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INTRODUCTION This instruction manual provides information about the operation and installation of the BE1-67N Ground Directional Overcurrent Relay. To accomplish this, the following information is provided: • General Information and Specifications • Controls and Indicators • Functional Description • Installation •...
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August 2007 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION of Basler Electric, Highland Illinois, USA. It is loaned for confidential use, subject to return on request, and with the mutual understanding that it will not be used in any manner detrimental to the interest of Basler Electric.
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REVISION HISTORY The following information provides a historical summary of the changes made to the BE1-67N instruction manual (9190700990). Revisions are listed in reverse chronological order. Manual Revision and Date Change • F, 08/07 Moved content of Section 6, Maintenance to Section 4.
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SECTION 1 • GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSE BE1-67N Ground Directional Overcurrent Relays provide ground fault protection for transmission and distribution lines by sensing the flow of ground (zero sequence) current into or out of protected zones. Zero sequence quantities provide a secure reference for the directional element because these quantities are defined by the total source impedance of the power system.
Dual polarization is achieved using a polarizing signal that is the phasor sum of the current and voltage polarizing signals. OUTPUT CONTACTS BE1-67N relays have the following output contacts: relay status alarm (relay fail), tripping, and auxiliary (optional). Relay Status Alarm A relay status alarm output contact (relay fail) indicates that proper voltages are not being supplied to the internal relay circuitry or that the microprocessor self-diagnostics has detected an error.
POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS Various power supply options are available to allow the BE1-67N relay to be used with standard supply voltages. See the style chart for details. POWER-UP DELAY A power-up delay timer is initiated upon application of control power to the relay to prevent undesired contact transitions when sensing signals are present.
Figure 1-3. Style Number Identification Chart SPECIFICATIONS BE1-67N relays have the following features and capabilities. Current Sensing (I ) Inputs Pickup Adjustment Range Range 1 and 2: 0.25 to 6.0 Aac Range 3 and 4: 0.05 to 1.2 Aac Current Rating...
Repeatability of pickup setting (combination of tap selector switch and intertap adjustment) is ±2%. Response Time Accuracy Within ±5% of the time value indicated on the characteristic time curve or 25 ms, whichever is greater. 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N General Information...
Russia. Issued by accredited certification body POCC RU.0001.11ME05. Physical Temperature Operating: –40 to 70°C (–40 to 158°F) Storage: –65 to 90°C (–85 to 194°F) Dimensions See Section 4, Installation. Weight Maximum: 18 lb (8.2 kg) 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N General Information...
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Figure 2-3. Auxiliary Relay Select Switch Location ................... 2-4 Tables Table 2-1. Front Panel Controls and Indicators..................2-2 Table 2-2. Analog and Digital Circuit Board Controls................2-3 Table 2-3. Auxiliary Relay Select Switch Selections ................. 2-4 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N Controls and Indicators...
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SECTION 2 • CONTROLS AND INDICATORS INTRODUCTION BE1-67N controls and indicators are located on the front panel and Analog, Digital, and Mother circuit board assemblies. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front panel HMI components are illustrated in Figure 2-1 and described in Table 2-1. The locators and descriptions of Table 2-1 correspond to the locators shown in Figure 2-1.
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Directional Timing Inhibit Indicator. This amber LED lights when operation of the directional time overcurrent element is inhibited by the directional unit. Directional Instantaneous Inhibit Indicator. This amber LED lights when operation of the directional instantaneous overcurrent element is inhibited by the directional unit. BE1-67N Controls and Indicators 9190700990 Rev F...
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Normal position. Time Overcurrent Characteristic Curve Selector Switch (S6). This switch selects the characteristic curve to be used for the application. See Appendix A, Characteristic Curves for the curves available. 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N Controls and Indicators...
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Table 2-3 lists each tripping output and the S1 position that causes the auxiliary output contact to operate in parallel with it. Table 2-3. Auxiliary Relay Select Switch Selections S1 Position Tripping Output S1-A Directional Instantaneous S1-B Time Overcurrent S1-C Non-Directional Instantaneous S1-D Not Used BE1-67N Controls and Indicators 9190700990 Rev F...
