I N T R O D U C T I O N Scope and liability This document describes the functions, the technical data of NV10B devices; instructions for mount- ing, setting and commissioning are included. This manual has been checked out, however, devia-...
• Test label with following informations: data, serial number and test operator signature. Environment The NV10B device must be employed according to the environment conditions shown (see technical data). In case of different environment conditions, appropriate provisions must be provided (conditioning system, humidity control, etc...).
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Setting and monitoring software Log file A text file that lists actions that have occurred (ThyVisor). J2SE Java Platform Standard Edition Subnet Mask (Ethernet nomenclature) Software Firmware Upgrade Firmware upgrade eXtensible Markup Language NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 INTRODUCTION...
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ON delay timer with reset ( delay) OUTPUT RESET RESET INPUT ON delay timer without reset ( delay) OUTPUT INPUT DROP OFF delay timer (dropout) without reset ( delay) DROP DROP OUTPUT Symbols.ai NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 INTRODUCTION...
G E N E R A L Preface The relay type NV10B can be typically used in HV, MV and LV distribution systems, on transformers or for electrical machines. It can be used for system decoupling, load shedding and loss of main (islanding) protection.
(start-trip). • The event recorder (SER) runs continuously capturing in circular mode the last three hundred events upon trigger of binary input/output. • Digital fault recorder (DFR) in COMTRADE format (oscillography). Photo NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 GENERAL...
Note 3 The mathematical formula for INVERSE curve is: t= (0.75 ∙ t = operating time (in seconds) < = operating time setting (in seconds) U = input voltage U< = threshold setting NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 TECHNICAL DATA...
Note 2 The mathematical formula for INVERSE curve is t= (0.5 ∙ t = operating time (in seconds) > = operating time setting (in seconds) = residual input voltage (direct or calculated) > = threshold setting NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 TECHNICAL DATA...
L7...L10 with MRI module Current converter Note 1 For the DFR function a licence is required; call Thytronic for purchasing. Note 2 The measures of temperature are available only when the MPT module on Thybus is enabled (eigth Pt100 inputs) Note 3 Output relay K7...K10 and binary input IN3...IN42 states are available only when the concerning I/O circuits are implemented (MRI and MID16...
Temperature PT4 Temperature PT5 Temperature PT6 Temperature PT7 Temperature PT8 Nota 1 La funzione 26 è disponibile nel momento in cui viene abilitato il modulo MPT collegato al relè su Thybus. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 TECHNICAL DATA...
POWER SUPPLY Input BLOCK I/O BLKIN Input BLKOUT Uaux RELAYS Output contacts K1...K6 POWER SUPPLY BOARD hw.ai Printed boards hold the circuit components arranged according to a modular allocation of the main functions. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
• An eight keys 8 keyboard, • a backlight LCD display, • Eight signalling LEDs, The removable plug allows separation of the MMI module for free access to the CPU board when DIP-switch setting is required. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
Xml files used for communication. The automatic code generation criteria ensures the quality of the result in terms of the reusability, verifiability and maintainability of the software life cycle. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
From the sampled quantities, several measures are computed for protection, monitoring and meter- ing purposes. • Direct • Calculated Direct • Frequency. The measure of period is taken from voltage inputs. ACQUISITION ≈ ≈ (Hz) ≈ F. a i NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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L1 + L2 + UE C . ai • Negative sequence voltage: U U2. ai -j120° +j120° = (U √3 √3 -j120° +j120° Use of over-described measures is shown in the following tables. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
L1, L2, L3 ordered, while an inverse cyclic sequence is defined when the three phases are L1, L3, L2 ordered. D i re c t se q u ence cy cl i c order I nv er s e s equence cy cl i c order fasori1.ai NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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Trigger-faults.ai Note 1 To enable the profile switching the “Input-selected” parameter must be set inside the “Profile selection” submenu. If multiple setting groups are not required, Group A is the default selection NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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Note 2 The activation of one binary input produces indiscriminately a block of all protective elements programmed for being blocked from Block1 Note 3 The reset of the total counters is practicable by means ThyVisor command with Session Level 1 (available with password) NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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(59N protections) that may operate inadvertently when an event cause a loss of one or more voltages. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
- Energized operating mode, - No-latched , in order that it stays ON for normal conditions and the other way round it goes OFF if any fault is detected and/or the auxiliary supply turns OFF. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
