MX3DPG3A

Generator Differential
Protection

TECHNICAL MANUAL MDE/B133 2501 001

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CONTENTS
1. TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Selection of rated values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3. OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Stabilized differential protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 Breaker failure protection (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.4 Main and spare settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.1 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2 Output circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.3 LED signalling circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.4 Digital Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.5 Additional timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.6 Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.7 Event logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.8 Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.9 Breaker pole wear index Σ(I2t) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.10 Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.11 Alphanumeric plant identifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.12 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.13 LCD settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.14 Inhibiting operation - Deconfiguring the unit via network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.15 Serial communication via LONWORKS (TM) field bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.16 RS485 serial communication and MODBUS protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.17 Fault recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.18 Testing the trip circuits for continuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5. LOCAL INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6. LCD MENU STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

6.1 MAIN VIEWING MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.1.1 Change dialogue language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.1.2 Change date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.1.3 Display settings in use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.1.4 Display main settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.1.5 Display spare settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.1.6 Display current and stored measured values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.1.7 Viewing counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1.8 Viewing events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1.9 Viewing output relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1.10 Viewing digital inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1.11 Viewing LED's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1.12 Viewing relay data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1.13 Viewing diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2 MAIN SETTING CHANGE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.2.1 Select current settings group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.2.2 Change main settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.2.3 Change spare settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.2.4 Setting output relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.5 Setting digital inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.6 Setting LED's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.7 Setting the plant identifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.8 LCD back-lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.3 TEST MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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7. APPLICATION AND USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

8. INSTALLATION - SHIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8.1 ESD Electrostatic Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8.2 Acceptance - storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8.3 Assembling and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

9. SETTING THE UNIT AT WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

9.1 Safety regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9.2 Checking nameplate ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9.3 Final inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

APPENDIX A - Network data exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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1. TECHNICAL DATA Ÿ possibility of setting all output relays as "all normally ener-
gized" or "all normally de-energized"
The device belongs to the Modulex 3 line and digitally proc-
Ÿ possibility of selecting, for each output relay and LED, the
esses six phase currents to provide a percent differential
monostable or bistable (hand-reset) operating mode
protection for generators, synchronous and asynchronous
Ÿ possibility of assigning, to each output relay, a minimum
motors with accessible star point.
pulse width
The protection can communicate with a control and supervi-
Ÿ opto-insulated digital inputs programmable for locks, con-
sory system through a LONWORKS (TM) bus, thus providing
trol and reset functions by normal energizing or de-energiz-
a local user interface.
ing. Possibility of use to control trip continuity
It is furthermore capable of communicating with a Personal
Ÿ Partial and total counters per each trip threshold
Computer through a connector located on the relay front and
an interface programme. This feature makes it easier and
safer to programme the setting parameters and configure and THREE-POLE DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTION
read the set values, measurements and logged events; the settable rated phase current In: 1 A or 5 A
measurement range: 0 ÷ 20 In
programming can also be taken from previously created files. continuous thermal withstand : 4 In
short-time thermal withstand: 100 In
burden at 5 A: ≤ 0.15 VA per phase
Protective functions:
Ÿ first tripping threshold Id> with adjustable percent hold
Settings
operating characteristic
rated current In
Ÿ second quick trip threshold Id>> without hold first threshold Id>: 0.04÷1 In / OFF
Ÿ breaker failure by steps of 0.01 In
Ÿ possibility of two groups of settings, main and spare slope of first segment of percent characteristic P1: 20÷ 50%
by steps of 1%
slope of second segment of percent characteristic P2
Measuring functions: with intersection with hold current axis at 2.5InTR: 40 ÷100%
by steps of 1%
Ÿ effective values of the six phase currents expressed in second threshold Id>>: 1÷20 In / OFF
multiples of In by steps of 0.1 In
Ÿ effective values of the six phase currents expressed in operating time Id> < 40 ms
Amperes operating time Id>> < 30 ms
Ÿ effective values of differential phase currents expressed in
multiples of In ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
primary rated current of CT net side: 10 ÷ 10000 A
Ÿ maximum effective values of the six phase currents ex-
primary rated current of CT star point side: 10 ÷ 10000 A
pressed in multiples of In by steps of: 1 A
Ÿ breaker pole wear index CT's polarity on net side NORM or INV
Ÿ recording of the latest 8 events with storage of tripped CT's polarity on star point side NORM or INV
threshold, date, time and values of phase and differential rated frequency fn: 50 or 60 Hz
minimum pulse width of end relays timp: 0.02 ÷ 1 s
currents at the time of the fault. breaker arching time on net side t52: 0.01 ÷ 0.1 s
Ÿ fault recorder: recording, for a total time of 2.5 s, of the instant additional timer tX1: 0.02 ÷ 600 s
values (12 samples per period) of the input quantities and additional timer tX2: 0.02 ÷ 600 s
the 19 logical states among which are digital inputs and additional timer tX3: 0.02 ÷ 600 s
breaker failure delay tBF: 0.02 ÷ 1 s / OFF
additional timers settings step: 0.01
Ÿ RCE: recording of the latest 32 changes in state (with
related date and time); exclusively available through PC or Auxiliary power supply
via network. MX3DPG3A.11, .61 and .71 versions
Uaux: 19 ÷ 100 Vcc
Uaux: 19 ÷ 72 Vca
Other functions: MX3DPG3A.12, .62 and .72 versions
Ÿ selection of the rated current between 1A or 5A through Uaux: 64 ÷ 300 Vcc
internal jumpers. Uaux: 64 ÷ 275 Vca
frequency for Uaux in a.c.: 47 ÷ 63 Hz
Ÿ selection of the rated frequency between 50Hz or 60Hz
burden (minimum/maximum) in d.c.: 5 W / 10 W
Ÿ selection of the dialogue language (Italian, English, French burden (minimum/maximum) in a.c.: 10VA / 20VA
and Spanish)
Ÿ self-monitoring with detailed indication of fault and alarm Contacts characteristics
through LED's indications and "normally energized" output rated current: 5 A
relay (X6). breaking capacity (110 Vcc; L/R= 40 ms; 105 operations): 0.3 A
Ÿ optional serial communication with both a local PC and a make and carry for 0.5 s: 30 A
mechanical durability: 106 operations
LONWORKS (TM) field-bus.
Ÿ Three additional timers available for allocation to digital
inputs IN DIG1, IN DIG2, IN DIG3
Ÿ possibility of assigning one or more functions (for instance,
trips, timer starts) to each output relay and LED

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Digital inputs Electromagnetic compatibility

MX3DPG3A.11, .61 and .71 versions 89/336/CEE : EN50081-2 EN50082-2 Directive
Uaux IN DIG: 19 ÷ 100 Vcc For industrial environments
input resistance: 9 kOhm UNIPEDE NORM(SPEC)13 "Automation and control apparatus for
MX3DPG3A.12, .62 and .72 versions generating station and substation"
Uaux IN DIG: 64 ÷ 264 Vcc ENEL R_EMC_02 "Apparati di automazione e controllo per centrali e
input resistance: 48 kOhm stazioni elettriche".
Conditions of electromagnetic compatibility:
IEC 1000-4-8 EN 61000-4-8 lev.5; 1000 A/m
Errors of measuring equipment Id> e Id>>
IEC 1000-4-10 EN 61000-4-10 lev.5; 100 A/m
relative error: ≤ 4 % of set value + 0.5% In IEC 1000-4-3 ENV 50140 lev.3; 10 V/m
consistency : ≤ 1 % of set value + 0.5% In 77B(Sec)1 ENV 50204 lev.3; 10 V/m
IEC 1000-4-2 EN 61000-4-2 lev.4; 8kV contact;15kVair break
Error variation 77A/120/CD lev.4 / 3; 300V / 10-1-1-10 V
as frequency varies within the ± 5% fn range IEC 1000-4-5 EN 61000-4-5 lev.4; 4kV 1.2/50 µs
and with ≤ 5% distortion factor IEC 1000-4-12 EN 61000-4-12 lev.3; 2.5 kV
relative error: ≤ 1 % of set value + 0.25% In IEC 1000-4-4 EN 61000-4-4 lev.4; 4 kV
77B/144/DIS ENV 50141 lev.3; 10 V
as temperature and Uaux vary within the operating range 77A(Sec)99 lev.2; 10%
relative error: ≤ 0.5% of set value + 0.1% In IEC 1000-4-11 EN 61000-4-11 > 20 ms
for asymmetric quantities IEC/CISPR 11 EN 55011 group 1 class A
transient overreach: ≤ 5%
Reference standards
CEI 95-1 EN 60255-6 IEC 255
Time errors
relative error: ≤ 3% or 20 ms Low voltage directive 73/23/CEE
consistency: ≤ 1% or 20 ms

Variation of time errors

as temperature and Uaux vary within the operating range
relative error: ≤ 0.5% or 10 ms

Other characteristics
reset ratio: > 0.80
overshoot time: ≤ 50 ms

Operating ranges
service temperature: -10 °C ÷ +60 °C
storage and transport temperature: -25 °C ÷ +80 °C
relative humidity: < 95% with no formation of condensate
vibration: IEC255-21-1; class 2; 0.075mm 10-60Hz; 1g 60-500Hz

Weight
total: 2.5 Kg

Protection class
device: IP52
on request, front protection when flush-mounted in a panel: IP66
terminals with mounted cover: IP20

