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DNP 3.0 Protocol
Database Implementation
Centurion Recloser
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................... 4 6 Physical Layer............................................................................. 17
2 Overview ....................................................................................... 4 6.1 Communications Ports Supported ................................. 17
2.1 Status Points ................................................................... 4 6.2 RS-232 Communication Specifications.......................... 17
2.2 Controls........................................................................... 4 6.2.1 RS-232 Hardware Signals ............................................... 17
2.3 Data Configuration........................................................... 4 6.2.2 RS-232 Character Definition ............................................ 17
2.4 Password Protection........................................................ 4 6.2.3 RS-232 Configuration Parameters ................................... 17
2.5 LBS vs ACR Point Mapping. ............................................ 5 6.2.4 Carrier Detect .................................................................. 20
2.6 Year 2000 Compliance Statement ................................... 5 6.2.5 Transmitting a DNP Packet.............................................. 20
3 SCADA System Design ................................................................. 5 6.2.6 DTR................................................................................. 20
4 Applicability ................................................................................... 6 6.2.7 Dialing Modem Support ................................................... 20
4.1 Control Cubicle Software ................................................. 6 6.3 V23 FSK Communication Specifications........................ 20
4.2 DNP V3.00 Protocol ........................................................ 6 6.3.1 V23 Hardware Signals ..................................................... 20
4.3 Switchgear Type.............................................................. 6 6.3.2 V23 Configuration Parameters......................................... 20
4.4 Terminology..................................................................... 6 6.3.3 V23 Handshaking Signals................................................ 23
5 Protocol Configuration ................................................................... 7 6.4 Communication Statistics .............................................. 23
5.1 Transmission Services Configuration............................... 7 Appendix A Protocol Timings .............................................................. 24
5.1.1 Overview............................................................................ 7 Appendix B DNP V3.00 Device Profile ................................................ 25
5.1.2 Transmission Services Parameters.................................... 7 Appendix C DNP V3.00 Implementation Table.................................... 28
5.1.3 Use of Application and Data Link Confirmation/Retries ...... 9 Appendix D ACR - Binary Input Points (Status)................................... 34
5.2 Unsolicited Response Configuration ................................ 9 Appendix E ACR - Analog Input Points (Status - Small Set) ................ 44
5.2.1 Overview............................................................................ 9 Appendix F ACR - Analog Input Points (Status – Full Set) .................. 46
5.2.2 Unsolicited Response Parameters ..................................... 9 Appendix G ACR - Counter Point ........................................................ 51
5.2.3 Event Buffering ................................................................ 12 Appendix H ACR - Binary Output Points ............................................. 52
5.3 Data Configuration......................................................... 12 Appendix I ACR - Analog Output Points .............................................. 56
5.3.1 Overview.......................................................................... 12 Appendix J LBS – Binary Points Data (Status) .................................... 57
5.3.2 Database Parameters ...................................................... 12 Appendix K LBS - Analog Input Points (Status - Small Set)................. 62
5.3.3 Database Size Permutations............................................ 13 Appendix L LBS - Analog Input Points (Status – Full Set) ................... 65
5.3.4 Default Database Data Objects........................................ 13 Appendix M LBS - Counter Points....................................................... 69
5.3.5 Analog Deadband Parameters ......................................... 14 Appendix N LBS - Binary Output Points .............................................. 70
Analog Alarm Reporting............................................................ 15 Appendix O LBS - Analog Output Points ............................................. 73
5.3.7 Analog Alarm Parameters ................................................ 15
5.4 Example Configuration - Load Profile............................. 16

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1 Introduction
This document describes the DNP V3.00 implementation
to appendices D, E and F for ACR status points or
for Centurion Automatic Circuit Reclosers (ACRs) using
appendices J, K and L for LBS status points.
the Control and Protection Module types 4 & 5 (CAPM).
For more information on Recloser operating modes,
For example:
refer to the relevant instruction manual for your
Recloser.
• Open or Close Status
This protocol implementation is more complex than most • Lockout Status
telemetry protocols. It is essential to read the Overview • Fault Flags
section in order to set up the SCADA system correctly.
• Line Currents and Voltages
2 Overview
The CAPM controller combines the functions of
Time tags are optional. If enabled, these status points
protection relay and switchgear controller into a single
are returned with time tags of either 10 or 500
intelligent electronic device (IED). The controller
millisecond resolution.
provides a user-friendly operator interface on a four line
LCD control panel that allows configuration and control 2.2 Controls
of the switchgear. A list of the controls supported by the protocol handler is
detailed in Appendices H and N.
In addition the controller generates time tagged “events”
which are displayed on the operator control panel. These All controls have a corresponding binary status point.
events show the history of the switchgear operation for The master station must use these status points to verify
the benefit of the operator and for post fault analysis and that the control action has been successful. Sometimes
are optimized to provide the operator with the most a control will be rejected because of an underlying
useful information for analysis purposes. Examples CAPM condition preventing the action. These conditions
events are as follows: are detailed in the table in the appendices.
• Operator actions such as trip or close The DNP V3.00 protocol handler can trigger two events
• Protection pick-up to be recorded in the CAPM event log - “DNP3 Trip Req”
and “DNP3 Close Req”. This event log reporting
• Protection trips
indicates only that the protocol handler has requested a
• Fault current levels trip or a close from the CAPM. It does not necessarily
• Auto-reclose actions mean that the action has been taken. As detailed
above, the request may be over-ridden by operational
conditions.
Electricity Utilities frequently link the controller into their
SCADA systems as a Remote Terminal Unit (RTU). To The DNP protocol handler is designated as remote.
simplify this task, each control is supplied with the Refer to the equipment manual for more information.
following:
2.3 Data Configuration
• Space & mounting tray for a radio or modem inside Several means are provided to configure the data points
the control cubicle. required. These include:
• Integral power supply for the radio or modem inside
the control cubicle. • Selection of three sets of analog points –full, small
and none.
• Embedded protocol handler for the required SCADA
• Default data object type – with/with out flag/time;
protocol in the controller firmware.
analog size
• Point class assignment.
The DNP protocol allows digital and analog data to be
sent from the controller to the SCADA system with time
tags attached. This facility has enabled the provision of a 2.4 Password Protection
sophisticated SCADA system interface that not only All DNP panel fields require password entry unless
provides the SCADA system with status information but described as ‘Display only’ or otherwise stated. For
also allows the SCADA system to re-create the Event more information on operator control panel usage refer
Log display on the operator control panel. to the equipment manual.
2.1 Status Points
This implementation provides a set of status information
about the switchgear that can be used by a SCADA
system to generate displays and events for operational
purposes. This data is called the “Status Points”. Refer
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2.5 LBS vs ACR Point Mappin g
The DNP protocol handler supports independent point 3 SCADA System Design
maps for the ACR and LBS (load break switchgear)
types. The mapping for each is listed in the appendices.
It is recommended that the SCADA system engineer
The type supported by the protocol handler is firmware
read the rest of this manual and discus the options for
dependant and determined by the CAPM on power up.
implementation provided by this protocol implementation
If an incorrect configuration is supplied please contact
with the operations staff.
Siemens PT&D, Inc.
Some SCADA system implementation options are:
Use of DNP V3.00 for LBS switchgear is only available
with CAPM V25.01.00+ software. This product is
• Build Screens using the Status Points and use their
typically not available for NAFTA distribution systems.
time tags to generate SCADA system events.
• Build Screens using the Status Points and use the
2.6 Year 2000 Compliance Sta tement Event Points to generate the SCADA system events.
The DNP V3.00 protocol software complies with rules 1, This means that the SCADA system event log will
2, 3 and 4 of the British Standards Institute Year 2000 replicate the controller event log.
Conformity Requirement (DISC PD2000-1 A Definition of
• Build Screens using the Status Points and use their
Year 2000 Conformity Requirements). A copy of this
time tags to generate SCADA system events.
statement can be found on our web site
(http://www.siemenstd.com/).
There are many other configuration parameters for the
protocol such as data rate, device address etc. refer to
Section 1.
The controller has a fixed set of functionality and the

point mapping has been implemented to reflect this by
providing the sets of data points described in the
appendices. The SCADA engineer has the ability to
select from a variety of points sets and to configure
various aspects of the point mapping as described in
Section 5.3.

4 Applicability
4.1 Control Cubicle Software Also, bushing terminology used in this document is for
This document applies to Centurion Reclosers using a Centurion Reclosers (U-series) and Centurion SP (W
CAPM Controller that displays “DNP V3.00 Manual series) Reclosers, i.e., ‘I’ and ‘X’ for switchgear
RCDNP ” on the controller capability pages. terminals. On N or RL series switchgear the ‘1’ side is
To find these pages refer to the main equipment manual. described as ‘I’ and the ‘2’ side is described as ‘X’. Also
Some features described in this manual may only be note that the phase terminology is ABC and refers
available on later releases of the software. In this case always to the phase set by the Terminal Designation or
the manual will declare which version of software “Phasing” option, never to the physical bushing or
applies. terminal on the switchgear.
4.2 DNP V3.00 Protocol
The protocol version implemented is DNP V3.00 and is
described in the following documents:
• Basic Four Documentation Set:

1. “DNP V3.00 Application Layer”, DNP User Group,
dnpal.doc rev 0.03
2. “DNP V3.00 Transport Functions”, DNP User
Group, dnptf.doc rev 0.01
3. “DNP V3.00 Data Link Layer”, DNP User Group,
dnpdl.doc rev 0.02
4. “DNP V3.00 Data Object Library”, DNP User
Group, dnpdol.doc rev 0.02
• Subset Definitions Document:

1. “DNP V3.00 Subset Definitions”, DNP User
Group, subset.wp6 rev 2.00
• Technical Committee Bulletins:

1. “Control Relay Output Block Minimum
Implementation”, DNP User Group, 9701-002
2. “DNP Confirmation and Retry Guidelines”, DNP
User Group, 9804-002
3. “Cold/Warm Restart Sequence”, DNP User
Group, 9701-003
4. “Analog Input Reporting Deadband”, DNP User
Group, 9809-001.
These documents are obtainable from the DNP users

group, which can be contacted via the web site
http://www.dnp.org/.
4.3 Switchgear Type
This manual is applicable to the following Reclosers with
CAPM4 or CAPM5 controls:
• Centurion, 3-phase, U-Series, ACR.

• Centurion SP, 1-phase, W-Series, ACR.
4.4 Terminology
The terminology used in this document is that Earth
Fault or Ground Fault is described as Earth / Ground
Fault and Sensitive Earth Fault (SEF) or Sensitive
Ground Fault (SGF) is described as SEF/SGF.

• Control select / operate time out period
5 Protocol Configuration
• Time Synchronization request operation
The DNP V3.00 protocol handler adds several pages to 5.1.2 Transmission Services Pa rameters
the “System Status” menus. The additional pages fall These pages allow the SCADA engineer to determine
into the following groups, how the Data Link and Application Layer of the DNP
• Transmission Services Configuration (Section 5.1) V3.00 protocol handler transmits DNP data packets.
• Unsolicited Response Configuration (Section 5.2)
• Data Configuration (Section 5.3)
---- DNP Transmission Services 1 ----S
• Communications Configuration (Sections 6.2 and 6.3)
DL Cf Rqd SOMETIMES DL Cf TO 4000ms
• Communication Statistics (Section 6.4)
DL Max Retries 2 Apl Cf TO 84000ms
All protocol configuration parameters can be viewed,
modified and stored on a personal computer with the Arm Select 10000ms
CSS utility.
5.1 Transmission Services Co nfiguration
5.1.1 Overview
---- DNP Transmission Services 2 ----S
The DNP protocol has a number of data link and
application layer parameters that form transmission DNP Address 5 Time Dly Rq 0min
service functions. The CAPM permits configuration of a
number of these:
• Data link layer confirmation
• Data link time out
• Application layer confirmation time out
Parameter Description
DL Cf Rqd Data Link Confirm Required
On some communications links it is necessary to have additional communications integrity to ensure
the master station has successfully received all data link frames.
• If NEVER, the protocol handler will not request acknowledgment messages from the master station
for data link frame transmissions. It assumes all data link frames are received by the master station
and relies solely on application layer message integrity checking.
• If SOMETIMES, the protocol handler requests a data link acknowledge response from the master
station only on multi-frame DNP messages.
• If ALWAYS, the protocol handler will expect a data link acknowledgment message from the master
station to all data link frame transmissions.
Range: NEVER, SOMETIMES, ALWAYS.

Factory default is SOMETIMES
DL Cf TO Data Link Confirm Timeout
When the CAPM DNP data link layer transmits a frame that requires an acknowledge response from
the master station, it starts a timer. The timer is triggered upon transmission of the last byte of a
frame.
• If an acknowledge frame is not received from the master station with-in the data link confirm time out
period, DL Cf TO, then the frame is resent.
• If the communications link has failed then the CAPM will continue retransmissions until DL Max
Retries failures occur after which it informs the application layer of the failure.
Range: 50 to 65535 ms.

Factory default is 4000 ms
DL Max Data Link Maximum Retries
Retries Maximum number of times a frame is re-sent before communication failure is identified.
Range: 0 – 255.
Factory default is 2
Apl Cf TO Application Layer Confirm Timeout
When the CAPM transmits some DNP messages, such as a application layer messages that contain
change of state data, a DNP application layer confirm message is expected from the master station.
When the last byte of one these messages is transmitted by the CAPM a timer is started.

• If an application layer confirm message is not received from the master station with-in the time out
period then the message is deemed failed. Refer to section 5.2.3 for more information regarding
failed application layer message handling.
• If the application layer message is too large for a single data link frame, the protocol handler
segments the application message into multiple data link frames. The ‘application confirm timeout’
period must therefore allow for multiple data link frames.
• If DL Cf Rqd is set to either SOMETIMES or ALWAYS then for correct operation of the confirm
timeouts Apl Cf TO must be set using the following formula:
Apl Cf TO >= ((DL Max Retries + 1) x DL Cf TO x 7)
• The CAPM calculates this value and automatically overwrites a value that is entered which is less
than the calculated value.
• If DL Cf Rqd is set to NEVER then the minimum Apl Cf TO is 0ms.
Range: 0 or (Apl Cf TOCalculated) to 3600000 ms.

Arm Select Arm Select Timeout
Maximum time permitted, in milliseconds, between receiving a select command message and an
operate command message from the master station for the control action to be deemed valid.

Factory default is 10,000 ms
DNP DNP Station Address
Address The station address of the CAPM on the communication link.
Changing this parameter will cause the DNP handler task to perform a warm restart. This will mean a
re-initialization of all communication parameters such as FCB, sequence numbers, restart internal
indication, etc. A temporary loss of communications with the master station may occur. Also, any
queued events will be deleted.
This field is not configurable via CSS if ‘DNP V3.00’ communications is used.
Range: 0 to 65519
Time Dly Rq Time Synchronization Request Delay
The DNP protocol allows for the master station to send time synchronization messages independently
or at the request of the CAPM or both.
Time Dly Rq is the amount of time, in minutes, after the last master station time synchronization
message that the CAPM will wait before setting the ‘Time Synchronization Required’ internal
indication bit (IIN1-4). This bit is sent to the master station in every CAPM DNP message.
If this field is set to 0 then the internal indication bit is never set and the master station solely
determines time synchronization operation.
Range: 0 – 65535 minutes

Factory default is 0 minutes

5.1.3 Use of Application and Da ta Link
Confirmation/Retries 5.2.2 Unsolicited Response Par ameters
The use of application and data link confirmations and
retries depends upon the nature of data transfer on the
communications link i.e., whether CAPM unsolicited --------- DNP Unsolicited 1 --------S
responses are used or the master frequently polls for
data. When the CAPM is configured to transmit Unsolicited OFF Master Addr 3
unsolicited response messages, it is recommended that Unsol Retries 255 Unsol Dly 90s
only the CAPM be configured to use of data link
confirmations and retries. It is the CAPM responsibility to
ensure that data is successfully transmitted to the
master station so it will attempt to retry sending a
message if it detects a failure. If the master station also
performs integrity polls on the same communications link
--------- DNP Unsolicited 2 --------S
then it should do so infrequently to limit collision
problems. C1 Count 1 C1 Delay 1s
Alternatively, if a master station polls slaves frequently C2 Count 3 C2 Delay 5s
and CAPM unsolicited responses are not used then it is
C3 Count 5 C3 Delay 10s
recommended that only the master be configured to use
data link confirmations and retries. It is the master
station’s responsibility to gather data. If the master
station detects a communication failure and moves on to
poll the next device on a multi-drop communication link
--------- DNP Unsolicited 3 --------S
whilst the CAPM is performing retries then collisions will
occur. C1 Timeout 0s C1 Buffered 0
For more information refer to the DNP User Group C2 Timeout 0s C2 Buffered 0
Technical Bulletin 9804-002 “DNP Confirmation and
Retry Guidelines.” C3 Timeout 0s C3 Buffered 0
5.2 Unsolicited Response Con figuration

5.2.1 Overview
The protocol handler’s DNP event processing informs
the master station that a change in a binary input has
occurred or an analog input has exceeded its deadband
range.
The transmission of event data can be performed using
two methods:
• Master initiated polling for event data.
• CAPM initiated transmissions (called Unsolicited
Responses).
Events can be reported in three data classes:
• Class 1 - high priority event class
• Class 2 - medium priority event class, and
• Class 3 - low priority event class
Note that the fourth DNP data class, Class 0, is not an
event class. It is used in the reporting of current (static)
value of data and not change of state events.
The event class of DNP binary and analog points can be
configured using CSS. Setting a point to class 0 will
prevent the protocol handler from reporting change of
state events for that point to the master station. The
point will remain accessible via static data polls.
The following CAPM display pages allow configuration of
Unsolicited Response behavior.

