P12xy - TDS - EN - (Multifunction Protection Relay)

MiCOM P12x
Directional / non Directional Overcurrent

Protection
P12xy/EN TDS/I86
Version P120 Phase II V11

P121, P122 & P123 Phase II V12
P125, P126 & P127 Phase II V14
Technical Data Sheet

Application and Scope
The MiCOM P12x relays are suitable for all the Dedicated measurement CTs permit data
applications where overcurrent and earth-fault acquisitions to reach Class 0.5 for power and
protection are required. energy. Power quality measurements such as
harmonics, THD and TDD are provided to evaluate
The P12x relays can be used for a range of
network reliability.
overcurrent applications from single phase/earth
fault applications, P120 (non directional), P125 For easy adaptation to varying system operating
(directional) to three phase and earth fault conditions, up to eight independent setting groups
applications, P123 (non directional), P127 are provided.
(directional). The P127 also includes voltage &
frequency protections and power measurement. 1A and 5A dual rated CT inputs are available with
all MiCOM P12x relays using separate terminals.
The P12x relays provide a comprehensive suite of Two line/phase voltage input ranges, 57-130V and
overcurrent protection and automation features for 220-480V, are available by ordering code.
easy and flexible adaptation under different The auxiliary voltage for the power supply and the
operating conditions. digital inputs is a wide-range design from 24 to
250 Vac/dc.
The typical applications are overhead lines,
underground cables and backup for HV systems in
insulated, solid, resistance and Petersen coil The P12x relays are housed in a robust 4U metal
earthed neutral systems, used in MV utility, case for panel or rack mounting with 20TE width
Industry, Transport, generator and transformer (P120, P121, P122, P123 and P125) or 30TE width
schemes. (P126 and P127). To ease maintenance, the relay
can be withdrawn from its case (draw out case).
To answer the tremendous challenge of managing
energy flows, the MiCOM P127 now offers both
Class 0.5 metering and protection functions in a
single compact box.
P120 P121 P122 P123 P125 P126 P127 Technical Data Sheet 1 P12xy/EN TDS/I86
Functions overview
ANSI
CODES FEATURES P120 P121 P122 P123 P125 P126 P127
50/51P/N 1 phase or earth overcurrent • •
50/51 3 phase overcurrent • • • • •
50/51N Earth overcurrent • • • • •
67P 3 phase directional overcurrent •
67N Earth fault directional overcurrent • • •
51V Voltage controlled overcurrent •
37 3 phase undercurrent • • • •
46 Negative phase sequence overcurrent • • • •
27/59 Phase under/over voltage (AND & OR mode) •
59N Residual over voltage • • •
32 3 phases Active / reactive over / under power •
32N Wattmetric Earth Fault • • •
81U/O Under/over frequency •
81R Rate of frequency •
49 Thermal overload • • • •
86 Output relay latching • • • • • • •
79 Autoreclose • • •
50BF Circuit breaker failure detection • • • •
46BC Broken conductor detection I2/I1 • • • •
Blocking Logic • • • • • • •
Test of output relays (Maintenance) • • • • •
CB control Local/ remote • • • •
Circuit Breaker Maintenance and Trip Circuit Supervision • • • •
Cold load pick up • • • •
Selective relay scheme logic • • • •
Inrush blocking • • •
Switch on to fault (SOTF) • • •
Phase rotation • • •
CT/VT supervision (CTS/VTS) •
GENERAL FEATURES P120 P121 P122 P123 P125 P126 P127

Number of digital inputs 2 2 3 5 4 7 7/12 *
Total number of outputs relays 4 4 6 8 6 8 8
Events recording 250 0 250 250 250 250 250
Fault recording 25 0 25 25 25 25 25
Disturbance recording 5 0 5 5 5 5 5
Setting group 1 1 2 2 2 2 8
Auxiliary timers 2 2 3 5 4 7 7/12
Rear RS485 port 1 1 1 1 1 1 1/2 *
Communication IEC60870-5-103, DNP 3.0 & Modbus RTU (port #1) • • • • • • •
Courier (port #1) • • • •
Modbus (port #2) •*
Time Via rear communication port (DCS) • • • • • •
synchronisation Via digital input (external clock) • • • • • •
Modulated and demodulated IRIG-B •*
Settings software MiCOM S1 using RS232 front port • • • • • • •
Logic equation AND, OR and NOT gates (8 equations) • • • • •
Measurements RMS currents values & frequency • • • • • • •
Peak and rolling currents values • • • •
Max and average currents values • • • •
Phase and/or neutral angle • • •
Max and average voltage values •
Power and Energy •
Apparent power and apparent energy •
Metering Harmonics value, THD & TDD •*
Class 0.5 measurements value (P, Q, S, E) •*
* Optional features
Control and display
All functions including protection automation, Communication RS232
communication, LEDs, inputs and outputs can be
programmed and modified using the front panel An RS232 front port is available in the MiCOM P12x
user interface. series.
The 2 line, 16 alphanumerical backlit LCD display It allows the user to download new firmware
(available in a range of languages) provides the (update, language changing,...) and also allows to
user with key information (faults, measurements, set the relay using a PC with the setting software
MiCOM S1.
metering, settings, etc.).
The simpl6e and powerful software interface
The default display can be selected by the user. It is
provides the user easy configuration and access to
possible to show the phase or earth current value
all measurements and stored information for
by selecting Phase A, Phase B , Phase C, Earth N
maintenance and post-fault analysis purposes.
or the four values simultaneously (P121/2/3/6/7).
The P120/5 will be able to show the earth fault Password Protection
current only.
A four-character password is requested in order to
The menus have a pull-down structure for easy use prevent inadvertent or unauthorized change of
and quick access to any data. settings or trigger of control functions.
Dedicated LEDs Self-Monitoring
4 LEDs indicate the state of the relay (Trip, Alarm,
Comprehensive self-monitoring procedures within
Warning, Healthy).
the devices ensure that internal hardware or
Acknowledgement of alarm and trip LEDs can be software errors are detected and do not cause
easily performed locally or remotely. malfunctions of the device. As the auxiliary voltage
Programmable LEDs is turned on, a functional test is carried out. Cyclic
self-monitoring tests are running during operation. If
4 freely programmable LEDs are provided on all
models. test results deviate from the default value then the
corresponding signal is entered into the non-volatile
The user can assign independently each LED to monitoring signal memory. The result of the fault
any signal, programmable function or combination diagnosis determines whether a blocking of the
of thresholds.
protection and control unit will occur or whether a
Keypad warning only is issued.
A seven-button tactile keypad on the front panel
allows the user easy access to any data.
Top cover
Remote control from HMI
It is possible to open or close manually, and to start
a disturbance record using a specific menu.
Communication RS485
All P12x series relays have one rear RS485
communications port by default to communicate
Fixed
with MODBUS, IEC 60870-5-103, Courier and function
DNP3 protocols. (Courier is not available on P125, LED
Keypad
P126 and P127 relays). An additional RS485 User
communications port is optionally available on P127 programmable
(Modbus or IEC 60870-5-103 by order) function LEDs
The relays can communicate to the local monitoring

Plastic cover P3952ENb
system, or remotely to the SCADA, settings,
measurements, meterings and alarms, as well as Front comms port
fault, event and disturbance records (not available
in P121). Main Functions
All communication parameters (relay address, data
The relays comprise a full suite of protection
rate, parity, etc.) can be set using the front panel
user interface. functions as well as an automatic recloser and
auxiliary functions.
Each function can be individually configured or
disabled suiting any particular application.
MiCOM P127 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW
(Description of ANSI code: see Functions Overview)
Three-phase Overcurrent Protection (50/51)

Earth Fault Overcurrent Protection (50N/51N)
Three independent stages are available for phase The MiCOM P12x relays have separate
and earth fault protection. A forth earth fault instantaneous (start) and delayed (trip) outputs for
threshold is used for derived current calculation each stage. P123, P126 & P127 can indicate the
(when no earth CT available) faulted phase(s) by configuring output relays (first
The first and second stage can be independently stage only). The range of earth fault current
selected as definite time delay or inverse time delay sensitivity can be selected by ordering code.
with different types of curve (IEC, IEEE/ANSI, RI, Three-phase Directional Overcurrent (67)
RECT), except for P120 and P121 where the
Each one of the three-phase overcurrent stages of
second stage can only be set as definite time.
the P127 can be independently configured as
The third stage for the P122, P123, P126 & P127 directional protection with specific relay
can also be configured as peak detection with a characteristic angle (RCA) settings and boundaries.
definite time delay only. Each directional stage has instantaneous (start)
Each stage and related time delay can be forward/reverse outputs available.
programmed to provide maximum selectivity. The Directional Overcurrent Tripping Zone
IDMT stages have definite or inverse time reset
capability reducing clearance times when
intermittent faults happen.
In P121, P122, P123, P125, P126, P127 the 2nd
and 3rd threshold pick-up can suspend the 1st
threshold output to control selectivity.
Tripping Characteristics
Ith
I>
Time
t>
I>>
t>>
I>>> t>>> The first and second stage can be independently
I<
I>>>> t>>>>
select as definite time delay or inverse time delay
with different types of curve (IEC, IEEE/ANSI, RI,
Current RECT, EDF BPN). The third stage can be
configured with definite time delay only. The 2nd
and 3rd threshold pick-up can suspend the 1st Wattmetric/Ie*cos ϕ protection (32N)
threshold output to control selectivity Two additional stages are configurable with
The phase fault directional elements are internally Wattmetric or Ie*cosϕ characteristics. The first
polarised by quadrature phase-phase voltages. stage can be set with a definite time or with various
A synchronous polarising function is provided to IDMT curves as the 51N and 67N. The second
ensure correct operation of the overcurrent stage is definite time only.
elements for close-up three phase faults where the The Pe threshold setting value is automatically
collapse of the polarising line voltages can occur. corrected selecting the rated Ie current.
The two-stages can be independently configured
with specific characteristic boundaries. The RCA
angle is common for the two stages.
Wattmetric characteristic
The absolute phase angle of line voltages is

measured every cycle and the last value is stored in
the relay memory.
UnderCurrent protection (37)
The polarisation discrimination voltage value is 0.6V
(fixed value) for relays with a system voltage of 57 MiCOM P122, P123, P126 & P127 relays provide a
to 130V and 3V (fixed value) for relays with a definite time undercurrent protection.
system voltage of 220 to 480V. This function allows typical applications such as
Over this value the directional relay uses standard loss of load or simple broken conductor detection.
polarisation (the measured voltage), under this
For the P122 and P123 the undercurrent protection
value the synchronous polarisation (stored vector)
stage is conditioned to the status of the CB auxiliary
is used. contact. The stage operates when the CB is closed
The synchronous polarisation is maintained up to as indicated by a logic digital input energised via
the restoration of an input voltage value. the 52a auxiliary contact of the CB.
If the input voltage loss persists longer than 5s the Thermal overload (49)
directional overcurrent protection is blocked.
The thermal overload protection can be applied to
Earth-fault Directional Overcurrent (67N) prevent damage to the electrical plant equipment
Each of the three earth-fault stages of P125, P126 when operating at temperatures in excess of the
and P127 can be configured as directional designed maximum withstand. A prolonged
protection with specific characteristic angle (RCA). overloading causes excessive heating, which may
Each directional stage has instantaneous (start) result in premature deterioration of the insulation, or
forward/reverse outputs available. in extreme cases, insulation failure.
The first and second stage can be independently The P122, P123, P126 and P127 relays incorporate
select as definite time or inverse time delay with a current based thermal replica, using load current
different type of curves (IEC, IEEE/ANSI, RI, to reproduce the heating and cooling of the
RECT). The third stage can be configured with a equipment to be protected. The thermal overload
definite time delay only. The 2nd and 3rd threshold element can be set with both alarm and trip stages.
pick-up can suspend the 1st threshold output to
control selectivity The heating within any plant equipment, such as
cables or transformers, is of resistive type (I²R x t).
In addition to the residual current, the residual
Thus, the quantity of heat generated is directly
voltage must be connected to a dedicated input or
proportional to current squared (I²).
internally calculated as a vector sum (P127 only) in
order to make directional operation possible. The thermal time characteristic used in the relay is
Each earth-fault directional stage measures the based on current squared, integrated over time.
residual current, the residual voltage, and the angle
between residual voltage and current.
The P122, P123, P126 and P127 automatically use  
K
the highest phase current as input information for t = T ∗ + L
the thermal model.  (I IS )
α
−1 
 