Insulation
To ground and between two independent circuits whatsoever:
2 kV, 50 Hz per minute
Impulse test: 5 kV 1.2/50 µs

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2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 2.1 Selection of rated values

The device features a mechanical casing that is 4U in height, The selection of the rated current between 1 or 5 Ampere is
and as wide as to allow up to 4 pieces to be accommodated made, as regards input 1 on net side (current terminals 1-2,
in a 19" rack, in addition to normal flush mounting. 3-4, 5-6) by acting on jumpers S3, S7, S8 and S9 whereas, as
The casing is made of a hot-galvanized PVC-coated plate regards input 2 on the star-point side (current terminals 7-8,
frame inside which the moving part that carries all the elec- 9-10, 11-12) by acting on jumpers S4, S10, S11 and S12; all
tronic circuits and the local interface slides on guides. The pull- of the jumpers can only be reached once the relay has been
out action is facilitated by the presence of special "handles" pulled out (see figures 1, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d). Jumpers S3,S7,S8
which, when the device is "plugged in", are also used to lock and S9 must all be set to one rated current value, and also
the two parts. The aluminium frame of the moving part renders jumpers S4, S10, S11 and S12 shall have an equal rated
the latter excellently rigid. current setting.
The device-system interface terminal blocks are located on
top of the casing and, for each electrical connection, a screw
clamp is available apt to receive up to 2 cable terminals, 4mm2
TOP SIDE
in size. Using a special accessory that is included in the
supply, the connection can also be made through Faston
members.
Special error-fighting codes do not allow relays other than RELAY
those compatible with the housing to be inserted. FRONT
A cover lid classes the terminal block within the IP20 protection
class.
When the moving part is pulled out, the current inputs are
automatically short-circuited, whereas the voltage and auxil-
iary circuits are disconnected.
The device front bears two labels:
one plate lists the factory configuration of the device, namely
auxiliary voltage, rated current and frequency;
The other plate, always in accordance with the factory configu-
ration, provides an explanation of LED's indications.
Both labels are easily replaced with new ones, which can bear
any information as required by the client.
As far as the factory configuration relevant to output relays,
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LED's, digital inputs and relevant settings are concerned,
please look at tables A, B and C.

I CAUTION
Hazardous voltages can remain in the device even when
the latter has been de-energized or pulled out of its casing
(condenser memory).

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3. OPERATION

3.1 General
The differential protection is aimed at operating in the event of
all type of faults occurring within a given area that is signalled
ID>> D E
out by the installation points of the CT's current reducers that

Corrente differenziale di scatto ID

feed the relay with power .
It senses the vectorial difference for each phase (comparison

Differential trip current ID

in module and angle) between the currents originating from the
two CT's, and operates as soon as this differential current (Id) Zona di Intervento
reaches the trip value; in the event of external faults, as the Trip Area

protection is crossed by equal currents 'flowing into' and 'out of'

the protected, Id would be nul and the protection, properly, would
not operate.
Obviously, as the protection must create a comparison be-
tween two current signals for each phase, even the connection Zona di non Intervento
of the relay to the line CT's and the positions of polarities P1 and C
Non-trip Area
S1 (see fig. 7) take some weight.
The differential protection, just owing to its operating principle,
A B
is intrinsically selective and, hence, instantaneous. ID>

3.2 Stabilized differential protection

Ratio and angle errors in the CT's may cause ill-timed opera-
tions of the relay, and this risk increases as current increases.
In order to grant the protection the required characteristics of
sensitivity to the internal fault and, at the same time, of stability
to the through fault, the relay features an operating character-
istic of the percent type, where the value of the differential trip
current increases as the hold current increases,, the latter
being defined as the vectorial half-sum of the in-flowing and out-
flowing current for each phase.
The figure below shows the operating characteristic, it shows
an initial segment AB with constant differential operating cur-
rent equalling ID> notwithstanding the hold current, a second
segment named BC with an adjustable slope P1, a third
segment CD with an equally adjustable slope P2, also adjust-
able and a last segment DE featuring a constant differential
operating current equalling ID>> that grants a quicker operation
when the differential current takes very high values. The thresh-
old ID>> guarantees the relay trip independent of the hold
current value, it is normally set to a value that exceeds the fault
overcurrent that the machine may provide: a differential current
exceeding such value would certainly locates a fault within the
protected area.
2,5 In Corrente di ritenuta [In]
Hold current [In]
3.3 Breaker failure protection (BF)
When a tripping signal whatsoever is issued, the timer t_BF
will be started; the time count will be interrupted as the
thresholds are reset. If the timer reaches the overtime condi-
tions, the breaker opening failure signal will be sent and the
related partial and total counters will increase their counts.
3.4 Main and spare settings
The device can store two groups of settings, named 'main' and
'spare' settings, which can be programmed through the
keyboard, a Personal Computer or a network.
The current settings are indicated on the display unit with the
text 'SETTINGS IN USE'.
The device, notwithstanding the selections made, can be
"forced" to use the SPARE settings. Such forcing can be
enabled from the network or through a continuous signal to be
sent to the digital input (IN DIG 1), previously set to implement
this function. This condition is signalled by the presence of the
characters <!> next to the selected settings; when the signal
drops, the previously selected group of settings is enabled
again, whereas the characters <!> disappear (see paragraph
7.1.3).

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4. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 4.3 LED signalling circuits

4.1 Diagnostics The signalling circuits are made of twelve LED's (see fig. 5).
Four LED's are rigorously assigned to previously established
Diagnostic activities are envisaged which are automatically
indicating functions:
carried out upon powering on the device as well as from time
- (Uaux) green LED ON in the presence of input voltage and
to time during the running, and which provide the following
with correct feeder output voltage values
actions:
- (RUN) green LED ON with fixed light in normal conditions
- signalling fault or failure conditions. This signal de-
and blinking during setting changing and testing functions
energizes the diagnostic relay, turns off the green LED
- (RUN) red LED ON with fixed light when the diagnostic
(indicating running system) and lights up the red LED
detects a fault or a condition of inhibition.
(indicating system failure).
- (Rx Tx) green LED ON with fixed light when the device is
- system lockout in the event of faults that might entail ill-timed
correctly connected, blinking with the communication
operation (VITAL FAULTS).
board not enabled or not properly set; OFF when the
- failure code display.
communication board is not present on the device.
The following failures are classed as NON-VITAL FAULTS:
Each of the eight LED's left, if duly programmed from the
- output relay(s) (X1 - X5) failure
keyboard, a Personal Computer or the network, can be:
- communication failure
- set to perform one or more functions
- internal clock failure
- preset for:
The following failures are classed as VITAL FAULTS:
- monostable operation; it immediately goes off when the
- feeder failure
cause that made it go on is removed
- EEPROM failure
- bistable (MEMOR) operation; the LED remains ON until a
- internal or external RAM failure
reset signal is sent from the front push-button, the digital
- Analogue/Digital converter failure
input or the serial connection. Any failure of auxiliary voltage
In the presence of vital faults, the device will automatically
only entails a momentary loss of the luminous signals,
displays the fault code; this condition can only be reset, if the
which come back again as soon as voltage is restored.
equipment allows this condition to be reset, by enabling the
A pocket is provided close to the LED's, where LED describing
"settings change' command.
labels can be placed.
In the event of , upon starting up the equipment, an EEPROM
failure making it impossible to retrieve the information on the
selected dialogue language, the device will continue working 4.4 Digital Inputs
using Italian as the default dialogue language. Each of the three opto-insulated inputs can be associated with
The device includes the 'Watch Dog' function. one or more protection functions by properly programming
The diagnostic activity is also aimed at signalling any condition them from the keyboard, through a Personal Computer or via
of "inhibited equipment"; this condition is displayed with a network. The input voltage may happen not to match the
dedicated code, the diagnostic relay is de-energized and the auxiliary voltage of the device.
red LED (faulty device) lights up. This condition can only be The digital inputs can be programmed to be enabled by normal
reset by enabling the 'change settings' command. energizing or normal de-energizing.
The diagnostic menu also indicates the date when last changes
were made to the equipment. 4.5 Additional timers
All of the optoinsulated inputs (IN DIG 1,IN DIG 2,IN DIG 3) can
4.2 Output circuits be programmed to be associated with additional timers (t_X1,
The output circuits are composed of six relays, each of them t_X2, t_X3).
equipped with two contacts (see block diagram). When the programmed input is energized, the associated
The X6 relay, normally energized, is strictly assigned to the additional timer is started, and if the timer reaches the overtime
diagnostic function. status, the tripping signal is sent and maintained until the input
Each of the five relays left, if duly programmed from the is reset.
keyboard, a Personal Computer or a network, can be:
- set to perform one or more functions 4.6 Counters
- preset for:
Each tripping threshold is associated with a partial and a total
- monostable operation: immediate return to the quiescent
counter.
position when the cause that operated it is removed.
The counters work within the 0-9999 range; if number 9999 is
- bistable operation (MEMOR): the tripping position is main-
exceeded, the counter is automatically reset and the count
tained until a reset signal comes from the front push-button,
restarts from the beginning.
the digital input or the serial connection.
All of the partial counters may be reset by acting through the
- a minimum duration of the signal or command (t_IMP).
keyboard, through a Personal Computer or via network.
The output relays, except for the diagnostic relay, can all be
simultaneously set to "normally energized" (NORMAL.ON=ON)
or "normally de-energized" (NORMAL.ON=OFF): this selection
is made by acting on the S1 jumper, which can only be reached
when the relay is pulled out (see fig. 1, 4e, 4f).