Unsolicited Enable/Disable Unsolicited Responses
Note 1 If OFF, change of state events are buffered but only sent as responses to event polls from the master.
Any Enable or Disable Unsolicited Messages commands received by the CAPM will result in the CAPM
responding with its ‘Function Code Not Implemented’ internal indication bit set.
If ON or FORCED, change of state events are buffered and are transmitted when:
• A class count is exceeded, or
• A class notification delay timer expires, or
• As a response to a master station event poll.
When a class count is exceeded, or class notification delay timer expires, then only the events for that
class are transmitted. Any other class’s events remain stored in the CAPM’s buffer.
If the master station issues an Enable or a Disable Unsolicited Messages command to the CAPM after the
CAPM has sent its initial unsolicited ‘Null’ message then the mode of the CAPM will be overridden
regardless of ON or FORCED setting.
Note:
1. If ON, the unsolicited reporting ability in the CAPM is enabled. The CAPM will inform the master
station of this ability via an initial unsolicited ‘Null’ message and will only transmit unsolicited response
change of state events after it receives an ‘Enable Unsolicited Messages’ command from the master
station. Setting this field to ON will mean that the CAPM DNP implementation is compliant with the
DNP V3.00 specification.
2. If FORCED, the CAPM will transmit unsolicited response change of state events immediately without
waiting for the ‘Enable Unsolicited Messages’ command from the master station.
Setting this field to FORCED will cause the CAPM DNP implementation to be non-compliant with the
DNP V3.00 specification and is not recommended. This parameter setting has been provided for
compatibility with master station implementations that are in conflict with the specification.
Range: OFF, ON, FORCED.

Factory default is OFF
Master Addr DNP Master Station Address
See Note 1 This is the DNP address to which the unsolicited responses are sent. If the CAPM is set up to
communicate with CSS using ‘DNP V3.00 Radio’ communications then it is recommended that this field
should not be set to the CSS DNP master address.
Range: 0 to 65519
Factory default is 3.
Unsol Retries Unsolicited Response Number of Retries
Maximum number of attempts to re-transmit an unsolicited response without getting a confirmation from
the master. Refer to section 5.2.3 below for more information.
This limitation does not apply to an initial unsolicited ‘Null’ message. (A DNP3-2000 requirement.)
A value of 0 means that only a single transmission is made and no re-transmits are attempted.
A value of 255 means unlimited retries i.e., maximum limit is disabled.
Range: 0 to 255
Unsol Dly Unsolicited Response Retry Delay
If the CAPM has not received a confirmation from the master station to an unsolicited response within Apl
Cf TO period then this parameter determines when the next unsolicited response will be sent.

Unsol Dly The Apl Cf TO timer and Unsol Dly timers are started at the same time i.e., started immediately after the
(Cont’d) transmission of the last byte of a CAPM message that expects a response from the master.
• If Unsol Dly is less than Apl Cf TO then the ‘retry’ unsolicited message will be sent as soon as Apl Cf TO
expires.
• If Unsol Dly is greater than Apl Cf TO then it will wait until Unsol Dly seconds after transmission of last
message before sending a retry.
Range: 1 to 86400 seconds

Factory default is 90s
C1 Count Unsolicited Response Class 1 Notification Max Count
The number of events which must occur in Class 1 before they will be reported.
Range: 1 to 255
Factory default is 1 event.
Range: 1 to 255
Factory default is 3 events.
Range: 1 to 255
Factory default is 5 events.
C1 Delay Unsolicited Response Class 1 Notification Delay
The maximum time an event in this class will wait to be reported.
Factory default is 1s.
The maximum time an event in this class will wait to be reported.
The maximum time an event in this class will wait to be reported. Range: 1 to 86400 seconds
C1 Timeout Unsolicited Response Class 1 Notification Time
The number of seconds remaining before an unsolicited response class 1 transmission. (Display only)
C1 Buffered Unsolicited Response Class 1 Buffered Events
The number of queued events in the unsolicited response class 1 buffer. (Display only)
Note
1. Changing this parameter will cause the DNP handler task to perform a warm restart. This will mean a re-initialization of all
communication parameters such as FCB, sequence numbers, restart internal indication etc. A temporary loss of communications
with the master station may occur. Also, any queued events will be deleted.

5.2.3 Event Buffering
Multiple DNP change of state events can be transmitted
5.3.2 Database Parameters
in the same message. When events are transmitted, the
software tags them as sent and retains them in the event This page allows the SCADA engineer to determine the
buffer. All messages containing events require an size of the DNP Database and the type of data object
application layer confirm response from the master report in a class event or integrity poll.
station.
If the application layer receives a confirm response ----- DNP Database Configuration ----S
within the application layer confirmation time out period Analog Alarms OFF Analog Pnts SMALL
(Apl Cf TO), then the tagged events are deleted from the
buffer. If a confirm message is not received within the Binary Time ON Analog Time OFF
application layer confirm time out period (Apl Cf TO) Analog Size 16bit Analog Flag OFF
then all tagged events are untagged and are retained in
the event buffer and the protocol handler behaves as
follows:
• If unsolicited response messages are not enabled Para- Description
then the events are retransmitted when next meter
requested by the master station. Analog Analog Alarming Operation
Alarms This field determines if analog threshold alarming
• If unsolicited response messages are enabled then
is enabled or disabled.
the protocol handler waits for the retry delay timer • If ON, the operation of binary alarm points are
(Unsol Dly) to expire before attempting to send enabled. All alarms are independent of the
another unsolicited response. The new unsolicited protocol handler analog configuration, e.g., The
response message is not an identical retry of the event class of the analogs does not effect alarm
failed message but may contain the same data. All operation. Similarly alarming is not effected by
message identification parameters (e.g., sequence whether the analogs are in the configured
numbers) are incremented. Analog Pnts set.
• If the maximum unsolicited response retry limit is • If OFF, alarms are disabled. All binary alarm
enabled then after Unsol Retries the protocol points are cleared. Refer to section 5.3.6 for
handler will cease attempting to send unsolicited more information.
responses until either:
Range: OFF, ON
1. A successful application layer message, of any Factory default is OFF
function code, addressed to it is received from Analog Analog Point Set
Pnts This field determines which, if any, of the analog
the master station, or
point mapping sets are included in the CAPM’s
2. A new event is queued in the buffer. DNP Points list. A summary of all the available
mapping permutations is given in section 5.3.3.
• If the 250 binary event buffer, or the 200 analog
event buffer, is full then the oldest queued event will Changing this parameter will cause the DNP
be over-written by a new event. handler task to perform a warm restart. This will
mean a re-initialization of all communication
5.3 Data Configuration parameters such as FCB, sequence numbers,
restart internal indication etc. A temporary loss of
5.3.1 Overview communications with the master station may
Data configuration is available for: occur. Also, any queued events will be deleted.
• Assigning default dead bands and high/low alarming to
match the line conditions, these are set separately for Range: OFF, SMALL, FULL
Factory default is SMALL.
1. Phase Currents (A, B, C) Binary Binary Time Tag Usage
2. Earth / Ground Current Time Determines whether or not a time tag is included
3. Phase Voltages (A, B, C) with DNP binary change of state events
4. System Power (kVA, kVAR, kW) transmitted to a master station by the CAPM.
• Selection of analog point sets (full, small, none) based on
the operational requirements and transmission bandwidth Range: ON, OFF
available, particularly during an integrity poll. Refer to Factory default is ON.
appendices for points lists. Analog Analog Time Tag Usage
Time Determines whether or not a time tag is included
• Enabling / Disabling event points. with DNP analog change of state events
• Point class assignment. The classes shown in the transmitted to a master station by the CAPM.
appendices are factory defaults. The class of each point
Range: ON, OFF
can be assigned using the CSS utility on a PC or via a
Factory default is OFF
DNP Assign Class commands from the master station.

Analog Default Analog Data Object Size CAPM Configuration Field
DNP Data Object Binary Analog Analog Analog
Size Determines the size of the CAPM DNP default Time Time Size Flag
analog objects. This size is transmitted by the Tag Tag
CAPM for all static and event data responses
where the master does not explicitly ask for data Binary Input Change
without time
size. OFF
(Object 2 Variation 1)
Range: 16, 32 bits (signed)
Factory default is 16 bit Binary Input Change
Analog Analog Flag Reporting with time
ON
Flag Determines whether or not a byte containing the
analog’s status data is included with its value in a (Object 2 Variation 2)
CAPM response to a static data scan.
32 Bit Analog Input
If ON, the CAPM will always send a flag of either 32 ON
0x01 (point online) or 0x21 (point online and (Object 30 Variation 1)
overrange). It is recommended that this field
should only be set ON if the use of the analog 16 Bit Analog Input
16 ON
flag bits is a master station requirement.
Range: ON, OFF
32 Bit Analog Input
Factory default is OFF without flag
32 OFF
5.3.3 Database Size Permutation s 16 Bit Analog Input

To enable optimization of communication bandwidth, without flag
16 OFF
three binary and analog input point sets are available.
The selection of a set will determine the size of the
logical database used by the CAPM’s DNP V3.00 32 Bit Analog Change
protocol handler and thus determine the size of an Event without time
OFF 32
integrity poll response.
ACR 16 Bit Analog Change

Analog Binary Point Analog Point Event without time
OFF 16
Points Table(s) Table(s)
OFF Appendix D No analogs (Object 32 Variation 2)
SMALL Appendix D Appendix E
32 Bit Analog Change
FULL Appendix D Appendix F
Event with time
ON 32
LBS (Object 32 Variation 3)

Analog Binary Point Analog Point
Points Table(s) Table(s) 16 Bit Analog Change
Event with time
OFF Appendix J No analogs ON 16
SMALL Appendix J Appendix K (Object 32 Variation 4)
FULL Appendix J Appendix L
16 Bit Analog Input
Deadband
5.3.4 Default Database Data Obj ects 16
When master stations perform change of state or (Object 34 Variation 1)

integrity data polling then the reported data object
32 Bit Analog Input
variation is typically not specified. The request simply Deadband
32
asks for any data for a specific DNP class type and it is
left to the CAPM’s protocol handler to determine which (Object 34 Variation 2)
DNP object variation is to be transmitted. The CAPM
determined object variations are referred to in this
The remaining default data objects used by the CAPM
manual as the ‘Default’ object variation. Some default
are:
data object variations can be configured. The table
• Binary input status (Object 01 variation 01),
below lists the selectable variations and identifies the
relevant configuration parameter required. • Binary counter status (Object 20 variation 05),
• Frozen counter status (Object 21 variation 09), and
• Binary output status (Object 10 variation 02).
These object types are not configurable.

5.3.5 Analog Deadband Parame ters Parameter Description
Each of the protocol handler’s analog inputs has a non- Phase Current Phase Current Default
volatile default deadband value. Refer to Appendix E, Deadband
Appendix F, Appendix K and Appendix L for the values. The A, B and C phase current
Some default deadbands can be configured. These analog inputs will have their
configurable deadbands are listed in the table below. Upon deadband set to this value.
CAPM startup, protocol handler restart, or a default
deadband setting change, the protocol handler copies all Range: 1 to 999A
default settings to volatile memory over-riding any previous Factory default is 10A.
settings. The protocol handler uses the volatile values in its Phase Voltage Phase Voltage Default
deadband reporting logic. Deadband
The A, B, and C phase voltage
analog inputs will have their
All volatile analog input deadbands are configurable from
deadband set to this value. All
the DNP master station on a per point basis. If volatile
phase-phase as well as
deadband changes are to be maintained after the protocol
phase-earth/ground voltages
handler has restarted then it is the master station’s
are effected.
responsibility for re-sending any updated deadband
values.
Range: 1 to 38000V
Factory default is 100V.
Deadband values are not reported in integrity or event Earth/Gnd Earth/Ground Current
polling. They are only available via reads and writes of Current Default Deadband
DNP analog input deadband objects. The earth/ground current
analog input will have its
All deadbands supported by the protocol handler are fixed deadband set to this value.
value format – i.e., the deadband value represents an
analog input’s absolute value difference between the last Range: 1 to 999A
Factory default is 5A.
reported value and the threshold value that the current
value must exceed in order to generate an analog change System Power System Power Default
of state event. Deadband
All power analog inputs will
have their deadband set to this
For more information on DNP analog deadband objects value i.e. KVA, KVAR, and
and behaviour refer to the DNP User Group Technical KW.
Bulletin 9809-001 “Analog Input Reporting Deadband”
Range: 1 – 54000 units
Factory default is 250 units.
-------- DNP Default Deadbands -------S
Phase Current 10A Phase Voltage 100V
Earth Current 5A System Power 250

5.3.6 Analog Alarm Reporting
A/V/kW
HIGH THRESHOLD H1
HI ALARM ON
H2
LOW + 90% (HIGH–LOW) HI ALARM OFF
Time
LOW + 10% (HIGH–LOW) LOW ALARM OFF

L2
LOW THRESHOLD LOW ALARM ON
L1
The protocol handler has four configurable alarm analog Parameter Description
types: phase voltage, phase current, earth current and Phase Phase Current High Alarm
system power. Each analog type has a configurable high Current The A, B and C phase current analog
alarm threshold value as well as a configurable low inputs will have their high alarm
alarm threshold value. Each of these analog types also threshold set to this value.
has a pair of binary alarm points in the protocol handler
Range: 1 to 999A
database. If an analog value passes the alarm threshold
(eg H1 or L1 above) the binary alarm becomes active. A Phase Voltage High Alarm
Phase
binary alarm change of state event is put into the DNP Voltage The A, B, and C phase voltage
event buffers for reporting to the master station. analog inputs will have their high
alarm threshold set to this value.
• If, after a HI Alarm, all analogs of the same type are The type of voltage monitored,
below the high alarm reset threshold (e.g., H2 phase-phase or phase-earth/ground,
above), then the HI binary alarm is turned off and a is determined by the configuration of
binary alarm change of state is put into the DNP the CAPM. Refer to the equipment
manual for more information.
event buffers for reporting to the master station.
• If, after a LOW Alarm, the analogs of the same type Range: 1 to 38000V
are above the low alarm reset threshold (e.g., L2 Factory default is 38000V.
above), and all other, then the LOW binary alarm is Earth/Gnd Earth/Ground Current High Alarm
turned off and a binary alarm change of state is put Current The earth/ground current analog input
into the DNP event buffers for reporting to the will have its high alarm threshold set
master station. to this value.
Alarming is enabled/disabled via configuration of the Range: 1 to 999A

protocol handler’s Analog Alarms field.
System System Power High Alarm
Power All power analog inputs will have their
5.3.7 Analog Alarm Parameters high alarm threshold set to this value
i.e. KVA, KVAR, and KW.
These pages allow the SCADA engineer to determine
the high and low alarms for phase current, phase Range: 1 – 54000 units
voltage, ground current and system power. Factory default is 54000 units.
Note: If a high alarm threshold is set lower than, or equal

---- DNP High Alarm Configuration ---S to, its corresponding low alarm threshold then the
Phase Current 999A Phase Voltage 38000V protocol handler will automatically reset the high
threshold back to its previous value.
Gnd Current 999A System Power 54000

---- DNP Low Alarm Configuration ----S 5.4 Example Configuration - L oad Profile
Phase Current 0A Phase Voltage 0V To configure the CAPM to transmit load profile data at
Earth Current 0A System Power 0 least once a day to the master station using unsolicited
responses the following steps need to be taken:
1. Setup the event configuration data

• Enable unsolicited response messages
• Set unsolicited class 3 delay (C3 Delay) to
86400 seconds
Parameter Description • Set unsolicited class 3 count (C3 Count) to 100
Phase Phase Current Low Alarm • Set the master station’s DNP address
Current The A, B and C phase current analog inputs
will have their low alarm threshold set to this 2. Setup the point configuration data
value. • Enable time tag analogs
• Set the analog size to 16 bits
Range: 0 to 998A • Configure the analog deadbands to desired
values
Phase Phase Voltage Low Alarm
Voltage The A, B, and C phase voltage analog inputs
will have their low alarm threshold set to this 3. Use CSS to assign data class
value. • Configure the required analog values to data
The type of voltage monitored, phase-phase class 3.
or phase-earth/ground, is determined by the
configuration of the CAPM. Refer to the The CAPM fills its analog buffer with the class 3 events.
equipment manual for more information. If it reaches its maximum event count (C3 Count) in less
than the desired update period (C3 Delay), or class 3
Range: 0 to 37999V
delay timer expires, then the CAPM will automatically
Factory default is 0V.
Earth/Ground Current Low Alarm
transmit its data. All of the analog buffer’s class 3 events
Earth/ Gnd
Current The earth/ground current analog input will will be transmitted and the delay timer will be reset for
have its low alarm threshold set to this value. another C3 Delay period. Similarly, if the master station
sends a poll which requests class 3 data then the all
Range: 0 to 998A class 3 events will be sent and the timer reset.
System System Power Low Alarm Note:
Power All power analog inputs will have their low 1. If the analog buffer overflows then the oldest event,
alarm threshold set to this value i.e. KVA, irrespective of class, will be replaced with the new
KVAR, and KW. event.
Range: 0 – 53999 units
Factory default is 0 units.
Note:
If a low alarm threshold is set higher than, or equal to, its
corresponding high alarm threshold then the protocol
handler will automatically reset the low threshold back to
its previous value.

