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C
Edition: August 2012

®
SYNCHROTACT
Synchronizing and Paralleling devices and systems
Data sheet

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SYNCHROTACT® 5 Synchronizing & Paralleling devices 3

SYNCHROTACT®

SYNCHROTACT® Accessories 21

SYNCHROTACT® CSS 29

SYNCHROTACT® Synchronizing cabinets 33

ABB Switzerland Ltd is a world-leading manufacture of synchronization equipment.

Application-oriented solutions are developed, produced, commissioned and serviced.
Advantages
 Maximum reliability
 Guaranteed availability
 Lowest project-engineering costs
 Quick commissioning using convenient PC tool SynView
 Synchronizes up to 7 power circuit breakers with different requirements
 Advanced technology
 Universal use
 Decades of experience with synchronization systems
 After-sales service: 24 h hotline 365 days a year & remote servicing via the
internet
 Training program for commissioning and service personnel
An optimum, profit-bringing solution from the very beginning!

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SYNCHROTACT 5
Synchronizing and Paralleling devices

SYN 5100
SYN 520v
SYN 5302

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Variety of applications
Synchronization units are widely used in power stations or industrial installations with their own
power generating facilities, where the generators need to be paralleled with an island line or a
public line, or in power distribution systems.

Power circuit breakers may only be closed if both voltages are at least approximately
synchronous (coincident). Otherwise, faults in line operation, loading of the generators and, in
extreme cases, damage to the generators can result.

SYNCHROTACT® 5 performs these functions safely and reliably, whether as a monitoring

element for manual paralleling or as an independent fully-automatic synchronization unit.

SYNCHROTACT® 5 covers the following areas of application:

1. Automatic synchronization and paralleling of synchronous generators with line.

U1 SYNCHROTACT 5

COMMAND U1 = Line/bus bar-voltage

U2 = Generator voltage
CB CB = Circuit breaker
G = Generator
U2 AVR = Automatic voltage regulator
GV = Governor
COMMAND = Paralleling command
U+ U+, U- = Voltage adjusting commands
AVR f+, f- = Frequency adjusting commands
U-
G GV
f+
f- S99003

2. Automatic paralleling for synchronous and asynchronous lines, transmission lines and
busbars.
U1 SYNCHROTACT 5

COMMAND
CB

U2
S99004

3. Paralleling monitoring (synchrocheck) for the monitoring of automatic or manual paralleling

procedures including the connection of voltage-free lines (dead bus).

U1 SYNCHROTACT 5
CHK
RELEASE
CB
CHK RELEASE = Paralleling command release
U2

S99005

G
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Typical applications

SYN 5100 SYN5200

Signalization:
Ready
U1 U1 Operation
+ Manual
Selection + paralleling switch Error
CB Paralleling release
CB Paralleling release

U2
U2
Release DB
Release DB

AVR = Automatic voltage regulator

GV = Governor
Aux. voltage U+
+ Aux. voltage
AVR
S99016
U-
G
f+ Start
GV
+ Stop
f- S99017

Simple, permanently-operated synchrocheck Synchrocheck for monitoring manual paralleling of

for paralleling of two lines a generator.

SYN 5201/ SYN 5201/

SYN 5500
SYN 5202/ + SYN 5202/
SYN 5302 SYN 5302
Signalization: CB1 Signalization:
Ready Ready
U1 Operation Operation
+ 1 U1
Error Error
1
CB Paralleling command Paralleling command

2
U2 U2
+
Release DB 2
CB2 1 Release DB

Aux. voltage
Aux. voltage
U+
U+ AVR
AVR U-
G U- G f+
f+ GV
f-
GV f- AVR = Automatic voltage regulator Start
GV = Governor Stop
AVR = Automatic voltage regulator Start 1 1
GV = Governor Stop 2 2
S99019
S99018

Automatic synchronization and paralleling of a Automatic synchronization and paralleling of two

generator. power circuit breakers with the same synchroniza-
tion unit. The switching can be carried out by
means of the auxiliary device SYN 5500.

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Clearly-structured principle of operation

The synchronization and paralleling process can be divided into the following blocks:

Measuring
The values voltage difference (amplitude) U, slip (frequency difference) s and phase-angle
difference which are required for paralleling, are formed from the two measurement signals
U1 and U2 (see illustration below).

Matching
Voltage and frequency matching functions reduce the voltage difference U and slip s by
sending adjusting pulses to the voltage or turbine regulators.

Monitoring of paralleling conditions

This function compares the actual values with their set maximum values and releases
paralleling (CHK RELEASE) if all conditions are fulfilled simultaneously.

