Dis21 Mho v1.0

Distance protection with MHO
characteristics;
function block description
Document ID: VERSION 1.0

Budapest, June 2012.
IED-EP+Distance protection with MHO characteristics
User’s manual version information
Version Date Modification Compiled by

Version 1.0 19.06.2012. First edition Petri
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CONTENTS
1 Distance protection function ................................................................................................4

1.1 Structure of the distance protection algorithm .............................................................5
1.2 The impedance calculation (Z_CALC) .........................................................................7
1.2.1 Principle of operation ............................................................................................7
1.2.2 General method of calculation of the impedances of the fault loops ....................8
1.2.3 The principal scheme of the impedance calculation .......................................... 10
1.2.4 Internal logic of the impedance calculation ........................................................ 13
1.2.5 The impedance calculation methods ................................................................. 16
1.3 The MHO characteristics (MHO) .............................................................................. 18
1.3.1 Impedance characteristics of the distance protection........................................ 18
1.4 The phase selection logic (SELECT) and timing ...................................................... 22
1.4.1 Three phase fault detection ............................................................................... 24
1.4.2 Detection of “L1L2”, “L2L3”, “L3L1” faults .......................................................... 25
1.4.3 Detection of “L1N”, “L2N”, “L3N” faults .............................................................. 28
1.5 The current conditions of the distance protection function (I_COND) ...................... 33
1.6 The power swing detection ( PSD ) ......................................................................... 35
1.7 The distance-to-fault calculation ( FAULT LOCATOR )........................................... 40
1.8 The high-speed overcurrent protection function with switch-onto-fault logic ( HSOC
SOTF ) ................................................................................................................................ 41
1.9 The on-line measured values of the distance protection function............................. 43
1.10 Technical summary ............................................................................................... 44
1.10.1 Technical data .................................................................................................... 44
1.10.2 The measured values ........................................................................................ 44
1.10.3 Summary of the parameters .............................................................................. 45
1.10.4 Binary output status signals ............................................................................... 48
1.10.5 The binary input status signals .......................................................................... 49
1.1.1 The function block .............................................................................................. 50
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1 Distance protection function

The distance protection function provides main protection for overhead lines and cables of
solidly grounded networks. Its main features are as follows:
A full-scheme system provides continuous measurement of impedance separately in

three independent phase-to-phase measuring loops as well as in three independent
phase-to-earth measuring loops.
The complex earth fault compensation factor is applied for correct impedance
measuring on single-phase-to-earth fault.
Analogue input processing is applied to the zero sequence current of the parallel line.
Impedance calculation is conditional of the values of phase currents being sufficient.
The current is considered to be sufficient for impedance calculation if it is above the
level set by parameter(s).
To decide the presence or absence of the zero sequence current, biased
characteristics are applied.
Full-scheme faulty phase identification by minimum impedance detection.
Five independent distance protection zones are configured.
The operating decision is based on MHO or on offset circle characteristics.
Load encroachment characteristics can be selected,
The directional decision is dynamically based on:
o measured loop voltages if they are sufficient for decision,
o healthy phase voltages if they are available for asymmetrical faults,
o voltages stored in the memory if they are available,
The operation of any zones is non-directional if it is optionally selected.
The distance protection function can operate properly if CVT is applied as well.
Non-directional impedance protection function or high speed OC protection function is
applied in case of switch-onto-fault.
Distance-to-fault evaluation is implemented (fault locator function).
Binary input signals and conditions can influence the operation:
o blocking/enabling
o VT failure signal
Integrated high-speed overcurrent back-up function is also implemented.
The power swing detection function can block the distance protection function in case
of stable swings, or it can generate a trip command if the system operates out of step.
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1.1 Structure of the distance protection algorithm

Fig.1-1 shows the structure of the 5-zone HV Distance protection (DIS21_HV) algorithm.
DIS21_HV
UL1
UL2
UL3 Z_CALC MHO SELECT
Binary
IL1 outputs
IL2
IL3
3Io_par
Measured
Binary
FAULT values
inputs
I_COND LOCATOR
Parameters PSD
HSOC
SOFT
Figure 1-1 Structure of the distance protection algorithm
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The inputs are

the sampled values and Fourier components of three phase voltages,
the sampled values and Fourier components of three phase currents,
the sampled values and Fourier components of (3Iop) the zero sequence current of
the parallel line,
binary inputs,
parameters.
The outputs are

the binary output status signals,
the measured values for displaying.
The software modules of the distance protection function are as follows:
Z_CALC calculates the impedances (R+jX) of the six measuring current loops:
three phase-phase loops,
three phase-ground loops.
MHO compares the calculated impedances with the setting values of the five MHO
characteristics. The result is the decision for all six measuring loops and for all five circles if
the impedance is within the MHO circle.
SELECT is the phase selection algorithm for all five zones to decide which decision is caused
by a faulty loop and to exclude the false decisions in healthy loops.
I_COND calculates the current conditions necessary for the impedance calculation and for
the phase selection logic.
PSD is the module that detects power swings and generates out-of-step trip command,
influencing the distance protection function.
FAULT LOCATOR calculates the distance to fault after the trip command.
HSOC SOTF is a high-speed overcurrent protection function for the switch-onto-fault logic.
The following description explains the details of the individual components.
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1.2 The impedance calculation (Z_CALC)

1.2.1 Principle of operation
The distance protection supplied by PROTECTA Ltd. continuously measures the impedances
in the six possible fault loops. The calculation is performed in the phase-to-phase loops
based on the line-to-line voltages and the difference of the affected phase currents, while in
the phase-to-earth loops the phase voltage is divided by the phase current compounded with
the zero sequence current. These equations are summarized in Table 1 for different types of
faults. The result of this calculation is the positive sequence impedance of the fault loop,
including the positive sequence fault resistance at the fault location.
For simplicity, the influence of the zero sequence current of the parallel line is not considered
in these equations.
Fault Calculation of Z Other possible calculation
U L 2 U L3
Z L 2L3 ZL1L2 , ZL2L3 , ZL3L1
L1L2L3(N) I L 2 I L3 ZL1N , ZL2N , ZL3N
U L1 U L 2
L1L2 Z L1L 2
I L1 I L 2
U L 2 U L3
Z L 2L3
L2L3 I L 2 I L3
U L 3 U L1
L3L1 Z L3 L1
I L 3 I L1
U L1 U L 2
L1L2N Z L1L 2 ZL1N , ZL2N
I L1 I L 2
U L 2 U L3
L2L3N
Z L 2L3 ZL2N , ZL3N
I L 2 I L3
U L 3 U L1
L3L1N Z L3 L1 ZL3N, , Z L1N
I L 3 I L1
U L1
L1N Z L1N
I L1 3I o K N
U L2
L2N Z L2N
I L2 3I o K N
U L3
L3N Z L3N
I L3 3I o K N
Table 1-1 Formulas for the calculation of the impedance to fault
The central column of Table 1-1 Formulas for the calculation of the impedance to fault
contains the correct formula for calculation. The formulas referred to in the right-hand-side
column yield the same correct impedance value.
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In Table 1-1:
Z o Z1 1  Zo 
KN  1
3Z1 3  Z1 
is the complex earth fault compensation factor.
Table 1-1 shows that the formula containing the complex earth fault compensation factor
yields the correct impedance value in case of phase-to-earth faults only; the other formula
can be applied in case of phase-to-phase faults without ground. In case of other kinds of
faults (three-phase (-to-earth), phase-to-phase-to-earth) both formulas give the correct
impedance value if the appropriate voltages and currents are applied.
The separation of the two types of equations is based on the presence or absence of the
earth (zero sequence) current. In case of a fault involving the earth (on a solidly grounded
network), and if the earth current is over a certain level, the formula containing the complex
earth fault compensation factor will be applied to calculate the correct impedance, which is
proportional to the distance-to-fault.
It can be proven that if the setting value of the complex earth fault compensation factor is
correct, the appropriate application of the formulas in Table 1-1 will always yield the positive
sequence impedance between the fault location and the relay location.
1.2.2 General method of calculation of the impedances of the fault