6 Physical Layer 6.2.3 RS-232 Configuration Para meters
6.1 Communications Ports Su pported The following communications configuration pages allow
the user to specify parameters required for operation of
The CAPM can communicate to the Master station via
the physical link between the recloser and the master
one of the following ports.
station.
• RS-232 Port P8
• V23 FSK Port P10
6.2 RS-232 Communication Sp ecifications -------- DNP Communications 1 ------S
P8 RS-232 RUNNING
6.2.1 RS-232 Hardware Signals
Pre-Tx 250ms Post-Tx 35ms
P8 Direction Description
Baud 9600
Pin
2 From CAPM Tx Data (TxD)
3 To CAPM Rx Data (RxD)
4 From CAPM Request To Send
(RTS) -------- DNP Communications 2 ------S
5 To CAPM Clear To Send
Dialing DISABLED
(CTS)
7 - Signal Ground Pre-amble DISABLED First Char 0x55
8 To CAPM Carrier Detect (CD) Repeat First 3 Last Char 0xFF
20 From CAPM Data Terminal
Ready (DTR)
Note that the CAPM uses RTS/CTS hardware

handshaking. If not supported by the master then a loop
back is required at the CAPM end of the -------- DNP Communications 3 ------S
communications link. DCD Ignore CA Delay 1000ms
Tx Delay 0ms
6.2.2 RS-232 Character Definitio n
RS-232 characters are 8 bit, 1 stop bit, no parity
None of these fields are configurable via CSS if ‘DNP V3.00’ communications is selected.
Port Selection
This field selects the communications medium the DNP V3.00 protocol uses for transmission.
• When OFF is selected, the protocol handler is disabled.
OFF • When P8 RS –232 is selected, the protocol uses the P8 serial port for all data. Also, the DNP
P8 RS-232 Communications 1 and 2 pages are automatically updated to reflect relevant RS-232 data as detailed
below.
• When P10 V23 FSK is selected, the protocol uses the built in V23 modem on P10. Also, the DNP
P10 V23 Communications 1 and 2 pages are automatically updated to reflect relevant FSK data. Refer to section
FSK 6.3 for the P10 configuration details.
Range: OFF, P8 RS-232, P10 FSK V23

Factory default is P8 RS – 232
Protocol Status
Indication of the current status of the communications. (Display only)
• RUNNING means that the port has been seized and the protocol handler is running.
RUNNING • INACTIVE means that the protocol handler has been disabled via the OFF state above or has been
unable to lock onto a communication port. This is usually caused by another application already having
INACTIVE exclusive access to the port.
Range: INACTIVE, RUNNING

Pre-Tx Pre-Transmission Period
The time delay between asserting RTS to when the message starts.
Note: CTS must be asserted for transmission to occur else message is held until it is asserted.


Post-Tx Post-Transmission Period
The time after the last character is sent before RTS is negated.

Baud Communications Baud Rate
1
Range: 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 baud.
Factory default is 9600 Baud
PSTN Dial Up Number
Dialup The PSTN number that the protocol handler will call when it needs to send an Unsolicited response. This
Number field supports a maximum of 18 digits.
If this field is set to Dialing DISABLED then the protocol will not try to dial the modem.
Dialing
DISABLED Factory is Dialing DISABLED with default number field blank
Pre-amble Preamble Usage
Determines whether the protocol transmits some preamble characters prior to the start of a protocol
message. The message itself is not otherwise modified. Some modems require these characters to assist
with message reception and synchronization at the master station. Start of frame filtering at the master
station ensures identification of the protocol message.
ENABLED means that the preamble characters are transmitted prior to a protocol message.
ENABLED DISABLED means that protocol message are transmitted without any preamble characters.
DISABLED
Range: ENABLED, DISABLED
Factory default is DISABLED
First Char Preamble First Character
This is the first character to be transmitted as a preamble. The character is specified by entering its ASCII
code in hexadecimal format.
Range: is 0 to FF hexadecimal.
Factory default is 0x55
Repeat Number of Preamble First Characters
First This is the number of times the first character will be repeated as part of the preamble.
Eg if all preamble settings are at default values then the preamble sent is 0x55, 0x55, 0x55, 0xFF
Range: 0 to 20.
Last Char Last Preamble Character
This is the last char that will be sent as part of the preamble. The character is specified by entering its ASCII
code in hexadecimal format.
Factory default is 0xFF
DCD Usage
DCD If the modem does not support a Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal this parameter should be set to DCD
Ignore Ignore.
Even if the modem does support a DCD signal this parameter is usually set to DCD Ignore. This is because
most point-point systems using conventional modems run as full duplex so that the DCD is always asserted
during normal operation.
When set to this mode, the protocol uses any received data to build an incoming packet irrespective of DCD
input signal. Also the protocol will transmit irrespective of the DCD input signal.
DCD Don’t If the modem supports a Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal this parameter can be set to DCD Don’t Ignore.
Ignore When set to this mode, the protocol will only read data and build an incoming protocol packet when DCD is
asserted. In addition, the protocol will not transmit when DCD is asserted. This is necessary for multi-dropped
systems or ones shared with voice users or some radio-modems.
Range: DCD Ignore, DCD Don’t Ignore

Factory default is DCD Ignore
CA Delay Collision Avoidance Delay
On a multidrop communications link this parameter can be used to provide priority access.
If the CAPM prepares to transmit and finds the link busy (DCD asserted), it waits until it is no longer busy,
then waits a back off time as follows:
1
19200 baud is only available with CAPM5 controllers.

Back off time = CA Delay + ([random delay with range 0.0 to 1.0] x CA Delay)
After the back off time the device tries again. If still unsuccessful then the CAPM will continue in an indefinite
loop until successful.
If radio modems are used then Tx Delay must be configured to a value slightly larger than the master
station’s post-transmission time. This is necessary to ensure that the incoming message’s tail does not
trigger back off operation.
If the DCD usage is configured to DCD Ignore then the back off time is disabled.
Range: 0 to 180000 milliseconds

Tx Delay Transmission Delay
Additional time in milliseconds between receiving a request and sending the response.
This field is used when the master station requires time to disable its transmitter. If collision avoidance delay,
CA Delay, is configured then this field should be set to a value slightly greater than the master station’s post-
transmission period.


6.2.4 Carrier Detect The protocol handler will hang up the modem after a
delay of 30 seconds with no valid packet received or
When “DCD Ignore” is configured, the Data Carrier transmitted. To hang up the modem the protocol handler
Detect (DCD) input is not used. All data is received and will:-
transmitted irrespective of the state of the DCD signal. • Wait 1 second
When “DCD Don’t Ignore” is configured, the CAPM will
not begin to transmit a packet until DCD is negated, and • Send “+++”
will only receive data when DCD is asserted. Refer to • Wait 1 second
the DCD Usage parameter description for more • And then send “ATH”
information.
When “Dialup Number” is configured, the DCD input is • Wait 5 second
used exclusively by the dialing modem and the “DCD The protocol handler will then check to ensure the
Ignore/Don’t Ignore” parameter is not used. Refer to modem has negated the DCD line.
section 6.2.7 for more information. If this sequence fails to disconnect the line the protocol
handler will turn the radio power supply off (AUX+) for 1
6.2.5 Transmitting a DNP Packe t
minute to disconnect power from the modem and reset
Transmission of a DNP packet follows the steps below it.
1. RTS line is asserted
2. CAPM waits until the pre-transmission delay expires 6.3 V23 FSK Communication S pecifications
(Delay set from the panel) and CTS is asserted. 6.3.1 V23 Hardware Signals
3. The preamble is transmitted (Optional panel setting).
4. Checks CTS is asserted.
Standard P10 Direction Use
5. The DNP packet is transmitted
Cable Pin
6. Waits until the post-transmission delay expires (Delay Type N03-
set from the panel) 530
7. RTS is negated 15 Way D
6.2.6 DTR Female
5 5 - Signal Ground
DTR is asserted by the protocol handler at power-up or 4 4 To CAPM Receive, 10kOhm
upon P8 selection. impedance
6.2.7 Dialing Modem Support Sensitivity 0.1V to
2V pk-pk
The CAPM can support a Hayes compatible modem with 15 15 From Press To Talk
dialing / auto answer capability on port P8 for remote dial CAPM (PTT)
up access using DNP. The protocol uses dialing modem 11 11 From Transmit(Tx), 600
support mode if the dialing field is ‘DNP Communications CAPM Ohm impedance
2’ shows a telephone number. If modem is active then Level 2.5V pk-pk
the DCD Ignore parameter is ignored. The protocol 6 6 To CAPM Busy, 10kOhm
handler uses the state of the DCD input from the modem impedance
to determine the modem’s status. If DCD is asserted the
modem is online. If DCD is negated the modem is Signal frequencies conform to V23 standard. The
considered offline. protocol only supports half duplex (i.e., receive and
The modem must be setup to auto answer any call. It transmit can not occur at the same time) when using the
should not return results codes nor echo commands. V23 port. Baud rate is fixed at 1200 Baud.
When the modem is online (DCD asserted) the protocol 6.3.2 V23 Configuration Parame ters
will examine the data being received and decode it as The following communications configuration pages allow
DNP packets. the user to specify parameters required for operation of
When the protocol needs to transmit data it will first the physical link between the recloser and the master
check if the modem is currently online. If the modem is station.
online the protocol will send the data immediately. If the
modem is offline the protocol will first dial to the master
station.
To connect to the master station the protocol handler -------- DNP Communications 1 ------S
sends “ATDT” and then the phone number setup on the P10 V23 FSK RUNNING
status page above to the modem. The protocol handler Pre-Tx 250ms Post-Tx 35ms
will then wait up to 90 seconds for the modem to assert
Busy Sense LOW
the DCD line. If the modem fails to assert the DCD line
within 90 seconds the current packet will be discarded.
The protocol handler will try to connect again when the
Unsolicited retry timer expires.

-------- DNP Communications 2 ------S -------- DNP Communications 3 ------S
Tx NORMAL Rx IDLE DCD Don’t Ignore CA Delay 1000ms
Pre-amble DISABLED First Char 0x55 Tx Delay 0ms
Repeat First 3 Last Char 0xFF
Port Selection
This field selects the communications medium the DNP V3.00 protocol handler uses for transmission.
• When OFF is selected, the protocol handler is disabled.
OFF • When P8 RS –232 is selected, the protocol uses the P8 serial port for all data. Also, the DNP
P8 RS-232 Communications 1 and 2 pages are automatically updated to reflect relevant RS-232 data. Refer to section
6.2 for the P8 configuration details.
• When P10 V23 FSK is selected, the protocol uses the built in V23 modem on P10. Also, the DNP
P10 V23 FSK Communications 1 and 2 pages are automatically updated to reflect relevant FSK data as detailed below.
Range: OFF, P8 RS-232, P10 V23 FSK

Factory default is P8 RS-232
Protocol Status
Indication of the current status of the communications. (Display only)
• RUNNING means that the port has been seized and the protocol handler is running.
RUNNING • INACTIVE means that the protocol handler has been disabled via the OFF state above or has
been unable to lock onto a communication port. This is usually caused by another application
INACTIVE already having exclusive access to the port.
Range: INACTIVE, RUNNING

Pre-Tx Pre-Transmission Period
The time delay between keying PTT to when the data is transmitted.
During this period the carrier is transmitted on the Tx line.

Post-Tx Post-Transmission Period
The time after the last character is sent before PTT is negated. During this period the carrier is
transmitted on the Tx line.

Busy Sense Polarity of Busy Signal
This field determines the polarity of the input signal from the radio (P10 pin 6) that the CAPM uses
as BUSY.
LOW • “LOW” means that a low input signal will assert BUSY.
HIGH • “HIGH” means that a high input signal will assert BUSY.
Range: LOW, HIGH

Factory default is Busy Sense LOW.
Transmission Mode
This field can be used to test the radio transmitter.
Tx NORMAL • Tx NORMAL means that the protocol handler controls the radio for normal DNP transmissions.
• Tx TEST means that the protocol handler will send continuous text strings of “TX TEST”. This
Tx TEST string is transmitted as an asynchronous message with 8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit, 1 start bit
format.
Range: Tx NORMAL, Tx TEST

Factory default is Tx NORMAL.
BUSY Signal Status
The status of the BUSY signal into the CAPM (Display only)
Rx IDLE, • “Rx IDLE” indicates that the signal is in the ‘not BUSY’ state.

Rx BUSY • “Rx BUSY Asserted” indicates that the signal is in the ‘BUSY’ state. This usually means that the
radio squelch has opened.
Range: Rx IDLE, Rx BUSY

Pre-amble Preamble Usage
ENABLED • When ENABLED the protocol handler inserts a string of characters in front of a message
packet. The message frame is otherwise not affected. Start of frame filtering at the master
station will ensure identification of the message. This parameter is sometimes required for
modems to aid with their keying.
DISABLED • When DISABLED the protocol handler does not insert any preamble characters.
Range: ENABLED, DISABLED

Factory default is DISABLED
First Char Preamble First Character
This is the first character to be transmitted as a preamble. The character is specified by entering its
ASCII code in hexadecimal format.
Factory default is 0x55
Repeat First Number of Preamble First Characters
This is the number of times the first character will be repeated as part of the preamble.
Eg if all preamble settings are at default values then the preamble sent is 0x55, 0x55, 0x55, 0xFF
Range: 0 to 20.
Last Char Last Character of Preamble
This is the last char that will be sent as part of the preamble. The character is specified by entering
its ASCII code in hexadecimal format.
Factory default is 0xFF
DCD Usage
DCD Ignore • The “DCD Ignore” mode is used when there is no busy signal available. eg A twisted pair link.
To operate in this mode the ‘Busy Sense’ needs to be set to HIGH so that the receiver is busy at
all times. When set to this mode, the protocol uses any received data to build a DNP packet.
The protocol is able to transmit at any time.
DCD Don’t • The “DCD Don’t Ignore” mode is the normal operating mode for radio systems that have a busy
Ignore signal available. When set to this mode, the protocol will only read data and build a DNP packet
when busy is asserted. Also, the protocol will not transmit when busy is asserted. This reduces
clashes with voice users.
Factory default is DCD Don’t Ignore

CA Delay Collision Avoidance Delay
On a multidrop communications link this parameter can be used to provide priority access.
If the CAPM prepares to transmit and finds the link busy (DCD asserted), it waits until it is no longer
busy, then waits a back off time as follows:
Back off time = CA Delay + ([random delay with range 0.0 to 1.0] x CA Delay)
After the back off time the device tries again. If still unsuccessful then the CAPM will continue in an
indefinite loop until successful.
If radio modems are used then Tx Delay must be configured to a value slightly larger than the
master station’s post-transmission time. This is necessary to ensure that the incoming message’s
tail does not trigger back off operation.
If the DCD usage is configured to DCD Ignore then the back off time is disabled.
Range: 0 to 180000 milliseconds

Tx Delay Transmission Delay

Additional time in milliseconds between receiving a request and sending the response.
This field is used when the master station requires time to disable its transmitter. If collision
avoidance delay, CA Delay, is configured then this field should be set to a value slightly greater than
the master station’s post-transmission period.

6.3.3 V23 Handshaking Signals

The protocol can operate in two separate modes
depending on the state of the ‘DCD Ignore’ flag. ---- DNP Communication Statistics ---S
‘DCD Don’t Ignore’
Tx Count 946 Rx Count 582
When the BUSY line gets asserted, the CAPM will scan Rx Length Error 0 Rx CRC Error 0
for a valid DNP packet. When BUSY gets negated, then
the Rx data is no longer read. The sensing of the BUSY
line can be setup on the CAPM panel to be “Busy Sense
LOW” or “Busy Sense HIGH”.
The CAPM checks the status of the BUSY line before

transmission. If the BUSY line is negated the CAPM is
free to transmit. Statistic Description
Tx Count Transmission Message Count
The CAPM then asserts the PTT line before it begins The number of DNP datalink
transmission. The CAPM waits until the pre-transmission messages transmitted from this
timer expires, then waits for the optional pre-amble to be recloser into the DNP link.
transmitted, then immediately begins transmission. After Range: 0 to 32768
transmission, the protocol waits for the post-transmission Rx Count Receive Message Count
timer to expire, and then negates PTT. The number of DNP datalink
‘DCD Ignore’. messages received by this
recloser from the DNP link.
The protocol receives any characters coming in on the Range: 0 to 32768
RX line and attempts to decode these as DNP packets. Rx Receive Message Length Error
The CAPM is free to transmit at any time. The CAPM Length Count
then asserts the PTT line before it begins transmission. Error The number of message packets
The CAPM waits until the pre-transmission timer expires, received with a length error
waits for the optional pre-amble to be transmitted, begins Range: 0 to 999
transmission. After transmission, the protocol waits for Rx CRC Receive Message CRC Error
the post-transmission timer to expire, and then negates Error Count
PTT. The number of message packets
6.4 Communication Statistics received with a CRC error
Range: 0 to 999
The communication statistics give communication
information, such as octets not being sent, received or
processed or frames being incorrectly addressed. The All of the above counters are zeroed when: the CAPM is
communication statistics page appears as below: reset; a DNP cold or warm restart message is received;
or a configuration parameter is changed that triggers a
DNP handler warm restart; or the reset all button is
selected in CSS.
Any field can be cleared via the operator control panel

by selecting it and pressing either the left or right keys.
All communication statistic parameters are not password
protected.

Appendix A Protocol Timings
Initialization Time
The protocol handler will not respond to master station requests for about 10 seconds after power up while it waits
for the CAPM database to be initialized and for high priority boot up tasks to be completed.
Turnaround Time
The turnaround time for the protocol, from the end of receiving a message until the start of the pre-transmission
time, is typically < 40 milliseconds with a range of 5 to 100 milliseconds.
Latency of Data
The protocol task examines the real-time database every 500 ms to see if anything has changed and to construct
the underlying protocol database which is sent to the master station. This introduces a delay between the actual
event and updating the protocol database of up to 500 milliseconds. This is the data latency.
Accuracy of Time Tags

• For points tagged to 500-millisecond accuracy, the time tag accuracy is –10 / +500 ms relative to CAPM
processor clock.
• For points tagged to 10-millisecond accuracy, the points correspond to those in the operator panel event record.

Appendix B DNP V3.00 Device Profile
The CAPM implementation complies with the DNP V3.00 Subset Definitions document. Additional
implementation information is given in this section.
The DNP V3.00 device profile defines the mapping of all data points used, in the standard format recommended
by the DNP users group.

DNP V3.00 Device Profile
DNP V3.00 Device Profile
Vendor Name: Siemens PT&D Device Name: CAPM-4 Controller

Raleigh, NC
Highest DNP Level Supported

For Requests: 2 Device Function: Slave
For Responses: 2
Conforms to DNP V3.00 level 2 subset definition requirements with many additional level 3 features
built in.
These extra features include the parsing of read requests (FC 1) for the following objects and/or
qualifiers:
• Binary Input (Object 1 Variations 0 Qualifiers 00, 01,07,08,17,28)
• Binary Input (Object 1 Variation 1 Qualifiers 00, 01, 06,07,08,17,28)
• Binary Output (Object 10 Variation 0 Qualifiers 00, 01, 07, 08, 17, 28)
• Binary Output (Object 10 Variation 2, Qualifiers 00, 01, 06, 07, 08, 17, 28)
• Binary Counter (Object 20 Variation 6 Qualifiers 00, 01, 06, 07, 08, 17, 28)
• Frozen Counter (Object 21 Variation 10 Qualifiers 00, 01, 06, 07, 08, 17, 28)
• Analog Input (Object 30 Variation 0, Qualifiers 00, 01, 07, 08, 17, 28)
• Analog Input (Object 30 Variations 1, 2, 3, 4 Qualifiers 00, 01, 06,07,08,17,28)
• Analog Change Event (Object 32 Variations 1, 2, 3, 4 Qualifiers 06, 07, 08)
• Analog Input Deadband (Object 34 Variations 1, 2, Qualifiers 00, 01, 06,07,08,17,28)
• Analog Output Status (Object 40 Variation 1, 2 Qualifiers 00, 01,07,08,17,28)
• Analog Output Block (Object 41 Variation 1, 2 Qualifiers 00, 01, 07, 08, 17, 28)
Also, the following functions are included:

• Function codes 7, 8, 9, 10 for Binary Counters (Object 20 Variation 6)
• Function code 14 - Warm Restart
• Function code 20 - Enable Unsolicited Messages
• Function code 21 - Disable Unsolicited Messages
• Function code 22 - Assign Data Classes
Maximum Data Link Frame Size (octets): Maximum Application Fragment Size (octets):
Transmitted: 292 Transmitted: 2048
Received: 292 Received: 249
Maximum Data Link Retries: Maximum Application Layer Retries:
Configurable 0..255 None
Requires Data Link Layer Confirmation:
Configurable, 3 settings Never, Always, Sometimes (on multi frame fragments only)
Requires Application Layer Confirmation:
Sometimes (only when reporting event data or when sending multifragment responses)

Timeouts while waiting for:
Data Link Confirm: Configurable
Application Confirm: Configurable
Need Time Delay: Configurable (on power up, an additional device start up delay
applies. Refer to appendix A).
Select Operate Delay: Configurable
Unsolicited Response Notification: Configurable
Unsolicited Response Retry Delay: Configurable
Timeouts not supported:
Complete Appl. Fragment: None
Complete Appl Response: None
Executes Control Operations:
WRITE Binary Outputs: Never
SELECT/OPERATE: Always
DIRECT OPERATE: Always Count > 1: Never
DIRECT OPERATE - NO ACK: Always Pulse On: Always
Max number of controls that can operate Pulse Off: Always
simultaneously: 1 Latch On: Always
Pattern control operations are not supported Latch Off: Always
Trip/Close: Sometimes
Raise/Lower: Never
Queue: Never
WRITE Analog Outputs: Never Clear Queue: Never
SELECT/OPERATE: Always
DIRECT OPERATE: Always Pulse On and Pulse Off times are ignored
DIRECT OPERATE - NO ACK: Always
Max number of outputs that can operate
simultaneously: 1
Maximum Select/Operate Delay Time:
Configurable 1 .. 65535 ms
Reports Binary Input Change Events when Reports time tagged Binary Input Change
no specific variation requested: Events when no specific variation requested:
Configurable with / without time Binary Input Change with Time
Sends Unsolicited Responses: Static Data in Unsolicited Responses:
Enable/Disable Unsolicited supported Never
Supports Collision Avoidance: Collision Avoidance Detection Method:
Configurable DCD
Default Counter Object: Counter Roll Over at:
Default Object: 20 65535
Default Variation: 06
Sends Multi-Fragment Responses: Yes

Appendix C DNP V3.00 Implementation Table
CAPM DNP V3.00 Implementation Table
OBJECT REQUEST RESPONSE

(slave must parse) (master must parse)
Obj Var Description Func Codes Qual Codes Func Qual
(dec) (hex) Codes Codes
(hex)
1 0 Binary Input - All Variations 1 22 00, 01 06 N/A N/A
07, 08, 17, 28
1 1 Binary Input 1 00, 01, 06, 129 00, 01

07, 08, 17, 28
17, 28 Note 4
1 2 Binary Input With Status 1 00, 01, 06, 129 00, 01
07, 08,
17, 28
17, 28
Note 4
2 0 Binary Input Change - All 1 06, 07, 08 N/A N/A
Variations
2 1 Binary Input Change without Time 1 06, 07, 08 129, 130 17, 28
2 2 Binary Input Change with Time 1 06, 07, 08 129, 130 17, 28
2 3 Binary Input Change with Relative 1 06, 07, 08 N/A N/A
Time
10 0 Binary Output - All Variations 1 00, 01 06 N/A N/A
07, 08, 17, 28
10 2 Binary Output Status 1 00, 01, 06, 129 00, 01
07, 08, 17, 28
17, 28 Note 4
12 1 Control Relay Output Block 3, 4, 5, 6 00, 01, 07, 08 129 Echo of
17, 28 request
20 0 Binary counter – All Variations 1, 7, 8, 9, 10 00, 01 06 N/A N/A
07, 08, 17, 28
20 1 32 Bit Binary Counter with flag 1 00, 01, 06, 129 00, 01
07, 08, 17, 28
17, 28 Note 4
20 2 16 Bit Binary Counter with flag 1 00, 01, 06, 129 00, 01
07, 08, 17, 28
17, 28 Note 4
20 5 32 Bit Binary Counter without flag 1 00, 01, 06, 129 00, 01
07, 08, 17, 28
17, 28 Note 4
20 6 16 Bit Binary Counter without flag 1 00, 01, 06, 129 00, 01
07, 08, 17, 28
17, 28 Note 4
21 0 Frozen Counter – All variations 1 22 00, 01 06 N/A N/A
07, 08, 17, 28
21 1 32 Bit Frozen Counter with flag 1 00, 01, 06, 129 00, 01
07, 08,
17, 28
17, 28
Note 4

(hex)
21 2 16 Bit Frozen Counter with flag 1 00, 01, 06. 129 00, 01
07, 08,
17, 28
17, 28
Note 4
21 9 32 Bit Frozen Counter without flag 1 00, 01, 06. 129 00, 01
07, 08, 17, 28
17, 28 Note 4
21 10 16 Bit Frozen Counter without flag 1 00, 01, 06. 129 00, 01
07, 08, 17, 28
17, 28 Note 4
30 0 Analog Input - All Variations 1 22 00, 01 06 N/A N/A
07, 08, 17, 28
30 1 32 Bit Analog Input 1 00, 01, 06, 129 00, 01
07, 08,
17, 28
17, 28
Note 4
30 2 16 Bit Analog Input 1 00, 01, 06, 129 00, 01
07, 08,
17, 28
17, 28
Note 4
30 3 32 Bit Analog Input without Flag 1 00, 01, 06, 129 00, 01
07, 08,
17, 28
17, 28
Note 4
30 4 16 Bit Analog Input without Flag 1 00, 01, 06, 129 00, 01
07, 08,
17, 28
17, 28
Note 4
32 0 Analog Change Event - All 1 06, 07, 08 N/A N/A
Variations
32 1 32 Bit Analog Change Event 1 06, 07, 08 129, 130 17, 28
without Time
32 2 16 Bit Analog Change Event 1 06, 07, 08 129, 130 17, 28
without Time
32 3 32 Bit Analog Change Event with 1 06, 07, 08 129, 130 17, 28
Time
32 4 16 Bit Analog Change Event with 1 06, 07, 08 129, 130 17, 28
Time
34 0 Analog Input Reporting 1 00, 01, 06, N/A N/A
Deadband – All Variations 07, 08,
Note 6 17, 28
34 1 16 bit Analog Input Deadband 1, 2 00, 01, 06, 129, 130 17, 28
reporting 07, 08,
Note 6 17, 28
34 2 32 bit Analog Input Deadband 1, 2 00, 01, 06, 129, 130 17, 28
reporting 07, 08,
Note 6 17, 28
40 0 Analog Output Status - All 1 00, 01 06 N/A N/A
Variations 07, 08, 17, 28

(hex)
40 1 32 Bit Analog Output Status 1 00, 01, 06, 129 00, 01
07, 08, 17, 28
17, 28 Note 4
40 2 16 Bit Analog Output Status 1 00, 01, 06, 129 00, 01
07, 08,
17, 28
17, 28
Note 4
41 1 32 Bit Analog Output Block 3, 4, 5, 6 00, 01, 07, 08, 129 Echo of
17, 28 request
41 2 16 Bit Analog OutputBlock 3, 4, 5, 6 00, 01, 07, 08, 129 Echo of
17, 28 request
50 0 Time and Date 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
07, 08, 17, 28
17, 28, Note 4
50 1 Time and Date 2 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
08, 17, 28 17, 28
07 Note 4
(quantity = 1)
1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
08, 17, 28, 17, 28
07 Note 4
(quantity = 1)
52 2 Time Delay Fine N/A N/A 129 07,
(quantity 1)
60 1 Class 0 Data 1 06 N/A N/A
20,,21
60 2 Class 1 Data 1 06, 07, 08 N/A N/A
20,,21, 22
60 3 Class 2 Data 1 06, 07, 08 N/A N/A
20, 21, 22
60 4 Class 3 Data 1 06, 07, 08 N/A N/A
20, 21, 22
80 1 Internal Indications 2 00 index = 7 N/A N/A
112 Virtual Terminal Output Block 2 00, 01, 06, N/A N/A
Note 5 08, 17, 28
113 Virtual Terminal Event Data 1 06, 07, 08 129 17, 28
No Object 13 14 23 N/A N/A N/A
Note
1. All shaded areas are the additional level 3 or above function, objects, variations and/or qualifiers supported by
CAPM.
2. Bold italics response function codes represent CAPM default objects. These are the object variations that the
CAPM will issue as in its response to an event (class 1, 2, 3) poll, an integrity (class 1, 2, 3, 0) poll, in a response
to a variation 0 read request, or in an unsolicited response message. Where more than one data object variation
is highlighted then default object can be configured. Selection of default objects is explained in section 5.3.
3. All Request and Response options marked N/A are Not Applicable.

4. For static (non-change-event) objects, qualifiers 17 or 28 are only responded when a request is sent with
qualifiers 17 or 28, respectively. Otherwise, static object requests sent with qualifiers 00, 01, 06, 07, or 08,
will be responded with qualifiers 00 or 01. (For change-event objects, qualifiers 17 or 28 are always
responded.)
5. The Virtual Terminal Objects (112 and 113) are used to transport SOS data between CSS and the CAPM.
No other data is supported.
6. A write with an analog input deadband value of zero will be rejected. The response will have the ‘parameter
in qualifier, range or data field not valid or out of range’ internal indicator bit (IIN2-2) set.
DNP Function Codes

Request Response
Function Description Function Description Function Description
Code Code Code
1 Read 9 Freeze and Clear 129 Response
2 Write 10 Freeze and Clear, No Ack 130 Unsolicited
3 Select 13 Cold Restart (Note 1) Response
4 Operate 14 Warm Restart (Note 1)

5 Direct Operate 20 Enable Unsolicited Msgs
6 Direct Operate, No Ack 21 Disable Unsolicited Msgs
7 Immediate Freeze 22 Assign Class
8 Immediate Freeze, No Ack 23 Delay Measurement
Note
1. When a cold or warm restart command is received by the CAPM it will restart the DNP3 protocol handler only. The
CAPM itself does not restart.
It is recommended by the DNP User Group that master stations do not ask for a data link acknowledgement nor an
application confirm on restart commands (refer to “Cold/Warm Restart Sequence”, Technical Bulletin 9701-003)
The CAPM reports a time object of 500ms for both restart types. The master station should not initiate any message
sequences for this period. However, if the CAPM has unsolicited messages configured ON then it will automatically
establish communications on restart. This may be within the 500ms period.
DNP Qualifiers
Qualifier Use in a Request Use in a Response
(Hex)
00, 01 A range of static points, or a single point with a Static Objects
point number.
Object headers use either 8 bit (Q=00) or 16 bit
(Q=01) start and stop range indices.
06 All points. Not valid
Object headers and data sizes are determined by
CAPM configured parameters.
07, 08 A limited quantity of events or a single point with A single point with no number (eg Time and Date)
no number (eg Time and Date).
Object headers have either 8 bit quantity fields
(Q=07) or 16 bit quantity fields (Q=08).
17, 28 Controls (usually one or more unrelated points) Event objects (usually one or more unrelated
Object headers have either 8 bit quantity field with points)
8 bit indices (Q=17) or 16 bit quantity field with 16

Qualifier Use in a Request Use in a Response
(Hex)
bit indices (Q=28)
DNP Internal Indication Bits

The following DNP response internal indication bits are not supported.
• IIN1-6 Device trouble. For system health status refer to the ‘Abnormal Operator Conditions’ binary input point that
is described in Appendix D.
• IIN2-4 Request already executing.
• IIN2-5 Corrupt Configuration
DNP Object Status Flags

Binary Inputs.
Only the on-line and status bits are supported. This means that, depending upon the point’s status, the reported flag will
always be either 0x01 or 0x81 since the CAPM always regards its points as on-line.
Binary Outputs.
Only the on-line and status bits are supported. Refer to the relevant binary output appendix for on/offline condition
information.
Analog Inputs
Only the on-line and over-range bits are supported. Since the CAPM always regards its points as on-line, the flag will
always be reported as either 0x01 or 0x21.
DNP Control Operation

The success or failure of control operation is returned in the control response message. The CAPM support for
control success is shown below.
Response
CAPM Control Response Description
Status Value
0 Control request accepted
1 Control request denied. Select/Operate timed out. The time out parameter is configurable.
2 Control request denied. Operate without select message.
3 Control request denied. Formatting error
4 Control request denied. Control operation not supported
Examples:
• Trip control sent to a point that supports only Pulse or Latch operations. The supported
operations are indicated on a per point basis in the table in Appendix H or 0.
• The binary output (or analog output) point number is out of range.
• The analog output value is out of range.
5 Control request denied. Already Active
6 Control request denied. Control rejected by CAPM because of an underlying condition
preventing the action. These conditions are indicated on a per point basis in the table in
Appendix H or 0.
All binary output points have a matching binary input status point. The master station must always use the
corresponding binary status for the control to verify the success of the action.