Command generation
The command generation calculates the necessary lead angle v by which the paralleling
command must be advanced due to the delay through the closing times in order that the main
contacts close exactly at the precise instant of coincidence. If  reaches v at the same time
as paralleling release (CHK RELEASE), the command is issued. Under synchronous
conditions, i.e. permanent paralleling release during the adjustable monitoring time tsup, the
command is also issued without taking the lead angle into consideration.
SYNCHROTACT 5
Measuring Matching
U1 |U1| U+ U+

+ U
˜0
˜
-
U2 U- U-
|U2|

f+ f+

  s
 s ˜0
f- f-


Monitoring of paralleling conditions

U
U<Umax &
Umax

s
s<smax CHK
smax RELEASE


<max
max

Command
generation
tsup OR

CMD COMMAND
tpon

s v
&

S99006

Synchrocheck mode (paralleling monitoring):

In Synchrocheck mode, only the measuring and monitoring function blocks are active. The
output relay is closed during paralleling release.
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Optimum reliability
From a synchronization unit, It is expected to close the power circuit breaker at the correct time
but also that, if required, paralleling can also take place whenever permissible. Although the
series connection of the output contacts of two independently-functioning channels (dual-
channel system) which is usual in synchronization systems greatly increases security against
incorrect paralleling, it necessarily leads to an reduction in availability.

SYN 5201 SYN 5202

Automatic
synchronizing Automatic
SYN 5200/SYN 5100 Synchrocheck
synchronizing
Synchrocheck

SYN 5200/SYN5100

Synchrocheck

High levels of safety and reliability can be achieved through the use of a second, redundant synchronizing system.
If system 1 is no longer able to synchronize, it is possible to switch over to the second system and synchronize with
this.

SYN 5302
Automatic
Synchrocheck
synchronizing
II I+II I

Automatic
Synchrocheck
synchronizing

In this configuration, two automatic dual-channel systems are housed in one unit. Normally, the output contacts of
both systems are connected in series (4 channels!). One of the two systems can be bridged by means of a system
selector switch.

Advice:
Single or dual-channel?
Not every synchronization system necessarily needs to be structured according to the above pattern. The
SYNCHROTACT single-channel synchronization units offer a high degree of security and are often used in practice.
However, security can be further increased to a significant degree by means of dual-channel systems. It is unlikely
that the two channels, which are structured differently in both hardware and software terms, will have the same
malfunction simultaneously. The extra cost of a dual-channel system frequently bears a profitable relationship to
the possible consequential costs arising from incorrect paralleling.
Second, redundant synchronizing system?
Often, two redundant synchronizing systems are installed in a plant so that, in the event of failure of one system, it
is possible to switch over to the other and thus increase availability. The second system is often designed for
manual synchronizing with or without synchrocheck.
In addition to this solution, with SYNCHROTACT® 5 ABB offers two automatic dual-channel systems in a single
casing, thus allowing manual synchronization to be dispensed with. The advantages of this solution:
 No engineering and wiring costs for the second system
 Further increased security since all four output contacts are normally operated in series
 No problems with synchronization in cases where the manual synchronizing system is very seldom used.

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The seven-in-one Synchronizing device!

The specific settings for the synchronization and paralleling are stored in a parameter set.
Devices with 7 parameter sets have seven times the same parameters, with the possibility of
individual setting. That way, seven paralleling points with individual settings may be operated.
First the parameter set or the circuit breaker to be synchronized has to be selected and then
the synchronizing process can be started.
The software-driven link between parameter set and paralleling point guarantees the correct
assignment of the setting values to the related plant components.

1
Parameter set 1

select switches
2 2

Parameter
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7

1
2
set selection
Parameter

3
4
5
6
7

S00016

Possible means of control

Service control for commissioning and servicing:
1. Built-in service controls: keypad & LCD (standard)
2. SynView PC tool (accessory) for local control: PC/Ethernet (standard)
3. SynView PC tool (accessory) via LAN (standard)

Operating control for normal synchronizing operation:

1. Digital inputs/outputs: conventional wiring (standard)
2. Interface (modbus, profibus, LON, IEC 61850): remote-controlled synchronizing operation
(option)

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Device types
The SYNCHROTACT® 5 family of devices consists of 5 device types:
Type Function Symbol
SYN5100

SYN 5100 Synchrocheck Synchrocheck

S99008

SYN5200
Synchrocheck or automatic
SYN 5200 Synchrocheck
paralleling unit without
S99009
matcher
SYN5201
Automatic single-channel automatic
SYN 5201 Synchronizer
synchronization unit S99010

SYN5202
Automatic dual-channel automatic
SYN 5202 Synchrocheck
synchronization unit Synchronizer
S99011

SYN5302
Redundant automatic dual- automatic
SYN 5302 Synchronizer
Synchrocheck
channel synchronization unit
II I+II I

automatic
Synchrocheck
Synchronizer
S99012

Difference between SYN 5302 and SYN 5202:

The SYN 5202 is a dual-channel system with two differently-structured independent channels in the same casing.
SYN 5302 consists of two SYN 5202 dual-channel devices in one casing. The two systems are normally all wired
in series (4 channels!). In the event of failure of one system, it is possible to switch over without danger to the
other dual-channel automatic system. This allows paralleling to be carried out fully automatically and with
maximum security at all times. Additional costs for a redundant synchronization system are saved.
Difference between SYN 5100 and SYN 5200:
SYN 5100 offers a parameter set with 5 parameters, the auxiliary voltage range is 50 to 130 VAC or 100 to
125 VDC.
SYN 5200 features communications interfaces, seven parameter sets, a wider auxiliary voltage range and the
convenient PC tool SynView with all its functions. In addition, because of its command generation, SYN 5200 can
also be used as an automatic paralleling unit.