loops
If the sampled values are suitable for the calculation (after a zero crossing there are three
sampled values above a defined limit (~0.1In)) then the numerical processes apply the
following equations.
Equivalent circuit of the fault loop
For the equivalent impedance elements of the fault loop on the figure above, the following
differential equation can be written:
di
u Ri L
dt
If current and voltage values sampled at two separate sampling points in time are substituted
in this equation, two equations are derived with the two unknown values R and L, so they can
be calculated.
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This basic principle is realized in the algorithm by substituting the sampled values of the line-
to-line voltages for u and the difference of two phase currents in case of two- or three-phase
faults without ground for i. For example, in case of an L2L3 fault:
d (i L 2 i L 3 )
u L2 u L3 R1 (i L 2 i L3 ) L1
dt
In case of a phase-to-earth fault, the sampled phase voltage and the phase current modified
by the zero sequence current have to be substituted:
d
u L1 R1 (i L1 R 3io R 3iop ) L1 (i L1 L 3io L 3iop )
dt
Where
R1 is the positive sequence resistance of the line or cable section between the fault
location and the relay location,
L1 is the positive sequence inductance of the line or cable section between the fault
location and the relay location,
L1 is the faulty phase,
3io =iL1+iL2+iL3 is the sampled value of the zero sequence current of the protected line,
3iop =iL1p+iL2p+iL3p is the sampled value of the zero sequence current in parallel line,
and
Ro R1
R
3R1
Lo L1 X o X1
L
3L1 3X1
Rm
R
3R1
Lm Xm
L
3L1 3X 1
Rm is the real part of the mutual impedance between the protected and the parallel line,
Lm is the mutual inductance between the protected and the parallel line.
The formula above shows that the factors for multiplying the R and L values contain different
“ ” and “β” factors but they are real (not complex) numbers.
The applied numerical method is solving the differential equation of the faulty loop, based on
three consecutive samples.
To achieve a better filtering effect, Fourier basic harmonic components are substituted for the
components of the differential equations.
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1.2.3 The principal scheme of the impedance calculation
Fig.1-2 shows the principal scheme of the impedance calculation Z_CALC.
Z_CALC V
IL1
IV
IL2 III
IL3 II
I
3Iop
ZL1_CALC RL1+j XL1
RL2+j XL2
UL1 RL3+j XL3
ZL2_CALC
UL2
UL3 ZL3_CALC
Binary V
inputs IV
III
II
Parameters
I
ZL1L2_CALC RL1L2+j XL1L2

RL2L3+j XL2L3
ZL2L3_CALC RL3L1 +j XL3L1
ZL3L1_CALC
Fig. 1-2 Principal scheme of the impedance calculation Z_CALC.
The inputs are the sampled values and Fourier components of:
the three phase voltages,
the three phase currents,
the (3Iop) zero sequence current of the parallel line,
binary inputs,
parameters.
The binary inputs are signals influencing the operation of the distance protection function.
These signals are the results of logic equations graphically edited by the user.
Binary input signals

Binary input signal Signal title Explanation
Blocking signal due to error in voltage
DIS21_VTS_GrO_ Block from VTS measurement (Output of the user-defined
graphic equation)
Status signal indicating switching-onto-fault
DIS21_SOTFCond_GrO_ SOTF COND. condition (Output of the user-defined graphic
equation)
Table 1-2 Binary input signals for the impedance calculation
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Enumerated parameters
Parameter name Title Selection range Default

Parameters to select directionality of the individual zones:
Operation Off
DIS21_Z1_EPar_ Off, Forward, Backward
Zone1
Operation Off
DIS21_Z2_EPar_ Off, Forward, Backward, Offset
Zone2
Operation Off
Zone3
Operation Off
Zone4
Operation Off
Zone5
Parameter for selecting one of the zones or “high speed overcurrent protection” for the “switch-
onto-fault” function:
SOTF Off,Zone1,Zone2,Zone3,Zone4,Zone5,H
DIS21_SOTFMd_EPar_ Zone1
Zone SOC
Table 1-3 Enumerated parameters for the impedance calculation
Floating-point parameters
Parameter name Title Dim. Min Max Default

DIS21_Z1aX_FPar_ Zone1 (Xo-X1)/3X1* 0 5.00 1
DIS21_Z1aR_FPar_ Zone1 (Ro-R1)/3R1* 0 5.00 1
DIS21_Z3aX_FPar_ Zone3 (Xo-X1)/3X1 0 5.00 1
DIS21_Z3aR_FPar_ Zone3 (Ro-R1)/3R1 0 5.00 1
DIS21_a2X_FPar_ Par.Line Xm/3X1 0 5.00 0
DIS21_a2R_FPar_ Par.Line Rm/3R1 0 5.00 0
* The values for Zone 2 are identical to those of Zone 1.
Table 1-4 Floating-point parameters for the impedance calculation
The outputs are the calculated positive-sequence impedances (R+jX) of the six measuring
current loops and, as different zero sequence current compensation factors can be set for the
individual zones, the impedances are calculated for each zone separately:
Impedances of the three phase-phase loops,
Impedances of the three phase-ground loops.
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The measured values of the Z_CALC module
Measured value Dim. Explanation

Measured positive sequence impedance in the L1N
RL1+j XL1 ohm loop, using the zero sequence current compensation
factor for zone 1
factor for zone 1
factor for zone 1
Measured positive sequence impedance in the L1L2
RL1L2+j XL1L2 ohm
loop
RL2L3+j XL2L3 ohm
loop
RL3L1+j XL3L1 ohm
loop
Table 1-5 The measured (calculated) values of the Z_CALC module
Z_CALC includes six practically identical software modules for impedance calculation:
The three routines of the phase group are activated by phase voltages, phase
currents and the zero sequence current calculated from the phase current and the
zero sequence currents of the parallel line, as measured in a dedicated input.
The three routines for the phase-to-phase loops get line-to-line voltages calculated
from the sampled phase voltages and they get differences of the phase currents.
They do not need zero sequence currents for the calculation.
The calculated impedances are analogue outputs of the distance protection function. They
serve the purpose of checking possibility at commissioning.
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1.2.4 Internal logic of the impedance calculation

Fig. 1-3 shows the internal logic of the impedance calculation.
CURRENT_OK Calc_A
NOT
AND
VTS_BLOCK NOT
Calc_B
VOLT_OK_HIGH AND
NOT
Calc_C
VOLT_OK_LOW
AND
MEM_AVAIL
NOT Calc_D
AND
Calc_E
AND
NOT
Calc_F
AND
HEALTHY_PHASE_AVAIL
AND Calc_G
SOFT_COND OR
P_SOFT_Zn AND
Calc_H
AND
P_nondir NOT
Figure 1-2 Z_CALC internal logic
The decision needs logic parameter settings and, additionally, internal logic signals.
The explanation of these signals is as follows:
Parameter Explanation
P_SOTF_Zn This logic parameter is true if the “switch-onto-fault” logic is enabled
for Zone_n, (where n=1…5), i.e., DIS21_SOTFMd_EPar_ (SOTF
Zone) is selected for “Zone n” (where n=1…5).
P_nondir This logic parameter is true if offset MHO is programmed, i.e., the
DIS21_Zn_EPar_( Operation Zonen) parameter (where n=1…5) is
set to “Offset” for the individual zones.
Table 1-6 Enumerated parameters for the Z_CALC module
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Input status signal Explanation

