MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 1. General Utilization and Commissioning Directions Always make reference to the specific description of the product and to the Manufacturer's instruction. Carefully observe the following warnings. 1.1 - Storage and Transportation Must comply with the environmental conditions stated on the product's instruction or by the applicable IEC standards.
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 1.10 - Maintenance Make reference to the instruction manual of the Manufacturer ; maintenance must be carried-out by specially trained people and in strict conformity with the safety regulations. 1.11 - Waste Disposal of Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable throughout the European Union and other European countries with separate collection program).
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 2. General Characteristics The MC is a very innovative and versatile line of Protective Relays which takes advantage of the long and successful experience coming from the M-Line. The main features of the MC-Line relays are: Compact draw-out execution for Flush Mounting or for assembly in 19”...
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 2.2 - Operation and Algorithms 2.2.1 - Reference Input Values Display Description Setting Range Step Unit Rated Primary current of phase C.T. 9999 Rated Secondary current of phase C.T. Reference primary current of the relay 9999...
Page 8
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 2.2.2.4 - Algorithm of the time current curves The Time Current Curves are generally calculated with the following equation: • • t(I) α −...
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 3.2 - I> (1F51) - First overcurrent protection level FuncEnab → Enable [Disable / Enable] Options → [D / A / B / C / MI / VI / I / EI / / SI ] →...
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 3.5 - Io> (1F51N) - First Earth Fault protection level FuncEnab → Enable [Disable / Enable] Options → [D / A / B / C / I / VI / EI / MI / SI ]...
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 4. Logic Blocking of Functions 4.1 - Blocking Outputs The instantaneous element of each of the protection functions (1F50, 2F50, 3F50, 1F50N, 2F50N, 3F50N) can be programmed to control one of the Output Relays. This relay picks-up as soon as the input quantity exceeds the set trip level of the Protection Function and it automatically resets when the input quantity drops below the function reset level (95% of the trip level) or,...
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 5. Output Relays 5.1 - RelayCfg (Relay Configuration only via Software “MSCom”) The firmware can manage up to 7 output relays; among these, 4 output relays are available on the relay main module, the remaining are available on additional expansion (Optional) modules controlled via the CAN-Bus communication channel.
Page 23
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 5.1.2.4 – “Function” Select the function for tripping the output relay. In this list are show the functions that can be associated with digital inputs or output relay. T> Alarm Thermal Image T> T> Trip I>...
Page 24
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 5.1.2.6 – “Operation Logic” Output Config [Pulse, Automatic Reset, Manual Reset] Automatic : In this mode the output relay is “operated” (energized if “ ”, deenergized if “ ”) when the controlling Functional Output is activated and it is reset to the “non operated”...
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 5.2.3 - “OpLogic” Select “OpLogic” related to “0.R1” and press right button on mouse, select “Value change”: Select “None” from combo box and press “OK” (if Password is request, see § Password): 5.2.4 - “Output config”...
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 5.2.5 - “Timer” Select “Timer” related to “0.R1” and press right button on mouse, select “Value change”: Select “0.5” from combo box and press “OK” (if Password is request, see § Password): Copyright 2016 FW: 1211.37.06.x Date 17.06.2022...
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 6. Digital Inputs The firmware can manage up to 13 digital inputs; among these, 3 digital inputs are available on the relay module, the remaining are available on additional expansion modules controlled via the CAN-Bus communication channel: A Digital Input is activated when its terminals are shorted by a cold contact.
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 8. Relay Management The relay can be totally managed locally, either by the RS232 communication port or by the 4 key buttons and the LCD display, or remotely via the communication bus RS485 connected to the rear terminal blocks.
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 9. Signalizations Four signal leds are available on the Front Face Panel: Illuminated when C/B open status is detected. OPEN (Digital Input D3 Open) Illuminated when C/B close status is detected. (Digital Input D3 closed) CLOSED Flashing when Breaker Failure is detected.
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 11. Serial Communication Port 11.1 - Main RS485 Serial Communication Port This port is accessible via the terminals 1-2-3 provided on the relay terminal board. It is used for connection to a serial bus interfacing up to 31 units with the Central Supervision System (SCADA, DCS, ecc).
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 11.2 - Communication Port on Front Face Panel This port is used for communication through the Front Face Panel between a local Lap-top PC. The physical link is RS232 by the standard female 9-pin D-sub connector available on the Front Face Panel.
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 12. Menu and Variables 12.1 - Real Time Measurements Scrolling display of the Real Time Measurements is the Default operation. Scrolling can be stopped at any of the measurements and restarted by pressing the Reset button...
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 12.4 - LastTrip (Event Recording) The MC records any tripping and stores the information relevant to the last 20 tripping of protection functions (FIFO). Each event recording includes the following information. “Real Time Meas” “LastTrip” event, to scroll available events, to “Rec #”...
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 12.5 - R/W Set (Programming / Reading the Relay Settings) “Main Menu” select “Function” select among following sub menus: 12.5.1 - CommAdd (Communication Address) “CommAdd” “Add: #” “Password ???? ” (If not yet entered; see § Password) to select the Address (1-250) to validate.
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 11.5.4 - Function (Functions) “Function”, function, to scroll available Functions, to Read/Write setting of the selected function, to select the different definable fields - FuncEnab - TripLev - Options - Timers to access the selected field and read the actual setting of the relevant variable to modify the actual setting;...
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° Display Description Setting Range Step Default Function Type Variable Unit Value → FuncEnab No Parameters Options → NoTrip Operation of output Relays on detection of NoTrip – Trip Internal Relay Fault No Parameters TripLev → No Parameters Timers →...
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 14. Password This password is requested anytime the user wants to write in the “Settings” menu a command of the “Commands” menu. The default password is “1111” When password is required, proceed as follows The Display shows the message “Password ????”...
MC30-X/10-4 MO-0350-ING Doc. N° 19. Direction for Pcb's Draw-Out and Plug-In 19.1 - Draw-Out Rotate clockwise the screws in the horizontal position of the screws-driver mark. Draw-out the PCB by pulling on the handle 19.2 - Plug-In Rotate clockwise the screws in the horizontal position of the screws-driver mark.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the MC30-X/10-4 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers