PCS-9671 X Instruction Manual en Overseas General X R1.03 (En DYBH5314.0086.0004)

PCS-9671
Transformer Relay
Instruction Manual
NR Electric Co., Ltd.

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Preface
Introduction
This guide and the relevant operating or service manual documentation for the equipment provide
full information on safe handling, commissioning and testing of this equipment.
Documentation for equipment ordered from NR Electric Co., Ltd. is dispatched separately from
manufactured goods and may not be received at the same time. Therefore this guide is provided
to ensure that printed information normally present on equipment is fully understood by the
recipient.
Before carrying out any work on the equipment, the user should be familiar with the contents of
this manual and read relevant chapters carefully.
This chapter describes the safety precautions recommended when using the equipment. Before
installing and using the equipment, this chapter must be thoroughly read and understood.
Health and Safety
The information in this chapter of the equipment documentation is intended to ensure that
equipment is properly installed and handled in order to maintain it in a safe condition.
When electrical equipment is in operation, dangerous voltages will be present in certain parts of
the equipment. Failure to observe warning notices, incorrect use, or improper use may endanger
personnel and equipment and cause personal injury or physical damage.
Before working in the terminal strip area, the equipment must be isolated.
Proper and safe operation of the equipment depends on appropriate shipping and handling,
proper storage, installation and commissioning, and on careful operation, maintenance and
servicing. For this reason only qualified personnel may work on or operate the equipment.
Qualified personnel are individuals who:
 Are familiar with the installation, commissioning, and operation of the equipment and of the
system to which it is being connected;
 Are able to safely perform switching operations in accordance with accepted safety
engineering practices and are authorized to energize and de-energize equipment and to
isolate, ground, and label it;
 Are trained in the care and use of safety apparatus in accordance with safety engineering
practices;
 Are trained in emergency procedures (first aid).
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Instructions and Warnings
The following indicators and standard definitions are used:
DANGER means that death, severe personal injury, or considerable equipment damage will
occur if safety precautions are disregarded.
WARNING means that death, severe personal, or considerable equipment damage could occur
if safety precautions are disregarded.
CAUTION means that light personal injury or equipment damage may occur if safety
precautions are disregarded. This particularly applies to damage to the device and to
resulting damage of the protected equipment.
WARNING!
The firmware may be upgraded to add new features or enhance/modify existing features, please
make sure that the version of this manual is compatible with the product in your hand.
WARNING!
During operation of electrical equipment, certain parts of these devices are under high voltage.
Severe personal injury or significant equipment damage could result from improper behavior.
Only qualified personnel should work on this equipment or in the vicinity of this equipment. These
personnel must be familiar with all warnings and service procedures described in this manual, as
well as safety regulations.
In particular, the general facility and safety regulations for work with high-voltage equipment must
be observed. Noncompliance may result in death, injury, or significant equipment damage.
DANGER!
Never allow the current transformer (CT) secondary circuit connected to this equipment to be
opened while the primary system is live. Opening the CT circuit will produce a dangerously high
voltage.
WARNING!
 Exposed terminals
Do not touch the exposed terminals of this equipment while the power is on, as the high
voltage generated is dangerous.
 Residual voltage
Hazardous voltage can be present in the DC circuit just after switching off the power supply. It
takes a few seconds for the voltage to discharge.
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CAUTION!
 Earthing
The earthing terminal of the equipment must be securely earthed
 Operating environment
The equipment must only be used within the range of ambient environment detailed in the
specification and in an environment free of abnormal vibration.
 Ratings
Before applying AC voltage and current or the power supply to the equipment, check that they
conform to the equipment ratings.
 Printed circuit board
Do not attach and remove printed circuit boards when the power supply to the equipment is
on, as this may cause the equipment to malfunction.
 External circuit
When connecting the output contacts of the equipment to an external circuit, carefully check
the supply voltage used in order to prevent the connected circuit from overheating.
 Connection cable
Carefully handle the connection cable without applying excessive force.
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The information in this manual is carefully checked periodically, and necessary corrections will be included in future editions. If
nevertheless any errors are detected, suggestions for correction or improvement are greatly appreciated.
We reserve the rights to make technical improvements without notice.
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Documentation Structure
The manual provides a functional and technical description of this relay and a comprehensive set
of instructions for the relay’s use and application.
The chapter contents are summarized as below:
1 Introduction
Briefly introduce the application, functions and features about this relay.
2 Technical Data
Introduce the technical data about this relay, such as electrical specifications, mechanical
specifications, ambient temperature and humidity range, communication port parameters, type
tests, setting ranges and accuracy limits and the certifications that our products have passed.
3 Operation Theory
Introduce a comprehensive and detailed functional description of all protective elements.
4 Supervision
Introduce the automatic self-supervision function of this relay.
5 Management
Introduce the management functions (measurement, and recording etc.) of this relay.
6 Hardware
Introduce the main function carried out by each module of this relay and providing the definition of
pins of each module.
7 Settings
List of all the settings and their ranges and step sizes, together with a brief explanation of each
setting and some notes about the setting application.
8 Human Machine Interface

Introduce the hardware of the human machine interface (HMI) module and a detailed guide for the
user how to use this relay through the HMI. It also lists all the information which can be view
through the HMI, such as settings, measurements, all kinds of reports etc.
9 Configurable Function
Introduce the configurable function (such as LED configuration, binary input configuration and
binary output configuration etc.) of this relay.
10 Communication
Introduce the communication port and protocol which this relay can support, the IEC60870-5-103,
IEC61850 and DNP3.0 protocols are introduced in details.
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11 Installation
Introduce the recommendations on unpacking, handling, inspection and storage of this relay. A
guide to the mechanical and electrical installation of this relay is also provided, incorporating
earthing recommendations. A typical wiring connection to this relay is indicated.
12 Commissioning
Introduce how to commission this relay, comprising checks on the calibration and functionality of
this relay.
13 Maintenance
A general maintenance policy for this relay is outlined.
14 Decommissioning and Disposal

A general decommissioning and disposal policy for this relay is outlined.
15 Manual Version History

List the instruction manual version and the modification history records.
Typographic and Graphical Conventions
The following symbols are used in drawings:
&
AND gate
≥1
OR gate
Comparator
BI Binary signal via opto-coupler
SET I> Input signal from comparator with setting
EN Input signal of logic setting for function enabling
Input of binary signal except those signals via opto-coupler

SIG
Input of other signal

OTH
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XXX Output signal
Timer
t Timer (optional definite-time or inverse-time characteristic)
t
10ms 0ms
Timer [delay pickup (10ms), delay dropoff (0ms), non-settable]
[t1] 0ms
Timer (t1: delay pickup, settable)
0ms [t2]
Timer (t2: delay dropoff, settable)
[t1] [t2]
Timer (t1: delay pickup, t2: delay dropoff, settable)
IDMT Timer (inverse-time characteristic)
Junction (connection point)

*
Instrument current transformer

*
Instrument voltage transformer
Symbol Corresponding Relationship
Basic Example
A, B, C L1, L2, L3 Ia, Ib, Ic, I0 IL1, IL2, IL3, IN
AN, BN, CN L1N, L2N, L3N Ua, Ub, Uc VL1, VL2, VL3
ABC L123 Uab, Ubc, Uca VL12, VL23, VL31
U (voltage) V U0, U1, U2 VN, V1, V2
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1 Introduction
Table of Contents
1.1 Application ....................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Functions ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Features............................................................................................................ 1-3
List of Figures
Figure 1.1-1 Functional diagram of PCS-9671.......................................................................... 1-1
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1.1 Application
The PCS-9671 is a microprocessor-based relay designed for the protection of two-winding or

three-winding power transformers with maximum three CT inputs as well as the protection of
reactor. Besides, the relay also can be applied as stub differential protection. The current biased
differential protection, instantaneous differential protection and restricted earth fault protection are
the main protection elements of PCS-9671. This relay is suited to be wall surface mounted indoors
or outdoors or flush mounted into a protection panel.
This relay can sample the analog values from the traditional instrument transformers, or receive
the sampled values from the electronic current and voltage transformers (via a merging unit). The
binary inputs and outputs of this relay can be configured according to the demands of a practical
engineering through the PCS-Explorer configuration tool auxiliary software.
This relay can fully support the IEC61850 and IEC61850-9-2 protocols, and GOOSE function, and
can completely meet the demands of a modern digital substation.
The function diagram of this relay is shown in Figure 1.1-1.
side 1
*
3
PCS-9671
52
50/51P
64REF DTOC
87T 50/51P
*
64REF
1 50/87T DTOC FDR
DIFF 50/51P
64REF DTOC
*
*
1 1
52 52
3
*
3
*
side 3 side 2
Figure 1.1-1 Functional diagram of PCS-9671
1.2 Functions
The functions of this relay include protective functions, management functions and auxiliary testing
functions, and the functions of this relay are listed in the following tables.
 Protective Functions
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Protection functions
87T Biased differential protection
50/87UT Unrestrained instantaneous differential protection
64REF Restricted earth fault protection of side 1
50P/51P Phase overcurrent protection of side 1
CTS CT circuit supervision
CT saturation detection
nd rd
Inrush current blocking by 2 harmonic and 3 harmonic
th
Overexcitation blocking by 5 harmonic
AI Analog inputs
Current drift auto adjustment
Relay self supervision
Binary input
Output relays
 Management functions
Management Functions
Measurement
Multiple setting groups
64 Protection operation reports
1024 Supervision alarm records
1024 Control operation records
1024 User operation records
FDR 64 Fault and disturbance records
1024 latest SOE records, latest records of the following elements state
SOE changing: operating abnormality alarm elements, supervision alarm
elements, protection elements and binary input elements.
Rear communication ports: Ethernet, RS-485, Printer port
Time synchronization port: RS-485
 Auxiliary testing functions
Auxiliary Testing Functions

Virtual tripping report generation and communication testing
Virtual self-supervision report generation and communication testing
Virtual binary input state change report generation and communication testing
Binary output testing
Manual triggering fault recording
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1.3 Features
 This device is based on a 32-bit high performance dual-core processor, internal high
speed bus and intelligent I/O ports, and the hardware is in module design and can be
configured flexibly, featuring interchangeability and easy extension and maintenance.
 Modularized hardware design makes this relay be easily upgraded or repaired by a

qualified service person.
 The adoption of 16-bit A/D converter and the dual-channel sampling technology can
ensure the accuracy and reliability of protection sampling and the correctness of
protection operation.
 This device can sample the analog values from the traditional instrument transformers, or
receive the sampled values from the electronic transformers. It can support the protocol
IEC61850-9-2 and GOOSE.
 Various methods of GPS time synchronization are supported in this relay, including
IRIG-B, SNTP, IEEE1588 (V2), pulse per second (PPS) and IRIG-B synchronization.
 This device can communicate with a SCADA or RTU via different communication
intermediates: Ethernet network, RS-485 serial ports. The communication protocol of this
device is optional: IEC61850, IEC60870-5-103 or DNP3.0.
 The human machine interface (HMI) with a small control module (a 240×128-dot LCD, a
9-key keypad and 20 LED indicators) on the front panel is very friendly and convenient to
the user.
 Complete event recording function is provided: 64 latest protection operation reports,

1024 latest supervision records, 1024 latest control operation records, 1024 latest user
operation records and 1024 latest records of time tagged sequence of event (SOE) can
be recorded.
 Powerful fault and disturbance recording function is supported: 64 latest fault or

disturbance waves, the duration of a wave recording is configurable.
 Y→△ transfer method is used to compensate phase angle of secondary current on each
side of the transformer, and correction coefficients are adopted to complete amplitude
compensation.
 Vector group of each side transformer is settable, and 24 vector groups available for
two-winding transformer, and 288 vector groups available for 3-winding transformer.
 Unrestrained instantaneous differential protection does not be blocked by any condition

so as to ensure fast tripping in case of serious faults inside transformer.
 Three slopes biased differential protection is adopted to avoid mal-operation caused by

unbalance current during external fault. At the same time, restraint capability for CT
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 2nd , 3rd and 5th harmonic blocking function for biased differential protection is available.
2nd harmonic and 3rd harmonic is selectable to identify inrush current, and 5th harmonic is
used to detect overexcitation condition. Besides, phase segregated blocking mode or
phase crossing blocking mode is selectable for harmonic blocking.
 CT Transient detection function based on the ratio of residual current to positive current is
adopted to eliminate the influence of difference of transient characteristic and saturation
of various CT to restricted earth fault protection.

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2 Technical Data
Table of Contents
2.1 Electrical Specifications ................................................................................. 2-1

2.1.1 Analog Current Input Ratings ............................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Power Supply ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.3 Binary Input .......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.4 Binary Output ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Mechanical Specifications .............................................................................. 2-2

2.3 Ambient Temperature and Humidity .............................................................. 2-2
2.4 Communication Interfaces.............................................................................. 2-3
2.4.1 EIA-485 Port ......................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4.2 Ethernet Port ........................................................................................................................ 2-3
2.4.3 Optical Fiber Port ................................................................................................................. 2-3
2.4.4 Print Port............................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4.5 Clock Synchronization Port .................................................................................................. 2-4
2.5 Type Test .......................................................................................................... 2-4

2.5.1 Environmental Tests ............................................................................................................. 2-4
2.5.2 Mechanical Tests .................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.5.3 Electrical Tests...................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.5.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility .............................................................................................. 2-4
2.6 Protective Functions ....................................................................................... 2-5

2.6.1 Current Differential Protection .............................................................................................. 2-5
2.6.2 Restricted Earth Fault Protection ......................................................................................... 2-6
2.6.3 Phase Overcurrent protection .............................................................................................. 2-6
2.7 Management Functions................................................................................... 2-7

2.7.1 Control Performance ............................................................................................................ 2-7
2.7.2 Clock Performance ............................................................................................................... 2-7

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2.7.3 Fault and Disturbance Recording ........................................................................................ 2-7
2.7.4 Binary Input Signal ............................................................................................................... 2-7
2.8 Certification...................................................................................................... 2-7

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2.1 Electrical Specifications
2.1.1 Analog Current Input Ratings

Phase rotation ABC
Rated frequency (fn) 50Hz, 60Hz
Nominal range fn ± 5Hz
Rated current (In) 1A 5A
Linear to 30×In 30×In
continuously 3×In 3×In
Thermal
for 10s 30×In 30×In
withstand
for 1s 100×In 100×In
capability
for half a cycle 250×In 250×In
Burden (@ In) < 0.15VA/phase < 0.25VA/phase
2.1.2 Power Supply

Standard IEC60255-11: 2008
Rated voltage 110Vdc/125Vdc, 220Vdc/250Vdc
Variation 80~300Vdc
Permissible ripple voltage ≤15% of the nominal auxiliary voltage
Conventional
< 10W @ Quiescent condition; < 15W @ Operating condition
Burden substation
Digital substation < 15W @ Quiescent condition; < 20W @ Operating condition
2.1.3 Binary Input

Rated Voltage 24Vdc 48Vdc 110Vdc 125Vdc 220Vdc 250Vdc
Rated current drain 1.2mA 2.4mA 1.1mA 1.25mA 2.2mA 2.5mA
Pickup voltage 13V~17V 26V~34V 60.5V~77V 70~87.5V 121V~154V
Dropout voltage 50% of pickup voltage
Maximum permissible voltage 100Vdc 300Vdc
Withstand voltage 2000Vac, 2800Vdc (continuously)
Resolving time for logic input <1ms
2.1.4 Binary Output

Contact type Trip output and signal output
Output mode Potential free contact
5A@380Vac
Continuous carry
5A@250Vdc
Pickup time <8ms (typical 3ms)
Dropoff time <5ms
0.65A@48Vdc
Breaking capacity (L/R=40ms) 0.30A@110Vdc
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Burden 300mW
380Vac
Maximal system voltage
250Vdc
Test voltage across open contact 1000V RMS for 1min
6A@3s
Short duration current 15A@0.5s
30A@0.2s
Durability 10,000 operations minimum
NOTE! Binary output for tripping are not connected to trip circuit breakers directly. They
are connected to interposing relays or lockout relays contacts which are connected to trip
circuit breakers.
2.2 Mechanical Specifications
Enclosure dimensions 225.00×177.00×224.80 (W×H×D, unit: mm)

Trepanning dimensions 226.00×178.00, M6 screw (W×H, unit: mm)
Mounting way Flush mounted
Weight per device Approx. 7.0kg (fully equipped)
Display language Optional: Chinese, English
Housing material Aluminum alloy
Location of terminal Rear panel of the device
Housing color Silver grey
Device structure Plug-in modular type @ rear side, integrated frontplate
Protection class
Standard IEC 60225-1:2009
Front side IP40, up to IP51 (With cover)
Other sides IP30
Rear side, connection terminals IP20
2.3 Ambient Temperature and Humidity
Standard IEC60225-1: 2009

Operating temperature range -40°C to +70°C (Readability of display may be impaired below -20°C)
Transport and storage temperature
-40°C to +70°C
range
Permissible humidity 5% ~ 95%, without condensation
Pollution degree 2
Altitude <3000m

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2.4 Communication Interfaces
2.4.1 EIA-485 Port

Baud rate 4.8kbit/s, 9.6kbit/s, 19.2kbit/s, 38.4kbit/s, 57.6kbit/s, 115.2kbit/s
Protocol IEC 60870-5-103:1997
Maximal capacity 32
Transmission distance <500m
Safety level Isolation to ELV level
Twisted pair Screened twisted pair cable
2.4.2 Ethernet Port

Connector type RJ-45 SC, ST (Multi mode)
Transmission rate 100Mbits/s
Transmission standard 100Base-TX 100Base-FX
Transmission distance <100m <2km (1310nm)
Protocol IEC 60870-5-103:1997, DNP 3.0 or IEC 61850
2.4.3 Optical Fiber Port

2.4.3.1 For Station Level
Characteristic Glass optical fiber

Connector type ST
Fibre type Multi mode
Transmission distance <2km
Wave length 1310nm
Transmission power Min. -20.0dBm
Minimum receiving power Min. -30.0dBm
Margin Min +3.0dB
2.4.3.2 For Process Level
Characteristic Glass optical fiber

Connector type LC
Fibre type Multi mode
Transmission distance <2km
Wave length 1310nm
Transmission power Min. -20.0dBm
Minimum receiving power Min. -30.0dBm
Margin Min +3.0dB
2.4.4 Print Port

Type RS-232

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Baud Rate 4.8kbit/s, 9.6kbit/s, 19.2kbit/s, 38.4kbit/s, 57.6kbit/s, 115.2kbit/s

®
Printer type EPSON 300K printer
2.4.5 Clock Synchronization Port

Type RS-485
Transmission distance <500m
Maximal capacity 32
Timing standard PPS, IRIG-B
2.5 Type Test
2.5.1 Environmental Tests

Dry cold test Per IEC60068-2-1:2007
Dry heat test Per IEC60068-2-2:2007
Damp heat test, cyclic Per IEC60068-2-30:2005
2.5.2 Mechanical Tests

Vibration Per IEC 60255-21-1:1988 Class I
Shock and bump Per IEC 60255-21-2:1988 Class I
2.5.3 Electrical Tests

Dielectric tests Test voltage 2kV, 50Hz, 1min
Impulse voltage tests Test voltage 5kV
Overvoltage category III
Insulation resistance
Isolation resistance >100MΩ@500VDC
measurements
2.5.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility

IEC 60255-22-1:2007
1MHz burst disturbance test Common mode: class III 2.5kV
Differential mode: class III 1.0kV
IEC60255-22-2:2008 class IV
Electrostatic discharge test For contact discharge: 8kV
For air discharge: 15kV
IEC 60255-22-3:2007 class III
Radio frequency interference Frequency sweep
tests Radiated amplitude-modulated
10V/m (rms), f=80~1000MHz

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Spot frequency
Radiated amplitude-modulated
10V/m (rms), f=80MHz/160MHz/450MHz/900MHz
Radiated pulse-modulated
10V/m (rms), f=900MHz
IEC 60255-22-4:2008
Fast transient disturbance
Power supply, I/O, Earth: class IV, 4kV, 2.5kHz, 5/50ns
tests
Communication terminals: class IV, 2kV, 5kHz, 5/50ns
Per IEC 60255-22-5:2008
Power supply, AC input, I/O port: class IV, 1.2/50us
Surge immunity test
Common mode: 4kV
Differential mode: 2kV
Conducted RF IEC 60255-22-6:2001
Electromagnetic Disturbance Power supply, AC, I/O, Comm. Terminal: Class III, 10Vrms, 150 kHz~80MHz
Power Frequency Magnetic IEC 61000-4-8:2001
Field Immunity class V, 100A/m for 1min, 1000A/m for 3s
IEC 61000-4-9:2001
Pulse Magnetic Field Immunity
class V, 6.4/16μs, 1000A/m for 3s
Damped oscillatory magnetic IEC 61000-4-10:2001
field immunity class V, 100kHz & 1MHz–100A/m
IEC60255-11: 2008
Auxiliary power supply
Voltage dips: Up to 500ms for dips to 40% of rated voltage without reset
performance
Voltage short interruptions: 100ms for interruption without rebooting
2.6 Protective Functions
NOTE! There are some symbols mentioned in the following sections and the meaning of
them is given here.
In – rated secondary current of CT
pu – unit of setting and current for current differential protection
Id – differential current
I0d– residual differential current
2.6.1 Current Differential Protection
2.6.1.1 Biased Differential Protection
Pickup up setting [87T.I_Biased] 0.1 ~ 1.5pu, 0.001pu steps
Slope setting [87T.Slope] 0.3~0.75, 0.001 steps

nd
2 harmonic setting for inrush current
0.05~0.35, 0.001 steps
[87T.K_Hm2]

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th
5 harmonic setting for inrush current
0.1~0.5, 0.001 steps
[87T.K_Hm5]
nd th
Tolerance of 2 and 5 harmonic settings ≤5% of setting or 0.01, whichever is greater
Tolerance of operating current ≤5% or 0.02pu, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio 100%
Drop off ratio ≥97%
Operating time (Without blocking criteria) ≤ 35ms( Id>2x[87T.I_Biased])
Drop off time ≤35ms
2.6.1.2 Instantaneous Differential Protection
Current setting [87T.I_Instant] 4~14pu, 0.001pu steps
Tolerance of current setting ≤2.5%xSetting or 0.02pu, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio 100%
Operating time ≤ 25ms( Id>1.5x[87T.I_Instant])
2.6.2 Restricted Earth Fault Protection
Pickup up setting [64REF.I_Biased] 0.1 ~ 1.5In, 0.001In steps
Time delay setting [64REF.Slope] 0.3~0.75, 0.001 steps
Restraint slope setting [64REF.t_Op] 0~10s. 0.001s steps
Pick up ratio 100%
Operating time
≤35ms ( I 0 d >2×[64REF.I_Biased])
(Without time delay, without blocking criterion)
Tolerance of time setting ≤1% of Setting +30ms (I0d>2x[64REF.I_Biased])
2.6.3 Phase Overcurrent protection

Current setting [50/51P.I_Set] 0.05In~30In, 0.001A steps
Tolerance of current setting of DT OC ≤2.5% of Setting or 0.02In, whichever is greater
Pick up ratio 100%
Operating time of instantaneous OC ≤25 ms (at 2 times current setting)
Time delay setting [50/51P.t_Op] 0.00~100s, 0.001s steps
Tolerance of time setting of DT OC ≤1% of Setting +35ms (at 2 times current setting)

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2.7 Management Functions
2.7.1 Control Performance

Control mode Local or remote
Accuracy of local control ≤ 1s
Accuracy of remote control ≤ 3s
2.7.2 Clock Performance

Real time clock accuracy ≤ 3s/day
Accuracy of GPS synchronization ≤ 1ms
External time synchronization IRIG-B (200-98), PPS, IEEE1588 or SNTP protocol
2.7.3 Fault and Disturbance Recording

Magnitude and relative phases ≤ 2.5% of applied quantities
Maximum duration 150 cycles of sampled points
Recording position 5 cycles before pickup of trigger element
2.7.4 Binary Input Signal

Resolution of binary input signal ≤ 1ms
Binary input mode Potential-free contact
Resolution of SOE ≤ 2ms
2.8 Certification
 ISO9001: 2008
 ISO14001:2004
 OHSAS18001: 2007
 ISO10012:2003
 CMMI L4
 EMC: 2004/108/EC, EN50263:1999
 Products safety(PS): 2006/95/EC, EN61010-1: 2001

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3 Operation Theory
Table of Contents
3.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 General Fault Detector .................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.1 Fault Detector of Differential Current ................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.2 Fault Detector of Residual Differential Current .................................................................... 3-1
3.2.3 Fault Detector of Phase Current .......................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Current Differential Protection ....................................................................... 3-2

3.3.1 Current Compensation ......................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3.2 Sensitive Biased Differential Protection Element ................................................................. 3-8
3.3.3 Conventional Biased Differential Protection Element .......................................................... 3-9
3.3.4 Unrestrained Instantaneous Differential Protection Element ............................................... 3-9
3.3.5 Operation Characteristic of Current Differential Protection ............................................... 3-10
3.3.6 Inrush Current Detection Element ...................................................................................... 3-11
3.3.7 CT Saturation Detection Element....................................................................................... 3-12
3.3.8 Overexcitation Blocking Function ....................................................................................... 3-12
3.3.9 CT Supervision for Current Differential Protection ............................................................. 3-13
3.3.10 Logic ................................................................................................................................. 3-15
3.3.11 Setting............................................................................................................................... 3-16
3.4 Restricted Earth Fault Protection (REF) ...................................................... 3-18

3.4.1 Current Compensation ....................................................................................................... 3-20
3.4.2 Sensitive Biased REF Protection Element ......................................................................... 3-21
3.4.3 Conventional Biased REF Protection Element .................................................................. 3-22
3.4.4 Operation Characteristic of REF Protection ....................................................................... 3-23
3.4.5 CT Saturation Detector....................................................................................................... 3-23
3.4.6 Measures for Anti-unwanted Operation of REF Protection................................................ 3-24
3.4.7 CT Supervision for REF Protection .................................................................................... 3-24

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3.4.8 Logic ................................................................................................................................... 3-25
3.4.9 Setting ................................................................................................................................ 3-26
3.5 Overcurrent Protection ................................................................................. 3-27

3.5.1 Logic ................................................................................................................................... 3-27
3.5.2 Settings............................................................................................................................... 3-28
List of Figures
Figure 3.3-1 Current compensation calculation process ....................................................... 3-2
Figure 3.3-2 O’clock show diagram of transformer winding .................................................. 3-5
Figure 3.3-3 Operation characteristic of current differential protection ............................. 3-10
Figure 3.3-4 logic diagram of CT circuit failure ..................................................................... 3-14
Figure 3.3-5 logic diagram of current differential protection ............................................... 3-15
Figure 3.4-1 Restricted earth fault protection for a wye winding......................................... 3-19
Figure 3.4-2 Two three-phase CT inputs for REF protection of side 1 ................................ 3-19
Figure 3.4-3 Operation characteristic of REF protection ...................................................... 3-23
Figure 3.4-4 Logic diagram of restricted earth fault protection of HV side ..................... 3-25
Figure 3.5-1 Logic diagram of definite time overcurrent protection of side 3 .................... 3-27
List of Tables
Table 3.3-1 Matrix of phase compensation and zero-sequence current elimination ........... 3-5
Table 3.3-2 Current differential protection settings list ........................................................ 3-16
Table 3.4-1 Restricted earth fault protection settings list ..................................................... 3-26
Table 3.5-1 Overcurrent protection settings list .................................................................... 3-28

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3.1 Overview
The equipment protection is composed of current differential protection, restricted earth fault
protection and overcurrent protection. Moreover, CT failure supervision function, CT saturation
detection and inrush current detection function are also included.
Protection theory is introduced from following three parts in the chapter, general fault detector and
protection element. The equipment has independent general fault detector, which picks up to
connect positive pole of power supply of output relays and make program jump to fault calculation
from normal calculation. The equipment output relays will operate to trip only if general fault
detector and protective element operates simultaneously.
3.2 General Fault Detector
General fault detector will pick up and power supply of output relay will be switched on 500 ms to
make it ready to send tripping signal, when any one of following two fault detectors is met.
3.2.1 Fault Detector of Differential Current
I d > [87T.I_Biased] Equation 3.2-1
Where:
I d is the differential current of any phase.
[87T.I_Biased] is setting of biased differential protection.
3.2.2 Fault Detector of Residual Differential Current
I 0 d > [Sx.64REF.I_Biased] Equation 3.2-2
Where:
I 0 d is the residual differential current of some side.
[Sx.64REF.I_Biased] is setting of restricted earth fault protection of the corresponding side.
NOTE! Here “Sx” means “S1” (i.e. side 1), “S2” (i.e. side 1) or “S3” (i.e. side 3), and side 1,
side 2 and side 3 represent HV side, MV side and LV side of a transformer respectively.
These symbols mentioned in the manual below have the same meanings and will not give
detailed explanation again.

