Synchro-check relay SPAU 140 C

1MRS 750421-MBG
Issued: April 1999
Status: Updated
Version: B/08.11.2001
Data subject to change without notice

Features • Two identical operation stages allowing the • Continuous auto-diagnostic self-supervi-
closing conditions of two separate circuit sion of both relay hardware and software
breakers to be checked
• Serial interface for connecting the relay to
• Synchro-check function available for both the SPA bus and higher-level host systems
operation stages
• Powerful software support for parameter-
• Voltage-check function available for both ization of the relay, for reading measured
operation stages and recorded values, events, etc., and for
storing readings
• Two different operation modes: continuous
mode and command mode operation • Member of the SPACOM product family
and ABB’s Substation Automation system
• Numerical display of setting values, mea-
sured values and values recorded on relay • CE marking according to the EC directive
operation for EMC

Application The numerical synchro-check relay type or two electrically interconnected network
SPAU 140 C is a voltage measuring relay sections are to be connected together. The
designed to be used when two power systems voltage-check function is used when a dis-
are to be connected together. connected bus/line is to be connected to an
energized section of a network. The synchro-
The synchro-check relay SPAU 140 C can be check function allows circuit breaker closing
used for both synchro-check functions and only if the voltages on both sides of the cir-
voltage-check functions. The synchro-check cuit breaker fulfill the preset conditions as to
function is used when two separate networks magnitude, phase and frequency difference.

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Design The relay measures the magnitude, phase Self-supervision

angle and frequency difference of the volt- The relay incorporates a sophisticated self-
ages on either side of the circuit breaker. The supervision system with auto-diagnosis,
integrated synchro-check relay incorporates which increases the availability of the relay
both a synchro-check unit and a voltage- and the reliability of the system. The self-
check unit. The synchro-check unit checks supervision system continuously monitors the
the conditions when two energized networks hardware and the software of the relay. The
are to be connected together and the voltage- system also supervises the operation of the
check unit when an energized network sec- auxiliary supply module and the voltages
tion is to be connected with a non-energized generated by the module.
network section.
When permanent internal relay fault is
The relay has two identical operation stages detected, the IRF indicator on the relay front
which allow the closing conditions of two panel is lit. At the same time the output relay
separate breakers to be checked. Due to this of the self-supervision system operates and a
feature the synchro-check relay can also be fault message is transmitted to the higher-
used in duplex switchgear. level system over the serial bus. Further, in
most fault situations, a fault code is shown in
In addition to the supervision functions the the display of the protection relay module.
synchro-check relay incorporates data acqui- The fault code indicates the type of the fault
sition and recording functions. that has been detected.

Data communication Auxiliary supply voltage

The feeder protection relay is provided with a The auxiliary supply of the relay is obtained
serial interface on the rear panel. By means of from an internal plug-in type power supply
a bus connection module type SPA-ZC 21 or module. Two auxiliary power module ver-
SPA-ZC 17 the feeder protection relay can be sions are available: type SPTU 240R4 for the
connected to the fibre-optic SPA bus. The bus supply voltage range 80…265 V ac/dc and
connection module SPA-ZC 21 is powered type SPTU 48R4 for the supply voltage range
from the host relay, whereas the bus connec- 18…80 V dc. The power supply module
tion module type SPA-ZC 17 is provided with forms the internal voltages required by the
a built-in power unit, which can be fed from protection relay and the I/O module.
an external secured power source. The relay
communicates with higher-level data acquisi-
tion and control systems over the SPA bus.

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Technical data 7DEOH(QHUJL]LQJLQSXWV

Terminals 13-14, 16-17, 19-20 13-15, 16-18, 19-21
Rated voltage Un 100 V 110 V
Continuous voltage withstand 2.0 × Un
Burden at rated voltage <0.5 VA
Permitted frequency range 45…65 Hz
Rated frequency fn, according to order 50 Hz or 60 Hz

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Type of contact Heavy-duty Signalling
Terminals 85-86, 87-88 70-71-72, 68-69
Rated voltage 250 V ac/dc
Thermal withstand Carry continuously 5A 5A
capability Make and carry for 0.5 s 30 A 10 A
Make and carry for 3 s 15 A 8A
Breaking capacity for dc, 220 V dc 1A 0.15 A
when the control circuit 110 V dc 3A 0.25 A
time constant
48 V dc 5A 1A
L/R ≤ 40 ms, at the
control voltage levels
Contact material AgCdO2

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Blocking and control inputs 10-11, 22-23, 45-46, 47-48
External control voltage level 18…265 V dc or 80…265 V ac
Typical control current of activated input circuit 2…20 mA

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Transmission mode Fibre-optic serial bus
Data code ASCII
Transfer rates, selectable 4800 or 9600 Bd
Optional bus connection for plastic core cables SPA-ZC 17BB
module, powered from for glass fibre cables SPA-ZC 17MM
an external power
source
Optional bus connection for plastic core cables SPA-ZC 21BB
module, powered from for glass fibre cables SPA-ZC 2 MM
the host relay

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Supply and output relay operative voltage range 80…265 V ac/dc
module SPTU 240R4
Supply and output relay operative voltage range 18…80 V dc
module SPTU 48R4
Power consumption, quiescent/operation conditions ~5 W/~7 W

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Technical data (cont’d) 7DEOH6\QFKURFKHFNUHOD\PRGXOH63&8'