The current is suitable for impedance calculation in the processed
loop if, after a zero crossing, there are three sampled values above
a defined limit (~0.1In). For a phase-ground loop calculation, it is
also required that the sum of the phase current (3Io) should be
CURRENT_OK above Iphase/4. This status signal is generated within the Z_CALC
module based on the parameter DIS21_Imin_IPar_ (I minimum) and
in case of phase-ground loops on parameters
DIS21_IoBase_IPar_ (Io Base sens.) and
DIS21_IoBias_IPar_ (Io Bias)
VTS Block Binary blocking signal due to error in the voltage measurement
The voltage is suitable for the calculation if the most recent ten
sampled values include a sample above the defined limit (35% of
VOLT_OK_HIGH
the nominal loop voltage). This status signal is generated within the
Z_CALC module.
The voltage can be applied for the calculation of the impedance if
the three most recent sampled three values include a sample above
the defined lower limit (5% of the nominal loop voltage), but in this
case the direction is to be decided using the voltage samples stored
in the memory because the secondary swings of the capacitive
VOLT_OK_LOW
voltage divider distort the sampled voltage values. Below this level,
the direction is decided based on the sign either of the real part of
the impedance or that of the imaginary part of the impedance,
whichever is higher. This status signal is generated within the
Z_CALC module.
This status signal is true if the voltage memory is filled up with
MEM_AVAIL available samples above the defined limit for 80 ms. This status
signal is generated within the Z_CALC module.
This status signal is true if there are healthy phase voltages (in case
HEALTHY_PHASE_
of asymmetrical faults) that can be applied to directional decision.
AVAIL
This status signal is generated within the Z_CALC module.
This status signal is true if the algorithm detected switch-onto-fault
conditions, and the binary input signal
SOTF_COND
DIS21_SOTFCond_GrO_ (SOTF COND.) is programmed by the
user to logic “1”, using the graphic equation editor.
Table 1-7 Binary signals for the Z_CALC module
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The outputs of the scheme of Figure 1-2 are calculation methods applied for impedance
calculation for the individual zones.
Calculation method Explanation

No current is available, the impedances are supposed to be higher
Calc(A) than the possible maximum setting values
R=1000000 mohm, X=1000000 mohm
The currents and voltages are suitable for the correct impedance
Calc(B) calculation and directional decision
R, X=f(u, i)
The currents are suitable but the voltages are in the range of the CVT
swings, so during the first 35 ms the directional decision is based on
Calc(C) pre-fault voltages stored in the memory
R, X=f(u, i) direction = f(Umem, i) /in the first 35 ms/
R, X=f(u, i) direction = f(u, i) /after 35 ms/
The currents are suitable but the voltages are too low. The directional
Calc(D) decision is based on pre-fault voltages stored in the memory
R, X=f(u, i) direction = f(max{R(Umem, i), X(Umem,i)})
The currents are suitable but the voltages are in the range of the CVT
swings and there are no healthy voltages stored in the memory but
because of asymmetrical faults, there are healthy voltages.
Calc(E) Therefore, during the first 35 ms the directional decision is based on
healthy voltages
R, X=f(u, i) direction = f(Uhealthy, i) /in the first 35 ms/
The currents are suitable but the voltages are too low, there are no
pre-fault voltages stored in the memory but because of asymmetrical
Calc(F) faults, there are healthy voltages. Therefore, the directional decision
is based on healthy voltages
R, X=f(u, i) direction = f(Uhealthy, i)
If no directional decision is required or in case of prescribed SOTF
logic the fault was caused by a switching, then the decision is based
Calc(G)
on the absolute value of the impedance (forward fault is supposed)
R=abs(R), X=abs(X)
If the decision is not possible (no voltage, no pre-fault voltage, no
healthy phase voltage but directional decision is required), then the
Calc(H)
impedance is set to a value above the possible impedance setting
R=1000500 mohm, X=1000500 mohm
Table 1-8 Calculation methods applied in the Z_CALC module
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1.2.5 The impedance calculation methods

The short explanation of the internal logic for the impedance calculation is as follows:
Calculation method Calc(A):
If the CURRENT_OK status signal is false, the current is very small, therefore no fault is
possible. In this case, the impedance is set to extreme high values and no further calculation
is performed:
R=1000000, X=1000000.
The subsequent decisions are performed if the current is sufficient for the calculation.
Calculation method Calc(B):
If the CURRENT_OK status signal is true and the VOLT_OK_HIGH status signal is true as
well, then the current is suitable for calculation and the voltage is sufficient for the
directionality decision. In this case, normal impedance calculation is performed based on the
sampled currents and voltages. (The calculation method - the function ”f”- is explained later.)
R, X=f(u, i)
Calculation method Calc(C):
If the CURRENT_OK status signal is true but the VOLT_OK_HIGH status signal is false or
there are voltage swings, the directionality decision cannot be performed based on the
available voltage signals temporarily. In this case, if the voltage is above a minimal level (in
the range of possible capacitive voltage transformer swings), then the VOLT_OK_LOW status
is “true”, the magnitude of R and X is calculated based on the actual currents and voltages
but the direction of the fault (the +/- sign of R and X) must be decided based on the voltage
value stored in the memory 80 ms earlier. (The high voltage level setting assures that during
the secondary swings of the voltage transformers, no distorted signals are applied for the
decision). This procedure is possible only if there are stored values in the memory for 80 ms
and these values were sampled during a healthy period.
R, X=f(u, i) direction = f(Umem, i) /in the first 35 ms/
After 35 ms (when the secondary swings of the voltage transformers decayed), the directional
decision returns to the measured voltage signal again:
Calculation method Calc(D):

If the voltage is below the minimal level, then the VOLT_OK_LOW status is “false” but if there
are voltage samples stored in the memory for 80 ms, then the direction is decided based on
the sign either of the real part of the impedance or that of the imaginary part of the
impedance, whichever is higher.
R, X=f(u, i) direction = f(max{R(Umem, i), X(Umem,i)})
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Calculation method Calc(E):

The currents are suitable but the voltages are in the range of the CVT swings, there are no
pre-fault voltages stored in the memory but because of asymmetrical faults, there are healthy
phase voltages. Therefore, during the first 35 ms the directional decision is based on healthy
voltages
R, X=f(u, i) direction = f(Uhealthy, i) /in the first 35 ms/
This directional decision is based on a special voltage compensation method. The product of
the Fourier components of the phase currents and the highest zone impedance setting value
is composed. These compensated voltage values are first subtracted from the corresponding
phase voltages. If the phase sequence of theses resulting voltages is (L1,L3, L2), the fault is
in the forward direction. The reverse direction is decided based on the compensated voltages
added to the corresponding phase voltages. If this resulting phase sequence is (L1,L3, L2),
the fault is in the backward direction. If both phase sequences are (L1, L2, L3), the direction
of the fault is undefined.
Calculation method Calc(F):

The currents are suitable but the voltages are too low, there are no pre-fault voltages stored
in the memory but because of asymmetrical faults, there are healthy voltages. Therefore, the
directional decision is based on healthy voltages
R, X=f(u, i) direction = f(Uhealthy, i)
The directional decision is described in calculation method Calc(E).
Calculation method Calc(G):
If no directional decision is required or in case of prescribed SOTF logic and the fault was
caused by a switching, then the decision is based on the absolute value of the impedance
(forward fault is supposed)
R=abs(R), X=abs(X)
Calculation method Calc(H):
If the voltage is not sufficient for a directional decision and no stored voltage samples are
available, and if the “switch-onto-fault” logic is not enabled, then the impedance is set to a
high value:
R=1000500, X=1000500
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1.3 The MHO characteristics (MHO)