DNP Technical Bulletins
Technical Description Manual Version Comment

Bulletin
2000-004 Application Layer Confirmation Messages N00-324R20
2000-003 Change Management - Note 1
2000-002 Control Retries N00-324R28
2000-001 Sequential File Transfer Objects - Not Applicable. Note 2
9912-003 Broadcast Message Confirmation and N00-324R33
Address Reservation
9912-002 Unsolicited Event Reporting; Retry N00-324R28
Configuration
9905-001 Qualifier Code 11 - Not Applicable. Note 2
9809-001 Analog Input Reporting Deadband N00-324R28
9804-008 Unissued Object and Variation Numbers N00-324R20
9804-007 Clarification of Collision Avoidance N00-324R28
Procedure
9804-006 Analog Object Floating Point Variations - Not Applicable. Note 2
9804-005 8 Bit Unsigned Integer Object 102 - Not Applicable. Note 2
9804-004 Virtual Terminal Objects 112 and 113 N00-324R27
9804-003 Recommended Layer Terminology N00-324R20
9804-002 DNP Confirmation and Retry Guidelines N00-324R20
9804-001 Rules for Synchronising Application N00-324R20
Sequence Numbers
9704-007 Implementation for Reset Link Frames N00-324R20
9701-006 Extension of Engineering Units for - Not Applicable. Note 2
Floating Point Objects
9701-004 Octet String Objects 110 and 111 - Not Applicable. Note 2
9701-003 Cold/Warm Restart Sequence N00-324R20
9701-002 Control Relay Output Block Minimum N00-324R20
Implementation
9701-001 Datalink Restart Recovery N00-324R20
Note:
1) It is policy that all technical bulletin rules that are required for the CAPM to be DNP3 level 2 compliant are
implemented.
2) The following data types are not used by the CAPM:-
• File transfer objects
• String objects
• Analog input floating point and analog output floating point objects
• Variable arrays objects
• 8 bit unsigned integer objects

Appendix D ACR - Binary Input Points (Status)
Time resolution is as shown. Refer to Appendix A for more information on timing. W-series, Centurion SP (single phase)
Recloser, support is indicated below by a ‘Y’. If indicated as ‘N’ then value is always OFF.
The phase designation A, B, C is determined by the user, refer to the equipment manual for more information.
Phase and terminal terminology is explained in section 4.4.
DNP V3.00 Implementation

Static: Object 01 Variation 01 – Single Bit Binary Input
Event: Configurable – refer to section 5.3
Request Function Code: 01 – Read
ACR Binary Input Points (Status)
Cleared = ‘0’
Comment
Accuracy
W Series
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
Class
Time
and
0 Abnormal Y 1 For any of the None of the specified This flag shows that the
Operator following conditions:- conditions are true operator has the ACR in an
conditions • Trip or Close abnormal state such as “work
Isolated, tag applied”. This means that it
will operate differently to its
• ACR
normal mode of operation.
Mechanically
locked open (if 500ms
applicable)
• Work Tag
Applied
1 ACR Tripped Y 1 ACR Tripped ACR not Tripped These are repeats of the
(open) mechanism travel switches.
2 ACR Closed Y 1 ACR Closed ACR not Closed When the ACR is disconnected
from the control cubicle they are
both cleared.
500ms
3 Controller Y 2 LOCAL control LOCAL Control The CAPM is either in LOCAL
Mode Disabled Enabled or Remote Controller Mode.
Remote control Remote Control This affects the closing
Enabled Disabled command the permission to
set/remove work tag.
500ms
4 Maintenance Y 1 For any of the No maintenance The CAPM has detected one or
Required following conditions:- required more conditions which require
• Battery not maintenance.
normal This point cannot become Set
• Capacitor charge until at least five minutes after
failure CAPM start.
• Low power 500ms
mode
• Low SF6 gas
pressure (if
applicable)
• ACR data not
valid (includes
connection to an
invalid switch

Cleared = ‘0’
Comment
Accuracy
W Series
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
Class
Time
and
type)
• Any vacuum
interrupter
contact life is
less than 20%
• Mechanical
failure
• Aux supply
overvoltage
5 Work Tag Y 2 Work Tag Applied Work Tag Removed The CAPM can have a work
tag. This affects the closing
command
500ms
6 Prot A Active Y 2 Protection Group A is Protection Group A is not These flags indicate the
active active active protection group. If
7 Prot B Active Y 2 Protection Group B is Protection Group B is not neither A nor B is active (eg.
active active Because C is active) then
flags will be clear and the
analog value point must be
used to determine the active
group.
500ms
8 Prot C Active Y 2 Protection Group C is Protection Group C is not Only one protection group is
active active active at any one time.
9 Prot D Active Y 2 Protection Group D is Protection Group D is not
active active
10 Prot E Active Y 2 Protection Group E is Protection Group E is not 500ms
active active
11 Prot F Active Y 2 Protection Group F is Protection Group F is not
active active
12 Prot G Active Y 2 Protection Group G Protection Group G is
is active not active
13 Prot H Active Y 2 Protection Group H is Protection Group H is not
active active
14 Prot I Active Y 2 Protection Group I is Protection Group I is not
active active
15 Prot J Active Y 2 Protection Group J is Protection Group J is not
active active
16 Earth / Ground N 2 Earth / Ground Earth / Ground 500ms
Protection Protection ON Protection OFF
Enabled
17 SEF/SGF N 2 SEF/SGF protection SEF/SGF protection 500ms
Protection ON OFF
Enabled
18 Auto Reclose Y 2 Auto Reclose ON Auto Reclose OFF 500ms

Cleared = ‘0’
Comment
Accuracy
W Series
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
Class
Time
and
19 Cold Load Idle Y 2 Cold Load is Idle or is Cold load is NOT Idle. 500ms
turned off. This means that the
This means that the threshold multiplier is
threshold multiplier is being raised by the cold
not being affected by load pickup function in
the cold load order to pick up cold
function. load.
20 High Current Y 2 High Current Lockout High Current Lockout 500ms
Lockout Protection ON Protection OFF
21 Loss of Phase N 2 Loss of Phase Loss of Phase Protection 500ms
Protection Protection ON OFF
22 Sequence Y 2 Sequence Control Sequence Control OFF 500ms
Control ON
23 Live Load Y 2 Live Load blocking Live Load blocking OFF 500ms
blocking ON
24 Protection Y 2 Protection Enabled Protection turned OFF 500ms
enable
25 Switchgear Y 3 Set for Load Break Clear For Recloser
Family Switch 500ms
26 Power Flow Y 2 Source X, Load I Source I, Load X The power flow direction
Direction (source/load designation) is
determined by the user. Refer
to the Power Flow Direction
binary output for more
information
500ms
Protection Trip Operation Flags
This group of points indicates what happened in the last protection sequence. For example the recloser may have
tripped, closed, tripped again and locked out. Or it may have tripped, closed and stayed closed because the fault
was cleared. In both cases the flags below are set to show the causes of the trips and whether the lockout state
has been reached or not.
A set of flags is available for each trip in a protection sequence. In addition analog data is available which shows the
fault currents which occurred during the sequence and the number of trips which took place (refer Appendix F)
Note that a sequence starts when there is a protection trip or a sequence advance.
Most of these flags are cleared either by protocol command or when the switchgear is tripped/closed by the operator or
when a new protection sequence starts. This data is volatile i.e. it is zeroed on CAPM software reset.
General Protection Flags
27 Sequence in Y 1 Start of sequence This shows that a protection
Progress That is a protection sequence has started and not
trip or sequence yet completed.
advance has End of sequence. Either Note that operator trip does not
occurred. lockout or reclaim. cause a “sequence in progress.
Event time is the time of the trip
or sequence advance.
10ms

Cleared = ‘0’
Comment
Accuracy
W Series
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
Class
Time
and
28 Protection Y 1 End of sequence, All fault flags are cleared This shows that the protection
Data Valid either lockout or by one of the following sequence is over and the other
reclaim actions :- flags are set.
• “Reset Fault Flags This could be used to drive an
and Currents” operator alarm at the SCADA
protocol control system to alert him to the fact
command that a protection sequence has
• Any Operator Close occurred. Note that operator trip
action alone does not cause a
• CAPM software “protection data valid”
reset (data is Event time is the time of lockout
volatile) or reclaim.
• Start of a new
sequence 10ms
29 Single Shot Y 1 Single Shot One flag only provided because
Protection Protection was active a single shot trip forces lockout.
at the time of the trip. Event time is the time of the
pickup.
10ms
30 Loss Of Phase Y 1 Trip was caused by One flag only provided because
Trip Loss of Phase LOP protection forces lockout.
Protection Event time is the time of the trip.
10ms
31 Loss Of Phase Y 1 Phase A was lost at Set if A Phase is lost at time of
- Phase A time of Loss of Phase Loss of Phase trip
trip 10ms
32 Loss Of Phase N 1 Phase B was lost at Set if B Phase is lost at time of
- Phase B time of Loss of Phase Loss of Phase trip
trip 10ms
33 Loss Of Phase N 1 Phase C was lost at Set if C Phase is lost at time of
-Phase C time of Loss of Phase Loss of Phase trip
trip 10ms
34 High Current Y 1 The high current One flag only because High
Lockout lockout function Current Lockout forces lockout
forced the CAPM to Time stamp as for flags above.
lockout during the Event time is the time of the
last protection lockout event.
sequence 10ms
35 Lockout Y 1 The CAPM is in Cleared by any close This flag shows that the CAPM
lockout action is in lockout. Therefore no auto-
reclosing will take place.
If the ACR is closed this flag will
be clear. Therefore when this
flag is clear and the ACR is
closed it indicates that the
protection sequence cleared the
fault. Event time is the time of
the trip
10ms

Cleared = ‘0’
Comment
Accuracy
W Series
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
Class
Time
and
36 Operator Trip Y 1 The most recent trip Cleared by any close One flag only because operator
was caused by a action trip forces lockout.
local or remote Event time is the time of the trip
operator 10ms
Protection Trip 1
37 Phase Over Y 0 Trip was caused by All fault flags are cleared
Current Trip Phase Overcurrent by one of the following
Protection actions :-
• “Reset Fault Flags 10ms
and Currents”
protocol control
command
38 Earth / Ground N 0 Trip was caused by
Over Current Earth / Ground • Any Operator Close
10ms
Trip Overcurrent action
Protection
39 SEF/SGF N 0 Trip was caused by
• CAPM software
Over Current Sensitive Earth /
reset (data is 10ms
Trip Ground Fault
volatile)
Protection
40 Sequence Y 0 Sequence advance • Start of a new
10ms
Advance occurred. sequence
Protection Trip 2
41 Phase Over Y 0 Trip was caused by All fault flags are cleared
Current Trip Phase Overcurrent by one of the following
Protection actions :-
• “Reset Fault Flags 10ms
and Currents”
protocol control
command
10ms
Protection
• CAPM software
reset (data is 10ms
Trip Ground Fault
volatile)
Protection
10ms
Protection Trip 3
45 Phase Over Y 0 All fault flags are cleared
Current Trip by one of the following
Trip was caused by actions :-
Phase Overcurrent • “Reset Fault Flags 10ms
Protection and Currents”
protocol control
command

Cleared = ‘0’
Comment
Accuracy
W Series
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
Class
Time
and
10ms
Protection
• CAPM software
reset (data is 10ms
Trip Ground Fault
volatile)
Protection
10ms
Protection Trip 4
49 Phase Over Y 0 All fault flags are cleared
Current Trip by one of the following
Trip was caused by actions :-
Phase Overcurrent • “Reset Fault Flags 10ms
Protection and Currents”
protocol control
command
10ms
Protection
• CAPM software
reset (data is 10ms
Trip Ground Fault
volatile)
Protection
52 Reserved N 0 • Start of a new
Always 0
sequence
Accumulated Protection Trip Operation Flags
Multiple Flags can be set in this section because they accumulate all the trips in the sequence
53 Phase Over Y 1 One or more trips All fault flags are cleared
Current Trip were caused by by one of the following
Phase Overcurrent actions :-
.
Protection • “Reset Fault Flags
10ms
and Currents”
protocol control
command
54 Earth / Ground N 1 One or more trips
Over Current were caused by
• Any Operator Close
Trip Earth / Ground 10ms
action
Overcurrent
Protection
55 SEF/SGF N 1 One or more trips
Over Current were caused by • CAPM software
Trip Sensitive Earth / reset (data is 10ms
Ground Fault volatile)
Protection
56 Sequence Y 1 One or more
• Start of a new
Advance sequence advances 10ms
sequence
occurred.

Cleared = ‘0’
Comment
Accuracy
W Series
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
Class
Time
and
End of Protection Flags
57 Close Isolate Y 2 Close Isolate Switch Close Isolate Switch Shows the state of the Trip &
OFF/ISOLATE(i.e. ON/ENABLE (i.e. Close Close isolate switches on the
Close is disabled) is enabled) control panel
58 Trip Isolate Y 1 Trip Isolate Switch Trip Isolate Switch 10ms
OFF (i.e. Trip is ON(i.e. Trip is enabled)
disabled)
59 Locked Y 1 ACR Locked Open ACR not locked open Shows that the ACR is
mechanically and electrically
locked in the open position. Not
supported on the N-Series
where it will always be zero.
10ms
60 ACR Memory Y 2 ACR Memory Data ACR Memory Data Valid Shows that the CAPM has
Data Invalid not valid retrieved the data from the ACR
memory. When invalid the
switchgear attributes and the
gas pressure are zeroed,
500ms
61 Auxiliary Y 2 Auxiliary supply has Auxiliary supply is 500ms
Supply failed normal
Fail
62 Switchgear Y 2 Switch disconnected Switch connected from Shows the connection state of
Connection from control cubicle. control cubicle. the cable between the
switchgear and the CAPM.
When connected to the ACR
Trip, Close and Locked
indications are valid.
When disconnected from the
ACR data will be forced invalid
500ms
63 SF6 Gas N 2 Gas pressure Low or Gas Pressure Normal, or Only set when switchgear is
Pressure Low Invalid Not Known, or Not a connected and ACR memory
or Invalid switchgear which has data is valid and switchgear
SF6. type has SF6.
500ms
64 Battery Supply Y 2 Battery supply not Battery supply normal 500ms
normal.
This includes :-
Battery Off
Battery Overvolt
Battery Low Volts
65 Contacts Life Y 2 When any vacuum When all vacuum 500ms
Low interrupter contact life interrupters have contact
is less than 20%. life >= 20%
66 Reserved N 2
67 Capacitor Y 2 Capacitor Charge Capacitor Charge OK The Trip/Close Capacitors have
Charge Failed failed to charge
Failure 500ms

Cleared = ‘0’
Comment
Accuracy
W Series
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
Class
Time
and
68 Mechanism Y 2 Mechanism Failure Mechanism OK The switchgear has failed to
Failure Trip or Close electrically
500ms
69 Phase Ai Live Y 1 Phase is live Phase is dead Shows if the phase bushings
70 Phase Bi Live N 1 are above or below the live line
71 Phase Ci Live N 1 threshold.
72 Phase Ax Live Y 1
Note 3
73 Phase Bx Live N 1
Note 3
74 Phase Cx Live N 1 10ms
Note 3
75 Source Y 1 Shows that any of the All of the source side are Note that these points are
Voltage Status three phases of the Terminals dead different to the Load/Source
76 Load Voltage Y 1 designated Source Live/Dead events in the CAPM
Status side or Load side are All of the load side are event record
live. Terminal dead 10ms
Note 3
77 Load Current Y 1 Current of 2.5A or Current of less than 2.5A
On more is flowing in at is flowing in all three 10ms
least one phase phases
78 Loop Auto On Y 2 Loop Automation is Loop Automation is Off Note 1
On 500ms
79 Auto Restore Y 2 Auto Restore is On Auto Restore is Off Note 1
On 500ms
80 Loop Auto Y 2 The Tie recloser is The Tie Recloser will Note 1, 2
Tie Restore configured to restore only restore supply to its 500ms
On supply in both Load side or the
directions Recloser type is not set
to Tie
81 Loop Auto Y 2 Recloser type is set Recloser type is not set Note 1
Type Feeder to Feeder to Feeder 500ms
Type Midpoint to Midpoint to Midpoint 500ms
Type Tie to Tie to Tie 500ms
84 Reserved N Reserved Reserved
85 Reserved N Reserved Reserved

86 Loop Auto Y 2 Set when Loop Normal state, cleared on Note 1
Trip Request Automation issues a next internal scan after 10ms
Trip Request. set
87 Loop Auto Y 2 Set when Loop Normal state, cleared on Note 1
Close Request Automation issues a next internal scan after 10ms
Close Request. set

Cleared = ‘0’
Comment
Accuracy
W Series
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
Class
Time
and
88 Dummy Circuit Y 2 DCB Closed DCB Not Closed The dummy circuit breaker is
Breaker an internal point useful for
Closed SCADA system testing. The
value of the DCB is non-volatile.
500ms
89 Automatic N 2 APGS is ON APGS is OFF 500ms
Protection
Group
Selection
90 Supply Y 2 Supply Outage Supply Outage 500ms
Outage Measurement ON Measurement OFF
Measurement
91 Door Open N 2 Cubicle Door Open Cubicle Door Closed This point only valid if hardware
option installed.
10ms
92 Phase Current Y 2 Phase Current Alarm Phase Current Alarm 500ms
HI Alarm ON OFF
93 Phase Current Y 2 Phase Current Alarm Phase Current Alarm 500ms
LOW Alarm ON OFF
94 Phase Voltage Y 2 Phase Voltage Alarm Phase Voltage Alarm 500ms
HI Alarm ON OFF
95 Phase Voltage Y 2 Phase Voltage Alarm Phase Voltage Alarm 500ms
LOW Alarm ON OFF
96 Earth Current N 2 Earth Current HI Earth Current HI Alarm 500ms
HI Alarm Alarm ON OFF
97 Earth Current N 2 Earth Current LOW Earth Current LOW 500ms
LOW Alarm Alarm ON Alarm OFF
98 System Power Y 2 System Power HI System Power HI Alarm 500ms
HI Alarm Alarm ON OFF
99 System Power Y 2 System Power LOW System Power LOW 500ms
100 Auxiliary Y 2 Auxiliary Supply has Auxiliary Supply has 500ms
Supply Fail failed for more than been restored for more
(Delayed) 120 seconds than 20 seconds
101 Most Recent Y 1 Set if the most recent All fault flags are cleared 10ms
Trip Phase A trip was caused by a by one of the following
Overcurrent A Phase Overcurrent actions :-
Protection Trip • “Reset Fault Flags
and Currents”
protocol control
command
102 Most Recent Y 1 Set if the most recent • Any Operator Close 10ms
Trip Phase B trip was caused by a action
Overcurrent B Phase Overcurrent
Protection Trip

Cleared = ‘0’
Comment
Accuracy
W Series
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
Class
Time
and
103 Most Recent Y 1 Set if the most recent • Protection turned 10ms
Trip Phase C trip was caused by a ON
Overcurrent C Phase Overcurrent
Protection Trip
104 Instantaneous Y 1 The peak current for • At the time of next 10ms
Most Recent the most recent trip trip - the flags are
Trip was greater than the refreshed
instantaneous setting
105 Under Y 1 Under frequency Under frequency Note 4. 500ms
Frequency protection ON protection OFF
106 Over Y 1 Over frequency Over frequency Note 4. 500ms
Frequency protection ON protection OFF
107 Normal Y 1 Enable Normal Enable Normal Note 4. 500ms
Frequency Frequency Close Frequency Close
Close protection ON protection OFF
108 Source Dead Y 1 Source Dead Source Dead Protection Note 5 500ms
Protection Protection ON OFF
109 Source Dead Y 1 Set if a lockout Cleared by: Note 5 10ms
Lockout caused by the ‘Dead • protocol command
Lockout’ feature
• any operator close
occurred.
or operator trip. This
includes remote
control commands.
• Start of a new
sequence.
110 ork Tag Trip Y 1 Work Tag Protection All fault flags are cleared One flag only provided because
was active at the time by one of the following a work tag trip forces lockout.
of the trip. actions :- Event time is the time of the
• “Reset Fault Flags pickup.
and Currents” 10ms
protocol control
command
• Any Operator Close
action
• CAPM software
reset (data is
volatile)
• Start of a new
sequence
110-130 Reserved
Note:
1. These point are only valid when the Loop Automation option is enabled for the current configuration and are otherwise
always reported as OFF (‘0’).
2. The power flow direction (source/load designation) is determined by the user. Refer to the ‘Power Flow Direction’
binary input for status and binary output for control.
3. Not available on standard U-series ACR without external CVTs, value will always be 0.
4. Not available on CAPM4 controllers
5. Only available in Version 26 onwards.

