generator should now run through a
frequency ramp from 50 Hz to 48.6 Hz within 2.0 s In actual service, for example, the measured voltage
which corresponds to a frequency-change speed of – and frequency values on the MRN3-3 relay display
0.7 Hz/s. If the frequency change during the set time may be compared phase by phase with the con-
dt = (T+1') x 20 ms is greater than the set trip value cerned indications of the instruments of the
df, tripping will take place. In this case that means af- switchboard to verify that the relay works and meas-
ter 120 ms with a permissible tolerance of +/- 20 ms. ures correctly.
Tripping will also take place if the frequency ramp
from 50 Hz to 51.4 Hz within 2 s (+0.7 Hz/s). If the
frequency ramp is set from 50 Hz to 49.4 Hz within 2 6.7 Maintenance
s (0.3 Hz/s), there must not be any tripping.
Maintenance testing is generally done on site at regu-
lar intervals. These intervals vary among users depen-
6.5.8 Checking the external blocking ding on many factors: e.g. the type of protective re-
and reset functions lays employed; the importance of the primary equip-
ment being protected; the user's past experience with
The external blocking input is free programmable by the relay, etc.
the user.
To test the blocking function apply auxiliary supply For electromechanical or static relays, maintenance
voltage to the external blocking input of the relay (ter- testing will be performed at least once a year accord-
minals E8/D8). Inject a test voltage which could ing to the experiences. For digital relays like MRN3-3,
cause tripping for the testes functions. Observe that this interval can be substantially longer. This is be-
there is no trip and alarm for those functions. cause:
Remove the auxiliary supply voltage from the blocking • The MRN3-3 relays are equipped with very wide
input. Apply test voltages to trip the relay (message self-supervision functions, so that many faults in the
„TRIP“ on the display). Return the test voltages to the relay can be detected and signalised during service.
sound condition and apply auxiliary supply voltage to Important: The self-supervision output relay must be
the external reset input of the relay (terminals C8/D8). connected to a central alarm panel!
The display and LED indications should be reset im- • The combined measuring functions of MRN3-3 re-
mediately. lays enable supervision of the relay functions during
service.
• The combined TRIP test function of the MRN3-3 re-
lay allows to test the relay output circuits.

A testing interval of two years for maintenance will,

therefore, be recommended.
During a maintenance test, the relay functions includ-
ing the operating values and relay tripping times
should be tested.

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7 Technical Data

7.1 Measuring input circuits

Rated data: Nominal voltage UN 100 V, 230 V, 400 V, 690 V

Nominal frequency fN 40 - 70 Hz
Measuring range: 0 – 2xUn (100V, 230V, 400V)
Measuring range: 0 – 1,16xUN (690V)
Measuring accuracy: 1% of the measuring value
or 0.3% of the nominal value

Power consumption in
voltage path: <1 VA

Thermal rating of the voltage path: continuously 2 x UN

Undervoltage lockout for

frequency and vector surge
measurement: U< adjustable (5%...100% UN)

7.2 Common data

Dropout to pickup ratio: U>/U>>:>99% or –0.003 U/UN

U</U<<:<101% or +0.003 U/UN
f>:>99,96% f>:< 100.04%
Dropout time: 60 ms
Time lag error class index E: ±10 ms
Minimum operating time: 40 ms
Max. allowed interruption of the
auxiliary supply without a facting
the function of the device: 50 ms

Influences on voltage measuring:

Aux. voltage: in the range 0.8 <UH/UHN <1.2 no additional influences to be measured
Frequency: in the range 0.8 <f/fN <1.4 (for fN = 50 Hz) <0.15%-1%/Hz of the
parameter set f = 50 Hz or f = 60 Hz
Harmonics: up to 20% of the 3rd harmonic <0.1% per percent of the 3rd harmonic
up to 20% of the 5th harmonic <0.05% per percent of the 5th harmonic

Influences on frequency measuring:

Aux. voltage: in the range <0.8 UN/UHN <1.2 no additional influences to be measured
Frequency: no influences

Influences on delay time: no additional influences to be measured

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7.3 Setting ranges and steps

