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IF

Z0A dZ0L (1 – d)Z0L Z0B

I0
I0
IF
I2

DEPENDING ON SYSTEM
Z1A dZ1L (1 – d)Z1L Z1B PARAMETERS, I0 OR I2 MAYBE A
BETTER APPROXIMATION OF THE
FAULT CURRENT ANGLE
I2

IF

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Figure 9–1: UNDERSTANDING SYSTEM HOMOGENEITY

If abs ! 0 " # abs ! 2 " , the zero-sequence network is more homogenous (the zero-sequence current better approximates
the fault current), and zero-sequence polarizing should be selected. Otherwise, negative-sequence is a better polarizing
signal.
The calculated angles reflect errors between the ideal and applied polarizing angles. Therefore, after selecting the polar-
izing current, the corresponding angle should be chosen as the non-homogeneity correction angle. For example, calcula-
tions yielding 0 = 5° and 2 = –1° should result in selecting the negative-sequence for polarization, and the value of –1°
for non-homogeneity correction.
Quite often the non-homogeneity correction angle is used to apply extra security rather than correct the angle between the
relay and the fault currents. For extra security the angle should be set to negative values.
Ability to select an optimum polarizing signal and to correct for non-homogeneity should be approached with care. The best
polarizing signal and the correcting angle both depend on system parameters and intended reach of the zone. If the system
configuration is static, the selection is straightforward.
However, if the system configuration may change significantly, all the relevant system topologies shall be considered for
calculations. Either a compromise choice is made, or different settings are applied via switchable setting groups depending
on system conditions. In highly non-homogenous and dynamic systems where the correction for non-homogeneity is not
feasible, conservative reach (reduced) and/or correction angle (negative) settings should be considered.

c) GROUND DISTANCE ZONE 1

The zone 1 reach must be set so that nominally instantaneous operation does not extend beyond the end of the protected
line. However this may be somewhat more complicated than for the phase elements, because of zero sequence mutual
induction with an adjacent parallel line, possibly carried on the same tower, which can be out of service and grounded at
multiple points. A fault beyond 100% of the protected line may cause overreach unless the reach is reduced significantly,
sometimes as low as 65% of the line length. If the line being protected does not have a significant interaction with an adja-
cent circuit, then the typical 80% setting may be used. If there is significant mutual coupling between the parallel lines, then
9 the mutual compensation feature of the ground distance elements can be used instead of a drastic reduction in the reach.
However, even in this case, there is more uncertainty as compared with the phase distance elements because the zero-
sequence impedance of the line and thus the zero-sequence-compensating factors may vary significantly due to weather
and other conditions.

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d) GROUND DISTANCE ZONE 2

To ensure that the zone 2 can see 100% of the line, inter-circuit mutual effects must be considered, as they can contribute
to a significant under-reach. Typically this may occur on double circuit lines, when both lines may carry the same current.
An analytical study should be carried out to determine the appropriate reach setting.
The main purpose of this element is to operate for faults beyond the reach of the local zone 1 element, and therefore a time
delay must be used similar to the phase fault case.

e) GROUND DISTANCE ZONE 3

This remote back up function must have a reach which is set to account for any infeed at the remote bus, plus the imped-
ance of the longest line which terminates on this remote bus. Similar to the phase fault case, a zone 3 element must be
time coordinated with timed clearances on the next section.

f) GROUND DISTANCE ZONE 4

As a further contribution to a remote backup philosophy, the reach of this element must be set to account for any infeed at
the remote bus. The time delay must coordinate with other time-delayed protections on the next line. The use of a lens
characteristic or load encroachment element may be advantageous if load limits are a problem. To avoid extremely large
reach settings the D60 has the ability to implement any element, so that it is reverse looking. This strategy can be beneficial
if the reduced reach enhances the discrimination between the load and fault conditions. It should be recognized however
that, if adopted, this approach must be implemented at both ends of the protected line.

g) GROUND DISTANCE ZONE 5

An additional fifth ground distance zone can be used in special applications. This zone may be start zone for arming trip-
ping from all other zones, in both forward and reverse directions of the of protected line. This zone may also be used as an
additional reverse-looking zone for implementation of two reverse-looking zones, thus providing two zone backup reverse-
looking protection. The fifth distance zone can be used as an alarm zone, indicating that load impedance is approaching
the zone characteristic.

