SPAA 120 C and SPAA 121 C

Feeder protection relay

User´s manual and Technical description

B
2I >
I
I n = 1A 5A ( I ) 2
f n = 50Hz I n = 1A 5A ( I o ) I L1 I L3 U o I o IRF
5
60Hz U n = 100V 110V ( U o )

SPAA 120 C
80...265V –
~ RESET
I >/I n
18...80V – U aux STEP

t > [s]
k
SPCJ 4D44
I >> / I n
REGISTERS OPER.IND.
t >> [s]
0 0 0 0 0
U o > / U n [ %]
1 I max (15min) /I n 1 I >START
2 I L1 / I n 2 I >TRIP I o1> / I n [ % ]
3 I L3/I n 3 I >> START
t o1 > [s]
4 t (I > )[ % ] 4 I >> TRIP
5 t (I >>)[ % ] 5 U o > START I o2 > / I n [ % ]
PROGRAM
6 U o /U n [ % ] 6 I o1>START
SGF
7 I o /I n [ % ] 7 I o1>TRIP
8 t (I o1 > )[ % ] 8 I o2>TRIP SGB
9 t (I o2 > )[ % ] 9 CBFP
SGR
11 ϕ
TRIP
1009D
0114A

RS 614 Ser.No. SPCJ 4D44

1MRS 750218-MUM EN
SPAA 120 C
Issued 1995-12-20
Modified 2002-04-19 SPAA 121 C
Version C (replaces 34 SPAA 8 EN1)
Checked GL
Approved LN
Feeder protection relay
Data subject to change without notice

Contents Features .......................................................................................................................... 2

Application ..................................................................................................................... 3
Description of function .................................................................................................. 3
Connection diagaram ..................................................................................................... 5
Connections ................................................................................................................... 7
Control signals between the modules .............................................................................. 8
Signal abbreviations ........................................................................................................ 8
Operation indicators ....................................................................................................... 9
Power supply and output relay module ......................................................................... 10
Technical data ............................................................................................................... 11
Maintenance and repairs ............................................................................................... 13
Spare parts .................................................................................................................... 13
Delivery alternatives ..................................................................................................... 13
Dimensions drawings and mounting ............................................................................ 14
Order data .................................................................................................................... 14

Apart from this general description the complete manual for the feeder protection relay includes
the following separate descriptions:

Two-phase O/C and directional E/F relay module SPCJ 4D44 1MRS 750124-MUM EN
General characteristics of D-type relay modules 1MRS 750066-MUM EN

Features Two-phase low-set overcurrent unit with defi- Comprehensive fibre-optical serial communica-
nite time or inverse time characteristic tion

Two-phase high-set overcurrent unit with in- Design flexibility for easy selection of appro-
stantaneous or delayed operation priate operational schemes for different appli-
cations
Directional low-set earth fault protection unit
with definite time characteristic Numerical readout of setting values, measured
values, recorded fault current values, elapsed
Directional or non-directional, high-set earth- times etc.
fault stage
Continuous self-supervision of the relay includ-
Field-configurable output relay functions ing both hardware and software

Integrated circuit breaker failure protection unit

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Application The feeder protection relays type SPAA 120 C The feeder protection relay also incorporates a
and SPAA 121 C are designed to be used for circuit breaker failure protection.
selective short-circuit and earth fault protection
in radial distribution networks with isolated The feeder protection relays SPAA 120 C and
neutral or with resistance and/or impedance SPAA 121 C have identical functions. The only
earthed neutral. The integrated feeder protec- difference between the two versions is the rated
tion relay includes a two-phase overcurrent pro- current of the earth fault protection unit, being
tection unit and a directional earth-fault pro- 1 A and 5 A for the feeder protection relay SPAA
tection unit. The trip and alarm signals can con- 120 C and 0.2 A and 1 A for the feeder protec-
veniently be connected to the output relays. tion relay SPAA 121 C.

Description of The feeder protection relay is a secondary relay tection unit filters out harmonics of the neu-
function unit for connection to the current and voltage tral current and the residual voltage signals be-
transformers of the feeder to be protected. The fore they are measured.
two-phase overcurrent unit continuously meas-
ures the two phase currents and the directional The low-set stage of the overcurrent unit can
earth fault protection unit continuously meas- be given a definite time or an inverse definite
ures the neutral current and the residual volt- time characteristic. At inverse definite time
age of the protected feeder. In the event of a (IDMT) operation six alternative inverse time
fault the feeder protection unit starts. After the characteristics are available. Four of these char-
set operate time the unit trips the circuit breaker. acteristics, i.e. "Normal inverse, Very inverse,
The operation signal of the feeder protection Extremely inverse and Long time-inverse", are
relay can also be used for starting an auto-reclose in accordance with the standards BS 142 and
sequence, performed by an external co-operat- IEC 255, whereas two of the caracteristics are
ing auto-reclose relay. special-type characteristics called RI and RXIDG.
The low-set stage of the earth-fault unit has a
Should one of the phase currents exceeds the definite time characteristic with selectable op-
setting value of the low-set overcurrent stage, erate time. The high-set stage operates instan-
the overcurrent stage starts, simultaneously start- taneously.
ing its time circuit. When the circuit times out
a trip signal is delivered to the circuit breaker. Note! At inverse time characteristic the effective
setting range of the low-set overcurrent stage is
In an earth fault situation the directional earth- 0.5…2.5 x In, although start current settings
fault protection unit measures the residual volt- within the range 0.5…5.0 x In can be set on the
age and the neutral current , and the phase an- relay. At inverse time characteristic any start cur-
gle between them. rent setting above 2.5 x In of the low-set stage will
be regarded as being equal to 2.5 x In.
The earth-fault unit starts once the three crite-
ria below are fulfilled: The output relay matrix can be configurerd so
- the residual voltage exceeds the set start level that start information from the overcurrent unit
- the earth-fault current exceeds the set start level and the directional earth-fault unit is obtained
- the phase angle between residual voltage and as a contact function. This contact information
earth-fault current is within the operation sec- can, for instance, be used as a blocking signal to
tor ϕb ±∆ϕ, where ϕb is the characteristic ba- be routed over to a cooperating protection re-
sic angle of the network and ∆ϕ is the opera- lay.
tion area.
The feeder protection relay is provided with a
When the above criterions are fulfilled, the low- control input, which can be controlled by an
set earth-fault protection stage and the time cir- external control voltage. The effect of the con-
cuits start. When the time circuits have timed trol input on the relay is determined by means
out a trip signal is delivered to the circuit breaker. of the function selector switches of the relay
module. The control input can be used for
The high-set earth-fault protection stage oper- blocking one or several protection stages, for
ates in the same way, but can be programmed resetting a latched output relay when manual
to operate as a non-directional earth-fault pro- resetting is required, or for selecting a new set
tection stage too. A bandpass filter incorporated of setting values for the relay.
in the energizing inputs of the earth fault pro-

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 TWO-PHASE OVERCURRENT PRO- TRIP
TECTION WITH DEFINITE TIME OR 51
IL1 INVERSE TIME CHARACTERISTIC,
LOW-SET STAGE

TWO-PHASE OVERCURRENT PRO-

TECTION WITH INSTANTANEOUS SIGNAL 1
FUNCTION OR DEFINITE TIME 50
CHARACTERISTIC, HIGH-SET STAGE
IL3

DIRECTIONAL EARTH-FAULT PRO-

TECTION WITH DEFINITE TIME 67 N SIGNAL 2
CHARACTERISTIC, LOW-SET STAGE

Uo DIRECTIONAL OR NON-DIREC-
TIONAL EARTH-FAULT PROTEC-
TION WITH INSTANTANEOUS 67 N 50 N
START 1
FUNKTION, HIGH-SET STAGE

Io REMOTE RESETTING, SETTING OR

BLOCKING INPUT START 2

CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURE IRF

PROTECTION 51BF
BLOCKING

OR RESET
SERIAL I/O

SERIAL COMMUNICATION PORT

Fig. 1. Protection functions of the feeder protection relays SPAA 120 C and SPAA 121 C.

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Connection
diagram

U3

63
SPAA 120 C

1 2 3 7 8 9 28 29 30 25 26 27
5A

N
A
1A

da
5A
1A

100V

dn
110V

5A
1A

U2

BLOCKING
CONTROL/
11

S2

S1
10
SGB1/2

SGB1/1
SGB1/8
SGB1/5
SGB1/4
SGB1/3

P2

P1
62 61 70 71 72
≅
+
-
RESET
RC SETTINGS

U1
Io2>

Io1>

2I>>
Uo>

2I>

IRF
IRF
I/O

+ (~)
- (~) Uaux
F

L3
L2
L1
SGR3/1

START 1
SGR3/2

74 75
SGR3/3
TS1

SGR3/4
E
T9

SGR3/7
1

SGR3/5
SGR3/6 +
SGR3/8

START 2
77 78

SGR1/1
SS1

SGR1/3
D

SGR1/7
1

SGR1/5
SGF1/4

SIGNAL 1
T3

T1
T5
T6

80 81

SGR2/1
SS2

SGR2/3
C
0.1..1 s

I
1

SGR2/5
+

SGR2/7
SIGNAL 2

+
68 69

SGF2/7
SS3

SGR2/2
B

SGR2/4
1

SGR2/6
+

SGR2/8
+
TRIP
SGB1/6
SEAL-IN
SGB1/7

0
I
65 66

SGR1/2
-
TS2

SGR1/4
A
1

SGR1/6
+

SGR1/8
SPA-ZC_
R
T7
T8

T4

T2

Rx

SERIAL
PORT
TRIP
U1

Tx

Fig. 2. Complete connection diagram for the feeder protection relay SPAA 120 C. The diagram
shows the separate switches of the switchgroups. The rated current of the earth fault protection
unit of the feeder protection relay SPAA 120 C is 5 A for input 25-26 and 1 A for input 25-27. For
the feeder protection relay SPAA 121 C the rated current of the earth-fault unit is 1 A for input
25-26 and 0.2 A for input 25-27.

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 Uaux Auxiliary voltage
A,B,C,D,E,F Output relays
IRF Signal for Internal Relay Fault
SGR1...3 Switchgroups for configuring trip and alarm signals
SGB 1 Switchgroup for configuring blocking and control signals
TRIP Trip relay
SIGNAL 1 Signal on overcurrent tripping
SIGNAL 2 Signal on earth-fault tripping
START 1 Starting or auxiliary trip signal, as determined with switchgroup SGR3
START 2 Starting signal from overcurrent low-set stage I>
U1 Two-phase O/C and directional E/F relay module SPCJ 4D44
U3 Input/output module SPTE 4E6 (SPAA 120 C) or SPTE 4E5 (SPAA 121 C)
U2 Power supply and output relay module SPTU 240 R1 or SPTU 48 R1
RxTx Serial interface
T1...9 Starting and trip indicators
SPA-ZC Bus connection module

1 61

Rx 2 62
Tx 68
69 3 63
77
7 65
78
80 8 66
81
9 74

25 75

26 70
= 63
27 71
Made in Finland
28 72

29 10

30 11

Fig. 3. Rear view of the feeder protection unit SPAA 120 C and SPAA 121 C.

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Connections
Terminal Function
number

1-2 Phase current IL1, 5 A

1-3 Phase current IL1, 1 A
7-8 Phase current IL3, 5 A
7-9 Phase current IL3, 1 A
25-26 Neutral current I0, 5 A for SPAA 120 C and 1 A for SPAA 121 C
25-27 Neutral current I0, 1 A for SPAA 120 C and 0.2 A for SPAA 121 C
28-29 Residual voltage U0, 100 V
28-30 Residual voltage U0, 110 V

61-62 Auxiliary voltage. The positive lead (+) of the DC supply is connected to
terminal 61.

63 Protective earth

10-11 Blocking and control input. Can be used as an external blocking input for the
protection relay module, as a control input for resetting the trip relay or as a con-
trol input for remote changing of setting values. The requested function is selected
with the SGB1 switches of the protection relay module.

65-66 CB open signal. The SGR switches of the protection relay module can be used for
routing the trip signals from stages I>, I>>, I01> and I02> to relay A provided with
an output contact capable of tripping.
Default setting: trip contact for all protection stages.

68-69 Signal on tripping. The SGR switches of the measuring relay module can be used
for routing the trip signals from stages I>, I>>, I01> and I02> to this contact.
Default setting: signal on tripping of stages I01> and I02>.

80-81 Signal on tripping. The SGR switches of the measuring relay module can be used
for routing the trip signals from stages I>, I>>, I01> and I02> to this contact.
Default setting: signal on tripping of stages I> and I>>.

77-78 The SGR switches of the measuring module can be used for routing the start
signals from stages I>, I>>, I01> and I02> to this contact.
Default setting: start of stage I>.

74-75 The SGR switches of the protection relay module can be used for routing any start
or trip signal of the relay to this contact capable of tripping. The relay can also be
used as a tripping relay for the circuit breaker failure protection unit when this
function is being used.

70-71-72 Self-supervision signal. Under normal service conditions the output relay coil is
energized and the contact gap 70-72 is closed. If the self-supervision system de-
tects an internal relay fault or there is a failure in the auxiliary supply, the contact
gap 71-72 will close.

The setting possibilities of the SGB and SGR SPA-ZC 21 and the 9-pole D contact on the
switches are described in section "Control sign- rear panel. The fibre-optical cables are connected
als between the modules". to the terminals Rx and Tx of the bus connec-
tion module. The fibre-optical cables connect
The feeder protection relay is connected to the the protection relays to the substation level
fibre-optical data bus by means of an optional control data communicator.
bus connection module type SPA-ZC17 or type

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Control signals Figure 4 below illustrates how the start, trip, to obtain the required functions to suit the re-
between the control and blocking signals can be configured quirements of the intended application.
modules

SGR3 / 1
SGR1 / 1
SGR3 / 2
IRF
IL1 SGR2 / 1
F
I> t>, k SGR2 / 2
SGR1 / 2

SGR3 / 3 START 1 E
IL3 SGR1 / 3 RESET+. 1 TS1
SGB1 / 6 PROGRAM
SGB1..3 / 1 SGF2 / 7
SGR3 / 4
SGR2 / 3
I>> t>> 1
SGR2 / 4
SGR1 / 4
START 2 D
SS1
BS1 SGB1...3 / 2

BS2 SGF1 / 4
RRES 1 0.1...1s
AR2

SIGNAL 1
Io1>
SS2 C
Io SGF2 / 8
AR3
SGR3 / 5
SGF2 / 4 SGR1 / 5 SIGNAL 2
SGR3 / 6 SS3 B
SGR2 / 5
to1> SGR2 / 6
AR1
SGR1 / 6
SGB1...3 / 3

Uo>
SGR3 / 7
SGR1 / 7 RESET+.
Uo SGB1 / 7 PROGRAM TRIP A
SGR3 / 8
1 TS2
Io2> SGR2 / 7
SGR2 / 8
1
SGR1 / 8

TRIP
RESET

SGB1…3 / 4
SGB1 / 5
REMOTE SETTINGS
SGB1 / 8
RELAY RESET
SPCJ 4D44 SPTU ___R1

Fig. 4. Control signals between the modules of the feeder protection relays SPAA 120 C and
SPAA 121 C.

The blocking and starting signals are configured relay module. The functions of the separate
with the switches of the switchgroups SGF, SGB switches are described in detail in the manual
and SGR. The checksums of the switchgroups of the protection relay module SPCJ 4D44.
are shown in the setting menu of the measuring

Signal IL1, IL3 Phase currents

abbreviations I0 Neutral current
U0 Residual voltage
BS1, BS2 Blocking or control signal
SS1 Starting signal 1
SS2 Starting signal 2
SS3 Starting signal 3
TS1 Tripping signal 1
TS2 Tripping signal 2
AR1...3 Starting signals for AR functions (not used in SPAA 120 C and SPAA 121 C)
IRF Signal for internal relay fault
SGF Switchgroup for additional functions
SGB Switchgroup for blocking functions
SGR Switchgroup for output relay configuration

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Operation A) Operation indicator TRIP is lit when one of
indicators
B
2I >
I
the protection stages has tripped. When the stage
f n = 50Hz
I n = 1A 5A ( I )
I n = 1A 5A ( I o )
2
I L1 I L3 U o I o IRF
resets the red indicator remains lit.
5
60Hz U n = 100V 110V ( U o )

SPAA 120 C B) If the display is dark when one of the pro-

tection stages I>, I>>, I0> or I0>> trips, the faulty
80...265V –
18...80V –
~
U aux
I >/I n
RESET
STEP phase or an earth-fault is indicated by yellow
t > [s]
SPCJ 4D44
k LEDs. If, for instance, the TRIP indicator is lit
REGISTERS OPER.IND.
I >> / I n
with red light and the yellow LEDs L1 and L3
t >> [s]
0 0 0 0 0 are lit, tripping is due to overcurrent on phases
U o > / U n [ %]
1
2
I max (15min) /I n
I L1 / I n
1
2
I >START
I >TRIP I o1> / I n [ % ]
L1 and L3.
3 I L3 /I n 3 I >> START
t o1 > [s]
4 t (I > )[ % ] 4 I >> TRIP
5 t (I >>)[ % ] 5 U o > START I o2 > / I n [ % ] C) The leftmost digit in the display acts as an
6
7
U o /U n [ % ]
I o /I n [ % ]
6
7
I o1>START
I o1>TRIP
SGF
PROGRAM
address indicator for different kinds of data and
8 t (I o1 > )[ % ] 8 I o2>TRIP SGB as a visual operation indicator. When the dis-
9 t (I o2 > )[ % ] 9 CBFP
11 ϕ
SGR play acts as an operation indicator, only the red
TRIP
digit in the display is lit. The table OPERA-

1009D
0114A

RS 614 Ser.No. SPCJ 4D44

TION IND. below forms a key to the opera-
tion indicator code numbers.