Type code

SYN 5202 Synchronization type

00: Synchrocheck
01: Single-channel device
02: Dual-channel device
Construction size
1: Small size
2: Medium size
3: Large size
SYNCHROTACT
SYN = SYNCHROTACT
5: Fifth generation

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Device types
SYN 5100:

Front view of SYN 5200, SYN 5201, SYN 5202: Rear view of SYN 5202 with 7 parameter sets:

Front view of SYN 5302:

Rear view of SYN 5302 with 7 parameter sets:

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Scope of functions at a glance

Function Type

SYN 5100 SYN 5200 SYN 5201 SYN 5202 SYN 5302
Automatic synchronization No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Paralleling of two lines Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Synchrocheck mode Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Voltage matching No No Yes Yes Yes
Frequency matching No No Yes Yes Yes
Dual channel system No No No Yes Yes
Integrated, redundant system (bypass) No No No No Yes
Number of parameter sets 1 either 1 or either 1 or either 1 or either 1 or 7
7 7 7
Paralleling of synchronous lines Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Paralleling of asynchronous lines Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Paralleling of voltage-free lines Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Signalling No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Parameter setting by PC-Tool No Yes Yes Yes Yes
SynView
Parameter setting without PC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Semi-flush mounting No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Surface mounting No on request on request on request on request
Hat rail mounting (DIN) Yes No No No No

Options
Option SYN 5100 SYN 5200, SYN 5201, SYN 5202,
SYN 5302
w Communication 0 none 0 none
2 Modbus
3 Profibus
4 Lon-Bus
5 IEC 61850

x Code for internal use 2 internal code 2 internal code

y Auxiliary voltage Un = 50 to 130 VAC & 100 to 125 VDC: Un = 100 to 230 VAC & 24 to 250 VDC:
/ nominal frequency 2 fn = 50/60 Hz 7 fn = 50/60 Hz
2 2
5 fn = 16 /3 Hz 8 fn = 16 /3 Hz

z Parameter sets 1 1 Parameter set 1 1 Parameter set

7 7 Parameter sets

Ordering details
Device type Options
SYN 5u0v - wxyz

Examples:
SYN 5100 – 0221 Synchrocheck with nominal frequency 50 or 60 Hz and 1 parameter set
SYN 5200 – 0271 Synchrocheck with nominal frequency 50 or 60 Hz and 1 parameter set
2
SYN 5201 – 0287 Automatic single-channel synchronization unit with nominal frequency 16 /3 Hz and 7
parameter sets
SYN 5202 – 2277 Automatic dual-channel synchronization unit with communication (Modbus), nominal
frequency 50 or 60 Hz and 7 parameter sets
SYN 5302 – 5277 Redundant automatic dual-channel synchronization unit with communication (IEC 61850),
nominal frequency 50 or 60 Hz and 7 parameter sets

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Captions to the options

Option w: Communication interface
Characteristics of the field bus protocols:
Supported protocols: Modbus RTU; Profibus; Lon
Interface type: Modbus and Profibus: RS 485
Lon: optical
Connector type: Modbus and Profibus: D-Sub9 (female)
Lon: HP BFOC/2,5 (optical)
Transmitted signals: Digital inputs/outputs; status indicators (LEDs); actual values (analogue); new event
Addressing: Slave address, depending on fieldbus

Characteristics of the IEC 61850 interface:

Interface type: Ethernet
Connector type: RJ45
Transmitted signals: Digital I/O‘s (Status Information/Controls); actual values (Measured Values)

SYN 5302: the interfaces are duplicated, i.e. each system can be controlled individually.
Commands, for example starting synchronizing, have to be given separately for each system.

Option z: Parameter sets

SYNCHROTACT 5 - devices with 7 parameter sets include additional hardware with seven
digital inputs and seven relay outputs. They are normally used for the selection of both,
parameter set and paralleling point. The inputs and outputs not used can be configured for
other functions. The possible functions are shown in the table below:

Configurable functions of digital inputs

Selection of parameter set or paralleling point
Selection of TEST mode
Starting, stopping and blocking of synchronization process
Reset of the device

Configurable functions of digital outputs

Selection or acknowledgement of paralleling point/ parameter set
Switchover contact for the command circuit which must be connected in
series with the manual paralleling circuit in synchrocheck mode
Signalling of the following variables:
Paralleling command in TEST mode
Dead bus released
Synchronization process stopped
Phase-angle difference within tolerance band
Slip within tolerance band
Voltage difference within tolerance band
Paralleling command released
U1 leading or lagging
f1>f2; f1<f2
U2>U1; U2<U1
U1 or U2 outside of permissible range
Monitoring of paralleling contacts tripped
Single-system operation (only SYN 5302)

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Construction
SYN 5100:

ABB SYNCHROTACT ® 5
128

U<Umax 
cS c c
s<s max
< max Un
c cU U0
c
U1/U2=0

205 82

S00024

SYN 520x:

SYNCHROTACT ® 5

Panel cut-out w*h = 222*164 mm

U+ U<Umax READY
U- s<s max OPERATING DATA
f+ < max
f- U1/U2=0 BLOCKED
ORDER CHKRELEASE ERROR

S99014

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SYN 5302:

SYNCHROTACT ® 5

I+II
I II

U+ U<Umax READY U+ U<Umax READY

U- s<s max OPERATING U- s<s max OPERATING DATA
f+ < max f+ < max
f- U1/U2=0 BLOCKED f- U1/U2=0 BLOCKED
ORDER CHKRELEASE ERROR ORDER CHKRELEASE ERROR

447
442

S99015

Panel cut-our w*h = 443 x 155 mm

S99015

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Technical data
INPUTS

Auxiliary voltage
Nominal voltage range 24 to 250 VDC
100 to 230 VAC
Permissible voltage range 18 to 300 VDC
75 to 300 VAC
SYN 520v/SYN 5302
Maximum power consumption READY 25 W/35 VA
OPERATING 25 W/35 VA
SYN 5100
Maximum power consumption 2 W/4 VA

Measuring inputs U1, U2

Nominal voltage range 50 to 130 VAC
Voltage range 0 to 130 % Un
Nominal frequency 162/3, 50, 60 Hz
Frequency range 10 to 100 Hz

Digital inputs
Nominal voltages 24/48 VDC
Current consumption 6 to 8 mA

OUTPUTS

Paralleling relays
Maximum contact voltage 250 VAC/VDC
Limiting continuous current 10 A
Maximum switching power ON AC/DC 1500 VA/W
Maximum switching power OFF AC/DC (resistive) 1500/150 VA/W

Adjusting command and signalling relays

Maximum contact voltage 250 VAC/VDC
Limiting continuous current 1.5 AAC/ADC
Maximum switching power ON/OFF AC/DC 50 VA/W

INTERFACE

PC-Tool ‘SynView‘ Ethernet

Bridgeable distance 100 m

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PARAMETER SETTING RANGES

SYN 5200, SYN 5201, SYN 5202 (channel 1), SYN 5302 (channels 1)
Actual value calibration Step Setting range
Nominal voltage 1V 50 to 130 VAC
Voltage matching (between U1 & U2) 0.1 % 12 %
Angle matching (SYN 5200 & SYN 5201 only) 1 DEG 180 DEG

Command generation
Paralleling time 10 ms 0 to 990 ms
Duration of paralleling command 10 ms 50 to 990 ms
Monitoring time 1s 0 to 99 s

Paralleling conditions
Slip limit* 0,01 % 0 to 6 %
Angle limit (angle window)* 1 DEG 1 to 99 DEG
Maximum voltage difference* 1% 0 to 40 %
Maximum voltage 1% 100 to 130 %
Minimum voltage 1% 50 to 95 %
* Positive and negative limit values can be set separately.

Dead bus conditions

Maximum zero voltage for dead bus 1% 0 to 49 %
Note: The following possibilities - and all combinations thereof - can be allowed or ruled out for
paralleling by means of programming: U1 = dead bus; U2 = dead bus; both sides dead bus

Voltage matcher
Voltage adjustment characteristic 0.01 %/s 0 to 5 %/s
Interval between pulses 1s 1 to 20 s
Minimum pulse duration 0,01 s 0.05 to 2 s
Note: The length of adjusting pulses are proportional to the voltage difference. The proportionality factor
(0.01 to 5 %/s) is adjustable. Alternatively, it is possible to work with fixed pulse lengths (0.05 to 2 s), in
which case the interval times are inversely proportional to the voltage difference.

Frequency matcher
Frequency adjustment characteristic 0.01 %/s 0 to 5 %/s
Interval between pulses 1s 1 to 120 s
Minimum pulse duration 0.01 s 0.05 to 2 s
Note: The length of adjusting pulses are proportional to the slip. The proportionality factor (0.01 to 5 %/s) is
adjustable. Alternatively, it is possible to work with fixed pulse lengths (0.05 to 2 s), in which case the
interval times are inversely proportional to the slip.

General parameters
Blocking time following start signal 1s 1 to 10 s
Total paralleling time 0.5 min 0.5 to 15 min; OFF

SYN 5100, SYN 5202 (channel 2), SYN 5302 (channels 2)

Slip limit 0.1 % 0.1 to 2 %
Angle limit 5 DEG 5 to 40 DEG
Maximum voltage difference 5% 5 to 40 %
Maximum zero voltage for dead bus 5% 0 to 50 %
Nominal voltage 5V 50 to 130 VAC
Note: The percentages refer to the nominal values

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ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES
Isolation
Dielectric test IEC 60255-5 2 kV
Impulse voltage test IEC 60255-5 5 kV

Temperature ranges for devices without communication

Transport/storage -40 to +85 °C
Functionable -25 to +70 °C
Operation (compliance with technical data) -10 to +55 °C

Temperature ranges for devices including communication

Transport/storage -10 to +85 °C
Functionable +5 to +70 °C
Operation (compliance with technical data) +5 to +55 °C