1.3.1 Impedance characteristics of the distance protection
The calculated R1 and X1= L1 co-ordinate values define six points on the complex
impedance plane for the six possible measuring loops. These impedances are the positive
sequence impedances. The protection compares these points with the MHO characteristics
of the distance protection, shown in Figure 1-3.
jX
Zone Z
-R Load R Load
Load Angle
R
Zone ZRev
Note: For Zone 1: Zone 1 ZRev=0
Figure 1-3 The MHO characteristics of the distance protection function on the
complex plane
If a measured impedance point is inside the MHO circle, the algorithm generates the true
value of the related output binary signal.
The calculated impedance values are compared one by one with the setting values of the
MHO characteristics. This procedure is shown schematically in Figure 1-4.
The procedure is processed for each line-to-ground loop and for each line-to-line loop. Then
this is repeated for all five impedance stages. The result is the setting of 6 x 5 status
variables, which indicate that the calculated impedance is within the processed MHO circle,
meaning that the impedance stage has started.
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I.
II.
III.
V IV.
IV V.
III
RL1+j XL1 V
RL2+j XL2 IV
RL3+j XL3
III
II
I
ZL1_n
V ZL2_n
ZL3_n
IV
ZL1L2_n
III ZL2L3_n
II ZL3L1_n
I
RL1L2+j XL1L2
RL2L3+j XL2L3
RL3L1+j XL3L1
Parameters
Figure 1-4 MHO logic
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Input values
The input values are calculated by the module Z_CALC.
Input values Zones Explanation

Calculated impedance in the fault loop L1N using parameters
RL1+j XL1 1…5
of the zones individually
RL2+j XL2 1…5
RL3+j XL3 1…5
Calculated impedance in the fault loop L1L2 using parameters
RL1L2+j XL1L2 1…5
RL2L3+j XL2L3 1…5
RL3L1+j XL3L1 1…5
Table 1-9 The input impedances of the MHO module
Output values
Output values Zones Explanation
The impedance in the fault loop L1N is inside the MHO
ZL1_n 1…5
characteristics
ZL2_n 1…5
characteristics
ZL3_n 1…5
characteristics
The impedance in the fault loop L1L2 is inside the MHO
ZL1L2_n 1…5
characteristics
ZL2L3_n 1…5
characteristics
ZL3L1_n 1…5
characteristics
Table 1-10 The output status signals of the MHO module
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The parameters needed in the MHO circle evaluation procedure of the distance protection
function are explained in the following tables.
Operation Off
Zone1
Operation Off
Zone2
Operation Off
Zone3
Operation Off
Zone4
Operation Off
Zone5
Table 1-11 Enumerated parameters for the MHO logic
Integer parameters
Parameter name Title Unit Min Max Step Default
Definition of the load angle of the polygon characteristic:
DIS21_LdAng_IPar_ Load Angle deg 0 45 1 30
Definition of the line angle:
DIS21_LinAng_IPar_ Line Angle deg 0 90 1 75
Table 1-12 Integer parameters for the MHO logic
Floating point parameters
Parameter name Title Dimension Min Max Default
Setting values of the characteristics for the five zones individually:
DIS21_Z1X_FPar Zone1 Z ohm 0.1
0.01 200
320 10
0.1 200
320 10
0.1 200
320 10
0.01 200
320 10
0.1 200
320 10
DIS21_Z2R_FPar Zone2 ZRev** ohm 0.01
0.1 200
320 10
0.1 200
320 10
0.1 200
320 10
0.1 320
200 10
DIS21_LdR_FPar R Load ohm 0.01
0.1 200
320 10
** Active only if “Operation Zone 2…5” is set to “Offset”. Zone 1can not be set for offset
characteristics.
Table 1-13 Floating point parameters for the MHO logic
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1.4 The phase selection logic (SELECT) and timing
In case of faults, the calculated impedance value for the faulty loop is inside a MHO circle. If
the fault is near the relay location, the impedances in the loop containing the faulty phase can
also be inside the characteristic circle. To ensure selective tripping, phase selection is
needed. This chapter explains the operation of the phase selection logic.
Binary input signals Signal title Explanation

DIS21_Z1Blk_GrO_ Block Z1 Blocking of Zone 1
Status signal indicating switching-
DIS21_SOTFCond_GrO_ SOTF COND.
onto-fault condition
Table 1-14 Binary input signals influencing the phase selection logic
Binary inputs processed by the “MHO” logic

Binary input signals
Explanation
from MHO logic
The calculated impedance for loop L1 is inside the circle of Zone “n”
ZL1_n
(n=1…5)
ZL2_n
(n=1…5)
ZL3_n
(n=1…5)
The calculated impedance for loop L1L2 is inside the circle of Zone
ZL1L2_n
“n” (n=1…5)
ZL2L3_n
“n” (n=1…5)
ZL3L1_n
“n” (n=1…5)
Table 1-15 Binary input signals from the MHO logic
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Binary output status signals

Binary output signals Signal title Explanation
Distance Zone 1
DIS21_Z1St_GrI_ Start Z1 General start of Zone1
DIS21_Z1StL1_GrI_ Z1 Start L1 Start in phase L1 of Zone1
DIS21_Z1Tr_GrI_ Trip Z1 Trip command generated in Zone1
Distance Zone 2 similar to Zone 1
Table 1-16 Binary output signals of the phase selection logic
Operation Off
Zone1
Operation Off
Zone2
Operation Off
Zone3
Operation Off
Zone4
Operation Off
Zone5
Table 1-17 Enumerated parameters of the distance protection function

Boolean parameters for the individual zones to generate trip command (0) or to indicate
starting only (1):
Parameter name Title Default Explanation
Zone1 Start
DIS21_Z1St_BPar_ 0 0 for Zone1 to generate trip command
Only
Zone2 Start
Only
Zone3 Start
Only
Zone4 Start
Only
Zone5 Start
Only
Table 1-18 Boolean parameters of the phase selection logic
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Timer parameters
Time delay for the zones individually
Zone1 Time
DIS21_Z1Del_TPar_ ms 0 60000 1 0
Delay
Zone2 Time
DIS21_Z2Del_TPar_ ms 0 60000 1 400
Delay
Zone3 Time
DIS21_Z3Del_TPar_ ms 0 60000 1 800
Delay
Zone4 Time
DIS21_Z4Del_TPar_ ms 0 60000 1 2000
Delay
Zone5 Time
DIS21_Z5Del_TPar_ ms 0 60000 1 2000
Delay
Table 1-19 Timer parameters of the distance protection function
1.4.1 Three phase fault detection
The processing of diagrams in the following figures is sequential. If the result of one of them is
true, no further processing is performed.
Figure 1-5 shows that if

all three line-line loops of the MHO impedance logic have stated and
the currents in all three phases are above the setting limit,
then a three-phase fault is detected and no further check is performed. The three-phase fault
detection resets only if none of the three line-to-line loops detect fault any longer.
In Figure 1-5 and in the subsequent figures “n = 1…5” means that the logic is repeated for all
five zones.
ZL1L2_n Z_3Ph_start_n_
OR
ZL2L3_n
ZL3L1_n
DIS21_cIL1_GrI AND
DIS21_cIL2_GrI
DIS21_cIL3_GrI
OR AND
Figure 1-5 Three-phase fault detection in Zone “n” (n=1…5)
Output status signals Zones Explanation

Z_3Ph_start_n n=1…5 Three-phase start of the distance protection function in
zone “n”
Table 1-20 Three-phase start of the distance protection function
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Input status signals Zones Explanation