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9.3PROTECTION SIGNALING SCHEMES 9.3.1 OVERVIEW

The D60 includes six common pilot-aided schemes:

• direct under-reaching transfer trip (DUTT)
• permissive under-reaching transfer trip (PUTT)
• permissive over-reaching transfer trip (POTT)
• hybrid permissive over-reaching transfer trip (Hybrid POTT)
• directional comparison blocking
• directional comparison unblocking

9.3.2 DIRECT UNDER-REACHING TRANSFER TRIP (DUTT)

This scheme uses an under-reaching Zone 1 distance element to key a transfer trip signal to the remote end(s), where on
receipt, the DUTT pilot scheme operates without any additional supervision.
For proper operation of the scheme the Zone 1 phase and ground distance elements must be enabled, configured and set
per rules of distance relaying.
The scheme generates an output operand (DUTT TX) that is used to transmit the signal to the remote end. Choices of com-
munications channel include Remote Inputs/Outputs and telecommunications interfaces. When used with telecommunica-
tions facilities the output operand should be assigned to operate an output contact connected to key the transmitter at the
interface.
Note that the same protection signaling may be used by a breaker failure scheme, in which case the signal can be sealed
in by breaker fail for a time longer than the auto-reclose “reclaim” time which then prevents auto-reclose when not required.
A provision for an optional seal-in of the send signal is made to cover those situations where PLC (Power Line Carrier) sig-
naling is used and the signal must be transmitted in a potentially noisy situation due to the fault.
The scheme output operand (DUTT OP) must be configured to interface with other relay functions, output contacts in par-
ticular, in order to make the scheme fully operational. Typically, the output operand should be programmed to initiate a trip,
breaker fail, and auto-reclose, and drive a user-programmable LED as per user application.

9.3.3 PERMISSIVE UNDER-REACHING TRANSFER TRIP (PUTT)

This scheme uses an under-reaching Zone 1 distance element to key a transfer trip signal to the remote end where it is
supervised by the over-reaching Zone 2 distance elements.
For proper operation of the scheme the Zone 1 and 2 phase and ground distance elements must be enabled, configured
and set per rules of distance relaying.
The scheme generates an output operand (PUTT TX) that is used to transmit the signal to the remote end. Choices of com-
munications channel include Remote Inputs/Outputs and telecommunications interfaces. When used with telecommunica-
tions facilities the output operand should be assigned to operate an output contact connected to key the transmitter at the
interface.
The PUTT RX PICKUP DELAY timer can be used to ride through spurious PLC receive signals.
The scheme output operand (PUTT OP) must be configured to interface with other relay functions, output contacts in partic-
ular, in order to make the scheme fully operational. Typically, the output operand should be programmed to initiate a trip,
breaker fail, and auto-reclose, and drive a user-programmable LED as per user application.
9 9.3.4 PERMISSIVE OVER-REACHING TRANSFER TRIP (POTT)

This scheme is intended for two-terminal line applications only.

This scheme uses an over-reaching Zone 2 distance element to essentially compare the direction to a fault at both the ends
of the line.