Mechanical stability
Vibration IEC 60255-21-1 10 to 150 Hz; cl. 2
Vibration response 1g
Endurance 2g
Shocks and Bumps IEC 60255-21-2 class 2
Shock response 10 g
Withstand 30 g
Bump 20 g
Earthquake
Single axis sine sweep seismic IEC 60255-21-3 Method A
test 5g in each axis
IEEE STD 344-1987

Emission/immunity (EMC)
Emission AC mains CISPR 22 Class B
conducted disturbance 0.15 to 0.5 MHz:
66..56 dB/56..46 dB
0.5 to 5 MHz: 56 dB / 46 dB
5 to 30 MHz: 60 dB / 50 dB
Emission, enclosure CISPR 11 Class A
radiation disturbance 30 to 230 MHz: 30 dB
230 to 1000MHz: 37 dB
Electrostatic discharges IEC 60255-22-2 Class IV
IEC 61000-4-2 Contact: 8 kV
IEEE C37.90.3-2001 Air: 15 kV

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Electromagnetic fields IEC 61000-4-16 0 to 150 kHz: 30 V continuous

300 V; for 1 s
IEC 61000-4-6 0,15 to 80 MHz
10 V; 80 % AM
IEC 60255-22-3 Frequency sweep:
IEC 61000-4-3 80 to 1000 MHz: 10 V/m; 80 % AM
1.4..2 GHz: 20 V/m; 80 % AM
Spot frequencies:
80/160/450/900 MHz: 80 % AM;
Testing time >10 s
IEEE C37.90.2-2004 25 to 1000 MHz: 20 V/m; 80% AM
(max. result. field strength: 35 V/m)
Fast transient IEC 60255-22-4 Class IV; 4 kV
IEC 61000-4-4
IEEE C37.90.1-2002 4 kV common & transverse mode
(fast transient)
IEC 61000-4-12 2.5 kV
Surge voltage IEC 61000-4-5 Installation classification: class 3
1 / 2 kV
Voltage dips IEC 61000-4-11 AC:
30 %: 10 ms
60 %: 100 ms
>95 %: 5000 ms
1 MHz Burst disturbance IEC 60255-22-1 Class III
2.5 kV common & transverse
IEEE C37.90.1-2002 2.5 kV common & transverse
("oscillatory")

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RELEVANT STANDARDS
CE-conformity
EMC-Directive: 89/336/EEC
Generic standard EN 50081-2 Emission
EN 50082-2 Immunity

LV-Directive: 73/23/EEC
Safety of information technology EN 60950
equipment
Product standards
Measuring relays and protection IEC 60255-6
equipment

Product standard for measuring EN 50263

relays and protection equipment

Hydro Québéc standard for SN-62.1008d

electronic equipment and relays

IEEE standard for relays IEEE C37.90-1989

CONSTRUCTION DATA
Degrees of protection in accordance to IEC 60529
Front IP 54
Rear IP 50
Dimensions
SYN 5100
Modular casing designed to snap onto rail see illustration of
dimensions
SYN 520x
see illustration of
dimensions
SYN 5302
see illustration of
dimensions

Weight

SYN 5100 0.3 kg

SYN 5200 (maximum variant) 4 kg
SYN 5302 8 kg

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Spare parts
PCB designation Type
Communications board IEC 61850 SYN 5009
Communications board SYN 5010
Processor and power supply board (Indication of device type required, e.g. SYN 5201) SYN 5011
Basic I/O unit SYN 5012
Processor for channel 2 (synchrocheck) SYN 5013
Extended I/O / 7 parameter sets (option) SYN 5014
Bus board for SYN 520x SYN 5015
System control SYN 5020
Bus board for SYN 5302 SYN 5025

Ordering information:
When ordering, please state the complete type designation of the synchronizing unit.

Recommendation:
No individual parts are available for the SYN 5100 unit. It is therefore recommended that an identical, pre-set
replacement unit be kept in store.
In the case of SYN 520x units, it is recommended that an identical, pre-set replacement unit be kept in store.
In the case of the SYN 5302, the following PCB modules are recommended as spare parts: SYN 5020 system
control and SYN 5014 extended I/O card, if the latter is installed.

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SYNCHROTACT
Accessories

SynView
SYN 5500
Instruments
Adaptation VT's

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Fast commissioning with SynView

SynView is the appropriate aid for simple and fast commissioning of SYNCHROTACT ® 5
devices. The PC software runs under MS ® Windows™ NT, 95, 98, 2000, XP and Windows 7 in
the standard languages German, English or French. Versions in other languages are possible.
SynView consists of 5 functions which are explained in greater detail in the following.

Parameter tool
All parameter settings are carried out with
this. The files can be stored on the PC and
copied to other units. Helpful functions such
as comparing parameter files with device
settings or the display of recommended
setting values greatly simplify commissioning
and servicing work .

Transient recorder tool

The voltage difference and paralleling
command from the last three synchronizing
processes are displayed. The tool makes the
use of a separate recorder unnecessary.

Actual values tool

A synchroscope, together with all the values
important for paralleling, is displayed on the
user interface. These simplify function-testing
of the synchronizing process if no
instruments are available.