7.3.1 System parameter

Function Para- Setting range Steps/Range Tolerance

meter
Transformer ratio Uprim/Usek (SEC) 1.01...6500 0.01 (1,01...2,00)
0.02 (2,00...5,00)
0.05 (5,00...10,0)
0.1 (10,0...20,0)
0.2 (20,0...50,0)
0.5 (50,0...100)
1.0 (100...200)
2.0 (200...500)
5.0 (500...1000)
10 (1000...2000)
20 (2000...5000)
50 (5000...6500)
Switch group ∆/Y ∆ = Delta/Y = Star
Rated frequency fN f = 50 Hz / f = 60 Hz
v = 50 Hz/v = 60 Hz
Selection vector ∆Θ/df dPhi/dfdt
surge or df/dt
function
LED blinking at FLSH/NOFL
pick-up
Parameter set P2/FR SET1/SET2/B_S2/R_S2/B_FR/
switch/external R_FR/S2_FR
trigger for TR

7.3.2 Protection Parameter

Function Para- Setting range Steps/Range Tolerance

meter
Function of the Char 1/ warn/trip
characteristic Char 2
Voltage U<Start Un = 100 V (EXIT) 1...200 V 1V ±1% from setting value or
characteristics Un = 230 V (EXIT) 1…460 V 1V 0.3% of UN
Char1/ Un = 400 V (EXIT) 4...800 V 2V
Char2 Un = 690 V (EXIT) 4...800 V 2V
U<1 Un = 100 V 1...<= U<Start 1V ±1% from setting value or
Un = 230 V 1…<= U<Start 1V 0.3% of UN
Un = 400 V 2...<= U<Start 2V
Un = 690 V 2...<= U<Start 2V
U<2 Un = 100 V >= U<1...200 V 1V ±1% from setting value or
Un = 230 V >= U<1…460 V 1V 0.3% of UN
Un = 400 V >= U<1...800 V 2V
Un = 690 V >= U<1...800 V 2V
tU<2 0,06...60s 0.02 (0.06...1.00) ±1% related to the meas-
(U<2+t>) 0.05 (1.00...2.00) ured value of voltage
0.1 (2.00...5.00) resp. ±30 ms
0.2 (5.00...10.0) (see EN60255-3 + round-
0.5 (10.0...20.0) ing error* and frequency
1 (20.0...50.0) influence**)
2 (50.0...60)
U<3 Un = 100 V >= U<2...200 V 1V ±1% from setting value or
Un = 230 V >= U<2…460 V 1V 0.3% of UN
Un = 400 V >= U<2...800 V 2V
Un = 690 V >= U<2...800 V 2V
* If parameter U>Start is set to « EXIT » all follow-up parameters of the characteristic will be faded out.

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Protection parameter (continuation)

Function Parameter Setting range Step Tolerance

tU<3 > tU<2...60s 0.02 (0.06...1.00) ±1% related to the
(U<3+t>) 0.05 (1.00...2.00) measured value of volt-
0.1 (2.00...5.00) age resp. ±30 ms
0.2 (5.00...10.0) (see EN60255-3 +
0.5 (10.0...20.0) rounding error* and
1 (20.0...50.0) frequency influence**)
2 (50.0...60)
U<4 Un = 100 V >= U<3...200 V 1V ±1% from setting value
Un = 230 V >= U<3…460 V 1V or 0.3% of UN
Un = 400 V >= U<3...800 V 2V
Un = 690 V >= U<3...800 V 2V
Voltage tU<4 > tU<3...60s 0.02 (0.06...1.00) ±1% related to the
characteristic (U<4+t>) 0.05 (1.00...2.00) measured value of volt-
Char1/Char2 0.1 (2.00...5.00) age resp. ±30 ms
0.2 (5.00...10.0) (see EN60255-3 +
0.5 (10.0...20.0) rounding error* and
1 (20.0...50.0) frequency influence**)
2 (50.0...60)
U<5 Un = 100 V >= U<1...200 V 1V ±1% from setting value
>= U<4...200 V or 0.3% of UN
Un = 230 V >= U<1…460 V 1V
>=U<4…460 V
Un = 400 V >= U<1...800 V 2V
>= U<4...800 V
Un = 690 V>= U<1...800 V 2V
>= U<4...800 V
tU<5 > tU<4...60s 0.02 (0.06...1.00) ±1% related to the
(U<5+t>) 0.05 (1.00...2.00) measured value of volt-
0.1 (2.00...5.00) age resp. ±30 ms (see
0.2 (5.00...10.0) EN60255-3 +
0.5 (10.0...20.0) rounding error* and
1 (20.0...50.0) frequency influence**)
2 (50.0...60)
Release time of tR 0.06...1.00s 0.02 ±1% or 30 ms
the undervoltage
characteristic
Char1/Char2