Appendix E ACR - Analog Input Points (Status - Small Set)
This is the reduced set of analog status points available from the CAPM. All analog points have 500ms accuracy time
tags. Refer to Appendix A for more information on timing.
All analogs in the small analog data set can fit in a signed 16-bit DNP data object except where noted.
Centurion SP (W series) support is indicated below by a ‘Y’. If indicated as ‘N’ then value is always 0.

Static: Configurable – Object 30 Variation 1, 2, 3, or 4 (refer to section 5.3)
Event: Configurable – Object 32 Variation 1, 2, 3, or 4 (refer to section 5.3)
Deadband: Configurable – Object 34 Variation 1, 2 (refer to section 5.3)
ACR Analog Input Points (Small)
Dead Band
W Series
DNP ID
Default
Name
Class
Units
Max
Min
Line Currents and System Power
0 A Current Y 0 16000 1A 10 A. 1
1 B Current N 0 16000 1A 10 A. 1
2 C Current N 0 16000 1A 10 A. 1
3 Earth / Ground Current N 0 16000 1A 5 A. 1
4 System kVA Note 2 Y 0 1.9GVA 1 kVA 250 kVA. 1
5 System kVAR Note 2 Y 0 1.9GVAR 1 kVAR 250 kVAR. 1
6 Operations Counter Y 0 65535 1 1 2
Operation Operation
Cumulative Protection Sequence Data
These points show all sources that record a max current event in the event log during a protection
sequence. If the same source has more than one max current event then the value in the point will be
the max current from the last trip of the sequence.
All fault currents are cleared to zero by one of the following actions:-
• “Reset Fault Flags and Currents” protocol control command
• Any Operator Close action
• CAPM reset (data is volatile)
• Start of a new sequence
7 A Fault Current – Written on Y 0 16000 1A 1A 1
an A-Max event.
8 B Fault Current – Written on N 0 16000 1A 1A 1
a B-Max event.
9 C Fault Current – Written N 0 16000 1A 1A 1
on a C-Max event.
10 Earth / Ground Fault N 0 16000 1A 1A 1
Current - Written on a G-
Max event. This includes
SEF/SGF Fault currents.
11 During a protection Y 1 4 1 1 1
sequence the value
increments indicating the
current trip or sequence
advance.
After a protection sequence
the final trip or sequence
advance that occurred.

ACR Analog Input Points (Small)
Dead Band
W Series
DNP ID
Default
Name
Class
Units
Max
Min
12 Protection Group that was Y 0 9 1 1 1
in service at the start of the
sequence
0 = Group A
1 = Group B
…
9 = Group J
Voltage Measurements
Voltage measurements are provided for all terminals with voltage measurements. This varies depending upon
the model of ACR.
All x side voltages are not available in standard U-series ACR without external CVTs. Value always zero.
The source/load designation of the voltages is determined by the user. Refer to the ‘Power Flow Direction’
13 Ai Phase-(Earth / Ground) Y 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Voltage
14 Bi Phase-(Earth / Ground) N 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Voltage
15 Ci Phase-(Earth / Ground) N 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Voltage
16 Ax Phase-(Earth / Ground) Y 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Volts Note 3
17 Bx Phase-(Earth / Ground) N 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Volts Note 3
18 Cx Phase-(Earth / Ground) N 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Volts Note 3
19 to 69 Reserved
Note
1. The deadband for all analog points can be configured, refer section 5.3.5 for more information.
2. These points may exceed the 16 bit limit and can be obtained using 32 bit analog input objects.

Appendix F ACR - Analog Input Points (Status – Full Set)
This is the complete set of analog status points available from the CAPM. All analog points have 500ms resolution time
tags. Refer to Appendix A for more information on timing. All analogs in the full analog data set can fit in a signed 16-bit
DNP data object except where noted.
Centurion SP (W-series) support is indicated below by a ‘Y’. If indicated as ‘N’ then value is always 0.

ACR Analog Input Points (Full)
Dead Band
W Series
Default
DNP ID
Class
Units
Max
Min
Name
System Line Currents and Power

0 A-Phase Current Y 0 16000 1A 10 A. 1
1 B-Phase Current N 0 16000 1A 10 A. 1
2 C-Phase Current N 0 16000 1A 10 A. 1
3 (Earth / Ground) Current N 0 16000 1A 5 A. 1

4 System kVA Note 2 Y 0 1.9GVA 1 kVA 250 kVA. 1
5 System kVAR Note 2 Y 0 1.9GVAR 1 kVAR 250 1
kVAR.
6 Operations Counter Y 0 65535 1 1 2
Operation Operation
Cumulative Protection Sequence Data
These points show all sources that record a max current event in the event log during a
protection sequence. If the same source has more than one max current event then the value in
the point will be the max current from the most recent trip of the sequence. All fault currents are
cleared to zero by one of the following actions:-
• “Reset Fault Flags and Currents” protocol control command
• Any Operator Close action
• CAPM reset (data is volatile)
• Start of a new sequence
7 A Fault Current – Written Y 0 16000 1A 1A 1
on an A-Max event.
Note 10
8 B Fault Current – Written N 0 16000 1A 1A 1
on a B-Max event.
Note 10
on a C-Max event.
Note 10

Dead Band
W Series
Default
DNP ID
Class
Units
Max
Min
Name
11 During a protection Y 1 4 1 1 1
sequence the value
increments indicating the
current trip or sequence
advance.
After a protection
sequence the final trip or
sequence advance that
occurred.
12 Protection Group that Y 0 9 1 1 1
was in service at the start
of the sequence
0 = Group A
1 = Group B
…
9 = Group J
Voltage Measurements
Voltage measurements are provided for all terminals with voltage measurements. This varies
depending upon the model of ACR.
All x side voltages are not available in standard Centurion U-series ACR without external CVTs. Value
always zero.
The source/load designation of the voltages is determined by the user. Refer to the ‘Power Flow
Direction’ binary input for status and binary output for control.
All voltages have a common deadband which can be configured (refer section 5.3.5).
13 Ai Phase-(Earth / Y 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Ground) Voltage
14 Bi Phase-(Earth / N 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Ground) Voltage
15 Ci Phase-(Earth / N 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Ground) Voltage
16 Ax Phase-(Earth / Y 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Ground) Volts
Note 10
17 Bx Phase-(Earth / N 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Ground) Volts
Note 10
18 Cx Phase-(Earth / N 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Ground) Volts
Note 10
19 A-Bi Phase-Phase N 0 38000 1V 100 V. 2
Voltage Note 2
20 B-Ci Phase-Phase N 0 38000 1V 100 V. 2
Voltage Note 2
21 C-Ai Phase-Phase N 0 38000 1V 100 V. 2
Voltage Note 2
22 A-Bx Phase-Phase Volts N 0 38000 1V 100 V. 2
Note 2, 10
23 B-Cx Phase-Phase Volts N 0 38000 1V 100 V. 2
Note 2, 10

Dead Band
W Series
Default
DNP ID
Class
Units
Max
Min
Name
24 C-Ax Phase-Phase Volts N 0 38000 1V 100 V. 2
Note 2, 10
System Status
25 System Power (kW) Y -1.9GW 1.9GW 1 kW 250kW. 1
This can be a signed
quantity that indicates
direction of power flow, or
an unsigned quantity that
is always positive
regardless of the
direction of the power
flow. This is determined
by the CAPM
configuration
Note 2
26 System Power Factor Y 0.0 1.0 0.1 0.1 1
Note 6
27 Gas Pressure, kPag. N -100 300 1 kPaG 5kPaG 2
Note 3, 9
28 Gas Pressure, psi N -14 44 1 psi 1psi 2
Note 3, 9
29 Code Version Y 0 99,999,999 1 1 0
Note 2, 4
30 Configuration Number Y 0 99,999 1 1 0
Note 2, 5
31 CAPM Serial Number Y 0 2147483647 1 1 0
32 ACR Serial Number Y 0 2147483647 1 1 2
Note 2
33 I Contact Life Y 0.0 100.0 0.1 % 0.1 % 2
Note 7
34 II Contact Life N 0.0 100.0 0.1 % 0.1 % 2
Note 7
35 III Contact Life N 0.0 100.0 0.1 % 0.1 % 2
Note 7
36 Protection setting Y 0 9 1 1 1
selection
0 = Group A
1 = Group B
…
9 = Group J
37 Transmitted frame count Y 0 32768 1 1 0
38 Received frame count Y 0 32768 1 1 0
39 Received message Y 0 999 1 1 0
length error
40 Received message CRC Y 0 999 1 1 0
error

Dead Band
W Series
Default
DNP ID
Class
Units
Max
Min
Name
Protection Sequence Data
These analog points record data about the protection sequence including maximum fault
currents. These are derived from the max current events that are seen in the Operator Control
Panel event record and record the current for each phase and for earth/ground.
For any one protection trip or sequence advance more than one fault current can be set. For
example a Phase/Phase fault might set an A-Phase current and a B-Phase current.
Other data recorded includes the number of trips in the protection sequence and the Protection
Group that was active at the time of the protection operation.
Data is cleared to zero by the following actions:-
• “Reset Fault Current” remote control command defined below
• Any Operator Close or Trip action
• Start of a new sequence.
• This data is volatile, ie they are zeroed on CAPM software reset.
Protection Trip 1
on an A-Max event.
on a B-Max event.
on a C-Max event.
Protection Trip 2

on an A-Max event.
on a B-Max event.
on a C-Max event.
Protection Trip 3

on an A-Max event.
on a B-Max event.
on a C-Max event.

Dead Band
W Series
Default
DNP ID
Class
Units
Max
Min
Name
Protection Trip 4

on an A-Max event.
on a B-Max event.
on a C-Max event.
Miscellaneous
57 Loop automation time Y 0 1800 1 second 10 second 2
remaining prior to a trip or
close action occurring.
For no action pending
value is zero.
Note 8
58 Maximum Average N 0 16000 1A 10A 1
Current of all phases for
the previous day ending
at 24:00
59 Frequency N 45 65 1Hz 0.1Hz 2
Note 11
60 to Reserved
69
Note
3. If ‘ACR Memory Data Invalid’ binary status is set then value is 0
4. The code version is an eight digit number that has the form XXX-XXX.XX with the dash and point formatting removed.
5. The configuration number is a five digit number that has the form XXXXX. It identifies the configuration loaded into the
CAPM-4 database.
6. Power factor has a built in scale factor of 10 i.e. range 0.0 to 1.0 with resolution 0.1 is transmitted as 0 to 10 with
resolution 1.
7. Contact life has a built in scale factor of 10 i.e. range of 0.0% to 100.0% with resolution 0.1% is transmitted as 0 to
1000 with resolution 1.
8. This point is only valid when the Loop Automation option is enabled for the current configuration and is otherwise
always reported as zero.
9. Not available on U-series ACR, value will always be 0.
11. Frequency has a built in scale factor of 10 i.e. range 45 to 65 with resolution 0.1 is transmitted as 450 to 650 with
resolution 1. This option unsupported on CAPM-4 controllers.

Appendix G ACR - Counter Point
W-series support is indicated below by a ‘Y’. If indicated as ‘N’ then value is always 0.
Binary Counters
Static Object: Object 20 Variation 05 – 32 Bit Binary Counter without Flag
Request Function Codes: 01 – Read, 07 – Immediate Freeze,
08 – Immediate Freeze, No Ack, 09 – Freeze and Clear
10 – Freeze and Clear, No Ack
Frozen Counters
Static Object: Object 21 Variation 9 – 32 Bit Frozen Counter without Flag
ACR Counter Points
W Series
DNP ID
Name
Units
Max
Min
0 KWH Cumulative Note 1 Y 0 2147483647 KWH
1 Source Outages Note 2, 3 Y 0 2147483647 Counts
2 Source Outage Duration Y 0 2147483647 Seconds
Note 2, 3
3 Load Outages Note 2, 3 Y 0 2147483647 Counts
4 Load Outage Duration Y 0 2147483647 Seconds
Note 2, 3
Note:
1. This accumulates the total kWH flowing through the ACR. If the CAPM is set for Power Flow Unidirectional then the
cumulative total increases irrespective of the direction of power flow to show the total power that has passed through
the device. If the CAPM is set for Bi-Directional power flow then the cumulative total can increase or decrease
reflecting the nett power flow.
2. Resetting any Outage counter via a protocol counter reset command will result in the resetting of all outage counters.
3. The power flow direction (source/load designation) is determined by the user. Refer to Power Flow Direction Binary
Input for status and Binary Output for control.

Appendix H ACR - Binary Output Points
Changing some of these settings affects the currently active protection group. The change is put into effect immediately
and is permanent for that group. In other words, it is the equivalent to selecting a protection group on the operator control
panel, changing the setting, and then putting the change into service.
All binary output points have a matching binary input status point. The CAPM does not return binary output object status
in response to a class 0 or an integrity poll. It is recommended that the master station use the control’s corresponding
binary input status to verify the success of an action.
If Centurion SP (W series) is indicated as ‘Y’ below then point is supported otherwise no action is taken.

Binary Output Status
Static Object: Object 10 Variation 02 – Binary Output Status
• The status of the offline/online bits is determined by the reject conditions shown in the table below. A point is reported
offline if it cannot be forced to the alternate state due to condition listed. Note that not all conditions that prevent a
control from succeeding are listed. Some conditions (eg mechanical failure) may be undetermined at time of read.
Request Function Code: 01- Read

Relay Control Block
Control Object: Object 12 Variation 01 – Control Relay Output Block
Control relay output block parameters supported:

• Control types are accepted on per point basis as shown in the table below.
TC = Trip/Close, P = Pulse ON/OFF, L = Latch ON/OFF.
Set (1) = Close, Pulse ON, Latch ON
Cleared (0) = Trip, Pulse OFF, Latch OFF
Recommended control types is shown in bold font.
Note: Pulse OFF is not supported on most master station systems.
• The count, on-time, off-time, queue, and clear parameters are ignored.
Request Function Codes: 03 – Select, 04 – Operate, 05 – Direct Operate,

06 – Direct Operate, No Ack
Response Codes: Refer to Appendix C for a table of reported status values
ACR Binary Output Points
Control Type
Cleared = ‘0’
W Series
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
0 Earth / Ground Fault N Enable Earth / Ground Earth / Ground L, P

protection Protection Protection OFF and
Rejected if: SEF/SGF Protection
• earth/ground fault OFF
OFF is not allowed. Rejected if:
• earth/ground fault
OFF is not allowed.
1 SEF/SGF protection N SEF/SGF protection Disable SEF/SGF L, P
ON and protection
Earth / Ground
Protection ON
Rejected if:
• SEF/SGF is not
available
2 Auto Reclose Y Auto Reclose ON Auto Reclose OFF L, P

Control Type
Cleared = ‘0’
W Series
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
3 ACR Control Y Close Trip TC,
Rejected if: Rejected if: L, P
• Close coil is • Trip coil is isolated
isolated • SF6 gas pressure
• CAPM is in LOCAL is low (if applicable)
control mode AND low gas
• SF6 gas pressure lockout is ON
is low (if applicable) • Switchgear data
AND low gas invalid
lockout is ON
• Work Tag is
applied
• Switchgear data
invalid
• Mechanically
interlocked (if
applicable)
• Live load blocking
ON AND any load
side terminal live
• Trip and/or Close
capacitors are
charging or failed
4 Work Tag Y Applies Work Tag. Removes Work Tag. L, P
Rejected if: Rejected if:
• CAPM is in LOCAL • CAPM is in LOCAL
Mode Mode.
5 Cold Load Idle/Max Y Set cold load time to its Set cold load time to L, P
maximum value. This zero. This means that
means that the cold the threshold multiplier
load threshold current will not be affected by
will be set to its the cold load function.
maximum value Rejected if:
Rejected if: • Cold load support
• Cold load support is OFF
is OFF
6 High Current Lockout Y Enable High Current Disable High Current L, P
Lockout Lockout
7 Loss of Phase Protection N Enable Loss of Phase Disable Loss of Phase L, P
Rejected if: Protection Protection
• LOP and Loop Auto
linked.
• Single Phase switchgear.
8 Sequence Control Y Enable Sequence Disable Sequence L, P
Control Control
9 Live Load Blocking Y Live Load blocking ON Live Load blocking OFF L, P
10 ` Reset Fault Y Resets all Object 30 No Action L, P
Flags and Currents Fault Currents to zero
Note 1 and clears all Object 01
protection trip flags

