The Mounting and Operation Instructions are published in a separate publication, code named VMMC.EN0xx. 1.1. Relay features The combined overcurrent and earth-fault relay VAMP 140 is a non-directional current measuring protection relay for overcurrent, short-circuit and earth-fault protection. It features the following protection functions: Three overcurrent stages •...
Any operational measure must be carried out according to national and local handling directives and instructions. Carefully read through the relay operation instructions before any relay operational measures are carried out. Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
Operation and Configuration User interface 2.1. General The VAMP 140 relay can be controlled in three ways: Locally with the push-buttons on the relay front panel • Locally with a PC connected to the serial port on the relay •...
VAMP Ltd Operation and Configuration 2.2.1. Display The VAMP 140 relay is provided with a clear 10 character alphanumerical LED display, which normally shows a scrolling text. Use the SERVICE/Setup/Bright menu to set the brightness of the display. The display is dimmed after a preset time.
Relay operation indicators: Power on auxiliary voltage indicator Error self-supervision fault, the self-supervision output relay operates in parallel with the indicator Alarm starting of protection stage Trip tripping of protection stage VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
5. Push LEFT for at least 2 s to exit from the setting state of a parameter without changing the setting value or, 6. Push ENTER to confirm and store the parameter setting. Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
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VAMP Ltd Overcurrent and earth-fault relay VAMP 140 Operation and Configuration SUBMENUS Figure 3.1-1 The principle of the menu structure and navigation in the menus. VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
VAMP 140 Overcurrent and earth-fault relay VAMP Ltd Operation and Configuration 3.1.1. Function menu table Figure 3.1.1-1 Main menu of the VAMP 140 relay. Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
USER level Use: Parameter values can be read Opening: Level permanently open Closing: Closing not possible OPERATOR level VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
RIGHT key and then setting the desired digit value using the UP key. 3. Push ENTER. 3.2.2. Changing passwords The set passwords can only be changed using a PC connected to the local RS 232 port on the relay. Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
4.1. Measured data The measured values can be read from the main menu MEASURES menu and its submenus shown in the figure below. Figure 4.1-1 Measures menu of VAMP 140 relay. VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
2. Acknowledge each event in the alarm list one by one, by pushing ENTER the equivalent times. Then, in the initial display, reset the latched indicators and output relays by pushing the ENTER key. Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
Event list text. Scroll the event list by pushing the UP and DOWN keys. 7. Push the LEFT key twice to move from the event list to the main menu. VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
13. Push the LEFT key to return from the Force: setting state to the Relays submenu. 14. Push the LEFT key to return to the main menu. Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
The scroll speed of the text in the display can be adjusted in the SERVICE/Setup/ScrolDelay: menu. 4.7. Setting date and time Date, time and style is set in the SERVICE/Setup/Date, Time and Style menus. VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
Set the Date and time in the SERVICE position of the main • menu, see chapter 5.11. NOTE! Some of the parameters, for instance the password, can only be altered via the RS 232 serial communication port using a PC. Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
5. Use the ENTER key to confirm the function or push the LEFT key for >2 s to cancel the function. 6. Push the LEFT key twice to return to the main menu. Figure 5.1-1 Changing parameters. VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
(Io>, Io>>, Io>>> and ArcIo>) Ena CBFP Circuit Breaker Failure Protection stage (CBFP) • RESET Reset the software of the VAMP 140 relay and reset • latches (Reset and Latch) NOTE! Disabling a protection function will remove the item from the menu.
Polarity of the input signal (DI1pol), either normally open • (NO) or normally closed (NC) circuit. Remote release of latches using digital input (RemRel) • Selection to event register (OnEvent and OffEvent) • VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
IP address of the SNTP Server (NTPSvr) • IP address of the Gateway (Gatew) • IP port number for Protocol (Port) • Local Port Transfer rate of local serial bus (bit/s) • Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
Add a link to the recorder (AddLink) • Clear all links (ClrLink) • Manual trigger (MnlTrig) • Count of ready records (ReadyRec) • For list on available links see chapter 2.6 in the technical description. VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
Setup of screen scroll delay (ScrlDelay) • Changing of password (ChgPwd) • Changing of date, time and date style (Date, Time, • Style) DeviceInfo Serial number of the device (SerN) • Software version (Prgver) • Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
ModBus, SPA-Bus, IEC 60870-5-103, ProfiBus or ModBus TCP can be used as REMOTE communication protocols (see details in Chapter 2.5.2. in technical description). Additional operation instructions for various bus types are to be found in their respective manual. VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
The scaling is done in the software block of the measured signals, Figure 7.1.1-1. Thus the scaling affects all the protection functions. Figure 7.1.1-1 Principle for scaling the measured values of the VAMP 140 relay. 3. Activation of the desired protection functions, ENABLE menu, see Chapter 5.2.
