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  • Page 1 AQ-110F Arc sensor device with overcurrent Instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    A A Q Q -110F -110F Instruction manual Version: 2.05 Table of contents 1 Document inf 1 Document informa ormation tion ..............................................4 4 2 Saf 2 Safe e t t y inf y informa ormation tion ................................................7 7 3 Abbr bbre e via viations...
  • Page 3 A A Q Q -110F -110F Instruction manual Version: 2.05 14 T 14 Technic echnical da al data ta ..................................................48 14.1 Mounting and installation ....................48 14.2 Operating times ......................... 48 14.3 Auxiliary voltage......................... 49 14.4 Current measuring circuits....................49 14.5 Binary inputs........................
  • Page 4 A A Q Q -110F -110F Instruction manual Version: 2.05 Disclaimer Please read these instructions carefully before using the equipment or taking any other actions with respect to the equipment. Only trained and qualified persons are allowed to perform installation, operation, service or maintenance of the equipment.

  • Page 5: Document Informa Ormation Tion

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 1 Document information Instruction manual Version: 2.05 1 Document information Table. 1 - 1. History of Revision 1. R R e e vision vision 1.00 1.00 Date October 2010 Changes - The first revision of the manual. R R e e vision vision 1.01...
  • Page 6 A A Q Q -110F -110F 1 Document information Instruction manual Version: 2.05 - Content completely rewritten to improve grammar and readability. - The "Available logic schemes" chapter updated. - The AQ-02 point sensor chapter added to the "Arc sensors" chapter, and AQ-02's technical data added to the "Technical data"...
  • Page 7 A A Q Q -110F -110F 1 Document information Instruction manual Version: 2.05 - Small changes to visual style. Changes - Small improvements to descriptions. R R e e vision vision 2.04 2.04 Date September 2024 Changes - Added point sensor dimensions. R R e e vision vision 2.05...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 2 Safety information Instruction manual Version: 2.05 2 Safety information This document contains important instructions that should be saved for future use. Read the document carefully before installing, operating, servicing, or maintaining this equipment. Please read and follow all the instructions carefully to prevent accidents, injury and damage to property.

  • Page 9: Abbr Bbre E Via Viations Tions

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 3 Abbreviations Instruction manual Version: 2.05 3 Abbreviations AQD – arc quenching device BI – binary input BO – binary output CB – circuit breaker CBFP – circuit breaker failure protection CT – current transformer EPROM –...

  • Page 10: General

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 4 General Instruction manual Version: 2.05 4 General The AQ-110F is a sophisticated microprocessor-based arc flash protection device with fiber loop sensor channels. The devices are designed to minimize the damage caused by an arc fault. This is done by tripping the circuit breaker which supplies current to the fault when sensors detect arc light.

  • Page 11: Device Features

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 5 Device features Instruction manual Version: 2.05 5 Device features AQ-110F is an arc flash protection device which can be applied to a variety of applications. The device can be used on its own as a stand-alone device, or as a part of a more complex arc protection system by using binary inputs and outputs to connect multiple AQ 100 series devices together.

  • Page 12: Connections

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 6 Connections Instruction manual Version: 2.05 6 Connections The figure below depicts the connections of AQ-110F. Please note that the SF relay is in the de- energized position; also note that the device has been halved for the image to allow for space for all connector descriptions.

  • Page 13: Inputs

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 6 Connections Instruction manual Version: 2.05 6.1 Inputs 6.1.1 Current measurement inputs Figure. 6.1.1 - 3. Current measurement connections. This device has four (4) CT inputs for measuring the three phase currents and the residual current. Both the phase current and the residual current inputs can be configured to a nominal current of 1 A or 5 A with the DIP switches (for more information, please refer to the DIP switch settings...

  • Page 14: Arc Sensor Channels

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 6 Connections Instruction manual Version: 2.05 6.1.2 Arc sensor channels Figure. 6.1.2 - 4. Arc fiber loop sensor and arc quenching device connections. The device has three (3) fiber loop arc sensor channels: S1, S2 and S3. Each channel has a transmitter (Tx) terminal and a receiver (Rx) terminal.

