Busbar Differential Protection / 7SS52

SIPROTEC 7SS52 distributed numerical busbar and breaker failure protection

Function overview

Busbar protection functions 1

• Busbar differential protection
• Selective zone tripping
• Very short tripping time (<15 ms)
• Extreme stability against external fault,
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short saturation-free time (≥ 2 ms)
• Phase-segregated measuring systems
• Integrated check zone 3
• 48 bays can be configured
• 12 busbar sections can be protected

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• Bay-selective intertripping 4
Breaker failure protection functions
• Breaker failure protection (single-phase
with/without current)
• 5 operation modes, selectable per bay
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• Separate parameterization possible for
busbar and line faults
Fig. 9/1 SIPROTEC 7SS52 busbar protection system
• Independently settable delay times for
all operation modes
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• 2-stage operation bay trip repeat/trip busbar
Description
• Intertrip facility (via teleprotection interface)
The SIPROTEC 7SS52 numerical protection is a selective, reliable • “Low-current” mode using the circuit-breaker auxiliary contacts 7
and fast protection for busbar faults and breaker failure in
medium, high and extra-high voltage substations with various Additional protection functions
possible busbar configurations. • End-fault protection with intertrip or bus zone trip
The protection is suitable for all switchgear types with iron-core • Backup overcurrent protection per bay unit (definite-time or 8
or linearized current transformers. The short tripping time is inverse-time)
especially advantageous for applications with high fault levels or • Independent breaker failure protection per bay unit
where fast fault clearance is required for power system stability.
The modular hardware allows the protection to be optimally
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matched to the busbar configuration. The decentralized arrange- • Distributed or centralized installation
ment allows the cabling costs in the substation to be drastically • Easy expansion capability
reduced. The 7SS52 busbar protection caters for single, double
or triple busbar systems with or without and quadruple busbar
• Integrated commissioning aids
• Centralized user-friendly configuration / parameterization
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systems without transfer bus with up to: 48 bays,
with DIGSI
16 bus couplers, and 24 sectionalizing disconnectors and 12 • Universal hardware
busbar sections.
Communication interfaces
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• FO interface
– IEC 60870-5-103 protocol
• Electrical interface
– IEC 61850 protocol with EN 100 module (firmware V4.6)
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Application

Application

1 The 7SS52 distributed numerical busbar

and breaker failure protection system is
a selective, reliable and fast protection
for busbar faults and breaker failure in
2 medium, high and extra-high voltage
substations with various possible busbar
configurations. The protection is suitable
for all switchgear types with iron-core or
3 linearized current transformers. The short
tripping time is especially advantageous
for applications with high fault levels or
where fast fault clearance is required for

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power system stability.
4 The modular hardware design allows
the protection system to be optimally
matched to the busbar configuration.
5 The distributed arrangement allows the
cabling costs between bay and substation
to be drastically reduced. The 7SS52 bus-
bar protection caters for single, double,
6 triple and quadruple busbar systems with
or without transfer bus with up to:
– 48 bays
– 16 bus couplers
7 – 24 sectionalizing disconnectors
– 12 busbar sections
1) Feeder currents, disconnector status trip commands
2) Disconnector status

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Fig. 9/3 Protection functions of the central unit and the bay units

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Construction

Construction

The distributed bay units measure the 1

3 phase currents in each bay. The rated
input current is 1 or 5 A and therefore
eliminates the need for interposing
current transformers. The disconnector
status, breaker failure protection trig-
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gering, bay out-of- service and other
bay status information is derived via
marshallable binary inputs in the bay
units. The complete information exchange
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is conveyed to the central unit via a fiber-
optic interface. The bay unit also has an
interface on the front side for connection
to a PC for operation and diagnosis. The 4
trip and intertrip commands are issued via Fig. 9/4 7SS522 central unit – front view of SIPAC subrack version
trip contacts in the bay units. The 7XP20
standard housing is available in a flush or
surface mounting version (7SS523). 5
The central unit is connected to the bay
units via fiber-optic communication links.
The connection is built up in a star con-
figuration. The central unit also contains 6
serial ports for system configuration via
PC or communication with a substation
control system, an integrated LC Display
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with keypad and marshallable binary
inputs, LEDs and alarm relays. The central
unit is available in a 19" SIPAC module
rack version for either cubicle or wall
mounting.
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Because of its modular hardware design,
it is easy to adapt the central unit to the
substation or to expand it with further Fig. 9/5 7SS522 central unit – rear view
modules each being connected with up to
8 bay units.
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Each bay unit and the central unit has its
own internal power supply.
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Fig. 9/6 7SS523 bay unit – front view of

panel / flush / cubicle mounting unit
Fig. 9/7 7SS525 bay unit – front view of
panel/flush/cubicle mounting unit
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Protection functions