Given within the parenthesis are the configuration menus where the settings are done. Transforming ratios of measurement transformers Current transformer (CT) CTprim 600 A (SCALING) CTsec CToprim 100 A Residual current transformer (CTo) CTosec (SCALING) Ioinp VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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DOUT menu, see Chapter 5.5. In the example, relay T1 is programmed to open the circuit breaker with a trip signal (for example I>>) selected in the DOUT menu. Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
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3.9. Three-phase overcurrent protection with two current transformers..............36 3.10. DI controlled overcurrent scaling ......... 36 4. Connections .................38 4.1. Digital input ............... 38 4.2. Auxiliary voltage............... 39 4.3. Output relays ..............39 VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
The modern technology in association with an extensive self- supervision system and a reliable construction ensures an extremely high availability for the VAMP 140 protection relay. The relay is used for overcurrent and earthfault feeder protection. The relay can also be used in other applications where a single-, two- or three-phase protection relay is needed.
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40 - 265 V dc/ac, optionally 24 V dc. Built-in disturbance recorder for evaluating primary and • secondary, as well as neutral currents of the protected object. Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
2.1. Principles of the numerical protection technique The VAMP 140 relay is designed using numerical technology. This means that all signal filtering, protection and control functions are made by digital processing. The numerical technology used in the relay is primarily based...
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Figure 2.1-2 Block diagram of a software based function. 1VUSLOHKO & Start > Event & register Blocking Trip Event & register Setting Delay Enable U>s event Figure 2.1-3 Block diagram of a single-phase protection function. Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
Setting done in xIn Curve Operation charact./ definite time (I>) NI, VI Operation charact./ inverse EI, LTI time (I>) t>, t>>, Operation time t>>> Time multiplier at inverse time (I>) VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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2. The fastes possible operating time is about 60 ms at inverse time characteristic according to curve types VI and EI. Figure 2.2.1-2 Block diagram of the three-phase overcurrent stage I>>. Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
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Figure 2.2.1-3 Normal Inverse (IEC 60255-3) characteristic. ⋅ ⎛ ⎞ − ⎜ ⎟ > ⎝ ⎠ t[s] = Trip time = Time multiplier = Measured current I> = I set current VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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VAMP 140 Overcurrent and earth-fault relay VAMP Ltd Technical description Figure 2.2.1-4 Very Inverse (IEC 60255-3) characteristic. ⋅ − > (See explanation for symbols under Figure 2.2.1-3) Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
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Overcurrent and earth-fault relay VAMP 140 Technical description Figure 2.2.1-5 Extremely Inverse (IEC 60255-3) characteristic. ⋅ ⎛ ⎞ − ⎜ ⎟ > ⎝ ⎠ (See explanation for symbols under Figure 2.2.1-3) VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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VAMP 140 Overcurrent and earth-fault relay VAMP Ltd Technical description Figure 2.2.1-6 Long Time Inverse (IEC 60255-3) characteristic. ⋅ − > (See explanation for symbols under Figure 2.2.1-3) Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
5 A and 1 A, software selection. The earth-fault unit measures the fundamental frequency component Io. In the VAMP 140 relay this means that the degree of attenuation of the third harmonic is at least 60 dB, which contributes to the extremely high accuracy of the earth- fault protection.
The phase unbalance protection operates with definite time characteristic and it is mainly used for signalling. The setting of the phase unbalance protection is performed in the menu called IL SETTING/I2> Set. Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
τ thermal time constant of cable average RMS value of three measured phase currents natural logarithm preload current (corresponds to the heating level reached) factor for allowed continuous overload rated current Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
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Alarm Start level set value Heating time constant tau (τ) Fixed value x In Cooling time constant tau2 (τ) Recorded SCntr Start counter (Start) reading values TCntr Trip counter (Trip) reading VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
(BO) in the output matrix, DO menu. The binary output can be used to forward light information to another relay, e.g. VAMP 140. The binary output can be connected to a maximum of three binary inputs of other relays.
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Selection of the arc sensor sensor channel(s) and/or arc binary input SCntr Recorded Cumulative start counter, only values selected ArcCn arc activations TCntr Cumulative trip counter, only selected ArcCn arc activations VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
• 2.4. Output relay and blocking functions In the VAMP 140 relay all start and trip signals of the protection stages can be freely routed to the output relays and operation indicators according to the requirements of the application. The functions can also be blocked and for this purpose both internal relay signals and external control signals can be used.