Note 1 The START and the TRIP LED are user assignable to any function; other than starting and tripping information can be assigned to them too, just the same for L1...L5 Note 2 All LEDs are unassigned in the default setting. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
Note 1 The RS485 port is not implemented on the Pro-N devices endowed with Ethernet FX port Note 2 Information about the ModBus map may be find inside the “Remote programming manual” NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
= 60 NV10B Phase to ground VTs connection Es1-Un.ai The relay nominal voltage may be set to: / √3 · K = 6000 /√3 · 60 = 100 /√3 = 58 V NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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The relay nominal voltage may be set to: U = 6000 / 60 = 100 V Example 4 = 400 V NV10B Es4-Un.ai The relay nominal voltage may be set to: U = 400 V NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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If a VT with primary nominal voltage equal to the grid voltage divided by √3 is connected from star neutral to ground, the following streamlined calculus may be used: = VT secondary nominal voltage [V] NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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If the formerly indications concerning the relay nominal voltage U are complied (Phase to ground and phase-to-phase VTS connection diagrams), then the U setting must be adjusted to: = grid nominal voltage [V]]. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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= 100 · 100 3 = 69 V Grid nominal voltage U = 6.9 kV 10000 = 100 · VT ratio: 100 3 Relay residual nominal voltage U = 69 V Es-UEnp.ai NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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Measures may be displayed according the following operating modes: - With RELATIVE setting all measures are related to the nominal value, - With PRIMARY setting all measures are related to the primary value. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
0 . 2 5 s 0 . 2 5 s 0 . 2 5 s 0 . 2 5 s Pt1...8 update t-refresh-F26.ai Note 1 The 26 menu is available when the MPT module is enabled NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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BF Enable (ON≡Enable) Th>xBF Logic diagram for thermal protection with RTD thermometric probes (26) Fun-F26.ai Note 1 The common settings concerning the Breaker failure protection are adjustable inside the Breaker Failure - BF menu. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
The first threshold trip (U<) may be inhibited by start of the second threshold (U<<) by setting ON the U< Disabling by U<< start (U<disbyU<<) parameter available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Undervoltage-27 \ U<< Element \ Setpoints menu. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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Note 1 The common settings concerning the Breaker failure protection are adjustable inside the Breaker Failure - BF menu. Note 2 The exhaustive treatment of the logical block (Block 1) function may be found in the “Logic Block” paragraph inside CONTROL AND MONITOR- ING section. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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Block1 n.o. Binary input INx (x=1...8-16) Trip U< & towards BF logic U< BF BF Enable (ON≡Enable) U<BF Logic diagram concerning the first threshold (U<) of the undervoltage element - 27 Fun-F27_S1.ai NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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0.01 0.01 0.25 Note: match of operating and setting time takes place when U/U< = 0.25 Inverse time operating characteristic concerning the first threshold (U<) of the undervoltage element - 27 F_27-Char.ai NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
The first threshold trip (U>) may be inhibited by start of the second threshold (U>>) by setting ON the U> Disabling by U>> start (U>disbyU>>) parameter available inside the Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Overvoltage-59 \ U>> Element \ Setpoints menu. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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Logic diagram concerning the first threshold (U>) of the overvoltage element - 59 Fun-F59_S1.ai Note 1 The common settings concerning the Breaker failure protection are adjustable inside the Breaker Failure - BF menu. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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Logic diagram concerning the second threshold (U>>) of the overvoltage element - 59 Fun-F59_S2.ai Note 1 The exhaustive treatment of the logical block (Block 1) function may be found in the “Logic Block” paragraph inside CONTROL AND MONITOR- ING section. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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U /U >inv Note: match of operating and setting time takes place when U/U> = 1.5 Inverse time operating characteristic concerning the first threshold (U>) of the overvoltage element - 59 F_59-Char.ai NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
