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Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the
device before trying to install, operate, service or maintain it. The following special
messages may appear throughout this bulletin or on the equipment to warn of potential
hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
DANGER
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injury.
WARNING
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serious injury.
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damage.
CAUTION
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moderate injury.
NOTICE
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A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction, installation,
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hazards involved.
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information held on the equipment, is irreparably destroyed so as to maintain the
security of the equipment and information during the process and up to the point of
irremediable destruction.
Any equipment containing batteries should have them removed before disposal,
taking precautions to avoid short circuits. Particular regulations within the country of
operation, may apply to the disposal of the equipment.
Announcement
EcoStruxure™ Power Automation System (EPAS)
In case of former brand names such as “EcoStruxure Substation Operation”, “ESO” or “PACiS”,
are lingered in this documentation, please consider them as linked to "EcoStruxure™ Power
Automation System".
Communication Gateway
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MiCOM C264 - User Manual Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Legal Information 2
Disclaimer 3
Safety Information 4
Announcement 6
Table of Contents 7
1 Overview 45
1.1 About this guide 46
1.1.1 Document updates 46
1.2 What's new? 47
1.2.1 Current guide revision 47
1.2.2 Previous guide revisions 47
1.2.2.1 Revision number: E50.4 (03/2022) 47
1.2.2.2 Revision number: E50.3 (01/2022) 47
1.2.2.3 Revision number: E50.2 (08/2021) 48
1.3 Document organization and content 49
1.4 How to use this document ? 50
1.5 How to read this document ? 51
1.6 Introduction to MiCOM range 52
1.7 Introduction to MiCOM C264 applications 53
1.7.1 MiCOM C264 Computers 53
1.7.2 Applications and Scope 53
2 Safety and Handling 55
2.1 Symbols and External Labels on the Equipment 56
2.2 Installing, Commissioning and Servicing 57
2.2.1 Qualified Persons 57
2.2.2 Earth / Ground 57
2.2.3 Mounting 58
2.2.4 Servicing and maintenance 59
2.2.5 UL and CSA / CUL Listed or Recognized equipment 60
2.2.6 Storage 61
2.3 Decommissioning and Disposal 62
2.4 Technical Specifications for Safety 63
2.4.1 Protective fuse rating 63
2.4.2 Protective Class 63
2.4.3 Installation Category 63
2.4.4 Environment 63
2.5 Compliance Marking for Applicable European Directives 64
2.6 Recognized and Listed Marks for North America 65
2.7 Recognized and Listed Mark for Custom Union and Russian Federation 66
2.8 Typical Labels 67
2.8.1 Labels for standard LED indicators and menu navigation keys 67
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4.6.2.10.3.2 MiCOM C264 specific configuration for MiCOM C264 eLSU 339
4.6.3 Fast automation: Programmable Scheme Logic (PSL) 340
4.6.3.1 Interlocking equations as particular case of PSL 340
4.6.3.1.1 Introduction 340
4.6.3.1.2 Interlocking bypass 340
4.6.3.1.3 Timer before interlock evaluation 341
4.6.3.1.4 Simulation and test of interlocking equations 341
4.6.3.2 PSL/interlocking inputs 341
4.6.3.3 PSL interlocking outputs 341
4.6.3.4 Functions 341
4.6.3.5 Validity of data 342
4.6.3.6 Computation 342
4.6.4 Slow automation Programmable Logic Control (PLC) 342
4.6.4.1 Inputs 343
4.6.4.2 Outputs 343
4.6.4.3 PLC Behaviour 344
4.6.5 PSL/PLC behavior in case of MiCOM C264 redundancy 345
4.7 Records 346
4.7.1 Permanent records storage 346
4.7.1.1 Data storage 346
4.7.1.2 Waveform Recording: General 346
4.7.1.3 Events 346
4.7.1.4 Fast Waveform Recording 346
4.7.1.5 Slow Waveform Recording 347
4.7.1.6 Slow Waveform Recording – Hypothesis 348
4.7.1.7 Disturbance Recorder 349
4.7.2 Non-permanent data storage of alarm 350
4.7.2.1 Definitions 350
4.7.2.1.1 Definition of an alarm 350
4.7.2.1.2 Types of alarmed data 350
4.7.2.1.3 Alarm states definition 351
4.7.2.1.4 Parameters associated to an alarm 351
4.7.2.2 Alarm processing 352
4.7.2.2.1 Acknowledgment 354
4.7.2.2.2 Clearing 355
4.8 Protection Functions 356
4.8.1 Undervoltage (ANSI code 27) 356
4.8.1.1 Description of the protection 356
4.8.1.2 Characteristics of the protection 356
4.8.2 Earth Wattmetric Protection (ANSI code 32N) 357
4.8.2.1 Description of the protection 357
4.8.2.2 Characteristics of the protection 357
4.8.3 Undercurrent protection (ANSI code 37) 358
4.8.3.1 Description of the protection 358
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7.2.10.2 Defining IEC 60870-5-103 IED extra information for disturbance file 667
7.2.10.2.1 Adding an analog channel definition 667
7.2.10.2.2 Adding a digital channel definition 669
7.2.10.3 Defining management of wave record file for computer CT/VT board 669
7.2.10.3.1 Defining fast waveform recording 670
7.2.10.3.2 Defining slow waveform recording 673
7.2.11 Defining a computer klaxon 678
7.2.12 Setting system information for computer components 678
7.2.12.1 Setting general system information of a computer 679
7.2.12.2 Setting system information of board 684
7.2.12.3 Setting system information of legacy IED 685
7.2.12.4 Setting system information of serial printer 686
7.2.12.5 Setting system information of a SCADA network 687
7.3 Defining datapoint 689
7.3.1 Creating a datapoint 689
7.3.1.1 Defining SPS datapoint 690
7.3.1.2 Defining DPC datapoint 691
7.3.1.3 Defining MPS datapoint 692
7.3.1.4 Defining MV datapoint 693
7.3.1.5 Defining TPI datapoint 696
7.3.1.6 Defining counter datapoint 698
7.3.1.7 Overview of control sequence processing 699
7.3.1.8 Defining SPC datapoint 700
7.3.1.8.1 Defining an SPC feedback 701
7.3.1.9 Defining DPC datapoint 702
7.3.1.9.1 Defining a DPC feedback 703
7.3.1.10 Overview of SetPoint processing 705
7.3.1.11 Defining SetPoint datapoint 706
7.3.1.11.1 Defining SetPoint feedback 708
7.3.2 Linking a datapoint to a profile 708
7.3.2.1 Defining an SPS profile 709
7.3.2.1.1 Setting 'General attributes' of an SPS profile 709
7.3.2.1.2 Setting 'State labels' attributes of an SPS profile 710
7.3.2.1.3 Setting 'State treatment' attributes of an SPS profile 710
7.3.2.1.4 Setting 'Alarms' attributes of an SPS profile 711
7.3.2.1.5 Setting 'Interlocking' attributes of an SPS profile 712
7.3.2.2 Defining a DPS profile 712
7.3.2.2.1 Setting 'General' attributes of a DPS profile 712
7.3.2.2.2 Setting 'State labels' attributes of a DPS profile 713
7.3.2.2.3 Setting 'State treatment' attributes of a DPS profile 713
7.3.2.2.4 Setting 'Alarms' attributes of a DPS profile 714
7.3.2.2.5 Setting 'Interlocking' attributes of a DPS profile 715
7.3.2.3 Defining an MPS profile 716
7.3.2.4 Setting 'General' attributes of an MPS profile 716
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1 Overview
This chapter contains the following topics:
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This guide is not a tutorial, it was written with the assumption that you have been trained in the
deployment and use of MiCOM C264.
This guide does not discuss the planning, design, and operation of the electrical power system
that is being monitored.
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Content changes:
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Chapter Description
"Overview" on page 45 • Document overview
• safety instructions for MiCOM C264
• Printer interface
Settings • list of settings of MiCOM C264 with default values and range
• protocols supported by MiCOM C264 with SCADA via
Communication
Telecontrol BUS, IED via Legacy BUS or IEC 61850 Station BUS
• instructions on MiCOM C264 commissioning, comprising checks
Commissioning
on the settings and functionality of the device
• diagnostic of MiCOM C264 status
Maintenance
• recommended actions to repair MiCOM C264
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You can also use the table of contents to navigate through the document, or use Find to search
for specific content.
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This guide is applicable for both MiCOM C264 and MiCOM C264P ranges. By default
MiCOM C264 stands generically for MiCOM C264 or MiCOM C264P.
If necessary, these icons will be used throughout the different topics only as follows:
Icon Description
A green circle with the white check mark next C264 icon means that the
information is applicable ONLY on MiCOM C264.
A red circle with the white cross next C264 means that the information is NOT
applicable on MiCOM C264.
A green circle with the white check mark next C264P icon means that the
information is applicable ONLY on MiCOM C264P.
A red circle with the white cross next C264P means that the information is NOT
applicable on MiCOM C264P
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MiCOM provides the ability to define an application solution and, through extensive
communication capabilities, to integrate it with your power supply control system.
MiCOM products include extensive facilities for recording information on the state and behavior of
the power system using disturbance and fault records. They can also provide measurements of
the system at regular intervals to a control center enabling remote monitoring and control to take
place.
The MiCOM range will continue to be expanded. The general features of MiCOM will also be
enhanced, as we are able to adopt new technology solutions.
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MiCOM C264 computers range are designed to address the needs of a wide range of
installations, from small to large and customer applications. Emphasis has been placed on strong
compliance to standards, scalability, modularity and openness architecture. These facilitate use
in a range of applications from the most basic to the most demanding. They also ensure
interoperability with existing components and, by providing building computers, PLC or IEDs
approach, provide a comprehensive upgrade path, which allows EPAS capabilities to track
customer requirements.
Key features are that this computer family is based on an Ethernet client/server architecture. It is a
modular computer that offers a large variety of applications such as Bay Computer, Remote
Terminal Unit, Sequence of Event Recorder, Data Concentrator and Programmable Logic
Controller.
Phase in time, dedicated computer available for each application will be purposed.
External auxiliary devices are largely obviated by the integration of binary inputs and power
outputs that are independent of auxiliary voltages, by the direct connection option for current and
voltage transformers, and by the comprehensive interlocking capability.
This simplifies handling of bay protection and control technology from planning to station
commissioning. During operation, the user-friendly interface makes it easy to set the unit and
allows safe operation of the substation by preventing non-permissible switching operations.
Continuous self-monitoring reduces maintenance costs for protection and control systems.
A built-in liquid crystal display (optional front face with LCD) shows not only switchgear settings
but also measured data and monitoring signals or indications.
The bay is controlled interactively by using the control keys and the display.
Adjustment to the quantity of information required is made via the EcoStruxure™ Power
Automation System - System Configuration Editor(EPAS-SCE).
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The MiCOM C264 can be connected to a higher control level, local control level or lower levels by
way of a built-in communications interface.
The next figures show some typical cases that can be mixed to face specific constraints.
• The first case uses several MiCOM C264 linked together on SBUS Ethernet. A
EPAS-Gateway grants access to a SCADA.
• The second case uses one MiCOM C264 linked to various IEDs from MiCOM and SEPAM
ranges and possibly to a remote SCADA (Stand-alone approach).
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Symbol Description
Caution
The text associated with this symbol warns against incorrect use or handling
of the product which can damage the equipment. Please Refer to equipment
documentation.
NOTE: THE TERM EARTH USED THROUGHOUT THIS TECHNICAL GUIDE IS THE DIRECT
EQUIVALENT OF THE NORTH AMERICAN TERM GROUND.
NOTE: (2) This symbol indicates a Protective Conductor Terminal that have to be connected to
earth / ground before operating the equipment helps to protect against electrical shock in case of
a fault.
NOTE: (3) This symbol may also be used for a Protective Conductor Terminal if that terminal is
part of a terminal block or sub-assembly e.g. power supply.
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DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY INTERVENTION
• Turn off all power supplying the MiCOM C264 and the equipment in which it is installed
before working on it.
• Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm that power is off.
• Replace all devices, doors, and covers before turning on power to this equipment.
• Apply appropriate personal protective equipment and follow safe electrical work practices.
See local regulation.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH
• Connect the ground terminal of the equipment to the protective earth / ground.
• Comply with national and local electrical standards with respect to the earth / ground of each
equipment.
• Check equipotential earthing / grounding network and test earth / ground during installation.
• The recommended minimum protective conductor (earth) wire size is 2.5 mm² (3.3 mm² for
North America) unless otherwise stated in the technical data section of the equipment
documentation, or otherwise required by local or country wiring regulations.
• The protective conductor (earth) connection must be low-inductance and as short as
possible.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
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2.2.3 Mounting
DANGER
HAZARD OF FIRE
• Insufficient tightening causes loose and ineffective connections with high contact resistance
and overheating with current and fire hazard in extreme cases.
• The clamping screws of all terminal block connectors, for field wiring, using M4 screws that
shall be tightened to a nominal torque of 1.3 Nm.
• To ensure that wires are correctly terminated the correct crimp terminal and tool for the wire
size should be used.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH
• Equipment intended for rack or panel mounting is for use on a flat surface of a Type 1
enclosure, as defined by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
• Removal of the equipment front panel/cover may expose hazardous live parts, which must
not be touched until the electrical power is removed.
• Voltage and current connections shall be made using insulated crimp terminations to ensure
that terminal block insulation requirements are maintained for safety.
• All connections to the equipment must have a defined potential. Connections that are pre-
wired, but not used, should preferably be grounded when binary inputs and output relays are
isolated. When binary inputs and output relays are connected to common potential, the pre-
wired but unused connections should be connected to the common potential of the ground
connections.
• The equipment must be connected in accordance with the appropriate connection diagram.
• It is possible to change current or voltage settings on some equipment by direct physical
adjustments e.g. adjustment of a plug-bridge setting. The electrical power should be
removed before making any change, to avoid the risk of electric shock.
• Before energizing the equipment, the following should be checked:
• Voltage rating / polarity (rating label / equipment documentation),
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NOTICE
HAZARD OF DAMAGE TO ELECTRONICS AND LIFETIME REDUCTION
The equipment is intended for indoor installation and use only. If it is required for use in an
outdoor environment then it must be mounted in specific cabinet or housing which will enable it
to meet the requirements of IEC 60529 with the classification of degrees of protection IP54
(dust and splashing water protected).
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH
• If there is unlocked access to the rear of the equipment, care should be taken by all
personnel to avoid electric shock or energy hazards.
• Voltage and current connections shall be made using insulated crimp terminations to ensure
that terminal block insulation requirements are maintained safely.
• Removal of the equipment front panel / cover may expose hazardous live parts, which must
not be touched until the electrical power is removed.
• Do not open the secondary circuit of a live CT. The secondary of the line CT must be shorted
before opening any connections to it.
• Insulation testing may leave capacitors charged up to a hazardous voltage. At the end of
each part of the test leads are disconnected.
• Where internal batteries are fitted they should be replaced with the recommended type and
be installed with the correct polarity.
• Where external resistors, including voltage dependent resistors (VDRs), are fitted to the
equipment, these may present a risk of electric shock or burns, if touched.
• All connections to the equipment must have a defined potential. Connections that are pre-
wired, but not used, should preferably be grounded when binary inputs and output relays are
isolated. When binary inputs and output relays are connected to common potential, the pre-
wired but unused connections should be connected to the common potential of the ground
connections.
• The equipment must be connected in accordance with the appropriate connection diagram.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
HAZARD OF FIRE, DAMAGE TO ELECTRONICS OR MALFUNCTION
• Do not withdraw the device if you are not authorized.
• If you are authorized to withdraw the device: disconnect the power supply before removing
or replacing a module or the withdrawable part of the device; never touch electronics parts
(risk of damage due to electrostatic discharge); before replacing the withdrawable part,
visually check the cleanliness and the absence of foreign objects into the case, the
withdrawable part and the connectors.
• In case of module or withdrawable part replacement, perform the commissioning operations
before using the device.
• Extender cards are available for some equipment. If an extender card is used, this should
not be inserted or withdrawn from the equipment whilst it is energized.
• Modules and PCB cards must not be inserted into or withdrawn from the equipment whilst it
is energized, since this may result in damage.
Failure to follow these instruction can result in injury or equipment damage.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH
• To maintain UL and CSA / CUL Listing / Recognized status for North America the equipment
should be installed using UL or CSA Listed or Recognized parts for the following items:
connection cables, protective fuses / fuseholders or circuit breakers, insulation crimp
terminals and replacement internal battery, as specified in the equipment documentation.
• For external protective fuses a UL or CSA Listed fuse shall be used. The listed type shall be
a Class J time delay fuse, with a maximum current rating of 15 A and a minimum DC rating
of 250, for example type AJT15.
• Where UL or CSA Listing of the equipment is not required, a high rupture capacity (HRC)
fuse type with a maximum current rating of 16 Amps and a minimum DC rating of 250 VDC
may be used, for example Red Spot type NIT or TIA.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
HAZARD OF BLINDING
Never look into the end of the fiber optics
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2.2.6 Storage
NOTICE
HAZARD OF DAMAGE TO ELECTRONICS AND LIFETIME REDUCTION
• Do not expose the products to sustained humidity during storage.
• Power on the products within three months after unpacking.
• Where electrical equipment is being installed, allow sufficient time for acclimatization to the
ambient temperature of the environment before powering on.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
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DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH
• The supply input (auxiliary) for the equipment may include capacitors across the supply to
earth. To avoid electric shock or energy hazards, after completely isolating the supplies to
the equipment (both poles of any DC supply), the capacitors should be safely discharged via
the external terminals prior to decommissioning.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
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DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH
CTs must not be fused since open circuiting them may produce lethal hazardous voltage.
The recommended maximum rating of the external protective fuse for equipments is 16A, high
rupture capacity (HRC) Red Spot type NIT, or TIA, or equivalent. Unless otherwise stated in
equipment technical manual, the following data is applicable. The protective fuse should be
located as close to the unit as possible.
2.4.4 Environment
Pollution Degree - Pollution
Degree 2
Compliance is demonstrated by reference Altitude - Operation up
IEC 60255-27: 2013 to 2000m to safety standards.
EN 60255-27: 2014
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Marking
Product safety:
Low Voltage Directive Compliance demonstrated via a Technical File, with reference to
(LVD) 2014/35/EU product safety standards.
EN 60255-27: 2014
Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive
(EMC) 2014/30/EU
The following Product Compliance demonstrated via a Technical File, with reference to
Specific Standard was EMC standards.
used to establish
compliance:
EN 60255-26: 2013
Where applicable:
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2.7 Recognized and Listed Mark for Custom Union and Russian
Federation
If applicable, the following marks will be present on the equipment:
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Trip
Alarm
Out of service
Healthy
Protection Available
Power
Inst (Instantaneous)
Parallel
Serial
Accept/Read
Set
Reset
Setting Group
Aux Timer
Select/Reset
Power Swing
Enter
Read
Clear
Edit mode
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1. nnnn - identifying number of the Notified Body which demonstrated manufacturing Quality
Assurance compliance to EN 13980, e.g. 0891.
3. Name - Notified Body which carried out the EC Type Examination of the equipment design
and construction, e.g. PTB.
6. xxxx - approval number given by the Notified Body for the EC Type Examination of the
equipment, e.g. 3043.
7. (2) - The equipment is compliant with Article 1(2) of directive 2014/24/EU. It is approved
for operation outside an ATEX hazardous area. It is however approved for connection to
“Increased Safety” motors with rated ATEX protection, Equipment Category 2, to ensure
their safe operation in gas Zones 1 and 2 hazardous areas.
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Discharge of these voltages into semiconductor devices when handling circuits can cause serious
damage, which often may not be immediately apparent but the reliability of the circuit will have
been reduced.
The electronic circuits of Schneider Electric products are immune to the relevant levels of
electrostatic discharge when housed in their cases. Do not expose them to the risk of damage by
withdrawing modules unnecessarily.
Each module incorporates the highest practicable protection for its semiconductor devices.
However, if it becomes necessary to withdraw a module, the following precautions should be
taken in order to preserve the high reliability and long life for which the equipment has been
designed and manufactured.
1. Before removing a module, ensure that you are a same electrostatic potential as the
equipment by touching the case.
2. Handle the module by its front-plate, frame, or edges of the printed circuit board. Avoid
touching the electronic components, printed circuit track or connectors.
3. Do not pass the module to any person without first ensuring that you are both at the same
electrostatic potential. Shaking hands achieves equipotential.
4. Place the module on an antistatic surface, or on a conducting surface, which is at the same
potential as you.
If you are making measurements on the internal electronic circuitry of any equipment in service, it
is preferable that you are earthen to the case with a conductive wrist strap.
Wrist straps should have a resistance to ground between 500k – 10M Ohms. If a wrist strap is not
available you should maintain regular contact with the case to prevent the build up of static.
Instrumentation which may be used for making measurements should be earthen to the case
whenever possible.
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2.10 Guarantees
The media on which you received Schneider Electric software are guaranteed not to fail executing
programming instructions, due to defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of 90 days
from date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. Schneider Electric will,
at its option, repair or replace software media that do not execute programming instructions if
Schneider Electric receive notice of such defects during the guaranty period. Schneider Electric
does not guaranty that the operation of the software shall be uninterrupted or error free.
A Return Material Authorisation (RMA) number must be obtained from the factory and clearly
marked on the package before any equipment acceptance for guaranty work. Schneider Electric
will pay the shipping costs of returning to the owner parts, which are covered by warranty.
Schneider Electric believe that the information in this document is accurate. The document has
been carefully reviewed for technical accuracy. In the event that technical or typographical errors
exist, Schneider Electric reserves the right to make changes to subsequent editions of this
document without prior notice to holders of this edition. The reader should consult Schneider
Electric if errors are suspected. In no event shall Schneider Electric be liable for any damages
arising out of or related to this document or the information contained in it.
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2.11.2 Trademarks
EcoStruxure™ Power Automation System (EPAS), PACiS and PACiS SCE are trademarks of
Schneider Electric. Product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade
names of their respective companies.
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In any application, including the above reliability of operation of the software products can be
impaired by adverse factors, including - but not limited - to fluctuations in electrical power supply,
computer hardware malfunctions, computer operating system, software fitness, fitness of
compilers and development software used to develop an application, installation errors, software
and hardware compatibility problems, malfunctions or failures of electronic monitoring or control
devices, transient failures of electronic systems (hardware and/or software), unanticipated uses
or misuses, or errors from the user or applications designer (adverse factors such as these are
collectively termed "System failures").
Any application where a system failure would create a risk of harm to property or persons
(including the risk of bodily injuries and death) should not be reliant solely upon one form of
electronic system due to the risk of system failure to avoid damage, injury or death, the user or
application designer must take reasonably steps to protect against system failure, including - but
not limited - to back-up or shut-down mechanisms, not because end-user system is customized
and differs from Schneider Electric testing platforms but also a user or application designer may
use Schneider Electric products in combination with other products. These actions cannot be
evaluated or contemplated by Schneider Electric; Thus, the user or application designer is
ultimately responsible for verifying and validating the suitability of Schneider Electric products
whenever they are incorporated in a system or application, even without limitation of the
appropriate design, process and safety levels of such system or application.
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3 Technical Data
This chapter contains the following topics:
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128 Counter
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The MiCOM C264 connects through Ethernet Port 1 to the SBUS and uses protocol IEC 61850
The MiCOM C264 connects through Ethernet Port 2 to the two extension racks
The full performance of the MiCOM C264 is less than the sum of the performances for each
component.
Global Limits for the MiCOM C264 connected to the two extension racks and to the IEDs:
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NOTE: (1) Item: for the interlock / PSL, an item is the output of an Interlock / PSL, or an
intermediate variable used as an output (such as for the TON/TOFF/SR latch operators). In an
interlock equation, an interlock output is equal to one item.
NOTE: (2) Element: After the decomposition of the equation into the sum of multiplications, an
element is the operand of an operator.
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Symbol Description
ALF Accuracy Limit Factor
ANSI American National Standards Institute
C IEEE standard C57.13 "C" classification
CT Current Transformer
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung (German standards body)
DT Definite Time
E/F Earth Fault
IDMT Inverse Definite Minimum Time
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
MCB Mini Circuit Breaker
Metrosil Brand of non-linear resistor produced by M&I Materials Ltd.
O/C Overcurrent
ph Phase
REF Restricted Earth Fault
rms Root mean square
SEF Sensitive Earth Fault
SIR Source Impedance Ratio
VA Current transformer rated burden
VT Voltage Transformer
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Maximum secondary
contribution from a feeder to A
an internal fault
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Maximum prospective
secondary earth fault current
A
or 31 x I> setting (whichever is
lowest)
Maximum prospective
secondary phase fault current
A
or 31 x I> setting (whichever is
lowest)
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Dimensioning factor
dependent upon through fault None
current
Dimensioning factor
dependent upon operating None
time
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Nominal voltage V
Required CT knee-point
V
voltage
Primary system
None
reactance/resistance ratio
Primary system
reactance/resistance ratio for None
earth loop
Current transformers isolate the secondary circuits, which are used for relaying and metering,
from the primary circuit, which carries the power. They also provide quantities in the secondary
which are proportional to those in the primary. The role of current transformers in protective
relaying is not as specific as for metering and instrumentation. The role of a measuring
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transformer is to deliver from its secondary winding a voltage or current waveform that accurately
represents that of the primary side. The role of a protecting transformer, however, varies
depending on the type of protection it is designed to offer.
There is no major difference between a protective voltage transformer and a measuring voltage
transformer, the difference being only in the nature of the voltage transformed. Normally the
same transformer can serve both purposes. This cannot be said for current transformers,
however, as the requirements for protective current transformers are often radically different from
those of measuring current transformers. Occasionally the same transformer may serve both
purposes but in modern practice this is rare. The main difference is that a measuring current
transformer must be accurate over the normal range of load currents, whereas a protective
current transformer must be capable of providing an adequate output over a wide range of fault
conditions, from a fraction of full load to many times full load.
2. The excitation current, which supplies the core magnetization, eddy currents and hysteresis
losses.
The excitation current flows in the primary winding only and is therefore the cause of transformer
errors. The amount of excitation current drawn by a current transformer depends on the core
material and the amount of flux that must be developed in the core to satisfy the burden
requirements of the current transformer.
It is, therefore, not sufficient to assume a value of secondary current and to work backwards to
determine the value of primary current by using the constant ampere-turns rule, since this
approach does not take into account the excitation current. When the core saturates, a
disproportionate amount of primary current is required to magnetize the core and the secondary
current does not accurately reflect the primary current.
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Some transformers, like large turbo alternators, have very high primary ratings (e.g. 5000A). In
such cases it is standard practice to use a cascade arrangement. For example a 5000:20A in
series with a 20:1A interposing auxiliary current transformer.
1. High-remanence
2. Low-remanence
3. Non-remanence
Remanence is the magnetization left behind in a medium after an external magnetic field is
removed. In our case, the amount of residual magnetization left in the core.
High-remanence CT
The high-remanence type has no given limit for the remanent flux. The CT has a magnetic core
without any air gaps and the remanent flux is very high. The remanent flux can be up to 70-80%
of the saturation flux. Examples of high-remanent type CTs are:
• IEC 60044-1 classes P, PX
Low-remanence CT
The low-remanence type has a specified limit for the remanent flux. The magnetic core is
provided with small air gaps to reduce the remanent flux to a level that does not exceed 10% of
the saturation flux. Examples of low-remanent type CTs are:
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Non-remanence CT
The non-remanence type has a negligible level of remanent flux. The magnetic core has
relatively large air gaps, which reduce the remanent flux to practically zero level. An example of a
non-remanent type CT is:
• IEC 60044-6 class TPZ
IEC 60044-1 and IEEE C57.13 specify the behavior of inductive current transformers for steady
state symmetrical AC currents. The more recent standard IEC 60044-6 specifies the
performance of inductive current transformers (classes TPX, TPY and TPZ) for currents
containing exponentially decaying DC components.
When relays (such as instantaneous ‘high set’ overcurrent relays) are set to operate at high
values of overcurrent (say 5 to 15 times the rated current of the transformer), the accuracy limit
factor must be at least as high as the value of the setting current used in order to ensure fast relay
operation.
Rated output burdens higher than 15VA and rated accuracy limit factors higher than 10 are not
recommended for general purposes. It is possible, however, to combine a higher rated accuracy
limit factor with a lower rated output and vice versa. When the product of these two exceeds 150,
the resulting current transformer may be uneconomical or unduly large.
Class P CTs are defined such that the current, phase and composite errors do not exceed the
values given in the table below, at the rated frequency and burden.
Composite Error at
Current Error at Rated Phase Displacement at
Accuracy Class Rated Accuracy Limit
Primary Current Rated Primary Current
Primary Current
±60 minutes (±0.018
5P ±1% 5%
radians)
±60 minutes (±0.018
10P ±3% 10%
radians)
3.2.2.2.2 Class PX
Class PX CTs are typically used for high impedance circulating current protection. They are also
suitable for most other protection applications.
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Class PX CTs have high remanence and low leakage reactance. To assess their performance in
relation to the protective relay system in which they are to be used, you only need knowledge of:
• the transformer secondary excitation characteristic
Class PX is the IEC 60044-1 definition for quasi-transient current transformers, formerly covered
by BS 3938 class X.
This balance, or stability during through-fault conditions, is essentially of a transient nature and
thus the extent of the unsaturated (or linear) zones is of paramount importance. Using heavy
current test results, it is normal to derive a formula stating the lowest permissible value of Vk for
stable operation to be guaranteed.
IEC 60044-6 defines the performance of low secondary reactance, TPS class current
transformers for transient performance. They are specified in terms of each of the following
characteristics:
• Rated primary current
Class TPY CTs are typically used for line protection with auto-reclose function.
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Class TPZ CTs are typically used for special applications such as differential protection of large
generators.
NOTE: If a better accuracy than 10P20 is requested, the internal MiCOM C264P CT inputs are
able to support CT : 5P20 .
Where the criteria (for a specific application) are in excess of those detailed above, or the actual
lead resistance exceeds the limiting values, the CT requirements may need to be increased
according to the formulae in the following sections. For specific applications such as SEF, refer to
the sections below for CT accuracy class and knee-point voltage requirements as appropriate.
3.2.3.1 Protection
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Core-balance current transformers of metering class accuracy are required and should
have a limiting secondary voltage satisfying the formulae given below:
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If Rct is not available, then the second term in the above equation can be ignored as it typically
only adds a small amount to the estimated secondary limiting voltage.
To ensure that the current transformer has a high enough rating for the relay’s burden it is
necessary to work out the current transformer’s continuous VA rating using the following formula:
Example 1:
An estimate of the secondary limiting voltage of a 400/5A current transformer of class 5P 10 with a
rated output burden of 15VA and a secondary winding resistance of 0.2Ω will be:
Example 2:
For a particular application of a 1A MiCOM overcurrent relay it is required to determine the most
appropriate class P current transformer to be used. The secondary limiting voltage required has
been calculated at 87.3V using a current transformer secondary winding resistance of 2Ω.
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= 1.025VA
Therefore the current transformer required to supply the MiCOM overcurrent relay will be a 2.5VA
10P 20. (i.e. 2.5VA is the rated burden, 10 (%) is the nominal accuracy class, 20 is the ALF).
The IEEE C class standard voltage rating required will be lower than an IEC knee-point voltage.
This is because the IEEE voltage rating is defined in terms of useful output voltage at the
terminals of the CT, whereas the IEC knee-point voltage includes the voltage drop across the
internal resistance of the CT secondary winding added to the useful output. The IEC knee-point is
also typically 5% higher than the IEEE knee-point.
Where IEEE standards are used to specify CTs, the C class voltage rating can be checked to
determine the equivalent knee-point voltage (Vk) according to IEC. The equivalence formula is:
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NOTE: IEEE CTs are always 5A secondary rated, i.e. In =5A, and are defined with an accuracy
limit factor of 20, i.e. Kssc =20.
The following table allows C57.13 ratings to be converted to a typical IEC knee-point voltage:
* Assuming 0.002 ohms per turn typical secondary winding resistance for 5A CTs.
The following formulae should be used to estimate the peak transient voltage (Vp) that could be
produced for an internal fault. The peak voltage produced during an internal fault will be a
function of the current transformer knee-point voltage and the prospective voltage (Vf) that would
be produced for an internal fault if current transformer saturation did not occur.
When the value given by the formulae is greater than 3000V peak, Metrosils should be applied.
They are connected across the relay circuit and serve the purpose of shunting the secondary
current output of the current transformer from the relay in order to prevent very high secondary
voltages.
Metrosils are externally mounted and take the form of annular discs. Their operating
characteristics follow the expression:
with:
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With a sinusoidal voltage applied across the Metrosil, the rms current would be approximately
0.52 times the peak current. This current value can be calculated as follows:
Where
Vsin(rms) = rms value of the sinusoidal voltage applied across the Metrosil.
This is due to the fact that the current waveform through the metrosil is not sinusoidal but
appreciably distorted.
For satisfactory application of a Metrosil, it's characteristic should be such that it complies with the
following requirements:
At the relay voltage setting, the Metrosil current should be as low as possible, and no greater than
» 30mA rms for 1A CTs and » 100mA rms for 5A CTs.
At the maximum secondary current, the Metrosil should limit the voltage to 1500V rms or 2120V
peak for 0.25s. At higher relay voltage settings, it is not always possible to limit the fault voltage to
1500V rms, so higher fault voltages may have to be tolerated.
The following tables show the typical Metrosil types that will be required, depending on relay
current rating, REF voltage setting etc.
The Metrosil units for 1A CTs have been designed to comply with the following restrictions:
At the relay voltage setting, the Metrosil current should be less than 30mA rms.
At the maximum secondary internal fault current the Metrosil should limit the voltage to 1500V rms
if possible.
The Metrosil units normally recommended for use with 1A CTs are as shown in the following
table:
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NOTE: Single pole Metrosil units are normally supplied without mounting brackets unless
otherwise specified by the customer.
These Metrosil units have been designed to comply with the following requirements:
At the relay voltage setting, the Metrosil current should be less than 100mA rms (the actual
maximum currents passed by the units is shown below their type description).
At the maximum secondary internal fault current the Metrosil unit should limit the voltage to 1500V
rms for 0.25s. At the higher relay settings, it is not possible to limit the fault voltage to 1500V rms
hence higher fault voltages have to be tolerated (indicated by *, **, ***).
The Metrosil units normally recommended for use with 5A CTs and single pole relays are as
shown in the following table:
In some situations single disc assemblies may be acceptable. Metrosil units for higher relay
voltage settings and fault currents can also be supplied if required. Contact Schneider Electric for
detailed applications.
NOTE: The Metrosil unit recommended for use with 5A CTs can also be applied for use with
triple pole relays and consist of three single pole units mounted on the same central stud but
electrically insulated from each other. To order these units please specify "Triple pole Metrosil
type", followed by the single pole type reference.
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4 Functional Description
This chapter contains the following topics:
• Operational mode
Normal mode
Downgraded mode
• Simul mode
• Faulty mode
• Halt mode
Board inoperable
Loss of synchronization
Loss of communication.
• Software error detected: a major software error, that causes the computer to go into the
detected error mode.
• Vital hardware error detected: an error that causes a software halt and causes the computer
to stop the application software. Vital hardware error detected include:
CPU inoperable
Bus inoperative
Permanent interruption
Flash memory test: in event of a problem, the computer tries to repair this flash memory. If a
vital hardware test fails, the computer goes out of the initialization mode and into the Halt
mode.
• Non-vital hardware tests
The computer performs non-vital hardware tests only on those boards installed in the
computer, and on the peripheral devices connected to the computer:
To determine the number and the type of the installed input and output boards;
To do a check for the presence of the previously installed input and output boards and to
determine if a board is absent;
To do a check for the serviceability of the installed input and output boards and to
determine if a board is unserviceable.
Communication boards: the computer performs this test within the communication
protocol;
Displays, such as the LCD and LEDs: the computer does a single test for the presence of
the HMI board;
Peripheral devices, such as the printer, external clock, and so on: the computer uses
timeouts to do a check for the presence of the peripheral devices.
If one of these non-vital hardware tests fails, the computer goes into the related downgraded
mode.
• Software tests (database coherency tests)
At each restart of the computer, the computer performs these database coherency tests.
These tests make sure that the database is compatible with the hardware and with the
software of the computer, and that the database does not contain incoherent configuration
data. The database coherency tests include:
This check makes sure that the computer software and the database are coherent and
compatible. The computer contains in its static data, a database version number and
revision number that indicate which version of the database it can interpret. The database
must have the same version number and revision number for the computer to accept it.
This check makes sure that the database is compatible with the device on which it was
downloaded. The computer compares the type and the number of the device contained in
the heading of the database, with the type and the number of the device contained in the
static data of the software.
This check makes sure that the configured inputs and outputs are present and that the
number of devices and signals, such as bays, digital inputs, and so on, stays within
acceptable limits.
If any one of these checks fails, the computer goes into the Maintenance mode.
In the Normal mode, you can use the local Human Machine Interface (HMI) or upper level
maintenance request, to request a transition to the Maintenance mode.
In the Normal mode, you can use the local (HMI) or upper level simulation request, to request a
transition to the Simul mode.
• Modify a database,
The computer transmits the results of the Simul mode to the local HMI and to the upper level
remote control point (RCP).
The type of downgraded mode depends on the hardware configuration of the computer. The
different events that cause a downgraded mode include:
• Operation without DO on a board,
When the operator or the computer resolve the cause of the transition into the Downgraded mode,
the computer returns to the Normal mode.
• Modify a database,
In the Maintenance mode, you can use the local Human Machine Interface (HMI) or upper level
active request, to request a transition to the Operational mode. The Operational mode includes
the Normal mode and the Degraded mode.
NOTE: To perform the tests and create the test conditions, force manually BI or Measurements
on different computers to. When you see the test conditions, you can send a command. Look at
the SCP level (HMI) to see if the result is the expected result.
The Simul mode is shown on the local HMI (LED and LCD) and on the upper level.
In the Simul mode, you can use the local HMI or upper level end-of-simulation request, to request
a transition to the Operational mode. The Operational mode includes the Normal mode and the
Degraded mode.
For MiCOM C264P, the Simul mode puts the embedded DSPIO firmware in DSPIO Maintenance
mode.
The behavior of the CPU and the DSP in agreement with the MiCOM C264P mode shows in the
table that follows. This table is true only if there is no Programmable Scheme Logic (PSL),
managed by the CPU, between the start/operate BI and the DSPIO trip relay.
- Figure 3 - Computer CPU Operating Mode versus Commands Received by the CPU
• process as valid any data whose quality identifier "Test" is set to "FALSE",
• process as valid any data whose quality identifier "Test" is set to "TRUE",
• process as invalid any data whose quality identifier "Validity" is set to "Invalid".
Response to Test A- A- A+ A+ A-
command from client (a+
/ a- acknowledgment) Neg. ack Neg. ack Pos. ack Pos. ack Neg. ack
All data with the test quality will be treated as valid only by an IED in test mode.
When the computer detects a failure on the DO boards, and if the configuration allows, the
computer goes into the Faulty mode. Each time the computer goes into the Faulty mode, an
internal counter increments itself.
If the value of the internal counter remains lower than the Max_Fault parameter defined during the
configuration step, the computer goes into the Initialisation mode. When the elapsed time since
the last increment of the internal counter equals the value Fault_Detection_Lasting parameter
defined during the configuration step, the value of the counter is reset.
When the value of the internal counter reaches Max_Fault, the computer goes into the Halt mode.
Two identical computers with the same hardware and the same database versions manage the
main 1 rack redundancy.
The two redundant computers are the main#1 computer and the main#2 computer. The computer
that performs the bay management is the “active” computer; the other one is the “standby”
computer. In this configuration, the redundant computer can be:
• Main#1 computer in active mode,
During the boot time, and if both computers operate, the main#1 computer is the “active”
computer.
The two computers perform the same functions at the same time: inputs acquisition and
processing, archiving, automation. But, at a given time, only the “active” computer sends controls
to the electrical process or on the SBUS. EPAS IEC 61850 client receives data from the two
computers: this client processes only the data it receives from the “active” computer. Only the
“active” computer manages the communication with IED or SCADA.
This switch from the active mode to the standby mode, and from the standby mode to the active
mode, is performed automatically as follows:
• DI1/DO1 to indicate the Active Status: DO1 is closed if the computer is Active,
A value is given to each type of computer failure: the computer IS is calculated by summing all
failure values. The healthiest computer has the minimal internal status. The healthiest computer is
active.
The algorithm to elect the Active computer shows in the table that follows.
The initial state is “Initialization” (state 0) and the “DI1¹1” event is generated.
“L_IS” is the internal status of the computer, “R_IS” is the internal status of the redundant one.
The “confirmed DI2 ¹ 1” event is a detection of a Station Bus failure on the other computer (DI2 =
0) confirmed for 20 seconds.
T1 is the timer of Active status confirmation during the computer initialization (default value: 5
seconds for the Main#1 computer, marked in configuration, 30 seconds for the Main#2 computer).
T2 is the timer of master election (default value: 5 seconds).
State 1:
Waiting end State 3: State 5:
State 0: of State 2: Standby / State 4: Standby
Initialization initialization Standby T2 timer Active mode on-
/ T1 timer on on-going going
going
≠ T1 timer ≠ close ≠ stop T2
launching DO1 timer
DI1≠1 / / /
≠ go to state ≠ go to ≠ go to
1 state 4 state 4
≠ open
≠ stop T1 DO1
timer ≠ stop T2 go to state
DI1=1 go to state 2 / /
≠ go to state timer 5
2 ≠ go to
state 2
≠ T2 timer
launching
“confirmed” ≠ close
/ / / / /
DI2≠1 DO1
≠ go to
state 3
If (L_
If (L_IS<R_
IS>R_IS)
IS) then
then
≠ T2 timer
≠ stop T2
launching
Remote IS / / timer / /
≠ close
≠ open
DO1
DO1
≠ go to
≠ go to
state 3
state 2
State 1:
Waiting end State 3: State 5:
State 0: of State 2: Standby / State 4: Standby
Initialization initialization Standby T2 timer Active mode on-
/ T1 timer on on-going going
going
If DI1≠1 then:
≠ T2 timer
launching
End of T1 ≠ close DO1 not not
/ / /
timer ≠ go to state possible possible
3 else:
≠ go to state
2
End of T2 go to state
/ / / / /
timer 4
open DO1 if
conditions
to enter
standby
mode are
End of not true
standby not not not anymore
/ not possible
mode going- possible possible possible then
on ≠ T2 timer
launching
≠ go to
state 3 else
≠ go to
state 2
A database (DB) is a file that includes the description of the whole of the electric process, and all
of the devices that the computer is likely to communicate with: IED, HMI, and so on. The database
also includes some parameter settings for the software and for the transmission protocols. Use a
separateEPAS tool, the System Configuration Editor (SCE), to create and version the databases.
Each database has a related VDBS (System Baseline Version).
You can upload a standby database even if the computer is in operation: use the filename.adb
format.
You upoad a database into the flash memory of the computer by using Computer Administration
Tool (CAT) software, over Ethernet. Operators generally uses WebCAT only to upload a first
database. This database becomes the new Standby database.
At any moment, the BCPU stores up to two DBs in its flash memory. The two DBs and their
related VDBS have the labels DB1, VDBS1; and DB2, VDBS2.
Each database of the BPCU, DB1 and DB2, has one of the states that follow:
• Missing: the DB is not present in the flash memory of the computer
• Standby: the DB was downloaded into the non-volatile memory of the computer, but the
software does not acknowledge this version
• Current: the software acknowledges the downloaded DB
• Current Modified: the DB had a change to a parameter setting and the software currently
acknowledges the DB
• Standby Modified: the DB had a change to a parameter setting and the software does not
acknowledge the DB.
In the computer, the life cycle of the DBs shows in the figure that follows:
At any moment, there is only one DB either in the Current state, or Current Modified state. In the
same way, there is only one DB either in the Standby state, or Standby Modified state.
For the two downloaded DBs, DB 1 and DB 2, the four possible states show in the table that
follows:
A file descriptor with the label DB context, stored in the flash memory of the computer, includes
the configuration of the DB installed on the device.
When rebooting the computer the considered current database is the last current one.
When the computer receives the switch command, the computer downloads the database to the
other racks.
When this series of downloads is successful, the computer switches the databases in all the
racks.
After a DB switch, and if the DB is coherent with the software, the computer automatically reboots
and goes into Operational Mode.
With the MiCOM C264 local Operator Interface, with the Human Machine Interface (HMI) front
panel, or with the maintenance laptop computer and the Computer Administration Tool (CAT),
you can set the time and date.
Is the object known to the computer, that is, is the object really present in the database?
Is the value of the parameter setting compatible with the type of data conveyed: does
the value belong to the acceptable range?
2. If the request is incoherent, the computer sends a negative report to the device that sent the
request.
4. Write the date that you modified the data in the DB;
8. Update the file descriptor, that is the Context database, in the flash memory.
Is the object known to the computer, that is, is the object really present in the database?
Is the value of the parameter setting compatible with the type of data conveyed: does
the value belong to the acceptable range?
2. If the request is incoherent, the computer sends a negative report to the device that sent the
request;
3. Develop the response to include the parameter setting and to send it to the device that sent
the request.
4.1.3 Self-tests
The computer performs these self-tests:
• Hardware at start-up and cyclically.
• Software cyclically to make sure that software tasks are active and do not take all the CPU
time
• Database coherency at start-up
SCADA,
SBUS or LBUS,
Operator;
• To update the local clock;
• To synchronize other devices through the SBUS with the local clock.
The local clock can be synchronized with an external time reference from four sources:
• External clock sends an IRIG-B signal1 or through SBUS,
• SCADA sends a clock message through the TBUS and through the gateway1,
• The system master clock sends a clock message through the SBUS - SNTP2 ,
There is a priority rule for these four external time references. If the external clock operates, it
locks out changes from the three other sources: you cannot make modifications to the local clock
in these ways:
• Locked out: SCADA sends a clock message through the TBUS and through the gateway,
• Locked out: The system master clock sends a clock message through the SBUS
For the MiCOM C264 Multirack system, the main rack delivers time synchronization to the
extension racks.
In event an external clock disconnects or does not operate, there is a priority order for the three
external time references that remain:
2For all MiCOM C264 computers except MiCOM C264 Standalone computers
a. SCADA sends a clock message through the TBUS and through the gateway
or
b. The system master clock sends a clock message through the SBUS
Just after the local clock is synchronized, and if it is the master system clock of the LBUS, the
computer synchronizes the Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) in agreement with the
synchronization procedure of the protocol. If the local clock is not synchronized, the computer
synchronizes periodically the IED all the same.
When the local clock is synchronized, all events and measurements include a time tag with a
synchronized attribute. If the synchronization is lost, or was never achieved, the attributes indicate
that the time tag is not synchronized.
For a substation, the EPAS architecture can synchronize as many as 120 devices, such as the
MiCOM C264, HMI, gateways, IED Relays, IEC 61850 Relays.
Each computer has its own local clock. The local clock synchronizes with the signal from the
external clock. In this system architecture, the local clock operates as the System Master Clock.
In event of the loss of the radio signal from the external clock, two events can occur:
• Some external clocks include a very accurate oscillator. After a loss of radio signal, these
external clocks can synchronize the computer for 8 hours. The external clock sends two
messages thru the protocol. The text of the messages is in agreement with the manufacturer
specifications. For example:
no radio received,
The local clock remains synchronized with the external clock until the message "loss radio
signal since more 8 hours" activates. The status of the local clock now shows as not-
synchronized.
• Some external clocks do not have the internal accuracy to support the radio signal. In this
event, when the confirmation of loss radio signal occurs in a few minutes, the status of the
local clock shows as not-synchronized.
If the computer operates as the system master clock for the other devices in the substation, then it
continues to send the clock synchronization message to the other devices, even if the local clock,
or system master clock, is not synchronized with an external time reference. A binary input is
dedicated to monitor the status of the external clock.
The SCADA clock synchronization depends on the protocol. The clock synchronization message
goes directly thru the SCADA link to the MiCOM C264 computer.
The clock synchronization message from the SCADA gateway is in Universal Time Coordinated
(UTC) time.
From the SCADA, the clock synchronization message goes to the “local clock update” function in
the computer. The computer does a check of the frame of the clock synchronization message,
removes the control fields, and transmits the clock synchronization message.
When the SCADA gateway operates as the external time reference in agreement with the priority,
the computer receives the clock synchronization messages from the SCADA. An interruption
relates to the arrival of the frame: the computer can acquire the clock synchronization message
from the SCADA gateway. The delay in the transmission from the SCADA gateway is
compensated.
The clock synchronization message from the SCADA gateway must contain:
To update the computer local clock, please refer to 2.3.5 Local Clock Update.
on the same Station bus become SNTP potential clients. If the main SNTP server is non-
operational, the SNTP clients automatically connect to the backup SNTP server.
The synchronization performance of the system depends on the accuracy of the SNTP server.
A MiCOM C264, that is configured as an SNTP server, can be redundant. Its backup can be
defined as the backup SNTP server.
If the system master clock synchronizes any other device in a EPAS system architecture, you
cannot set the time for that device. However, in event the system master clock is out of service or
the connection fails, you can set the time for the device.
synchronization messages from the external clock, from the SCADA gateway, or from the system
master clock, you are allowed to set the time manually.
Normally, you must manually set only the system master clock. You must use the correct tool for
the specific system master clock.
With the MiCOM C264 local Operator Interface, with the Human Machine Interface (HMI) front
panel, or with the maintenance laptop computer via the Computer Administration Tool (CAT), the
time and date can be set independently. The computer makes a record of all operator actions.
The internal time format for the local clock is Universal Time Coordinate (UTC). The time
difference between UTC and the local time is set during configuration.
• For seasonal time changes: it uses the values for Daylight Savings Time (DST) as shown in
the Time Zone Adjustment Table (TZTAB) file. The TZTAB file shows the differences between
UTC and local time.
If the DST rules change, you can set the new rules in the computer.
The Local Clock Update function manages the synchronization status of the computer as follows:
• Not synchronized: this is the status at initialization, the computer has never been
synchronized since booting or rebooting. Date and time are invalid,
• Synchronized: the computer receives periodically the date and time. Date and time are valid.
Or the computer is master clock on the Ethernet network for other equipment.
synchronized with the local clock. This status remains the same until you send a control message
to the initialization driver to receive synchronization frames from an external time reference. When
the control is OK and at the reception of the first external clock message, the synchronization
upon external clock is declared valid and the external clock is considered connected.
This synchronization with the external clock could fall back to invalid: for example, in event the
computer did not receive an external synchronization message for N minute(s). This can indicate
an external clock failure, such as a disconnect or a message that contains invalid data. The value
of this timing is 300 seconds.
In event of an external clock failure, the local clock maintains the frequency in effect before the
external clock failed. The computer generates an internal signal or alarm and declares the system
master clock invalid. When this occurs, the computer makes a non-synchronization mark against
each event, for as long as the synchronization with the external clock remains invalid.
When a device on the SBUS does not receive a clock synchronization message in 180 seconds, it
raises an alarm. The events processed by this device are tagged with a special mark and with the
time, and the device stops the transmission of the synchronization frame to the IEDs.
• If the clock message from the SCADA gateway is lost, then the local clock update shows the
loss of the SCADA gateway clock message,
• If the system master clock is lost, then the local clock update shows the loss of the system
master clock.
If a difference between the local clock value and the external time reference value transmitted
exists, [C Local – C External] differs from 0.
1. If [C Local – C External] £ D Threshold (20 ms), the value of the local clock is progressively
corrected (reduced or increased). This compensation is performed in a set time (t1=60 s).
2. If [C Local – C External] ³ D Threshold (20 ms), the hour in the local clock is updated
roughly.
If an operator gets the external clock time, the operator must update the local clock.
Standard IEC PAS 61850-9-3:2015(E) specifies a precision time protocol (PTP) profile of
IEC 61588:2009 applicable to power utility automation.
Reference Description
Precision Clock Synchronization Protocol for
IEC 61588:2009 ed2
Networked Measurement and Control Systems
Communication networks and systems for
power utility automation
IEC 61850-9-3-06-2015
Part 9-3: Precision time protocol profile for
power utility automation
The GMC is synchronized with external clock source like a GPS, IRIG-B, NTP, SCADA. The clock
accuracy depends of source.
The clock Priority is set by Operator on SCE. The Operator defines the priority list depending of
the clock source accuracy.
In the following use case, M600 GPS Receiver is elected as Grand Master Clock and all devices
are synchronized by it.
The IEEE1588 external clock GPS receiver is elected as the best master clock compared to IRIG-
B, NTP, SCADA, OPERATOR.
In case of no IEEE1588 External clock (see figure below), IRIG-B clock is elected as the best
master clock compared to NTP, SCADA, OPERATOR by all the IEDS which using the 1588
algorithm.
In case of 2 same clock accuracy, the mac address determines which clock is elected by all the
IEDS which using the 1588 algorithm.
In the following use case, C264_1 is elected as Grand Master Clock and all devices connected on
the same network are synchronized by it.
In case of no IEEE1588 External clock and no IRIG-B, NTP clock is elected as the best master
clock compared to SCADA, OPERATOR by all the IEDS using the 1588 algorithm.
In the following use case, C264_3 is elected as Grand Master Clock and all devices connected on
the same network are synchronized by it.
In case of no IEEE1588 External clock, no IRIG-B and no NTP, SCADA clock is elected as the
best master clock compared to OPERATOR by all the IEDS using the 1588 algorithm.
In the following use case, C264_4 is elected as Grand Master Clock and all devices connected on
the same network are synchronized by it.
In case of no IEEE1588 External clock, no IRIG-B, no NTP and no SCADA, OPERATOR clock is
elected as the best master clock by all the IEDS using the 1588 algorithm.
In the following use case, C264_5 is elected as Grand Master Clock and all devices connected on
the same network are synchronized by it.
Using a configuration parameter, the user can force the MiCOM C264 to not be elected. This
MiCOM C264 is synchronized by a Grand Master Clock but is never elected as Grand Master
Clock.
In the following use case, C264_6 is not elected as Grand Master Clock and C264_7 is not
synchronized by it. The clock given by the OPERATOR is used.
4.2 Communications
The MiCOM C264 includes different types of communications:
• Telecontrol Bus (TBUS),
number of
Protocols on the number of Protocols on the LBUS Total number of protocols allowed
TBUS
2 Up to 2
1 Up to 3 4 or less
0 Up to 4
- Figure 14 - Communications
MiCOM C264
Protocol Protocol Type link type
behaves as
Serial, Over IP
DNP3 Master / Slave Slave
(TCP/IP & UDP)
MODBUS Master / Slave Slave Serial
MiCOM C264
Protocol Protocol Type link type
behaves as
Master / Slave or
T101 Slave Serial
Balanced
T104 Balanced Slave Over IP
Physical layer:
• DNP3, MODBUS, T101 : RS 232, RS 422, RS 485,
• DNP3 over IP (TCP/IP & UDP), T104: Ethernet 10 or 100 Mb/s: RJ45 connector or optical
fibre (multimode or monomode).
On the MiCOM C264, you can configure as many as 2 different serial telecontrol protocols. If you
use the Ethernet T104 protocol, you can connect as many as 4 independent clients.
The redundancy is not available for T104, DNP3 over IP, and MODBUS.
Protocols:
• IEC 60870-5-103 (T103) : Serial,
• ModBus: Serial,
Physical layer:
• RS 232, RS 422, RS 485,
• DNP3 over IP: Ethernet 10 or 100 Mb/s: RJ45 connector (multi-mode or mono-mode optical
fibre via Ethernet switch board),
• T104 over IP: Ethernet 10 or 100 Mb/s: RJ45 connector (multi-mode or mono-mode optical
fiber via Ethernet switch board).
NOTE: If any extension rack is present, then all the LBUS shall mandatory be placed on
extension racks.
Limitations
The available physical supports are: copper twisted pair (RJ45 connector) or optical fiber (multi-
mode or mono-mode)
The optical port is optional. To increase the number of Ethernet port, four Ethernet switch boards
are available:
• SWU with 4 RJ45 ports and up 2 optical ports (multi-mode or mono-mode)
• SWR with 4 RJ45 ports and 2 optical ports for a redundant ring (multi-mode or mono-mode)
• SWS with 4 RJ45 ports and 2 optical ports for a redundant ring using RSTP protocol
• REU with 1 RJ45 ports and 2 redundant combo ports, each composed by an optical and a
RJ45 port for a redundant ring using HSR/PRP or RSTP protocol
4.2.3.1 Exchanges
MiCOM C264 computer acquires & sends data on IEC 61850 network using REPORT/ GOOSE.
• data state or quality attribute (validity and several kind of invalid state)
• time tag quality attribute (server synchronized or not when event has occurred)
Data quality defines data validity or invalidity (unknown when disconnected, Saturated,
Undefined…)
REPORTS are sent/received with their RFI (Reason For Inclusion): periodic, spontaneous
state/value change or following control.
The GOOSE is a short message (data value and quality) sent in multicast to all SBUS equipment.
GOOSE exchanges are faster than Report ones. GOOSE exchanges are mainly used in
distributed automation or in case of IEC 61850 device limitation (IED capabilities restriction)
Data quality defines if data is valid or several kinds of invalidity: unknown when disconnected,
Saturated, Undefined… REPORTS are sent/received with their RFI (Reason For Inclusion):
periodic, spontaneous state/value change or following control.
The GOOSE is a short message (data value and quality) sent in multicast to all SBUS equipment,
this is quicker than Report.
MiCOM C264 computer can provide BRCB (buffered report) to its IEC 61850 clients. Total BRCB
client is limited to 4. These clients are generally EPAS-EcoSUI or EPAS-Gateway.
MiCOM C264 records only ST events in buffer to generate buffered report. Buffers are cyclical,
FIFO and unitary event replacement. The buffer capacity is 100 ST events
NOTE: Data are buffered only after connection established once between MiCOM C264 BRCB
server and its client.
NOTE: A MiCOM C264 client can have 32 numbers of IEC 61850 servers and a MiCOM C264
server can have 16 numbers of IEC 61850 clients. GOOSE BCPU size is restricted to 128 binary
inputs and 64 measurements.
4.2.3.3 Controls
MiCOM C264 supports Common Data Classes control expressed with SPC, DPC, INC and APC
configured as Direct Execute or SBO.
NOTE: With the standard IEC 61850-8-1 edition 1, 2 the BYPASS attribute is suppressed and is
replaced by the CHECK attribute. For e.g the BYPASS ALL is replaced by CHECK_NONE.
The internal communication on the Ethernet MiCOM C264 network uses proprietary protocol with
unicast messages. All messages used by the computer for internal data exchanges remain inside
the MiCOM C264. These messages do not pollute the external network reserved for the SCADA
interface.
Furthermore, the CAT tool uses also the Ethernet broadcast to identify racks. This tool is used
only for maintenance purpose (Software and configuration downloading).
Acquisition and front-end racks must have the same group number when they are attached to the
same MiCOM C264. This group number is defined using the CAT and is limited to 16.
The Spanning Tree (802.1D) or the Fast Spanning Tree (802.1W) algorithm of the external
switches identifies the Ethernet ring created with the external and internal Ethernet infrastructure
and computes the appropriate path avoiding Ethernet Loops.
The computation of the network tree is done only one time by the spanning tree algorithm of
External switches.
The consequence of the ring opening involves to lose the communication between the Main 1
rack and the Main 2 rack.
Consecutively we have:
• Data transfer from extension rack #1 through the External Ethernet infrastructure (outside the
MiCOM C264 Ethernet network) to the Main 2 rack.
• Ethernet ring opening and rebuilding of routine table ordered by the spanning tree algorithm
(> 30 s if 802.1D used)
The other events of rupture of the Ethernet MiCOM C264 network do not involve:
• Data Routine outside of the internal Standalone Ethernet network,
All data produced by the insulated rack are defined in an unknown state.
The other racks of the MiCOM C264 (remaining on Ethernet continuity) are fully operational. Data
transferred to the Main racks through the Standalone private communication do not use the
external Ethernet infrastructures.
The existing SCADA protocols are DNP3 and T104. DNP3 is mono-client. T104 is multi-clients
(as many as 4 clients) with only one active at one time. Bind one protocol on one, and only one,
Ethernet port. If you use two Ethernet ports, make sure that the IP addresses of the Ethernet ports
are on two different sub-networks. The two Ethernet ports can share the same physical network.
Use the CAT tool to configure the Ethernet ports.
The MiCOM C264 may be redundant in the EPAS system in order to ensure the quality of service
in case of a communication failure.
The MiCOM C264 communication with the SCADA uses Serial links or Ethernet link.
• Link Redundancy: 2 lines (main and auxiliary) for one protocol in one MiCOM C264,
• Protocol Redundancy: via a redounded MiCOM C264, where everyone of the couple supports
a line with the SCADA.
• Open Circuit (AI kind 4-20 mA with current value under 4mA)
Information coming from IED are time tagged by IED itself if it has this facility otherwise it is
performed at MiCOM C264 level when receiving the data.
Digital Input (DI) can have the value 1 or 0. The value 1 shows the presence of an external
voltage. The value 0 shows the absence of the external voltage.
When the external voltage is above or below a threshold, the hardware writes the value 1 or 0.
The hardware specification document shows the value of the threshold.
Each change-of-state of a digital input is time-stamped with a resolution better than 1 ms.
T2 is the end of the filtering: the signal remained stable from T1 thru T2. The change of state is
time stamped at T0.
A value of 0 means that no filter is applied: a change of state is validated as soon as it is detected.
This interface allows acquisitions of pulses delivered from energy metering devices
corresponding to a calibrated quantity of energy.
Each valid pulse increments the value of an accumulator used to compute the quantity of energy
delivered during a given period.
Counter values are stored in static memory (secured with a capacitor, > 48h autonomy). The
counters are kept for more than 48 hours when the BCPU power supply is off.
The pulse frequency should be 20 Hz as a maximum. So, the debouncing and filtering values
must be chosen in consequence.
You can acquire as many as 16 counters (wired) for each Extension Rack. The maximum
acquisition frequency does not exceed 20 Hz and the total frequency for the 16 counters does not
exceed 160Hz.
You can define a maximum of 128 counters for a complete MiCOM C264. You can wire as many
as eight counters on the main 1 rack with no modifications.
The value of the accumulator is incremented after a low to high transition, confirmed after a
filtering time (Tcount). Tcount is defined for the whole system, with a step of 5 ms: the chosen value
must be coherent with the pulse frequency (that is, all counters of a system use the same Tcount).
A subsequent pulse can be taken into account only after a high to low transition.
Pulses are detected in the same manner as for SCT, on the TC variations, using the Tcount delay
(the same Tcount value is used for SCT and DCT).
A subsequent pulse is only considered after a high to low transition on TC (and so a low to high
transition on CC).
The difference is that both contacts should be in opposite states for transitions to be detected and
validated. The counter is invalid if there exists a non-complementarity between the 2 contacts
during a delay Tdef. This delay is defined for the whole system (that is, all DCT use the same
delay).
This interface, allowing acquisitions of a digital measurement, is a digital value coded on N wired
inputs. Each wired input represents a bit of the value and can take only one of two values: low or
high.
Digital Measurements are used to process the measurements and tap position indications.
A Digital Measurement can be associated to a Read Inhibit (RI) signal. The acquisition process is
different depending of the presence of this signal.
if the difference between the current value and the previous confirmed value is less or equal than
Vstab (value defined in configuration), then the current value is confirmed
if the difference is greater than Vstab, then the Tstab delay is launched (value defined in
configuration, from 0 to 60s, with a 10 ms step). If a Tstab delay is already launched, this one is
cancelled. At the end of the delay, the DM value is confirmed.
Furthermore, an invalidity processing is applied: at the first change of state of one bit following a
confirmed DM value, the TInv delay is launched (value defined in configuration, from 0 to 300s,
with a 10 ms step). If the value is not confirmed at the end of this delay, the DM is declared
UNDEFINED.
- Figure 21 - DM undefined
If Vstab is equal to 0, there is no stability processing: all DM values are sent at each calculation.
4.3.6.3 Encoding
The following codes are allowed for DM:
You can use one supplementary bit for the sign (0 indicates a positive value, 1 indicates a
negative value).
Acquisition of DC currents signal is done with AIU211 (8 AIs) boards. For those AI an input range
and an acquisition cycle are defined in configuration.
There can be maximum 48 Wired MV for a MiCOM C264. and 200 MV/sec receiving flux for a
MiCOM C264.
Two types of Digital Outputs are available for the MiCOM C264:
• CCU200 boards for controls (8 DIs+4 normally open DOs), this board allows double pole
switching controls.
• DOU201 boards for alarms (8 normally open DOs + 2 normally open/normal close DOs).
The Digital Setpoints are processed on the same boards as the Digital Outputs. The Digital
Outputs characteristics described above apply on Digital Setpoints. Use only standard DO boards
with single pole N/O relays.
4.3.9.1 Encoding
The codes that follow are allowed:
You can use a supplementary bit for the sign (0 indicates a positive value, 1 indicates a negative
value).
There is one (or none) Read Inhibit (RI) output per value.
If the RI output is a logical one (external polarity applied), the reading is permitted.
• Wait for N ms
• Wait for N ms
The 0 to 1 transition on the RI output can be used by the external device as a trigger, indicating
that a new value is available.
These setpoint commands (with analog indication) are received from the Station Control Point
(SCP), Remote Control Point (RCP), or from the local HMI (with LCD).
Analog Setpoints are used to interface auxiliary devices requiring analog inputs (ex:
measurement viewers, Generator), and in ISaGRAF® automation.
The Analog output values are secured with an external power supply that allows you to keep the
analog output value in event of MiCOM C264 shutdown or power off.
A quality indication is available with the additional Read Inhibit output relays (NO) associated to
each analog output.
• 0 - 5 mA,
• ± 10 mA,
• 0 - 10 mA,
• 4 - 20 mA,
• 0 - 20 mA,
• ± 20 mA.
The Analog Output is stable 100ms after the order. During the Analog output value modification,
the “Read Inhibit” relay is reset (Open) and indicates that the analog output value is not to be
used.
• The MiCOM C264 is not operational or powered off (no communication with the CPU board),
Otherwise, the analog output function is valid and the AOU watchdog relay is set.
• Communication acquisition: from an IEC 61850 IED or another computer from SBUS
• Double Point Status (DPS): usually processed from two digital inputs;
• Multiple Point Status (MPS): usually processed from multiple digital inputs;
• System Input (SI): information related to the system, to configurable and built-in automation or
to electrical process but without acquisition possibilities. By extension, SI is of SPS, DPS or
MPS type depending on its associated states;
• Group: logical combination of SPS and DPS, that produces a SPS;
• SPS/DPS/MPS issued from IEC 61850 IED through the IEC 61850 station bus.
• By extension, input data acquired on IED connected to computer via a serial/ethernet link,
producing SPS, DPS or MPS depending on its associated states and legacy IED address(es);
At computer level, BI issued from other IEC 61850 IED are said “BI client”, otherwise “BI server”.
“BI server” is globally managed by the computer in term of value and quality. At computer level,
Binary Input processing concerns “BI server”.
After the acquisition on its digital input boards, the computer performs toggle filtering. When an
input has an erratic behaviour, such as more than N state changes during a given duration, toggle
filtering avoids charging the computer itself or other equipment.
A digital input is said to be toggling if its state has changed more than N times in a given period T1.
A toggling DI returns in the normal state if its state has not changed within another period T2.
DPS or an MPS whose one of the associated DI is toggling, is in the TOGGLING state.
4.4.1.2.2 Suppression
A binary input can be suppressed by an order issued from an operator. No subsequent change of
state on a suppressed BI can trigger any action: for example, display, alarm, transmission. The BI
takes the “SUPPRESSED” state. When the operator un-suppresses the BI, this one takes its
actual state.
4.4.1.2.3 Substitution
A BI can be substituted to a manual set state by an operator (state “SUBSTITUTED xxx”). The BI
stays in the state determined by the operator until he un-substitutes it. When a BI is substituted,
no changes of state are transmitted, and computations, for instance groupings, are made with the
substituted state. When the BI is un-substituted, the actual state is transmitted to higher control
levels and subsequent changes of state are transmitted again.
4.4.1.2.4 Forcing
When data is invalid: that is, SELFCHECK ERROR DETECTED, TOGGLING, UNDEFINED or
UNKNOWN; it can be manually forced by an operator (state “FORCED xxx”). This feature is
similar to the substitution, but the data is automatically updated when valid data is available again.
A SUPPRESSED or SUBSTITUTED datapoint cannot be forced. The forcing could also be
automatic: in this event, the invalid data is automatically replaced by the state defined in
configuration.
4.4.1.2.5 Transmission
BI server can be transmitted on the IEC 61850 station bus using the two modes:
• Report (client/server) based mode: in this mode, a confirmed change of status is
spontaneously transmitted to the clients with the time stamping and the reason for change.
The Report mode is used to transmit filtered data for displaying, printing and archiving.
• GOOSE (subscriber/submitter) based mode: in this mode, the change of status is transmitted
in multicast to the configured subscribers. On IEC 61850 network, all types of BI can be
transmitted using GOOSE. Only the BI unfiltered states are transmitted with their time
stamping, the reason for change is not. The GOOSE mode is used to transmit data as soon
as possible after their acquisition and as quickly as possible, for automation purpose.
EPAS-SCE uses predefined rules during “Data model and data flow update” treatment to select
the proper services to be used between IEC 61850 devices. For example, in automation
(interlock, PSL, PLC, and built in functions), GOOSE exchanges are favored by EPAS-SCE.
Refer to the chapter “Application” of EPAS-SCE user manual for details.
During a loss of communication, the events detected on the computer are not buffered.
Both delays are in the range 0 to 120 s by step of 100 ms. A value of 0 means that no filter is
applied.
States
RESET
SET
TOGGLING
SELFCHECK FAULTY
UNKNOWN
SUPPRESSED
FORCED RESET
FORCED SET
SUBSTITUTED RESET
SUBSTITUTED SET
Each SPS state is configurable to be seen by automation in False, True or Invalid state.
CAUTION
UNEXPECTED "XPS/XPC ASSOCIATION" EXECUTION OF CONTROL
Carefully evaluate the impact of "xPS / xPC ASSOCIATION" automation before usage.
The aim of this automation is to create a direct association between a Single Point and a Digital
Output: a state change on the input produces the opening of the closure of the output.
The relation between the state and the order is defined during the configuration phase.
DPS are commonly used for all switchgear position. From board valid acquisition the two contacts
are Close and Open (set by configuration when voltage is present). The position of the switch is:
Both delays are in the range 0 to 60 s by step of 100 ms. A value of 0 means that no filter is
applied.
If the MOTION state is confirmed, it is always time-stamped with the time of the beginning of the
MOTION state. Furthermore, the BI takes the state JAMMED (in event of confirmed MOTION00
state) or UNDEFINED (in event of confirmed MOTION11 state). In this case, the following valid
state (OPEN or CLOSE) is always time-stamped with the time of this valid transition (depending
on the persistence filtering feature).
Both delays are in the range 0 to 60 s by step of 100 ms. 0 means that no filter is applied.
NOTE: If a persistence filtering is applied, the OPEN or CLOSE state cannot be time-stamped
from the beginning of non-complementarity: that is, mode 1 of motion filtering cannot apply.
States
JAMMED
MOTION
OPEN
CLOSE
UNDEFINED
TOGGLING
SELFCHECK FAULTY
UNKNOWN
SUPPRESSED
FORCED JAMMED
FORCED OPEN
FORCED CLOSED
SUBSTITUTED JAMMED
States
SUBSTITUTED OPEN
SUBSTITUTED CLOSED
Each DPS state is configurable to be seen by automation in False, True or Invalid state.
MOTION states are the valid intermediate states of the Double Point Status (DPS), when the DPS
state changes from OPEN to CLOSE or from CLOSE to OPEN. MOTION states are not managed
in event of REPORT data transmission.
CAUTION
UNEXPECTED "XPS/XPC ASSOCIATION" EXECUTION OF CONTROL
Carefully evaluate the impact of "xPS / xPC ASSOCIATION" automation before usage.
The aim of this automation is to create a direct association between a Double Point and a Digital
Output: a state change on the input produces the opening or the closure of the output.
The relation between the state and the order is defined during the configuration phase.
The TPI (MP as value) resulting states are defined in chapter Tap Position Indication (TPI)
measurement processing.
MP is UNDEFINED after a user selectable time filtering (from 0 to 60 seconds, step 100 ms) when
no DI is in the SET state (all RESET) or if more than one are in the SET state:
States
STATE0 ..
STATE15
UNDEFINED
TOGGLING
SELFCHECK FAULTY
UNKNOWN
SUPPRESSED
FORCED STATE0 .. FORCED STATE15
SUBSTITUTED STATE0 ..
SUBSTITUTED STATE15
• A configurable or built-in automation (status of the automation, binary input created by the
automation, …)
• Electrical process data that have no acquisition possibilities: no acquisition through DI or
through serial communication. However, they have to be managed by BCPU. The status of
those data is saved in non-volatile memory.
An SI is of SPS, DPS or MPS type and can belong to any type of group.
If they are not time tagged by the IED, they are by the computer at the time of reception. This must
be configured for each IED.
Double inputs can be processed in IEDs. If they are not, the computer receives each individual
input and perform the DPS processing. This must be configured for each IED.
The processing of an IED binary input is given in the SPS / DPS / MPS data flow.
A group is calculated with filtered BIs (persistent filtering or motion filtering if configured).
A group is processed as a SPS. It is time stamped with the date / time of the last SPS/DPS that
has modified the group status. SPS/DPS composing a group can be “BI server” or “BI client”. In
this last case, time stamping is taken at the source given by IEC 61850 repots.
(*): VALID means the DPS keeps its previous state. So, there is no impact on the result.
SPS/DPS from different hierarchical levels can be mixed, for instance a group at substation
computer level can be composed of SPS/DPS acquired at bay computer level or at substation
computer level.
This forced information is delivered to the Remote Control Point (RCP) as long as the SBMC
mode is active on the Bay.
When GOOSE based mode and report based mode are used at the same time, the BI information
used is the one received by GOOSE (faster transmission than reports).
The Toggling Signals SPS is used to know if there is at least one datapoint with quality “toggling”
in the bay. While there is one or more datapoint in the quality “toggling”, the Toggling Signals SPS
value is TRUE.
While there is none datapoint in the quality “toggling”, the Toggling Signals SPS is FALSE.
For more information, refer to chapter AP Defining a Bay/Adding toggling signal detection.
When the polarity is missing, the value of the MSV SPS is “0” (RESET).
When the polarity is present, the MSV SPS value is “1” (SET).
Datapoints, locally and physically acquired by the bay computer, such as SPS, DPS, MPS and
MV, can be linked to an MSV SPS.
If a change of Value or Quality of the MSV SPS brings a change of Quality for the linked
datapoints, this change is timestamped with the Value or Quality change of the MSV SPS.
For more information, refer to chapter AP Defining a Bay/Adding Missing Signaling Voltage.
• Scaling
• Threshold detection
• CT/VT calculations
4.4.2.1.2 Scaling
The real value represented by the measurement can be computed by a linear or a quadratic
transformation:
• Linear, single slope:
Value = A*X + B,
• Linear, multi-segments:
Value = A +B
• Quadratic with offset:
Value = ,
where:
• X is an analogue measurement,
• deadband is a percentage of the full scale value of the measurement. These two parameters
are set during the configuration of the computer.
A given electrical network sends current (I) and voltage (V) data to a CT / VT inputs acquisition
function installed on a TMU2XX board.
From the output of the CT / VT inputs acquisitions function, these samples become inputs of the
CT / VT calculation function.
These measurements are used for the protection function and for the Internal Synchrocheck,
Type 1.
(*): Via specific SPS datapoint on synchrocheck function that is managed internally for TMU220,
or is wired for TMU210.
• DSP + TMU220 (4 CT and 5 VT), referred to as the DSP200 board installed on TMU220,
The TMU boards have the same hardware attributes, except that TMU220 has one more VT.
TMU220
The DSP board computes the samples from the TMU220 and sends the set of computed
measurements to the PPC.
TMU210
TMU210 board is oriented towards protection. The DSPIO board computes the samples from the
TMU210 analogue inputs, and from the digital inputs and digital outputs located on the DSPIO
board. The DSPIO Board sends the set of computed measurements to the CPU275 board of the
MiCOM C264.
CT / VT Functions
• Protection,
• Waveform.
The CT/VT measurements can be included in the waveform function. Two types of waveform are
defined: fast waveform and slow waveform.
• Reference voltage,
• Samples of Va,
• Samples of Ib,
• Samples of Vb,
• Samples of Ic,
• Samples of Vc,
• Samples of Io or Ibb1,
• Samples of Vbb1 (Vr) or VBUSBAR in event of the presence of the synchrocheck function,
• Samples of Ib,
• Samples of Ic,
• Samples of Io or Ibb1,
• Samples of Vab,
• Samples of Vbc,
• Samples of Vca,
• Frequency,
• Phase angles,
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) & Total Demand Distortion (TDD) – Harmonics are
evaluated through to the 15th order (for the 3 Vpn, the 3 currents for each phase, and the 3
Vpp),
• Fundamental (H1 harmonic) of phase A current,
• Fundamental measurements,
• With the synchrocheck option, the values that follow are computed:
• Slip frequency,
• Amplitude,
• Phase difference,
• Synchrocheck voltage.
These measurements are delivered at every measurement reading cycle defined by the
configuration.
By a configuration option (measurement quality when missing at computer level), two different
behaviors when all the Input signals disappear: all below the minimum thresholds, 10V for voltage
and 100mA for current:
• Behavior 1: the measures associated to the acquired signals are set to value 0 and state
VALID,
• Behavior 2: the measures associated to the acquired signals are set to state FAULTY.
All these samples are gathered in a revolving list stored in active memory.
A timer is adapted permanently to the frequency of the signal and provides the frequency
measurement.
The primary measurements that follow are derived from sample values:
• RMS Current and Voltage,
• Q: Vars (Using Active Power calculation method with the voltage samples retarded by 90°).
The measurements that follow are obtained from the Fourier of sample values or the Fourier
values of the above-derived measurements (DFT).
• V Sequence Components,
• I Sequence Components,
• Phase angles,
• Power Factor,
Accuracy (
Measurements Star delta Unit
TMU220)
RMS current
F < 70hz:
phase
I< In: 0.2% of In
Ia
I>In: 0.2% of I Ampere
Ib samples samples
F>70Hz:
Ic
I< In: 4% of In
Ir
I>In: 4% of I
Ibusbar1
Accuracy (
Measurements Star delta Unit
TMU220)
F<70Hz
U>45V: 4% of U
F<70Hz
U>45V: 4%of U
Frequency computed computed Hertz
Power Phase A
Active power ( P )
Samples Watts
Reactive power
(Q) Samples 0.5 % (Phi = 0 °) Vars
Not available
Apparent power Computed VA
(S)
Computed
Cos phi
computed Degree
angle
Accuracy (
Measurements Star delta Unit
TMU220)
Power Phase B
Active power ( P )
Samples Watts
Reactive power
(Q) Samples 0.5 % (Phi = 0 °) Vars
Not available
Apparent power Computed VA
(S)
Computed
Cos phi
computed Degree
angle
Power Phase C
Active power ( P )
Samples Watts
Reactive power
(Q) Samples 0.5 % (Phi = 0 °) Vars
Not available
Apparent power Computed VA
(S)
Computed
Cos phi
computed Degree
angle
Power r
Active power ( P )
Samples Watts
Reactive power
(Q) Samples Vars
Not available
Apparent power Computed VA
(S)
Computed
Cos phi
computed Degree
angle
Power total
Active power ( P )
Watts
Reactive power
(Q) Vars
computed computed
Apparent power VA
(S)
Cos phi
Degree
angle
Accuracy (
Measurements Star delta Unit
TMU220)
V Sequence
components
Direct
DFT computed Not available volts
Inverse
Homopolar
ratio
I Sequence
components
Direct
DFT computed DFT computed Ampere
Inverse
Homopolar
ratio
Harmonics for Va
Fundamental
DFT DFT Volts
15 Harmonic
distortion ration
Harmonics for Vb
Fundamental
DFT DFT Volts
15 Harmonic
distortion ratio
Harmonics for Vc
Fundamental
DFT DFT Volts
15 Harmonic
distortion ratio
Harmonics for
Vab
distortion ration
Accuracy (
Measurements Star delta Unit
TMU220)
Harmonics for
Vbc
distortion ratio
Harmonics for
Vca
distortion ratio
Harmonics for Ia
Fundamental
DFT DFT Ampere
15 Harmonic
distortion ratio
Harmonics for Ib
Fundamental
DFT DFT Ampere
15 Harmonic
distortion ratio
Harmonics for Ic
Fundamental
DFT DFT Ampere
15 Harmonic
distortion ratio
Delta F computed computed Hertz
Delta phi computed computed Degree
Delta V computed computed Volts
Use the EPAS-SCE frequency tracking algorithm parameter to choose the method
Frequency
The reference phase used to set the timer frequency is chosen in the configuration (“reference
phase”).
2. Vbusbar,
4. VB and then VC if the reference voltage if VA,VC and then VA if the reference voltage if VB,VA
and then VB if the reference voltage if VC,
5. I1,
6. I2,
7. I3,
8. I4 (lower priority),
A configuration option (“voltage ref change mode”) allows choosing 2 different behaviors of the
frequency tracking:
• Behavior 1 – Default Voltage Reference:
• When the signal with the highest priority disappears, the frequency tracking is performed on
the signal with next priority,
• When a signal with a higher priority appears, the frequency tracking is performed on this
signal, even if the current reference signal is still present.
• Behavior 2 – Current Voltage Reference:
• When the signal with the highest priority disappears, the frequency tracking is performed on
the signal with next priority,
• Even when a signal with a higher priority appears, the frequency tracking remains on the
current reference signal.
During the reference change computation, all the measurements are considered as INVALID
(SELFCHECK FAULT).
Frequency computation
Algorithm calculates period by zero crossing method, on leading edge and on trailing edge,
average result of this both measurement generated frequency used. The frequency computation
is filtered with period numbers setup with SCE (75 periods by default or 1.5 s for 50 Hz).
Fourier Transform
At each period, the DFT (Discrete Fourier Transform) is performed. This gives (among other
things) the value of the phase angle and the magnitude of the fundamental.
RMS values
The reactive power is computed by taking the values of the current a quarter of period before [ sin
(x) = cos (x – pi/2) ]
The reactive power is computed by taking the values of the current a quarter of period before [
sin(x) = cos (x – pi/2) ]
Apparent power:
Power factor:
Angle:
Harmonics
Sequence components
The sequence component computation is based on the fundamental values of phase and
magnitude (from the DFT): that is its imaginary part and real part.
• Direct component
• Inverse component
• Homopolar component
Synchrocheck measurements:
DF = | Fline – Fbusbar |
DV = | Vline – Vbusbar |
At this time, please refer to the topic Phase-to-Phase Synchrocheck with the TMU210 – General
and to the Table: TMU210 Type of Connection: Direct or Indirect.
The inputs of the CT / VT Calculation function (issued from the Conventional CT/VT inputs)
includes up to 4 current and 4 voltage analogue measurements. By configuration, these analogue
measurements can be phase to phase or single phase depending on delta or star coupling and
the fourth voltage analogue measurement can be associated to the busbar voltage.
• Frequencies,
• Thermal status,
• I2t measurement,
• With the synchrocheck option, the values that follow are computed:
• Slip frequency,
• Amplitude,
• Phase difference,
• Synchrocheck voltage.
These measurements are delivered at every measurement reading cycle defined by the
configuration.
All these samples are gathered in a revolving list stored in active memory.
A timer is adapted permanently to the frequency of the signal and provides the frequency
measurement.
The primary measurements that follow are derived directly from sample values:
• RMS: Current and Voltage,
• Thermal status.
The following measurements are obtained from the Fourier of sample values or from the Fourier
values of the derived measurements (DFT ):
• Power Factor,
• Synchrocheck measurements.
Rms_Ia
2% In
Rms_Ib
Rms_Ic
Rms_Io
RMS Voltage
phase
Rms_Va_Vab
Rms_Vb_Vbc 2% Volts
Rms_Vc_Vca
Rms_Vo
Rms_Vbusbar
Frequency
F: frequency 0.01Hz
tracking
Hertz
F81: frequency
Hertz
used by 81
Index of F
Index of F81
0.03Hz/sec Hertz/sec
Rate of
frequency_81
UA
UB
UC
2% Volts
UAB
UBC
UCA
Uo
Ubusbar
DFT Sequence
voltage
volts
U_positive
U_negative
DFT Sequence
current
In
I_positive
I_negative
Total power
Active phase
power ( P )
Watts
Active earth
<3% watts
power(Po)
<3% Vars
Reactive power
(Q)
Cos phi
IT phase A
IT phase C
IT total
I2t measurement
I2T phase A
I2T phase C
I2T total
Synchrocheck
Delta F
Hertz
Delta V
Volts
Delta phi
Degree
Freq line
Hertz
Freq bar
Hertz
Phase Angle
Degree
Anticipation
angle Degree
Shift freq %
Acceleration shift %
freq
Calibration
• Phase,
• Offset.
The offset correction has to be re-evaluate in real time and not in static way.
So, the offset correction is made by a low pass filter (0.5Hz) and the offset parameter stored in
EEPROM is not used.
Frequencies
Frequency tracking
The frequency tracking is made by calculating the frequency of a voltage or current channel. For
each channel a minimum threshold is used to validate the signal (1 volt for VT, 0.1A pour CT).
If a tracking is done on a channel, there is no change until the value of this channel becomes
lower than the threshold. There is no hysteresis on them. The channel changing respects the
following list:
• Vbusbar (first),
• V1
• V2,
• V3,
• I1,
• I2,
• I3 (last).
Frequency computation
Algorithm calculates period by zero crossing method, on leading edge and on trailing edge,
average result of this both measurement generated frequency used. The frequency computation
is filtered with period numbers setup with EPAS-SCE (75 periods by default or 1.5 s for 50 Hz).
The first phase voltage channel over minimum threshold (Umin_F_enable) is selected, then a
filter FIR is applied to reject harmonic. Between 2 computations of the frequency, if the frequency
change is more than 20Hz/s (equals to a brutal step 400mHz at 50Hz), then the frequency
calculation will be frozen and INVALID during 7 cycles (for example, at 50Hz the frequency will be
frozen during 120ms)
The first voltage upper than the threshold (Umin_F_enable, SEE GPS 8) is given as reference.
When this voltage goes down the threshold, the next voltage is tested as reference.
In priority, V4 (bus bar voltage) is used for reference comparing to the threshold. If this voltage
goes down the threshold, a valid line voltage is searched. When the bus bar voltage is detected
back over the threshold, the bus bar VT is reassigning to be the frequency tracking reference.
RMS measurements
The RMS measurement of the last period recorded is calculated as the square root of the square
sum of the samples in the period divided by the number of samples examined.
Fundamental measurements
General
Conversion
• KUADC is the number of ADC points corresponding to a phase voltage of 1V to the secondary
side.
• KUoADC is the number of ADC points corresponding to an earth voltage of 1V to the
secondary side.
• KIADC is the number of ADC points corresponding to the nominal phase current to the
secondary side.
• KIoADC is the number of ADC points corresponding to the nominal earth current to the
secondary side.
• X is the value of the module expressed in ADC points (X = I, Io, Uxy, Uo)
• X” is the effective value of the module expressed in voltage or ampere to the primary side (X =
I, Io, Uxy, Uo).
Direct measurements
The real and the imaginary part are determined using the DFT method.
The real part and the imaginary part of every received valid sample are calculated.
Derived measurements
Voltages
k-1
U
(V Not valid Not valid Not valid Not valid
busbar
1+V2+V3)
k The earth to phase adaptation coefficient - (necessary for expressing the earth ADC points
in phase ADC points) amounting to:
The definition of positive sequence current, I1, indicates the current vector obtained by the sum of
the phase A vector, plus the phase B vector rotated by 120° in advance plus the phase C vector
rotated by a lag of 120°.
The definition of the negative sequence current, I2, indicates the current vector obtained by the
sum of the phase A vector, plus the phase B vector rotated by a lag of 120° plus the phase C
vector rotated by 120° in advance.
Derived vectors:
Where the writing <IB/C+/-120°> points out that the vector is considered rotated of +/- 120°
Derived vectors:
Where the writing <UB/C+/-alfa> points out that the vector is considered rotated of +/- alfa
In order to use the protective function 67N in several specific conditions, the Homopolar current
must be computed from the values of the 3 phase currents:
Re(…) The operator that returns the real part of a generic vector;
Im(…) The operator that returns the imaginary part of a generic vector;
k The earth to phase adaptation coefficient - (necessary for expressing the earth ADC points in
phase ADC points) amounting to:
The real and imaginary part of the derived current vectors, expressed in ADC points, will be given
by:
Io
c
The instantaneous angle between the generic phase current and the phase-phase quadrature
voltage, to be used for protection purposes is obtained as the relative angle between the involved
vectors.
Where:
I^U is the angle between the generic phase current and the phase-phase quadrature voltage.
Re(…) is the operator that returns the real part of a generic vector.
Im(…) is the operator that returns the imaginary part of a generic vector;
With any type of phase voltage insertion it is always possible to derive the vectors of the earth
voltage’s fundamentals that, together with the earth current, allow the active earth power
calculation. The formula is:
Where:
With any type of phase voltage insertion, it is always possible to derive the vectors of the phase-
phase voltage’s fundamental.
Therefore, it is quite easy to calculate the three-phase active power by using the Aaron method;
the formulas are:
Where:
Pn is the nominal three phase power to the secondary side, amounting to:
Since In and Un are respectively the nominal current and the voltage to the secondary side;
P” is the active three phase power to the secondary side, expressed in Watt;
P’ is the active three phase power to the primary side expressed in Watt;
With whatever type of phase voltage insertion, it is always possible to draw the vectors of the
phase-phase voltage’s fundamental.