Fault-/Event log tool

The 256 events stored in SYNCHROTACT® 5
are displayed in plain text with date and
timestamp. This greatly simplifies the
localization of faults, e.g. wiring or control
faults which sometimes occur during
commissioning.

Diagnostic tool
In difficult cases which cannot be solved on
site, this tool helps the manufacturer to iden-
tify the causes of the problem from the data
stored here.

Ordering details
Designation Type Part no
PC-Tool for commissioning and maintenance SynView
with Ethernet cable RJ45 3BHE 021 768 R0002
with RS232-cable D-Sub9 3BHE 021 768 R0001

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Auxiliary device SYN 5500

The auxiliary device SYN 5500 performs the connection of the measuring and command
circuits where several paralleling points need to be switched. An SYN 5500 device can switch
2 paralleling points, each with a maximum of 16 contact pairs, or alternatively, 4 paralleling
points, each with 8 contact pairs. Several devices can be used in combination.
SYN 5500 SYN 5201/
+ SYN 5202/
CB1 SYN 5302 Signalization:
Ready

Operation
1 U1
Error
1
Paralleling command

2
U2
+
2
CB2 1 Release DB

Aux. voltage

U+
AVR
U-
G f+
GV
f-
AVR = Automatic voltage regulator Start
GV = Governor Stop
1 1
2 2
S99019

Ordering details
Designation Type Part no
Auxiliary device for switching several paralleling SYN 5500 3BHB 006 500 R0001
points

Technical Data
Maximum contact voltage 250 VAC/VDC
Limiting continuous current 10 A
Maximum switching power ON AC/DC 1500 VA/W
Maximum switching power OFF AC/DC (resistive) 1500/150 VA/W
Coil nominal voltage 24 VDC
Operate voltage 18 VDC
Release voltage 3.6 VDC
Coil resistance 1152 
Coil inductivity 1000 mH
Casing size (WxHxD) 381*128*50 mm
Modular casing designed to snap onto rail
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Synchronizing instruments
Electromechanical instruments are commonly used if the synchronizing system provides a
manual synchronization feature. Sometimes the instruments are used in automatic
synchronizing systems for information only, e.g. for servicing purposes. This case can also be
covered by the SYNCHROTACT® 5 PC-tool ‘SynView‘.

Options
Option Code
w Nominal voltage 1 100/√3 = 57.7 V
2 110/√3 = 63.5 V
3 115/√3 = 66.4 V
4 120/√3 = 69.3 V
5 100 V
6 110 V
7 115 V
8 120 V

x Nominal frequency 5 50 Hz
6 60 Hz

y Labeling 1 Standard labeling

2 Labeling according to separate specification
z Size 0 96*96 mm
1 144*144 mm

Ordering details
Designation Type Part no

SYN 5U96-wxy0 3BHE022'313Rwxy0

Double volt meter SYN 5U144-wxy1 3BHE022'313Rwxy1

SYN 5F96-wxy0 3BHE022'314Rwxy0

Double frequency meter SYN 5F144-wxy1 3BHE022'314Rwxy1

SYN 5S96-wxy0 3BHE022'315Rwxy0

Synchroscope SYN 5S144-wxy1 3BHE022'315Rwxy1

General technical data

Isolation IEC 60255-5 2 kV
Temperature range Operation -25 °C to +40 °C
Storage -25 °C to +65 °C
Relative humidity 75 % annual average,
no condensation
Shock 15 g, 11 ms
Vibration 2.5 g, 5 to 55 Hz
Protection degree casing IEC 60529 IP 54
connections IEC 60529 IP 00
Dimensions width * height * installation depth Size 96 96 * 96 *115 mm
Size 144 144 * 144 * 164 mm
Front frame 96 / 144 96 mm / 144 mm
Casing 96 / 144 90 mm / 136 mm
Panel cut-out 96 / 144 92 +0,8 mm / 138 +1 mm

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Fixing Screw clamps

Electrical connections Screw-type terminals

Technical data double volt meter

Measuring range voltage 0 to 120 % Un
Scale arrangement vertical
Power consumption with Un  110 V 96: 2*<2 VA / 144: 2*<2.3 VA
Accuracy Class 1.5
Weight 96 / 144 1.2 kg / 1.5 kg

Technical data double frequency meter

Measuring range frequency fn ±5 Hz
Number of reeds 2*21
Measuring range voltage 0 to 120 % Un
Scale arrangement vertical
Power consumption je Messwerk with Un  110 V 2 * <1.1 VA
Accuracy Class 0.5
Weight 96 / 144 0.65 kg / 1 kg

Technical data synchroscope

Voltage range 0.9*Un to 1.1*Un
Overload limit 1.2*Un
Power consumption with Un  110 V <4.0 VA (line side)
<0.7 VA (generator side)
Weight 96 / 144 1.0 kg / 1.8 kg

Connection diagram
Double volt meter
SYN 5U96
R

U1 I
S

U2 II
V

Synchroscope
SYN 5S96
1

I
2

II
4

Double frequency meter

SYN 5F96
R

I
S

II
V
S07001

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Adaptation and compensation VT's

When are adaptation or compensation VT's needed?
 If the two nominal measuring voltages are out of admissible range (50 to 130 VAC).
 If the two nominal measuring voltages are different. With the types SYN 5200 and
SYN 5201, differencies of the nominal values up to 10 % can be tuned by parameter
setting.
 If there is a step up transformer between measuring VT and circuit breaker, which shifts the
phase by a fixed value, it can be compensated with types SYN 5200 and SYN 5201. With
the types SYN 5100, SYN 5202, SYN 5302, or with the use of electromechanical
synchronizing instruments, compensation VT's shall be used in order to compensate the
phase shift.

