Types KBCH 120, 130, 140

Differential Protection for

Transformers and Generators

Features

● Fully numerical design

● Biased differential protection
● Restricted earth fault protection
● Overfluxing protection
● Integral CT ratio and vector group
compensation
● Remote transformer tap control
● Measurement of phase, differential
and bias currents
● Record of fault current magnitudes
for the last fault
● Relay flag details for the previous
5 faults
● 8 programmable optically isolated
inputs to monitor the status of
external plant Figure 1: KBCH relay withdrawn from case
● IEC 870-5 compatible
communications via K-Bus Models Available Models are available with menus
● Integral disturbance recorder written in English, French, German or
KBCH120 Spanish.
accessible from a remote PC
offers 2 bias inputs per phase for the
● Integral event recorder accessible protection of a two-winding power
from a remote PC Application
transformer.
● Comprehensive self-checking and KBCH130 Type KBCH relays offer biased
alarms offers 3 bias inputs per phase for the differential current, restricted earth
protection of a three-winding power fault and overfluxing protections
Introduction transformer or a two-winding power primarily for the protection of two or
transformer with 2 sets of CTs on one three winding power transformers,
The KBCH relay provides a package winding. auto transformers or generator-
of functions primarily for the KBCH140 transformer units.
protection of transformers and offers 4 bias inputs per phase for all The KBCH is also suitable for other
generator transformers but may also applications requiring up to 4 bias applications where biased differential
be applied to protect reactors and circuits. protection is appropriate
generators. As a part of the K-range
All models are available with either (eg. generators, reactors and motors).
of relays, the KBCH can be integrated
into an overall protection and control 1A or 5A inputs on the primary and All models are three phase units with
system by utilising its integral serial secondary side. Alternatively the internal vector group compensation
communications facility. KBCH 120 and 140 can be provided and line current transformer ratio
with 1A CTs on the high voltage correction, thus eliminating the need
windings and 5A CTs on the low for interposing transformers in most
voltage windings. cases.

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Up to four biased current inputs per
phase can be provided to cater for
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power transformers with more than
two windings and/or more than one
circuit breaker controlling each
winding, as in mesh or one-and-a-half 2
Operate
circuit-breaker busbar arrangements. Differential current (xIn) = pe
slo Restrain
Versions are available that can I1 + I2 + I3 + I4 0%
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accommodate a mixture of 1A (HV)
1
and 5A (LV) CTs. able
Allow tio error
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Typical applications are shown in 20%
Figures 7, 8 and 9. slope
Setting range 20%
In addition to the biased differential 0.1 - 0.5In
0 1 2 3 4
protection, restricted earth fault
protection has been included to cover Effective Bias (xIn) = |I1| + |I2| + |I3| + |I4|
a larger percentage of the transformer 2
windings. Figure 10 shows some
typical restricted earth fault
Figure 2: Biased differential characteristic
applications. The differential
protection has been designed to
restrain when the transformer is
overfluxed so that an instantaneous
trip is not issued for transient
overfluxing. Since a transformer
cannot withstand a severe overfluxing
condition indefinitely, time delayed A
overfluxing protection and an alarm
stage has been incorporated.
B
Contacts that monitor the status of
external plant, such as Buchholz
C
protection and temperature measuring
devices, can be connected to any of
the eight control inputs that are
available. Each input can be routed to
any number of the output relays via a
variable time delay if required.
Figure 3: Typical magnetising inrush waveforms
The functions of each of the auxiliary
inputs can be recorded on the table
situated on the relay frontplate. is at the limit of its tap range, To overcome this, the KBCH uses a
This allows the indication on the relay, in addition to current transformer ratio waveform recognition technique.
which flags the operation of the timers errors. At currents above rated, extra The current waveform associated with
associated with these inputs (AUX0, errors may be gradually introduced as magnetising inrush is characterised by
AUX1 etc.) to be readily interpreted. a result of CT saturation. The bias a period of each cycle where its
slope is therefore increased to 80% to magnitude is very small, as shown in
Functions compensate for this. Figure 3. By measuring the time of this
A magnetising inrush element and a period of low current, an inrush
Biased differential element condition can be identified.
selectable overfluxing element are
Each relay, contains a biased included. These are used to inhibit the Overfluxing restraint is conditioned by
differential element per phase with a relay and prevent unwanted tripping the percentage of fifth harmonic
characteristic as shown in Figure 2. under these conditions. current present.
The minimum differential current
The use of the traditional second
required for operation is adjustable High set differential element
harmonic restraint technique, to block
between 10% and 50% of rated
the relay during inrush conditions, An additional high set instantaneous
current. The KBCH has a dual slope
may result in a significant slowing of differential element is provided to
bias characteristic (Figure 2).
the relay during heavy internal faults. ensure rapid clearance of heavy
The initial slope of 20%, from zero to
This is due to the presence of second faults. This element is essentially peak
rated current, ensures sensitivity to
harmonics as a result of saturation of measuring to ensure fast operation for
faults whilst allowing for up to 15%
the line current transformers. internal faults with saturated CTs.
mismatch when the power transformer