Set \ Profile A(or B) \ Residual overvoltage-59N \ Common configuration menu; The 3Votype59N parameter may be select as UE (direct measure) or UEC (calculated measure). With UE setting (direct voltage measurement), the thresholds are in p.u. U , with UEC setting (cal- NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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Note 2 The common settings concerning the Breaker failure protection are adjustable inside the Breaker Failure - BF menu. Note 3 The exhaustive treatment of the logical block (Block 1) function may be found in the “Logic Block” paragraph inside CONTROL AND MONITOR- ING section. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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Binary input INx (x=1, 2) Trip U > & > BF towards BF logic BF Enable (ON≡Enable) UE>BF Logic diagram concerning the first threshold (UE>) of the residual overvoltage element - 59N Fun-F59N_S1.ai NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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Binary input INx (x=1, 2) Trip U >> towards BF logic & >> BF BF Enable (ON≡Enable) UE>>BF Logic diagram concerning the second threshold (UE>>) of the residual overvoltage element - 59N Fun-F59N_S2.ai NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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Note: match of operating and setting time takes place when U = 1.5 or U = 1.5 E>inv E>inv Inverse time operating characteristic concerning the first threshold (UE>) of the residual overvoltage element - 59N F_59N-Char.ai NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
Note 1 The exhaustive treatment of the logic block (Block 1) function may be found in the “Logic Block” paragraph inside CONTROL AND MONITORING section Note 2 Both auxiliary contact state 52a and 52b must be acquired (two binary inputs are required). NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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BLK1 BF & Block1 Logic INx t INx t n.c. INx t Block1 input (ON≡Block) INx t Block1 n.o. Binary input INx (x=1...8-16) Logic diagram concerning the breaker failure element -BF Fun-BF_Pro-n.ai NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
Note 1 In the following treatment, the logical block is defined as “Logical block” or “Block1” Note 2 The Block 1 signal forces a timer reset NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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INx t INx t 74TCSBLK1 74TCS element n.c. INx t INx t n.o. BFLK1 BF element Binary input INx Block1 info Block1 (internal state) Logic diagram concerning the logic block element -Block1 Block1_L.ai NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
Remote trip Remote trip Logic INx t O N INx t O F F Remote trip RemTrip-K n.c. INx t INx t n.o. RemTrip-L Binary input INx Remote tripping logic diagram Fun-Remote-trip.ai NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
63 Hz 1.5% E Locked frequency (Displayed value) 50 Hz (0 Hz) f (Hz) 16 20 Frequency tracking IF.ai All protective elements are always operative; accuracy is guaranteed inside locked frequency band. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
(Block 1) function may be found in the “Logic Block” paragraph inside CONTROL AND MONITORING section Note 2 Following assumption are considered for the framework: Logic: ON, Timers t and t reset to zero OFF: TRIP contact of the protection: DE-energized, No latched NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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Outputs are reset to zero after 6 s from the TRIP contact open. Note 1 The trip contact (TRIP) of the protection relays must be set with automatic reset (No-latched operating mode). NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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) / 2 = (103.7 + 30425) / 2 = 15264 Ω ~ 15 k Ω (Power dissipated by the R resistor) = U /R = 110 / 15000 = 0.8 W NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
(tbreak>) is exceeded, an output relay and/or LED can be activated. The four criteria can be contemporaneously or separately set. All the named parameters are available inside the Set\Circuit Breaker supervision\CB Diagnostic menu. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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From CB position Opening transition ≥ CB Diagnostic - Number of trips Mode-tOpen State tbreak Ktrig-break break tbreak-K & tbreak-L ≥ From CB position Opening transition CB Diagnostic - CB operating time Fun-CB-diagnostic.ai NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
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Minima frequenza Derivata di frequenza Mancata apertura interruttore 74TCS Monitoraggio del circuito di apertura dell’interruttore Richiusura automatica per fotovoltaico (opzionale) Note 1 For a detailed description please refer to the application notes NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
Nota 1 The 26 menu is available when the MPT module is enabled Nota 2 The output relay K7...K10 and binary input IN3...IN42 states is meaningful when the I/O circuits are present (MRI and MID16 modules) NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 CHARACTERISTICS...
Note 2 Data are stored in non volatile memory; they are held in spite of power down Note 3 Counter is updated at any new record; it may be cleared by means ThyVisor NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 MEASURES, LOGIC STATES AND COUNTERS...
Note 2 Counter is updated at any new record; it may be cleared by means of ThyVisor Note 1 Data are stored into non-volatile memory; they are retained once power is turned off. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 MEASURES, LOGIC STATES AND COUNTERS...
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50 (Hz) N = int · = 75 60 (Hz) (34 + 20 · 4 + 4 · 4 + 2) · (0.50 + 0.50) Phase/to/phase fault record thysetter37a.ai NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 MEASURES, LOGIC STATES AND COUNTERS...
The depth dimension, as indicated in the drawing, must be increased by as much as needed to allow room for the wiring. START TRIP 102.5 ±0.3 N.4 holes ø 3,5 Flush-mount.ai Flush mounting NOTE Separation of fixed and removable parts is NOT required NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 INSTALLATION...