Display Description

1 I> START = Overcurrent low-set stage I> started

2 I > TRIP = Overcurrent low-set stage I> tripped
3 I>> START = Overcurrent high-set stage I>> started
4 I >> TRIP = Overcurrent high-set stage I>> tripped
5 U0> START = Residual overvoltage stage started
6 I01> START = Neutral current low-set stage I01> started
7 I01> TRIP = Neutral current low-set stage I01> tripped
8 I02> TRIP = Neutral current low-set stage I02> tripped
9 CBFP = Circuit breaker failure protection tripped

D) The trip operation indicator TRIP remains SGF3/1 = 1 Start indication of stage I>
lit when the protection stage resets. The indi- remaining
cator is reset with push-button RESET/STEP. SGF3/2 = 1 Start indication of stage I>>
remaining
The operation indicators can also be reset by an SGF3/3 = 1 Start indication of stage U0>
external control signal applied to input 10-11, remaining
provided switch SGB1/8 is in position 1. SGF3/4 = 1 Start indication of stage I01>
remaining
The protection functions are not depending on
whether the operation indicators have been re- On delivery of the feeder protection units the
set or not, but the stages are always alert. configuration switches SGF2/1...4 are in posi-
tion 0.
If a protection stage starts without a consecu-
tive trip, because the measured quantity has E) When the self-supervision system of the re-
fallen below the set starting level before the set lay detects a permanent fault, the IRF indicator
operation time has elapsed, the starting indica- will be lit. Simultaneously, a control signal is
tor will reset automatically. However, when re- transmitted to the output relay of the self-su-
quired the starting indications can, by means of pervision system. Further, in most fault situa-
switches SGF3/1...4, be set to remain on after tions, a fault code indicating the type of fault
having been lit, in which case the indications appears on the display. This fault code consist-
are to be reset with the RESET/STEP push- ing of a red number 1 and a green code number,
button. The operation indications are continu- cannot be reset until the fault has been elimi-
ously displayed when switches SGF3/1...4 are nated. To facilitate trouble-shooting and repair
set as follows: the fault codes should be noted.

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Power supply To be able to operate the feeder protection re- The power supply and output relay module is a
and output lay needs a secured auxiliary voltage supply. The transformer connected, flyback-type DC/DC
relay module power supply and output relay module forms converter with galvanically isolated primary and
the voltages required by the relay module and secondary side. The primary side of the power
the output relays. The power supply and the supply module is protected by a 1 A fuse (slow),
output relay module is a separate plug-in unit F1, located on the PCB of the module.
located behind the system panel. The module
incorporates a power supply unit, the output The power supply and output relay module
relays with their control circuits, and the elec- forms the secondary voltages required by the
tronics for the external control input. measuring relay module and the output relays:
+24 V, ±12 V and +8 V. The output voltages
The power supply and output relay module can ±12 V and +24 V have been stabilized in the
be withdrawn from the relay case when the sys- power supply module, while the +5 V logics
tem panel has been removed after unwinding voltage required by the modules is stabilized in
four cross-slotted screws. the concerned relay module.

+8V Unstabilized logics

1 A slow voltage

+12V
Uaux
Operation amplifier
80...265 V ac & dc voltage
-12V
18...80 V dc
Output relay coil
+24V voltage

Fig. 5. Voltage levels of the power supply module.

A green LED indicator Uaux on the system panel The insulation test voltage between primary and
is lit when the power supply module is in op- secondary side and protective earth is 2 kV, 50 Hz,
eration. The voltages supplying the electronics 1 min and the rated power Pn is 5 W.
are supervised in the measuring modules. If a
secondary voltage considerably deviates from its Input voltage ranges of the power supply and
rated value a self-supervision alarm will be given. output relay modules:
An alarm signal will also be generated, if the - SPTU 240R1 Uaux = 80…265 V dc/ac
power supply module is withdrawn from the - SPTU 48R1 Uaux = 18…80 V dc
case or the auxiliary power supply to the relay is
interrupted. The SPTU 240R1 module can be used for both
ac and dc supply, whereas SPTU 48R1 is de-
Two power supply module versions are avail- signed for dc supply only. The system panel of
able. The secondary voltages of the two power the relay unit shows the input voltage range of
supply modules are identical, while the input the supply module of the relay unit.
voltage ranges are different.

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Technical data Energizing inputs
Energizing inputs of SPAA 120 C
Phase current inputs 1-3, 7-9 1-2, 7-8
Neutral current inputs 25-27 25-26
Rated current In 1A 5A
Thermal current withstand
- continuously 4A 20 A
- for 10 s 25 A 100 A
- for 1 s 100 A 500 A
Dynamic current withstand
- 10 ms value 250 A 1250 A
Input impedance ≤100 mΩ ≤20 mΩ

Energizing inputs of SPAA 121 C

Neutral current inputs 25-27 25-26
Rated current In 0.2 A 1A
Thermal current withstand
- continuously 1.5 A 4A
- for 10 s 5A 25 A
- for 1 s 20 A 100 A
Dynamic current withstand
- 10 ms value 50 A 250 A
Input impedance ≤750 mΩ ≤100 mΩ

Input terminals 28-29 28-30

Rated voltage Un 100 V 110 V
Continuous voltage carrying capacity 2 x Un 2 x Un
Power drain of energizing input at reated voltage ≤ 0.5 VA ≤ 0.5 VA

Rated frequency
According to order, fn 50 Hz or 60 Hz

Output contact ratings

Tripping contacts 65-66, 74-75
Rated voltage 250 V ac or dc
Continuous carry 5A
Make and carry for 0,5 s 30 A
Make and carry for 3,0 s 15 A
Breaking capacity for dc, when the control circuit
time constant L/R ≤ 40 ms at 48/110/220 V dc 5 A/3 A/1 A

Signalling contacts 70-71-72, 68-69, 77-78, 80-81

Rated voltage 250 V ac or dc
Continuous carry 5A
Make and carry for 0,5 s 10 A
Make and carry for 3,0 s 8A
Breaking capacity for dc, when the control circuit
time constant L/R ≤ 40 ms at 48/110/220 V dc 1 A/0.25 A/0.15 A

External control inputs

Blocking, remote reset or remote setting input 10-11
External control voltage level 18...265 V dc or 80...265 V ac
Typical control current of activated control input 2 mA

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 Data transmission
Transmission mode Fibre optic serial bus
Data code ASCII
Data transfer rate 4800 or 9600 Bd
Bus connection module with external supply
- for plastic fibre cables SPA-ZC 17 BB2_
- for plastic/glass fibre cables SPA-ZC 17 BM2_
- for glass/plastic fibre cables SPA-ZC 17 MB2_
- for glass fibre cables SPA-ZC 17 MM2_
Bus connection module without external supply
- for plastic fibre cables SPA-ZC 21 BB
- for plastic/glass fibre cables SPA-ZC 21 BM
- for glass/plastic fibre cables SPA-ZC 21 MB
- for glass fibre cables SPA-ZC 21 MM

Power supply modules

Type SPTU 240R1 80…265 V ac or dc
Type SPTU 48R1 18…80 V dc
Power consumption under quiescent/operating conditions about 4 W/6 W

Measuring relay module SPCJ 4D44

See "Technical Data" for the relay module

Insulation Tests *)
Dielectric test IEC 60255-5 2 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min
Impulse voltage test IEC 60255-5 5 kV, 1.2/50 µs, 0.5 J
Insulation resistance measurement IEC 60255-5 >100 MΩ, 500 Vdc

Electromagnetic Compatibility Tests *)

High-frequency (1 MHz) burst disturbance test
IEC 60255-22-1
- common mode 2.5 kV
- differential mode 1.0 kV
Electrostatic discharge test IEC 60255-22-2 and
IEC 61000-4-2
- contact discharge 6 kV
- air discharge 8 kV
Fast transient disturbance test IEC 60255-22-4
and IEC 61000-4-4
- power supply 4 kV
- I/O ports 2 kV

Environmental conditions
Specified ambient temperature -10...+55°C
Temperature influence on the operating values
of the relay over the specified ambient service
temperature range <0.2 % /°C
Long-term damp heat withstand acc. to IEC 60068-2-3 ≤95 % at +40°C for 56 days
Transport and storage temperature range -40...+70°C
Degree of protection by enclosure of the relay case
when panel mounted IP 54
Mass of the relay unit 4.5 kg

*) The tests do not apply to the serial port, which is used exclusively for the bus connection module.

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Maintenance When the feeder protection relay is used under If the relay malfunctions or the operating values
and repairs the conditions specified in "Technical data", the differ from those specified, the relay should be
relay requires practically no maintenance. The overhauled. Minor measures can be taken by
feeder protection includes no parts or compo- the customer but any major repair involving the
nents that are sensitive to physical or electrical electronics has to be carried out by the manu-
wear under normal operating conditions. facturer. Please contact the manufacturer or his
nearest representative for further information
Should the temperature and humidity at the about checking, overhaul and recalibration of
operating site differ from the values specified, or the relay.
the atmosphere contain chemically active gases
or dust, the relay should be visually inspcted in The protection relay contains circuits sensitive
association with the secondary testing of the to electrostatic discharge. If you have to with-
relay. This visual inspection should focus on: draw a relay module, ensure that you are at the
same potential as the module, for instance, by
- Sign of machanical damage to relay case and touching the case.
terminals
- Collection of dust inside the relay case; remove Note!
with compressed air Protective relays are measuring instruments and
- Sign of corrosion on terminals, case or inside should be handled with care and protected against
the relay moisture and mechanical stress, especially during
transport.

Spare parts Relay module SPCJ 4D44

Power supply module
- Uaux = 80...265 V ac or dc SPTU 240R1
- Uaux = 18...80 V dc SPTU 48R1
Matching module SPTE 4E6 (SPAA 120 C)
SPTE 4E5 (SPAA 121 C)
Bus connection module with external supply
- for plastic fibre cables SPA-ZC 17 BB2_
- for plastic/glass fibre cables SPA-ZC 17 BM2_
- for glass/plastic fibre cables SPA-ZC 17 MB2_
- for glass fibre cables SPA-ZC 17 MM2_
Bus connection module without external supply
- for plastic fibre cables SPA-ZC 21 BB
- for plastic/glass fibre cables SPA-ZC 21 BM
- for glass/plastic fibre cables SPA-ZC 21 MB
- for glass fibre cables SPA-ZC 21 MM

Delivery Feeder protection unit

alternatives Type SPAA 120 C RS 614 101 - AA, CA, DA, FA
Type SPAA 121 C RS 614 102 - AA, CA, DA, FA

Feeder protection unit with test switch RTXP 18

Type SPAA 120 C + RTXP 18 RS 614 301 - AA, CA, DA, FA
Type SPAA 121 C + RTXP 18 RS 614 302 - AA, CA, DA, FA

The letter combinations of the order number denote the rated frequency fn and
auxiliary voltage Uaux of the protection relay:
AA fn = 50 Hz and Uaux = 80…265 V ac/dc
CA fn = 50 Hz and Uaux = 18…80 V dc
DA fn = 60 Hz and Uaux = 80…265 V ac/dc
FA fn = 60 Hz and Uaux = 18…80 V dc

Power supply module

SPTU 240R1, Uaux = 80…265 V ac/dc RS 941 020 - AA
SPTU 48R1, Uaux = 18…80 V dc RS 941 020 - BA
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Dimension The basic model of the relay case is intended The hinged cover of the case is made of trans-
drawings and for flush-mounting. When required, the mount- parent, UV-stabilized polycarbonate polymer
mounting ing depth of the case can be reduced behind the and provided with a sealable finger screw. The
panel by using raising frames: type SPA-ZX 111 degree of protection by enclosure of the cover is
reduces the depth by 40 mm, type SPA-ZX 112 also IP54.
by 80 mm and SPA-ZX 113 by 120 mm.
A terminal strip and two multiple connectors
A relay case for projecting mounting with the are fitted on the rear of the relay case to facili-
type designation SPA-ZX 110 is delivered on tate input and output connections. To each
request. heavy duty terminal, i.e. measuring inputs,
power supply or trip output, one or two 2.5 mm2
The relay case is made of an extruded aluminium wires can be connected. No terminal lugs are
profile and finished in beige. needed. The signalling outputs are available on
a six-pole detachable connector and the serial
The mounting frame with a rubber gasket pro- communication bus is connected over a 9-pole
vides a degree of protection by enclosure accord- D-type connector.
ing to IP54 between the relay case and the panel
surface when the relay is panel mounted.

250
142
216 34
30 186

136
162

129 ±1 a b
139 ±1

Panel cut-out

Raising frame a b
SPA-ZX 111 176 74
SPA-ZX 112 136 114
SPA-ZX 113 96 154

Order data Example

1. Number and type designation 15 pcs SPAA 120 C
2. Order number RS 614 101 - AA
3. Rated frequency fn = 50 Hz
4. Auxiliary voltage Uaux = 110 V dc
5. Accessories 15 pcs bus connection modules SPA-ZC 17 MM
6. Special requirements –

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SPCJ 4D44
Overcurrent relay module
User´s manual and Technical description

B
2I >
I

I L1 I L3 U o I o IRF

RESET
I >/I n STEP

t > [s]
k

I >> / I n

t >> [s]

U o > / U n [ %]

I o1> / I n [ % ]

t o1 > [s]

I o2 > / I n [ % ]
PROGRAM
SGF

SGB

SGR

TRIP
1324

SPCJ 4D44
1MRS 750124-MUM EN
SPCJ 4D44
Issued 1995-12-15
Modified 2002-05-29 Non-directional phase
Version C (replaces 34 SPCJ 12 EN1)
Checked GL
Approved LN
and directional neutral
overcurrent relay module
Data subject to change without notice

Contents Characteristics ................................................................................................................ 2

Description of operation ................................................................................................. 3
Block diagram ................................................................................................................. 7
Front panel ..................................................................................................................... 8
Operation indicators ....................................................................................................... 9
Relay settings ................................................................................................................ 10
Function selector switches ............................................................................................ 11
Measured data .............................................................................................................. 17
Recorded data ............................................................................................................... 18
Main menus and submenus of settings and registers ..................................................... 20
Time/current characteristics ......................................................................................... 22
Technical data .............................................................................................................. 30
Event codes ................................................................................................................... 31
Data to be transferred over the serial bus ...................................................................... 33
Fault codes.................................................................................................................... 38
Appendix 1 ................................................................................................................... 39
Appendix 2 ................................................................................................................... 40
Technical data affected by versions SW 089 E, F .......................................................... 46
Recommendation for configuring the module SPCJ 4D44 SW 089 F ......................... 46

Characteristics Low-set phase overcurrent stage I> with definite Digital display of measured quantities, relay
time and inverse time characteristic setting values and sets of data recorded during
fault situations
High-set phase overcurrent stage I>> with in-
stantaneous operation or definite time charac- All settings may be entered either using the
teristic push-buttons and the display on the front panel
of the module or a personal computer
Directional low-set neutral overcurrent stage
I01> with definite time characteristic Continuous self-supervision including both
module hardware and software. At a permanent
Directional or non-directional high-set neutral fault the alarm output relay operates and the
overcurrent stage I02> other relay outputs are blocked.

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Description of The overcurrent unit of the combined overcur- Note !
operation rent and directional earth-fault relay module The high-current end of any inverse time charac-
SPCJ 4D44 is designed for single-phase or two- teristic is determined by the high-set stage which,
Overcurrent unit phase operation. It contains two overcurrent when started, inhibits the low-set stage operation.
stages, i.e. a low-set stage I> and a high-set-stage Thus, the trip time is equal to the set operate time
I>>. t>> for any current higher than I>>. In order to get
a trip signal, the stage I>> must also, of course, be
The low-set or high-set stage starts if the current linked to a trip output relay.
on one of the phases exceeds the setting value of
the stage concerned. When starting the con- The operate time of the high-set stage t>> is
cerned stage provides a start signal and simulta- separately set within the range 0.04...300 s.
neously the digital display on the front panel
indicates starting. If the overcurrent situation The operation of both overcurrent stages is
lasts long enough to exceed the set operate time, provided with a latching facility keeping the
the stage that started calls for CB tripping by tripping output energized, although the signal
providing a tripping signal. At the same time the which caused the operation disappears. The
operation indicator LED goes on with a red output relays can be reset in five different ways;
light. The red operation indicator remains lit a) by pressing the PROGRAM push-button, b)
although the stage resets. by pressing the RESET and PROGRAM push-
buttons simultaneously, by remote control over
The operation of both overcurrent stages can be the SPA bus using c) the command V101 or d)
blocked by applying a blocking signal BS1, BS2 the command V102 and further e) by remote
or RRES to the unit. The blocking configura- control over the external control input. When a)
tion is set by means of switchgroups SGB1, or c) is used no stored data are erased, but when
SGB2 and SGB3. resetting according to b), d) or e) is used the
recorded data are erased.
The operation of the low-set stage I> can be
based on a definite time or inverse time charac- The setting value of the high-set stage I>> may
teristic. The mode of operation is programmed be subject to automatic doubling when the
with switches SGF1/1...3. At definite time mode protected object is connected to the network,
of operation the operating time t1> is set in i.e. in a starting situation. Thus the setting value
seconds within the setting range 0.05...300 s. of the I>> stage may be lower than the connec-
When inverse time mode of operation (IDMT) tion inrush current. The automatic doubling
is used four internationally standardized and function is selected with switch SGF1/5. The
two special type time/current characteristics are starting situation is defined as a situation where
available. The programming switches SGF1/ the phase currents increase from a value below
1...3 are also used for selecting the desired 0.12 x I> to a value exceeding 1.5 x I> in less than
operation characteristic. 60 ms. The starting situation ends when the
currents fall below 1.25 x I>.
Note !
If the setting is higher than 2.5 x In, the maximum The operation of the high-set stage may be set
continuous carry 4 x In and the levelling out of the out of operation by means of switch SGF1/7.
IDMT curves at high current levels must be noted. When the high-set stage is out of operation the
display shows a "- - -" readout, indicating that
CAUTION ! the operating value is infinite.
Never use start current settings above 2.5 x In at
inverse time characteristic, although allowed by the
relay.