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Restricted earth fault protection
Greater sensitivity for earth faults is
obtained by including restricted earth
fault protection. A separate element
per winding is provided.
An externally mounted stabilising
resistor will be necessary for optimum
performance.
In applications where heavy internal
earth fault levels can occur and where
a high stabilising resistor setting is
used, a voltage limiting, non-linear
resistor may be required.
Overfluxing alarm and tripping
protection
A single phase-phase connected
voltage input is provided to enable
overfluxing detection. Alarm and
tripping characteristics, which are
based on a measurement of the
voltage/frequency ratio, are
provided.
The alarm is definite time delayed
whilst the trip characteristic may be
selected as either definite time or an
inverse time curve, as shown in
Figure 4.
Configuration
Logic
The configuration of the relay is
accomplished in software. The setting
of logic function links, together with the
input and output masks, define the way
the relay will operate. This allows:
• Selection of features
• Implementation of user defined logic
using auxiliary timers
• Control of the integral disturbance
recorder.
These may be user defined via the
relay front panel function keys, or
remotely by a PC (personal computer)
via the communications system.
The logic also allows the local or
remote control of the transfomer tap
changer.
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Inputs and outputs
KBCH has 8 optically isolated inputs
which may be reassigned by the user
with any of the available functions
from the setting menu.
There are 8 programmable outputs,
each comprising a relay with
1 normally open contact, which may
also be reassigned by the user.
A dedicated watchdog contact with
1 normally open and 1 normally
closed contact is also available.
Typical applications diagrams
(Figures 7, 8 and 9) show the default
settings of functions as they are
assigned in the factory.
Alternative setting group
Two setting groups are provided.
This allows the user to set one group
to normal operating conditions while
a second group may be set to cover
alternative operating conditions.
Ancillary functions
Measurements
The relay can display the magnitude
of phase currents for each input,
differential current and average bias
current.
Primary display quantities are based
on the ratios of the line current
transformers which may be
programmed into the relay as a
setting.
The power system frequency is also
displayed.
Fault records
The fault flags for the last five faults
are recorded by the relay. Additional
records of the magnitude of the fault
currents are also stored for the last
fault.
All of the records are stored in a non-
volatile memory for local or remote
retrieval.
Event records
Fifty events can be stored in a buffer.
Software is available to allow the
events to be accessed remotely by a
PC via the communications system.
Any change of state of a control input
or output relay, local setting change
or operation of a control function, is
logged by the relay with a resolution
of 1ms. Fault records and alarms are
also stored as events.
Disturbance records
The internal disturbance recorder has
sixteen analogue channels and
sixteen digital channels. The analogue
channels record up to nine phase
currents (three per transformer
winding) three differential currents,
three average bias currents and the
voltage. The digital channels record
the status of the output relays and
control inputs.
The disturbance records can be
accessed and displayed remotely by
a PC, via the communications system.
Test features
A number of features are provided to
enable the relay to be thoroughly
tested during commissioning, routine
maintenance and fault finding
operations:
• The measurement functions allow
each analogue input and its
associated wiring to be checked.
• The on/off states of the digital
inputs and relay outputs can be