The mathematical formula applicable is:
Where:
t Operation time
 K 2 -θ  K Factor (see table)
t Trip = Te ∗ ln  2  I Value of measured current
 K −θ  Is Value of the programmed threshold (pick-up value)
 Trip 
α Factor (see table)
Where: L ANSI/IEEE constant (zero for IEC and RECT curves)
T Time multiplier setting from 0.025 to 1.5
tTrip is the time to trip in seconds
Te is the thermal time constant of the equipment to be
protected in seconds Type of curve Standard K factor α factor L factor
K is the thermal overload calculated by Ieq/k, where Schneider
Ieq is the equivalent current corresponding to the Short time inverse 0.05 0.04 0
Electric
RMS value of the largest measured phase current
and k is a factor associated to the thermal state Standard inverse IEC 0.14 0.02 0
formula. Very inverse IEC 13.5 1 0
θ is the actual thermal status, Extremely inverse IEC 80 2 0
θTrip is the trip thermal state. Schneider
Long time inverse 120 1 0
An alarm stage, θ alarm, is provided for the initial Electric
thermal status. Short time inverse C02 0.02394 0.02 0.01694
Negative phase sequence overcurrent Moderately Inverse ANSI/IEEE 0.0515 0.02 0.114
protection (46) Long time inverse C08 5.95 2 0.18
Any unbalanced fault condition will produce Very inverse ANSI/IEEE 19.61 2 0.491
negative sequence current of some magnitude
Extremely inverse ANSI/IEEE 28.2 2 0.1217
Thus, a negative phase sequence overcurrent
element can operate for both phase-to-phase and Rectifier protection RECT 45900 5.6 0
phase to earth faults. Schneider
EDF BPN (P123) 1000 2 0,655
Electric
The MiCOM P122, P123, P126 & P127 relays
include a programmable function specially designed
to detect unbalanced load or fault conditions. The
three stages of negative sequence overcurrent The RI curve has the following definition:
have the same setting ranges as the phase
1
overcurrent. The first stage can be independently t= K ∗
select as a definite time or inverse time delay with 0.236
different types of curve (IEC, IEEE/ANSI, RI,
RECT).
0.339 −
( )
I
Is
The second and third stage can be configured with K setting is from 0.10 to 10 in steps of 0.05.
a definite time delay only.
RXIDG CURVES (P122, P123)
IDMT trip and reset curves
The first and second earth threshold can be
IEC, ANSI/IEEE trip curve selected with dedicated RXIDG curves.
The curves available follow the following formula:
The minimum guaranteed value of the operating t = 5.8 – 1.35 * ln ( 1/ (k * Is/I))
current for all the curves with the inverse time
Where:
characteristic is 1.1Is (with a tolerance of ± 0.05Is).
t = tripping time
When the first or the second stages of the phase k = coefficient (from 0.3 to 1, by steps of 0.1)
overcurrent protection are set to an IDMT curve, the IS = value of the programmed threshold (Pick-
maximum setting recommended should be 2 times up value)
the nominal. When the earth fault elements are set I = value of measured current
to an IDMT curve, the maximum setting
th
recommended should 1/20 of the neutral CT input In order to be compliant with Netmanagement
rating. specifications the relay has to have:
- An earth current range 0.01 Ion to 8 Ion
(corresponding to Cortec model number P12-B-X-
--X)
- A rated current of 1A of busbar voltage or for faults occurring on the
- A core balanced CT with a ratio 25/1. phases the power system.
Reset ANSI/IEEE curve

Over-voltage conditions generally happen in a loss
of load condition or during an earth fault condition
The equation is valid for 1.1 ≤ I/Is ≤ 20. where there may be an increase of the voltage
magnitude in the healthy phases.
 K 
t = T ∗  The P127 relay provides two independent under-
 1 − (I I )α  voltage stages and two over-voltage stages. They
 S  are definite time elements.
Where:
Each stage can be configured to operate in single-
t: Reset time phase mode (OR mode) or three-phase mode (AND
K: Factor (see table) mode). To ease settings whatever is the VT
I: Value of the measured current connexion, it’s now possible to choose if setting
Is: Value of the programmed threshold (pick-up value)
should be based on phase to phase voltage or
α: Factor (see table)
T: Reset time multiplier (RTMS) setting between 0.025 phase to neutral voltage.
and 3.2.
Residual over voltage (59N)
Type of curve Standard K factor α factor
P125, P126 and P127 provide an additional
Short time inverse C02 2.261 2 residual over-voltage stage that can be used for
generic earth fault detection, particularly in
Moderately inverse ANSI/IEEE 4.850 2
insulated neutral systems or as backup at the
Long time inverse C08 5.950 2 busbar level. The protection element has one
Very inverse ANSI/IEEE 21.600 2 programmable stage with definite delay time.
Extremely Inverse ANSI/IEEE 29.100 2 Autorecloser (79)

Most faults on overhead line networks are transient
Broken conductor detection (46BC) in nature. A transient fault, such as an insulator
flashover, is a self-clearing non-damage fault. It can
A typical unbalanced fault that can occur on the be cleared by the immediate tripping of one or more
system is an open circuit fault. This fault can arise circuit breakers, and does not recur when the line is
from a broken conductor, mal-operation of one of re-energised. Lightning is the most common cause
the switchgear poles, or blowing of a fuse. of transient faults, other possible causes being
clashing conductors and wind blown debris.
The auto-recloser function is applied for
automatically reclosing of a switching device after it
has been opened due to operation of protection
where transient and non-permanent faults are
prevalent.
MiCOM P123, P126 and P127 relays include a 4-
shot auto-recloser. All the programmed protection
functions can independently start any of the shots
and the user can programme which functions are
allowed to trip after any of the shots. This makes
possible special reclosing cycles e.g. for co-
ordination with fuses in distribution systems with
teed transformers.
To prevent excessive number of reclosing cycle in a
short period of time, a setting can be used to define
MiCOM P122/3 and P126/7 relays incorporate an the maximum number of reclosing cycle allowed in
element, which measures the ratio of negative to a period of time after first one was detected.
positive sequence current (I2/I1). This fully
programmable function allows more sensitivity and Dead and reclaim times are freely adjustable.
stability than pure negative sequence A counter stores the number of recloser commands.
measurement. This information is available locally or remotely.
Under / Over voltage protection (27/59) To inform operator that autorecloser has been
blocked internally or externally, output relays can be
Under-voltage conditions may occur on a power assigned to theses signals.
system for increased system loading, complete loss
Switch On To Fault protection High impedance Three-Phase Differential
Some faults may be due to fault conditions not protection (87)
removed from the feeder after a reclosing cycle or The phase inputs of MiCOM P12x relays can be
manual tripping, or due to earthing clamps left on applied in the typical high-impedance scheme for
following maintenance works. In these cases, it may busbar or machine protection.
be desirable to clear the fault condition in a faster The relays ensure a high degree of stability against
time, rather than waiting for the trip delay time DT external fault conditions and a reliable performance
or IDMT associated with the involved protection to against internal faults.
elapse.
Another condition where this function is particularly All the 50/51stages can be used for this application,
adapted is in case of manual close of the CB on an the third stage configured in peak mode is
existing fault. This is considered as a particularly recommended for the best performance.
critical situation since the overcurrent protection Under/Over Frequency (81U/O)
would not clear the fault until the set operate delay
had elapsed. Time delayed under and over frequency protection
available on P127 provides the fundamental form of
Hence for all these situations, it is desirable to clear frequency protection.
the fault in the fastest time possible.
Six thresholds are available: Each one can be
The P123, P126 and P127 relays incorporate
configured to detect an under or over frequency
configurable switch on to fault protection. It provides
within the range [fn – 4,9Hz, fn + 4,9Hz], where fn is
an instantaneous trip during a settable time after the nominal frequency selected (50Hz or 60Hz). A
local or remote manual close, after automatic definite timer is assigned to each threshold.
reclose or when triggered by a digital Input
(downstream protection or 52A). When the frequency measured is crossing one of
The SOTF function incorporates a fixed time the 6 pre-defined thresholds, the relays generates a
window of 500 ms during which the detection of the start signal and after a user settable time delay, a
fault is enabled. trip signal.
Rate of change of frequency (81R)
Circuit breaker failure protection (50BF)
Time delayed rate of frequency protection in
Following the inception of a fault, one or more main
MiCOM P127 is used for severe disturbances when
protection devices will operate and issue a trip
shedding load in small steps may not be sufficient.
output to the circuit breaker(s) associated with the
faulted circuit. It can also compliment the generator control system
to reduce or shed generation when the frequency
The circuit breaker failure protection verifies the rises above the nominal frequency at a high rate.
effective opening of the CB by a dedicated
undercurrent threshold isolating the fault and
preventing damage or further damage to the power
system.
The 50BF protection in the P122, P123, P126 and
P127 can be activated by trip of a generic
protection or/and external command by the relevant
digital input associated to the label Strt. tBF.
The Circuit breaker failure protection can also be
used to trip upstream circuit breakers.
The circuit breaker failure provides the possibility to
block the instantaneous I> and Ie> thresholds when
a 50BF signal is emitted. This allows more flexibility
in the fault localisation and isolation with blocking
schemes.
High impedance restricted Earth-Fault (64N)

MiCOM P12x range offer the REF feature applied to
enhanced ground fault detection on each
transformer winding.
The relays ensure a high degree of stability against
external fault conditions and a reliable performance
against internal faults.
All the 50N/51N stages can be used for this
application.
Directional power protection (32) A definite timer is assigned to each threshold.
MiCOM P127 provides the three-phase under / over When the active and reactive power measurements
power protection which monitors the active and are inside the trip zone, the relays generates a start
reactive power limits and detects excessive active signal and after a user settable time delay, a trip
power values. signal.
Phase current rotation

In some applications there is a need to match the
plant phase sequence with the connected relay
It can be used, for instance, to protect alternators
without changing the cabling. The P122, P123 &
from reverse power.
P127 relays include the phase rotation feature that
Four independents over and under power allows the setting of the phases in clockwise or in
thresholds can be used to define the tripping zone anti-clockwise rotation (ABC or ACB sequence).
whatever is active or reactive power.
P Blocking logic
When the MiCOM P12x and P12y relays are used
Triggering power
in critical networks, management of protection
Ac tive power (P)
relays must take surrounding devices into
P>
and
P> > consideration.
Tri p
zon
Two blocking logic inputs can be configured
e
independently of each other to block any
combination of the selected elements (i.e. current or
P<
and
P< <
Directional
Angle
voltage stages, thermal replica, etc).
Tri p
zon
e A typical application is to use a dedicated digital
0
input to block the time delay settings of phase/earth
2°
fault protection in a relay in response to the
270 phase/earth fault start condition of a downstream
90 relay.
Q
2°
180 This function allows the MiCOM relays to clear the
fault fastly and correctly when used in a cascade
scheme.
Directional Active Over / Under protection
Selective relay scheme logic