Therefore, it is easy to calculate the reactive three-phase power by using the Aaron method; the
formulas are:
Where:
Qn is the nominal three phase active power to the secondary side, amounting to:
Since In and Un are respectively the nominal current and the voltage to the secondary side;
Q” is the active three phase power to the secondary side, expressed in Qn;
Q’ is the active three phase power to the primary side expressed in VAR;
Power factor
The power factor is an instantaneous value, used only for visualising purposes. Indicated by:
The power factor, or three phase cosf, is calculated according to the following algebraic function:
The sign of three phases cosf is determined according to the following conventions:
P positive P negative
Q positive +L -C
Q negative +C -L
Thermal status
It can be demonstrated that, for dt=0.02s, the thermal status can be estimated according to the
following equation:
Where:
IMAX is the maximum of the three instantaneous values of the three phase RMS currents.
Iq is the base current of the device to be protected (ratio between the device’s nominal current –
in other words the current that, at full operation, implies over-temperature by 100% - and the
nominal current of the TA).
Iq = K * Ith
The thermal status must reside in a non-volatile variable (SRAM) to allow its recovery in event of
auxiliary voltage loss.
To avoid the unwanted trip of the thermal protection, on power-on, the thermal status is reinstated
up to a maximum equalling 90% of the greater between the thermal thresholds to then evolve
normally according to the above equation.
I2T Measurements
• 2 measurements computer by the sum of the IT phase measurements and I2T phase
measurements.
IT phase measurements
where:
• nb is the number of samples,
These measurements must reside in a non-volatile variable (SRAM) to allow its recovery in event
of auxiliary voltage loss.
These measurements must reside in a non-volatile variable (SRAM) to allow its recovery in event
of auxiliary voltage loss.
These 2 measurements are computed by the sum of the IT phase measurements and I2T phase
measurements.
4.4.2.3.16 Substitution
The value of a measurement can be substituted by an operator (state “SUBSTITUTED”, value
defined by the operator). The measurement stays in this state until he un-substitutes it.
The forcing could also be automatic: in this event, the invalid information takes automatically the
FORCED state and the value defined in configuration.
The forced/substituted data are saved in SRAM (kept for minimum 48h without BCPU power
supply).
State Meaning
VALID Not in one of the following states
SELFCHECK FAULTY Inoperative acquisition board
SUBSTITUTED Operator action set MV value as valid state
FORCED Automatic valid state and configured value when MV is invalid
SUPPRESSED Operator set MV in this invalid state
UNKNOWN MV is acquired via a transmission link, and the link is disconnected
SATURATED MV is beyond its nominal input range
MV is Digital Measurement with invalid coding or computation on
UNDEFINED
analogue leads to error
MV is DC 4-20 mA with invalid coding or computation on analogue
OPEN CIRCUIT
leads to error
OVERSHOOT[1..3] One of the 3 overshoot values has been crossed
UNDERSHOOT[1..3] One of the 3 undershoot values has been crossed
4.4.2.3.19 Transmission
By configuration, the measurement values and their states can be transmitted on IEC 61850
SBUS:
• In report mode, the measurement is transmitted to the subscribers with its value, status,
timestamp and the reason for change.
• In GOOSE mode, the measurement value and status are transmitted in multicast to the
configured receivers.
NOTE: A MiCOM C264 client can have 32 numbers of IEC 61850 servers and a MiCOM C264
server can have 16 numbers of IEC 61850 clients; GOOSE size is restricted to 128 binary inputs
and 64 measurements
During a loss of communication between a client and a server, all server measurements are set to
UNKNOWN on the client.
Cyclic change: set if the measurement value has changed, without modification of the
resulting state
Each measurement is associated to one of the two periods. All measurements of one period are
transmitted at the beginning of each cycle.
All measurements values transmitted within one transmission cycle are the latest acquired
values.
Measurements can be transmitted upon variation: a value is sent if the acquired value (Vacq) is
different from more than a specified amount ∆V from the previously transmitted value (Vt) (i.e
|Vacq-Vt| > ∆V).
∆V is computed either from the last transmitted value (mode 1) or from the full-scale value (mode
2):
∆V = (p/1000) * |Vt| where p is a value in the range 0 .. 255 and Vt is the last transmitted value.
or
∆V = (p/1000) * |Vmax| where p is a value in the range 0 .. 255 and Vmax is the full-scale value.
One or more measurements can be associated to a single or double BI “trigger”. When the BI
goes to the state SET / CLOSED (or FORCED SET, SUBSTITUTED SET, FORCED CLOSED /
SUBSTITUTED CLOSED) all associated measurements are transmitted immediately. The same
behavior if the BI is in this state at the initialization of the computer. As much the BI is in this state
the associated measurements are transmitted after change of state or according to the
configuration (periodically, upon variation, threshold variation)
To secure the proper accuracy for calculations, the sampling frequency must be exactly adapted
to the signal frequency that fluctuates around the basic frequency (50 / 60 Hz).
NOTE: The accuracy is applied for the temperature operating range of MiCOM C264
Decimal
Gray
BCD
A minimum value Imin (mA) corresponds to the lowest position 1 of the tap, and a maximum value
Imax corresponds to the highest value N.
However the tap is considered in the position K if the current is in the range [Ik-DI/2 .. Ik+DI/2],
with DI = N% of (Imax – Imin). The N percentage is defined in configuration.
4.4.3.4 Substitution
The value of a TPI can be substitute by an operator (state “SUBSTITUTED”, value defined by the
operator). The TPI stays in this state until he unsubstitutes it.
When a TPI is substituted, no changes of value nor state is transmitted, and computations, for
instance groupings, are made with the substituted state. When the TPI is unsubstituted, the actual
state and value are transmitted to higher control levels and subsequent changes of state and
value are transmitted again.
State Meaning
VALID Not in one of the following states
SELFCHECK FAULTY Inoperative acquisition board
SUBSTITUTED Operator action set MV value as valid state
FORCED Automatic valid state and configured value when MV is invalid
SUPPRESSED Operator set MV in this invalid state
UNKNOWN MV is acquired via a transmission link, and the link is disconnected
SATURATED MV is beyond its nominal input range
MV is Digital Measurement with invalid coding or computation on
UNDEFINED
analogue leads to error
MV is DC 4-20 mA with invalid coding or computation on analogue
OPEN CIRCUIT
leads to error
OVERSHOOT[1..3] One of the 3 overshoot values has been crossed
UNDERSHOOT[1..3] One of the 3 undershoot values has been crossed
4.4.3.6 Transmission
The TPI are transmitted on a client-server basis on the IEC 61850 network using the report
mechanism.
During a loss of communication between a client and a server, all server TPI are set to
UNKNOWN on the client.
The TPI is transmitted as soon as a value change or a status change is detected. The TPI
information transmitted in a report are:
• The TPI value,
Change due to control: set if the state or quality change is due to a control.
The TPI information transmitted in a GOOSE is the same than in a report, except for the "reason
for change" and the time-stamping.
Digital Inputs are used to count pulses. There is Single counter (SCT) based on one DI and
Double Counter (DCT) based on two DIs that count complementary states.
At processing level special persistent and complementary filters eliminate non-stable pulses. The
integer counter (also transmitted) can be scaled (among of energy of valid pulse).
Calculation of the energy is done periodically. The period is defined either by an external pulsed
applied on a digital input, or by the internal clock of the computer. The choice of the origin of the
periodic signal is defined during the configuration phase on a per computer basis.
Whatever is the origin of an integrated measurement, the integration is done after scaling with a
step of one second.
With:
ti – ti-1 = 1 second.
For a given measurement, the integration can be done only after receiving two consecutive valid
values with the same sign of the measurement. The integration result (Ei) is added to the
associated export or import counter according to the sign of the measurement.
The integration is stopped as soon as the power measurement becomes invalid or changes of
sign. The integration is restarted as soon as two consecutive valid measurement values with the
same sign are received.
Current values of energy counters are stored in secured memory ( 48h autonomy when power
supply is off). Current values of energy counters can be modified by an operator.
Values of energy counters are transmitted on a client-server basis on the IEC 61850 network
using mechanism through the LN MMTR.
During a loss of communication between a client and a server, all server energy counters are set
to UNKNOWN state on the client.
NOTE: Do not use the energy counter values for the billing application.
In event of computer redundancy, the Simul mode activation is performed independently for each
MiCOM C264 (Main 1 rack and Main 2 rack) from Computer Administration Tool (CAT). If the
Active MiCOM C264 is set in Simul mode, it remains Active. A Standby MiCOM C264 cannot be
set in Simul mode.
If the control is related to a datapoint: that is, feedback datapoint defined in configuration; this one
takes the control value in Simul mode:
• Open / Reset order => Open state for DPS, Reset state for SPS,
• Close / Set order => Close state for DPS, Set state for SPS.
To leave the Simul mode, the user, through the CAT, changes the MiCOM C264 mode to
Operational. The MiCOM C264 automatically goes in Maintenance mode (transient) before going
in Operational mode.
The user of the Simul mode owns all responsibility of controls performed during the Simul mode,
and before leaving the Simul mode, he owns all responsibility to restore the system. In Simul
mode, all controls performed may impact ISaGRAF® or PSL automation.
LIMITATIONS:
• Digital and Analogue Setpoint with measurement feedback are not managed in Simul mode:
that is, they are managed as in Operational mode.
• IEC 61850 exchanges (reports, gooses) are not impacted by the MiCOM C264 Simul mode.
That means that a control done in Simul mode, that is sent to another computer that is not in
simul mode or to an IED (legacy or not) may be fully and physically executed on this device.
There are three ways to manage. PSL refers to PSL or DI/DO association, and Operator refers to
IEC 61850 / ISaGRAF® / local HMI:
• Control 1 from PSL and Control 2 from Operator,
The event « Control 1 from Operator and Control 2 from Operator » is already managed: in this
event, the control 2 is rejected.
4.5.1.1 General
BCPU allows the following functions:
• Control of switching devices (circuit breaker, switch, …)
• Control of transformers
• Control of IED
• Control of automatisms
Upon reception of one of these requests, the computer behavior is different according to:
• The configuration of the device control,
By configuration, each DPC order (close order or open order) and each SPC can activate
simultaneously two DO contacts.
Execution phase: If the execution phase ends normally the computer generates a positive
acknowledgement and the control sequence ends. In event of abnormal termination, the
control sequence is aborted and the computer generates a negative acknowledgement. The
hardware selection of the device in “Direct Execute” mode is not allowed.
• Two phases – “SBO once” mode:
Selection phase: In the selection phase for a normal termination the computer generates a
positive acknowledgement and proceeds to the next phase of the sequence (execution
phase).
Execution phase: If the execution phase ends normally the computer generates a positive
acknowledgement and the control sequence ends. In event of abnormal termination, the
control sequence is aborted and the computer generates a negative acknowledgement.
• Three phases – “SBO many” mode:
Selection phase: In the selection phase for a normal termination the computer generates a
positive acknowledgement and proceeds to the next phase of the sequence (execution
phase)
Execution phase: If the execution phase ends normally the computer generates a positive
acknowledgement and waits a new execution request. In event of abnormal termination, the
control sequence is aborted and the computer generates a negative acknowledgement.
Unselection phase: The computer proceeds to the deselection of the device and ends control
sequence sending positive acknowledgement. In event of fail deselecting the device the
computer sends a negative acknowledgement.
The following figures show the three control modes of the computer:
The ”Direct Execute” sequence ends normally after reception of the expected position information
of the device or correct value (if setpoint control). Abnormally if the received position or value is
unexpected, or not received in the predefined delay by configuration.
Note that a “cancel” request in ”Direct Execute” mode has no guarantee to be performed before
the execution of the request. An “deselect” request has no meaning in ”Direct Execute” mode.
If no fail occurs during these checks, the device is selected, and positive acknowledgement is
sent. Otherwise the selection request is refused, and a negative acknowledgement is sent giving
the cause of the failure. If the selection of the device is accepted, the computer starts a delay and
waits for:
• An execution request: open/close, low/raise
At the end of this delay if the execution or the cancel request is not sent, the device is
automatically deselected, and a negative acknowledgement is sent. The selection delay is
defined during the configuration step.
Note that only one selection is allowed at a time for a device. When a device is already selected
any other selection is not considered (none acknowledgement is sent) whichever of the initiator.
The diagram that follows shows the selection phase of a device configured in SBO once mode.
In this phase, the computer performs the execution checks, and if no fail, it proceeds to the
execution according to the configuration, via the IO boards or IED communication.
If the execution ends normally, a positive acknowledgement is sent, and the control sequence
ends. In event of fail the control sequence is aborted and the computer sends a negative
acknowledgement.
During this phase a “cancel” request is not guaranteed except for synchronised circuit breakers
devices (refer to specifics treatments for synchronised circuit breakers below).
Upon reception of an “deselect” request the computer ends the execution phase and goes to the
selection phase.
• Computer mode
• Device selectable
• Uniqueness
In event of fail, the initiator of the request may bypass the checks that follow:
• Substation and bay mode states
• Uniqueness
• Changing mode:
From “operational” mode to “maintenance” mode: all device controls in progress are
aborted and no acknowledgment is sent.
From “operational” mode to “test” mode: the specific control “test” mode is refused if at
least one control is in progress.
From “test” mode to “operational” mode: the specific control “test” mode is refused if at
least one control is in progress.
Bay mode is checked by the computer managing the device if the bay mode dependency is
configured for this device.
Substation and SBMC modes are checked by the computer having slave protocols and only for
controls coming from SCADA and if substation mode dependency is configured for this device.
If the request is refused the selection sequence is aborted with negative acknowledgment.
In this event the sequence is aborted with a negative acknowledgement, except if the user asks to
bypass this check.
In event the device is locked the sequence is aborted with a negative acknowledgement.
• The request is accepted only if the device is in the opposite state and valid
• The request is accepted only if the device is in the opposite state, jammed or undefined
• The request is refused only if the device is in the same state and valid. In any event, if the
request is refused, a negative acknowledgement is sent back
4.5.1.6.9 Uniqueness
It is possible by configuration to prevent to have more than one control at a time.
• For the whole substation
• Inside a bay
If a device is under control and another control is sent on this device, the second one is ignored.
In event of uniqueness of the command at least to one of these levels the selection is refused,
with negative acknowledgement. The user may bypass this control during selection request.
Whatever the request control (select open/select close, select raise/select low) the selection of
the device is performed as follows:
• Configuration 1:
The computer
b. sends a “close” order of the selection control (via I/O boards or IED) and waits the
selection position information in a given delay (by configuration).
If the selection control has been normally executed, and the selection position information
of the device become “set” in the given delay, the selection sequence ends sending a
positive acknowledgment. The computer starts its execution sequence. In event of fail of
the execution of the selection control or if the selection position information remains open
in the given delay the selection sequence ends abnormally sending a negative
acknowledgment.
• Configuration 2:
For this configuration, in which only the output control of the selection is configured, the
computer: sends a “close” order of the selection control (via I/O boards or IED). If the
selection control has been normally executed, the selection sequence ends by sending a
positive acknowledgment and the computer start its execution sequence.
In event of fail of the execution of the selection control, the sequence ends abnormally by
sending a negative acknowledgment.
• Computer mode
• Uniqueness
Execution checks and bypasses are identical to those of the selection phase. Moreover, in event
of ”SBO once” mode or ”SBO many” mode the computer verifies that the device was previously
selected.
The checks of the execution phase in “SBO many” mode are identical as above but they are
repeated for every execution request (low/raise).
In “Direct Execute” mode the device selection is not verified because it is not allowed.
• IED communication
The execution via I/O boards is performed only if the computer is in “operational” mode.
However, the execution control sequence depends on the activation mode of the xPC. By
configuration, this activation mode of SPC and DPC may be “transient”, “permanent” or
“permanent until feedback until feedback”.
• Transient: the contact is closed and then re-opened automatically after a delay (defined
during the configuration of the xPC). For a DPC, configuration gives two delays need to be
configured, one for open and one for close.
• Permanent: For this type of output control, the contact is held in the requested position state
until a reverse order is received.
• Permanent until feedback: The contact is held in the requested position state until
confirmation of the position of the device or after timeout awaiting the new position of the
device. In this event, the input information of the device status has to be configured.
Digital Setpoints
Digital Setpoints are executed via Digital Output boards. This type of control is managed in “Direct
Execute mode” only.
Analogue Setpoints are executed via Analogue Output boards. This type of control is managed in
“Direct Execute mode” only.
• Device features: selection control wired/not wired, selection position wired/not wired, device
position wired/not wired and so on
• Output control type: permanent, pulse
• Time-out delays: selection phase time-out, selection Feedback delays, open/close Feedback
delay and so on.
The chronogram that follows shows an abnormal termination of Direct Execute sequence. The
device hasn’t taken the expected position in the given delay.
Device Configuration A: the optional selection control and Selection position information are
configured
The chronogram that follows shows a normal termination of the control sequence.
• Stage 2: the selection is confirmed by the associated input information in the feedback delay
(0 – 1-sec user selectable)
• Stage 3: close the device before the end of the selection timeout delay (0 – 10 MN user
selectable)
• Stage 4: the device has taken the expected position (close) in the feedback delay (0–60 sec
user selectable). The computer deselects the device (open selection output control)
• Stage 5: confirmation of the deselecting of the device in the same given delay than stage 2.
The chronogram that follows shows controls sequence that is aborted after time-out of the
selection delay.
• Stage 2: the selection is confirmed by the associated input information in the feedback delay.
Device Configuration B: the optional selection control is configured, and Selection position
information is not configured
The chronogram that follows shows a normal termination of the control sequence.
• Stage 2: close the device before the end of the selection timeout delay (0 – 10 min user
selectable)
• Stage 3: The device has taken the expected position (close) in the feedback delay (0–1-sec
user selectable). The computer deselects the device (open selection output control)
At bay respectively module level the order running SPS is SET as soon as a control is in progress
on the bay respectively module managed by the computer.
• In event of Direct Execute control, the order running SPS (on/off order SPS) is:
SET as soon as the MiCOM C264 accepts the control: that is, after the control checks,
NOTE: The on/off order SPS can only be added to an SPC directly wired on one of the
MiCOM C264.
SET as soon as the MiCOM C264 accepts the control selection: that is, after the selection
checks,
At DPC datapoint level two distinct order running SPS exist, one for open order ("Open order
SPS”) and one for close order ("Close order SPS”) with the previously described behavior.
Moreover, two more optional SPS for DPC are available: "Open Control SPS" and “Close control
SPS” with the following behavior:
• In event of Direct Execute control, this SPS is:
SET as soon as the execute control is received by the MiCOM C264: that is, before the
checks,
SET as soon as the control selection is received by the MiCOM C264: that is, before the
checks,
In event of direct negative acknowledgment, those SPS may be SET then RESET with the same
time stamping.
By configuration, the generic execution checks described can be bypassed (see "Generic
execution checks" on page 230).
The control is launched after xPS filtering (Debouncing, filtering, toggling described in "Binary
input definition" on page 158).
In case of controls launched by an xPS, the mandatory Control Originator fields on IEC 61850 are:
• orCat = Bay level,
NOTE: Usage of order labels in profile for SPC in SCE, "order on" and "order off" should be
"Yes", and “Control Sequence Activating” attribute for SPC and DPC should be "Yes".
For further information on orCat / orIdent refer to the documentation of IEC 61850 international
standard.
An optional « synoptic Local/Remote (L/R) » SPS is defined at bay level to manage control
sequences priority. The priority between the actual « Bay L/R » and the « Synoptic L/R » is
configurable on a per bay basis.
Control is authorized by computer LCD and not by SPS when Bay L/R is priority 1 and operates in
local mode; and Synoptic L/R is priority 2 with operating mode not taken into account by
MiCOM C264.
Control is authorized by xPS and not by computer LCD when Bay L/R is priority 1 and operates in
Remote mode; and Synoptic L/R is priority 2 and operating in Local Mode.
Control is authorized by xPS and not by computer LCD when Bay L/R is priority 2 with operating
mode not taken into account by MiCOM C264 and Synoptic L/R is priority 1and operating in Local
Mode.
Control is authorized by computer LCD and not by xPS when Bay L/R is priority 2 and operates in
local mode; and Synoptic L/R is priority 1 operating in Remote Mode.
If the “synoptic L/R” is not configured, the control issued from an xPS is accepted whatever is the
Bay L/R mode.
1. The computed double signal is equal to the physical status if the “phase not together” status
is equal to “false” otherwise the computed signal is equal to “jammed”.
2. The computed “phases not together” is equal to “false” if all phases are in the same position
else it is equal to “true”.
3. The computed signal is equal to the phase A status if the phase not together status is equal
to “false” else the computed signal is equal to “jammed”.
4. Only the “DPC close “ is known by the other IEC 61850 equipment:
• For open the device they send the “DPC close” with “open” request
• For close the device they send the “DPC close” with “close” request
ONE PHASED CB
OUTPUTS (6) TYPE OUTPUTS (6) TYPE
OUTPUTS TYPE B INPUTS ALL TYPES
A A
SPS/DPS physical
SPC/DPC control for position of phase A
open phase A
SPS/DPS physical
SPC/DPC control for position of phase B
DPC control for open phase B DPC control for
open/close of device SPS/DPS physical open/close of device
SPC/DPC control for position of phase C
SPC/DPC control for open phase C SPC/DPC control for
close with system SPS/DPS close with
synchrocheck (5) SPC/DPC control for phase not together synchrocheck (5)
close of device information (2)
1. The computed double signal is equal to the physical status if the phase not together status is
equal to “false” else the computed signal is equal to “jammed”.
2. The computed “phases not together” is equal to “false” if all phases are in the same position
else it is equal to “true”.
3. The computed signal is equal to the phase A status if the phase not together status is equal
to “false” else the computed signal is equal to “jammed”.
4. Wired SPC and SPS for external synchrocheck and system SPC and SPS for internal
synchrocheck. If is not configured the external synchrocheck module or the synchrocheck
automation is considered always “set on”. DPC and DPS are used only for manual
synchrocheck.
“Open” control sequence of synchronized circuit breakers remains identical to the non-
synchronized circuit breakers.
“Close” control sequence is different according to the configuration the synchrocheck type:
• External synchrocheck: The closure of the device is assumed by an external synchrocheck
module,
• Internal synchrocheck: The closure of the device is assumed by an internal synchrocheck
automation.
Furthermore, waiting closes the CB by the external module the initiator of the request may:
• Cancel the request,
The “close” control sequence performed on the MiCOM C264 is done as follows:
Selection phase:
In event of fail of one of these operations, the controls sequence is stopped with a negative
acknowledgment
Execution phase:
The chronogram that follows shows a successful control sequence ”close with synchrocheck”.
The chronogram that follows shows an abnormal termination of control sequence ”close with
synchrocheck”. The device has not taken the expected position “close” in the given delay. The
control sequence is aborted with negative acknowledgment, deselecting previously synchrocheck
and device.
Two sequences:
• A “Direct Execute” sequence to put in service the external synchrocheck module,
• An SBO once sequence to close the CB by the synchrocheck module and put out of service
the synchrocheck module.
Three sequences:
• A “Direct Execute” sequence to put in service the external synchrocheck module,
• A “direct execute” sequence to put out service the external synchrocheck module,
The scheme that follows shows a close control request where an operator at the HMI or gateway
manually manages the external synchrocheck module.
2. Verify that the synchrocheck module is set (if on/off synchrocheck input information is
configured).
In event of fail of one of these operations, the sequence ends with a negative acknowledgment
Selection phase:
2. Verify selection device input information associated to the output (if is configured),
4. In event of fail of one of these operations the controls sequence is stopped with a negative
acknowledgment.
Third sequence (DIRECT EXECUTE): set off the external synchrocheck module
This sequence takes place only if the setting off of the synchrocheck module is configured
“manual”
2. Verify that the synchrocheck module is set on (if on/off synchrocheck input information is
configured).
The chronogram that follows shows a successful control sequence ”close with synchrocheck”
performed in three sequences. In event of automatic “setting off” of the synchrocheck module the
chronogram remains identical. It is performed at the end of the SBO sequence.
NOTE: During SBO sequence after step 5 the initiator of the request may force the closing of the
device.
Awaiting the device be closed by the external synchrocheck module, the initiator of the request
force to “close without synchrocheck”.
The chronogram that follows shows a cancel close request awaiting close the device by the
external synchrocheck module.
The controls sequence remains similar with the external synchrocheck instead of the setting
on/off of the synchrocheck and close with synchrocheck output control that do not exist on this
configuration.
In “Direct Execute” mode the processing remain similar without selection of the device.
Selection phase:
2. Verify selection device input information associated to the output (if is configured),
In event of fail of one of these operations, the device is deselected and the controls sequence is
aborted with a negative acknowledgment.
Execution phase:
4. Active the associated internal synchrocheck automation for authorization to close the
device,
Event 1: Synchrocheck automation respond OK before the time-out of the given delay
Event 2: Synchrocheck automation responds NO before the time-out of the given delay
The chronogram that follows shows a successful control sequence ”close with internal
synchrocheck”.
The chronogram that follows shows an abnormal termination of control sequence ”close with
internal synchrocheck”.
Selection phase:
2. Verify selection device input information associated to the output (if is configured),
4. In event of fail of one of these operations the controls sequence is stopped with a negative
acknowledgment.
Execution phase:
Note that the initiator of the request may force the closing of the device.
Third sequence (DIRECT EXECUTE): set off the internal synchrocheck automation
This sequence occurs only if the setting of the synchrocheck automation is configured “manual”
• Earthing switch,
DISCONNECTORS SWITCHES
OUTPUTS TYPE A INPUTS ALL TYPES
DEVICE
DPC control for open/close of device DPS physical position of the device
CONTROL
DEVICE SPC (optional) control of device SPS (optional) device selection
SELECTION selection position information
OUTPUTS INPUTS
TPI value
TRANFORMER
DPC: raise/lower SPS (optional) tap change in
CONTROL
progress (TCIP)
TRANSFORMER SPC (optional) transformer SPS (optional) selection position
SELECTION selection information
TRANFORMER
Double wound or Auto-wound
TYPE
Double wound (or two winding transformer) is a transformer with galvanic isolation between
primary and secondary coil. Tap Changer (with additional winding) is usually located at HV-
neutral side for economic reasons. Tapping-up (raise order) reduces primary winding and
increases LV voltage.
In addition to the selection and execution checks described in the previous paragraphs the
following checks are performed:
• A “raise” control is refused if the current tap position value corresponds to the maximum
position of the tap.
• A “lower” control is refused if the current tap position value corresponds to the minimum
position of the tap.
• In event of “go to min”, “go to max” or “go to position x” request, an internal automatism
(via ISaGRAF®) has to be added. This automation generates the desired controls sequences
in order to reach automatically the expected position. It may generate “Direct execute”, “SBO
once” or “SBO many” sequences according the configuration of the device
TCIP feature: The TCIP input information (tap change in progress), is used to confirm the right
execution of the low/raise execution. Two delays are given by the configuration for the TCIP
management:
• TCIP apparition delay: The TCIP information have to appear before the time-out of this delay.
• TCIP disappearance delay: The TCIP information have to disappear before the time-out of
this delay.
TPI feature: Because the TCIP input information is not always configured, the tap control is
performed using only the Tap Position Indication (TPI) value to verify the right execution of the
request. The TPI value have to change in the given delay.
The following examples are given in “SBO many” mode that is the more complex. The main
difference with the “SBO once” mode remains to the possibility to execute many “raise” or “low”
controls before ending the sequence. Moreover, the device is not deselected automatically but
only after an deselect order is sent by the initiator of the control request.
Selection phase:
2. Verify selection device input information associated to the output (if is configured)
In event of fail of one of these operations, the device is deselected, and the controls
sequence is aborted with a negative acknowledgment.
Execution phase:
4. In agreement with the request “raise or lower” and the type of device, execute the associate
control
5. Wait for the TCIP data and TIP value to confirm execution. Two events:
• Event 1: The TCIP information appears and is disappears in the given delays, the TPI takes
the expected value: The computer sends a positive acknowledgment and waits a new request
(execution or deselection).
• Event 2: Timeout awaiting the TCIP appearance or disappearance, or the TPI value is wrong:
The device is deselected (if it was previously selected), and the sequence is aborted with a
negative acknowledgment.
6. Wait for the new execution request or deselection request to deselect the device
• In event of new request, the computer repeat the steps 4 and 5.
• In event of deselection request the computer deselects the device (if it was previously
selected), and ends the sequence with a positive acknowledgment
The chronogram that follows shows a successful sequence with device selection, two “raise”
controls and device deselection
The TPI should take the expected value at least at the end of TCIP disappearance.
The chronogram that follows shows an abnormal termination of tap changer control sequence
due to absence TCIP confirmation. In this event the device is automatically deselected, and the
sequence ends with a negative acknowledgment
Selection phase:
1. Close the device selection output to select the device (if configured)
2. Verify selection device input information associated to the output (if configured)
In event of fail of one of these operations, the device is deselected, and the controls
sequence is aborted with a negative acknowledgment.
Execution phase:
4. In agreement with the request “raise or lower” and the type of device, execute the related
control
5. Wait for the TPI data and compare with the previous value. The difference has to confirm the
“low” or “raise” execution. Two events:
Event 1: The TPI value confirms in the given delay the execution request: The computer
sends a positive acknowledgment and waits for a new request (execution or deselection)
from the initiator.
Event 2: Timeout awaiting the TPI value or unexpected TPI value: The device is deselected
(if it was previously selected), and the sequence is aborted with a negative
acknowledgment.
6. Wait for the new execution request or deselection request to deselect the device
In event of deselection request the computer deselects the device (if it was previously
selected) and ends the sequence with a positive acknowledgment.
The chronogram that follows shows a successful sequence with device selection, a raise control
and device deselection
The chronogram that follows shows an abnormal termination due to the absence of change of the
TPI value in the given delay. The device is automatically deselected, and the sequence is aborted
with negative acknowledgment.
1. The computer sends the control (open/close, low/raise, setpoint) via the communication
protocol to IED.
2. Expects IED’s control acknowledgment in the given delay (If is supported by the protocol).
3. Expects the reception of the feedback of the request (device position SPS, DPS, TPI) in the
given delay (if is configured).
In event of fail in step 2 or 3 the sequence ends with a negative acknowledgment. Otherwise the
sequence ends with a positive acknowledgment.
4. If positive acknowledgment, the computer starts selection time-out and waits execution
request, otherwise ends the controls sequence.
1. The computer sends the control, such as the open/close, low/raise, setpoint; thru the
communication protocol to the IED.
2. The computer expects the IED, if supported by the protocol, to send the control
acknowledgment within the given delay.
3. The computer expects the reception of the feedback of the request, such as the device
position SPS, DPS, TPI; within the given delay, if it is configured.
If successful, the sequence ends with a positive acknowledgment. In event of a failure in step 6 or
7, the sequence ends with a negative acknowledgment.
A system output control remains internal on the computer (has no digital or IED output) and may
generate a system input information. They are managed in “Direct Execute” mode only. A
hardware selection has no meaning.
By configuration, each DPC order (close order or open order) and each SPC can activate
simultaneously two DO contacts at the same time.
Operational conditions
• MiCOM C264 mode management (Operational, Test, Maintenance...),
• IED connected,
• SBMC mode,
Module conditions
• Inter-control delay,
• Lock condition,
Execution conditions
• Delays upon selection feed back, start moving, final position reached.
To avoid conflict between the control points, substation and bay modes are checked. Each control
sequence can be subject or not to these checks. The switches Remote/Local can be hardware or
software (saved in non-volatile memory).
The SBMC Site Based Maintenance Control allows controlling one specific bay from Local
Display or Operator interface even if substation is in remote. This feature is dedicated to
commissioning or maintenance and has also the possibility to filter data transmitted from the bay
to SCADA.
• Inside a bay.
If a device is under control and another control is sent on this device, the second one is ignored.
In event of uniqueness of the command at least to one of these levels the selection is refused,
with negative acknowledgment. The user may bypass this control during selection request.
For example, controls issued from EPAS HMI or gateway are not allowed on a transformer
controlled by voltage regulation.
4.5.9.9 Interlocking
The operation of a switching device, such as circuit breakers; traditional disconnecting switches;
disconnecting switches with abrupt rupture; and ground disconnecting switches; is directly related
to the nature of the switch and to its environment.
To operate these devices, you must respect some conditions. These conditions, called
interlocking, are managed by logical equations within the MiCOM C264.
Interlocking prohibits a control sequence that may violate the device operating condition: for
example, break capability, isolation, and so on; or plant operating condition.
Single Phase CB stands when the 3 phases are individually wired, while triple Phase CB stands
when only the resulting position of the breaker (3 phases) is wired. For single phase breaker each
phase DPS is provided separately and it is managed globally by single (grouped) control and
global DPS position. Pole Discrepancy management is available.
4.5.10.2 Disconnector
The control sequence of disconnectors is identical to single non-synchronized circuit breakers.
4.5.10.3 Transformer
Transformer position is determined using TPI (Tap Position Indication). TPI can be a Digital
Measurement or Analogue Measurement (from DC Analogue Input).
The transformer is the only device that supports the SBO Many control sequences. It is linked to
voltage regulation; its Raise and Lower controls are defined for secondary voltage (and not tap
position). For a classic transformer, requesting a raise will raise the tap, while for an
autotransformer it will lower the tap.
4.6 Automation
BCPU provides three different ways to perform programmable automation functions:
• Programmable Scheme Logic (PSL) via Function Block Diagram editor (FBD editor),
CAUTION
UNEXPECTED PSL EXECUTION OF CONTROL
Carefully evaluate the impact of PSL automation before usage.
CAUTION
UNEXPECTED PLC EXECUTION OF CONTROL
Carefully evaluate the impact of PLC automation before usage.
• xPS/xPC Association,
• Pole Discrepancy,
• Synchrocheck.
4.6.2.2 Introduction
80-90% of faults on the electrical network are transient, such as lightning or insulator flashover.
When a fault occurs, the Circuit Breaker is tripped in order to protect the system.
The Auto-Recloser function is then used to close the circuit breaker after a set time, a time that is
long enough to allow the fault to clear. This duration is called cycle delay and is defined in the
database during the configuration phase.
But, as permanent fault can occur, an auto-recloser scheme has to be provided in order to allow
the elimination of a transient fault by an open/close sequence (auto-reclosing cycle) and the
elimination of permanent fault by, after a defined number of auto-reclosing cycle (4 cycles
maximum), leaving the circuit breaker in the open state by closing the trip relay.
A transient fault, such as a lightning strike, is one that is cleared by immediate tripping of one or
more CB’s to isolate the fault and does not recur when the line is re-energised.
This means that in most fault incidents, if the faulty line is immediately tripped out, and if time is
allowed for the arc to de-ionise, reclosure of the CB will result in the line being successfully re-
energised (Closed/Open/Closed cycle).
However, some faults will be permanent (such as a line fallen to earth). In this event the auto-
recloser must be able to react to the permanent fault, and on the first reclose and detection of the
permanent fault open the CB’s and, if required lock out the auto-reclose functionality
(Closed/Open/Closed/Open cycle).
Auto-recloser (AR) schemes are implemented to carry out this duty automatically.
4.6.2.2.1 Behavior
The general diagram of the auto-recloser function follows:
The auto-recloser function can be in or out of service due to an operator control (through the
station bus, the computer local HMI or a BI).
If an out of service request is received during an auto-reclosing cycle, the cycle is immediately
stopped.
This analysis allows you to detect the type of auto-recloser cycle, that can be:
• The TRIP_1P_X or TRIP signal sent by the protection relay (single-phase trip / 3-phase trip),
During this phase, if the CB_HEALTHY signal is not in the SET state, the cycle is not authorized,
and the automation re-initializes to wait for the first cycle. The CB_HEALTHY BI is optional: if it
does not exist, no check is done.
As soon as the trip has been detected, a 150 ms timer is launched to wait for the circuit breaker
opening.
• In a single-phase cycle, only one phase position is awaited in the OPEN state (CB_STATE_
1P_X),
• In a 3-phase cycle, each one phase positions is awaited in the OPEN state.
For a 3-phase cycle, the DO “AR_TRIP_3P” is closed (if configured) as soon as the CB is
detected as open.
The auto-recloser function is locked if the CB is not opened at the end of the timer.
As soon as the CB is detected as open, the timer associated to the current auto-recloser phase is
launched.
During the single-phase cycle, the trip signal must disappear: if not, the auto-recloser function will
be locked. Furthermore, a 3-phase trip could appear. In this event, the current cycle is stopped,
and the second 3-phase slow cycle is launched.
At the end of the cycle timer, the AR_BLOCKING BI is tested: if it is in RESET state, a close order
is sent to the Circuit Breaker. Note that, if present, the synchrocheck function is used to control the
breaker during the second, third and fourth 3-phase slow cycles. The use of the synchrocheck
function during the first 3-phase fast cycle is configurable.
If the AR_BLOCKING BI is in another state, the automation is re-initialized to wait for the first
cycle.
As soon as all concerned CB phases are closed, the Reclaimc recovering timer is launched. If the
CB remains closed during the timer, the reclosing is considered to be successful and the cycle
number is set to 0. The “AR_STATE” signal is set at AR_RECLAIMC state during this timer.
If a new trip occurs during the timer, the next configured cycle is launched. If the trip occurs during
the last cycle, the auto-recloser is locked.
If the CB becomes closed (through an external maneuver) during an auto-recloser cycle, the
Reclaim delay timer is launched during which the auto-recloser function is inhibited and the “AR_
STATE” signal is set at the AR_RECLAIMMC state.
CB closing failure
If the CB closing order fails, due to DO hardware failure, interlocking scheme, or synchrocheck
inhibition, the AR_FAIL signal is set.
• There is no pole discordance at the end of the single-phase cycle: that is, the three phases
are opened,
• 2 phases are in an opened state at the end of the single-phase cycle without 3-phase trip
signal,
• The CB is not opened at the end of the 150 ms timer.
The AR_STATE signal is set at the AR_BAR_LOCK state if the auto-recloser function is locked,
and the cycle counter is set to 0.
There are two configurable methods to unlock the function. These methods are selected during
the configuration phase and can be used separately or together:
1. A manual closing of a circuit breaker: in this event, the Reclaimmc timer is launched.
If none of these methods are selected, the auto-recloser is automatically unlocked if no lock
condition is set and circuit breaker is closed. In this event, the Unlock delay timer is launched. If
the CB is not closed at the end of this timer, the auto-recloser is locked again.
For the DIU211/CCU211 boards, the Trip Circuit Supervision function is not available.
The MiCOM C264 computer supports these two diagrams used in Trip Circuit Supervision (see
following figures):
• Trip Circuit Supervision with one Digital Input + external resistor,
• Trip Circuit Supervision with two Digital Inputs without external resistor.
For the Trip Circuit Supervision with one Digital Input + external resistor, the resistor (R) in the trip
circuit supervision scheme should have a value in agreement with 2 limits:
1. High enough so that once the CB is open, the tripping coil powered via the resistor has no
magnetic effect anymore so that the tripping mechanism is released (within a possible delay
due to inductive effect of the coil).
2. Low enough so that the MiCOM C264 input powered via the resistor (and the tripping coil) is
detected active.
Therefore:
1. It is assumed that 10% of nominal voltage applied on the tripping coil makes its magnetic
effect low enough to release the tripping mechanism after activation. Taking into account
normal tolerance on power supply, this leads to a minimum value of R being approximately
10 to 12 times the resistance of the tripping coil.
2. The input was tested to operate with a series resistor up to 40kOhm, still leaving voltage
across the input above the minimum. Taking into account tolerances, this defines a
maximum value for the resistor of 20kOhm.
We recommend the value in the middle of the range (geometrically). If Rc is the resistance of the
tripping coil, then:
R / 12xRc = 20kOhm / R
The power rating of the resistor must be such that it withstands permanent application of
maximum trip circuit voltage. Therefore:
P = (1.2 x Uaux)2 / R
Use this previous diagram for inputs that have a detection threshold > 55% for the "set" state: for
example, CCU200 A07.
The MiCOM C264 can separately evaluate each phase current and estimate each CB pole wear.
When an overcurrent event causes a circuit breaker to trip, then the MiCOM C264 performs the I²t
function.
Each integral is calculated between the trip command time and the time when the RMS value is
less than 0.1A.
Example:
4.6.2.4.2 Reset
All the stored values can be simultaneously reset. This control can be available at all control
points.
4.6.2.4.3 Monitoring
The MiCOM C264 can monitor each accumulated value with two thresholds settable
independently and display an overrun event on the local mimic or activate a LED.
4.6.2.4.4 Inhibition
The function can be disabled through a setting.
To prevent the sums from accruing, for example during a test, use:
• The pre-defined “blocking SPS” existing with protective function,
4.6.2.4.5 Storage
The values are stored in a non-volatile memory to save them in event of auxiliary power outage.
A dedicated procedure allows you to set the stored values with the CAT on a per measurement
basis.
The switch of any new configuration database does not reset any of the stored values, but a
software download does.
In event of a MiCOM C264 redundancy, the stored values in the standby computer are exchanged
from Main to Standby after each calculation.
4.6.2.5.1.1 Role
MiCOM C264 with AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulation) is a compact Voltage Regulation solution
for Electrical Substations; it automatically regulates the voltage level on the secondary side of
HV/MV and/or MV/MV transformers.
It is able to automatically send commands (Raise, Lower) to the Tap Changer, fully aware of the
transformer characteristics (voltage,…), the Tap Changer characteristics (position number, inter
tap timers,…), the voltage targets and the various transformer or tap changer alarms.
NOTE: the AVR function cannot be used on one MiCOM C264 together with another built-in
function.
4.6.2.5.1.2 Topologies
Two MiCOM C264 types are defined to address specific AVR issues:
• Type 1 for a single transformer,
• Type 2 for transformers in parallel (secondary poles are interconnected in pairs) – mode
Master-Followers (up to 4 followers MiCOM C264 with AVR).
4.6.2.5.1.3 Modes
The possibility of other manual controls in automatic mode depends on the parameter manual
controls allowed:
• Not allowed,
• Only when AVR is locked (whether it is due to the External regulation locking or to an AVR
additional features: overcurrent detection, tap changer blocking),
• Always.
5 Tap Position Indications (typically on 6 bits with BCD encoding, up to 64 bits with BCD,
Gray, binary codes,),
2 CB positions,
1 VT Fuse,
+7 customizable DIs (Bay L/R, AVR Auto/Manu, AVR on/off, alarms, external lock,
voltage target selection).
• A DOU20x board to control 10 powerful Digital Output relays:
2 Raise/Lower controls,
1 AVR ON/OFF,
• An AOU board (option) for analogue outputs (4-20 mA) to repeat the Tap changer positions or
measurement values (voltages, circulating currents…),
• power factor,
• topology information from IEDs (in place of serial bus) or other MiCOM C264,
Each transformer is controlled by one computer but the AVR function is only activated on one
computer. The figure exemplifies an architecture that controls two transformers:
AVR function is activated on computer C264-1. This computer gets analogue values through the
station bus from computers C264-2 and C264-3 and issues tap changer commands through the
station bus.
Depending on the “Regulation types”, the actual (i.e. measured) voltage can be:
• either a “phase voltage Van” (Vpn on the first schematic),
The actual voltage can include a Line Drop Compensation (see further).
For double wound transformer (“double wound” set to Yes), according to the setting “double
wound voltage”, the automatic voltage regulation applies to the:
• voltage and current of one winding (voltage 1),
If the difference between the 2 voltages is larger than a set value (“double wound voltage
difference”), the signal Double wound voltage difference is positioned.
Depending on the Target voltage management, the target voltage can be:
Locally or Remotely
The Remote / Local target voltage management mode is running when the Target Voltage
Management Mode is set to Remote/Local and the AVR is in automatic mode. The target voltage
used by the AVR is either a remote target voltage received from a remote control point, or a local
target voltage used in the case of unavailable remote target voltage (invalidity, loss of
connection).
The remote target voltage comes from a remote control point (setpoint from any client by IEC
61850 or other available protocol); to be valid, it is subjected to min, max, max difference; until the
end of the confirmation delay, the latest valid remote target voltage value is used.
In event of invalid remote target received, the local target voltage takes over. The local target
voltage is configured with SCE and can be modified with MiCOM S1 - PACiS.
Controlled
In local target voltage mode, the AVR can treat an incoming remote target voltage value (in order
to return to the remote target voltage mode). If a received remote target voltage value is valid, the
remote target voltage becomes the new target voltage mode, following the transition local to
remote conditions:
• At AVR start up, the local target voltage mode is active for a defined delay (end of local target
voltage delay).
• If a valid remote target voltage value is received before the end of the delay, the remote target
voltage mode is set at the end of the delay.
• If a valid remote target voltage value is received after the end of the delay, the remote target
voltage mode is set immediately.
When the target voltage mode changes from remote to local, the same delay is launched, and the
behavior is identical.