The calculated impedance of fault loop L1L2 is within
ZL1L2_n n=1…5
the zone characteristic
ZL2L3_n n=1…5
ZL3L1_n n=1…5
The current in phase L1 is sufficient for impedance
DIS21_cIL1_GrI n=1…5
calculation
calculation
calculation
Table 1-21 Inputs needed to decide the three-phase start of the distance protection
function
1.4.2 Detection of “L1L2”, “L2L3”, “L3L1” faults
Figure 1-6 explains the detection of a phase-to-phase fault between phases “L1” and “L2”:
no fault is detected in the previous sequential tests,
the start of the MHO impedance logic in loop “L1L2” and loop “L1L2” detects the
lowest reactance, and
“OR” relation of the following logic states:
o no zero sequence current above the limit and no start of the MHO logic in
another phase-to-phase loop, or
o in the presence of a zero sequence current
start of the MHO impedance logic in loops “L1” and ”L2” individually
as well, or
the voltage is small in the faulty “L1L2” loop and the currents in both
phases involved are above the setting limit.
The “L1L2” fault detection resets only if none of the “L1L2” line-to-line, “L1N” or “L2N” loops
detect fault any longer.
In Figures Figure 1-6, Figure 1-7 and Figure 1-8:
minLL = Minimum(ZL1L2, ZL2L3, ZL3L1)
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Z_3Ph_start_n
NOT
ZL1L2_n
AND
ZL1L2_eq_minLL
n
DIS21_cIo_GrI AND ZL1L2_Start_n_
NOT AND OR OR
ZL2L3_n AND
NOT
ZL1_n
ZL2_n AND OR
UL1L2_It_5V
DIS21_cIL1_GrI
DIS21_clL2_GrI
OR AND
Figure 1-6 L1L2 fault detection in Zone “n” (n=1…5)
Figure 1-7 and Figure 1-8 show a similar logic for loops “L2L3” and “L3L1”, respectively.
Z_3Ph_start_n
OR NOT
ZL1L2_start_n
ZL2L3_n
AND
ZL2L3_eq_minLL
DIS21_cIo_GrI AND OR ZL2L3_Start_n

NOT AND OR
_
ZL3L1_n AND
NOT
ZL2_n
ZL3_n AND OR
UL2L3_It_5V
DIS21_cIL2_GrI
DIS21_clL3_GrI
OR AND
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Z_3Ph_start_n
ZL1L2_start_n OR NOT
ZL2L3_start_n
ZL3L1_n
AND
ZL3L1_eq_minLL
DIS21_cIo_GrI AND ZL3L1_Start_n

NOT AND OR OR
_
ZL1L2_n AND
NOT
ZL3_n
ZL1_n AND OR
UL3L1_It_5V
DIS21_cIL3_GrI
DIS21_clL1_GrI
OR AND

L1L2 loop start of the distance protection function in
L1L2_Start_n n=1…5
zone “n”
zone “n”
zone “n”
Table 1-22 Phase-to-phase loop start of the distance protection function
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Z_3Ph_start_n n=1…5 Outputs of the previous decisions
ZL1L2_Start_n n=1…5 Outputs of the previous decisions
ZL1L2_n n=1…5
ZL2L3_n n=1…5
ZL3L1_n n=1…5
The calculated impedance of fault loop L1L2 is the
ZL1L2_equ_minLL n=1…5
smallest one
ZL2L3_ equ_minLL n=1…5
smallest one
ZL3L1_ equ_minLL n=1…5
smallest one
The calculated impedance of fault loop L1N is within
ZL1_n n=1…5
ZL2_n n=1…5
ZL3_n n=1…5
DIS21_cIL1_GrI
calculation
DIS21_cIL2_GrI
calculation
DIS21_cIL3_GrI
calculation
The zero sequent current component is sufficient for
DIS21_cIo_GrI_
earth fault calculation
UL1L2_Lt_5V The L1L2 voltage is less than 5V
Table 1-23 Inputs needed to decide phase-to-phase loop start of the distance
protection function
1.4.3 Detection of “L1N”, “L2N”, “L3N” faults
Figure 1-9 explains the detection of a phase-to-ground fault in phase “L1”:

no fault is detected in the previous sequential tests,
start of the MHO impedance logic in loop “L1N”,
the minimal impedance is measured in loop “L1N”,
no start of the MHO logic in another phase-to-ground loop,
the zero sequence current above the limit,
the current in the phase involved is above the setting limit,
the minimal impedance of the phase-to-ground loops is less then the minimal
impedance in the phase-to-phase loops.
In Figure 1-9, Figure 1-10 and Figure 1-11:
minLN = Minimum(ZL1N, ZL2N, ZL3N)
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Z_3Ph_start_n
ZL1L2_start_n NOT
ZL2L3_start_n OR
ZL3L1_start_n
ZL1_start_n
ZL1_n
ZL1_eq_minLN AND
DIS21_cIo_GrI
DIS21_cIL1_GrI
minLN_Lt_minLL
L
Figure 1-9 L1N fault detection in Zone “n” (n=1…5)
Figure 1-10 and Figure 1-11 show similar logic for loops “L2” and “L3” respectively.
Z_3Ph_start_n
ZL1L2_start_n NOT
ZL2L3_start_n OR
ZL3L1_start_n
ZL1_start_n
ZL2_start_n
ZL2_n
ZL2_eq_minLN
AND
DIS21_cIo_GrI
DIS21_cIL2_GrI
minLN_It_minLL
Z_3Ph_start_n
ZL1L2_start_n NOT
ZL2L3_start_n OR
ZL3L1_start_n
ZL2_start_n ZL2_start_n
ZL3_n
ZL3_eq_minLN
AND
DIS21_cIo_GrI
DIS21_cIL3_GrI
minLN_It_minLL

L1N loop start of the distance protection function in
ZL1_Start_n n=1…5
zone “n”
ZL2_Start_n n=1…5
zone “n”
ZL3_Start_n n=1…5
zone “n”
Table 1-24 Phase-to-ground loop start of the distance protection function
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ZL1_Start_n n=1…5 Outputs of the previous decisions
ZL2_Start_n n=1…5 Outputs of the previous decisions
The calculated impedance of fault loop L1 is the
ZL1_equ_minLN n=1…5
smallest one
ZL2_ equ_minLN n=1…5
smallest one
ZL3_ equ_minLN n=1…5
smallest one
ZL1_n n=1…5
ZL2_n n=1…5
ZL3_n n=1…5
calculation
calculation
calculation
The zero sequence current component is sufficient for
DIS21_cIo_GrI n=1…5
impedance calculation in LN loops
Table 1-25 Inputs needed to decide Phase-to-ground loop start of the distance
protection function
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Figure 1-12 shows how the signals are processed for the output signals of the distance
protection function.
DIS21_Zn_Epar_eq_Off
OR NOT
DIS21_Zn_Blk_GrO_
AND DIS21_ZnStL1_GrI
Z_3Ph_start_n
ZL1L2_start_n
ZL3L1_start_n OR
ZL1_start_n
DIS21_ZnStL2_GrI
AND
ZL2L3_start_n OR
ZL2_start_n
AND DIS21_ZnStL3_GrI
OR
ZL3_start_n DIS21_ZnSt_GrI
OR
DIS21_ZnTr_GrI
AND DELAY
DIS21_ZnSt_BPar
NOT
DIS21_ZnDel_TPar
Figure 1-12 Output signals of the distance protection function for Zone “n” (n=1…5)
The operation of the distance protection may be blocked either by parameter setting
(DIS21_Zn_EPar_eq_Off) or by binary input (DIS21_Zn_Blk_GrO_)
Starting in phase L1 if this phase is involved in the fault (DIS21_ZnStL1_GrI),
General start if any of the phases is involved in the fault (DIS21_ZnSt_GrI),
A trip command (DIS21_ZnTr_GrI) is generated after the timer Zn_Delay has expired.
This timer is started if the zone is started and it is not assigned to “Start signal only”,
using the parameter DIS21_ZnSt_BPar. The time delay is set by the timer parameter
DIS21_ZnDel_TPar.
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Figure 1-13 shows the method of post-processing the binary output signals to generate
general start signals for the phases individually and separately for zones 2 to 5.
DIS21_Z1StL1_GrI DIS21_GenStL1_GrI
OR
DIS21_Z2StL1_GrI DIS21_Z25StL1_GrI
DIS21_Z3StL1_GrI
DIS21_Z4StL1_GrI OR
DIS21_Z5StL1_GrI
OR
DIS21_Z3StL2_GrI
OR
DIS21_Z4StL2_GrI
DIS21_Z5StL2_GrI
OR
DIS21_Z3StL3_GrI
OR
DIS21_Z4StL3_GrI
DIS21_Z5StL3_GrI
Figure 1-13 General start in the phase-to-ground loops separately for Zones 2 to 5
The binary output status signals of the distance protection function.