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Ground directional overcurrent functions available in the relay can be used in conjunction with the Zone 2 distance element
to key the scheme and initiate its operation. This provides increased coverage for high-resistance faults.
Good directional integrity is the key requirement for an over-reaching forward-looking protection element used to supple-
ment Zone 2. Even though any FlexLogic™ operand could be used for this purpose allowing the user to combine
responses of various protection elements, or to apply extra conditions through FlexLogic™ equations, this extra signal is
primarily meant to be the output operand from either the Negative-Sequence Directional IOC or Neutral Directional IOC.
Both of these elements have separate forward (FWD) and reverse (REV) output operands. The forward indication should
be used (NEG SEQ DIR OC1 FWD or NEUTRAL DIR OC1 FWD).
An important consideration is when one of the line terminals is open. It is then necessary to identify this condition and
arrange for a continuous sending of the permissive signal or use a slower but more secure echo feature to send a signal to
the other terminal, which is producing the fault infeed. With any echo scheme however, a means must be provided to avoid
a permanent lock up of the transmit/receive loop. The echo co-ordination (ECHO DURATION) and lock-out (ECHO LOCK-
OUT) timers perform this function by ensuring that the permissive signal is echoed once for a guaranteed duration of time
before going to a lockout for a settable period of time.
It should be recognized that in ring bus or breaker and a half situations, it may be the line disconnect or a combination of
the disconnect and/or the breaker(s) status that is the indication that the terminal is open.
The POTT RX PICKUP DELAY timer is included in the permissive receive path to ride through spurious receive outputs that
may be produced during external faults, when power line carrier is utilized as the communications medium.
No current reversal logic is included for the overreaching phase and ground distance elements, because long reaches are
not usually required for two terminal lines. A situation can occur however, where the ground distance element will have an
extended reach. This situation is encountered when it is desired to account for the zero sequence inter-circuit mutual cou-
pling. This is not a problem for the ground distance elements in the D60 which do have a current reversal logic built into
their design as part of the technique used to improve ground fault directionality.
Unlike the distance protection elements the ground directional overcurrent functions do not have their reach well defined,
therefore the current reversal logic is incorporated for the extra signal supplementing Zone 2 in the scheme. The transient
blocking approach for this POTT scheme is to recognize that a permissive signal has been received and then allow a setta-
ble time TRANS BLOCK PICKUP DELAY for the local forward looking directional element to pick up.
The scheme generates an output operand (POTT TX) that is used to transmit the signal to the remote end. Choices of com-
munications channel include Remote Inputs/Outputs and telecommunications interfaces. When used with telecommunica-
tions facilities the output operand should be assigned to operate an output contact connected to key the transmitter at the
interface. Power Line Carrier (PLC) channels are not recommended for this scheme since the PLC signal can be inter-
rupted by a fault.
For proper operation of the scheme the Zone 2 phase and ground distance elements must be enabled, configured and set
per rules of distance relaying. The Line Pickup element should be enabled, configured and set properly to detect line-end-
open/weak-infeed conditions.
If used by this scheme, the selected ground directional overcurrent function(s) must be enabled, configured and set accord-
ingly The output operand from the scheme (POTT OP) must be configured to interface with other relay functions, output
contacts in particular, in order to make the scheme fully operational. Typically, the output operand should be programmed to
initiate a trip, breaker fail, and auto-reclose, and drive a user-programmable LED as per user application.

9.3.5 HYBRID POTT SCHEME (HYB-POTT)

Generally, this scheme uses an over-reaching Zone 2 distance element to essentially compare the direction to a fault at
both ends of the line. Ground directional overcurrent functions available in the relay can be used in conjunction with the
Zone 2 distance element to key the scheme and initiate its operation. This increases the coverage for high-resistance
faults.
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The scheme is intended for three-terminal applications and for weak-infeed conditions. As a long reach of the overreaching
distance element may be required for three-terminal applications, transient blocking logic is provided for both distance and
ground directional overcurrent elements. In order to cope with weak-infeed conditions an echo feature is made available.
By default the scheme uses the reverse-looking Zone 4 distance element to identify reverse faults. Additionally, reverse-
looking ground directional overcurrent functions can be used in conjunction with Zone 4.

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For proper operation of the scheme the Zone 2 and 4 phase and ground distance elements must be enabled, configured
and set per rules of distance relaying. The Line Pickup element should be enabled, configured and set properly to detect
line-end-open/weak-infeed and undervoltage conditions.
If used by this scheme, the selected ground directional overcurrent function(s) must be enabled, configured, and set
accordingly.
The scheme generates an output operand (HYBRID POTT TX) that is used to transmit the signal to the remote end.
Choices of communications channel include Remote Inputs/Outputs and telecommunications interfaces. When used with
telecommunications facilities the output operand should be assigned to operate an output contact connected to key the
transmitter at the interface.
For more application recommendation refer to the POTT scheme.
The output operand from the scheme (HYBRID POTT OP) must be configured to interface with other relay functions, output
contacts in particular, in order to make the scheme fully operational. Typically, the output operand should be programmed to
initiate a trip, breaker fail, and auto-reclose, and drive a user-programmable LED as per user application.