displayed.
• Trip test facility
Power-on diagnostics and self
monitoring
Power-on diagnostic tests are carried
out by the relay when it is energised.
These tests include checks on the
timer, microprocessor, memory and
the analogue input circuitry.
Continuous self-monitoring, in the form
of watchdog circuitry and memory
checks are also performed. In the
event of a failure, the relay will either
lock out or attempt a recovery,
depending on the type of failure
detected.
 Operating time as a function of the actual excitation and the
set starting value for different time multiplier settings (K)
time (s)
1000
100
10
1 K=1
1 1.1
Figure 4: Inverse time characteristic for overfluxing protection
Hardware Description
The relay is housed in a Midos size 8
case, suitable for either rack or panel
mounting as shown in Figure 11.
The relay uses a highly integrated
16-bit micro-controller, which
performs most of the major software
functions such as input signal
processing, scheme logic, output relay
control and handling of the operator
interface.
An additional digital signal processor
is provided to carry out the protection
algorithm.
The number of analogue inputs
depends upon the version of the relay.
There are 6, 9 or 12 bias current
inputs, 2 or 3 zero sequence current
inputs for the restricted earth fault
protection and a voltage input for the
overfluxing protection.
The internal transducers are used to
isolate, step down and condition the
inputs from the VT and CTs.
Their output signals are then
converted into digital data for further
processing.
The front plate contains a 2 x 16
character, alphanumeric liquid crystal
display (LCD) and 4 pushbuttons to
provide local access to the relay’s
menu. There are also 3 light emitting
diodes (LED) for visual indication of
the relay’s status.
1.2 1.3 1.4
M= (V/f)
(V/f) setting
Standard Midos terminal blocks are
located at the rear of the relay
providing connections for all input
and output circuits.
User Interface
Front panel user interface
The features of the relay can be
accessed through a menu-driven
system. The menu is arranged in the
form of a table, into each column of
which related items (menu cells) are
grouped.
The user can move around the menu
by means of the keys on the relay
frontplate. This can be done with the
cover in place, but any change to the
settings requires the cover to be
removed.
Remote access user interface
The menu table can also be accessed
via the remote communications
facility. This allows all of the menu
cells in a column to be displayed
simultaneously on the screen of a PC.
Changes to the menu cell can be
made from the PC keyboard.
Relay interconnection
The relays can be interconnected via
a shielded, twisted wire pair known
as K-Bus. Up to 32 relays may be
connected in parallel across the bus.
K = 63
K = 40
K = 20
K=5
1.5 1.6
The K-Bus is connected through a
protocol converter known as KITZ,
either directly or via a modem, to the
RS-232 port of the PC. The K-Bus is
RS-485 based and runs at 64kbits/s.
The K-Bus connection is shown in
Figure 5.
This system allows up to 32 relays to
be accessed through one RS-232
communications port (Figure 6).
Software is available with each KITZ
to provide access to the relays to read
and change settings. Additional
software entitled ‘Protection Access
Software & Toolkit’ is also available.
This provides access to the
disturbance recorder and the event
recorder together with other
additional functions.
Each relay is directly addressable
over the bus to allow communication
with the PC.
It should be noted that protection
tripping and blocking signals are not
routed via the K-Bus. Separate
conventional wiring is used for these
functions. Where appropriate, the
isolated 48V dc supply available on
each relay is used to energize its
optically isolated inputs via external
contacts.
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Communications protocol
The communications protocol used
with K Series relays is designated

