Two underfrequency stages • Circuit breaker failure protection • The VAMP 135 relay can be connected to the system to be protected using three alternative modes, which are selected during commissioning. The following modes can be selected: Line, Line+U and Phase. For more detailed information, see Chapter 2.2 in this manual and Chapter 5.5 in the Technical...
Any operational measurements must be voltages! voltages! voltages! 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. VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
Operation and configuration User interface 2.1. General The VAMP 135 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 •...
Operation and configuration 2.2.1. Display The VAMP 135 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.
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. VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
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VAMP 135 Over-, under-, residual voltage and VAMP Ltd frequency relay Operation and configuration SUBMENUS MAIN MENU menurakenne_100sarja Figure 3.1-1. The principle of the menu structure and navigation in the menus. VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
The structure of the menu is clear and straightforward. The main menu holds eighteen submenus, each with varying numbers of submenus and parameters. Figure 3.1.1-1. Main menu of the VAMP 135 relay. VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
The level is automatically closed 10 minutes after a key being pushed last or a setting being performed via the local port. Closing can also be performed by giving the password 9999. VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
UP key. 3. Push ENTER. 3.2.2. Changing of passwords The set password can only be changed locally using a PC connected to the local RS 232 port on the relay. VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
ENTER key. The latchings can also be reset via the communications bus or via a DI input configured for that purpose. VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
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. VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
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. VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
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 are set in the SERVICE/Setup/Date, Time and Style menus. VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
Configure the analog output in the mA OUTPUT position of • the main menu, see chapter 5.9. Set the Date and time in the SERVICE position of the main • menu, see chapter 5.11. VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
Over- and underfrequency stages (f>, f>>, f< and f<<) • Ena CBFP Circuit Breaker Failure Protection stage (CBFP) • RESET Reset the software of the VAMP 135 relay and reset • latches (Reset and Latch) NOTE! Disabling a protection function will remove the item from the menu.
Via the submenus of the COM menu the following functions can be read and set: Active Communication protocol of REMOTE port (Protocol) • Message counter (Msg#) • Communication error counter (ERRORS) • Communication time-out counter (Tout) • VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
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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) • VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
Scroll list of active links (Links) • Add a link to the recorder (AddLink) • Clear all links (ClrLink) • Manual trigger (MnlTrig) • Count of ready records (ReadyRec) • VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
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) • VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
REMOTE communication protocols (see details in Chapter 2.6.2. in technical description). Additional operation instructions for various bus types are to be found in their respective manual. VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
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 135 relay. 5. Activation of the desired protection functions, ENABLE menu, see Chapter 5.2.
Selection of the protection mode Line+Uo (SCALING/U mode:) Transforming ratios of measurement transformers Voltage transformers (VT) Unom 2000 V (SCALING) Usec 100 V Residual voltage transformer (VT) Uosec 100 V (Uo SCALING) VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
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0.20 s Overfrequency stage f>> f>> 52.0 Hz t>> 0.10 s Underfrequency stage f< f< 48.0 Hz t< 3.00 s Ublock Underfrequency stage f<< f<< 47.0 Hz t<< 0.10 s Ublock VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
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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 U>>) selected in the DOUT menu. VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
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4.3. Output relays ..............27 4.4. Serial communication connections .......27 4.5. Voltage transducer............27 4.6. Block diagram ..............28 4.7. Connection diagram ............29 5. Technical data ..............30 5.1. Connections ..............30 5.1.1. Measuring circuitry ..........30 VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
The versatile basic protection functions, the wide variety of additional functions and several available communication protocols render the Over-, under-, residual voltage and frequency relay VAMP 135 an ideal protection relay for power plants and substations as well as for industry, marine and off- shore applications.
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)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
Technical description Functions The individual protection functions of the VAMP 135 voltage and frequency relay with residual voltage protection can independently of each other be enabled or disabled according to the requirements of the application. See the configuration instructions, Chapter 5 and 7, in the Operation and configuration instructions.