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3.2.3 Fault Detector of Phase Current
I  > [Sx.50/51P.I_Set] Equation 3.2-3
Where:
I  is any phase current of some side.
[Sx.50/51P.I_Set] is the current setting of the corresponding side.
3.3 Current Differential Protection

3.3.1 Current Compensation
During the normal operation, the amplitude and angle of secondary currents of each side of
transformer are different due to the mismatch between the CT ratios and the power transformer
ratio, different voltage levels of each side, and transformer delta-wye connection. The current
difference between each side shall be eliminated before do the calculation of current differential
protection, which is realized by amplitude compensation, phase compensation and
zero-sequence current elimination in program.
Current compensation process is shown in the flowing figure in which a two-winding transformer
with two three-phase CT inputs is taken as an example, and HV and LV sides of the transformer
are connected to side 1 and side 2 inputs of the PCS-9671 respectively. In an ideal situation, the
differential current （i.e. I d =I’_S1+I’_S2）should be zero during the normal operation of the
transformer or an external fault occurring.
Ip_S1 Ip_S2
HV * * LV
I_S1 I_S2
PCS-9671
Phase shift/residual current Phase shift/residual current
eliminate (*M1) eliminate (*M2)
Corrected coefficient Corrected coefficient

compensation (/I2bS1) compensation (/I2bS2)
I'_S1 I'_S2
Calculate differential current and restraint current
Figure 3.3-1 Current compensation calculation process
Where:
Ip_S1, Ip_S2 are primary currents of HV and LV sides respectively.
I_S1, I_S2 are secondary currents of HV and LV sides respectively.
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M1, M2 are matrixes of phase shifting and residual current elimination of side 1 and side 2
respectively.
I 2bS 2 , I 2bS2 are rated secondary values of HV side and LV side respectively.
3.3.1.1 Calculation of Differential and Restraint Currents
The equation of calculating differential current is as follows.
 I da  I a _ S1  I a _ S 2  I a _ S 3
       
 I db  M 1   I b _ S1 / I 2bS1  M 2   I b _ S 2  / I 2bS 2  M 3   I b _ S 3  / I 2bS3
 I dc       Equation 3.3-1
   I c _ S1  I c _ S 2   I c _ S 3 
      
1 2 3
The above equation can be simplified to the following equation:
I da  I a1  I a 2  I a3

I db  I b1  I b2  I b3 Equation 3.3-2

I dc  I c1  I c 2  I c3
Where:
I a1, I b1, I c1 are secondary values of three-phase current of side 1.
I a 2 , I b2 , I c 2 are secondary values of three-phase current of side 2.
I a3 , I b3 , I c3 are secondary values of three-phase current of side 3.
I da , I db , I dc are three-phase differential current values.
I a1 , I b1 , I c1 are secondary values of corrected three-phase current of side 1.
I a 2 , I b2 , I c2 are secondary values of corrected three-phase current of side 2.
I a3 , I b3 , I c3 are secondary values of corrected three-phase current of side 3.
M1, M 2 , M 3 are matrixes of phase shifting and residual current elimination of each side
respectively, and please refer to Table 3.3-1 for details.
I 2bS1, I 2bS2 , I 2bS3 are rated secondary values of each side of transformer respectively.
The equation of calculating restraint current is:

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
 I ra 
1
2

I a1  I a 2  I a3 


 I rb 
1

I b1  I b 2  I b3  Equation 3.3-3
 2

 I rc 
1
 
I c1  I c 2  I c3
 2
Where:
I ra , I rb, I rc are three-phase restraint current values.
3.3.1.2 Phase Compensation
The following transforming method is based on the assumptions that the positive polarities of CT
at each side is at busbar side.
The current phase compensation for all CTs is achieved by software, and Y→Δ transforming
method is used for this purpose. The vector group of a transformer can be set by the settings
[CTConn], [WdgConn_S1], [Clk_S2_WRT_S1] and [Clk_S3_WRT_S1].
If the system logic setting [CTConn] is set as “0”, it means CT winding is star connected, and then
program will select suitable compensation matrix to complete phase compensation automatically
according to the settings [WdgConn_S1], [Clk_S2_WRT_S1] and [Clk_S3_WRT_S1]. If [CTConn]
is set as “1”, it means CT winding is delta connected, and the phase compensation is realized by
CT winding delta connection, so there is no need for the compensation calculation in program.
Delta winding side of a transformer is taken as the reference of phase compensation, and currents
of other sides are transformed through Y→Δ transforming method. When more than one side
winding are delta connected, the first delta winding side is taken as the reference in the sequence
of side 1, side 2 and side 3. If there is no winding delta connected, for example vector group
YN/y0, then a virtual 11 o’clock winding side is taken as the reference, currents of each side are
transformed to 11 o’clock.
The matrix of phase shift and residual current compensations is listed in Table 3.3-1, and relative
o’clock is the leading phase angle of one side compared to the reference side and one o’clock
represents 30°.
For example, a transformer with the vector group YN/d11/y10, side 2 is taken as the reference
side, so the relative o’clock of side 2 is 0 o’clock (i.e. 0°lag), the relative o’clock of side 1 is 1
o’clock (i.e. 30° lag), and that of side 3 is 11 o’clock (i.e. 330° lag). In Equation 3.3-1,
M1, M 2 , M 3 represent the matrixes of relative o’clock 1, 0, 11 respectively. In the following figure,
IA, IB, IC are three-phase current vector of star side of transformer, and Ia, Ib, Ic are three-phase
current vectors of delta side.

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IA(Y0)
Ia(Δ11)
30°
330° Ib
IC IB
Ic
Figure 3.3-2 O’clock show diagram of transformer winding
For example, a transformer with the vector group YN/yn2/y10, a virtual side of 11 o’clock delta
connection is taken as the reference side, so the relative o’clock of side 1, side 2 and side 3 are 1
o’clock (i.e. 30°lag), 3 o’clock (i.e. 90°lag) and 11 o’clock (i.e. 330°lag) respectively. In Equation
3.3-1, M1, M 2 , M 3 represent the matrix of relative o’clock 1, 3, 11 respectively.
Table 3.3-1 Matrix of phase compensation and zero-sequence current elimination
Matrix Matrix
Relative
(with zero-sequence current (without zero-sequence current
o’clock
elimination) elimination)
 2  1  1 1 0 0
1 
  1 2  1 0 1 0 
3   
0(12)
 1  1 2 0 0 1
 1  1 0
  0 1  1
1
1
3
 1 0 1
 1 2 1  0 1 0
1 
 1 1  2  0 0  1
2
3 
 2 1 1  1 0 0
 0  1 1
1 
3   1 0  1
3
 1 1 0

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Matrix Matrix
Relative
(with zero-sequence current (without zero-sequence current
o’clock
elimination) elimination)
 1  1 2 0 0 1
1 
4   2  1  1 1 0 0
 
3
 1 2  1 0 1 0
 1 0 1
1 
5   1 1 0
3
 0 1  1
 2 1 1  1 0 0
1 
 1 2 1  0 1 0
6
3 
 1 1  2  0 0  1
 1 1 0
1 
7   0  1 1
3
 1 0  1
 1 2  1 0 1 0 
1 
 1 1 2 0 0 1 
3   
8
 2  1  1 1 0 0
 0 1  1
  1 0 1
1
9
3
 1  1 0
 1 1  2  0 0  1
1 
 2 1 1   1 0 0
3  
10
 1  2 1   0  1 0
 1 0  1
  1 1 0
1
11
3
 0  1 1
3.3.1.3 Zero-sequence Current Elimination
In the following two cases, zero-sequence current can not be transformed from one side to
another side of a transformer, which will result in a steady-state differential current at the
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differential and restraint currents to avoid an unwanted operation of the current differential relay.
Case 1: When an external fault occurs at the wye winding side of the wye-delta connected
transformer (such as a transformer with the vector group YNd11), zero-sequence current exits at
the wye winding side but can not be transformed to delta winding side.
Case 2: When an earthing transformer is connected between a transformer and differential CT at

the delta winding side, if an external earth fault occurs at this side, zero-sequence current only
flow through this side CT and zero-sequence current can not be transformed to other side CT.
Zero-sequence current is already eliminated by Y→△ transforming at wye side in program, and
zero-sequence current at delta winding side are optional to be eliminated by configuring the logic
settings ([En_I0Elim_Sx], x=1, 2 and 3) of each side.
3.3.1.4 Almplitude Compensation
Power transformer ratio, mismatch between the CT ratios and different voltage levels of each side
will result in different current values of each side during transformer normal operation, so
amplitude compensation should be carried out before the calculation of differential and restraint
currents.
 Calculate rated secondary current of each side
Here side 1 is taken as an example to give the calculation equation.
S n  C1
I 2bS 2  Equation 3.3-4
3U1n  CTR11
Where:
I 2bS2 is the rated secondary current of side 1.
S n is the maximum rated capacity of all windings(i.e. [Sn]).
U 1n is [U1n_S1] , the rated phase-to-phase voltage of side 1.
CTR11 is the ratio of CT of side 1 and the value is equal to ([I1n_S1]/[I2n_S1]).
C1 is the connection coefficient of CT. If side 1 CT is wye connected, then the logic setting
[CTConn] is set as “0” and C1 is equal to 1. If side 1 CT is delta connected, [CTConn] is set as
“1” and C1 is equal to 3.
 Limitation of secondary current
NOTE! In following theory analyzing of differential protection, the currents mentioned are

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all per unit values which probably are not pointed out again.
In order to ensure the calculation precision of differential protection, rated secondary current of
each side should meet the following criterion.
Max{ I 2bS1 / I 2nS1 , I 2bS2 / I 2nS2 , I 2bS3 / I 2nS3 )

 16
Min{ I 2bS1 / I 2nS1 , I 2bS2 / I 2nS2 , I 2bS3 / I 2nS3 )
Equation 3.3-5
Min{ I 2bS1 / I 2nS1 , I 2bS 2 / I 2nS 2 , I 2bS3 / I 2nS3 )  0.1
Where:
I 2bS1, I 2bS2 , I 2bS3 are respectively rated secondary currents of side 1, side 2 and side 3 of
transformer.
I 2nS1, I 2nS2 , I 2nS3 are rated secondary current of CT at side 1, side 2 and side 3 of differential
protection.
When viewing settings and values of conventional current differential protection in the relay, user
will find the unit “pu” (per unit). The current in differential protection calculation is not actual
secondary value but per unit value which is got by actual secondary value of each side of
transformer divided by transformer secondary rated current of each side ( I 2bS1, I 2bS2 , I 2bS3 ).
3.3.2 Sensitive Biased Differential Protection Element

Following analysis is based on the assumption that magnitude and phase correction have been
done.
The biased differential protection with low pickup setting and restraint slope, which is also called
sensitive biased differential protection, is more sensitive to operate during slight internal fault
occurs. Besides, four blocking elements, CT saturation, inrush current (optional), overexciation
(optional) and CT circuit failure (optional), are equipped for the protection to prevent it from
unwanted operation during an external fault. Operation criterion of this sensitive biased differential
protection is:
I d  [87T .I _ Biased ] I r  0.5 pu


I d  [87T .Slope] * ( I r  0.5 pu )  [87T .I _ Biased ] 0.5 pu  I r  3 pu
I d  ( I r  3 pu )  [87T .Slope] * 2.5 pu  [87T .I _ Biased ] I r  3 pu
 3
I
 1
I r  i Equation 3.3-6
 2
 i 1
 3
I d

 I
i 1
i

Where:
[87T.I_Biased] is the setting of biased differential protection, which is also setting of fault detector
of biased differential protection.

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I r is the restraint current of the corresponding phase.
[87T.Slope] is biased differential restraint coefficient.
I i (i = 1, 2, 3) is the current of the corresponding phase from some side of a transformer.
3.3.3 Conventional Biased Differential Protection Element

The biased differential protection with high slope and high setting is equipped with the equipment.
This protection, also called conventional differential protection, is blocked only by inrush current
criterion and CT circuit failure (optional).
Conventional biased differential protection can prevent the influence of steady state and transient
CT saturation during an external fault and can operate correctly and quickly during an internal
fault even if CT is saturated. Operation criterion of this conventional biased differential protection
is:
I d  1.2 pu I r  1.2 pu
 Equation 3.3-7
I d  1.0  I r I r  1.2 pu
Where:
I d , I r and pu have the same meaning as mentioned above.
NOTE! Parameters of this protection have been fixed in program and do not need to be
configured by user.
If the pickup setting of sensitive biased differential protection (i.e. [87T.I_Biased]) is greater than
1.2In, then the pickup current of conventional biased differential protection will change to
[87T.I_Biased] automatically.
3.3.4 Unrestrained Instantaneous Differential Protection Element

The aim of unrestrained instantaneous differential protection for a transformer is to accelerate the
trip when a serious inner fault occurs. Therefore the element does not need any block element,
but the setting should be greater than maximum inrush current.
Unrestrained instantaneous differential element in the PCS-9671 shall operate to trip breakers at
all sides of a transformer when the differential current of any phase is higher than its setting. Its
operation criterion is:
I d  [87T .I _ Ins tan t ] Equation 3.3-8

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Where:
[87T.I_Instant] is the setting of the unrestrained instantaneous differential protection.
3.3.5 Operation Characteristic of Current Differential Protection
Id (pu) differenital current
2
k=
Operating area of
instantaneous Diff.
[87T.I_Instant]
.
iff
se of
D f
ed o
.
D
iff
ia a
as ea
d
l b are
bi ar
na g
ve ng
tio tin
iti ati
en era
ns er
1
K=
nv p
se Op
co O
1
k=
Blocking area
1.2 ]
l ope
T.S
[ 87
K=
[87T.I_Biased] restraint current
0.5 1.2 3 Ir (pu)
Figure 3.3-3 Operation characteristic of current differential protection
In above figure:
(1) The sensitive biased differential protection element will send tripping signal with blocking by
CT saturation, inrush current (optional), overexciation (optional) and CT circuit failure (optional). It
can ensure the sensitivity of the protection and avoid an unwanted operation when CT is
saturated during an external fault. Its operation area is the tint shadow area in the figure above.
(2) The conventional biased differential protection element will send tripping signal only with
blocking by inrush current and CT circuit failure (optional). It eliminates the influence of transient
and steady saturation of CT during an external fault and ensures the reliable operation even if CT
is saturated during an internal fault by means of its biased restraint characteristic. Its operation
area is the deeper shadow area in the figure above.
(3) The unrestrained instantaneous differential protection element will send tripping signal without
any blocking if differential current of any phase reaches its setting. Its operation area is over the
above two areas with the deepest dark shadow.

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3.3.6 Inrush Current Detection Element

In the equipment, the second harmonic of differential current can be used to distinguish inrush
current. Once inrush current is detected, and then biased differential protection is blocked, which
is harmonic restraint principle.
3.3.6.1 Distinguishing by Harmonics
There are four blocking modes for users to select.
 Unblocking mode
Unblocking means inrush current detection element is disabled, so differential protection will not
be blocked by inrush current.
 Phase-segregated blocking mode
When any phase satisfies the following equation, the biased differential protection of this phase
will be blocked. The criterion is as following.
I d _ 2nd  [87T.K_Hm2] I d _ 1st


I Equation 3.3-9
 d _ 3rd  [87T.K_Hm3] I d _ 1st

Where:
I d _ 2nd and I d _ 3rd are the second and third harmonics of phase differential current
respectively.
I d _ 1st is the fundamental component of the differential current of the corresponding phase.
[87T.K_Hm2] and [87T.K_Hm3] are the setting values of restraint coefficient of second and third
harmonics respectively, and [87T.K_Hm3] is set fixedly to 0.2 in program.
 Cross blocking mode
When any phase satisfies Equation 3.3-9 and the operation criterion of the phase of biased
differential protection has been satisfied, the biased differential protection of three phases will be
blocked.
 Composite blocking mode
When the maximum value of fundamental component and maximum value of secondary harmonic
of three phase differential currents satisfy the following equation, three-phase differential
protection are blocked. The criterion is as following.
I d _ 2nd. max  [87T.K_Hm2] I d _ 1st. max


I Equation 3.3-10
 d _ 3rd. max  [87T.K_Hm3] I d _ 1st. max

Where：

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I d _ 1st. max is the maximum value of the fundamental component of three phase differential
currents.
I d _ 2nd. max and I d _ 3rd. max are respectively maximum values of the secondary harmonic and
third harmonic of three phase differential currents.
[87T.K_Hm2] and [87T.K_Hm3] have been described above.
3.3.7 CT Saturation Detection Element

In order to prevent unwanted operation of biased differential protection caused by transient or
steady state saturation of CT during external fault, composite harmonics of CT is used for the
protection equipment to discriminate saturation of CT. The criterion is shown as follows.
 I d _ 2 nd  K sat _ 2nd  I d _ 1st


I Equation 3.3-11
 d _ 3rd  K sat _ 3rd  I d _ 1st

Where:
I d _1st is the fundamental component of differential current of some phase.
I d _ 2nd is the secondary harmonic of differential current of the corresponding phase.
I d _ 3rd is the third harmonic of differential current of some phase.
K sat _ 2nd , K sat _ 3rd are fixed coefficients.
If any harmonic of one phase differential current meets above formula, it will be considered that it
is CT saturation to cause this phase differential current and related sensitive biased differential
element will be blocked.
3.3.8 Overexcitation Blocking Function

When a transformer is overexcited, the exciting current will increase sharply which may result in
an unwanted operation of differential protection. Therefore the overexcitation shall be
discriminated to block differential protection. The fifth harmonic of differential current is used as
the criterion of overexcitation discrimination.
I d _ 5th  [87T.K _ Hm5]  I d _1st Equation 3.3-12
Where:
I d _1st is the fundamental component of differential current.

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I d _ 5th is the fifth harmonics of differential current.
[87T.K_Hm5] is the setting of fifth harmonics restraint coefficient.
3.3.9 CT Supervision for Current Differential Protection

The CT supervision function consists of two aspects: differential CT circuit abnormality without
pickup of fault detector of differential protection and CT circuit failure with the fault detector pickup.
3.3.9.1 Differential CT Circuit Abnormality Alarm
Differential CT circuit abnormality detection is realized during sampling program. If anyone of two
following criteria is met, CT circuit abnormality alarm will be issued after 10 s without blocking
differential protection.
(1) Any phase differential current is greater than setting [87T.I_Alm].
(2) I d 2      I d _ 1st. max
Where:
I d 2 is negative-sequence differential current.
I d _1st. max is the maximum phase differential current.
 is the fixed threshold.
 is the ratio coefficient.
Differential current alarm setting [87T.I_Alm] should be greater than the differential current during
transformer operation with the tap not in middle position or the maximum differential current during
other operation conditions.
NOTE! Differential current alarm setting [87T.I_Alm] should be less than the pickup
setting of differential current [87T.I_Biased] and usually be set between the value of
maximum differential current during transformer operation with the tap not in middle
position and the least value of the setting [87T.I_Biased].
3.3.9.2 Differential CT Circuit Failure Discrimination
Differential CT circuit failure discrimination will be enabled after pickup of fault detector of
differential protection if logic setting of biased differential protection is set as “1” and binary input of
blocking differential protection is set as “0”.
Any one of following three criteria is met after fault detector (FD) of biased differential protection
pickup, CT circuit failure discrimination will not be carried out.

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(1) Maximum phase current of some side is lower than 0.2pu ( is secondary calculated rated
current of transformer) before FD pickup.
When this occurs, only CT circuit failure discrimination of this side will not be carried out.
(2) The maximum phase current is higher than 1.2pu after FD pickup.
(3) Any phase current of any side after pickup is greater than that before FD pickup.
If current of some side satisfies following two criteria simultaneously, then it will be judged as CT
circuit failure immediately.
(1) Only one phase current is lower than pickup setting of biased differential protection
[87T.I_Biased].
(2) The other two phase currents after pickup are equal to those before FD pickup.
 Logic of CT circuit failure
FD_Diff
Only one phase current of side 1 is

lower than [87T.I_Biased]
The other two phase currents of side 1

are equal to those before FD pickup &
IΦmax_S1<0.2pu before FD pickup
The logic of side 2 is the same as side 1

≥1
& [87T.Alm_CTS]
IΦmax>1.2pu
≥1
Any phase current of any side is
greater than that before FD pickup
Figure 3.3-4 logic diagram of CT circuit failure
Where:
FD_Diff is the internal flag indicating that the fault detector of differential current picks up.
IΦmax_S1 is the maximum phase current of side 1.
IΦmax is the maximum phase current of all sides.
[Alm_CTS] is the issued alarm signal indicating that instant CT circuit failure is distinguished.
“Before FD pickup” mentioned in the above figure represents the time 2 cycles (i.e. 40ms) before
the fault detector picks up.
When CT circuit failure is distinguished, then CT circuit failure alarm will be issued with “ALARM”
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differential protection. If this logic setting is set as “0”, the biased differential protection will not be
blocked by CT circuit failure. Otherwise, it will be blocked by CT circuit failure.
In order to prevent the maloperation due to CT circuit failure, if maximum phase current is greater
than 1.2pu after the alarm [87T.Alm_CTS] is issued, biased differential protection will be released.
If the alarm is issued, the alarm signal can be reset and “ALARM” can be turned off only after the
failure is removed and the binary input [BI_RstTarg] is energized or manually send command
“Reset_Target” through relay menu, or receiving reset message from SCADA or gateway.
NOTE! CT circuit abnormality and failure alarms indicate abnormality in differential CT
circuit or settings. Both shall be paid attention on site. For example, differential circuits
open can not make fault detector of differential protection pick up in case of light load but
alarm will be sent. If user treats this abnormality in time, unwanted differential operation
can be avoided if the load increases or external fault occurs.
3.3.10 Logic
Differential protection operates to make the second group of tripping output contacts pick up to trip
all side circuit breakers of a transformer.
SIG [87T.En1]
&
SIG [87T.Blk]
SET [87T.En_Instant]
&
SIG Max(Ida, Idb, Idc) &
[87T.Op_Instant]
SET [87T.I_Instant]
SIG FD_Diff
&
SET [87T.En_Biased]
SIG Ida, Idb, Idc &
SIG Ira, Irb, Irc

≥1
&
&
& [87T.Op_Biased]
SIG Flg_Inrush
SIG Flg_CT_Sat
SET Flg_OvExc &
SET [87T.En_Hm5_Blk]
SET Flg_CTS &
SET [87T.En_CTS_Blk]
SIG FD_Diff
Figure 3.3-5 logic diagram of current differential protection

Where:
Ida, Idb, Idc are three phase differential current.

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Ira, Irb, Irc are three phase restraint current.
[87.En1] is the signal of enabling current differential protection.
[87T.Blk] is the signal of blocking current differential protection.
[87T.I_Instant] is the setting of the unrestrained instantaneous differential protection.
[87T.En_Biased] is the logic setting used to enable biased differential protection function.
[87T.En_Instant] is the logic setting used to enable instantaneous differential protection function.
Flg_Inrush is the internally flag indicating inrush current is detected.
Flg_CT_Sat is the internal flag indicating external saturation of current transformer is

distinguished.
Flg_CTS is the internal flag indicating current transformer circuit failure is distinguished.
Flg_OvExc is the internal flag indicating the overexcitation condition is detected.
[87T.Opt_Inrush_Blk] is the logic setting used to select the blocking mode of biased differential
protection when inrush current is distinguished.
[87T.En_CTS_Blk] is the logic setting used to block biased differential protection when current
transformer circuit failure is distinguished.
[87T.En_Hm5_Blk] is the logic setting used to block biased differential protection when
overexciation state is detected.
[87T.Op_Instant] is the operation of unrestrained instant differential protection.
[87T.Op_Biased] is the operation of biased differential protection.
3.3.11 Setting
Table 3.3-2 Current differential protection settings list
No. Setting Item Range Step Unit Description
Current setting of unrestrained instantaneous

1 87T.I_Instant 4~14 0.001 pu
2 87T.I_Biased 0.1~1.5 0.001 pu Pickup setting of biased differential protection.
3 87T.Slope 0.3~0.75 0.001 Restraint slope of biased differential protection.

nd
Coefficient of 2 harmonics for inrush current
4 87T.K_Hm2 0.05~0.35 0.001
detection.
th
Coefficient of 5 harmonics for overexcitation
5 87T.K_Hm5 0.05~0.5 0.001
detection.
0.04~1.2
6 87T.I_Alm 0.001 pu Setting of differential current abnormality alarm
0: disable Logic setting of enabling/disabling unrestrained

7 87T.En_Instant 1
1: enable instantaneous differential protection.

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0: disable Logic setting of enabling/disabling conventional

8 87T.En_Biased 1
1: enable biased differential protection.
Logic setting of selecting blocking mode when

inrush current detected.
“0”: no blocking mode
9 87T.Opt_Inrush_Blk 0~3 1
“1”: phase-segregated blocking mode.
“2”:cross blocking mode
“3”: composite blocking mode
Logic setting of enabling/disabling sensitive

0: disable
10 87T.En_Hm5_Blk 1 biased differential protection by 5th harmonic
1: enable
(i.e. overexcitation detection).
Logic setting of enabling/disabling blocking

0: disable
11 87T.En_CTS_Blk 1 biased differential protecting during CT circuit
1: enable
failure.
0: disable, 1: Enable zero-sequence current elimination for

12 En_I0Elim_S1 1
enable phase compensation of HV side.
0: disable, Enable zero-sequence current elimination for

13 En_I0Elim_S2 1
1: enable phase compensation of MV side.

14 En_I0Elim_S3 1
1: enable phase compensation of LV side.
Tripping logic setting of current differential

15 87T.OutMap 000H~FFFH
protection.
 Setting Explanation
1. [87T.OutMap]
The tripping logic setting is used to specify which breakers will be tripped when current differential
protection operates. This logic setting comprises 12 binary bits as follows and is expressed by a
hexadecimal number of 3 digits from 000H to FFFH. The tripping logic setting of the equipment is
specified as follows:
Bit 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Trip Output
BO_Trp12
BO_Trp10
BO_Trp09
BO_Trp08
BO_Trp07
BO_Trp06
BO_Trp05
BO_Trp04
BO_Trp03
BO_Trp02
BO_Trp01
BO_Trp11
NOTE! “BO_Trp01” just means to drive the corresponding output contact to pickup and
please refer to Chapter “Hardware”. The terminals of these tripping outputs are:

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Bit Trip output Terminals

0 BO_Trp01 0908～0909
1 BO_Trp02 0910～0911
2 BO_Trp03 0912～0913
3 BO_Trp04 0914～0915
4 BO_Trp05 0916～0917
5 BO_Trp06 0918～0919
6 BO_Trp07 0601~0602
7 BO_Trp08 0603~0604
8 BO_Trp09 0605~0606
9 BO_Trp10 0607~0608
10 BO_Trp11 0609~0610
11 BO_Trp12 0611~0612
The bit corresponding to the breaker to be tripped shall be set as“1” and other bits shall be “0”.
For example, if differential protection operates to make “BO_Trp01”, “BO_Trp02”, “BO_Trp03”
contacts pickup, the bit “1” and bit “2” and bit “3” positions shall be filled with “1” and other bit
positions shall be filled with “0”. Then a hexadecimal number 007H is formed as the tripping
output logic setting.
Tripping output logic settings of the equipment should be set on basis of application-specific
drawings.
NOTE! The logic setting [87T.OutMap] is shared by the unrestrained instantaneous
differential protection, biased differential protection and DPFC current differential

protection.
 Setting Path
All protection settings are accessible in the following path:
Main Menu -> Settings -> Prot Setting-> Diff Prot Settings
3.4 Restricted Earth Fault Protection (REF)
Three independent restricted earth fault protections (REF) of each side are used to protect each
winding of transformer with the winding neutral point solid grounded or grounded via a low
impendence, which have more high sensitivity than current differential protection for an internal
earth fault. Restricted earth fault protection consists of sensitive and conventional biased
zero-sequence differential protection elements.
Three phase currents and neutral current are the inputs to the restricted earth fault protection of a
winding. Polarity of three-phase CT is at busbar side, and that of neutral CT is at transformer side
as shown in the Figure 3.4-1.

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DANGER: Before REF protection of some side is put into operation on site, polarity of
neutral CT on neutral point of the side must have been checked right by an energizing
test of the side or a test of simulating an external fault of the side in primary system.
Otherwise a maloperation may occur during an external earth fault.
HV LV
*
3I0_Cal
Amplitude
compensation
3I0_NP
Side 1 REF relay
*
Figure 3.4-1 Restricted earth fault protection for a wye winding
Where:
3I0_Cal is calculated residual current from three-phase current of HV side.
3I0_NP is measured residual current from neutral CT at of HV side.
When one winding is connected with more than one three-phase CT (shown in Figure 3.4-2) , or
REF protection is applied for protecting an auto-transformer, user can select the number of
three-phase CT for REF protection by configuring the logic setting [CTNum_64REF_S1(S2,S3)].
REF protections of each side support maximum two groups of three-phase CT inputs and user
needs to set the logic setting according to the applied-specific application.
*
HV
LV
*
3I01_Cal 3I02_Cal
Amplitude
compensation S1 REF
*
Amplitude Protection 3I0_NP

compensation
Figure 3.4-2 Two three-phase CT inputs for REF protection of side 1
Where:

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3I01_Cal, 3I02_Cal is calculated residual current from three-phase current of two branches of HV
side.
3I0_NP is measured residual current from neutral CT of HV side.
3.4.1 Current Compensation

3.4.1.1 Amplitude Compensation
During the normal operation, calculated residual current and measured residual current may be
different due to the mismatch between the three-phase CT ratio and neutral CT ratio, and the
current difference side must be eliminated before do the calculation of REF protection, which is
realized by amplitude compensation in program.
The correction coefficients are scaling multiplied by the secondary value of calculated residual
current of related sides for the reference of the rated secondary current (1A or 5A）of neutral CT at
the side of REF protection. The calculation equation of correction coefficients is given below.
 CTR1 CTR2 1
 K CT11  K CT12  K CTN1 
 CTN11 CTN 11 CTN 12
 CTR2 CTR3 1
 CT 22
K  K CT 23  K CTN 2  Equation 3.4-1
 CTN21 CTN21 CTN22
 CTR3 1
 K CT 33  CTN K CTN 3 
 31 CTN32
Where:
K CT 11, K CT 12 are correction coefficients of calculated residual current of side 1 and side 2
respectively to the reference of measured residual current from neutral CT of side 1.
K CT 22 , K CT 23 are correction coefficients of calculated residual current of side 2 and side 3

respectively to the reference of measured residual current from neutral CT of side 2.
K CT 33 is correction coefficient of calculated residual current of side 3 respectively to the

reference of measured residual current from neutral CT of side 3.
K CTN1 , K CTN 2 , K CTN 3 are respectively correction coefficients of residual current of neutral CT at
side 1, side 2 and side 3.
CTR1 , CTR2 , CTR3 are respectively CT ratios of side 1, side 2 and side 3 respectively.
CTN11, CTN21, CTN31 are respectively primary current of neutral CT ratios of side 1, side 2 and side 3
respectively.
CTN12 , CTN22 , CTN32 are respectively secondary current of neutral CT ratios of side 1, side 2 and
side 3 respectively.
When three-phase CT of one side is not the input of the REF protection of some side, than
correction coefficient of this CT is set to “0”. For example, if the three-phase CT of side 1 and
neutral CT of side 1 are inputs of REF protection of side 1, then K CT12 is set to “0” automatically
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In order to ensure current accuracy and performance of restricted earth fault protection, corrected
coefficient of each side should not be greater than 4.
3.4.1.2 Calculate Residual Differential and Restraint Current
Operation criteria of REF protection of side 1, side 2 and side 3 are Equation 3.4-2, Equation 3.4-3
and Equation 3.4-4 respectively.
I 0d1  K CT11  3I 01  K CT12  3I 02  K CTN1  I N1




I 0r1

 max K CT11  3I 01, K CT12  3I 02 , K CTN1  I N1  Equation 3.4-2
I 0d 2  K CT 22  3I 02  K CT 23  3I 03  K CTN 2  I N 2



 I 0r 2

 max K CT 22  3I 02 , K CT 23  3I 03 , K CTN 2  I N 2  Equation 3.4-3
I 0d 3  K CT 33  3I 03  K CTN 3  I N 3



I 0r 3  max K CT 33  3I 03 , K CTN 3 I N 3  Equation 3.4-4
Where：
I 0d1, I 0r1 are residual differential and restraint currents of side 1 respectively.
I 0d 2 , I 0r 2 are residual differential and restraint currents of side 2 respectively.
I 0d 3 , I 0r 3 are residual differential and restraint currents of side 3 respectively.
3I 01, 3I 02 ,3I 03 are calculated residual currents of side 1, side 2 and side 3 respectively.
I N 1 , I N 2 , I N 3 are neutral current from neutral CT of side 1, side 2 and side 3 respectively.
K CT11, K CT12 , K CT 21, K CT 22 , K CT 32 , K CTN1 , K CTN 2 , K CTN 3 have the same meanings as described
above.
After amplitude compensation, residual differential and restraint currents are per unit values to the
reference of “In” (CT secondary rated current), so when viewing settings and measured values of
REF protection in the relay, user will find “In” is the unit of residual differential and restraint
currents.
3.4.2 Sensitive Biased REF Protection Element

Operation equation of sensitive biased REF protection element is as follows.
I 0d  [Sx.64REF .I _ Biased ] I 0r  0.5I n

 Equation 3.4-5
I 0d  [Sx.64REF .Slope]  ( I 0r  0.5I n )  [Sx.64REF .I _ Biased ] I 0r  0.5I n
Where:

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I 0 d , I 0 r are residual differential and restraint current respectively, i.e. I 0 d 1 , I 0 r1 、 I 0 d 2 , I 0 r 2 or
I 0d 3 , I 0r 3
[Sx.64REF.I_Biased] (x=1, 2 or 3). is the pickup setting of sensitive biased REF protection
element.
[Sx.64REF.I_Biased] (x=1, 2 or 3) is the biased restraint coefficient, and 0.5 is recommended.
I n is rated secondary current of neutral CT of the side.
I 0 is calculated residual current of the corresponding side.
I NP is measured residual current CT of the corresponding side.
If the pickup setting of REF protection (i.e. [Sx.64REF.I_Biased]) is greater than 0.5In, its keen
point current will be set at In automatically, the operating equation is as follows:
I0d  [Sx.64REF .I _ Biased ] I 0r  I n

 Equation 3.4-6
I0d  [Sx.64REF .Slope]  ( I0r  I n )  [Sx.64REF .I _ Biased ] I 0r  I n
3.4.3 Conventional Biased REF Protection Element

Operation equation of conventional biased REF protection element is as follows.
I 0d  1.2I n I 0r  1.2 pu
 Equation 3.4-7
I 0d  1.0  I 0r I 0r  1.2 pu
Where:
I 0 d , I 0 r and I n have the same meanings as mentioned above.
NOTE! Parameters of this protection have been fixed in program and do not need to be
configured by user.
If the pickup setting of sensitive biased REF protection (i.e. [Sx.64REF.I_Biased]) greater than
1.2In, then the pickup current of conventional biased REF protection will be set as
[Sx.64REF.I_Biased] automatically.