Q
The P122/3 and P126/7 relays include selective
relay scheme logic.
Triggering power
Q>
an
A dedicated digital input can temporarily alter the
dQ
>>
Reactive power (Q) time delay settings in response to the phase/earth
fault start condition of a downstream relay. This
Tr ip
z on function allows the MiCOM relays to clear the fault
e
Q< fast and correctly when used in a cascade scheme.
a nd
Q< Angle
< Tri
p zon
e Local/remote Control
In the P123, P125, P126 and P127 one logic input
2° 0
associated to the label LOCAL MODE is dedicated
270
to this feature. If this logic input is powered, all the
90
P
remote communications (setting parameters,
2°
control command....) will be forbidden to avoid a
180
mal-operation during a local operation.
The time synchronization via the network stays
Directional Reactive Over / Under protecti on active because there is no effect on the output
relays.
Each threshold can be set as directional by
configuring a dedicated angle.
Circuit Breaker Monitoring and Supervision Voltage controlled overcurrent (51V)
Circuit-breaker preventative maintenance is the 51V in P127 is a combination of I>> and U<
advanced function provided by the MiCOM P122, functions to inhibit trip normal generator current is
P123, P126 and P127 relays with adjustable closing already bigger than I>> threshold:
and opening time measurements. All phase
Overcurrent function trip will be inhibited if current is
currents (I or I2 ) are accumulated to inform about bigger than I>> AND voltage greather than U<
the total interrupted fault current. (Generator ON => Live busbar). Overcurrent
MiCOM P122 P123 P126 and P127 relays allow trip function will trip if current is bigger than I>> AND
circuit supervision via a specific input associated to voltage smaller than U< (Generator OFF => dead
the label Trip Circ. The result of this monitoring can MV busbar)
be viewed locally or remotely.
Cold Load Pick up 51V> selection

menu “(U< or V2>)& I>>?”
When a feeder is energised, the current levels that No
flow for a period of time following energisation may I>> I>>
differ greatly from the normal load levels. Yes
U<
Consequently, overcurrent settings that have been ≥1 &
&
applied to give short circuit protection may not be V2>
suitable during this period. No

tI>>
The Cold Load Pick-up (CLP) logic included in the Yes
tI> >
P122, P123, P126 & P127 relays raises the settings tU<
≥1
of selected protection stages for a setting time of tV2> &
&
the tCL timer initiated via a dedicated logic input

(associated to the label Cold L PU) or automatically
when at least one phase current is increasing by
51V>> selection
95% in less than 200ms. Setting value can be menu “(U<< or V2>>)& I>>>?”
increased by 800% during a settable duration. To No
trigger this function, either CB close position can be I>>>

Yes
I>>>
use or an automatic detection based on a sudden U<<
raise of current value. ≥1 &
V2>> &
This allows the protection settings to be set closer

to the load profile by automatically increasing No
tI>>>
settings after energisation. Yes
tI>> >
tU<<
≥1 &
Cold-load characteristics tV2>> &
Yes
VTS
No
No
VTS
Yes VTS Alarm
The 51V function is also supervised by voltage

transformer supervision (VTS). In case 51V is used,
undervoltage alarm will be inhibited to avoid
confusion of the user.
Inrush blocking
In the P122, P123 and P127, starting of the phase Voltage Transformer Supervision (VTS)
current stage, earth current and the negative-
sequence current stage can be blocked under VTS is used to detect VT failure.
inrush conditions to avoid unsuitable trip during VTS = [(V2>0.3Vn) AND (I2<0.5In)] OR [(V1<0.1Vn)
transformer magnetization.
AND (I>0.1In)].
As soon as the ratio of second harmonic
When VTs is detected, overcurrent function can be
component is above the settings (in percentage),
blocked or changed to a non directional
selected phase, earth and negative current
overcurrent. Moreover, as soon as VTS is detected,
threshold will be blocked for a settable duration all protection functions which needs voltage
(maximum 2seconds) measure will be blocked (27 & 32N, for instance).
Current Transformer Supervision (CTS) Setting Groups
Current transformer supervision is provided in The P122, P123, P125 and P126 relays have two
MiCOM P127 to detect loss of phase CT based on protection related setting groups. The P127 relay
zero sequence current occurence combined with has eight protection related setting groups;
zero sequence voltage disappearance.
Changes between the groups are executed via the
front interface, a dedicated logic input or through
Inputs and Outputs the communication port.
The P12x relays include freely configurable digital To avoid any undesirable tripping, the setting group
inputs and output relays for CB control and change is only executed when none of the
signalling. protection functions are running (deactivated or
Each input can be configured as active high or inhibited) except for the thermal overload. If a
active low and the supply type can be chosen as setting group change is received during any
DC or AC at the order. protection or automation function, it is stored and
executed after the last timer has elapsed.
Any input can be configured for blocking, selective
logic, control, etc. by the label associated to the
Time tagging
specific function.
The MiCOM P12x/y incorporates an internal clock
Each instantaneous and delayed trip is assignable
to allow a 1ms accuracy time tagging of alarms,
to any output relays and to the led on the front
events, fault and disturbance record. To avoid any
panel. To the trip relay (relay 1) only the delayed
drifting of the time tagging clock, it’s necessary to
trip of the protections and some accessory function
periodically synchronize the relays. To do this
are assignable. A single digital input can be used
P12x/y offers three solutions:
for several internal functions or assigned directly to
any output contact • Synchronization from the substation control
system via the rear communication port
The two first output contacts (RL1 & RL2) can be
used as failsafe relays to provide a “fail safe alarm” • Synchronization from an external GPS clock via
in case of power supply loss or major hardware a dedicated digital input (not P121).
failure. Other available relays can be inverted to • Synchronization from an external GPS clock via
reverse NO relays operating condition (output a modulated or
relays closing when logicalstate of the signal demodulated IRIG-B
changes from 1 to 0). signal (P127 only)
Output relay latching (86) Logic Equations

Any outputs, including trip, can be latched. Reset of The MiCOM P121/2/3 & P126/7 relays integrate
the latched outputs is possible by logic input, front complete logic equations to allow customization of
panel operator interface or by remote the product based on customer application.
communication. Up to 8 independent Boolean equations can be
used. Each equation offers the possibility to use
Relay Maintenance mode AND, OR & NOT logical gates. Up to 16 parameters
The P122, P123, P125, P126 and P127 incorporate can be used for each equation including any
the direct control of the output relays (without the threshold and opto-input status.
need to inject any current). This functionality allows Every result of equation can be time delayed and
the user to quickly verify the external wiring of the assigned to any output relays, trip, trip latching
relay output contacts. and/or HMI LEDs.
To avoid any operator disturbance, any alarms
Remote control on output relays related to boolean equation results could be
The P122 and P123 allow the direct control of 4 CB inhibited.
by selected output relays. The control can be
performed by the software interface locally (S1) or
by remote control (DCS system).
Circuit breaker command

P122 and P123 are now able to locally send
open/close command through the HMI. Any CB
command needs to be confirmed by the operator to
avoid maloperation.
Auxiliary timers Fault records
Auxiliary timers are available on P12x range to 25 faults are stored inside the flash memory of
temporized any opto-inputs status change (D-well P12x relays (except P121). Each record includes:
or drop-off)
• Fault indicators
- P120 & P121: tAux1, tAux2 • Value of the available measurements for each
- P122: tAux1, tAux2 & tAux3
relay
- P123: 5 tAux
• Tripping time
- P125: tAux1, tAux2, tAux3 & tAux4
- P126: 7 tAux Fault indications help the user to clearly identify the
- P127: 7 to 12 tAux cause of the fault and monitor the P120, P122,
When the logic inputs are energised, the relevant P123, P125, P126 and P127 settings.
timer starts and when the set time is elapsed the
associated output relay trip. Disturbance recording
Each auxiliary timer can be associated to any 5 Current waveforms are captured by the P120,
output relay including the trip relay (RL1) and any P122, P123, P125 P126 and P127 relays and
leds.
stored in there flash memory. Four disturbance
Measurements record duration could be used among the following:
MiCOM P120, P121, P122, P123, P125, P126 and • 5 records of 3 seconds (150 periods at 50hz)
P127 relays continually monitor all of the available • 3 records of 5 seconds (250 periods at 50hz)
analogue inputs. The relays display the values on the • 2 records of 7 seconds (350 periods at 50hz)
LCD and store the measurements in memory. • 1 records of 9 seconds (450 periods at 50hz)
The measured values are the true RMS up to the The disturbance recording function is triggered
10th harmonic with 2% accuracy for current and either by any of the programmed thresholds or by
voltage (nominal conditions at 50 Hz). Power and an external input, or through the communications.
energy calculation accuracy are about 5% due the
All the logic and analogue information are stored in
angle contribution.
memory and can be transferred to an external data
The calculation of the average value for each phase analyser by the front communication port or one
during a selectable rolling sub-period is also RS485 rear port by an appropriate protocol.
available.Peak demands with a 15-minute window
are also memorised.
All the measured and derived values can be
displayed on the front panel LCD or transferred
locally or remotely on user request.
For the complete list of the available measurements
refer to the technical data in other part of this
document.
Protection start records

Five protection start records are stored in the
MiCOM P120, P122, P123, P125, P126 & P127 Device Identification, Ports
relays. The front of the relay has two flaps. The upper flap
Each instantaneous (start) record includes: identifies the product name. It can be lifted to
access the product model number, serial number
• instantaneous (start) time (date & duration) and ratings.
• origin (phase & earth thresholds)
Under the lower flap there is a 9 pin RS232 port can
Start records give the user useful information for be used for relay setting and for software upgrade.
preventative maintenance of the electrical system.
Event recording
250 events are stored in the MiCOM P120, P122,
P123, P125, P126 and P127 flash memory. Events
include inputs/outputs, state changes, alarms and To prevent unauthorized users to open the lower
contact operations. flap, the case can fit a security seal.
All events are time-tagged to 1ms.
Case TECHNICAL DATA
For all MiCOM P12x the units have a draw out MiCOM P12x Overcurrent protections
metal 4U case high. ∗ earth or Single Phase Overcurrent (P120)
The width is 20TE for the P120 P121 P122 P123 ∗ 3-phase and earth overcurrent (P121, advanced P122
P125, 30TE for the P126 and P127. & expert P123)
All CTs inputs are short-circuited if the active unit is ∗ directional and non-directional (E/F) overcurrent (P125)
withdrawn from the case. This feature allows a ∗ directional and non-directional 3-phase overcurrent and
quick and easy replacement of the unit in case of directional and non-directional earth fault (P126, P127)
failure, without the need to rewire the relay. Input / Output (I/O)
All P12x relays can be panel or rack mounted.
∗ P120, P121: 2I/4O
Wiring ∗ P122: 3I/4O
∗ P123: 5I/8O
External connections are made via MIDOS type ∗ P125: 4I/6O
terminal blocks. ∗ P126: 7I/8O
Each connection includes two 6.35mm Fast on and ∗ P127: 7I (or optional 12I)/8O
one M4 screw fixing.
The wiring for all the MiCOM P120, P121, P122, Earth current input
P123, P125, P126 and P127 relays is standard to ∗ 0.1 – 0 Ion,
provide maximum compatibility. ∗ 0.01 – 8 Ion,
∗ 0.002 – 1 Ion.
Protocol options
∗ Modbus,
∗ K-Bus/Courier,
∗ IEC60870-5-103
∗ DNP3.0
Languages options:
∗ French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian,
Polish, Portuguese, Dutch, Czech, Hungarian, Greek,
Chinese, Turkish.
Mechanical specifications
Design
Modular MiCOM Px2x platform relay:
∗ MiCOM P120/1/2/3/5 20 TE
∗ MiCOM P126/7 30 TE
Mounting
Rack or flush mounting
Connections
∗ Rear (double fast on + M4 screw per connection)
∗ Full draw-out with automatic CT shorting in the case of
the relay
Dimensions
Case size of the different models:
HEIGHT DEPTH WIDTH
4U (177mm) 226mm MiCOM P120/1/2/3/5: 20 TE
MiCOM P126/7: 30 TE
Weight approx.:
∗ MiCOM P120/1/2/3/5 approx. 3.0 kg
∗ MiCOM P126/7 approx. 4.0 kg
PC Interface
∗ DIN 41652 connector (X6),
∗ type D-Sub, 9-pin.
Environmental Conditions Product safety
Ambient Temperature Range 2006/95/EC
(replacing 73/23/EEC from 01/2007)
Temperature IEC 60255-6: 1988 Operating temperature range
Continuous Withstand: Compliance with European Commission Low Voltage
–25 to +55°C (or –13°F to +131°F) (safety and insulation) Directive.
Limit: Compliance is demonstrated by reference to generic
–25 to +70°C (or –28°F to +158°F) safety standards:
(The upper limit is permissible for a ∗ IEC 60255-27:2005
single 6-hour duration within any 24
hour period)
∗ EN 60255-5:2001
Storage Temperature Range:
–25 to +70°C (or –28°F to +158°F)
Tested as per Power Supply
IEC 60068-2-1:2007: 24-60Vdc,
–25°C storage (96 hours) 48-250Vdc / 48-250 Vac
–40°C operation (96 hours) Nominal auxiliary
or
IEC 60068-2-2:2007: voltage Vx
Universal power supply
+85°C storage (96 hours)
+85°C operation (96 hours)
24-250Vdc / 24-250 Vac
DC ± 20% of Vx
Ambient Humidity Range Operating range
AC – 20%, +10% of Vx
Humidity IEC 60068-2-78: 2001 56 days at: Aux Supply ripple Up to 12%
∗ 93% relative humidity (RH) Stored energy time ≥50 ms for interruption of Vx
∗ +40 °C Burden Stand by: <3W DC or <8 VA
Cyclic IEC 60068-2-30: 2005 Damp heat cyclic, six (12 + 12) hour P120/1/2/3/4/5 Max: <5W DC or <12 VA
temperature cycles, 93% RH, +25 to +55 °C Stand by: <3W DC or <8VA
Burden P126/7
with humidity Max: <6W DC or <14VA
Solar radiation
Avoid exposure of the front panel to direct solar radiation. Type Tests
Mechanical environment Insulation
Enclosure protection Insulation IEC 60255-5: 2000 > 1000MΩ at 500Vdc
resistance
Enclosure IEC 60529: 2001 IP 52 Protection (front panel) against
protection dust and dripping water, High Voltage (Dielectric) Withstand
IP 50 Protection for the rear and
Dielectric IEC 60255-5: 2000 ∗ 2.0kVrms for one minute between
sides of the case against dust,,
withstand all terminals and case earth
IP 10 Product safety protection for
∗ 2.0kVrms for one minute between
the rear due to live connections on
all terminals of independent
the terminal block
circuits, including contact circuits
Vibration Test ∗ 1.5kVrms for one minute across
dedicated normally open contacts
Sinusoidal IEC 60255-21-1:1988 Vibration response Class 2 – 1g
of output relays.
vibrations Vibration endurance Class 2 – 2g
ANSI/IEC C37.90: 1989 1.5kVrms AC for 1 minute (reaffirmed
Shock and Bump Test 1994) across open contacts and
IEC 60255-21-2:1988 Shock response Class 2 – 10g across open contacts of changeover
Shock
Shock withstand Class 1 – 15g output relays
Bump IEC 60255-21-2:1988 Class 1 – 10g Impulse Voltage Withstand Test