An operator can, with a dedicated control, forcefully put the target voltage mode to local target
voltage. In this event, the mode is set immediately.
Period dependent
For example:
4.6.2.5.2.3 Regulation
If the actual voltage remains outside of the “regulation deadband” for an “initial tap time delay”
(TA1), the MiCOM C264 with AVR commands a tap change.
Any voltage swing that passes through the complete deadband, causes the “initial tap time delay”
to be reset and a new time cycle to be started.
If more than one tap change is required to bring back the voltage within the deadband, the second
tap changer is activated after TA2 (“inter tap time delay”), where TA2 < TA1.
• “Primary CB state”, Circuit Breaker position on the primary side of the transformer is set to
CLOSED,
• No VT fuse information positioned,
The actual voltage is present/missing (lost) whether it is above/under the “voltage presence
threshold”.
In the first case, the “tap changer position (on voltage loss) behavior” can be set to:
• keep the tap changer on the “current tap” (no tap control performed),
The function sets the tap changer on the “defined tap” position, only if the following conditions
prevail:
• The AVR mode is automatic,
• The “Primary CB state”, Circuit Breaker position on the primary side of the transformer is set
to OPEN,
• No other regulation locking information is set,
Sequencing of commands: the subsequent command occurs not earlier than the “preset tap
delay”.
4.6.2.5.3.2 Fast Tap Changer move AFTER Voltage Loss and Voltage recovery
When the “Fast tap changer move after voltage loss” function is set, the AVR issues Lower/Raise
commands TA3 after the voltage has overrun the “voltage presence threshold“.
• The “Primary CB state”, Circuit Breaker position on the primary side of the transformer is set
to CLOSED,
• No VT fuse information positioned,
If all the above conditions prevail, and the voltage is present (voltage above “voltage present
threshold“) longer than the “voltage present delay” (Ta), the first tap delay is bypassed for TA3
(first tap delay bypass delay). The first tap control activation is delayed by TA2.
If the “fast tap changer move after voltage loss” function is NOT active, when the voltage is
detected, the first tap control activation is delayed by TA1.
The voltage is considered as “abnormal” if, till the confirmation time expires, the actual voltage is
moving outside the range: [Vtarget x (1- β%) ; Vtarget x (1+ β%)] , β% is the “abnormal voltage
(threshold)“. This range is wider than the deadband. Refer to the preceding schematic.
In this event, the signalization is positioned after the “abnormal voltage delay”.
Any return of the voltage into the normal range resets the delay and deactivates the abnormal
voltage signal.
The Tap Position Indication value may be wired on digital inputs (or optional analog inputs).
If the Current Tap value is not valid, all the functions using this information are locked.
The signalization Tap Changer Fault results from one of these conditions:
• the tap value is undefined (coding error),
• after the “TCIP time out delay”, the TCIP (Tap Changer In Progress) signalization is not
positioned (on tap control sequence),
• after the “TCIP end time out delay”, the TCIP signalization input is not reset (on tap control
sequence),
• after the TCIP signalization reset, the tap has not the expected value,
• after the global sequence delay (start on 1st tap control), the voltage is not normal yet,
When the signalization Tap Changer Fault is positioned, the tap control or the sequence of tap
controls in progress is canceled, and no more tap control is accepted (whether it is manual or
automatic).
Depending on the “tap changer fault behavior”, when a tap changer fault occurs, AVR can:
• position the Tap Changer Fault signalization, and reset it when none of the faulty condition
prevail (automatic reset),
• position the Tap Changer Fault signalization, and keep it set until an operator deactivates the
automatic regulation and activates it again (manual reset).
If the “tap changer blocking activation” is on, a Tap changer Blocked is positioned in event the Tap
command is issued for a time longer than the “tap changer blocking delay”. This means that the
tap position is not reached during this time and this is considered abnormal.
A signalization Voltage Regulation Fault is positioned with the corresponding status, when:
• a VT fuse is detected,
When none of the above problems is detected, the signalization Voltage Regulation Fault status is
OK.
MiCOM C264 with AVR monitors the pair Tap changer Lowest/Highest reached position.
• When the current tap equals the “highest/lowest tap value”, the indication Highest/Lowest Tap
reached is positioned.
• If the Tap Position Indication value is not valid, The Lowest / Highest Tap reached indications
are not valid.
MiCOM C264 with AVR monitors if the Tap changer operates without valid commands or if tap
changer operation causes Tap Changer to move further away from the set values.
If it occurs, after the “runaway tap delay”, an alarm is raised and the AVR can be blocked.
The “overvoltage detection activation” is settable; it can also be done by an operator control.
If the value of the voltage is larger than the “overvoltage threshold” for more than the “overvoltage
delay”, the Overvoltage signalization is positioned.
If the value of the voltage becomes lower than the “overvoltage threshold”, the Overvoltage
signalization is reset.
If the voltage value is not valid, the overvoltage detection is not running.
If the value of the voltage is lower than the “undervoltage threshold” for more than the
“undervoltage delay”, the Undervoltage signalization is positioned. If the value of the voltage
becomes larger than the “undervoltage threshold”, the Undervoltage signalization is reset.
The regulation locking information can be positioned /reset depending on the Undervoltage
signalization.
If the voltage value is not valid, the undervoltage detection is not running.
If the value of the current is larger than the “overcurrent threshold” for more than the “overcurrent
delay”, the Overcurrent signalization is positioned.
If the value of the current becomes lower than the “overcurrent threshold”, the Overcurrent
signalization is reset.
The regulation locking information can be set/reset following the line overcurrent signalization.
If the line current value is not valid, the line overcurrent detection is not running.
On operator reset
• the partial number of “tap changes”, “raise” and “lower” controls are reset,
• the partial time of use with voltage present of each tap is reset,
The time of use is recorded, only if the voltage is present, and the Tap Position Indication and the
TCIP signalization are valid.
Histograms are shown on a dedicated page of the MiCOM C264 Maintenance Tool. Refer to the
IN chapter (Operations with buttons/Statements).
• on a SCADA line
Data storage
Data are stored in a secured SRAM memory and are not lost:
• on MiCOM C264 restart,
The LDC is validated by the “compounding activation” and ruled by the active “compounding
method”.
Vr = Vm - Vcomp
R = “Active compounding method parameter A1”, % of Vn/In (nominal voltage and current)
X = “Active compounding method parameter B1”, % of Vn/In (nominal voltage and current)
The reactive “compounding method” is used only when two transformers are in parallel.
If 3 CTs and 3 VTs are fed into the MiCOM C264, additional measurements can be computed:
• Frequency,
• φ,
• Cosφ,
These calculated measurements can be viewed locally on the Local HMI (LCD Screen).
4.6.2.5.5.2 Raise lower control and voltage target from external signals
These external commands have precedence over the Local LCD commands and are active as the
external signal is positioned.
• “Manual”: to activate Raise/Lower commands from wired signals:
The activation of Raise/lower Controls also depends on the usual AVR conditions (CB status, TC
fault,…).
Detection
Reverse power flow is detected with the sign of the secondary Active Power measurement value.
If the Active Power measurement value is above 0, no reverse power flow is detected.
If the Active Power measurement value is under 0, the reverse power flow detection delay starts.
At the end of the delay, if the Active Power measurement value is still under 0, the signaling
Reverse power flow detected is positioned.
When reverse power flow is detected, if the Active Power measurement value is above 0, the
reverse power flow detection delay starts. At expiry, if the Active Power measurement value is still
above 0, the signaling Reverse power flow detected is reset.
Reverse power flow detection is done only if the line current value is more than or equal to the
defined RPF current threshold. Otherwise, no reverse power flow detection is performed.
Behavior
When reverse power flow is detected, the RPF management mode defines the behavior:
• Ignore: nothing specific is done is this case, regulation is still performed in the same way.
• Block operation: no more automatic regulation is performed; only manual raise and lower
control are allowed (if set). The automatic voltage regulation is locked by reverse power flow,
and the signal AVR locked by reverse power flow is positioned. This signal is reset when the
reverse power flow detection ends.
• Regulate in reverse: the automatic regulation is running in reverse power flow mode.
The transformer primary side analog measurements (U, and if compounding is used: I and φ) are
needed for automatic regulation. These measurements are received by the AVR, and not
computed from transformer secondary side analog measurements.
The automatic voltage regulation is monitoring the primary voltage, current and phase difference,
and keeps the primary voltage in a deadband within a target voltage by activating raise/lower
controls. The parameters defined for “normal power flow” regulation are not used in the case of
RPF regulation.
The AVR activates the tap changer with a RAISE control, after a first (or next) tap delay, if:
• Primary Voltage > Target voltage for primary voltage x (1 + Deadband).
The AVR activates the tap changer with a LOWER control, after a first (or next) tap delay, if:
• Primary Voltage < Target voltage for primary voltage x (1 - Deadband).
Z is the complex load impedance defined by the parameters A1 and B1 for active compounding,
and parameters A2 and B2 for reactive compounding.
• nominal voltage: the same nominal voltage as for normal regulation (secondary of
transformer),
• Compounding nominal current: a nominal current defined in database only for compounding
management (this compounding nominal current is defined for both normal regulation and
reverse power flow regulation).
Compounding in reverse power flow mode is available only with single phase voltage.
Other differences
No check on voltage presence is done. When RPF is detected, it means the voltage is present on
both sides of the transformer.
• Overcurrent detection,
• Overvoltage detection,
• Undervoltage detection,
The target voltage can be changed (within its range) with the setting tool or with a dedicated
setpoint control. All the target voltage management modes usable in the normal power flow
regulation mode are not available.
Limits:
• Not usable with a double wound transformer.
• Usable only with standalone transformer management even when in normal power flow (not
with a transformer in parallel method). Master / follower configuration must be set to none.
ROLES:
In a group of transformer bays, one MiCOM C264 with AVR is appointed “Master”, the other
“followers”. The master transmits its TPI to the followers over the Station Bus and elaborates the
commands for all the transformers. All the operator controls (activation/deactivation), if any, are
put on the master MiCOM C264, which in turn activates/deactivates the followers.
The followers receive the master’s TPI, offset any discrepancy with their own TPI and execute the
commands coming from the master over the Station Bus.
The Master compares the tap position of the followers with its own tap position and if deviations
are detected, the master put commands to bring them to its own position.
No circulation currents are evaluated; this imposes severe limitations on the network operation:
• transformers identical, with the same impedance,
The indication of which MiCOM C264 is the Master and which one is “Follower” can be viewed
• on LCD (optional MiMIC Page),
It can be available
• on an output contact,
In event of the Master failure (reboot, disconnection, switching to maintenance mode) the “Master
failure management” offers two possible fallback plans:
• a Backup Master can be selected among all the followers:
• automatically to insure a continuous service, using the configured “Follower Master Backup”.
If the master recovers, the backup master remains master. The master regulates its voltage in
stand alone mode.
This backup mode requires a good health network. In event of a faulty network, the TPI received
by the followers, still have the quality Unknown. Then, after the “backup mode delay”, all the
followers will switch to a standalone mode.
If the mode goes automatically to standalone, returning requires a manual operation (reset
process in which the master restarts all the followers).
• drop the coupled regulation: all the MiCOM C264s operate standalone.
• Current seen by #2 = IL – Ic
As Ic is not present in the feeder, another method is needed: compensating the voltage
attenuation due to currents circulating from one transformer to the other.
Vr = Vm – Vxl, where:
Vm = measured voltage,
R = “Reactive compounding method parameter A2”, % of Vn/In (nominal voltage & current),
this the resistive part of the load line,
X = “Reactive compounding method parameter B2”, % of Vn/In (nominal voltage & current),
this the reactive part of the transformer impedance (the transformer impedance is mostly a
reactance).
For a power factor near 1, this negative reactance compensation has a good accuracy, but if
the power factor is low, this compensation mode is no more accurate.
4.6.2.6.1 Presentation
4.6.2.6.1.1 Topologies
The partition is dynamic: two independent groups may be merged as a result of the closing of a
circuit breaker.
Typical topologies:
• one busbar connected to one or several transformers in parallel. Transformers are in parallel
if their secondary poles are interconnected;
• several coupled busbars in a group that includes one transformer or several ones in parallel
(see an example further);
• Each transformer is controlled by one computer but ATCC function is only activated on one
computer. The figure that follows shows an example of the architecture for the ATCC function
that controls two transformers.
ATCC function is activated on computer C264-1. This computer gets analogue values through the
station bus from computers C264-2 and C264-3 and sends tap changer commands through the
station bus.
• The voltage is correct, but there is a circulating current between parallel transformers. This
happens when two groups are interconnected.
• The voltage is correct, but the Tpi range and patterning may be changed when the state of
any relevant switchgear changes.
For a transformer:
Homing (status): if a transformer is disconnected from the busbar (the “homing circuit breaker” at
the LV side of the transformer is open), it can follow the busbar voltage in order to avoid
overvoltage at re-connection. This capability is selected on a global basis.
Hunting (status): if the same transformer has received more change controls than the opposite
max tap changes within a time window, the ATCC is deactivated. These attributes are set on a
global basis.
For a busbar:
Line drop compensation: in case two interconnected busbars are far from each other, to
compensate the resistive and reactive voltage drops across the power line, several compounding
methods are available. The method is selected on a global basis and the coefficients on a per
busbar basis.
The main attributes to set on the various levels are as follows (bracketed):
4.6.2.6.1.4 Capacity
• 4 transformers in parallel,
• 8 busbars,
• 2 voltage levels.
The attribute names used in SCE are bracketed if it helps identify the datapoint.
Transformer:
• MCB trip. If a transformer is in automatic control and there is an invalid evolution of the tap
changer, the tap changer MCB is tripped.
• Run away: if the Tap changer operates without valid commands or if tap changer operation
causes Tap Changer to move further away from the set values. This alarm is reset 30 s after
the group is switched to ATCC Off.
• Bay disconnected (includes power failure) [disc eqt].
• TCIP signal is too late [TAP bad TCIP] or too long [TAP long TCIP],
• The tap is invalid [TAP invalid]: tap number is not the required tap; you may have this problem
after a tap operation if the tap number is not the expected one.
This TAP bad TCIP alarm is reset 30 s after the group is switched to ATCC Off.
• ATCC hunting: this alarm is reset 30 s after the group is switched to ATCC Off.
• Overcurrent, overvoltage.
Busbar:
• Invalid voltage (when different values for parallel transformers) [inv voltage],
Global:
• Target unreached,
• ATCC defect: raised if one of these alarms is raised, and is reset if all of them are reset,
• Error Log Indication: raised if one of the inputs is raised and is reset if the operator selects the
"Clear ATCC Faults" command,
• DBI override.
4.6.2.6.2.1 Modes
From the EPAS HMI or from a SCADA, in agreement with the Substation control mode, the
operator controls the Global ATCC mode (substation level) and the busbar ATCC modes.
Substation
Control from the RCP (SCADA) Control from the SCP (HMI)
control mode
Local inhibited allowed
Remote allowed inhibited
It is up to the operator to choose, on a global basis, how the mode (that is, the ATCC status) is
changed:
• On group interconnection: the group resulting of the merging of two groups in different modes
can be off or on,
• When bay turns to local control: the bay can go off or on.
• The Circuit Breaker at the other side of the transformer (primary) is closed,
• No “regulation locking” information (AVR defect alarm, external lock, run away, overcurrent
on a transformer).
• the deviation to the target voltage must be lesser than a set ratio of the nominal voltage:
Moreover, before sending a tap changer control (Raise/Lower), the following conditions are
required:
• No “tap in progress“,
The current busbar mode is equal to (busbar ATCC status) AND (Global ATCC status).
OR
• the busbar voltage is invalid.
OR
• one voltage is invalid.
The status is Off if at least one of the conditions that follow is met:
When the operator changes a target voltage, the new target voltage is indicated immediately. The
actual target voltage cannot change by more than the “voltage target ramping rate” if the busbar is
under automatic control. If the busbar is not under automatic control the new target voltage is
immediately in force.
• 2 deadbands, one is coarse (DB1, to initiate tapping), the other is fine (DB2, to end tapping),
• a max tap change rate of change that cannot be exceeded when moving the tap.
Each busbar voltage target is selected among the 5 through controls, in accordance with the
voltage target ramping rate.
If the busbar is part of a group, the target in force is the one of the highest priority busbar. A single
tap is changed at a time within a group, but several groups may be active simultaneously.
If the voltage is outside DB1, then an initial timer T1 is set and the tap control is issued once the
timer has elapsed.
More tap changing may be necessary in order to enter DB2: they are actuated when the second
timer T2 has elapsed; the changing is subjected to the max tap change rate.
REMOTE BUSBAR:
The voltage target may be set for a point far from the LV transformer side.
Compounding methods:
• Setpoint adjustment: Drop_U ² = Plv x R% + Qlv x X% where
Plv and Qlv are local measured active and reactive powers
NOTE: If line drop compensation is not used, set the resistive and reactive coefficients to the
minimum.
When the regulated voltage moves outside of the deadband settings for a definite time, the
MiCOM C264 send commands to Tap Changer mechanism to bring it back within the set
deadband limits.
The Voltage Deadband is expressed as a percentage of the nominal voltage. Depending on the
number of transformers in a group, different set coefficients are applied.
Examples:
example 1 example 2
Group with 1
1 1
transformer
Group with 2
1 1
transformers
Group with 3
1 2/3
transformers
Group with 4
1 1/2
transformers
OR
• Voltage < Target Voltage - Voltage Deadband x Nominal Voltage for more than the time-out
T1.
Dual deadbands are used to ensure that the post tapping voltage is sufficiently closed to the
selected target voltage. DB1 is used to initiate tapping and DB2 is used to end tapping.
4.6.2.6.3.3 Timeouts
Moving the taps of the transformers is achieved with respect to some time-outs:
The "Initial tap" of a transformer is delayed by a time out T1, the next ones by a time out T2.
Several taps are used if one is not enough to reach the voltage target or the optimization of the
circulating current. T2 begins after the end of the TCIP.
When the voltage drifts in and out of the deadbands, the system counts up to T1 when the voltage
is outside of the deadband1. If the voltage returns within the deadband2 before T1 is reached,
then the system counts down to 0.
Any voltage swing that passes from through the complete deadband from one side to the other,
causes the “initial tap time delay” to be reset and a new time cycle to be started.
After an auto-recloser operation, the group (or the two new groups) keeps the same ATCC
modes; however, the count is reset to zero and the new time delay is T1.
• Initial tap delay T1 is adjustable between 15 and 120 s in 0,1 s increments.
To ensure that transient voltage fluctuations do not cause unnecessary tap change, the voltage
must remain outside of the deadband for an “initial Tap Time Delay” (settable T1).
Any voltage swing that passes from through the complete deadband from one side to the other,
causes the “initial tap time delay” to be reset and a new time cycle to be started.
Tap RAISE 2 is performed T2 after Tap RAISE 1, at this time the voltage change rate is lower than
the maximum rate.
Tap RAISE 3 is NOT performed T2 after Tap RAISE 2, because at this time the voltage change
rate is more than the maximum rate. It is performed when the current voltage change rate
becomes lower than the maximum rate.
It is possible to choose a T1 delay as a fixed delay or not, i.e. an inverse time delay.
DV = (BusBar- %DV =
Busbar Time Out
DeadBand) (DV*100)/Target
%DV <1%:
137 0,36 0,26 40,00
Timeout = T1
139,03 2,39 1,76 22,75
140,01 3,37 2,48 16,14
141,01 4,37 3,21 12,44 1% < %DV <10%:
143,04 6,40 4,71 8,50 Timeout =
145,04 8,40 6,18 6,47 T1/%DV
When a transformer belongs to a group of several transformers, the time out is applied to the
group. 2 different groups have separate timeout references, thus allowing simultaneous taps.
• When the voltage crosses from one side of the deadband to the other side.
4.6.2.6.3.4 Homing
When the mode of the busbar is in automatic control, homing taps transformers such that their
open circuit terminal volts follows the volts on the busbars that they are selected to within 3% of
the busbar voltage.
Homing is active:
• If there is at least one transformer connected on the related busbar and,
Homing is disabled while the busbar voltage is less than Umin (80% of nominal voltage).
If (and only) a fault on the Tap Changer remains active, the transformer remains OUT of
automatic control. As a consequence, homing ceases as long as the Tap Changer is faulty and
until the operator selects "Clear AVR faults".
Homing Initial tap delay is used for the first tap in the homing mode.
For the three following calculation modes, if all the transformer tap-changers reach their end stop
while tapping is required to go further, then the substation alarm "target unreached" is generated.
When the problem is cleared, this alarm disappears.
• The number of taps and tapping ranges of the transformers are identical.
Then the maximum Tpi range between the transformers will be 1 and there will be a balanced
control of them when the voltage is changing.
Calculation is as follows:
• if voltage is OUT of the deadband and
• under the deadband -> action is raise on the transformer with the lowest Tap,
• over the deadband -> action is lower on the transformer with the highest Tap,
• if voltage is IN the deadband, the system sets the transformer within one tap.
In this event, the assumption is that the primary voltages of the transformers are identical.
Calculation is as follows:
• if voltage is OUT of the deadband and,
• under the deadband -> action is raise on the transformer with the lowest transformer ratio,
• over the deadband -> action is lower on the transformer with the highest transformer ratio,
• if voltage is IN the deadband, the system sets the transformer within a percentage of the
transformer ratio. This percentage P is calculated for all groups:
Example:
There is no assumption that the primary voltages of the transformers are identical.
• U, I, P, Q
• Current tap
I = I1 + I2
E1 - E2 = (X1 + X2 ) . Ic
If the voltage is out of the deadband and active power > 0 (|j| < p/2) then:
• If the voltage is under the target then transformer with highest |j| is tapped UP,
• If the voltage is over the target then transformer with lowest |j| is tapped DOWN.
If the voltage is out of the deadband and active power < 0 (|j| > p/2) then:
• If the voltage is under the target then transformer with lowest |j| is tapped UP,
• If the voltage is over the target then transformer with highest |j| is tapped DOWN.
If the voltage is into the deadband then the circulating current must be checked to know if it is
possible to reduce it.
∆U = E1 – E2 = |X1*I1 - X2*I2|
If the voltage is out of the deadband and active power > 0 (|j| < p/2) then:
• If the voltage is under the target then transformer with highest |j| is tapped UP,
• If the voltage is over the target then transformer with lowest |j| is tapped DOWN.
If the voltage is out of the deadband and active power < 0 (|j| > p/2) then:
• If the voltage is under the target then transformer with lowest |j| is tapped UP,
• If the voltage is over the target then transformer with highest |j| is tapped DOWN.
4.6.2.7 Synchrocheck
4.6.2.7.1 Synchrocheck – General
It is impossible to plug the computers directly into the high voltage electric network. The
computers receive the data from the Current Transformers (CT) and from Voltage Transformers
(VT) installed on the TMU2xx boards.
These measurements are used for the protection function and for the Internal Synchrocheck,
Type 1 and 2
These networks can be connected to different sources (generator), so they are not synchronized
with each other.
The Synchrocheck function measures two voltages with respect to phase angle, frequency and
magnitude to protect against the connection of two systems that are not synchronized with each
other.
In a computer, you can use the synchrocheck function for as many as 2 circuit breakers. You can
control only one circuit breaker at one time. The set of parameters defined for the synchrocheck
applies for both circuit breakers.
There are 2 types of internal synchrochecks (see "Synchrocheck Type 1 and Type 2" on page
311):
• • Type 1: actual internal synchrocheck,
The synchrocheck computes these measurements and accepts or not the closure of the circuit
breaker that would connect them.
One phase voltage of the line and one phase of the busbar are connected to the synchrocheck.
The busbar used phase isn’t always the first one. It is defined by configuration.
In event that you have two busbars, the used phase must be the same.
• Manual Close
Close request without synchrocheck or when the synchrocheck is out of service,
• Automatic Close
Close request from auto-recloser,
• Manual override
Synchrocheck override.
The differences between them are the requirements used to accept closure.
When the CB is wired on the DSPIO board, the DSPIO directly manages the close/open contacts.
Otherwise, the PPC manages the contacts using a CCU or a DOU board.
Both contacts must be wired on the same kind of board: 2 on DOU/CCU or 2 on DSPIO. One
contact wired on the DOU, and one contact wired on the DSPIO is not allowed.
DV is calculated through the RMS value of the voltages on both bus bar and line side.
The value of DF is assumed to be constant across the period. As a result, knowing Dj (through
measurement), we know when the synchrocheck conditions are achieved (this will easily include
the reaction time of the breaker also).
time_synchro = 2 * pi *DF / Dj
For more details, please refer to the topic Focus 3: TMU2XX: CT / VT measurement processing
as far as Threshold Detection.
It is performed if the DF value is less than a user configured value (generally less than 0.1 Hz). If
so, the CT-VT module computes DV and Dj. If these values are less than a user configured
threshold, the system closes the breaker. In the other hand, the CT-VT module prevents the
closure of the breaker if the system synchronizing has not been activated and one of the previous
conditions is not achieved.
System synchronizing is opposite to check synchronizing. When the CT-VT module receives a
close control and if the DF value is under a user defined threshold, the CT-VT module goes into
the system synchronizing mode.
The system synchronizing should have a predictive role. This means that the CT-VT module
should calculate the time to wait before the authorization of the closure by taking into account the
complete command line, including the mechanical characteristics of the circuit breaker. This time
should be user configured.
Note that after a user defined delay, the CT-VT module should exit the system synchronizing
mode.
4.6.2.7.12 Synchrocheck Scheme LL: Live Line, Live Bus: Real Time Sequences
For LL we have two types of synchronization:
• Locking: also referred to as check synchronizing
It is defined by some requirements: frequencies difference, and so on.
If they are all less than the configurable thresholds, the closure is immediately accepted.
Generally, these requirements are very restrictive: for example, Delta F < 0.1Hz
• Coupling: also referred to as system synchronizing
It is also defined by some requirements: frequencies difference, and so on.
This has a predictive mode: the computer includes a time T and calculates if the coupling
conditions will be met T seconds later. This time is user configurable.
Example 1:
2. If a close order comes between T1 and T2, it is executed at T2 if the locking conditions are
not lost. If the locking conditions are lost before T2 then the command is rejected.
Example 1:
1. If a close order comes before T1, it is sent to the DSP board, and the control is executed at
T2 coming from DSP board.
2. If a close order comes between T1 and T2, it is buffered until T2 if the locking conditions are
not lost. If the locking conditions are lost before T2 then the command is rejected.
Example 2:
1. If a close order comes before T1, it is sent to the DSP board, and the control is executed at
T4 coming from DSP board.
2. If a close order comes between T1 and T2, it is buffered. As the locking conditions are lost
then the order is sent to the DSP and executed at T4.
3, 4. If a close order comes between T2 and T4, it is sent to the DSP board, and the control is
executed at T4 coming from DSP board.
5. If a close order comes after T4, it is sent to the DSP board, and the control is executed
immediately from DSP board.
Example 3:
1. If a close order comes before T1, it is sent to the DSP board, and the control is executed at
T4 coming from DSP board.
2. If a close order comes between T1 and T2, it is buffered. As the locking conditions are lost
then the order is sent to the DSP and executed at T4.
3. / 4. If a close order comes between T2 and T4, it is sent to the DSP board, and the control
is executed at T4 coming from DSP board.
5. If a close order comes between T4 and T5, it is sent to the DSP board, and the control is
executed immediately from DSP board.
6. If a close order comes after T5, it is sent to the DSP board, and the control is rejected after
the synchrocheck waiting time (not illustrated on the above drawing).
If, during the T2 delay time, one of the 2 criteria is lost, the timer is reinitialized and is launched
again on reappearance of all the criteria.
If, during the T2 delay time, one of the 2 criteria is lost, the timer is reinitialized and is launched
again on reappearance of all the criteria.
If, during the T3 delay time, one of the 2 criteria is lost, the timer is reinitialized and is launched
again on reappearance of all the criteria.
4.6.2.7.16 Synchrocheck Schemes that use VLINE and VBUSBAR voltage control
• The difference in amplitude (algebraic) between the two voltages (DV) is lower than the
configurable / settable threshold (Evect) AND,
• The phase difference between the two voltages (Dj) is lower than the configurable / settable
threshold (Ephase) AND,
• For type 1:
• The frequencies are as Fline and Fbusbar are such Fmin<F<Fmax where Fmin and Fmax are
the extreme acceptable frequencies AND,
• The difference between the two frequencies (DF) is lower than the configurable / settable
threshold (Efreq).
• For type 2:
• The frequency shift between signals (S) is lower than the configurable / settable threshold
(Sfreq).
These conditions must be still met before the time-out of a delay T1 started on the appearance of
the conditions else the synchrocheck function will not authorise the CB closing.
If during the delay time T1 one of these conditions is lost, T1 is reinitialised and is re-launched on
reappearance of all the conditions.
In the coupling scheme, the CB can be closed only when the Dj is equal to 0.
• The difference in amplitude (algebraic) between the two voltages (DV) is lower than the
configurable / settable threshold (Evect) AND,
• For type 1
• The frequencies are as Fline and Fbusbar are such Fmin<F<Fmax where Fmin and Fmax are
the extreme acceptable frequencies AND,
• The difference between the two frequencies (DF) is lower than the configurable / settable
threshold (Efreq).
• For type 2
• The shift between signals (S) is lower than the configurable / settable threshold (Sfreq) AND,
• The shift acceleration (accShift) is lower than the configurable / settable threshold (accSfreq).
These conditions must still be met before the time-out of a delay T1 started on the appearance of
the conditions else the synchrocheck function will not authorise the CB closing.
If during T1 one of these conditions is lost, the delay time is reinitialised and is relaunched on
reappearance of all the conditions.
Since a CB has a response time, it is necessary to wait a known Dj to anticipate the response time
and to close the breaker with a Dj equal to 0.
When Dj = DF*360*Ta ± D(Dj), where Ta is the anticipation time or response time of the circuit
breaker and D(Dj) is the acceptable mistake on Dj, then the closing authorisation will be sent.
If the measured voltage is above the threshold V>, then VLINE and VBUSBAR is TRUE.
If the measured voltage is below the threshold V<, then not(VLINE) and not(VBUSBAR) is TRUE.
The selection of the voltage control is made during the configuration phase.
By configuration, a single synchrocheck can manage two circuit breakers. In that case, voltage
switching is not managed by the computer.
If the measured voltage is above the threshold V>, then VLINE and VBUSBAR is TRUE
If the measured voltage is below the dropout value defined by a configurable parameter, then not
(VLINE) and not(VBUSBAR) TRUE. The configurable parameter is a percent of the threshold V>
(95% for presence condition and 105% for absent condition).
The selection of the voltage control is made during the configuration phase.
By configuration, a single synchrocheck can manage two circuit breakers. In that case, voltage
switching is not managed by the computer.
If the synchrocheck is in service, the “Conduite” process sends a Coupling Close request to the
Synchrocheck process.
If the synchrocheck is out of service, the “Conduite” process sends a Manual Close request to the
Synchrocheck process.
Synchrocheck process replies with a positive (close is possible) or negative (close is not possible)
acknowledge.
For each type of voltage check, a new dedicated Binary Input (BI) (scheme BI) is used to
dynamically update the closing schemes in agreement with the type of control. For example, the
same Bus Live Line Dead Scheme BI is used for all the types of controls. Another dedicated BI
(bypass BI) is used to bypass the voltage check, whatever the type of control.
When the BI bypass state is SET, the Bypass BI enables the closing.
If the Flag Yes/No is set to NO for one type of voltage check, the close request is refused
(acknowledge: Synchro NOK).
3. Close Requests:
- Synchro Close
2. State
- Manual Close
1. Voltage - Automatic Close
checks
BI scheme 4. Synchrocheck
Flag Yes / No BI bypass state
state Acknowledge
- Coupling
- Locking No Reset Reset Refused
- Bus Live No Reset Set Refused
Line Dead
No Set Reset Refused
- Bus Dead
No Set Set Refused
Line Live
- Bus Dead Yes Reset Reset Refused
Line Dead Yes Reset Set Bypassed
Yes Set Reset Accepted
Yes Set Set Bypassed
Refused: Involves a negative acknowledge (Synchro NOK) sent to the “Conduite” process.
Accepted: If the voltage conditions agree with the closing scheme, involves a positive
acknowledge sent to the “Conduite” process.
Bypassed: Involves a positive acknowledge sent to the “Conduite” process, without checking the
voltage conditions.
When the synchrocheck process sends the positive acknowledge to the “Conduite” process, an
interlock check is performed, before closing the Circuit Breaker. If the interlock condition is True,
the Circuit Breaker closes immediately, else the synchrocheck process sends a negative
acknowledge (Interlock NOK) to the control sender.
dir 67N
Internal SC not Not not not not yes yes
In event of loss of (3vnb+Vb) or (3Vpp+Vb), then the tracking frequency defaults to the UBusbar.
The TMU210 type-of-connection parameters do not have as many possibilities as the TMU220
electrical-network-topology parameters. To be compatible, it is helpful to map the TMU210 type-
of-connection parameters into the TMU220 electrical-network topology parameters at SCE level:
TMU220
TMU210
Electrical-network-
Type-of-connection
topology
Parameters
parameters
NOTE: Make sure that the VT wiring scheme is identical between line and busbar: delta:delta or
star:star. In a delta:star wiring scheme, there is no parameter to take into account the phase
difference and amplitude difference.
For the phase-to-phase synchrocheck, set the “Type of connection” to 3 Vpp + Vb (delta).
Compare the busbar voltage to the phase-phase voltage defined as the reference in the
configuration. The reference phase-phase that you choose must match the phase-phase of the
busbar that is wired on the TMU210.
For example: If the reference phase-phase is configured as Vab then the phase-phase voltage
Vab busbar must be wired on TMU210.
NOTE: There is no check possible at the MiCOM C264 or SCE level. The operator is responsible
to make sure that the configuration agrees with the wiring.
In this configuration, the calculation of voltage, angle and frequency are the same as for phase
neutral.
SC PN SC PP
Mounting
Star Delta
(wiring)
Type of
3Vpn + Vb (star) 3Vpp + Vb (delta)
connection
Reference Va, Vb, Vc of line or Vab, Vbc, Vca of
phase busbar line or busbar
When the LL scheme is valid and to allow the breaker to close, a check of the synchronization
conditions between the 2 voltages is performed.
The locking mode is the default synchronizing mode. If the requirements are valid, at least during
a delay T1, the closure is made immediately. Otherwise the coupling mode is tried. The different
coupling modes are defined in agreement with the type of synchrocheck.
Define the authorized schemes that follow during the configuration phase. The synchrocheck
function operates for these schemes:
Operator
Operator manual
Synchrocheck Auto-recloser
closure
closure
Network locking on both voltages
presence and test of deltas
X X X
Automatic and manual network
locking on live line / live bar
Network coupling on both voltages
presence and test of deltas
X
Automatic and manual network
coupling on live line / live bar
Presence of only the line voltage
• Reference phase: A, B or C,
• Nominal voltage.
LL-
LL- locking DL LD DD
coupling
Close with synchro YES or NO YES or NO YES or NO YES or NO YES or NO
NOT
Manual Close YES or NO YES or NO YES or NO YES or NO
POSSIBLE
Automatic Close
NOT
request from auto- YES or NO YES or NO YES or NO YES or NO
POSSIBLE
recloser
In event of manual override, the close request is allowed and there is no check.
In coupling conditions, a manual or automatic close is always refused: LL and locking conditions
not met.
On DSPIO, the DPC close relay is mandatory connected to the contact 1 or contact 2 of relay 3
(pinout 9/10 or 11/12).
In this event there are only 2 choices for the DPC type:
• Transient,
If you use a DOU, both contacts must be connected on it with same previous constraint.
Reference Compared
Voltage Voltage
Line Busbar1
Line Busbar2
Busbar1 Busbar2
Busbar2 Busbar1
There are some conditions that must be met before the synchronization process takes place. The
source (generator or sub-network) and the running network must have equal voltage, frequency
and phase angle. In other words,
A power synchronizer is a device monitoring and controlling the parts to be synchronized in order
to make them meet the required conditions with the purpose of connecting them.
The following figure schematizes how the power synchronizer interacts with the monitored and
controlled elements to be connected.
• Convergence control
• Closing control
4.6.2.9.1.1 Monitoring
The Power Synchronizer monitors two islands (usually designated by Line and Bar) to be
interconnected. It displays the values measured on both sides of the CB: VL, VB, FL and FB
(Voltage and Frequency on Line and on Bar sides). It also displays the differences (Deltas)
between measured Frequency, Voltage and Phase angle, respectively ∆F, ∆V and ∆φ.
4.6.2.9.1.2 Convergence
The power synchronizer also provides the mechanisms necessary to control one or both islands
in order to modify their provided phase angle, frequency or voltage so the connection between
them can be performed with no damage to their primary devices. This process is also known as
Convergence.
The Convergence process can be executed in Manual or in Automatic mode. In Manual mode, the
operator selects one of the CB’s side to control, then manually modifies the frequency and voltage
level by sending +/-F and/or +/-V controls in order to meet the synchronization conditions. In
Automatic mode, the Power Synchronizer sends the control signals. This automatic convergence
process is performed through a built-in automation.
4.6.2.9.1.3 Closing
The power synchronizer provides the necessary mechanisms controlling the CB interconnecting
the involved islands (Closing process). The Closure process can be executed in two different
manners: Manual or Automatic. In Manual mode, the operator decides at which moment to close
the CB (Synchrocheck with Locking scheme); while in Automatic mode, this is the Power
Synchronizer itself who closes the CB when the synchronization conditions are met
(Synchrocheck with Synchro-coupling scheme). This automatic closing signal is sent through a
built-in automation.
In the
Locking
process,
the closing
conditions
are fixed:
1. ΔV <
ΔVmax
2. ΔF ≈ 0 (<
εFmax)
It means
that ΔφV
constant
3. ΔφV <
Δφmax
If conditions
1, 2 and 3
are true,
check is OK
and close
control will
be
accepted.
Closing
conditions
are fixed:
If εF < │ΔF│
< ΔFmax
and
│ΔV│ <
ΔVmax
then it waits
until ΔφV =
0 for closing
the CB
NOTE: In coupling mode, delta phi should not be ‘negative’ : you simply have to wait a bit more
time before requesting the closure. Then if the frequency is rising, indeed you take into account
this delta phi after the theorical 0° to see if you decide to close or not the circuit breaker.
These different execution modes (Automatic or Manual) of the precedent processes lead to the
following combinations selectable by the operator.
The following figure schematizes the power synchronizer’s internal components and their
connections to the CB and the elements to be synchronized.
4.6.2.9.2 HMI
The following figure shows the Power Synchronizer’s HMI on the MiCOM C264.
The mode selection panel is shown in the left while the Synchroscope feature is shown in the
right.
The following two figures describe the distribution of the information displayed in the
synchroscope panel shown in the previous figure
- Figure 82 - General data displayed for the Power Synchronizer feature (1/2)
- Figure 83 - General data displayed for the Power Synchronizer feature (2/2)
After selecting a CB linked to a Synchroscope built-in function, the control mode selection panel is
displayed when the user presses the right arrow button. From this panel, the operator can access
the synchroscope under different modes. Depending on the selected Control Mode, the operator
will be allowed to send control signals (+/- F or V) to the selected side (Line or Busbar) and to
close the Circuit Breaker.
A side (Line or Bar) is considered as controllable if at least one control command is defined on it
within the configuration.
When the operator manually sends a control (+-F/ +-V) through the panel, the executed control
will be indicated to the operator by temporarily reversing the display corresponding to the control
sent. For example, if the operator sends a +F control to the Line side, then the Frequency
measurements for the Line side will be temporarily displayed in reverse mode. Similarly, when the
Operator manually closes the CB, the CB’s state label will be displayed in reverse mode until the
end of the command.
The control (+-F/ +-V) sent by the operator through the panel will be ignored in any of the two
modes concerning the Automatic Convergence.
When running in Automatic Closing mode, any close CB command from the operator will be
ignored.
During the execution of a Manual Closing command, the Power Synchronizer will ignore any other
command sent by the operator; i.e. no other action from the user can be executed until the
conclusion (successful or not) of the Manual Close command.
When leaving the synchroscope panel, the synchronizer process is set to off; i.e. any automatic
process is stopped.
If the Synchroscope is launched for a closed CB, then the control commands (Open, Close, +-F/
+-V) will be ignored.
The convergence automation and the Synchrocheck mode.are reset when the synchroscope is
closed.
4.6.2.9.5 Performances
The Synchroscope displays measurements changes at a frequency of 100ms.
The iFLS know the substation topology and has predefined actions to execute depending on
monitoring control system substation topology.
The MiCOM C264 eLSU is used in context of iFLS. MiCOM C264 eLSU is a standard
MiCOM C264 with specific configuration and limitation. The MiCOM C264 eLSU is used in context
of iFLS.
MiCOM C264 eLSU manages 2 trip signals for each feeder. Those trip signals are received within
a GOOSE message. Those trip signals are called TRIP_M and TRIP_B.
It is possible to have at most one “Shed automation” function, and several “Shed Reflex” function.
Mirror SPS follow the state of DO which have been triggered by a shed order.
“acts on” is mandatory relation to a given Digital Output of DOU or CCU board. This digital output
corresponds to the shed DO.
“has for main trip given by” is a mandatory relation to a given SPS Datapoint called “TRIP_M”.
“has for backup trip given by” is an optional relation to a given SPS Datapoint called “TRIP_B”
“order on duration (ms)” (range: [0..15000], step: 10, default value: 500)
The “Shed Automation” object has object entries which are the inputs of the control type. Those
entries are the following SPS:
• Delta B Inval M
• Delta M Inval B
• Enable Trip B
• Enable Trip M
• No Delta
The “Shed Automation” object has an attribute to “Control Type”. The “Control Type” define the
FBD equation used by the MiCOM C264. The “Control Type” can be either:
• Pre-defined
• Free designed
• No check
CAUTION
UNEXPECTED EXECUTION OF CONTROL
• Carefully evaluate the impact of PLC automation before usage.
• Control executed without any checks (L/R, interlock,...)
• The eLSU Shed Reflex control shall be used only in case of DO (Direct Order)
Failure to follow these instruction can result in injury or equipment damage.
Pre-defined
• Input:
A: DELTA_B_INVAL_M
B: TRIP_B
C: TRIP_M
D: DELTA_M_INVAL_B
E: NO_DELTA
• Output:
TRIP
Free designed
• Input:
A: TRIP_M
B: enable_trip_M
C: TRIP_B
D: enable_trip_B
• Output:
TRIP
TRIP= A.B+C.D
No check
• Input:
A: TRIP_M
B: TRIP_B
• Output:
TRIP
TRIP= A+B
To use MiCOM C264 in eLSU mode. the following functionalities are not authorized:
• master legacy communications
• built-in Synchro-check
• built-in AVR
• built-in Auto-recloser
• built-in ATCC
eLSU is able to manage 120 sheddable feeders. If multirack is configured, each MiCOM C264
eLSU extension rack can also manage 120 sheddable feeders.
There can be up to 120 load shedding DOs, i.e. one DO per sheddable feeder.
Redundancy
MiCOM C264 eLSU manages redundancy based on existing redundancy for standard
MiCOM C264 without any impact on eLSU process time. Only the MiCOM C264 master sheds
(current behavior of redundant MiCOM C264, using RedSt). Redundancy shall be applicable for
main MiCOM C264 and secondary in multirack.
Maintenance mode
Result of the interlocking equation is transmitted through a system binary output (SPS datapoint)
and saved, locally in RAM, by the function managing interlocking logical equations.
Up to two interlocking equations can be defined for SPC / DPC datapoint, one for each available
order (open or close).
On reception of open or close request, if the logical equation related to with the switching device
exists, the “control of sequence” function used the service offered by the interlocking function to
get the result of the interlocking associated to the received request. If the result of the interlocking
is TRUE, the check is considered as achieved, otherwise the request have to be refused and a
negative acknowledgment sent to the origin of the request.
The interlocking for a switching device may be composed of substation interlocking equations and
local interlocking equations.
Both interlocking equations are managed by the computer that controls the switching device.
The local equation is made up of information obtained from its own digital inputs and IEDs
connected to this computer.
Substation interlocking is made up of information obtained from its digital inputs and inputs
provided by the communication network from other computers, from bay computers and from
IED’s (protection relays, etc.).
Interlocking equation is a case of PSL, limited to one output and logical function usage.
Interlocking can be overridden (interlocking bypass mode). Overriding of interlocking can be set
from the local control point if it exists.
During configuration optional overriding of interlocking from any other control point can be defined
according to customer requirements. This includes the possibility of overriding of interlocking per
switching device or per bay or per substation entity basis.
From any control point, operator can bypass the interlocking check. Bypass is then an attribute of
the control. If bypass is set, the function managing the “control of sequence” does not use the
service giving the current result of the interlocking equations.
This timer shall be in the range of [0;10] seconds with a step of 1s. The timer shall be launched
only if the interlock is FALSE. If the interlock becomes TRUE while the timer operates, the control
sequence waits for the end of the timer before it validates the interlock. The timer applies to these
controls: Select Before Operate and Direct Execute.