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3.4.4 Operation Characteristic of REF Protection
I0d(In)
Differential
current
F
RE
se f
ia a o
d
l b re
na g a
tio tin
en ra
nv pe
R f
EF
ed o
Co O
as ea
bi ar
ve ng
iti ti
a
ns er
Se Op
.0
1
k=
e]
op
.Sl Blocking area
1.2 4 RE
.6
[Sx
K=
[Sx.64REF.I_Biased] Restraint current
0.5 1.2 I0r(In)
Figure 3.4-3 Operation characteristic of REF protection
(1) The sensitive biased REF protection element will send tripping signal with blocking by CT
saturation. It can ensure the sensitivity of the protection and avoid an unwanted operation when
CT is saturated during an external fault. Its operation area is the tint shadow area in the figure
above.
(2) The conventional biased REF protection element will send tripping signal only without any
blocking. It eliminates the influence of transient and steady saturation of CT during an external
fault and ensures the reliable operation even if CT is saturated during an internal fault by means
of its biased restraint characteristic. Its operation area is the deeper shadow area in the figure
above.
3.4.5 CT Saturation Detector

In order to prevent an unwanted operation of low setting differential protection caused by transient
or steady state saturation of CT during an external fault, the second and third harmonics of
secondary current of zero-sequence differential current are used for the protection equipment to
discriminate saturation of CT. The criterion is as following:
I 0d _ 2nd  K 0 sat _ 2 xb  I 0d _ 1st

 Equation 3.4-8
I 0d _ 3rd  K 0 sat _ 3 xb  I 0d _ 1st
Where:
I 0 d _ 1st is the fundamental component of residual differential current of some side.

I 0d _ 2nd is the second harmonics of residual differential current of some side.

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I 0d _ 3rd is the third harmonics of residual differential current of some side.

K0sat _ 2 xb , K0sat_ 3xb are fixed coefficients.
If any harmonic of zero-sequence differential current of some side meets the equation, it will be
considered that CT saturation results in the residual differential current and block sensitive biased
residual differential current.
3.4.6 Measures for Anti-unwanted Operation of REF Protection

 Measure 1
Difference of transient characteristic and saturation of various CT will result in erroneous

zero-sequence differential current during an external three-phase short circuit fault. In order to
eliminate the effect of it, positive sequence current restraint blocking criterion is used. When the
zero-sequence current of each side REF protection is greater than 0 times positive sequence
current, it is decided that zero-sequence current is caused by a fault and release REF protection.
Positive-sequence current restraint blocking criterion is shown below.
I 0   0  I1 Equation 3.4-9
Where:
I 0 is the zero-sequence current at a side.
I 1 is corresponding positive-sequence current of I 0 .
 0 is a proportional constant.
 Measure 2
Because neutral CT failure of some side results in unwanted operation of REF protection of this
side, current criterion is used to distinguish the neutral CT failure from an internal fault. When
following equation of any side is met, then neutral CT failure is distinguished and REF protection
of the side is blocked at same time.
I N  I Nth Equation 3.4-10
Where:
I N is the current of neutral CT at neutral point of some side.
I Nth is a fixed current threshold.
3.4.7 CT Supervision for REF Protection

If residual differential current of REF protection of some side is greater than a setting
(i.e.[Sx.64REF.I_Alm]) and the state is keeping over 10 s, the alarm of REF protection of the side
will be issued without the protection being blocked.

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3.4.8 Logic
Side 1, side 2 and side 3 have similar logics of restricted earth fault protection with independent
settings. Here take side 1 as an example.
SIG [S1.64REF.En1]
&
SIG [S1.64REF.Blk]
SET [S1.64REF.En]
SIG I0d_S1 &

≥1
[S1.64REF.t_Op] 0s
SIG I0r_S1 &
[S1.64REF.Op]
&
Logic similar to [S2.64REF.t_Op] 0s
logic of side 1 &
[S2.64REF.Op]
SIG Flg_I1_Restraint ≥1
SIG I_Neu>0.04In Logic similar to [ S3.64REF.t_Op] 0s

logic of side 1 &
SIG Flg_CT_Sat [S3.64REF.Op]
SIG FD_REF_S1
SIG FD_REF_S2
SIG FD_REF_S3
Figure 3.4-4 Logic diagram of restricted earth fault protection of HV side
Where:
“S1” “S2” and “S3” represent side 1, side 2 and side 3.
I_Neu is neutral current of some side.
In is the secondary rated current of CT.
[S1.64REF.En1] is the input signal of enabling REF protection of side1.
[S1.64REF.Blk] is the input signal of blocking REF protection of side1.
[S1.64REF.En] is the logic setting of enabling REF protection of side1.
I0d_S1 and I0r_S1 are residual differential and residual restraint current of side 1 respectively.
FD_REF_S1 is the internal flags indicating that the fault detector of residual differential current of
side 1 picks up.
Flg_I1_Restraint is the internal flag indicating that difference of CT transient characteristic is

detected.
Flg_CT_Sat is the internal flag indicating that CT saturation is detected.
[S1.64REF.t_Op] is the delay of REF protection of side 1.
[S1.64REF.Op] is the operation of REF protection of side 1.

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3.4.9 Setting
Table 3.4-1 Restricted earth fault protection settings list
1 S1.64REF.I_Biased 0.1~1.5 0.001 In Pickup setting of biased REF protection of side 1.
Restraint slope of sensitive biased REF protection

2 S1.64REF.Slope 0.3~0.75 0.001 In
of side 1.
3 S1.64REF.t_Op 0~100 0.001 s Time delay setting of REF protection of side 1.
Setting of residual differential circuit abnormality

4 S1.64REF.I_Alm 0.04~1.2 0.001 In
of REF protection of side 1
The number of three-phase current input for

5 S1.CTNum 1~2 1
REF protection of side 1.
0: disable Logic setting of enabling/disabling REF

6 S1.64REF.En
1: enable protection of side 1.
7 S1.64REF.OutMap 000H~FFFH Tripping logic setting of REF protection of side 1.

9 S2.64REF.Slope 0.3~0.75 0.001 In
of side 2.
10 S2.64REF.t_Op 0~100 0.001 s Time delay setting of REF protection of side 2

11 S2.64REF.I_Alm 0.04~1.2 0.001 In
of REF protection of side 2.
The number of three-phase current input for

12 S2.CTNum 1~2 1
REF protection of side 2.

13 S2.64REF.En

16 S3.64REF.Slope 0.3~0.75 0.001 In
of side 3.
17 S3.64REF.t_Op 0~100 0.001 s Time delay setting of REF protection of side 3.

18 S3.64REF.I_Alm 0.04~1.2 0.001 In
of REF protection of side 3

19 S3.64REF.En
1. [S1.64REF.OutMap], [S2.64REF.OutMap], [S3.64REF.OutMap]
These tripping logic settings have the same meaning as the setting [87T.OutMap] and please refer

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it in Section 3.3.11 for the details.
 Setting Path
Main Menu -> Settings -> Prot Setting-> REF Settings
3.5 Overcurrent Protection
Overcurrent protections of each side are applied as backup protection, and independent logic
settings can be configured to enable or disable the protections of each side. Overcurrent
protection is disabled generally.
3.5.1 Logic
Overcurrent protections of each side have the same logic with independent settings and here side
1 is taken as an example.
SIG [S1.50/51P.En1]
&
SIG [S1.50/51P.Blk] &
S1.50/51P.t_Op 0s
SET [S1.50/51P.En] &
[S1.50/51P.Op]
SIG Max(Ia_S1,Ib_S1,Ic_S1)
SET [S1.50/51P.I_Set]
Logic similar to S2.50/51P.t_Op 0s
logic of side 1 &
SIG FD_OC_S1
[S2.50/51P.Op]
SIG FD_OC_S2
SIG FD_OC_S2
Logic similar to S3.50/51P.t_Op 0s
logic of side 1 &
[S3.50/51P.Op]
Figure 3.5-1 Logic diagram of definite time overcurrent protection of side 3
Where:
“S1” “S2” and “S3” represent side 1, side 2 and side 3.
Ia_S1, Ib_S1, and Ic_S1 are three phase currents of side 1.
[S1.50/51P.En1] is the input signal of enabling overcurrent protections of side 1
[S1.50/51P.Blk] is the input signal of blocking overcurrent protections of side 1.
[S1.50/51P.En] is the logic setting of enabling overcurrent protection of side 1.
[S1.50/51P.I_Set] is the current setting of overcurrent protection of side 1.
[S1.50/51P.t_Op] is the time delay setting of overcurrent protection of side 1.
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picks up.
[S1.50/51P.Op] is the operation of overcurrent protection of side 1.
3.5.2 Settings
Table 3.5-1 Overcurrent protection settings list
Current setting of overcurrent protection of side

1 S1.50/51P.I_Set 0.05In~30In 0.001 A
1.
2 S1.50/51P.t_Op 0~100 0.001 s Time delay of overcurrent protection of side 1.
0: disable Logic setting of enabling overcurrent protection of

3 S1.50/51P.En
1: enable side 1.
Tripping logic setting of overcurrent protection of

4 S1.50/51P.OutMap 000H~FFFH
side 1.

5 S2.50/51P.I_Set 0.05In~30In 0.001 A
2.
6 S2.50/51P.t_Op 0~100 0.001 s Time delay of overcurrent protection of side 2.

7 S2.50/51P.En
1: enable side 2.

side 2.

9 S3.50/51P.I_Set 0.05In~30In 0.001 A
3.
10 S3.50/51P.t_Op 0~100 0.001 s Time delay of overcurrent protection of side 3

11 S3.50/51P.En
1: enable side 3.

side 3.
1. [S1.50/51P.OutMap], [S2.50/51P.OutMap], [S3.50/51P.OutMap]
These tripping logic settings have the same meaning as the setting [87T.OutMap] and please refer
it in Section 3.3.11 for the details.
 Setting Path
Main Menu -> Settings -> Prot Setting-> OC Settings

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Table of Contents
4.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Relay Supervision ........................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.1 Device Hardware Supervision .............................................................................................. 4-1
4.2.2 Board Configuration Error Supervision ................................................................................ 4-1
4.2.3 Setting Supervision .............................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2.4 Auxiliary Test Supervision .................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2.5 Time Synchronization Supervision ....................................................................................... 4-2
4.2.6 Auxiliary Communication Testing Supervision ..................................................................... 4-2
4.2.7 Device Maintenance Supervision......................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Equipment Operation Supervision ................................................................. 4-2

4.3.1 CT Circuit Supervision.......................................................................................................... 4-2
4.4 List of Alarm Message ..................................................................................... 4-5

4.4.1 Equipment Self-Check Alarm ............................................................................................... 4-5
4.4.2 Equipment Operation Alarm ................................................................................................. 4-7
List of Figures
Figure 4.3-1 Logic diagram of CT circuit failure ...................................................................... 4-4
List of Tables
Table 4.4-1 Description of equipment self-check alarm message ......................................... 4-5
Table 4.4-2 Troubleshooting for equipment self-check alarm message ............................... 4-6
Table 4.4-3 Descripton of equipment operation alarm message ........................................... 4-7
Table 4.4-4 Troubleshooting for equipment operation alarm message ................................ 4-8
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4.1 Overview
Though the protection system is in non-operating state under normal conditions, it is waiting for a
power system fault to occur at any time and must operate for the fault without fail.
When the equipment is in energizing process before the LED “HEALTHY” is on, the equipment
needs to be checked to ensure there are no errors. Therefore, the automatic supervision function,
which checks the health of the protection system during startup and normal operation procedure,
plays an important role.
The numerical relay based on the microprocessor operations has the capability for implementing
this automatic supervision function of the protection system.
In case a fatal fault is detected during automatic supervision, the equipment will be blocked out. It
means that this relay is out of service. Therefore you must re-energize the relay or even replace a
module to make this relay back into service.
4.2 Relay Supervision
4.2.1 Device Hardware Supervision

The MCU, RAM, ROM chips in this relay are monitored continuously to ensure whether they are
damaged or have some errors. If any one of them is detected damaged or having error, this relay
will be blocked, the alarm signal [Fail_Device] will be issued, and the LED indicator “HEALTHY”
will be off at the same time.
If the software version of FPGA is not proper, or FPGA is damaged, the alarm signal [Fail_FPGA]
will be issued with the message [Fail_Device] and LED indicator “HEALTHY” will be off at the
same time.
4.2.2 Board Configuration Error Supervision

If the board configuration of this relay does not comply with the program software of this relay, the
alarm signals [Fail_Device] and [Fail_BoardConfig] will be issued, and the LED indicator
“HEALTHY” will be off at the same time.
4.2.3 Setting Supervision

This relay has 10 setting groups, but only one is active at any time. The settings of active setting
group are checked continuously.
If anyone of the active settings is confirmed to be modified, this relay will be blocked, the alarm
signals [Fail_Device] and [Fail_Settings] will be issued; meanwhile, if the modified setting is out of
the appointed range, the alarm signal [Fail_Setting_OvRange] will be issued at the same time.
The LED indicator “HEALTHY” will be off at the same time.
If anyone of the items of the setting file is changed (the program of this relay is updated), the
alarm signal [Fail_SettingItem_Chgd] will be issued, The LED indicator “HEALTHY” will be off at
the same time. The items of the setting include the setting number, the setting name, the setting

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range, the setting step etc.
4.2.4 Auxiliary Test Supervision

If this relay is in the communication test of binary signal, the alarm signals [Alm_Device] and
[Alm_CommTest] will be issued and the LED indicator “ALARM” will be on at the same time.
If this relay is in the test of binary output contact, the alarm signals [Alm_Device] and
[Alm_BOTest] will be issued and the LED indicator “ALARM” will be on at the same time.
4.2.5 Time Synchronization Supervision

If the time synchronization function is enabled in this relay, but this relay detects the time
synchronization is not correct, the alarm signals [Alm_Device] and [Alm_TimeSyn] will be issued
and the LED indicator “ALARM” will be on at the same time.
4.2.6 Auxiliary Communication Testing Supervision

If this relay is in the auxiliary communication testing of binary signal or metering, the alarm signals
[Alm_Device] and [Alm_CommTest] will be issued and the LED indicator “ALARM” will be on at
the same time.
4.2.7 Device Maintenance Supervision

If this relay is in the maintenance situation (the binary input which is used for denoting
maintenance situation is energized), the alarm signals [Alm_Device] and [BI_Maintenance] will be
issued and the LED indicator “ALARM” will be on at the same time.
4.3 Equipment Operation Supervision
4.3.1 CT Circuit Supervision

The main purpose of the current transformer (CT) circuit failure supervision function is to detect
faults in the secondary circuits of CT and avoid influence on the operation of corresponding
protection functions. The CT failure supervision function will be always processed all the time.
4.3.1.1 CT Supervision for Current Differential Protection
The CT supervision function consists of two aspects: differential CT circuit abnormality without
pickup of fault detector of differential protection and CT circuit failure with the fault detector pickup.
4.3.1.1.1 Differential CT Circuit Abnormality Alarm
Differential CT circuit abnormality detection is realized during sampling program. If anyone of two
following criteria is satisfied, CT circuit abnormality alarm will be issued after 10 s without blocking
(1) Any phase differential current is greater than setting [87T.I_Alm].
(2) I d 2      I d _ 1st. max

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Where:
I d 2 is negative-sequence differential current.
I d _1st. max is the maximum phase differential current.
 is the fixed threshold.
 is the ratio coefficient.
Differential current alarm setting [87T.I_Alm] should be greater than the differential current during
transformer operation with the tap not in middle position or the maximum differential current during
other operation conditions.
NOTE! Differential current alarm setting [87T.I_Alm] should be less than the pickup
setting of differential current [87T.I_Biased] and usually be set between the value of
maximum differential current during transformer operation with the tap not in middle
position and the least value of the setting [87T.I_Biased].
4.3.1.1.2 Differential CT Circuit Failure Discrimination
Differential CT circuit failure discrimination will be enabled after pickup of fault detector of
differential protection if logic setting of biased differential protection is set as “1” and binary input of
blocking differential protection is set as “0”.
Any one of following three criteria is satisfied after fault detector (FD) of biased differential
protection pickup, CT circuit failure discrimination will not be carried out.
(1) Maximum phase current of some side is lower than 0.2pu before FD pickup.
When this occurs, only CT circuit failure discrimination of this side will not be carried out.
(2) The maximum phase current is higher than 1.2pu after FD pickup.
(3) Any phase current of any side after pickup is greater than that before FD pickup.
If current of some side satisfies following two criteria simultaneously, then it will be judged as CT
circuit failure immediately.
(1) Only one phase current is lower than pickup setting of biased differential protection
[87T.I_Biased].
(2) The other two phase currents after pickup are equal to those before FD pickup.
 Logic of CT circuit failure

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FD_Diff
Only one phase current of side 1 is

lower than [87T.I_Biased]
The other two phase currents of side 1

are equal to those before FD pickup &
IΦmax_S1<0.2pu before FD pickup

≥1
& [87T.Alm_CTS]
IΦmax>1.2pu
≥1
Any phase current of any side is
greater than that before FD pickup
Figure 4.3-1 Logic diagram of CT circuit failure
Where:
IΦmax_S1 is the maximum phase current of side 1.
IΦmax is the maximum phase current of all sides.
[Alm_CTS] is the issued alarm signal indicating that instant CT circuit failure is distinguished.
“Before FD pickup” mentioned in the above figure represents the time 2 cycles (i.e. 40ms) before
the fault detector picks up.
When CT circuit failure is distinguished, then CT circuit failure alarm will be issued with “ALARM”
LED lit on. By configuring the logic setting [87T.En_CTS_Blk], user can get blocking functions to
differential protection. If this logic setting is set as “0”, the biased differential protection will not be
blocked by CT circuit failure. Otherwise, it will be blocked by CT circuit failure.
In order to prevent the maloperation due to CT circuit failure, if maximum phase current is greater
than 1.2pu after the alarm [87T.Alm_CTS] is issued, biased differential protection will be released.
If the alarm is issued, the alarm signal can be reset and “ALARM” can be turned off only after the
failure is removed and the binary input [BI_RstTarg] is energized or manually send command
“Reset_Target” through relay menu, or receiving reset message from SCADA or gateway.
NOTE! CT circuit abnormality and failure alarms indicate abnormality in differential CT
circuit or settings. Both shall be paid attention on site. For example, differential circuits
open can not make fault detector of differential protection pick up of in case of light load
but alarm will be sent. If user treats this abnormality in time, unwanted differential
operation can be avoided if the load increases or external fault occurs.

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4.3.1.2 CT Supervision for REF Protection
If residual differential current of REF protection of some side is greater than a setting
(i.e.[Sx.64REF.I_Alm]) and the state is keeping over 10 s, the alarm of REF protection of the side
will be issued without the protection being blocked.
4.4 List of Alarm Message
4.4.1 Equipment Self-Check Alarm

Equipment hardware circuits and software working conditions are always monitored by the relay. If
any abnormality occurs, the corresponding alarm message will be issued on the LCD of the
equipment.
Some failures will result in some protective function being blocked. Some server failures of
hardware or software will result in the equipment being blocked and the contacts of equipment
failure will operate at same time. During that condition, the protection relay has to be put out of
service for maintenance.
NOTE! If an alarm signal is issued with equipment being blocked, please try to make a
fault diagnosis by referring the issued alarm messages but not to simply reboot or
re-power the relay. If user cannot find the failure reason on site, please inform
manufacturer for maintenance.
Table 4.4-1 Description of equipment self-check alarm message
No. Item Description

Failure Signals (Device is blocked, “HEALTHY” LED is lit off, “ALARM” LED is lit on)
1 Fail_Device The device fails.
2 Fail_Setting_OvRange Setting values are out of range.
Mismatch between the configuration of plug-in modules and the designing
3 Fail_BoardConfig
drawing of an applied-specific project.
After configuration file is updated, settings of the file and settings saved on the
4 Fail_SettingItem_Chgd
device are not matched.
5 Fail_FPGA The version of FPGA software is not proper or FPGA is damaged.
6 Fail_Sample AD sample module is abnormal.
The error is found during protection settings checking or device settings are
7 Fail_Settings
unreasonable.
Alarm Signals
(Device is not blocked, both “HEALTHY” LED keeps being lit on and “ALARM” LED is lit on)
8 Alm_Device The device is abnormal.
9 Alm_CommTest The device is in the communication test mode.
10 Alm_BOTest The device is in the binary output test mode.
11 Alm_TimeSyn Time synchronization abnormality alarm.
The error is found during checking the version of software downloaded to the
12 Alm_Version
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13 Alm_Settings_MON The error is found during MON module checking settings of device.
The active group configured by settings in device and that configured by binary
14 Alm_BI_SettingGrp
input are not matched
DC offset of sampled data is abnormal or error is found during dual- channel
15 Alm_Data_Err
cross check.
Correction coefficients of current differential protection or restricted earth fault
16 Alm_Kct_Err
protection are out of range.
17 Alm_Insuf_Memory The memory of MON module is insufficient.
Table 4.4-2 Troubleshooting for equipment self-check alarm message
No. Item Handling suggestion

Failure Signals (Device is blocked, “HEALTHY” LED is lit off, “ALARM” LED is lit on)
The signal is always issued with other specific failure signals, and please refer
1 Fail_Device
to the handling suggestion of other specific fail signals.
Please reset setting values according to the range described in the instruction
2 Fail_Setting_OvRange manual, then re-power or reboot the equipment and the alarm message will
disappear and the equipment will restore to normal operation state.
Step 1: Go to the menu “Information”->”Board Info”, check the abnormality
information.
Step 2: For the module with abnormality, if the module is not used, then
3 Fail_BoardConfig remove, and if the module is used, then check whether the module is installed
properly and work normally.
After the abnormality is removed, re-power or reboot the equipment and the
equipment will restore to normal operation state.
Please check the settings mentioned in the prompt message on the LCD, and
4 Fail_SettingItem_Chgd go to the menu “Settings” and select “Confirm Settings” item to confirm
settings. Then the equipment will restore to normal operation stage.
5 Fail_FPGA
6 Fail_Sample Please inform the manufacturer or the agent for maintenance
7 Fail_Settings
Alarm Signals
The signal is always issued with other specific alarm signals, and please refer
8 Alm_Device
to the handling suggestion of other specific alarm signals.
9 Alm_CommTest
No special treatment is needed. Just wait the completion of test or exit the test.
10 Alm_BOTest
Step1: Check whether the selected clock synchronization mode matches the
clock synchronization source.
11 Alm_TimeSyn Step 2: Check whether the wiring connection between the equipment and the
clock synchronization source is correct.
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No. Item Handling suggestion

[Opt_TimeSyn]) is set correctly. If there is no clock synchronization, please set
the setting [Opt_TimeSyn] as “NoTimeSyn”.
After the abnormality is removed, the “ALARM” LED will be extinguished and
the corresponding alarm message will disappear and the equipment will restore
to normal operation state.
Users may pay no attention to the alarm signal in the project commissioning
stage, but it is needed to download the latest package file (including correct
12 Alm_Version version checksum file) provided by R&D engineer to make the alarm signal
disappear. Then users get the correct software version. It is not allowed that the
alarm signal is issued on the device already has been put into service.
13 Alm_Settings_MON Please inform the manufacturer or the agent for maintenance.
Please check the value of setting [Active_Grp] and binary input of indicating
active group, and make them matched. Then the “ALARM” LED will be
14 Alm_BI_SettingGrp
extinguished and the corresponding alarm message will disappear and the
equipment will restore to normal operation state.
Check whether analog input module is installed proper, or check whether optic
fiber and merging unit connected to the relay work normally or not.
15 Alm_Data_Err After the abnormality is removed, the “ALARM” LED will be extinguished and
to normal operation state
Change CT ratios to make correction coefficients of current differential
protection or restricted earth fault protection are in proper range.
16 Alm_Kct_Err After the abnormality is removed, the “ALARM” LED will be extinguished and
to normal operation state
Please replace the MON module on device with another one with greater
17 Alm_Insuf_Memory
memory.
NOTE! If the equipment still cannot restore to normal operation state after suggested
procedures, please inform the manufacture or the agent for maintenance.
4.4.2 Equipment Operation Alarm

During the equipment normal operation, CT circuit and some binary input circuits are always
monitored by the relay. If any abnormality of them occurs or any alarm element operates, the
corresponding alarm message will be issued on the LCD of the equipment without blocking
equipment.
When this kind of alarm messages are issued, user need to find the abnormality reason, and then
take corresponding measures to eliminate the alarm message to make the equipment return to
the normal operation state.
Table 4.4-3 Descripton of equipment operation alarm message

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Alarm Signals (Device is not blocked but the corresponding biased differential protection can be blocked
by configuring the corresponding logic setting , “HEALTHY” LED keeps being lit on, “ALARM” LED is lit
on)
1 87T.Alm_CTS CT circuit or current sampling circuit of differential protection fails.
Alarm Signals
2 87T.Alm_Diff CT circuit or current sampling circuit of differential protection is abnormal.
3 S1.64REF.Alm CT circuit or current sampling circuit of REF protection at side 1 is abnormal.
Table 4.4-4 Troubleshooting for equipment operation alarm message

Alarm Signals (Device is not blocked but the corresponding biased differential protection can be blocked
by configuring the corresponding logic setting , “HEALTHY” LED is lit off, “ALARM” LED is lit on)
Locate the position of failure by checking sampled data in protection equipment
and differential CT circuit wiring to decide the further maintenance scheme.
1 87T.Alm_CTS After the equipment returns to a normal operation. When the alarm signal
[87T.Alm_CTS] is issued, the “ALARM” LED is not extinguished until energizing
binary input [BI_RstTarg] or receiving reset message from SCADA or gateway.
Alarm Signals
2 87T.Alm_Diff Please check the corresponding sampling values and CT secondary circuit to
find out the reason resulting in the abnormality. If sample values of the
3 S1.64REF.Alm
equipment are not correct, please inform the manufacturer or agent for
4 S2.64REF.Alm maintenance, and if it is caused by the failure of the CT secondary circuit or
primary system, please finish troubleshooting according to the operating
5 S3.64REF.Alm
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Table of Contents
5.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 5-1

5.2 Measurement ................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2.1 Protection Measurement ...................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2.2 Fault Detector Measurement................................................................................................ 5-1
5.3 Signaling .......................................................................................................... 5-1

5.4 Event Recording .............................................................................................. 5-1
5.5 Fault and Disturbance Recording .................................................................. 5-2

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5.1 Overview
The relay provides some management functions, such as protection sampling, metering, remote
control, signaling, event recording and fault & disturbance recording etc. All these functions can
ensure this relay meets the requirements of a modern power grid.
5.2 Measurement
This relay produces a variety of both directly and calculated power system quantities. There are
two kinds of measurements are supported in this relay: protection sampling and metering. All
these measurands also can be transmitted to the SCADA or gateway through communication. See
Chapter 10 for more information about the communication and protocols.
5.2.1 Protection Measurement

This relay samples the protection related values with 24-point sampling rate per cycle. These
protection sampled values are being updated per 0.5s and can be viewed in the submenu
“Measurement1” of this relay or via relay communication. See Section 8.2.3 for more details
about the protection measurands.
5.2.2 Fault Detector Measurement

This relay samples the metering values with 24-point sampling rate per cycle. These metering
values are being updated per 0.5s and can be viewed in the submenu “Measurement2” of this
relay or via relay communication. See Section 8.2.3 for more details about the metering values.
5.3 Signaling
This relay has some programmable binary inputs which are used to monitor the contact positions
of the corresponding bay, or be used in protection logics or for releasing or blocking the relevant
protective element, or be used in supervision logics calculation for supervision alarm elements
The binary inputs can be configured according to the engineering demands through the
PCS-Explorer configuration tool auxiliary software.
The binary input state change confirmation time of each binary input is configurable according to
practical application through the PCS-Explorer configuration tool auxiliary software, and the
default binary input state change confirmation time of the binary inputs is 10ms.
See Section 8.2.4 for more details about the binary inputs.
5.4 Event Recording
This relay supports the event recording functions which can record all the events happened in this
relay. So it is very convenient for the user to view the history records.

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The following event information can be recorded.
 64 latest protection operation reports
 1024 latest supervision alarm records
 1024 latest device log records
5.5 Fault and Disturbance Recording
This relay provides the fault and disturbance recording facility for recording the sampled values of
the fault and disturbance wave when a fault is occurred in the power system. The 64 latest fault
and disturbance records can be recorded in this relay, and each wave record includes 5 cycles of
pre-fault sampled data and most 150 cycles fault sampled data.
The current and voltage sampled values, the binary input signals and the protection operation
signals are contained in the fault and disturbance wave record, and the analog value sampling rate
is 24 points per cycle. The format of the wave complies with the “COMTRADE” standard.
There are several conditions which can trigger the fault and disturbance recording of this relay.
 The fault detector picks up.
 Anyone of the protective elements operates.
 The submenu “Trig Oscillograph” is executed.
Each waveform includes the wave recording data both before and after the fault. Each trigger
element operation will extend the wave recording time, until the appointed time delay is over after
the trigger element restores, or until the maximum number of wave recording points is reached.