Protection functions

1 Busbar protection
The main function of the 7SS52 is busbar protection, and has
the following characteristics:

2 • Evaluation of differential currents, with stabilization by

through-currents based on the proven performance of the
Siemens busbar protection 7SS1 and 7SS50/51, currently in
service worldwide

3 • Selective busbar protection for busbars with up to 12 busbar

sections and 48 bays
The pickup characteristic can be set independently for selective busbar
• Integrated “check zone” (evaluation of all busbar section cur- protection, for the “check zone” and for the breaker failure protection.
rents without use of the disconnector replica)
4 • Very short tripping time (15 ms typical)
• Selective detection of short-circuits, also for faults on the
Fig. 9/8 Standard characteristic

transfer bus, with transfer trip to the remote end.

• Detection and clearance of faults between the current trans-
5 former and the circuit-breaker via current measurement and
selective unbalancing.
• Tripping only when all three fault detection modules recognize
a busbar fault (2 measurement processors and check zone
6 processor)
• No special CT requirements (stability is guaranteed, even when
the CTs saturate after 2 ms)
• Selective output tripping relays per feeder in bay units.
7 Mode of operation
The 7SS52 protection relay offers complete numerical measured- Fig. 9/9 Ground-fault characteristic
value processing from sampling to digital conversion of the
8 measured variables through to the circuit-breaker tripping
decision. The bay units dispose of sufficient powerful contacts to Breaker failure protection
directly trip the circuit-breaker. The 7SS52 protection includes an integrated breaker failure
For each busbar section and for all three phases, two indepen- protection with the following features:
9 dent processors execute the protection algorithm on alternate • Five breaker failure protection modes that are selectable:
data samples. Based on the proven performance of the 7SS1 and
1. Following the issue of a trip signal from a feeder protection,
7SS50/51, this method of measurement ensures highest stability
the busbar protection monitors the drop-off of the trip signal.
even in case of high short-circuit currents and CT saturation.
10 In addition, an disconnector status independent check-zone
If the feeder current is not interrupted before a set time delay
the polarity of the feeder current is reversed, which results in
measurement is executed on a further processor thus increasing a differential current in the corresponding section of the bus
the protection against unwanted operation. All three processors protection. For this function, a separate parameter set is used.
must reach a trip decision independently before the trip com-
11 mand is released.
2. Following a trip signal from a feeder protection, a trip signal
will be output after a settable time delay from the 7SS52
The disconnector status is monitored using normally open and protection to the corresponding feeder circuit-breaker. If this
normally closed contacts to enable plausibility checks for both second trip signal is also unsuccessful, the unbalancing proce-

12 status and transition time. The contact monitoring voltage is

also supervised.
dure according to mode 1) as described above will take place.
3. With external stand-alone breaker failure protection, the
In case of an auxiliary voltage failure in the bay, the latest disconnector replica of the 7SS52 may be used to selectively
disconnector status is stored and a bay-selective indication of trip the busbar section with the faulty circuit-breaker.
13 the failure is issued.
4. Following a trip signal from the feeder protection, the 7SS52
The assignment of the feeder currents to the corresponding monitors the drop-off of the trip signal. If, after a settable
busbar systems is controlled by software via the disconnector time, the current does not fall below a settable limiting value,
replica. The disconnector replica is applied for both busbar busbar-selective feeder trip commands are issued with the help
14 protection and breaker failure protection. of the disconnector replica within the 7SS52.
The integrated breaker failure protection function provides 5. Following a trip signal from a feeder protection, a trip
phase-segregated two-stage operation (bay-specific trip repeat, signal will be output after a settable time delay from the
trip bus section). Alternatively, an external breaker failure 7SS52 protection to the corresponding feeder circuit-breaker.
15 protection relay can issue its trip commands via the disconnector
replica in the 7SS52.
If this second trip signal is also unsuccessful, the tripping as
described under 4) will take place.