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4.7 Event logging
When a trip event occurs, the following information is stored
in the circulating memory:
- first operated threshold
- day, month, year, time, minute, second and millisecond
identifying the tripping moment.
- phase current values as measured on the net-side winding
and on the star-point side winding when the trip occurred.
All information identifying one trip is called event.
The circulating memory allows the last 8 events to be stored,
and when this number is exceeded, a new record replaces the
older: the latest event is stored as EVENT 1.
The stored events can be read from the front display unit or from
a PC that is serially connected to the device.
The device can also record the latest 32 changes of state (with
related date and time) and make them available exclusively
through PC or via network.
4.8 Measurements
The device is in a position to display the present current values
as measured on the net-side winding 1 and on the star-point
side winding 2, stated in multiples of the rated currents In and
as an absolute value in Primary Amperes.
It also displays the differential current, stated in multiples of the
rated current. The unit also displays the maximum current
values, stated in multiples of the rated currents In, as meas-
ured since the last 'Reset maximum values' ever entered, or
since the latest power supply failure ever affecting the relay.
4.9 Breaker pole wear index Σ (I t) 2
Every time the protection operates, along with the measured
fault current values, the parameter Σ(I2t) proportional to the
power interrupted by each breaker pole is calculated, as a
'wear index' of the same.
It is defined, namely, by Σ(I)2 t_52.
where:
t_52 is the breaker opening time.
I, phase current expressed in primary Amperes
The wear indexes are available in the measurements menu,
and may only be reset by acting through a PC or via network.
4.10 Test
Besides the normal diagnostic already dealt with, the device
also offers, in the TEST mode, the possibility of testing the
LED's, the display unit and the output relays.
- The LED test turns on all the LED's, from L1 to L8, and the
display unit (LCD) for two seconds.
Once the test is over, the LED's that were supposed to be
ON before the test remain ON and the display unit goes back
to the previous information displayed. The test can also be
performed in any operating condition, without affecting the
operation in progress.
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- the relay test allows the output relays X1 to X5 to be
sequentially selected and checked for correct operation. In
this way, any external signalling or control circuit can be
tested, too.
The tested relay remains energized for 150 to 200 ms.
If starting or tripping commands are already present, the
test is not carried out and a dedicated message appears on
the display unit.
The test on auxiliary relays does not affect counters, event
logs and LED's.
4.11 Alphanumeric plant identifier
The device can be identified in the plant by an alphanumeric
code, which can be set by the user directly on the equipment
or from a PC. With a network-linked device, the alphanumeric
code can only be modified by acting via network.
4.12 Language
The device can display information in four languages: Italian,
English, French and Spanish. The language can be selected
through the keyboard.
4.13 LCD settings
The display can be set for fixed (OFF) or timed (ON) back-
lighting; in the last case, the display lights up for 300s any time
a key is pressed .
4.14 Inhibiting operation - Deconfiguring the unit via network
Inhibiting the device is required in operating plants, to avoid
inefficiency on feeding a protection whose settings are un-
known or need to be changed.
The inhibition is performed by holding the settings change
button pressed for about 2 s,while injecting the auxiliary
voltage until the following message is displayed:
[ BLOC ]
[ ]
On releasing the push-button, the condition of inhibited device
is signalled by a diagnostic message of P fault.
The normal operating conditions can only be restored by
moving to the settings change function, which is enabled at all
events; a temporary loss of the auxiliary voltage supply does
not affect the inhibited state of the device.
If the device is also equipped with a field-bus board, by holding
the settings change push-button further pressed for about 2
s, in the BLOC state, the device will display:
[ NET RESET ? ]
[_ NO YES _]
if a confirmation is provided, the device can also be made lose
its network configuration.
The full procedure for inhibiting and de-configuring the device
via network must be enacted any time you need to replace the
unit.
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By resetting an inhibited and deconfigured unit, a K fault
message will be displayed and remain on until the unit
undergoes a new configuration process.
Operation can only be reset by moving to the settings change
function, a function that always remains enabled .
4.15 Serial communication via LONWORKS (TM) field bus
The device, in the version including the special bus board, can
communicate with a central monitoring and control system at
a speed equalling 1.2 5 Mbaud. The connection to the field bus
is made through terminals 43 and 45.
The communication board, which may also be added later, is
only enabled if the related jumper is correctly in place in S6,
whereas it is not enabled in the event of the jumper standing
vertical between S5 and S6 (see fig. 2).
If the jumper is placed in S6 but the communication board is
not provided, the diagnostic function will display a failure
message, as if the board were present but failed to operate.
Appendix A lists the parameters that are available for use with
the network (field bus).
TOP SIDE
4.16 RS485 serial communication and MODBUS protocol
Concerning the communication of devices provided with
software version 2.00 and subsequent, three different versions
are possible:
- whitout any communication card (version
MX3DPG3A .11 e .12);
- provided with LonWorks(TM) communication card (version
MX3DPG3A .61 e .62);
- provided with Modbus communication card (version
MX3DPG3A .71 e .72);
The identification of the installed communication card is
automatic.
When using an unit provided with LonWorks(TM) communication
card, it's required first to effect the relay wiring according to its
wiring diagram and later proceed with the configuration of all
connected devices; the automatic configuration of connected
devices is possible by connecting a PC provided with PCLTA10
or SLTA10 card, in which CORMOX2 software has been
installed.
When using a device provided with Modbus communication
the configuration of each relay may be realized by the front
interface, or by the IRMA2 program installed on a PC connected
to the relay via front plug. The configuration may be realized
also on relays not jet connected together and may be eventually
organized in files together with all other settings.

Modbus communication card configuration requires:

RELAY
FRONT
PARAMETER VALUE

Speed 300 Baud

600 Baud
1200 Baud
2400 Baud
4800 Baud
A-A VIEW 9600 Baud
19200 Baud
38400 Baud

Parity NONE
EVEN
BOARD BOARD ODD
NOT ENABLE
ENABLE
Data Bit 7
8
A-A VIEW A-A VIEW
Stop Bit 1
2
fig. 2
Address 1 - 255 (0 broadcast)

I CAUTION
Hazardous voltages can remain in the device even when
the latter has been de-energized or pulled out of its casing
(capacitor's memory).

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This parameters can be programmed in local or remote mode. 5. LOCAL INTERFACE

So, the following extension of the 'RELAY DATA' menu is
available:

[MX3DPG3A ] relay type

[Sw Vers 2.00/01] software version
ñ ò
[PLANT IDENTIFIER]
[GenPan ] ðplant identifier
ñ ò
[SPEED 38400 Bb] ðspeed setting
[PARITY NONE ] ðparity setting
ñ ò
[DATA BIT 8 ] ðdata bit setting
[STOP BIT 1 ] ðstop bit setting
ñ ò
[ADDRESS 111 ] ðaddress setting
[ ]

On demand is available documentation about LonWorks(TM) and Modbus

versions.

4.17 Fault recorder

The device may be optionally record the course of the input
currents as measured on the net side and on the star point side
(IA_1, IB_1, IC_1, IA_2, IB_2, IC_2), along with the logical
states of: 8 LED, 5 auxiliary relays, 5 digital inputs and 3
additional timers.
The total recording time equals 2.5s, and may divide into
variable time before start-up and variable time after start-up.
The fault recorder function may start following: tstart, trip,
enabling of digital inputs and timers. The selection of the
starting parameters, the graphic display and the eset of the
fault recorder may be driven by acting through a PC or via The local interface is made up of:
network. The function may even be reset by interrupting the - An LCD display unit organized on two lines of sixteen
auxiliary voltage for a short while. characters each.
Through a special keyboard-controlled scanning, the dis-
play unit enables the settings to be read and changed, the
4.18 Testing the trip circuits for continuity
measurements, the counters, the logged events and the
The use of a digital input enabled by normal de-energizing diagnostic information to be read.
combined with one of the t_X timers allows the trip coil circuit - A keyboard or keypad made up of six keys, five of which can
to be monitored for continuity, notwithstanding whether the even be reached when the cover is fitted through a special
breaker is closed or open. link.
In addition to the above-mentioned scanning, the keyboard
is also used to change the settings, to carry out tests that
require commands to be sent and stored indications to be
set to zero. The keys that can be reached when the cover is
fitted only allow for read-out and reset operations.

Key It scrolls the menu upwards or in-

creases a value, if the settings
change function is enabled. [ñ]

Key It scrolls the menu downwards or

decreases a value, if the settings
change function is enabled. [ò]

Key It scrolls the menu to the right or

selects the value to be changed, if the
settings change function is
enabled.[ð]

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Key It scrolls the menu to the left or selects
the digit to be changed, if the settings
change function is enabled. [ï]
Key It resets the stored LED signals if the
cause has been removed, or the par-
tial counters, if you are in the "display
counters" menu.
It takes the end relays to quiescent
state when they are set to bistable
operation.
- Twelve LED's, four of which are rigorously dedicated to
general running functions.
- A four-pin connector in compliance with FCC 68.
By means of a special optoelectrical adapter, an optical
fibre cable and a RS232 optical converter, it allows the
device to be locally linked with a personal computer.
The P.C., through a special interface programme, makes
it possible to read and change the settings, read measured
values, counters, logged events, diagnostic- and fault re-
corder-related information.