Control Type
Cleared = ‘0’
W Series
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
11 Protection Control Y Enable Protection Turn ALL Protection L, P
OFF
Rejected if:
• protection OFF is
not allowed
12 Power Flow Direction Note 4 Y Source X, Load I Source I, Load X L, P
13 Protection Group A Note 1, 3 Y Group A ON Note 5 No Action L, P
14 Protection Group B Note 1, 3 Y Group B ON Note 5 No Action L, P
15 Protection Group C Note 1, 3 Y Group C ON Note 5 No Action L, P
16 Protection Group D Note 1, 3 Y Group D ON Note 5 No Action L, P
17 Protection Group E Note 1, 3 Y Group E ON Note 5 No Action L, P
18 Protection Group F Note 1, 3 Y Group F ON Note 5 No Action L, P
19 Protection Group G Note 1, Y Group G ON Note 5 No Action L, P
3
20 Protection Group H Note 1, 3 Y Group H ON Note 5 No Action L, P
21 Protection Group I Note 1, 3 Y Group I ON Note 5 No Action L, P
22 Protection Group J Note 1, Y Group J ON Note 5 No Action L, P
3
23 Loop Automation Control Y Loop Automation ON Loop Automation OFF L, P
Note 2 Rejected if: Rejected if:
• Loop automation • Loop automation
capability not capability not
available available
• Work tag applied
• Trip coil isolated
• Close coil isolated
• Mechanism fail
• Switchgear data
invalid
• Battery not normal
• SF6 Gas Pressure
is low (if applicable)
AND Low Gas
Lockout is ON
• Tripped AND
(Midpoint OR
Feeder)
• U Series AND no
external CVTs
AND (TIE OR Auto
Restore ON)
24 Dummy Circuit Breaker Y DCB Close DCB Trip TC,
L, P

Control Type
Cleared = ‘0’
W Series
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
25 Automatic Protection Group Y APGS ON APGS OFF L, P
Selection Rejected if:
• APGS ON is Not
Allowed
• Loop Automation
ON
26 Supply Outage Measurement Y Supply Outage Supply Outage L, P
Control Measurement ON Measurement OFF
27 Supply Outage Measurement Y Resets all Supply No Action L, P
Reset Outage counters
values.
28 Under Frequency Protection Y Enable under frequency Disable under L, P
protection frequency protection
• CAPM4 • CAPM4
29 Over Frequency Protection Y Enable over frequency Disable over frequency L, P
protection protection
• CAPM4 • CAPM4
30 Normal Frequency Close Y Enable normal Disable normal L, P
Protection frequency close frequency close
protection protection
• CAPM4 • CAPM4
31 Source Dead Protection Y Enable Disable L, P
Note:
1. The response for binary output status for these points will always be 0.
2. This point is only valid when the Loop Automation option is enabled for the current configuration otherwise No Action
is taken.
3. Only one protection group can be active at any one time. Activating any of these protection groups will automatically
reset the previously active setting.
4. Changing the Source/Load direction affects the following aspects of the operation of the CAPM:
• Whether the source or load corresponds to I side or X side on the voltage measurements
• Which side is the source or load for the Live Load Blocking
• Which side is the source or load for the Directional Blocking
• Which direction is positive power flow for the System Power Analog Input
• Power Flow Direction Binary Input status
5. The number of protection groups available in the CAPM is configurable. If a control is not available because the
protection set is not supported then it is rejected.

Appendix I ACR - Analog Output Points
Changing some of these settings affects the currently active protection group. The change is put into effect immediately
and is permanent for that group. In other words, it is the equivalent to selecting that protection group on the operator
control panel, changing the setting and then putting the change into service.
All analog output points have a matching analog input point. The CAPM does not return analog output object status in
response to a class 0 or and integrity poll. It is recommended that the master station use the output’s corresponding
analog input status to verify the success of an action.
If W series is indicated as ‘Y’ below then point is supported otherwise no action is taken.
Analog Output Status
Static Object: Object 40 Variation 02 – 16 Bit Analog Status
Analog Output Block
Control Object: Object 41 Variation 02 – 16 Bit Analog Output Block
ACR Analog Output Point
W Series
DNP ID
Name
Units
Max
Min
0 Protection Group Selection 0 9 N/A
0 = Group A Note 1
1 = Group B
…
9 = Group J
Note:
1. The number of protection groups available in the CAPM is configurable. If the analog output block value is not
available because the protection set is not supported then it is rejected.

Appendix J LBS – Binary Points Data (Status)
Time resolution is as shown. Refer to Appendix A for more information on timing.


Static: Object 01 Variation 01 – Single Bit Binary Input
Event: Configurable – refer to section 5.3
LBS Binary Input Points (Status)
Cleared = ‘0’
Resolution
Comment
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
Class
Time
and
0 Abnormal Operator 1 For any of the following None of the specified This flag shows that the
conditions conditions:- conditions are true operator has the LBS in
Trip or Close Isolated, an abnormal state such
LBS Mechanically as “work tag applied”.
locked open (if This means that it will
applicable) operate differently to its
normal mode of
Work Tag Applied
operation.
500ms
1 LBS Tripped (open) 1 LBS Tripped LBS not Tripped These are repeats of the
mechanism travel
switches. When the LBS
is disconnected from the
2 LBS Closed 1 LBS Closed LBS not Closed control cubicle they are
both cleared.
10ms
3 Controller Mode 2 LOCAL control Disabled LOCAL Control The CAPM is either in
Remote control Enabled LOCAL or Remote
Enabled Remote Control Controller Mode. This
Disabled affects the closing
command the
permission to
set/remove work tag.
500ms
4 Maintenance 1 For any of the following No maintenance The CAPM has detected
Required conditions:- required one or more conditions
Battery NOT normal which require
Capacitor charge failure maintenance.
Low power mode This point cannot
become Set until at least
Low SF6 gas pressure
five minutes after CAPM
LBS data not valid
start.
(includes connection to
an invalid switch type) 500ms
Any contact life is less
than 20%
Mechanical failure
Aux supply overvoltage

Cleared = ‘0’
Resolution
Comment
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
Class
Time
and
5 Work Tag 2 Work Tag Applied Work Tag Removed The CAPM can have a
work tag. This affects the
closing command
500ms
6 Detection A Active 2 Detection Group A is Detection Group A is not These flags indicate
active active the active protection
7 Detection B Active 2 Detection Group B is Detection Group B is not group. If neither A nor
active active B is active (eg.
Because C is active)
then flags will be clear
and the analog value
point must be used to
determine the active
group.
500ms
8 Detection C Active 2 Detection Group C is Detection Group C is not Only one detection
active active group is active at any
one time.
9 Detection D Active 2 Detection Group D is Detection Group D is not
active active
10 Detection E Active 2 Detection Group E is Detection Group E is not 500ms
active active
11 Detection F Active 2 Detection Group F is Detection Group F is not
active active
12 Detection G Active 2 Detection Group G is Detection Group G is not
active active
13 Detection H Active 2 Detection Group H is Detection Group H is not
active active
14 Detection I Active 2 Detection Group I is Detection Group I is not
active active
15 Detection J Active 2 Detection Group J is Detection Group J is not
active active
16 Power Flow 2 Source X, Load I Source I, Load X The power flow direction
Direction (source/load
designation) is
determined by the user.
Refer to the Power Flow
Direction binary output
for more information
500ms
17 Close Isolate 2 Close Isolate Switch Close Isolate Switch Shows the state of the
OFF/ISOLATE(i.e. Close ON/ENABLE (i.e. Close Trip & Close isolate
is disabled) is enabled) switches on the control
18 Trip Isolate 1 Trip Isolate Switch OFF Trip Isolate Switch panel
(i.e. Trip is disabled) ON(i.e. Trip is enabled) 10ms

Cleared = ‘0’
Resolution
Comment
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
Class
Time
and
19 Locked 1 LBS Locked Open LBS not locked open Shows that the LBS is
mechanically and
electrically locked in the
open position..
10ms
20 LBS Memory Data 2 LBS Memory Data not LBS Memory Data Valid Shows that the CAPM
Invalid valid has retrieved the data
from the LBS memory.
When invalid the
switchgear attributes
and the gas pressure
are zeroed,
500ms
21 Auxiliary Supply 2 Auxiliary supply has Auxiliary supply is 500ms
Fail failed normal
22 Switchgear 2 Switchgear Switchgear is connected Shows the connection
Connection disconnected from to control cubicle. state of the cable
control cubicle. between the switchgear
and the CAPM. When
connected to the LBS
Trip, Close and Locked
indications are valid.
When disconnected
from the LBS data will
be forced invalid
500ms
23 SF6 Gas Pressure 2 Gas pressure Low or Gas Pressure Normal, Only set when
Low or Invalid Invalid or Not Known, or Not a switchgear is connected
switchgear which has and LBS memory data is
SF6. valid and switchgear
type has SF6.
500ms
24 Battery Supply 2 Battery supply not Battery supply normal 500ms
normal.
This includes :-
Battery Off
Battery Overvolt
Battery Low Volts
25 Switchgear Family 3 Set for Load Break Clear For Recloser
Switch 500ms
26 Contacts Life Low 2 When any contact life is When all contacts have 500ms
less than 20%. contact life >= 20%
27 Capacitor Charge 2 Capacitor Charge Failed Capacitor Charge OK The Trip/Close
Failure Capacitors have failed to
charge. (where relevant)
500ms

Cleared = ‘0’
Resolution
Comment
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
Class
Time
and
28 Mechanism Failure 2 Mechanism Failure Mechanism OK The switchgear has
failed to Trip or Close
electrically
500ms
29 Phase Ai Live 1 Phase is live Phase is dead Shows if the phase
30 Phase Bi Live 1 bushings are above or
below the live line
31 Phase Ci Live 1
threshold.
32 Phase Ax Live 1
33 Phase Bx Live 1 10ms
34 Phase Cx Live 1
35 Source Voltage 1 Shows that any of the All of the source side are Note that these points
Status three phases of the Terminals dead are different to the
designated Source side Load/Source Live/Dead
36 Load Voltage 1 or Load side are live. All of the load side are events in the CAPM
Status Terminal dead event record
10ms
37 Load Current On 1 Current of 2.5A or more Current of less than 2.5A
is flowing in at least one is flowing in all three 10ms
phase phases
38 Dummy LBS 2 Dummy LBS Closed Dummy LBS NOT This point represents an
Closed closed. internal dummy LBS.
This is an internal point
useful for SCADA
system testing. The
value of the dummy LBS
is non-volatile.
500ms
39 Supply Outage 2 Supply Outage Supply Outage 500ms
Measurement Measurement ON Measurement OFF
40 Reserved 1 2 Reserved Reserved
41 Phase Current HI 2 Phase Current Alarm Phase Current Alarm 500ms
Alarm ON OFF
42 Phase Current 2 Phase Current Alarm Phase Current Alarm 500ms
LOW Alarm ON OFF
43 Phase Voltage HI 2 Phase Voltage Alarm Phase Voltage Alarm 500ms
Alarm ON OFF
44 Phase Voltage 2 Phase Voltage Alarm Phase Voltage Alarm 500ms
LOW Alarm ON OFF
45 Earth Current HI 2 Earth Current HI Alarm Earth Current HI Alarm 500ms
Alarm ON OFF
46 Earth Current LOW 2 Earth Current LOW Earth Current LOW 500ms
Alarm Alarm ON Alarm OFF
47 System Power HI 2 System Power HI Alarm System Power HI Alarm 500ms
Alarm ON OFF
48 System Power 2 System Power LOW System Power LOW 500ms

Cleared = ‘0’
Resolution
Comment
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
Class
Time
and
49 Auxiliary Supply 2 Auxiliary Supply has Auxiliary Supply has 500ms
Fail (Delayed) failed for more than 120 been restored for more
seconds than 20 seconds
Operator/Detection Flags
These flags show the status of the operator controls and some of the detection flags.
They are equivalent to the indications available on the Operator Control Panel of the CAPM.
50 Phase Detection 2 Phase Detection ON Phase Detection OFF 500ms
Enabled
51 Earth/Ground 2 Earth/Ground Detection Earth/Ground Detection 500ms
Detection Enabled ON OFF
52 SEF/SGF 2 SEF/SGF Detection ON SEF/SGF Detection 500ms
Detection Enabled OFF
53 Sectionaliser Auto 2 Sectionaliser Auto ON Sectionaliser OFF (Load 500ms
Break Switch)
54 Cold Load Auto 2 Cold Load auto-mode is Cold Load pickup is
armed. OFF.
This means the Cold This means that the cold
Load function is enabled load function is 500ms
and may, or may not, be completely disabled.
affecting the threshold See ‘Cold Load Idle’
multiplier. (below)
55 Cold Load Idle 2 Cold Load is Idle or is Cold load is NOT Idle.
turned off. This means that the
This means that the threshold multiplier is 500ms
threshold multiplier is not being raised by the cold
being affected by the load pickup function.
cold load function.
56 Live Load Blocking 2 Live Load Blocking ON Live Load Blocking OFF 500ms
57 Automatic 2 Automatic Detection Automatic Detection 500ms
Detection Group Group Selection is ON Group Selection is OFF
Selection
(Code Version 025-
01 and later)
Detection Flags
This group of points indicates what happened in the most recent fault detection. Unlike the ACR, these flags don’t
attempt to reconstruct a fault sequence. The flags are not cumulative, they are cleared as each new fault is
detected. For example, if there is an earth fault followed by a phase fault, the earth fault flag will be cleared when
the phase fault flag is set.
In addition analog data is available which shows the fault currents.
Most of these flags are cleared either by protocol command or when the switchgear is tripped/closed by the
operator or when a new fault is detected.
This data is volatile, i.e. it is zeroed on controller software reset.
If there is more than one protocol running simultaneously in the controller this data is replicated between the
protocols so that each master station can clear its data independently from the others.
58 Sequence in 2 Start of sequence That End of sequence. This shows that a
Progress is a detection trip or Detection sequence has
sequence advance has started and not yet
occurred. completed.

Cleared = ‘0’
Resolution
Comment
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
Class
Time
and
Note that operator trip
does not cause a
“sequence in progress”
10ms
59 A Phase 2 A Phase Overcurrent Cleared by These flags show which
Overcurrent Fault Fault • Operator trip elements were picked
up since last clear action
60 B Phase 2 B Phase Overcurrent • Any close
Overcurrent Fault Fault 10ms
• ‘Reset Flags’
61 C Phase 2 C Phase Overcurrent Protocol Command
Overcurrent Fault Fault
• Supply Reset (if
62 Earth/Ground 2 Earth/Ground enabled)
Overcurrent Fault Overcurrent Fault
63 SEF/SGF 2 SEF/SGF Overcurrent
Overcurrent Fault Fault
64 Supply Interrupt 1 Supply Interrupt Set if a supply interrupt
occurred after the most
recent fault.
10ms
65 Sectionaliser Trip 1 Sectionaliser Trip Set if switch trips to
sectionalise
66
– Reserved
93
Note:
1. Only available on CAPM-5 controller
Appendix K LBS - Analog Input Points (Status - Small Set)

This is the reduced set of analog status points available from the CAPM.
All analog points have 500ms resolution time tags. Refer to Appendix A for more information on timing.
All analogs in the small analog data set can fit in a signed 16-bit DNP data object except where noted.


LBS Analog Input Points (Small)
Default Dead
DNP ID
Name
Class
Band
Units
Max
Min
Line Currents and System Power
0 A Current 0 16000 1A 10 A. 1
1 B Current 0 16000 1A 10 A. 1
2 C Current 0 16000 1A 10 A. 1
3 Earth / Ground Current 0 16000 1A 5 A. 1
4 System kVA Note 2 0 1.9 1 kVA 250 kVA. 1
GVA
5 System kVAR Note 2 0 1.9 1 kVAR 250 kVAR. 1
GVAR
6 Operations Counter 0 65535 1 1 Operation 2
Operation
Voltage Measurements (Earth/Ground)
Voltage measurements are provided for all terminals with voltage measurements.
The source/load designation of the voltages is determined by the user. Refer to the ‘Power Flow
Direction’ binary input for status and binary output for control.
Ai Phase-(Earth / Ground)
7 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Voltage
Bi Phase-(Earth / Ground)
8 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Voltage
Ci Phase-(Earth / Ground)
9 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Voltage
Ax Phase-(Earth / Ground)
10 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Voltage
Bx Phase-(Earth / Ground)
11 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Voltage
Cx Phase-(Earth / Ground)
12 0 30000 1V 100 V. 2
Voltage

LBS Analog Input Points (Small)
Default Dead
DNP ID
Name
Class
Band
Units
Max
Min
Fault Detection Data
These analog points record data about the fault detection including maximum fault currents. These
are derived from the max current events, which are seen in the Operator Control Panel event record
and record the current for each phase and for earth/ground.
For any one fault more than one fault current can be set. For example a Phase/Phase fault might set
an A-Phase current and a B-Phase current.
Other data recorded includes the supply interrupt count and the Detection Group which was active at
the time of the fault detection.
Fault Detection Data is cleared to zero by the following actions :-
• New fault detected
This data is volatile, that is they are zeroed on controller software reset.
If there is more than one protocol running simultaneously in the controller this data is replicated
between the protocols so that each master station can clear its data independently from the others.
Active Detection Group
13 The number of the Detection 0 9 1 1 1
Group active during the
sequence.
Supply Interrupt Count
14 The number of Supply 1 10 1 1
Interrupts Counted.
Most Recent A-Phase Fault
15 Written on a Max Current event 0 16000 Amps 1A 1
for A Phase
Most Recent B-Phase Fault
for B Phase
Most Recent C-Phase Fault
for C Phase
Most Recent Earth/Ground
Fault Current - Written on an E-
18 0 16000 Amps 1A 1
19
-
Reserved
29
Note

Appendix L LBS - Analog Input Points (Status – Full Set)
This is the complete set of analog status points available from the CAPM.
All analog points have 500ms resolution time tags. Refer to Appendix A for more information on timing.
All analogs in the full analog data set can fit in a signed 16-bit DNP data object except where noted.