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Earth-fault unit The directional earth-fault unit of the phase resonant-earthed networks, which are earthed
overcurrent and earth-fault relay module SPCJ through an arc suppression coil (Petersen coil),
4D44 includes two protection stages: a low-set with or without a parallel resistor.
current stage I01> and a high-set current stage
I02>. The operation sector ∆ϕ can be set to ±80° or
±88° for both stages.
The directional earth-fault unit measures the
neutral current I0, the residual voltage U0 and Note!
the phase angle between residual voltage and If I0 < 3% In and SGF3/5 = 0 then the operation
neutral current. A protection stages starts if all of sector ∆ϕ = ±70°.
the three criteria below are fulfilled:
- the residual voltage U0 exceeds the start level When an earth-fault stage starts a starting signal
set for the U0> stage. The setting is the same is obtained and, simultaneously, the digital dis-
for the stages I01> and I02>. play on the front panel indicates starting. If the
- the neutral current I0 exceeds the set start value above mentioned criteria are fulfilled long
of stage I01> or stage I02>. enough to exceed the set operation time, the
- if the phase angle between residual voltage and stage that started delivers a tripping signal. At
neutral current falls within the operation sec- the same time the operation indicator on the
tor ϕb ±∆ϕ, where ϕb is the characteristic basic front panel is lit. The red operation indicator
angle of the network and ∆ϕ is the operation remains lit although the protection stage resets.
area. On the basis of the angle between voltage and
current, the direction towards the fault spot is
The setting value of the characteristic basic determined, see Fig. 1 below.
angle ϕb of the network is selected according to
the earthing principle used in the network, that The I02> stage can also be configured to measure
is, -90° for isolated neutral networks, and 0° for the intermittent earth faults. See appendix 1.

U0

U0
I0
I0
NON-OPERATION ϕ
ϕb SECTOR
I 0_>
ϕ

I0_>
NON-OPERATION
SECTOR

Fig.1a. Operation characteristic of the direc- Fig.1b. Operation characteristic of the direc-
tional earth-fault protection unit, when the tional earth-fault protection unit, when the
basic angle ϕb = -90°. basic angle ϕb = 0°.

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 Io[%] / In

220

200

SGF3/5 = 0 SGF3/5 = 0
180

SGF3/5 = 1 SGF3/5 = 1
160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

-90° -80° -70° -60° -50° -40° -30° -20° -10° 0° 10° 20° 30° 40° 50° 60° 70° 80° 90°

Fig.1c. Operation characteristic of the directional earth-fault protection unit of the relay module
SPCJ 4D44 shown in an I0-ϕ diagram with the characteristic angle ϕb = 0°.

The basic angle ϕb i.e. -90°, -60°, -30° or 0° is set Harmonics of the neutral current measured by
with the switches SGF2/1…2. the earth-fault unit are effectively filtered out by
means of a bandpass filter. The third harmonic,
for example, is reduced by 17 dB of its original
value. Harmonics of higher order are suppressed
even more.

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 The operation of the protection stages can be The operation of the high-set stage I02> may be
blocked by routing a blocking signal BS1, BS2 set out of operation by means of switch SGF1/8.
or RRES to the concerned protection stage. When the stage is out of operation the display
Switchgroups SGB1, SGB2 or SGB3 are used shows a "- - -", indicating that the operation
for configuring the blocking signals. value is infinite.

The operation direction of the earth fault stages

can be selected independently of each other by dB 10
using switches SGF2/3 and SGF2/5.
0
The operation time t01> of the low-set stage I01>
-10
is set within the range 0.1...300 s. The operation
time of the high-set stage is preset and <100 ms. -20

The outputs of both neutral overcurrent stages -30

are provided with a latching feature keeping the
operation output energized, though the fault -40
signal which caused the operation of the protec- -50
tion has disappeared. The output relays can be
reset in five different ways; a) by pressing the -60
PROGRAM push-button, b) by pressing the 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
RESET and PROGRAM push-buttons simul- f/fn
taneously, by remote control over the SPA bus
using c) the command V101 or d) the command
V102 and further e) by remote control over the Fig. 2. Filter characteristics of the energizing
external control input. When a) or c) is used no inputs of the residual current I0 and voltage U0
recorded data are erased, but when resetting of the relay module.
according to b), d) or e) is used the recorded data
are erased.

Note!
The function described in the chapter "Earth-fault
unit" applies to program versions SW 089 A and B.
For program versions SW 089 C and D, see
Appendix 1, page 39. An optional function for the
detection of intermittent earth faults has been
added to the earth-fault stage I02>.

For program version SW 089 F and later, see

Appendix 2, page 40. Some changes have been
made to the earth-fault stages I01> and I02> in
order to improve the protective functions for the
faulted line and healthy lines.

Circuit breaker The relay module is also provided with a circuit the circuit breaker failure protection is normally
failure protection breaker failure protection (CBFP), which pro- used for tripping an upstream circuit breaker.
vides a tripping signal via TS1 after the set The CBFP can also be used for establishing a
operation time 0.1...1 s counted from the nor- redundant trip system by providing the circuit
mal tripping signal TS2, if the fault has not been breaker with two tripping coils one being con-
cleared within that time. The operation time of trolled by TS2 and the other by TS1. The circuit
the circuit breaker failure protection is set in breaker failure protection is taken into use or
Register A, submenu 5.The output contact of taken out of use by means of switch SGF1/4.

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Block diagram
T1
SGR3 / 1
SGR1 / 1
50 ms SGR3 / 2
IL1 I> T2
SGR2 / 1
t>, k SGR2 / 2
SGR1 / 2

SGR3 / 3
IL3 T3
SGF1 / 1
SGR1 / 3 RESET+. 1 TS1
SGF1 / 2 SGB1 / 6 PROGRAM
SGB1..3 / 1 SGF1 / 3 SGF2 / 7
40 ms SGR3 / 4
SGR2 / 3
I>>
t>>
T4 1
SGR2 / 4
SGR1 / 4
SGF1 / 7
SS1
BS1 SGB1...3 / 2 T9

BS2 SGF1 / 5 SGF1 / 4

RRES 0.12 x I>
1 0.1...1s
AR2
SGF1 / 6
2 x I>>
60 ms
SS2
1.5 x I>
&
1.25 x I> SGF2 / 8
T6
AR3
SGR3 / 5
Uo1> SGR1 / 5
100 ms SGR3 / 6
SS3
SGF2 / 4
Uo T7
SGR2 / 5
to1> SGR2 / 6
AR1
SGR1 / 6

ϕ &
Io1>
T5
SGR3 / 7 RESET+.
Io SGR1 / 7 SGB1 / 7 PROGRAM
1 TS2
SGF2 / 6 100 ms SGR3 / 8
SGB1...3 / 3 SGR2 / 7
SGF3 / 6 to2> T8 SGR2 / 8
1
Io2>
SGR1 / 8
&
TRIP
SGX1 RESET

SGX2
SGB1...3 / 4
SGB1...3 / 5
Remote settings
SGB2...3 / 6
Reset trip indicators
SGB2...3 / 7
Reset trip indicators and output relays
SGB1...3 / 8
Reset trip indicators, output relays and registers SPCJ 4D44

N.B.! For t02> and SGX/1...2, see Appendix 2

Fig 3. Block diagram for the two-phase phase overcurrent and earth-fault relay module SPCJ 4D44.

IL1, IL3 Measured phase currents

I0 Measured neutral current
U0 Measured residual voltage
BS1, BS2 and RRES External blocking or resetting signals
SGF1...3 Programming switchgroups SGF1...SGF3
SGB1...3 Programming switchgroups SGB1...SGB3
SGR1...3 Programming switchgroups SGR1...SGR3
SS1...SS3,
TS1, TS2 Output signals
TRIP Operation indicator

Note !
All input and output signals of the module are signals wired to the terminals are shown in the
not necessarily wired to the terminals of every diagram illustrating the flow of signals between
protection relay unit using this module. The the various modules of the protection relay unit.

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Front panel

B
2I >
I Simplified module symbol

I L1 I L3 U o I o IRF Self-supervision alarm

Indicators for measured
quantities IL1, IL3, U0 and I0 indicator

Numerical display
Indicators for:
RESET
Starting current I> I >/I n STEP

t > [s] Reset and display step

Operation time t1> k push-button
Starting current I>> I >> / I n

Operation time t2> t >> [s]

Starting voltage U0> U o > / U n [ %]

Starting current I01> I o1> / I n [ % ]

Operation time t01> t o1 > [s]

Starting current I02> I o2 > / I n [ % ]

PROGRAM
Checksum of SGF SGF
Setting push-button
Checksum of SGB SGB

Checksum of SGR SGR

TRIP
Operation indicator
Type designation of the
1324

SPCJ 4D44
relay module

Fig 4. Front panel of the two-phase overcurrent and directional earth-fault module SPCJ 4D44.

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Operation Each stage has its own starting indicator and If the start situation of a stage is not long enough
indicators operation indicator shown as a number on the to cause a trip, the starting indication is nor-
display. Further all stages operate with a com- mally self-reset when the stage resets. However,
mon LED operation indicator named "TRIP", by means of switches SGF3/1...4 the starting
glowing red when indicating that the module indicators can be made latching, which means
has operated. that they must be manually reset.

The number indicating operation remains lit on The numbers indicating starting and tripping
the display when the protection stage resets, are explained in the following table.
thus indicating that a certain protection stage
has operated.

Indication Explanation

1 I> start = The low-set stage of the overcurrent unit has started.
2 I> trip = The low-set stage of the overcurrent unit has operated.
3 I>> start = The high-set stage of the overcurrent unit has started.
4 I>> trip = The high-set stage of the overcurrent unit has operated.
5 U0> start = The residual voltage stage has started.
6 I01> start = The low-set stage of the earth-fault unit has started.
7 I01> trip = The low-set stage of the earth-fault unit has operated.
8 I02> trip = The high-set stage of the earth-fault unit has operated.
9 CBFP = The circuit breaker failure protection has operated.

The self supervision alarm indicator IRF indi- Additionally, in most cases, a fault code showing
cates that the self-supervision system has de- the nature of the fault appears on the display of
tected a permanent fault. The indicator goes on the module. The fault code consists of a red
with red light about 1 minute after the fault has figure one and a green code number. When a
been detected. At the same time the plug-in fault occurs, the fault code should be recorded
module delivers a signal to the self-supervision and stated when service is ordered.
system output relay of the protection assembly.

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Relay settings The setting values are shown by the right-most nated which setting value is presented on the
three digits of the display. An indicator close to display at the very moment.
the setting value symbol shows when illumi-

Setting Parameter Setting range

I> [In] The starting current of the low-set stage of the overcurrent unit
as a multiple of the rated current In of the selected energizing
input.
- at definite time characteristic 0.5…5.0 x In
- at inverse time characteristic 0.5…2.5 x In

Note!
At inverse time characteristic any setting above 2.5 x In will be
regarded as being equal to 2.5 x In.

t> [s] The operation time of the I> stage, expressed in seconds, when 0.05…300 s
the low-set stage of the overcurrent unit is operating with
definite time characteristic (SGF1/1,2,3=0).
k The time multiplier k1, when the low-set stage of the over- 0.05…1.00
current unit is operating with inverse definite minimum time
characteristic.

I>> [In] The starting current of the high-set stage of the overcurrent 0.5…40.0 x In
unit as a multiple of the rated current of the selected
energizing input.
Additionally, the setting "infinite" (displayed as - - -) can be
selected with switch SGF1/7, which takes the high-set stage
I>> out of operation.

t>> [s] The operation time of the high-set stage I>> of the over- 0.04…300 s
current unit, expressed in seconds.

U0> [%] The starting voltage of the residual voltage stage U0 as a 2.0…80.0% Un
percentage of the rated voltage of the selected energizing
input.

I01> [%] The starting current of the low-set stage I01> of the earth- 1.0…25.0% In
fault unit as a percentage of the rated current of the
selected energizing input.

t01> [s] The operation time t01> of the low-set stage I01> of the 0.1…300 s
earth-fault unit, expressed in seconds.

I02> [%] The starting current I02> of the high-set stage as a percentage 2.0…150% In
of the rated current of the selected energizing input.
Additionally, the setting "infinite" (displayed as - - - ) can be
selected, with switch SGF1/8, which takes the high-set stage of
the earth-fault unit out of operation.

t02> [s] se Appendix 2 0.1...2.5 s

Further the checksums of the selector switch- found in the submenus of the corresponding
groups SGF1, SGB1,and SGR1 are indicated main switchgroups. Further, see clause "Main
on the display when the indicators adjacent to menus and submenus of settings and registers".
the switchgroup symbols on the front panel are An example of calculating the checksum is given
lit. The checksums for the switchgroups SGF2, in the general description of the D-type SPC
SGF3, SGB2, SGB3, SGR2 and SGR3 are relay modules.

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Function selector Additional functions required by individual set. Under normal service only the checksums
switches applications are selected by using the switch- are shown. The switchgroups SGF2, SGF3,
groups SGF, SGB and SGR indicated on the SGB2, SGB3, SGR2 and SGR3 are found in the
front panel. The numbering of the switches, i.e. submenus of the main switchgroups SGB, SGF
1...8, the switch positions, i.e. 0 and 1, are and SGR.
indicated on the display when the switches are

Functional switch-
Switch Function Default
groups SGF1, SGF2
setting
and SGF3
SGF1/1 Switches SGF1/1...3 are used for selecting the operation characteristic 0
SGF1/2 of the low-set stage I>, i.e. definite time characteristic or inverse defi- 0
SGF1/3 nite minimum time (I.D.M.T.) characteristic. Further, at inverse definite 0
minimum time characteristic the switches are used for selecting the
required current/time characteristic of the stage.

SGF1/1 SGF1/2 SGF1/3 Characteristic Time or curve

0 0 0 Definite time 0.05...300 s

1 0 0 I.D.M.T. Extremely inv.
0 1 0 " Very inverse
1 1 0 " Normal inverse
0 0 1 " Long-time inv.
1 0 1 " RI-character.
0 1 1 " RXIDG-character.
1 1 1 " Long-time inv.

SGF1/4 Selection /deselection of the circuit breaker failure protection. 0

When SGF1/4=1 the tripping signal TS2 starts a timer which, via TS1,
provides a tripping signal after a set time, if the fault still persists.
When switch SGF1/4=0 only the normal tripping signal is provided.

SGF1/5 Selection of automatic doubling of the set starting value of the high-set 0
stage I>> when the protected object is energized.

When SGF1/5=0, no doubling of the setting value I>> is obtained.

When SGF1/5=1, the setting value of the I>> stage doubles auto-
matically. This makes it possible to give the high-set stage a setting
value below the connection inrush current level of the protected object.

SGF1/6 Inhibition of the operation of the first earth-fault stage I01> by the 0
starting signal of the low-set overcurrent stage I>.

When SGF1/6=0, the e/f stage I01> is not inhibited by the starting
signal of the low-set stage I>.
When SGF1/6=1, the e/f stage I01> is inhibited by the starting signal
of the low-set stage I>.

SGF1/7 Selection/deselection of the high-set stage I>> of the overcurrent unit. 0

When SGF1/7=0, the high-set stage is alert.

When SGF1/7=1, the high-set stage is out of operation.

SGF1/8 Selection/deselection of the high-set stage I02> of the earth-fault unit. 0

When SGF1/8=0, the high-set stage is alert.

When SGF1/8=1, the high-set stage is out of operation.

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 Switch Function Default
setting

SGF2/1 Selection of the base angle. The operation area of the protection is 0
SGF2/2 the basic angle ϕb± the operation sector. 0

SGF2/1 SGF2/2 Basic angle

0 0 -90°
1 0 -60°
0 1 -30°
1 1 0°

SGF2/3 Selection of operation direction for the low-set earth-fault stage I01>. 0

When SGF2/3=0, the low-set stage I01> operates in the forward

direction, as defined in the connection diagram.
When SGF2/3=1, the low-set stage I01> operates in the reverse
direction, as defined in the connection diagram.

SGF2/4 Selection of directional operation characteristic for the low-set earth- 0

fault stage or residual overvoltage function without current criterion.

When SGF2/4=0, the low-set stage of the earth-fault unit operates with
directional characteristic including current measurement.
When SGF2/4=1, the low-set stage of the earth-fault unit functions
as a residual overvoltage unit with the operation time t01>.

SGF2/5 Selection of operation direction for the high-set stage I02> of the 0
earth-fault unit.

When SGF2/5=0, the high-set stage I02> operates in the forward

direction, as defined in the connection diagram.
When SGF2/5=1, the low-set stage I02> operates in the reverse
direction, as defined in the connection diagram.

SGF2/6 Selection of directional or non-directional operation for the high-set 0

earth-fault stage I02>.

When SGF2/6=0, the operation characteristic of high-set stage I02>

is directional.
When SGF2/6=1, the operation characteristic of high-set stage I02>
is non-directional.

SGF2/7 Routing of the starting signal from the high-set stage of the overcurrent 0
unit to the output AR1.

When SGF2/7=0, no starting signal from the high-set stage I>> is

routed to the output AR1.
When SGF2/7=1, the starting signal from the high-set stage I>> is
routed to the output AR1.

SGF2/8 Routing of the starting signal from the stage I01> or the stage U0> 0
to the outputAR3.

When SGF2/8=0, the starting signal from the low-set stage I01> is
routed to the output AR3.
When SGF2/8=1, the starting signal from the residual overvoltage
stage U0> is routed to the output signal AR3.

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 Switch Function Default
setting

SGF3/1 Switches SGF3/1...4 are used for selecting the mode of operation of 0
SGF3/2 the starting indicators of the different stages. When the switches are 0
SGF3/3 in position 0, the starting indicators are automatically reset when the 0
SGF3/4 fault is cleared. In order to get a manually reset starting indication for 0
a stage, the corresponding switch is set into position 1:

When SGF3/1=1, the starting indicator of the low-set overcurrent stage

I> is to be manually reset.
When SGF3/2=1, the starting indicator of the high-set overcurrent stage
I>> is to be manually reset.
When SGF3/3=1, the starting indicator of the residual overvoltage
stage U0> is to be manually reset.
When SGF3/4=1, the starting indicator of the low-set earth-fault stage
I01> is to be manually reset.