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Courier. The Courier language has
been developed specifically for the
purpose of developing generic PC
programs that will, without
modification, communicate with any
device using the Courier language.
In the Courier system, all information
resides in the relay. Each time
communication is established with the
relay, the requested information is
loaded to the PC. The protocol
includes extensive error checking

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routines to ensure that the system

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remains reliable and secure.

Password protection K-Bus

Screened 2 core cable
Password protection is provided on
settings which alter the configuration
of the relay, any accidental change to Figure 5: Communications terminal arrangement
which could seriously affect the ability
of the relay to perform its intended
function. These include: enable/
disable settings, protection function
characteristic selection, scheme logic Relay 32 Relay 4 Relay 3 Relay 2 Relay 1
settings and system CT and VT ratios.

Protocol
converter

KITZ
IEC870-5
RS232 K-Bus
RS485
Desktop
computer
PC

Figure 6: Basic communication system

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 P1 P2 P2 P1
A A
S1 S2 S2 S1
B HV LV B
C C

63 69

64 70
65 71

66 72
67 73

68 74
75
KBCH 120
76
21 77

22 78
23 79

24 80
25 81

26 82
27 83
HV lo> (see Figure 10) LV1 lo> (see Figure 10)
28 84
A
4
A B WD 6 Relay healthy
13
AC/DC
C 3
supply
A B C 14
Vx WD 5 Relay failed
C B
Phase rotation 30
N Id > A,B,C Id >> A,B,C
RL0 32 Trip
Io > HV,LV1,LV2 V/f trip
34
n Id > A,B,C Id >> A,B,C
RL1 36 Trip
Io > HV,LV1,LV2 V/f trip
38
a b c Id > A,B,C Id >> A,B,C
RL2 40 Trip
Io > HV,LV1,LV2 V/f trip
42
17 Id > A,B,C Id >> A,B,C
RL3 44 Trip
57 1 Io > HV,LV1,LV2 V/f trip
18
3 4 29 30 29
63 64
5 6 31 32 RL4 31 Tap up
65 66
7 8 33 34 33
Initiate aux. timer 0 L0
67 68 9 10 35 36 46 RL5 35 Tap down
69 70 37 38 48
Initiate aux. timer 1 L1 37
13 14 39 40 Alarm = V/f alarm
71 72 RL6 39
41 42 50
Initiate aux. timer 2 L2 41
73 74 43 44
17 18 Id > A,B,C Id >> A,B,C
52 RL7 43 Trip
75 76 45 46 Logic input common (1) Io > HV,LV1,LV2 V/f trip
19 20
47 48 57
77 78 21 22 Initiate aux. timer 3 L3
49 50 45 1
79 80 23 24 47
51 52 Initiate aux. timer 4 L4 Case earth connection
81 82 25 26 53 54
49
55 56 Initiate aux. timer 5 L5 54
83 84 27 28
SCN See Note 4
51
Initiate aux. timer 6 L6 56 K-Bus communications port
Module terminal blocks SCN
See Note 4
viewed from rear 53
Initiate aux. timer 7 L7 7
+48V field voltage
55 8
Logic input common (2)

Notes:
1. (a) CT shorting links make 2. VT input must be supplied with phase - phase voltage.
before (b) and (c) disconnect. Connections are typical only.
(b) Short terminals break before (c). 3. Earth connections are typical only.
(c) Long terminals. 4. SCN = Screen connection for K-Bus.
(d) Pin terminal (PCB type)

Figure 7: Typical application diagram KBCH120

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 P1 P2 P2 P1
A A
S1 S2 S2 S1
B HV LV1 B

C C
LV2

P2 P1
A
S2 S1
B

63 69

64 70
65 71

66 72
67 73

68 74
75
KBCH 130 LV2 lo> (see Figure 10)
76
21 77

22 78
23 79

24 80
25 81

26 82
27 83
HV lo> (see Figure 10) LV1 lo> (see Figure 10)
28 84
A
4
A B
13 WD 6 Relay healthy
AC/DC
C 3
supply
A B C 14
Vx WD 5 Relay failed
C B
Phase rotation 30
N
RL0 32 Trip Id > A,B,C Id >> A,B,C
Io > HV,LV1,LV2 V/f trip
n 34
Id > A,B,C Id >> A,B,C
RL1 36 Trip
Io > HV,LV1,LV2 V/f trip
a b c 38
Id > A,B,C Id >> A,B,C
RL2 40 Trip
Io > HV,LV1,LV2 V/f trip
17 42
Id > A,B,C Id >> A,B,C
57 1 RL3 44 Trip
18 Io > HV,LV1,LV2 V/f trip
63 64 3 4 29 30 29
5 6 31 32 RL4 31 Tap up
65 66
7 8 33 34 33
Initiate aux. timer 0 L0
67 68 9 10 35 36 46
RL5 35 Tap down
69 70 37 38 48
Initiate aux. timer 1 L1 37
13 14 39 40
71 72 RL6 39 Alarm = V/f alarm
41 42 50
Initiate aux. timer 2 L2
73 74 43 44 41
17 18 Id > A,B,C Id >> A,B,C
45 46 52 RL7 43 Trip
75 76 19 20 Logic input common (1) Io > HV,LV1,LV2 V/f trip
47 48 Initiate aux. timer 3 L3 57
77 78 21 22
49 50 45
47 1
79 80 23 24 51 52 Initiate aux. timer 4 L4
Case earth connection
81 82 25 26 53 54
49
55 56 Initiate aux. timer 5 L5
83 84 27 28 54
SCN See Note 4
51
Initiate aux. timer 6 L6 56 K-Bus communications port
Module terminal blocks SCN
See Note 4
viewed from rear 53
Initiate aux. timer 7 L7 7
55 +48V field voltage
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Logic input common (2)