Seismic Test Impulse IEC 60255-5: 2000 1.2 / 50 µs, peak value: 5 kV, 0.5J
voltage (between all terminals, and all
Shock IEC 60255-21-3:1988 Class 2 terminals and case earth)
Creepage distances and clearances
Creepage IEC 60255-27:2005 Pollution degree 2, Overvoltage
distances and category III, Impulse test voltage
clearances 5 kV
Corrosive Environments
Corrosive Per IEC 60068-2-60: Industrial corrosive environment/poor
Environments 1995, Part 2, Test Ke, environmental control, mixed gas
Method (class) 3 flow test.
21 days at 75% relative humidity and
+30°C
Exposure to elevated concentrations
of
H2S (100ppb), NO2 (200ppb) and
Cl2 (20ppb)
Electromagnetic environment RATINGS
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Frequency
High IEC 60255-22-1:1998 2.5 kV common mode, class 3 Operating range from 45 Hz to 65 Hz
frequency 1 kV differential mode, class 3 Nominal 50 or 60 Hz
disturbance Frequency
Fast transient IEC 60255-22-4:2002 Class A
Current inputs
2 kV 5kHz terminal block comms
4 kV 2.5kHz all circuits excluding (P120/1/2/3)
comms. Nominal current 1A and 5A dual rated
EN 61000-4-4:1995 2 kV 5kHz all circuits excluding (In)
Level 4 power supply Earth nominal 1A and 5A dual rated
4 kV 5kHz power supply current
Electrostatic EN 61000-4-2:1995 & 8 kV contact discharge, class 4 selection by ordering code
discharge IEC60255-22-2:1996 15kV air discharge, class 4
Operating range
(Cortec)
Surge EN 61000-4-5:1995 & 4kV common mode, level 4 Nominal burden < 0.025 VA (1A)
Immunity IEC 60255-22-5:2002 2kV differential mode, level 4 per phase < 0.3 VA (5A)
Conducted EN55022:1998 & 0.15-0.5MHz, 79dBµV (quasi peak) Nominal burden < 0.08 VA (1A)
emissions IEC 60255-25:2000 66 dBµV (average) per earth < 0.42 VA (5A)
0.5-30MHz, 73dBµV (quasi peak) Rrp (Impedance of 25 mΩ (1A input)
60 dBµV (average) relay phase current 8 mΩ (5A input)
Radiated EN55022:1998 & 30-230MHz, 40dBµV/m at 10m input at 30In)
emissions IEC 60255-25:2000 measurement distance Rrn (Impedance of 87 mΩ (1A input)
230-1GHz, 47dBµV/m at 10m
relay neutral 15 mΩ (5A input)
measurement distance
current input at
Conducted EN 61000-4-6:1996 & Level 3, 10V rms @ 1kHz 80% am, 30In)
immunity IEC 60255-22-6:2001 150kHz to 80MHz
continuous @ 2 × In
Radiated EN 61000-4-3:2002 & Level 3, 10V/m 80MHz to 1GHz @ Thermal withstand 1s @ 40 × In
Immunity IEC 60255-22-3:2000 1kHz 80% am 2s @ 100 × In
Radiated EN 61000-4-3:2002 Level 4, 30V/m 800MHz to 960MHz
Immunity and 1.4GHz to 2GHz @ 1kHz 80%
from digital am Earth CT consumption
telephones ANSI/ 35V/m 80MHz to 1GHz @ 1kHz 80%
IEEE C37.90.2:2004 am
35V/m 80MHz to 1GHz @ 100% phase transformer 5A
RMS voltage (V)
pulse modulated front face only

Magnetic field EN 61000-4-8:1994 Level 5, 100A/m applied
immunity continuously, 1000A/m for 3s phase transformer 1A
EN 61000-4-9:1993 Level 5, 1000A/m

EN 61000-4-10:1993 Level 5, 100A/m at 100kHz and
1MHz
ANSI Surge IEEE/ 4kV fast transient and 2.5kV damped Current (A)
withstand ANSI C37.90.1:2002 oscillatory applied common and
capability transverse mode Phase CT consumption
EMC compliance phase transformer 5A

RMS voltage (V)
89/336/EEC
phase transformer 1A
93/31/EEC
Compliance with European Commission EMC Directive.
Generic standards were used to establish conformity:
EN50081-2: 1994 Current (A)
EN60952-2: 1995
Voltage inputs Output relays
(P125/6/7)
Contact rating
Voltage input 57 to 130V 220 to 480V
range Un Contact relay Dry contact Ag Ni
Operating 0 to 260V 0 to 960V Make current Max. 30A and carry for 3s
(measuring) range Carry capacity 5A continuous
Burden Resistive 44kΩ: 438 kΩ: Rated Voltage 250Vac
0.074W/57V 0.1102W/220V Breaking characteristic
0.38W/130V 0.525W/480V 1500 VA resistive
1.54W/260V 2.1W/960V Breaking capacity
1500 VA inductive (P.F. = 0.5)
Thermal withstand AC
220 Vac, 5A (cos ϕ = 0.6)
Continuous 260V ph-ph 960V ph-ph 135 Vdc, 0.3A (L/R = 30 ms)
10 seconds 300V ph-ph 1300V ph-ph Breaking capacity
250 Vdc, 50W resistive or
DC
25W inductive (L/R=40ms)
Operating time <7ms
Metering range
(P127 with measurement CTs) Durability
Phase current 1A and 5A (by connection) Loaded contact 10000 operations minimum
inputs Unloaded contact 100000 operations minimum
Measurement
accuracy Communication interface
Current <0.2% (at IN), Type Port Physical Link Connectors
Voltage <0.2% (at VN),
Power <0.5% (P, Q and S), RS485 Screened twister Screws or snap-on
selection by ordering code pair
Operating range RS485 Screened twister Screws or snap-on
(Cortec)
Burden Phase < 0.5VA isolated pair
input RS232 Screened twister Sub–D 9 pin
Bandwith 500Hz pair female connector
continuous @ 2 × In
Thermal withstand 1s @ 20 × In PC Interface (front RS232)
4s @ 10 × In Transmission rate: 19200 baud (fixed)
Parity: None
Frame: 8 bit
LOGIC INPUTS Stop bit: 1 bit
Logic input Protocol: Modbus RTU
Type Independent, optically insulated Remote access (rear RS485 port)
Burden < 10mA per input Default RS485 port:
Recognition time < 5ms 2kV-isolation hardware support common mode
Supply Transmission rate: 300 to 38400 baud
(programmable)
Relay auxiliary power supply Logic Inputs
Protocols available
Ordering
Code
Nominal Operating Nominal Minimal Maximum Holding Maximum

voltage range voltage range Voltage polarisation polarisation current continuous
P120, P121, P122 & Modbus RTU, DNP3,
Vx range voltage current after 2ms withstand P123 IEC60870-5-103 & Courier
A 24–60Vdc 19,2–76Vdc P125, P126 & P127 Modbus RTU, DNP3 &
24–250Vdc 19.2Vdc 300Vdc
F 48–250Vdc 38.4–300Vdc 24–240Vac 19.2Vac 35mA 2.3mA 264Vac
IEC60870-5-103
48–240Vac 38.4–264Vac Optional second port (RS485)
T 48–250Vdc Isolated RS485 port.
48–240Vac 38.4–300Vdc 24–250Vdc 19.2Vdc 35mA 2.3mA
300Vdc
Transmission rate: 300 to 38400 baud
Special EA* 38.4–264Vac 24–240Vac 19.2Vac 264Vac
(programmable)
H 48–250Vdc 38.4–300Vdc
Protocols available
48–240Vac 38.4–264Vac 129Vdc 105Vdc 3.0 mA @ 129Vdc 145Vdc
P127 Modbus or IEC60870-5-103
V 48–250Vdc 38.4–300Vdc
48–240Vac 38.4–264Vac 110Vdc 77Vdc 7.3 mA @ 110Vdc 132Vdc (selection by ordering code
(Cortec))
W 48–250Vdc 38.4–300Vdc
48–240Vac 38.4–264Vac 220Vdc 154Vdc 3.4 mA @ 220Vdc 262Vdc
Z 24–250Vdc 19.2–300Vdc
48–240Vac 38.4–264Vac 24–250Vdc 19.2Vdc 35mA 2.3mA
300Vdc
24–240Vac 19.2Vac 264Vac
(*) Logic input recognition time for ENA assessment.