*Rounding error :
Additional to the time error, related to EN60255-3, this error has to be taken into account.

The minimal resolution of characteristic slope is 1V/32s. This equals to 0.03125V/s

The maximal resolution is 1V/0.005s (200V/s)
Range Additional error of time setting
dU/dt > 10V/s ±1%
dU/dt > 1V/s <= 10V/s ±2%
dU/dt > 0.5V/s <= 1V/s ±4%
dU/dt > 0.25V/s <= 0.5V/s ±7%
dU/dt < 0.25V/s ±60%

**Frequency influence
When the MRN3-3 is adjusted to f = 50 Hz or f = 60 Hz and the instantaneous frequency deviates from the rated fre-
quency, the measured voltage (refer to chapter 5.3.3) will reduce. As a consequence, it may happen that the voltage charac-
teristics' tripping time shortens proportionally at the same ratio of a lower voltage measured.

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Protection parameter (continuation)

Function Parameter Setting range Step Tolerance

Function of the U< (Under voltage function)/
voltage steps U> (Over voltage function)
Voltage stages U1 Un = 100 V 1...200 V (EXIT) 1V ±1% from setting value
U1 – U3 U2 Un = 230 V 1…460 V (EXIT) 1V or 0.3% of UN
U3 Un = 400 V 4...800 V (EXIT) 2V
Un = 690 V 4...800 V (EXIT) 2V
tU1 (U1+t>) 0.04...300s (EXIT) 0.02 (0.04...1.00) ±1% or 30ms
tU2 (U2+t>) 0.05 (1.00...2.00)
tU3 (U3+t>) 0.1 (2.00...5.00)
0.2 (5.00...10.0)
0.5 (10.0...20.0)
1 (20.0...50.0)
2 (50.0...100)
5 (100.....200)
10 (200.....290)
Frequency T 2...99 (periods) 1
measuring repeti-
tion
Frequency ele- f1 – f3 30...49.99; EXIT; 0.01 (30.0...48.0) 0.04 Hz
ment 1 - 3 50.01...70 Hz1 0.1 (48.0...52.0)
0.01 (52.0...70.0) ±1% or ±20 ms
40...59.99; EXIT; 0.01 (40.0...58.0)
60.01...80 Hz2 0.1 (58.0...62.0)
0.01 (62.0...80.0)
(f1+t> - f3+t>) tf,min3...290 s; EXIT 0.02 (0.06 1.00)
0.05 (1.00...2.00)
0.1 (2.00...5.00)
0.2 (5.00...10.0)
0.5 (10.0...20.0)
1.0 (20.0...50.0)
2.0 (50.0...100)
5.0 (100....200)
10.0 (200....290)
df/dt-Step df 0,2...10 Hz/s (EXIT) 0.1 (0.2...1.0) 0.1 Hz/s
0.2 (1.0...5.0)
0.5 (5.0...10.0)
df/dt-Measuring dt 2 64 periods 1 ±2 periods
repetition
Vector surge 1/3 1Ph/3Ph
tripping
∆Θ ∆Θ 2°...22° (EXIT) 1° ±1°
Voltage UB < UN = 100 V: 5...100 V 1V ±1% from setting value
threshold for UN = 230 V: 12...230 V 1V or 0.3% of UN
frequency meas- UN = 400 V: 20...400 V 2V
uring UN = 690 V: 20...400 V 2V
Table 7.1: Setting ranges and steps
1) 2)
At 50 Hz rated frequency At 60 Hz rated frequency
3) 4)
tf,min min. time delay; tf,min = (T+1) x 20 ms (see chapter 5.4.8) only Modbus