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Table of Contents
6.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 6-1

6.2 Basic Enclosure ............................................................................................... 6-3
6.3 Human Machine Interface Module (NR4856) ................................................. 6-3
6.4 Power Supply Module (NR4304) ..................................................................... 6-3
6.5 MON Module (NR4106) .................................................................................... 6-5
6.6 Analog Input Module (NR4412) ....................................................................... 6-7
6.6.1 Current Transformer Requirements ..................................................................................... 6-9
6.7 Binary Output Module (NR4521) ................................................................... 6-10

6.8 Binary Input Module (NR4502/NR4503/NR4504) ......................................... 6-13
6.9 NET-DSP Module (NR4126/NR4138) ............................................................. 6-15
List of Figures
Figure 6.1-1 Hardware structure of the this relay .................................................................... 6-1
Figure 6.1-2 Front panel of the this relay .................................................................................. 6-2
Figure 6.1-3 Rear panel of the this relay ................................................................................... 6-2
Figure 6.2-1 Rack, back plane and slot allocation of this relay ............................................. 6-3
Figure 6.4-1 View of the power supply module ........................................................................ 6-4
Figure 6.5-1 View of the MON module ....................................................................................... 6-6
Figure 6.6-1 View of the analog input module.......................................................................... 6-8
Figure 6.7-1 View of the binary output module ...................................................................... 6-11
Figure 6.8-1 View of the binary input module ........................................................................ 6-13
Figure 6.9-1 View of the network DSP module ....................................................................... 6-16

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6.1 Overview
The modular design of this relay allows the relay to be easily upgraded or repaired by a qualified
service person. The faceplate is hinged to allow easy access to the configurable modules, and
back-plugging structure design makes it easy to repair or replace any modules.
There are several types of hardware modules in this relay; each module takes a different part in
this relay. The relevant modules can be selected according to the practical engineering demands.
These modules which are supported in this relay and their module codes are listed as below.
No. Module Description Module Code Configuration

1 Human machine interface module NR4856 Mandatory
2 Power supply module NR4304 Mandatory
3 MON module NR4106 Mandatory
4 Analog input module NR4412 Optional
5 Binary output module NR4521 Optional
6 Binary input module NR4502/NR4503/ NR4504 Optional
7 NET-DSP module NR4138/NR4126 Optional
The hardware structure of this relay is shown as below.
Conventional A/D Binary

CT and VT e.g. CB
A/D inputs
Electronic
CT and VT
Main
DSP Binary e.g. CB
outputs
Network
DSP ARM
Time
Synchronization e.g. IRIG-B
HMI
Power
Supply PS LCD LED Print
Keypad Communication To SCADA
For all modules
Figure 6.1-1 Hardware structure of the this relay
These modules can be freely equipped in the basic enclosure of this relay (see Section 6.2), and
the relationship between the module and the slot number is listed as below.
Module Description Slot Number

Power supply module Must be in the No.9 slot.
MON module Must be in the No.1 slot.
Analog input module Must be in the No.4 and No.5 slots, if it is selected.
Binary output module Any slot if the slot is not occupied, default is the No.6 slot.
Binary input module Any slot if the slot is not occupied, default is the No.7 slot.
NET-DSP module Must be in the No.2 slot, if it is selected.
The following two figures show the front panel and the rear panel of this device.

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PCS-9671
1 11 TRANSFORMER RELAY
HEALTHY
2 12
ALARM
3 13
4 14
5 15
6 16
7 17
8 18
9 19
10 20
P
GR
ENT
ESC
Figure 6.1-2 Front panel of the this relay
NR4106 NR4412 NR4521 NR 4503 NR4304
01
01 02
02
03
04
03 04
05 06
05
06
07 08 07
08
09 10
09
11 12
10
11
13 14
12
13
15 16
14
15
17 18
16
19 20
17
18
21 22 19
20 PWR+
23 24
21 PWR-
22 GND
25 26
Figure 6.1-3 Rear panel of the this relay
NOTE! The hardware module configuration in above figure is only a demonstration for
explaining how the hardware module is configured. The hardware module configuration
can be different according to the different engineering demands, and the hardware
module configuration of a practical engineering should be taken as final and binding.
NOTE! The No.8 slot is reserved for some special demands, if the present hardware
configuration can not meet the special demands.

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6.2 Basic Enclosure
The basic enclosure of this relay is an electronic equipment rack (see Figure 6.2-1) with an
adequate number of slots for all these modules. The basic rack is equipped with a back plane
(mother board), and the back plane provides some back plane lines for distributing signals within
the enclosure.
The rack, back plane and the slot allocation of this relay is shown as below. The hardware module
configuration is in accordance with the Figure 6.1-3.
Slot: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
NR4126/NR4138
NR 4521
NR 4106
NR 44 12
NR 4503
NR 4304
Figure 6.2-1 Rack, back plane and slot allocation of this relay
6.3 Human Machine Interface Module (NR4856)
The human machine interface (HMI) module is installed on the front panel of this device. It is used
to observe the running status and event information on the LCD, and configure the protection
settings and device operation mode. It can help the user to know the status of this relay and
detailed event information easily, and provide convenient and friendly access interface for the user.
Please see Chapter 8 for further details about how to access the human machine interface.
6.4 Power Supply Module (NR4304)
The power supply module is a power supply converter with electrical insulation between input and
output, and a maximum output power of 30W. The power supply module has an input voltage
range as described in Section 2.1.1.1.
The use of an external miniature circuit breaker is recommended. The miniature circuit breaker
must be in the on position when the device is in operation and in the off position when the device
is in cold reserve.
The power supply module also provides binary outputs which are used to send out some
necessary binary output signals according to the relevant commands from the CPU module, and
these binary outputs only can be used as tripping and closing (protection, auto-recloser or remote
control) outputs by setting the relevant settings.
The view of the power supply module is shown in Figure 6.4-1.

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NR4304
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20 PWR+
21 PWR-
22 GND
NR4304A
Figure 6.4-1 View of the power supply module
A 22-pin connector is fixed on the front side of this module. The terminal definition of the
connector is described as below.
Pin connections on the 22-pin connector of the power supply module NR4304:
the contact [BO_Prot] is a magnetic latched NO contact defined as protection tripping signal
fixedly
Pin No. Sign Description

0901 SIG_COM Signal common output terminal
0902 BO_Fail_Device Failure signal output
0903 BO_Alm_Device Alarming signal output
0904 The No.1 magnetic latched NO contact of protection
BO_Prot01
0905 operation.
0906 The No.2 magnetic latched NO contact of protection
BO_Prot02
0907 operation.
0908
BO_Trp01 The No.1 trip output contact (NO).
0909
0910
0911
0912
0913
0914
0915
0916
0917
0918
0919
0920 PWR+ DC power supply positive input

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0921 PWR- DC power supply negative input
0922 GND Grounded terminal
6.5 MON Module (NR4106)
The MON module is the central part of this equipment, and contains a powerful microchip
processor and some necessary electronic elements. This powerful processor performs all of the
functions for the relay: the protection functions, the communication management functions. There
are several A/D conversion circuits on this module, which are used to convert the AC analog
signals to corresponding DC signals for fulfilling the demand of the electrical level standard. A
high-accuracy clock chip is contained in this module, it provide accurate current time for this relay.
The functional details of the MON module are listed as below:
 Protection calculations
The MON module can calculate protective elements (such as overcurrent element, zero
sequence overcurrent etc.) on the basis of the analog sampled values (voltages and currents)
and binary inputs, and then decides whether the device needs to trip or close.
 Communication management
The MON module can effectively manage all communication procedures, and reliably send
out some useful information through its various communication interfaces. These interfaces
are used to communicate with a SCADA or a RTU. It also can communicate with the human
machine interface module. If an event is occurred (such as SOE, protective tripping event
etc.), this module will send out the relevant event information through these interfaces, and
make it be easily observed by the user.
 Auxiliary calculations
Based on the voltage and current inputs, the MON module also can calculate out the
metering values, such as active power, reactive power and power factor etc. All these values
can be sent to a SCADA or a RTU through the communication interfaces.
 Time Synchronization
This module has a local clock chip and an interface to receive time synchronized signals from
external clock source. These signals include PPS (pulse per second) signal and IRIG-B
signal. Basing on the timing message (from SCADA or gateway) and the PPS signal, or
basing on the IRIG-B signal, this module can synchronize local clock with the standard clock.
There are three types of MON modules, and the view of the MON module is shown in Figure
6.5-1.

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NR4106 NR4106 NR4106
TX
RX
TX
RX
NR4106A NR4106B NR4106C

or NR4106AA or NR4106AB or NR4106AC
Figure 6.5-1 View of the MON module
A 16-pin or 7-pin connector is fixed on the front side of the module. The terminal definition of the
Pin connections on the connector of the MON module NR4106A (NR4106AA) and NR4106C (or
NR4106AC):

0101 Not used
0102 A
The No.1 EIA RS-485 standardized interface for connecting with a SCADA or
0103 B
a gateway.
0104 SGND
0105 Not used
0106 A
The No.2 EIA RS-485 standardized interface for connecting with a SCADA or
0107 B
a gateway.
0108 SGND
0109 Not used
0110 SYN+
The EIA RS-485 standardized interface for time synchronization, PPS and
0111 SYN-
IRIG-B signals are permitted.
0112 SGND
0113 Not used
0114 RTS ®
The interface for connecting with a printer, the EPSON LQ-300K printer is
0115 TXD
recommended.
0116 SGND
Pin connections on the connector of the MON module NR4106B (or NR4106AB):

0101 SYN+ The EIA RS-485 standardized interface for time synchronization, PPS and
0102 SYN- IRIG-B signals are permitted.

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0103 SGND
0104 Not used
0105 RTS ®
The interface for connecting with a printer, the EPSON LQ-300K printer is
0106 TXD
recommended.
0107 SGND
6.6 Analog Input Module (NR4412)
The analog input module can transform high AC input values to relevant low AC output value,
which are suited to the analog inputs of the MON module. The transformers are used both to
step-down the currents and voltages to levels appropriate to the relay’s electronic circuitry and to
provide effective isolation between the relay and the power system. A low pass filter circuit is
connected to each transformer (CT or VT) secondary circuit for reducing the noise of each analog
AC input signal.
NOTE! The rated value of the current transformer is optional: 1A or 5A. The rated value
of the CT must be definitely declared in the technical scheme and the contract.
NOTE! Because the rated value of the current transformer is optional, it is necessary to
check whether the rated value of the current transformer inputs is according to the
demand of the engineering scheme before the device is put into operation.
DANGER! Never allow the current transformer (CT) secondary circuit connected to this
relay to be opened while the primary system is energized. The opened CT secondary
circuit will produce a dangerously high voltage. If this safety precaution is disregarded,
personal death, severe personal injury or considerable equipment damage will occur.
Module NR4412 with 24 pins provides 15 analogue input channels and the view of the analog
input module is shown in Figure 6.6-1.

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NR4412
01 02
03 04
05 06
07 08
09 10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
Figure 6.6-1 View of the analog input module
A 26-pin or 24-pin connector is fixed on the front side of this module. The terminal definition of the
Pin connections on the connector of the analog input module NR4412 with 26 pins:

0401 Ia_S1
The input of phase A current of side 1.
0402 Ian_S1
0403 Ib_S1
The input of phase B current of side 1.
0404 Ibn_S1
0405 Ic_S1
The input of phase C current of side 1.
0406 Icn_S1
0407 Ia_S2
0408 Ian_S2
0409 Ib_S2
0410 Ibn_S2
0411 Ic_S2
0412 Icn_S2
0413 Ia_S3
0414 Ian_S3
0415 Ib_S3
0416 Ibn_S3
0417 Ic_S3
0418 Icn_S3
0419 I0_S1
The input of neutral current of side 1.
0420 I0n_S1
0421 I0_S2
0422 I0n_S2
0423 I0_S3
0424 I0n_S3

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NOTE! In above table, Ia_S1, Ib_S1, Ic_S1, Ia_S2, Ib_S2, Ic_S2, Ia_S3, Ib_S3, Ic_S3,
I0_S1, I0_S2 and I0_S3 are polarity of current inputs.
NOTE! If users need to configure other analog input, please declare when place an
order.
6.6.1 Current Transformer Requirements

 CT Requirements
-- Rated primary current “Ipn”:
According to the rated current or maximum load current of primary apparatus
-- Rated continuous thermal current “Icth”:
According to the maximum load current
-- Rated short-time thermal current “Ith” and rated dynamic current “Idyn”:
According to the maximum fault current
-- Rated secondary current “Isn”
-- Accuracy limit factor “Kalf”:
Ipn Rated primary current (amps)

Icth Rated continuous thermal current (amps)
Ith Rated short-time thermal current (amps)
Idyn Rated dynamic current (amps)
Isn Rated secondary current (amps)
Kalf Accuracy limit factor: Kalf = Ipal / Ipn
Ipal Rated accuracy limit primary current (amps)
 Performance Verification
Esl > Esl’
Rated secondary limiting e.m.f (volts):

Esl
Esl = kalf × Isn × (Rct + Rbn)
Required secondary limiting e.m.f (volts):
Esl’
Esl’ = k × Ipcf × Isn × (Rct + Rb) / Ipn
Kalf Accuracy limit factor: Kalf = Ipal / Ipn
k Stability factor: k = 2
Ipal Rated accuracy limit primary current (amps)
Protective checking factor current (amps): same as the maximum
Ipcf
prospective fault current
Ipn Rated primary current (amps)

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Isn Rated secondary current (amps)

Rct Current transformer secondary winding resistance (ohms)
2
Rbn Rated resistance burden (ohms): Rbn = Sbn / Isn
Sbn Rated burden (VAs)
Real resistance burden (ohms):
Rb
Rb = Rr + 2RL + Rc
Rc Contact resistance, 0.05~0.10 (ohms)
RL Resistance of a single lead from relay to the CT (ohms)
Rr Impedance of relay phase current input (ohms)
 Example
Kalf = 30.00, Isn = 5A, Rct = 1.00Ω, Sbn = 60VA
Esl = Kalf × Isn × (Rct + Rbn) = kalf × Isn × (Rct + Sbn / Isn2)
So, Esl = 30 × 5 × (1 + 60 / 52) = 510V
Ipcf = 40000A, RL = 0.50Ω, Rr = 0.10Ω, Rc = 0.10Ω, Ipn = 2000A
Esl’ = k × Ipcf × Isn × (Rct + Rb) / Ipn = k × Ipcf × Isn × (Rct + (Rr + 2RL + Rc)) / Ipn
So, Esl’ = 2 × 40000 × 5 × (1 + (0.1 + 2 × 0.5 + 0.1)) / 2000 = 440V
It can meet the requirement: Esl > Esl’.
6.7 Binary Output Module (NR4521)
The binary output module consists of some necessary contact outputs, and the binary outputs are
used as tripping outputs or signal outputs. It can receive tripping commands from the MON
module, and then act according to these commands. It also can output some alarm signals from
the MON module.
There are three types of binary output modules: NR4521A, NR4521C and NR4521D. The view of
the binary output module is shown below.

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NR4521
NR4521
Figure 6.7-1 View of the binary output module
Pin connections on the 22-pin connector of the binary output module NR4521A:

0601
0602
0603
0604
0605
0606
0607
0608
0609
0610
0611
0612
0613
BO_1 The No.1 programmable tripping binary output (NO).
0614
0615
0616
0617
0618
0619
0620
0621
0622

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Pin connections on the 22-pin connector of the binary output module NR4521C:

0601
0602
0603
0604
0605
0606
0607
0608
0609
0610
0611
0612
0613
BO_1 The No.1 programmable signal binary output (NO).
0614
0615
0616
0617
0618
0619
0620
0621
BO_5 The No.5 programmable signal binary output (NC).
0622
Pin connections on the 22-pin connector of the binary output module NR4521D:

0601
0602
0603
0604
0605
0606
0607
0608
0609
0610
0611
0612
0613
0614

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0615
0616
0617
0618
0619
0620
0621
BO_5 The No.5 programmable signal binary output (NC).
0622
6.8 Binary Input Module (NR4502/NR4503/NR4504)
The binary input module contains some binary inputs which are used to monitor the contact
positions of the corresponding bay, and all the binary inputs except last two inputs are
configurable through PCS-Explorer configuration tool. Some of them are used as general purpose
binary inputs, and others are used as special purpose binary inputs. These binary inputs are all
optical isolated binary inputs.
The regular optical isolated binary inputs are used to monitor the position of the regular binary
signals; the special optical isolated binary inputs are used to monitor the position of the special
binary signals, which must be taken into account in the protection and interlock logic calculations
of the MON module.
There are three types of binary input modules: NR4502, NR4503 and NR4504. The view of the
binary input module is shown in Figure 6.8-1.
NR4502 NR4503 NR4504
NR4502 NR4503 NR4504
Figure 6.8-1 View of the binary input module
Pin connections on the 22-pin connector of the binary input module NR4502:

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0701 BI_01+
The No.1 programmable binary input
0702 BI_01-
0703 BI_02+
0704 BI_02-
0705 BI_03+
0706 BI_03-
0707 BI_04+
0708 BI_04-
0709 BI_05+
0710 BI_05-
0711 BI_06+
0712 BI_06-
0713 BI_07+
0714 BI_07-
0715 BI_08+
0716 BI_08-
0717 BI_09+
0718 BI_09-
0719 BI_10+
0720 BI_10-
0721 BI_11+
0722 BI_11-

0701 BI_01+
The No.1 programmable binary input.
0702 BI_01-
0703 BI_02+
The No.2 programmable binary input.
0704 BI_02-
0705 BI_03 The No.3 programmable binary input.

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0722 BI_Opto- The common negative connection of the BI_03 to BI_19.

0703 BI_Opto1- The common negative connection of the BI_01 and BI_02.
0722 Not used
6.9 NET-DSP Module (NR4126/NR4138)
The network DSP module is applied in a digitalized substation for leading the current and voltage
from the electronic transformer through a merging unit, and it also can receive or transmit the
GOOSE information. There are two kinds of network DSP module: NR4126 and NR4138.
The network DSP module NR4138 provides up to 6 optical Ethernet ports which can support the
protocol IEC61850-9-2, GOOSE and IEEE1588. It also provides an optical Ethernet port for the
IEC60044-8 data reception, and an optical Ethernet port for the time synchronization.
The network DSP module NR4126 provides 2 optical Ethernet ports which only can support the
GOOSE protocol.

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The view of the network DSP module is shown in Figure 6.9-1.
NR4138 NR4126
1 2
3 4
TX
RX
TX
RX
RX
RX
NR4138A NR4126D
Figure 6.9-1 View of the network DSP module

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7 Settings
Table of Contents
7.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 7-1

7.2 System Settings ............................................................................................... 7-1
7.3 Protection Settings .......................................................................................... 7-3
7.3.1 Settings of Current Differential Protection............................................................................ 7-3
7.4 Device Setup .................................................................................................... 7-4

7.4.1 Device Settings .................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.4.2 Communication Settings ...................................................................................................... 7-5
List of Tables
Table 7.2-1 System settings ....................................................................................................... 7-1
Table 7.3-1 Current differential protection settings list .......................................................... 7-3
Table 7.4-1 Device settings ........................................................................................................ 7-4
Table 7.4-2 Communication settings ........................................................................................ 7-5

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7.1 Overview
Settings are classified to two kinds, protection settings and common settings. Each protection
element has its independent setting menu to configure which are given detailed description in
Chapter “Operation Theory”. Common settings consist of device settings, communication settings
and system settings,
The equipment has 10 setting groups for protection to coordinate with the mode of power system
operation, one of which is assigned to be active. However, common settings are shared by all
protection setting groups, and settings of protection element are set according to secondary
values.
7.2 System Settings
 Setting list
Table 7.2-1 System settings
1 Active_Grp 1~10 1 Current setting group.
50Hz
2 Opt_SysFreq Select system working frequency.
60Hz
Max 20 Name of the protected primary equipment, such as

3 PrimaryEquip_Name
characters transformer, line, etc.
4 Sn 0~600 0.001 MVA Transformer capacity
5 WdgConn_S1 0,1 1 Select the winding connection mode of side 1.
Relative o’clock of MV side winding with respect to HV

6 Clk_S2_WRT_S1 0~11 1 Clk
side winding.
Relative o’clock of LV side winding with respect to HV

7 Clk_S3_WRT_S1 0~11 1 Clk
side winding.
8 S1.Un 0~500 0.001 kV Primary rated voltage of HV side stated on nameplate.
9 S2.Un 0~500 0.001 kV Primary rated voltage of MV side stated on nameplate.
10 S3.Un 0~150 0.001 kV Primary rated voltage of LV side stated on nameplate.
11 S1.I1n 0~9999 1 A Primary current of CT of side 1.
12 S1.I2n 1A or 5A A Secondary current of CT of side 1.
17 S1.Neu.I1n 0~9999 1 A Primary current of neutral CT at side 1.

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18 S1.Neu.I2n 1A or 5A A Secondary current of neutral CT at side 1.
Selecting the CT connection mode

23 CTConn 0~1 1 0: Y connection；
1: Y→△ transforming outside of relay
NOTE! Symbol ”x” represents some side of transformer or VT/CT type only defined by
user through PCS-Explorer software, which may be “HVS”(HV side), “MVS”(MV side),
etc.
 Setting explanation
1. [ Active_Grp]
The current protection setting group number, and total 10 group settings are provided. The device
settings, communication settings and system settings, are common for all protection groups.
2. [WdgConn_S1], [Clk_S2_WRT_TS1], [Clk_S3_WRT_S1]
[WdgConn_S1] is setting of selecting the winding connection mode of side 1. 0 is for wye winding
and 1 is for delta winding.
[Clk_S2_WRT_S1] is the setting of the relative o’clock of side 2 winding with respect to winding
connection of side 1.
[Clk_S3_WRT_S1] is the setting of the relative o’clock of side 3 winding with respect to winding
connection of side 1.
These logic settings are used to set vector group of transformer for the calculation of differential
protection inner the equipment. Please refer to Section 3.3.1.3 for details.
For example, transformer vector group is YN/y12/d11, [WdgConn_S1], [Clk_S2_WRT_S1], and

[Clk_S3_WRT_S1] should be set as “0”, “0” and “11” respectively.
NOTE! For a two-winding transformer, we treat side 1 as the high voltage side and side 3
as the low voltage side. For a three-winding transformer, we treat side 1 as the high voltage
side, side 2 as the middle voltage side and side 3 as the low voltage side.
3. [S1.Un], [S2.Un], [S3.Un]
[Sx.Un] (n=1, 2, 3) is the setting of the rated primary voltage of the corresponding side of a
transformer. They should be configured as its actual value (i.e. its tap changer in normal position)
to get the high performance of differential protection.

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4. [I1n_S1], [I2n_S1], [I1n_S2], [I2n_S2], [I1n_S3], [I2n_S3]
[Sx.I1n] and [Isx.I2n] (x=1, 2, 3) are the rated primary current and the rated secondary current of
the CT of the corresponding side respectively. They should be configured as its actual value. For
example, if current ratio of CT of HV side is 600/5, the following settings should be set:
[S1.I1n]=600A, [S1.I2n] =5A.
The equipment will automatically calculate correction coefficient of each side of transformer with
rated capacity, rated voltage of each side and CT ration of each side, and then do the differential
protection calculation with the corrected currents.
NOTE! If the equipment is applied to the protection of a two-winding transformer, or a
three-winding transformer with three CT inputs, please set the primary current of the
unused CT and the primary rated voltage of the unused side as “0”, the secondary current
of unused CT as “1A” or “5A” and short current input terminals of the unused side of the
equipment.
For example, if the protection equipment is applied to the protection of a two-winding

transformer with two side current inputs, then current inputs of side 1 and side 3 of the
equipment can be used as inputs of HV side and LV side of the transformer. The following
settings should be set: [S2.Un]=0, [S2.I1n]=0, [S2.I2n]=1A (or 5A).
5. [CTConn]
This setting is used to select the connection mode of CT.
“0” is wye connection, and phase shift compensation is carried out in the program.
“1” is delta connection, and phase shit compensation is realized by external CT delta connection.
 Setting path
Access path in menu is:
Main Menu -> Settings -> System Settings
7.3 Protection Settings
7.3.1 Settings of Current Differential Protection

Table 7.3-1 Current differential protection settings list
Current setting of unrestrained instantaneous

1 87T.I_Instant 4~14 0.001 pu
2 87T.I_Biased 0.1~1.5 0.001 pu Pickup setting of biased differential protection.
3 87T.Slope 0.3~0.75 0.001 Restraint slope of biased differential protection.

nd
4 87T.K_Hm2 0.05~0.35 0.001 Coefficient of 2 harmonics for inrush current

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detection.
th
Coefficient of 5 harmonics for overexcitation
5 87T.k_Hm5 0.05~0.5 0.001
detection.
0.04~1.2
6 87T.I_Alm 0.001 pu Setting of differential current abnormality alarm
0: disable Logic setting of enabling/disabling unrestrained

7 87T.En_Instant 1
1: enable instantaneous differential protection.
0: disable Logic setting of enabling/disabling conventional

8 87T.En_Biased 1
1: enable biased differential protection.
Logic setting of selecting blocking mode when

inrush current detected.
“0”: no blocking mode
9 87T.Opt_Inrush_Blk 0~3 1
“1”: phase-segregated blocking mode.
“2”:cross blocking mode
“3”: composite blocking mode
Logic setting of enabling/disabling sensitive

0: disable
10 87T.En_Hm5_Blk 1 biased differential protection by 5th harmonic
1: enable
(i.e. overexcitation detection).
Logic setting of enabling/disabling blocking

0: disable
11 87T.En_CTS_Blk 1 biased differential protecting during CT circuit
1: enable
failure.
0: disable, 1: Enable zero-sequence current elimination for

12 En_I0Elim_S1 1
enable phase compensation of HV side.

13 En_I0Elim_S2 1
1: enable phase compensation of MV side.

14 En_I0Elim_S3 1
1: enable phase compensation of LV side.
Tripping logic setting of current differential

15 87T.OutMap 000H~FFFH
protection.
7.4 Device Setup
7.4.1 Device Settings

 Setting list
Table 7.4-1 Device settings
No. Setting Item Range Description
Select encoding format of header (HDR) file

1 HDR_EncodeMode GB18030, UTF-8
COMTRADE recording file. Default value is

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No. Setting Item Range Description
“UTF-8”.
Select the caption language sent to SCADA via

IEC103 protocol. Default value is 0.
2 Opt_Caption_103 0~2 0: Current language;
1: Fixed Chinese
2: Fixed English
3 Un_BinaryInput 24V, 48V 110V, 220V Voltage level of binary input
1. [HDR_EncodeMode]
The setting is to select encoding format of header file .Default value of [HDR_EncodeMode] is
1((i.e. UTF-8 code) and please set it to 0(i.e. GB18030) according to the special requirement.
2. [Opt_Caption_103]
The setting is to select the caption language of IEC103 protocol. If the SCADA is supplied by a
manufacturer of China, the setting is recommended to be set to 1.
0: Current language, i.e. the caption language changes with device LCD language.
1: Fixed Chinese, i.e. Chinese is fixedly selected as the caption language.
2: Fixed English, i.e. English is fixedly selected as the caption language.
3. [Un_BinaryInput]
The setting is used to set the voltage level of binary input module. 24V and 48V can be selected
when low-voltage BI module is equipped and 110V or 220V can be selected when high voltage
BI module is equipped.
 Setting path
Main menu -> Settings -> Device Setup -> Device Settings
7.4.2 Communication Settings

 Setting list
Table 7.4-2 Communication settings
No. Settings item Range Description
000.000.000.000~
1 IP_LAN1 IP address of Ethernet port 1.
255.255.255.255
000.000.000.000~
2 Mask_LAN1 Subnet mask of Ethernet port1.
255.255.255.255

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000.000.000.000~
3 IP_LAN2 IP address of Ethernet port 2.
255.255.255.255
000.000.000.000~
4 Mask_LAN2 Subnet mask of Ethernet port 2.
255.255.255.255
5 En_LAN2 0: disable, 1: enable Enable/disable the IP address of port 2.
6 IP_LAN3 0: disable, 1: enable IP address of Ethernet port 3.
000.000.000.000~
255.255.255.255
9 IP_LAN4 0: disable, 1: enable IP address of Ethernet port 4.
000.000.000.000~
255.255.255.255
000.000.000.000~
12 Gateway Gateway of router
255.255.255.255
Enable/disable sending message in broadcast

13 En_Broadcast 0: disable, 1: enable
mode via network. (IEC103).
Communication address between the protective

14 Addr_RS485A 0～255 device with the SCADA or RTU via RS-485 serial
port 1.
4800,9600,19200,
15 Baud_RS485A Baud rate of rear RS-485 serial port 1.
38400,57600,115200 bps
Communication protocol of rear RS-485 serial port

16 Protocol_RS485A 0～2
1.
Communication address between the protective

17 Addr_RS485B 0～255 device with the SCADA or RTU via RS-485 serial
port 2.
4800,9600,19200,
18 Baud_RS485B Baud rate of rear RS-485 serial port 2.
38400,57600,115200 bps
Communication protocol of rear RS-485 serial port

19 Protocol_RS485B 0～2
2.
Threshold value of sending measurement values to

20 Threshold_Measmt 0~100% SCADA through IEC103 or IEC61850 protocol.
Default value: “1%”.
The time period when the equipment sends

measurement data to SCADA through IEC103
21 Period_Measmt 0~65535s
protocol.
Default value:“60”.