Key If pressed for at least 2s, this key

enables the settings to be changed.
When the settings change is ena-
bled, the green LED (RUN) lights up
blinking. If pressed once again for at
least 2s, the system goes back to the
normal running conditions and, pro-
vided that a confirmation is given, the
new settings become the current
ones (the key can only be reached by
removing the cover). During the set-
ting change operations, the device
continues working with the old set-
tings. If the changes made are con-
firmed in the presence of a fault, they
are not made the current ones until
the event is over: the interrupt state is
signalled for 3s by a message on the
display unit, after which you are
prompted to confirm the changes
made.
If pressed upon feeding the device
with auxiliary voltage until a failure
message appears on the display,
this key inhibits the device from oper-
ating.

Keys If simultaneously
pressed for at least 2s, these keys
enable the protection to be tested.
When the testing activity is enabled,
the green LED (RUN) lights up blink-
ing.
If simultaneously pressed for at least
2s during the TEST routine, these
keys enable you to leave the protec-
tion testing mode.

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6. LCD MENU STRUCTURE c) By pressing ò or ñ you scroll the stored languages menu.
For the purpose of our example, we must stop when the
6.1 MAIN VIEWING MENU following message is displayed:
[MENU: ENGLISH ]
The device features a main menu that leads to several sub- [ ]
menus (tree-style structure). All displays can be made perma-
nent . d) By pressing ï you confirm the selected dialogue language
and go back to the main menu. The following message appears
[IA_1 In ] Present value of phase A current on the display:
[IB_1 In ] Present value of phase B current [MENU: ENGLISH ]
ñ ò [ ]
[MENU: ENGLISH] Dialogue language
[ ] ð change dialogue language
ñ ò 6.1.2 Change date and time
[DATE ] present date and time Access to "change date/time" is denied when the protection is
[TIME ] ð change date and time network-connected. If the network connection is made after
ñ ò entering the change function, the local changes are not ena-
[SETTINGS: ] display settings in use
[ MAIN] bled.
ñ ò Let us assume we wish to change the starting date 10/06/93
[SETTINGS READING] ð display main settings into 24/05/95.
[MAIN ]
ñ ò a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
[SETTINGS READING] ð display spare settings [DATE 10/06/93]
[SPARE ] [TIME 9:38:43]
ñ ò
[ MEASUREMENTS ] ð display/reset present and b) By pressing the key ð the change function is enabled and
[ ] stored measured values
the following message appears on the display:
ñ ò [DATE 10/06/93]
[ COUNTERS ] ð display counters and reset [TIME 9:38:43]
[ P=RESETTABLE ] partial counters
ñ ò
[ EVENTS ] ð display stored events c) By pressing ð select the value to be changed. To select the
[EVENT 1 = LAST] last digit that makes up the date, pressð six times, the displays
ñ ò will show:
[OUTPUT RELAYS] ð display output relays [DATE 10/06/93]
[ ] settings [TIME 9:38:43]
ñ ò
[ DIGITAL ] ð display digital d) By pressing ñ, increase the selected value. Hold the key
[ INPUTS ] inputs settings pressed until the display shows:
ñ ò [DATE 10/06/95]
[ LED ] ð display LED's settings [TIME 9:38:43]
[ ]
ñ ò e) By pressing ï , select the fourth digit that makes up the date,
[ RELAY DATA ] ð display model- software rel. the display will show:
[ ] and plant identifier [DATE 10/06/95]
ñ ò [TIME 9:38:43]
[ DIAGNOSTICS ] ð display faults
[ ] date of last change f) By pressing ò, decrease the selected value until the display
shows:
All the following examples take their start from the main menu. [DATE 10/05/95]
[TIME 9:38:43]

6.1.1 Change dialogue language g) By pressing ï twice further, select the second digit that
The default language is ITALIAN. makes up the date, and the display will show:
Here follows an example showing how to change the dialogue [DATE 10/06/95]
language. Suppose we wish to set ENGLISH as the desired [TIME 9:38:43]
language.
h) By pressing ñ, change the selected value (upon reaching
number 9, the tens will go up by one unit) until the display
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message appears shows:
on the display: [DATE 24/05/95]
[MENU: ITALIAN ] [TIME 9:38:43]
[ ]
i) Press ï until you move to the beginning of the line. The
b) By pressing the key ð the language change function is display will show:
enabled, and the following message appears on the display: [DATE 24/05/95]
[MENU: ITALIAN ] [TIME 9:38:43]
[ ]

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j) By pressing ò the "change time" function is enabled. The c) By pressing ï anywhere in the sub-menu,you will go back
steps are the same as those described in c) to i). to the main viewing menu:
The device does not accept time or date settings that do not
exist. [SETTINGS READING]
[MAIN ]
The time counting starts upon moving from the digits that make
up the time to the wording TIME at the beginning of the line.
6.1.5 Display spare settings
k) By pressing ï the changes made are confirmed and the a) Press ò or ñ until the display shows:
system moves back to the main menu. The display will show: [SETTINGS READING]
[DATE 24/05/95] [SPARE ]
[TIME 9:38:43]
b) Press ð to enter the spare settings viewing menu, and press
ò or ñ to scroll across the whole sub-menu, which will lists :
6.1.3 Display settings in use
a) Press ò or ñ until the display shows, for instance: first differential threshold Id>
[SETTINGS IN USE:] first percent characteristic slope P1
[ MAIN] second percent characteristic slope P2
second differential threshold Id>>
The second line will display the group of settings the device
currently uses. Those parameters that are not present in the SPARE menu will
Any <!> possibly displayed, notwithstanding the contents of the take the same values as the MAIN settings.
second line, indicates the device is working with the SPARE
settings. c) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you will go
back to the main reading menu:
[SETTINGS IN USE:]
[ <!> MAIN] [SETTINGS READING]
[ SPARE ]
The device will continue working with the SPARE settings as
long as the "change settings" command sent by the IN DIG1 6.1.6 Display current and stored measured values
digital input remains enabled. When the <!> characters disap-
pear, the device restarts working with the group of settings
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
displayed.
[ MEASUREMENTS ]
[ ]
6.1.4 Display main settings
b) By pressing the key ð you will enter the measurement
a) Press ò or ñ until the display shows:
viewing menu, and by pressing the key ò or ñ the following
[SETTINGS READING]
[ MAIN ] sub-menu will be scrolled across:

b) By pressing ð, the main settings display sub-menu is present value of phase A net-side curr.in multiples of In IA-1
entered, by pressing ò or ñ the following sub-menu is scrolled: present value of phase B net-side curr. in multiples of In IB-1
present value of phase C net-side curr.in multiples of In IC-1
rated frequency fn present value of ph. A star-p. side curr.in multiples of In IA-2
CT's rated current on net side In-1 present value of ph. B star-p.side curr.in multiples of In IB-2
CT's rated current on star point side In-2 present value of ph. C star-p. side curr.in multiples of In IC-2
CT's primary rated current on net side In TA-1 present value of phase A differential current IA-D
position of CT's polarities on net side POLARITIES0) present value of phase B differential current IB-D
CT's primary rated current on star point side InTA-2 present value of phase A differential current IC-D
position of CT's polarities on star point side POLARITIES0) present value of phase A net-side current in Amperes IA'-1
first differential threshold Id> present value of phase B net-side current in Amperes IB'-1
first percent characteristic slope P1 present value of phase C net-side current in Amperes IC'-1
second percent characteristic slope P2 present value of phase A star-p. side current in Amp. IA'-2
second differential threshold Id>> present value of phase B star-p. side current in Amp IB'-2
breaker failure delay t_BF present value of phase C star-p. side current in Amp IC'-2
minimum pulse width of end relays t_IMP max. value of phase A net-side curr. in multiples of In IA-1- MAX
additional delay t_X1 max. value of phase B net-side curr. in multiples of In IB -1-MAX
additional delay t_X2 max. value of phase C net-side curr. in multiples of In IC -1-MAX
additional delay t_X3 max. value of phase A star-p. side current in In IA-2- MAX
breaker arching time t_52 max. value of phase B star-p. side current in In IB -2-MAX
max. value of phase C star-p. side current in In IC -2-MAX
0
) NORM or INV (see fig.7 ) breaker pole wear index phase A A
breaker pole wear index phase B B
breaker pole wear index phase C C

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c) Press RESET to cancel the maximum values in store on phase A star-point side current value in multiples of In when the
display. The wear indexes may only be reset by means of a PC trip occurred IA_2_G
or via network. phase B star-point side current value in multiples of In when the
trip occurred IB_2_G
phase C star-point side current value in multiples of In when the
d) Press the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu to go back to
trip occurred IC_2_G
the main viewing menu:
phase A differential current value when the trip occurred in
multiples of In IA_D_G
[ MEASUREMENTS ]
[ ] phase B differential current value when the trip occurred in
multiples of In IB_D_G
phase C differential current value when the trip occurred in
6.1.7 Viewing counters multiples of In IC_D_G
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message is
displayed: d) By pressing ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you will go back
to the event viewing sub-menu; to view other events go through
[ COUNTERS ] step c) again. By pressing ï anywhere in the sub-menu you
[ P=RESETTABLE ]
will go back to the main viewing menu:
b) Press ð to enter the counters viewing sub-menu, and press [ EVENTS ]
ò or ñ to scroll across the whole sub-menu, which will list the [EVENT 1=LAST]
following parameters:

total trips of first differential threshold Id> T 6.1.9 Viewing output relays
partial trips of first differential threshold Id> P a) Press ò or ñ until the display shows:
total trips of second differential threshold Id>> T
partial trips of second differential threshold Id>> P [OUTPUT RELAYS]
total trips of breaker failure threshold BF T [ ]
partial trips of breaker failure threshold BF P
b) By pressing ð you will enter the sub-menu that displays the
c) Press the RESET key to reset the count of the partial counter allocations of the auxiliary output relays. The display will shows:
[Id> START]
being displayed.
[REL X..3.5]

d) By pressing ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you will go back the first line will display the function that is associated with the
to the main viewing menu: relay/s that is/are listed in the second line.
By pressing the keys ò or ñ the whole sub-menu will be
[ COUNTERS ] scrolled across. The functions that can be associated with the
[ P=RESETTABLE ] output relays are:

6.1.8 Viewing events first differential threshold trip Id> TRIP

second differential threshold trip Id>> TRIP
Viewing events
breaker failure trip BF TRIP
a) Press ò or ñ until the display shows: timer tX1 overtime t_X1 TRIP
[ EVENTS ] timer tX2 overtime t_X2 TRIP
[EVENT 1=LAST] timer tX3 overtime t_X3 TRIP
first digital input fed IN DIG 1
b) By pressing ð you enter the sub-menu where the eight second digital input fed IN DIG 2
events to be stored can be selected. The display shows: third digital input fed IN DIG 3
[EVEN.1 DD/MM/YY ] It is furthermore possible to display the output relays that bear
[ hh:mm:ss.xxx ]
the following settings:
the first line displays the event number, the day, the month and minimum pulse width t_IMP
the year, whereas the second line lists the time, the minutes, bistable operation MEMOR
the seconds and thousandths of a second concerning the The variableNORMAL.ON indicates whether all the output re-
event. lays are pre-set to be normally energized or not.

c) By pressing the key ò or ñ, select the event to be displayed. c) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you will
Once the selection is made, press ð ; thus, you enter the event go back to the main viewing menu:
display sub-menu, and by pressing ò or ñ the following sub-
[OUTPUT RELAYS]
menu is scrolled: [ ]

tripped threshold TRIP

phase A net side current value in multiples of In when the trip 6.1.10 Viewing digital inputs
occurred IA_1_G a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
phase B net side current value in multiples of In when the trip [ DIGITAL ]
occurred IB_1_G [ INPUTS ]
phase C net side current value in multiples of In when the trip
occurred IC_1_G

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b) By pressing the key ð you will enter the sub-menu that lists 6.1.12 Viewing relay data
the allocation of digital inputs. The following message appears
on the display: a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message is
[BLOC. 87 ] displayed:
[IN DIG .2.] [ RELAY DATA ]
[ ]
the first line will display the function associated with the digital
inputs that are listed in the second line. b) By pressing the key ð you will enter a sub-menu where the
By pressing the keys ò or ñ the sub-menu is scrolled. protection model and the software release are displayed:
[MX3DPG3A ]
The functions that may be associated with the inputs are:
[Soft Rel. 1.00]
protection trip lock BLOC. 87
timer tX1 start t_X1 c) By pressing the key ò once again, the second line will display
timer tX2 start t_X2 the alphanumeric plant identification code fixed by the user, for
timer tX3 start t_X3 instance:
[PLANT IDENTIFIER]
switching to spare settings
[CELL No. 17bis ]
SETTINGS SWITCH
reset LED's and output relays RESET d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you will
go back to the main viewing menu:
The unit may also display the digital inputs that are set to be [ RELAY DATA ]
enabled by normal energizing or de-energizing). [ ]

c) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go

back to the main reading menu: 6.1.13 Viewing diagnostics
[ DIGITAL ] 1) Fault location
[ INPUTS ]
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message is
displayed:
6.1.11 Viewing LED's [ DIAGNOSTIC ]
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message appears [ ]
on the display unit:
[ LED ] In the presence of VITAL FAULTS, the device will automatically
[ ] display the window, without needing to enter the diagnostic s
menu.
b) By pressing the key ð you will enter the sub-menu that
displays the various LED allocations. The following messages
b) By pressing the key ð you will enter a sub-menu that displays
will be displayed:
the relay operating state. The display will show:
[Id> TRIP]
[LAST SETTING ]
[LED L..3..6.8]
[DD/MM/YY hh:mm]
the first line will display the function that is associated with the the second line will display the day, the month, the year, the time
LED's that are listed in the second line. and the minutes making up the time of the latest settings
By pressing the keys ò or ñ , the sub-menu will be scrolled change session.
across. The functions that may be associated with the LED's
are:
c) By pressing the key ò once again, if the device has not
detected any failure, the following message will be displayed:
first differential threshold trip Id> TRIP
second differential threshold trip Id>> TRIP [ RUNNING ]
phase A trip (LED L1 must be used) IA TRIP [ ]
phase B trip (LED L2 must be used) IB TRIP
phase C trip (LED L3 must be used) IC TRIP If NON-VITAL FAULTS are detected, the following message will
breaker failure trip BF TRIP be displayed:
timer tX1 overtime t_X1 TRIP [FAULT ]
timer tX2 overtime t_X2 TRIP [ABCDE.....KL ]
timer tX3 overtime t_X3 TRIP
first digital input fed IN DIG 1 whereas, if VITAL FAULTS are detected, the <!> characters will
second digital input fed IN DIG 2 be displayed, too:
third digital input fed IN DIG 3 [FAULT <!>]
[.....FGHIJ... ]
It is furthermore possible to display which LED's bear the
following setting: The second line will provide one or more codes that help
bistable operation MEMOR identify the type of fault occurrence.

c) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you will go

back to the main viewing menu:
[ LED ]
[ ]

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The following table provides the fault codes and the corre- If the settings change menu is already acceded through a PC
sponding fault description: or a network, any local change is inhibited, and the following
message will be displayed:
Code fault description [SETTINGS CHANGE]
A X1 relay coil interrupted or related driver [NOT AVAILABLE ]
B X2 relay coil interrupted or related driver
C X3 relay coil interrupted or related driver The access priority to the changing function among PC, net-
D X4 relay coil interrupted or related driver work and keyboard is time-dependent.
E X5 relay coil interrupted or related driver During the settings change operations, the device continues
F internal feeder failure working with the old settings.
G EEPROM failure All displayed messages may show up at any time.
H Internal RAM failure
[SETTINGS: ] settings in use
I External RAM failure
[MAIN ] ð selection of current settings
J Analogue to Digital converter
ñ ò
K communication board failure or board [SETTINGS CHANGE] ð change main settings
enabled but not configured [MAIN ]
L internal clock failure ñ ò
[SETTINGS CHANGE] ð change spare settings
If jumper S6 (see fig.2) that enables the communication board [SPARE ]
is connected when the board is not present, the K code shows ñ ò
up, as if a failure were detected in the board. [ OUTPUT RELAYS ] ð output relays settings
[ ]
d) As far as the NON-VITAL FAULTS are concerned, by pressing ñ ò
the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu you go back to the main [DIGITAL INPUTS ] ð digital inputs settings
display menu: [ ]
[ DIAGNOSTIC ] ñ ò
[ ] [ LED ] ð LED's settings
[ ]
whereas, as regards the VITAL FAULTS, you can only leave the ñ ò
diagnostic sub-menu, if the device allows you to do that, by [ RELAY DATA ] ð plant identifier setting
entering the “settings change” menu. [ ]
ñ ò
2) Inhibited device [ LCD ] ð permanent display back-lighting
The condition of “inhibited device” is displayed as follows: [AUTOMATIC RETURN] (LCD) enabled
[FAULT <!>]
[..............P ]
By pressing the key anywhere in the changing menu
This condition can only be reset by entering the "settings for at least 2 seconds, you will go back to the main viewing
change“ menu (it is however necessary to confirm when you menu, but you will first be prompted to confirm or discard the
are prompted to SAVE CHANGES, although no setting has changes made:
been changed). [NEW SET.CONFIRM?]
[< NO YES >]
Warning: even simply view the set parameters from the
“settings change” menu, since upon leaving this condition, the By pressing ï all the changes made will be discarded, whereas
device will not be inhibited any longer. by pressing ð the changes made will be confirmed.
If, beside inhibiting the device, you have also deconfigured it, The green LED (RUN) will stop blinking and will become
the return to operation causes a fault K message to be permanent.
displayed until the unit is configured anew (see paragraph If upon confirming the changes, a fault is detected, the settings
4.14). will not be accepted for as long as the fault event persists. This
state will be signalled for 3s by the following message:

6.2 MAIN SETTING CHANGE MENU

By pressing the key anywhere in the display menus
for at least 2s, the main settings change menu is entered.
Thence, several sub-menus can be entered (tree- structure).
When the settings change function is enabled, the green LED
(RUN) lights up blinking.
[SETTINGS CHANGE]
[DELAYED ]
once the event is over, you will still be prompted to confirm the
changes made.
If the transfer is interrupted is due to a digital input being
enabled which cannot be disabled at the moment and you
need to change the settings, the device must be inhibited; after
that, you can start changing the settings (see paragraphs 5.14
and 7.1.14).