Notes:
1. (a) CT shorting links make 2. VT input must be supplied with phase - phase voltage.
before (b) and (c) disconnect. Connections are typical only.
(b) Short terminals break before (c). 3. Earth connections are typical only.
(c) Long terminals. 4. SCN = Screen connection for K-Bus.
(d) Pin terminal (PCB type)

Figure 8: Typical application diagram KBCH130

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 P2 P1
A
S2 S1
HV LV1 B

C
LV2
P1 P2 P2 P1
A
S1 S2 S2 S1
B
P2 P1
C A
S2 S1
B

63 69

64 70
65 71

66 72
67 73

68 74
75
KBCH 140 LV2 lo> (see Figure 10)
76
21 77

22 78
23 79

24 80
25 81

26 82
27 83
HV lo> (see Figure 10) LV1 lo> (see Figure 10)
28 84
A
4
A B WD 6 Relay healthy
13
AC/DC
C 3
supply
A B C 14
Vx WD 5 Relay failed
C B
Phase rotation 30
N RL0 32 Trip Id > A,B,C Id >> A,B,C
Io > HV,LV1,LV2 V/f trip
n 34
RL1 36 Trip Id > A,B,C Id >> A,B,C
Io > HV,LV1,LV2 V/f trip
38
a b c
Id > A,B,C Id >> A,B,C
RL2 40 Trip
Io > HV,LV1,LV2 V/f trip
42
17
57 1 RL3 44 Trip Id > A,B,C Id >> A,B,C
18 Io > HV,LV1,LV2 V/f trip
63 64 3 4 29 30 29
5 6 31 32 RL4 31 Tap up
65 66
7 8 33 34 33
Initiate aux. timer 0 L0
67 68 9 10 35 36 46 RL5 35 Tap down
69 70 37 38 48
Initiate aux. timer 1 L1 37
13 14 39 40
71 72 RL6 39 Alarm = V/f alarm
41 42 50
Initiate aux. timer 2 L2 41
73 74 43 44
17 18 Id > A,B,C Id >> A,B,C
45 46 52 RL7 43 Trip
75 76
19 20 Logic input common (1) Io > HV,LV1,LV2 V/f trip
47 48 Initiate aux. timer 3 L3 57
77 78 21 22
49 50 45
1
79 80 23 24 47
51 52 Initiate aux. timer 4 L4
Case earth connection
81 82 25 26 53 54
49
55 56 Initiate aux. timer 5 L5 54
83 84 27 28
SCN See Note 4
51 56 K-Bus communications port
Initiate aux. timer 6 L6
Module terminal blocks See Note 4 SCN
viewed from rear 53
Initiate aux. timer 7 L7 7

55 8 +48V field voltage

Logic input common (2)

Notes:
1. (a) CT shorting links make 2. VT input must be supplied with phase - phase voltage.
before (b) and (c) disconnect. Connections are typical only.
(b) Short terminals break before (c). 3. Earth connections are typical only.
(c) Long terminals. 4. SCN = Screen connection for K-Bus.
(d) Pin terminal (PCB type)

Figure 9: Typical application diagram KBCH140

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 P1 P2 P2 P1
A A
S1 S2 S2 S1
B B
C C
P2 S2

P1 S1
See
Note 2

63 69
See Note 1 RS
64 70 RS
65 71
See
See Note 1
Note 2 66 72
67 73

68 74
75
KBCH 120
76
21 77

22 78
23 79

24 80
25 81

Notes:
26 82 1. See Service Manual R8530 for the setting of
27 83
the external stabilising resistor.
2. Optional voltage limiting non-linear resistor
28 84
(see Service Manual R8530).

