— 4 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS 4.1 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION .................................... 20 Power supply board ..................................... 20 CPU board ........................................21 Input board ........................................21 MMI (keyboard, LED and display) ................................21 4.2 SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION ....................................22 Kernel ..........................................22 Drivers ..........................................22 Application........................................22 NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022...
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Phase overcurrent 50/51 - Standard inverse time curve (IEC 60255-3/BS142 type A) ..............72 Phase overcurrent 50/51 - Very inverse time curve (IEC 60255-3/BS142 type B) ................73 Phase overcurrent 50/51 - Extremely inverse time curve (IEC 60255-3/BS142 type C) ..............74 NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022...
I N T R O D U C T I O N — Scope and liability This document describes the functions, the technical data of NC020 devices; instructions for mount- ing, setting and commissioning are included. This manual has been checked out, however, deviations from the description cannot be completely ruled out, so that no liability in a legal sense for correctness and completeness of the information or from any damage that might result from its use is formally disclaimed.
• Test label with following informations: data, serial number and test operator signature. — Environment The NC020 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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MMI (Man Machine Interface) Operator front panel ThyVisor Setting and monitoring software Log file A text file that lists actions that have occurred (ThyVisor). J2SE Java Platform Standard Edition Software Firmware Upgrade Firmware upgrade eXtensible Markup Language NC020 - Manual - 05 - 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 NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 INTRODUCTION...
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DROP INPUT Minimum pulse width operation for output relays ( OUTPUT INPUT Latched operating mode for output relays and LEDs Latched OUTPUT INPUT Pulse operating mode for output relays OUTPUT Symbols1 .ai NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 INTRODUCTION...
Filter capacitor banks consist of capacitor bank and series connected air core. Their task is to ab- sorb the harmonic currents generated by loads and all above mentioned power electronic devices. The aim of NC020 is to provide a reliable and cost effective solution for such an application granting capacitor bank safe operations.
(start-trip). • The event recorder (SER) runs continuously capturing in circular mode the last fifty events upon trigger of binary input/output. • Digital fault recorder (DFR) in COMTRADE format (oscillography). NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 GENERAL...
= RMS value of fundamental component for neutral current, = compensation setting for neutral current). Note 6 Setting of the compensation parameters are available inside the Set \ IN Compensation menu. NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 TECHNICAL DATA...
CLP (I > 0.100...10.00 I 0.100...0.999 I (step 0.001 I 1.00...10.00 I (step 0.01 I I> Operating time (t > 0.02...60.0 s 0.02...9.99 s (step 0.01 s) 10.0...60.0 s (step 0.1 s) NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 TECHNICAL DATA...
50N/51N First threshold definite time (I > 0.100...10.00 I 0.100...0.999 I (step 0.001 I 1.00...10.00 I (step 0.01 I Note 1 The computed residual current I (vectorial sum of the phase currents) is employed NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 TECHNICAL DATA...
The circuit board additionally comprises: INPUT CIRCUITS: • Three binary input circuits, The logical input circuits and the block circuits include photo-couplers which provide for galvanic separation. OUTPUT CIRCUITS: • Four output relays (k1...K4). NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
• An eight keys 8 keyboard, • a backlight LCD display, • Eight signalling LEDs, • RS232 communication port. Note 1 The phase and neutral rated currents must be adjusted by means dip-switch. NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
This handles the menus, available both on the panel and by means of Modbus messages, which may be run from commands using the keyboard, LEDs and LCD display. MMI information is stored in EEPROM and may be loaded remotely by means of the basic protocol functions. NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION 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. NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
L 3 -2 nd 2 L 3 -2 3 rd 2 L 3 RMS L3RMS IL 1R MS . ai • Unbalanced neutral current (RMS value of the fundamental component) I ACQUISITION ≈ IN. ai NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
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ϕ ϕ ϕ (Phi (° ) Fa se .a i • Peak voltages V ACQUISITION ∑ ⋅ ≈ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ pk(1...3) π V 1 V 2V 3. a i NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
The input activation drives an expressly programmed output relay. Remote reset IN3 t O F F Logic IN3 t O N n.c. IN3 t IN3 t n.o. Binary input IN3 Binary input allocation for remote reset Remote-reset.ai NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
Note 1 Reduced breaking capacity for the K3 relay compared to that of relay K1, K2 and K4. Note 2 All output relay are unassigned in the default setting. NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
Note 1 After installation, the same communication port must be selected to define the ThyVisor parameters (typically COM4, COM5,...). NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