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Figure 2.1-2 Block diagram of a software based protection relay. 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)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
(100% = U = voltage transformers primary voltage VT which primary is defined by the user. The residual voltage stages U > and U >> are not in use. • VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
If the fault appears again before the delay time has elapsed, the delay counter continues from the previous value. This means that the relay trips after a certain number of intermittent faults. VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
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Figure 2.3.1-2 shows the functional block diagram of the overvoltage unit’s U>, U>> and U>>> stages. Figure 2.3.1-2. Block diagram of the three-phase overvoltage stages U>, U>> and U>>>. VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
The three-phase undervoltage unit comprises three separately adjustable undervoltage stages (stage U<, U<< and U<<<). The undervoltage unit measures the fundamental frequency component of the line voltages. The protection stages operate with definite time characteristics. VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
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Self-blocking value in relation to the rated voltage Un ReleaseDly Release delay [s] (only U<) Hysteresis Deadband (only U<) Recorded SCntr Start counter (Start) reading values TCntr Trip counter (Trip) reading VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
Setting value in relation to the values rated voltage U t>, t>> Operation time ReleaseDly Release delay (only U >) Recorded SCntr Start counter (Start) reading values TCntr Trip counter (Trip) reading VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
• 2.5. Output relay and blocking functions In the VAMP 135 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.
The bus type selection and the parameterization of the bus are carried out as the relay is configured. Optional accessories are available for RS485 connection (VSE 002), Ethernet connection over TCP/IP protocol (VEA 3CG) and VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
8.x or newer. The recording is in COMTRADE format so also other programs can be used to view the recordings. For more detailed information, see separate Disturbance Recorder manual VMDR.EN0xx. VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
If the relay is fully operational with the auxiliary power supply, the IF contact is on the open position. VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
The digital input (DI) can be used for blocking of the residual voltage stages. The digital input is controlled by the auxiliary contact of the contactor’s secondary measuring circuit. VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
The residual voltage protection is not in use. The analogue output (mA) can be used as a voltage transducer for one line voltage to a local analogue meter or a substation. VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
U , U , U U , U , U VAMP135Appl3 Figure 3.3-1. Three-phase overvoltage, undervoltage and residual voltage protection of a feeder. The voltage measurement mode is set to “ 2Line+U ” VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
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The residual voltage is measured with an open-delta transformer. The auxiliary contact of the voltage transformer’s contactor is connected to the digital input for blocking of the undervoltage stages. VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
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)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
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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. VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
VAMP Ltd frequency relay Technical description Connections Figure 4-1. Connections on the rear panel of the VAMP 135 relay. The VAMP 135 relay is connected to the protected object through the following measuring and control connections: • Phase voltage U...
Technical description 4.3. Output relays The VAMP 135 relay is equipped with five configurable output relays and a separate output relay for the self-supervision system, Figure 4-1. Trip relays T1 and T2 (terminals X2: 19 - 20 and 16 - 17) •...
VAMP 135 Over-, under-, residual voltage and VAMP Ltd frequency relay Technical description 4.6. Block diagram Figure 4.6-1. Block diagram of the overvoltage, undervoltage and frequency relay VAMP 135. VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
2 making contacts Rated voltage 250 V ac Continuous carry Max. making current 15 A Breaking capacity, AC 2 000 W/VA Breaking capacity, DC (L/R=40ms) 50 W Contact material AgNi 90/10 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
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 VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
< 90% (30 days per year, no condensation permitted) 5.2.5. Casing Degree of protection (IEC 60529) IP20 Dimensions (W x H x D) 99 x 155 x 225 mm Weight 1.6 kg VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
>) Starting time <300 ms Resetting time <300 ms Resetting ratio 0.97 Accuracy: - starting ±2% of set value or ±3% of U - operate time ±1% or ±30 ms VM135.EN008 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264...
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 VAMP 24h support phone : +358 (0)20 753 3264 VM135.EN008...
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