9.3.6 DIRECTIONAL COMPARISON BLOCKING

Generally, the scheme compares the direction to a fault at both ends of the line. Unlike the permissive schemes, the
absence of a blocking signal permits operation of the scheme. Consequently, the scheme is biased toward dependability
and requires an “on/off” type of signaling.
By default this scheme uses only a forward-looking over-reaching Zone 2 distance element to identify forward faults.
Ground directional overcurrent functions available in the relay can be used in conjunction with the Zone 2 distance element
to increase the coverage for high-resistance faults.
By default the scheme uses only a reverse-looking Zone 4 distance element to identify reverse faults. Ground directional
overcurrent functions available in the relay can be used in conjunction with the Zone 4 distance element for better time and
sensitivity coordination.
For proper operation of the scheme the Zone 2 and 4 phase and ground distance elements must be enabled, configured
and set per rules of distance relaying.
If used by this scheme, the selected ground directional overcurrent function(s) must be enabled, configured and set accord-
ingly.
The scheme generates output operands (BLOCKING SCHEME TX INIT and BLOCKING SCHEME TX STOP) that are
used control the transmission of signals to the remote end. Choices of communications channel include Remote Inputs/
Outputs and telecommunications interfaces. When used with telecommunications facilities the output operand should be
assigned to operate an output contact connected to key the transmitter at the interface.
A blocking scheme may be preferred over a Hybrid POTT scheme, because of shorter reach settings for the Zone 2 ele-
ments. This follows from the fundamental difference that all zone 2 elements are required to see an internal fault for the
POTT approach, under all system conditions, which in turn, means that the reversed Zone 4 block initiate elements must
also have an increased reach. A blocking scheme on the other hand, can have much shorter Zone 2 reach settings if
sequential clearance can be accepted. The simple rule to ensure that all faults can be cleared, is for each terminal to have
a reach setting equal to the distance to the tap plus twice the distance from the tap to the remote terminal.
The Zone 2 element must have a coordinating timer BLOCK RX CO-ORD PKP DELAY, to ensure that the blocking signal is
received for all external faults that are within the set reach of the local overreaching Zone 2.
Transient blocking logic is implemented via the TRANS BLOCK timer, which continues to send a blocking signal for a settable
time TRANS BLOCK RESET DELAY, if it was being sent for at least 30 ms during the initial reverse fault set via TRANS BLOCK
PICKUP DELAY.
9 The output operand from the scheme (BLOCKING SCHEME OP) must be configured to interface with other relay functions,
output contacts in particular, in order to make the scheme fully operational. Typically, the output operand should be pro-
grammed to initiate a trip, breaker fail, and auto-reclose, and drive a user-programmable LED as per user application.

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9.3.7 DIRECTIONAL COMPARISON UNBLOCKING

a) OVERVIEW
The directional comparison unblocking scheme is used with a frequency shift keying (FSK) PLC that produces a loss-of-
guard output during an actual loss-of-guard signal condition and during reception of the permissive keyed frequency when
the received carrier signal changed from guard to permissive frequency. The loss-of-guard signal should preferably be a
normally-closed contact, allowing the scheme to get this signal if the communications equipment failed. This loss-of-guard
output should be connected to a contact input of the D60. The power line carrier should also provide an output contact
when the permissive frequency is received. This output should be wired to any other contact input of the D60.
The directional comparison unblocking scheme allows a window of opportunity for tripping the breaker fast if the permissive
signal gets attenuated by the fault to a level below the receiver's threshold. The guard signal is monitored, and the relay is
allowed to trip for a loss of guard without receipt of the permissive signal, if the relay sees the fault in the forward, and not
reverse direction by means of the forward looking distance zone 2 and ground directional forward, if configured, and
reverse looking distance zone 4 and ground directional reverse, if configured.
The scheme is active and ready for operation when the DCUB BLOCK setting is “Off” the DCUB SCHEME FUNCTION setting is
“Enabled”. The user can disable or block the scheme by assigning any FlexLogic™ operand to the DCUB BLOCK setting.
This operand can consist of any pre-defined logic, including a pilot cutout switch connected to any contact input of the D60.
With this pilot cutout switch and the pre-defined logic state on and assigned to DCUB BLOCK, the scheme will be disabled.
The directional comparison unblocking scheme supervises the operation and keying of all scheme functions. The lockout
feature of the scheme also supervises all scheme functions. All timers are fully adjustable, with typical values indicated.
Lockout of the directional comparison unblocking scheme is established as follows. Lockout of the scheme is started for a
time duration set by DCUB LOG TRIP WINDOW setting if:
• The scheme is enabled and not blocked (that is, the scheme is active), and
• no permissive RX signal is received, and
• any loss-of-guard signal is received.
Lockout is sealed-in through an AND gate with the directional comparison unblocking scheme active and any loss-of-guard
through GUARD HEALTHY RESET DELAY timer. The scheme will thus remain blocked during longer loss-of-guard or channel
conditions for any of the configured channels. The GUARD HEALTHY RESET DELAY timer ensures that the scheme will remain
locked out slightly longer after the loss-of-guard signal(s) is reset. This allows for all channel(s) stabilizing and contact
denouncing. This timer determines how long the logic waits before enabling the directional comparison unblocking scheme
when the communications channel is restored.
Operating of the directional comparison unblocking scheme consists of two parts: normal operation and loss-of-guard oper-
ation.

