NSD 70.

Teleprotection equipment.

ABB Automation
NSD 70 — the universal series of programmable teleprotection devices:
fast, reliable and secure —
the ideal solution regardless of transmission medium.

NSD 70D for digital

communication
with one to six
independent
command signals.

An adequate and uninterrupted Teleprotection equipment transmits

command signals on the HV power
supply of electricity is only
systems of electricity supply
possible with the help undertakings
comprehensive control and Depending on the protection scheme in
monitoring functions which ensure use, the command signals trip the remote
circuit-breaker either directly (direct trans-
the reliable operation of the power fer tripping) or are first enabled by the
transmission system. local protection device (permissive transfer
■ As the complexity and ratings tripping). Other protection schemes
involve preventing tripping by the local
of electrical power systems in- protection device (blocking scheme).
crease, so do also the demands on
the protective devices and systems
Fast, reliable and secure transmission
which have to protect them from of protection signals
damage and preserve power system A fundamental requirement in all these
stability. applications is that command signals are
communicated without falsification at the
■ Protection relays in conjunction
highest possible speed. In the event of a
with communication links provide fault on the protected unit, the command
the best possible means of signal must be received at the remote end
in the shortest possible time even if the
selectively isolating faults on HV
channel is disturbed by the fault (depend-
lines, power transformers, reactors ability, transmission time). On the other
and other important items of hand, interference on the communications
2 electrical plant.
 In the event of a fault on the protected unit, the command
signal must be received at the remote end in the shortest
possible time even if the channel is disturbed by the fault.

A B

TXC TXC
TX TX

RXC RXC
RX RX

NSD70 C
B
T
P L

NSD 70/1 NSD 70/2 C

NSD 70 C
TX RX RX TX

TX Transmitter
TXC RXC RX Receiver P Communications cable
TXC Transmitted command (pilot wires)
RXC Received command L HV line or cable

Protection of teed lines. A Transmission of a direct trip sig-

signal from any station is nal for transformer protection.
received by the two other To keep costs low, the trans-
channel must never cause mal-operation of stations in the network. Two former at C has no circuit-
NSD 70 units, installed in the breaker of its own on the HV
the protection by simulating a tripping sig- same subrack, are located at side. In the event of a fault the
nal when there is not a fault on the power the tee-off. Direct through- breaker in remote station B has
system (security). The most important fea- connection of the signal in the to be tripped via a communica-
tee-off avoids delay. tions link.
tures of a teleprotection equipment are
therefore transmission time, dependability
and security. From the communications
engineering point of view, the bandwidth a
teleprotection equipment occupies must
also be taken into account.

■ The use of microprocessors

With NSD 70 is modern technology and
and digital signal processing
a modular system structure, just the
makes the NSD 70 series of
right user-oriented solution is achieved
devices fully programmable
for every application
to suit all kinds of command
A modern teleprotection equipment has
transmission protection
to be adaptable both with respect to the
schemes.
requirements of the protection and the
constraints of the communications system
■ The excellent performance
and must provide the best possible support
of the equipment is the result
for the user in solving complex protection
of algorithms and parameters
and communications problems. The con-
optimised for every kind of
cept of the NSD 70 series of devices goes a
application.
long way towards satisfying these require-
ments.
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The modular structure of NSD 70 —
a big advantage for the user.

There are two basic NSD 70 versions: NSD 70 C and NSD 70 D

Suitable for all kinds of protection command signalling; transformer, reactor and line protection, single-circuit and double-circuit
lines, also for the protection of teed feeders with single or multiple tee-offs

■ NSD 70 C operating mode 1 for analogue communication ■ short transmission ■ maximum of two
with one or two independent single-tone command signals. times; 6 ms for single- command signals per
command signals and device; ideal for dou-
8 ms for dual-com- ble-circuit line protec-
mand signals in time- tion, several devices
saving applications operate in parallel on
different frequencies