SGF3/5 Selection of operation sector for the directional earth-fault protection 0

unit.

When SGF3/5=0, the operation sector is ±80°.

When SGF3/5=1, the operation sector is ±88°.

SGF3/6 Selection of operation principle for earth-fault stage I02> *) 0

SGF3/6=0 normal earth-fault stage

SGF3/6=1 detection of intermittent earth faults

*) This switch is available in version SW 089 C

SGF3/7 SGF3/7 Available in program version SW 089 F, p. 40, appendix 2 0

SGF3/8 Not in use 0

Note!
Switchgroup SGX/1...6 is available in program version SW 089 F, see page 40 in Appendix 2.

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Blocking or control Switchgroup SGB1 for configuring the control signal BS1
input switchgroups
SGB1, SGB2 and Switch Function Default
SGB3 setting

SGB1/1 Switches SGB1/1…4 are used when the external control signal BS1 is 0
SGB1/2 to be used for blocking of the operation stages of the module one by one. 0
SGB1/3 When all the switches are in position 0 no stage is blocked. 0
SGB1/4 0
When SGB1/1=1, the operation of low-set overcurrent stage I> is
blocked by the control signal BS1.
When SGB1/2=1, the operation of high-set overcurrent stage I>> is
blocked by the control signal BS1.
When SGB1/3=1, the operation of the low-set earth-fault stage I01> is
blocked by the control signal BS1.
When SGB1/4=1, the operation of the high-set earth-fault stage I02> is
blocked by the control signal BS1.

SGB1/5 Selection of main setting values or second setting values using an external 0
control signal.
When SGB1/5 = 0, the main or second setting values are determined
according to the actual setting, that is, the setting is selected via command
V150 over the serial interface or manually with the pushbuttons.
When SGB1/5 = 1, an external control signal is used for selecting main
setting or second setting values. The main settings are active, when no
control voltage is applied to the control input BS1, whereas the second
settings are active, when a control voltage is applied to the control input.
Note! When SGB1/5 is in position 1, the relay module does not accept main
settings or second settings made over the serial interface or via the pushbuttons
on the front panel.
Note! Only one of the switches SGB1…3/5 is allowed to be in position 1.
Note! Switch SGB1/5 must always be in the same position in the main settings
and the second settings.

SGB1/6 Selection of latching function for the output signal TS2 after being 0
activated by the overcurrent unit.
When SGB1/6=0, the operation signal of the I> stage and the I>> stage
resets when the corresponding stage resets.
When SGB1/6=1, the operation signal of the I> stage and the I>> stage
must be manually reset by pressing the RESET and PROGRAM push-
buttons simultaneously. The TS2 signal can also be reset by signal BS1.
Note switch SGB1/8. When the display is off the signals can also be reset
by pressing the PROGRAM push-button alone.

SGB1/7 Selection of latching function for the output signal TS2 after activated 0
by the earth-fault unit.
When SGB1/7=0, the operation signal of the I01> stage and the I02>>
stage resets when the corresponding stage resets.
When SGB1/7=1, the operation signal of the I01> stage and the I02>>
stage must be manually reset by pressing the RESET and PROGRAM
push-buttons simultaneously. The TS2 signal can also be reset by
signal BS1. Note switch SGB1/8. When the display is off the signals
can also be reset by pressing the PROGRAM push-button alone.

SGB1/8 Complete remote relay reset, including operation indicators, latched

output relays and recorded values.
A remote relay reset can be performed using the external control signal
BS1 when switch SGB1/8=1.

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Switchgroup SGB2 for configuring the control signal BS2

Switch Function Default

setting

SGB2/1 Switches SGB2/1…4 are used when the external control signal BS2 is 0
SGB2/2 to be used for blocking the operation stages of the module one by one. 0
SGB2/3 When all the switches are in position 0 no stage is blocked. 0
SGB2/4 0
When SGB2/1=1, the operation of low-set overcurrent stage I> is
blocked by the control signal BS2.
When SGB2/2=1, the operation of high-set overcurrent stage I>> is
blocked by the control signal BS2.
When SGB2/3=1, the operation of the low-set earth-fault stage I01> is
blocked by the control signal BS2.
When SGB2/4=1, the operation of the high-set earth-fault stage I02> is
blocked by the control signal BS2.

SGB2/5 Selection of main setting values or second setting values using an external 0
control signal.

When SGB2/5 = 0, the main or second setting values are determined

according to the actual setting, that is, the setting is selected via command
V150 over the serial interface or manually with the pushbuttons.
When SGB2/5 = 1, an external control signal is used for selecting main
setting or second setting values. The main settings are active, when no
control voltage is applied to the control input BS2, whereas the second
settings are active, when a control voltage is applied to the control input.

Note! When SGB2/5 is in position 1, the relay module does not accept main
settings or second settings made over the serial interface or via the pushbuttons
on the front panel.
Note! Only one of the switches SGB1…3/5 is allowed to be in position 1.
Note! Switch SGB2/5 must always be in the same position in the main settings
and the second settings.

SGB2/6 Remote resetting of the operation indicators by means of the external 0

control signal BS2.

When SGB2/6=0, the operation indicators are not reset by means of BS2.
When SGB2/6=1, the operation indicators are reset by means of BS2.

SGB2/7 Remote resetting of the operation indicators and the output relays by 0
means of the external control signal BS2.

When SGB2/7=0, the operation indicators and the output relays are
not reset by means of BS2.
When SGB2/7=1, the operation indicators and the output relays are
reset by means of BS2.

SGB2/8 Complete remote relay reset, including operation indicators, latched 0

output relays and recorded values.

A remote relay reset can be performed using the external control signal
BS2 when switch SGB2/8=1.

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 Switchgroup SGB3 for configuring the control signal RRES

Switch Function Default

setting

SGB3/1 Switches SGB3/1…4 are used when the external control signal RRES is 0
SGB3/2 to be used for blocking the operation stages of the module one by one. 0
SGB3/3 When all the switches are in position 0 no stage is blocked. 0
SGB3/4 0
When SGB3/1=1, the operation of low-set overcurrent stage I> is
blocked by the control signal RRES.
When SGB3/2=1, the operation of high-set overcurrent stage I>> is
blocked by the control signal RRES.
When SGB3/3=1, the operation of the low-set earth-fault stage I01> is
blocked by the control signal RRES.
When SGB3/4=1, the operation of the high-set earth-fault stage I02> is
blocked by the control signal RRES.

SGB3/5 Selection of main setting values or second setting values using an external 0
control signal.

When SGB3/5 = 0, the main or second setting values are determined

according to the actual setting, that is, the setting is selected via command
V150 over the serial interface or manually with the pushbuttons.
When SGB3/5 = 1, an external control signal is used for selecting main
setting or second setting values. The main settings are active, when no
control voltage is applied to the control input RRES, whereas the second
settings are active, when a control voltage is applied to the control input.

Note! When SGB3/5 is in position 1, the relay module does not accept main
settings or second settings made over the serial interface or via the pushbuttons
on the front panel.
Note! Only one of the switches SGB1…3/5 is allowed to be in position 1.
Note! Switch SGB3/5 must always be in the same position in the main settings
and the second settings.

SGB3/6 Remote resetting of the operation indicators by means of the external 0

control signal RRES.

When SGB3/6=0, the operation indicators are not reset by means

of RRES.
When SGB3/6=1, the operation indicators are reset by means of RRES.

SGB3/7 Remote resetting of the operation indicators and the output relays by 0
means of the external control signal RRES.

When SGB3/7=0, the operation indicators and the output relays are
not reset by means of RRES.
When SGB3/7=1, the operation indicators and the output relays are
reset by means of RRES.

SGB3/8 Complete remote relay reset, including operation indicators, latched 0

output relays and recorded values.

A remote relay reset can be performed using the external control signal
RRES when switch SGB3/8=1.

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Output relay matrix
Switch Function Default
switchgroups SGR1,
setting
SGR2 and SGR3
SGR1/1 When SGR1/1=1 the starting signal of stage I> is linked to SS1 + AR2. 1
SGR1/2 When SGR1/2=1 the tripping signal of stage I> is linked to TS2. 1
SGR1/3 When SGR1/3=1 the starting signal of stage I>> is linked to SS1 + AR2. 0
SGR1/4 When SGR1/4=1 the tripping signal of stage I>> is linked to TS2. 1
SGR1/5 When SGR1/5=1 the starting signal of stage I01> is linked to SS1 + AR2. 0
SGR1/6 When SGR1/6=1 the tripping signal of stage I01> is linked to TS2. 1
SGR1/7 When SGR1/7=1 the starting signal of stage U0> is linked to SS1 + AR2. 0
SGR1/8 When SGR1/8=1 the tripping signal of stage I02> is linked to TS2. 1

SGR2/1 When SGR2/1=1 the tripping signal of stage I> is linked to SS2. 1
SGR2/2 When SGR2/2=1 the tripping signal of stage I> is linked to SS3 + AR1. 0
SGR2/3 When SGR2/3=1 the tripping signal of stage I>> is linked to SS2. 1
SGR2/4 When SGR2/4=1 the tripping signal of stage I>> is linked to SS3 + AR1. 0
SGR2/5 When SGR2/5=1 the tripping signal of stage I01> is linked to SS2. 0
SGR2/6 When SGR2/6=1 the tripping signal of stage I01> is linked to SS3 + AR1. 1
SGR2/7 When SGR2/7=1 the tripping signal of stage I02> is linked to SS2. 0
SGR2/8 When SGR2/8=1 the tripping signal of stage I02> is linked to SS3 + AR1. 1

SGR3/1 When SGR3/1=1 the starting signal og stage I> is linked to TS1. 0
SGR3/2 When SGR3/2=1 the tripping signal of stage I> is linked to TS1. 0
SGR3/3 When SGR3/3=1 the starting signal of stage I>> is linked to TS1. 0
SGR3/4 When SGR3/4=1 the tripping signal of stage I>> is linked to TS1. 0
SGR3/5 When SGR3/5=1 the starting signal of stage I01> is linked to TS1. 0
SGR3/6 When SGR3/6=1 the tripping signal of stage I01> is linked to TS1. 0
SGR3/7 When SGR3/7=1 the starting signal of stage U0> is linked to TS1. 0
SGR3/8 When SGR3/8=1 the tripping signal of stage I02> is linked to TS1. 0

Measured data The measured values are displayed by the three displayed value is indicated by an illuminated
right-most digits of the display. The currently LED indicator on the front panel.

Indicator Measured value

IL1 Current on phase L1 as a multiple of the rated current In of the input used.

IL3 Current on phase L1 as a multiple of the rated current In of the input used.

U0 Residual voltage as a percentage of the rated voltage Un of the input used.

I0 Neutral current as a percentage of the rated current In of the input used.

I0 (ϕ) In the submenu of the neutral current the phase angle between residual voltage U0
and neutral current I0 is available.
The phase angle value ϕ is the difference between the set basic angle ϕb and
measured neutral current value I0, -180°…0...+180°.
Note! The phase angle ϕ cannot be measured unless the input signals (I0 and U0) are
at least 1%. Otherwise the display shows "- - -".

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Recorded data The left-most red digit displays the register information. A symbol "//" in the text indicates
address and the other three digits the recorded that the item following is found in a submenu.

Register Recorded information

1 Maximum demand current value for a period of 15 minutes expressed as a multiple

of the relay rated current In and based on the highest phase current. // Highest
maximum demand value found since the latest complete relay reset.

2 Phase current IL1 measured as a multiple of the rated current of the protection. If the
overcurrent unit starts but does not operate, the highest value during the starting
situation is recorded and if the unit operates the value at the moment of operation is
recorded in a memory stack. A new starting or operation moves the old value up one
place in the stack and adds a new value to the stack. At a maximum five values are
recorded. If a sixth starting or operation occurs, the oldest recorded value will be lost.

3 Phase current IL3 measured as a multiple of the rated current of the protection. If the
overcurrent unit starts but does not operate, the highest value during the starting
situation is recorded and if the unit operates the value at the moment of operation is
recorded in a memory stack. A new starting or operation moves the old value up one
place in the stack and adds a new value to the stack. At a maximum five values are
recorded. If a sixth starting or operation occurs, the oldest recorded value will be lost.

4 Duration of the latest starting situation of stage I> as a percentage of the set operation
time t1> or at IDMT mode of operation the calculated operation time. A new starting
resets the counter,which then starts counting from zero, and moves the old value up
in the memory stack. At a maximum five values are memorized. If a sixth starting
occurs the oldest value will be lost. When the concerned stage has tripped the counter
reading is 100. // Number of startings of the stage I> in the range 0...255.

5 Duration of the latest starting situation of stage I>> as a percentage of the set operation
time t>> or at IDMT mode of operation the calculated operation time. A new starting
resets the counter,which then starts counting from zero, and moves the old value up
in the memory stack. At a maximum five values are memorized. If a sixth starting
occurs the oldest value will be lost. When the concerned stage has tripped the counter
reading is 100. // Number of startings of the stage I>> in the range 0...255.

6 Measured residual voltage U0 during the latest starting situation as a percentage of the
rated voltage of the protection. If the earth fault unit operates the residual voltage
value at the moment of tripping is stored in a memory stack. A new tripping moves
the old value up one place in the stack and adds a new value to the stack. At a maximum
five values are memorized. If a sixth tripping occurs, the oldest value will be lost.

7 Measured neutral current I0 during the latest starting situation as a percentage of the
rated current of the protection. If the earth fault unit operates the current value at the
moment of tripping is stored in a memory stack. A new tripping moves the old value
up one place in the stack and adds a new value to the stack. At a maximum five values
are recorded. If a sixth operation occurs, the oldest value will be lost.

8 Duration of the latest starting situation of stage I01> as a percentage of the set
operation time t1>. A new starting resets the counter,which then starts counting from
zero, and moves the old value up in the memory stack. At a maximum five values are
recorded. If a sixth starting occurs the oldest value will be lost. When the concerned
stage has tripped the counter reading is 100. // Number of startings of the stage I01>
in the range 0...255.

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 Register Recorded information

9 Duration of the latest starting situation of stage I02> as a percentage of the fixed
operation time. A new starting resets the counter,which then starts counting from
zero, and moves the old value up in the memory stack. At a maximum five values are
memorized. If a sixth starting occurs the oldest value will be lost. When the concerned
stage has tripped the counter reading is 100. // Number of startings of the stage I 02>
in the range 0...255.

11 Phase angle ϕ between the basic angle ϕb and the neutral current I0.

When the earth-fault unit operates, the phase angle ϕ at the moment of operation is
recorded in a memory stack. A new operation moves the old value up one place in the
stack and adds a new value to the stack. At a maximum five values are recorded. If a
sixth operation occurs, the oldest recorded value will be lost.

0 Display of external blocking and control signals.

The right-most digit indicates the state of the blockings input of the unit. Each input
signals is represented by a number and the displayed number is the sum of the
numbers representing the inputs which are energized. The following numbers
represent the inputs:

0 = no input energized 1 = BS1 energized

2 = BS2 energized 3 = BS1 and BS2 energized
4 = RRES energized 5 = BS1 and RRES energized
6 = BS2 and RRES energized 7 = BS1, BS2 and RRES energized

From this register"0" it is possible to move on to the TEST mode, where the starting
and operation signals of the module are activated one by one. For further details see
the description "General characteristics of D-type SPC relay modules".

A Address code of the measuring relay module, required by the serial communication
system. The submenus of this register include the following settings or functions.
1) Setting of serial communication data transfer rate:4.8 or 9.6 kBd. Default setting
9.6 kBd.
2) Bus traffic monitor. If the relay module is connected to a data communication
system and the communication operates properly, the monitor value is 0.
Otherwise the numbers 0...255 are rolling.
3) Password required for the remote control of the settings. The password (SPA
parameter V160) must always be entered before a setting can be changed over the
serial bus.
4) Selection of main / second setting bank. (0 = main settings, 1= second settings)
5) Setting of operate time for the circuit-breaker failure protection (CBFP). Setting
range 0.1...1.0. Default setting 0.2 s
6) Programming switchgroup SGX. Detailed information on page 40, Appendix 2.
Default setting 0.

The registers 1...11 are set to zero by pressing the tion, the password, the selector status and the
push-buttons RESET and PROGRAM simul- SBFP and SGX settings are not erased by a
taneously. The registers are also cleared if the voltage failure. The instructions for setting the
auxiliary power supply to the module is inter- address and the data transfer are described in the
rupted. The address code of the plug-in module, manual "General characteristics of D-type SPC
the data transfer rate of the serial communica- relay modules".

