1MRS100051 RE_5_ _
Phase Discontinuity
Issued: 10/1997
Version: E Protection Function DI>
Data subject to change without notice (CUB3Low)
Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 2
1.1 Features.............................................................................................. 2
1.2 Application........................................................................................... 2
1.3 Input description.................................................................................. 3
1.4 Output description ............................................................................... 3
2. Description of Operation.......................................................................... 4
2.1 Configuration....................................................................................... 4
2.2 Measuring mode ................................................................................. 4
2.3 Operation criteria................................................................................. 4
2.4 Setting groups ..................................................................................... 5
2.5 Test mode ........................................................................................... 5
2.6 START, TRIP and CBFP outputs ........................................................ 5
2.7 Resetting............................................................................................. 6
3. Parameters and Events ............................................................................ 7
3.1 General ............................................................................................... 7
3.2 Setting values...................................................................................... 8
3.2.1 Actual settings............................................................................ 8
3.2.2 Setting group 1........................................................................... 8
3.2.3 Setting group 2........................................................................... 8
3.2.4 Control settings .......................................................................... 9
3.3 Measurement values ......................................................................... 10
3.3.1 Input data ................................................................................. 10
3.3.2 Output data .............................................................................. 10
3.3.3 Recorded data.......................................................................... 10
3.3.4 Events ...................................................................................... 13
4. Technical Data ........................................................................................ 14
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1. Introduction
1.1 Features
• Phase discontinuity protection for three phases
• Definite-time (DT) operation
• Current measurement with conventional current transformers or Rogowski coils
• Operation of the function block is based on fundamental frequency phase currents
• Internal blocking when all the three phase currents fall below 10% of the rated
current
• Delayed trip output for the circuit-breaker failure protection (CBFP) function
1.2 Application
This document specifies the functions of the phase discontinuity protection function
block CUB3Low used in products based on the RED 500 Platform.
The phase discontinuity protection function CUB3Low is designed to be used for
protection against broken phase conductors in distribution networks. Definite-time
(DT) characteristic is always used.
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1.3 Input description
Name Type Description
IL1 Analogue signal (SINT) Input for measuring phase current IL1
IL2 Analogue signal (SINT) Input for measuring phase current IL2
IL3 Analogue signal (SINT) Input for measuring phase current IL3
BS1 Digital signal (BOOL, active Blocking signal 1
high)
BS2 Digital signal (BOOL, active Blocking signal 2
high)
TRIGG Digital signal (BOOL, pos. Control signal for triggering the
edge) registers
GROUP Digital signal (BOOL, active Control input for switching between the
high) setting groups 1 and 2. When GROUP
is FALSE, group 1 is active. When
GROUP is TRUE, group 2 is active.
RESET Reset signal (BOOL, pos. Input signal for resetting the trip signal
edge) and registers of CUB3Low
1.4 Output description
Name Type Description
START Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Start signal
TRIP Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Trip signal
CBFP Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Delayed trip signal for circuit-
breaker failure protection (CBFP)
ERR Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Signal for indicating a
configuration error
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2. Description of Operation
2.1 Configuration
Phase currents can be measured via conventional current transformers or Rogowski
coils. The measuring devices and signal types for analogue channels are selected and
configured in a special dialogue box of the Relay Configuration Tool included in the
CAP 505 Tool Box. Digital inputs are configured in the same programming
environment (the number of selectable analogue inputs, digital inputs and digital
outputs depends on the hardware variant).
When the analogue channels and digital inputs have been selected and configured in
the dialogue box, the inputs and outputs of the function block can be configured on a
graphic worksheet of the configuration tool. The phase currents IL1, IL2 and IL3 are
connected to the corresponding IL1, IL2 and IL3 inputs of the function block. Digital
inputs are connected to the boolean inputs of the function block and in the same way,
the outputs of the function block are connected to the output signals.
2.2 Measuring mode
The operation of the function block is based on fundamental frequency phase
currents, which means the following:
• operation is insensitive to the DC component
• harmonics suppression is about -50 dB at f = n x fn, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,...
• operation accuracy is defined in the frequency range f/fn = 0.95...1.05.
2.3 Operation criteria
The unbalance of the network is detected by monitoring the highest (ILmax) and the
lowest (ILmin) phase currents. The unbalance is thus calculated according to the
formula
∆I = 100% x (ILmax - ILmin) / ILmax
At full unbalance, i.e. when a phase conductor is broken before the first load on that
phase, the display of the relay or the feeder terminal will show an unbalance of 100%.