■ NSD 70 C operating mode 2 and 3 for analogue ■ short transmission ■ up to four

communication with one to four two-tone command signals. Two- times, 8 ms for dual- command signals per
tone coding provides security against sine-wave interference and fre- command signals in device
quency drift. The version with four command signals is especially time-saving applica-
suitable for phase-selective protection schemes. tions and equipment
with two or more
command signals

■ NSD 70 D for digital communication with one to six indepen- ■ short transmission ■ up to six com-
dent command signals via a 64 kBit digital channel of a PCM multi- times; less than 3 ms mand signals per
plexer. The device is therefore especially suitable for the three-phase or less than 6 ms for device, for three-phase
protection of double-circuit lines. maximum security protection of double-
circuit lines

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 Highlights.

The well-tried All the units of the NSD 70 series have been developed and are manufactured
interface modules according to an established, well-tried concept. The entire series is subject
can be used in the to ongoing development to take account of changing user requirements and
to incorporate the latest technologies – without impairing compatibility or
same rack units
continuity.
in many different
fields of application. ■ The main advantages: maximum flexibility for all command transmission schemes
The greatest possible such as blocking, direct transfer tripping and permissive transfer tripping
flexibility and
■ protection of single or multiple teed feeders
adaptability are
thus achieved while ■ suitable for all transmission media, i.e. pilot wires, optical fibres,
PLC and radio
keeping stocks
of spares to a ■ extremely short transmission times
minimum. ■ reliable, secure and robust

■ modular and programmable

■ digital signal processing with special protection algorithms

■ functional testing during operation

■ adaptable and low maintenance requirement

■ programmable ■ digital signal pro- ■ signal boosting; ■ testing in opera-

channel frequencies, cessing; special algo- command signals are tion; manual testing
bandwidths and rithms ensure reliable transmitted at and periodic self-test-
transmission times operation under diffi- increased power levels ing without disrupting
cult transmission con- normal operation
ditions

■ programmable ■ digital signal pro- ■ signal boosting; ■ testing in opera-

channel frequencies, cessing; special algo- command signals are tion; manual testing
bandwidths and rithms ensure reliable transmitted at and periodic self-test-
transmission times operation under diffi- increased power levels ing without disrupting
cult transmission con- normal operation
ditions

■ digital signal pro- ■ 64 kbit/s electrical ■ 56 kbit/s or ■ optical fibre line ■ testing in opera-
cessing; special algo- line interfaces con- 64 kbit/s line interface interface with ranges tion; manual testing
rithms ensure highly forming to ITU-T conforming to EIA of 5 km and 18 km for and periodic self-test-
accurate signal evalua- standards G.703, Standards RS-422-A, multi-mode fibres and ing without disrupting
tion and high reli- V. 11, V. 36, X.21, RS-449 and RS-530 30 km for mono- normal operation,
ability X.24 and X.27 mode fibres plus interrogation of
the operating status at
the remote station

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NSD 70 Technical Data.
The NSD 70 equipment family complies with IEC 60834-1 with the European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and with the Low-Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC.