Figure 10: Typical restricted earth fault connections

Technical Data

Ratings
Inputs
AC current (In) 1A or 5A or
HV 1A/LV 5A (KBCH 120 and 140 only)
AC Voltage (Vn) 110V
Auxiliary voltage (Vx)

Nominal (Vx) Operative range (V) Absolute maximum (V)

24–125V dc 20–150V dc
or 190V crest
110V 50/60Hz ac 50–133V ac
48–250V dc 33–300V dc
or 380V crest
220V 50/60Hz ac 87–265V ac

Frequency (Fn) 50/60Hz

Output field voltage 48V dc (current limit: 60mA)

Burdens
AC current
Bias differential In = 1A <0.045VA
In = 5A <0.22VA
Restricted earth fault (REF) In = 1A <0.085VA
In = 5A <0.24VA
Note: Figures for the REF exclude the
stabilising resistor.

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AC voltage Vn = 110V <0.002VA
DC auxiliary voltage 4.8W to 12.0W*
AC auxiliary voltage 6.7VA to 21.0VA*
*Note: depending on the power supply
rating, the applied voltage and
the number of inputs and outputs
energised.

Thermal withstand
Current inputs (In) 3In continuous
100In for 1s with a maximum
of 400A
Voltage input (Vn) 180V continuous
230V for 30s

Operating time low set typically 30 – 35ms

high set typically 15ms
REF typically 20 – 40ms

Accuracy 7.5% of setting

(at reference conditions)

Reference conditions
Temperature 20°C
Auxiliary voltage Nominal dc voltage range
Frequency 50Hz or 60Hz

Transformer ratios
Current transformers
Vector group and ratio correction
HV VectorCor (primary)
LV1 VectorCor (secondary)
LV2 VectorCor (tertiary)
HV Ratio Cor (primary)
LV1 Ratio Cor (secondary)
LV2 Ratio Cor (tertiary)
HV 1:1 to 9999:1
LV1 1:1 to 9999:1
LV2 1:1 to 9999:1
Yy0 (0deg), Yd1 (–30deg), Yd2 (–60deg),
Yd3 (–90deg), Yd4 (–120deg),
Yd5 (–150deg), Yy6 (+180deg),
Yd7 (+150deg), Yd8 (+120deg),
Yd9 (+90deg), Yd10 (+60deg), Yd11 (+30deg),
Ydy0 (0deg), Ydy6 (+180deg),
0.05 to 2 in steps of 0.01
0.05 to 2 in steps of 0.01
0.05 to 2 in steps of 0.01

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 CT requirements
Note: Values to be as given below with minima of 60/In for star-connected
CTs and 100/In for delta connected CTs
Application Knee point voltage Through fault stability
Vk
X/R If
Transformers Vk≥24In[Rct + 2RI]* 40 15In
Generators
Generator transformers Vk≥24In[Rct + 2RI]* 40 15In
Overall generator-transformer units Vk≥48In[Rct + 2RI]* 120 15In
Motors
Shunt reactors
Series reactors also transformers Vk≥24In[Rct + 2RI]* 40 15In
connected to a mesh corner
having two sets of CTs each Vk≥48In[Rct + 2RI]* 40 40In
supplying separate relay inputs. 120 15In

*Note: an explanation of the KBCH CT requirements is given in the Applications

section of the Service Manual (R8530).
Note: CTs should be of equal ratio and magnetisation characteristic
where:
In = Rated line CT secondary current (1A or 5A)
Rct = Resistance of line CT secondary winding
RI = Resistance of a single lead from line CT to relay
X/R = Maximum value of primary system reactance/resistance ratio
If = Maximum value of through fault current
The CT knee point should also satisfy the requirements for operation of the
REF element.
For general applications the following applies:
Vk = 2If' (Rct + 2Rl)
where:
If' = maximum secondary fault current for which stability is required
Rct = resistance of current transformer secondary winding
RI = resistance of a single lead from current transformer to relay