LBS Analog Input Points (Status – Full Set)
Dead Band
DNP-ID
Default
Name
Class
Units
Max
Min
System Line Currents and Power

0 A-Phase Current 0 16000 1A 10 A. 1
1 B-Phase Current 0 16000 1A 10 A. 1
2 C-Phase Current 0 16000 1A 10 A. 1
3 (Earth / Ground) Current 0 16000 1A 5 A. 1
1.9
4 System kVA Note 2 0 1 kVA 250 kVA. 1
GVA
1.9
5 System kVAR Note 2 0 1 kVAR 250 kVAR. 1
GVAR
1
6 Operations Counter 0 65535 1 Operation 2
Operation
Voltage Measurements (Earth/Ground)
Voltage measurements are provided for all terminals with voltage measurements.
The source/load voltage designation is determined by the user. Refer to the ‘Power Flow Direction’
All voltages have a common deadband which can be configured (refer section 5.3.5).
7 Ai Phase-(Earth/ Ground) 0 30000 1V 100 V 2
Voltage
8 Bi Phase-(Earth / Ground) 0 30000 1V 100 V 2
Voltage
9 Ci Phase-(Earth / Ground) 0 30000 1V 100 V 2
Voltage
10 Ax Phase-(Earth / Ground) 0 30000 1V 100 V 2
Voltage
11 Bx Phase-(Earth / Ground) 0 30000 1V 100 V 2
Voltage
12 Cx Phase-(Earth / Ground) 0 30000 1V 100 V 2
Voltage

Dead Band
DNP-ID
Default
Name
Class
Units
Max
Min
Fault Detection Data
These analog points record data about the fault detection including maximum fault currents. These
are derived from the max current events, which are seen in the Operator Control Panel event record
and record the current for each phase and for earth/ground.
For any one fault more than one fault current can be set. For example a Phase/Phase fault might set
an A-Phase current and a B-Phase current.
Other data recorded includes the supply interrupt count and the Detection Group which was active at
the time of the fault detection.
Fault Detection Data is cleared to zero by the following actions :-
• New fault detected
This data is volatile, that is they are zeroed on controller software reset.
If there is more that one protocol running simultaneously in the controller this data is replicated
between the protocols so that each master station can clear its data independently from the others.
13 Active Detection Group 0 9 1 1 1
The number of the Detection
Group which was active during
the sequence.
14 Supply Interrupt Count 1 10 1 1
The number of Supply
Interrupts Counted.
15 Most Recent A-Phase Fault 0 16000 Amps 1A 1
Written on a Max Current event
for A Phase
16 Most Recent B-Phase Fault 0 16000 Amps 1A 1
for B Phase
17 Most Recent C-Phase Fault 0 16000 Amps 1A 1
for C Phase
18 Most Recent Earth/Ground 0 16000 Amps 1A 1
Fault Current – Written on an
E-Max event. This includes
Voltage Measurements (Phase/Phase)
19 A-Bi Phase-Phase Voltage 0 38000 1V 100 V 2
Note 2
20 B-Ci Phase-Phase Voltage 0 38000 1V 100 V 2
Note 2
21 C-Ai Phase-Phase Voltage 0 38000 1V 100 V 2
Note 2
22 A-Bx Phase-Phase Voltage 0 38000 1V 100 V 2
Note 2
23 B-Cx Phase-Phase Voltage 0 38000 1V 100 V 2
Note 2

Dead Band
DNP-ID
Default
Name
Class
Units
Max
Min
24 C-Ax Phase-Phase Voltage 0 38000 1V 100 V 2
Note 2
System Status
25 System Power (kW) - 1.9GW 1 kW 250kW. 1
This can be a signed quantity 1.9
that indicates direction of power GW
flow, or an unsigned quantity
that is always positive
regardless of the direction of
the power flow. This is
determined by the CAPM
configuration
Note 2
26 System Power Factor 0.0 1.0 0.1 0.1 1
Note 6
27 Gas Pressure, kPag. - 300 1 kPaG 5kPaG 2
Note 3 100
28 Gas Pressure, psi Note 3 -14 44 1 psi 1psi 2
29 Code Version Note 2, 0 99,999,999 1 1 0
4
30 Configuration Number Note 2, 0 99,999 1 1 0
5
31 CAPM Serial Number 0 2147483647 1 1 0
32 LBS Serial Number Note 2 0 2147483647 1 1 2
33 I/U Contact Life Note 7 0.0 100.0 0.1 % 0.1 % 2
34 II/V Contact Life Note 7 0.0 100.0 0.1 % 0.1 % 2
35 III/W Contact Life Note 7 0.0 100.0 0.1 % 0.1 % 2
36 Transmitted frame count 0 32768 1 1 0
37 Received frame count 0 32768 1 1 0
38 Received message length error 0 999 1 1 0
39 Received message CRC error 0 999 1 1 0
Detection State
40 Cold Load 0 480 1 Min 1 Min 2
Value is zero when Cold Load
is Idle or OFF. When Cold Load
is not idle this shows the
operational cold load time, i.e.
the current time being used to
calculate the operational cold
load threshold multiplier.
41 Detection Group currently 0 9 1 1 2
selected
0 = Detection Group A
1 = Detection Group B
n = Other Detection Group
Miscellaneous

Dead Band
DNP-ID
Default
Name
Class
Units
Max
Min
42 Maximum Average Current of 0 16000 1A 10A 1
all phases for the previous day
ending at 24:00
43
- Reserved
53
Note
3. If LBS Memory Data Invalid’ binary status is set then value is 0
4. The code version is an eight digit number that has the form XXX-XXX.XX with the dash and point formatting
removed.
5. The configuration number is a five digit number that has the form XXXXX. It identifies the configuration loaded
into the CAPM database.
6. Power factor has a built in scale factor of 10 i.e. range 0.0 to 1.0 with resolution 0.1 is transmitted as 0 to 10
with resolution 1.
7. Contact life has a built in scale factor of 10 i.e. range of 0.0% to 100.0% with resolution 0.1% is transmitted as 0
to 1000 with resolution 1.
8. This point is only valid when the Loop Automation option is enabled for the current configuration and is
otherwise always reported as zero.

Appendix M LBS - Counter Points

Binary Counters
Static Object: Object 20 Variation 05 – 32 Bit Binary Counter without Flag
Request Function Codes: 01 – Read, 07 – Immediate Freeze,
08 – Immediate Freeze, No Ack, 09 – Freeze and Clear
10 – Freeze and Clear, No Ack
Frozen Counters
Static Object: Object 21 Variation 9 – 32 Bit Frozen Counter without Flag
LBS Counter Points

DNP ID
Name
Units
Max
Min
0 KWH Cumulative Note 1 0 2147483647 KWH
1 Source Outages Note 2, 3 0 2147483647 Counts
2 Source Outage Duration 0 2147483647 Seconds
Note 2, 3
3 Load Outages Note 2, 3 0 2147483647 Counts
4 Load Outage Duration 0 2147483647 Seconds
Note 2, 3
Note:
1. This accumulates the total kWH flowing through the LBS.
If the CAPM is set for Power Flow Unidirectional then the cumulative total increases irrespective of the direction of
power flow to show the total power that has passed through the device.
If the CAPM is set for Bi-Directional power flow then the cumulative total can increase or decrease reflecting the nett
power flow.
2. Resetting any Outage counter via a protocol counter reset command will result in the resetting of all outage counters.
3. The power flow direction (source/load designation) is determined by the user. Refer to Power Flow Direction Binary
Input for status and Binary Output for control.

Appendix N LBS - Binary Output Points
Changing some of these settings affects the currently active Detection group. The change is put into effect immediately
and is permanent for that group. In other words, it is the equivalent to selecting that Detection group on the operator
All binary output points have a matching binary input status point. The CAPM does not return binary output object status
in response to a class 0 or an integrity poll. It is recommended that the master station use the control’s corresponding
binary input status to verify the success of an action.

Binary Output Status
Static Object: Object 10 Variation 02 – Binary Output Status
The status of the offline/online bits is determined by the reject conditions shown in the table below. A point is
reported offline if it cannot be forced to the alternate state due to condition listed. Note that not all conditions that
prevent a control from succeeding are listed. Some conditions (eg mechanical failure) may be undetermined at
time of read.
Request Function Code: 01- Read
Relay Control Block

Control Object: Object 12 Variation 01 – Control Relay Output Block
Control relay output block parameters supported:
• Control types are accepted on per point basis as shown in the table below.
TC = Trip/Close, P = Pulse ON/OFF, L = Latch ON/OFF.
Set (1) = Close, Pulse ON, Latch ON
Cleared (0) = Trip, Pulse OFF, Latch OFF
Recommended control types is shown in bold font.
Note: Pulse OFF is not supported on most master station systems.
• The count, on-time, off-time, queue, and clear parameters are ignored.
Response Codes: Refer to Appendix C for a table of reported status values
LBS Binary Output Points
Control Type
Cleared = ‘0’
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
0 LBS Control Close Trip TC,

Rejected if: Rejected if: L, P
• Close coil is • Trip coil is isolated
isolated • SF6 gas pressure
• CAPM is in LOCAL is low (if applicable)
control mode • Switchgear data
• SF6 gas pressure invalid
is low (if applicable) • Mechanically
AND low gas interlocked
lockout is ON
• Work Tag is
applied
• Switchgear data
invalid
• Mechanically
interlocked
• Live load blocking
ON AND any load
side terminal live

LBS Binary Output Points
Control Type
Cleared = ‘0’
Set = ‘1’
DNP ID
Name
• Trip and/or Close
capacitors are
charging or failed
1 Work Tag Applies Work Tag. Removed the Work L, P
Rejected if: Tag.
• CAPM is in LOCAL Rejected if:
Mode • CAPM is in LOCAL
Mode.
2 Cold Load Idle/Max Set cold load time to its Set cold load time to L, P
maximum value. This zero. This means that
means that the cold the threshold multiplier
load threshold current will not be affected by
will be set to its the cold load function.
maximum value Rejected if:
Rejected if: • Cold load support
• Cold load support is OFF
is OFF
3 Live Load Blocking Live Load blocking ON Live Load blocking OFF L, P
4 Reset Fault Resets all Object 30 No Action L, P
Flags and Currents Fault Currents to zero
Note 1 and clears all Object 01
Detection trip flags
5 Power Flow Direction Note 4 Source X, Load I Source I, Load X L, P
6 Detection Group A Note 1, 3 Group A ON Note 5 No Action L, P
7 Detection Group B Note 1, 3 Group B ON Note 5 No Action L, P
8 Detection Group C Note 1, 3 Group C ON Note 5 No Action L, P
9 Detection Group D Note 1, 3 Group D ON Note 5 No Action L, P
10 Detection Group E Note 1, 3 Group E ON Note 5 No Action L, P
11 Detection Group F Note 1, 3 Group F ON Note 5 No Action L, P
12 Detection Group G Note 1, 3 Group G ON Note 5 No Action L, P
13 Detection Group H Note 1, 3 Group H ON Note 5 No Action L, P
14 Detection Group I Note 1, 3 Group I ON Note 5 No Action L, P
15 Detection Group J Note 1, 3 Group J ON Note 5 No Action L, P
16 Dummy Circuit Breaker DCB Close DCB Trip TC,
L, P
17 Automatic Detection Group APGS ON APGS OFF L, P
Selection Rejected if APGS ON is
Not Allowed
18 Supply Outage Measurement Supply Outage Supply Outage L, P
Control Measurement ON Measurement OFF
19 Supply Outage Measurement Resets all Supply No Action L, P
Reset Outage counters
values.
20 Sectionaliser Auto Turn Sectionalising ON Turn Sectionalising L, P
OFF.
Note:

1. The response for binary output status for these points will always be 0.
2. This point is only valid when the Loop Automation option is enabled for the current configuration otherwise No Action
is taken.
3. Only one Detection group can be active at any one time. Activating any of these Detection groups will automatically
reset the previously active setting.
4. Changing the Source/Load direction affects the following aspects of the operation of the CAPM:
• Whether the source or load corresponds to I side or X side on the voltage measurements
• Which side is the source or load for the Live Load Blocking
• Which side is the source or load for the Directional Blocking
• Which direction is positive power flow for the System Power Analog Input
• Power Flow Direction Binary Input status
5. The number of protection groups available in the CAPM is configurable. If a control is not available because the
protection set is not supported then it is rejected.

Appendix O LBS - Analog Output Points
Changing some of these settings affects the currently active Detection group. The change is put into effect immediately
and is permanent for that group. In other words, it is the equivalent to selecting that Detection group on the operator
All analog output points have a matching analog input point. The CAPM does not return analog output object status in
response to a class 0 or and integrity poll. It is recommended that the master station use the output’s corresponding
analog input status to verify the success of an action.

Analog Output Status
Static Object: Object 40 Variation 02 – 16 Bit Analog Status
Analog Output Block
Control Object: Object 41 Variation 02 – 16 Bit Analog Output Block
LBS Analog Output Point

DNP ID
Name
Units
Max
Min
0 Detection Group Selected 0 9 N/A
0 = Group A
1 = Group B
…
9 = Group J
Note:
1. The number of protection groups available in the CAPM is configurable. If the analog output block value is not
available because the protection set is not supported then it is rejected.

s Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution, Inc.
P.O. Box 29503
Raleigh, NC 27626-0503
Manual No. RCDNP - 4808A

September 2001
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DNP 3.0 Protocol

1 Introduction ................................................................................... 4 6 Physical Layer............................................................................. 17

2 Overview ....................................................................................... 4 6.1 Communications Ports Supported ................................. 17

2.1 Status Points ................................................................... 4 6.2 RS-232 Communication Specifications.......................... 17

2.2 Controls........................................................................... 4 6.2.1 RS-232 Hardware Signals ............................................... 17

2.3 Data Configuration........................................................... 4 6.2.2 RS-232 Character Definition ............................................ 17

2.4 Password Protection........................................................ 4 6.2.3 RS-232 Configuration Parameters ................................... 17

3 SCADA System Design ................................................................. 5 6.2.6 DTR................................................................................. 20

4 Applicability ................................................................................... 6 6.2.7 Dialing Modem Support ................................................... 20

4.3 Switchgear Type.............................................................. 6 6.3.2 V23 Configuration Parameters......................................... 20

4.4 Terminology..................................................................... 6 6.3.3 V23 Handshaking Signals................................................ 23

5 Protocol Configuration ................................................................... 7 6.4 Communication Statistics .............................................. 23

5.1 Transmission Services Configuration............................... 7 Appendix A Protocol Timings .............................................................. 24

5.1.1 Overview............................................................................ 7 Appendix B DNP V3.00 Device Profile ................................................ 25

5.1.2 Transmission Services Parameters.................................... 7 Appendix C DNP V3.00 Implementation Table.................................... 28

5.3 Data Configuration......................................................... 12 Appendix I ACR - Analog Output Points .............................................. 56

5.3.1 Overview.......................................................................... 12 Appendix J LBS – Binary Points Data (Status) .................................... 57

5.3.4 Default Database Data Objects........................................ 13 Appendix M LBS - Counter Points....................................................... 69

Analog Alarm Reporting............................................................ 15 Appendix O LBS - Analog Output Points ............................................. 73

5.3.7 Analog Alarm Parameters ................................................ 15

5.4 Example Configuration - Load Profile............................. 16

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The controller has a fixed set of functionality and the

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• Basic Four Documentation Set:

• Subset Definitions Document:

• Technical Committee Bulletins:

These documents are obtainable from the DNP users

• Centurion, 3-phase, U-Series, ACR.

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Range: NEVER, SOMETIMES, ALWAYS.

Range: 50 to 65535 ms.

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Range: 0 or (Apl Cf TOCalculated) to 3600000 ms.

Range: 50 to 65535 ms.

Range: 0 – 65535 minutes

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5.2 Unsolicited Response Con figuration

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Range: OFF, ON, FORCED.

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Range: 1 to 86400 seconds

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5.3.3 Database Size Permutation s 16 Bit Analog Input

ACR 16 Bit Analog Change

LBS (Object 32 Variation 3)

When master stations perform change of state or (Object 34 Variation 1)

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LOW + 10% (HIGH–LOW) LOW ALARM OFF

Alarming is enabled/disabled via configuration of the Range: 1 to 999A

Note: If a high alarm threshold is set lower than, or equal

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1. Setup the event configuration data

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Note that the CAPM uses RTS/CTS hardware

Range: OFF, P8 RS-232, P10 FSK V23

Range: INACTIVE, RUNNING