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Note: the “change settings” function can even be implemented Press ò or ñ until the threshold to be changed is displayed as
when the device is “forced” to use the SPARE SETTINGS. In selected on the display unit:
such a case, the system only interrupts the selection of [Id> OFF]
[Id> 0.80 In]
SETTINGS: MAIN until the external forcing signal disappears.
If a setting is changed when the system is “forced” from the
Press ð to be able to edit the selected setting I>>>, the display
outside, the following message will be displayed:
will show:
[SPARE SETTINGS]
[Id> OFF]
[FROM EXT.CONTROL]
[Id> 0.80 In]

All of the following examples start from the main settings Press ò or ñ and choose ON, the display will show:
change menu. [Id> ON ]
[Id> 0.80 In]
6.2.1 Select current settings group
Press ï to move back to the beginning of the line. Then press
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message is dis-
ò to enter the second line.
played:
[SETTINGS: ] Press ð to select the digit to be changed.
[ MAIN] In our example, press 5 times the key ð, the display will show:
[Id> ON ]
b) After pressing the key ð, the current settings may start being [Id> 0.80 In]
changed. The following message will be displayed:
[SETTINGS: ] Press ñ to increase the selected number until the desired value
[ MAIN] is reached, in our example:
[Id> ON ]
c) By pressing ò or ñ, the following message will be displayed: [Id> 0.85 In]
[SETTINGS: ]
[ SPARE] Now press ï to select the third digit, the display will show:
[Id> ON ]
d) By pressing the key ï the new selection will be confirmed, [Id> 0.85 In]
and the system will be go back to the main settings change
menu. The following message will be displayed: Press ñ to edit the number (on reaching number 9 the units
[SETTINGS: ] will increase by 1) until the display shows:
[ SPARE] [Id> ON ]
[Id> 1.15 In]

6.2.2 Change main settings By pressing the key ï, the cursor will move back to the
beginning of the line and the main settings change menu will
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message is be displayed:
displayed: [SETTINGS CHANGE]
[SETTINGS CHANGE] [MAIN ]
[MAIN ]

b) By pressing the key ð, you will enter the main settings 6.2.3 Change spare settings
change sub-menu, which will list all of the parameters already a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message is
listed in § 7.1.3, except for In and Ion, which may only be changed displayed:
in the hardware mode, as described in § 2.1.
[SETTINGS CHANGE]
[SPARE ]
c) By pressing the keys ò or ñ , you may scroll across the whole
sub-menu, and by pressing the key ð you may start changing b) By pressing the key ð , you will enter the spare settings
the displayed parameter. The change can be entered by change sub-menu, which will list all of the parameters already
pressing the keys ò or ñ . listed in § 7.1.6.

d) By repeatedly pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub- c) By pressing the keys ò or ñ ,you may scroll across the sub-
menu, you will go back to the main changing menu: menu, and by pressing the key ð you can start changing the
[SETTINGS CHANGE] displayed parameter. The change may be entered by pressing
[MAIN ] the keys ò or ñ .
The settings change procedure mirrors that described in the
Example of setting example already given in the paragraph related to the main
Let us assume we need to enable and set threshold Id> to 1.15 settings.
stating from an initial setting of 0.80, OFF.
Go through steps a) and b).

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d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you will 6.2.5 Setting digital inputs
go back to the main settings change menu:
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
[SETTINGS CHANGE]
[SPARE ] [ DIGITAL ]
[ INPUTS ]

6.2.4 Setting output relays b) By pressing the key ð , you enter the digital input setting sub-
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows: menu, which contains all the parameters already listed in §
[OUTPUT RELAYS] 7.1.11.
[ ]
c) By pressing the key ò or ñ the sub-menu is vertically
b) By pressing the key ð, you will enter the output relay setting scrolled, and by pressing the key ð, you can start changing
sub-menu, which contains all the parameters already listed in the selected parameter. The change can be made by pressing
§ 7.1.10, except for NORMAL ON (which can only be set as the key ò or ñ
indicated in § 5.2). The setting procedure mirrors that described in the example
of output relay configuration.
c) By pressing the keys ò or ñ ,you can vertically scroll the sub-
menu, and by pressing the key ð you can start changing the To switch from the main settings to the spare settings, the
displayed parameter. The change can be made by pressing digital input number 1 (IN DIG 1) must be used
the keys ò or ñ. SETTINGS SWITCH
To reset the LED's and the auxiliary relays, the digital input
d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go number 3 (IN DIG 3) must be used.
back to the main settings change menu: RESET(LED+Xmem)
[OUTPUT RELAYS]
[ ] d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go
back to the main changing menu:
Example of allocation [ DIGITAL ]
[ INPUTS ]
Let us assume we need to allocate the trip of threshold Id>
to relay X5 starting from the initial setting of Id> allocated to X2.
Go through steps a) and b). 6.2.6 Setting LED's
Press the key ò or ñ until the display unit shows: a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
[ LED ]
[Id> TRIP] [ ]
[REL X.2...]
b) By pressing the key ð , the LED setting sub-menu, which
Each position after the letter X corresponds to an output relay. contains the parameters already listed in § 7.1.12., is entered.
More relays can be associated with one function.
c) By pressing the key ò or ñ the sub-menu is vertically
By pressing the key ð, you may move close to the relay that you
scrolled, and by pressing the key ð, you can start changing
wish to associate with the function..
the displayed parameter. The change can be made by press-
In our example, press the key ð five times. The display will
ing the keyò or ñ .The setting procedure mirrors that described
show:
in the example of output relays setting.
[Id> TRIP]
[REL X.2...] d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu , you go
back to the main changing menu:
Press the key ò or ñ to associate the selected relay X5, the [ LED ]
display unit will show: [ ]
[Id> TRIP]
[REL X.2..5] 6.2.7 Setting the plant identifier
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
Press the key ï to select the second relay, the display unit will
[ RELAY DATA ]
show: [ ]
[Id> TRIP]
[REL X.2..5]
b) By pressing the key ð, you can change/set an alphanumeric
Press the keyò or ñ to dissociate the selected relay, the display code that identifies the device. The display will show, for
unit will show: instance:
[Id> TRIP] [PLANT IDENTIFIER]
[REL X....5] [CELL N. 17bis ]

Press ï to move back to the beginning of the line and move back
to the main changing menu:
[OUTPUT RELAYS]
[ ]

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c) Further press the key ð to select the character(s) to be The test to be carried out on any auxiliary relay X..will make the
changed, and press ò or ñ to scroll across all of the capital and latter trip, so that the associated command and/or signal are
small letters of the alphabet, numbers and some special allowed to be sent. That is why, before running it, the systems
characters, among which the blank space is found. prompts you to further confirm its execution:

d) By pressing the key ï, the cursor will move back to the [ ARE YOU SURE? ]
beginning of the line (no character selected), and by further [< NO YES >]
pressing the key ï, you will go back to the main changing menu:
[ RELAY DATA ] If, upon confirming the execution, some starting or tripping
[ ] commands are already present or a digital input associated
with a timer happens to be enabled, the test will not be
6.2.8 LCD back-lighting performed, and this condition will be signalled by the following
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows: message:
[ LCD ] [TEST ]
[AUTOMATIC RETURN] [NOT AVAILABLE ]

b) By pressing the key ð, you may set the LCD back-lighting The LED and display test makes them light up for two seconds.
to permanent (OFF) or timed (ON). Let us assume the display Therefore, it can be run at any time during operation
shows:
[ ON ] By pressing the two keys for two seconds
[ ]
anywhere in the test menu, the TEST function is disabled. The
c) By pressing the keys ò or ñ, the current setting may be
green LED (RUN) stops blinking, and the system will go back
changed: to the main viewing menu.
[ OFF]
[ ]

d) By pressing the key ï, you will go back to the main changing

menu:
[ LCD ]
[AUTOMATIC RETURN]

6.3 TEST MENU

By pressing the keys for at least 2s

anywhere in the main viewing menu, the TEST function, which

is highlighted by the blinking green LED (RUN), will be ena-
bled.

[TEST LED]
[ YES >] ð TEST LED’s L1-L8 and display
ñ ò
[TEST RELAY X1]
[ YES >] ð TEST relay X1
ñ ò
[TEST RELAY X2]
[ YES >] ð TEST relay X2
ñ ò
[TEST RELAY X3]
[ YES >] ð TEST relay X3
ñ ò
[TEST RELAY X4]
[ YES >] ð TEST relay X4
ñ ò
[TEST RELAY X5]
[ YES >] ð TEST relay X5