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7 Settings
Select the format of measurement data sent to

22 Format_Measmt 0, 1
SCADA through IEC103 protocol.
4800,9600,
23 Baud_Printer 19200,38400, 51600, Baud rate of printer port
115200 bps
Conventional
SAS Select the mode of time synchronization of
24 Opt_TimeSyn
Advanced equipment.
NoTImeSyn
The address of the external SNTP clock

000.000.000.000~
25 IP_Server_SNTP synchronization server sending SNTP message to
255.255.255.255
the equipment.
The local time zone also refered to as the hour

26 OffsetHour_UTC -12~12hrs
offset from UTC .
27 OffsetMinute_UTC 0~60min The offset minute of local time from UTC.
1. [En_LANx] (x= 2, 3, 4)
These setting are used to enable/disable IP addresses of Ethernet 2, 3 and 4 respectively. IP

address of Ethernet 1 is enabled fixedly.
“1”: enable the IP address of Ethernet port and the corresponding IP address setting is needed to
be set.
“0”: disable the IP address of Ethernet port and the corresponding IP address setting is not needed
to be set.
2. [En_Broadcast]
This setting is only used only for IEC 103 protocol. If NR network IEC103 protocol is used, the
setting must be set as “1”.
0: the device does not send UDP messages through network;
1: the device sends UDP messages through network.
3. [Protocol_RS485x] (x=A, B)
The setting is used to select the communication protocol of rear RS-485 serial port X.
0：IEC 60870-5-103 protocol
1: Reserved
2: Modbus protocol
4. [Format_Measmt]

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7 Settings
The setting is used to select the format of measurement data sent to SCADA through IEC103
protocol.
0: GDD data type through IEC103 protocol is 12;
1: GDD data type through IEC103 protocol is 7, i.e. 754 short real number of IEEE standard.
5. [Opt_TimeSyn]
There are four selections for clock synchronization of this device, each selection includes different
time clock synchronization signals shown in following table.
Item Description
PPS(RS-485): Pulse per second (PPS) via RS-485 differential level.
IRIG-B(RS-485): IRIG-B via RS-485 differential level.
Conventional
PPM(DIN): Pulse per minute (PPM) via the binary input [BI_TimeSyn].
PPS(DIN): Pulse per second (PPS) via the binary input [BI_TimeSyn].
SNTP(PTP): Unicast (point to point) SNTP mode via Ethernet network.
SAS SNTP(BC): Broadcast SNTP mode via Ethernet network.
Message (IEC103): Clock messages through IEC103 protocol.
IEEE1588: Clock message via IEEE1588.
Advanced IRIG-B(Fiber): IRIG-B via optical-fibre interface.
PPS(Fiber) PPS: Pulse per second (PPS) via optical-fibre interface.
When no time synchronization signal is connected to the equipment, please select
NoTimeSyn
this option and the alarm message [Alm_TimeSyn] will not be issued anymore.
“Conventional” mode and “SAS” mode are always be supported by device, but “Advanced” mdoe
is only supported when NET-DSP module is equipped. The alarm signal [Alm_TimeSyn] may be
issued to remind user loss of time synchronization signals.
1) When “SAS” is selected, if there is no conventional clock synchronization signal, the device
will not send the alarm signal [Alm_TimeSyn]. When “Conventional”mode is slected, if there is
no conventional clock synchronization signal, “SAS”mode will be enabled automatically with
the alarm signal [Alm_TimeSyn] being issued simultaneously.
2) When “Advanced” mode is selected, if there is no conventional clock synchronization signal

connected to NET-DSP module，“SAS”mode is enabled automatically with the alarm signal
[Alm_TimeSyn] being issued simultaneously.
3) When “NoTimeSyn” mode is selected, the device will not send alarm signals without
NOTE! The clock message via IEC103 protocol is invalid when the device receives the
IRIG-B signal through RS-485 port.
6. [IP_Server_SNTP]
It is the address of the SNTP time synchronization server which sends SNTP timing messages to
the relay or BCU.
7. [OffsetHour_UTC], [OffsetMinute_UTC]

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7 Settings
When the IEC61850 protocol is adopted in substations, if the time tags of communication
messages are required according to Universal Time Coordinated (UTC), the two settings are
used to set the local time of a country or area where the relay is installed. If there is no such a
requirement, the two settings must be set as “0”.
Example 1: In China where UTC offset is UTC +8:00, [OffsetHour_UTC] and [OffsetMinute_UTC]
should be set as “8hrs” and “0min” respectively.
Example 2: In Argentina where UTC offset is UTC-3:00, [OffsetHour_UTC] and

[OffsetMinute_UTC] should be set as “-3hrs” and “0min” respectively.
Example 3: In Nepal where UTC offset is UTC +5:45, [OffsetHour_UTC] and [OffsetMinute_UTC]
should be set as “+5hrs” and “45min” respectively.
st nd rd th th
Time zone GMT zone East 1 East 2 East 3 East 4 East 5
Setting 0 1 2 3 4 5
th th th th th th
Time zone East 6 East 7 East 8 East 9 East 10 East 11
Setting 6 7 8 9 10 11
th st nd rd th th
Time zone East/West 12 West 1 West 2 West 3 West 4 West 5
Setting -12/12 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5
th th th th th th
Time zone West 6 West 7 West 8 West 9 West 10 West 11
Setting -6 -7 -8 -9 -10 -11
 Setting Path
Main Menu -> Settings -> Device Setup -> Comm Settings

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7 Settings

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Table of Contents
8.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 8-1

8.1.1 Design .................................................................................................................................. 8-1
8.1.2 Keypad and Keys ................................................................................................................. 8-2
8.1.3 LED indications .................................................................................................................... 8-2
8.1.4 Front Communication Port ................................................................................................... 8-3
8.1.5 Ethernet Pot Setup ............................................................................................................... 8-4
8.2 Understand the HMI Menu Tree ...................................................................... 8-5

8.2.1 Overview............................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.2.2 Default Display under Normal Operation Condition ............................................................. 8-5
8.2.3 Submenu of “Measurements”............................................................................................... 8-8
8.2.4 Submenu of “Status”........................................................................................................... 8-10
8.2.5 Submenu of “Records” ....................................................................................................... 8-13
8.2.6 Submenu of “Settings” ....................................................................................................... 8-17
8.2.7 Submenu of “Print” ............................................................................................................. 8-19
8.2.8 Submenu of “Local Cmd” ................................................................................................... 8-21
8.2.9 Submenu of “Information” .................................................................................................. 8-22
8.2.10 Submenu of “Test” ............................................................................................................ 8-23
8.2.11 Submenu of “Clock” .......................................................................................................... 8-24
8.2.12 Submenu of “Language” .................................................................................................. 8-25
8.3 Understand the LCD Display ........................................................................ 8-26

8.3.1 Display When Tripping ....................................................................................................... 8-26
8.3.2 Display under Abnormal Condition ..................................................................................... 8-27
8.4 Password Protection ..................................................................................... 8-28
List of Figures
Figure 8.1-1 Front panel of PCS-9671 ....................................................................................... 8-1

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Figure 8.1-2 Keypad on the front panel..................................................................................... 8-2
Figure 8.1-3 LED indicators ........................................................................................................ 8-2
Figure 8.1-4 Corresponding cable of the RJ45 port in the front panel .................................. 8-3
Figure 8.1-5 Rear view and terminal definition of NR4106 ..................................................... 8-5
Figure 8.2-1 Default display in normal situation ...................................................................... 8-5
Figure 8.2-2 Main menu display of this relay ........................................................................... 8-6
Figure 8.2-3 Tree diagram of total command menu ................................................................. 8-7
Figure 8.2-4 LCD display of the protection secondary measurement values ...................... 8-9
Figure 8.2-5 LCD display of the status of the general binary inputs ................................... 8-12
Figure 8.2-6 History disturbance record on LCD ................................................................... 8-14
Figure 8.2-7 History supervision event on LCD ..................................................................... 8-15
Figure 8.2-8 History IE event on LCD ...................................................................................... 8-15
Figure 8.2-9 View history device log on LCD ......................................................................... 8-16
Figure 8.2-10 LCD display of the selection of setting group number ................................. 8-18
Figure 8.2-11 LCD display of the selected protection settings ............................................ 8-18
Figure 8.2-12 LCD display of the change of active group .................................................... 8-19
Figure 8.2-13 LCD display of the software version................................................................ 8-22
Figure 8.2-14 LCD display of the board information ............................................................. 8-23
Figure 8.2-15 Clock modification interface............................................................................. 8-25
Figure 8.2-16 Language modification interface ..................................................................... 8-26
Figure 8.3-1 LCD display of trip report ................................................................................... 8-26
Figure 8.3-2 Information of alarm report on the LCD ............................................................ 8-27
Figure 8.4-1 Password input interface for control operation ............................................... 8-28
Figure 8.4-2 Password input interface for modifying settings ............................................. 8-28
List of Tables
Table 8.1-1 Definition of the 8-core cable ................................................................................. 8-4
Table 8.2-1 Device logs list ....................................................................................................... 8-16

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8.1 Overview
Human machine interface (HMI) is an important component of the equipment. It is a convenient

facility to access the relay from the front local control panel of this relay to view desired information,
such as measurement quantity or binary inputs’ state or program version etc. or modify some
system settings or protection settings. This function is very helpful during commissioning before
putting the equipment into service.
Furthermore, all above functions can be realized in a remote terminal with special software
through a communication bus via a RS-485 port or an Ethernet port.
This chapter will describe human machine interface (HMI), menu tree and LCD display of the
equipment. In addition, how to input settings using keypad is described in detail.
8.1.1 Design
The human-machine interface consists of a human-machine interface (HMI) module which allows
a communication to be as simple as possible for the user. The HMI module helps to draw your
attention to something that has occurred which may activate a LED or a report displayed on the
LCD. Operator can locate the data of interest by navigating the keypad.
PCS-9671
HEALTHY
2 12
ALARM
3 13
4 14
5 15
6 16
7 17
8 18
9 19
10 20
P
GR
ENT
ESC
Figure 8.1-1 Front panel of PCS-9671
The function of HMI module:

A 320×240 dot matrix backlight LCD display is visible in dim lighting
1 LCD conditions. The corresponding messages are displayed when there is
operation implemented.
20 status indication LEDs, first three LEDs are fixed as the signals of
2 LED
“HEALTHY” and “ALARM” , others are configurable.

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3 Keypad Navigation keypad and command keys for full access to device
4 Communication port a multiplex RJ45 port for local communication with a PC
5 Logo Type and designation and manufacturer of device
8.1.2 Keypad and Keys

The keypad and keys on the front panel of the equipment provide convenience to the operator to
view a certain data or change the device’s setting. The keypad contains nine keys, and each key
has different function to the other one.
Key Sign Description

“▲”, “▼”, “◄”, “►” Move between selectable branches of the menu tree.
“+”, “–” Change parameters or settings.
ENT Confirm/Execute present operation.
GRP Fast change the setting group number.
ESC Exit the present level menu to main menu, or cancel present operation.
The following figure shows the keypad and keys.

P
GR
ENT
ESC
Figure 8.1-2 Keypad on the front panel
8.1.3 LED indications

There are twenty LED indicators, which can indicate the operation state of the device. The
LED_03 to LED_20 is configurable through the PCS-Explorer configuration tool auxiliary software,
and the following figure shows the default LED configuration on the front panel of the device.
01 HEALTHY 11
01 HEALTHY
02 ALARM 12
03 13
Recommended 02 ALARM
04 14
05 15 03 TRIP
06 16
LED_03 is configured as shown in the right
07 17
side, and other LEDs (LED_04~LED_20)
08 18 are configured according to the practical
09 19 requirement through the PCS-Explorer
10 20 software.
LED_03 ~ LED_ 20 are configurable
Figure 8.1-3 LED indicators
Label Display Remarks

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Label Display Remarks

When this relay is not energized or any hardware defect is detected
Off
HEALTHY during self-supervision.
Steady Green When this relay is in service and ready for operation.
Off When this relay is in normal operating situation.
ALARM
Steady Yellow When any abnormality alarm is issued.
Off When this relay is in normal operating situation.
TRIP
Steady Red When any protection element is operated.
NOTE!
 The “HEALTHY” LED can only be turned on by supplying power to this device again
or rebooting this device.
 “ALARM” LED is lit as long as alarm exists. When alarm signals disappear, it will be
distinguished. However, when [87T.Alm_CTS] is issued and “ALARM” LED is lit, the
alarm signal can be reset and “ALARM” LED can be extinguished only when the
failure is removed and energize the binary input [BI_RstTarg] or receiving reset message
from SAS or gateway.
 The “TRIP” LED is lit once any protection element operates and remains lit even after
the trip command goes off. “TRIP” LED and corresponding latched binary outputs can
be reset by energizing binary input [BI_RstTarg] or receiving reset message from SAS
or gateway.
8.1.4 Front Communication Port

There is a multiplex RJ45 port on the front panel. This port can be used as an RS-232 serial port
as well as a twisted-pair Ethernet port. As shown in the following figure, a customized cable is
applied for debugging via this multiplex RJ45 port.
Figure 8.1-4 Corresponding cable of the RJ45 port in the front panel
In the above figure and the following table:
P1: To connect the multiplex RJ45 port. An 8-core cable is applied here.
P2: To connect the twisted-pair Ethernet port of the computer.

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P3: To connect the RS-232 serial port of the computer.
The definition of the 8-core cable in the above figure is introduced in the following table.
Table 8.1-1 Definition of the 8-core cable
Device side Computer side

Pin No. Core color Function
(Left) (Right)
1 Orange TX+ of the Ethernet port P1-1 P2-1
2 Orange & white TX- of the Ethernet port P1-2 P2-2
3 Green & white RX+ of the Ethernet port P1-3 P2-3
4 Blue TXD of the RS-232 serial port P1-4 P3-2
5 Brown & white RXD of the RS-232 serial port P1-5 P3-3
6 Green RX- for the Ethernet port P1-6 P2-6
7 Blue & white The ground connection of the RS-232 port. P1-7 P3-5
8.1.5 Ethernet Pot Setup

MON plug-in module is equipped with two or four 100Base-TX Ethernet interface, take NR1102C
as an example, as shown in Figure 8.1-5.
The Ethernet port can be used to communication with PC via auxiliary software (PCS-Explore)
after connecting the protection device with PC, so as to fulfill on-line function (please refer to the
instruction manual of PCS-Explore). At first, the connection between the protection device and PC
must be established. Through setting the IP address and subnet mask of corresponding Ethernet
interface in the menu “Settings→Device Setup→Communication Settings”, it should be
ensured that the protection device and PC are in the same network segment. For example, setting
the IP address and subnet mask of network A. (using network A to connect with PC)
PC: IP address is set as “198.87.96.102”, subnet mask is set as “255.255.255.0”
The IP address and subnet mask of protection device should be [IP_LAN1]= 198.87.96.XXX,
[Mask_LAN1]=255.255.255.0, [En_LAN1]=1. (XXX can be any value from 0 to 255 except 102)
If the logic setting [En_LAN1] is non-available, it means that network A is always enabled.

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NR4106
NET A
NET B
NR4106A
or NR4106AA
Figure 8.1-5 Rear view and terminal definition of NR4106
NOTE! If using other Ethernet port, for example, Ethernet B, the logic setting [En_LAN2]
must be set as “1”.
8.2 Understand the HMI Menu Tree
8.2.1 Overview
In this section, the main layout of the menu which is shown on the LCD of the local human
machine interface (HMI) will be described in detail.
8.2.2 Default Display under Normal Operation Condition

The default display on the LCD is shown as below when the device is in normal situation.
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Ida 0.000 pu
Idb 0.000 pu
Idc 0.000 pu
Ira 0.000 pu
Irb 0.000 pu
Irb 0.000 pu
Addr 188 Group 01
Figure 8.2-1 Default display in normal situation
The first line shows the time synchronization state and the current time of this relay. The sign “S”
on left-top side means this relay receive the clock synchronization signal correctly; if there has

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nothing on left-top side, it means the time synchronization is not correct. The current time format of
this relay is “yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss”.
The middle part of the LCD shows the measurement for the protection.
The last line shows the last section of the IP address and the setting group number.
When the default screen is being shown, press key “▲” to enter the main menu of this relay.
Measurements
Status
Records
Settings
Print
Local Cmd
Figure 8.2-2 Main menu display of this relay
The following figure shows the menu tree structure of this device.

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MAIN MENU
Measurements
Print
Measurements 1
Device Info
Primary Values Settings
Secondary Values
System Settings
Measurements 2 Prot Settings
Diff Prot Settings

Secondary Values
REF Prot Settings
OC Prot Settings
Status
Device Setup
Inputs
Device Settings
Contact Inputs
Comm Settings
GOOSE Inputs
Prot Inputs All Settings
Latest Modified
Outputs
Contact Outputs Disturb Records
GOOSE Outputs Superv Events

IO Events
Superv State Device Status
Prot Superv Waveforms
GOOSE Superv IEC103 Info

Cancle Print
Records
Local Cmd
Disturb Records
Superv Events Reset Target
IO Events Trig Oscillograph
Device Logs Download
Control Logs
Clear Records Information
Version Info
Settings Board Info
System Settings
Test
Prot Settings
Diff Prot Settings

Device Test
REF Prot Settings Prot Elements

OC Prot Settings Superv Events
IO Events
Device Setup
Measurements
Device Settings Contact Outputs
Comm Settings
Internal Signal
Label Settings
Copy Settings
Clock
Language
Figure 8.2-3 Tree diagram of total command menu
Press key “▲”, “▼”, “◄” or “►” to select a submenu and the press key “ENT” to show the details.

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8.2.3 Submenu of “Measurements”
Purpose:
This menu is used to view the measured values including current, voltage, phase angle and other
calculated quantities.
Access approach:
Move cursor to the item “Measurements” and press key “ENT” to enter its submenu after entering
the main menu of this device.
Submenu structure tree:
The submenu “Measurements” has following submenus.

1 Measurements1 To display the measurement values for protection measurements.
To display the measurement values for fault detector
2 Measurements2
measurements.
The submenu “Measurements1” has following submenus.

1 Primary Values To display the primary values for protection measurements.
2 Secondary Values To display the secondary values for protection measurements.
The submenu “Measurements2” has following submenus.

1 Secondary Values To display the secondary values for fault detector measurements
8.2.3.1 View Measurements
Here take viewing the secondary protection measurement values as an example to introduce the
operating steps of viewing the measurements.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “▲” to enter the main menu in the default displaying situation.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Measurements” and press key
“ENT” to enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Measurements1” and press key
4. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Secondary Values” and press
key “ENT” to enter this submenu.
5. Press key “▲” or “▼” to view the expected measured values.

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Secondary Values
Ida 1.001 Ie
Idb 1.002 Ie
Idc 1.003 Ie
Ira 0.001 Ie
Irb 0.001 Ie
Irc 0.002 Ie
Id2 0.002 Ie
Figure 8.2-4 LCD display of the protection secondary measurement values
The following tables show all the measurement values of this relay.
 Protection measurement values
No. Symbol Description

1 Ida The phase A differential current (fundamental component).
2 Idb The phase B differential current.
3 Idc The phase C differential current.
4 Ira The phase A restraint current
5 Irb The phase B restraint current
6 Irc The phase C restraint current
7 Id2 The negative-sequence differential current.
8 S1.Ia The phase A current of side 1.
9 S1.Ib The phase B current of side 1.
10 S1.Ic The phase C current of side 1.
17 S1.3I0_Ext Measured residual current of side 1.
20 S1.3I0_Cal Calculated residual current of side 1.
23 S1.64REF.I0d Residual differential current of REF protection of side 1.
24 S1.64REF.I0r Residual restraint current of REF protection of side 1.
29 S1.Ang(Ia-Ib) Angle between phase A current and phase B current of side 1.
30 S1.Ang(Ib-Ic) Angle between phase B current and phase C current of side 1.
31 S1.Ang(Ic-Ia) Angle between phase C current and phase A current of side 1.

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38 Ang(S1.Ia-S2.Ia) Angle between phase A current of side 1 and phase A current of side 2.
39 Ang(S1.Ib-S2.Ib) Angle between phase B current of side 1 and phase A current of side 2.
40 Ang(S1.Ic-S2.Ic) Angle between phase C current of side 1 and phase A current of side 2.
41 Ang(S1.Ia-S3.Ia) Angle between phase A current of side 1 and phase A current of side 3.
42 Ang(S1.Ib-S3.Ib) Angle between phase B current of side 1 and phase A current of side 3.
43 Ang(S1.Ic-S3.Ic) Angle between phase C current of side 1 and phase A current of side 3.
 Fault detector measurement values

1 Ida_Bak The phase A differential current (fundamental component).
2 Idb_Bak The phase B differential current.
3 Idc_Bak The phase C differential current.
4 S1.Ia_Bak The phase A current of side 1.
5 S1.Ib_Bak The phase B current of side 1.
6 S1.Ic_Bak The phase C current of side 1.
13 S1.3I0_Ext_Bak Measured residual current of side 1.
16 S1.3I0_Cal_Bak Calculated residual current of side 1.
19 S1.64REF.I0d_Bak Residual differential current of REF protection of side 1.
8.2.4 Submenu of “Status”
Purpose:
This menu is used to view the state of the binary inputs, binary outputs and supervision alarm
elements of this relay.

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Access approach:
Move cursor to the item “Status” and press key “ENT” to enter its submenu after entering the main
menu of this device.
The submenu “Status” has following submenus.

1 Inputs To display the state of binary inputs
2 Outputs To display the state of binary outputs
3 Superv State To display the state of supervision alarm signals
The submenu “Inputs” has following submenus.

1 Contact Inputs To display the state of general binary inputs
2 GOOSE Inputs To display the state of GOOSE inputs
3 Prot Inputs To display the state of protection binary inputs
The submenu “Outputs” has following submenus.

1 Contact Outputs To display the state of binary outputs
2 GOOSE Outputs To display the state of GOOSE outputs
The submenu “Superv State” has following submenus.

1 Prot Superv To display the state of supervision alarm elements
2 GOOSE Superv To display the state of GOOSE alarm elements.
8.2.4.1 View Status
Here take viewing the status of the general binary inputs as an example to introduce the operating
steps of viewing the status.
Operating steps:
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Status” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Inputs” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
4. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Contact Inputs” and press key
5. Press key “▲” or “▼” to view the expected binary inputs.

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Contact Inputs
BI_01 0
BI_02 0
BI_03 0
BI_04 0
BI_05 0
BI_06 0
BI_07 0
Figure 8.2-5 LCD display of the status of the general binary inputs
The following tables show all the binary signal status of this relay.
 General binary input status

1 BI_01 The status of the No.1 general binary input
 Protection binary input status

1 BI_RstTarg Binary input of resetting signal of protection device
Binary input of indicating the protection device is under maintenance
2 BI_Maintenance
state
 Binary output status

The virtual signal indicates whether the positive power of tripping output
1 BO_Pkp
is switched on.

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The virtual signal indicating that tripping command is sent by relay, and
2 Sig_52bLock
the signal will not restore until the relay receives a reset command.
3 BO_01 The status of the binary output “BO_01”
15 BO_Rev01 The status of the binary output “BO_Rev01”
 Supervision alarm element status
Please refer to Section 4.2.1 and Section 4.2.2 for detailed alarm messages.
8.2.5 Submenu of “Records”
Purpose:
This menu is used to view all kinds of history records, such as the protection tripping reports, the
supervision alarm records and the binary state change records etc.
Access approach:
Move cursor to the item “Records” and press key “ENT” to enter its submenu after entering the
main menu of this device.
The submenu “Records” has following submenus.

1 Disturb Records To display the fault reports
2 Superv Events To display the supervision alarm records
3 IO Events To display the records of binary state change records
4 Device Logs To display the device operation reports
5 Control Logs To display the local/remote control records
6 Clear Records To clear the history reports

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8.2.5.1 View History Disturbance Record
The history fault report stores the trip elements, trip time and waveform of a selected trip report.
Operating steps:
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Records” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Disturb Records” and press key
“ENT” to enter this submenu. If there is no report in the selected submenu, it will show “No
Report!” on the LCD.
4. Press key “+” or “-” to view the expected history fault report.
Disturb Records NO.4

2011-05-28 11:18:988ms
0000ms FD.Pkp
035ms 87T.Op
BC 02.000pu
Figure 8.2-6 History disturbance record on LCD
The first line shows the report title and the sequence number of the history trip report, and the
second line shows the operation time of the history trip report. Other lines show the protection
elements and fault information one by one according to the relative time sequence. The fault
information includes faulty phase, maximum phase current, differential current, etc. For more
information about the protection elements and fault information, see Section 8.3.1.
8.2.5.2 View History Supervision Event
The history alarm report stores the alarm elements and alarm time.
Operating steps:
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Superv Events” and press key
“ENT” to enter this submenu. If there is no report in the selected submenu, it will show “No
Report!” on the LCD.
4. Press key “+” or “-” to view the expected history alarm report.

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Superv Events NO.18

2011-05-28 18:18:988ms
Alm_Device 0->1
87T.Alm_CTS 0->1
Figure 8.2-7 History supervision event on LCD
The first line shows the report title and the sequence number of the history alarm report, and
the second line shows the alarm time of the history alarm report. Other lines show the alarm
elements and state change information one by one. For more information about the alarm
elements, see Section 8.3.2.
8.2.5.3 View History IO Event
The history binary state change report stores the binary signal name and state change time.
Operating steps:
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “IO Events” and press key “ENT”
to enter this submenu. If there is no report in the selected submenu, it will show “No Report!”
on the LCD.
4. Press key “+” or “-” to view the expected history binary state change report.
IO Events NO.98
2011-02-08 15:18:48:198ms
FD.Pkp 0->1
Figure 8.2-8 History IE event on LCD
The first line shows the report title and the sequence number of the history binary input state
change report, and the second line shows the binary state change time of the history binary
state change report. Other lines show the binary state change information one by one. For
more information about the binary signals, see Section 8.2.4.1 .
8.2.5.4 View History Device Log
The history user operation report stores the user operation information and user operation time.
Operating steps:

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enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Device Logs” and press key
4. Press key “+” or “-” to view the expected history user operation report.
Device Logs NO.6

2011-05-28 08:21:986ms
Report_Cleared
Figure 8.2-9 View history device log on LCD
The first line shows the report title and the sequence number of the history user operation
report, and the second line shows the user operation time of the history user operation report.
Other lines show the user operation information.
Table 8.2-1 Device logs list
No. Message Description

1 Reboot The protective equipment has been rebooted.
2 Settings_Chgd The settings of protective device have been changed.
3 ActiveGrp_Chgd Active setting group has been changed.
4 Report_Cleared All reports have been deleted. (Device log events can not be deleted.)
5 Waveform_Cleared All waveforms have been deleted.
6 SubProcess_Exit A subprocess has exited.
7 Signal_Reset Resetting signal of protection device
8.2.5.5 Clear History Reports
The submenu “Clear Records” is used to clear all the history reports except the user operation
report (in submenu “Device Logs”).
Operating steps:
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Clear Records” and press key
“ENT” to clear all the history reports.

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8.2.6 Submenu of “Settings”
Purpose:
The menu is used to view and modify the settings and parameters of this device. Please read
Chapter 7 for the details about the all the settings.
Access approach:
Move cursor to the item “Settings” and press key “ENT” to enter its submenu after entering the
The submenu “Settings” has following submenus.

1 System Settings To view and modify the system settings
2 Prot Settings To view and modify the protection settings
3 Device Setup To view and modify the device and communication settings
4 Copy Settings To copy a group of setting to other group
The submenu “Prot Settings” has following submenus.

1 Diff Settings To view and modify the settings of differential protection
2 REF Settings To view and modify the settings of restricted earth fault protection
3 OC Settings To view and modify the settings of the overcurrent protection
The submenu “Device Setup” has following submenus.

1 Device Settings To view and modify the device related settings
2 Comm Settings To view and modify the communication settings
8.2.6.1 View Settings
Here take viewing the overcurrent protection settings as an example to introduce the operating
steps of viewing the setting.
Operating steps:
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Settings” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Prot Settings” and press key
4. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “OC Settings” and press key
“ENT” to enter the selecting interface of the setting group number.
5. Press key “+” or “-” to select the expected setting group number and then press key “ENT” to
show the settings of the selected group.

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6. Press key “▲” or “▼” to view the expected protection settings.
The selecting interface of the setting group number is shown as below.
OC Settings
Please Select Group for
Active Group: 01
Selected Group: 01
Figure 8.2-10 LCD display of the selection of setting group number
OC Settings
S1.50/51P.I2_Set 15.000 A
S1.50/51P.t_Op 0.100 s
S1.50/51P.En 1
S1.50/51P.OutMap 00000000
S2.50/51P.I2_Set 15.000 A
S2.50/51P.t_Op 0.100 s
S2.50/51P.En 1
Figure 8.2-11 LCD display of the selected protection settings
8.2.6.2 Modify the Settings
The settings can be modified through the local HMI to meet the demand of practical engineering.
Operating steps:
1. Refer the Section 8.2.6.1 to locate the cursor on the expected setting, and then press key
“ENT” to enter the setting modification state.
2. Press key “+” or “-” to modify a selected setting, and press key “ESC” to return to the setting
interface after the selected setting modification is finished.
3. Repeat Step “1” and “2” to modify other settings which need to be modified.
4. After finishing the setting modification, press key “ESC” to prompt the user whether to save
the settings. Select “Yes” to confirm to save the modified settings. Then the password input
interface is shown on the LCD. Input the correct password and press key “ENT” to confirm the
modification. If the modification is given up, press key “ESC” to exit the modification operation.
5. After confirming the setting modification, it will show “Saving Settings…” on the LCD. Then the
device will restart, and the new settings will be in service.
NOTE! It is necessary to certify whether the modified settings are correct absolutely
before confirming the setting modification.

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8.2.6.3 Copy the Settings
The last submenu “Copy Settings” is used to copy the active settings to another group.
Operating steps:
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Copy Settings” and press key
“ENT” to enter the interface for copying settings.
show the password input interface.
5. Input the correct password and then press key “ENT” to copy the settings of the active group
to the selected group.
8.2.6.4 Switch the Active Setting Group
There are two methods which are used to switch one setting group to another group. One method
is to modify the setting [Active_Grp] in submenu “System Settings”. Another method is detailed
as following operating steps.
Operating steps:
1. Press key “GRP” to enter the setting group switch interface in the default displaying situation.
show the password input interface.
3. Input the correct password and then press key “ENT” to copy the settings of the active group
to the selected group.
Change Active Group
Active Group: 01
Change to Group: 02
Figure 8.2-12 LCD display of the change of active group
8.2.7 Submenu of “Print”
Purpose:
The menu is used to print the relevant information of this device. A printer is needed, and the
EPSON® LQ-300K is recommended.

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Access approach:
Move cursor to the item “Print” and press key “ENT” to enter its submenu after entering the main
The submenu “Print” has following submenus.

1 Device Info To print the device description information
2 Settings To print the settings of this device
3 Disturb Records To print the fault reports
4 Superv Events To print the supervision alarm records
5 IO Events To print the records of binary state change records
6 Device Status To print the status of this device
7 Waveforms To print the fault and disturbance records
8 IEC103 Info To print the IEC60870-5-103 information of this device
9 Cancel Print To cancel the printing operation
The submenu “Settings” maybe has following submenus.

1 System Settings To print the system settings
2 Prot Settings To print the protection settings
3 Device Setup To print the device and communication settings
4 All Settings To print all the settings of this device
5 Latest Modified To print the latest modified settings
8.2.7.1 Print a Selected Item
Here take printing the overcurrent protection settings as an example to introduce the operating
steps of print a selected item.
Operating steps:
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Print” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
enter this submenu.
4. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Prot Settings” and press key
5. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “OC Settings” and press key
“ENT” to enter the selecting interface of the setting group number.
print the settings of the selected group.

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8.2.7.2 Cancel Printing Operation
The submenu “Cancel Print” is used to cancel the present printing content.
Operating steps:
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Print” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Cancel Print” and press key
“ENT” to cancel the present printing content. The information “Canceling Print…” is shown on
the LCD.
8.2.8 Submenu of “Local Cmd”
Purpose:
This menu is used to operate this device locally, such as signal resetting, triggering an
oscillograph, etc.
Access approach:
Move cursor to the item “Local Cmd” and press key “ENT” to enter its submenu after entering the
The submenu “Local Cmd” maybe has following submenus.

