Frequency relay SPAF 340 C

1MRS 750419-MBG
Issued: July 1998
Status: Updated
Version: B/15.11.2001
Data subject to change without notice

Features • Overfrequency and underfrequency relay • Flexible configuration of blocking inputs,

with four frequency stages protection stages and output relays
• Each frequency stage can be set for defi- • Recovery function with adjustable time
nite time overfrequency or underfrequency delay for starting of network restoration
function
• Serial communication interface providing
• Each frequency stage can also be set for connection to remote control systems and
positive or negative frequency-rate-of- enabling parameterization via a PC, and
change (df/dt) function reading of registers and measured values
• The definite time operating principle and • High system reliability due to continuous
the rate of change operating principle can self-supervision
be combined
• High immunity to electrical and electromag-
• Each frequency stage can be given two netical interference and rugged aluminium
separate operate times case to IP 54 at panel mounting
• Adjustable undervoltage blocking level • Powerful software support for parameter-
ization of the relay and for reading and
• Field-adjustable relay rated frequency
recording measured values, events, etc.
• The protection stages can be separately
• Member of the SPACOM product family
blocked via external blocking inputs
and ABB’s Substation Automation system
• Five external control inputs for blocking the
• CE marking according to the EC directive
frequency stages
for EMC
• Nine output relays, i.e. four for tripping, four
for signalling and one for the self-supervi-
sion system

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 Frequency relay SPAF 340 C
1MRS 750419-MBG

Application The frequency relay SPAF 340 C is used for The operation of the relay can be based on set
load shedding in situations where power con- frequency values (f<), on the rate of decrease
sumption exceeds the available power of the of frequency (negative df/dt), or on both cri-
network. In such a situation of unbalance, the teria (f< and df/dt). In addition, output of
network frequency tends to fall. The fre- each stage can be obtained via two separate
quency relay can control four circuit break- time circuits and so eight different fre-
ers, allowing four feeders to be disconnected quency/time combinations are available.
from the network, one by one. Should the Should the network frequency drop rapidly,
power deficiency still persist, the relay dis- this feature allows fast disconnection of vari-
connects the plant for island operation. ous loads.

Design The frequency relay SPAF 340 C is a second- Data communication

ary relay, which is connected to the voltage The feeder protection relay is provided with a
transformers of the network section to be pro- serial interface on the rear panel. By means of
tected. The relay incorporates one frequency a bus connection module type SPA-ZC21 or
relay module type SPCF 1D15, which SPA-ZC 17 the feeder protection relay can be
includes a definite time overfrequency and/or connected to the fibre-optic SPA bus. The bus
underfrequency unit and a rate of change of connection module SPA-ZC 21 is powered
frequency unit. from the host relay, whereas the bus connec-
tion module type SPA-ZC 17 is provided with
The relay module includes four frequency a built-in power unit, which can be fed from
stages. Each frequency stage can be set to an external secured power source. The relay
operate as an overfrequency (f>) stage or an communicates with higher-level data acquisi-
underfrequency (f<) stage with definite time tion and control systems via the SPA bus.
characteristic. Further, each stage can be set
to function as a rate of change of frequency
(df/dt) stage.
Self-supervision
The relay incorporates a sophisticated self-
When the start frequency of a stage is set supervision system with auto-diagnosis,
below the rated frequency, the stage operates which increases the availability of the relay
as an underfrequency stage. Correspondingly, and the reliability of the system. The self-
the stage has the function of an overfrequency supervision system continuously monitors the
stage, when the start frequency is set above hardware and the software of the relay. The
the rated frequency. The frequency setting system also supervises the operation of the
cannot be the same as the rated frequency. auxiliary supply module and the voltages
generated by the module.
The operation of the df/dt function of a pro-
tection stage is based on the same principle as When a permanent internal relay fault is
the frequency function, which means that if a detected, the IRF indicator on the relay front
stage operates as an underfrequency stage, panel is lit. At the same time the output relay
the sign of the df/dt function is negative. of the self-supervision system operates and a
Then the df/dt function starts once the abso- fault message is transmitted over the serial
lute value of the rate of frequency drop bus to the higher-level system. Further, in
exceeds the set df/dt value. When required by most fault situations, a fault code is shown in
the application, the definite time principle the display of the protection relay module.
and the rate of change principle can be com- The fault code indicates the type of the fault
bined so that the criteria for operation of both that has been detected.
functions have to be fulfilled at the same time
to enable operation of the stage. Auxiliary supply voltage
The auxiliary supply voltage of the relay is
Once a preset condition is fulfilled, the stage obtained from an internal plug-in type power
starts and, at the same time, it activates a tim- supply module. Two auxiliary power module
ing circuit. When the stage times out, the versions are available: type SPGU 240A1 for
relay produces a trip signal. The trip signal the supply voltage range 80…265 V ac/dc
can be assigned to the desired output relay. and type SPGU 48B2 for the supply voltage
range 18…80 V dc. The power supply mod-
ule forms the internal voltages required by
the protection relay and the I/O module.