Distance Phase identification
DIS21_GenStL1_GrI_ GenStart L1 General start in phase L1
Table 1-26 General phase identification of the distance protection function
The separate phase identification signals for Zones 2-5 are not published.
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1.5 The current conditions of the distance protection

function (I_COND)
The distance protection function can operate only if the current is sufficient for impedance
calculation. Additionally, a phase-to-ground fault is detected only if there is sufficient zero
sequence current. This function performs these preliminary decisions.

Distance function start conditions generated by the I_COND module (these signals are not
published)
The zero sequent current component is
DIS21_cIo_GrI_ Io condition
sufficient for earth fault calculation
The current in phase L1 is sufficient for
DIS21_cIL1_GrI_ I L1 condition
impedance calculation
Table 1-27 The binary output status signals of the current conditions module
Integer parameters
Definition of minimal current enabling impedance calculation:
IPh Base
DIS21_Imin_IPar_ % 10 30 1 20
Sens
Definition of zero sequence current characteristic enabling impedance calculation in phase-to-
earth loops:
IRes Base
DIS21_IoBase_IPar_ % 10 50 1 10
Sens
DIS21_IoBias_IPar_ IRes Bias % 5 30 1 10
Table 1-28 Integer parameters for the current conditions module
The current is considered to be sufficient for impedance calculation if it is above the level set
by parameter DIS21_Imin_IPar_.
To decide the presence or absence of the zero sequence current, biased characteristics are
applied (see Figure 1-14). The minimal setting current DIS21_IoBase_IPar_ (Io Base sens.)
and a percentage biasing DIS21_IoBias_IPar_ (IRes bias) must be set. The biasing is applied
for the detection of zero sequence current in the case of increased phase currents.
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3Io/In*100%
IRes Base IRes Bias[%]*Isum/In

sens [%]
Isum/In=( Ia + Ib + Ic )/In
Figure 1-14 Percentage characteristic for earth-fault detection
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1.6 The power swing detection ( PSD )

Power swings can be stable or they can result in an out-of-step operation. Accordingly, the
power swing detection function can block the distance protection function in case of stable
swings, or it can generate a trip command if the system operates out of step (See Figure
1-15).
X
DIS21_Xin_FPar
Stable swing
Stable swing
Out of Step
R
DIS21_Rin_FPar
Ratio of the outer characteristics set by:

DIS21_RRat_IPar_
DIS21_XRat_IPar_
Figure 1-15 Characteristics of the out-of-step detection function
The binary output status signals of the power swing detection function.
Distance function power swing signals generated by the PSD module
DIS21_PSDDet_GrI_ PSD Detect Signal for power swing detection
DIS21_OutTr_GrI_ OutOfStep Trip Signal for out-of-step tripping condition
Signal for very slow power swing
DIS21_PSDslow_GrI_ VerySlow Swing
detection
Table 1-29 The binary output status signals of the power swing detection function
All these binary signals can serve as binary inputs for the graphic equations, to be
programmed by the user.
These signals are the results of logic equations graphically edited by the user. E.g., the
DIS21_PSDBlk_GrO_ signal can be programmed using these inputs to block the power swing
detection.
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DIS21_PSDBlk_GrO_ Block PSD Blocking signal for power swing detection
Table 1-30 The binary input signals of the power swing detection function
The parameters of the power swing detection function are explained in the following tables.
Parameters for power swing detection (with out-of-step detection) concerning the number of the
involved phases:
Operation Off,1 out of 3, 2 out of 3, 3 out of 3
DIS21_PSD_EPar_ 1 out of 3
PSD
Parameter enabling “out-of-step” function:
Oper.
DIS21_Out_EPar_ Off,On Off
OutOfStep
Table 1-31 The enumerated parameters of the power swing detection function
Boolean parameters for the individual zones to be blocked by the Power Swing Detection
(PSD) function:
DIS21_Z1St_BPar_ PSD Block Z1 0 1 for Zone1 to be blocked by PSD
Table 1-32 The Boolean parameters of the distance protection function
Integer parameters
Definition of the ratio of the outside and inside rectangles of the characteristics for power swing
detection:
DIS21_RRat_IPar_ PSD R_out/R_in % 120 160 1 130
DIS21_XRat_IPar_ PSD X_out/X_in % 120 160 1 130
Table 1-33 The integer parameters of the power swing detection function

X and R setting of the internal rectangle of the characteristics:
DIS21_Xin_FPar PSD Xinner ohm 0.1 200 10
DIS21_Rin_FPar PSD Rinner ohm 0.1 200 10
Table 1-34 The floating-point parameters of the power swing detection function
Timer parameters
DIS21_PSDDel_TPar_ PSD Time Delay ms 10 1000 1 40
DIS21_PSDSlow_TPar_ Very Slow Swing ms 100 10000 1 500
DIS21_PSDRes_TPar_ PSD Reset ms 100 10000 1 500
DIS21_OutPs_TPar_ OutOfStep Pulse ms 50 10000 1 150
Table 1-35 The timer parameters of the power swing detection function
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DIS21_PSD_EPar_eq_Off
NOT
PSD_det_L1
AND OnDelay
ZL1_Within_Margs
DIS21_PSDDet_TPar
PSD_det_L2
AND OnDelay
ZL2_Within_Margs
DIS21_PSDDet_TPar
AND PSD_det_L3
OnDelay
ZL3_Within_Margs
DIS21_PSDDet TPar
Figure 1-16 Power swing detection in the individual phases
Figure 1-16 shows that power swing is detected in the individual phases if the measured
impedance (Phase-to-ground loop for Zone1) is within the margins of the PSD characteristics
for the time span, given with parameter DIS21_PSDDel_TPar_.
PSD_det_L1_
PSD_det_L2_ OR
PSD_det_L3_ cont1->
AND
DIS21_PDS_EPar_eq_1of3 OR
AND
DIS21_PDS_EPar_eq_2of3 AND
AND OR
DIS21_PDS_EPar_eq_3of3
AND
AND
AND
<-cont1 DIS21_PSDDet_GrI
DIS21_PSDRes_TPar RESET
AND
NOT
DIS21_PSDBlk_GrO
Jump_det_ NOT
NOT
AND DIS21_PSDSlow_GrI
OnDelay RESET
DIS21_PSDSlow_TPar
DIS21_PSDRes_TPar
Figure 1-17 Power swing detection and slow power swing detection
According to Figure 1-17, the power swings in the individual phases result in a power swing
state only if the combination of the phases corresponds to the parameter setting
DIS21_PSD_EPar (which can be 1 out of 3, 2 out of 3, 3 out of 3).
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The function can be blocked using the enumerated parameter DIS21_PSD_EPar_ if it is set
to “Off”. The function can be blocked using the user-programmable graphic output status
DIS21_PSDBlk_GrO_.
This part of the function has two output status signals:

DIS21_PSDDet_GrI_ to detect power swings. For instance, the user has the
possibility to block one or more distance protection zones during power swings using
the DIS21_Zn_Blk_GrO_ output status of the graphic equation editor.
DIS21_PSDslow_GrI_ to detect slow power swings. This status has signaling

purposes only.
DIS21_PSD _Epar_eq_Off
NOT
AND
ZL1_Jump
Jump_det
RESET
AND OR
ZL2_Jump
AND
ZL3_Jump
DIS21_PSDRes_TPar
Figure 1-18 Impedance jump detection
Figure 1-18 shows that if impedance jump is detected (i.e., the change of the reactance and
resistance values between two consecutive samples is greater than ¼ of the PSD margin
setting) in any of the phases, then the “Jump_det” condition is true for the “reset” time.
The impedance jump is an internal signal. If during power swings the impedance “jumps”, this
means a fault during the swings and the power swing state must be terminated. (See Figure
1-17.)
DIS21_PSD _Epar_eq_Off
NOT
RS OuOfStep_L1
AND
ZL1_Instable
OuOfStep_L2
AND RS
ZL2_Instable
OuOfStep_L3
AND RS
ZL3_Instable
DIS21_Out _Epar_eq_Off
Jump_det OR NOT
DIS21_PSDSlow_GrI_
Figure 1-19 Out-of-step condition detection in the individual phases
If the swings are instable, the sign of the resistive component of the impedance at entrance is
opposite to the sign of the resistance calculated at leaving the characteristics. Figure 1-19
shows that “Out-of-step condition” is detected in the individual phases if instable state is
measured (i.e., the sign of the resistive component is opposite if the impedance enters and if
it exits the PSD characteristics). The function can be disabled using the enumerated
parameter DIS21_PSD_EPar_ if it is set to “Off”. This function also resets if the out-of-step
function is disabled by the parameter DIS21_Out_EPar_ by setting it to “Off”, or an
impedance jump is detected (“Jump_det”) according to Figure 1-18 or a slow swing is
detected (see “DIS21_PSDslow_GrI_” on Figure 1-17 above).
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In this case, the algorithm can generate the out-of-step tripping condition DIS21_OutTr_GrI_.
The duration of this impulse is determined by the parameter DIS21_OutPs_TPar_.
The “very slow swing” condition DIS21_PSDslow_GrI_ is generated if the duration of

measuring the impedance within the rectangle is longer then the parameter setting
DIS21_PSDSlow_TPar_.
All these binary output signals can serve as binary inputs for the graphic equations, to be
programmed by the user.
OutOfSTep_L1_
OutOfSTep_L2_ OR
OutOfSTep_L3_ Cont2->
AND
DIS21_PDS_EPar_eq_1of3 OR
AND
AND OR
AND
AND
DIS21_OutTr_GrI
<-Cont2 AND
IMP
DIS21_OutPs_TPar
DIS21_PSDBlk_GrO NOT
Figure 1-20 Out-of-step trip command generation
According to Figure 1-20, the out-of-step conditions in the individual phases can result in an
out-of-step trip command impulse only if the combination of the phases corresponds to the
parameter setting DIS21_PSD_EPar (which can be 1 out of 3, 2 out of 3, 3 out of 3).
The duration of the trip command can be set using the parameter DIS21_OutPs_TPar_.
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1.7 The distance-to-fault calculation ( FAULT LOCATOR )

The distance protection function selects the faulty loop impedance (its positive sequence
component) and calculates the distance to fault based on the measured positive sequence
reactance and the total reactance of the line. This reference value is given as a parameter
setting DIS21_LReact_FPar_. The calculated percentage value facilitates displaying the
distance in kilometers if the total length of the line is correctly set by the parameter
DIS21_Lgth_FPar_.

DIS21_Lgth_FPar_ Line Length km 0.10 1000 100
DIS21_LReact_FPar_ Line Reactance ohm 0.10 200 10
Table 1-36 The floating point parameters
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1.8 The high-speed overcurrent protection function with

switch-onto-fault logic ( HSOC SOTF )
The switch-onto-fault protection function can generate an immediate trip command if the
function is enabled and switch-onto-fault condition is detected. The condition of the operation
can be the starting signal of any distance protection zone as it is selected by a dedicated
parameter, or it can be the operation of the high-speed overcurrent protection function.
The high-speed overcurrent protection function operates if a sampled value of the phase
current is above the setting value.
The binary output status signals of SOTF function.

SOTF function
The distance protection function
DIS21_SOTFTr_GrI_ SOTF Trip generated a trip command caused by
switching onto fault
Table 1-37 The binary output signals of the SOTF function
The binary input is a signal influencing the operation of the distance protection function. This
signal is the result of logic equations graphically edited by the user.

Status signal indicating switching-
onto-fault condition
Table 1-38 Binary input signals of the SOTF logic
The parameters of the SOTF function are explained in the following tables.
Parameter for selecting one of the zones or “high speed overcurrent protection” for the “switch-
onto-fault” function:
SOTF Off,Zone1,Zone2,Zone3,Zone4,Zone5
DIS21_SOTFMd_EPar _ Zone1
Zone ,HSOC
Table 1-39 The enumerated parameters of the SOTF function
Integer parameters
Definition of the overcurrent setting for the switch-onto-fault function, for the case where the
DIS21_SOTFMd_EPar_ (SOTF Zone) parameter is set to “HSOC”:
DIS21_SOTFOC_IPar_ SOTF Current % 10 1000 1 200
Table 1-40 The integer parameters of the SOTF logic
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DIS21_SOFTCond_GrI
DIS21_Z1St _GrI AND
DIS21_SOTFMd_EPar_eq_Zone1
DIS21_Z2St _GrI AND

DIS21_SOTFMd_EPar_eq_Zone2 DIS21_SOTFTr_GrI
OR
OR
DIS21_Z3St _GrI AND
DIS21_Z4St _GrI AND

DIS21_Z5St _GrI AND

SOFT_HSOC_START AND
DIS21_SOTFMd_EPar_eq_HSOC
Figure 1-21 The internal logic of the SOTF function
In this diagram, the additional binary input signals:

DIS21_Z1St_GrI Started state of the distance protection Zone1
SOTF_HSOC_START Started state of the HSOC function
Table 1-41 The integer parameters of the SOTF logic
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1.9 The on-line measured values of the distance protection

function
Name Title Explanation
Measured distance to fault in kilometers
DIS21_HTXkm_OLM_ Fault location
Measured reactance to fault
DIS21_HTXohm_OLM_ Fault react.
Measured positive sequence resistance in L1N
DIS21_L1N_R_OLM_ L1N loop R
loop
Measured positive sequence reactance in L1N
DIS21_L1N_X_OLM_ L1N loop X
loop
loop
loop
loop
loop
Measured positive sequence resistance in L12
DIS21_L12_R_OLM_ L12 loop R
loop
Measured positive sequence reactance in L12
DIS21_L12_X_OLM_ L12 loop X
loop
loop
loop
loop
loop
Table 1-42 The measured values of the distance protection function
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1.10 Technical summary

1.10.1 Technical data
Function Range Accuracy
Number of zones 5
Rated current In 1/5A, parameter setting
Rated voltage Un 100/200V, parameter setting
Current effective range 20 – 2000% of In ±1% of In
Voltage effective range 2-110 % of Un ±1% of Un
Impedance effective range
In=1A 0.1 – 200 Ohm ±5%
In=5A 0.1 – 40 Ohm
48 Hz – 52 Hz ±5%
Zone static accuracy
49.5 Hz – 50.5 Hz ±2%
Zone angular accuracy ±3 °
Operate time Typically 25 ms ±3 ms
Minimum operate time <20 ms
Reset time 16 – 25 ms
Reset ratio 1.1
Table 1-43 Technical data of the 5-zone distance protection
1.10.2 The measured values
The measured values of the distance protection function.