Dedicated filtering on 24 samples (15ms at 50Hz).
PROTECTIONS FUNCTIONS Range:0.002 to 1 Ien
- Ie>, Ie>>, Ie>>> from 0.002 to 1 Ien
Settings - Ie>>>> from 0.1 to 40 Ien
- Setting steps 0.001 Ien
Phase overcurrent [67/50/51] If Ie> or Ie>> are set to IDMT operation, the maximum
(P120, P121, P122, P123, P125, P126, P127) recommended setting should be 0.05x In to give a full
Range 0.1 to 40 In operating curve.
- I>: 0.1 to 25 In
- I>>: P125/6/7 directional mode
Relay characteristic angle RCA-Torque angle for each
P120, P121, P122, P123 0.5 to 40 In
stage 0° to 359°
P125, P126, P127 0.1 to 40 In
- I>>>: Trip zone for each stage ±10° to ±170°
P120, P121, P122, P123 0.5 to 40 In - Ue>, Ue>>, Ue>>> for 57 to 130V version:
P125, P126, P127 0.1 to 40 In 1V to 260V in steps of 0.1V
- Setting Step: 0.01In
- Ue>, Ue>>, Ue>>> for 220 to 480V version:
If I> or I>> are set to IDMT operation, the maximum
4V to 960V in steps of 0.5V
recommended setting should be 2x In to give a full
operating curve. Earth fault current trip delay time:
- DT for tIe>, tIe>>, tIe>>> 0 to 150s in steps of 0.01s
P127 in directional mode
- IDMT for Ie> and Ie>> (except for P120, P121)
Relay characteristic angle
IEC, ANSI/IEEE, RI and RECT curve
RCA-Torque angle for each stage: 0° to 359°
- TMS 0.025 to 1.5 in steps of 0.001
Trip zone for each stage: ±10° to ±170°
Trip delay time: Reset time for DT on Ie>,Ie>>: (P120/1/2/3)
- DT for: tI>, tI>>, tI>>> 0 to 150s in steps of 0.01s 0 to 600s in steps of 0.01In
- IDMT for I> and I>> (except P120, P121): Reset time for IDMT for P120/1 only:
IEC, ANSI/IEEE, RI and RECT curve - tIe> , tIe>> fixed 50 ms
- TMS: 0.025 to 1.5 in steps of 0.001 Reset time for P122 & P123:
- Reset time for DT on I>,I>> (P120/1/2/3): - tIe>, tIe>> with IEC curve:
0 to 600sec in steps of 0.01In 0.04 to 100s in steps of 0.01s
Reset time for IDMT for P120/1 only: - tIe>, tIe>> with ANSI/IEEE curve:
- tI> , tI>> fixed 50 ms - RTMS: 0.025 to 3.2 in steps of 0.025
Reset time for P122 & P123 - DT: 0.04 to 100s in steps of 0.01s
- tI>, tI>> with IEC curve:0.04 to 100s in steps of 0.01s
- tI>, tI>> with ANSI/IEEE curve: Reset time for P125, P126 & P127:
- tIe>, tIe>> with IEC curve:
0.04 to 100s in steps of 0.01s 0 to 100s in steps of 0.01s
RTMS: 0.025 to 3.2 in steps of 0.025 - tIe>, tIe>> with ANSI/IEEE curve:
Reset time for P126 & P127: - RTMS: 0.025 to 3.2 in steps of 0.025
- tI>, tI>> with IEC curve: - DT: 0 to 100s in steps of 0.01s
0 to 100s in steps of 0.01s For the range 0.002 to 1Ien, RXIDG curves are available
on the P122 & P123 only.
tI>, tI>> with ANSI/IEEE curve:
- RTMS: 0.025 to 3.2 in steps of 0.025 Wattmetric /Iecos earth fault [32N] (P125, P126, P127)
- DT: 0.00 to 100s in steps of 0.01s
The setting value has to be multiplied by Ien for 32N only
Earth fault overcurrent [67N/50N/51N] (I.e. Ien=5A Pe>: 2.00 x 5 W. your setting is 10W)
(P120, P121, P122, P123, P125, P126, P127) - Range: 0.1 to 40 Ien
Range: 0.1 to 40 Ien - voltage range 57 to 130V
0.1 to 25 Ien ∗ Pe>, Pe>> 10 to 800 W
- Ie> from 0.1 to 40 Ien ∗ Setting Step: 1W
- Ie>>, Ie>>> from 0.5 to 40 Ien - voltage range 220 to 480V
- Ie>>>> from 0.1 to 40 Ien ∗ Pe>, Pe>> 40 to 3200 W
- Setting Step: 0.01Ien ∗ Setting Step: 5W
If Ie> or Ie>> are set to IDMT operation, the maximum - Ie cos> 0.1 to 25 Ien
recommended setting should be 2x In to give a full - Iecos>> 0.5 to 40 Ien
operating curve. - Setting Step: 0.01 Ien
- Range: 0.01 to 8 Ien
Range: 0.01 to 8 Ien
- voltage range 57 to 130V
- Ie> from 0.01 to 1 Ien
- Ie>>, Ie>>> from 0.01 to 8 Ien ∗ Pe>, Pe>> 1 to 160 W
- Ie>>>> from 0.1 to 40 Ien ∗ Setting Step: 0.1 W
- Setting Step: 0.001 Ien - voltage range 220 to 480V
∗ Pe>, Pe>> 4 to 640 W
If Ie> or Ie>> are set to IDMT operation, the maximum
∗ Setting Step: 0.5 W
recommended setting should be 0.4x In to give a full
- Ie cos> 0.01 to 1 Ien
operating curve.
- Iecos>> 0.01 to 8 Ien
- Setting Step: 0.005 Ien Phase/line under voltage [27] (P127)
- Range: 0.002 to 1 Ien Protection phase to phase or phase to neutral
- voltage range 57 to 130V Nominal Voltage range 57 – 130V
∗ Pe>, Pe>> from 0.2 to 20 W U< AND/OR/OFF
- ∗ Setting Step: 0.02 W U< 2 to 130V in steps of 0.1V
- voltage range 220 to 480V U<< AND/OR/OFF
∗ Pe>, Pe>> from 1.0 to 80 W U<< 2 to 130V in steps of 0.1V
∗ Setting Step: 0.01 W Nominal Voltage range 220 – 480V
- Ie cos> from 0.002 to 1 Ien U< AND/OR/OFF
- Iecos>> from 0.002 to 1 Ien U< 10 to 480V in steps of 0.5V
- Setting Step: 0.001 Ien U<< AND/OR/OFF
Relay characteristic angle RCA-Torque U<< 10 to 480V in steps of 0.5V
angle for each of the Pe/Iecos elements 0° to 359° DT for tU<, tU<< 0 to 600s in steps of 0.01
- Setting step 1° 52a Inhib. U<, U<< Yes or No
- Trip Zone: +/- 80°
- DT for: tPe>, tPe>>, Iecos>, Iecos>> 0 to 150s Setting OR / AND in the stage means:
- IDMT for Pe> and Iecos> OR: trip by start of one or two or three phase
IEC, ANSI/IEEE, RI and RECT curve AND: trip by start of three phases.
- TMS 0.025 to 1.5 in steps of 0.001 Phase/line over voltage [59] (P127)
- Reset time: Protection phase to phase or phase to neutral
- tIPe>, tIecos> with IEC curve: Nominal Voltage range 57 – 130V
0 to 100s in steps of 0.01s U> AND/OR/OFF
- tIPe>, tIecos> with ANSI/IEEE curve: U> 2 to 260V in steps of 0.1V
- RTMS: 0.025 to 3.2 in steps of 0.025 U>> AND/OR/OFF
- DT: 0 to 100s in steps of 0.01s U>> 2 to 260V in steps of 0.1V
Negative Sequence [46] (P122, P123, P126, P127) Nominal Voltage range 220 – 480V
U> AND/OR/OFF
P126 & P127: U> 10 to 960V in steps of 0.5V
I2> 0.1 to 25 In U>> AND/OR/OFF
I2>> 0.5 to 40 In U>> 10 to 960V in steps of 0.5V
I2>>> 0.5 to 40 In
Setting Step 0.01In DT for tU>, tU>> 0 to 600s in steps of 0.01
P122 & P123: The setting OR / AND in the stages means:
I2> 0.1 to 40 In OR: trip by start of one or two or three phase
I2>> 0.1 to 40 In AND: trip by start of three phases.
Setting Step 0.01In Residual over voltage [59N] (P125, P126, P127)
If I2> is set to IDMT operation, the maximum
Nominal Voltage range 57 – 130V
recommended setting should be 2x In to give a full
Ue>>>> 1 to 260V in steps of 0.1V
operating curve.
Nominal Voltage range 220 – 480V
- DT for: tI2>, tI2>>, tI2>>> 0 to 150s in steps of 0.01s Ue>>>> 5 to 960V in steps of 0.5V
- IDMT for I2>
DT for t Ue>>>> 0 to 600s in steps of 0.01
IEC, ANSI/IEEE, RI and RECT curve
- TMS 0.025 to 1.5 in steps of 0.001 Autoreclose [79] (P123, P126, P127)
- Reset time P122, P123, P126, P127 Up to 4 cycles can be configured
- tI2> with IEC curve:
0.04 to 100s in steps of 0.01s Autoreclose settings
- tI2> with ANSI/IEEE curve: Ext CB Fail? no yes
RTMS: 0.025 to 3.2 in steps of 0.025 Ext CB Fail Time 000.01 ms 600, 00sec 0.01sec
DT: 0.04 to 100s in steps of 0.01s Ext Block? no yes
Rolling demand no yes
Thermal Overload element [49]
- Max cycle nbr 2 10 1
(P122, P123, P126, P127)
- Time period 10mn 24h 10mn
Iθ> 0.1 to 3.2In steps of 0.01In Dead time tD1 0.01s 300, 00s 0.01s
Te 1 to 200mn in steps of 1mn Dead time tD2 0.01s 300, 00s 0.01s
K 1 to 1.5 in steps of 0.01 Dead time tD3 0.01s 600, 00s 0.01s
θ Trip 50% to 200% in steps of 1% Dead time tD4 0.01s 600, 00s 0.01s
θ Alarm 50% to 200% in steps of 1% Dead time tI> 0.05s 600s 0.01s
Three phase undercurrent [37] Dead time tI>> 0.05s 600s 0.01s
(P122, P123, P126, P127) Dead time tI>>> 0.05s 600s 0.01s
Dead time tIe> 0.05s 600s 0.01s
I< (P122 P123) 0.02 to 1 In steps of 0.01
I< (P126 P127) 0.1 to 1 In steps of 0.01 Dead time tIe>> 0.05s 600s 0.01s
DT for: tI< 0 to 150s in steps of 0.01s Dead time tIe>>> 0.05s 600s 0.01s
Reclaim Time tR 000.02s 600, 00s 0.01s
Inhibit Time tI 000.02s 600, 00s 0.01s
Phase Cycles 0 4 1
E/Gnd Cycles 0 4 1
Cycles 4321 4321
0/1/2
tI> 0000 2222
Autoreclose settings AUTOMATION & ACCESSORY
Cycles 4321 4321 FUNCTIONS
0/1/2
tI>> 0000 2222
Cycles 4321 4321 Trip command
0/1/2
tI>>> 0000 2222 Each one of the protection function outputs (after a time
Cycles 4321 4321 delay, e.g. tI>), auxiliary timers, and logic equations can
0/1/2
tIe> 0000 2222 be assigned to the trip command (relay 1).
Cycles 4321 4321
0/1/2 Latch functions
tIe>> 0000 2222
Cycles 4321 4321 Each of the protection function outputs (after a time
0/1/2 delay, e.g. tI>), auxiliary timers and CB fail can be
tIe>>> 0000 2222
Cycles (P126/7) 4321 4321 latched in P120, P121, P122, and P123.
0/1/2
tPe/Iecos>, 0000 2222 Latch output relays
Cycles (P126/7) 4321 4321
0/1/2 The output relays that can be latched are as follows:
tPe/Iecos>> 0000 2222
P120: latching relays not available
Cycles 4321 4321
0/1/2/3 P121: relay 2 to 4
tAux1 0000 2222
P122: relay 2 to 6
Cycles 4321 4321 P123: relay 2 to 8
0/1/2/3
tAux2 0000 2222 P125: relay 1 to 6
The settings 0, 1, 2 & 3 means: P126, P127: relay 1 to 8
0 = The autoreclose is not initiated.
1 = trip on threshold pick up, followed by the programmed Circuit breaker failure detection [50BF]
reclosing activity (P122, P123, P126, P127)
2 = no trip on threshold pick up, whatever has been set in the I< CB 0.02 to 1In in steps of 0.01In
any trip control menu. With this setting after the Reclaim time t BF (P126, P127) 0.01 to 10s in steps of 0.01s
is expired, the autoreclose is ready for a new sequence. t BF (P122, P123) 0.01 to 10s in steps of 0.01s
3 = Trip is coming from an external device but reclosing is done
by the relays (triggered by opto-input)
Block on I> Yes/No
Block on Ie> Yes/No
Under / over frequency [81U/O] (P127)
6 independants threshold (x = [1 ; 6]) Blocking logic (P120 P121 P122. P123, P125, P126,
P127)
Fx? 81> OR 81<
tFx 0 to 600s in step of 0.01s The follow stages locked by a digital input associated to
the label Blk. Log1/2 are for the P12x:
Nominal frequency = 50Hz / 60Hz I>. I>>, I>>>, Ie>, Ie>>, Ie>>>, I2>, I2>>, Thermal θ,
Fx (Fn +/- 4,9Hz) 45.1 to 64.9Hz in step of 0.01Hz Brkn. Cond., t Aux1, t Aux2, tAux3, tAux4. tIe>>>>
Rate of change of frequency [81R] (P127) In addition for the P125/6/7 are:
6 independants threshold (x = [1 ; 6]) tPe/Iecos> , tPe/Iecos>, tI<, I2>>>, tUe>>>>.
Fx? Yes OR No For the P127 only: tU>, tU>>, tU<, tU<<, F1 to F6, tF1 to
dF/dtx –10Hz/s to +10Hz/s in step of 0.1Hz/s dF6, dF/dt1 to dF/dt6, tP>, tP>>, tP<, tP<<, tQ>, tQ>>,
tQ<, tQ<<
Directional power [32] (P127)
Selective scheme logic (P122. P123, P126, P127)
“P>?” or “Q>?” or “P<?” or “Q<?” Yes or No
The involved stages are:
tI>, tI>>, tI>>>, tIe>, tIe>>, tIe>>>.
P> or Q> or P< or Q<:
- Nominal Voltage range 57 – 130V: t sel: 0 to 150s in steps of 0.01s
1 to 10000W*k in steps of 1W (k=1 or 5)* Broken conductor (46BC) (P122, P123, P126, P127)
- Nominal Voltage range 220 – 480V: Ratio I2/I1 20% to 100% in steps of 1%
4 to 40000W*k in steps of 1W (k=1 or 5)* t BC 0 to 14400s in steps of 1s
Directional angle: 0 to 359° in step of 1°
tP> or tQ> or tP< or tQ< 0 to 150s in steps of 0,01s Cold load pick up (P122, P123, P126, P127)
“P>>?” or “Q>>?” or “P<<?” or “Q<<?” Yes or No Started by digital input 52a or when I grows from 0.05<IN
to I > IN in less than 200ms (automatic detection)
P>> or Q>> or P<< or Q<<: Level 20% to 800% in steps of 1%
- Nominal Voltage range 57 – 130V: t CL 0.1to 3600s in steps of 0.1s
1 to 10000W*k in steps of 1W (k=1 or 5)*
The involved stages are:
- Nominal Voltage range 220 – 480V: tI>, tI>>, tI>>>
4 to 40000W*k in steps of 1W (k=1 or 5)* tIe>, tIe>>, tIe>>>
Directional angle: 0 to 359° in step of 1° tI2>, tI2>>, tI2>>>
tP>> or tQ>> or tP<< or tQ<<: tI2>>> (P126, P127)
0 to 150s in steps of 0,01s tTherm.
*: k = TC secondary ratio Inrush blocking (P122, P123, P127)