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 Frequency relay SPAF 340 C
1MRS 750419-MBG

Technical data 7DEOH(QHUJL]LQJLQSXWVYROWDJHLQSXWV

Rated voltage Un 100 V, 110 V, 115 V or 120 V
Continuous voltage withstand 200 V
Rated burden of voltage input at Un <0.5 VA
Rated frequency fn, programmable 30…65 Hz

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Type of contact Tripping Signalling
Rated voltage 250 V ac/dc
Thermal withstand Carry continuously 5A 5A
capability Make and carry for 0.5 s 30 A 10 A
Make and carry for 3 s 15 A 8A
Breaking capacity for dc, 220 V dc 1A 0.15 A
when the signal circuit 110 V dc 3A 0.25 A
time constant
48 V dc 5A 1A
L/R ≤ 40 ms, at the
signalling voltage levels
Contact material AgCdO2

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Operative control voltage range 18…250 V dc or
80…250 V ac
Current drain of activated control input 2…20 mA

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Rated frequency fn 30…65 Hz
Number of frequency stages 4
Operating principles Definite time overfrequency f>
Definite time underfrequency f<
Rate of change of frequency df/dt
f> or f< operation Start frequency 25.00…70.00 Hz
principle Measuring range 20.00…75.00 Hz
Correction range of LV side neutral connection CT 0.40…1.50
ratio I02/In
Frequency measuring time, programmable 3…20 periods
Drop-off hysteresis 20 mHz
Operation accuracy ±10 mHz
Operate time, min. time depends on frequency 0.10…120.00 s
Operation time accuracy ±1% or ±30 ms
Minimum measuring voltage 0.25 × Un
df/dt operation principle Start value, in steps of 0.1 Hz/s 0.2…±10.0 Hz/s
Operation accuracy ±150 mHz/s
Operate time, min. time depends on frequency 0.10…120.00 s
Operation time accuracy ±1% or ±30 ms
Minimum measuring voltage 0.25 × Un
Undervoltage blocking Start voltage 0.30…0.90 × Un
Measuring range 0.0…1.4 × Un
Operation accuracy, in the range of 25…70 Hz ±3% of set value
Recovery function Frequency difference from rated frequency 0.1…10.0 Hz
Operate time 1 s…120 min 59 s
Operation time accuracy ±1% or ±30 ms

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 Frequency relay SPAF 340 C
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Technical data (cont’d) 7DEOH$X[LOLDU\VXSSO\PRGXOHV

Type of module Rated voltages Un SPGU 240A1 110/120/230/240 V ac
110/125/220 V dc
SPGU 48B2 24/48/60 V ac
Operative voltage range SPGU 240A1 80…265 V ac/dc
SPGU 48B2 18…80 V dc
Power consumption under quiescent ~15 W
conditions
under operating ~20 W
conditions

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Transmission mode Fibre-optic serial bus
Data code ASCII
Data transfer rate, selectable 4800 or 9600 Bd
Electrical/optical bus connection module powered for plastic core cables SPA-ZC 21BB
from the host relay for glass fibre cables SPA-ZC 21MM
Electrical/optical bus connection module powered for plastic core cables SPA-ZC 17BB
from the host relay or from an external power source for glass fibre cables SPA-ZC 17MM

