JANUARY 2009

APPLICATION AND COMMISSIONING GUIDE

FOR 2H34 - DEFINITE TIME FREQUENCY
PROTECTION RELAY

Prepared By : G.Mahendiran & Girish Hunswadkar

Date

: 07.01.2009

Revision

: Rev 2

Issued By

: Product Management Dept.

Easun Reyrolle Limited.,

CONTENTS
1. Introduction

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2. Features

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3. Application

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4. Menu Structure

5. Front Panel Settings and Indicators

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6. Setting Instructions

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6.1. HMI operations

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6.2. Main Menu

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6.2. a. Frequency Menu

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6.2. b. dF/dt Menu

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6.2. b. 1. dF/dt Engines

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6.2. b. 2. dF/dt Rejection Function

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6.2. b. 3. Application Example

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6.2. b. 4. dF/dt Function Logic Options 8

6.2. c. Voltage Menu

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6.2. d. Communication Menu

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6.2. e. Input Menu

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6.3. Saving Settings

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7. Commissioning Instructions

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8. Put into Service

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9. Terminal Diagram

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1. Introduction
The 2H34 Series relay is a frequency monitoring relay with four stages of adjustable frequency pick
up & drop out points. Each frequency set point can be set for under or over frequency operation &
has an independent time delay driving an output relay. An under voltage lockout is used to disable
the four frequency outputs when the voltage falls below a preset level. A single status input is used
to enable the four frequency sensing stages. A second status input is used to reset the front panel
latched LED trip indicators. Each of the four setting stages has a rate of change of frequency
(ROCOF) element with an independent time delay. The dF/dt element is available to operate as an
AND or an OR logic functions with the frequency element driving a common output contact per
stage. A separate Under Voltage & over Voltage stage are provided for alarm functions.

2. Features
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
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k.
l.
m.
n.
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p.
q.
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21x 8 Character LCD Display.

High resolution frequency & voltage display readout
Four independent frequency stages
Independent time delay per frequency stage
41 to 59Hz PU setting range
110V AC nominal VT inputs
Four independent rate of change dF/dt detection stages
Independent definite time delay per dF/dt stage
Adjustable dF/dt sample measurement time to optimize accuracy & response time
Timing & trip indication LEDs
Separate over voltage & under voltage alarm stages with independent output relays
Under voltage blocking function
Relay enable input
CPU watchdog
Wide auxiliary supply range with fail alarm contact
COMMUNICATION
RS232 PC programming port
Non platform specific PC programming software
Optically isolated communication ports
MODBUS RTU compatible protocol on RS485 or RS232 network port
Size 4 draw out case

3. Application
Reduction in system frequency is an early indicator of impending system voltage collapse. This can
lead to plant & equipment damage if not taken off line or the frequency / voltage level restored.
The 2H34 relay can be used to provide four stages of load shedding as the frequency progressively
falls through the four independent setting stages. A rate of frequency change ROCOF element
(dF/dt), can also be established for each stage for the detection of very fast frequency loss due to
disconnection from the mains grid.

4. Menu Structure

5. Front Panel Settings and Indicators

6. Setting Instructions
6.1. HMI Operations:

Remove the front cover by unscrewing the two screws.

Apply DC supply. Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are for positive, negative and earth respectively as
per relay rating.
Ensure Healthy LED (Green) is ON this is for relay internal healthiness.
Press SET key the following Menu's will appear.