For connection to a PC, one RS 232 serial port is available on the front panel of the relay. Any connection to the port is done with the connection cable type VX 003. Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
The digital outputs include the Arc binary output information (BO). Recorder capacity is 48 000 bytes. There can be a maximum of 5 recordings and the maximum selection of channels in one recording is 12 (limited in waveform recording). VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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Maximum size of recordings Links Connected links Recorder links AddLink Add links ClrLnks Clear links Recorded Status Status of the recorder values Time status Status of the pre-triggering ReadyRec Number of ready records Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
If the relay is fully operational with the auxiliary power supply, the IF contact is on the open position. VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
The analog mA output can be used to show the load current of one of the phases. The signal can be wired to a local meter or to an automation system Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
Figure 3.2-1 Three-phase overcurrent protection and earth-fault protection of an overhead line feeder. The earth-fault current is measured with a residual current connection of the current transformers. VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
The binary input of the relay is used for collecting contact alarm signals from, e.g. the distribution transformer Buchholz relay (gas relay) and/or oil level supervision device or the oil temperature alarm contact. Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
Technical description 3.4. Power transformer HV side overcurrent and earth-fault protection Figure 3.4-1 The VAMP 140 relay used for overcurrent and earth-fault protection of the HV side of a power transformer. VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
70 ms, because the operating time of the start contacts of the overcurrent relays of the outgoing feeders is well under 50 ms. Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
The digital input is connected in parallel with the trip • contacts (Figure 3.7-1). A resistor module VR10CB enables supervision also when • the circuit breaker is open. The module consist resistor for VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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The user may also configure a dedicated digital input event text, e.g. "TRIP CIRCUIT FAILURE", to be displayed on the local display of the protective relay whenever there is a trip circuit failure. Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
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Figure 3.7-1 Trip circuit supervision when the circuit breaker is closed. The supervised circuitry in this CB position is marked with an extra parallel line. The digital input is in active state. VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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CB position is marked with an extra parallel line. The resistor device VR10CB offers an active input state for the digital input although the open coil auxiliary contact is open. Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
3.8. Complete protection of a HV capacitor bank Figure 3.8-1 The VAMP 140 relay is well suited for the complete protection of HV capacitor banks. The three-phase overcurrent stage provides capacitor short-circuit protection (and overload protection). The sensitive earth-fault stage is connected to measure the unbalance current. By utilizing the arc protection features of the relay the capacitor bank can be given selective arc protection.
Press RIGHT key again to enter this menu. • Go to line "Isca: Off" by pressing the UP/DOWN keys. • Press ENTER. The device will ask for an operator • password: Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
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If the digital input is used for setting control, it should not be used for other purposes like blocking the protection stages. This feature is available starting from software version 2.70 VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
VAMP Ltd Technical description Connections Figure 2.5.2-1 Connections on the rear panel of the VAMP 140 relay. The VAMP 140 relay is connected to the protected object through the following measuring and control connections: Phase currents IL1, IL2 and IL3 (terminals X1: 1-6) •...
+ = X1:11 and - = X1:12. 4.3. Output relays The VAMP 140 relay is equipped with five configurable output relays and a separate output relay for the self-supervision system Trip relays T1 and T2 (terminals X2: 19 - 20 and 16 - 17) •...
<= 6% near the limits of the voltage range Max. permitted interruption time < 50 ms (110 V dc) 5.1.3. Digital input Number of inputs External control voltage 18 - 265 V ac/dc Burden < 2 mA VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
IEC-6870-5-103 5.1.8. mA output Number of outputs Output signal 0/1 - 5 mA or 0/4 - 20 mA or any between 0...20mA Load resistance RL < 600 W Accuracy Class 1 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
- Operating time inverse time ±5% or at least ±30 ms (I< 50 x In) *) EI = Extremely Inverse, VI = Very Inverse, NI = Normal inverse, LTI = Long Time Inverse Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM140.EN011...
Inverse time characteristic: - 4 characteristic curve sets: (IEC60255- EI, VI, NI, LTI *) - Time multiplier k 0.05 – 3.20 Starting time <60 ms Resetting time <80 ms Resetting ratio 0.97 VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
1 min Recording time (one record) 0.1 s – 12 000 min (must be shorter than MAX time) Pre trigger rate 0 – 100% Number of selected channels 0 – 12 VM140.EN011 Vamp 24h support phone +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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We reserve the rights to changes without prior notice VAMP Ltd Street address: Runsorintie 7 Phone: +358 6 212 1100 Post address: Fax: +358 6 212 1105 P.O Box 5, FIN 65381 Vaasa, Internet: www.vamp.fi Finland Email: vamp@vamp.fi VM140.EN011...
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