SPC/DPC can be used as input of PSL excepted interlock, to intercept a specific order on them.
By configuration are defined the “logical states” of SPC / DPC, order value by order value, in the
following set: True, False, Invalid.
4.6.3.4 Functions
The following functions are available in PSL automation with restriction given for interlock.
NOT
True False
X False True
Invalid Invalid
Y
X OR Y
True False Invalid
True True True True
X False True False Invalid
Invalid True Invalid Invalid
Y
X AND Y
True False Invalid
True True False Invalid
X False False False False
Invalid Invalid False Invalid
An Interlocking equation in the INVALID state will be considered as FALSE for control sequence
checks. The SPS resulting of an interlocking equation is saved in RAM.
4.6.3.6 Computation
PSL and interlocking equations are computed each time that one of theirs input changes of state
or of validity, there is no associated cycle time.
You create the Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) or Configurable Automations and build them
in the logic development ISaGRAF® workbench. The real time kernel of the computer operates
them.
• Generate code
• Simulate
• Debug via connecting a PC to the Ethernet port of MiCOM C264 and using the ISaGRAF®
workbench
The software logic package supports standard programming languages of the IEC 61131-3:
• Sequential Function Chart, SFC (GRAFCET)
For action and transition description, you can use this language with Function Block Diagram
(FBD), Ladder Diagram (LD) or Instruction List (IL).
• Structured Text, ST
The logic development workbench generates code. The code is uploaded to the computer target
system that operates the code.
For more information relevant to ISaGRAF® workbench integration and usage in EPAS, refer to
the chapter SCE/EN AP.
4.6.4.1 Inputs
Any kind of input datapoints of the MiCOM C264 can be used as an input of a PLC:
• Value and quality of xPS
Any kind of output datapoint (xPC, setpoint) can be used as an input of a PLC. In that case, the
PLC can solicit an order on such datapoint through specific control function inside ISaGRAF®.
4.6.4.2 Outputs
Any kind of input datapoints can be produced by a PLC:
Any kind of output datapoint (xPC, setpoint) can be managed by a PLC. In that case, the PLC
manages all the control sequence and acknowledgment on such datapoint, by waiting for a
specific order request.
Send digital and analogue setpoints to computer boards or IED or to another computer.
The computer has a software execution engine that interprets the automation application code as
shown in the cycle that follows:
The cycle duration depends on the number of I/O to be scanned and the complexity of the
operations to be performed. Set the cycle during the configuration process.
On the standby MiCOM C264, the value of the output of PSL is received by and recorded in
FLASH (if so-configured) and in SRAM.
On the standby MiCOM C264, the PSL computation being stopped, the outputs of the PSL are
valued when switching from standby to active from SRAM and FLASH, then remain at unknown.
On the standby MiCOM C264, the PLC computation being stopped, the outputs of the PLC are
valued when switching from standby to active from SRAM and FLASH, without being set to
unknown.
The new active MiCOM C264 therefore inherits the states of the PSL/PLC present on the previous
active MiCOM C264 when the redundancy mode is changed.
4.7 Records
4.7.1 Permanent records storage
4.7.1.1 Data storage
All parameters or settings that can be modified via front face LCD are stored in flash disk.
In order to see the influence of a trigger, data are recorded before (pre trigger time) and after (post
trigger time) the raise of the trigger.
4.7.1.3 Events
All data changed or events declared in the MiCOM C264 configuration database “To be logged”
are stored in a circular queue.
The event records are available for viewing either via the front panel LCD, via slave protocol at
SCADA level or on CAT equipment. They also can be printed.
Events, following the MiCOM C264 configuration, may typically contain the MiCOM C264
description, the date of the event and the time of the event with an accuracy of 1 ms, plus specific
information regarding the causes of the events.
The MiCOM C264 under the following circumstances may create events:
• Changes of state of SPS/DPS/MPS,
• Alarm acknowledgment.
INPUTS
CT: VT: Digital Analogue
TMU
as many as many DSP DSPIO Inputs and Inputs and
BOARD
as as Outputs Outputs
TMU210 4 4 NO DSPIO YES YES
TMU220 4 5 DSP NO NO YES
You can capture as many as 128 digital channels. The choice of selected inputs/outputs is
defined in configuration.
The waveform recorder provides as many as 8 analogue measurements and as many as 128
digital channels for extraction by a remote device.
A maximum of 480 cycles (9,6 seconds at 50 Hz) of measurements samples, with 32 samples per
cycle, can be stored, divided in 1, 2, 4 or 8 files saved in flash disk.
A timer channel is also required to provide accurate timing information for each sample. The delay
between each sample is assumed constant over a single cycle.
Number of Number of
Files cycles
8 60
4 120
2 240
1 480
The waveform recorder can be triggered by the following events, each of which is user
configurable:
• Changes in state of SPS/DPS/MPS Fast Waveform Recorder is triggered by the valid change
in state of events (like SPS ->SET /RESET, DPS -> OPEN >CLOSE). It changes the only with
VALID quality (ex SET/RESET; OPEN/CLOSE) to a state/value with VALID Quality
• Changes in state of digital outputs,
• Operator request.
Only one re-trig is allowed: it means that a new trigger can only be accepted after the end of
recording of the current waveform.
NOTE: The triggering is available only from a state/value with VALID quality (ex: SET/REST;
OPEN/CLOSE) to a state/value with VALID quality.
• SPS/DPS/MPS,
Number of
Number of
integrated
Files
values
1 5000
2 2500
5 1000
10 500
20 250
50 100
For analogue, the stored value is the average value during integrated period.
If average value > x then the stored value is 1 else it is 0, x is defined in configuration and it is a
value between 0.1 and 0.9 The slow waveform recorder can be triggered by the following events,
each of which is user configurable:
• Changes in state of binary inputs (SPS/DPS/MPS). Slow Waveform Recorder is triggered by
the valid change in state of events (like SPS ->SET/RESET, DPS -> OPEN >CLOSE). It
changes the only with VALID quality (ex SET/RESET; OPEN/CLOSE) to a state/value with
VALID Quality
• orders on SPC/DPC
• MV threshold violations
• Operator request
NOTE: The triggering is available only from a state/value with VALID quality (ex: SET/REST;
OPEN/CLOSE) to a state/value with VALID quality.
1. Digital inputs will be not recorded if the integration delay is superior to 100 ms
2. A digital input is recorded to “1” if it remains at “1” during x% of the integration delay (x
between 10 and 90%, with a 1% step)
4. The measurements issued from analogue inputs boards are processed as follows:
If the integration period is less or equal to 1 second, the recorded value is the current
measurement value
The DSP stores in a buffer 32 samples by period of the 8 analogue channels according to the
configuration:
• - pre-time
• - total time
PPC convert this buffer in fast wave form adding binary inputs/output defined in configuration.
The maximum length of a disturbance buffer from the DSP is: 2 * total time.
If a second trigger appears during the post time of the first trigger, only one record is generated.
If a second trigger appears after the post time of the first trigger, a second record is generated.
If a third trigger appears, it is ignored if the previous buffer are not downloaded by the PPC.
These definitions, of what is to be alarmed and what it is not, are completely user relevant.
However the concept of alarms into EPAS has been introduced to inform the operators of
“abnormal” or “special” events or other miscellaneous events that you must absolutely not
overlook.
• Each TPI state or value related to “the reason for change” of these events
• Each metering state related to “the reason for change” of these events
.For example, the OPEN state of a circuit breaker can be un-alarmed if the change is due to a
control, and alarmed if the change is due to another reason.
An alarm can be related to a control acknowledgment. In this event, the alarm is considered as
“spurious”.
While this event is still present: for example, the previous particular datapoint is still in the same
state, the alarm is “active”.
When this event disappears: for example, the previous particular datapoint is now in another not
alarmed state; the previous alarm is “inactive”.
An existing alarm (active or inactive), can be acknowledged by an operator from the FP.
• Active-acknowledged: the cause is still present, but the active state has been taken into
account by the operator
• Active-unacknowledged: the cause is still present, and the active state has not been taken
into account by the operator
• Inactive-unacknowledged: the cause has disappeared, but the inactive state has not been
taken into account by the operator (only available for events alarmed on appearance and
disappearance)
• Inactive-acknowledged: the cause has disappeared, and the inactive state has been taken
into account by the operator
• Inactive-active-unacknowledged: the cause has disappeared but the active state (previous
state) has not been taken into account by the operator
a “deferred” alarm is displayed only after a user-selectable time delay following its
detection (the event associated with the alarm must remain present during the delay; if
not, the alarm will be not displayed) ; this delay is in the range of 1 to 120 seconds and
can be set to particular value for each “deffered” alarm.
• Gravity level: this level is defined for each alarm allowing a hierarchical classification to deal
with the urgency of the events; the gravity level value can be: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, 5 being the
gravest and 0 meaning that there is no gravity level.
• Alarm generated:
OR
In this event the “differed” parameter is taken into account only when event appears;
when event disappears the new state of the alarm is displayed immediately.
• Alarm clearing mode:
manual: the alarm is cleared only on an operator request; this clearing command is only
allowed on inactive-acknowledged alarms.
gravity basis
• Audible or not when detected.
According to the previous example, only one of the three alarmed states can be displayed for the
switching device: for example, « JAMMED » or « TOGGLING » or « OPEN » state (the last one
that has appeared).
Transition events:
• AL+: alarmed event appearance
Event «alarmed event disappears (AL-)» means that the associated data is now in another state
that is not alarmed. The time stamp of the alarm is modified.
Transition conditions:
• (auto) means Automatic clearing
Transition description:
The transition from alarm state "0" to alarm state "1" is crossed when the alarmed event appears
(AL+).
The alarm state transitions "1 ® 1" and "2 ® 1" are crossed when the state of the data associated
with the alarm goes from a state that is flagged to be alarmed with any gravity level to another
state that is also flagged to be alarmed with any gravity level (AL+). In this event the active alarm
stays active but the time tagging of the alarm is changed. The new alarm time stamp corresponds
to the last associated data state change. The alarm becomes unacknowledged if not already
unacknowledged.
The alarm state transitions "1 ® 2", "3 ® 4" and “5 ® 3” are crossed on operator acknowledge
action. The time stamp of the alarm is unchanged.
The alarm state transitions "1 ® 3" and “1 ® 5” are crossed when the alarmed event disappears
(AL-). The time stamp of the alarm is modified.
The alarm state transition "2 ® 4" is crossed when the event disappears (AL-) the alarm being
configured to be activated only "on appearance of the event". The time stamp of the alarm is
modified.
The alarm state transition "2 ® 3" is crossed when the event disappears (AL-) the alarm being
configured to be activated "on appearance and disappearance of the event". The time stamp of
the alarm is modified and the alarm will have to be acknowledged again.
The alarm state transitions "3 ® 1", "4 ® 1" and “5 ® 1” are crossed when the previous alarmed
event appears again or when another state that is also flagged to be alarmed with any gravity
level appears (AL+). The alarm becomes active-unacknowledged. The time stamp of the alarm is
modified.
The alarm state transition "2 ® 0" is crossed when the event disappears (AL-) the alarm being
configured to be activated only "on appearance of the event" and «to be cleared automatically».
The alarm is suppressed from the alarm list.
The alarm state transition "3 ® 0" is crossed on operator acknowledgment only if the alarm
associated with the event is configured as «to be cleared automatically». The alarm is suppressed
from the alarm list.
The alarm state transition "4 ® 0" is crossed on operator clearing action. The alarm is suppressed
from the alarm list.
4.7.2.2.1 Acknowledgment
Acknowledgment of an alarm can be done by two ways:
• On operator request: an operator can acknowledge an existing alarm from the front panel to
signify that it has been taken into account.
• Globally: at substation level it is possible to use an SPS (named Global alarm ack) specially
dedicated to a global acknowledgment of alarms: When this SPS is set to the SET state all
alarms present in the computer are acknowledged. As long as this SPS remains in the SET
state, any new alarm is inserted in the alarm list with the ACKLOWLEDGED status.
• In addition to the Global Alarm Acknowledgment SPS, a Local Alarm Acknowledgment SPS
can be defined on a per MiCOM C264 basis: that is, one for eachMiCOM C264.
This SPS can be wired or managed by an automation. When this SPS is configured in a
MiCOM C264, the “Global Alarm Acknowledgment” SPS is no more taken into account by this
MiCOM C264.
When this SPS is SET, all MiCOM C264 alarms are immediately acknowledged.
This SPS cannot be transmitted on the Station Bus network: that is, it remains local to the
MiCOM C264, so it cannot be associated to a remote – HMI or SCADA - control.
4.7.2.2.2 Clearing
Whatever the clearing mode is, the clearing of an alarm is immediately taken into account and
cleared from the alarm list.
Automatic clearing
An alarm can be configured as “to be cleared automatically”. It means that when this alarm
reaches the appropriate state, it is cleared automatically without any operator action. The events
of “automatic clearing” are:
• the alarm is in the active-acknowledged state and the alarm disappears (for event alarmed on
appearance only)
• the alarm is in the inactive-active-unacknowledged state and the operator acknowledges it
(for event alarmed on appearance only)
• the alarm is in the inactive-unacknowledged state and the operator acknowledges it (for event
alarmed on appearance and disappearance)
An alarm that is not configured as “to be cleared automatically” has to be cleared by an explicit
operator action (this action being only possible when it is in the “inactive-acknowledged” state).
Otherwise it remains present in the alarm list.
A global clearing procedure, that allows you to clear all “inactive-acknowledged” alarms in a single
operation, will be provided.
Audible alarms
An audible alarm can be associated with the “unacknowledged” state of an alarm. This facility is
configurable on a per alarm basis.
If an alarm is configured “audible” then the sound appears when the alarm is displayed.
The audible alarm is stopped when all audible alarms are acknowledged.
The undervoltage function [27] is used to detect an increase of load. It uses definite delay time
undervoltage protection.
The undervoltage protection element has two programmable stages (V<, V<<) with delay timers:
tV<, tV<<.
The protection element includes two thresholds. The two thresholds provide both alarm and trip
stages, where required. Alternatively, different time settings are settable, depending upon the
severity of the current dip.
Setting Value
Thresholds
Nominal range 57-130 V
V< 2 to 130 V, step of 0.1
V<< 2 to 130 V, step of 0.1
Nominal range 220 - 480
V
V< 10 to 480 V, step of 0.1
V<< 10 to 480 V, step of 0.1
Time delay
1st stage Definite Time (DT)
2nd stage Definite Time (DT)
Definite time delay
tV< 0 to 600s, step of 0.01
tV<< 0 to 600s, step of 0.01
Protective relays offer the possibility to choose between a Wattmetric (Pe) protection and IeCos
(active component of the earth fault current) protection functionality mode.
Where:
• f = angle between the polarising voltage (Vres) and the residual current
The residual current Ires can either be acquired through measurement or calculation with the local
CT/VT board.
In case of 3Vpn wiring, the Ve will be equal to Ve= 1/3(Va+VB+VC). In the other insertions way
the applied voltage to the relay is directly used to calculate the Pe.
NOTE: In case of VI #4 is wiring, the Ue (zero sequence voltage) is acquired, else the voltage is
computed by equation Ue= 1/3(Va+VB+VC).
Setting Value
Residual current Fundamental only
Residual voltage Fundamental only
Thresholds for Minimum
operating Power
P e> 57 to 130V, 0.2W
Pe>> 220 to 480V, 40W
Thresholds for Maximum
operating Power
P e> 57 to 130V, 20W
Pe>> 220 to 480V, 3200W
Pe> time delays
Setting Value
DMT 0 ms to 150 s ; step of 10 ms
IDMT curves
Short time inverse (Schneider Electric),
Standard Inverse (IEC),
IEC Very inverse (IEC),
Extremely inverse (IEC),
Long time inverse (Schneider Electric)
RI Electromechanical type
RECT Rectifier
Short time inverse (CO2),
Moderately inverse (ANSI),
IEEE / ANSI Inverse (CO8),
Very inverse (ANSI),
Extremely inverse (ANSI)
Time multiplier setting
(TMS)
For IDMT curve 0.025 to 1.5 s ; step of 0.025 s
For RI curve 0.1 to 10 s ; step of 0.005 s
Reset time delay
For DMT 0 to 10 s ; step of 0.01 s
For IDMT 0.025 to 1.5 ; step of 0.025
Pe>> time delays
For DMT 0 to 150 s ; step of 0.01 s
NOTE: When Pe> or Iecos> is associated to an IDMT curve, the maximum setting
recommended should be the maximum of the range divided by 20.
The undercurrent protection relays consists of one threshold. The user can set the following
parameters:
• Undercurrent threshold I<
The threshold provides alarm and trip stage, where required. Alternatively, time setting is settable,
depending upon the severity of the current dip.
Setting Value
Current Fundamental only
Phase current range I< 0.1 to 100% rated current, step of 1%
Time delay tl< 0 to 150%, step of 10 ms
Hysteresis 105%
Any unbalanced fault condition will produce negative sequence current. Thus, a negative phase
sequence overcurrent element can detect both phase-to-phase and phase to earth faults.
The negative phase sequence overcurrent elements have a current pick up settings I2>, I2>>,
I2>>>, and are time delayed in operation by the adjustable timers tI2>, tI2>>, tI2>>>.
The protection element includes three thresholds. The first threshold can be set as DT or IDMT
trip delay time.
The curves are the same as for the [50/51], [50N/51N] protection.
The three thresholds provide both alarm and trip stages, where required. Alternatively, different
time settings are settable, depending upon the severity of the current dip
Setting Value
Residual current Fundamental only
Hysteresis 95%
Thresholds
I2> 0.5 to 25 Ien, step of 0.01
I2>> 0.5 to 40 Ien, step of 0.01
I2>>> 0.5 to 40 Ien, step of 0.01
I2> time delay
DMT 0 ms to 150 s ; step of 10 ms
IDMT curves
Setting Value
Short time inverse (Schneider Electric),
Standard Inverse (IEC),
IEC Very inverse (IEC),
Extremely inverse (IEC),
Long time inverse (Schneider Electric)
RI Electromechanical type
RECT Rectifier
Short time inverse (CO2),
Moderately inverse (ANSI),
IEEE / ANSI Inverse (CO8),
Very inverse (ANSI),
Extremely inverse (ANSI)
Time Multiplier Setting
0.025 to 1.5 s ; step of 0.025 s
(TMS)
Reset time delay
Short time inverse (CO2),
Moderately inverse (ANSI),
If IEEE / ANSI I2> Time
Inverse (CO8),
delay
Very inverse (ANSI),
Extremely inverse (ANSI)
For DMT 0.04 to 100 s ; step of 0.01 s
Reset Time Multiplier
Setting
RTMS 0.025 to 3.2, step of 0.025
If IEC I2>Time delay 0.04 to 100 s, step of 0.01 s
I2>> time delays
For DMT 0 to 150 s ; step of 10 ms
NOTE: When I2> is associated to IDMT curve the maximum setting recommended should be
2In.
Protective relays incorporate a current based thermal replica, using load current to reproduce the
heating and cooling of the equipment to be protected. The element thermal overload protection
(corresponding to 49 th overload in SCE configurator) can be set with both alarm and trip stages
(49 th alarm and 49 trip th over.).
The time to trip varies depending on the load current carried before application of the overload,
i.e. whether the overload was applied from “hot” or “cold”.
Setting Value
Current RMS
Current threshold I θ > 0.1 to 3.2 x rated current, step of 0.01
Thermal state (alarm and
50 to 200% x θ, step of 1%
trip)
Constant time Te 1 to 200 mn, step of 1 mn
k factor 1 to 1.5, step of 0.01
The overvoltage function measures the fundamental frequency component of the line-to-line
voltages regardless of the voltage measurement mode. By using line-to-line voltage any phase-
to-ground over-voltages during earth/ground faults have no effect. Whenever any of these three
line-to-line voltages exceeds the start setting of a particular stage, this stage starts and a start
signal is issued. If the fault situation remains on longer than the operative time setting, a trip signal
is issued.
In solidly earthed/grounded, four-wire networks with loads between phase and neutral voltages,
overvoltage protection may be needed for phase-to-ground voltages as well. In such application,
the programmables stages can be used.
Setting Value
Thresholds (secondary
values)
Nominal range 57-130 V
V> 2 to 260 V, step of 0.1
V>> 2 to 260 V, step of 0.1
Nominal range 220 - 480
V
V> 10 to 960 V, step of 0.1
V>> 10 to 960 V, step of 0.1
Time delay
1st stage Definite Time (DT)
Setting Value
2nd stage Definite Time (DT)
Definite time delay
tV> 0 to 600s, step of 0.01
tV>> 0 to 600s, step of 0.01
The voltage setting applied to the protection elements is dependent upon the magnitude of
residual voltage that is expected to occur during an earth fault condition.
This in turn is dependent upon the method of system earthing employed. It must also be ensured
that the relay is set above any standing level of residual voltage that is present on the system.
The protection element has one programmable element Uen> with delay time tUen>.
NOTE: In case of VI #4 is wiring, the Ue (zero sequence voltage) is acquired, else the voltage is
computed by equation Ue= 1/3(Va+VB+VC).
Setting Value
Thresholds (secondary
values)
Nominal range 57-130 V
V 0> 1 to 260 V, step of 0.1
Nominal range 220 - 480
V
V 0> 5 to 960 V, step of 0.1
Time delay
1st stage Definite Time (DT)
Definite time delay
tV0> 0 to 600s, step of 0.01
NOTE: Each measuring element time delay can be blocked by the operation of a user defined
logic (optically isolated) input (see “Blocking logic1” or “Blocking logic2” functions).
If a fault current can flow in both directions through a relay location, it is necessary to add
directionality to the overcurrent relays in order to obtain correct co-ordination. Typical systems
that require such protection are parallel feeders and ring main systems.
• Relay Characteristic Angle angle (I^U) / Torque angle and Trip boundary zone.
The directional overcurrent protection element compares the directional fault current with the set
thresholds I> [50/51-1], I>> [50/51-2], I>>> [50/51-3], voltage and the relevant angle between the I
and U for each threshold.
The first and second thresholds can be set as directional or non-directional as definite delay time
or inverse delay time. The third threshold can be set as directional or non-directional as definite
delay time only, but can be set to work on the peak of the current measured in non-directional
way.
The choice of interlock functionality is available when the IDMT delay trip time is chosen on the
first threshold: The 2nd and 3rd threshold pickup can suspend 1st threshold output control to save
selectivity.
Setting Value
Phase current Fundamental only
Phase voltage Fundamental only
Phase current range 0.1 to 40 x rated current ; step of 0.01 In
Treshold 0.1 to 10 In for each phase
Minimum voltage operation 0.6 V (Un: 57 to 130 V) ; 3.0 V (Un: 220 to 480 V)
Minimum phase voltage treshold: 0.6 V
Synchronous polarisation
synchronous polarising permanent time: 5 s
Hysteresis 95%
Instantaneous time < 30 ms
Drop out time 30 ms
Phase time delays (tl > , tl >> , tl >>>)
DMT 0 ms to 150 s ; step of 10 ms
Reset time (for DMT) 0 ms to 600 s ; step of 10 ms
IDMT curves
Short time inverse (Schneider Electric),
Standard Inverse (IEC),
IEC Very inverse (IEC),
Extremely inverse (IEC),
Long time inverse (Schneider Electric)
RI Electromechanical type
RECT Rectifier
Short time inverse (CO2),
Moderately inverse (ANSI),
IEEE / ANSI Inverse (CO8),
Very inverse (ANSI),
Extremely inverse (ANSI)
Time multiplier setting
0.025 to 3.2 s ; step of 0.025 s
(TMS)
Reset time
Short time inverse (CO2),
Moderately inverse (ANSI),
IEEE / ANSI phase time
Inverse (CO8),
delay
Very inverse (ANSI),
Extremely inverse (ANSI).
Reset Time Multiplier
0.025 to 3.2 ; step of 0.025 / 0.4 s to 100 s ; step of 0.01 s (DMT)
Setting (RTMS)
IEC curves phase time
0.04 s to 100 s ; step of 0.01 s
delay
NOTE: When I> [50/51-1] or I>> [50/51-2] is associated to an IDMT curve, the maximum setting
recommended should be 2In.
The directional earth/ground fault protection provides three directional / non directional
earth/ground overcurrent thresholds.
The directional earth/ground fault overcurrent protection element compares the earth/ground fault
current, residual voltage with the set thresholds Ie> [50N/51N-1], Ue> [50N-1], Ie>> [50N/51N-2],
Ue>> [50N-2], Ie>>> [50N/51N-3], Ue>>> [50N-3] and the relevant angle between the Ie and Ue
for each threshold.
The first threshold uses only the acquired earth fault current. Second and third tresholds can use
acquired or computed earth/ground fault current. If an earth default voltage is acquired, it is used,
in all other cases the computed earth fault voltage is used.
The first and second threshold can be set as definite or inverse delay time. The third current
threshold can be set as directional or non-directional but with only definite delay time setting.
The peak detection is applied where a CT saturation condition occurs and the measure is not
more trustworthy.
The choice of interlock functionality is available when the IDMT delay trip time is chosen on the
first threshold: The 2nd and 3rd threshold pickup can suspend 1st threshold output control to save
selectivity.
Setting Value
Residual current Fundamental only
Residual voltage Fundamental only
Earth / Ground current
0.002 to 40 x rated current ; step of 0.001 Ien
ranges
Ie> [50N/51N-1] 0.002 to 40 Ien ; step of 0.001 Ien
Treshold Ie>> [50N/51N-2] 0.002 to 40 Ien ; step of 0.001 Ien
Ie>>> [50N/51N-3] 0.002 to 40 Ien ; step of 0.001 Ien
Minimum residual voltage
1 to 260 V ; step of 0.1 V
operation
Hysteresis 95%
Instantaneous time < 30 ms
Drop out time 30 ms
Earth / Ground time
(tle > , tle >> , tle >>>)
delays
DMT 0 ms to 150 s ; step of 10 ms
IDMT curves
Short time inverse (Schneider Electric),
Standard Inverse (IEC),
IEC Very inverse (IEC),
Extremely inverse (IEC),
Long time inverse (Schneider Electric)
RI Electromechanical type
RECT Rectifier
Short time inverse (CO2),
Moderately inverse (ANSI),
IEEE / ANSI Inverse (CO8),
Very inverse (ANSI),
Extremely inverse (ANSI)
Time multiplier setting
0.025 to 3.2 s ; step of 0.025 s
(TMS)
Reset time
Short time inverse (CO2),
Moderately inverse (ANSI),
IEEE / ANSI Earth / Ground
Inverse (CO8),
time delay
Very inverse (ANSI),
Extremely inverse (ANSI)
DMT 0.04 s to 100 s ; step of 0.01 s
Setting Value
Reset Time Multiplier
0.025 to 3.2 ; step of 0.025
Setting (RTMS)
IEC curves phase time
0.04 s to 100 s ; step of 0.01 s
delay
NOTE: When Ie> (50N/51N-1) or Ie>> (50N/51N-2) is associated to an IDMT curve the
maximum setting recommended should be the maximum of the range /20.
Following faults on the network, or other operational requirements, it is possible that various
subsystems will be formed within the power network and it is likely that each of these subsystems
will suffer from a generation to load imbalance. The “islands” where generation exceeds the
existing load will be subject to overfrequency conditions, the level of frequency being a function of
the percentage of excess generation.
The relatively long time delays are intended to provide time for the system controls to respond and
will work well in a situation where the increase of system frequency is slow.
Setting Value
Thresholds
F1 Fn-0.01Hz to Fn-5Hz, step of 0.01
F2 Fn-0.01Hz to Fn-5Hz, step of 0.01
F3 Fn-0.01Hz to Fn-5Hz, step of 0.01
F4 Fn-0.01Hz to Fn-5Hz, step of 0.01
F5 Fn-0.01Hz to Fn-5Hz, step of 0.01
F6 Fn-0.01Hz to Fn-5Hz, step of 0.01
Definite time delay
tF1 0 to 600s, step of 0.01
tF2 0 to 600s, step of 0.01
tF3 0 to 600s, step of 0.01
Setting Value
tF4 0 to 600s, step of 0.01
tF5 0 to 600s, step of 0.01
tF6 0 to 600s, step of 0.01
In fact, the instantaneous element is positioned after exceeding the threshold for a programmable
number of df/dt function calculation.
When the input voltage value is insufficient this will lead to irregular behavior and the frequency
elements could mal operate.
Setting Value
Thresholds
df/dt 1 -9 to 9 Hz/s, step of 0.1
df/dt 2 -9 to 9 Hz/s, step of 0.1
df/dt 3 -9 to 9 Hz/s, step of 0.1
df/dt 4 -9 to 9 Hz/s, step of 0.1
df/dt 5 -9 to 9 Hz/s, step of 0.1
df/dt 6 -9 to 9 Hz/s, step of 0.1
Integration time
Cycle number 5 to 100, step of 1
Validation number of
protection
Validation 2 or 4, step of 2
Time delay setting
1st stage Definite Time (DT)
Definite time delay
tdf/dt> 0 to 600 s, step of 0.01
In order to minimize the effects of underfrequency on a system, a multi stage load shedding
scheme may be used with the plant loads prioritized and grouped. During an underfrequency
condition, the load groups are disconnected sequentially depending on the level of
underfrequency, with the highest priority group being the last one to be disconnected.
Time delays should be sufficient to override any transient dips in frequency, as well as to provide
time for the frequency controls in the system to respond.
Setting Value
Thresholds
F1 Fn-0.01Hz to Fn-5Hz, step of 0.01
F2 Fn-0.01Hz to Fn-5Hz, step of 0.01
F3 Fn-0.01Hz to Fn-5Hz, step of 0.01
F4 Fn-0.01Hz to Fn-5Hz, step of 0.01
F5 Fn-0.01Hz to Fn-5Hz, step of 0.01
F6 Fn-0.01Hz to Fn-5Hz, step of 0.01
Definite time delay
tF1 0 to 600s, step of 0.01
tF2 0 to 600s, step of 0.01
tF3 0 to 600s, step of 0.01
tF4 0 to 600s, step of 0.01
tF5 0 to 600s, step of 0.01
tF6 0 to 600s, step of 0.01
fault in the voltage measuring circuit is referred to as a fuse failure (ANSI code 60FL). This term
may be misleading since a blown fuse is just one of the many possible reasons for a broken
circuit.
A fuse failure may occur due to blown fuses, broken wires or intended substation operations. An
incorrectly measured voltage can result in an undesired operation of some protection functions.
Another settable current threshold (H2_Imax_threshold) blocks Inrush Blocking, if the current
exceeds this threshold. A fixed threshold (8% In) blocks Inrush Blocking, if the current is less than
this threshold.
Setting Value
Phase current Fundamental and 2nd harmonic (H1 & H2)
Thresholds
Ratio H1/H2 0.05 to 0.7, step of 0.01
Imax 4 to 32 In, step of 0.01
For transmission and sub-transmission systems, slow fault clearance can also threaten system
stability. It is therefore common practice to install circuit breaker failure protection [50BF], which
monitors that the circuit breaker has opened within a reasonable time. If the fault current has not
been interrupted following a set time delay from circuit breaker trip initiation, breaker failure
protection (CBF) will operate.
CBF operation can be used to back-trip upstream circuit breakers to ensure that the fault is
isolated correctly. CBF can also operate to reset all start output contacts, by external logic,
ensuring that any blocks asserted on upstream protection are removed.
Setting Value
Undercurrent threshold I< 2 to 100% of rated current, step of 1%
Threshold hysteresis maximum 0.008 In or 0.95 Is
CB failure time tBF 0 to 10 s, step of 0.01
Threshold accuracy
From 0.02 In to 0.1 In 0.006 In
From 0.1 In to 1 In 0.02 Is
This condition may occur by switching on large heating loads after a sufficient cooling period, or
loads that draw high initial starting currents.
When a feeder is energized, the current levels that flow for a period of time following energizing
may differ greatly from the normal load levels. Consequently, overcurrent settings that have been
applied to give short circuit protection may not be suitable during this period.
The Cold Load Pick-up logic raises the settings of selected stages for a set duration. This allows
the protection settings to be set closer to the load profile by automatically increasing them after
energizing.
Setting Value
Range 100 to 500% x nominal settings, step of 1%
Setting Value
Time delay tCL 0.1 to 3600 s, step of 0.1
4.8.15.3 RSE
• Time delay in RSEA 1.5 s
• Time delay in RSEB 130 ms
Each trip status reflects the position of the respective relay. 3 SPS monitor the status of relays
Trip #1, #2 and #3.
If for a given MiCOM C264P, all the protection functions configured in the EPAS-SCE use the
three trip relays, in this case, only the trip Status reflects the relays position.
If for a given MiCOM C264P, all the protection functions configured in the EPAS-SCE use the
three trip relays, in this case, only the trip status reflects the relays position.
The first and second phases (earth) overcurrent threshold can be selected with a dependent time
characteristic. The time delay is calculated with a mathematical formula.
Where:
t = Tripping time
Type of a
Standard K factor L factor
curve factor
Short Time
Schneider Electric 0.05 0.04 0
Inverse
Standard
IEC 0.14 0.02 0
inverse
Very inverse IEC 13.5 1 0
Extremely
IEC 80 2 0
inverse
Type of a
Standard K factor L factor
curve factor
Long time
Schneider Electric 120 1 0
inverse
Rectifier Schneider Electric 45 900 5.6 0
Short Time
C02 0.02394 0.02 0.01694
Inverse
Moderately
ANSI/IEEE 0.0515 0.02 0.114
Inverse
Long Time
C08 5.95 2 0.18
Inverse
Very Inverse ANSI/IEEE 19.61 2 0.491
Extremely
ANSI/IEEE 28.2 2 0.1215
Inverse
Although the curves tend towards infinite when the current approaches Is, the minimum
guaranteed value of the operating current for all the curves with the inverse time characteristic is
1.1Is (with a tolerance of ± 0,05Is).
NOTE: There is an exception to this rule when the protection triggers. In fact, in this situation, the
time delays tI>/tIe> are immediately reinitialized.
The value of the Reset Timer depends on the type of the timer associated to the pick-up first
phase (Earth) threshold.
Reset timer:
The first phase and earth overcurrent stages are provided with a timer hold facility "t Reset", which
may be set to a definite time value or to an inverse time characteristic (IEEE/ANSI curves only).
This may be useful in certain applications, for example when grading with upstream
electromechanical overcurrent relays which have inherent reset time delays.
Another possible situation where the timer hold facility may be used to reduce fault clearance
times is where intermittent faults occur. An example of this may occur in a plastic insulated cable .
In this application it is possible that the fault energy melts and reseals the cable insulation, thereby
extinguishing the fault. This process repeats to give a succession of fault current pulses, each of
increasing duration with reducing intervals between the pulses, until the fault becomes
permanent.
When the reset time of the overcurrent relay is minimum the relay will be repeatedly reset and not
be able to trip until the fault becomes permanent. By using the Timer Hold facility the relay will
integrate the fault current pulses, thereby reducing fault clearance time.
The reset timer "t Reset" facility can be found in the following menu:
• If the first phase (earth) threshold is selected with an IDMT IEC or RI curve, the reset timer "t
Reset" with DMT characteristic is settable in the menu:
• Protection [67/50/51] Phase OC/t Reset for the phase
• If the first phase (earth) threshold is selected with an IDMT IEEE or CO curve, the reset timer
"t Reset" with IDMT characteristic is not settable.
Where:
t = Reset time
Type of K a
Standard
curves factor factor
Short time
C02 2.261 2
inverse
Moderately
ANSI/IEEE 4.85 2
Inverse
Long time
C08 5.95 2
Inverse
Very inverse ANSI/IEEE 21.6 2
Extremely
ANSI/IEEE 29.1 2
inverse
4.9.1.3 RI Curves
Where:
The time to trip varies depending on the load current carried before application of the overload,
i.e. whether the overload was applied from "hot" or "cold".
With:
Ieq = Equivalent current corresponding to the RMS value of the largest phase current
Iq> = Full load current rating given by the national standard or by the supplier
q2 = Initial thermal state. If the initial thermal state = 30% then q2 = 0.3
qtrip2 = Trip thermal state. If the trip thermal state is set at 100%, then q trip2 = 1
5 Hardware
This chapter contains the following topics:
The product designated “MiCOM C264 computer” has been designed and manufactured in
conformance with the standard IEC 60255-27:2013 and is compliant with the European
Commission Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.
Rack style 40TE compact size 60TE medium size 80TE large size
Without With Without With Without With
CT/VT CT/VT CT/VT CT/VT CT/VT CT/VT
Name (as CORTEC
C264C C264S C264T C264U C264L C264M
code)
Dimensions
Length x Width x 206 x 220 x 177 mm 310 x 220 x 177 mm 414 x 220 x 177 mm
Height
Weight
7 pushbuttons (function
RJ11 connector for 17 LEDs (12 are user keys)
specifications remote front panel configurable)
5 pushbuttons (HMI
connection 1 pushbutton management
40TE -
Compact size
60TE -
Medium size
80TE -
Large size
Each MiCOM C264 rack can be equipped with the following modules:
• A front panel
The slot C (or D if TMU210/DSP211 is present) is reserved for SWx/REU board except if the rack
is full. In that case an additional standard IO module may be mounted in that slot.
The number of remaining slots depends on the size of the case and the choice of analog module.
The following tables give the maximum capability of products for each combination.
5.2.7 Consumption
Consumption highly depends on the product hardware configuration.
• one CPU,
Refer to the BIU241 or BIU261 technical characteristics to know the maximum consumption
allowed (internal available power).
5.2.8 Reliability
Type Value / Range
Average life >12 years
MTBF 254000 hours
2.7GHz-6GHz (1V/m)
Radiated radio
sinus AM (80%, 1kHz)
frequency fields IEC 61000-4-3 level 3
3000ms
immunity
+ spot frequencies 80,160,
380, 450 & 900 MHz (30
V/m)
21 days
Mechanical robustness
The MiCOM C264 racks must be earthed, for safety reasons, by connection of the protective
conductor (earth) to the M4 threaded stud allocated as the protective conductor terminal (PCT),
marked with the symbol shown.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, ELECTRIC ARC OR BURNS
• Connect the ground terminal of the equipment to the protective earth / ground.
• Comply with national and local electrical standards with respect to the earth / ground of each
equipment.
• Check equipotential earthing/grounding network and test earth/ground during installation.
• The recommended minimum protective conductor (earth) wire size is 2.5mm² (3.3mm² for
North America) unless otherwise stated in the technical data section of the equipment
documentation, or otherwise required by local or country wiring regulations.
• The protective conductor (earth) connection must be low-inductance and as short as
possible.
The protective conductor (earth) must be as short as possible with low resistance and inductance.
The best electrical conductivity must be maintained at all times, particularly the contact resistance
of the plated steel stud surface. The resistance between the MiCOM C264 protective conductor
(earth) terminal (PCT) and the protective earth conductor must be less than 10 mW at 12 Volt, 100
Hz.
It is recommended to group cables and fit them as near as possible to an earth plane or to an
element of an earth wire-mesh.
Second example: MiCOM C264 fitted in a metallic cubicle with other devices:
- Figure 120 - MiCOM C264 fitted in a metallic cubicle with other devices - sample #2
Example:
NOTE: Two boards of the same type must not have the same address
5.4.2 Coating
For use case in harsh environment an optional coating (tropicalization) may be provided on
demand.
CT connection has 2 dual terminal groups, this allows dual rated transformer (1A/5A). Each group
has shorting contact to allow disconnection of CTs without damage.
Continuous rating 20 A
• 2 digital outputs (Normally Open) with a common and 2 isolated digital inputs with a common
intended to achieve a C264 redundancy configuration (optional)
• 2 isolated serial link interfaces (Port 1: RS 232 or RS 485, Port 2: RS 232, RS 422 or RS 485)
RS 232
RS 485
NOTE: For RS 485 serial communication interface a termination resistor must be connected at
each extremity of the bus.
RS 232
RS 485
S2 S7 and S8
RS 422
NOTE: For RS 485 or RS 422 serial communication interface a termination resistor must be
connected at each extremity of the bus.
10000 operations
Full load / Duty cycle: 1.5 s ON - 5s OFF. The contact resistance stays under
250 mΩ.
Serial link
Type Isolated RS 232 / RS 422 / RS 485
full duplex for RS 232 / RS 422
network
half duplex for RS 485
Transmission
50 b/s to 56 kb/s (set with EPAS SCE configurator or with GHU20x)
rate
Optional
termination 124 Ω
resistor
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC-FLASH BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY INTERVENTION
When the communication ports are connected to devices:
• Do not connect the signal ground SG of the serial ports 1 (pin13) and 2 (pin 15) to the local
earth/ground.
• Do not connect the signal ground SG of the serial ports 1 (pin13) and 2 (pin15) together.
• The screen of RS 232 / RS 422 / RS 485 cable must be connected to a protective earth.
• If the same earth/ground potential is not insured between the two ends of the RS 232 / RS
422 / RS 485 cable or, if the connection is to cover a wide area or includes IT or TN-C
earthing systems it is recommended to implement a backup protective earthing/grounding
cable to connect the communicating equipment(16 mm²)
Pin# Signal
Redundancy relay
1 DO2 NO contact
2 DO1/2 common
3 DO1 NO contact
Watchdog relay
4 WD NO contact
5 WD NC contact
6 WD common
Redundancy input
7 DI1+
8 DI common 1 / 2
9 DI2+
10 unused
11 unused
Port 1
RS 232 RS 485
12 RxD B
13 SG1 unused
14 TxD A
Port 2
RS 232 RS 485 RS 422
15 SG2 unused unused
16 CTS unused unused
17 RxD B TB
18 TxD A TA
19 RTS unused RB
20 unused unused RA
21 DCD unused unused
Voltage input AC/DC
22 PS Gnd (earth)
23 PS ( + )
24 PS ( ─ )
The following schema shows the wiring of a redundant MiCOM C264 pair, composed of 2
MiCOM C264 C264-1 and C264-2 linked together via redundancy relays and inputs.
Here are the relays and inputs statuses depending on the MiCOM C264 redundant statuses
(Acive/Standby) in the pair:
At start-up the main input voltage must be at least 95% of nominal value otherwise the BIU starts
with the backup voltage source.
The main power supply is considered as missing (or failed) if the voltage is less than 80% of the
nominal value.
Switch from backup to main power supply occurs as soon as the main input voltage reaches 95%
of nominal value
RS 232
RS 485
S2 S7 and S8
RS 422
10000 operations
Full load / Duty cycle: 1.5 s ON - 5s OFF. The contact resistance stays
under 250 mΩ.
Serial link
Type Isolated RS 232 / RS 422 / RS 485
full duplex for RS 232 / RS 422
network
half duplex for RS 485
Transmission rate 50 b/s to 56 kb/s (set with EPAS SCE configurator or with GHU20x)
Optional termination
124 Ω
resistor
Remark (*): if main source is above these values the BIUR will start with the backup source.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC-FLASH BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY INTERVENTION
When the communication ports are connected to devices:
• Do not connect the signal ground SG of the serial ports 1 (pin13) and 2 (pin 15) to the local
earth/ground.
• Do not connect the signal ground SG of the serial ports 1 (pin13) and 2 (pin15) together.
• The screen of RS 232 / RS 422 / RS 485 cable must be connected to a protective earth.
• If the same earth/ground potential is not insured between the two ends of the RS 232 / RS
422 / RS 485 cable or, if the connection is to cover a wide area or includes IT or TN-C
earthing systems it is recommended to implement a backup protective earthing/grounding
cable to connect the communicating equipment(16 mm²)
Pin# Signal
Unused pins
1 unused
2 unused
3 unused
Watchdog relay
4 WD NO contact
5 WD NC contact
6 WD common
Unused pins
7 unused
8 unused
9 unused
Backup DC voltage source
10 PS backup ( + )
11 PS backup ( ─ )
Unused pins
12 unused
13 unused
14 unused
Port 2
RS 232 RS 485 RS 422
15 SG2 unused unused
16 CTS unused unused
17 RxD B TB
18 TxD A TA
19 RTS unused RB
20 unused unused RA
21 DCD unused unused
Main DC voltage source
22 PS Gnd (earth)
23 PS ( + )
24 PS ( ─ )
• Two non-isolated RS 232 links. The transmission rate must be the same on both links (values
from 50 to 56000 bps configurable with the configuration tool or settable via the front panel)
• Optionally : the ECU200/ECU201 external modules convert non-isolated RS 232 into optical
link/isolated RS 485 or RS 422.
• An IRIG-B interface (standard NF S 87-500, May 1987 )
RJ45 -ETH
pin signal
1 Rx+
2 Rx-
3 Tx+
4 Not used
5 Not used
6 Tx-
7 Not used
8 Not used
DB9 – RS 232
pin signal
1 CD
2 RX
3 TX
4 5V (for ECU20x supply)
5.4.7.5 Accessories
Not available.