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Stabilising resistance
To assure stability for through faults a stabilising resistor will be required; the
appropriate value of series resistance is calculated as follows:

Rs = Vs
Is
V
where: Vs = k
4
Vs = setting voltage
Rs = value of stabilising resistor
Is = current setting of restricted earth fault element
The effective setting of the REF is given by:
Ie = Is + Ir + ∑ Im
where: Ie = effective fault current setting
Ir = current taken by Metrosil
Im = magnetising current of current transformers at Vs
Non linear voltage limiting devices ‘METROSILS’ are available where required.
Further information on the application of restricted earth fault elements is
available in the KBCH service manual.

Transformer configuration

Setting No. of bias inputs Configuration Applicable to:

HV

HV + LV 2 KBCH120/130/140
LV

HV

HV + LV1 + LV2 3 KBCH130/140

LV1 LV2

HV

HV (x2) + LV 3 KBCH130/140**
LV

HV

HV + LV (x2) 3 KBCH130/140
LV

HV

HV (x2) + LV1 + LV2 4 Only KBCH140

LV1 LV2

HV

HV + LV1 (x2) + LV2 4 LV1 LV2 Only KBCH140**

HV

HV (x2) + LV (x2) 4 Only KBCH140

LV

** Note: Not available on In = HV 1A/LV 5A

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 Current settings
Differential protection
Id> 0.1 to 0.5pu
Id>> 5 to 20pu
REF protection
Io>HV (primary) 0.05 to 1.0pu
Io>LV1 (secondary) 0.05 to 1.0pu
Io>LV2 (tertiary) 0.05 to 1.0pu

Overfluxing settings
Iof 5th harmonic 0.1 to 0.5pu
V/f Trip 1.5 to 3V/Hz
V/f Alarm 1.5 to 3V/Hz

Time settings
Auxiliary timers
tAUX0 0 to 14.4ks (4Hrs)
tAUX1 0 to 14.4ks (4Hrs)
tAUX2 0 to 14.4ks (4Hrs)
tAUX3 0 to 14.4ks (4Hrs)
tAUX4 0 to 14.4ks (4Hrs)
tAUX5 0 to 14.4ks (4Hrs)
tAUX6 0 to 14.4ks (4Hrs)
tAUX7 0 to 14.4ks (4Hrs)
tTEST 0.5 to 10s
tTapUp 0.5 to 10s
tTapDown 0.5 to 10s

Overfluxing element timers

Inverse timer
0.18 x K
tV/f (Trip) = 0.8 +
(M – 1)2
Where tV/f (Trip) = operating time

K = time multiplier setting (1 to 63)

(V/f)
M =
(V/f)setting
Definite timer
tV/f (Trip) 0.1 to 60s
tV/f (Alarm) 0.1 to 60s
tof 5th harmonic detector 0.1s to 14.4ks (4Hrs)

Digital inputs
Optically isolated inputs 8 energised from the 48V field
voltage

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Contacts
Output relays 8 single make
Contact ratings Make: 30A and carry for 0.2s
Carry: 5A continuous
Break: DC 50W resistive
25W inductive
(L/R = 0.04s)
AC 1250VA (5A maximum)
Subject to maxima of 5A and 300V
Watchdog relays 1 make and 1 break
Make: 10A and carry for 0.2s
Carry: 5A continuous
Break: DC 30W resistive
15W inductive
(L/R = 0.04s)
AC 1250VA (5A maximum)
Subject to maxima of 5A and 300V

Durability
Loaded contact 10,000 operations minimum
Unloaded contact 100,000 operations minimum

Communications port (K-Bus)

Language Courier
Transmission mode Synchronous
Signal levels RS485
Message format HDLC
Data rate 64 kbits/s
Connection Multidrop (32 units)
Cable type Screened twisted pair of wires
Cable length 1000m (maximum)
Connector Screw terminals (M4)
Isolation 2kV rms for 1 minute