If the current unbalance ∆I exceeds the set start unbalance value during three
successive executions, the function block starts, i.e. the signal START is set to TRUE,
and the DT timer begins counting.
Should the duration of the unbalance situation exceed the set definite operate time,
the function block operates. The delay of the heavy-duty output relay is included in
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the total operate time. When the function block operates, the TRIP signal is set to
TRUE.
The DT timer is allowed to run only if the blocking signal BS1 is not active, i.e. its
value is FALSE. When the signal BS1 is active, i.e. its value is TRUE, the timer will
be stopped (frozen).
When the blocking signal BS2 is active, the TRIP signal cannot be activated. The
TRIP signal can be blocked by activating the signal BS2 until the function block
drops off.
The phase discontinuity protection is not in use when all the measured currents fall
below 10% of the rated current In. The execution task cycle of the function block is
one fundamental cycle (20 ms at 50 Hz).
2.4 Setting groups
Two different groups of setting values, group 1 and group 2, are available for the
function block. Switching between the two groups can be done in the following three
ways:
1 Locally via the control parameter “Group selection”1) of the MMI
2 Over the serial bus with the command V21)
3 By means of the input signal GROUP when allowed via the parameter “Group
selection” (i.e. when V2 = 21)).
1)
Group selection (V2): 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2; 2 = GROUP input
The the control parameter “Active group”indicates the setting group valid at a given
time.
2.5 Test mode
The digital outputs of the function block can be activated with separate control
parameters for each output either locally via the MMI or externally via the serial
communication. When an output is activated with the test parameter, an event
indicating the test is generated.
The protection functions operate normally while the outputs are tested.
2.6 START, TRIP and CBFP outputs
The output signal START is always pulse-shaped. The minimum pulse width of the
corresponding output signal is set via a separate parameter on MMI or serial
communication. If the start situation is longer than the set pulse width, the START
signal remains active until the start situation is over. The output signal TRIP may
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have a non-latching or latching feature. When the latching mode has been selected,
the TRIP signal remains active until the output is reset even if the operation criteria
have reset (the unbalance has disappeared).
The function block provides a delayed trip signal CBFP after the trip signal TRIP
unless the fault has disappeared during the adjustable CBFP time delay. The CBFP
output can be used in circuit breaker failure protection to operate a circuit breaker in
front of the circuit breaker of the feeder. The control parameter “Trip pulse” also sets
the width of the CBFP output signal.
2.7 Resetting
The TRIP output signal and the registers can be reset either with the RESET input, or
over the serial bus or the local MMI.
The operation indicators, latched trip signal and recorded data can be reset as follows:
Operation Latched trip Recorded
indicators signal data
1)
RESET input of the function block X X
1)
Parameter F051V013 X X
2)
General parameter F001V011 X
2)
General parameter F001V012 X X
2)
General parameter F001V013 X X X
2)
Push-button C X
2)
Push-buttons C + E (2 s X X
2)
Push-buttons C + E (5 s) X X X
1)
Resets the latched trip signal and recorded data of the particular function block.
2)
Affects all function blocks.
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3. Parameters and Events
3.1 General
• Each function block has a specific channel number for serial communication
parameters and events. The channel for CUB3Low is 51.
• The data direction of the parameters defines the use of each parameter as follows:
Data direction Description
R, R/M Read only
W Write only
R/W Read and write
• The different event mask parameters (see section “Control settings”) affect the
visibility of events on the MMI or on serial communication (LON or SPA) as
follows:
Event mask 1 (FxxxV101/102) SPA / MMI (LON)
Event mask 2 (FxxxV103/104) LON
Event mask 3 (FxxxV105/106) LON
Event mask 4 (FxxxV107/108) LON
For example, if only the events E3, E4 and E5 are to be seen on the MMI of the
relay terminal, the event mask value 56 (8 + 16 + 32) is written to the “Event mask
1” parameter (FxxxV101).
In case a function block includes more than 32 events, there are two parameters
instead of e.g. the “Event mask 1” parameter: the parameter “Event mask 1A”
(FxxxV101) covers the events 0...31 and “Event mask 1B”(FxxxV102) the events
32...63.