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Cutout dimension and mounting steps concerning the separate operator panel are the same for the flushing mounting (see previous pages). 212.5 128.5 START TRIP N.4 holes ø 4,5 Separate operator panel Separate-mount.ai A standard direct shielded cable with RJ45 connectors must be used for connections. Separate-mount1.ai NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 INSTALLATION...
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482.6 START START START START TRIP TRIP TRIP TRIP Rack mounting Rack-mount.ai To allow opening of the keyboard door a one unit space must be provided when several rack are overlapping mounted. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 INSTALLATION...
Devices must be installed by qualified personnel only. CAUTION No liability is accepted from Thytronic due to improper use. A protective ground connection is required, which must be connected to the suitable screw with a separate lead of at least 2.5 mm Screw terminals are available for the connections, the use of terminals is recommended.
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The link from PC and NV10 USB port must be established by the calbe L10042 (USB Type B - Type A) After installation, the same communication port must be selected to define the ThyVisor parameters (typically COM4, COM5,...). NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 INSTALLATION...
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Communication \ Ethernet submenu. • Set to OFF the Autonegotiation parameter of NA10 device (Autonegotiation parameter inside Communication \ Ethernet submenu). For security reasons, a change of the Ethernet communication parameters become active only after NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 INSTALLATION...
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RS485 line control unit and on the NV10 device placed at the furthest point connecting the specially provided resistor; termination can be made by means a jumper between the F2-F3 terminals. Termination resistors allow adjusting the impedance of the line, reducing the influence of the induc- NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 INSTALLATION...
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One MRI module, two MID16 modules, one MPT module, one MCI module and one MMI module (separate operator panel) can be connect at the same time to the Thybus port (maximum expansion). NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 INSTALLATION...
• The auxiliary voltage in the panel falls within the operative range of Pro_N relays. • The relay rated voltage (100 V or 400 V) corresponds to the Pro_N input voltages. • All wirings are correct. • All screws are tightly screwed. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 INSTALLATION...
SW ThyVisor The ThyVisor sw is a “browser” of data (setting, measure, etc..); it implements an engine that is afford to rebuild the menu set up and the relationships to data concerning all Thytronic protective relays by means of XML files.
>>” “SELECTIVE BLOCK BLOCK2 >>” “FAULT RECORDING >>” “EVENTS RECORDING >>” Setting modifying (SET) Note 1 Setting changes are enabled when the La mEnabling setting by MMI parameter is set NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 SETTING AND COMMISSIONING...
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• Press the Enter button for a few seconds; new message appears: “Confirm settings?” • Answer to the message ENTER: YES to confirm changes or RESET: NO to abort. The end of the LED blinking points out the end of procedure. NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 SETTING AND COMMISSIONING...
• Answer to the message ENTER: YES to confirm changes or RESET: NO to abort. The end of the LED blinking points out the end of procedure. Note 1 Instantly all the relays are switched in rest state, including relays programmed as “normally energized” NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 SETTING AND COMMISSIONING...
START and TRIP LEDs and by appearance of the pointer on the bottom • Change the parameters by means the Up (increment) or Down (decrement) buttons, using the Left and Right keys to move to the previous or next character NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 SETTING AND COMMISSIONING...
IN14...IN29 with one MID16 module IN30...IN45 with two MID16 modules Output relays K1...K6 on board K7...K10 with MRI module LEDs: ON, START, TRIP, L1...L5 on board L6...L10 with MRI module NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 SETTING AND COMMISSIONING...
All diagram must be considered just as example; they cannot be comprehensive for real applications. For all diagrams the output contacts are shown in de-energized state for standard reference. NV10B (*) ANTIFERRORESONANCE Voltage inputs - phase-to-earth VTs star connections NV10P-sch2.ai NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 APPENDIX...
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NV10B Voltage inputs - direct connection to a low voltage network with phase to phase measure with or without neutral (U = 400 V versions) NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 APPENDIX...
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27 First threshold definite time State OFF | ON Pickup value 0.05 ... 1.10 step = 0.01 U<def Operating time 0.03 ... 9.99 step = 0.01 Value 10.0 ... 100.0 step = 0.1 Inverse time NV10B - Manual - 04 - 2022 APPENDIX...
APPENDIX D- EC Declaration of conformity Manufacturer: THYTRONIC S.p.A. Address: Piazza Mistral 7 - 20139 MILANO The undersigned manufacturer herewith declares that the product Protection relay - type NV10P is in conformity with the previsions of the following EC directives (including all applicable amendments) when installed in accordance with the installation instructions: Reference n°...
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