6.2. Main Menu:

6.2. a. Frequency Menu
6.2. b. dF/dt Menu
6.2. c. Voltage Menu
6.2. d. Comms Menu
6.2. e. Input Menu
Exit to Data Page (Navigate to Save / Cancel Menu)
6.2. a. Frequency Menu:
The relay is having 4 stages of Definite Time Frequency Protections. All the Four can be
settable for either Over Frequency or Under Frequency function through HMI. The 2H34
allows a separate time range for each of the four frequency state set points.
Press SELECT Key to set the Frequency stages. The following menu will be displayed.
Frequency Menu
Stage 1 Menu
Stage 2 Menu
Stage 3 Menu
Stage 4 Menu
Exit to SET page (Navigate to Main Menu)
For entering the Stage 1 Menu, Bring the Cursor to Stage 1 Menu by using Up and Down
Keys and Press SELECT. The following menu appears,
Stage 1 Freq Menu
Function
: U/F or O/F (Selectable)
Set Point
: 41 59 HZ
Hysteris
: 0.05HZ 0.50HZ
Delay Time : 0.1 100 Sec
Reset Time
: 0 5 Sec
Exit Freq Menu (Navigate to Frequency Menu)
Note1: Hysterisis is the setting by which the drop off of the frequency stage can be
controlled.
a. Over Frequency Function stage picks up at Set Point and Drops Off at (Set point value
Hysterisis setting).

b. Under Frequency Function stage picks up at Set Point and Drops Off at (Set point value +
Hysterisis setting).
Note2: When the Frequency Pick up and drop off points are set very close together it is
advisable to set a longer reset delay to avoid timer resetting due to transient frequency
fluctuations.
For changing the settings use Up, Down and Select Keys. The settings are same for rest of the
3 Stages.
6.2. b. dF/dt Menu:
The relay is having 4 stages of dF/dt protection, when this function is activated the dF/dt
pick up is used to initiate an independent dF/dt timer.
This is useful parameter for the fast detection of events such as disconnection of a generator
from the grid.
Press SELECT Key to set the dF/dt stages, the following menu will be displayed.
Stage 1 dF/dt Menu
Stage 2 dF/dt Menu
Stage 3 dF/dt Menu
Stage 4 dF/dt Menu
dF/dt Settings
Exit to SET page (Navigate to Main Menu)
For entering the Stage 1 Menu, Bring the Cursor to Stage 1 Menu by using Up and Down
Keys and Press SELECT. The following menu appears,
Stage 1 df/dt Menu
Set Point
: 0.13 Hz/sec 9Hz/sec
Delay time
: 0 100 Sec
dF/dt Engine : A or B
Note: dF/dt Function stage picks up at Set Point and Drops Off at (Set point value
Hysterisis **).
** depends on Selected Engines Sample and dF/dt Rejection Settings explained below.
For changing the settings use Up, Down and Select Keys. The settings are same for rest of the
3 Stages.
dF/dt Setting
df/dt
: Enabled / Disabled
A Cycles
: 2 5 cycles
A Limit
: 0.2 18Hz/Sec (dF/dt Rejection A)
B Cycles
: 2 5 cycles
B limit
: 0.2 18 Hz/Sec (dF/dt Rejection B)
Exit to SET Page (Navigate to Main Menu)

The dF/dt settings in the dF/dt Menu are global settings applied to dF/dt functions.
6.2. b. 1. dF/dt Engines
Performance of the dF/dt elements is dependant on the sampling time used to calculate and
average the dF/dt reading.
To detect fast dF/dt rates, samples required are 2 (refer table 1). But, this is not suitable
for detecting low dF/dt rates. To detect very slow dF/dt rates, samples required are 5 (refer
table 1). But, this is not suitable for detecting high dF/dt rates.
dF/dt measurements are based in the difference between successive frequency readings
recorded on each cycle of the AC signal being monitored. To allow dF/dt setting flexibility
while remaining within the constraints described in Table 1, two dF/dt sampling engines A
and B are provided. The Engines A and B can be set as per the requirements.

6.2. b. 2. dF/dt Rejection Function

A dF/dt rejection setting is provided to reject dF/dt readings above a user defined
settings. This feature is used to reject spurious reading due to noise and transients to
ensure stability and improve security particularly when using short delay times.
When selecting dF/dt rejection setting, consideration should be given to the max
dF/dt rate expected on the system + 1Hz/sec.
As a separate dF/dt rejection setting is available for each dF/dt Engine, these may be set to
approximately twice the maximum dF/dt pick up setting used for that engine.

