P R OT E C T I O N

MiCOM P59x
Interface Units

The MiCOM P59x interface units are designed to meet a wide

range of communications standards suitable for application
on a number of communications systems such as fiber optic,
microwave and pilot wires.

The MiCOM P591, P592 and P593 Units are stand alone fiber
optic to electrical communications interface units that allow
the P54x and P52x Current Differential Relays to be connected
to remote pulse code modulation (PCM) multiplexing
equipment, using 64 kbit/sec data channels conforming to
ITU-T recommendations V.35, G.703 or X.21.

MiCOM P594 GPS synchronizing module allows GPS time

synchronization for the P545 and P546 Current Differential
Relays when used in Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)/
MiCOM P592 Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) communications
in 40TE applications.

The MiCOM P595 provides secure communications on

unconditioned twisted pair pilot wires for use with P52x
Current Differential Relays. The interfacing device accepts
EIA(RS)485 from the P521 and uses an internal modem to
drive a 4-wire signalling link, ensuring fast operation of the
differential protection.

The P59x units provide functions for simple diagnostics and

testing and are easily configured via switches.

Customer
Benefits MODELS AVAILABLE
• Flexibility to use current
differential protection > P591 Fiber optic to electrical signal G.703 co-directional
over integrated services
digital network (ISDN), > P592 Fiber optic to electrical signal V.35
multiplexers and modem
connections > P593 Fiber optic to electrical signal X.21
• Loopback facilities to
simplify the differential > P594 GPS Synchronising Timing Module
scheme test for P545 and P546 relays
• Provide a precise GPS
time synchronization to > P595 EIA(RS)485 to pilot wire interface for relay
apply P545/P546 connection to unconditioned twisted pair pilots
differential relays in
SDH/SONET networks.
• Visual indication for
easy diagnostic and
testing.

AREVA T&D
 APPLICATION FIBER OPTIC CONNECTIONS
TO MICOM P54X/P52X
One MiCOM P591, P592 or P593 unit is required per
data channel (ie. for each transmit and receive signal Fiber optic connections between the relay and interface
pair). units are made through BFOC 2.5 ( ST® ) type
connectors. The optical devices used are designed for
The interface unit is usually located close to the PCM short-haul communications and operate with a nominal
multiplexer and provides optical-to-electrical and wavelength of 850nm. The levels of fiber-optic radiation
electrical-to-optical signal conversion between a emitted from the interface units are not hazardous.
MiCOM P54x or P52x relay and the PCM multiplexer.
The relay and PCM multiplexing equipment can be up > Connections to G.703
to 1km apart, and interconnected by 850nm multi-mode
fiber cables. ITU-T G.703 co-directional electrical connections to the
P591 interface unit are via the terminal blocks on the
The P543 to P546 relays may be deployed on rear of the device. The G.703 signals are isolated by
communications links where the Multiplexer interfaces pulse transformers to 1kV. Since the G.703 signals are
to a Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH or SONET). only ±1V magnitude, the cable connecting the P591
In such applications the conventional propagation delay unit and the multiplexer must be properly screened
measurement may be unreliable due to switching, and against electromagnetic noise and interference.
GPS time synchronization is required. A MiCOM P594
interface unit can provide synchronizing signals for up The interface cable should consist of pairs of 24AWG
to 4 MiCOM relays within a substation. (19/0.12mm), twisted and shielded, and have a
characteristic impedance of about 120 ohms.The
The GPS module P594 and the relay can be up to choice of grounding depends on the local codes and
1km apart. Note: The length of the fiber optic cable practices.
between the relay and timing module at one end of the It is recommended that the interface cable shield is
system must not differ by more than 0.5km to that at connected to the multiplexer frame ground. The cable
the other end, as this could introduce timing problems. may be connected to the MiCOM P591 case ground if
A P594 module must be deployed at each line terminal, no ground loop current is expected.
to be connected by a coaxial cable to a GPS antenna External connections of the P591 are shown in Fig.1.
and also by a single 850nm fiber to the P545/P546
relay. > Connections to V.35

The MiCOM P595 is for use with the MiCOM P521 ITU-T V.35 electrical connections to the P592 interface
relays on 4-wire unconditioned pilot wires for distances unit are made via a standard female 34 pin 'M' block
up to 25km between relay ends. Using specified connector on the rear of the device. Since the V.35
minimum pilot wire parameters, secure and reliable signals are either of ±0.55V or ±12V magnitude, the
data speeds of up to 19.2kbps are realised. cable connecting the P592 unit and the multiplexer
An EIA(RS)485 port for relay connection up to 3m as must be properly screened against electromagnetic
well as an optional fiber optic port for longer distances noise and interference.
are available. The interface cable should consist of pairs of 24AWG
(19/0.12mm), twisted and shielded, and have a
The P591/2/3/4 MiCOM interface units are housed in
characteristic impedance of about 100 ohms. The
a 20 TE MiCOM case and are suitable for flush
choice of grounding depends on the local codes and
mounting.The P595 is housed in an aluminium case
practices.
suitable for surface or flush mounting.
It is recommended that the interface
cable shield is connected to the
3
multiplexer frame ground. The cable
Transmit Signal may be connected to the MiCOM
data/clock conversion Rx
(to PCM) circuit
P592 case ground if no ground loop
4
current is expected.
Fiber optic
External connections of the P592 are
communication
7 (see Note 2) shown in Fig. 2.
Receive Signal
data/clock conversion Tx Figure 1
(to PCM) circuit
8
P591 connections to ITU-T
G.703 (co-directional)
25 +5V
Auxiliary MiCOM P591
DC supply 26 Optical to G.703
Vx co-directional PCM interface unit
MiCOM P59x
Notes:
Speaks in a
Case ground
(see Note 1)
1. The case ground must be connected to the
protective ground conductor
Language
2. Optical connections are of BFOC 2.5 type
unless otherwise specified
your relay
2>3
understands
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Figure 2. Data set ready
V
P592 connections
Receive timing X
to ITU-T V.35 Signal
R conversion
Receive data circuit
T
Tx
V.35 loopback
Fiber optic
P loopback Fiber optic
V.35 communication
Transmit data S
communication Signal (see Note 2)
interface U conversion
Terminal timing circuit
W
Y Rx
Transmit timing
AA
Clock
CTS switch
Clear to send D Notes:
(see Note 6) 1. The case ground must be connected to the
CTS off protective ground conductor.
Request to send C
DSR off 2. Optical connections are of BFOC 2.5 type
B unless otherwise specified.
Signal ground OV (see Note 5) V.35 loopback 3. Equipment is normally supplied with OV
Fiber optic loopback common return signal and case ground
+ electrically bonded. Removal of an internal
Auxiliary dc supply Vx Supply healthy soldered link allows electrical isolation if
A required.
V.35 protective ground
MiCOM P592 4. Female V.35 Winchester connector.
Case ground Optical to V.35 communication 5. Auxiliary dc supply terminals.
(see Note 3) interface unit
6. "Request to send" is pulled "on" permanently.