System Data NSD 70 C mode 1 NSD 70 C mode 2/3 NSD 70 D

Battery Supply 48 V, 110–125 V and 48 V, 110–125 V and 48 V, 110–125 V and
220–250 V; 6–10 W 220–250 V; 6–10 W 220–250 V; 6–10 W
Main Supply 110–230 V, 6–10 VA 110–230 V, 6–10 VA 110–230 V, 6–10 VA
Option dual power supply dual power supply dual power supply
Number of Commands max. 2; independent max. 4; 2 independent, max. 6; independent
3 or 4 with priority
Transmission single-tone guard single-tone guard serial binary coding;
Methods single-tone test dual-tone test guard code, test code,
single-tone commands dual-tone commands command codes
Transmission Times* 6 – 45 ms 8 – 45 ms 3 ms, or 6 ms
with 360–2400 Hz bandwidth with 64 kbit/s signalling rate
Command Duration 2.5 s, or unlimited 2.5 s, or unlimited 2.5 s, or unlimited
Dependability typ. 6 dB/4 kHz, typ. 6–9 dB/4 kHz, BER < 1E–03, 3 ms
(SNR or BER) 960 Hz bandwidth 960 Hz bandwidth BER < 5*1E–05, 6 ms
Security 1E–03 to 1E–05 1E–04 to 1E–06 1E–06, 3 ms
(False Command Probability) 1E–07 to 1E–09 1E–07 to 1E–10 1E–28, 6 ms
Alarm Outputs 2 common alarms 250 V/150 W (on the alarm interface module), and 1 common alarm 250 V/150 W
(on each command interface module)
Insulation Level according to IEC 60834-1 according to IEC 60834-1 according to IEC 60834-1
Ambient Conditions according to IEC 60834-1 according to IEC 60834-1 according to IEC 60834-1
Mechanical Data Width 485 mm, height 133 mm (177 mm including label strip and cable duct),
depth 245 mm (including side plate), weight 6 to 8 kg
* with Type G3HC standard interface module; add about 8 ms for Type G3HD interface module

Transmitter NSD 70 C mode 1 NSD 70 C mode 2/3 NSD 70 D

Output level –24 to +11 dBm –27 to +8 dBm ITU-T V.11/EIA RS-422 -A
adjustable, 600 Ohms balanced
Command Boosting 0, 3, 6, 9 dB selectable 0, 3, 6, 9 dB selectable not applicable
Channel Centre 420 to 3660 Hz 420 to 3660 Hz not applicable
Frequencies in steps of 60 Hz in steps of 60 Hz
Bandwidth, or 120 / 240 / 360 / 480 / 960 / 1200 / 2400 Hz, 64 kbit/s according to ITU-T,
Signalling Rate according to the transmission time required 56 or 64 kbit/s according to EIA
Optical Interface not applicable not applicable 1300 nm; up to 5 km reach with
mulitmode fibres, up to 30 km
reach with monomode-fibres
Alarm Release loss of guard signal loss of guard signal loss of sync. or guard code
single component failure, invalid programming, self-test error, continuous
command transmission > 2.5 s (if enabled)

Signals
TxC Signal input (transmit)
RxC Signal output (receive)
Rx AUX Auxiliary output
UB 1, 2 Unblocking outputs 1 and 2
S 1, 2 Terminals for supply 1 and 2
AF Tx AF output, transmit
AF Rx AF input, receive

Modules
G3HL CPU, signal processing module
G3HB Channel interface
G3HC/D Protection relay interface
G3HE Alarm interface
G3HF Trip counter (optional)

Displays
RDY Ready for service
GRD Guard signal, receive
TRP Trip signal, receive
LEV Level alarm
SNR Signal-to-noise ratio alarm
Tx Transmit signal
Rx Receive signal

Configuration of the NSD 70 C hardware. Protection, transmission and signal processing functions are strictly
divided, ensuring high immunity to electromagnetic interference and allowing modular design of the equipment.
In the NSD 70 D version for digital transmission, the AF interface is replaced by the PCM interface type G3HM,
the serial interface type G3HR or the optical interface type G3HS and the software in the central processing unit
is exchanged (DSP module type G3HP).

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 Receiver NSD 70 C mode 1 NSD 70 C mode 2/3 NSD 70 D
Input Level –30 to +2 dBm, adjustable, 600 Ohms balanced ITU-T V.11, EIA RS-422-A
Dynamic Range 30 dB 30 dB not applicable
Channel Centre 420 to 3660 Hz 420 to 3660 Hz not applicable
Frequencies in steps of 60 Hz in steps of 60 Hz
Bandwidth, or 120 / 240 / 360 / 480 / 960 / 1200 / 2400 Hz, 64 kbit/s gemäss ITU-T,
Signalling Rate according to the transmission time required 56 or 64 kbit/s according to EIA
Optical Interface not applicable not applicable 1300 nm; up to 5 km reach with
mulitmode fibres, up to 30 km
reach with monomode-fibres
Alarm Release loss of guard signal loss of guard signal loss of sync. or guard code
single component failure, invalid programming, self-test error
abnormal level, SNR abnormal level, SNR address, AIS, BER