6.2. b. 3. Protection Application Example for dF/dt settings

This section provides detailed instructions for setting the 2H34 Relay protection functions.
If we take stage 1 settings of dF/dt = 0.25 Hz/sec for the fast dF/dt application, then the
settings are given by,
Stage 1 dF/dt Menu
Set Point
: 0.25 Hz/sec
Delay time
: 2 Sec
dF/dt Engine : A
dF/dt setting
df/dt
A Cycles

: Enabled
: 2 cycles

By considering the maximum dF/dt expected in the system 0.5 Hz/sec,

A Limit

: 1.5 Hz/Sec (dF/dt Rejection A)

A minimum dF/dt element operating time is dependant on the sample time settings which
determines the dF/dt measurement time shown in table 1. The actual operating time for
each stage is the sum of the dF/dt measurement time + the dF/dt stage time delay setting
+/- timing error.
For the above mentioned dF/dt settings,
Operating time = 70msec + 2 sec + / - 30 msec = 2.07 sec +/ - 30 msec

6.2. b. 4. dF/dt Function Logic Options

Two global options are available.
The OR logic function requires either the frequency step element OR the dF/dt element to
time out for the stage output relay to operate.
The AND logic function requires both the frequency step element AND the dF/dt element to
time out for the stage output relay to operate.
Note: This depends on the firmware installed in the relay based on the Ordering input.

Logic Diagram

6.2. c. Voltage Menu:

For entering the Voltage Menu, bring the Cursor to Voltage Menu by using Up and Down
Keys and Press SELECT. The following menu appears,
Over Voltage Stage
Under Voltage Stage
Under Voltage Lockout
Exit to Set Page (Navigate to Main Menu)
Over Voltage Protection
An Over Voltage Protection stage is available to monitor and trip if the preset voltage level is
reached.
Set Point
Hysterisis

: 110 140V
: 0.2 5V

Under Voltage Protection

An Under Voltage Protection stage is available to monitor and trip if the preset voltage level
is reached.
Set Point
Hysterisis

: 20 110V
: 0.2 5V

Note:
Hysterisis is the setting by which the drop off of the voltage element can be controlled.
a. Over Voltage Function stage picks up at Set Point and Drops Off at (Set point value
Hysterisis setting).
b. Under Voltage Function stage picks up at Set Point and Drops Off at (Set point value +
Hysterisis setting).
c. Operating time of Voltage Elements is fixed at 370msec approximately.
Under Voltage Lockout
An Under Voltage Lock out feature is used to block all output stages in the event of Voltage
Loss caused by Failed VT or Fuse.
Set Point
Hysterisis
Output

: 20 100V
: 0.2 5V
: P/U Alarm or D/O Alarm

6.2. d. Communication Menu:

For entering the Communication Menu, bring the Cursor to Comms Menu by using Up and
Down Keys and Press SELECT. The following menu appears,
Program Port Menu
Network Port Menu
Exit Set Menu (Navigate to Main Menu)
Program Port Menu
The programming port is accessible from the front panel of the relay via an RS232 physical
link & PC configuration program supplied with the relay. The MATRIXwin configuration
program is designed to operate with all relays from the MATRIX range & all firmware
versions.
Baud Rate
: 300 19200
Exit to Program mode (Navigate to Comms Menu)
Network Port Menu
These communication settings are used to communicate the relay from Rear RS 485
Communication port. The network port may be used for a permanent link to a modem,
remote PC, data concentrator or SCADA system. The standard communications protocol is
MODBUS RTU.
The RS485 connection is intended for applications where multiple MATRIX relays are to be
connected on a common communications bus.