Technical characteristics
Type Value / Range
Non-isolated com port
connector type D-SUB 9 pins
Optical port
Connector type ST
Fiber type Multimode glass fiber 62.5/125µm
wavelength 820nm
optical input power max for
-40 dBm
high level
optical input power for low
-24 dBm to -10dBm
level
Optical output power -15 dBm to -10 dBm
DB9
pin signal
1 not used
2 TX
3 RX
4 5V
5 0V
6 not used
7 not used
8 5V
9 not used
Technical characteristics
Type Value / Range
Non-isolated com port
connector type D-SUB 9 pins
Isolated com port
connector type 5 pins terminal block
Technical characteristics
Type Value / Range
Continuous rating 6A
Nominal voltage 160 V
Connection method Screw M1,6
Cable size 0.14 – 0.5 mm2
Connection pitch 2,54 mm
Standards UL, CSA
Port pins
DB9
pin signal
1 not used Terminal block pinout
2 TX pin silkscreen RS 422 RS 485
3 RX 1 TA+ Rx+ Tx/Rx+
4 5V 2 TB Rx (-) Tx/Rx-
5 0V 3 GND shield shield
6 not used 4 RA+ Tx+ Not used
7 not used 5 RB Tx- Not used
8 5V
9 not used NOTE: pin 3 reserved for RS 422 / RS 485
cable shield connection.
Pin# Signal
1 Digital Input 1+
2 Digital Input 2+
Negative Common
3
Digital Input 1 / 2
4 Digital Input 3+
5 Digital Input 4+
Negative Common
6
Digital Input 3 / 4
7 Digital Input 5+
8 Digital Input 6+
Negative Common
9
Digital Input 5 / 6
10 Digital Input 7+
11 Digital Input 8+
Negative Common
12
Digital Input 7 / 8
13 Digital Input 9+
14 Digital Input 10+
Negative Common
15
Digital Input 9 / 10
16 Digital Input 11+
17 Digital Input 12+
Negative Common
18 Digital Input 11 /
12
19 Digital Input 13+
20 Digital Input 14+
Negative Common
21 Digital Input 13 /
14
22 Digital Input 15+
23 Digital Input 16+
Negative Common
24 Digital Input 15 /
16
• The digital inputs can be used for single or double status, pulse or digital measurement input
on the same unit.
• 4 voltage ranges
• From 24Vdc to 220Vdc: a peak current (> 27mA) circulates during a short time (±2ms) to
clean external relay’s contacts:
Nominal voltage
24 Vdc 48 - 60 Vdc 110 – 125 Vdc 220 Vdc
+/- 20%
characteristics Value / Range
Threshold pick
up (set) 1 (see V >10 Vdc V >17.4 Vdc V > 50 Vdc V > 77 Vdc
note)
Threshold drop
off (reset) 1 (see V < 7.5Vdc V <11Vdc V < 29Vdc V < 73Vdc
note)
Threshold pick
up (set) 2 (see - - V > 77 Vdc V > 155 Vdc
note)
Threshold drop
off (reset) 2 (see - - V < 73Vdc V< 140 Vdc
note)
Inrush current 30mA for ±2ms
Minimum
continuous 1.9mA@110Vdc
2.6mA@24Vdc 2.2mA@48Vdc 1mA@220Vdc
current (per 1.5mA@125Vdc
active input)
Maximum
continuous 2.9mA@110Vdc
3.6mA@24Vdc 3.4mA@48Vdc 2.3mA@220Vdc
current (per 2.8mA@125Vdc
active input)
Board burden 210mW (+10mW per activated input)
Pin# Signal
1 Digital Input 1-
2 Digital Input 2-
Common Digital Input
3
1/2
4 Digital Input 3-
5 Digital Input 4-
Common Digital Input
6
3/4
7 Digital Input 5-
8 Digital Input 6-
Common Digital Input
9
5/6
10 Digital Input 7-
11 Digital Input 8-
Common Digital Input
12
7/8
13 Digital Input 9-
14 Digital Input 10-
Common Digital Input
15
9 / 10
16 Digital Input 11-
17 Digital Input 12-
Common Digital Input
18
11 / 12
19 Digital Input 13-
20 Digital Input 14-
Common Digital Input
21
13 / 14
22 Digital Input 15-
23 Digital Input 16-
Common Digital Input
24
15 / 16
Inputs specification:
• optically isolated and arranged by pairs
• 5 voltage versions
Outputs specification:
• The two pairs of double poles switching relays have normally open (NO) contacts arranged as
presented below:
10000 operations
Full load / Duty cycle: 1.5 s ON - 5 s OFF. The contact resistance stays under
250 mΩ.
Dielectric
withstand
across 1 kV rms AC for 1 minute
normally open
contacts
Output burden 400 mW per activated relay
Board burden 400 mW
Pin# Signal
1 Digital Input 1+
2 Digital Input 2+
Common Digital
3
Input 1 / 2
4 Digital Input 3+
5 Digital Input 4+
Common Digital
6
Input 3 / 4
7 Digital Input 5+
8 Digital Input 6+
Common Digital
9
Input 5 / 6
10 Digital Input 7+
11 Digital Input 8+
Common Digital
12
Input 7 / 8
13 Digital Output 1 B
14 Digital Output 1 A
Common Digital
15
Output 1 - 2 A
16 Digital Output 2 A
17 Digital Output 2 B
Common Digital
18
Output 1 - 2 B
19 Digital Output 3 B
20 Digital Output 3 A
Common Digital
21
Output 3 – 4 A
22 Digital Output 4 A
23 Digital Output 4 B
Common Digital
24
Output 3 - 4 B
Inputs specification:
• 1 common contact for 2 inputs (positive or negative)
• The digital inputs can be used for single or double status, pulse or digital measurement input
on the same unit.
• 4 voltage ranges
• From 24Vdc to 220Vdc: a peak current (> 27mA) circulates during a short time (±2ms) to
clean external relay’s contacts:
Outputs specification:
• The two pairs of double poles switching relays have normally open (NO) contacts arranged as
presented below:
Nominal voltage
24 Vdc 48 - 60 Vdc 110 – 125 Vdc 220 Vdc
+/- 20%
Characteristic Value / Range
DI
Threshold pick
up (set) 1 (see V >10 Vdc V >17.4 Vdc V > 50 Vdc V > 77 Vdc
note)
Threshold drop
off (reset) 1 (see V < 7.5 Vdc V <11 Vdc V < 29 Vdc V < 73 Vdc
note)
Threshold pick
up (set) 2 (see - - V > 77 Vdc V > 155 Vdc
note)
Threshold drop
off (reset) 2 (see - - V < 73 Vdc V< 140 Vdc
note)
Nominal voltage
24 Vdc 48 - 60 Vdc 110 – 125 Vdc 220 Vdc
+/- 20%
Characteristic Value / Range
Inrush current 30mA for ± 2ms
10000 operations
Full load / Duty cycle: 1.5 s ON - 5 s OFF. The contact resistance stays
under 250 mΩ.
Dielectric
withstand across
1 kV rms AC for 1 minute
normally open
contacts
Output burden 400 mW per activated relay
Burden 185 mW
Pin# Signal
1 Digital Input 1
2 Digital Input 2
Common Digital
3
Input 1 / 2
4 Digital Input 3
5 Digital Input 4
Common Digital
6
Input 3 / 4
7 Digital Input 5
8 Digital Input 6
Common Digital
9
Input 5 / 6
10 Digital Input 7
11 Digital Input 8
Common Digital
12
Input 7 / 8
13 Digital Output 1 B
14 Digital Output 1 A
Common Digital
15
Output 1/2 A
16 Digital Output 2 A
17 Digital Output 2 B
Common Digital
18
Output 1/2 B
19 Digital Output 3 B
20 Digital Output 3 A
Common Digital
21
Output 3/4 A
22 Digital Output 4 A
23 Digital Output 4 B
Common Digital
24
Output 3/4 B
• 2 single pole relays CO (with one normally open and one normally closed contacts)
10000 operations
Pin# Signal
1 DO 1 +
2 DO 1 -
3 DO 2 +
4 DO 2 -
5 DO 3 +
6 DO 3 -
7 DO 4 +
8 DO 4 -
9 DO 5 +
10 DO 5 -
11 DO 6 +
12 DO 6 -
13 DO 7 +
14 DO 7 -
15 DO 8 +
16 DO 8 -
17 /
18 /
DO 9 – NO
19
contact
DO 9 – NC
20
contact
21 Common DO 9
DO 10 – NO
22
contact
DO 10 – NC
23
contact
24 Common DO 10
Analogue inputs (AI) are current DC signals delivered by transducers. Each AI can be software-
configured for a current input range (among five ranges).
± 5 mA
± 20 mA
4-20 mA
Accuracy 0,1% (full scale at +25°C )
Sampling period 100 ms
Common mode rejection
> 100 dB
ratio (CMMR) 50Hz, 60Hz
Serial mode rejection ratio
> 40 dB
(SMMR)
Temperature Drift 30 ppm/°C (0°C to +70°C)
Current input impedance 75 Ω
burden 1.1 W
Pin# Signal
1 AI 5+ (current)
2 AI 5- (current)
3 AI 1+(current)
4 AI 1-(current)
5 Not Connected
6 Ground
7 AI 6+ (current)
8 AI 6- (current)
9 AI 2+ (current)
10 AI 2- (current)
11 Not Connected
12 Ground
13 AI 7+ (current)
14 AI 7- (current)
15 AI 3+ (current)
16 AI 3- (current)
17 Not Connected
18 Ground
19 AI 8+ (current)
20 AI 8- (current)
21 AI 4+ (current)
22 AI 4- (current)
23 Not Connected
24 Ground
The outputs are powered using an external power supply. The external power supply has to
provide a regulated voltage of +48V (+/- 5%).
Each AO can be software-configured for a current input range (among five ranges).
Output management can be configured by software allowing two modes : either output current
maintained or pulse.
The AOU offers a watchdog relay contact (NO relay) with the following management:
• The C264 is not operational or is powered off (no communication with the CPU board)
Pin# Signal
External power
1
supply +48V
2 /
External power
3
supply (0V)
4 /
5 WDOG+
6 WDOG-
7 /
READ INHIBIT
8
AO n° 1+
READ INHIBIT
9
AO n° 1-
READ INHIBIT
10
AO n° 2+
READ INHIBIT
11
AO n° 2-
READ INHIBIT
12
AO n° 3+
READ INHIBIT
13
AO n° 3-
READ INHIBIT
14
AO n° 4+
READ INHIBIT
15
AO n° 4-
16 /
17 AO n° 1+
18 AO n° 1-
19 AO n° 2+
20 AO n° 2-
21 AO n° 3+
22 AO n° 3-
23 AO n° 4+
24 AO n° 4-
5.4.15.1 Description
The Transducerless Measurement Unit includes the following features:
• 4 measurement Current Transformers (4 CT) inputs, range 1 or 5 amperes, selectable by
jumper
• 4 measurement Voltage Transformers (4 VT) inputs, range (VN): 57.73 Vrms to 130 Vrms
NOTE: The TMU210 board is necessary used in association with the DSP211 board.
5 A selection
1 A selection
Conditions: The accuracy applies to the temperature operating range of MiCOM C264 and is
related to the pair TMU210 + DSPIO
Pin# Signal
1 Not connected
2 Not connected
3 Current Input 1A or 5A- N-
4 Current Input 1A or 5A – N+
5 Not connected
6 Not connected
7 Current Input 1A or 5A – C-
8 Current Input 1A or 5A – C+
9 Not connected
10 Not connected
11 Current Input 1A or 5A – B-
12 Current Input 1A or 5A – B+
13 Not connected
14 Not connected
15 Current Input 1A or 5A – A-
16 Current Input 1A or 5A – A+
17 Not connected
18 Not connected
19 Not connected
20 Not connected
21 Voltage Input – U1
22 Voltage Input – U2
23 Voltage Input – V1
24 Voltage Input – V2
25 Voltage Input – W1
26 Voltage Input – W2
27 Voltage Input – N1
28 Voltage Input – N2
5.4.16.1 Description
The DSP211 module is a daughter board connected to the CPU275 board dedicated to the
Circuit-breaker Protection feature management. The board is mated with the CPU but uses an
additional slot.
It provides:
• 4 optically isolated Inputs (with 1 common for 2 x DI) available in 4 ranges
NOTE: The DSP211 board is delivered in association with the TMU210 board only.
10000 operations
Full load / Duty cycle: 1.5 s ON - 5 s OFF. The contact resistance stays
under 250 mΩ.
Dielectric
withstand across
1,5 kV rms AC for 1 minute on trip relays
normally open
contacts
Output burden 400 mW per activated relay
Board burden 600 mW
Pin# Signal
1 Input BLOCKING +
2 Common BLOCKING
3 Input SELECTIVITY +
4 Input 3 (not used)
Common SELECTIVITY and
5
Common Input 3
6 Input COLD LOAD START +
7 Input DISTURBANCE START +
Common COLD LOAD START
8
Common DISTURBANCESTART
9 Output Close CB Contact K5/1+
10 Output Close CB Contact K5/1-
11 Output Close CB Contact K5/2+
12 Output Close CB Contact K5/2-
Output 50BF Breaker Failure
13
Contact K4/1+
Output 50BF Breaker Failure
14
Contact K4/1-
Output 50BF Breaker Failure
15
Contact K4/2+
Output 50BF Breaker Failure
16
Contact K4/2-
17 Not connected
18 Output CB Open / TRIP Contact C +
19 Output CB Open / TRIP Contact C -
20 Output CB Open / TRIP Contact B +
21 Output CB Open / TRIP Contact B -
22 Output CB Open / TRIP Contact A +
23 Output CB Open / TRIP Contact A -
24 Output CB Open / TRIP Contact A -
• 5 measurement Voltage Transformers (5 VT) inputs, range (VN): 57.73 Vrms to 500 Vrms
NOTE: The TMU220 board is necessary used in association with the DSP200 board.
CT measurements: 1A
nominal current (In) 5A
Mesurable current range
0.2 to 4 A rms (4 In)
for In=1 A
Mesurable current range
0.2 to 20 A rms (4 In)
for In=5 A
Current overload, not 6 A rms (6 In during 3 s)
measurable with no
destruction, for In=1A 20 A rms (20 In during 1 s)
Conditions: The accuracy applies to the temperature operating range of MiCOM C264 and is
related to the pair TMU200 + DSPIO
NOTE: The active and reactive power accuracy is not applicable in these cases:
Pin# Signal
1 Current Input 5A - N1
2 Current Input 5A – N2
3 Current Input 1A – N1
4 Current Input 1A – N2
5 Current Input 5A – C1
6 Current Input 5A – C2
7 Current Input 1A – C1
8 Current Input 1A – C2
9 Current Input 5A – B1
10 Current Input 5A – B2
11 Current Input 1A – B1
12 Current Input 1A – B2
13 Current Input 5A – A1
14 Current Input 5A – A2
15 Current Input 1A – A1
16 Current Input 1A – A2
17 NC
18 NC
19 Voltage Input – X1
20 Voltage Input – X2
21 Voltage Input – U1
22 Voltage Input – U2
23 Voltage Input – V1
24 Voltage Input – V2
25 Voltage Input – W1
26 Voltage Input – W2
27 Voltage Input – N1
28 Voltage Input – N2
Connection to SMTB is realized through a dedicated RJ45 connector which supports an individual
12V power supply and a serial Rx/Tx communication.
RJ45
pin signal
1 TXY
2 TXZ
3 RXA
4 Power supply +
5 Power supply +
6 RXB
7 Power supply -
8 Power supply -
NOTE: optical ports are dedicated to SMTB link : do not connect on ethernet network.
There is a C/O relay for optical links watching of SWU202. The relay is operated if the 2 links are
active. In case of fault on any of the two links, the relay is released.
10000 operations
RJ45
pin signal
1 Rx+
2 Rx-
3 Tx+
4 Not used
5 Not used
6 RXB
7 Not used
8 Not used
RJ45
pin signal
1 Rx+
2 Rx-
3 Tx+
4 Not used
5 Not used
6 Tx-
7 Not used
8 Not used
The SWR212 switch is SNMP managed (it integrates an SNMP server) and it can be remotely
accessed from SNMP “client”.
The optical ring is monitored. If one link comes down the default is announced by one relay
contact.
10000 operations
The following example shows the calculation of the maximum range between two SWR212
repeaters.
The values given above are only approximate ones. Always use cable and connector losses as
specified by the manufacturer.
RECOMMENDATION: Wiring
Due to the proximity of the port 1 Ethernet connector, it is strongly recommended to visually
check the “Fault signal connector” connections before any hand manipulation of the Ethernet
connectors.
Pay attention during the wiring phase to avoid damaging the cable’s isolation.
It offers 4 electrical ports 10/100 BaseT RJ45 and 2 optical ports with ST connectors for multi-
mode fiber.
The SWS212 switch is SNMP managed (it integrates an SNMP server) and it can be remotely
accessed from SNMP “client”.
The optical links are monitored. If one link comes down or if the link doesn’t carry RSTP frames
the default is announced by switching the corresponding relay contact.
10000 operations
• 2 redundant combo ports, each combo is composed by an optical and a RJ45 interface.
Inside the combo if both ports are connected, priority is always given to the SFP port.
REU20x board implements redundant protocols defined by the IEC 62439-3 (PRP/HSR):
• PRP for independent LAN attachment like dual star network topology
• HSR for dependent LAN attachment like dual ring network topology
Number Options
Multimode : with 2 Eth. Ports (HSR/PRP/RSTP) + 10/100BaseT
REU202- V2
RJ45 Eth. Port with 2 SFP Connectors multimode
SingleMode : with 2 Eth. Ports (HSR/PRP/RSTP) + 10/100BaseT
REU204- V2
RJ45 Eth. Port with 2 SFP Connectors Single mode
REU-V2 : with 2 Eth. Ports (HSR/PRP/RSTP) + 10/100BaseT
REU-V2 RJ45 Eth. Port. SFP Fiber Optic interface not provided (separate
accessories)
10000 operations
• Optical fibers through ECU200 (external RS 232 / optical converter): optical plastic fiber
connection in agreement with IEC 874-2 or DIN 47258 or ST ® glass optical fiber connection
(ST ® is a registered trademark of AT&T Lightguide Cable Connectors).
AIU211
AOU200
BIU241
CCU200, CCU211
DIU200, DIU211
DOU201
DSPIO211
• The I/O boards and BIU241 include a 24-pin, 5.08 mm pitch male-connector.
• A graphical front panel with LEDs, L/R push-button, the Local Control Display and the serial
link ( GHU20x)
The front panel is detachable up to 5 meters from the base case using a specific front panel
(GHU22x)
setpoint
counters value
• Switch the database
• Suppress datapoints
• Display:
Device position
Alarms list
Disturbance record
Configuration
Events list
Fault list
Status information
Bypass indications
Setting points
Board state
IED state
• Activate LED depending on datapoint status
(1) Major fault: MiCOM C264 not available due to internal failure (database error, CPU board
failure, …).
(2) A minor fault is a fault causing only the unavailability of a part of the functionality.
(3) When the alarm disappears, the LED returns automatically to OFF.
(4) Assigned by computer only for without LCD panel: GHU2x1 or for an extension
MiCOM C264.
(5) It may be a board fault, an IED fault, a power off, a watchdog issue (DO#0 of BIU board), an
IED or extension disconnected.
• LED 12: At least one IED is disconnected (mono / main / extension rack)
Summary table:
7
8
9 Pre- Pre-
Pre- Pre- Pre-
10 defined defined
defined defined defined
11
12 Free Free Free Free
13
14
Not Not
15 Not Not
Used Used Not Used
16 Used Used
17
When using a simple DHMI, the 11 user-configurable LEDs give the status of the associated BI.
Each BI state is displayed using the ON / OFF / BLINKING led state.
When using a graphical DHMI (with LCD), the 13 user-configurable LEDs can be configured to
have 2 different behaviours:
1. give the status of the associated BI. Each BI state is displayed using the ON / OFF /
BLINKING led state (same way as with a Simple DHMI),
if the BI is SET, the associated LED is ON or Blinking Slow (depends of the DB),
after pressing the button, the LED’s state goes OFF (without any password).
• if the BI is “permanent”:
after pressing the button, the LED goes ON (without any password),
if the BI is RESET, the associated LED remains Blinking if the ‘C’ button has not been
pressed or is OFF if it has.
Remarks:
•
The button is used for the navigation in the menu tree. This feature remains and so
alarm acknowledgement will be not allowed from the menu tree.
•
The alarm acknowledgement function is not available with the simple panel (no
button available).
The 11 other LED’s are freely configurable: they can be attached to a datapoint. Furthermore, the
datapoint state is displayed through a led state: on, off, slow blinking, fast blinking.
For a Single Point, the Set / Reset / Invalid (i.e. all other states) can be attached to a LED. For a
Double Point, the Open / Close / Invalid (i.e. all other states) can be attached to a LED.
The computer local HMI is composed of several “panels” and one “menu tree”. The panels allow
to display information, the menu tree allows to display and modify computer settings.
There are several panel groups; each group can contain several panels.
From each panel, the key allows to confirm some actions or to enter to the menu tree
access.
The key is used to cancel some ongoing operations or to go a step back in the menu tree
navigation
For more information on the menu tree refer to section § Menu tree.
Group Description
Graphical bay panels – one or two panels for each electrical bay with sub-
panels displaying information linked to the displayed bay:
• controls
Alarm - one panel displays the alarm list and allows acknowledgment and
Group 2
clearing
Generic measurement - one main panel and up to three secondary panels
displaying any measurement acquired by the MiCOM C264. These panels
are different in display format and content from the measurements sub-
Group 3 panels contained within each graphical bay panel. Sub-panels can display
only MVs under the bay linked to its graphical bay panel while these panels
can contain any MV regardless of its source, type or bay as long as it is
managed by the MiCOM C264
AVR - two or three panels
• AVR for 1 transformer:
Group Description
Physical:
From any panel, a help panel is accessible using the key. From this panel, a new press
on this key allows to display the graphical panel of the first bay in active mode or the service panel
in maintenance mode.
Some of the panels (graphical bay panels, faults, AVR, service, banner) are eligible as start panel
(Refer to the GHU2xx board configuration). If a login panel is required, banner must be the start
panel.
Inactivity panel (screen saver) and delay are configurable (Refer to the GHU2xx board
configuration).
The MiCOM C264 Human interface is also available in Chinese language by now. Please, contact
the Schneider Electric’s local support for more information.
6.1.3.3.1 Time
Time of day is displayed in all the panels of the LCD. For each panel, time of day is displayed in
the first line of the panel.
The displaying format of the time is THH:MM:SS where T is the time state, HH the hour (0 to 23),
MM the minutes (00 to 59) and SS the seconds (0 to 59).
In the events panel, in the alarms’ panel and in the disturbance records panel, time stamp must be
given at milliseconds. So, the format of time is THH:MM:SS.MMM.
6.1.3.3.2 Date
Date is displayed only in the panel of events and in the panel of alarms. Date is associated with
time for the displaying of each event and each alarm.
3 displaying formats for date are configurable, where DD is the month day (01 to 31), MM the
month (01 to 12) and YY the year (00 to 99):
• DD/MM/YY
• MM/DD/YY
• YY/MM/DD
Time, date and state are visible and modifiable in the menu tree. To modify time or date, refer to
chapter"Settings" on page 1008.
All information of these panels is configurable except for the time indication.
When a bay is displayed on two panels, key4 and key3 are used to move from one panel to the
other.
• the bay graphical representation: the bay is displayed in single-pole presentation. Graphical
pictures are made of bitmaps for devices representation, vertical and horizontal lines and
labels.
• the SBMC mode
• Access to the MSC (Measurements, States, Controls) sub-panels. They can be selected by
pressing for 1 second the button, navigate between M, S and C using the same button
and display one of the sub panel using the button.
• Measurements: up to 4 measurements can be displayed but not at the same time. They are
displayed within the same area one by one. By pressing the and buttons it is possible
to scroll among the 4 configured measurements. Any measurement belonging to the bay can
be configured to be displayed.
• Measurement value area (fixed position): in this case, this area displays the bargraph value
% instead of the value of the MV.
• Measurement bargraph: it can be configured to be displayed either in a vertical position
(VMGA: Vertical Measurement Graphical Area) or in a horizontal position (HMGA: Horizontal
Measurement Graphical Area).
The bargraph represents the ratio between the MV value (after scaling) and the nominal value
which is configured at the TMU board level:
Bargraph value (%) = (MV value / nominal value) x 100
Example:
MV value (“Van”) = 150 V
TMU board “nominal voltage (V)” = 1000 V
Bargraph value = (150/1000) x 100 = 15%
If the MV is a current (e.g. “Ia”) then the nominal value used for the calculation is the “nominal
current (mA)”.
The maximum value of the bargraph can be either 120% or 200% of the nominal value
(configurable per measurement):
• Measurement value area (fixed position): displays the MV current value displayed on 8
characters for the value itself and 4 more characters are reserved for the unit. The value is
systematically (regardless of its profile) forced to 8 characters which includes sign and
decimal separator. For doing this, zeros are appended to the decimal part until reaching 8
characters. If the value is greater than “99999999”, the value is displayed in scientific
notation.
• Measurement bargraph: the bargraph is not displayed in this case.
Three lines are necessary to display any information. An SPS / DPS / MPS is defined by:
Analogue values or digital measurements can be displayed in this panel if defined in database.
The value is displayed with 2 digits after the dot and 5 before.
- Figure 175 - GHU20x - measurement information in measurements, counters and TPI sub-
panel
1 Chinese LHMI: only 10 characters
Counter can be displayed in this panel if defined in database. The value is displayed with 2 digits
after the dot and 5 before.
- Figure 176 - GHU20x - counter information in measurements, counters and TPI sub-panel
1 Chinese LHMI: only 10 characters
The MiCOM C264 LHMI displays 32bits and 64bits counter data.
- Figure 177 - GHU20x - TPI information in measurements, counters and TPI sub-panel
1 Chinese LHMI: only 10 characters
On this panel, the operator selects the chosen command using the key.
Select Before Operate (SBO) and Direct Execute (DE) controls are possible according to the
configuration.
To send a DE control, operator uses keys for OFF order and for ON order.
To send a SBO control, operator uses keys and to select the order. Then the
When a module is selected in the graphic bay panel, the button allows to access to the
interlocking panel. Any button allows to leave this panel and come back to the graphic bay panel.
This panel displays the interlocking equation result (TRUE / FALSE) associated to a device
control.
- Figure 185 - GHU20x - AVR panel - analysis view (only for AVR on multiple transformers)
where:
• Bay Name: Short name of the bay defined in configuration
• DEVIATION: Delta between Target voltage value and Measured Value (%): fixed format on 2
digits: xx
• V TARGET: Target Voltage for the concerned transformer (come from a remote Setpoint or
from local command, or from predefined value in database) – fixed format on 5 digits: xxx.xx
• TARGET: Voltage Target shown as a % of the Nominal Value. (Configurable option on the
Page) – fixed format on 3 digits: xxx
• +RAISE / -LOW: Selectable button for control sequence for Raise/Lower
When required, any other measurement useful to the AVR monitoring can be displayed via the
generic measurements panel (refer to topic "Generic Measurements Panel" on page 520).
Local HMI offers also all the needed maintenance functions to facilitate the MiCOM C264 with
AVR Commissioning and Maintenance (Visualization of input/outputs).
6.1.3.6.1 Navigation
The MiCOM C264 proposes one main page and up to three secondary pages.
When accessing to the generic measurements panel for the first time, the first page displayed is
the main page.
The secondary pages are accessed by pressing the and buttons of the front panel.
If the user quits and comes back to the generic measurements panel, then it is not the main page
which is displayed first but the last page accessed before quitting the panel group which can be
the main one but also a secondary page.
• Current time
• Bargraph: it graphically displays the current value percentage of a MV regarding the range
between its minimum and maximum values. 0% corresponds to the MV minimum value
defined in the configuration and 100% to the maximum one. The MV displayed by the
bargraph can be changed by the user at runtime. The label and value of the selected MV are
displayed at the top of the screen.
• Main MV area: it displays a Main MV highlighted in reverse video. This MV is selected by
configuration.
Scroll MV group area: a scroll MV group is a set of 1, 2 or 3 MVs displayed at the same
time in the scroll MV group area. The user can create several groups (up to 6) and by
pressing the and buttons he can change the scroll MV group displayed at
runtime (“scroll” action) while keeping the other areas of the screen unchanged. The
display order within a scroll MV group is defined by configuration.
Initially, the scroll MV group 1 content will be displayed as shown in the following figure:
After pressing the button the second scroll MV group will be displayed keeping the
other areas unchanged.
Fixed MV area: in contrast to the scroll MVs, the fixed MV area displays always the same
content (the MVs configured as “Fixed MV”) without change after a “scroll” action. In the
main page only two fixed MVs can be displayed. The display order of the MVs is defined
by configuration.
The value is systematically (regardless of its profile) forced to 8 characters which includes sign
and decimal separator. For doing this, zeros are appended to the decimal part until reaching 8
characters. In the case that the value is greater than “99999999”, this one is displayed in scientific
notation.
If the quality of the MV is not “valid” (e.g. MV in “Unknown” state), then the displayed value is “----“.
If a MV is set as “spare” in the configuration, its display (label, value and unit) is left blank on the
page
• Press one time on the button to enter to the selection mode. The MV label on top of the
bargraph starts to blink.
•
Press the and buttons to navigate through the MVs available for selection which
are the ones displayed on the current page. In the case of the scroll MVs, only the MVs visible
at the screen at that time are available for selection.
•
Press the button to confirm the selection or to the button to cancel it.
The association between the bargraph and the MV selected is kept even when navigating to
the secondary pages or to other panel groups.
Up to 7 fixed MVs can be displayed per secondary page and up to 3 secondary pages can be
defined.
The bargraph is available for any of the secondary pages and any of the displayed MVs can be
associated to the bargraph using the same bargraph MV selection method as for the main page.
For example:
If MVs are associated to page 1 and 3 but no MV associated to page 2, then page 2 is considered
as empty.
When a page is empty, the screen displays the following message: “NO MV TO DISPLAY ON
THIS PAGE”.
At start-up, the MiCOM C264 shows the last displayed page (main or secondary) with the last
known selection of the bargraph MV and scroll MV group.
In the same way, if the user quits the panel group (e.g. by switching to the “Alarms” panel) when
coming back to the generic measurements panel, the selections are also restored.
This event list is a circular queue. List maximum size depends of computer version series. This list
is displayed in a scrollable view using arrows buttons. When the circular queue is full and a new
event appears, then the rank of each event is increased and the oldest event in the queue is
removed.
At first time the user enters the events’ panel, the 2 newest events are displayed.
• A hardware fault
Alarms acknowledgment and clearing is defined in topic "Controls (subject to privilege)" on page
540.
The records are displayed on the panel using 2 lists according to the origin. Displayed information
depends on the origin of the file:
• waveform records are in COMTRADE format, 3 files can be displayed per page. Only the .cfg
file name is displayed on the panel (the .dat files are only available to be uploaded).
For each board, the following information is displayed in one line of the board panel:
• its type,
• its state among the following ones: OK (Board connected and operational), MISSING (Board
missing), FAILURE (Board in fault), TOO MANY (Board present but not configured).
- Figure 202 - GHU20x - external device panel - device information for IP protocol
• Legacy protocol connection state: each IED is displayed with its name, its address, and the
state of its connection.
- Figure 203 - GHU20x - external device panel - device information for legacy protocol
- Figure 205 - GHU20x - external device panel - devices for legacy protocol
• software version
• operating modes
• redundancy mode
• The state of the physical input with 3 possible values (On, off , fault)
• The state of the physical output with 3 possible values (on, off, fault)
• counters value
• autorecloser parameters
• toggling parameters
The controls that can be performed from the menu tree are:
• reset of operating hours
• database switching
The button is used for the navigation in the menu tree. This feature remains and so alarm
acknowledgement will be not allowed from the menu tree.
The following figures show the menu tree in the three operating modes.
• Computer mode
• Database switch
• Alarms acknowledgement
• Alarms clearing
Some of these commands are accessible in a panel (bay panel or alarm panel), the others are
accessible in the menu tree. Some controls are protected either by the bay local mode or by a
password.
The following table sums up the protection rules and the accessibility of the controls:
If the computer manages several bays, the state local / remote of bays is set bay by bay. Change
of bay mode is enabled if a bay panel is defined. It means that, if a bay is not associated to a bay
panel, its local/remote control mode cannot be controlled through the L/R button of the panel.
Local / Remote control of bay for simple panel with LEDs (GHU21x)
In case of simple panel, the operator controls all the bays of the computer in the same time. To
change mode, s/he has to press of the button during at least 3 seconds. No password is
necessary to check the control. The 5th LED is used to display the current mode. If all the bays
are NOT in the same state, the command switches them all too local mode.
Circuit breakers, disconnecting switches or generic command are ordered from the local HMI by
the operator. Commands allowed from the local HMI are:
• open
• close
• close with bypass on a synchronised circuit breaker (forcing closure), available only when the
DI “Accept Forcing is configured
In case of the select/execution order (SBO) for opening or closing a module, the operator has to
make on the local HMI a selection before an execution command.
For that, operator presses the command button (button for OFF or button for ON) a
first time for the selection command, and presses button for the execution command.
After a positive acknowledgment of the selection command, the device is displayed in reverse
video.
6.1.3.15.2.2 DE command
In event of the Direct execute order (DE) for opening or closing module, the operator sends
directly the command using the command buttons.
To get access to the bypass flag modification panel, use the button
Set the interlocking bypass command before you send the execute order.
To send the bypass command, use the bypass flag on the interlocking equation.
The operator can send the command using bypass flag on synchrocheck (forcing closure).
The S/C bypass flag is present when the “Accept Forcing” DI is configured. The S/C bypass flag
can be set before or after the execute order sending.
Operator accesses to the bypass flag modification panel by the enter button.
The button allows to select graphically the device or the command of the bay. When a
device is selected, its label is displayed flashing.
The operator sends this command from the bay panel with button (for OFF) or button
(for ON).
The button allows to abort the choice during the selection step (in event of SBO order).
The button allows to select one by one the devices of the bay. When a transformer is
selected, the operator can control it from local control panel by dealing with associated tap
changer positions.
In order to command the tap changer, the bay that the transformer belongs to has to be in local
mode.
The commands that can be sent through the local HMI are:
NOTE: A “raise” control is refused if the current tap position value corresponds to the
maximum position of the tap.
NOTE: A “lower” control is refused if the current tap position value corresponds to the minimum
position of the tap.
• In case of “go to min”, “go to max” or “go to position x” request, the computer uses an internal
automatic function (via ISaGRAF) which generates the desired controls sequences in order to
reach automatically the expected position. This function may generate “Direct execute”, “SBO
once” or “SBO many” sequences according the configuration of the device.
NOTE: (*) Controls Raise and Lower use front panel keys for navigation: Selection, Enter, Up
and Down.
The Single Line “Page 1” is graphically showing the AVR Running Mode, CB status, Tap Changer
Position Indication and the Current Voltage.
The operator sends this command from the menu tree with a password protection.
The operator sends this command from the menu tree with a password protection.
Time and date are set from the menu tree with a password protection.
Counters are changed from the menu tree with a password protection.
When this panel is displayed the most right digit of the wanted value is in inverse video. Buttons
and are used to select the digit of the wanted value that has to be modified. Buttons
Once the correct wanted counter value is defined, it can be validated by pressing the
button.
The operator can acknowledge all the unacknowledged alarms of the computer
Acknowledgement of all alarms is done from the menu tree (with password check).
In this case, in the “alarm panel” he selects an alarm and can activate the acknowledge .
•
the operator select (in the alarm panel) one alarm with the select button: . Once the
alarm is selected, the two first lines of the alarm in the alarm panel are blinking. Deselecting is
•
the operator press the button, enter the password if necessary
The state of the alarm is then changed depending of its initial state:
The alarm list is updated with the new state of the alarm. The alarm in the inactive
acknowledged state is automatically cleared and removed from the alarm list if the automatic
clearing mode is set for this alarm in the database.
The operator can clear all the inactive acknowledged alarms of the computer
clear of all alarms is done from the menu tree (with password check).
In this case, in the “alarm panel” he selects an alarm and can activate the clear.
•
The operator selects (in the alarm panel) one alarm with the select button: .
•
The operator presses the button, enters the password if necessary.
If the button sequence is correct, the selected alarm is cleared and disappears from the list.
• system engineer
These profiles can be named differently in the login panel depending on configuration.
When a password is required, a string “password??: “is displayed in the current panel. The
operator has to enter it.
The first character is selected. The and buttons are used to change of selected character.
The and buttons are used to change the value of selected character.
The character is displayed at each button press. The button validates the entered
password. If you press the enter key without entering any password, the string AAAAAAAA is
taken by default.
The current type of characters is repeated in the right bottom corner of the panel:
• A B C for upper case alpha character
The password cannot be changed and its validity time is 15 minutes. During this delay, user can
run another command. This delay is re-armed at each button press.
For more details about CAT use, refer to chapter "Installation" on page 931.
6.3 Printers
Some specific events (the events to log are declared in the database) are printed and
chronologically sorted on logbook printers. They are printed with their time stamping and a
complete description (location and event description).
Logbook printers can be connected to SCP operator interface or to a bay level computer. The
printout format, which can be defined by user during the system configuration phase, is the same
across the whole log book printers connected.
6.3.1 Inputs
A computer receives acquisition from various equipment (protection, captors, etc.) and, after
processing, may generate events that have to be printed. These kinds of events are defined in the
database during the configuration phase.
• Measurement
• Operator action:
• Devices control
6.3.2 Outputs
The 5 following properties can be printed. Each property is separated from the other by one blank
character the position of each property in the printed line (i.e. position 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5) is defined in
configuration:
Origin - 67 characters: for BI, TPI, measurements, controls and alarms, the origin gives the
access path to the object (refer to § “SOE events”)
ObjectName - 16 characters
ObjectMessage - 16 characters
The page number is in the range [1..999]. It is reset at 1 after reaching 999 and at each new day.
The date could have the following format: DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY or YY/MM/DD or
DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY or YYYY/MM/DD. The time has the following format: hh:mm:ss.
Events are printed with their time-stamping and a complete description (location and event
description). The equipment detecting the event does the time-stamping (time-stamping at
source).
When the buffer is full, any new message replaces the oldest one.
When the buffer is full, the oldest information are deleted (300 information suppressed) in order to
have place for new ones.
A specific message is inserted in the buffer to indicate the lost of information, this message has
the following information:
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Generic module Group Permanent Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 1 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 2 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 3 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 4 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 5 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 6 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 7 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 8 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 9 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 10 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 11 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 12 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 13 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 14 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 15 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 16 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 17 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 18 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 19 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 21 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 22 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 23 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 24 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 25 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 26 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 27 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 28 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 29 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 30 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 31 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 32 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 33 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 34 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 35 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 36 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 37 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 38 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 39 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 40 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 41 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 42 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 43 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 44 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 45 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 46 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 47 Self Check fault
* 05/07/06 09:08:35.232 CALC C264N3 /Group 0 to 499 Group 48 Self Check fault
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7 Application
This chapter contains the following topics:
7.4.1.2.3 Defining Taking Control for substation and SCADA links 755
7.4.1.2.4 Adding a user function to a substation 757
7.4.1.3 Defining a Voltage level 757
7.4.1.3.1 Adding voltage level generic datapoint 758
7.4.1.3.2 Adding user function to voltage level 758
7.4.1.4 Defining a Bay 758
7.4.1.4.1 Adding bay generic datapoint 760
7.4.1.4.2 Defining Local Remote for bay 761
7.4.1.4.3 Defining SBMC for bay 762
7.4.1.4.4 Adding a user function to a bay 764
7.4.1.4.5 Adding toggling signal detection 764
7.4.1.4.6 Adding Missing Signaling Voltage 765
7.4.1.5 Defining Module 766
7.4.1.5.1 Adding a module generic datapoint 768
7.4.1.5.2 Adding a user function to a module 768
7.4.1.5.3 Defining a lockable module 769
7.4.1.5.4 Defining withdrawable circuit-breaker or switchgear 770
7.4.1.5.5 Defining a circuit-breaker 770
7.4.1.5.6 Defining an I²t built-in function (relay folder) 774
7.4.1.5.7 Defining a switchgear 777
7.4.1.5.8 Defining a transformer 778
7.4.2 Defining a Synchrocheck function 780
7.4.2.1 Completing circuit-breaker definition for synchrocheck 780
7.4.2.2 External synchrocheck behavior 785
7.4.2.3 Internal synchrocheck behavior 785
7.4.2.4 Automation description of internal synchrocheck 785
7.4.2.5 Creating a synchrocheck function 788
7.4.2.5.1 Setting default settings of internal synchrocheck 790
7.4.2.5.2 Adding synchrocheck specific datapoints 793
7.4.2.5.3 Management of the 5th VT on TMU220: Double Busbar 794
7.4.2.5.4 Voltage reference selection 795
7.4.3 Defining an Auto-recloser built-in function 796
7.4.4 Defining a Tap changer built-in function 806
7.4.4.1 Tap changer behavior 806
7.4.4.2 Creating a tap changer built-in function 807
7.4.5 Defining an automatic voltage regulation–AVR built-in function 809
7.4.5.1 Creating an AVR function 809
7.4.5.2 AVR behaviour 819
7.4.6 Defining an automatic voltage regulation–ATCC built-in function 819
7.4.6.1 ATCC behavior 819
7.4.6.2 Creating an ATCC function 819
7.4.6.2.1 Defining ATCC function at substation level 820
7.4.6.2.2 Defining ATCC function needs at voltage level 824
7.6.3.3 Defining dynamic part: pre-defined dynamic text, generic module representation,
transformer representation 918
7.6.3.3.1 Adding time information 918
7.6.3.3.2 Positioning Local/Remote status, Synchrocheck bypass or Interlock bypass 919
7.6.3.3.3 Adding SBMC information 920
7.6.3.3.4 Adding a generic module representation 921
7.6.3.3.5 Adding a transformer representation 923
7.6.3.4 Assigning MV to bay mimic 925
7.6.4 Defining the generic measurements panel 927
7.6.4.1 Defining the presence of the main and secondary pages 927
7.6.4.2 Defining the MV display options 927
7.6.4.3 MV Bargraph 929
7.6.5 Displaying datapoint status with Led 929
The first one is the system topology. It consists of device composition that manages the
customer’s electrical process. Generally, this part of furniture is relevant to Schneider Electric and
corresponds to Schneider Electric system process definition to respond customer’s needs.
The second one is the electrical topology. It consists of the customer’s electrical process definition
in term of typed electrical devices (transformer, disconnector, circuit-breaker…) that are
connected each other through busbars or lines. Generally, this part of furniture is relevant to the
customer.
The third one is the graphical topology. It consists of the mimic and their graphical animation
descriptions that appear at substation control points (operator interface) and bay control points
(MiCOM C264 local HMI).
When creating a new configuration using EPAS-SCE, these three topologies are automatically
instantiated via root objects:
• A ‘Site’ object for the electrical topology, containing one ‘Substation’ object.
• ‘SubNetworks’, containing all the configured Station Bus and Process Bus networks
• ‘IEDs’, containing all the configured IEC 61850 IEDs connected on the previous subnetworks
Some attributes of SCS objects concern all the MiCOM C264 defined under the station network.
Hereafter, are listed these attributes:
• time zone: used for timestamp information.
• behavior on DOU failure (Control refused on faulty board / computer goes in faulty mode).
At computer level, default alarm processing type is not significant, because alarm processing is
always ‘data basis’ for computer.
Audibility and clearing mode features are not applicable to computer configuration.
Only “alarm managed on computer” attribute is significant to set on “Yes” if alarms are managed
at computer level.
Routing attributes:
• Gateway TCP/IP address: IP address of intermediate “Router” (if present)
When you add a MiCOM C264 from the “Objects Entry” window, you will obtain the sub-tree of the
computer with its default components:
• Binder ‘System infos’, that groups all general system datapoints of the computer.
• ‘PLC’ object for Programming Logic Chart that corresponds to ISaGRAF® and PSL project
directory.
• rack model (80 TE / 60 TE / 40 TE): rack size (width) . Whatever the width, the height of rack is
4U.
• date format: this attribute defines the date format used in the computer HMI (LCD).
A value of 0 means that no filter is applied: a change of state is validated as soon as it is detected.
• one for all Digital Inputs which will be used as Digital Measurements.
A digital input (DI) is said to be toggling if its state has changed more than N times in a given
period T1.
A toggling DI returns in the normal state if its state has not changed within another period T2.
N (toggling transition number), T1 (toggling delay) and T2 (toggling end delay) are parameters
determined during the configuration step on a per computer basis.
If the attribute "debouncing delay" is set to 0, then the attribute "filtering delay" must be set to 0.
If the attribute "debouncing delay" is set to 0, then the attribute "filtering delay" must be set to 0.
• Number of software error detected allowed in a given period else the BCPU remains in HALT
mode. BCPU reboots automatically if it does not reach the ‘fault max number’ in the ‘fault
detection time’ period. When this criterion is reached the BCPU remains in HALT mode.
• Auxiliary MiCOM C264 acts as master clock in case of a main MiCOM C264 failure.
