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IPM V2 – INTEGRATED PROTECTION RELAY User Manual Part Number: 121549 Revision: 12 – August 2014 Designed and manufactured in Australia by Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd...
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Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 WARNING! This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual and indicates a potential risk of injury or even death to personnel.
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Rev 12 – 08/14 Copyright Notice The Ampcontrol IPM V2 described in this document is the property of AMPCONTROL PTY LTD. It is furnished under a license agreement and is to be used only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
1.1.5 Operation As safety depends on the IPM V2 functioning correctly it is highly recommended that all safety functions of the IPM V2 be periodically tested to ensure correct operation.
Equipment that is found to be damaged or has been modified away from its published specification must not be used. Please contact Ampcontrol if the equipment is suspected to be different than that ordered or if it does not match the published specifications.
These instructions have been designed to assist users of the IPM V2 relay with installation. Before the IPM V2 can be installed, there are a number of things that need to be considered and understood to prevent incorrect or unsafe operation of the relay or the system into which it is installed.
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IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 Modifications must not be made to any part of the IPM V2. As supplied, the unit is built to, and complies with the relevant standards. Modifications to its construction will render the unit non- compliant.
Rev 12 – 08/14 4 IPM V2 RELAY OVERVIEW The Ampcontrol IPM Integrated Protection Relay (Version IPM V10.0) is an intelligent protection relay based on microprocessor technology. The IPM Integrated Relay provides the necessary functions required for protecting electrical outlets supplying underground mining machinery, powered by reeling or trailing cables, in the metalliferous industry.
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 4.2 Basic Display Operation The fascia of the IPM Integrated Protection Relay has a four line 20 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), Status LED and a tactile keypad.
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 Line 1: A one-line status message is displayed and if more than one message is active the display cycles through all active messages at 1 second intervals.
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 4.5 Machine Data Transfer 4.5.1 Remote Termination Module The Remote Termination Module is a microprocessor based fully encapsulated module that replaces the diode at the end of the pilot conductor of the trailing cable.
Given this, it is important to consider the performance of the Earth Leakage protection provided by the IPM V2 and assess how the relay’s performance compares with the requirements of AS/NZS 2081. Testing was completed to assess the ability of the IPM V2 relay to trip within acceptable levels.
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 25mA 50mA 100mA 200mA 500mA 1000 Fault Current (mA) Figure 3: Instantaneous trip times for a selection of device trip level settings 5.1.2 Earth Leakage Protection Function...
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Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 The IPM Relay measures the voltage on the line and calculates the resistance to earth for all phases. At the end of the test the result is stored in the Event Log as ‘It:X.XMΩ’ If the resistance value is above the preset threshold the MCR Relay picks up allowing the outlet to be energised.
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 The three functions shown on the screen are ‘Not Active’, ‘Arming Man.Ins.Test’ and ‘Manual Insulat. Test’. The display will show the last measured value.
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 6 CURRENT RELATED FUNCTIONS 6.1 Overload Protection The motor overload function is based on a thermal model of the motor. The three phase currents are squared to provide the I R heating input to the motor model.
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 CAUTION! Repeated restart attempts in this condition may damage the motor. The ‘Stopped Cooling Ratio’ modifies the cooling output of the thermal model when the motor is stopped.
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 Cur: Ave: 0 Amp Ir: Ibal: Iel: 6.4 Residual Current Signal The three phase current signals are summed electronically in the IPM to produce a residual current signal that can be used to detect earth fault currents.
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 7 VOLTAGE RELATED FUNCTIONS 7.1 Main Contactor Fail Protection The Main Contactor Fail (MCF) protection operates if the Main Contactor (MC) fails to function by either: 1.
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 8 OPERATION SUMMARY 8.1 Analogue Output The IPM Relay provides an isolated 4-20mA analogue output. The output continuously monitors Average Current, Overload, Earth Leakage and the Insulation Level of the relay. The Monitor Output settings can be selected at ‘4-20mA Output’...
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 8.5 Snore Function The purpose of the IPM Snore Function is to, optionally, add a timed re-start to the IPM Relay after an undercurrent trip has been detected.
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 Key Button Start - Regardless of the status of the Snore Function, but with the digital input switch on, operation of the ‘Start’ key will cause the relay to proceed through a power-on sequence.
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Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 8.6.2.2 Remote start - ‘yes’ 1. Start mode - ‘K/Ext’ (Keypad or External) Keypad and External start inputs are ignored. Remote input controls the IPM. Local stop input will still stop the IPM.
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 This is most likely to happen if the RTM’s digital input is closed to allow the IPM to run and then a local stop is used to stop the IPM.
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Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 % of FLC Res. Trip time Sets the trip time for the residual current function RCD Trp. Level Sets the sensitivity trip level for the earth leakage protection RCD Trp.
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 8.8 System Control 8.8.1 Digital Inputs The IPM provides six (6) voltage free digital inputs for correct operation. To activate an input a connection needs to be made from '+DiPwr' terminal to the respective digital input’s terminal.
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 8.8.3 Outlet Control The outlet can be energised by local or remote operation depending on the ‘Remote Start’ option. The selection is “Yes” or “No” (Level 6, Screen 16).
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Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 Event Log Record#01: Power Up We 26/07 14:57:13.64 We 26/07 14:58:21 A typical display shows: L2: Displays the event L3: Indicates the time that the relay powered up on Wednesday, 26 July.
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 main contactor is closed (proceeded by MCR closed). This log only appears when in RTM mode. RTM Off L Indicates a loss of communications with the RTM.
This type of inspection may involve opening cabinets to gain access to the IPM V2 and other equipment. This level of inspection may also include cleaning display windows that have become obscured by dirt.
IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 It is recommended that the electrical protection system incorporating the IPM V2 be subject to regular functional tests at intervals determined by risk assessment or FMEA. These intervals typically coincide with periodic maintenance checks and will cover (but not limited to) tests such as earth continuity tests.
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 1 IPM Earth Leakage Tripping Curves 1.1 Tripping Curves for Instantaneous Trip Time Setting The graph below shows the time taken for the IPM relay to trip for a given fault current when the relay is set to a trip time of Instantaneous, and a selection of trip levels.
Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 4 IPM Menu Structure Level Menu Level - Menu Message / Sub Menu Display Default Screen Function Start / Status / See Trip / Status Messages;...
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Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd – ABN 35 000 770 141 IPM2B003 IPM V2 User Manual Rev 12 – 08/14 Level Menu Level - Menu Message / Sub Menu Display Default Screen Function O/L trp t @ 6x 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 40 Sec...
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