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The settings available are,

Baud Rate
Parity
Data Bits
Stop Bits
Modbus Address
Exit to comms Menu

: 300 19200
: None, Odd & Even
: 7 0r 8
: 1 or 2
: 1 - 242
(Navigate to Comms Menu)

For change the settings use Up, Down and Select Key.
6.2. d. Status Input Menu:
A Relay Enable status input is used to enable the four frequency sensing stages.
A Remote Reset status input is used to reset the front panel latched LED trip indicators.
For entering the Status i/p Menu, bring the Cursor to Status i/p Menu by using Up and
Down Keys and Press SELECT. The following menu appears,
Status I/P
Relay Enable
Input 2
Remote Reset
Input 4
Input 5
Input 6
Input 7

:
:
:
:
:
:
:

Rem V
Rem V
Rem V
Rem V
Rem V
Rem V
Rem V

/
/
/
/
/
/
/

App V
App V
App V
App V
App V
App V
App V

Rem V

Remove Voltage

App V

- Applied Voltage.

Note:
a. If the status input voltage is not used to enable or disable the frequency sensing stages
the above relay enable status input setting shall be chosen as Rem V
b. Status inputs 2 and 4 to 7 are available on selected models only.

6.3. Saving Settings:

After completion of settings, press SELECT Menu, the MMI will ask for save or cancel the
settings. PressSET to Save the settings or press DATA to Cancel the settings.

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7. Commissioning Instructions
7.1. Required Test Equipments
The following equipment will be required to perform commissioning tests on the 2H34 relay.

500V Insulation resistance test set

Variable A.C. voltage sources with a means of varying the Frequency or Voltage
(e.g. Vairac. Ideally, a portable relay test set e.g. Doble, Omicron etc)
Time interval meter
A.C. Voltmeter
D.C. supply with nominal voltage within the working range of the relays D.C.
auxiliary supply rating
Continuity tester (e.g. multimeter)

7.2 Inspection
Ensure that all connections are tight and in accordance with the relay wiring diagram
and the scheme diagram. Check if the relay is correctly programmed and the relay is
fully inserted into the case.
7.3 Applying Settings
The relay settings for the particular application should be applied before any secondary
testing is started.
Settings can be entered into the relay using the keypad on the front of the relay or they
can be sent to the relay, from a file, using a portable PC and MATRIX software
package.
7.4 Precautions
Before testing commences the relay should be isolated from the voltage transformers in
line with the local site procedures. The closing and alarm circuits should also be
isolated where practical.
Ensure that the correct d.c. auxiliary voltage is applied to the circuit. See the relevant
scheme diagrams for the relay connections.
7.5 Testing
7.5.1. Insulation Test
When required, insulation tests to check the relay and associated wiring can be
performed using a 500V electronic insulation resistance test set. The wiring may be
tested between:1. All electrically isolated circuits.
2. All circuits to earth.

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Accessible terminals of the same circuit should be connected together and deliberate
circuit earthing links removed for the tests. Normal connections must be restored after
testing. Satisfactory values for the various readings above depend upon the amount of
wiring concerned. Where considerable multi-core wiring is involved a reading of 2.5 to
3.0 M can be considered satisfactory. For short lengths of wiring higher values can be
expected. A value of 1.0 M should not be considered satisfactory and should be
investigated.
We do not recommend a 2KV site pressure test on the secondary wiring with relays
connected. If this has to be carried out then, as above, deliberate earth links must be
removed.
7.5.2. Commissioning Tests
Scheme Test
If the settings have been checked, the external wiring of the status inputs and output
relays verified and the relay measures satisfactorily then the relay can be considered to
be working to its design requirements. It will operate correctly, to the performance
claims, and its operation under all service conditions is guaranteed.
However, the relay should be commissioned with the actual settings calculated for the
particular scheme.
Voltage Input Tests
This test checks that the voltage measurements are within acceptable tolerances. Apply
rated ac volts to each of the voltage input circuits of the relay, in turn, using the ac
variable voltage source or the portable relay test set. Using multimeter, check the
voltage at relay terminals. This should equal the voltage displayed on the relays
secondary voltage display.
Sample Accuracy Test Results
Frequency Menu Settings
Stage 1 :
Function
Set point
Hysterisis
Delay time
Reset time