Relay Interfaces NSD 70 C mode 1 NSD 70 C mode 2/3 NSD 70 D

1 Command per max. 2 modules per max. 4 modules per max. 6 modules per
G3HC or G3HD NSD, max. 4 modules NSD, max. 6 modules NSD, max. 6 modules
Interface Module per equipment tier per equipment tier per equipment tier
Isolation all input and output circuits are potential-free and electrically isolated

G3HC Interface NSD 70 C mode 1 NSD 70 C mode 2/3 NSD 70 D

Standard interface for blocking, permissive tripping and direct tripping
Number of Commands 1 command 1 command 1 command
Command Input opto-coupler, contact + battery, battery voltage 48 V to 250 V,
contact burden < 10 mA, operating time < 0.85 ms
Command Output main output: semi-conductor relay, N /O contact 250 V, 2 A,
operating time < 0.25 ms
aux. output: electromechanical relay, N /O contact 250 V, 10 W,
operating time < 2.5 ms
command prolongation time continuously adjustable 5 ms to 500 ms,
or selectable in three steps 5 ms, 20 ms, 100 ms
Alarm Output 1 common alarm; N/O or N/C contact, selectable, 250 V, 150 W,
pick-up delay adjustable 50 ms to 2 s, reset delay 2.0 s fixed

G3HD Interface NSD 70 C mode 1 NSD 70 C mode 2/3 NSD 70 D

For switching heavy loads; electomechanical relays with heavy-duty
contacts, transmission times 6 to 8 ms longer than with type G3HC
Number of Commands 1 command 1 command 1 command
Command Input opto-coupler, contact + battery, battery voltage 48 V to 250 V,
contact burden < 10 mA, operating time < 0.85 ms
Command Output main output: N /O or N /C contact, selectable, 250 V, 150 W,
10 A make, 5 A carry, 0.6/2.5 A break 250/48 V,
operating time < 8 ms
aux. output: same as main output data
command prolongation time continuously adjustable 20 ms to 500 ms,
or selectable in three steps 20 ms, 50 ms, 200 ms
Alarm Output 1 common alarm; N /O or N /C contact, selectable, 250 V, 150 W,
pick-up delay adjustable 50 ms to 2 s, reset delay 2.0 s fixed

Alarm Interface NSD 70 C mode 1 NSD 70 C mode 2/3 NSD 70 D

Contains two unblocking outputs and two common alarm outputs
Unblocking Outputs 2 N /O contacts, 250 V, 10 W; current limitation by means of series
resistors, additional evaluation delay adjustable 1 to 40 ms (10 ms standard),
pulse duration adjustable 50 to 390 ms (200 ms standard)
Alarm Outputs 2 common alarms; N/O or N/C contacts, selectable, 250 V, 150 W;
pick-up delay adjustable 80 ms to 10 s, reset delay 2.5 s fixed

Trip Counter NSD 70 C mode 1 NSD 70 C mode 2/3 NSD 70 D

Option two transmit and receive commands displayed; optional outputs
Trip Counters 2 two-digit counters, number of counts 00 to 99 (resume 00 after overflow),
display switchable between
command A/B command A/B, C/D command A/B, D/E
Optional Outputs 2 N/O or N/C contacts, selectable, 250 V, 150 W;
pick-up timet < 10 ms, reset time < 4 ms, outputs not used
activated in case of level alarm and SNR alarm

Pocket Terminal and PROTEC PC-Software

Options for reading status informations (equipment settings, transmission time,
operating status, alarm messages, firmware release)
Modifications or deviations which are due to technical progress are reserved.

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