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7.3.3 Interface parameter

Function Parameter Modbus-Protocol RS485 Pro Open Data Protocol

RS Slave-Address 1 - 32 1 - 32
RS Baud-Rate* 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 9600 (fixed)
RS Parity* even, odd, no “even Parity” (fixed)
Table 7.1: Interface parameter

*only Modbus Protocol

7.3.4 Parameters for the fault recorder

Function Parameter Adjustment example

FR Number of recordings 1 x 20 s; 1*/2 x 10 s; 3*/4 x 5 s;
7*/8 x 2.5 s (50 Hz)
1 x 16.66 s; 1*/2 x 8.33 s, 3*/4 x 4.16 s,
7*/8 x 2.08 s (60 Hz)
FR Saving of the recording at the occurrence P_UP; TRIP; A_PI; TEST
FR Pre-trigger-time 0.05 s – 20.0 s
Table 7.2: Parameters for the fault recorder

* is written over when a new trigger signal arrives

7.4 Output relays

Relay type Trip relays/change-over contacts Alarm relays/change-over contacts

MRN3-3 2/2 3/1
Table 7.3: Output relays

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8 Order form

Mains decoupling relay MRN3- 3

with voltage back up function according to VDN/e.on
voltage (2 flexible voltage time characteristics, 3 standard steps
Frequency (3 steps)
df/dt-supervision (1 step) and vector surge ( 1 step)
Rated voltage 100 V (Utilities Substation/main substation) 1
230 V (direct connection without transformers 4
400 V (direct connection without transformers) 7
690 V (direct connection without transformers)
Housing (12TE) 19“-rack A
Flush mounting D
RS 485 optionally with Modbus *
protocol -M

* Please leave box empty if option is not desired

Technical data subject to change without notice!

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Setting list MRN3-3
Project: SEG job.-no.:

Function group: = Location: + Relay code: -

Relay functions: Password:

Date:

All settings must be checked at site and should the occasion arise, adjusted to the object/item to be protected.

Setting of the parameters

System parameter

Actual
Function Unit Default settings settings
Uprim/Usek Voltage transformer ratio X SEK
∆/Y input transformer connection DELT
fN Rated frequency Hz f=50
∆Θ/df Selection vector surge or df/dt dfdt
LED blinking after pick-up FLSH

Protection parameter

Actual
Function Unit Default settings settings
Voltage limit curve 1 Set1/Set2 Set1 Set2
U<Start Start point of the characteristic curve 1 V 85/195/340/586*
Char 1 Selection symmetric or asymmetric fault ALL
Char 1 Function of characteristic 1 warn
U<1 1. Char. point_value 1 V 45/104/180/310*
1. Char. point_value 2 (not changeable) s -/-
U<2 2. Char. point_value 1 V 45/104/180/310*
U<2+t> 2. Char. point_value 2 s 0,16
U<3 3. Char. point_value 1 V 70/161/280/482*
U<3+t> 3. Char. point_value 2 s 0,18
U<4 4. Char. point_value 1 V 70/161/280/482*
U<4+t> 4. Char. point_value 2 s 0,70
U<5 5. Char. point_value 1 (U-voltage band) V 85/195/340/586*
U<5+t> 5. Char. point_value 2 (End time) s 1,50
tR Permissible release time for s 0,10
characteristic curve 1
Voltage limit curve 2
U<Start Start point of the characteristic curve 2 V 85/195/340/586*
Char 2 Selection symmetric or asymmetric fault ALL
Char 2 Function of characteristic 2 trip
U<1 1. Char. point_value 1 V 15/34/60/104*
1. Char. point_value 2 (not changeable) s -/-
U<2 2. Char. point_value 1 V 15/34/60/104*
U<2+t> 2. Char. point_value 2 s 0,66
U<3 3. Char. point_value 1 V 85/195/340/586*
U<3+t> 3. Char. point_value 2 s 3,00
* Settings depending on the rated voltage 100 V/230 V/400 V or 690 V