Inrush Block? Yes or No
Inrush H2 ratio 10 to 35% in steps of 0.1%
Inrush tReset 0 to 2s in steps of 0,1s
Inrush Blocking:
I>, I>>, I>>>, Ie>, Ie>>, Ie>>>, Ie>>>>, I2>, I2>>, I2>>>
Voltage controlled overcurrent [51V] (P127) Switch On To Fault / Trip on recluse (P123/6/7)
Voltage range: 57 to 130V tSOTF 0 to 500ms in steps of 10ms
Block of I>> = (U< OR V2>) & I>> Possibility to start the SOTF by I>, I>>, ctrl close input,
V2 > 3V to 200V in steps of 0.1V HMI closing order, [79] closing, front comm., rear or
Block of I>>> (U<<ORV2>>)&I>>> optional rear2 comm.
V2 >> 3V to 200V in steps of 0.1V
Voltage range: 220 to 480V Logic equation (P121, P122, P123, P126, P127)
V2 >, V2>> 20V to 720V in steps of 0.5V 8 independants equations are available.
Voltage transformer supervision [VTS] (P127) Each one can used a maximum of 16 operands among
VTS blocks 51V Yes/No all start and trip signal
VTS Alarm Yes/No Each one can used NOT, OR, AND, OR NOT, AND
VTS blocks protection? Yes/No NOT logical gates.
VTS non directional I>, I>>, I>>>, Ie>, Ie>>, t operate 0 to 600s in steps of 0.01s
Ie>>>, Ie>>>> Yes/No
t Reset 0 to 600s in steps of 0.01s
Current transformer supervision [CTS] (P127)
Disturbance Recording (P120, P122, P123, P125,
CT Supervision Yes/No P126, P127)
Ie> 0.08×In to 1.0×In in steps of 0.01×In Up to 15s disturbance records∗:
Ue<: 0.5V to 22V in steps of 0.1V (P127xA) – 5 × 3s,
2V to 88V in steps of 0.5V (P127xB) – 4 × 3s,
tCTS 0 to 100s, in steps of 0.01s – 3 × 5s,
– 2 × 7s,
CB supervision and control (P122, P123, P126, P127) – 1 × 9s.
CB Fail ? Yes/No Pre-time 0 to 3 s in steps of 0.1s
I< BF 0.02In to 1In in steps of 0.01In
CB fail time tBF 0 to 10s in steps of 0.01s Post-time (P120) 0 to 3 s in steps of 0.1s
Block I> Yes/No Trigger for disturbance ON Inst. or ON Trip
Block Ie> Yes/No
Time peak value (P122, P123, P126, P127)
Trip circuit supervision Windows time 5mn, 10mn, 15mn, 30mn, or 60mn
TC supervision time:
Rolling demand (P122, P123, P126, P127)
t SUP 0.1 to 10s in steps of 0.01s
Sub period 1 to 60mn in steps of 1mn
CB open/close supervision time
Num sub period 1 to 24 in steps of 1
CB open sup. time 0.05 to 1s in step of 0.01s
Communication order delay (P127)
CB close sup. time 0.05 to 1s in step of 0.01s
tCommand1 to tCommand4 0 to 600s in steps of 50ms
CB open number 0 to 5000 in steps of 1
CB trip operations stages Configuration parameters
CB trip mechanical VT connections (P127)
operations: 0 to 50000 in steps of 1 3 phase to neutral (UA, UB, UC) 3Vpn
CB trip electrical operations Σan Ue is calculated: Ue = (UA+UB+UC)/3
0 to 4000 Exp6 in steps 1 E6 2 phase to neutral and
CB trip electrical operations exp n: 1 or 2 residual voltage (UA,UB,Ur): 2Vpn + Vr
CB open time and close time control 2 phase to phase and residual
voltage (UAB,UBC,Ur): 2Vpp + Vr
CB open control time 0 to 5 s in step of 0.01s
CB close control time 0 to 5 s in step of 0.01s VT connections (P125, P126)
Residual voltage: Vr
Auxiliary timers (P120, P121, P122, P123, P125)
tAux 1, tAux2, tAux3∗, tAux4∗, tAux5∗: Display (P125, P126, P127)
0 to 200s in steps of 0.01s Default display: IA or IB or IC or IN
∗
: depending on model Display (P120, P121)
Default display: A or B or C or N
Auxiliary timers (P126, P127) L1 or L2 or L3 or E
tAux 1, tAux2, tAux3, tAux4: 0 to 200s in steps of 0.01s R or S or T or G
tAux 5, tAux6, tAux7: 0 to 20000s in steps of 0.01s Display (P122, P123)
tAux 8, tAux9, tAux10, tAux11 & tAux12 (optional): Default display: A or B or C or N or IA, IB,IC,IN
0 to 200s in steps of 0.01s
L1 or L2 or L3 or E or L1, L2, L3, E
R or S or T or G or R, S, T, G
Transformer Ratio
Phase CTs
Primary: 0 to 9999A
Secondary: 1A or 5A
Earth CTs UAB,UBC,UCA (Un = 57…130V) with
Primary: 0 to 9999A 2 x VA, VB or VC max if angle = 180°
Secondary: 1A or 5A between 2 phases:
0 to 9.12MV by step of 0.01V
Phase Voltage VTs UAB,UBC,UCA (Un = 220..480 V)
P127 Ordering code A (57 to 130V)
with 2 x VA, VB or VC max if angle = 180°between
Primary nominal (phase to phase) 0.10 to 1000.00kV 2 phases:
Secondary (phase to phase) 57 to 130V 0 to 1.92kV by step of 0.01V
P127 Ordering code B (220 to 480V) Ie (0.1 to 40 Ien)
Direct input (phase to phase) 220 to 480V with Sec. max 40 Ien x CT prim. max 9999:0 to 400kA
by step of 0.01A:
Residual Voltage VTs Ie (0.01 to 8 Ien)
P125, P126, P127 Ordering code A (57 to 130V) with Sec. max 8 Ien x CT prim. max 9999:
Primary 0.10 to 1000.00kV 0 to 80 kA by step of 0.01A
Secondary 57 to 130V Ie (0.002 to 1 Ien)
P125, P126, P127 Ordering code B (220 to 480V) with Sec. max 1 Ien x CT prim. max 9999:
0 to 10 kA by step of 0.01A
Direct input 220 to 480V
Ue (Uen = 57..130 V)
Other configurations with Sec max 260 x VT prim. Max 1 MV / VT sec. min
Phase rotation (P122 P123, P127) 57:
0 to 4.56 MV by step of 0.01V
Phase rotation P122 P123 P127: A-B-C or A-C-B
Ue (Uen = 220...480 V)
Group select with Sec max 960: 0 to 960V by step of 0.01V
Change Group on Input labeled: change set Pe Power (0.1 to 40 Ien, Uen = 57..130 V)
MENU or INPUT with (Ie max 400kA x Ue max 4.56MV):
P127: 0 to 1824GW by step of 1W
Setting Group 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8,
Group copy menu Pe Power (0.01 to 8 Ien, Uen = 57..130 V)
P122, P123, P125, P126: with Ie max 80 kA x Ue max 4.56 MV:
Setting Group 1 or 2 0 to 365GW by step of 1W
Alarms (P121, P122, P123, P125, P126, P127) Pe Power (0.002 to 1 Ien, Uen = 57..130 V)
with Ie max 10 kA x Ue max 4.56 MV:
Inst. Self-reset ? Yes or No 0 to 45.6GW by step of W
Led ack on fault ? Yes or No
Inh Alarm tAux ? tAux1, tAux2, tAux3, tAux4, tAux5, Pe Power (0.1 to 40 Ien, Uen = 220..480 V)
Equation A/B/C/D/E/F/G,H, I<, U<, P<, P<<,Q<, Q<<, with Ie max 400 kA x Ue max 960 V:
79 ext lock, Ctrl Trip, Fx< 0 to 384MW by step of 1W
Pe Power (0.01 to 8 Ien, Uen = 220..480 V)
Digital Inputs configuration with Ie max 80 kA x Ue max 960 V:
Each of the digital inputs can be set as: 0 to 76.8MW by step of 1W
- Active high (rising edge/high level) (Ie max 80 kA x Ue max 960 V)
or Active low (falling edge/low level) Pe Power (0.002 to 1 Ien, Uen = 220..480 V) with Ie max
- P120 and P121 have two inputs. 10 kA x Ue max 960 V 0 to 7.7 MW by step of 1 W
- P122 has three inputs. Angle Ie^Ue 0° to 359°
- P123 has five inputs.
- P125 has four inputs. Active Power 0 to 9999 GW
- P126 has seven inputs. Reactive Power 0 to 9999 GVar
- P127 have seven input by default (up to twelve if Power factor 0 to 1
optional board used)
Active Energy Power 0 to 4200 GWh
The voltage for digital inputs is DC or AC selectable,
Reactive Energy Power 0 to 4200 Gvarh
depending from the model; see ordering code tables.
Further:
Relay Maintenance mode I1, I2, Ratio I2/I1,Thermal status (resettable)
Relays maintenance mode P122 P123 P125 P126 Max & Average (resettable)
P127 Max IA Rms, Max IB Rms, Max IC Rms
P122 P125 relays 65W(*)4321 Average IA Rms, Average IB Rms, Average IC Rms
P123 P126 P127 Relays 8765W(*)4321 Recloser operations counters (resettable)
(*) watchdog relay Total Recloses, Cycle 1, Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4
Total Trip & Lockout
Measurement range
IA, IB, IC
with Sec. max 40 In × CT prim. max 9999:
0 to 400kA by step of 0.01A
UA,UB,UC (Un = 57..130 V)
with Sec max 260 × VT prim. Max 1 MV / VT sec. min
57: 0 to 4.56MV by step of 0.01V
UA,UB,UC (Un = 220...480 V)
with Sec max 960: 0 to 960V by step of 0.01V
COMMUNICATION
ModBus protocol DNP3.0
P120 P121 P122. P123, P125, P126, P127 P120 P121 P122. P123, P125,P126, P127
Baud Rate: Baud Rate:
300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bd 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bd
Parity Even/Odd/None Parity Even/Odd/None
Stop Bits 1 or 2 Stop Bits 1 or 2
Relay Address 1 to 255 Relay Address 1 to 255
IEC 60870-5-103 Courier
P120 P121 P122. P123, P125, P126, P127 P120 P121 P122. P123
Baud Rate Relay Address 1 to 255
300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bd
Relay Address 1 to 255 CT/VT requirement
Phase inputs Typical 5VA 10P20
Earth inputs Core balanced CT or residual
Phase input Typical Protection VT
Residual voltage input
Typical protection VT or Open Delta VT
ACCURACY
Element Deviation Trigger Reset Time deviation
Phase overcurrent elements ± 2% DT: Is ± 2% 0.95 Is ±2% ±2% +20…50ms
P120/1/2/3/6/7 IDMT: 1.1Is ±2% 1.05 Is ±2% ±5% +20…50ms
Relay characteristic angle ≤ 3°
RCA
(RCA-Torque angle)
P125/6/7
Trip zone P125/6/7 ≤ 3°
Earth fault overcurrent ± 2% DT: Ies ± 2% 0.95 Ies ±2% ±2% +20…50ms
elements IDMT: 1.1Ies ±2% 1.05 Ies ±2% ±5% +20…50ms
P121/2/3/6/7
Wattmetric earth fault ±4% ± error on cosϕ DT: Pes 0.95 Pes ±2% +30…50ms
elements ± accuracy ± accuracy ±5% +30…50ms
P125/6/7 IDMT: 1.1Pes 1.05 Pes
± accuracy ± accuracy
IeCosϕ ±2% ± error on cosϕ DT: IeCos ± accuracy 0.95 IeCos ± ±2% +30…50ms
earth fault overcurrent IDMT: 1.1 IeCos ± accuracy ±5% +30…50ms
elements accuracy 1.05 IeCos ±
P125/6/7 accuracy
Negative sequence phase ± 2% DT: I2s ± 2% 0.95 I2s ±2% ±2% +20…50ms
overcurrent elements IDMT: 1.1I2s ±2% 1.05 I2s ±2% ±5% +20…50ms
P122/3/6/7
Phase undercurrent element ± 2% DT: I< ± 2% 1.05 I< ±2% ±2% +20…50ms
P122/3/6/7
Broken conductor ± 3% DT: I2/I1 ± 3% 0.95 I2/I1 ±3% ±2% +20…50ms
P122/3/6/7
Thermal overload ± 3% IDMT: Iθ> ± 3% 0.97 Iθ>±3% ±5% +20…50ms
P122/3/6/7 (ref. IEC 60255-8)
Overvoltage P127 ± 2% DT: Us ± 2% 0.95 Us ±2% ±2% +20…40ms
Undervoltage P127 ± 2% DT: Us ± 2% 1.05 Us ±2% ±2% +20…40ms
Overfrequency P127 ± 2% DT: Fs ± 2% 0.95 Fs ±2% ±2% +80… 100ms
Underfrequency P127 ± 2% DT: Fs ± 2% 1.05 Fs ±2% ±2% +80…100ms
Overpower P127 ± 5% DT: Ps ± 2% 0.95 Ps ±2% ±2% +20…50ms
Derived residual overvoltage ± 2% DT: Urs ± 2% 0.95 Urs ±2% ±2% +20…40ms
P125/6/7 or 1V
Auxiliary Timers ±2% +10...20 ms
Timers of logic functions ±2% +10...20 ms
Autoreclosing Timers ±2% +10...20 ms
DIMENSIONS
P120, P121, P122, P123 and P125:
P0078ENb
P126 and P127:
P0077ENb
Figure Dimensional drawings
Alternative : The earth current input is connected to the sommation of the three phase CTs. The current inputs are connected to 3 phase CTs + a core balanced CT.
P2 P1 P2 P1 P2 P1 37
A A 33 35
S2 S1 S2 S1 Auxiliary + WD Watch dog (4)
B B 36
voltage
}
C C _ 6
S2 S1 34
49 49 4
Programmable tripping
P121 RL1
2
} output
1A 1A
50 50 12
51 51 10
RL2 Programmable output
1A 1A P121 8
}
A only
52 52 16
53 53 RL3 Programmable output
14 }
1A 1A 20
54 54 RL4 18 Programmable output
55 55
WIRING CONNECTIONS
C B
}
1A 1A
Phase rotation
56 56
41 P121 41
5A 5A
P120 P121 P122 P123 P125 P126 P127 Technical Data Sheet
42 42
43 43
5A 5A P121
Typical application diagram P120 P121
only
44 44
45 45
5A 5A
46 46
47 47
5A 5A MiCOM
48 48
+ P120/121
Programmable 22
L1
25
input { 24 Case earth connection
-
Alternative (P121 only): Connection to 2 phases CTs + a core balanced CT. +
Programmable 26
input L2
P2 P1 P2 P1 { 28
A -
S2 S1 Case earth
B 29
Communication
C 30 cable shield
S2 S1 1 2 29 30 *
49
3 4 31 32
1A 31 _ RS 485
5 6 33 34
50 Port communication
7 8 35 36
51
9 10 37 38 32 }
1A +
11 12 39 40 ( : terminating resistor for the
52 13 14 41 42 *
53 last relay to be connected
15 16 43 44 between 30-32)
1A
17 18 45 46
54
55 19 20 47 48
21 22 49 50
1A
23 24 51 52
56 Nota :
41 25 26 53 54
(1) (a) CT shorting links make before (b) and (c) disconnect
5A 27 28 55 56
42
43 (b) Short terminals break before (c)
Module terminal blocks
5A (c) Long terminals
viewed from rear
44 (d)
45 (with integral case earth link) Pins terminals (pcb type)
5A (2) CT connection are typical only