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Protection functions

• For single-pole or multi-pole starting,

delay times are available.
• Breaker failure detection following 1
a busbar fault by comparison of the
measured current with a set value.
• For all modes of breaker failure protec-
tion, a transfer trip command output 2
contact is provided for each feeder to
initiate remote tripping.

Sensitive tripping characteristic

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In some applications, e.g. within resistive
grounded networks, single-phase short-
circuit currents are limited to rated
current values. In order to provide a
busbar protection for these cases, an
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independent characteristic is available.
This characteristic presents separate
parameters for the pickup threshold, as
well as for a limitation of efficiency. The 5
activation of the characteristic takes place

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by means of a binary input in the central
unit, e.g. by recognizing a displacement
voltage. 6
End-fault protection Fig. 9/10 Fault record
The location of the current transformer
normally limits the measuring range of 7
the busbar protection. When the circuit-
breaker is open, the area located between
the current transformer and the circuit-
breaker can be optimally protected by
means of the end-fault protection. In the
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event of a fault, depending on the mount-
ing position of the current transformer,
instantaneous and selective tripping of
the busbar section or intertripping of the
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circuit-breaker at the opposite end occurs.

Backup protection
As an option, a two-stage backup
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protection, independent of the busbar
protection is included in every bay unit.
This backup protection is completed by
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means of a breaker failure protection. The 11

parametrization and operation can be
carried out in the central unit or locally
in each bay unit with the DIGSI operating
program.
Fig. 9/11 DIGSI plant monitoring
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Disconnector replica • By the assignment “NOT open = closed”, the disconnector is
taken to be CLOSED during the transition time.
The disconnector replica is used for both the busbar protection
and the breaker failure protection.
Accurate matching of the disconnector auxiliary contacts with
the main contact is not required. 13
The following features characterize the disconnector replica • Menu-guided graphic configuration with DIGSI operating
function: program.
• Includes up to 48 bays and 12 busbar sections
• Integrated bi-stable disconnector status characteristic (status
• LEDs in the bay modules indicate the actual status of the
busbar disconnector.
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stored on loss of auxiliary power). • Dynamic visualization of the substation with DIGSI on the
• Disconnector transition time monitoring. central unit.
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Protection functions

Tripping command / reset • Phase-segregated trip test including control of feeder circuit-
breaker (by central or bay unit)
1 The tripping output processing for the 7SS52 protection has the
following features: • Removal of a bay from the busbar measurement processing
during feeder service and maintenance via central or bay units
• Bay-selective tripping by bay units (bay out of service)
• Settings provided for overcurrent release of the tripping com- • Blocking of breaker failure protection or tripping command for
2 mand (to enable selective tripping of infeeding circuits only)
• Settable minimum time for the trip command.
testing purposes.
• Disconnector replica freezing (maintenance) with alarm
• Current-dependent reset of the tripping command. indication (”Disconnector switching prohibition”).
• Cyclic tests of measured-value acquisition and processing and
3 Disturbance recording
trip circuit tests including coils of the command relays.
The digitized measured values from the phase currents and the
differential and stabilizing currents of the busbar sections and Event recording
check zone are stored following a trip decision by the 7SS52 or
4 following an external initiation via a binary input. Pre-trigger
and post-fault times with regard of the trip command can be
The 7SS52 protection provides complete data for analysis of
protection performance following a trip or any other abnormal
condition and for monitoring the state of the relay during
set. Up to 8 fault recordings are stored in the 7SS52. The fault normal service.
records may be input to a PC connected to the central unit, using
5 the menu-guided DIGSI operating program. Then, the SIGRA
graphics program makes it possible to easily analyze the fault
Up to 200 operational events and 80 fault annunciations with a
resolution of one millisecond may be stored in two independent
recordings. buffers:
• Operational indications
Marshallable tripping relays, binary inputs, alarm relays and
6 LEDs
This group includes plant/substation operation events, for
example disconnector switching, disconnector status discrep-
The bay units are equipped with marshallable command relays ancies (transition time limit exceeded, loss of auxiliary voltage,
for direct circuit-breaker tripping. For each bay there are 9 etc.) or event/alarm indications

7 (7SS523) or 8 (7SS525) duty contacts available.