:
:
:
:
:

O/F stage
52.0Hz
0.1Hz
10.00s
0.5s

Stage 2 :
Function
Set point
Hysterisis
Delay time
Reset time

:
:
:
:
:

U/F stage
49.0Hz
0.1Hz
5.00s
0.5s

Stage 3 :
Function
Set point
Hysterisis
Delay time
Reset time

:
:
:
:
:

U/F stage
48.0Hz
0.1Hz
3.00s
0.5s

Stage 4 :
Function
Set point
Hysterisis
Delay time
Reset time

:
:
:
:
:

U/F stage
47.0Hz
0.1Hz
2.00s
0.5s

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a. Pick-up and Drop-off Value Test

Applied input voltage : 110V AC
Procedure: Pick-up and Drop-off values of each stage are measured by varying the
input voltage frequency.
Measured Values (In Hz)
Pick-up
Drop-off
52.00
51.89
49.99
49.10
47.99
48.10
46.99
47.11

Stages
Stage
Stage
Stage
Stage

1
2
3
4

Claimed Values (In Hz)

Pick-up
Drop-off
51.97 52.03
51.87 51.93
48.97 49.03
49.07 49.13
47.97 48.03
48.07 48.13
46.97 47.03
47.07 47.13

b. Over Voltage Operating Time Test

Voltage Menu
Set Point
Hysterisis

: O/V Stage
: 115V
: 1.0V

Sl. No.

Output
Contact

8 10

Applied Input Voltage

Initial
Final
110V AC
120V AC at
at 50Hz
50Hz

Measured Operating
Time

Claimed Operating
Time

337ms

<370ms

Measured Operating
Time

Claimed Operating
Time

320ms

<370ms

c. Under Voltage Operating Time Test

Voltage Menu
Set Point
Hysterisis

: U/V Stage
: 100V
: 1.0V

Sl. No.

Output
Contact

8 10

Applied Input Voltage

Initial
Final
110V AC
95V AC at
at 50Hz
50Hz

d. dF/dt Time Operating Time Test

dF/dt Settings adopted
Stage 1 :
Set point
Delay time
Engine

: 0.80Hz/s
: 0.30s
:A

Stage 2 :
Set point
Delay time
Engine

: 1.00Hz/s
: 0.20s
:A

Stage 3 :
Set point
Delay time
Engine

: 1.20Hz/s
: 0.10s
:B

Stage 4 :
Set point
Delay time
Engine

: 1.40Hz/s
: 0.04s
:B

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dF/dt Settings :
dF/dt
: Enabled
A Cycles
:3
A Max
: 7.00Hz/s
B Cycles
:4
B Max
: 6.00Hz/s

dF/dt Operating Time Results Observed

Stages
Stage
Stage
Stage
Stage

1
2
3
4

Output
Contact
32-34
38-40
44-46
50-52

Applied Input
Voltage
dF/dt
(ROCOF)
110V AC
1.2Hz/s
110V AC
1.5Hz/s
110V AC
1.8Hz/s
110V AC
2.1Hz/s

Measured
Operating Time (In
ms)
389.0
297.0
280.6
195.5

Claimed Operating
Time (In ms)
360
260
200
140

440
340
300
240

Remarks : Observed test results are in accordance with the technical specifications.

8. Putting into Service

After completing all tests satisfactorily, the relay should be put back into service as
follows:

Make a final check of the secondary wiring and tightness of all terminal
connections
Insert the DC supply fuse
Check the relay healthy indication/display
Replace the relay cover
Perform trip test by secondary injection
Remove all test connections

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9. Terminal Diagram

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