= 100 A • Measurement reading mode - With Reading Relative setting all measures are related to the nominal value, - With Reading Direct setting all measures are related to the primary value. NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
Note 1 Compensation is possible only if the following two conditions are satisfied: - the IL1 phase current is greater than 0.1 In - the RMS value of fundamental component of the unbalance current ( ) is less than 0.5 NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
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BLOCK Neutral unbalance current (46N) - Alarm element logic diagram (IN> 46NAL.ai Note 1 The common settings concerning the Breaker failure protection are adjustable inside the Breaker Failure - BF menu. NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
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CB OPEN CB CLOSED CB OPEN 0.1 s INCLP>> Output t INCLP>> HIGH THRESHOLD/ LOW THRESHOLD/ HIGH THRESHOLD/ BLOCK UNBLOCK BLOCK Neutral unbalance current (46N) - Second element logic diagram (IN>>) 46N-S2.ai NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
Timers-F50-51.ai Note 1 When the input value is more than 20 times the set point , the operate time is limited to the value corresponding to 20 times the set point NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
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RMS phase overcurrent (50/51 RMS) - First element logic diagram (I>) Fun_50-51-RMS.ai Note 1 The common settings concerning the Breaker failure protection are adjustable inside the Breaker Failure - BF menu. NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
I>> element fundamental phase overcurrent timers - 50/51 Note 1 When the input value is more than 20 times the set point , the operate time is limited to the value corresponding to 20 times the set point NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
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UNBLOCK BLOCK Fundamental phase overcurrent (50/51) - I>> element logic diagram Fun_50-51-S2.ai Note 1 The common settings concerning the Breaker failure protection are adjustable inside the Breaker Failure - BF menu. NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
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CB CLOSED CB OPEN CB State 0.1 s CLP>>> Output t >>> HIGH THRESHOLD/ LOW THRESHOLD/ HIGH THRESHOLD/ BLOCK UNBLOCK BLOCK Fundamental phase overcurrent (50/51) - I>>> element logic diagram Fun_50-51-S3.ai NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
It is assigned to the IN2 binary input. 52b is the auxiliary contact in the breaker that is in the opposite position as the breaker (52b open = CB closed). It is assigned to the IN1 binary input. NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
Note 1 The test is performed (LED) even if the concerning element is assigned to almost one output relay Note 2 The test is performed (LED & relays) even if the concerning element is assigned to almost one output relay NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS...
Note 2 Fault 0 is the newest event, while the Fault 19 is the oldest event Note 3 Counter is updated at any new record; it may be cleared by means ThyVisor NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 MEASURES, LOGIC STATES AND COUNTERS...
Note 1 The newest event data are stored inside the event addressed by the Last event parameter (1...50) Note 2 Counter is updated at any new record; it may be cleared by means ThyVisor NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 MEASURES, LOGIC STATES AND COUNTERS...
= 50 Hz is 640 ms Note 1 The oscillographic recorder requires a licence; to purchase it please contact Thytronic. Note 2 COMTRADE format; (Common Format for Transient Data); This is a standard for the data exchange for various types of tests or simulation data, etc, for power system applications.
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Display example Fault record oscillo-phase.ai NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 MEASURES, LOGIC STATES AND COUNTERS...
• Remove the upper tile and open the little door to access the fastening screws. Removing tie to access the fastening screws Remove-tile.ai • The fixed case is fastened by means of four screws onto the panel as indicated in the drawing. NC020 - Manual - 05 - 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. NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 INSTALLATION...
Examples of connection diagrams are reported on Appendix to this manual. CAUTION Devices must be installed by qualified personnel only. No liability is accepted from Thytronic due to improper use. For the A1...A22 connections and E1...E3 (RS485), screw terminals with following characteristics are available: •...
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It is advisable to verify that the technical characteristic of the contacts be suitable for the applied load (about current, nominal voltage, make and break current , etc..). All contacts are shown in de-energized state for standard reference NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 INSTALLATION...
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Termination resistors allow adjusting the impedance of the line, reducing the influence of the induc- tive components of the same, which might compromise good communication. Pro-N NA016 ≅ SUPERVISION UNIT RS485 BLOUT- BLOUT+ 120 Ω FRONT PANEL RS485-wiring.ai NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 INSTALLATION...
- eliminate any potential differences between the human body and the device by touching the metallic case, - avoid touching the printed circuit and connections (tracks, component terminals), - avoid handing the device to others, - set the programming DIPs by using antistatic tools. NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 INSTALLATION...