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Main menus
and submenus MAIN MENU SUBMENUS
of settings and
STEP 0.5 s PROGRAM 1 s
registers
Normal status, display off

Current on phase L1 = Value, that can be set

in the setting mode

Current on phase L3

REV. STEP 0.5 s FWD. STEP 1 s

Residual voltage Uo SUBMENUS

Neutral current Io 1 Phase angle ϕ

1 Main starting 2 Second starting

Ruling starting current I> current of stage I> current of stage I>

Ruling operation time t> or 1 Main oper. time t> Second oper. time
2
multiplier k for stage I> or multiplier k t> or multiplier k

1 Main starting cur- Second starting

Ruling starting current I>> 2
rent of stage I>> current of stage I>>

Ruling operation time t>> 1 Main operation Second operation

2
of stage I>> time t>> time t>>
R
E
V.
Ruling starting value Uo> 1 Main starting 2 Second starting
S
voltage Uo> voltage Uo>
T
E
1 Main starting Second starting
P Ruling starting current Io1> 2
current Io1> current Io1>
.5
s
1 Main operation 2 Second operation
M Ruling operation time to1>
A
time to1 > time to1 >
I
N 1 Main starting Second starting
Ruling starting current Io2> 2
current Io2> current Io2>
M Ruling checksum of Main checksum of Main checksum of
E 1 2
switchgroup SGF1 switchgoup SGF1 switchgoup SGF2
N
U
Ruling checksum of 1 Main checksum of 2 Main checksum of
F
switchgroup SGB1 switchgoup SGB1 switchgoup SGB2
W
D.
Ruling checksum of 1 Main checksum of 2 Main checksum of
S switchgroup SGR1 switchgoup SGR1 switchgoup SGR2
T
E
P Maximum demand current 1 Highest maximum
1 demand value found
value for 15 minutes
1
s

2
Latest memorized, event (n) 1 Event (n-1), 2 Event (n-2),
value of phase L1 phase current IL1 phase current IL1 2

Latest memorized, event (n) 1 Event (n-1), 2 Event (n-2),

3 phase current IL3
value of phase L3 phase current IL3 3

Duration of event (n), 1 Duration of event (n-1) 2 Duration of event (n-2)

4
starting of stage I> starting of stage I> starting of stage I>
4

5 Duration of event (n), 1 Duration of event (n-1) Duration of event (n-2)

2
starting of stage I>> starting of stage I>> starting of stage I>> 5

Event (n), latest memor. value 1 Event (n-1), Event (n-2)

6 2
of the residual voltage Uo residual voltage Uo residual voltage Uo 6

Event (n), latest memorized 1 Event (n-1), 2 Event (n-2)

7
value of the neutral current Io neutral current Io neutral current Io
7

Duration of event (n) 1 Duration of event (n-1) 2 Duration of event (n-2)

8 starting of stage Io1 > starting of stage Io1 > starting of stage Io1 > 8

Duration of event (n) 1 Duration of event (n-1) 2 Duration of event (n-2)

9
starting of stage Io2 > starting of stage Io2 > starting of stage Io2 >
9

Latest memorized event (n), 1 Event (n-1), 2 Event (n-2),

11
value of phase angle ϕ phase angle ϕ phase angle ϕ
11

Status of external relay 0 000

0 blocking / control signal
I> I>&t> I» I»&t» Uo> Io1> Io1>&to1 > Io2 > IRF

Relay unit identification Communication rate

A 1
setting [Bd] 2 Loss of bus traffic time
address for communication counter 0..255 s A

Fig 5. Main menus and submenus of the two-phase overcurrent module SPCJ 4D44.
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The measures required for entering a submenu on data sheet "General characteristics of the D-
or a setting mode and how to perform the setting type relay modules". Below a short key to the
and use the TEST mode are described in detail operations:

Desired step or operation Push-button Action

Forward step in main or submenu STEP Press > 0.5 s

Rapid scan forward in main menu STEP Keep depressed
Reverse step in main or submenu STEP Press < 0.5 s
Entering a submenu from a main menu PROGRAM Press 1 s
Entering or leaving setting mode PROGRAM Press for 5 s
Increasing a value in setting mode STEP
Moving the cursor in setting mode PROGRAM Press about 1 s
Storing a value in setting mode STEP & PROGRAM Press simultaneously
Resetting of memorized values +
latched output relays STEP & PROGRAM
Resetting of latched output relays PROGRAM Note! Display must be off

3 Main setting of Second setting of Second setting of Second setting of

SGF3 checksum 4 5 6
SGF1 checksum SGF2 checksum SGF3 checksum

3 Main setting of 4 Second setting of 5 Second setting of 6 Second setting of

SGB3 checksum SGB1 checksum SGB2 checksum SGB3 checksum

3 Main setting of 4 Second setting of 5 Second setting of 6 Second setting of

SGR3 checksum SGR1 checksum SGR2 checksum SGR3 checksum

3 Event (n-3), Event (n-4)

4
2 phase current IL1 phase current IL1

3 Event (n-3), 4 Event (n-4),

3 phase current IL3 phase current IL3

Number of low-set o/c (I>)

3 Duration of event (n-3) 4 Duration of event (n-4) 5
starting of stage I> starting of stage I> starts since latest reset
4

3 Duration of event (n-3) 4 Duration of event (n-4) 5 Number of high-set o/c (I>>)
5 starting of stage I>> starting of stage I>> starts since latest reset

3 Event (n-3), Event (n-4),

4
6 residual voltage Uo residual voltage Uo

3 Event (n-3) Event (n-4)

4
7 value of current Io value of current Io

Duration of event (n-3) Number of low-set earth-

3 4 Duration of event (n-4) 5
fault starts since latest reset
8 starting of stage Io 1> starting of stage Io1 >

Number of high-set earth-

3 Duration of event (n-3) 4 Duration of event (n-4) 5
9 starting of stage Io 2 > starting of stage Io2 > fault starts since latest reset

3 Event (n-3), 4 Event (n-4),

11 phase angle ϕ phase angle ϕ

3 Password for 4 Selection of main 5 Operation time for the 6 Checksum for
altering settings vs. second settings CB failure protection switchgroup SGX
A

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Time/current The operation of the low-set overcurrent stage When an IDMT characteristic has been se-
characteristics I> is based on either definite time or inverse time lected, the operation time of the stage will be a
characteristics, as selected in the relay module. function of the current: the higher the current,
The desired characteristic for the overcurrent the shorter the operation time. The rely module
stage I> is selected with switches 1...3 of switch- incorporates six different time/current charac-
group SGF1. teristics - four according to BS and IEC and two
special characteristics called RI and RXIDG.

BS type characteristic The relay module incorporates four BS 142

specified characteristics with different degrees
Four standard characteristics are defined: ex- of inversity. The degree of inversity is deter-
tremely inverse, very inverse, normal inverse mined by the values of the constants α and β.
and long time inverse. The characteristics com-
ply with the standards BS 142.1966 and IEC Characteristic α β
60255-3 and can generally be expressed as: (IDMT curves)

Normal inverse 0.02 0.14

t [s] = kxβ Very inverse 1.0 13.5
(I/I>)α - 1 Extremely inverse 2.0 80.0
Long time inverse 1.0 120.0
where:
t = operate time in seconds According to the standard BS 142.1966 the
k = time multiplier normal current range is defined as 2...20 times
I = measured phase current the setting current. Additionally the relay must
I>= set start current start at the latest when the measurd current
exceeds 1.3 times the set starting value, when the
time/current characteristic is normal inverse,
very inverse or extremely inverse. When the
characteristic is long time inverse, the normal
range accordance to the standards is 2...7 times
the set starting value and the relay must start
when the current exceeds 1.1 times the set
starting value.

The following requirements regarding tolerances

of the operation time are specified in the stand-
ard (E denotes accuracy in per cent, - = not
specified):

I/I> Normal inverse Very inverse Extermely inv. Long time inv.

2 2.22 E 2.34 E 2.44 E 2.34 E

5 1.13 E 1.26 E 1.48 E 1.26 E
7 - - - 1.00 E
10 1.01 E 1.01 E 1.02 E -
20 1.00 E 1.00 E 1.00 E -

The accuracy of the operation time of the IDMT Note.

curves of the low-set overcurrent stage of the The actual operate time of the relay, presented in
relay module SPCJ 4D44 comply with the the graphs in Fig. 6…9, includes an additional
tolerances of class 5. filter and detection time plus the operate time of the
trip output relay. When the operate time of the
relay is calculated using the mathematical expres-
sion above, these additional times of about 30 ms
in total have to be added to the time received.

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RI-type characteristic RXIDG-type characteristic

The RI type characteristic is a special character- The RXIDG characteristic is a special character-
istic used mainly for timegrading with existing istic where a high degree of selectivity is needed
mechanical relays. The characteristic is defined also for high-resistance faults. With this charac-
by the following mathematical expression: teristic, the protection does not have to be
directional and the scheme can operate without
t [s] = k/(0.339 - 0.236 x I>/I) pilot communication.

where The time/current characteristic can be expressed

t = operate time in seconds as:
k = time multiplier
I = measured phase current t [s] = 5.8 - 1.35 x loge(I/k x I>)
I> = set start current
where
t = operate time in seconds
k = time multiplier
I = measured phase current
I> = set start current

Note !
If the setting is higher than 2.5 x In, the maximum continuous carry 4 x In and the levelling out of the
IDMT curves at high current levels must be noted.

CAUTION !
Never use start current settings above 2.5 x In at inverse time characteristic, although allowed by the relay.

Note !
The high-current end of any inverse time characteristic is determined by the high-set stage which, when
started, inhibits the low-set stage operation. Thus, the trip time is equal to the set operate time t>> for
any current higher than I>>. In order to get a trip signal, the stage I>> must also, of course, be linked
to a trip output relay.

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 t/s
70
60
50

40

30

20

10
9
8
7
6
5

1
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6

0.5

0.4

0.3
k

0.2 1.0

0.8

0.6

0.1 0.4
0.09
0.08 0.3
0.07
0.2
0.06
0.05
0.1
0.04
0.05
0.03

0.02
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 I/I>

Fig 6. Extremely inverse-time characteristics of the two-phase overcurrent module SPCJ 4D44.

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 t/s
70
60
50

40

30

20

10
9
8
7
6
5

1
0.9
0.8 k
0.7 1.0
0.9
0.6
0.8
0.5 0.7
0.6
0.4
0.5
0.3 0.4

0.3
0.2

0.2

0.1
0.09 0.1
0.08
0.07
0.06
0.05
0.05

0.04

0.03

0.02
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 I/I>

Fig 7. Very inverse-time characteristics of the two-phase overcurrent module SPCJ 4D44.

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 t/s
70
60
50

40

30

20

10
9
8
7
6
5

3 k

1.0
2 0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
1
0.9 0.4
0.8
0.7 0.3
0.6
0.5
0.2
0.4

0.3

0.1
0.2

0.05

0.1
0.09
0.08
0.07
0.06
0.05

0.04

0.03

0.02
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 I/I>

Fig 8. Normal inverse-time characteristics of the two-phase overcurrent module SPCJ 4D44.

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 t/s
700
600
500

400

300

200

100
90
80
70
60
50

40

30

20

10
9
8
k
7
1.0
6 0.9
5 0.8
0.7
4
0.6
0.5
3
0.4

2
0.3

0.2

1
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.1
0.6
0.5

0.4
0.05
0.3

0.2
I/I>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20

Fig 9. Long-time inverse-time characteristics of the two-phase overcurrent module SPCJ 4D44.

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 t/s

70
60
50

40

30

20

10
9
8
7
6
5

4 k

3 1.0
0.9
0.8
2 0.7
0.6
0.5

0.4

1
0.9 0.3
0.8
0.7
0.6 0.2

0.5

0.4

0.3 0.1

0.2
0.05

0.1
0.09
0.08
0.07
0.06
0.05

0.04

0.03

0.02
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 I/I>

Fig 10. RI-type inverse-time characteristics of the two-phase overcurrent module SPCJ 4D44.

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 t/s

70
60
50

40

30

20

10
9
8
7
6
5

k
1
0.9
0.8 1.0
0.7 0.9
0.6
0.5 0.8

0.4
0.7
0.3

0.2

0.6

0.1
0.09
0.08
0.07
0.06
0.05

0.04
0.05 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
0.03

0.02
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 I/I>

Fig 11. RXIDG-type inverse-time characteristics of the two-phase overcurrent module SPCJ 4D44.

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Technical data Overcurrent unit
Low-set stage I>
Start current I>
- at definite time 0.5...5.0 x In
- at inverse time 0.5...2.5 x In
Start time, typ. 60 ms
Operate time at definite time characteristic 0.05...300 s
Current/time curves at IDMT operation
characteristic Extremely inverse
Very inverse
Normal inverse
Long time inverse
RI type inverse
RXIDG type inverse
Time multiplier k 0.05...1.00
Reset time, typ. 50 ms
Drop-off/pick-up ratio, typ. 0.96
Operate time accuracy at definite
time operation characteristic ±2% of set value or ±25 ms
Operate time accuracy class E
at inverse time operation characteristic 5
Operation accuracy ±3% of set value

High-set stage I>>

Start current I>> 0.5...40.0 x In or ∞ , infinite
Start time, typ. 40 ms
Operate time, typ. 0.04...300 s
Reset time, typ. 50 ms
Drop-off/pick-up ratio, typ. 0.96
Operate time accuracy ±2% of set value or ±25 ms
Operation accuracy ±3% of set value

Note!
If the setting is higher than 2.5 x In, the maximum continuous carry 4 x In and the levelling out of the
IDMT curves at high current levels must be noted.

CAUTION !
Never use start current settings above 2.5 x In at inverse time characteristic, although allowed by the relay.

Note!
The high-current end of any inverse time characteristic is determined by the high-set stage which, when
started, inhibits the low-set stage operation. Thus, the trip time is equal to the set operate time t>> for
any current higher than I>>. In order to get a trip signal, the stage I>> must also, of course, be linked
to a trip output relay.

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 Earth-fault unit
Basic angle ϕb 0°, -30°, - 60° or -90°
Operation sector ∆ϕ ±80°, ±88°. Extended operation sector *)
Operation principle Phase-angle measuring function. I0 cosϕ function *)
Residual voltage stage U0>
Start voltage U0> 2.0...80.0% Un
Low-set stage I01>
Operation direction Forward or reverse
Start current I01> 1.0...25.0% In
Start time, typ. 100 ms
Operate time t01> 0.1...300 s
Reset time, typ. 80 ms
Drop-off/pick-up ratio, typ. 0.96
Operate time accuracy ±2% of set value or ±25 ms
Operation accuracy ±3% of set value + 0.0005 x In
High-set earth-fault stage I02>
Operation direction Forward or reverse
Operation mode Directional or non-directional
Start current I02> 2.0...150% In or ∞, infinite
Start time 100 ms or 750 ms
Operate time t02> 100 ms or 750 ms. Extended operate time *)
Reset time
-during start (SGF3/6=0), typ. 100 ms
-during start (SGF3/6=1), typ. 500 ms
-after tripping, typ. 100 ms
Internal reset time of intermittent operation 500 ms
Drop-off/pick-up ratio, typ. 0.96
Operate time accuracy ±2% of set value or ±25 ms **)
Operation accuracy ±3% of set value +0.0005 x In

*) See chapter "Technical data affected by versions SW 089 E, F", page 46.
**) When the detection of intermittent earth fault function has been selected for the I02> stage
(SGF3/6=1) and the stage operates on intermittent earth faults with disruptive discharge pulses
exceeding 100 ms, the operate time can be extended with that same time (max. 500 ms).

Event codes When the combined two-phase overcurrent and value within the range 0...255 while the event
directional earth-fault module SPCJ 4D44 is mask V157 may take a value within the range
connected to a data communicator over the SPA 0...1023. The parameters of the event masks are
bus, the module will generate event markings presented in the tables below. The default values
which can be printed out, for instance, on a of the event masks are calculated according to
printer or transmitted to higher system levels via these tables.
the serial bus. The events are printed out in the
format: time, text and event code. The event text The event codes E50...E54 and the events rep-
is written by the user. resented by these cannot be excluded from the
event reporting. The event codes E52...E54 are
An event to be communicated, is marked with generated by the data communicator used, e.g.
the multiplier 1. If the event is to be excluded the SACO 100M, SRIO 1000M, etc.
multiplier is 0. The event mask is formed by the
sum of the weighting coefficients of all the Detailed information about the serial commu-
events to be communicated. nication over the SPA bus is given in the docu-
ment "SPA bus communication protocol",
The event masks V155 and V156 may have a Document No. 34 SPACOM 2EN1.

Event mask Code Setting range Default value

V155 E1…E8 0…255 85

V156 E9…E16 0…255 85
V157 E17…E26 0…1023 768

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 Code Event Weighting Default
coefficient setting

E1 Starting of stage I> 1 1

E2 Starting of stage I> reset 2 0
E3 Operation of stage I> 4 1
E4 Operation of stage I> reset 8 0
E5 Starting of stage I>> 16 1
E6 Starting of stage I>> reset 32 0
E7 Operation of stage I>> 64 1
E8 Operation of stage I>> reset 128 0

Default setting for event mask V155 85

E9 Starting of stage I01> 1 1

E10 Starting of stage I01> reset 2 0
E11 Operation of stage I01> 4 1
E12 Operation of stage I01> reset 8 0
E13 Starting of stage U0> 16 1
E14 Starting of stage U0> reset 32 0
E15 Operation of stage I02> 64 1
E16 Operation of stage I02> reset 128 0

Default setting for event mask V156 85

E17 Output signal TS1 activated 1 0

E18 Output signal TS1 reset 2 0
E19 Output signal SS1 activated 4 0
E20 Output signal SS1 reset 8 0
E21 Output signal SS2 activated 16 0
E22 Output signal SS2 reset 32 0
E23 Output signal SS3 activated 64 0
E24 Output signal SS3 reset 128 0
E25 Output signal TS2 activated 256 1
E26 Output signal TS2 reset 512 1

Default setting for event mask V157 768

E50 Restart of module * -

E51 Overflow of event register * -
E52 Temporary disturbance in data communication * -
E53 No response from the relay module over the data
communication * -
E54 The relay module responds again over the data
communication * -

0 Not included in the event reporting

1 included in the event reporting
* No code number
- Cannot be set

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Data to be In addition to the event data transfer the SPA The password is also closed on loss of auxiliary
transferred over bus allows reading of all input data (I-data), supply to the relay module.
the serial bus output data (O-data), setting values (S-data),
information recorded in the memory (V-data), The password can be changed via the serial bus
and some other data of the module. Further, or via the MMI of the module. When the pass-
part of the data can be altered by commands word is to be changed via the serial bus, the
given over the SPA bus. password must be opened first. The new pass-
word is written to parameter V161. The change
When setting values are altered via the MMI on of the password via the MMI of the module is
the front panel or via the serial bus, the module carried out in register A, subregister 3, in which
checks that the entered parameter values are case the new password is written over the old
within the permitted setting range. The relay one.
module refuses to accept a too high or a too low
setting value, but keeps the old setting value If an incorrect password is given seven times in
unchanged. a row via the serial bus, the password is auto-
matically set to zero and after this it cannot be
Altering parameter values via the serial bus opened via the serial bus. Now the password can
usually requires the use of a password. The be opened only via the MMI of the module.
password is a number within the range 1...999.
The default password is 1. All the data are available in channel 0.