• Via the contextual menu of the computer, run “Create backup” (1).
Then:
• An extra computer (considered as slave one) is automatically created with an implicit relation
of backup between the two computers.
• Once the backup computer has been created, its attributes and constitution are locked for
updating and follow the main computer ones. The only exceptions are its short name and long
name and network identification (IP address and network name) that must be correctly
updated. When an object is added to (resp. removed from) the main computer the same
object is added to (resp. removed from) the backup computer, but attributes cannot be
modified.
The wiring report generates a mapping by available racks (main and extension) if applicable.
• Specific boards and modules for SMart Terminal Block (SMTB) usage (refer to Smart
Terminal Block I/O documentation for usage and configuration).
Computer hardware definition is done in SCE by adding typed boards below computer object.
Mandatory boards (CPU275, GHU2xx, BIU241/261) are automatically created at computer’s
creation.
The addition of a board definition is done via the “Objects entry” window by clicking on mouse’s
right button as the following:
Refer to chapter Technical Data (TD) for further information relevant to configuration rules for
slots and boards of MiCOM C264.
For boards AIU2xx, CCU2xx, DIU2x0, DIU211, DOU200, DOU201, AOU200 the physical board
number attribute (2) must be updated.
For boards CPU275, BIU241/BIU261, GHU200, TMU2x0 this attribute is forced to 0 by the SCE
and is not displayed in the attributes window.
• the banner must include at least 32 characters (10 char per line at most):
NOTE: The extra relation has for workspace (1) must be filled. For details about computer
workspace, refer to section "Defining a computer workspace" on page 908.
For computer LED configuration, refer to section "Displaying datapoint status with Led" on page
929.
• reference phase side (Phase A, B, C wired line side / Phase A, B, C wired busbar side)
• nominal current
• nominal voltage.
Default voltage reference: as soon as the stated reference phase is valid again, the TMU
locks onto it.
Current voltage reference: the TMU stays locked onto the phase that has a valid signal.
• meas quality when missing (value=0; quality=VALID/ quality=FAULTY)
Unknown: When there is no signal on the TMU, the MiCOM C264 returns the value 0/self-
Check fault on the IEC 61850 network
Value 0: When there is no signal on the TMU, the MiCOM C264 returns the value 0 / Valid
on the IEC 61850
During the synchronization of the TMU frequency, set the related measurement values to 0 /self-
Check fault. Do not set the related measurement values to 0 / Valid.
If reference phase signal is absent, values transmitted by TMU board are set to invalid.
Extra attributes are reserved for future use. TMU220 board has the same attributes as TMU200
except that it has an additional attribute “physical board number” which is set to “0” by default.
Please refer to the Chapter CO (Connections) for the description of the TMU2xx electrical CT/VT
inputs and database association.
For BIU261, Three SPS are available in order to monitor dual source feature.
These 'fault' datapoints provides key information and measurements captured during a fault
sequence for post fault analysis. At boot, MiCOM C264 initializes all fault information datapoints
defined in the database with the value 0 and quality Unknown. In run time, MiCOM C264 will
update these datapoints with Measure / Quality / Time values if a trip occurs in the relay managed
by the board.
The Flt_Phase datapoint is represented by an integer MV datapoint using the following values:
Flt_IN_Measured and Flt_IN_Derived are exclusive, only one type of Fault current (Measured or
Derived) can be published on IEC 61850 at the same time in a given configuration.
Flt_VN_Measured and Flt_VN_Derived are exclusive, only one type of Fault voltage (Measured
or Derived) can be published on IEC 61850 at the same time in a given configuration.
Once used by a communication link, the physical port has to be set relatively to the
communication link characteristics:
• RS type (RS 232 / RS 485).
• baud rate (bits/s) (50 / 100 / 200 / 300 / 600 / 1200 / 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 /
56000 / 64000)
NOTE: For the CPU275 ports 3 and 4, the baud rates can be different.
Switched: when the computer has to send a frame it sets the RTS line and waits for the
CTS line to be set by the receiver. It then waits during a time defined by attribute (9)
before starting the transmission of the frame. At the end of the transmission the computer
waits during a time defined by attribute (10) before resetting the RTS line
Constant: the RTS line is always set by the computer. When it has to send a frame it waits
for the CTS line to be set by the receiver to start the transmission.
Soft: the RTS and CTS line are not managed by the computer.
• CTS wired (No / Yes): this attribute must be set to YES if the TX carrier management attribute
is set to Switched or to Constant
• CD wired (No / Yes): in order for the DCD line to be managed by the computer this attribute
must be set to YES if the TX carrier management parameter is set to Switched.
• pre TX time (range [0, 1 s], step 1 ms): this attribute is visible and therefore significant only if
attribute (6) is set to Switched.
• post TX time (range [0, 1 s], step 1 ms): this attribute is visible and therefore significant only if
attribute (6) is set to Switched.
Once used by a MV, the AI has to be set relatively to the acquisition characteristics:
• Sensor range for AIU210/AIU211: -20 mA …+20 mA / -10 mA …+10 mA / -5 mA +5 mA / -1
mA …+1 mA / 0 mA …+1 mA / 0 mA …+5 mA / 0 mA …+10 mA / 0 mA +20 mA / 4 mA …+20
mA,
• acquisition period (short period / long period): refer to section "Configuring measurement
acquisition and transmission" on page 573.
A printer at computer level must be a serial one connected to a communication channel of the
computer.
- Figure 247 - Updating the communication port relation for a serial printer
To control the way logging is managed and formatted on a serial printer, updating printer
attributes is necessary:
• page size (range [20 lines, 65535 lines], step 1 line).
• buffer size (range [100 events, 3000 events], step 100 events)
• number of events to suppress when buffer is saturated (range [30 events, 1000 events], step
10 events)
• Rank of the different columns used for printing formats.
• The following constraint must be respected: buffer size > nb of events to suppress when
saturated
Hereafter an extract of logging that illustrates the different columns used for printing formats:
Un-maintained Mode: in case of computer shut down or power off, the output is set to 0.
Maintained mode: in case of computer shut down or power off, the output level is
maintained (and the Read inhibit relay is set). Only the reception of a new set point will
lead to an output value modification.
• Sensor range for AOU200:
-20 mA …+20 mA / -10 mA …+10 mA / -5 mA …+5 mA /4 mA …+20 mA /
0 mA …+5 mA /0 mA …+10 mA/0 mA …+20 mA
7.2.5.1 MiCOM C264 as a gateway connected to a router and a remote IEC 60870-
5-104 SCADA
NOTE: “Gateway TCP/IP address” is not linked to the MiCOM C264’s gateway functionality.
“Target TCP/IP address” a network but it can be a target.
Example: We can replace 192.168.30.0 by 192.168.30.2. In this case only the IP on 192.168.30.2
can be replied by MiCOM C264
In the example the MiCOM C264 have address 192.168.20.1 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0
(default value) he is able to reach all equipment with address 192.168.30.x.
The Internet addresses (IP) are specified in "dot" notation; This field can have an optional subnet
mask.
To enable IP routing for all network connections installed and used by this computer, assign a
value of 1.
NOTE: MiCOM C264 is designed for fixed IP address network, IP addressing conflicts could be
met with the MiCOM C264 installed on networks with DHCP addressing.
NOTE: In case of DNP3/IP SCADA connected to MiCOM C264-GTW without using any router, it
is not necessary to configure IP addresses at SCS level (Gateway TCP/IP address, Target
TCP/IP address).
In this example, MiCOM C264 must have address 192.168.20.1 and SubNetwork mask must be
set to 255.255.0.0; it will accept connection from SCADA 192.168.30.4.
• In the attribute of MiCOM C264 SCADA port for DNP3 protocol, Link types are Serial, TCP/IP
and UDP
• Functionalities of Link type UDP is same as TCP/IP
- Figure 257 - MiCOM C264 connected to a SCADA (Maximum DNP-IP SCADA Protocols)
In this example, MiCOM C264GTW must have address 192.168.20.1 and SubNetwork mask
must be set to 255.255.0.0; it will accept connection from SCADA 192.168.30.1, 192.168.30.2,
192.168.30.3, 192.168.30.4.
In this example, the IP address for the SCADA DNP-IP protocol defined for the client1
(192.168.30.1) is configured in the SCE as figure below:
The data modelling of IEC 61850 protocol is based on client-server architecture. Each IEC 61850
communicant EPAS sub-system (HMI server, EPAS BCPU, and telecontrol gateway) owns an
IEC 61850 mapping of data which it is server of. A EPAS sub-system is server of a datapoint if it
manages it, that is to say it produces its real-time value (in case of input datapoint such as status,
measurement, counter) or executes its real-time controls (in case of output datapoint such as
binary controls and setpoints).
Connecting MiCOM C264 to other station-bus devices can be done by two ways:
• launching “Data model and data flow update” SCE function at IEDs folder level via its
contextual menu. In that case, SCE is considered as an IEC 61850 System Configuration
Tool (SCT).
• Importing SCD/SSD file to implement a EPAS device from its specification issued from
another IEC 61850 System Configurator, for instance EcoStruxure™ Grid Engineering
Advisor, then launching “Data model and data flow update” SCE function. In that case, SCE is
considered as an IEC 61850 IED Configuration Tool (ICT).
For more details concerning SCT, ICT roles and SCD/SDD importation, refer to chapter
Application of EPAS SCE User Manual (SCE as ICT).
For more details concerning IEC 61850 data model computation for EPAS device, refer to chapter
Application of EPAS SCE User Manual (SCE as ICT).
For more details concerning data flow computation refer to chapter Application of EPAS SCE
User Manual (SCE as ICT).
The tasks of the “Data model and data flow update” SCE function are:
• creating/updating IEC 61850 data model of IEC 61850 devices defined in a SCE configuration
• computing IEC 61850 data flow (Control Block and Client definition) between them, using
EPAS predefined rules.
• updating this data flow in a SCE configuration in SCT mode
At SCE data modelling level, up to four IED legacy networks (relevant to a specific protocol) can
be located under a EPAS computer MiCOM C264. Each IED legacy network has to be linked to
communication port embedded in computer boards. Up to sixteen IEDs can be added under a
legacy network.
• Update its ‘has for main comm. port’ relation and the communication port characteristics
(refer to "Configuring a communication channel" on page 586),
Whatever the kind of legacy network, its short name and long name attributes (1) must be
updated for correct logging and alarm discrimination concerning IED status datapoint connected
to the legacy network.
The DNP3 master protocol can be configured to use either a serial or an IP port. This
configuration is performed through the “Com. Interface” attribute available only for the legacy
DNP3 protocol.
The protocol’s “main communication port” link is ignored if “Comm. Interface” is set to “Over IP”.
• Time Stamping source (Master / Slave): This attribute is displayed only if “IEC 60870-5-101
time synchro usage” equals “No”. If “Slave” is selected, then the time stamping of data points
is done by the IED and shall not be changed by MiCOM C264 IEC 60870-5-101 master. If IED
sends non-dated data points to MiCOM C264 IEC 60870-5-101 master, then they are time
stamped by MiCOM C264 IEC 60870-5-101 Master. On the contrary, if “Master” is selected,
then the MiCOM C264IEC 60870-5-101 Master considers that all data points provided by the
IED have no timestamp. In this case, the time stamping of the information is always done by
the MiCOM C264 IEC 60870-5-101 Master.
• Time reference (UTC / Local): used to adjust timestamping on IEDs of the legacy network.
• info address size (range [1 byte, 3 bytes]): size of the information addresses.
• transmission cause size (range [1 byte, 2 bytes]): size of the transmission cause.
• frame length (range [64 bytes, 255 bytes]): if an IED cannot manage frame whose length is
superior to 255, the frame length attribute must be set to the available length for the IED.
• acknowledgment time-out (range [100 ms, 30 s], step 100 ms): maximum delay an IED
answer is awaited when the computer asks it an information.
• synchronization cycle (range [10 s, 655350 s], step 10 s): time synchronization period of the
IED by the computer.
• downgraded cycle (range [1 s, 10 s], step 100 ms): if an IED is set disconnected by the
computer, it tries to re-connect it regularly at this cycle.
• Type of link (Balanced / Unbalanced): if unbalanced link, only master (here computer) asks
IED. If balanced link, IED can also ask the master (here computer) without solicitation.
• test frame time-out (range [1 s, 255 s], step 1 s): in case of ‘balanced link’ (cf. attribute (10)), a
life message (test frame) is sent periodically between computer and IED. This attribute
corresponds to maximum delay to receive this life message, to computer’s point of view. If no
reception within this delay, IED is set disconnected.
• inter frame duration (range [1, 50], step 1): this attribute represents the minimum time,
expressed in number of characters, that must exist between two frames.
• acknowledgment time-out (range [100 ms, 30 s], step 100 ms): maximum delay an IED
answer is awaited when the computer asks it a information.
• number of retries (range [1, 10], step 1): corresponds to the number of tries of the same frame
without IED response, the computer will send it before setting it disconnected.
• application time-out (range [0 s, 255 s], step 1 s): time-out used by the computer, at
application layer of DNP3 protocol.
• class 0 polling period (range [0 s, 3600 s], step 1 s): emission period of the general request
message. If this attribute equals zero, no general request message is sent.
• synchronization cycle (range [10 s, 655350 s], step 10 s): time synchronization period of the
IED by the computer.
• downgraded cycle (range [1 s, 10 s], step 100 ms): if an IED is set disconnected by the
computer, it tries to re-connect it regularly at this cycle.
• inter frame duration (range [1, 50], step 1): this attribute represents the minimum time,
expressed in number of characters, that must exist between two frames.
• Add an IED from object entry available at ‘Legacy networks’ level (1).
• For DNP3, T103, or Modbus IED, update the ‘has for acquisition profile’ relation with a
previously created IED acquisition type.
• localization for disturbance file: non-significant for DNP3 (the disturbance is not managed on
IEC 60870-5-104 (as for DNP3)), used for basic file name upload by CAT on OWS hard disk:
<localization>_N#.
If the legacy DNP3 protocol is configured as IP, then two more attributes are available in the IED’s
interface:
• TCP/IP address: configures the IP address of the selected IED
• default ASDU common address: 1…. 65534 If the “common address of ASDU” parameter for
a data point is set to “-1” then the “Default common address of ASDU” is used as “common
address of ASDU” for that data point.
• Port number: applied to the configured IP address. The standard port used for T104 is 2404.
We highly recommend you use this port number
• TCP/IP address: configures the IP address of the selected IED.
• Update the IED acquisition type attributes relevant to its protocol characteristics.
- Figure 274 - Adding an IED acquisition type to a Legacy network (e.g. for DNP3)
• For each computer and all its Legacy Networks, the maximum count of "xxx acq type"
components is 10.
• function type (range [0, 255]: function type number used for acquisition: see IED
documentation to set correctly this attribute
• general interrogation period (range [0, 24 h], step 1 s): cycle used to fetch regularly statuses
and measurements from IED and to avoid loss of event information
• MV reduction coefficient (1.2 / 2.4): used for scaling (ASDU 3 usage): refer to IEC 60870-5-
103 documentation for details about this scaling
• Four sets of three nominal values (voltage, current and frequency) used for scaling. Refer to
International Standard IEC 60870-5-103 for details about this scaling.
M230, Wago, Rish Pro M10, ABB Flexgate, SEPAM (Specific Modbus communication)
• MODBUS function (1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 7 / 8): function number used for polling frame: To test the
IED connection, this attribute gives which Modbus function is used. For Schneider Electric
IED product, the function 7 is generally used.
• mapping address (range [0, 232-1]): associated to attribute (2), it gives which start address
is used to test the IED connection
• T0: connection time-out (s): (range [1…255 (s)], step 1 s): Time-out of connection
establishment.
• T1: APDU time-out (s): (range [1….255(s)], step 1 s): Time out of send or test APDUs in
seconds
• T2: acknowledgment time-out (s): (range [1…255 (s)], step 1 s): Time-out for acknowledges
in case of no data messages. t2 < t1
• T3: test frame time-out (s): (range [1…172800 (s)], step 1 s): Time-out for sending test frames
in case of a long idle state, a life message (test frame) is sent periodically between computer
and IED. This attribute corresponds to maximum delay to receive this life message, to
computer’s point of view. If no reception within this delay, IED is set disconnected.
• K: sent unack. Frames (APDU): (range [1…32767], step 1): Window size in number of APDU
for transmitted unacknowledged frames.
• W: ack. Received frames (APDU): range [1…32767], step 1): Window size in number of
APDU for acknowledged received frames.
• synchronization cycle (x10 s): (range [10 s, 655350 s], step 10 s): time synchronization period
of the IED by the computer.
• Originator address: (range [0..255] (0:No originator address)). Originator address of the
IEC 60870-5-104 protocol. To be put in COT of requests sent to slaves.
• Type of counter Interrogation: (range [0…6]): 0-Read Only (Default), 1-Reset Only, 2-Freeze
Only, 3-Reset and Freeze Only ,4-Reset With Read, 5-Freeze With Read and 6-Reset and
Freeze With Read
• Cyclic Counter GI Period: (range [0... 65535], 0 = No cyclic CT GI): If not 0, the Counter GI is
sent just after the global GI.
• Acquisition mode: If 1 then it’s Simplex and if it’s 2 then duplex. (This attribute is Not used for
IEC 60870-5-104)
• Timestamp Tolerancy Window: (range [0...2000]): by default, it is zero. (This attribute is Not
used for IEC 60870-5-104 because no redundancy managed on IEC 60870-5-104)
• IEC 60870-5-104 Profile ("Standard" or "RWE"): Profile of the IEC 60870-5-104 protocol. (At
the moment, this attribute has no impact on the MiCOM C264 behavior)
To receive or send information between legacy IED and EPAS system, each concerned data
must have a specific address on the legacy network relatively to its protocol. General modeling of
legacy network address mapping can be done. At SCE level, an IED of a legacy network owns an
“IED mapping” object, that is split in categories of mapping on a per datapoint kind basis. In each
category of mapping, elementary IED addresses can be created. For details about datapoint,
refer to section "Defining datapoint" on page 689. This mapping is implicitly created during the
addition of an IED at legacy network level. Addressing a MPS datapoint on legacy IED is not
available.
- Figure 280 - Structure of the addressing mapping of a Legacy IED (e.g. for T101 IED)
For details about addressing mapping of a given IED on a specific protocol, refer to relay
documentation.
• MODBUS: address identification is made of the following combinations of its attribute values:
- { "mapping address" , "function" , "bit number" }
- { "mapping address" , "function" }
• T103: address identification is made of the following combinations of its attribute values:
- { "ASDU number" , "function type" , "information number" , "common address of ASDU" ,
"index in the ASDU" }
- { "ASDU number" , "function type" , "information number" , "common address of ASDU" }
- { "ASDU number" , "function type" , "information number" }
• T101/T104: address identification is made of the following combinations of its attribute values:
- { "information object address" , "common address of ASDU" }
- { "information object address" }
- Figure 281 - Adding an IED SPS address (e.g. for IEC 60870-5-101 IED)
Once added, IED SPS address attributes must be set at SCE level:
• short name: used for internal SCE identification.
• function (range [0, 65535], step 1): number of the Modbus function used to read the SPS:
- 1, 2: read bit,
- 3, 4: read word,
- 7 : read status
• common address of ASDU (range [-1, 65535],step 1): by default set to (–1) meaning that the
value set at IED level (Default ASDU common address) is to be used.
• common address of ASDU (range [-1, 65535],step 1): by default (–1) is equal to IED address
(refer to "Setting attributes of a legacy IED" on page 609).
- Figure 283 - Adding an IED DPS address (e.g. for IEC 60870-5-101 IED)
Once added, IED DPS address attributes must be set at SCE level:
• short name of the address: used for internal SCE identification.
• function (range [0, 65535], step 1): Modbus function to use to read the DPS:
- 1, 2: read bit,
- 3, 4: read word,
- 7 : read status
• common address of ASDU (range [-1, 65535], step 1): by default, set to (–1) meaning that the
value set at IED level (Default ASDU common address) is to be used.
• information number (range [0, 65535], step 1): refer to relay documentation.
• common address of ASDU (range [-1, 65535],step 1): by default (–1) is equal to IED address
(see section ).
For all protocol types, DPS acquisition on IED can also be done via two different addresses. In
that case, two ‘DPS address on IED’ must be created for this DPS. For each of them, the attribute
contact identifier (12) must be set to ‘Open’ or ‘Closed’, to precise which state of the DPS is
concerned by the IED address. If DPS status is given by only one IED address, set ‘contact
identifier’ value to ‘unused’.
• function (range [0, 65535], step 1): Modbus function to use to read the MV:
- 3, 4: read word,
- 7 : read status
• data format: see following paragraph (Measurement formats that can be used with the
MODBUS protocol).
• common address of ASDU (range [-1, 65535], step 1): by default, set to (–1) meaning that the
value set at IED level (Default ASDU common address) is to be used.
• common address of ASDU (range [-1, 65535], step 1): by default (–1) is equal to IED address.
For this protocol it is possible to perform acquisition of measurements only using the Generic
Services of IEC 60870-5-103 protocol by polling. This can be done by setting some parameters as
follows:
• ASDU number: 21
• index in the ASDU: Generic Identification Number given by the mapping of the IED
Because the Modbus norm only describes the transmission of 16 bits values (transmission of the
high order byte first), new formats must be defined to describe the different ways to transmit 32
bits values (whatever their type: signed or unsigned integers, real values) or 8 bits values.
So, the format to apply to an analog input depends on the way it is transmitted and consequently
on the representation of the value in the memory of the device.
In the following table, the “transmission order” column (4) indicates the way a value is transmitted,
i.e. the order in which the bytes of the value are transmitted. The bytes are numbered from 1
(lowest order byte) to 4 (highest order byte).
Transmission
Format Description
order
Transmission of an 8 bit signed integer in a 16 bit value.
INT8_LB /
The significant byte is the low order byte of the word.
Transmission of an 8 bit signed integer in a 16 bit value.
INT8_HB /
The significant byte is the high order byte of the word.
Transmission of an 8 bit unsigned integer in a 16 bit
UINT8_LB value. The significant byte is the low order byte of the /
word.
Transmission of an 8 bit unsigned integer in a 16 bit
UINT8_HB value. The significant byte is the high order byte of the /
word.
Transmission of a 16 bit signed integer. The high order
INT16 2-1
byte is transmitted first (see Modbus standard)
Transmission of a 16 bit unsigned integer. The high
UINT16 2-1
order byte is transmitted first (see Modbus standard)
Transmission of a 32 bit signed integer. The low order
INT32_LW_LB word of the long value is transmitted first. The low order 1-2-3-4
byte of each word is transmitted first.
Transmission of a 32 bit signed integer. The low order
INT32_LW_HB word of the long value is transmitted first. The high order 2-1-4-3
byte of each word is transmitted first.
Transmission of a 32 bit signed integer. The high word of
INT32_HW_LB the long value is transmitted first. The low byte of each 3-4-1-2
word is transmitted first.
Transmission of a 32 bit signed integer. The high order
INT32_HW_HB word of the long value is transmitted first. The high order 4-3-2-1
byte of each word is transmitted first.
Transmission of a 32 bit unsigned integer. The low order
UINT32_LW_LB word of the long value is transmitted first. The low order 1-2-3-4
byte of each word is transmitted first.
Transmission of a 32 bit unsigned integer. The low order
UINT32_LW_HB word of the long value is transmitted first. The high order 2-1-4-3
byte of each word is transmitted first.
Transmission of a 32 bit unsigned integer. The high
UINT32_HW_LB order word of the long value is transmitted first. The low 3-4-1-2
order byte of each word is transmitted first.
Transmission of a 32 bit unsigned integer. The high
UINT32_HW_HB order word of the long value is transmitted first. The high 4-3-2-1
order byte of each word is transmitted first.
Transmission
Format Description
order
Transmission of a 32 bit real value. The low order word
REAL32_LW_LB is transmitted first. The low order byte of each word is 1-2-3-4
transmitted first.
Transmission of a 32 bit real value. The low order word
REAL32_LW_HB is transmitted first. The high order byte of each word is 2-1-4-3
transmitted first.
Transmission of a 32 bit real value. The high order word
REAL32_HW_LB is transmitted first. The low order byte of each word is 3-4-1-2
transmitted first.
Transmission of a 32 bit real value. The high order word
REAL32_HW_
is transmitted first. The high order byte of each word is 4-3-2-1
HB
transmitted first.
Transmission of a 32 bit: Unsigned Measure
Value = RH*10000+RL
Transmission of a 32 bit: ION Energy values
- Figure 286 - Adding an IED counter address (e.g. for IEC 60870-5-101 IED)
Once added, an IED Counter address attributes must be set at SCE level:
• short name of the address: used for internalSCE identification.
• fonction (range [0, 65535], step 1): Modbus function used to read the MV:
- 3, 4: read word
• data format: similar to MV.
• common address of ASDU (range [-1, 65535], step 1): by default, set to (–1) meaning that the
value set at IED level (Default ASDU common address) is to be used.
- Figure 288 - Adding an IED SPC address (e.g. for IEC 60870-5-101 IED)
Once added, IED SPC address attributes must be set at SCE level:
• short name of the address: used for internal SCE identification.
• function (range [0, 65535],step 1): Modbus function to use to send the SPC:
- 5: write 1 bit (Mapping address indicates the address of the bit),
- 6: write 1 word (Mapping address indicates the address of the word, bit number indicates the
number of the bit in the word),
- 15: write N bits (used to set only 1 bit at a time, Mapping address indicates the address of
the bit)
• common address of ASDU (range [-1, 65535], step 1): by default, set to (–1) meaning that the
value set at IED level (Default ASDU common address) is to be used.
• information number (range [0, 65535], step 1): refer to relay documentation.
- Figure 290 - Adding an IED DPC address (e.g. for IEC 60870-5-101 IED)
Once added, IED DPC address attributes must be set at SCE level:
• short name: used for internal SCE identification.
• function (range [0, 65535], step 1): Modbus function to use to send the DPC:
- 5: write 1 bit (Mapping address indicates the address of the bit),
- 6: write 1 word (Mapping address indicates the address of the word, bit number indicates
the number of the bit in the word),
- 15: write N bits (used to set only 1 bit at a time, Mapping address indicates the address of
the bit)
• common address of ASDU (range [-1, 65535], step 1): by default, set to (–1) meaning that the
value set at IED level (Default ASDU common address) is to be used.
• information number (range [0, 65535], step 1): refer to relay documentation.
• contact type (open / close / unused): For all protocol type, DPC control on IED can also be
done via two different addresses. In that case, two ‘DPC address on IED’ must be created for
this DPC. For each of them, this attribute must be set to ‘Open’ or ‘Close’, to precise which
order of the DPC is concerned by the IED address. If DPC control is given by only one IED
address, set ‘contact type’ value to ‘unused’.
- Figure 292 - Adding an IED Setpoint address (e.g. for IEC 60870-5-101 IED)
Once added, IED SetPoint address attributes must be set at SCE level:
• short name of the address: used for internal SCE identification.
SetPoint address on Modbus is only available for WAGO relay, where output format is fixed to
UINT15 (unsigned integer, only 15 out of 16 bits are used). The IED type must be set to WAGO.
• mapping address (range [0, 65535], step 1): Word address for function 6.
• function (range [0, 65535], step 1): Modbus function to use to send the SetPoint:
- 6: write 1 word (Mapping address indicates the address of the word; bit number indicates the
number of the bit in the word).
• - 16: write N word (Mapping address indicates the address of the word; bit number indicates
the number of the bit in the word).
• output format (Normalized/Scaled/Natural): Output format data in transmission
• common address of ASDU (range [-1, 65535], step 1): by default, set to (–1) meaning that the
value set at IED level (Default ASDU common address) is to be used.
• output format (REAL32 (IEEE 754) / Normalized / Scaled).
• function type (range [0, 65535], step 1): refer to relay documentation.
• information number (range [0, 65535], step 1): refer to relay documentation.
For all protocol type, values of SetPoint control on IED must be verified and scaled depending on
output format, before transmission. This is done via two extra attributes ‘minimal value’ (11) and
‘maximal value’ (12).
Several SCADA legacy networks can be connected to a EPAS system, via EPAS computer or
EPAS telecontrol gateway sub-systems. SCADA legacy networks are managed as master by
distant SCADA and can be redundant for safety reason. A EPAS computer can manage up to two
SCADA networks.
At SCE data modeling level, only SCADA legacy networks and their protocol are modeled and
connected to gateway sub-systems. Each SCADA network has to be linked to a main
communication port and an optional auxiliary communication port in case of redundancy.
• Update the SCADA network attributes relevant to its protocol characteristics (see section
Defining addressing mapping of SCADA network).
• If SCADA does not use the substation network to communicate with the computer, update its
‘has for main communication port’ relation and the communication port characteristics.
• For DNP3 and IEC 60870-5-101 protocol on serial line, SCADA link can be redundant. To
create a redundant SCADA link, just add the relation ‘has for auxiliary communication port’ (2)
extra relation on computer SCADA network and fill it with the relevant serial port.
• A computer can manage up to two IEC 60870-5-104 SCADA clients. These two clients have
separate configurations but may have same data. On the SCADA port, up to four front ends
can be defined, corresponding to one active port and three backup ports. So, up to four IP
addresses will be defined during the configuration of each IEC 60870-5-104 client (attributes
(13) in section "Adding a SCADA network" on page 637). If both clients are communicating
with the computer, they must manage their own redundancy for doing controls with
coherency.
• interframe duration (range [1, 50], step 1): this attribute represents the minimum time,
expressed in number of characters, that must exist between two frames
• Quality value for 'Jammed' state (valid / IV invalid): this attribute defines the value of the
Quality Descriptor field when the event to transmit is in the 'Jammed' state.
• Quality value for 'Undefined' state (valid / IV invalid): this attribute defines the value of the
Quality Descriptor field when the event to transmit is in the 'Undefined' state.
• Quality value for toggling xPS (BL only (blocked) / IV only (invalid): this attribute defines the
value of the Quality Descriptor field when the event to transmit is an xPS in the TOGGLING
state.
• Quality value for 'Unknown' state (Not topical only / Not topical and IV invalid): this attribute
defines the value of the Quality Descriptor field when the event to transmit is in the 'Unknown'
state.
• SOE file support (No / Yes)
• SOE file address: this attribute is visible and significant only if attribute SOE file support is set
to Yes
• SOE file format (T101 / S900) this attribute is visible and significant only if attribute SOE file
support is set to Yes
• SOE file nb of events (range [0, 1000], step 1) this attribute is visible and significant only if
attribute SOE file support is set to Yes
• 'full' SOE file nb of events (range [0, 1000], step 1) file message sent to SCADA (this attribute
is visible and significant only if attribute SOE file support is set to Yes)
• Disturbance file address for slow or fast wave
- Figure 297 - Setting protocol and SOE attributes of a IEC 60870-5-101 SCADA network
When you set a DNP3 SCADA network, some specific attributes available for the protocol must
be updated (Protocol tab-pane):
• SPS/DPS class (1 / 2 / 3)
• MV class (1 / 2 / 3)
• SPS/DPS class (1 / 2 / 3)
• Counter class (1 / 2 / 3)
• SBO time-out: maximum time between select order and execute order
• inter frame duration (range [1, 50], step 1): this attribute represents the minimum time,
expressed in number of characters, that must exist between two frames
• spontaneous message enable (No / Yes): this attribute defines if the unsolicited mode is
allowed or not for the protocol. If this attribute is set to No there is possibility to allowed it from
the SCADA. If this attribute is set to Yes the computer can send unsolicited messages as
soon as the SCADA is initialized. Furthermore, the SCADA may disable or enable this
unsolicited mode.
• spontaneous message class (none / class 1 / class 2 / class 1 & 2 / class 3 / class 1 & 3 / class
2 & 3 / class 1 & 2 & 3): This attribute is only significant if the previous attribute is set to Yes.
This attribute defines which class(es) is (are) concerned by this unsolicited mode.
• On-line bit Management (Unknown forced to 1 (default value) / Unknown forced to 0): this
attribute defines the DNP3 object flag ONLINE. It defines two modes of management for the
On-line Quality: Mode 1 and Mode 2.
- The Mode 1 is defined with DNP3 COMM_LOST flag (communication failure) set to
“Unknown forced to 1” and ONLINE flag set to “Unknown forced to 1”.
- The Mode 2 is defined with DNP3 COMM_LOST flag (communication failure) set to
“Unknown forced to 1” and ONLINE flag set to “Unknown forced to 0”.
Setting SOE information SOE tab-panes, for DNP3-IP SCADA network is not significant (not
implemented).
When adding a IEC 60870-5-101 SCADA network, the following attributes available for this
protocol must be updated (Protocol and SOE tab-panes):
• ASDU common address (range [1, 65534], step 1)
• Quality value for 'Jammed' state (valid / IV invalid): this attribute defines the value of the
Quality Descriptor field when the event to transmit is in the 'Jammed' state.
• Quality value for 'Undefined' state (valid / IV invalid): this attribute defines the value of the
Quality Descriptor field when the event to transmit is in the 'Undefined' state.
• Quality value for toggling xPS (BL only (blocked) / IV only (invalid): this attribute defines the
value of the Quality Descriptor field when the event to transmit is an xPS in the TOGGLING
state.
• Quality value for 'Unknown' state (Not topical only / Not topical and IV invalid): this attribute
defines the value of the Quality Descriptor field when the event to transmit is in the 'Unknown'
state.
• Switchover (Automatic switchover / Manual switchover)
• SOE file address (this attribute is visible and significant only if attribute SOE file support is set
to Yes)
• SOE file format (T101 / S900) (this attribute is visible and significant only if attribute SOE file
support is set to Yes)
• SOE file nb of events (range [0, 1000], step 1) (this attribute is visible and significant only if
attribute SOE file support is set to Yes)
• 'full' SOE file nb of events (range [0, 1000], step 1) file message sent to SCADA (this attribute
is visible and significant only if attribute SOE file support is set to Yes)
• Disturbance file address for IEC 60870-5-103, S20, M300, SlowWave and FastWave (this
attribute panel is visible and significant only when supported protocol is IEC 60870-5-101 or
IEC 60870-5-104
Without The buffer is managed as a circular list. Upon overflow, the oldest
emptying element will be replaced by the new one.
The buffer is managed as a linear FIFO list. Upon buffer overflow, new
“Fifo full / SCADA
events are ignored. At SCADA reconnection the Buffer Overflow Flag is sent
(re)connection”
to the SCADA and the buffer is flushed without being sent to SCADA
The buffer is managed as a linear FIFO list. Upon buffer overflow, new
Fifo full only events are ignored. At SCADA reconnection the Buffer Overflow Flag is sent
to the SCADA followed by all the events in the list.
NOTE: In case of SCADA disconnection, the buffer records events at substation level in order to
transfer them to the SCADA at reconnection time. The size of the buffer is not configurable, and
it is limited to 1000 events.
When setting a MODBUS SCADA network, some specific attributes available for the protocol
must be updated (Protocol tab-pane):
• link address.
• inter frame duration (range [1 , 50 ], step 1): this attribute represents the minimum time,
expressed in number of characters, that must exist between two frames.
For a MODBUS SCADA network, the SOE tab-panes attributes are not significant (not
implemented).
basis. In each category of mapping, elementary SCADA addresses can be created. For details
about datapoint, refer to "Defining datapoint" on page 689. This mapping is implicitly created
during IED adding at legacy network level.
Once added, SCADA SPS address attributes must be set at SCE level:
• shortname of the address used for internal SCE identification.
• Event (No / Yes with time tag / Yes witout time tag): when set to ‘Yes with time tag’, indicates
that change of state of the datapoint are transmitted spontaneously with time Tag.
• Event record ( Does not involved in a transfert of file / Create a RECORD EVENT if there is
not it current / Add to the current record EVENT / Create a RECORD EVENT and adds to the
current record EVENT): when set to a value different from ‘Does not involved in a transfer of
file’, indicates if change of state of the datapoint must be saved in Sequence of Event file. At
computer level, values different from ‘Does not involved in a transfer of file’ are associated to
the same treatment, because only one SOE file is managed by computer. The set of available
values is maintained for compatibility with MiCOM gateway addressing in MiCOM gateway.
• Inversion (No / Yes): Indicates that the datapoint value needs to be inverted before
transmission.
• Background scan (No / Yes): indicates if the datapoint belongs to the background scan cycle.
• Group ([0..16)] / 0=no group): indicates to which “T101/T104 General Interrogation group” the
datapoint is assigned. 0 means ‘no group’ assignation.
• Event (No / Yes with time tag): when set to ‘Yes with time tag’, indicates if change of state of
the datapoint are transmitted spontaneously with time Tag.
• Inversion (No / Yes): indicates that the datapoint value needs to be inverted before
transmission.
Once added, SCADA DPS address attributes must be set at SCE level:
• short name: used for internal SCE identification
• open state address: used if ‘Double address usage’ is set to ‘Yes’. This attribute defines the
SCADA address for the open state of the DPS.
• Closed state address: used if ‘Double address usage’ is set to ‘Yes’. This attribute defines the
SCADA address for the closed state of the DPS.
• Inversion (No / Yes): indicates that the datapoint value needs to be inverted before
transmission.
• Background scan: (No / Yes): indicates if the datapoint belongs to the background scan cycle.
• Group ([0..16)] / 0=no group): indicates to which “T101/T104 General Interrogation group” the
datapoint is assigned. 0 means ‘no group’ assignation
• object address (index)
• Format (Natural / Unsigned normalized / Signed normalized /Real IEEE754 – little endian /
Real IEEE754 – big endian): transmission format.
• Precision (8..16): number of transmitted bits.
• Event (No / Yes with time tag / Yes without time tag): when set to ‘Yes with time tag’, indicates
that change of state of the datapoint are transmitted spontaneously with time Tag.
• Event record (No / Yes): indicates if change of state of the datapoint must be saved in
Sequence of Event file or not..
• Format (Normalized / Adjusted / Float): transmission format.
• cycle type (None / Periodic / Background scan): indicates which transmission cycle the MEAS
belongs to.
• Group ([0..16)] / 0=no group): indicates which “T101/T104 General Interrogation group” the
datapoint is assigned to. 0 means ‘no group’ assignation.
• Event (No / Yes with time tag): when set to ‘Yes with time tag’, indicates if change of state of
the datapoint are transmitted spontaneously with time Tag.
• Format (Natural / Adjusted).
Once added, SCADA Counter address attributes must be set at SCE level:
• short name of the address used for internal SCE identification.
• Format (Natural / Unsigned normalized / Real IEEE754 – little endian / Real IEEE754 – big
endian): transmission format.
• Event (No / Yes with time tag / Yes without time tag): when set to ‘Yes with time tag’, indicates
if changes of state of the datapoint are transmitted spontaneously with time Tag.
• Group ([0..4] / 0=no group): indicates which “T101/T104 General Interrogation group” the
datapoint is assigned to. 0 means ‘no group’ assignation.
• Event (No / Yes with time tag): when set to ‘Yes with time tag’, indicates if change of state of
the datapoint are transmitted spontaneously with time Tag.
• SCADA execute order type (Select execute / Direct execute): precise if SCADA uses a ‘Select
execute” or a ‘Direct execute’ sequence to send control on the datapoint.
• SCADA execute order type (Select execute / Direct execute): precise if SCADA uses a ‘Select
execute” or a ‘Direct execute’ sequence to send control on the datapoint.
Once added, SCADA DPC address attributes must be set at SCE level:
• short name of the address used for internal SCE identification.
• SCADA execute order type (Select execute / Direct execute): precises if SCADA uses a
‘Select execute” or a ‘Direct execute’ sequence to send control on the datapoint.
• SCADA execute order type (Select execute / Direct execute): precises if SCADA uses a
‘Select execute” or a ‘Direct execute’ sequence to send control on the datapoint.
Once added, SCADA SetPoint address attributes must be set at SCE level:
• short name of the address used for internal SCE identification.
• format.(signed 16 bits / Real IEEE754 – little endian: the lower byte is transmitted first / Real
IEEE754 – big endian: the higher byte is transmitted first)
• SCADA execute order type (Select execute / Direct execute): this attribute defines if SCADA
uses a ‘Select execute” or a ‘Direct execute’ sequence to send control on the datapoint.
• Minimal value: available minimal value on the protocol (used for scaling and checks).
• Maximal value: available maximal value on the protocol (used for scaling and checks).
• SCADA execute order type (Select execute / Direct execute): precises if SCADA uses a
‘Select execute” or a ‘Direct execute’ sequence to send control on the datapoint.
• minimal value: available minimal value on the protocol (used for scaling and checks).
• maximal value: available maximal value on the protocol (used for scaling and checks).
Synchronized circuit-breaker can be controlled through SCADA network. In that case, the SPC
(resp. DPC) control of the synchronized breaker is linked to a SCADA SPC (resp. DPC) address.
Unfortunately, bypass synchrocheck is not implemented in SCADA protocol. To solve this
problem, an extra SCADA SPC (resp. DPC) address that will bypass the synchrocheck must be
given to the SPC (resp. DPC) control of the breaker. At SCE level, this extra address is linked to
the SCADA address of the SPC (resp. DPC) control of the synchronized breaker.
• Create a SCADA SPC (resp. DPC) address (B) for bypass synchrocheck in the SCADA
mapping.
• Add the relation ‘has for bypass synchrocheck address’ via the “Objects entry” window at
SCADA address (A) and fill it with the SCADA address (B).
- Figure 322 - Adding a bypass S/C address to a SCADA SPC/DPC address (e.g. for DPC)
The following protocols of gateway: IEC 61850 and GI74 are not concerned by this edition.
Each tab present addresses datapoint data in left part of the table and address data in the right
part of the table.
• Path
• Short name
• Long name
For address data, attributes displayed are different for each type of protocol. For MODBUS C26x
protocol sample, attributes are:
• For xPS:
Addr: value of the SCADA address, only active for SPS address, or DPS address if
Double address usage is set to ‘No’.
Close Addr: value of the close state address for DPS address, only active for a DPS
address if Double address usage is set to ‘Yes’.
Open Addr: value of the open state address for DPS address, only active for a DPS
address if Double address usage is set to Yes’.
Double address: flag to indicate if the address is double or not, only active for a DPS
address.
• For xPC:
To exchange datapoint values between station-bus sub-systems and SCADA, datapoints should
be linked to specific SCADA addresses, by adding at datapoint level the relation ‘has for SCADA
address’ (1) and filling it with the corresponding SCADA address in a pre-configured SCADA
addressing mapping (refer to "Defining addressing mapping of SCADA network" on page 646).
- Figure 324 - Realizing SCADA addressing of a datapoint (e.g. for bay SPS datapoint)
For each Access Point (AP) of these devices connected to the IEC 61850 network, via the relation
‘is connected to’, set the attribute relation ‘SNTP server usage’ to the following values:
• Not used if the device can only be SNTP client
• Main SNTP Server if the device is considered as the main SNTP server for this network
• Auxiliary SNTP Server if the device is considered as the auxiliary SNTP server for this
network
Parameters at network
Value Default value Comment
level SCE Attribute name
Yes IEC 61588 synchronisation
IEC 61588 synchro usage No
No mechanism is inactive.
If IEC 61588 synchro usage is set to yes, the following attributes appear
It is mandatory to set this
Transparent clock End to end attribute on Peer to Peer for
End to end
mechanism Peer to peer transparent clock
mechanism
Yes VLAN used for IEC 61588
VLAN usage No
No Synchro.
Master support
Priority 1 & 2 priority criteria’s regarding election of the Great Master Clock
• Adding the system SPS datapoint ‘DREC ready’ (2) at IED level, linked to a pre-defined
datapoint profile.
• Launching “Data model and data flow update” SCE function (refer to "Connecting a BCPU to
an IEC 61850 Station Bus network" on page 600), to get the IEC 61850 address of this SPS.
For IEC 60870-5-103 IED extra information must be configured to process correct disturbance file
COMTRADE structure at computer level (see following section).
7.2.10.2 Defining IEC 60870-5-103 IED extra information for disturbance file
IEC 60870-5-103 extra informations for disturbance file are located at IEC 60870-5-103
acquisition type and concern definition of analog and digital channels, stored in disturbance file,
relatively to COMTRADE format.
• channel number: (cf. mapping IED– field ACC in IEC 60870-5-103 documentation).
• coefficient (0: not used): value which the samples must be multiplied by in order to get the real
value (0: not used). Generally, data uploaded from IED allows to compute this ‘multiply
coefficient’. Unfortunately, some IED don’t give correct data. In this case, this coefficient must
be set here.
• shift time (range [0 s, 1 s], step 1 ms): elapsed time since the beginning of the sampling
period.
• maximal sample value (range [0 , 32767], step 1).
For more details about the analog channel definition, refer to COMTRADE (IEEE C37.11)
external documentation.
• function number (range [0 , 255], step 1): corresponds to function type of the channel in
IEC 60870-5-103 protocol.
• information number (range [0 , 255], step 1): corresponds to information number of the
channel in IEC 60870-5-103 protocol.
• default state (Off / On).
For more details about the digital channel definition, refer to COMTRADE (IEC 60255-24)
external documentation.