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7. APPLICATION AND USE
This rich and versatile device is suitable for use to protect
generators and, generally, all synchronous and asynchro-
nous systems equipped with accessible star point.
It also suits the connection made to the CT's provided that the
related setting is entered, (positions of polarities) thus avoid-
ing all changes to be made to the wiring and, hence, to the
schemes on setting the unit at work (see fig. 7).
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8. INSTALLATION - SHIPMENT
8.1 ESD Electrostatic Charges
The relay uses electronic components that are highly sensitive
to electrostatic charges. Therefore, the operator who happens
to handle the moving part of the equipment and come in contact
with the electronic circuits, must take preventive measures to
avoid damaging the relay:
- before removing the movable part, the operator must reach
the same potential as the equipment by touching the case
- avoid touching electronic components, printed circuit
boards and connectors, as far as this is possible. Handle
it by using the mechanical frame.
- lay the device on surfaces that are antistatic or feature the
same potential as the operator's.
- only store and transport the relay by using the special
antistatic bag.
Special electronic devices require the operator and the unit to
be both grounded along with any measuring instrument, when
this is possible.
As far as the following action is possible and reasonable, do
not pull out the moving part from the casing to avoid causing
mechanical and electrostatic damages to the protection.
8.2 Acceptance - storage
Although protective relays are generally of robust construction,
they require a careful treatment prior to installation on site,
since they must be carefully packed and unpacked, without
applying any force and using suitable tools.
Once supplied, the relays must be thoroughly inspected to
ensure that they have not undergone shipping damages.
If the relays are not immediately installed upon reception, they
must be stored in places free from dust and moisture, in their
original packing.
Storage temperature: -25°C + 80°C.
8.3 Assembling and connection
- Remove the protective cover until the four fastening holes
become visible.
- Place the equipment into the hole of the panel-board and
secure it by fastening the four screws (see fig. 6)
- Connect the ground screw of the equipment to the protection
ground of the panel-board using connectors of suitable gauge
(>4mm2) and as short as possible (<1m).
- The connections must be made through the screw or Faston
connections of the interface terminal blocks. In the event of
Faston wiring, the cover that provides the terminal block with
the IP20 protection class must be placed before the Faston is
connected to the relay. In the event of screw wiring, the side fins
of the IP20 cover that correspond to the wired terminals must
be removed or folded.
The assembling and wiring must be carried out according to
the best workmanship.
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9. SETTING THE UNIT AT WORK
The relay is supplied with factory settings and configurations
as indicated in tables A, B and C (factory settings), which are
related to the insertion as shown in figure 5.
These settings may happen not to match the specific system
where the unit is to be placed. Therefore, the relay settings
must be changed in compliance with the tables D, E and F for
provided for customer’s use, which must be used as a support
to develop a customized setting scheme.
9.1 Safety regulations
During the equipment tests and the start-up, the general safety
regulations applicable to electrical systems must be com-
plied with. Failure to comply with these regulations might
cause harm to the working staff and damage to property. All the
inspections and tests must only be carried out by specially
trained staff.
9.2 Checking nameplate ratings
Inquire whether the equipment ratings are consistent with
those of the system, namely:
- auxiliary voltage
- rated phase current, on the net side and rated phase current
on the star-point side; this check must be performed by
checking the position of the jumpers located on the boards
(see figures. 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d). It is to be noticed that such
selection only affects the primary measurements stated in
Amperes (no ratio correction is performed).
- the setting of the output relays (if normally energized or
normally de-energized); this check must be performed by
checking the position of the jumper located on the card (see
figures 4e, 4f).
- the presence of the special S6 jumper, see figure 2, if the
communication card is supplied and if the network is on.
I CAUTION
hazardous voltages can remain in the unit even in the
absence of power supply, or after it has been pulled out of
its casing (capacitor's storage)
9.3 Final inspection
Inject auxiliary voltage into the device.
On switching on, after a long time of power failure, the device
can indicate an 'L' type fault (internal clock), a NON-VITAL
FAULT which does not affect the remaining functions: by
updating DATE and TIME, the normal service conditions are
restored.
If the system is running and the relay settings are unknown, the
unit must be inhibited from operating before feeding it with
voltage by pressing the “settings change” key (see § 5.14 and
7.1.14 clause 2) to avoid troubles.
Select the rated frequency of the system on the device, set the
rated values of the CT's primary current on the net side and on
the star-point side along with the related polarities.
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Figure 7 shows the way to set the item POLARITY as a function
of the protection insertion type
Load the settings and configure the relays, the LED’s and the
digital inputs as per the design plans.
Since the unit is equipped with a self-monitoring system, all
hardware and software failures possibly occurring are auto-
matically detected, which this makes it useless to test the
thresholds for accuracy, which can however be tested by
making reference to the tolerance values as specified by the
manufacturer.
The following tests are however recommended:
Power supply unit test
- Check that the burden of the auxiliary voltage circuit falls
within the 5 to 10W range as far as the d.c. supply is
concerned, and within the 10 to 20VA range as far as the a.c.
supply is concerned.
The feeder is protected by a special 5x20 2 A rapid fuse,
class IEC127/II, as regards the unit with 19-100Vcc (or 19-
72Vca) auxiliary voltage, and a 1A fuse as regards the unit
with 64-300Vcc (or 64-275Vca) auxiliary voltage.
Connection test
- With running protection, check in the MEASUREMENTS
menu for a correct reading of the primary and secondary
windings' current values.
Also ensure that the differential currents IA-D, IB-D and IC-
D are null (or at all events not exceeding the differential
current due to the CT's errors): a signal that equals twice the
phase value may indicate a phase reversal (ensure the CT's
polarities settings match the actual requirements of the
system) whereas a signal equalling the phase value may
indicate an interruption on a phase (which may be verified
also by the absence of the corresponding value for viewing).
- Test each output relay by going through the procedure given
in paragraph TEST MENU, and simultaneously test the
related external circuit.
- Check the wiring of the digital inputs to ensure it matches
the design plans.
If the relay has not worked correctly or shows VITAL failures,
it must be put out of order and sent back to the factory for repair
or re-gauging.
The presence of a NON-VITAL fault does not cause an ill-timed
operation, but demands an analysis of the fault type to assess
its importance (for instance, a failing end relay should be
replaced with another end relay that is not currently being used
or, else, whose function is not strictly required).
The possibility of exchanging the relays makes it possible to
maintain the protection scheme working during repairs, so
that any faulty relay can be replaced with a new one of the same
type.
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To complete the start-up stage, before setting the system at

work, ensure that:
- the device settings match the design specifications.
- the device bears the correct plant-identifying alphanu-
meric code.
- all the device memories (LED’s, maximum values, partial
counters and wear index) are reset.
- the green Uaux and RUN LED’s are lit up with permanent
light; in the event of network connection, the green RxTx LED
must be lit up, too.
- the LED’s indicating labels and the device rating plate
display the correct information.
You can leave the relay with the display showing any of the
windows of the main reading menu.

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RATED CURRENT In ON NET SIDE: 1A RATED CURRENT ON NET SIDE In: 5A

Position of jumpers n S3,S7,S8,S9 Position of jumpers n S3,S7,S8,S9

TOP SIDE TOP SIDE

RELAY RELAY
FRONT FRONT

fig. 4a fig. 4b

RATED CURRENT In ON STAR-POINT SIDE: 1A RATED CURRENT In ON STAR-POINT SIDE: 5A

Position of jumpers n S4,S10,S11,S12 Position of jumpersn S4,S10,S11,S12

TOP SIDE TOP SIDE

RELAY RELAY
FRONT FRONT

fig. 4c fig. 4d

NORMALLY DE-ENERGIZED RELAYS NORMALLY ENERGIZED RELAYS

Position of jumpers n S1 Position of jumper n S1

TOP SIDE TOP SIDE

RELAY RELAY
FRONT FRONT

fig. 4.e fig. 4f

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fig. 5

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OVERALL DIMENSIONS

The casing can even be munted on

a 19" rack panel, R4MX3 type, 4U in
height

DRILLING TEMPLATE TERMINALS

fig. 6

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TA-1

TA-2

TA-1 TA-2
A B polarity C D polarity

P1 S1 NORM P1 S1 NORM

P1 S2 INV P1 S2 INV

P2 S1 INV P2 S1 INV

P2 S2 NORM P2 S2 NORM

fig. 7

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WARNING:
The factory settings may happen not to suit the system. In such a case, the device needs to be configured anew upon installation

tab. A - FACTORY SETTINGS

RELAY CONTROL MATRIX LED's

1 2 3 4 5 DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
X X First threshold trip ID> TRIP X
X X second threshold trip ID>> TRIP X
/ / / / / phase A trip IA TRIP X / / / / / / /
/ / / / / phase B trip IB TRIP / X / / / / / /
/ / / / / phase C trip IC TRIP / / X / / / / /
breaker failure trip BF TRIP
timer tX1 overtime t_X1 TRIP
timer tX2 overtime t_X2 TRIP
timer tX3 overtime t_X3 TRIP
first digital input fed IN DIG 1
second digital input fed IN DIG 2
third digital input fed IN DIG 3
X minimum pulse width t_IMP / / / / / / / /
bistable operation MEMOR X X X X X

normally de-energized end relays / not to be allocated

X allocated

tab. B - FACTORY SETTINGS

CONTROL MATRIX DIGITAL

INPUTS
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 1 2 3
input enabled by normal de-energizing
protection lockout BLOC. 87
timer tX1 start t_X1
timer tX2 start t_X2
timer tX3 start t_X3
switching to spare settings SETTINGS SWITCH / /
reset LED's and output relays RESET (LED+Xmem) / / X

/ not to be allocated X allocated

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WARNING:
The factory settings may happen not to suit the system. In such a case, the device needs to be configured anew upon installation

tab. C - FACTORY SETTINGS

TABLE OF SETTINGS
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION MAIN SPARE
ON OFF VALUE ON OFF VALUE
rated frequency fn 50 Hz / / /
rated phase current on relay side In-1 5A / / /
CT's primary rated current on relay side In TA-1 200 A / / /
CT's polarity on net side polarity NORM / / /
rated phase current on star-point side In-2 5A / / /
CT's primary rated current on star-point side In TA-2 200 A / / /
CT's polarity on star-point side polarity NORM / / /

first differential threshold ID> X 0.1 In X 0.1 In

slope of 2° characteristic segment P1 20 % 20 %
slope of 3° characteristic segment P2 100 % 100 %
second differential threshold ID>> X 8 In X 8 In

breaker failure delay t_BF X 0.15 s / / /

minimum pulse width of end relays t_imp 0.1 s / / /
additional delay t_X1 1s / / /
additional delay t_X2 5s / / /
additional delay t_X3 10 s / / /
primary breaker arching delay t_52 0.03 s / / /
fault recorder trigger TRIP / / /
fault recorder pretrigger delay 2s / / /