Hints to select compensation VT's

If possible the compensation should be done in a way that a single phase compensation VT is required only:

VT 1 110 V/1.73 If there is a step up transformer between measuring VT and

L1 - N
63.5 V circuit breaker, the connection group is usually Yd1
U1 (+30 DEG) or Yd11 (-30 DEG).

With the appropriate selection of the phases, the phase shift

Step up transformer can be compensated without any additional components. In
this example the compensation of the amplitude by factor √3
Yd1 (+30 DEG) remains. This can be done by a single phase compensation
or VT.
Yd11 (-30 DEG)
In order to achieve higher accuracy, especially if higher load
(synchronizing instruments) is connected, the compensation
should be carried out on the generator side.

If a three phase compensation is inevitable, 3 single phase

CB VT's have to be selected which will then be connected
VT 2 according to the needs. Be aware that the single phase ratio
110 V 30°
has to be calculated.
110 V
U2

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Ordering details
Designation Type Part no
Single phase VT SYN 5T66-0001 3BHE024'870R0001

Dimensioned drawing / connection diagram

Un = 57,7 ... 120 V

1 A
110 % Un = 100 %
81 2

76
Un = 100 %
3
90 %
B 57,7 %
4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8

53 50
79 66 4 C
88 S07002

Examples
Example Ratio Connection Example Ratio Connection
100 V -> 100 V 1 2-4 A-C
110 V -> 110 V 1
2
A

120 V -> 120 V 3

B
63,5 V -> 63,5 V
57,7 V -> 57,7 V
4 C

110 V -> 100 V 0,909 1-4 A-C 100 V -> 110 V 1,1 A-C 1-4
1 A A 1
2 2
3 3
B B

4 C C 4

100 V -> 57,7 V 1/√3 = 2-4 B-C 57,7 V -> 100 V √3 = 1,73 B-C 2-4
110 V -> 63,5 V 0,577 1
2
A
63,5 V -> 110 V A 1
2

120 V -> 69,3 V 3

B
69,3 V -> 120 V B
3

4 C C 4

100 V -> 63,5 V 1,1/√3 = 3-4 B-C 63,5 V -> 100 V √3/1,1 = B-C 3-4
0,635 1
2
A
1,57 A 1
2
3 3
B B

4 C C 4

110 V -> 57,7 V 1/(1,1*√3) 1-4 B-C 57,7 V -> 110 V 1,1*√3 = B-C 1-4
= 1
2
A
1,91 A 1
2

0,525 3
B B
3

4 C C 4

Technical data
Nominal voltage range primary & secondary 57.7 to 120 VAC
Accuracy / power w/o synchronizing instruments Class 1 / 0.05 VA
Accuracy / power with synchronizing instruments Class 2 / 4 VA
Class 5 / 7.5 VA
Dimensions w*h*d 66 * 81 * 88 mm
Weight 1.0 kg

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Synchronizing systems

SYNCHROTACT CSS

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Application
The use of the already planned and tested synchronizing system saves all project planning
costs and inreases the safety of the plant. SYNCHROTACT ® CSS only needs to be installed,
connected and commissioned.

The system uses the proven and reliable SYNCHROTACT ® 5 - components and is suitable to
be built into a 19"-frame.
®
To ensure high availability of the plant SYNCHROTACT CSS consists of a fully automatic and
an independent manual synchronizing.

Different versions are available either for one or for two circuit breakers and both either in
single or dual channel configuration.

The PC software SynView which is included with the delivery allows commissioning to be
carried out quickly and simply.

Functionality
®
SYNCHROTACT CSS supports the following operating modes, which can be selected by
means of a selector switch.

 Operating mode AUTO: generator voltage and frequency are automatically matched by
the synchronizing equipment. The circuit breaker will be closed subsequently and exactly
with phase-coincidence, taking the breaker closing time into consideration.

 Operating mode MAN: the functions are carried out manually by means of push buttons
on the front panel. The necessary values are displayed on the synchronizing instruments.
The paralleling command is issued by holding down the releasing button and pushing the
command button if phase-coincidence is reached.

 Die Operating mode TEST is identical with the AUTO-mode, except the paralleling
command which is not sent to the circuit breaker but displayed by the system only.

With models for two circuit breakers the paralleling point has to be selected by means of the
appropriate selector switch before the synchronizing process is started.

By releasing by means of a key switch, the circuit breaker can be closed even if one or both
measuring voltages are dead (Dead bus).

Changing the control mode selection from «local» to «remote» allows to use automatic
synchronizing from remote location.