46
47
(3) Earth terminals are typical only
5A (4) The MICOM P120/P121 relays are shown with supply off.
48
P0045ENb
P12xy/EN TDS/I86
Alternative : The earth current input is connected to the sommation of the three phase CTs. The current inputs are connected to 3 phase CTs + a core balanced CT.
P2 P1 P2 P1 P2 P1 37
A A 33 35
S2 S1 S2 S1 Auxiliary + Watch dog (4)
B B WD 36
}
voltage
C C
{ _ 6
S2 S1 34
49 49 4
Programmable tripping
RL1 output
2 }
1A 1A
50 50 12
51 51 10
8
1A
A
1A
}
52 52 16
53 53 RL3 Programmable output
14 }
1A 1A 20
55 55
B 3
}
1A C 1A
Phase rotation RL5 1 } Programmable output
56 56
41 41 7
RL6 5 Programmable output
5A 5A }
P120 P121 P122 P123 P125 P126 P127 Technical Data Sheet
9
42 42
5A 5A 13
}
Typical application diagram P122 P123

45 45
}
5A 5A P123 only
46 46
47 47
5A 5A MiCOM
48 48
+ P122/123
Programmable 22
L1
26
input { 24 Case earth connection
-
Alternative : Connection to 2 phases CTs + a core balanced CT. +
Programmable 26
input L2
P2 P1 P2 P1 { 28
A -
+
S2 S1 Case earth Programmable 17
B L3 29
input { 19 Communication
C - cable shield
S2 S1 1 2 29 30 + 30
49 Programmable 21 *
3 4 31 32 input L4
1A
{ 23 31 _
5 6 33 34 - RS 485
+
50 Programmable 25 Port communication
7 8 35 36
51 input L5
9 10 37 38 { 27 32 }
1A - +
11 12 39 40 ( : terminating resistor for the
52 13 14 41 42 *
53 P123 only last relay to be connected
15 16 43 44 between 30-32)
1A
17 18 45 46
54
55 19 20 47 48
21 22 49 50
1A
23 24 51 52
56 Nota :
41 25 26 53 54
(1) (a) CT shorting links make before (b) and (c) disconnect
5A 27 28 55 56
42
43 (b) Short terminals break before (c)
Module terminal blocks
5A (c) Long terminals
viewed from rear
44 (d)
45 (with integral case earth link) Pins terminals (pcb type)
5A (2) CT connection are typical only

46
47 (3) Earth terminals are typical only
5A (4) The MICOM P122/P123 relays are shown with supply off.
48
P0046ENb
P12xy/EN TDS/I86
Typical application diagram P125
35
C B Watch Dog
Phase rotation ~/ + 33 WD 37
36
Auxiliary Voltage 4
A B C Programmable tripping output
~/ _ 34 RL1 6
2
10
Programmable output
Trip direction
P1 55 RL2 12
S1 8
1A 14
56 32N 50N 51N RL Programmable output
16
47 18
67N 59N 20
5A
48 3
1
7
5
MiCOM
A da 22
Programmable input L1
24
26
P125
B 28
17
19
21
C 40 Programmable input L4
23
N dn 39
Case earth connection

29 Communication cable shield
*
30 Terminal RS485
_ 31
RS485
Communicatio n Port
+ 32
*terminating resistor for the last
relay to be connected between 30-32
P0074ENc
C B
Phase rotation
35
A B C 37
~/ + 33 WD
36
Auxiliary Voltage 4
~/ _ 34
P1 RL1 6
49 2
S1 10
1A 50 51 32N
50 RL2 12
P1 51 8
14
S1 51N RL
1A 67N 50N 16
52 18
53 RL4
P1 20
37 46 49
S1 3
1A RL5
1
54
59N 79 BC 7
Trip direction
55 RL6
P1 5
S1 9
1A 50BF TCS RL7
56 11
13
41 RL8
15
5A 22
42
24 Program mable input L1
43
26
5A Program mable input L2
44 28
17
45
Program mable input L3
19
5A 21
46
MiCOM
23
47
25
5A Program mable input L5
27
P126
48 58
Ad a 60
57
59
B
Case earth connection
29 Communication cable shield
30
C 73 Terminal RS485
_ 31
RS485
N dn 74 Communication
+ 32
P0075ENb
Protection CT Measurement CT
Watchdog (4)
Output 1
Example with phases A
and B connected
Output 2
Output 3
Output 4
Output 5
Output 6
Output 7
Output 8
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Input 6
Input 7
Input 8
Input 9
Input 10
Input 11
50 51 67
Input 12
32N 50N 51N
67N 37 46
49 79 46BC
50BF TC S
Terminals "30/32" and "78/80" to
be connected at the end of
RS485 bus.
59 59N 27
81 81R 32
VTS 51V 86 BNC adaptor board
IRIG B
CTS
Modulated
= optional
IRIG B
Unmo-
dulated
P0076ENf
C
A
B
C
A
B
Measurement CT connection
C
A
B
(optional)
P3947ENb
Information required with order
P120
Versions Order - No.