1 Reset Target To restore all the signals on the LCD and binary outputs
2 Trig Oscillograph To record present measurements as oscillogram
3 Download To enable the download function of this relay
8.2.8.1 Reset Signals and Outputs
The submenu “Reset Target” is used to reset the signals and outputs.
Operating steps:
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Local Cmd” and press key “ENT”
to enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Reset Target” and press key
“ENT” to restore all the signals and relevant outputs of this relay.
8.2.8.2 Trigger an Oscillogram
The submenu “Trig Oscillogram” is used to trigger this relay to store a waveform.
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2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Local Cmd” and press key “ENT”
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Trig Oscillograph” and press key
“ENT” to trigger an oscillogram.
8.2.9 Submenu of “Information”
Purpose:
This menu is used to view program version information and module information of this relay.
Access approach:
Move cursor to the item “Information” and press key “ENT” to enter its submenu after entering the
The submenu “Local Cmd” maybe has following submenus.

1 Version Info To view the program version information of this relay
2 Board Info To view the module information of this relay
8.2.9.1 View Software Version
The program version information of this relay can be known through this menu.
Operating steps:
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Information” and press key “ENT”
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Version Info” and press key
“ENT” to show the program version information.
The software version information interface is shown as below.
Version Info
NR
Transformer Relay
PCS - 9671
Version 1. 00
Program Time 2011 - 05 - 28
Program CRC 3 AB 58 C 98
Figure 8.2-13 LCD display of the software version
The first line shows the title of this interface, other lines show the information of the board
information, including the manufacturer name, the device name, the device code, the program

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version, the program creation time and the program CRC code.
NOTE! It is only an example for explaining the software version menu. The practical
software version of this relay should be taken as final and binding.
8.2.9.2 View Board Information
All the module information can be known through this menu.
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Information” and press key “ENT”
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Board Info” and press key “ENT”
to show the board information.
The board information interface is shown as below.
Board Info
NO Type Stat Conf
01 NR4106 (√) --
06 NR4521 (√) (√)
07 NR4501 (√) (√)
09 NR4304 (√) --
Figure 8.2-14 LCD display of the board information
The first line shows the title of this interface, other lines show the information of the board
information, including the slot sequence number, the module type, the module operation state and
the module configuration state.
8.2.10 Submenu of “Test”
Purpose:
This menu is used to test particular functions of the device, such as testing binary signals and
testing binary outputs. It can provide convenience for the communication test and the operation
electrical circuit.
Access approach:
Move cursor to the item “Test” and press key “ENT” to enter its submenu after entering the main
The submenu “Test” maybe has following submenus.

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1 Device Test To test the binary signals, binary outputs and measurements etc.
2 Internal Signal This submenu is only reserved for the manufacturer
The submenu “Device Test” has following submenus.

1 Prot Elements To test the protective element operation signals
2 Superv Events To test the supervision alarm signals
3 IO Events To test the binary state change signals
4 Contact Outputs To test the binary outputs
The submenu “Prot Elements”, “Superv Events” and “IO Events” have following submenus.

1 All Test To test all the binary signals
2 Select Test To test the selected binary signal
8.2.10.1 Communication Test of the Binary Signal
The binary signals include the protective element operation signals, supervision alarm signals and
binary state change signals.
Here take test the protective element operation signal as an example to introduce the operating
steps of communication test of the binary signals.
Operating steps:
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Test” and press key “ENT” to
enter this submenu.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Device Test” and press key “ENT”
4. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Prot Elements” and press key
5. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Select Test” and press key “ENT”
to show all the protective elements.
6. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on a selected protective element and then press key
“ENT” to create a binary signal.
NOTE! The submenu “All Test” is used to test all the binary signals automatically.
8.2.11 Submenu of “Clock”
Purpose:
This menu is used to modify the current time of this relay.

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Access approach:
Move cursor to the item “Clock” and press key “ENT” to enter the clock modification interface after
entering the main menu of this device.
8.2.11.1 Clock Modification
Set the current time of this relay as following steps.
Operating steps:
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Clock” and press key “ENT” to
enter the clock modification interface.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on a selected item and press key “+” or “-” to modify
the selected item.
4. After finishing the clock modification, press key “ENT” to confirm the modification.
The clock modification interface is shown as below.
Clock
Year: 2011
Month: 01
Day: 23
Hour: 18
Minute: 28
Second: 58
Figure 8.2-15 Clock modification interface
8.2.12 Submenu of “Language”
Purpose:
This menu is used to modify the display language of this relay.
8.2.12.1 Language Modification
Modify the display language as following steps.
Operating steps:
2. Press key “▲” or “▼” to locate the cursor on the submenu “Language” and press key “ENT”
to enter the language modification interface.
3. Press key “▲” or “▼” to select the expected display language.
4. After finishing the language modification, press key “ENT” to confirm the modification.
The language modification interface is shown as below.

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Please Select Language:

1. 中文
2. English
Figure 8.2-16 Language modification interface
8.3 Understand the LCD Display
8.3.1 Display When Tripping

If there is any protection element operating, a brief tripping report will appear on the LCD, and the
backlight of the LCD and the LED “TRIP” will be on simultaneously.
The format of the fault report is shown as below.
Disturb Records NO.4

2011-05-28 11:18:988ms
0000ms FD.Pkp
035ms 87T.Op
BC 02.000pu
Figure 8.3-1 LCD display of trip report
The first line shows the report title and the sequence number of the history trip report, and the
second line shows the operation time of the history trip report. Other lines show the protection
elements and fault information one by one according to the relative time sequence. The fault
information includes fault phase, maximum fault value and minimum fault value.
NOTE! In case more than one protection element has operated, the relevant report will
be displayed alternatively one by one according to time sequence on the LCD. And the
fault information is listed after all the protection elements.
The trip report will keep being displayed on LCD until an acknowledgement is received by pressing
the key “ENT”+“ESC”, by energizing the binary input [BI_RstTarg] or by executing the submenu
“Reset Target”. The default display then appears on LCD and LED “TRIP” is turned off.
Protection elements listed below may be displayed.
No. Protection Element Description

1 FD.Pkp The fault detector operates.
2 87T.Op Current differential protection operates.
3 S1.64REF.Op Restricted earth fault protection of side 1 operates.

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No. Protection Element Description

6 S1.50/51P.Op Overcurrent protection of side 1 operates.
See Chapter 3 for more details about the protection operation theory.
8.3.2 Display under Abnormal Condition
8.3.2.1 Alarm Information on LCD
If there is any abnormality in the operation or any firmware error is detected by the self-diagnostics
of this relay, an alarm report will be displayed instantaneously on the LCD. Therefore, default
display will be replaced by the alarm report. The format of the alarm report is shown as below.
Alarm Infor
Alm_Device
87T.Alm_CTS
Figure 8.3-2 Information of alarm report on the LCD
The first line shows the alarm report title, and then shows the alarm elements one by one
according to the time sequence.
The alarm report will keep being displayed on LCD until the relevant alarm situation is restored to
normal state. It means that this relay does not detect any alarm situation. The default display then
appears on LCD and LED “ALARM” is off. The LED “ALARM” will not be on if either of the alarm
signals [Fail_Device] and [Fail_Setting] is issued.
Please see Section 4.4 for all alarm messages and handle suggestions for more details about the
alarm element operation theory. There are 8 alarm messages [Alm_Rev01]~[Alm_Rev08] for user
programming.
8.3.2.2 Understand the Alarms
Hardware circuit and operation condition of this device are self-supervised continuously. If any
abnormal condition is detected, information or report will be displayed and a corresponding alarm
will be issued.
A common abnormality may block a certain number of protection functions while other functions
can still work.
However, if a serious hardware failure or abnormality is detected, all protection functions will be
blocked and the LED “HEALTHY” will be off.

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When hardware failure is detected, all protection functions will be blocked and the corresponding
alarm signal will be issued. This relay can not work normally in such a situation and a manual
maintenance is required to fix the failure.
NOTE! If this device is blocked or alarm signal is issued during operation, do please find
out its reason by help of the history reports. If the reason can not be found on site, please
inform the manufacturer NR Electric Co., Ltd.
8.4 Password Protection
For the safety purpose, this device provides password security function for modifying the settings
and doing a control operation.
Only the input password is correct, the relevant operation can be done. If the input password is
correct, the relevant operation can be done; otherwise, it will show the input interface on the LCD
to prompt the user to input the password again.
The password for control operation is fixed, and it is “111”.
The following figure shows the password input interface for control operation.
Password:
000
Figure 8.4-1 Password input interface for control operation
The password for modifying settings is fixed, and it is press key “+”, “◄”, “▲” and “-” in sequence.
The following figure shows the password input interface for modifying settings.
Password:
----
Figure 8.4-2 Password input interface for modifying settings

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Table of Contents
9 Configurable Function ................................................................... 9-a
9.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 9-1
9.2 Introduction on PCS-Explorer software ........................................................ 9-1
9.3 Configurable Signals ...................................................................................... 9-2
9.3.1 Binary/GOOSE Input signals ............................................................................................... 9-2
9.3.2 Binary Output Signals .......................................................................................................... 9-3
9.3.3 Logic Signals ....................................................................................................................... 9-3
9.4 Configurable LED Indicators .......................................................................... 9-5
List of Tables
Table 9.3-1 Configurable binary input signal list ..................................................................... 9-2
Table 9.3-2 Configurable GOOSE input signal list ................................................................... 9-2
Table 9.3-3 Configurable binary output signal list ................................................................... 9-3
Table 9.3-4 Configurable logic output signal list ..................................................................... 9-3
Table 9.3-5 Configuralbe logic input signal list........................................................................ 9-5
Table 9.4-1 Configuralbe LED indicator list .............................................................................. 9-6
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9.1 Overview
By adoption of PCS-Explorer software, it is able to make device configuration, function

configuration, LCD configuration, binary input and binary output configuration, LED indicator
configuration and programming logic for PCS-9671.
9.2 Introduction on PCS-Explorer software
PCS-Explorer software is developed in order to meet customer’s demand on functions of UAPC

platform device such as device configuration and programmable design. It selects substation as
the core of data management and the device as fundamental unit, supporting one substation to
govern many devices. The software provides on-line and off-line functions: on-line mode: Ethernet
connected with the device supporting IEC60870-5-103 and capable of uploading and downloading
configuration files through Ethernet net; off-line mode: off-line setting configuration. In addition, it
also supports programmable logic to meet customer’s demand.
After function configuration is finished, disabled protection function will be hidden in the device and
in setting configuration list of PCS-Explorer Software. The user can select to show or hide some
setting by this way, and modify the setting vale.
Please refer to the instruction manual “PCS-Explorer Auxiliary Software” for details.
Overall functions:
 Programmable logic (off-line function)
 Device configuration (off-line function)
 Function configuration (off-line function)
 LCD configuration (off-line function)
 LED indicators configuration (off-line function)
 Binary signals configuration (off-line function)
 Setting configuration (off-line & on-line function)
 Real-time display of analogue and digital quantity of device (on-line function)
 Display of sequence of report (SOE) (on-line function)
 Analysis of waveform (off-line & on-line function)
 File downloading/uploading (on-line function)
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9.3 Configurable Signals
9.3.1 Binary/GOOSE Input signals

All configurable input signals are list below, and the value of unconfigurable signal is the
corresponding default value.
Table 9.3-1 Configurable binary input signal list
No. Item Default Value Description

1. BI_01 The No.1 programmable binary input.
Table 9.3-2 Configurable GOOSE input signal list

1. GOOSE_In1 The No.1 probrammable GOOSE binary input.
NOTE: When users configure a binary input or GOOSE input signal, the signal is the
output.

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9.3.2 Binary Output Signals

All configurable output signals are list below, and the value of unconfigurable signal is the
Table 9.3-3 Configurable binary output signal list

The No.1 programmable binary output (corresponding
1. BO_01(0613-0614)
terminals 0613~0614).
2. BO_02(0615-0616)
The No.3 programmable bin.ary output (corresponding
3. BO_03(0617-0618)
4. BO_04(0619-0620)
5. BO_05(0621-0622)
NOTE: When users configure a binary output signal, the signal is the input.
9.3.3 Logic Signals

All configurable logic signals including input and output sigals are list below, and the value of
unconfigurable signal is the corresponding default value.
Table 9.3-4 Configurable logic output signal list

1. Bool_On 1 The logic value is 1.
2. Bool_Off 0 The logic value is 0.
3. Fail_Device The device failed.
4. Alm_Device The device is abnormal.
5. BI_RstTarg The device signals are reset.
6. BI_Maintenance The device is in maintenance state.
7. FD.Pkp The fault detector of device picks up
The locked signal of auxiliary open contact of breaker
8. Sig_52bLock being trippedl, which will hold unit the device is
acknowledged manually
9. 87T.St_Biased Biased current differential protection starts.
10. 87T.Op_Biased Biased current differential protection operates.
Unrestrained instantaneously current differential
11. 87T.St_Instant
protection starts.
Unrestrained instantaneously current differential
12. 87T.Op_Instant
protection operates.
13. S1.64REF.St Restricted earth fault protection of side 1 starts.
14. S1.64REF. Op Restricted earth fault protection of side 1 operates.

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15. S2.64REF. St Restricted earth fault protection of side 2 starts.
16. S2.64REF.Op Restricted earth fault protection of side 2 operates.
17. S2.64REF.St Restricted earth fault protection of side 3 starts.
18. S2.64REF.Op Restricted earth fault protection of side 3 operates.
19. S1.50/51P.St Phase overcurrent protection of side 1 starts.
20. S1.50/51P.Op Phase overcurrent protection of side 1 operates.
25. S1.I3P_LiveCur There is phase current of side 1 being detected.
26. S1.I3P_DeadCur There is no phase current of side 1 being detected.
31. S1.I1P_LiveCur There is neutral current of side 1 being detected.
32. S1.I1P_DeadCur There is no neutral current of side 1 being detected.
Differenital circuit of current differential protection is
37. 87T.Alm_Diff
abnormal.
38. 87T.Alm_CTS Differential circuit of current differential protection fails.
Correction coefficients of current transformer differential
39. 87T.Alm_Kct_Err
protection are not in reasonable range.
40. S1.64REF.Sig_En Restricted earth fault protection of side 1 is enabled.
Differenital circuit of restricted earth fault protection of
41. S1.64REF.Alm_Diff
side 1 is abnormal.
Correction coefficients of restricted earth fault protection
42. S1.64REF. Alm_Kct_Err
of side 1 are not in reasonable range.
Differential circuit of restricted earth fault protection of
side 2 is abnormal.
Differential circuit of restricted earth fault protection of
side 3 is abnormal.

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49. S1.50/51P.Sig_En Phase overcurrent protection of side 1 is enabled.
Table 9.3-5 Configuralbe logic input signal list

The input signal of reseting signals of device, and it can be
1. BI_RstTarg_Input BI_18
configured to other binary input of device.
The input signal of indicating device in maintenance state,
2. BI_Maintenance_Input BI_19
and it can be configured to other binary input.
3. 87T.En_Input Bool_On The input signal of enabling current differential protection.
4. 87T.Blk_Input Bool_Off The input signal of blocking current differential protection.
The input signal of enabling restricted earth fault protection
5. S1.64REF.En_Input Bool_On
of side 1.
The input signal of blocking restricted earth fault protection
6. S1.64REF.Blk_Input Bool_Off
of side 1.
of side 2.
of side 2.
of side 3.
of side 3.
The input signal of enabling phase overcurrent protection of
11. S1.50/51P.En_Input Bool_On
side 1.
The input signal of blocking phase overcurrent protection of
12. S1.50/51P.Blk_Input Bool_Off
side 1.
side 2.
side 2.
side 3.
side 3.
9.4 Configurable LED Indicators
All configurable LED indicators are list below, and the value of unconfigurable signal is the

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Table 9.4-1 Configuralbe LED indicator list

Fixed as the normal operation LED indicator, can not
1. HEALTHY HEALTHY
configure it
Fixed as the abnormality alarm LED indicator, can not
2. ALARM ALARM
configure it
3. in3 TRIP Configured as the protection operation LED indicator
4. in4 The No.04 programmable LED indicator

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Table of Contents
10.1 Overview ....................................................................................................... 10-1

10.2 Rear Communication Port Information ...................................................... 10-1
10.2.1 RS-485 Interface .............................................................................................................. 10-1
10.2.2 Ethernet Interface ............................................................................................................. 10-3
10.2.3 IEC60870-5-103 Communication..................................................................................... 10-4
10.2.4 IEC61850 Communication ............................................................................................... 10-4
10.2.5 DNP3.0 Communication................................................................................................... 10-4
10.3 IEC60870-5-103 Interface ............................................................................ 10-5

10.3.1 Physical Connection and Link Layer ................................................................................ 10-5
10.3.2 Initialization ....................................................................................................................... 10-5
10.3.3 Time Synchronization ....................................................................................................... 10-5
10.3.4 Spontaneous Events ........................................................................................................ 10-5
10.3.5 General Interrogation ....................................................................................................... 10-6
10.3.6 General Commands ......................................................................................................... 10-6
10.3.7 Generic Functions ............................................................................................................ 10-6
10.3.8 Disturbance Records ........................................................................................................ 10-7
10.4 IEC60870-5-103 Interface over Ethernet .................................................... 10-7

10.5 Messages Description for IEC61850 Protocol ........................................... 10-7
10.5.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... 10-7
10.5.2 Communication Profiles ................................................................................................... 10-8
10.5.3 MMS Communication Network Deployment .................................................................... 10-9
10.5.4 Server Data Organization ............................................................................................... 10-12
10.5.5 Server Features and Configuration ................................................................................ 10-15
10.5.6 ACSI Conformance......................................................................................................... 10-17
10.5.7 Logical Nodes................................................................................................................. 10-21

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10.6 DNP3.0 Interface ........................................................................................ 10-24

10.6.1 Overview......................................................................................................................... 10-24
10.6.2 Link Layer Functions ...................................................................................................... 10-24
10.6.3 Transport Functions........................................................................................................ 10-24
10.6.4 Application Layer Functions ........................................................................................... 10-24
List of Figures
Figure 10.2-1 EIA RS-485 bus connection arrangements ..................................................... 10-2
Figure 10.2-2 Format of IP and submask address ................................................................. 10-3
Figure 10.2-3 Ethernet communication cable ........................................................................ 10-3
Figure 10.2-4 Ethernet communication structure .................................................................. 10-4
Figure 10.5-1 Dual-net full duplex mode sharing the RCB block instance ....................... 10-10
Figure 10.5-2 Dual-net hot-standby mode sharing the same RCB instance ..................... 10-11
Figure 10.5-3 Dual-net full duplex mode with 2 independent RCB instances .................. 10-12

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10.1 Overview
This section outlines the remote data communication interfaces of this relay. The relay can support
several protocols: IEC60870-5-103, IEC61850 and DNP3.0. Setting the relevant communication
parameter can select the expected protocol (see Section 7.3).
The EIA RS-485 standardized interfaces are isolated, as well as the Ethernet interfaces, and are
suitable for permanent connection whichever protocol is selected. The advantage of this type of
connection is that up to 32 relays can be “daisy chained” together using a simple twisted pair
electrical connection.
It should be noted that the descriptions contained within this section do not aim to fully detail the
protocol itself. The relevant documentation for the protocol should be referred to for this
information. This section serves to describe the specific implementation of the protocol in the relay.
10.2 Rear Communication Port Information
10.2.1 RS-485 Interface

This relay provides some rear RS-485 communication ports, and each port has two terminals in
the screw connector located on the back of the relay. This port has a common ground terminal for
the earth shield of the communication cable. See Section 6.5 for details of the connection
terminals. The rear ports provide RS-485 serial data communication and they are intended for use
with a permanently wired connection to a remote control center.
The protocol provided by the relay is indicated in the relay’s “Comm Settings” submenu (see
Section 7.3). By using the keypad and LCD, configure the relevant communication protocol
parameters, the corresponding protocol and will be selected.
10.2.1.1 EIA RS-485 Standardized Bus
The EIA RS-485 two-wire connection provides a half-duplex fully isolated serial connection to the
product. The connection is polarized and whilst the product’s connection diagrams indicate the
polarization of the connection terminals it should be noted that there is no agreed definition of
which terminal is which. If the master is unable to communicate with the product, and the
communication parameters match, then it is possible that the two-wire connection is reversed.
10.2.1.2 Bus Termination
The EIA RS-485 bus must have 120Ω (Ohm) ½ Watt terminating resistors fitted at either end
across the signal wires (see Figure 10.2-1). Some devices may be able to provide the bus
terminating resistors by different connection or configuration arrangements, in which case
separate external components will not be required. However, this product does not provide such a
facility, so if it is located at the bus terminus then an external termination resistor will be required.

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EIA RS-485
Master 120 Ohm
120 Ohm
Slaver Slaver Slaver
Figure 10.2-1 EIA RS-485 bus connection arrangements
10.2.1.3 Bus Connections & Topologies
The EIA RS-485 standard requires that each device is directly connected to the physical cable that
is the communications bus. Stubs and tees are expressly forbidden, such as star topologies. Loop
bus topologies are not part of the EIA RS-485 standard and are forbidden by it also.
Two-core screened cable is recommended. The specification of the cable will be dependent on the
application, although a multi-strand 0.5mm2 per core is normally adequate. Total cable length must
not exceed 500m. The screen must be continuous and connected to ground at one end, normally
at the master connection point; it is important to avoid circulating currents, especially when the
cable runs between buildings, for both safety and noise reasons.
This product does not provide a signal ground connection. If a signal ground connection is present
in the bus cable then it must be ignored, although it must have continuity for the benefit of other
devices connected to the bus. At no stage must the signal ground be connected to the cables
screen or to the product’s chassis. This is for both safety and noise reasons.
10.2.1.4 Biasing
It may also be necessary to bias the signal wires to prevent jabber. Jabber occurs when the signal
level has an indeterminate state because the bus is not being actively driven. This can occur when
all the slaves are in receive mode and the master is slow to turn from receive mode to transmit
mode. This may be because the master purposefully waits in receive mode, or even in a high
impedance state, until it has something to transmit. Jabber causes the receiving device(s) to miss
the first bits of the first character in the packet, which results in the slave rejecting the message
and consequentially not responding. Symptoms of these are poor response times (due to retries),
increasing message error counters, erratic communications, and even a complete failure to
communicate.
Biasing requires that the signal lines be weakly pulled to a defined voltage level of about 1V. There
should only be one bias point on the bus, which is best situated at the master connection point.
The DC source used for the bias must be clean; otherwise noise will be injected. Note that some
devices may (optionally) be able to provide the bus bias, in which case external components will
not be required.
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 It is extremely important that the 120Ω termination resistors are fitted. Failure to do so will
result in an excessive bias voltage that may damage the devices connected to the bus.
 As the field voltage is much higher than that required, NR can not assume responsibility for
any damage that may occur to a device connected to the network as a result of incorrect
application of this voltage.
 Ensure that the field voltage is not being used for other purposes (i.e. powering logic inputs)
as this may cause noise to be passed to the communication network.
10.2.2 Ethernet Interface

This relay provides some rear Ethernet interfaces and they are unattached to each other. The
parameters of each Ethernet port can be configured in the submenu “Comm Settings” (see
Section 7.3) except for the protocol which is a uniform parameter for these Ethernet ports.
10.2.2.1 IP Address and Network Communication Address
A brief explanation of IP and network submask is made as below. There are four sections for an IP
address.
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Figure 10.2-2 Format of IP and submask address
Where:
 Section 1 and Section 2 can be set separately
 Section 3 × 256 + Section 4 = network communication address for IEC60087-5-103
The network communication address for IEC60087-5-103 has above relationship described as an
equation with section 3 and section 4 of the IP address.
10.2.2.2 Ethernet Standardized Communication Cable
It is recommended to use 4-pair screened twisted category 5E cable as the communication cable.
A picture is shown below.
Figure 10.2-3 Ethernet communication cable

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10.2.2.3 Connections and Topologies
Each device is connected to an exchanger via communication cable and thereby to form a star
structure network. Dual-network is recommended in order to increase reliability. The SCADA is
also connected to the exchanger and will play a role of master station, so the every equipment
which has been connected to the exchanger will play a role of slave unit.
SCADA
Switch: Net A
Switch: Net B
……
Figure 10.2-4 Ethernet communication structure
10.2.3 IEC60870-5-103 Communication

The IEC specification IEC60870-5-103: Telecontrol Equipment and Systems, Part 5: Transmission
Protocols Section 103 defines the use of standards IEC60870-5-1 to IEC60870-5-5 to perform
communication with protection equipment. The IEC60870-5-103 protocol is to use a twisted pair
EIA RS-485 connection over distances up to 500m. This relay operates as a slave in the system,
responding to commands from a master station.
10.2.4 IEC61850 Communication

The IEC specification IEC61850: Communication Networks and Systems in Substations, a new
protocol defines the communication standards in substations. The standard configuration for the
IEC61850 protocol is based on the Ethernet.
10.2.5 DNP3.0 Communication

The DNP3.0 (Distributed Network Protocol) protocol can support the OSI/EPA model of the ISO
(International Organization for Standards), and it includes four parts: application layer protocol,
transport functions, data link layer protocol and data object library. The DNP3.0 protocol is to use a
twisted pair EIA RS-485 connection over distances up to 500m. This relay operates as a slave in
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10.3 IEC60870-5-103 Interface
The IEC60870-5-103 interface is a master/slave interface with this relay as the slave device.
The relay conforms to compatibility level 2; compatibility level 3 is not supported.
The following IEC60870-5-103 facilities are supported by this interface: initialization (reset), time
synchronization, event record extraction, general interrogation, cyclic measurements, general
commands and disturbance records.
10.3.1 Physical Connection and Link Layer

The EIA RS-485 standardized ports are available for IEC60870-5-103 in this relay. The baudrate is
optional: 4800bps, 9600bps, 19200bps, 38400bps, 57600bps or 115200bps.
The unattached Ethernet ports are available for IEC60870-5-103 in this relay. The transmission
speed is 100Mbit/s.
The link layer strictly abides by the rules defined in the IEC60870-5-103.
10.3.2 Initialization
Whenever the relay has been powered up, or if the communication parameters have been
changed, a reset command is required to initialize the communications. The relay will respond to
either of the two reset commands (Reset CU or Reset FCB), the difference is that the Reset CU
will clear any unsent messages in the relay’s transmit buffer.
The relay will respond to the reset command with an identification message ASDU 5, the COT
(Cause Of Transmission) of this response will be either Reset CU or Reset FCB depending on the
nature of the reset command.
In addition to the above identification message, if the relay has been powered up it will also
produce a power up event.
10.3.3 Time Synchronization

The time and date of this relay can be set by using the time synchronization feature of the
IEC60870-5-103 protocol. The relay will correct for the transmission delay as specified in
IEC60870-5-103. If the time synchronization message is sent as a send/confirm message, then
the relay will respond with a confirmation. Whether the time synchronization message is sent as a
send confirmation or a broadcast (send without any reply) message, a time synchronization Class
1 event will be generated.
If the clock is synchronized using the IRIG-B input then it will not be possible to set clock by using
the IEC60870-5-103 interface. An attempt to set the time via the interface will cause this relay to
create an event with the current date and time taken from the IRIG-B synchronized internal clock.
10.3.4 Spontaneous Events

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function type (FUN) and information number (INF). This relay can support ASDU 1, ASDU 2,
ASDU 40 and ASDU 41, the cause of transmission (COT) is “1”.
 ASDU 1, time-tagged message: alarm messages, special purpose binary input state change
messages.
 ASDU 2, time-tagged message with relative time: tripping messages and fault detector pickup
messages.
 ASDU 40, single point information: general binary input state change messages.
 ASDU 41, single point information with time-tagged: sequence of event (SOE) messages.
10.3.5 General Interrogation

The GI can be used to read the status of the relay, the function numbers, and information numbers
that will be returned during the GI cycle. The GI cycle strictly abides by the rules defined in the
IEC60870-5-103.
The relay will respond to this GI command with an ASDU 44 message, the cause of transmission
(COT) of this response is 9.
Referring the IEC60870-5-103 standard can get the enough details about general interrogation.
10.3.6 General Commands

A list of the supported commands (in control direction) is contained in the following table. The relay
will not respond to other commands, and short-term communication interruption will occur.
TYP FUN INF DCC Function

ASDU 64 1 48 0x81 Remote trip with selection
ASDU 64 1 48 0x82 Remote close with selection
ASDU 64 1 48 0x01 Remote trip with execution
ASDU 64 1 48 0x02 Remote close with execution
ASDU 64 1 48 0xC1 Remote trip with abortion
ASDU 64 1 48 0xC2 Remote close with abortion
If the relay receives one of the command messages correctly, it will respond with an ACK message,
and then send a message which has the same ASDU data with the control direction message in
the next communication turn.
10.3.7 Generic Functions

The generic functions can be used to read the setting and protection measurement of this relay,
and modify the setting.
Two supported type identifications are ASDU 21 and ASDU 10. For more details about generic
functions, see the IEC60870-5-103 standard.
 Generic functions in control direction
INF Semantics

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INF Semantics
240 Read headings of all defined groups
241 Read values or attributes of all entries in one group
243 Read directory of a single entry
244 Read value or attribute of a single entry
245 General interrogation of generic data
248 Write entry
249 Write entry with confirmation
250 Write entry with execution
251 Write entry abort
 Generic functions in monitor direction
INF Semantics
240 Read headings of all defined groups
241 Read values or attributes of all entries of one group
243 Read directory of a single entry
244 Read value or attribute of a single entry
245 End of general interrogation of generic data
249 Write entry with confirmation
250 Write entry with execution
251 Write entry aborted
10.3.8 Disturbance Records

This relay can store up to eight disturbance records in its memory. A pickup of the fault detector or
an operation of the relay can make the relay store the disturbance records.
The disturbance records are stored in uncompressed format and can be extracted using the
standard mechanisms described in the standard of IEC60870-5-103.
10.4 IEC60870-5-103 Interface over Ethernet
The IEC60870-5-103 interface over Ethernet is a master/slave interface with the relay as the slave
device. It is properly developed by NR too. All the service of this relay is based on generic
functions of the IEC60870-5-103. The following table lists all the group number of this relay. And
this relay will send all the relevant information about group caption to the SAS or RTU after
establishing a successful communication link.
10.5 Messages Description for IEC61850 Protocol

10.5.1 Overview
The IEC 61850 standard is the result of years of work by electric utilities and vendors of electronic
equipment to produce standardized communications systems. IEC 61850 is a series of standards
describing client/server and peer-to-peer communications, substation design and configuration,
testing, environmental and project standards. The complete set includes:

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 IEC 61850-1: Introduction and overview
 IEC 61850-2: Glossary
 IEC 61850-3: General requirements
 IEC 61850-4: System and project management
 IEC 61850-5: Communications and requirements for functions and device models
 IEC 61850-6: Configuration description language for communication in electrical substations

related to IEDs
 IEC 61850-7-1: Basic communication structure for substation and feeder equipment -
Principles and models
 IEC 61850-7-2: Basic communication structure for substation and feeder equipment - Abstract
communication service interface (ACSI)
 IEC 61850-7-3: Basic communication structure for substation and feeder equipment –
Common data classes
 IEC 61850-7-4: Basic communication structure for substation and feeder equipment –
Compatible logical node classes and data classes
 IEC 61850-8-1: Specific Communication Service Mapping (SCSM) – Mappings to MMS (ISO
9506-1 and ISO 9506-2) and to ISO/IEC 8802-3
 IEC 61850-9-1: Specific Communication Service Mapping (SCSM) – Sampled values over
serial unidirectional multidrop point to point link
 IEC 61850-9-2: Specific Communication Service Mapping (SCSM) – Sampled values over
ISO/IEC 8802-3
 IEC 61850-10: Conformance testing
These documents can be obtained from the IEC (http://www.iec.ch). It is strongly recommended
that all those involved with any IEC 61850 implementation obtain this document set.
10.5.2 Communication Profiles

The PCS-9000 series relays support IEC 61850 server services over TCP/IP communication
protocol stacks. The TCP/IP profile requires the PCS-9000 series relays to have an IP address to
establish communications. These addresses are located in the submenu “Settings->Device
Setup->Comm Settings”.
1. MMS protocol
IEC 61850 specifies the use of the Manufacturing Message Specification (MMS) at the upper
(application) layer for transfer of real-time data. This protocol has been in existence for a number
of years and provides a set of services suitable for the transfer of data within a substation LAN
environment. IEC 61850-7-2 abstract services and objects are mapped to actual MMS protocol
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2. Client/server
This is a connection-oriented type of communication. The connection and communication activity

is initiated and controlled by the client. Substation computers running HMI programs or SOE
logging software are considered as IEC61850 clients. Substation equipment such as protection
relays, meters, RTUs, instrument transformers, tap changers, or bay control units are considered
as servers.
Please note that gateways can be considered as clients and servers subject to the communication
object. When retrieving data from IEDs within the substation, the gateways are considered as
servers whereas transmitting data to control centers, the gateways are considered as clients.
3. Peer-to-peer
This is a non-connection-oriented, high speed type of communication usually between substation

equipment, such as protection relays. GOOSE is the method of peer-to-peer communication.
4. Substation configuration language (SCL)
A substation configuration language is a number of files used to describe IED configurations and
communication systems according to IEC 61850-5 and IEC 61850-7. Each configured device has
an IED Capability Description (ICD) file and a Configured IED Description (CID) file. The
substation single line information is stored in a System Specification Description (SSD) file. The
entire substation configuration is stored in a Substation Configuration Description (SCD) file. The
SCD file is the combination of the individual ICD files and the SSD file. Moreover, add
communication system parameters (MMS, GOOSE, control block, SV control block) and the
connection relationship of GOOSE and SV to SCD file.
10.5.3 MMS Communication Network Deployment

To enhance the stability and reliability of SAS, dual-MMS Ethernet is widely adopted. This section
is applied to introduce the details of dual-MMS Ethernet technology. Generally, single-MMS
Ethernet is recommended to be adopted in the SAS of 110kV and lower voltage levels, while
dual-MMS Ethernet is recommended to be adopted in the SAS of voltage levels above 110kV.
Client-server mode is adopted: clients (SCADA, control center and etc.) communicate with the
IEDs via MMS communication network, and the IEDs operate as the servers. IEDs are connected
to clients passively, and they can interact with the clients according to the configuration and the
issued command of the clients.
Three modes for dual-MMS Ethernet (abbreviated as dual-net) are provided as below.
Note! Hereinafter, the normal operation status of net means the physical link and TCP
link are both ok. The abnormal operation status of net means physical link or TCP link is
broken.
1) Mode 1: Dual-net full duplex mode sharing the same RCB instance

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Client Client
Net A Net B Net A Net B
Report Instance 1 Report Instance 1
RptEna = true RptEna = true
Report Control Block Report Control Block

IED (Server) IED (Server)
Normal operation status Abnormal operation status
TCP Link
MMS Link
Figure 10.5-1 Dual-net full duplex mode sharing the RCB block instance
Net A and Net B share the same report control block (abbreviated as RCB) enabled by the client.
IED sends undifferentiated date through dual-net to the clients. If one net is physically
disconnected, the flag of RCB instance (i.e.: “RptEna” in above figure) is still “true”. Only when
both Net A and Net B are disconnected, the flag of the RCB instance will automatically change to
“false”.
In normal operation status of mode 1, IED provides the same MMS service for Net A and Net B. If
one net is physically disconnected (i.e.: “Abnormal operation status” in above figure), the working
mode will switch to single-net mode seamlessly and immediately. Network communication
supervision is unnecessary here, and Buffered Report Control Block (abbreviated as BRCB) need
not to be used. On the other net, date alternation works normally. Therefore, MMS service can
interact normally without interruption. This mode ensures no data loss during one net is in
abnormal operation status.
In mode 1, one report will be transmitted twice via dual nets for the same report instance, so the
client needs to distinguish whether two reports are same according to corresponding EntryIDs.
2) Mode 2: Dual-net hot-standby mode sharing the same RCB instance

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Client Client
Report Instance 1 Report Instance 1
RptEna = true RptEna = true

Normal operation status Abnormal operation status
TCP Link
Main MMS Link
Standby MMS Link
Figure 10.5-2 Dual-net hot-standby mode sharing the same RCB instance
In mode 2, the MMS service is provided on main MMS link, no MMS service interacts on the
standby MMS link. The definitions of two links are as follows:
 Main MMS Link: Physically connected, TCP level connected, MMS report service available.
 Standby MMS Link: Physically connected, TCP level connected, MMS report service not
available.
If the main net fails to operate (i.e.: “Abnormal operation status” in the above figure), the IED will
set “RptEna” to “false”. Meanwhile the client will detect the failure by heartbeat message or
“keep-alive”, it will automatically enable the RCB instance by setting “RptEna” back to “true”
through standby MMS link. By the buffer function of BRCB, the IED can provide uninterrupted
MMS service on the standby net. However, the differences of BRCB standards among different
manufacturers may cause data loss. Moreover, if duration of net switch is too long, the data loss is
positively as the capacity of BRCB’s buffer function is limited.
Note! In mode 1 and mode 2, Net A IED host address and Net B IED host address must be
the same. E.g.: if the subnet mask is 255.255.0.0, network prefix of Net A is 198.120.0.0,
network prefix of Net B is 198.121.0.0, Net A IP address of the IED is 198.120.1.2, and
then Net B IP address of the IED must be configured as 198.121.1.2, i.e.: Net A IED host
address =1x256+2=258, Net B IED host address =1x256+2=258, Net A IED host address
equals to Net B IED host address.
3) Mode 3: Dual-net full duplex mode with 2 independent RCB instances

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Client Client
Report Instance 1 Report Instance 2 Report Instance 1 Report Instance 2
RptEna = true RptEna = true RptEna = false RptEna = true

TCP Link
MMS Link
Figure 10.5-3 Dual-net full duplex mode with 2 independent RCB instances
In mode 3, IED provides 2 report instances for each RCB, Net A and Net B work independently
from each other, failures of one net will not affect the other net at all.
In this mode, 2 report instances are required for each client. Therefore, the IED may be unable to
provide enough report instances if there are too many clients.
Net A and Net B send the same report separately when they operates normally, To ensure no
repeated data is saved into database, massive calculation is required for the client.
Moreover, accurate clock synchronization of the IED is required to distinguish whether 2 reports
are the same report according to the timestamps. Clock synchronization error of the IED may lead
to report loss/redundancy.
As a conclusion:
In mode 2, it’s difficult to realize seamless switchover between dual nets;
In mode 3, the IED may be unable to provide enough report instances if too many clients are
applied on site.
For the consideration of client treatment and IED implementation, mode 1 (Dual-net full duplex
mode sharing the same report instance) is recommended for MMS communication network
deployment.
10.5.4 Server Data Organization

IEC61850 defines an object-oriented approach to data and services. An IEC61850 physical device
can contain one or more logical device(s) (for proxy). Each logical device can contain many logical
nodes. Each logical node can contain many data objects. Each data object is composed of data
attributes and data attribute components. Services are available at each level for performing

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various functions, such as reading, writing, control commands, and reporting.
Each IED represents one IEC61850 physical device. The physical device contains one or more
logical device(s), and the logical device contains many logical nodes. The logical node LPHD
contains information about the IED physical device. The logical node LLN0 contains common
information about the IED logical device.
10.5.4.1 Digital Status Values
The GGIO logical node is available in the PCS-9000 series relays to provide access to digital
status points (including general I/O inputs and warnings) and associated timestamps and quality
flags. The data content must be configured before the data can be used. GGIO provides digital
status points for access by clients. It is intended that clients use GGIO in order to access digital
status values from the PCS-9000 series relays. Clients can utilize the IEC61850 buffered reporting
features available from GGIO in order to build sequence of events (SOE) logs and HMI display
screens. Buffered reporting should generally be used for SOE logs since the buffering capability
reduces the chances of missing data state changes. All needed status data objects are transmitted
to HMI clients via buffered reporting, and the corresponding buffered reporting control block
(BRCB) is defined in LLN0.
10.5.4.2 Analog Values
Most of analog measured values are available through the MMXU logical nodes, and metering
values in MMTR, the others in MMXN, MSQI and so on. Each MMXU logical node provides data
from an IED current/voltage “source”. There is one MMXU available for each configurable source.
MMXU1 provides data from CT/VT source 1(usually for protection purpose), and MMXU2 provides
data from CT/VT source 2 (usually for monitor and display purpose). All these analog data objects
are transmitted to HMI clients via unbuffered reporting periodically, and the corresponding
unbuffered reporting control block (URCB) is defined in LLN0. MMXUx logical nodes provide the
following data for each source:
MMXU.MX.TotW: three-phase active power

MMXU.MX.TotVAr: three-phase reactive power
MMXU.MX.TotPF: three-phase power factor
MMXU.MX.Hz: frequency
MMXU.MX.PPV.phsAB: phase AB voltage magnitude and angle
MMXU.MX.PPV.phsBC: phase BC voltage magnitude and angle
MMXU.MX.PPV.phsCA: Phase CA voltage magnitude and angle
MMXU.MX.PhV.phsA: phase AG voltage magnitude and angle
MMXU.MX.PhV.phsB: phase BG voltage magnitude and angle
MMXU.MX.PhV.phsC: phase CG voltage magnitude and angle
MMXU.MX.A.phsA: phase A current magnitude and angle
MMXU.MX.A.phsB: phase B current magnitude and angle
MMXU.MX.A.phsC: phase C current magnitude and angle

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MMXU.MX.A.neut: ground current magnitude and angle
10.5.4.3 Protection Logical Nodes
The following list describes the protection elements for all PCS-9000 series relays. The specified
relay will contain a subset of protection elements from this list.
PDIF: transformer instantaneous differential, transformer percent differential

PDIS: phase distance, ground distance
PIOC: phase instantaneous overcurrent, neutral instantaneous overcurrent, ground
instantaneous overcurrent, negative-sequence instantaneous overcurrent.
PTOC: phase time overcurrent, neutral time overcurrent, ground time overcurrent,
negative-sequence time overcurrent, neutral directional overcurrent,
negative-sequence directional overcurrent
PTUV: phase undervoltage, auxiliary undervoltage, third harmonic neutral undervoltage
PTUF: underfrequency
PTOV: phase overvoltage, neutral overvoltage, auxiliary overvoltage, negative sequence
overvoltage
RBRF: breaker failure
RREC: autoreclosure
The protection elements listed above contain start (pickup) and operate flags, instead of any
element has its own start (pickup) flag separately, all the elements share a common start (pickup)
flags “PTRC.ST.Str.general”. The operate flag for PTOC1 is “PTOC1.ST.Op.general”. For the
PCS-9000 series relays protection elements, these flags take their values from related module for
the corresponding element. Similar to digital status values, the protection trip information is
reported via BRCB, and it also locates in LLN0.
10.5.4.4 LLN0 and Other Logical Nodes
Logical node LLN0 is essential for an IEC61850 based IED. This LN shall be used to address
common issues for Logical Devices. Most of the public services, the common settings, control
values and some device oriented data objects are available here. The public services may be
BRCB, URCB and GSE control blocks and similar global defines for the whole device; the
common settings include all the setting items of communication settings, system settings and
some of the protection setting items, which can be configured to two or more protection elements
(logical nodes). In LLN0, the item Loc is a device control object, this Do item indicates the local
operation for complete logical device, when it is true, all the remote control commands to the IED
will be blocked and those commands make effective until the item Loc is changed to false. In
PCS-9000 series relays, besides the logical nodes we describe above, there are some other
logical nodes below in the IEDs:
 MMXU: This LN shall be used to acquire values from CTs and VTs and calculate measurands
such as r.m.s. values for current and voltage or power flows out of the acquired voltage and
current samples. These values are normally used for operational purposes such as power flow
supervision and management, screen displays, state estimation, etc. The requested accuracy for
these functions has to be provided.

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 LPHD: Physical device information, the logical node to model common issues for physical
device.
 PTRC: Protection trip conditioning, it shall be used to connect the “operate” outputs of one or
more protection functions to a common “trip” to be transmitted to XCBR. In addition or alternatively,
any combination of “operate” outputs of protection functions may be combined to a new “operate”
of PTRC.
 RDRE: Disturbance recorder function. It triggers the fault wave recorder and its output refers
to the “IEEE Standard Format for Transient Data Exchange (COMTRADE) for Power System” (IEC
60255-24). All enabled channels are included in the recording, independently of the trigger mode.
10.5.5 Server Features and Configuration
10.5.5.1 Buffered/unbuffered Reporting
IEC61850 buffered and unbuffered reporting control blocks locate in LLN0, they can be configured
to transmit information of protection trip information (in the Protection logical nodes), binary status
values (in GGIO) and analog measured/calculated values (in MMXU, MMTR and MSQI). The
reporting control blocks can be configured in CID files, and then be sent to the IED via an
IEC61850 client. The following items can be configured.
 TrgOps: Trigger options. The following bits are supported by the PCS-9000 series
relays:
－ Bit 1: Data-change
－ Bit 4: Integrity
－ Bit 5: General interrogation
 OptFlds: Option Fields. The following bits are supported by the PCS-9000 series
relays:
－ Bit 1: Sequence-number
－ Bit 2: Report-time-stamp
－ Bit 3: Reason-for-inclusion
－ Bit 4: Data-set-name
－ Bit 5: Data-reference
－ Bit 6: Buffer-overflow (for buffered reports only)
－ Bit 7: EntryID (for buffered reports only)
－ Bit 8: Conf-revision
－ Bit 9: Segmentation
 IntgPd: Integrity period.
 BufTm: Buffer time.

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10.5.5.2 File Transfer
MMS file services are supported to allow transfer of oscillography, event record or other files from
a PCS-9000 device.
10.5.5.3 Timestamps
The Universal Time Coordinated (UTC for short) timestamp associated with all IEC61850 data
items represents the latest change time of either the value or quality flags of the data item
10.5.5.4 Logical Node Name Prefixes
IEC61850 specifies that each logical node can have a name with a total length of 11 characters.
The name is composed of:
 A five or six-character name prefix.
 A four-character standard name (for example, MMXU, GGIO, PIOC, etc.).
 A one or two-character instantiation index.
Complete names are of the form xxxxxxPTOC1, where the xxxxxx character string is configurable.
Details regarding the logical node naming rules are given in IEC61850 parts 6 and 7-2. It is
recommended that a consistent naming convention be used for an entire substation project.
10.5.5.5 GOOSE Services
IEC61850 specifies the type of broadcast data transfer services: Generic Object Oriented
Substation Events (GOOSE). IEC61850 GOOSE services provide virtual LAN (VLAN) support,
Ethernet priority tagging, and Ether-type Application ID configuration. The support for VLANs and
priority tagging allows for the optimization of Ethernet network traffic. GOOSE messages can be
given a higher priority than standard Ethernet traffic, and they can be separated onto specific
VLANs. Devices that transmit GOOSE messages also function as servers. Each GOOSE
publisher contains a “GOOSE control block” to configure and control the transmission.
The GOOSE transmission (including subscribing and publishing) is controlled by GOOSE logic link
settings in device.
The PCS-9000 series relays support IEC61850 Generic Object Oriented Substation Event
(GOOSE) communication. All GOOSE messages contain IEC61850 data collected into a dataset.
It is this dataset that is transferred using GOOSE message services. The GOOSE related dataset
is configured in the CID file and it is recommended that the fixed GOOSE be used for
implementations that require GOOSE data transfer between PCS-9000 series relays.
IEC61850 GOOSE messaging contains a number of configurable parameters, all of which must be
correct to achieve the successful transfer of data. It is critical that the configured datasets at the
transmission and reception devices are an exact match in terms of data structure, and that the
GOOSE addresses and name strings match exactly.

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10.5.6 ACSI Conformance
10.5.6.1 ACSI Basic Conformance Statement
Services Client Server PCS-9000 Series
Client-Server Roles
B11 Server side (of Two-party Application-Association) － C1 Y
B12 Client side (of Two-party Application-Association) C1 － N
SCSMS Supported
B21 SCSM: IEC 61850-8-1 used Y Y Y
B22 SCSM: IEC 61850-9-1 used N N N
B23 SCSM: IEC 61850-9-2 used Y N Y
B24 SCSM: other N N N
Generic Substation Event Model (GSE)
B31 Publisher side － O Y
B32 Subscriber side O － Y
Transmission Of Sampled Value Model (SVC)
B41 Publisher side － O N
B42 Subscriber side O － N
Where:
C1: Shall be "M" if support for LOGICAL-DEVICE model has been declared
O: Optional
M: Mandatory
Y: Supported by PCS-9000 series relays
N: Currently not supported by PCS-9000 series relays
10.5.6.2 ACSI Models Conformance Statement
M1 Logical device C2 C2 Y
M2 Logical node C3 C3 Y
M3 Data C4 C4 Y
M4 Data set C5 C5 Y
M5 Substitution O O Y
M6 Setting group control O O Y
Reporting
M7 Buffered report control O O Y

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M7-1 sequence-number Y Y Y
M7-2 report-time-stamp Y Y Y
M7-3 reason-for-inclusion Y Y Y
M7-4 data-set-name Y Y Y
M7-5 data-reference Y Y Y
M7-6 buffer-overflow Y Y Y
M7-7 entryID Y Y Y
M7-8 BufTm N N N
M7-9 IntgPd Y Y Y
M7-10 GI Y Y Y
M8 Unbuffered report control M M Y
M8-1 sequence-number Y Y Y
M8-2 report-time-stamp Y Y Y
M8-3 reason-for-inclusion Y Y Y
M8-4 data-set-name Y Y Y
M8-5 data-reference Y Y Y
M8-6 BufTm N N N
M8-7 IntgPd N Y Y
Logging
M9 Log control O O N
M9-1 IntgPd N N N
M10 Log O O N
GSE
M12 GOOSE O O Y
M13 GSSE O O N
M14 Multicast SVC O O N
M15 Unicast SVC O O N
M16 Time M M Y
M17 File transfer O O Y
Where:
C2: Shall be "M" if support for LOGICAL-NODE model has been declared
C3: Shall be "M" if support for DATA model has been declared
C4: Shall be "M" if support for DATA-SET, Substitution, Report, Log Control, or Time models has
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C5: Shall be "M" if support for Report, GSE, or SMV models has been declared
M: Mandatory
Y: Supported by PCS-9000 series relays
N: Currently not supported by PCS-9000 series relays
10.5.6.3 ACSI Services Conformance Statement
Service Server/Publisher PCS-9000 Series
Server
S1 ServerDirectory M Y
Application association
S2 Associate M Y
S3 Abort M Y
S4 Release M Y
Logical device
S5 LogicalDeviceDirectory M Y
Logical node
S6 LogicalNodeDirectory M Y
S7 GetAllDataValues M Y
Data
S8 GetDataValues M Y
S9 SetDataValues M Y
S10 GetDataDirectory M Y
S11 GetDataDefinition M Y
Data set
S12 GetDataSetValues M Y
S13 SetDataSetValues O
S14 CreateDataSet O
S15 DeleteDataSet O
S16 GetDataSetDirectory M Y
Substitution
S17 SetDataValues M Y
Setting group control
S18 SelectActiveSG M/O Y
S19 SelectEditSG M/O Y
S20 SetSGValuess M/O Y
S21 ConfirmEditSGValues M/O Y

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S22 GetSGValues M/O Y
S23 GetSGCBValues M/O Y
Reporting
Buffered report control block
S24 Report M Y
S24-1 data-change M Y
S24-2 qchg-change M Y
S24-3 data-update M Y
S25 GetBRCBValues M Y
S26 SetBRCBValues M Y
Unbuffered report control block
S27 Report M Y
S27-1 data-change M Y
S27-2 qchg-change M Y
S27-3 data-update M Y
S28 GetURCBValues M Y
S29 SetURCBValues M Y
Logging
Log control block
S30 GetLCBValues O
S31 SetLCBValues O
Log
S32 QueryLogByTime O
S33 QueryLogAfter O
S34 GetLogStatusValues O
Generic substation event model (GSE)
GOOSE control block
S35 SendGOOSEMessage M Y
S36 GetGoReference O
S37 GetGOOSEElementNumber O Y
S38 GetGoCBValues M Y
S39 SetGoCBValuess M Y
Control
S51 Select O
S52 SelectWithValue M Y

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S53 Cancel M Y
S54 Operate M Y
S55 Command-Termination O Y
S56 TimeActivated-Operate O
File transfer
S57 GetFile M/O Y
S58 SetFile O Y
S59 DeleteFile O
S60 GetFileAttributeValues M/O Y
Time
SNTP M Y
10.5.7 Logical Nodes
10.5.7.1 Logical Nodes Table
The PCS-9000 series relays support IEC61850 logical nodes as indicated in the following table.
Note that the actual instantiation of each logical node is determined by the product order code.
Nodes PCS-9600 Series

L: System Logical Nodes
LPHD: Physical device information YES
LLN0: Logical node zero YES
P: Logical Nodes For Protection Functions
PDIF: Differential YES
PDIR: Direction comparison －
PDIS: Distance YES
PDOP: Directional overpower －
PDUP: Directional underpower －
PFRC: Rate of change of frequency YES
PHAR: Harmonic restraint YES
PHIZ: Ground detector －
PIOC: Instantaneous overcurrent YES
PMRI: Motor restart inhibition －
PMSS: Motor starting time supervision －
POPF: Over power factor －
PPAM: Phase angle measuring －
PSCH: Protection scheme －
PSDE: Sensitive directional earth fault －
PTEF: Transient earth fault －
PTOC: Time overcurrent YES
PTOF: Overfrequency YES

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PTOV: Overvoltage YES
PTRC: Protection trip conditioning YES
PTTR: Thermal overload YES
PTUC: Undercurrent －
PTUV: Undervoltage YES
PUPF: Underpower factor －
PTUF: Underfrequency YES
PVOC: Voltage controlled time overcurrent －
PVPH: Volts per Hz －
PZSU: Zero speed or underspeed －
R: Logical Nodes For Protection Related Functions
RDRE: Disturbance recorder function YES
RADR: Disturbance recorder channel analogue －
RBDR: Disturbance recorder channel binary －
RDRS: Disturbance record handling －
RBRF: Breaker failure YES
RDIR: Directional element YES
RFLO: Fault locator YES
RPSB: Power swing detection/blocking －
RREC: Autoreclosing YES
RSYN: Synchronism-check or synchronizing YES
C: Logical Nodes For Control
CALH: Alarm handling －
CCGR: Cooling group control －
CILO: Interlocking YES
CPOW: Point-on-wave switching －
CSWI: Switch controller YES
G: Logical Nodes For Generic References
GAPC: Generic automatic process control YES
GGIO: Generic process I/O YES
GSAL: Generic security application －
I: Logical Nodes For Interfacing And Archiving
IARC: Archiving －
IHMI: Human machine interface －
ITCI: Telecontrol interface －
ITMI: Telemonitoring interface －
A: Logical Nodes For Automatic Control
ANCR: Neutral current regulator －
ARCO: Reactive power control －
ATCC: Automatic tap changer controller －
AVCO: Voltage control －
M: Logical Nodes For Metering And Measurement

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MDIF: Differential measurements YES
MHAI: Harmonics or interharmonics YES
MHAN: Non phase related harmonics or interharmonic YES
MMTR: Metering YES
MMXN: Non phase related measurement YES
MMXU: Measurement YES
MSQI: Sequence and imbalance YES
MSTA: Metering statistics －
S: Logical Nodes For Sensors And Monitoring
SARC: Monitoring and diagnostics for arcs －
SIMG: Insulation medium supervision (gas) －
SIML: Insulation medium supervision (liquid) －
SPDC: Monitoring and diagnostics for partial discharges －
T: Logical Nodes For Switchgear
TCTR: Current transformer YES
TVTR: Voltage transformer YES
Y: Logical Nodes For Power Transformers
YEFN: Earth fault neutralizer (Peterson coil) －
YLTC: Tap changer －
YPSH: Power shunt －
YPTR: Power transformer YES
Z: Logical Nodes For Further Power System Equipment
ZAXN: Auxiliary network －
ZBAT: Battery －
ZBSH: Bushing －
ZCAB: Power cable －
ZCAP: Capacitor bank －
ZCON: Converter －
ZGEN: Generator －
ZGIL: Gas insulated line －
ZLIN: Power overhead line －
ZMOT: Motor －
ZREA: Reactor －
ZRRC: Rotating reactive component －
ZSAR: Surge arrestor －
ZTCF: Thyristor controlled frequency converter －
ZTRC: Thyristor controlled reactive component －

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10.6 DNP3.0 Interface
10.6.1 Overview
The descriptions given here are intended to accompany this relay. The DNP3.0 protocol is not
described here; please refer to the DNP3.0 protocol standard for the details about the DNP3.0
implementation. This manual only specifies which objects, variations and qualifiers are supported
in this relay, and also specifies what data is available from this relay via DNP3.0.
The relay operates as a DNP3.0 slave and supports subset level 2 of the protocol, plus some of
the features from level 3. The DNP3.0 communication uses the Ethernet ports at the rear of this
relay.
10.6.2 Link Layer Functions

Please see the DNP3.0 protocol standard for the details about the linker layer functions.
10.6.3 Transport Functions

Please see the DNP3.0 protocol standard for the details about the transport functions.
10.6.4 Application Layer Functions
10.6.4.1 Time Synchronization
1. Time delay measurement
Master/Slave Function Code Object Variation Qualifier

Master 0x17 －－－
Slave 0x81 0x34 0x02 0x07
2. Read time of device

Master 0x01 0x34 0x00, 0x01 0x07
Slave 0x81 0x32 0x01 0x07
3. Write time of device

Master 0x02 0x32 0x01 0x00,0x01,0x07,0x08
Slave 0x81 －－－
10.6.4.2 Supported Writing Functions
1. Write time of device
See Section 10.6.4.1 for the details.
2. Reset the CU (Reset IIN bit7)

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Master 0x02 0x50 0x01 0x00, 0x01

Slave 0x81 －－－
10.6.4.3 Supported Reading Functions
1. Supported qualifiers
Master Qualifier 0x00 0x01 0x06 0x07 0x08

Slave Qualifier 0x00 0x01 0x01 0x07 0x08
2. Supported objects and variations
 Object 1, Binary inputs
Master Variation 0x00 0x01 0x02

Slave Variation 0x02 0x01 0x02
The protection operation signals, alarm signals and binary input state change signals are
transported respectively according to the variation sequence in above table.
 Object 2, SOE
Master Variation 0x00 0x01 0x02 0x03

Slave Variation 0x02 0x01 0x02 0x03
If the master qualifier is “0x07”, the slave responsive qualifier is “0x27”; and if the master
qualifier is “0x01”, “0x06” or “0x08”, the slave responsive qualifier is “0x28”.
 Object 30, Analog inputs
Master Variation 0x00 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04

Slave Variation 0x01 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04
The measurement values are transported firstly, and then the relay measurement values are
transported.
 Object 40, Analog outputs
Master Variation 0x00 0x01 0x02

Slave Variation 0x01 0x01 0x02
The protection settings are transported in this object.
 Object 50, Time Synchronization
See Section 10.6.4.1 for the details.
3. Class 0 data request
The master adopts the “Object 60” for the Class 0 data request and the variation is “0x01”.
The slave responds with the above mentioned “Object 1”, “Object 30” and “Object 40” (see
“Supported objects and variations” in Section 10.6.4.3).
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The master adopts the “Object 60” for the Class 1 data request and the variation is “0x02”.
The slave responds with the above mentioned “Object 2” (see “Supported objects and
variations” in Section 10.6.4.3).
5. Multiple object request
The master adopts the “Object 60” for the multiple object request and the variation is “0x01”,
“0x02”, “0x03” and “0x04”.
The slave responds with the above mentioned “Object 1”, “Object 2”, “Object 30” and “Object 40”
see “Supported objects and variations” in Section 10.6.4.3.