For user-specific output and indication of events, 16 alarm relays
• Tripping following a busbar short-circuit fault or circuit-breaker
failure.
and 32 LEDs in the central unit are freely marshallable. Settings
Several individual alarms may be grouped together.
8 The central unit has marshallable binary inputs with:
A PC can be connected to the operator interface located at the
front panel or the rear of the central unit. An operating program
is available for convenient and clear setting, fault recording
• Reset of LED display
and evaluation as well as for commissioning. All settings of
• Time synchronization the busbar or breaker failure protection, as well as settings of
9 • Blocking of protection functions additional functions such as backup protection, need only be
parameterized at the central unit. Settings at the bay units are
The bay units have marshallable binary inputs:
not necessary.
• Disconnector status closed/open With the help of the integrated keypad and display on the central
10 • Phase-segregated start of circuit-breaker failure protection unit, all setting parameters may be read out.
Keypad, display (7SS523) and the front side interface of the bay
• Release of circuit-breaker failure protection
units serve for commissioning, display of operational values and
• Release of TRIP command
diagnosis.
11 • Circuit-breaker auxiliary contacts
• Bay out of service
All parameters are written into nonvolatile memories to ensure
that they are retained even during loss of auxiliary voltage.
• Test of circuit-breaker tripping
Configuration, visualization

12 Measurement and monitoring functions

In the 7SS52 protection relay, a variety of measurement and
The configuration of the 7SS52 is effected by means of a
graphics-orientated editor included in the DIGSI operation
monitoring functions is provided for commissioning and mainte- program. For frequently used bay types, a symbol library is
nance. These functions include: available. Enhancements can be easily effected anytime.

13 • Measurement and display of the phase currents of the feeders

in the central unit and bay units.
A graphical configuration visualizes the states of the disconnec-
tor position, the circuit-breaker and measuring values.
• Measurement and display (on the integrated LCD or PC) of the
Self-monitoring
differential and stabilizing currents of all measuring systems in
14 the central unit and the bay units. Hardware and software are continuously monitored and any
irregularity is immediately detected and alarmed. The self-
• Monitoring of busbar-selective and phase-segregated differen-
tial currents with busbar-selective blocking / alarming monitoring feature improves both the reliability and the avail-
ability of the 7SS52. The following quantities are monitored:
• Monitoring of the differential currents of the check zone with
15 alarming / blocking • The current transformer circuits
• The analog-to-digital conversion

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Protection functions, communication

• All internal supply voltages Communication

• The program memory
• The program running times by a watch dog function Serial communication 1
• The disconnector status With respect to communication, particular emphasis is placed on
• The three channel tripping circuit the customer requirements in energy automation:

Maximum lifetime and reliability

• Every data item is time-stamped at the source, i.e. where it
originates.
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The hardware of the 7SS52 units is guaranteed by more than • Already during the process of communication, information
20 years of experience in numerical protection design at is assigned to the cause thereof (e.g. assignment of the indica-
Siemens. The number of components employed is reduced
through use of a powerful microprocessor in conjunction with
tion "circuit-breaker TRIP" to the corresponding command).
• The communication system automatically handles the transfer
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highly-integrated components, thus enhancing the reliability. of large data blocks (e.g. fault recordings or parameter data
The experience gained by Siemens in production of over 1 files). The user has access to these features without any
million numerical protection units has been incorporated in the
software design. The most modern manufacturing methods
additional programming effort.
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together with effective quality control ensure high reliability and Local and remote communication
a long service life.
The 7SS52 central unit provides several serial communication
Battery monitoring interfaces for various tasks:
• Front interface for connecting a PC
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The internal battery is used to back-up the clock and memory
for storage of switching statistics, status and fault indications • Rear-side service interface (always provided) for connection to
and fault recording, in the event of a power supply failure. The a PC, either directly or via a modern
processor checks its capacity at regular intervals. If the capacity
of the battery is found to be declining, an alarm is generated.
• System interface for connecting to a control system via 6
IEC 60870-5-103 protocol.
Routine replacement is therefore not necessary. All setting • System interface (EN 100 module) for connecting to a control
parameters are stored in the Flash-EPROM, and therefore not lost system via IEC 61850 protocol
if the power supply or the battery fails.
• Time synchronization via IRIG-B / DCF / system interface 7
Functions for testing and commissioning
Serial front interface (central unit and bay units)
The 7SS52 offers auxiliary functions for commissioning. The
physical status of all binary inputs and output relays of the
central unit can be displayed and directly altered to facilitate
There is a serial RS232 interface on the front of all the units.
All of the unit's functions can be set on a PC by means of the 8
testing. DIGSI 4 protection operation program. Commissioning tools and
fault analysis are also built into the program and are available
All measured values can be clearly depicted by means of DIGSI through this interface.
and simultaneously displayed in different windows as primary or
percentage values. Rear-mounted interfaces (central unit only)
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The 7SS52 units are provided with a circuit-breaker test A number of communication modules suitable for various appli-
function. Single-pole and three-pole TRIP commands can be cations can be fitted in the rear of the flush-mounting housing.
issued. The interface modules support the following applications: 10
• Service interface
Data transmission lockout The service interface was conceived for remote access to a
Data transmission lockout can be activated, so as to prevent number of protection units via DIGSI. It can be an electrical
transfer of information to the control center during work on a RS232/RS85 or an optical interface. 11
circuit bay. • RS485 bus
With this data transmission via copper conductors, electro-
Test mode magnetic fault influences are largely eliminated by the use of
During commissioning, a test mode can be selected; all twisted-pair conductors. Upon failure of a unit, the remaining
system continues to operate without any problem.
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indications then have a test mode suffix for transmission to the
control system.
System interface
Communication with a central control system takes place
through this interface. Radial or ring type station bus topolo-
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gies can be configured depending on the chosen interface.
Furthermore, the units can exchange data through this interface
via Ethernet and IEC 61850 protocol and can also be operated by
DIGSI.
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Communication