  • Page 15: Outputs

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 6 Connections Instruction manual Version: 2.05 AQ 100 series devices are capable of monitoring health of wiring between binary inputs and binary outputs of other AQ 100 series devices in the system. If a binary input loses connection to any of the configured binary outputs, the device will go into Error mode.

  • Page 16: Trip Relays

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 6 Connections Instruction manual Version: 2.05 NOTICE! TICE! The high-speed outputs are polarity-sensitive. 6.2.3 Trip relays Figure. 6.2.3 - 8. Trip relay connections This device has four (4) normally open trip relays. Trip relays T1 and T2 are used for tripping circuit breakers.

  • Page 17: Auxiliary Voltage

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 6 Connections Instruction manual Version: 2.05 6.3 Auxiliary voltage Figure. 6.3 - 10. Auxiliary power supply connection The auxiliary power supply voltage is 92…265 V AC/DC. Alternatively, the auxiliary power supply can be of 18…72 V DC. This choice must be specified when ordering. ©...

  • Page 18: Arc Sensors C Sensors

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 7 Arc sensors Instruction manual Version: 2.05 7 Arc sensors The AQ 100 series suppors arc sensing point sensors and fiber optic loop sensors. These sensors can be used with different devices and different switchgear types according to specific application requirements.

  • Page 19: Sensor Dependencies

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 7 Arc sensors Instruction manual Version: 2.05 7.4 Sensor dependencies Compatibility of arc sensor types depend on the hardware available in the AQ 100 series device. The table below describes those dependencies. Table. 7.4 - 3. Sensor dependencies. P P oint sensors oint sensors F F iber loops...

  • Page 20: Operation And Config Tion And Configura Uration Tion

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 8 Operation and configuration 8.1 Current threshold settings The AQ-110x devices have four (4) current measurement inputs: three (3) measure phase currents and one (1) measures the residual current. Both the phase and residual current measurements can be used as an additional trip criteria in an arc protection system to avoid trips caused by natural light sources.
  • Page 21 A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 Main operation logic can be defined with "Scheme selection" DIP switches. Logic schemes are described in the Logic schemes chapter. Tripping can be set with DIP switches to require either just arc light ("Light only" mode) or both arc light and overcurrent simultaneously ("Light and current"...

  • Page 22: Logic Schemes

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 ON (le ON (left ft Swit Switch F F unction selection unction selection OFF ( OFF (rig right position) ht position) position) position) HSO2 Enables or disables operates HSO2 high-speed as a...
  • Page 23 A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 Figure. 8.3 - 14. DIP switches used for selecting the logic scheme. AQ 100 series arc protection devices can be used as a stand-alone device or as a part of a more complex arc portection system with multiple AQ 100 series devices.

  • Page 24: Ss:0A Selective Arc Protection

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 8.3.1 SS:0a Selective arc protection The logic scheme SS:0a is designed for selective incoming feeder arc protection. It can be used for substations with one or more incoming feeders. This logic scheme is a modified version of SS:2a. The modifications are as follows: •...
  • Page 25 A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 The overcurrent signal is sent with the HSO1 signal to the outgoing feeder devices. BO1 can be used for sending overcurrent signal to other incoming feeder devices. BI1 can be used for receiving overcurrent signals from other incoming feeder devices.
  • Page 26 A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 1. Signal is activated instantly if "Fast / CBFP" DIP switch is set to FAST mode. 2. Signal is NOT activated if "Fast / CBFP" DIP switch is set to FAST mode. ©...

  • Page 27: Ss:1A Selective Arc Protection

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 8.3.2 SS:1a Selective arc protection The logic scheme SS:1a is designed for selective incoming feeder arc protection. It can be used for substations with one or more incoming feeders. This logic scheme is a modified version of SS:2a. The only difference is that arc quenching device control (AQD) activation allows any overcurrent signal (I>, Io>...
  • Page 28 A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 Figure. 8.3.2 - 19. Logic matrix of SS:1a. 1. Activates only if channel has been set to light only mode or if any overcurrent signal (I>, Io> or BI1) is ON.