Table 3-2. Sensing Input Range and Setting for 1 Aac Secondary............3-2 Table 3-3. Sensing Input Range and Setting for 5 Aac Secondary............3-2 Table 3-4. Selection Considerations for Characteristic Curves..............3-4 Table 3-5. Instantaneous Overcurrent Element Operating Times............. 3-5 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N Functional Description...
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SECTION 3 • FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION BE1-67N circuit functions are illustrated in the function block diagram of Figure 3-1 and described in the following paragraphs. Figure 3-1. Function Block Diagram CURRENT SENSING Internal current sensing transformers receive inputs from the 5 Aac (sensing input range 1 or 2) or 1 Aac (sensing input range 3 or 4) nominal secondary of standard transformers.
The directional element determines when the monitored power system quantities have the proper phase relationship for tripping. The BE1-67N has three types of switch-selectable, directional capabilities: zero sequence current polarization, zero sequence voltage polarization, and dual zero sequence current and voltage polarization.
The characteristic angle is front-panel selectable for a line impedance angle of 0° or 60°. This is the angle between V and the directional characteristic. The closing band is centered on the directional characteristic (V in Figure 3-3 and shifted 60° in Figure 3-4). 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N Functional Description...
The time overcurrent element has all of the standard time current characteristics listed in Table 3-4. These 12 time overcurrent characteristics are available to aid in the coordination of the BE1-67N with other protective devices in the system. Seven of the characteristics are standard in North America and five are compatible with British or IEC standard requirements.
The ability to configure the functionality of the auxiliary output contacts enables the BE1-67N to be used in various carrier schemes. Information about setting S1 is provided in Section 2, Controls and Indicators.
Note that the front panel function targets (TIMED, INST 1, etc.) may be either internally or current operated. NOTE Prior to August 2007, BE1-67N target indicators consisted of magnetically latched, disc indicators. These mechanically latched target indicators have been replaced by the electronically latched LED targets in use today.
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SECTION 4 • INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION BE1-67N relays are shipped in sturdy cartons to prevent damage during transit. Upon receipt of a relay, check the model and style number against the requisition and packing list to see that they agree. Inspect the relay for shipping damage.
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Figure 4-4. Case Dimensions, Rear View 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N Installation...
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D2856-03 06-15-99 Figure 4-5. Case and Cover Dimensions, Semi-Flush Mounting, Side View BE1-67N Installation 9190700990 Rev F...
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PANEL CASE DETAIL A-A SHOWING THE ADDITION OF WASHERS OVER THE BOSS TO TIGHTEN THE RELAY AGAINST THE PANEL. D2856-21 06-15-99 Figure 4-6. Case and Cover Dimensions, Projection Mounting, Side View 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N Installation...
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Incorrect wiring may result in damage to the relay. Except where noted, connections should be made with wire no smaller than 14 AWG. Internal relay connections are shown in Figure 4-7. Typical sensing input connections are shown in Figures 4-8 and 4-9. Typical output connections are shown in Figure 4-10. BE1-67N Installation 9190700990 Rev F...
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Figure 4-10. Typical Output Connections MAINTENANCE BE1-67N relays require no preventative maintenance other than a periodic operational check. If the relay fails to function properly, contact Technical Sales Support at Basler Electric to coordinate repairs. STORAGE This protective relay contains aluminum electrolytic capacitors which generally have a life expectancy in excess of 10 years at storage temperatures less than 40°C (104°F).
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Table 5-1. Pickup Values for Tap Selector Positions – Input Ranges 1 and 2 ......... 5-2 Table 5-2. Expected Timing at Five Times Pickup ..................5-5 Table 5-3 Pickup Values for Tap Selector Positions – Input Ranges 3 and 4 .......... 5-7 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N Testing...
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TEST PROCEDURES FOR SENSING INPUT RANGES 1 AND 2 The following paragraphs contain procedures for verifying the operation and timing curves of a BE1-67N relay with sensing input range 1 or 2.
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(contacts at terminals 14 and 15 close). 5. Adjust the polarizing voltage source (V ) for 4 Vac at a 90° phase angle. The relay should remain in a tripped state. BE1-67N Testing 9190700990 Rev F...