IEC 61850 protocol (retrofittable)

1 The Ethernet-based IEC 61850 protocol

is the worldwide standard for protection
and control systems used by power supply
corporations. By means of this protocol,
information can also be exchanged
2 directly between protection units so as
to set up simple masterless systems for
bay and system interlocking. Access to
the units via the Ethernet bus will also be
3 possible with DIGSI.

IEC 60870-5-103 protocol

The IEC 60870-5-103 protocol is an inter-
4 national standard for the transmission of
protective data and fault recordings. All
messages from the unit and also control
commands can be transferred by means

5 of published, Siemens-specific extensions

to the protocol.

Time synchronization

6 The battery-backed clock of the 7SS52

central unit can be synchronized via: Fig. 9/12 Communication structure with DIGSI and IEC 60870-5-103
• DCF 77 signal via time synchronization
receiver

7 • IRIG-B satellite signal via time synchroni-

zation receiver
• Minute-pulse via binary input
• System interface by the substation
8 control, e.g. SICAM
Date and time with milliseconds resolu-
tion is assigned to every indication. The
synchronization of the 7SS52 bay units
9 is automatically effected with the central
unit.

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Fig. 9/13 Communication structure for station bus with Ethernet and IEC 61850, FO ring

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Technical data

General unit data LEDs

Input circuits
Rated current IN 1 or 5 A
Central unit
Operation
indication
Green 1 1
Rated frequency fN 50/60 Hz Device failure Red 1
Thermal overload Continuous 4 x IN Marshallable Red 32
capability in current 10 s
path 1s
10 x IN
100 x IN
Bay unit
Operation Green 1 2
Dynamic overload 250 x IN indication
capability Device failure Red 1
Burden of At IN = 1 A < 0.1 VA Indications Green 5 (7SS523)/– (7SS525)
current inputs
Auxiliary voltage
At IN = 5 A < 0.2 VA
Control, displays
Red 11 (7SS523)/1 (7SS525)
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Rated auxiliary Central unit DC 48 V to 250 V Central unit
voltage Vaux LC Display 4 lines x 20 characters
Rated auxiliary
voltage Vaux
Bay unit DC 48 V to 250 V
Membrane keyboard
Bay unit (7SS523)
24 keys
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LC Display 4 lines x 16 characters
Permissible tolerance Vaux –20 to +20 % Membrane keyboard 12 keys
Maximum ripple ≤ 15 %
Unit design (degree of protection according to EN 60529)
Power consumption
Central unit Quiescent
Configuration dependent
35 to 55 W
Central unit
Cubicle IP 54
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Energized < 70 W Housing for wall mounting IP 55
Bay unit 7SS523 7SS525 SIPAC subrack IP 20
Quiescent
Energized
12 W
16 W
10 W
14 W
Bay unit
Housing
7SS523
IP 51
7SS525
IP 20
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Max. bridging time during > 50 ms at Vaux ≥ 60 V Terminals IP 21
loss of voltage supply Weight at max. configuration
Central unit
Binary inputs
7SS523 7SS525
SIPAC subrack
Surface-mounting housing
14.3 kg
43.0 kg
