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EPAC 3100/3500 Numerical distance relay with integrated automatic and control functions Features • Additional overload, overvoltage • Real time calendar clock of fault reports and oscillography. and undervoltage protection • Fully numerical distance relay functions. • IRIG-B port for real-time clock designed to protect overhead synchronisation.
The relay is fully compatible with the method is used to get the algorithms VT's or CVT's may be on a line or ALSTOM K-range of relays and can to converge rapidly. on busbar side. be integrated into an overall...
• Detection of the 2nd harmonic I>, T> current (inrush current) to protect I>, T> against maloperation due to I>>, T>> I>>, T>> transformer inrush conditions. Z4, T4 Z5, T5 • Fault detection and clearance Z3, T3 during a single-phase cycle in Z2, T2 progress.
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ANSI/IEE curves IEC curves 1000 1000 Standard inverse Moderately inverse Very inverse Very inverse Extremely Extremely Standard inverse inverse inverse Current (multiple of Is) Current (multiple of Is) 0.0515 0 14 ⋅ Moderately inverse ⋅ Standard inverse 0.114 0.02 0 02 −...
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HV network with VT EHV network with CVT Operating Operating Time Time (ms) (ms) SIR=30 (typ) SIR=30 (typ) SIR=30 (max) SIR=30 (max) SIR=1 (typ) SIR=1 (typ) SIR=1 (min) SIR=1 (min) Reach (% ) Reach (% ) Figure 6. Zone 1 50 Hz operating times for phase to neutral faults HV network with VT EHV network with CVT Operating...
Configuration Each fault report includes time • 16-bit sampling of current values tagged details of the faulted phases, and 12-bit sampling of voltage Inputs and outputs values. trip type and fault location (fault distance and apparent resistance). • 8 or 16 user programmable, •...
Figure 14. Rear panel and K-bus connection to the terminal block Maintenance software Relay 32 Relay 4 Relay 3 Relay 2 Relay 1 WinEPAC software also includes a commissioning and maintenance program to facilitate commissioning tests and providing guidance for maintenance personnel.
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C.T. Shorting links make before [b] disconnect Short terminals Pin terminal [P.C.Btype] Terminal block 27 28 50 Ohm BNC connector Output contact Opto-isolated input 27X6 Phase A voltage 28X6 V.T. secondaries Phase rotation Phase B voltage Case earth Direction of power flow for operation K-Bus connection can Phase C voltage be either way...
Technical Data Settings Line parameters Ratings Neutral earthing direct Inputs isolated or Petersen coil earthed network AC current (In) 1 A and 5 A Length of line in km or miles 0.3 to 999.99 km or 0.18 to 621.49 miles AC voltage (Vn) 100 V to 120 V in steps of 1V steps of 0.01...
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Unblocking on residual current Ir yes/no Reversal guard extension Unblocking percentage threshold kr 10 to 100% Reverse locking extension time-delay 0 to 150 ms in steps of 1 % of Ir in steps of 10 ms Unblocking on overcurrent Imax yes/no Fault locator Unblocking threshold Imax...
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Zero sequence active power protection Electro-magnetic compatibility IEC 255-22 High frequency disturbance (255-22-1) 2.5 kV peak between independent circuits and Zero sequence active power yes/no case Secondary current for max. angle error of current transformer 1 mA to 4 A 1.0 kV peak across terminals of the same circuit in steps of 1 mA Electrostatic discharge (255-22-1)
Glossary 483.00 465.10 Courier: A communication 304.30 language developed to provide 88.90 generic control, monitoring, data 101.60 151.50 extraction and setting changes on 57.10 37.70 remote devices (primarily on 15.50 Front view for rack mounting Side view protective relays) within the substation evironment.
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ALSTOM T&D Protection & Contrôle - 95, rue de la Banquière - BP 75 - 34975 Lattes Cedex FRANCE Tél : 33 (0)4 67 20 54 54 - Télex : 485 093 F - Fax : 33 (0)4 67 20 54 99 - E-mail: protection.controle@tde.alstom.com...
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