The password is opened by writing the password MMI = Man-Machine Interface

number to parameter V160 and closed by writ- R = data to be read from the unit
ing the password number to parameter V161. W = data to be written to the unit
(P) = writing enabled by a password

Data Code Data Values

direct.

INPUTS
Measured current on phase L1 I1 R 0...63 x In
Measured current on phase L3 I2 R 0...63 x In
Measured residual voltage U0 I3 R 0...106% Un
Measured neutral current I0 I4 R 0...210% In
Phase angle ϕ between basic angle ϕb and I0 I5 R -180°…0°...180°,
999 = signal too low to be
measured
Blocking or control signal BS1 I6 R 0 = no blocking
1 = BS1 signal active
Blocking or control signal BS2 I7 R 0 = no blocking
1 = BS2 signal active
Blocking or control signal RRES I8 R 0 = no blocking
1 = RRES signal active

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 Data Code Data Values
direct.

OUTPUTS
Starting of stage I> O1 R 0 = I> stage not started
1 = I> stage started
Tripping of stage I> O2 R 0 = I> stage not tripped
1 = I> stage tripped
Starting of stage I>> O3 R 0 = I>> stage not started
1 = I>> stage started
Tripping of stage I>> O4 R 0 = I>> stage not tripped
1 = I>> stage tripped
Starting of stage I01> O5 R 0 = I01> stage not started
1 = I01> stage started
Tripping of stage I01> O6 R 0 = I01> stage not tripped
1 = I01> stage tripped
Starting of stage U0> O7 R 0 = U0> stage not started
1 = U0> stage started
Tripping of stage I02> O8 R 0 = I02> stage not tripped
1 = I02> stage tripped
Signal TS1 O9 R,W(P) 0 = signal not active
1 = signal active
Signal SS1 O10 R,W(P) 0 = signal not active
1 = signal active
Signal SS2 O11 R,W(P) 0 = signal not active
1 = signal active
Signal SS3 O12 R,W(P) 0 = signal not active
1 = signal active
Signal TS2 O13 R,W(P) 0 = signal not active
1 = signal active
Output relays O41 R,W(P) 0 = not operated
1 = operated

Memorized starting of stage I> O21 R 0 = signal not active

1 = signal active
Memorized operation of stage I> O22 R 0 = signal not active
1 = signal active
Memorized starting of stage I>> O23 R 0 = signal not active
1 = signal active
Memorized operation of stage I>> O24 R 0 = signal not active
1 = signal active
Memorized starting of stage I01> O25 R 0 = signal not active
1 = signal active
Memorized operation of stage I01> O26 R 0 = signal not active
1 = signal active
Memorized starting of stage U0> O27 R 0 = signal not active
1 = signal active
Memorized operation of stage I02> O28 R 0 = signal not active
1 = signal active
Memorized output signal TS1 O29 R 0 = signal not active
1 = signal active
Memorized output signal SS1 O30 R 0 = signal not active
1 = signal active
Memorized output signal SS2 O31 R 0 = signal not active
1 = signal active
Memorized output signal SS3 O32 R 0 = signal not active
1 = signal active
Memorized output signal TS2 O33 R 0 = signal not active
1 = signal active

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Data Code Data Values
direct.

PRESENT SETTING VALUES

Ruling starting value of stage I> S1 R 0.5...5.0 x In
Ruling operating time for stage I> S2 R 0.05...300 s
Ruling starting value for stage I>> S3 R 0.5...40 x In
999 = not in use
Ruling operating time for stage I>> S4 R 0.04...300 s
Ruling starting value for stage U0> S5 R 2.0...80.0% Un
Ruling starting value for stage I0> S6 R 1...25.0% In
Ruling operating time for stage I01> S7 R 0.1...300 s
Ruling starting value for stage I02> S8 R 2.0...150% In
999 = not in use
Ruling checksum of switchgroup SGF1 S9 R 0...255
Ruling checksum of switchgroup SGF2 S10 R 0...255
Ruling checksum of switchgroup SGF3 S11 R 0...255
Ruling checksum of switchgroup SGB1 S12 R 0...255
Ruling checksum of switchgroup SGB2 S13 R 0...255
Ruling checksum of switchgroup SGB3 S14 R 0...255
Ruling checksum of switchgroup SGR1 S15 R 0...255
Ruling checksum of switchgroup SGR2 S16 R 0...255
Ruling checksum of switchgroup SGR3 S17 R 0...255

MAIN SETTING VALUES

Main starting value for stage I> S21 R,W(P) 0.5...5.0 x In
Main operating time for stage I> S22 R,W(P) 0.05...300 s
Main starting value for stage I>> S23 R,W(P) 0.5...40 x In
Main operating time for stage I>> S24 R,W(P) 0.04...300 s
Main starting value for stage U0> S25 R,W(P) 2.0...80.0% Un
Main starting value for stage I0> S26 R,W(P) 1...25.0% In
Main operating time for stage I01> S27 R,W(P) 0.1...300 s
Main starting value for stage I02 S28 R,W(P) 2.0...150% In
Main checksum of switchgroup SGF1 S29 R,W(P) 0...255
Main checksum of switchgroup SGF2 S30 R,W(P) 0...255
Main checksum of switchgroup SGF3 S31 R,W(P) 0...255
Main checksum of switchgroup SGB1 S32 R,W(P) 0...255
Main checksum of switchgroup SGB2 S33 R,W(P) 0...255
Main checksum of switchgroup SGB3 S34 R,W(P) 0...255
Main checksum of switchgroup SGR1 S35 R,W(P) 0...255
Main checksum of switchgroup SGR2 S36 R,W(P) 0...255
Main checksum of switchgroup SGR3 S37 R,W(P) 0...255

Operation time for circuit breaker S61 R,W(P) 0.1...1.0 s

failure protection

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 Data Code Data Values
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SECOND SETTING VALUES

Second starting value for stage I> S41 R,W(P) 0.5...5.0 x In
Second operating time for stage I> S42 R,W(P) 0.05...300 s
Second starting value for stage I>> S43 R,W(P) 0.5...40 x In
Second operating time for stage I>> S44 R,W(P) 0.04...300 s
Second starting value for stage U0> S45 R,W(P) 2.0...80.0% Un
Second starting value for stage I01> S46 R,W(P) 1...25.0% In
Second operating time for stage I01> S47 R,W(P) 0.1...300 s
Second starting value for stage I02> S48 R,W(P) 2.0...150% In
Second checksum of switchgroup SGF1 S49 R,W(P) 0...255
Second checksum of switchgroup SGF2 S50 R,W(P) 0...255
Second checksum of switchgroup SGF3 S51 R,W(P) 0...255
Second checksum of switchgroup SGB1 S52 R,W(P) 0...255
Second checksum of switchgroup SGB2 S53 R,W(P) 0...255
Second checksum of switchgroup SGB3 S54 R,W(P) 0...255
Second checksum of switchgroup SGR1 S55 R,W(P) 0...255
Second checksum of switchgroup SGR2 S56 R,W(P) 0...255
Second checksum of switchgroup SGR3 S57 R,W(P) 0...255

Operation time for circuit breaker S61 R,W(P) 0.1...1.0 s

failure protection

RECORDED PARAMETERS
Current on phase L1 at starting
or operation V11…V51 R 0...63 x In
Current on phase L3 at starting
or operation V12…V52 R 0...63 x In
Residual voltage U0 at starting
or operation V13…V53 R 0...106% Un
Neutral current I0 at starting
or operation V14…V54 R 0...210% In
Duration of the latest starting
situation of stage I> V15…V55 R 0...100 %
Duration of the latest starting
situation of stage I>> V16…V56 R 0...100 %
Duration of the latest starting
situation of stage I01> V17…V57 R 0...100 %
Duration of the latest starting
situation of stage I02> V18…V58 R 0...100 %
Phase angle ϕ between basic angle ϕb and I0 V19...V59 R -180°...0°...180°,
999 = signal too low to be
measured
Maximum demand current for 15 min. V1 R 0...2.5 x In
Number of startings of stage I> V2 R 0...255
Number of startings of stage I>> V3 R 0...255
Number of startings of stage I01> V4 R 0...255
Number of startings of stage I02> V5 R 0...255
Phase condition during trip V6 R 1 = U0>, 2 = I>(L3)
4 = I>(L1), 8 = I01>
16 = U0>>, 32 = I>>(L3)
64 = I>>(L1)
128= I02>
Operation indicator V7 R 0...9
Highest maximum demand current
15 min value V8 R 0...2.55 x In

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Data Code Data Values
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CONTROL PARAMETERS
Resetting of output relays at self-holding V101 W 1 = reset
Resetting of output relays and registers V102 W 1 = reset
Remote control of settings V150 R,W 0 = main settings activated
1 = second settings activated
Switchgroup SGX V152 R,W(P) 0...63
Event mask word for I> and I>>stage V155 R,W 0...255, see section
events event codes
Event mask word for U0>, I01 and I02> V156 R,W 0...255, see section
stage events event codes
Event mask word for output signal events V157 R,W 0...1023, see section
event codes
Opening of password for remote settings V160 W 1...999
Changing or closing of password
for remote settings V161 W(P) 0...999
Activating of self-supervision output V165 W 1 = self-supervision output
is activated and IRF led
turned on
0 = off
Formatting of EEPROM V167 W(P) 2 = formatting
Internal error code V169 R 0...255

Data communication address of the module V200 R,W 1...254

Data transfer rate V201 R,W 4800 or 9600 Bd (R)
4.8 or 9.6 kBd (W)
Programme version number V205 R 089_

Event register reading L R time, channel number and

event code
Re-reading of event register B R time, channel and event code
Type designation of the module F R SPCJ 4D44
Reading of module status data C R 0 = normal state
1 = module been subject
to automatic reset
2 = overflow of event
register
3 = events 1 and 2 together
Resetting of module state data C W 0 = resetting
Time reading and setting T R,W 0.000...59.999 s

The event register can be read with the L command set either as the main settings and switchgroup
only once. Should a fault occur e.g. in the data checksums S21...S37 or as the corresponding sec-
transfer, the contents of the event register read with ond settings S41...S57. All the settings can be read
an L command may be re-read with a B command. or written. A condition for writing is that the
When required, the B command can be repeated. remote set password has been opened.
Generally, the control data communicator reads
the event data and forwards them to the output When changing settings, the relay module checks
device . Under normal conditions the event regis- that the variables given are within the ranges
ter of the relay module is empty. In the same way specified in the technical data of the relay module.
the data communicator resets abnormal status If a value beyond the limits is given to the relay
data, thus this data is normally zero. module, either manually or by remote setting, the
module will not store the value but will keep the
The setting values S1...S17 are the setting values previous setting value.
used by the protection programs. These values are
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Fault codes Once the internal self-supervision system has number which indicates the fault type. When a
detected a permanent relay fault the red IRF fault code appears on the display, the code
indicator is lit and the output relay of the self- number should be recorded and submitted to
supervision system operates. Further, in most the authorized repair shop when overhaul is
fault situations an autodiagnostic fault code is ordered. Below a list of some of the autodiagnostic
shown on the display. The fault code is com- fault codes that might appear on the display of
posed of a red number 1 and a green code the relay module SPCJ 4D44:

Fault code Type of error in module

4 Trip relay path broken or output relay card missing

30 Faulty program memory (ROM)
50 Faulty work memory (RAM)
51 Parameter memory (EEPROM) block 1 faulty
52 Parameter memory (EEPROM) block 2 faulty
53 Parameter memory (EEPROM) block 1 and block 2 faulty
54 Parameter memory (EEPROM) block 1 and block 2 faulty with different
checksums
56 Parameter memory (EEPROM) key faulty. Format by writing a "2" to
variable V167
195 Too low a value in reference channel with multiplier 1
131 Too low a value in reference channel with multiplier 5
67 Too low a value in reference channel with multiplier 25
203 Too high a value in reference channel with multiplier 1
139 Too high a value in reference channel with multiplier 5
75 Too high a value in reference channel with multiplier 25
252 Faulty hardware filter on E/F channel
253 No interruptions from the A/D converter

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Appendix 1 Appendix 1 describes the changes made to the function for the detection of intermittent earth
program versions SW 089 C and SW 089 D of faults has been added to the earth-fault stage
General the combined phase overcurrent and directional I02>.
earth-fault module SPCJ 4D44. An optional

Intermittent earth A typical intermittent earth fault includes one or high and the time between the disruptive dis-
faults several earth fault current peaks during one charges may exceed 200 ms.
distruptive discharge. The peak current is very

70

60

50
U0
40

30

20
I0
10

0 [ms]
-100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

Figure 1. An intermittent earth fault measured in an underground cable.

Description of The I02> stage can be selected to operate either stage operates as a normal earth-fault stage.
functions added to as a normal earth-fault stage or as an intermit- When SGF3/6 = 1, the stage is able to detect
program versions tent earth-fault stage. When SGF3/6 = 0, the intermittent earth faults.
SW 089 C and
SW 089 D

Description of The directional earth-fault stage I01> operates At intermittent earth faults with disruptive dis-
function of stages on resistive earth faults and intermittent earth charge pulses between 100 ms and 500 ms, i.e.
I01> and I02>, faults with disruptive discharge pulses of up to outside the operating range of the I01> stage, the
when SGF3/6=1 100 ms. The I02> stage is blocked when the I01> blocking of stage I02> will be eliminated. Then
stage is activated. the I02> stage is activated, delivering a trip signal
in 750 ms, if U0, I0 and the phase angle fulfil the
start criteria.

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Appendix 2 Appendix 2 describes the changes made to the 089 F and later. These changes have been made
earth-fault stages I01> or I02> of the combined to improve the functions of the faulted line and
General phase overcurrent and directional earth-fault healthy lines.
module SPCJ 4D44 with program version SW

Extending the When the I02> stage has been programmed for extended operation area applies to both directional
negative part of the detecting intermittent earth faults (SGF3/6=1), earth-fault stages. As the operation sector of the
operation sector of the negative operation sector will automatically earth-fault stages can be set to -120° or -170°, the
the earth-fault stages be extended to -120° or -170°, as selected with function of the earth-fault relay of the faulted line
switch SGF3/7. When the switch is in position 0, can be considerably improved at an intermittent
the operation area will be -120°, and when the earth fault.
switch is in position 1, it will be -170°. The

Reducing the When the I02> stage has been programmed for tion sector can only be reduced for the I02>
positive part of the detecting intermittent earth faults, the positive stage. This function can be selected in special
operation sector of operation sector can be set at +60°, +68°, +70°, situations, where the phase angle measured for
the I02> stage +78°, +80° or +88° using the programming the healthy line may turn towards the operation
switches SGX/5 and SGX/6. The positive opera- area.

Selectable operate Four optional operate times have been added to - When SGF3/6=0, the operate times 0.10 s,
times, t02> for the I02> stage. The operate times are selected 1.50 s, 2.00 s and 2.50 s will be available
stage I02> with the switches SGX/1 and SGX/2. - When SGF3/6=1, the operate times 0.75 s,
1.50 s, 2.00 s and 2.50 s will be available

Selectable I0cosϕ An I0cosϕ function, selectable with the pro- principle can be used to obtain selectivity with
function for the gramming switches SGX/3 and SGX/4, has other I0cosϕ measuring relays and to improve
earth-fault stages been added to the directional earth-fault stage. the function of healthy lines in an earth-fault
Under normal conditions, the angle measuring situation.
principle is used, but, when required, the I0cosϕ

Programming The programming switch SGF3/7 has been panel of the module, via submenu 6 of register
switches SGF3/7 assigned a function. In addition, the module has A, or over the serial SPA communication, pa-
and SGX/1...6 been provided with a new switchgroup SGX, rameter V152.
which can be programmed either from the front

Switch Function Default

setting

SGF3/7 Selection of the extended negative operation sector for the directional 0
earth-fault stages.
The extended negative operation sector can only be selected when the
I02> stage has been programmed to detect intermittent earth faults,
i.e. SGF3/6 = 1.

N.B. The extended operation sector -120° or -170° can only be selected at
phase-angle measuring function or at I0cosϕ function on the positive sector.
See Fig. 1 and 2, page 42, 43 0

When SGF3/7 = 0, the negative operation sector is extended to -120°

When SGF3/7 = 1, the negative operation sector is extended to -170°

SGF3/8 Not in use 0

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Switchgroup SGX is used for selecting the following functions.

Switch Function Default

setting

SGX/1 Selection of operate time t02> for stage I02> 0

SGX/2 N.B! The switch SGF3/6 also affects the operate time t02> as follows:

SGX/1 SGX/2 I02> normal E/F I02> Interm. E/F

(SGF3/6=0) (SGF3/6=1)

0 0 0.10 s 0.75 s
1 0 1.50 s 1.50 s
0 1 2.00 s 2.00 s
1 1 2.50 s 2.50 s

SGX/3 Selection of operation principle for the directional earth-fault stages 0

SGX/4 I01> and I02>

SGX/3 SGX/4 Operation principle

0 0 Phase-angle measuring function on the positive

and the negative sector
1 0 I0cosϕ function for the positive sector and phase-
angle measuring function for the negative sector.
0 1 I0cosϕ function for both the negative and the
positive sector1)
1 1 I0cosϕ function for both the negative and the
positive sector1)
1) The operation sector ∆ϕ will automatically be symmetrical, when I cosϕ
0
function has been selected both for the negative sector and the positive
sector, see Fig. 3, page 44.

SGX/5 Selection of positive operation sector for the directional earth-fault stage I02> 0
SGX/6 N.B! The positive operation sector can be selected only when the I02> stage
has been programmed to detect intermittent earth faults (SGF3/6=1)

SGX/5 SGX/6 Negative operation sector Negative operation sector

- 120° (SGF3/7=0) - 170° (SGF3/7=1)

0 0 -120°...0°...+80° 2) -170°...0°...+80° 2)
1 0 -120°...0°...+70° 2) -170°...0°...+70° 2)
0 1 -120°...0°...+60° 2) -170°...0°...+60° 2)
1 1 -120°...0°...+60° 2) -170°...0°...+60° 2)
2) If SGF3/5=1, 8° will be added to the positive operation sector.