Synchro-check Upper threshold voltage, Umax Setting range 0.5…1.0 × Un
function Resolution 0.01 × Un
Voltage difference, ∆U Setting range 0.02…0.4 × Un
Resolution 0.01 × Un
Phase angle difference, ∆ϕ Setting range 5…50°
Resolution 1°
Frequency difference, ∆f Setting range 0.02…0.25 Hz
Resolution 0.01 Hz
Operate time of circuit breakers, Setting range 0.05…0.25 s
tCB13 and tCB23 Resolution 0.01 s
Measuring time when energizing voltage increases from 0 V to 160 ms ±20 ms
Un, fixed value
Voltage-check Upper threshold voltage, Umax Setting range 0.5…1.0 × Un
function Resolution 0.01 × Un
Lower threshold voltage, Umin Setting range 0.1…0.8 × Un
Resolution 0.01 × Un
Operate time (dead time) of voltage- Setting range 0.1…20 s
check function, tVC Resolution 0.01 s
Selectable energizing directions Stage 1 both “cold” or
U1→U3 or
U1←U3
U1→U3
U1←U3
U1→U3 or
U1←U3
Stage 2 both “cold” or
U2→U3 or
U2←U3
U2→U3
U2←U3
U2→U3 or
U2←U3
Operation mode Command or
continuous mode
Command mode Length of CB closing signal, tpulse Setting range 0.2…20 s
operation Resolution 0.01 s
Check time during which closing is Setting range 0.05…300 s
permitted, tcheck Resolution 0.01 s

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Test voltages Dielectric test voltage (IEC 255-5) 2.0 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min
Impulse test voltage (IEC 255-5) 5 kV, 1.2/50 µs, 0.5 J
Insulation resistance voltage >100 MΩ, 500 V dc
(IEC 255-5)
Interference tests High-frequency (1 MHz) 2.5 kV
disturbance test (IEC 255-22-1),
common mode
High-frequency (1 MHz) 1.0 kV
disturbance test (IEC 255-22-1),
differential mode
Fast transients (IEC 255-22-4, 4 kV, 5/50 ns
class III), power supply inputs
Fast transients (IEC 255-22-4, 2 kV, 5/50 ns
class III), other inputs
Electrostatic discharge 8 kV
(IEC 255-22-2), air discharge
Electrostatic discharge 6 kV
(IEC 255-22-2), contact discharge
Environmental conditions Specified ambient service -10…+55°C
temperature range
Transport and storage -40…+70°C
temperature range
Temperature influence on the <0.1%/°C
operate values of the relay over
the specified ambient service
temperature range
Long term damp heat withstand <95%, +40°C, 96 h
(IEC 68-2-3)
Degree of protection by enclosure IP 54
of the relay case (according to
IEC 529) when the relay is panel-
mounted
Weight ~3 kg

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Block diagram L1
L2
L3

I
L1 I
L2
L3

I
I

Rx Tx

Uaux
SPA-ZC_

BS13 BS23 CS13 CS23 IRF CB13 CB23 ALARM SERIAL

PORT
63 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 22 23 45 46 47 48 62 61 70 71 72 85 86 87 88 68 69

100V 100V 100V

110V 110V 110V

D C B A
X2

1
X3

U1 U2 U3

U1 IRF

U3 SC13
CB13
BS13 T1
NC13
SGB/1 CS13 VC13 SGR/1 T3
CSF13
SGB/3 T5
U2 SGR/3

U3 SC23 CB23
T2
BS23 NC23
SGB/2 CS23
VC23 CSF23 SGR/5
T4
T6
SGB/4 SGR/7
I/O
SPAU 140 C X1

Fig. 1 Block diagram and sample connection diagram

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Mounting and Flush mounting

dimensions 142
250
216 34 129 ±1
30 186

139 ±1
Panel cut-

136
162
out

dim100

Fig. 2 Flush-mounting relay case (dimensions in mm)

Semi-flush mounting
a b

Raising frame a b

SPA-ZX 111 176 74

SPA-ZX 112 136 114
SPA-ZX 113 96 154

SFM100_1

Fig. 3 Semi-flush mounting relay case (dimensions in mm)

Mounting in 19 inch cabinets Projecting mounting

and frames When projecting mounting is preferred, a
An ancillary mounting plate, height 4U relay case type SPA-ZX 110 is used. The
(~177 mm), is recommended to be used when relay case for projecting mounting is pro-
the protection relays are to be mounted in 19 vided with front connectors.
inch frames or cabinets. The ancillary mount-
ing plate type SPA-ZX 104 accommodates
three relays, type SPA-ZX 105 two relays and
type SPA-ZX 106 one relay.

SPA-ZX104 SPA-ZX110
SPA-ZX105 SPA-ZX115
SPA-ZX106
+0,4 158 263
482,6 –0 (19")
115
ø6
10
177 –0 (4U)
101,6

7
+0,4

312
292
21,5

6
115 98

104_6_10

Fig. 4 Mounting cabinets and frames as well as projecting mounting (dimensions in mm)

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Ordering information Ordering example
1. Type designation and quantity SPAU 140 C, 5 pieces
2. Order number RS 488 001-AA
3. Rated values Un =110 V, fn =50 Hz
4. Auxiliary voltage Uaux =110 V dc
5. Accessories -
6. Special requirements -

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Synchro-check relay SPAU 140 C without test RS 488 001-AA, CA, DA, FA
adapter
Synchro-check relay SPAU 140 C including test RS 488 201-AA, CA, DA, FA
adapter RTXP 18
The last two letters of the order number indicate the AA equals fn = 50 Hz and Uaux = 80…265 V ac/dc
rated frequency fn and the auxiliary voltage Uaux of CA equals fn = 50 Hz and Uaux = 18…80 V dc
the relay as follows:
DA equals fn = 60 Hz and Uaux = 80…265 V ac/dc
FA equals fn = 60 Hz and Uaux = 18…80 V dc

References $GGLWLRQDOLQIRUPDWLRQ
Brochure “Synchro-check relay SPAU 140 C” 1MRS 750192-MDS EN
Manual “Synchro-check relay SPAU 140 C” 1MRS 750315-MUM EN

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