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 Actual
Function Unit Default settings settings
Set1/Set2 Set1 Set2
U<4 4. Char. point_value 1 V 85/195/340/586*
U<4+t> 4. Char. point_value 2 s 3.00
U<5 5. Char. point_value 1 (U-voltage band) V 85/195/340/586*
U<5+t> 5. Char. point_value 2 (End time) s 3.00
tR Permissible release time for characteristic curve 2 s 0.10
st
U1 Function of the 1 voltage step U<
st
U1 Pick-up value for the 1 voltage step V 85/195/340/586*
st
U1+t> Tripping time for the 1 voltage step s 5
nd
U2 Function of the 2 voltage step U>
nd
U2 Pick-up value for the 2 voltage step V 110/253/440/760*
nd
U2+t> Tripping time for the 2 voltage step s 1.00
rd
U3 Function of the 3 voltage step U>
rd
U3 Pick-up value for the 3 voltage step V 120/276/480/800*
rd
U3+t> Tripping time for the 3 voltage step s 0.10
T Measuring repetition for frequency measuring Periods 4
st
f1 Pick-up value for the 1 frequency step Hz 48.00
st
f1+t> Tripping delay of the 1 frequency step s 0.1
nd
f2 Pick-up value for the 2 frequency step Hz 47.50
nd
f2+t> Tripping delay for 2 frequency step s 0.1
rd
f3 Pick-up value for the 3 frequency step Hz 51.50
rd
f3+t> Tripping delay for 3 frequency step s 0.1
∆Θ Pick-up value for vector surge 0 not active
1/3 Vector surge tripping logic not active
df Pick-up value for rate of change of df/dt Hz/s 0.2
dt Measuring repetition for df/dt Periods 4
UB Voltage threshold for frequency measuring V 10/23/40/68*
* Settings depending on the rated voltage 100 V/230 V/400 V or 690 V

Fault recorder

Default Actual
Function Unit settings settings
FR Number of recordings 4
FR Saving of the recording at the occurrence TRIP
FR Time prior to trigger impulse s 0.05
" Year setting year Y=00
" Month setting month M=00
" Day setting day D=00
" Setting of the hour hour h=00
" Setting of the minute minute m=00
" Setting of the second second s=00

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Parameter for serial interface

Actual
Function Unit Default settings setting
RS Slave address of the serial interface 1
RS **Setting of the Baud-Rate 9600
RS **Parity check even
** only Modbus protocol

Assignment of the output relays

Function Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 4

Default Actual Default Actual Default Actual Default Actual

settings settings settings settings settings settings settings settings

Char. 1 cycle running

Char. 1 trip/alarm X

Char. 2 cycle running X

Char 2 trip/alarm X

U1 alarm X

U1+t> tripping X

U2 alarm X

U2+t> tripping X

U3 alarm X

U3+t> tripping X

f1 alarm X

f1+t> tripping X

f2 alarm X

f2+t> tripping X

f3 alarm X

f3+t> tripping X

df/dt tripping X

Blocking function

Default settings Actual settings

Blocking Not blocking Blocking Not blocking
Parameter set P1 P2 P1 P2 P1 P2 P1 P2
Char1 X X
Char2 X X
U1 X X
U2 X X
U3 X X
f1 X X
f2 X X
f3 X X
df/dt X X

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Setting of code jumpers

Code jumper J1 J2 J3
Default Actual Default Actual Default Actual
settings settings settings settings settings settings
Plugged
Not plugged X No function X

Code jumper Low/High-range for Reset input Low/High-range for blockage input
Default settings Actual settings Default settings Actual settings
Low=plugged X X
High=not
plugged

All settings must be checked at site and should the occasion arise, adjusted to the object/item to be protected.

This technical manual is valid for

software version number: MRN3-3: D07-1.00
MRN3-3-M: D57-1.00

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