SGX/7 Not in use 0

SGX/8

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Configuration 1. Earth-fault stages with phase-angle measuring function
alternatives for the
directional earth-
fault stages U0

Operation
area ∆ϕ ϕb = 0°
I0

Negative Positive
operation operation
area area

I 0 _> = 1,0 % x In

Non-operation
area

Fig.1. Example of three operation areas -80°...0°...+80°, -120°...0°...+80° and -170°...0°...+80°,

when the basic angle ϕb = 0°.

Table 1: Operation areas to be selected with the SGF_ and SGX switches at phase-angle measuring
function

Switch Earth-fault stages with phase-angle measuring function

SGX/3 = 0 & SGX/4 = 0
Earth-fault stages I02> stage set to operate on intermittent
set to operate on earth faults, (SGF3/6 = 1)
normal earth faults,
(SGF3/6=0)
Stage I01>

SGF3/5 SGF3/6 = 0 SGF3/6 = 1 & SGF3/6 = 1 &

SGF3/7 = 0 SGF3/7 = 1
0 -80°...0°...+80° -120°...0°...+80° -170°...0°...+80°
1 -88°...0°...+88° -120°...0°...+88° -170°...0°...+88°

Stage I02>

SGF3/5 SGX/5 SGX/6 SGF3/6 = 0 SGF3/6 = 1 & SGF3/6 = 1 &

SGF3/7 = 0 SGF3/7 = 1
0 0 0 -80°...0°...+80° -120°...0°...+80° -170°...0°...+80°
0 1 0 -80°...0°...+80° -120°...0°...+70° -170°...0°...+70°
0 0 1 -80°...0°...+80° -120°...0°...+60° -170°...0°...+60°
1 0 0 -88°...0°...+88° -120°...0°...+88° -170°...0°...+88°
1 1 0 -88°...0°...+88° -120°...0°...+78° -170°...0°...+78°
1 0 1 -88°...0°...+88° -120°...0°...+68° -170°...0°...+68°

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2. Earth-fault stages with I0cosϕ function on the positive sector and phase-angle measuring
function on the negative sector

U0

Operation
area ∆ϕ ϕb = 0°

Positive
Negative operation
operation area I0
area

I 0 _> = 5,0 x I n

Non-operation
area

Fig.2. Example of three operation areas, -80°...0°...+80° & I0cosϕ, -120°...0°...+80° & I0cosϕ and
-170°...0°...+80° & I0cosϕ, when the basic angle ϕb = 0°.

Table 2: Operation areas to be selected with the SGF_ and SGX switches at I0cosϕ function on the
positive sector and phase-angle measuring function on the negative sector

Switch Earth-fault stages with I0cosϕ function on the positive sector and
phase-angle measuring function on the negative sector.
SGX/3 = 1 & SGX/4 = 0
Earth-fault stages I02> stage set to operate on intermittent
set to operate on earth faults, SGF3/6 = 1
normal earth faults,
SGF3/6 = 0

Stage I01>

SGF3/5 SGF3/6 = 0 SGF3/6 = 1 & SGF3/6 = 1 &

SGF3/7 = 0 SGF3/7 = 1
0 -80°...0°...+80° & I0cosϕ -120°...0°...+80° & I0cosϕ -170°...0°...+80° & I0cosϕ
1 -88°...0°...+88° & I0cosϕ -120°...0°...+88° & I0cosϕ -170°...0°...+88° & I0cosϕ

Stage I02>

SGF3/5 SGX/5 SGX/6 SGF3/6 = 0 SGF3/6 = 1 & SGF3/6 = 1 &

SGF3/7 = 0 SGF3/7 = 1
0 0 0 -80°...0°...+80° & I0cosϕ -120°...0°...+80° & I0cosϕ -170°...0°...+80° & I0cosϕ
0 1 0 -80°...0º...+80° & I0cosϕ -120°...0°...+70° & I0cosϕ -170°...0°...+70° & I0cosϕ
0 0 1 -80°...0º...+80° & I0cosϕ -120°...0°...+60° & I0cosϕ -170°...0°...+60° & I0cosϕ
1 0 0 -88°...0º...+88° & I0cosϕ -120°...0°...+88° & I0cosϕ -170°...0°...+88° & I0cosϕ
1 1 0 -88°...0°...+88° & I0cosϕ -120°...0°...+78° & I0cosϕ -170°...0°...+78° & I0cosϕ
1 0 1 -88°...0°...+88° & I0cosϕ -120°...0°...+68° & I0cosϕ -170°...0°...+68° & I0cosϕ

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 3. Earth-fault stages with I0cosϕ function on the positive and the negative sector

U0
Operation area ∆ϕ

ϕb = 0°

Negative Positive
operation operation I0
area area

I 0 _> = 5,0 x In

Non-operation area

Fig.3. Example of operation area -80° & I0cosϕ...0°...+80° & I0cosϕ, when the basic angle ϕb = 0°.

Table 3: Operation areas to be selected with switches SGF_ and SGX at I0cosϕ function on the
negative and the positive sector.

Switch Earth-fault stages with I0cosϕ function on both sectors,

SGX/3 = 0 & SGX/4 = 1
Earth-fault stages set to operate Io2> stage set to operate on
on normal earth faults, intermittent earth faults,
SGF3/6 = 0 SGF3/6 = 1

Stage I01>
SGF3/5 SGF3/6 = 0 SGF3/6 = 1
0 -80° & I0cosϕ...0°...+80° & I0cosϕ -80° & I0cosϕ...0°...+80° & I0cosϕ
1 -88° & I0cosϕ...0°...+88° & I0cosϕ -88° & I0cosϕ...0°...+88° & I0cosϕ

Stage I02>

SGF3/5 SGX/5 SGX/6 SGF3/6 = 0 SGF3/6 = 1

0 0 0 -80° & I0cosϕ...0°...+80° & I0cosϕ -80° & I0cosϕ...0°...+80° & I0cosϕ
0 1 0 -80° & I0cosϕ...0°...+80° & I0cosϕ -70° & I0cosϕ...0°...+70° & I0cosϕ
0 0 1 -80° & I0cosϕ...0°...+80° & I0cosϕ -60° & I0cosϕ...0°...+60° & I0cosϕ
1 0 0 -88° & I0cosϕ...0°...+88° & I0cosϕ -88° & I0cosϕ...0°...+88° & I0cosϕ
1 1 0 -88° & I0cosϕ...0°...+88° & I0cosϕ -78° & I0cosϕ...0°...+78° & I0cosϕ
1 0 1 -88° & I0cosϕ...0°...+88° & I0cosϕ -68° & I0cosϕ...0°...+68° & I0cosϕ

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 I0 [%]/In
120

100

80

60

40

Phase-angle
measuring function cos(ϕ) measuring operation
I0 _> = 1 % x I n 20 I0 _> = 5 % x I n

10

-170° -120° -90° -60° -30° 0° 30° 60° 90°

Fig. 4. Overview of operation areas of the directional earth-fault stages, when the basic angle ϕb = 0°
and the start current I0_> = 1.0 % x In at phase-angle measuring function and 5.0 % x In at I0cosϕ
measuring operation.

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Technical data Operation principles of earth-fault stages for I01> or I02>
affected by Operation sector ∆ϕ SW: - 089 C, D: ±80°, ±88°
versions - 089 E: ±80°, ±88°, -120°
SW 089 E, F - 089 F: ±80°, ±88°, -120°, -170° (+60°, +68°, +70°, +78°)*
*) The values in brackets apply to the I02> stage
when SGF3/6=1
Operation principle SW: - 089 F: Phase-angle measuring function or I0cosϕ function

High-set earth-fault stage I02>

Operate time, t02>
- SGF3/6=0 SW: - 089 C, D, E: 0.1s
- 089 F: 0.1, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 s
- SGF3/6=1, SW: - 089 C, D, E: 0.75 s
- 089 F 0.75, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 s

Recommendation To maximize the functionality of the module at earth faults apt to develop into intermittent faults,
for configuring the following module settings are recommended:
the module
SPCJ 4D44 Definition of setting values:
- The residual voltage U0> is calculated as normal.
SW 089 F
- The start current for the earth-fault stage I01> is calculated as normal.
- The start current recommended for the earth-fault stage I02> exceeds the start current of the I01>
by 10%.
- The operate time for to1> is calculated as normal.

Programming of switches:
SGF2/1 = 1 basic angle, ϕb = 0°, for resonant-earthed networks
SGF2/2 = 1 -"-
SGF3/5 = 0 operation area ±80°
SGF3/6 = 1 I02> intermittent function
SGF3/7 = 1 negative operation area of stages I01> and I02> -170°
SGX/1 = 0 operate time t02> = 0.75 s
SGX/2 = 0 -"-
SGX/3 = 1 I0cosϕ function on the positive operation area
SGX/4 = 0 -"-
SGX/5 = 1 positive operation area of stage I02> +70°
SGX/6 = 0 -"-

Other settings:
Other module settings have to be adapted to the calculations made for the line and the network.

Other issues to consider

Reactor compensation:
To obtain maximum protection for both the faulted line and the healthy lines, a compensation
degree of 5…10% (overcompensated) is recommended.

Residual voltage relay:

To avoid unselective tripping by the residual voltage relay, the operate time of the relay must be long
enough compared to the operate times of the directional earth-fault relays of the feeders. At an
intermittent earth fault, the earth-fault stages of the faulted line may be delayed. For this reason,
the operate time of the earth-fault stage of the faulted line should be at least 5 s for the residual voltage
relay (or at least twice the operate time of the directional earth-fault stages).

Local recommendations and regulations:

In this document we have paid no attention to local recommendations and regulations, which have
to be considered by the user.

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General characteristics of
D-type relay modules
User´s manual and Technical description

3I > Relay symbol

Fastening screw I

I I I I o IRF
Indicators for measured L1 L2 L3 Self-supervision alarm indicator
quantities (Internal Relay Fault)

Display, 1 + 3 digits

RESET
I >/I n STEP

t > [s]
k Reset / Step push-button
I >> / I n

t >> [s]
Indicators for setting
parameters I o >/ I n
t o > [s]
ko

I o >> /I n

t o >>[s]
PROGRAM
SGF
Programming push-button
Indicators for switchgroups
SGB
SGF, SGB and SGR
SGR

TRIP Trip indicator

879B

SPCJ 4D29 Module type designation

Fastening screw
1MRS 750066-MUM EN
General characteristics
Issued 95-04-12
Version A (replaces 34 SPC 3 EN1)
Checked JH
of D type relay modules
Approved TK

Data subject to change without notice

Contents Front panel lay-out ......................................................................................................... 1

Control push buttons ..................................................................................................... 3
Display ........................................................................................................................... 3
Display main menu ................................................................................................... 3
Display submenus ..................................................................................................... 3
Selector switchgroups SGF, SGB, SGR .......................................................................... 4
Settings ........................................................................................................................... 4
Setting mode ............................................................................................................. 4
Example 1: Setting of relay operation values .............................................................. 7
Example 2: Setting of relay switchgroups................................................................... 9
Recorded information ................................................................................................... 11
Trip test function ......................................................................................................... 12
Example 3: Forced activation of outputs ................................................................. 13
Operation indicators ..................................................................................................... 15
Fault codes.................................................................................................................... 15

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Control The front panel of the relay module contains certain position in the main menu to the corre-
push-buttons two push buttons. The RESET / STEP push sponding submenu, for entering the setting
button is used for resetting operation indicators mode of a certain parameter and together with
and for stepping forward or backward in the the STEP push button for storing the set values.
display main menu or submenus. The PRO- The different operations are described in the
GRAM push button is used for moving from a subsequent paragraphs in this manual.

Display The measured and set values and the recorded When the auxiliary voltage of a protection relay
data are shown on the display of the protection module is switched on the module initially tests
relay module. The display consists of four digits. the display by stepping through all the segments
The three green digits to the right show the of the display for about 15 seconds. At first the
measured, set or recorded value and the leftmost corresponding segments of all digits are lit one
red digit shows the code number of the register. by one clockwise, including the decimal points.
The measured or set value displayed is indicated Then the center segment of each digit is lit one
by the adjacent yellow LED indicator on the by one. The complete sequence is carried out
front panel. When a recorded fault value is being twice. When the test is finished the display turns
displayed the red digit shows the number of the dark. The testing can be interrupted by pressing
corresponding register. When the display func- the STEP push button. The protection func-
tions as an operation indicator the red digit tions of the relay module are alerted throughout
alone is shown. the testing.

Display main menu Any data required during normal operation are From a dark display only forward movement is
accessible in the main menu i.e. present meas- possible. When the STEP push button is pushed
ured values, present setting values and recorded constantly, the display continuously moves for-
parameter values. ward stopping for a while in the dark position.

The data to be shown in the main menu are Unless the display is switched off by stepping to
sequentially called up for display by means of the dark point, it remains lit for about 5 minutes
the STEP push button. When the STEP push from the moment the STEP push button was
button is pressed for about one second, the last pushed. After the 5 minutes' time-out the
display moves forward in the display sequence. dispaly is switched off.
When the push button is pressed for about 0.5
seconds, the display moves backward in the
display sequence.

Display submenus Less important values and values not very often the display moves forward when the STEP push
set are displayed in the submenus. The number button is pushed for one second and backward
of submenus varies with different relay module when it is pushed for 0.5 seconds. The main
types. The submenus are presented in the de- menu has been re-entered when the red display
scription of the concerned protection relay turns dark.
module.
When a submenu is entered from a main menu
A submenu is entered from the main menu by of a measured or set value indicated by a LED
pressing the PROGRAM push button for about indicator, the indicator remains lit and the ad-
one second. When the push button is released, dress window of the display starts flashing. A
the red digit of the display starts flashing, indi- submenu position is indicated by a flashing red
cating that a submenu has been entered. Going address number alone on the dispaly without
from one submenu to another or back to the any lit set value LED indicator on the front
main menu follows the same principle as when panel.
moving from the main menu display to another;

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Selector switch- Part of the settings and the selections of the
groups SGF, SGB operation characteristic of the relay modules in Switch No Pos. Weigth Value
and SGR various applications are made with the selector
switchgroups SG_ . The switchgroups are soft- 1 1 x 1 = 1
ware based and thus not physically to be found 2 0 x 2 = 0
in the hardware of the relay module. The indi- 3 1 x 4 = 4
cator of the switchgroup is lit when the checksum 4 1 x 8 = 8
of the switchgroup is shown on the display. 5 1 x 16 = 16
Starting from the displayed checksum and by 6 0 x 32 = 0
entering the setting mode, the switches can be 7 1 x 64 = 64
set one by one as if they were real physical 8 0 x 128 = 0
switches. At the end of the setting procedure, a
checksum for the whole switchgroup is shown. Checksum ∑ = 93
The checksum can be used for verifying that the
switches have been properly set. Fig. 2 shows an
example of a manual checksum calculation. Fig. 2. Example of calculating the checksum of
a selector switchgroup SG_.
When the checksum calculated according to the
example equals the checksum indicated on the The functions of the selector switches of the
display of the relay module, the switches in the different protection relay modules are described
concerned switchgroup are properly set. in detail in the manuals of the different relay
modules.

Settings Most of the start values and operate times are set and the second settings can be done in three
by means of the display and the push buttons on different ways:
the front panel of the relay modules. Each
setting has its related indicator which is lit when 1) By command V150 over the serial communi-
the concerned setting value is shown on the cation bus
display. 2) By an external control signal BS1, BS2 or
RRES (BS3)
In addition to the main stack of setting values 3) Via the push-buttons of the relay module, see
most D type relay modules allow a second stack submenu 4 of register A.
of settings. Switching between the main settings

Setting mode Generally, when a large number of settings is to cursor is moved on from digit to digit by press-
be altered, e.g. during commissioning of relay ing the PROGRAM push button and in each
systems, it is recommended that the relay set- stop the setting is performed with the STEP
tings are entered with the keyboard of a push button. After the parameter values have
personal computer provided with the necessary been set, the decimal point is put in place. At the
software. When no computer nor software is end the position with the whole display flashing
available or when only a few setting values need is reached again and the data is ready to be
to be altered the procedure described below is stored.
used.
A set value is recorded in the memory by press-
The registers of the main menu and the submenus ing the push buttons STEP and PROGRAM
contain all parameters that can be set. The simultaneously. Until the new value has been
settings are made in the so called setting mode, recorded a return from the setting mode will
which is accessible from the main menu or a have no effect on the setting and the former
submenu by pressing the PROGRAM push value will still be valid. Furthermore any attempt
button, until the whole display starts flashing. to make a setting outside the permitted limits for a
This position indicates the value of the param- particular parameter will cause the new value to be
eter before it has been altered. By pressing the disqualified and the former value will be main-
PROGRAM push button the programming se- tained. Return from the setting mode to the
quence moves forward one step. First the main menu or a submenu is possible by pressing
rightmost digit starts flashing while the rest of the PROGRAM push button until the green
the display is steady. The flashing digit is set by digits on the display stop flashing.
means of the STEP push button. The flashing

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NOTE! During any local man-machine com- any doubt about the settings of the module to be
munication over the push buttons and the dis- inserted, the setting values should be read using
play on the front panel a five minute time-out a spare relay unit or with the relay trip circuits
function is active. Thus, if no push button has disconnected. If this cannot be done the relay
been pressed during the last five minutes, the can be sett into a non-tripping mode by pressing
relay returns to its normal state automatically. the PROGRAM push button and powering up
This means that the display turns dark, the relay the relay module simultaneously. The display
escapes from a display mode, a programming will show three dashes "- - -" to indicate the non-
routine or any routine going on, when the relay tripping mode. The serial communication is
is left untouched. This is a convenient way out operative and all main and submenues are acces-
of any situation when the user does not know sible. In the non-tripping mode unnecessary
what to do. trippings are avoided and the settings can be
checked. The normal protection relay mode is
Before a relay module is inserted into the relay entered automatically after a timeout of five
case, one must assure that the module has been minutes or ten seconds after the dark display
given the correct settings. If there however is position of the main menu has been entered.