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Table of Contents
11.1 General ......................................................................................................... 11-1

11.2 Safety Instructions....................................................................................... 11-1
11.3 Checking the Shipment ............................................................................... 11-2
11.4 Material and Tools Required ....................................................................... 11-2
11.5 Device Location and Ambient Conditions ................................................. 11-2
11.6 Mechanical Installation ................................................................................ 11-3
11.7 Electrical Installation and Wiring ................................................................ 11-4
11.7.1 Grounding Guidelines ....................................................................................................... 11-4
11.7.2 Cubicle Grounding ............................................................................................................ 11-4
11.7.3 Ground Connection on the Device ................................................................................... 11-5
11.7.4 Grounding Strips and their Installation ............................................................................. 11-6
11.7.5 Guidelines for Wiring ........................................................................................................ 11-6
11.7.6 Wiring for Electrical Cables .............................................................................................. 11-7
11.8 Typical Wiring of the Relay ......................................................................... 11-7
List of Figures
Figure 11.6-1 Dimensions of this relay and the cut-out in the cubicle (unit: mm) ............. 11-3
Figure 11.6-2 Demonstration of plugging a board into its corresponding slot .................. 11-4
Figure 11.7-1 Cubicle grounding system ................................................................................ 11-5
Figure 11.7-2 Ground terminal of this relay ............................................................................ 11-6
Figure 11.7-3 Ground strip and termination ........................................................................... 11-6
Figure 11.7-4 Glancing demo about the wiring for electrical cables ................................... 11-7
Figure 11.8-1 Typical wiring diagram of this relay ................................................................. 11-8

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11.1 General
The equipment must be shipped, stored and installed with the greatest care.
Choose the place of installation such that the communication interface and the controls on the
front of the device are easily accessible.
Air must circulate freely around the equipment. Observe all the requirements regarding place of
installation and ambient conditions given in this instruction manual.
Take care that the external wiring is properly brought into the equipment and terminated correctly
and pay special attention to grounding. Strictly observe the corresponding guidelines contained in
this section.
11.2 Safety Instructions
Modules and units may only be replaced by correspondingly trained personnel. Always observe
the basic precautions to avoid damage due to electrostatic discharge when handling the
equipment.
In certain cases, the settings have to be configured according to the demands of the engineering
configuration after replacement. It is therefore assumed that the personnel who replace modules
and units are familiar with the use of the operator program on the service PC.
DANGER! Only insert or withdraw the power supply module while the power supply is
switched off. To this end, disconnect the power supply cable that connects with the power
supply module.
WARNING! Only insert or withdraw other modules while the power supply is switched off.
WARNING! The modules may only be inserted in the slots designated in Section 6.2.
Components can be damaged or destroyed by inserting boards in the wrong slots.
DANGER! Improper handling of the equipment can cause damage or an incorrect
response of the equipment itself or the primary plant.
WARNING! Industry packs and ribbon cables may only be replaced or the positions of
jumpers be changed on a workbench appropriately designed for working on electronic

equipment. The modules, bus backplanes are sensitive to electrostatic discharge when
not in the unit's housing.
The basic precautions to guard against electrostatic discharge are as follows:

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 Should boards have to be removed from this relay installed in a grounded cubicle in an HV
switchgear installation, please discharge yourself by touching station ground (the cubicle)
beforehand.
 Only hold electronic boards at the edges, taking care not to touch the components.
 Only works on boards that have been removed from the cubicle on a workbench designed for
electronic equipment and wear a grounded wristband. Do not wear a grounded wristband,
however, while inserting or withdrawing units.
 Always store and ship the electronic boards in their original packing. Place electronic parts in
electrostatic screened packing materials.
11.3 Checking the Shipment
Check that the consignment is complete immediately upon receipt. Notify the nearest NR
Company or agent, should departures from the delivery note, the shipping papers or the order be
found.
Visually inspect all the material when unpacking it. When there is evidence of transport damage,
lodge a claim immediately in writing with the last carrier and notify the nearest NR Company or
agent.
If the equipment is not going to be installed immediately, store all the parts in their original packing
in a clean dry place at a moderate temperature. The humidity at a maximum temperature and the
permissible storage temperature range in dry air are listed in Section 2.1.3.
11.4 Material and Tools Required
The necessary mounting kits will be provided, including screws, pincers and assembly
instructions.
A suitable drill and spanners are required to secure the cubicles to the floor using the plugs
provided (if this relay is mounted in cubicles).
11.5 Device Location and Ambient Conditions
The place of installation should permit easy access especially to front of the device, i.e. to the
human machine interface of the equipment.
There should also be free access at the rear of the equipment for additions and replacement of
electronic boards.
Since every piece of technical equipment can be damaged or destroyed by inadmissible ambient
conditions, such as:
1. The location should not be exposed to excessive air pollution (dust, aggressive substances).

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2. Severe vibration, extreme changes of temperature, high levels of humidity, surge voltages of
high amplitude and short rise time and strong induced magnetic fields should be avoided as
far as possible.
3. Air must not be allowed to circulate freely around the equipment.
The equipment can in principle be mounted in any attitude, but it is normally mounted vertically
(visibility of markings).
WARNING! Excessively high temperature can appreciably reduce the operating life of
this relay.
11.6 Mechanical Installation
This relay is made of a single layer 4U height 9.5" chassis with 7 connectors on its rear panel (See
Figure 6.1-3). The following figure shows the dimensions of this relay for reference in mounting.
263.96 224.80
246.36 197.50
PCS-9671
HEALTHY
2 12
ALARM
3 13
4 14
5 15
101.60
177.00
6 16
7 17
8 18
9 19
10 20
GR P
ENT
ESC
246.36 ± 0.10
226.00
4- Φ6.8
101.60 ±0.10
224.80
178.00
Cut-out in the cubicle
Figure 11.6-1 Dimensions of this relay and the cut-out in the cubicle (unit: mm)
NOTE! It is necessary to leave enough space top and bottom of the cut-out in the cubicle
for heat emission of this relay.
As mentioned in Chapter 6, up to nine modules are installed in the enclosure of this relay, and
these modules must be plugged into the proper slots of this relay respectively. The safety

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instructions must be abided by when installing the boards, please see Section 11.2 for the details.
Figure 11.6-2 shows the installation way of a module being plugged into a corresponding slot.
Figure 11.6-2 Demonstration of plugging a board into its corresponding slot
In the case of equipment supplied in cubicles, place the cubicles on the foundations that have
been prepared. Take care while doing so not to jam or otherwise damage any of the cables that
have already been installed. Secure the cubicles to the foundations.
11.7 Electrical Installation and Wiring
11.7.1 Grounding Guidelines

Switching operations in HV installations generate transient over voltages on control signal cables.
There is also a background of electromagnetic RF fields in electrical installations that can induce
spurious currents in the devices themselves or the leads connected to them.
All these influences can influence the operation of electronic apparatus.
On the other hand, electronic apparatus can transmit interference that can disrupt the operation of
other apparatus.
In order to minimize these influences as far as possible, certain standards have to be observed
with respect to grounding, wiring and screening.
NOTE! All these precautions can only be effective if the station ground is of good quality.
11.7.2 Cubicle Grounding

The cubicle must be designed and fitted out such that the impedance for RF interference of the
ground path from the electronic device to the cubicle ground terminal is as low as possible.
Metal accessories such as side plates, blanking plates etc., must be effectively connected
surface-to-surface to the grounded frame to ensure a low-impedance path to ground for RF

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interference. The contact surfaces must not only conduct well, they must also be non-corroding.
NOTE! If the above conditions are not fulfilled, there is a possibility of the cubicle or parts
of it forming a resonant circuit at certain frequencies that would amplify the transmission
of interference by the devices installed and also reduce their immunity to induced
interference.
Movable parts of the cubicle such as doors (front and back) or hinged equipment frames must be
effectively grounded to the frame by three braided copper strips (see Figure 11.7-1).
The metal parts of the cubicle housing and the ground rail are interconnected electrically
conducting and corrosion proof. The contact surfaces shall be as large as possible.
NOTE! For metallic connections please observe the voltage difference of both materials
according to the electrochemical code.
The cubicle ground rail must be effectively connected to the station ground rail by a grounding strip
(braided copper).
Door or hinged
equipment frame
Cubicle ground
rail close to floor
Braided
copper strip
Station
ground
Conducting
connection
Figure 11.7-1 Cubicle grounding system
11.7.3 Ground Connection on the Device

There is a ground terminal on the rear panel (see Figure 11.7-2), and the ground braided copper
strip can be connected with it. Take care that the grounding strip is always as short as possible.
The main thing is that the device is only grounded at one point. Grounding loops from unit to unit
are not allowed.
There are some ground terminals on some connectors of this relay, and the sign is “GND”. All the
ground terminals are connected in the cabinet of this relay. So, the ground terminal on the rear
panel (see Figure 11.7-2) is the only ground terminal of this device.

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Figure 11.7-2 Ground terminal of this relay
11.7.4 Grounding Strips and their Installation

High frequency currents are produced by interference in the ground connections and because of
skin effect at these frequencies, only the surface region of the grounding strips is of consequence.
The grounding strips must therefore be of (preferably tinned) braided copper and not round copper
conductors, as the cross-section of round copper would have to be too large.
Proper terminations must be fitted to both ends (press/pinch fit and tinned) with a hole for bolting
them firmly to the items to be connected.
The surfaces to which the grounding strips are bolted must be electrically conducting and
non-corroding.
The following figure shows the ground strip and termination.
Press/pinch fit
cable terminal
Braided
copper strip Terminal bolt
Contact surface
Figure 11.7-3 Ground strip and termination
11.7.5 Guidelines for Wiring

There are several types of cables that are used in the connection of this relay: braided copper
cable, serial communication cable etc. Recommendation of each cable:
 Grounding: braided copper cable, 2.5mm2 ~ 6.0mm2
 Power supply, binary inputs & outputs: brained copper cable, 1.5mm2 ~ 2.5mm2
 AC current inputs: brained copper cable, 2.5mm2 ~ 6.0mm2
 Serial communication: 4-core shielded braided cable
 Ethernet communication: 4-pair screened twisted category 5E cable

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11.7.6 Wiring for Electrical Cables

A female connector is used for connecting the wires with it, and then a female connector plugs into
a corresponding male connector that is in the front of one board. See Chapter 6 for further details
about the pin defines of these connectors.
The following figure shows the glancing demo about the wiring for the electrical cables.
01 02
Tighten
03 04
05 06
01
07 08
Figure 11.7-4 Glancing demo about the wiring for electrical cables
DANGER! Never allow the current transformer (CT) secondary circuit connected to this
equipment to be opened while the primary system is live. Opening the CT circuit will
produce a dangerously high voltage.
11.8 Typical Wiring of the Relay
Relevant information and sections about the modules and the connectors of the relay are
described in Chapter 6. Referring the relevant sections can help to wire correctly and effectively.
The typical wiring of this relay is shown as below, all the configurable binary inputs and binary
output adopt the default definition in the factory.

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Side 2
*
A
CB2 *
B
*
*
C
Side 1 Side 3
* * A
A
*
CB3
*
CB1
B B
* *
C C
*
0401 0402 0403 0404 0405 0406 0407 0408 0409 0410 0411 0412 0420 0419 0424 0423 0422 0421 0414 0413 0416 0415 0418 0417
Ia_S1 Ian_S1 Ib_S1 Ibn_S1 Ic_S1 Icn_S1 Ia_S2 Ian_S2 Ib_S2 Ibn_S2 Ic_S2 Icn_S2 I0n_S1 I0_S1 I0n_S3 I0_S3 I0n_S2 I0_S2 Ian_S3 Ia_S3 Ibn_S3 Ib_S3 Icn_S3 Ic_S3
Current Inputs
NR4412
BI_01+ 0701
Ethernet1 BI_01- 0702
BI_02+ 0703
BI_02- 0704
Ground at
remote device Ethernet2 BI_03 0705
BI_04 0706
0101 BI_05 0707
0102 A BI_06 0708
0103 B BI_07 0709
NR4503
0104 SGND BI_08 0710
NR4106
0105 BI_09 0711

0106 A BI_10 0712
0107 B BI_11 0713
0108 SGND BI_12 0714
0109 BI_13 0715
0110 SYN+ BI_14 0716
0111 SYN- BI_15 0717
0112 SGND BI_16 0718
0113 BI_17 0719
0114 RTS BI_18 0720
0115 TXD BI_19 0721
0116 SGND BI_Opto- 0722
0901 SIG_COM 0601

BO_Trp07
0902 BO_Alm_Fail 0602
0903 BO_Alm_Abnor 0603
BO_Trp08
0904 0604
0905 BO_Prot01 0605
0906 BO_Trp09 0606
BO_Prot02
0907 0607
0908 BO_Trp10 0608
NR4521
0909 BO_Trp01 0609

BO_Trp11
NR4304
0910 0610
0911 BO_Trp02 0611
0912 BO_Trp12 0612
BO_Trp03
0913 0613
BO_1
0914 0614
BO_Trp04
0915 0615
BO_2
0916 0616
BO_Trp05
0917 0617
BO_3
0918 0618
BO_Trp06
0919 0619
BO_4
Power 0920 PWR+ 0620
Supply 0921 PWR- 0621
BO_5
0922 GND 0622
Figure 11.8-1 Typical wiring diagram of this relay

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Table of Contents
12.1 General ......................................................................................................... 12-1

12.2 Safety Instructions ...................................................................................... 12-1
12.3 Commission Tools ....................................................................................... 12-2
12.4 Setting Familiarization ................................................................................ 12-2
12.5 Product Checks ........................................................................................... 12-3
12.5.1 With the Relay De-energized ........................................................................................... 12-4
12.5.2 With the Relay Energized................................................................................................. 12-5
12.5.3 Protective Function Test ................................................................................................... 12-8
12.5.4 On-load Checks................................................................................................................ 12-8

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12.1 General
This relay is fully numerical in their design, implementing all protection and non-protection
functions in software. The relay employs a high degree of self-checking and in the unlikely event of
a failure, will give an alarm. As a result of this, the commissioning test does not need to be as
extensive as with non-numeric electronic or electro-mechanical relays.
To commission numerical relays, it is only necessary to verify that the hardware is functioning
correctly and the application-specific software settings have been applied to the relay.
Blank commissioning test and setting records are provided at the end of this manual for
completion as required.
Before carrying out any work on the equipment, the user should be familiar with the contents of the
safety and technical data sections and the ratings on the equipment’s rating label.
12.2 Safety Instructions
WARNING! Hazardous voltages are present in this electrical equipment during operation.
Non-observance of the safety rules can result in severe personal injury or property
damage.
WARNING! Only the qualified personnel shall work on and around this equipment after
becoming thoroughly familiar with all warnings and safety notices of this manual as well
as with the applicable safety regulations.
Particular attention must be drawn to the following:
 The earthing screw of the device must be connected solidly to the protective earth conductor
before any other electrical connection is made.
 Hazardous voltages can be present on all circuits and components connected to the supply
voltage or to the measuring and test quantities.
 Hazardous voltages can be present in the device even after disconnection of the supply
voltage (storage capacitors!)
 The limit values stated in the technical data (Chapter 2) must not be exceeded at all, not even
during testing and commissioning.
 When testing the device with secondary test equipment, make sure that no other
measurement quantities are connected. Take also into consideration that the trip circuits and
maybe also close commands to the circuit breakers and other primary switches are
disconnected from the device unless expressly stated.

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DANGER! Current transformer secondary circuits must have been short-circuited before
the current leads to the device are disconnected.
WARNING! Primary test may only be carried out by qualified personnel, who are familiar
with the commissioning of protection system, the operation of the plant and safety rules
and regulations (switching, earthing, etc.).
12.3 Commission Tools
Minimum equipment required:
 Multifunctional dynamic current and voltage injection test set with interval timer.
 Multimeter with suitable AC current range and AC/DC voltage ranges of 0~440V and 0~250V
respectively.
 Continuity tester (if not included in the multimeter).
 Phase angle meter.
 Phase rotation meter.
NOTE! Modern test set may contain many of the above features in one unit.
Optional equipment:
 An electronic or brushless insulation tester with a DC output not exceeding 500V (for
insulation resistance test when required).
 A portable PC, with appropriate software (this enables the rear communications port to be
tested, if this is to be used, and will also save considerable time during commissioning).
 EIA RS-485 to EIA RS-232 converter (if EIA RS-485 IEC60870-5-103 port is being tested).
 PCS-9600 serials relay dedicated protection tester HELP-9000.
12.4 Setting Familiarization
When commissioning this device for the first time, sufficient time should be allowed to become
familiar with the method by which the settings are applied. A detailed description of the menu
structure of this relay is contained in Chapter 8.
With the front cover in place all keys are accessible. All menu cells can be read. The LED
indicators and alarms can be reset. Protection or configuration settings can be changed, or fault
and event records cleared. However, menu cells will require the appropriate password to be
entered before changes can be made.

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Alternatively, if a portable PC is available together with suitable setting software (such as

PCS-Explorer or PCS-9700 HMI software), the menu can be viewed one page at a time to display
a full column of data and text. This PC software also allows settings to be entered more easily,
saved to a file on disk for future reference or printed to produce a setting record. Refer to the PC
software user manual for details. If the software is being used for the first time, allow sufficient time
to become familiar with its operation.
12.5 Product Checks
These product checks cover all aspects of the relay which should be checked to ensure that it has
not been physically damaged prior to commissioning, is functioning correctly and all input quantity
measurements are within the stated tolerances.
If the application-specific settings have been applied to the relay prior to commissioning, it is
advisable to make a copy of the settings so as to allow them restoration later. This could be done
by extracting the settings from the relay itself via printer or manually creating a setting record.
This relay is fully numerical and the hardware is continuously monitored. Commissioning tests can
be kept to a minimum and need only include hardware tests and conjunctive tests. The function
tests are carried out according to user’s correlative regulations.
The following tests are necessary to ensure the normal operation of the equipment before it is first
put into service.
Hardware tests
These tests are performed for the following hardware to ensure that there is no hardware defect.
Defects of hardware circuits other than the following can be detected by self-monitoring when the
power supply is energized.
 User interfaces test
 Binary input circuits and output circuits test
 AC input circuits test
Function tests
These tests are performed for the following functions that are fully software-based. Tests of the
protection schemes and fault locator require a dynamic test set.
 Measuring elements test
 Timers test
 Metering and recording test
 Conjunctive tests
The tests are performed after the relay is connected with the primary equipment and other
external equipment.

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 On load test.
 Phase sequence check and polarity check.
12.5.1 With the Relay De-energized
12.5.1.1 Visual Inspection
After unpacking the product, check for any damage to the relay case. If there is any damage, the
internal module might also have been affected, contact the vendor. The following listed items are
necessary.
 Protection panel
Carefully examine the protection panel, protection equipment inside and other parts inside to
see that no physical damage has occurred since installation.
The rated information of other auxiliary protections should be checked to ensure it is correct
for the particular installation.
 Panel wiring
Check the conducting wire which is used in the panel to assure that their cross section
meeting the requirement.
Carefully examine the wiring to see that they are no connection failure exists.
 Label
Check all the isolator binary inputs, terminal blocks, indicators, switches and push buttons to
make sure that their labels meet the requirements of this project.
 Equipment plug-in modules
Check each plug-in module of the equipment on the panel to make sure that they are well
installed into the equipment without any screw loosened.
 Earthing cable
Check whether the earthing cable from the panel terminal block is safely screwed to the panel
steel sheet.
 Switch, keypad, isolator binary inputs and push button
Check whether all the switches, equipment keypad, isolator binary inputs and push buttons
work normally and smoothly.
12.5.1.2 Insulation Test (if required)
Insulation resistance tests are only necessary during commissioning if it is required for them to be
done and they have not been performed during installation.
Isolate all wiring from the earth and test the isolation with an electronic or brushless insulation
tester at a DC voltage not exceeding 500V, The circuits need to be tested should include:

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 Voltage transformer circuits
 Current transformer circuits
 DC power supply
 Optic-isolated binary inputs
 Binary output contacts
 Electrical communication ports
The insulation resistance should be greater than 100MΩ at 500V.
Test method:
To unplug all the terminals sockets of this relay, and do the Insulation resistance test for each
circuit above with an electronic or brushless insulation tester.
On completion of the insulation resistance tests, ensure all external wiring is correctly reconnected
to the protection.
12.5.1.3 External Wiring
Check that the external wiring is correct to the relevant relay diagram and scheme diagram.
Ensure as far as practical that phasing/phase rotation appears to be as expected.
Check the wiring against the schematic diagram for the installation to ensure compliance with the
customer’s normal practice.
12.5.1.4 Auxiliary Power Supply
The relay only can be operated under the auxiliary power supply depending on the relay’s nominal
power supply rating.
The incoming voltage must be within the operating range specified in Section 2.1.1.1, before
energizing the relay, measure the auxiliary supply to ensure it within the operating range.
Other requirements to the auxiliary power supply are specified in Section 2.1.1.1. See this section
for further details about the parameters of the power supply.
WARNING! Energize this relay only when the power supply is within the specified
operating ranges in Section 2.1.1.1.
12.5.2 With the Relay Energized

The following groups of checks verify that the relay hardware and software is functioning correctly
and should be carried out with the auxiliary supply applied to the relay.
The current and voltage transformer connections must remain isolated from the relay for these
checks. The trip circuit should also remain isolated to prevent accidental operation of the
associated circuit breaker.

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12.5.2.1 Front Panel LCD Display
The liquid crystal display (LCD) is designed to operate in a wide range of substation ambient
temperatures. For this purpose, this relay has an automatic “LCD contrast” adjusting feature,
which is capable to adjust LCD contrast automatically according to the ambient temperature.
Connect the relay to DC power supply correctly and turn the relay on. Check program version and
forming time displayed in command menu to ensure that are corresponding to what ordered.
12.5.2.2 Date and Time
If the time and date is not being maintained by substation automation system, the date and time
should be set manually.
Set the date and time to the correct local time and date using menu item “Clock”.
In the event of the auxiliary supply failing, with a battery fitted on CPU board, the time and date will
be maintained. Therefore when the auxiliary supply is restored the time and date will be correct
and not need to set again.
To test this, remove the auxiliary supply from the relay for approximately 30s. After being
re-energized, the time and date should be correct.
12.5.2.3 Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
On power up, the green LED “HEALTHY” should have illuminated and stayed on indicating that
the relay is healthy.
The relay has latched signal relays which remember the state of the trip, auto-reclose when the
relay was last energized from an auxiliary supply. Therefore these indicators may also illuminate
when the auxiliary supply is applied. If any of these LEDs are on then they should be reset before
proceeding with further testing. If the LED successfully reset, the LED goes out. There is no testing
required for that that LED because it is known to be operational.
It is likely that alarms related to voltage transformer supervision will not reset at this stage.
12.5.2.4 Test the HEALTHY and ALARM LEDs
Apply the rated power supply and check that the “HEALTHY” LED is lighting in green. We need to
emphasize that the “HEALTHY” LED is always lighting in operation course except that this device
finds serious errors in it.
Produce one of the abnormal conditions listed in Chapter 4, the “ALARM” LED will light in yellow.
When abnormal condition reset, the “ALARM” LED extinguishes.
12.5.2.5 Test the Other LEDs
Test the other LEDs according to the configuration of the LEDs (through the PCS-Explorer
configuration tool auxiliary software). If the conditions which can turn on the selected LED are
satisfied, the selected LED will be on.

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12.5.2.6 Test the AC Current Inputs
This test verifies that the accuracy of current measurement is within the acceptable tolerances.
Apply current equal to the current transformer secondary winding rating to each current
transformer input of the corresponding rating in turn, see the following table or external connection
diagram for appropriate terminal numbers, checking its magnitude using a multimeter/test set
readout. The corresponding reading can then be checked in the relays menu.
The current measurement accuracy of the relay is ±2.5%. However an additional allowance must
be made for the accuracy of the test equipment being used.
Current channel linearity and precision checkout
Item Practical Input Measurement (on LCD) Error

Ia_S1
Ib_S1
Ic_S1
Ia_S2
Ib_S2
Ic_S2
Ia_S3
Ib_S3
Ic_S3
I0_S1
I0_S3
I0_S3
12.5.2.7 Test the Binary Inputs
This test checks that all the binary inputs on the relay are functioning correctly.
The binary inputs should be energized one at a time, see external connection diagrams for
terminal numbers.
Ensure that the voltage applied on the binary input must be within the operating range.
The status of each binary input can be viewed using the submenu “Contact Inputs” and “Prot
Inputs”.
Binary inputs testing checkout
BI Name State without energized State with energized Correct?

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12.5.3 Protective Function Test

The setting checks ensure that the entire application-specific relay, for the particular installation,
has been correctly applied to the relay.
NOTE! The trip circuit should remain isolated during these checks to prevent accidental
operation of the associated circuit breaker.
12.5.3.1 Demonstrate correct protection operation
The above tests have already demonstrated that the protection is within calibration, thus the
purpose of these tests is as follows:
 To conclude that the primary function of the protection can trip according to the correct
application settings.
 To verify correct setting of all related protective elements.
12.5.4 On-load Checks

The objectives of the on-load checks are:
 Confirm the external wiring to the current and voltage inputs is correct.
 Measure the magnitude of on-load current and voltage (if applicable).
 Check the polarity of each current transformer.
However, these checks can only be carried out if there are no restrictions preventing the
tenderization of the plant being protected.
Remove all test leads, temporary shorting leads, etc. and replace any external wiring that has
been removed to allow testing.
If it has been necessary to disconnect any of the external wiring from the protection in order to
perform any of the foregoing tests, it should be ensured that all connections are replaced in
accordance with the relevant external connection or scheme diagram. Confirm current and voltage
transformer wiring.
12.5.4.1 Final Checks
After the above tests are completed, remove all test or temporary shorting leads, etc. If it has been
necessary to disconnect any of the external wiring from the protection in order to perform the
wiring verification tests, it should be ensured that all connections are replaced in accordance with
the relevant external connection or scheme diagram.
Ensure that the protection has been restored to service.
If the protection is in a new installation or the circuit breaker has just been maintained, the circuit
breaker maintenance and current counters should be zero. If a test block is installed, remove the
test plug and replace the cover so that the protection is put into service.
Ensure that all event records, fault records, disturbance records and alarms have been cleared

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and LED’s has been reset before leaving the protection.

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13 Maintenance
Table of Contents
13.1 Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................ 13-1

13.2 Regular Testing ............................................................................................ 13-1
13.3 Failure Tracing and Repair .......................................................................... 13-1
13.4 Replace Failed Modules .............................................................................. 13-1

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13.1 Maintenance Schedule
It is recommended that products supplied by NR receive periodic monitoring after installation. In

view of the critical nature of protective relays and their infrequent operation, it is desirable to
confirm that they are operating correctly at regular intervals.
This relay is self-supervised and so requires less maintenance than earlier designs of relay. Most
problems will result in an alarm so that remedial action can be taken. However, some periodic
tests should be done to ensure that the relay is functioning correctly and the external wiring is
intact.
13.2 Regular Testing
The relay is almost completely self-supervised. The circuits which can not be supervised are
binary input, output circuits and human machine interfaces. Therefore regular testing can be
minimized to checking the unsupervised circuits.
13.3 Failure Tracing and Repair
Failures will be detected by automatic supervision or regular testing.
When a failure is detected by supervision, a remote alarm is issued and the failure is indicated on
the front panel with LED indicators and LCD display. It is also recorded in the alarm record.
Failures detected by supervision are traced by checking the “Superv Events” screen on the LCD.
See Section 4.4 for the details of the alarm events.
When a failure is detected during regular testing, confirm the following:
 Test circuit connections are correct
 Modules are securely inserted in position
 Correct DC power voltage is applied
 Correct AC inputs are applied
 Test procedures comply with those stated in the manual
13.4 Replace Failed Modules
If the failure is identified to be in the relay module and the user has spare modules, the user can
recover the protection by replacing the failed modules.
Repair at the site should be limited to module replacement. Maintenance at the component level is
not recommended.
Check that the replacement module has an identical module name and hardware type-form as the

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removed module. Furthermore, the replaced module should have the same software version. And
the replaced analog input module and power supply module should have the same ratings.
WARNING! Units and modules may only be replaced while the supply is switched off and
only by appropriately trained and qualified personnel. Strictly observe the basic
precautions to guard against electrostatic discharge.
WARNING! When handling a module, take anti-static measures such as wearing an
earthed wrist band and placing modules on an earthed conductive mat. Otherwise, many
of the electronic components could suffer damage. After replacing the CPU module,
check the settings.
DANGER! After replacing modules, be sure to check that the same configuration is set
as before the replacement. If this is not the case, there is a danger of the unintended
operation of switchgear taking place or of protections not functioning correctly. Persons
may also be put in danger.

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14.1 Decommissioning ........................................................................................ 14-1

14.1.1 Switching off ..................................................................................................................... 14-1
14.1.2 Disconnecting cables ....................................................................................................... 14-1
14.1.3 Dismantling ....................................................................................................................... 14-1
14.2 Disposal........................................................................................................ 14-1

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14.1 Decommissioning
14.1.1 Switching off

To switch off this relay, switch off the external miniature circuit breaker of the power supply.
14.1.2 Disconnecting cables

Disconnect the cables in accordance with the rules and recommendations made by relational
department.
DANGER! Before disconnecting the power supply cables that connected with the power
supply module of this relay, make sure that the external miniature circuit breaker of the
power supply is switched off.
DANGER! Before disconnecting the cables that are used to connect analog input module
with the primary CT and VT, make sure that the circuit breaker for the primary CT and VT
is switched off.
14.1.3 Dismantling
The rack of this relay may now be removed from the system cubicle, after which the cubicles may
also be removed.
DANGER! When the station is in operation, make sure that there is an adequate safety
distance to live parts, especially as dismantling is often performed by unskilled personnel.
14.2 Disposal
In every country there are companies specialized in the proper disposal of electronic waste.
NOTE! Strictly observe all local and national regulations when disposing of the device.

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In the current version of the instruction manual, several descriptions on existing features have
been modified.
Manual version and modification history records
Manual Version Software

Date Description of change
Source New Version
R1.00 R1.00 2011-06-30 Form the original manual.
R1.00 R1.01 R1.00 2012-01-09 Modify some descriptions
1. Modify operation criteria of REF protection in Chapter 3.
2. Add description of setting [87T.OutMap] in Chapter 3.
3. Add alarm messages in chapter 4.
R1.01 R1.02 R2.10.1 2012-05-04
4. Modify module configuration in Chapter 6.
5. Add programmable signal list in Chapter 9.
6. Modify description errors in the manual.
1. Add durability parameters of binary output in Section 2.1.4.
2. Modify an error in the setting explanation of [WdgConn_S1],
[Clk_S2_WRT_TS1] and [Clk_S3_WRT_S1] in Section
R1.02 R1.03 R2.10.1 2013-01-23
3.3.1.2.
3. Add an optional NET-DSP module NR4138 in Section 6.9.
4. Update the Section 10.5.3.

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PCS-9671

NR Electric Co., Ltd.

Health and Safety

Qualified personnel are individuals who:

 Are trained in emergency procedures (first aid).

PCS-9671 Transformer Relay I

Instructions and Warnings

The following indicators and standard definitions are used:

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The earthing terminal of the equipment must be securely earthed

 Printed circuit board

Carefully handle the connection cable without applying excessive force.

Version: R1.03 NR ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

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P/N: EN_DYBH5314.0086.0004 Tel: +86-25-87178185, Fax: +86-25-87178208

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We reserve the rights to make technical improvements without notice.

PCS-9671 Transformer Relay III

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The chapter contents are summarized as below:

8 Human Machine Interface

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14 Decommissioning and Disposal

15 Manual Version History

Typographic and Graphical Conventions

The following symbols are used in drawings:

BI Binary signal via opto-coupler

SET I> Input signal from comparator with setting

EN Input signal of logic setting for function enabling

Input of binary signal except those signals via opto-coupler

Input of other signal

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XXX Output signal

IDMT Timer (inverse-time characteristic)

Junction (connection point)

Instrument current transformer

Instrument voltage transformer

Symbol Corresponding Relationship

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1.1 Application ....................................................................................................... 1-1

Figure 1.1-1 Functional diagram of PCS-9671.......................................................................... 1-1

PCS-9671 Transformer Relay 1-a

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The PCS-9671 is a microprocessor-based relay designed for the protection of two-winding or

The function diagram of this relay is shown in Figure 1.1-1.

Figure 1.1-1 Functional diagram of PCS-9671

PCS-9671 Transformer Relay 1-1

 Auxiliary testing functions

Auxiliary Testing Functions

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 Modularized hardware design makes this relay be easily upgraded or repaired by a

 Complete event recording function is provided: 64 latest protection operation reports,

 Powerful fault and disturbance recording function is supported: 64 latest fault or

 Unrestrained instantaneous differential protection does not be blocked by any condition

 Three slopes biased differential protection is adopted to avoid mal-operation caused by

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