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Versions
Type Function Symbol
SYNCHROTACT CSS 1100
SYN 5201
CSS-1100 Single channel system Automatic
Synchronizing

for one circuit breaker Auto

CB
Manual paralleling Man
switch

SYNCHROTACT CSS 1200

SYN 5201

CSS-1200 Single channel system Automatic

Synchronizing
CB1
Auto CB1

for two circuit breakers Manual paralleling Man CB2

switch CB2

SYNCHROTACT CSS 2100

SYN 5202

CSS-2100 Dual channel system Automatic

Synchrocheck
Synchronizing

Auto
CB
Manual paralleling SYN 5100
for one circuit breaker switch
Man

Synchrocheck

SYNCHROTACT CSS 2200

SYN 5202

CSS-2200 Dual channel system Automatic

Synchrocheck
Synchronizing
CB1
Auto CB1
for two circuit breakers Manual paralleling SYN 5100 Man CB2
switch CB2
Synchrocheck

Ordering details
CSS - Type: Single/dual channel system and 1/2 circuit breaker
Auxiliary voltage: Nominal value
Measuring voltage: Primary/Secondary nominal values and nominal frequency
Synchronizing instruments: Labelling: primary, secondary or percentage values and language

Example:
SYNCHROTACT CSS-2100 Dual channel synchronizing system for one circuit breaker
Auxiliary voltage: 110 VDC Auxiliary voltage: 110 VDC and measuring voltage primary
Measuring voltage: 11kV/110 VAC, 50 Hz 11 kV, secondary 110 V and 50 Hz nominal frequency
Synchronizing instruments: primary values; Double voltmeter labelled with primary values and
english synchroscope labelled in english

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Technical Data
Auxiliary voltage
Nominal voltage range 110 to 220 VAC/VDC
Permissible voltage range 85 to 265 VAC
85 to 375 VDC
Maximum power consumption 25 W/35 VA

Measuring inputs
Nominal voltage range 50 to 130 VAC
Voltage range 0 to 110 % Un
Nominal frequency 162/3, 50, 60 Hz
Frequency range 10 to 100 Hz

OUTPUTS and PARAMETER SETTING RANGES

Refer to SYNCHROTACT 5

ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES
Isolation
Dielectric test IEC 60255-5 2 kV
Impulse voltage withstand test IEC 60255-5 5 kV
Temperature ranges
Transport/storage -25 to +65 °C
Operation -25 to +40 °C

Interference immunity/transmission (EMC)

Refer to SYNCHROTACT 5

RELEVANT STANDARDS
CE conformity
EMC directive: 89/336/EEC
Generic standard EN 50081-2 Emission
EN 50082-2 Immunity

Low voltage directive: 73/23/EEC

Safety of information technology EN 60950
equipment
Product standards
Measuring relays & protection equipment IEC 60255-6

CONSTRUCTION DATA
Protection type according to IEC 60529
Front IP 50
Rear IP 00
Dimensions
Width*height*depth 482*399*297 mm

Weight
Depending on the version 15 to 16 kg

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Synchronizing systems

SYNCHROTACT
Synchronizing cabinets

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Application
®
SYNCHROTACT Synchronizing cabinets have a customer-specific design and are used to
synchronize generators and to parallel lines.

Depending on available space, other systems, as for example Measuring and Metering
functions may be used in the same cabinet in addition to the synchronizing system. Synergies
of already existing signals may optimally be used this way.

Measuring & metering

I I
I I
I I

Local control
 


SYNCHROTACT 5
Synchronizing device

Example: Synchronizing cabinet with local control and 2 counters

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Typical variables of a synchronizing system

®
The system uses the proven and reliable SYNCHROTACT 5 - components. It may be
individually adapted. Typical variables are as follows:
1. Safety: single or dual channel solutions
2. Availability: redundant manual synchronizing or redundant automatic synchronizing or
both
3. Number of circuit breakers to be synchronized: 1 to 4 CB's, one or more of them may
be generator breakers
4. Power supply: in case of a redundant synchronizing, the power supply on the cubicle
entrance can be redundant too.
5. Control of the synchronizing: remote, local, or both
6. Adaptation of the measuring voltages: especially with synchronizing of several circuit
breakers it may occur that the two secondary voltages have different amplitudes and
phase angles with closed circuit breaker.

Examples of synchronizing concepts

Automatic synchronizing (sketch shows dual channel version) including separate synchrocheck
for redundant manual synchronizing (with its own hardware and power supply)

SYN 5202

Automatic
synchronizing Synchrocheck
Synchrocheck
Synchronizing
Parameter sets
1 to 7

Manual paralleling SYN 5200

switch

Synchrocheck
Synchrocheck

Parameter sets
1 to 7

Redundant, automatic dual channel synchronizing with the additional possibility of a manual
synchronization (using parameter set 7)

SYN 5302
Automatic
Synchrocheck
synchronizing
II I+II I

Automatic
Synchrocheck
synchronizing
Manual paralleling
Parameter sets switch
1 to 6 and 7

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Synchronizing equipment,
Excitation systems and Voltage Regulators
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