/ not to be allocated: the same settings as

settings: MAIN timed LCD back-lighting: OFF
those set for the MAIN ones are applicable

) OFF or ON or ON ABC to extend the lock to all of the phases

1

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tab. D

RELAY CONTROL MATRIX LED's

1 2 3 4 5 DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
first threshold trip ID> TRIP
second threshold trip ID>> TRIP
/ / / / / phase A trip IA TRIP / / / / / / /
/ / / / / phase B trip IB TRIP / / / / / / /
/ / / / / phase C trip IC TRIP / / / / / / /
breaker failure trip BF TRIP
timer tX1 overtime t_X1 TRIP
timer tX2 overtime t_X2 TRIP
timer tX3 overtime t_X3 TRIP
first digital input fed IN DIG 1
second digital input fed IN DIG 2
third digital input fed IN DIG 3
minimum pulse width t_IMP / / / / / / / /
bistable operation MEMOR

normally de-energized end relays

normally energized end relays / not to be allocated

tab. E

CONTROL MATRIX DIGITAL

INPUTS
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 1 2 3
input enabled by normal de-energizing
protection lockout BLOC. 87
timer tX1 start t_X1
timer tX2 start t_X2
timer tX3 start t_X3
switching to spare settings SETTINGS SWITCH / /
reset LED's and output relays RESET (LED+Xmem) / /

/ not to be allocated

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tab. F

TABLE OF SETTINGS
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION MAIN SPARE
ON OFF VALUE ON OFF VALUE
rated frequency fn / / /
rated phase current on net side In-1 / / /
CT's primary rated current on net side In TA-1 / / /
CT's polarity on net side polarity / / /
rated phase current on star-point side In-2 / / /
CT's primary rated on star-point side In TA-2 / / /
CT's polarity on star-point side polarity / / /

first differential threshold ID>

slope of 2nd characteristic segment P1
slope of 3rd characteristic segment P2
second differential threshold ID>>

breaker failure delay t_BF / / /

minimum pulse width of end relays t_imp / / /
additional delay t_X1 / / /
additional delay t_X2 / / /
additional delay t_X3 / / /
primary breaker arching delay t_52 / / /
fault recorder trigger / / /
fault recorder pre-trigger delay / / /

/ not to be allocated: the same settings as

settings in use: MAIN timed LCD back-lighting: ON
those set for the MAIN ones are applicable
settings in use: SPAR timed LCD back-lighting: OFF

) OFF or ON or ON ABC to extend the lock to all of the phases

1

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APPENDIX A - Network data exchange

DESCRIPTION DIRECTION TIMING

Identification
commercial name relay--> centre AR
plant identifier relay--> centre AR
rated phase current on primary side relay--> centre AR
rated phase current on secondary side relay--> centre AR

Settings data (main and spare)

settings in use relay--> centre--> relay AR
date of last change relay--> centre--> relay AR
time of last change relay--> centre--> relay AR
language in use relay--> centre--> relay AR
rated frequency relay--> centre--> relay AR
rated ground voltage relay--> centre--> relay AR
LCD setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
end relay's pulse width relay--> centre--> relay AR
breaker arching time relay--> centre--> relay AR
timer t_X1 delay relay--> centre--> relay AR
timer t_X2 delay relay--> centre--> relay AR
timer t_X3 delay relay--> centre--> relay AR
first differential threshold included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
first differential phase threshold value relay--> centre--> relay AR
slope of 2nd segment relay--> centre--> relay AR
slope of 3rd segment relay--> centre--> relay AR
2nd harmonic lock excluded/incl./incl. for the 3 phases relay--> centre--> relay AR
2nd harmonic lock threshold relay--> centre--> relay AR
5th harmonic lock excl./incl./incl. for the 3 phases relay--> centre--> relay AR
5th harmonic lock threshold relay--> centre--> relay AR
second differential threshold included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
second differential phase threshold value relay--> centre--> relay AR
breaker failure threshold included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
breaker failure trip delay relay--> centre--> relay AR
CT's primary rated current on primary side relay--> centre--> relay AR
CT's primary rated current on secondary side relay--> centre--> relay AR

Present measurements
phase A current on primary side relay--> centre T and AR
phase B current on primary side relay--> centre T and AR
phase C current on primary side relay--> centre T and AR
phase A current on secondary side relay--> centre T and AR
phase B current on secondary side relay--> centre T and AR
phase C current on secondary side relay--> centre T and AR
phase A differential current relay--> centre T and AR
phase B differential current relay--> centre T and AR
phase C differential current relay--> centre T and AR
CT's primary rated current on primary side relay--> centre T and AR
CT's primary rated current on secondary side relay--> centre T and AR

Maximum measurements
phase A overcurrent on primary side on primary side relay--> centre AR
phase B overcurrent on primary side relay--> centre AR
phase C overcurrent on primary side relay--> centre AR
phase A overcurrent on secondary side relay--> centre AR
phase B overcurrent on secondary side relay--> centre AR
phase C overcurrent on secondary side relay--> centre AR
CT's primary rated current on primary side relay--> centre AR
CT's primary rated current on secondary side relay--> centre AR

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DESCRIPTION DIRECTION TIMING

wear index
phase A wear index on primary side relay--> centre AR
phase B wear index on primary side relay--> centre AR
phase C wear index on primary side relay--> centre AR
phase A wear index on secondary side relay--> centre AR
phase B wear index on secondary side relay--> centre AR
phase C wear index on secondary side relay--> centre AR

Event logging
event date / time relay--> centre VP and AR
first differential threshold trip relay--> centre VP and AR
second differential threshold trip relay--> centre VP and AR
breaker failure start relay--> centre VP and AR
breaker failure trip relay--> centre VP and AR
state of digital input 1 relay--> centre VP and AR
state of digital input 2 relay--> centre VP and AR
state of digital input 3 relay--> centre VP and AR
state of timer tX_1 relay--> centre VP and AR
state of timer tX_2 relay--> centre VP and AR
state of timer tX_3 relay--> centre VP and AR

States
first differential threshold trip relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
second differential threshold trip relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
breaker failure trip relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
state of digital input 1 relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
state of digital input 2 relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
state of digital input 3 relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
state of timer tX_1 relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
state of timer tX_2 relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
state of timer tX_3 relay--> centre AV (a.p.)

Locks
protection lock centre--> relay AV

Interlocks and remote trip

phase interlock relay--> other relays AV (a.p.)
ground interlock relay--> other relays AV (a.p.)
breaker failure remote trip relay--> other relays AV (a.p.)

Counters
total trips of first threshold relay--> centre AR
partial trips of first threshold relay--> centre AR
total trips of second threshold relay--> centre AR
partial trips of second threshold relay--> centre AR
total trips of breaker failure threshold relay--> centre AR
partial trips of breaker failure threshold relay--> centre AR

Events
date relay--> centre AR
time relay--> centre AR
tripped threshold relay--> centre AR
phase A fault current value on primary side relay--> centre AR
phase B fault current value on primary side relay--> centre AR
phase C fault current value on primary side relay--> centre AR
phase A fault current value on secondary side relay--> centre AR
phase B fault current value on secondary side relay--> centre AR
phase C fault current value on secondary side relay--> centre AR
phase A differential fault current value relay--> centre AR
phase B differential fault current value relay--> centre AR
phase C differential fault current value relay--> centre AR

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DESCRIPTION DIRECTION TIMING

Output relays
X1 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
X2 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
X3 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
X4 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
X5 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR

LED's
L1 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
L2 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
L3 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
L4 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
L5 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
L6 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
L7 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
L8 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR

Digital inputs
input 1 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
input 1 setting as enabled HIGH/LOW relay--> centre--> relay AR
input 2 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
Input 2 setting as enabled HIGH/LOW relay--> centre--> relay AR
input 3 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
input 3 setting as enabled HIGH/LOW relay--> centre--> relay AR

Diagnostics relay--> centre AV

Reset
LED's centre--> relay AR
relays centre--> relay AR
resettable counters centre--> relay AR
maximum measurements centre--> relay AR
wear index centre--> relay AR

DESCRIPTION DIRECTION TIMING

Commands
output relays enabling centre--> relay AV and AR
settings switch centre--> relay AV
settings switch survival delay centre--> relay AR

Fault recorder
fault recorder starting parameters relay--> centre--> relay AR
fault recorder pre-triggering time relay--> centre--> relay AR
fault recorder triggering command centre--> relay AR
fault recorder reset command centre--> relay AR
fault recorder data relay--> centre AR

Clock
date centre--> relay S
time centre--> relay S
date relay--> centre AR
time relay--> centre AR

KEY
AR aperiodic message
AV (a.p.) aperiodic variable sent upon high-priority variation
AV aperiodic variable sent upon variation
VP variable on request
T periodic variable with periods to be set between 1 and 5 s
S synchronization

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