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Dip-switch localization concerning the nominal current setting inside the front board Note 1 Place switches 1 ... 4 according to the number on the printed circuit board (not considering the numbers on the component) NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 INSTALLATION...
• The auxiliary voltage in the panel falls within the operative range of relays. • The rated current of the line CT’s corresponds to the settings of relay. • All wirings are correct. • All screws are tightly screwed. NC020 - Manual - 05 - 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.
“E” to be replaced by the symbol “!”. On must be remember that changes are NOT active until the Note 1 Setting changes are enabled when the La mEnabling setting by MMI parameter is set NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 SETTING AND COMMISSIONING...
• Test I>>> led • Test ..• Test I<< led • Test I> full • Test I>> full • Test I>>> full • Test ..• Test I<< full Example NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 SETTING AND COMMISSIONING...
Differently from the Set menu the changes are stored and became active immediately without the Store command. Note 1 The tests are only active when the selected function is assigned to a relay NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 SETTING AND COMMISSIONING...
2.00000 In Last fault F-V1 2.0000 Vn F-V2 0.0000 Vn F-V3 0.0000 Vn F-Year 2012 F-Month F-Day F-Hour 10 h F-Minute 20 m PROCEED SET MENU’ F-Second F-Millisecond 0 ms NC020_read.ai NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 SETTING AND COMMISSIONING...
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50N/51N tIECLP>> 0.50 s tIE>>RES 0.00 s IE>>def 10.0 In I>>> Setpont IE>> Element I>>> Definite IECLP>>def 2.00 In tIE>>def 0.20 s PROCEED SET MENU’ PROCEED PROFILE A MENU’ NC020_set.ai NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 SETTING AND COMMISSIONING...
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Test I>>> led Test IE> led Test U>>> led Test I<< led Test Test I> full Test I>> full Test I>>> full Test IE> full Test U>>> full Test I<< full NC020_set1.ai NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 SETTING AND COMMISSIONING...
Note 2 When the input value is more than 20 times the set point , the operate time is limited to the value corresponding to 20 times the set point Nota 3 With setting more than 2.5 In, the upper limit of the measuring range is limited to 40 In. NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 APPENDIX...
10 s 0.5 s 0.2 s 0.1 s 0.02 s /I> 0.01 7 8 9 10 I /I>> Note: match of operating and setting time takes place when I/I> = 700 F_51-IECA-Char.ai NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 APPENDIX...
10 s 0.5 s 0.1 s 0.2 s 0.02 s /I> 0.01 I /I>>inv 7 8 9 10 Note: match of operating and setting time takes place when I/I> = 14.5 F_51-IECB-Char.ai NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 APPENDIX...
10 s 0.02 s 0.1 s 0.2 s 0.5 s /I > 0.01 7 8 9 10 I /I >> Note: match of operating and setting time takes place when I/I> F_51-IECC-Char.ai NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 APPENDIX...
Note 2 When the input value is more than 20 times the set point , the operate time is limited to the value corresponding to 20 times the set point Nota 3 With setting more than 2.5 In f the upper limit of the measuring range is limited to 40 In. NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 APPENDIX...
10 s 0.1 s 0.5 s 0.2 s 0.02 s /I> 0.01 I /I>> 7 8 9 10 /I> Note: match of operating and setting time takes place when = 1.664 F_51-ANSIMI-Char.ai NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 APPENDIX...
10 s 0.02 s 0.1 s 0.2 s 0.5 s /I> 0.01 I /I>> 7 8 9 10 /I> Note: match of operating and setting time takes place when = 2.306 F_51-ANSIVI-Char.ai NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 APPENDIX...
0.02 s 0.1 s 10 s 0.2 s 0.5 s /I> 0.01 I /I>> 7 8 9 10 /I> Note: match of operating and setting time takes place when = 2.789 F_51-ANSIEI-Char.ai NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 APPENDIX...
, the upper limit is 50 I Note 1 When the input value is more than 20 times the set point , the operate time is limited to the value corresponding to 20 times the set point NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 APPENDIX...
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. 50/51 50/51RMS 50N/51N 50BF CB position CIrcuit Breaker Monitoring Remote Reset NC020-SCH.ai NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 APPENDIX...
LED 1: Trip of the I>, I>>, I>>> elements (RMS or DFT) LED 2: Trip of the 50N, 46N elements LED 3: Trip of the 59H element LED 4: CB Open (CB position) LED 5: TD state NC020 - Manual - 05 - 2022 APPENDIX...
Piazza Mistral 7 - 20139 MILANO The undersigned manufacturer herewith declares that the product Protection relay - type NC020 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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