  • Page 29: Ss:1B Selective Arc Protection

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 8.3.3 SS:1b Selective arc protection The logic scheme SS:1b is designed for selective incoming feeder arc protection. It can be used for substations with one or more incoming feeders. This logic scheme is a modified version of SS:1a. In SS:1b the high-speed output HSO1 acts as an additional alarm contact or a master trip signal.
  • Page 30 A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 Figure. 8.3.3 - 22. Logic matrix of SS:1b. 1. Activates only if channel has been set to light only mode or if any overcurrent signal (I>, Io> or BI1) is ON.
  • Page 31 A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 1. Signal is NOT activated if "Fast / CBFP" DIP switch is set to "FAST" mode. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00090...

  • Page 32: Ss:2A Selective Arc Protection (Recommended)

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 8.3.4 SS:2a Selective arc protection (recommended) The logic scheme SS:2a is designed for selective incoming feeder arc protection. It can be used for substations with one or more incoming feeders. Figure.
  • Page 33 A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 Figure. 8.3.4 - 25. Logic matrix of SS:2a. 1. Activates only if channel has been set to light only mode or if any overcurrent signal (I>, Io> or BI1) is ON.

  • Page 34: Ss:2B Selective Arc Protection

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 8.3.5 SS:2b Selective arc protection The logic scheme SS:2b is designed for selective incoming feeder arc protection. It can be used for substations with one or more incoming feeders. The logic scheme SS:2b is a modification of SS:2a. In SS:2b the high-speed output HSO1 acts as an additional alarm contact or a master trip signal.
  • Page 35 A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 Figure. 8.3.5 - 28. Logic matrix of SS:2b. 1. Activates only if channel has been set to light only mode or if any overcurrent signal (I>, Io> or BI1) is ON.

  • Page 36: Push Button (Set)

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 8.4 Push button (SET) The device has one push button, SET SET, and it can be used for all operational functions. The push button is used for: 1.

  • Page 37: Reset

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 NOTICE! TICE! Please note that to reconfigure a device with fewer connections (BI or arc sensors) than in the previously memorized setup, one of the DIP switches must be moved back and forth once before the system setup procedure is carried out.

  • Page 38: Led Operations Guide

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 All LED indications are stored in the non-volatile memory (EPROM) to help identify the necessary trip information even after auxiliary power is lost. When the device is re-powered after a power supply loss, the front panel shows the status of all LEDs.

  • Page 39: Non-Volatile Memory

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 8 Operation and configuration Instruction manual Version: 2.05 8.8 Non-volatile memory All critical system data (such as DIP switch settings and the system setup file) are stored in the non- volatile memory (EPROM) to ensure accurate operation and full self-supervision even if auxiliary power is lost temporarily.

  • Page 40: Sy Y St Stem Self-Super 9 S Em Self-Supervision Vision

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 9 System self-supervision Instruction manual Version: 2.05 9 System self-supervision AQ 100 series devices have an extensive self-supervision function, including both internal functions and external connections. The self-supervision function monitors the following: • power supply •...

  • Page 41: Wiring Example

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 10 Wiring example Instruction manual Version: 2.05 10 Wiring example Figure. 10 - 31. Example wiring diagram for AQ-110F. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00090...

  • Page 42: Dimensions And Installa Imensions And Installation Tion

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 11 Dimensions and installation Instruction manual Version: 2.05 11 Dimensions and installation The device can be either door-mounted or panel-mounted in a standard 19 inch rack. The device's dimensions (without PCBs) are as follows: •...
  • Page 43 A A Q Q -110F -110F 11 Dimensions and installation Instruction manual Version: 2.05 Figure. 11 - 33. Installing a AQ-100 series device to a door. Fiber loops 1. Drill holes on the wall for the sensor cable to enter the protected compartment. 2.
  • Page 44 A A Q Q -110F -110F 11 Dimensions and installation Instruction manual Version: 2.05 3. Run the sensor cable through the holes and along the protected area. Fasten it to the compartment walls with cable clips or some other appropriate anchoring method. 4.