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3.2 Setting values
3.2.1 Actual settings
Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation
direction
Operation mode S1 0 or 1 1) - 1 R Selection of operation mode
Start unbalance S2 10.0...95.0 % 60.0 R Start unbalance
Operate time S3 1.0...300.0 s 1.0 R Operate time at DT mode
1)
Operation mode 0 = Not in use; 1 = Definite time
3.2.2 Setting group 1
Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation
direction
Operation mode S41 0 or 1 1) - 1 R/W Selection of operation mode
Start unbalance S42 10.0...95.0 % 60.0 R/W Start unbalance
Operate time S43 1.0...300.0 s 1.0 R/W Operate time at DT mode
1)
Operation mode 0 = Not in use; 1 = Definite time
3.2.3 Setting group 2
Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation
direction
Operation mode S71 0 or 1 1) - 1 R/W Selection of operation mode
Start unbalance S72 10.0...95.0 % 60.0 R/W Start unbalance
Operate time S73 1.0...300.0 s 1.0 R/W Operate time at DT mode
1)
Operation mode 0 = Not in use; 1 = Definite time
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3.2.4 Control settings
Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation
direction
CBFP time V1 100...1000 ms 100 R/W Operate time of the delayed trip
CBFP
Group selection V2 0 ... 2 1) - 0 R/W Selection of the active setting group
2)
Active group V3 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Active setting group
Start pulse V4 0...1000 ms 0 R/W Minimum pulse width of START
signal
Trip signal V5 0 or 1 3) - 0 R/W Selection of latching feature for
TRIP output
Trip pulse V6 40...1000 ms 40 R/W Minimum pulse width of TRIP and
CBFP
Reset registers V13 1=Reset - 0 W Resetting of latched trip signal and
registers
Test START V31 0 or 1 4) - - R/W Testing of START
4)
Test TRIP V32 0 or 1 - - R/W Testing of TRIP
Test CBFP V33 0 or 1 4) - - R/W Testing of CBFP
Event mask 1 V101 0...4095 - 63 R/W Event mask 1 for event transmission
(E0 ... E11)
Event mask 2 V103 0...4095 - 63 R/W Event mask 2 for event transmission
(E0 ... E11)
Event mask 3 V105 0...4095 - 63 R/W Event mask 3 for event transmission
(E0 ... E11)
Event mask 4 V107 0...4095 - 63 R/W Event mask 4 for event transmission
(E0 ... E11)
1)
Group selection 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2; 2 = GROUP input
2)
Active group 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2
3)
Trip signal 0 = Non-latching; 1 = Latching
4)
Test 0 = Do not activate; 1 = Activate
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3.3 Measurement values
3.3.1 Input data
Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation
direction
Current IL1 I1 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL1
Current IL2 I2 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL2
Current IL3 I3 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL3
Current unbalance I4 0.0...100.0 % 0.0 R/M Current unbalance
1)
Input BS1 I5 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Block signal BS1
Input BS2 I6 0 or 1 1) - 0 R/M Block signal BS2
1)
Input TRIGG I7 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Signal for triggering the
registers
Input GROUP I8 0 or 1 1) - 0 R/M Signal for switching between
the groups 1 and 2
Input RESET I9 0 or 1 1) - 0 R/M Signal for resetting the output
signals and registers of
CUB3Low
1)
Input 0 = Not active; 1 = Active
3.3.2 Output data
Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation
direction
Output START O1 0 or 1 1) - 0 R/M Status of start signal
Output TRIP O2 0 or 1 1) - 0 R/M Status of trip signal
1)
Output CBFP O3 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of CBFP signal
1)
Output 0 = Not active; 1 = Active
3.3.3 Recorded data
The information required for later fault analysis is recorded when the function block
starts or trips, or when the recording function is triggered via the external TRIGG
input. The recording function cannot be blocked or prevented.
The data of three last operations (operation 1...3) are recorded and the values of the
most recent operation always replace the data of the oldest operation. The registers
are updated in the following order: Operation 1, Operation 2, Operation 3, Operation
1, Operation 2,...
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3.3.3.1 Date and time
The time stamp indicates the rising edge of the START, TRIP or TRIGG signal.
3.3.3.2 Duration
The duration of the start situation is recorded as a percentage of the set definite
operate time.
3.3.3.3 Current unbalance and amplitudes
If the function block trips, the current unbalance and amplitudes will be updated at the
moment of tripping i.e. on the rising edge of the TRIP signal. At external triggering,
the values are updated at the moment of triggering i.e. on the rising edge of the input
signal TRIGG. If the function block starts but does not trip, the values captured one
fundamental cycle (20 ms at rated frequency 50 Hz) after the beginning of the start
situation will be recorded. So, the current unbalance and amplitudes always originate
from the same moment.
3.3.3.4 Status data
The status data of the input signals BS1 and BS2 (Active or Not active) and the
“Active group” parameter are recorded at the moment of triggering. The “Active
group” parameter indicates the setting group valid for the recorded data.
3.3.3.5 Priorities
The priority of the recording function is the following:
1 Tripping
2 Starting
3 External triggering,
which means that if the function has started, an external triggering request will be
neglected.
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3.3.3.6 Recorded data 1
Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation
direction
Date V201 YYYY-MM-DD - - R/M Recording date
Time V202 hh:mm:ss.000 - - R/M Recording time
Duration V203 0.0...100.0 % 0.0 R/M Duration of start situation
Current IL1 V204 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Filtered value of IL1
Current IL2 V205 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Filtered value of IL2
Current IL3 V206 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Filtered value of IL3
Curr. unbalance V207 0.0...100.0 % 0.0 R/M Current unbalance
BS1 V208 0 or 1 1) - 0 R/M Status of BS1 input
1)
BS2 V209 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of BS2 input
Active group V210 0 or 1 2) - 0 R/M Active setting group
1)
BS_ 0: = Not active; 1 = Active
2)
Active group 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2
3.3.3.7 Recorded data 2
Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation
direction
Date V301 YYYY-MM-DD - - R/M Recording date
Time V302 hh:mm:ss.000 - - R/M Recording time
Duration V303 0.0...100.0 % 0.0 R/M Duration of start situation
Current IL1 V304 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Filtered value of IL1
Current IL2 V305 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Filtered value of IL2
Current IL3 V306 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Filtered value of IL3
Curr. unbalance V307 0.0...100.0 % 0.0 R/M Current unbalance
1)
BS1 V308 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of BS1 input
BS2 V309 0 or 1 1) - 0 R/M Status of BS2 input
2)
Active group V310 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Active setting group
1)
BS_ 0: = Not active; 1 = Active
2)
Active group 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2
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3.3.3.8 Recorded data 3
Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation
direction
Date V401 YYYY-MM-DD - - R/M Recording date
Time V402 hh:mm:ss.000 - - R/M Recording time
Duration V403 0.0...100.0 % 0.0 R/M Duration of start situation
Current IL1 V404 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Filtered value of IL1
Current IL2 V405 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Filtered value of IL2
Current IL3 V406 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Filtered value of IL3
Curr. unbalance V407 0.0...100.0 % 0.0 R/M Current unbalance
BS1 V408 0 or 1 1) - 0 R/M Status of BS1 input
1)
BS2 V409 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of BS2 input
Active group V410 0 or 1 2) - 0 R/M Active setting group
1)
BS_ 0: = Not active; 1 = Active
2)
Active group 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2
3.3.4 Events
Code Weighting Default Event reason Event state
coefficient mask
E0 1 1 START signal from DI> stage Reset
E1 2 1 START signal from DI> stage Activated
E2 4 1 TRIP signal from DI> stage Reset
E3 8 1 TRIP signal from DI> stage Activated
E4 16 1 CBFP signal from DI> stage Reset
E5 32 1 CBFP signal from DI> stage Activated
E6 64 0 BS1 signal of DI> stage Reset
E7 128 0 BS1 signal of DI> stage Activated
E8 256 0 BS2 signal of DI> stage Reset
E9 512 0 BS2 signal of DI> stage Activated
E10 1024 0 Test mode of DI> stage Off
E11 2048 0 Test mode of DI> stage On
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4. Technical Data
Operation accuracies Depends on the frequency of the current measured:
f/fn = 0.95...1.05: ± 2.5% of set value or ± 1% unit
Start time f/fn = 0.95...1.05 internal time < 95 ms
1)
total time < 100 ms
Reset time 40...1000 ms (depends on the minimum pulse width set for the
TRIP output)
Reset ratio Typ. 0.95 (range 0.95...0.98)
Retardation time Total retardation time for blocking2) < 25 ms
Total retardation time when the current drops
below the start value2) < 50 ms
Operate time accuracy ± 2% of set value or ± 50 ms
Frequency dependence of the The suppression of harmonics is about
settings and operate times (see
-50 dB at f = n x fn, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,...
above)
Configuration data Task execution interval (Relay Configuration Tool): 20 ms
at the rated frequency fn = 50 Hz
1)
Includes the delay of the signal relay
2)
Includes the delay of the heavy-duty output relay
Technical revision history
Technical revision Change
B -
C Parameter “Current unbalance” → “Curr. unbalance”
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