High voltage withstand

Dielectric withstand
IEC255-5: 1977
High voltage impulse
IEC255-5: 1977
2kV rms for one minute between all
case terminals (except terminals 1 and
57) connected together and the case
earth/terminals 1 and 57.
2kV rms for one minute between
terminals of independent circuits
including contact circuits.
1.5kV rms for 1 minute across open
contacts of output relays 0 to 7.
1kV rms for one minute across open
contacts of the watchdog relay.
Three positive and three negative
impulses of 5kV peak, 1.2/50µs,
0.5J between all terminals (except
output contacts); independent
circuits; all terminals connected
together (except terminals 1 and 57)
and case earth/terminals 1 and 57

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 Insulation resistance
IEC255-5: 1977
Electrical environment
High frequency disturbance
IEC255-22-1: 1988 Class III
Fast transient disturbance
IEC255-22-4: 1992 Class III
IEC801-4: 1988 Level 3
Electrostatic discharge
IEC255-22-2: 1989 Class III
IEC801-2: 1991 Level 2
DC supply interruptions
IEC255-11: 1979
AC ripple on dc supply
IEC255-11: 1979
EMC compliance
89/336/EEC
EN50081-2: 1994
EN50082-2: 1995
Product safety
72/23/EEC
EN61010-1: 1993/A2 : 1995
EN60950: 1992/A3: 1995
Atmospheric environment
Temperature
IEC255-6: 1988
IEC68-2-1: 1990
IEC68-2-2: 1974
Humidity
IEC68-2-3: 1969
Enclosure protection
IEC529: 1989
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>100MΩ
2.5kV peak peak between
independent circuits.
2.5kV peak between independent
circuits and case earth.
1kV peak across terminals of the
same circuit.
2kV, 5.0kHz applied directly to
auxiliary supply.
2kV, 5.0kHz applied directly to
all inputs.
8kV – discharge in air with cover
in place.
4kV – point contact discharge with
cover removed.
The unit will withstand a 10ms
interruption in the auxiliary
supply, under normal operating
conditions, without de-energising.
The unit will withstand 12% ac ripple
on the dc supply.
Compliance with the European
Commission Directive on EMC is
claimed via the Technical Construction
File route.
Generic Standards were
used to establish conformity.
Compliance with the European
Commission Low Voltage Directive.
Compliance is demonstrated by
reference to generic safety standards.
Storage and transit –25°C to +70°C
Operating –25°C to +55°C
Cold
Dry heat
56 days at 93% RH and +40°C
IP50 (dust protected)
Case

The KBCH unit is housed in a size 8

Midos case as shown in Figure 11.

Additional Information

KBCH service manual R8530

155.4
4 holes Ø 4.4
200
24

168 159

Push button
203
projection 10 max.
Panel cut-out:
Flush mounting fixing details.

32 212
25 min.

177 157 max.

Reset
206 11
Flush mounting.
All dimensions in mm.

Figure 11: Case outline size 8

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 Information Required with Order

Unit type KBCH1 0

2 bias inputs per phase 2

3 bias inputs per phase 3
4 bias inputs per phase 4

Configuration:
Standard 0 1

Case size:
Size 8 MIDOS flush mounting H 1

Auxiliary voltage:
24/125V (See page 10 Ratings for dc/ac Operative range) 2
48/250V (See page 10 Ratings for dc/ac Operative range) 5

Rating:
Vn = 100/120V In = 1A L
Vn = 100/120V In = 5A M
*Vn = 100/120V In = 1A/5A P

Language:
English E
French F
German G
Spanish S

*Not available for KBCH 130.

Number of stabilising resistors and ‘METROSILS’ required for the restricted earth
fault protection function.

Glossary

Courier A communications language developed to provide generic

control, monitoring, data extraction and setting changes on
remote devices (primarily on protective relays) within the
substation environment.
K-Bus The 64 kbps twisted pair cable used to connect Courier
compatible devices and transfer Courier data.
KITZ The interface unit which converts between K-Bus and IEC870-5
FT1.2 format data which is used to transfer Courier data over
modems and RS232 connections.

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