–75° to +75°, ±5°. This plot defines the trip region as shown in Figure 5-2. ° Figure 5-2. Trip Zone Using V as Polarizing Source (Char. Angle = 0 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N Testing...
Directional Timing Inhibit indicator turns off. When these results are illustrated on a polar plot, the graph should resemble a v-shaped line through the origin from –75° to +75°, ±5°. This plot defines the trip region as shown in Figure 5-4. BE1-67N Testing 9190700990 Rev F...
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0.770 s C, D, E, F 0.130 s 0.480 s ∗ Accuracy, with Tap Calibration control rotated fully clockwise, is ±5% or 50 milliseconds (whichever is greater) within values shown graphically on the published characteristic curves. 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N Testing...
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5. Set the Time Dial at 10 and repeat step 4. TEST PROCEDURES FOR SENSING INPUT RANGES 3 AND 4 The following paragraphs contain procedures for verifying the operation and timing curves of a BE1-67N relay with sensing input range of 3 or 4.
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Directional Instantaneous Inhibit indicator lights. The V 7. Adjust the V phase angle for 0°. The directional instantaneous trip output contacts should close. 8. Reduce I to 0.35 Aac. 9. Confirm that the directional instantaneous trip output contacts open. 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N Testing...
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2.) Monitor the time required for the output contact to change state and compare the time with the appropriate value in Table 5-2. 5. Set the Time Dial at 10 and repeat step 4. BE1-67N Testing 9190700990 Rev F...
APPENDIX A • CHARACTERISTIC CURVES TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX A • CHARACTERISTIC CURVES..................A-1 BE1-67N TIME OVERCURRENT CURVES..................A-1 Figures Figure A-1. Timing Type B1, Short Inverse (Switch Position 3) ..............A-2 Figure A-2. Timing Type B2, Long Inverse (Switch Position 1)..............A-3 Figure A-3. Timing Type B3, Definite Time (Switch Position 5) ..............A-4 Figure A-4.
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APPENDIX A • CHARACTERISTIC CURVES BE1-67N TIME OVERCURRENT CURVES BE1-67N time overcurrent curves are illustrated in Figures A-1 through A-12. Table A-1 lists each curve along with the corresponding characteristic curve selector switch position. Table A-1. Characteristic Curves and Switch Positions...
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Figure A-1. Timing Type B1, Short Inverse (Switch Position 3) BE1-67N Characteristic Curves 9190700990 Rev F...
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Figure A-2. Timing Type B2, Long Inverse (Switch Position 1) 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N Characteristic Curves...
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Figure A-3. Timing Type B3, Definite Time (Switch Position 5) BE1-67N Characteristic Curves 9190700990 Rev F...
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Figure A-4. Timing Type B4, Moderate Inverse (Switch Position 2) 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N Characteristic Curves...
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Figure A-5. Timing Type B5, Inverse (Switch Position 4) BE1-67N Characteristic Curves 9190700990 Rev F...
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Figure A-6. Timing Type B6, Very Inverse (Switch Position 6) 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N Characteristic Curves...
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Figure A-7. Timing Type B7, Extremely Inverse (Switch Position 7) BE1-67N Characteristic Curves 9190700990 Rev F...
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Figure A-8. Timing Type E2, BS 142 Long Inverse (Switch Position 8) 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N Characteristic Curves...
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Figure A-9. Timing Type E4, BS 132 Inverse (Switch Position 9) A-10 BE1-67N Characteristic Curves 9190700990 Rev F...
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Figure A-10. Timing Type E5, BS 142 Inverse (Switch Position A) 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N Characteristic Curves A-11...
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Figure A-11. Timing Type E6, BS 142 Very Inverse (Switch Position B) A-12 BE1-67N Characteristic Curves 9190700990 Rev F...
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Figure A-12. Timing Type E7, BS 142 Extremely Inverse (Switch Position C, D, E, F) 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N Characteristic Curves A-13...
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APPENDIX B • POLAR GRAPH FORMS These polar graph forms may be used to record and interpret the results of the V and I directional verification test procedures provided in Section 5, Testing. 9190700990 Rev F BE1-67N Polar Graph Forms...
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