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Number of Bay unit 20 10
Bay unit 7SS523 7SS525
binary inputs Central unit 12
Flush mounting 8.1 kg 5.5 kg
Voltage range
Current consumption
DC 24 to 250 V
Approx. 1.5 mA/input
Surface mounting 11.8 kg
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Alarm/event contacts
Central unit
Number of
relays
Marshallable
Fixed
16 (each 1 NO contact)
1 (2 NC contacts)
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Switching capacity Make/Break 20 W/VA
Switching voltage AC/DC 250 V
Permissible current
Bay unit
1A
7SS523 7SS525
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Number of Marshallable 1 (1 NO contact) 1 (1 NO contact)
relays Fixed 1 (2 NC contacts) 1 (1 NC contacts)
Switching capacity Make/Break
Switching voltage AC/DC 250 V
20 W/VA
AC/DC 250 V
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Permissible current 1 A 1A
Command contacts
Number of relays (bay unit) 7SS523
4 (each 2 NO
7SS525
3 (each 2 NO
12
contacts) contacts)
1 (1 NO contact) 2 (1 NO contact)
Switching capacity Make
Break
1000 W/VA
30 W/VA 13
Switching voltage AC/DC 250 V
Permissible Continuous 5A
current 0.5 s 30 A
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Technical data

Electrical tests Mechanical stress tests

1 Specification
Standards IEC 60255-5, DIN 57435 part 303
Specification
Standards IEC 60255-21-1, IEC 6068-2
High-voltage test (routine test), 2 kV (r.m.s.), 50 Hz Permissible mechanical stress
except DC voltage supply input During service 10 to 60 Hz, 0.035 mm amplitude
60 to 500 Hz, 0.5 g acceleration
2 High-voltage test (routine test),
only DC voltage supply input
DC 2.8 kV
During transport 5 to 8 Hz, 7.5 mm amplitude
8 to 500 Hz, 2 g acceleration
Impulse voltage test (type test), 5 kV (peak), 1.2/50 µs, 0.5 J,
all circuits, class III 3 positive and 3 negative impulses
at intervals of 5 s Climatic stress tests
3 EMC tests for interference immunity; type test
Standards IEC 60255-6, IEC 60255-22
Temperatures
Standard IEC 60255-6
(international product standard),
Permissible ambient temperature
EN 50082-2 (European generic
– In service –10 °C to +55 °C (bay unit)
4 standard for industrial environ-
ment),
VDE 0435 part 303
– For storage
– 5 °C to +55 °C (central unit)
–25 °C to +70 °C
– During transport –25 °C to +70 °C
(German product standard)
– During start-up –10 °C to +55 °C (bay unit)
High-frequency test with 1 MHz 2.5 kV (peak), 1 MHz, τ = 15 µs, 0 °C to +55 °C (central unit)
5 interference
IEC 60255-2-1, class III and
400 surges/s, duration 2 s
Humidity
VDE 0435 part 303, class III Standards IEC 60068-2-3
Electrostatic discharge 8 kV contact discharge, It is recommended to arrange the Annual average 75 % relative
IEC 60255-22-2, class IV and 15 kV air discharge, both polarities, units in such a way that they are humidity; on 56 days a year up to
6 IEC 61000-4-2, class IV
Irradiation with radio-frequency
150 pF, Ri = 330 Ω
10 V/m, 27 to 500 MHz
not exposed to direct sunlight or
pronounced temperature changes
93 % relative humidity;
condensation not permissible!
field, non-modulated that could cause condensation.
IEC 60255-22-3, class III