  • Page 45: Testing Esting

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 12 Testing Instruction manual Version: 2.05 12 Testing It is recommended that the device is tested prior to substation energizing. Testing is carried out by simulating an arc light for each sensor and verifying that the correct trip contact(s) tripped and that the correct indicator LED(s) turned on.

  • Page 46: Testing The Cbfp Function

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 12 Testing Instruction manual Version: 2.05 12. Press the SET SET push button to reset all indications and latches. 13. If you are using a binary input as the master trip, activate it and verify that the trip has occurred by repeating the steps 5 and 6.

  • Page 47: Test Plan Example

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 12 Testing Instruction manual Version: 2.05 12.5 Test plan example © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00090...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 13 Troubleshooting Instruction manual Version: 2.05 13 Troubleshooting Table. 13 - 7. Troubleshooting guide for AQ-110x variants. P P r r oblem oblem P P ossible sol ossible solution( ution(s) s) Check the sensor's cable wiring. The sensor does not activate during or or testing.

  • Page 49: Technical Data

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 14 Technical data Instruction manual Version: 2.05 14 Technical data 14.1 Mounting and installation Table. 14.1 - 8. Technical data for relay mounting and installation. Panel: - material metal - thickness (min...max) 1.0...5.0 mm (0.04...0.20 in) Panel mounting: - screw type ISO 14581 M4x12, galvanized...

  • Page 50: Auxiliary Voltage

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 14 Technical data Instruction manual Version: 2.05 14.3 Auxiliary voltage Table. 14.3 - 10. Technical data for the relay auxiliary voltage (Uaux). 92…265 V AC/DC Auxiliary power supply 18…72 V DC (optional) Maximum power consumption 5 W, <...

  • Page 51: Trip Relays

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 14 Technical data Instruction manual Version: 2.05 14.6 Trip relays Table. 14.6 - 13. Technical data for the trip relays (T1, T2, T3, T4). Number of trip relays 4 NO or or 3 NO + 1 NC Voltage withstand 250 V AC/DC Carry:...

  • Page 52: Fiber Optic Loop Sensors

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 14 Technical data Instruction manual Version: 2.05 Rated voltage 250 V AC/DC Carry: - continuous carry - make-and-carry for 3 s 16 A - make-and-carry for 0.5 s 30 A Breaking capacity DC* 40 W (0.36 A at 110 V DC) Contact material AgNi 90/10 *) When the time constant L/R = 40 ms.

  • Page 53: Disturbance Tests

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 14 Technical data Instruction manual Version: 2.05 AQ-08 fiber optic loop sensor Table. 14.10 - 19. Technical data for the AQ-08 fiber optic loop sensor. Material Covered glass fiber Light intensity threshold 8,000 lux Cable length (min…max) 3…15 m Cable diameter...

  • Page 54: Mechanical Tests

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 14 Technical data Instruction manual Version: 2.05 14.13 Mechanical tests Table. 14.13 - 22. Technical data for the mechanical tests. 2…13.2 Hz (± 3.5 mm) Vibration test 13.2…100 Hz (±1.0 g) Shock/bump test (IEC 60255-21-2) 20 g and 1,000 bumps/dir.

  • Page 55: Ordering Inf Dering Informa Ormation Tion

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 15 Ordering information Instruction manual Version: 2.05 15 Ordering information AQ-110F current measurement and arc sensing device AQ-0x fiber optic loop sensors © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00090...
  • Page 56 A A Q Q -110F -110F 15 Ordering information Instruction manual Version: 2.05 Accessories Order Description Note Manufacturer code Wall mounting Arcteq Relays AX006 For AQ-103 and AQ-110x variants (MV and LV). bracket Ltd. Wall mounting For AQ-101, AQ-101S and AQ-102 devices (MV and Arcteq Relays AX016 bracket...

  • Page 57: Contact And Reference Information

    A A Q Q -110F -110F 16 Contact and reference information Instruction manual Version: 2.05 16 Contact and reference information Manufacturer Arcteq Relays Ltd. Visiting and postal address Kvartsikatu 2 A 1 65300 Vaasa, Finland Contacts Phone: +358 10 3221 370 Website: arcteq.com Technical support:...

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