b) NORMAL OPERATION
Normal operation picks up under the following conditions:
• The scheme is enabled (DCUB FUNCTION is “Enabled” and DCUB BLOCK is “Off”), and
• any permissive signal is received with its associated loss-of-guard signal (e.g. DCUB RX1 and DCUB LOG1), and
• a fault is seen in the forward zone 2 distance elements or ground directional forward function (if configured), and
• the reverse zone 4 distance elements or ground directional reverse function (if configured) did not pickup to set the
transient blocking, and
• the scheme is not locked out.
If these conditions are met, the trip table is run, operating the scheme and asserting DCUB OP FlexLogic™ operand. The
trip table with the aid of the local phase selector and received RX signals will determine what tripping operands will be oper- 9
ated. During normal operation, the loss-of-guard signal will be seen momentarily before the permissive DCUB RX signal is
received for each channel being operated, as the channel transitions from guard to permissive frequency, but the scheme
operates instantaneously after any DCUB RX signal is received.

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c) LOSS-OF-GUARD OPERATION
The loss-of-guard operation picks under the following conditions:
• The scheme is enabled (DCUB FUNCTION is “Enabled” and DCUB BLOCK is “Off”), and
• any loss-of-guard signal is received without its associated RX signal, and
• a fault is seen in the forward zone 2 distance elements or ground directional forward function (if configured), and
• the reverse zone 4 distance elements or ground directional reverse function (if configured) did not pickup to set the
transient blocking.
If these conditions are met, then the DCUB LOG PICKUP DELAY timer is started. After this timer times out, the trip table is run,
operating the scheme and asserting the DCUB OP FlexLogic™ operand. The trip table with the aid of the local phase selec-
tor and loss-of-guard signals will determine what tripping operands will be operated. The DCUB LOG PICKUP DELAY timer
allows for any and all channel(s) to transition from guard to permissive before operating due to loss-of-guard in the pres-
ence of a forward fault. The time window of allowing the scheme to operate when no DCUB RX signal is received when any
loss-of-guard was received is the difference between the DCUB LOG TRIP WINDOW and DCUB LOG PICKUP DELAY timers.
When using default settings, this value is 150 – 8 = 142ms. This means the scheme is unblocked and can trip during this
time window if a forward fault is sensed.

d) KEYING OF THE CARRIER(S) UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS

The keying signals, which allows the relay to key the permissive channel during normal permissive scheme operation by
means of the DCUB TX1 through DCUB TX4 signals, are established as follows:
• The scheme is enabled (DCUB FUNCTION is “Enabled” and DCUB BLOCK is “Off”), and
• a fault is seen in the forward zone 2 distance elements or ground directional forward function (if configured), and
• the reverse zone 4 distance elements or ground directional reverse function (if configured) did not pickup to set the
transient blocking.
If these conditions are met, then the scheme will key the channel(s) by means of asserting transmit signals DCUB TX1
through DCUB TX4 with the aid of the local phase selector or zone 2 distance elements.

e) KEYING OF THE CARRIER DURING ECHO CONDITIONS

The echo signal, which allows the relay to key the permissive channel(s) through the DCUB TX1 through DCUB TX4 transmit
operands during echo conditions when the local breaker opened, will key the carrier(s) during the following conditions:
• The scheme is enabled (DCUB FUNCTION is “Enabled” and DCUB BLOCK is “Off”), and
• the DCUB PERMISSIVE ECHO setting is “Enabled”, and
• the LINE PICKUP LEO PKP operand that detects the local breaker to be open picks up for a time set by LINE END OPEN
PICKUP DELAY, and

• any permissive signal DCUB RX1 through DCUB RX4 is received and any LOG1 to LOG4 is received, and
• a fault is not seen in the forward zone 2 distance elements or ground directional forward function (if configured) for at
least 100 ms, and
• the reverse zone 4 distance elements or ground directional reverse function (if configured) did not pickup to set the
transient blocking.
If these conditions are met, then the scheme will echo (transmit the DCUB TX1 through DCUB TX4 operands) the received
permissive DCUB RX signal(s) back to the remote relay based on the echo table.
The keying or transmit signals DCUB TX1 through DCUB TX4 consist of all normal keying or echo keying conditions.
9 The scheme DCUB TRIP A, DCUB TRIB B, DCUB TRIP C, and DCUB TRIP 3P output operands are hard-wired to the trip output
scheme. As such, if the trip output or breaker control operands (if the breaker control function is used) are used for tripping,
the scheme fully operational. The permissive key carrier signals DCUB TX1 through DCUB TX4 must still be assigned to the
tripping/operating logic, and to output contacts as per the usual D60 logic/output assignments.

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