MAIN MENU SUBMENU SETTING MODE

REV. STEP 0,5 s

STEP 0,5 s PROGRAM 1 s PROGRAM 5 s PROGRAM 5 s

FWD.STEP 1 s

Normal status, display off

First measuring value

REV. STEP 0,5 s

INCREASE VALUE
STEP 0,5 s
Last measuring value
FWD.STEP 1 s

1 Main setting 1 0 0 0
Actual setting value 1 value for stage 1

Second setting
Actual setting value 2 2 value for stage 1 MOVE FIGURE OR DECIMAL POINT
CURSOR WITH BUTTON PROGRAM 1 s

STORE NEW SETTING BY PRESSING

Memorized values etc. STEP AND PROGRAM SIMULTANEOUSLY
WHEN THE VALUE IS READY AND THE
WHOLE DISPLAY IS BLINKING

NOTE! IN MOST MENU CHARTS THE SUBMENUS HAVE BEEN DRAWN IN A HORIZONTAL DIRECTION IN ORDER TO GET
ALL MAIN AND SUBMENU POSITIONS SHOWN IN THE SAME CHART.

Fig.3. Basic principles of entering the main menus and submenus of a relay module.

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 MAIN MENU SUBMENUS

STEP 0.5 s PROGRAM 1 s

Normal status, display off

Current on phase L1

Current on phase L2

Current on phase L3

REV. STEP 0.5 s FWD. STEP 1 s

Neutral current Io SUBMENUS

Main setting 2 Second setting

Actual start value I> 1
value for I> value for I>

Actual operate time t> or 1 Main setting 2 Second setting

multiplier k for stage I> value for t> or k value for t> or k

Actual start value I>> 1 Main setting 2 Second setting

value for I>> value for I>>

Actual operate time t>> 1 Main setting 2 Second setting

of stage I>> value for t>> value for t>>
R
E
V.
Actual start value Io> 1 Main setting 2 Second setting
S
value for Io> value for Io>
T
E
P Actual operate time to> 1 Main setting 2 Second setting
or multiplier ko value for to> or ko value for to> or ko
.5
s

M Actual start value Io>> 1 Main setting 2 Second setting

A value for Io>> value for Io>>
I
N Actual operate time to>> 1 Main setting 2 Second setting
value for to>> value for to>>
M
E
Actual setting of functional 1 Main setting of 2 Main setting of
switchgroup SGF1 SGF1 checksum SGF2 checksum
N
U
Actual setting of blocking 1 Main setting of 2 Second setting of
F
switchgroup SGB SGB checksum SGB checksum
W
D.
Actual setting of relay 1 Main setting of 2 Main setting of
S switchgroup SGR1 SGR1 checksum SGR2 checksum
T
E
P
1
Latest memorized, event (n) 1 Event (n-1) 2 Event (n-2)
value of phase L1 value of phase L1 value of phase L1
1
s

2 Latest memorized, event (n) 1 Event (n-1) 2 Event (n-2)

value of phase L2 value of phase L2 value of phase L2

Latest memorized, event (n) 1 Event (n-1) 2 Event (n-2)

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value of phase L3 value of phase L3 value of phase L3

Maximum demand current 1 Highest maximum

4 value for 15 minutes demand value found

Fig. 4.Example of part of the main and submenus for the settings of the overcurrent and earth-fault
relay module SPCJ 4D29. The settings currently in use are in the main manu and they are displayed
by pressing the STEP push button. The main menu also includes the measured current values, the
registers 1...9, 0 and A. The main and second setting values are located in the submenus and are
called up on the display with the PROGRAM push button.

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Example 1 Operation in the setting mode. Manual setting for the main setting is 0.80 x In and for the
of the main setting of the start current value I> second setting 1.00 x In. The desired main start
of an overcurrent relay module. The initial value value is 1.05 x In.

a) RESET
STEP
Press push button STEP repeatedly until the 5x1s
LED close to the I> symbol is lit and the current
start value appears on the display.
0. 8 0
b)
Enter the submenu to get the main setting value PROGRAM

by pressing the PROGRAM push button more 1s

than one second and then releasing it. The red
display digit now shows a flashing number 1, 1 0. 8 0
indicating the first submenu position and the
green digits show the set value.

c) PROGRAM

Enter the setting mode by pressing the PRO- 5s

GRAM push button for five seconds until the 1 0. 8 0
display starts flashing.

d)
PROGRAM
Press the PROGRAM push button once again
for one second to get the rightmost digit flash-
ing.
1s 1 0. 8 0

e) RESET
STEP
Now the flashing digit can be altered. Use the
5x
STEP push button to set the digit to the desired
value.
1 0. 8 5

f) PROGRAM

Press the PROGRAM push button to make the 1s

middle one of the green digits flash.
1 0. 8 5
g) RESET
STEP
Set the middle digit with of the STEP push 2x
button.
1 0. 0 5
h) PROGRAM

Press the PROGRAM push button to make the 1s

leftmost green digit flash.

1 0. 0 5

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 i) RESET
STEP
Set the digit with the STEP push button. 0x
1 1. 0 5

j) PROGRAM

Press the PROGRAM push button to make the 1s

decimal point flash.
1 1. 0 5

k) RESET
STEP
If needed, move the decimal point with the 0x
STEP push button.
1 1. 0 5
l)
PROGRAM
Press the PROGRAM push button to make the
whole display flash. In this position, corre-
1s
sponding to position c) above, one can see the
new value before it is recorded. If the value
needs changing, use the PROGRAM push but-
1 1. 0 5
ton to alter the value.

RESET
STEP
m)
When the new value has been corrected, record
it in the memory of the relay module by pressing
the PROGRAM and STEP push buttons simul-
1 - - -
PROGRAM
taneously. At the moment the information en-
ters the memory, the green dashes flash once in
the display, i.e. 1 - - -.

n)
Recording of the new value automatically initi- PROGRAM

ates a return from the setting mode to the 5s 1 1. 0 5

normal submenu. Without recording one can
leave the setting mode any time by pressing the
PROGRAM push button for about five sec-
onds, until the green display digits stop flashing.

o)
If the second setting is to be altered, enter RESET
STEP
submenu position 2 of the setting I> by pressing
the STEP push button for approx. one second.
1s 2 1. 0 0
The flashing position indicator 1 will then be
replaced by a flashing number 2 which indicates
that the setting shown on the display is the
second setting for I>.

Enter the setting mode as in step c) and proceed until the first digit is switched off. The LED still
in the same way. After recording of the re- shows that one is in the I> position and the
quested values return to the main menu is display shows the new setting value currently in
obtained by pressing the STEP push button use by the relay module.

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Example 2 Operation in the setting mode. Manual setting SGF1/1and SGF1/3 are to be set in position 1.
of the main setting of the checksum for the This means that a checksum of 005 should be
switchgroup SGF1 of a relay module. The initial the final result.
value for the checksum is 000 and the switches

a) RESET
STEP
Press push button STEP until the LED close to nx1s
the SGF symbol is lit and the checksum appears
on the display.
0 0 0
b) PROGRAM
Enter the submenu to get the main checksum of 1s
SGF1 by pressing the PROGRAM push button
for more than one second and then releasing it.
The red display now shows a flashing number 1
1 0 0 0
indicating the first submenu position and the
green digits show the checksum.

c)
Enter the setting mode by pressing the PRO- PROGRAM

GRAM push button for five seconds until the 5s

display starts flashing. 1 0 0 0
d)
Press the PROGRAM push button once again PROGRAM

to get the first switch position. The first digit of 1x

the display now shows the switch number. The
position of the switch is shown by the rightmost
digit.
1 1 0
e)
The switch position can now be toggled be- RESET
STEP
tween 1 and 0 by means of the STEP push
button and it is left in the requested position 1. 1x 1 1 1
f)
When switch number 1 is in the requested
position, switch number 2 is called up by press- PROGRAM

ing the PROGRAM push button for one sec-

ond. As in step e), the switch position can be
1s 1 2 0
altered by using the STEP push button. As the
desired setting for SGF1/2 is 0 the switch is left
in the 0 position.

g)
Switch SGF1/3 is called up as in step f) by
pressing the PROGRAM push button for about
PROGRAM
1s 1 3 0
one second.

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 h) RESET
STEP
The switch position is altered to the desired 1x
position 1 by pressing the STEP push button 1 3 1
once.

i) PROGRAM
Using the same procedure the switches SGF 1/ 5x1s
4...8 are called up and, according to the exam-
ple, left in position 0.

j)
In the final setting mode position, correspond-
ing to step c), the checksum based on the set 1 0 0 5
switch positions is shown.

k)
If the correct checksum has been obtained, it is RESET
STEP
recorded in the memory by pressing the push
buttons PROGRAM and STEP simultaneously.
At the moment the information enters the 1 - - -
memory, the green dashes flash in the display,
PROGRAM
i.e.1 - - -. If the checksum is incorrect, the
setting of the separate switches is repeated using
the PROGRAM and STEP push buttons start-
ing from step d).

l)
Recording the new value automatically initiates PROGRAM
a return from the setting mode to the normal 5s
menu. Without recording one can leave the
setting mode any time by pressing the PRO-
1 0 0 5
GRAM push button for about five seconds,
until the green display digits stop flashing.

m)
After recording the desired values return to the
main menu is obtained by pressing the STEP RESET
STEP
nx1s
push button until the first digit is turned off.
The LED indicator SGF still shows that one is 0 0 5
in the SGF position and that the display shows
the new checksum for SGF1 currently in use by
the relay module.

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Recorded The parameter values measured at the moment Submenu 2 of register A contains a bus commu-
information when a fault occurs or at the trip instant are nication monitor for the SPAbus. If the protec-
recorded in the registers. The recorded data, tion relay, which contains the relay module, is
except for some parameters, are set to zero by linked to a system including a contol data
pressing the push buttons STEP and PRO- communicatoe, for instance SRIO 1000M and
GRAM simultaneously. The data in normal the data communication system is operating,
registers are erased if the auxiliary voltage supply the counter reading of the monitor will be zero.
to the relay is interrupted, only the set values and Otherwise the digits 1...255 are continuously
certain other essential parameters are maintained scrolling in the monitor.
in non-volatile registers during a voltage failure.
Submenu 3 contains the password required for
The number of registers varies with different changing the remote settings. The address code,
relay module types. The functions of the regis- the data transfer rate of the serial communica-
ters are illustrated in the descriptions of the tion and the password can be set manually or via
different relay modules. Additionally, the sys- the serial communication bus. For manual set-
tem front panel of the relay contains a simplified ting see example 1.
list of the data recorded by the various relay
modules of the protection relay. The default value is 001 for the address code, 9.6
kilobaud for the data transfer rate and 001 for
All D type relay modules are provided with two the password.
general registers: register 0 and register A.
In order to secure the setting values, all settings
Register 0 contains, in coded form, the informa- are recorded in two separate memory banks
tion about e.g. external blocking signals, status within the non-volatile memory. Each bank is
information and other signals. The codes are complete with its own checksum test to verify
explained in the manuals of the different relay the condition of the memory contents. If, for
modules. some reason, the contents of one bank is
disturbed, all settings are taken from the other
Register A contains the address code of the relay bank and the contents from here is transferred to
modul which is reqiured by the serial communi- the faulty memory region, all while the relay is
cation system. in full operation condition. If both memory
banks are simultaneously damaged the relay will
Submenu 1 of register A contains the data trans- be be set out of operation, and an alarm signal
fer rate value, expressed in kilobaud, of the serial will be given over the serial port and the IRF
communication. output relay

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Trip test function Register 0 also provides access to a trip test The selected starting or tripping is activated by
function, which allows the output signals of the simultaneous pressing of the push buttons
relay module to be activated one by one. If the STEP and PROGRAM. The signal remains
auxiliary relay module of the protection assem- activated as long as the two push butttons are
bly is in place, the auxiliary relays then will pressed. The effect on the output relays depends
operate one by one during the testing. on the configuration of the output relay matrix
switches.
When pressing the PROGRAM push button
for about five seconds, the green digits to the The self-supervision output is activated by press-
right start flashing indicating that the relay ing the STEP push button 1 second when no
module is in the test position. The indicators of setting indicator is flashing. The IRF output is
the settings indicate by flashing which output activated in about 1 second after pressing of the
signal can be activated. The required output STEP push button.
function is selected by pressing the PROGRAM
push button for about one second.
The signals are selected in the order illustrated in
The indicators of the setting quantities refer to Fig. 4.
the following output signals:

Setting I> Starting of stage I>

Setting t> Tripping of stage I>
Setting I>> Starting of stage I>>
Setting t>> Tripping of stage I>>
etc.
No indication Self-supervision IRF

IRF I> TRIP I» START I» TRIP Io> START Io> TRIP Io»START Io» TRIP
I> START
REGISTER 0
PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM
I> PROGRAM PROGRAM
5s 1s 1s t> 1s 1s 1s 1s 1s
I» 1s 1s
t»
Io> to>
Io»
to»

STEP STEP & STEP & STEP & STEP & STEP & STEP & STEP & STEP &
PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM

Fig. 5.Sequence order for the selection of output signals in the Trip test mode

If, for instance, the indicator of the setting t> is Note!

flashing, and the push buttons STEP and PRO- The effect on the output relays then depends on
GRAM are being pressed, the trip signal from the configuration of the output relay matrix
the low-set overcurrent stage is activated. Re- switchgroups SGR 1...3.
turn to the main menu is possible at any stage of
the trip test sequence scheme, by pressing the
PROGRAM push button for about five sec-
onds.

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Example 3 Trip test function. Forced activation of the
outputs.

a)
Step forward on the display to register 0.
RESET
STEP

nx1s
0 0 0 0
b)
Press the PROGRAM push button for about 3I >
I
five seconds until the three green digits to the I L1 I L2 I L3 I o IRF

right.

PROGRAM
I >/I n
RESET
0 0 0 0
5s t > [s]
k
STEP

I >> / I n

t >> [s]

I o >/ I n
t o > [s]
ko

I o >> /I n

t o >>[s]
PROGRAM
SGF

SGB

c) SGR

TRIP
Hold down the STEP push button. After one 879B

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second the red IRF indicator is lit and the IRF
output is activated. When the step push button
is released the IRF indicator is switched off and
the IRF output resets.

d)
Press the PROGRAM push button for one 3I >
I

second and the indicator of the topmost setting I L1 I L2 I L3 I o IRF

start flashing.

e)
I >/I n
RESET
0 0 0 0
If a start of the first stage is required, now press t > [s]
STEP

k
the push-buttons PROGRAM and STEP simul- I >> / I n

taneously. The stage output will be activated and t >> [s]

the output relays will operate according to the I o >/ I n

t o > [s]
actual programming of the relay output ko

I o >> /I n
switchgroups SGR. t o >>[s]
PROGRAM
SGF

SGB
RESET
STEP
SGR

TRIP
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PROGRAM

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 f)
To proceed to the next position press the PRO- 3I >
I
GRAM push button for about 1 second until I L1 I L2 I L3 I o IRF

the indicator of the second setting starts flash-

ing. 0 0 0 0
RESET
I >/I n STEP
PROGRAM
t > [s]
1s k

I >> / I n

t >> [s]

I o >/ I n
t o > [s]
ko

I o >> /I n

t o >>[s]
PROGRAM
SGF

SGB

SGR

TRIP

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g)
Press the push buttons PROGRAM and STEP 3I >
I

simultaneously to activate tripping of stage 1 I L1 I L2 I L3 I o IRF

(e.g. the I> stage of the overcurrent module

SPCJ 4D29). The output relays will operate
according to the actual programming of the RESET
0 0 0 0
I >/I n
relay switchgroups SGR. If the main trip relay t > [s]
STEP

k
is operated the trip indicator of the measuring I >> / I n

module is lit. t >> [s]

I o >/ I n
RESET t o > [s]
STEP ko

I o >> /I n

t o >>[s]
PROGRAM
SGF

SGB

SGR

TRIP
PROGRAM
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h)
The starting and tripping of the remaining It is possible to leave the trip test mode at any
stages are activated in the same way as the first step of the sequence scheme by pressing the
stage above. The indicator of the corresponding PROGRAM push button for about five seconds
setting starts flashing to indicate that the con- until the three digits to the right stop flashing.
cerned stage can be activated by pressing the
STEP and PROGRAM buttons simultaneously.
For any forced stage operation, the output
relays will respond according to the setting of
the relay output switchgroups SGR. Any time
a certain stage is selected that is not wanted to
operate, pressing the PROGRAM button once
more will pass by this position and move to the
next one without carrying out any operation of
the selected stage.

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Operation A relay module is provided with a multiple of indicator is reset by means of the RESET push
indication separate operation stages, each with its own button of the relay module. An unreset opera-
operation indicator shown on the display and a tion indicator does not affect the function of the
common trip indicator on the lower part of the protection relay module.
front plate of the relay module.
In certain cases the function of the operation
The starting of a relay stage is indicated with one indicators may deviate from the above princi-
number which changes to another number when ples. This is described in detail in the descrip-
the stage operates. The indicator remains glow- tions of the separate modules.
ing although the operation stage resets. The

Fault codes In addition to the protection functions the relay the module. The fault code, which consists of a
module is provided with a self-supervision sys- red figure "1" and a three digit green code
tem which continuously supervises the function number, cannot be removed from the display by
of the microprocessor, its program execution resetting. When a fault occurs, the fault code
and the electronics. should be recorded and stated when service is
ordered. When in a fault mode, the normal
Shortly after the self-supervision system detects relay menus are operative, i.e. all setting values
a permanent fault in the relay module, the red and measured values can be accessed although
IRF indicator on the front panel is lit . At the the relay operation is inhibited. The serial com-
same time the module puts forward a control munication is also operative making it possible
signal to the output relay of the self-supervision to access the relay information also from a
system of the protection relay. remote site. The internal relay fault code shown
on the display remains active until the internal
In most fault situations a fault code, indicating fault possibly disappears and can also be re-
the nature of the fault, appears on the display of motely read out as variable V 169.

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