7 Irradiation with radio-frequency

field, amplitude-modulated
10 V/m, 80 to 1000 MHz,
AM 80 %, 1 kHz
IEC 61000-4-3, class III
Irradiation with radio-frequency 10 V/m, 900 MHz, repetition
field, pulse-modulated rate 200 Hz, duty cycle 50 %
8 ENV 50204, class III
Fast transients interference/bursts 4 kV, 5/50 ns, 5 kHz,
IEC 60255-22-4, class IV; burst length = 15 ms,
IEC 61000-4-4, class IV; repetition rate 300 ms, both polari-
IEC 60801-4 ties, Ri = 50 Ω, duration 1 min
9 Line-conducted disturbances
induced by radio-frequency fields,
10 V, 150 kHz to 80 MHz,
AM 80 %, 1 kHz
amplitude-modulated
IEC 61000-4-6, class III

10 Power frequency magnetic field

IEC 61000-4-8, class IV;
30 A/m continuous,
300 A/m for 3 s, 50 Hz
IEC 60255-6 0.5 mT; 50 Hz
EMC tests for interference emission; type test

11 Standard EN 50081-2
(European generic standard for
industrial environment)
Conducted interference voltage, 150 kHz to 30 MHz, limit class B
auxiliary voltage
12 CISPR 11, EN 55011
and VDE 0875 part 11
Radio interference field strength 30 to 1000 MHz, limit class B
CISPR 11, EN 55011
and VDE 0875 part 11
13

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15 Futher information can be found in the current manual at:

www.siemens.com/siprotec

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Description Order No. Order code

7SS522 distributed busbar/breaker failure protection

Central unit
7SS52 0- - A0-
1
Central unit 50/60 Hz 2
Rated auxiliary voltage
DC 48 to 250 V 6 2
Unit design
In subrack ES902C A
Regional presettings/regional functions and languages 3
Region DE, language German (language can be selected) A
Region World, language English (UK) (language can be selected) B
Region US, language English (US) (language can be selected)
Region FR, language French (language can be selected)
C
D
4
Region World, language Spanish (language can be selected) E
Region World, language Italian (language can be selected) F
Region World, language Russian (language can be selected)

System interface
G
5
Without 0
IEC 60870-5-103 protocol, optical 820 nm, ST connector 3
IEC 61850, 100 Mbit Ethernet, electrical, double, RJ45 connector
IEC 61850, 100 Mbit Ethernet, with integrated switch optical, double
9 L 0 R
L 0 S
6
9
Service interface (on rear of relay)
DIGSI 4 / modem, electrical RS232
DIGSI 4 / modem, electrical RS485
1
2
7
DIGSI 4 / modem, optical 820 nm, ST connector 3
Additional functions
without 1
with cross stabilisation
1 8
2
Equipped for
8 bays
16 bays
A
B
9
24 bays C
32 bays D
40 bays
48 bays
E
F
10
7SS523 distributed busbar / breaker failure protection 7SS52 - A01- AA1
Bay unit, frequency, housing, binary inputs and outputs
Bay unit, 50/60 Hz, housing ½ x 19", 20 BI, 6 BO, 2 live status contacts 3 11
Rated current
1A 1
5A

Rated auxiliary voltage

5
12
DC 48 to 250 V 5
Unit design
7XP2040-2 for flush mounting or cubicle mounting C
13
7XP2040-1 for surface mounting D
7XP2040-2 for flush mounting without glass cover E

Additional functions
Without additional functions
14
0
With overcurrent-time protection 1

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Description Order No.

1 7SS523 distributed busbar/breaker failure protection

Bay unit, frequency 50/60 Hz;
Housing 1/3 x 19"; 10 BI, 6 BO, 1 live status contact
7SS525 - A 01- AA1

Rated current

2 1A
5A
1
5
Rated auxiliary voltage at converter
DC 48 to 250 V 5
3 Unit design
7XP2040-2 for panel flush mounting or cubicle mounting without glass cover F
Additional functions

4 Without additional functions

With overcurrent-time protection
0
1

5
Accessories Description Order No.

6 Connection cable
Cable between PC/notebook (9-pin connector) and protection relay
(9-pin connector)
(contained in DIGSI 4, but can be ordered additionally) 7XV5100-4

7 Manual 7SS52 V4.7/V3.3

English C53000-G1176-C182-5

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Fig. 9/14 Connection diagram 7SS522

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Connection diagram

5 Live
contact

10
LSA2949-bgpen.eps

11

12

13

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Connection diagram

4
Live
contact
5

8
LSA4164-ben.eps

10

11

12

13

14

Fig. 9/16 Connection diagram 7SS525

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