Measured value Dim. Explanation
ZL1 = RL1+j XL1 ohm loop, using the zero sequence current compensation
factor for zone 1
factor for zone 1
factor for zone 1
ZL1L2 = RL1L2+j XL1L2 ohm
loop
loop
loop
Fault location km Measured distance to fault
Fault react. ohm Measured reactance in the fault loop
Table 1-44 The measured analogue values of the distance protection function
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1.10.3 Summary of the parameters
The parameters of the distance protection function are explained in the following tables.
Operation Off
Zone1
Operation Off
Zone2
Operation Off
Zone3
Operation Off
Zone4
Operation Off
Zone5
Parameters for power swing detection:
Operation Off,1 out of 3, 2 out of 3, 3 out of 3
DIS21_PSD_EPar_ 1 out of 3
PSD
Parameter enabling “out-of-step” function:
Oper
DIS21_Out_EPar_ Off, On Off
OutOfStep
Parameter for selecting one of the zones or “high speed overcurrent protection” for the
“switch-onto-fault” function:
SOTF Off, Zone1, Zone2, Zone3, Zone4,
DIS21_SOTFMd_EPar _ Zone1
Zone Zone5, HSOC
Table 1-45 The enumerated parameters of the distance protection function
Boolean parameters for the individual zones to generate trip command (0) or to indicate
starting only (1):
DIS21_Z1St_BPar_ Zone1 Start Only 0 0 for Zone1 to generate trip command
Boolean parameters for the individual zones to be blocked by the Power Swing Detection
(PSD) function (1):
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Integer parameters
Definition of minimal current enabling impedance calculation:
DIS21_Imin_IPar_ IPh Base Sens % 10 30 1 20
Definition of zero sequence current characteristic enabling impedance calculation in phase-to-
earth loops:
DIS21_IoBase_IPar_ IRes Base Sens % 10 50 1 10
DIS21_IoBias_IPar_ IRes Bias % 5 30 1 10
Definition of the load angle of the polygon characteristic:
DIS21_LdAng_IPar_ Load Angle deg 0 45 1 30
Definition of the line angle:
DIS21_LinAng_IPar_ Line Angle deg 0 90 1 75
Definition of the ratio of the characteristics for power swing detection:
DIS21_RRat_IPar_ PSD R_out/R_in % 120 160 1 130
DIS21_XRat_IPar_ PSD X_out/X_in % 120 160 1 130
Definition of the overcurrent setting for the switch-onto-fault function, for the case where the
DIS21_SOTFMd_EPar_ (SOTF Zone) parameter is set to “HSOC”:
DIS21_SOTFOC_IPar_ SOTF Current % 10 1000 1 200
Table 1-48 The integer parameters of the distance protection function
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Load encroachment setting:
DIS21_LdR_FPar R Load ohm 0.1 200 10
Zero sequence current compensation factors for the five zones individually:
DIS21_Z1aX_FPar_ Zone1 (Xo-X1)/3X1* 0 5.00 1.00
DIS21_Z1aR_FPar_ Zone1 (Ro-R1)/3R1* 0 5.00 1.00
DIS21_Z3aX_FPar_ Zone3 (Xo-X1)/3X1 0 5.00 1.00
DIS21_Z3aR_FPar_ Zone3 (Ro-R1)/3R1 0 5.00 1.00
Parallel line coupling factor:
DIS21_a2X_FPar_ Par Line Xm/3X1 0 5.00 0
DIS21_a2R_FPar_ Par Line Rm/3R1 0 5.00 0
Data of the protected line for displaying distance:
DIS21_Lgth_FPar_ Line Length km 0.1 1000 100
DIS21_LReact_FPar_ Line Reactance ohm 0.1 200 10
Characteristics for the power swing detection function:
DIS21_Xin_FPar PSD Xinner ohm 0.1 200 10
DIS21_Rin_FPar PSD Rinner ohm 0.1 200 10
Setting values of the characteristics for the five zones individually:
0.01 320
200 10
0.1 320
200 10
0.01 320
200 10
0.1 200
320 10
0.1 200
320 10
0.1 200
320 10
0.1 200
320 10
0.1 200
320 10
0.1 200
320 10
DIS21_LdR_FPar R Load ohm 0.01
0.1 320
200 10
* The values for Zone 2 are identical to those of Zone 1.
** Active only if “Operation Zone 2…5” is set to “Offset”. Zone 1can not be set for offset
characteristics.
Table 1-49 The floating-point parameters of the distance protection function
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Timer parameters
Time delay for the zones individually:
DIS21_Z1Del_TPar_ Zone1 Time Delay ms 0 60000 1 0
Parameters for the power swing detection function:
DIS21_PSDDel_TPar_ PSD Time Delay ms 10 1000 1 40
DIS21_PSDSlow_TPar_ Very Slow Swing ms 100 10000 1 500
DIS21_PSDRes_TPar_ PSD Reset ms 100 10000 1 500
DIS21_OutPs_TPar_ OutOfStep Pulse ms 50 10000 1 150
Table 1-50 The timer parameters of the distance protection function
1.10.4 Binary output status signals
The binary output status signals of the distance protection function.

Distance Zone 1
Distance Zone 2
Distance Zone 3
Distance Zone 4
Distance Zone 5
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Distance Phase identification

SOTF function
The distance protection function
DIS21_SOTFTr_GrI_ SOTF Trip generated a trip command caused by
switching onto fault
Distance function power swing signals generated by the PSD module
DIS21_PSDDet_GrI_ PSD Detect Signal for power swing detection
DIS21_OutTr_GrI_ OutOfStep Trip Signal for out-of-step tripping condition
Signal for very slow power swing
DIS21_PSDslow_GrI_ VerySlow Swing
detection
Table 1-51 The binary output status signals of the distance protection function
1.10.5 The binary input status signals
The binary inputs are signals influence the operation of the distance protection function.
Blocking signal due to error in the voltage
DIS21_VTS_GrO_ Block from VTS
measurement
DIS21_PSDBlk_GrO_ Block PSD Blocking signal for power swing detection
Status signal indicating switching-onto-fault
condition
Table 1-52 The binary input signals of the distance protection function
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1.1.1 The function block
The function block of the distance protection function is shown in Figure 1-22. This block
shows all binary input and output status signals that are applicable in the graphic logic editor.
Figure 1-22 The function block of the distance protection function with MHO
characteristic
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1 Distance protection function ................................................................................................4

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1 Distance protection function

A full-scheme system provides continuous measurement of impedance separately in

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1.1 Structure of the distance protection algorithm

Figure 1-1 Structure of the distance protection algorithm

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The inputs are

The outputs are

The software modules of the distance protection function are as follows:

The following description explains the details of the individual components.

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1.2 The impedance calculation (Z_CALC)

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1.2.2 General method of calculation of the impedances of the fault

Equivalent circuit of the fault loop

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1.2.3 The principal scheme of the impedance calculation

Fig.1-2 shows the principal scheme of the impedance calculation Z_CALC.

ZL1L2_CALC RL1L2+j XL1L2

Fig. 1-2 Principal scheme of the impedance calculation Z_CALC.

Binary input signals

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Parameter name Title Selection range Default

Parameter name Title Dim. Min Max Default

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The measured values of the Z_CALC module

Measured value Dim. Explanation

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1.2.4 Internal logic of the impedance calculation

Figure 1-2 Z_CALC internal logic

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Input status signal Explanation

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Calculation method Explanation

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1.2.5 The impedance calculation methods

Calculation method Calc(A):

Calculation method Calc(B):

Calculation method Calc(C):

Calculation method Calc(D):

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Calculation method Calc(E):

Calculation method Calc(F):

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1.3 The MHO characteristics (MHO)

Note: For Zone 1: Zone 1 ZRev=0

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Figure 1-4 MHO logic

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Input values Zones Explanation

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