1–3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
MiCOM P12x – Overcurrent protection P12 0 ∗ 0 0 ∗ ∗ ∗ 2 ∗ ∗ ∗
Variant
Earth or single Phase overcurrent 0
Earth current input
0.1 to 40 Ion A
0.01 to 8 Ion B
0.002 to 1 Ion C
Auxiliary voltage Digital input voltage
48 - 250 Vdc / 48 - 240 Vac 105 - 145 Vdc H
48 - 250 Vdc / 48 - 240 Vac 24 - 250 Vdc (Special option for ENA UK) T
48 - 250 Vdc / 48 - 240 Vac 110 Vdc -30% / +20% V
48 - 250 Vdc / 48 - 240 Vac 220 Vdc -30% / +20% W
24 - 250 Vdc / 48 - 240 Vac 24-250Vdc / 24-240Vdc Z
Communication interface
Modbus 1
KBus / Courier 2
IEC 60870-5-103 3
DNP3 4
Language
French 0
English / American 1
Spanish 2
German 3
Italian 4
Russian 5
Polish 6
Turkish E
Latest Major Software release
(2)
V XX.X ?
Latest Minor Software release
(2)
V XX.X ?
Mounting option
(3)
None (default) 0
Pre-fixed HMI (no withdrawability) 1
(3)
Sealed cover 2
Pre-fixed with sealed cover 3
(1)
Available only with larger LCD
(2)
Unless specified, the latest version will be delivered
(3)
Not available with “Auxiliary voltage – Digital input voltage code T
(*) please contact us in order to know the availabilities
P121, P122 or P123

1–3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
MiCOM P12x – Overcurrent protection P12 ∗ ∗ 0 0 ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Variant
3 Phase and Earth overcurrent 1
Advanced – 3 Phase and Earth overcurrent 2
Expert – 3 Phase and Earth overcurrent 3
Earth current input
0.1 to 40 Ion A
0.01 to 8 Ion B
0.002 to 1 Ion C
Voltage Input
57 – 130 V A
220 – 480 V B
48 - 250 Vdc / 48 - 240 Vac 105 - 145 Vdc H
48 - 250 Vdc / 48 - 240 Vac 110 Vdc -30% / +20% V
48 - 250 Vdc / 48 - 240 Vac 220 Vdc -30% / +20% W
24 - 250 Vdc / 48 - 240 Vac 24-250Vdc / 24-240Vdc Z
Modbus 1
KBus / Courier 2
IEC 60870-5-103 3
DNP3 4
Language
French 0
Spanish 2
German 3
Italian 4
Russian 5
Polish 6
Portuguese 7
Dutch 8
Czech A
Hungarian B
Greek C
Chinese (only available in phase II hardware with larger LCD display) D
Turkish E
Hardware version
Text display 2
Larger LCD display 3
(2)
V XX.X ?
(2)
V XX.X ?
Mounting option
(3)
None (default) 0
(3)
Sealed cover 2
(1)
(2)
(3)
P125 or P126

1–3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
MiCOM P12x – Overcurrent protection P12 ∗ ∗ ∗ 0 ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Variant
Directional//non-directional E/F relay 5
Directional//non-directional three phase
overcurrent and directional/non directional earth fault relay 6
Earth current input
0.1 to 40 Ion A
0.01 to 8 Ion B
0.002 to 1 Ion C
Voltage Input
57 – 130 V A
220 – 480 V B
48 - 250 Vdc / 48 - 240 Vac 105 - 145 Vdc (special application) H
Note: option H not available with graphical display: Chinese
48 - 250 Vdc / 48 - 240 Vac 110 Vdc -30% / +20% (special application) V
48 - 250 Vdc / 48 - 240 Vac 220 Vdc -30% / +20% (special application) W
24 - 250 Vdc / 48 - 240 Vac 24-250Vdc / 24-240Vdc Z
Modbus 1
IEC 60870-5-103 3
DNP3 4
Language
French 0
Spanish 2
German 3
Italian 4
Russian 5
Polish 6
Portuguese 7
Dutch 8
Czech A
Hungarian B
Turkish E
Hardware version
Text display 2
(2)
V XX.X ?
(2)
V XX.X ?
Mounting option
(3)
None (default) 0
(3)
Sealed cover 2
(1)
(2)
(3)
P127

1–3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
MiCOM P12x – Overcurrent protection P12 7 ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Variant
Directional//non-directional three phase
overcurrent and directional/non directional earth fault relay 7
Earth current input
0.1 to 40 Ion A
0.01 to 8 Ion B
0.002 to 1 Ion C
Voltage Input
57 – 130 V A
220 – 480 V B
Optional features
None 0
Additional 5 digital inputs 1
IRIG-B inputs + additional 2nd rear port 2
IRIG-B inputs + additional 2nd rear port + additional 5 digital inputs 3
(1)
Measurement CTs 4
(1)
Measurement CTs + additional 5 digital inputs 5
(1)
Measurement CTs + IRIG-B input + additional 2nd rear port 6
Measurement CTs + IRIG-B input +
(1)
additional 2nd rear port + additional 5 digital inputs 7
48 - 250 Vdc / 48 - 240 Vac 105 - 145 Vdc (special application) H
Note: option H not available with graphical display: Chinese
48 - 250 Vdc / 48 - 240 Vac 110 Vdc -30% / +20% (special application) V
48 - 250 Vdc / 48 - 240 Vac 220 Vdc -30% / +20% (special application) W
24 - 250 Vdc / 48 - 240 Vac 24-250Vdc / 24-240Vdc Z
nd
Modbus / Modbus (if 2 RS485 port available) 1
nd
IEC 60870-5-103 / Modbus (if 2 RS485 port available) 3
nd
DNP3 / Modbus (if 2 RS485 port available) 4
nd
IEC 60870-5-103 / IEC 60870-5-103 (only available with additional 2 rear port) 5
Language
French 0
Spanish 2
German 3
Italian 4
Russian 5
Polish 6
Portuguese 7
Dutch 8
Czech A
Hungarian B
Turkish E
Hardware version
Text display 2
(2)
V XX.X ?
(2)
V XX.X ?
Mounting option
(3)
None (default) 0
(3)
Sealed cover 2
(1)
(2)
(3)
Guide Form Specification MiCOM P125 P126
MiCOM P120 P121 P122 P123
Non Directional Phase Overcurrent & Directional
Phase and earth numerical overcurrent relay in / non Directional earth fault overcurrent relay in
drawout 4U metal case. drawout 4U metal case.
The following functions are available: The following functions are available:
3 independent phase stages (instantaneous and 3 independent phase thresholds (instantaneous
time-delayed) 50/51 and delayed) 50/51
3 independent earth stages (instantaneous and 3 independent earth fault
time-delayed) 50N/51N thresholds (instantaneous and
1 derived earth stages (instantaneous and time- delayed) 67N/50N/51N
delayed) 2 Wattmetric Pe/Iecos earth fault thresholds 32N
Tripping curves type IEC (short time inverse, Tripping curves type IEC (short time inverse,
standard inverse, very inverse, extremely standard inverse, very inverse, extremely
inverse, long time inverse) and IEEE/ANSI (short inverse, long time inverse) IEEE/ANSI (short
time inverse, moderately inverse, inverse, very time inverse, moderately inverse, inverse, very
inverse, extremely inverse) inverse, extremely inverse), RI and RECT
RXIDG curves 3 Negative phase sequence overcurrent
Rectifier curve thresholds 46
Negative sequence overcurrent - 46 Undercurrent - 37
Undercurrent - 37 2 Thermal overload thresholds 49
Thermal overload - 49 1 Residual Overvoltage thresholds 59N
Output relay latching - 86 Output relay latching 86
Broken conductor detection Broken conductor detection
4 shot autorecloser - 79 4 shot auto-recloser 79
Circuit breaker failure detection - 50 BF Circuit breaker failure detection 50BF
Circuit breaker monitoring Circuit breaker monitoring
Trip circuit supervision Trip circuit supervision
Inrush blocking The relay provides complete measurements and
recording functions including:
The relay provides complete measurements and
recording functions including: True RMS values
True RMS values Event recorder with the last 250 events,
1ms time stamped.
Event recorder with the last 250 events, 1ms
time-tagged. Fault recorder with the last 25 faults
Fault recorder with the last 25 faults Instantaneous recorder with the last 5
instantaneous starts
Instantaneous recorder with the last 5
instantaneous starts Disturbance recorder with storage of 5 records
for 3 seconds each
Flexible disturbance recorder (total duration =
15s) User interface includes:
User interface includes: A 32 characters backlit display
A 32-character backlit display Programmable LEDs
Programmable LEDs A front panel RS232 for local settings
A front panel EIA RS232 for local settings A RS485 rear port compatible with MODBUS ,
DNP3 or IEC60870-5-103
A EIA RS485 rear port compatible with
MODBUS, Courier, IEC 60870-5-103, or DNP3.0 An easy to use PC setting software.
An easy to use PC setting software
MiCOM P127
Directional / non Directional Phase Overcurrent The relay provides complete measurements,
Directional / non Directional earth fault metering and recording functions including:
overcurrent relay in drawout 4U metal case. Frequency,
The following functions are available: True RMS values
The following functions are available: Max and average voltage values
3 independent phase thresholds (instantaneous Class 0.5 Energy values*
and delayed) 67/50/51 Active, reactive, apparent power
3 independent earth fault Currents Total harmonics distortion (THD) and
thresholds (instantaneous and Total demand distortion (TDD)*,
delayed) 67N/50N/51N
Voltage Total harmonics distortion (THD)*
1 derived earth stages (instantaneous and time-
K Factor*,
delayed)
Phase current harmonics (ratio)*,
2 Wattmetric Pe/Iecos earth fault thresholds 32N
Event recorder with the last 250 events,
Tripping curves type IEC (short time inverse,
1ms time stamped.
standard inverse, very inverse, extremely
inverse, long time inverse) IEEE/ANSI (short Fault recorder with the last 25 faults
time inverse, moderately inverse, inverse, very Instantaneous recorder with the last 5
inverse, extremely inverse), RI and RECT instantaneous starts
3 Negative phase sequence overcurrent Disturbance recorder with storage of 5 records
thresholds 46 for 3 seconds each
Undercurrent - 37
2 Thermal overload thresholds 49 * with measurement CTs option
2 Phase Overvoltage thresholds 59
2 Phase Undervoltage thresholds 27 User interface includes:
1 Residual Overvoltage thresholds 59N A backlit LCD display
8 independents threshold for 3 phase active and Programmable LEDs
reactive under / over power protection (32) A front RS232 port for local settings
6 independents threshold for A multi protocol RS485 rear port is available for
under/overfrequency protection (81U/O) communications with digital control system
6 independents threshold for rate of frequency (MODBUS , DNP3 or IEC60870-5-103)
protection (81R)
Output relay latching 86 Optional hardware features:
Broken conductor detection Up to 12 opto-inputs
4 shot auto-recloser 79 IRIG-B synchronization (modulated and
Circuit breaker failure detection 50BF demodulated)
Circuit breaker monitoring Additional RS485 port in Modbus or IEC60870-5-
Trip circuit supervision 103
Inrush blocking Two measurements CTs
Phase rotation
VT Supervision
CT Supervision
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Directional / non Directional Overcurrent

Version P120 Phase II V11

Technical Data Sheet

GENERAL FEATURES P120 P121 P122 P123 P125 P126 P127

The relays can communicate to the local monitoring

(Description of ANSI code: see Functions Overview)

Three-phase Overcurrent Protection (50/51)

The absolute phase angle of line voltages is

Reset ANSI/IEEE curve

Extremely Inverse ANSI/IEEE 29.100 2 Autorecloser (79)

High impedance restricted Earth-Fault (64N)

Phase current rotation

Selective relay scheme logic

Cold Load Pick up 51V> selection

suitable during this period. No

the tCL timer initiated via a dedicated logic input

trigger this function, either CB close position can be I>>>

This allows the protection settings to be set closer

The 51V function is also supervised by voltage

Output relay latching (86) Logic Equations

Circuit breaker command

Protection start records

All events are time-tagged to 1ms.

Bump IEC 60255-21-2:1988 Class 1 – 10g Impulse Voltage Withstand Test

pulse modulated front face only

EN 61000-4-9:1993 Level 5, 1000A/m

EMC compliance phase transformer 5A

Nominal Operating Nominal Minimal Maximum Holding Maximum

(*) Logic input recognition time for ENA assessment.

P126 and P127:

Figure Dimensional drawings

5A (2) CT connection are typical only

44 44 RL8 15 Programmable output

5A (2) CT connection are typical only

Case earth connection

32N 50N 51N

VTS 51V 86 BNC adaptor board

Information required with order

Versions Order - No.

(*) please contact us in order to know the availabilities

Information required with order

Versions Order - No.

(*) please contact us in order to know the availabilities

Information required with order

Versions Order - No.

(*) please contact us in order to know the availabilities

Information required with order

Versions Order - No.

(*) please contact us in order to know the availabilities

 2011 Schneider Electric. All rights reserved.

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