> Connections to X.21 Due to the similarities between EIA449 and X.21, the
P593 may also be suitable for connection to
ITU-T X.21 electrical connections to the P593 interface EIA449/EIA422 equipment.
unit are made via a D-subminiature connector on the External connections of the P593 are shown in Fig 3.
rear of the device.

The use of twisted pairs of 24 AWG (19/0.12mm)

stranded cable, foil shielded, with drain wire is
recommended.
Figure 3 P593 connections to ITU-T X.21

A
2
TXD Signal
9
B conversion
circuit

A Rx
4
RXD Signal Fiber optic
11 conversion communication
B circuit (see Note 2)
A
6
X.21 Clock
communication 13
B Tx
interface
PL1 Normal operation Normal operation
X.21 loopback Fiber optic loopback
A
3
Control See Note 6 Supply healthy Notes:
10
B 1. The case ground must be connected to the
A Clock
5 protective ground conductor.
Indication X.21 loopback 2. Optical connections are the BFOC 2.5 type
12
B unless otherwise specified.
Fiber optic loopback
Common 3. Equipment is normally supplied with 0V
8 0V
common return signal and case ground
See Note 3 electrically bonded. Removal of an internal
1 soldered link allows electrical isolation if
Case ground required.
(see Note 1) 4. DB 15M X.21 conntect
+ +5V MiCOM P593 optical to X.21
Auxiliary dc supply Vx1 5. Auxiliary dc supply terminals
communication interface unit
0V 6. Control circuit is permanently driven off.

Communications -
The heartbeat
of the system
> Connections to GPS Antenna

MiCOM P594 TX1

The antenna supplied by AREVA is a MOTOROLA
GPS timing module
ONCORETM TIMING2000. The P594 kit supplied by Fiber
TX2 optic
AREVA includes all the parts required for its 1 pulse
installation ; antenna, the antenna cable, lightning per
GPS receiver TX3 second
arrester, amplifier (if needed), mounting instructions module output
and all the additional parts required for its installation. TX4

Healthy
The standard P594 kit comes with 25 metres of
0
antenna cable. Should a longer antenna cable be
1
required, a 50 metres antenna cable P594 kit is 2
available and can be requested from AREVA T&D at AC or B1 Number of 3
the time of the order Vx DC B2
satellite 4
aux. + signals
5
External connections of the P594 are shown in Fig. 4. supply received
6
7
> Pilot wire connections to P52x 8

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EIA(RS)485 electrical connections to the P595
Bulkhead jack socket
interface unit are via the terminal blocks on the bottom
Pin terminal (PCB type) Case
of the device and are suitable for 3m length screened ground
cable connections to the relay . The EIA(RS)485 serial
interface signals are converted internally to
EIA(RS)232-level signals. A modem designed for Figure 4 P594 connections (GPS timing module)
transmission of measuring signals over twisted pair
pilot wires is connected in series with the level
converter. The pilot wire interface has an isolation

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level of 1.5kV but external isolating transformers with
an isolating level of 10/20kV may be connected in MiCOM P595
series with the modem if required.
1 D2-(RxD-) V.11/# V.24/# Modem RxD+ 1
X12* 2 D2+(RxD+) EIA 485 EIA 232 RxD- 2
4 D1-(TxD-) TxD+ 4 X9
The unconditioned pilot wire should consist of two EIA485
COMMS. 5 D1+(TxD+) TxD- 5 MODEM
3 R TO REMOTE P595
pairs of 0.4mm(26AWG) up to a maximum of
0.9mm(19AWG), twisted and shielded interface cable
TX
X10
to ensure secure and reliable communications. FIBER OPTIC
COMMS* RX
X11
External connections of the P595 are shown in Fig. 5.

17
X1 14
- 16 X1
AC OR DC 18
Vx AUX SUPPLY 13
+

CASE
GROUND

* Optional -comms can be either wire or fiber optic but not both.

Figure 5 P595 connections

AREVA TRACK RECORD

>> P591,P592 and P593 interfaces derived from the successful
MITZ01,MITZ02 and MITZZ03 interface units.
>> Over 3540 MITZ01 ,MITZ02 and MITZ03 equipments
delivered since launching in 1986.
>> P595 derived from PZ511

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