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Test voltages Dielectric test voltage (IEC 255-5) 2 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min
Impulse test voltage (IEC 255-5) 5 kV, 1.2/50 µs, 0.5 J
Insulation resistance (IEC 255-5) >100 MΩ, 500 V dc
Mechanical environmental tests Vibration test (IEC 255-21-1) class 2
Chock/bump test (IEC 255-21-2) class 2
Seismic test (IEC 255-21-3) class 2
Interference tests High frequency disturbance test 2.5 kV, 1 MHz
(IEC 255-22-1), common mode
High frequency disturbance test 1.0 kV, 1 MHz
(IEC 255-22-1), differential mode
Electrostatic discharge (IEC 255- 8 kV
22-2 and IEC 801-2, class III), air
discharge
Electrostatic discharge (IEC 255- 6 kV
22-2 and IEC 801-2, class III),
contact discharge
Fast transients (IEC 255-22-4, 4 kV, 5/50 ns
class III and IEC 801-4, level IV),
power supply inputs
Fast transients (IEC 255-22-4, 2 kV, 5/50 ns
class III and IEC 801-4, level IV),
other inputs
Environmental conditions Service temperature range -10…+55°C
Temperature influence ±0.05‰/frequency measurement
in the range -10°C…+55°C
<0.2%/°C, voltage mesurement
Relative humidity (IEC 68-2-8) +55°C, 93…95%, 6 cycles
Transport and storage -40…+70°C
temperature range (IEC 68-2-8)
Degree of protection by enclosure IP 54
of flush mounting relay case
Weight of relay including flush 6 kg
mounting relay case

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 Frequency relay SPAF 340 C
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Block diagram

a d

Rx Tx

SPA-ZC_
+ (~)
Uaux
- (~)
SERIAL
BS3 BS4 BS5 BS2 BS1 IRF SS1 TS1 SS2 TS2 SS3 TS3 SS4 TS4 PORT
(SPA)

X0 63 13 14 16 17 19 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 28 29 25 26 27 X1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 X0 62 61 X2 14 15 16 X2 12 13 X2 3 4 X2 9 10 11 X2 1 2 X2 7 8 X1 15 16 X2 5 6 X1 11 12 13 14

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100V

100V

100V

100V
5A

5A

5A

5A
1A

1A

1A

1A
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U5 + -

U1 IRF
SS1
TS1
4 SS2
TS2
f SS3
TS3
SS4
TS4
4 I/O
BS1
BS2 df/dt
BS5
BS4
BS3

Fig. 1 Block diagram and sample connection diagram

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 Frequency relay SPAF 340 C
1MRS 750419-MBG

Mounting and Flush mounting

dimensions 293
226 259 34 214 ±1
30 229

139 ±1
162 Panel

136
cut-out

dim300

Fig. 2 Flush-mounting relay case (dimensions in mm)

Semi-flush mounting
a b

Raising frame a b
SPA-ZX 301 219 74
SPA-ZX 302 179 114
SPA-ZX 303 139 154
SFM300_1
Fig. 3 Semi-flush mounting relay case (dimensions in mm)

Mounting in 19 inch cabinets Projecting mounting

and frames When projecting mounting is preferred, a
An ancillary mounting plate, height 4U relay case type SPA-ZX 317 is used. The
(~177 mm), is recommended to be used when relay case for projecting mounting is pro-
the protection relays are to be mounted in 19 vided with front connectors.
inch frames or cabinets. The ancillary mount-
ing plate type SPA-ZX 304 accommodates
two size 300 relays and type SPA-ZX 305 one
size 300 relay.

SPA-ZX304 SPA-ZX306
SPA-ZX305 SPA-ZX307
SPA-ZX201 SPA-ZX317
SPA-ZX318
+0,4 242 306
482,6 –0 (19")
197
ø6
177 –0 (4U)
101,6

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+0,4

312
292

6
197 98
21,5

304_5_6

Fig. 4 Mounting cabinets and frames as well as projecting mounting (dimensions in mm)

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 Frequency relay SPAF 340 C
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Ordering :KHQRUGHULQJSOHDVHVSHFLI\
Ordering information Ordering example
1. Type designation and quantity SPAF 340 C3, 5 pieces
2. Order number RS 454 004-AA
3. Auxiliary voltage Uaux =110 V dc
4. Accessories -
5. Special requirements -

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Frequency relay SPAF 340 C3 without test adapter RS 454 004-AA, CA
Frequency relay SPAF 340 C3 including test RS 454 204-AA, CA
adapter RTXP
The last two letters of the order number indicate the AA equals Uaux = 80… 265 V ac/dc
auxiliary voltage Uaux of the annunciator unit as CA equals Uaux = 18…80 V dc
follows:

References $GGLWLRQDOLQIRUPDWLRQ
Brochure “Frequency relays” 1MRS 750183-MDS EN
Manual “Frequency relay SPAF 340 C” 1MRS 750582-MUM EN

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