7.2.10.3 Defining management of wave record file for computer CT/VT board
Allowing computer to manage its own wave record file is done at computer configuration level by:
fast waveform recording gives access to samples acquired via CT/VT board.
slow waveform recording gives access to analogues (MV) and digital values (SPS, DPS,
SPC, DPC) file recording.
• Adding the system SPS datapoint ‘C26x DREC ready’ at computer level, linked to a pre-
defined datapoint profile.
• Launching “Data model and data flow update” SCE function (refer to "Connecting a BCPU to
an IEC 61850 Station Bus network" on page 600), to get the IEC 61850 address of this SPS.
The waveform recorder provides up to 8 CT/VT channels and up to 128 digital datapoints for
extraction by Disturbance Record Module (DRM).
A maximum of 480 cycles (9,6 seconds at 50 Hz) of measurements samples, with 32 samples per
cycle, can be stored, divided in 1, 2, 4 or 8 files saved in flash disk.
A timer channel is also required to provide accurate timing information for each sample. The delay
between each sample is assumed constant over a single cycle.
Number
Number
of
of Files
cycles
8 60
4 120
2 240
1 480
The waveform recorder can be triggered by the following events, each of which is user
configurable:
• Changes in state of binary inputs (SPS or DPS datapoint)
• Operator request
Only one re-trig is allowed: it means that a new trigger can only be accepted after the end of
recording of the current waveform.
The addition of a fast waveform recording is done via the “Objects entry” window at computer
level by clicking on mouse’s right button. Only one fast waveform recording can be created under
a computer.
Once added, fast waveform recording attributes must be set at SCE level:
• short name and long name: used for internal SCE identification.
• pre-trigger cycle (range [0 , 480], step 1): corresponds to number of cycles (up to 480), that
are stored before triggering.
• total cycles (range [1 , 480], step 1): see previous description.
To define the inputs of a fast waveform recording, just add the relevant relation (1) available at
recording level and fill the relation with proper CT/VT channel or datapoint. Be careful, only CT/VT
channels and datapoints acquired on the computer can be defined as input of its fast waveform
recording.
To define the triggers of a fast waveform recording, just add the relevant relation (2) available at
recording level and fill the relation with proper datapoint. Be careful, only datapoints acquired on
the computer can be defined as input of its fast waveform recording.
Depending on the datapoint type, extra attributes must be set for ‘has for trigger’ relation. These
attributes give the datapoint states (or thresholds for MV) that trig the record (see following figure).
The slow wave form manages up to 24 analogues (MV) and 48 digital values (SPS, DPS, SPC,
DPC).
Number
Numb of
er of integrat
Files ed
values
1 5000
2 2500
5 1000
10 500
20 250
50 100
For analogue, the stored value is the average value during integrated period.
If average value > x then the stored value is 1 else it is 0, x is defined in configuration and it is a
value between 0.1 and 0.9.
The slow waveform recorder can be triggered by the following events, each of which is user
configurable:
• Changes in state of binary inputs (SPS or DPS datapoint)
• Operator request
The addition of a slow waveform recording is done via the “Objects entry” window at computer
level by clicking on mouse’s right button. Only one slow waveform recording can be created under
a computer.
Once added, slow waveform recording attributes must be set at SCE level:
• short name and long name of the recording used for internal SCE identification.
• pre-trigger cycle (range [0 , 5000], step 1): corresponds to the number of cycles (up to 480)
that are stored before triggering.
• total records (range [0 , 5000], step 1): see previous description.
• arbitration period (range [0 , 100], step 1): this data represents the percentage of time during
which the logical data must be set to 1 to consider the integrated data set to 1.
• integration time (range [0 , 216000], step 1): see previous description.
Data unit is number of cycles and has the following range:
[1, 216000] if 60 Hz
(for network frequency configuration, refer to section "Defining slow waveform recording"
on page 673)
• activation period (Non periodic trigger / Daily trigger / weekly trigger / Daily and weekly
trigger): see previous description.
To define the inputs of a slow waveform recording, just add the relevant relation (1) available at
recording level and fill the relation with proper datapoint. Be careful, only datapoints acquired on
the computer can be defined as input of its slow waveform recording.
To define the datapoint-triggers of a slow waveform recording, just add the relevant relation (2)
available at recording level and fill the relation with proper datapoint. Be careful, only datapoints
acquired on the computer can be defined as input of its slow waveform recording. A slow
waveform can be configured without any datapoint-trigger, if a daily or weekly activation period
has been defined for it.
Depending on the datapoint type, extra attributes must be set for ‘has for trigger’ relation. These
attributes give the datapoint states (or thresholds for MV) that trig the record (see following figure).
To define an external klaxon at computer level, just add the relation ‘has its klaxon managed by’ at
computer level and fill it with the relevant SPC.
So it is when adding a board (2), an IED on legacy network (3), a serial printer (4), or a SCADA
network (5) attached to a computer. In that case, the ‘system infos’ binder is located under the
relevant added object.
For extra computer functionalities (wave recording, redundancy) some optional datapoints can be
required.
System datapoints provide real-time statuses and controls on system software or hardware
components, and generally can not be wired on board channels except for redundancy function.
As datapoint, system datapoints must be linked to a profile. For details about datapoint and
datapoint profile configuration, refer to ). Depending on its kind, the system datapoint and its
relevant profile have specific attributes to be set correctly to insure healthy behavior of computer.
Hereafter are listed the datapoint and profile requirements for each kind of system datapoint.
System datapoints get their IEC 61850 address by launching “Data model and data flow update”
SCE function (refer to "Connecting a BCPU to an IEC 61850 Station Bus network" on page 600), if
available.
Mode control DPC: this datapoint is only used by the CAT to turn device functioning mode
to Maintenance or Operational/Run.
The available orders of this datapoint are:
Operating mode MPS: this datapoint is the MPS equivalence of Device mode DPS. The
available states of this datapoint are:
Test control DPC: this datapoint is used to turn device functioning mode to Test or
Normal.
The available orders of this datapoint are:
Local/remote ctrl DPC: this datapoint is required by IEC 61850 protocol but is
meaningless for the computer.
The available orders of this datapoint are:
Local/remote DPS:
The available states of this datapoint are:
Local/remote SPS:
The available states of this datapoint are:
This datapoint has the "RESET" state if the Local/remore DPS datapoint of all the
bays managed by the computer have the "OPEN" state and has the "SET" state if at
least the Local/remore DPS datapoint of one bay managed by the computer has not
the "OPEN" state.
• Control and status for database management
Database incoherency SPS: this datapoint is put in ‘SET’ state if current database is not
self-consistent. In that case, computer enters the Maintenance mode.
The available states of this datapoint are:
Database switch control SPC: this datapoint is used to switch the current database to
standby, and the standby database to current.
The available order of this datapoint is:
Device link SPS: although this datapoint is under the computer, it is not managed by it.
Each IEC 61850 client of the computer computes locally this datapoint status by
supervising the IEC 61850 real-time link with the computer. In fact, there are as many
‘Device link SPS’ per computer basis as IEC 61850 clients connected to the computer. Is
put in ‘SET’ state if device link is operational. The available states of this datapoint are:
“SET” for OK
No available IEC 61850 address
• Health statuses
DI acquisition stopped SPS: in case of saturation of the internal file used for acquisition of
wired digital inputs and gooses, acquisition is automatically stopped and this datapoint is
put in ‘SET’ state. As soon as this internal file is un-saturated, this datapoint is reset and
acquisition restarts.
The available states of this datapoint are:
Software error SPS: in case of software error, this datapoint is set and computer enters
the Faulty mode.
The available states of this datapoint are:
Watchdog SPS: in case of software watchdog time-out, this datapoint is put in ‘SET’ state
and computer enters the Faulty mode.
The available states of this datapoint are:
The five following datapoints are used internally by computer in redundancy management.
These datapoints must be linked to datapoint profiles by default for proper behavior of
redundancy.
Main status MV
• Test Mode Status: this datapoint indicates the switching of BCPU into test mode. For
automation purposes this datapoint will be the only datapoint issued without the test quality
while BCPU is in test mode. The available states for this datapoint are:
- Figure 346 - Mandatory 'System infos' datapoint for a board (e.g. for AIU board)
• Board status MPS (1): this datapoint indicates the status of the board.
The available states of this datapoint are:
• “STATE 0” for board OK
These datapoints must be configured (see section ) according to their described features:
• IED communication status SPS (1): is put in ‘SET’ state if communication with the IED is
operational.
The available states of this datapoint are:
• SCADA communication status SPS (1): this datapoint is put in “SET” state if communication
with the SCADA is operational.
The available states of this datapoint are:
• SPS (Single Point Status), DPS (Double Point Status), MPS (Multiple Point Status)
• Setpoint
Input datapoints can be acquired through sensors (input channels), addressed on IED at IED
legacy network level or substation network level. They can also be calculated or deduced by the
system devices. They can be sent to SCADA by addressing them on SCADA networks.
Output datapoints can be controlled through relays (output channels), addressed on IED at IED
legacy network level or substation network level or on SCADA networks. They can also be
managed by built-in functions or user functions.
At SCE level, datapoints belonging to the system topology are called system datapoints, and
those of the electrical topology are named electrical datapoints.
Generally, system datapoint creation is automatic when adding system devices or sub-
components to system devices. They are never wired, except for system datapoint used by
redundancy (for MiCOM C264 only)and more often correspond to system diagnostics (device,
printer board status, control of device mode).
Electrical datapoint creation is rarely automatic except when they are required for correct EPAS
system behavior (for instance, ‘Order running SPS’ at bay level, ‘Computed switchgear position’
at circuit-break level), or relevant to an electrical built-in function that imposes their existence.
Binary input processing for SPS, DPS and MPS datapoints is described in section Binary Input
Processing of chapter Functional description (FT) of MiCOM C264.
Measurement input processing for MV and TPI datapoints is described in sections Measurement
Input Processing and Tap Position Indication measurement processing of chapter Functional
description (FT) of MiCOM C264.
Accumulator input processing and Energy counting for Counter datapoint are described in
sections Accumulator Input Processing and Energy Counting of chapter Functional description
(FT) of MiCOM C264.
Control sequences for SPC, DPC and Setpoint datapoint is described in section Control
sequences of chapter Functional description (FT) of MiCOM C264.
Hereafter are described standard ways to define datapoint at SCE level. SCE provides facilities to
create and wire datapoints directly from specific wiring tables. The usage of these tables is
described more precisely in chapter Human Machine Interface of SCE User manual (part
Configuration facilities).
Then, update the SPS attributes where some can be fixed or masked depending on the pre-
defined kind of SPS (description given for generic SPS):
• short name and long name of the datapoint used for logging, alarms ...
• detection mode (Permanent / Transient / Permanent with computer auto-reset): when this
attribute is set to "Permanent with computer auto-reset" the SPS is reset automatically after 1
ms.
• used profile (refer to "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708)
• reset confirmation delay (range [0 s, 120 s], step 100 ms]: confirmation delay for stable
‘reset’ state.
• set confirmation delay (range [0 s, 120 s], step 100 ms]: confirmation delay for stable ‘set’
state.
• forcing management (Not automatic / Automatic to reset state / Automatic to set state):
when a SPS goes in invalid state, computer can force or not its status to set or reset state
automatically. This attribute defines the way this forcing management is done. Automatic
forcing management is independent of FSS facility gives at user by the SPS profile.
• state panel assignment (No / Yes): set to ‘yes’ to enable SPS state display at computer local
HMI level. .
Then, update the DPC attributes where some can be fixed or masked depending on the pre-
defined kind of DPC (description given for generic Bay DPC):
• short name and long name: used for logging, alarms ...
• close duration (range [0, 15 s], step 10ms): this attribute is only available if the activation
mode is set to Transient. It defines the time while the DPC is held in the "close" state before
returning to the "open" state.
• open duration (range [0, 15 s], step 10ms): this attribute is only available if the activation
mode is set to Transient. It defines the time while the DPC is held in the "open" state before
returning to the "close" state.
• hold duration (range [0, 10 s], step 10ms): this attribute is only available if the activation
mode is set to Permanent until feedback. It defines the time while the contact is held in the
requested state after reception of the confirmation of the position of the device.
• time between two orders (range [0, 10 s], step 100ms): this attribute corresponds to the
inter-control delay defined in section "Inter-control delay" on page 227 of chapter Functional
description (FT) and is also used for execution checks (see "Generic execution checks" on
page 230 in chapter Functional description (FT)).
• command panel assignment (No / Yes): set to ‘Yes’ to enable SPC control at computer
local HMI level.
• bay mode dependency: Yes /No
• bay control uniqueness dependency: Yes / No (only significant if control uniqueness is set
to bay at substation level)
• Local substation dependency: Yes /No
Then, update the MPS attributes where some can be fixed or masked depending on the pre-
defined kind of MPS (description given for generic MPS):
• short name and long name of the datapoint used for logging, alarms ...
• forcing management (Not automatic / Automatic to state <i> (i ϵ [0, 15])): when MPS goes in
invalid state, computer can force or not its status to set or reset state automatically. This
attribute defines the way this forcing management is done. Automatic forcing management is
independent of FSS facility gives at user by the MPS profile.
• state panel assignment (No / Yes): set to ‘yes’ to enable MPS state display at computer
local HMI level.
Then, update the MV attributes where some can be fixed or masked depending on the pre-
defined kind of MV (description given for generic MV):
‘General’ attributes
• short name and long name: used for logging, alarms ...
• automatic forcing (No / Yes): when a MV goes in invalid state, computer can force or not its
value automatically. Automatic forcing management is independent of FSS facility gives at
user by the MV profile.
• value for automatic forcing: MV value when automatic forcing
• transmission on event (Cyclic long period / Cyclic short period / According to a ‰ of full
scale value / According to a ‰ of current value)
• deadband (‰ variation) (range [0,255], step 1): this attribute is significant only if the previous
parameter is set to ‘According to a ‰ of ...’: this attribute corresponds to ‘p’ parameter
described in section 5.2.9.2 of chapter Functional description (FT) MiCOM C264.
• MV panel assignment (No / Yes): set to ‘yes’ to enable MV value displayed at computer local
HMI level. .
• Threshold value
‘Scaling’ attributes
• scaling rule: available values are:
Linear
Quadratic
Quadratic with offset
Linear per pieces
• minimum acq. value: minimum acquired value by the BCPU, before applying scaling rules
• maximum acq. value: maximum acquired value by the BCPU, before applying scaling rules
• In case of multi-segment scaling (for details of the use of the coefficients, see Scaling ):
Ai coefficient
Bi coefficient
When adding a generic digital MV datapoint, some ‘Digital acquisition’ attributes have to be
updated.
• Inhibition delay(x 10 ms): used for digital measurement with read inhibit signal
• Stabilisation value
TPI datapoint is automatically created when adding a tap changer built-in function under a
mandatory transformer module of a transformer bay. For details about transformer bay, module or
tap changer function creation refer to "Defining BCPU configuration in electrical architecture" on
page 751.
Once a TPI has been created by adding a tap changer built-in function, update its attributes:
‘General’ attributes
• short name and long name of the datapoint used for logging, alarms ...
• MV panel assignment (No / Yes): set to ‘yes’ to enable MV value display at computer local
HMI level.
Then, update the Counter attributes (description given for generic Counter):
• short name and long name of the datapoint used for logging, alarms ...
• counter type (Standard, Energy import, Energy export): when this attribute is set to
"Standard" associated attributes are Validation duration (3), Invalidity duration (4), IED value
already totalled (5), Cumul period (6) and Reset at cumulative period (7). When this attribute
is set to Energy import or Energy export associated attributes are energy type (9), Scale
factor (10), Transmission period (11) and reset after transmission (12).
• validation duration (range [0, 10 s], step 1 ms): corresponds to Tcount parameter described
in section "Digital measurement (DM)" on page 151 of chapter Functional description (FT).
• invalidity duration (range [5, 10 s], step 1 ms): corresponds to Tdef parameter described in
section "Digital measurement (DM)" on page 151 of chapter Functional description (FT).
• IED value already totalled (No / Yes): attribute must be set to Yes if counter value acquired
on IED must not be totalled periodically (total done at IED level)
• System output: control information related to the system, to configurable and built-in
automations or to electrical process but without acquisition possibilities.
• Setpoint (SetPoint): derived from n Digital outputs.
SPC, DPC and SetPoints are mainly controlled via digital output boards (board with DO channels)
or via legacy IED connected to the EPAS device .
By extension, at SCE level, system outputs are seen as particular SPC or DPC depending on the
number of elementary information they represent (for details about system outputs, see section
"Setting system information of board" on page 684).
Then, update the SPC attributes where some can be fixed or masked depending on the pre-
defined kind of SPC (description given for generic Bay SPC):
• short name and long name: used for logging, alarms ...
• order on duration (range [0, 15 s], step 10ms): this attribute is only available if the activation
mode is set to Transient. It defines the time while the contact is closed before re-opening. hold
duration (range [0, 10 s], step 10ms): this attribute is only available if the activation mode is
set to Permanent until feedback. It defines the time while the contact is held in the requested
position after reception of the confirmation of the position of the device.
• time between two orders (range [0, 10 s], step 100ms): this attribute corresponds to the
inter-control delay.
• command panel assignment (No / Yes): set to ‘yes’ to enable SPC control at computer local
HMI level.
• bay mode dependency: Yes /No
• bay Contol uniqueness: (No / Yes): only significant if control uniqueness is set to bay at
substation level.
• Local Substation Dependancy: Yes/No
Then, update the DPC attributes where some can be fixed or masked depending on the pre-
defined kind of DPC (description given for generic Bay DPC):
• short name and long name: used for logging, alarms ...
• close duration (range [0, 15 s], step 10ms): this attribute is only available if the activation
mode is set to Transient. It defines the time while the DPC is held in the "close" state before
returning to the "open" state.
• open duration (range [0, 15 s], step 10ms): this attribute is only available if the activation
mode is set to Transient. It defines the time while the DPC is held in the "open" state before
returning to the "close" state.
• hold duration (range [0, 10 s], step 10ms): this attribute is only available if the activation
mode is set to Permanent until feedback. It defines the time while the contact is held in the
requested state after reception of the confirmation of the position of the device.
• time between two orders (range [0, 10 s], step 100ms): this attribute corresponds to the
inter-control delay defined in section "Inter-control delay" on page 227 of chapter Functional
description (FT) and is also used for execution checks (see "Generic execution checks" on
page 230 in chapter Functional description (FT)).
• command panel assignment (No / Yes): set to ‘Yes’ to enable SPC control at computer
local HMI level.
• bay mode dependency: Yes /No
• bay control uniqueness dependency: Yes / No (only significant if control uniqueness is set
to bay at substation level)
• Local substation dependency: Yes /No
• Add the relation ‘has for feedback’ at DPC level: choose exclusively one of the two relations
‘has for feedback: SPS datapoint’ (1) or ‘has for feedback: DPS datapoint’ (2) depending on
the kind of feedback datapoint.
• Fill the relation with the relevant SPS or DPS datapoint.
address", this relation must also be defined for the other one
• For a "DPC" datapoint, if its attribute "activation mode" is set to the "Transient" value, then the
following rule must be respected: “execution timeout"> max [“open duration”, "close duration"]
SetPoints are used to send instruction values to the process or to ancillary devices. BCPU
manages two types of SetPoints:
• Digital SetPoints
• System SetPoints
Digital SetPoints
Digital SetPoints are executed via DO channels of Digital Output boards. This type of controls is
managed in “Direct Execute mode” only.
Digital SetPoints may be configured with digital “refresh DO” (see following topic)
The configuration allows also to define two methods of activation of the SetPoint relays:
• Raw activation: all activated relays which must be open are deactivated, all relays which must
be closed are activated. If a “read inhibit DO” is configured this one must be deactivated
during the relay positioning (see following topic).
• Incremental activation: the restitution of the SetPoint and relays can be done by successive
increments from the initial value to the final one. The value of increments and the duration of
the activation are user selectable. If a “read inhibit DO” is configured this one must be
deactivated during every incremental activation (see following topic).
Described in section "Control sequences" on page 213 of chapter Functional description (FT).
A dedicated binary output can be used to allow/ forbid reading the value by the external device.
There is one (or none) read inhibit (RI) output per value.
If the RI output is a logical one (external polarity applied), the reading is permitted.
The 0 to 1 transition on the RI output can be used by the external device as a trigger, indicating
that a new value is available.
SetPoints can be configured with a refresh period, this means that the SetPoint request must be
sent periodically by the transmitter.
If a request on the SetPoint is not received before the end of the refresh period, the SetPoint is set
to non-refreshed and an alarm is raised but and the last received SetPoint is maintained.
Once a new SetPoint request is received, the SetPoint is set to refreshed, DO are activated and
the alarm is reset.
System SetPoint
SetPoints can be locally managed by computer as a system control for automation for instance.
Execution phase is identical to the digital SetPoints.
Then, update the SetPoint attributes where some can be fixed or masked depending on the pre-
defined kind of SetPoint (description given for generic Bay SetPoint):
• short name and long name of the datapoint used for logging, alarms ...
• type:
Analogue: SetPoint is managed by IED, by system output, or by AOU board output
Digital coded BCD
Digital coded ‘Pure binary’
Digital coded ‘Gray’
Digital coded ‘1 among N’
Digital coded ‘decimal’
• progressive step usage: only used for digital SetPoint. No corresponds to Raw activation,
Yes to Incremental Activation
• minimum value (range [-3.4E38, 3.4E38]): used for value control and scaling.
• maximum value (range [-3.4E38, 3.4E38]): used for value control and scaling.
• command panel assignment (Yes / No): set to ‘yes’ to enable SetPoint control at computer
local HMI level.
• bay mode dependency: Yes/No
• bay control uniqueness dependency: Yes/No (only significant if control uniqueness is set
to bay at substation level)
• Local substation dependancy: From SCADA refused/Allowed
datapoints (SPS, DPS…) there exists a relevant profile (SPSProfile, DPSProfile…). Several
datapoints of the same kind can be linked to the same profile.
The profile attributes can be seen as the datapoint attributes as soon as this datapoint is linked to
the profile. For ease of explanation, this short-cut will be done in this document.
For input datapoints, the following characteristics are set at profile level:
• state labels and eventual unit label for MV and counter.
For output datapoints, the following characteristics are set at profile level:
• order labels and eventual unit label for setpoints.
‘Profile’ objects are managed via a specific “Profiles” table at SCE level. The usage of this table is
described more precisely in chapter Human Machine Interface of SCE User manual (part
Configuration facilities).
• SBMC state substitution value (Suppressed / Set / Reset): significant and visible if SBMC
dependant is set to Yes.
• toggling filtering (No / Yes): useful for a datapoint acquired on a DI board to filter toggling.
• initial status (Reset / Set): used for computer software initialisation especially for system
datapoints.
• BCPU treatment on :
For each available state, precise if the event associated to the change of state shall be:
no archive, no logging
archive, logging
archive, no logging
no archive, logging
• masking due to control (No / Yes): this attribute have to be set to ‘Yes’ to manage correctly
discrepancy (alarm only appears in case of spontaneous change of state without previous
control).
• delay (range [0 s, 120 s], step 1 s): to avoid alarm generation if alarm condition disappears
within this delay.
• gravity (range [1, 5], step 1).
• clearing mode (Manual / Automatic / Gravity basis): to precise the way alarm is cleared when
alarm condition disappears:
• Manual: users have to be explicitly clear the alarm,
• Gravity basis: the clearing mode is deduced from the one given at Scs object level for the
relevant gravity
For BCPU configuration, all attributes are significant for datapoints it is server of.
• SBMC state substitution value (Suppressed / Open / Closed / Jammed), significant and
visible if SBMC dependent is set to Yes.
• toggling filtering (No / Yes): useful for datapoint acquired on DI board to filter toggling.
• initial status (Motion / Open / Closed / Undefined), used for computer software initialisation
especially for system datapoints.
• BCPU treatment on :
For each available state, precise if the event associated to the change of state shall be:
no archive, no logging
archive, logging
archive, no logging
no archive, logging
• masking due to control (No / Yes): this attribute have to be set to ‘Yes’ to manage correctly
discrepancy (alarm only appears in case of spontaneous change of state without previous
control).
• delay (range [0 s, 120 s], step 1 s): to avoid alarm generation if alarm condition disappears
within this delay.
• gravity (range [1, 5], step 1).
• clearing mode (Manual / Automatic / Gravity basis): to precise the way alarm is cleared when
alarm condition disappears:
• Manual: users have to be explicitly clear the alarm.
• Gravity basis: the clearing mode is deduced from the one given at Scs object level for the
relevant gravity.
For BCPU configuration, all attributes are significant for datapoints it is server of.
• SBMC state substitution value (Suppressed / Open / Closed / Jammed): significant and
visible if SBMC dependant is set to Yes.
• BCPU treatment on :
For each available state, precise if the event associated to the change of state shall be:
no archive, no logging
archive, logging
archive, no logging
no archive, logging
• masking due to control (No / Yes): this attribute have to be set to ‘Yes’ to manage correctly
discrepancy (alarm only appears in case of spontaneous change of state without previous
control).
• delay (range [0 s, 120 s], step 1 s): to avoid alarm generation if alarm condition disappears
within this delay.
• gravity (range [1, 5], step 1).
• clearing mode (Manual / Automatic / Gravity basis): to precise the way alarm is cleared when
alarm condition disappears:
• Manual: users needs explicitly clear the alarm.
• Gravity basis: the clearing mode is deduced from the one given at Scs object level for the
relevant gravity.
For BCPU configuration, all attributes are significant for datapoints it is server of.
• BCPU treatment on :
For each available state, precise if the event associated to the change of state shall be:
no archive, no logging
archive, logging
archive, no logging
no archive, logging
• delay (range [0 s, 120 s], step 1 s): to avoid alarm generation if alarm condition disappears
within this delay.
• gravity (range [1, 5], step 1).
• clearing mode (Manual / Automatic / Gravity basis): to precise the way alarm is cleared when
alarm condition disappears:
• Manual: users needs explicitly clear the alarm.
• Gravity basis: the clearing mode is deduced from the one given at Scs object level for the
relevant gravity.
For BCPU configuration, all attributes are significant for datapoints it is server of.
• C5x treatment on :
For each available state, precise if the event associated to the change of state shall be:
no archive, no logging
archive, logging
archive, no logging
no archive, logging
Globally to all Counter states, the attribute ‘generate condition’ (1) defines when alarms are
generated for the datapoint: ‘appearance of the event’ or ‘appearance and disappearance of the
event’.
For each state (Valid, SelfCheckFault, Unknown, Forced, Overrange, Undefined) the following
alarm attributes are settable:
• delay (range [0 s, 120 s], step 1 s): to avoid alarm generation if alarm condition disappears
within this delay.
• gravity (range [1, 5], step 1).
• clearing mode (Manual / Automatic / Gravity basis): to precise the way alarm is cleared when
alarm condition disappears:
• Manual: users needs explicitly clear the alarm.
• Gravity basis: the clearing mode is deduced from the one given at Scs object level for the
relevant gravity.
For BCPU configuration, all attributes are significant for datapoints it is server of.
Direct execute
Direct execute with SBO popup (reserved to substation control point usage),
• SBO timeout (range [0, 600 s], step 1s), significant if SBO mode is set to ‘SBO operate once’
or ‘SBO operate many’.
• External fault management (External fault / OK).
• BCPU treatment on :
For each available state, precise if the event associated to the change of state shall be:
no archive, no logging
archive, logging
archive, no logging
no archive, logging
• delay (range [0 s, 120 s], step 1 s): to avoid alarm generation if alarm condition disappears
within this delay.
• gravity (range [1, 5], step 1).
• clearing mode (Manual / Automatic / Gravity basis): to precise the way alarm is cleared when
alarm condition disappears:
• Manual: users needs explicitly clear the alarm,
• Gravity basis: the clearing mode is deduced from the one given at Scs object level for the
relevant gravity.
For BCPU configuration, all attributes are significant for datapoints it is server of.
For BCPU configuration, all attributes are significant for datapoints it is server of.
• Add a DPC profile from object entry available at the desired system object level (1).
Direct execute
Direct execute with SBO popup (reserved to substation control point usage),
• SBO timeout (range [0, 600 s], step 1s), significant if SBO mode is set to ‘SBO operate once’
or ‘SBO operate many’.
• external fault management (external fault / OK).
• BCPU treatment on :
For each available state, precise if the event associated to the change of state shall be:
no archive, no logging
archive, logging
archive, no logging
no archive, logging
• delay (range [0 s, 120 s], step 1 s): to avoid alarm generation if alarm condition disappears
within this delay.
• gravity (range [1, 5], step 1).
• clearing mode (Manual / Automatic / Gravity basis): to precise the way alarm is cleared when
alarm condition disappears:
• Manual: users needs explicitly clear the alarm,
• Gravity basis: the clearing mode is deduced from the one given at Scs object level for the
relevant gravity
For BCPU configuration, all attributes are significant for datapoints it is server of.
• ‘Close order’ interlock value (Invalid / False / True): this attribute defines the value affected
to the Close order state of the DPC for evaluation of an interlock equation or a FBD using this
DPC
For BCPU configuration, all attributes are significant for datapoints it is server of.
• Direct execute
• Direct execute with SBO control box (reserved to substation control point usage), similar to
‘Direct execute’ for computer, reserved for future use
• SBO timeout (range [0, 600 s], step 1s), significant if SBO mode is set to ‘SBO operate once’
or ‘SBO operate many’.
• unit used for display, logging and alarm at BCPU level.
• Archive, logging.
• Archive, no logging.
For BCPU configuration, a more synthetic vision of logging and archiving is deduced from this
attribute.
• delay (range [0 s, 120 s], step 1 s): to avoid alarm generation if alarm condition disappears
within this delay
• gravity (range [1, 5], step 1)
• clearing mode (Manual / Automatic / Gravity basis): to precise the way alarm is cleared when
alarm condition disappears:
• Manual: users needs explicitly clear the alarm ,
• Gravity basis: the clearing mode is deduced from the one given at Scs object level for the
relevant gravity
For BCPU configuration, all attributes are significant for datapoints it is server of.
For computer, archiving is available or not for all the events appearing on a given datapoint.
Archiving is activated as soon as one ‘state treatment’ attribute is set to ‘Archive and logging’ or
‘archive only’ at datapoint profile level (refer to "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708).
Alarm archiving at computer level is defined globally for all the computers at Scs object level refer
to "Setting general system configuration relevant to MiCOM C264" on page 567)
For computer, event logging is available or not for all the events appearing on a given datapoint.
Event logging is activated as soon as the datapoint profile is linked to the local printer of the
computer via the relation ‘has events logged on’. To link a datapoint profile to a printer, refer to
"Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708.
Alarm logging is activated as soon as the datapoint profile is linked to the local printer of the
computer via the relation ‘has alarm events logged on’. To link a datapoint profile to a printer, refer
to "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708.
Hereafter are described standard ways to define acquisition source for input datapoints at SCE
level. SCE provides facilities to create and wire datapoints directly from specific wiring tables. The
usage of these tables is described more precisely in chapter Human Machine Interface of SCE
User manual (part Configuration facilities).
An easier way to wire datapoints is using wiring table facilities provided by SCE (refer the SCE
documentation for details)
• Fill the relations with the relevant DI channels: when datapoint level is lower than or equal to
bay level, only DI channels from DIU boards belonging to the computer that manages the bay,
are available. To define the computer that manages a bay, refer to section "Defining a Bay" on
page 758.
• If a read inhibit signal exists for the MV or TPI, add the relations ‘read inhibit wired on’ (2) at
MV or TPI datapoint level.
• If a sign bit exists for the MV, add the relations ‘sign bit wired on’ (3) at MV datapoint level.
• If it is a double counter, add the extra relation ‘secondary input wired on’ (2) at Counter
datapoint level.
• Fill the relations with the relevant DI channel: when datapoint level is lower than or equal to
bay level, only DI channels from DIU boards belonging to the computer that manages the bay,
are available. To define the computer that manages a bay, refer to section "Defining a Bay" on
page 758.
• When the counter is used as an energy counter ("counter type" attribute set to "Energy
import" or "Energy Export") no wiring is needed but the relation "integrate: MV electrical
datapoint" (3) must be added to define the input of the counter. This relation must be filled
with the relevant MV datapoint.
See section "Defining BCPU configuration in system architecture" on page 567 for further details
about IED legacy network creation and addressing mapping definition.
- Figure 430 - Acquiring input datapoint via IED legacy network (e.g. SPS datapoint)
7.3.6.3 Acquiring input datapoint via non-EPAS IEC 61850 communicant IED
To use datapoints issued from a non-EPAS IEC 61850 communicant IED, realize the following
actions at SCE level:
• Create the non-EPAS IEC 61850 communicant IED in the system topology,
• Import its IEC 61850 ICD (IED capability description), to create its IEC 61850 mapping,
• Create the electrical topology (bay, module) relevant to the datapoints served by the non-
EPAS IEC 61850 communicant IED,
• Map manually the datapoints of this electrical topology to IEC 61850 addresses of the non-
EPAS IEC 61850 communicant IED (link data objects to datapoints) via launching ‘Manual
IEC Mapper’ SCE dialog on the IED (‘Manual IED mapping’ in the IED contextual menu),
• Configure the usage of datapoints of the IED in some functions of the MiCOM C264, e.g. input
plug of user function,
• Launch ‘data model and data flow update’ SCE function (refer to section "Networking BCPU
on a Station Bus network" on page 600).
Do not confuse:
• Obtain an IEC 61850 address to a datapoint, wired on the MiCOM C264 , via ‘data model and
data flow update’ SCE function. In that case, the datapoint is served/produced/managed by
the MiCOM C264.
• Map an IEC 61850 address to a datapoint on a non-EPAS IEC 61850 communicant IED, via
‘Manual IED mapping’ SCE function. In that case the datapoint can not be wired, because it is
served/produced/managed by the non-EPAS IEC 61850 communicant IED.
• Supervision of legacy network and IED managed by EPAS computers (communication status
diagnostics).
• Supervision of redundancy between two EPAS computers (redundancy status diagnostics).
• Supervision of logging printers managed by HMI server or EPAS computer (printer status
diagnostics).
• Supervision of archiving managed by HMI server (archiving status diagnostics).
• Facilities given by built-in electrical and grouping functions or user’s function, in EPAS BCPU.
Most of system input datapoints when transmitted on station bus network are addressed in
IEC 61850 diagnostics bricks.
The list of such system datapoints are given in section "Setting system information of board" on
page 684.
So can slow automation when it manages electrical datapoints or owns management input
datapoints (see section "Defining an ISaGRAF® slow automation" on page 843).
For group needs, an electrical SPS containing the group result must be created (see section
"Defining a group" on page 848).
For SPS-DPS association, the resulting DPS is the product of the two SPS associations (see
section "Producing a DPS from two SPS" on page 851).
To define (open or close) interlocking equation on SPC or DPC datapoint, an extra (open or close)
SPS has to be produced, whose result is interlocking equation computation (see section "Defining
interlocking" on page 851).
• Active Power
• Reactive Power
• Apparent Power
• Frequency
• Fill the relation with the relevant CT/VT board. When datapoint level is lower than or equal to
bay level, only the CT/VT board belonging to the computer that manages the bay, is available.
To define the computer that manages a bay, refer to section "Defining a Bay" on page 758.
• Update the relation attribute ‘measure type’, giving the computation type.
SCE provides facilities to create MV datapoints issued from CT/VT computation directly from a
specific table (via contextual menu on the CT/VT board). The usage of this table is described
more precisely in chapter Human Machine Interface of SCE User manual (part Configuration
facilities).
Hereafter are described standard ways to define control source for output datapoints at SCE
level. SCE provides facilities to create and wire datapoints directly from specific wiring tables. The
usage of these tables is described more precisely in chapter Human Machine Interface of SCE
User manual (part Configuration facilities).
• Fill the relation with the relevant DO channel: when datapoint level is lower than or equal to
bay level, only DO channels from boards belonging to the BCPU that manages the bay, are
available. To define the BCPU that manages a bay, refer to section "Defining a Bay" on page
758.
• Fill the relations with the relevant DO channels: when datapoint level is lower than or equal to
bay level, only DO channels from DOU boards belonging to the computer that manages the
bay, are available. To define the computer that manages a bay, refer to section .
See section "Networking IED on computer legacy network" on page 602 for further details about
IED legacy network creation and addressing mapping definition.
• Add the relation ‘has for IED address’ (1) at datapoint level. Generally, only one relation
adding is available for a datapoint, except for a DPC datapoint where up to two relations can
be added, corresponding to each elementary bit of the DPC if the legacy protocol does not
support the DPC feature. In that case, the DPC is split in two SPC regarding to the legacy
protocol.
• Fill the relation with the relevant IED address: when datapoint level is lower than or equal to
bay level, only IED addresses from IEDs belonging to the computer that manages the bay,
are available. To define the computer that manages a bay, refer to section "Defining a Bay" on
page 758.
- Figure 436 - Acquiring output datapoint via IED legacy network (e.g. SPC datapoint)
7.3.7.3 Controlling output datapoint via non-EPAS IEC 61850 communicant IED
To use datapoints issued from a non-EPAS IEC 61850 communicant IED, realize the following
actions at SCE level:
• Create the non-EPAS IEC 61850 communicant IED in the system topology,
• Import its IEC 61850 ICD (IED capability description), to create its IEC 61850 mapping,
• Create the electrical topology (bay, module) relevant to the datapoints served by the non-
EPAS IEC 61850 communicant IED,
• Map manually the datapoints of this electrical topology to IEC 61850 addresses of the non-
EPASIEC 61850 communicant IED (link data objects to datapoints) via launching ‘Manual
IEC Mapper’ SCE dialog on the IED (‘Manual IED mapping’ in the IED contextual menu),
• Configure the usage of datapoints of the IED in some functions of the MiCOM C264, e.g. input
plug of user function,
• Launch ‘data model and data flow update’ SCE function (refer to section "Networking BCPU
on a Station Bus network" on page 600).
Do not confuse:
• Obtain an IEC 61850 address to a datapoint, wired on the MiCOM C264 , via ‘data model and
data flow update’ SCE function. In that case, the datapoint is served/produced/managed by
the MiCOM C264.
• Map an IEC address to a datapoint on a non-EPAS IEC 61850 communicant IED, via ‘Manual
IED mapping’ SCE function. In that case the datapoint can not be wired, because it is
served/produced/managed by the non-EPAS IEC 61850 communicant IED.
• Facilities given by built-in electrical and grouping functions or user’s function, in EPAS
computers.
Computer redundancy needs specific output typed datapoints that must be manually added in
computer’s hierarchy.
Most of system output datapoints when transmitted on station bus network are addressed in
IEC 61850 diagnostics bricks.
The list of such system datapoints are given in section "Setting system information of board" on
page 684.
So can slow automation when it manages electrical output datapoints or owns management
output datapoints (see section "Defining BCPU configuration in electrical architecture" on page
751).
For xPS-xPC association, an electrical output SPC or DPC linked to the SPS or DPS must exist
and sometimes be created (see section "Controlling xPC by xPS change of state" on page 850).
When two identical orders (Open/Open or Close/Close) are simultaneous and from different
origins, the acknowledgment management is described on the following table:
Target datapoints can be one of the following types: SPS or DPS. They are available with default
name Mapping SPS and Mapping DPS at each level of the Electrical topology. In the example
given here after these two "target" datapoints are shown at the Substation level (1).
Original datapoints can be one of the following types: SPS, DPS, MPS, MV.
To select the target datapoint double-click the undefined relation "is mapped on:" (3). In the
Relation link editor dialog box are displayed all the available Mapping DPS datapoints (4). Click
the Mapping DPS datapoint you want to be associated to the order running datapoint (Subs
Mapping DPS in our example) then click the OK button.
• The original datapoint and the target datapoint can belong to different BCPUs. In this case the
states of the original datapoints are transmitted through GOOSE messages.
• A target datapoint is managed as any other datapoint: transmission, used in automation,
alarms, …
• A MPS original datapoint can only be associated to a SPS ( the relation "is mapped on:
Mapping DPS Electrical datapoint" is not available in the "Object entry" window associated to
a MPS).
• A MV original datapoint can only be associated to a SPS ( the relation "is mapped on:
Mapping DPS Electrical datapoint" is not available in the "Object entry" window associated to
a MV).
A voltage level (3) is an aggregation of ‘Bay’ object (4), grouping of electrical devices, called
module (5). Generally, this grouping is electrically self-protective, i.e. can be isolated from other
bays by switchgear for maintenance and managed by only one EPAS protection. There are
different kinds of bays: feeder, transformer, busbar, bus coupler, bus section, capacitor bank and
generic bay.
Coupling two voltage levels is commonly done via transformer. To respect SCE data modelling
electrical partitioning, this transformer has to belong to a transformer bay (6) arbitrary put in one of
both voltage levels (generally its primary). An extra relation on transformer defines to which
voltage level its secondary (or primary) belongs.
Final electrical components are modules composing bays. There are different kinds of modules:
circuit breaker, switchgear, transformer, motor, generator, battery, capacitor, inductor, converter
and generic module. An extra module exists to describe substation external connection (external
line).
Every level of the electrical topology, except Site level, can own datapoints whose features and
configuration are described in section Defining datapoint.htm.
A Site object corresponds to customer project identification: its attributes short name and long
name (1) can be entered at SCE level.
A Substation object corresponds to customer substation identification: its attributes short name
and long name (1) have to be entered at SCE level, for proper logging formatting and datapoint
identification, at protection and operator interface levels.
At substation level, the attribute ‘default uniqueness’ (2) defines the way control uniqueness is
managed for the whole substation. Available values are:
• None: no control uniqueness is provided by EPAS system for the substation.
• Substation level: control uniqueness is provided by EPAS system for the whole substation,
i.e. two simultaneous controls are refused within the substation, except for control datapoints
configured as substation uniqueness independent (see sections "Defining SPC datapoint" on
page 700, "Defining DPC datapoint" on page 702 and "Defining SetPoint datapoint" on page
706).
• Bay level: control uniqueness is provided by EPAS system for an entire bay, i.e. 2
simultaneous controls are refused within the same bay, except for control datapoints
configured as bay uniqueness independent (see sections "Defining SPC datapoint" on page
700, "Defining DPC datapoint" on page 702 and "Defining SetPoint datapoint" on page 706).
Bay and substation uniqueness are managed by BCPU by synthesis of mandatory SPS
datapoints ‘Order running’, automatically added under a bay at its creation (see section
"Networking BCPU on a Station Bus network" on page 600).
• Taking Control for substation and SCDA links (see section Defining Taking Control for
substation and SCADA links)
For more details about datapoints and their configuration, refer to section .
A Global alarm ack SPS (1) can be added to the substation level in order to automatically
acknowledge the new alarms in the MiCOM C264 and also in the OI. The detection mode attribute
of this SPS must be set to "Permanent" or "Permanent with computer auto-reset". This SPS may
be any wired SPS or SPS activated by a control ( by using the Glb alm ack ctrl SPC(2)) from the
SCADA or generated by any PSL. It is also possible to launch a global alarm acknowledgment at
a fixed time by using a cyclic SPS (described in section Adding bay generic datapoint)
The Remote mode indicates that the substation is controlled from Remote Control Point (RCP),
via gateway. No controls can be sent from Substation Control Point level (except if the concerned
bay is in SBMC mode).
The Local mode indicates that the substation is controlled from EPAS Operator Interface
(Substation Control Point). The controls issued from RCP are not taken into account by the
system, they are refused.
Some controls, defined during the configuration phase, can be independent of the substation
control mode: it means they can be issued from SCP or RCP whatever the current control mode
is. Controls from configurable automation are accepted whatever was the mode. For details about
the configuration of this dependency attribute, refer to sections "Defining SPC datapoint" on page
700, "Defining DPC datapoint" on page 702 and "Defining SetPoint datapoint" on page 706.
In Local or Remote mode the information acquired by BCPUs and IEDs are always sent to RCP
and EPAS Operator Interface.
The automatic “Forcing of Invalid BI” function is used to avoid processing of invalid states of the
substation mode (the local or remote replacement state is defined in configuration). The “Forced
Local” state is processed as the “Local” state. The “Forced Remote” state is processed as the
“Remote” state.
Moreover, all IEC 61850 clients (i.e. Operator Interface, gateway, protections) will automatically
force the substation mode to “Forced Local” or “Forced Remote” if it takes the UNKNOWN state
(due for example to the loss of communication detected between the protection which manages
the substation mode and the IEC 61850 clients).
• if necessary, links the control of the Local/remote with the Local/remote status datapoint, via
‘has for feedback’ relation.
Hereafter, the term "wired" means that the datapoint has to be wired on digital channel(s) of a
BCPU.
• If "Loc/rem ctrl DPC" is present, then "Local/remote DPS" has to be present (it's the
feedback).
• If "Local/remote DPS" is not wired, then "Loc/rem ctrl DPC" is mandatory.
• If "Local/remote DPS" is wired, then "Loc/rem ctrl DPC" is not mandatory but, if it's present, it
has to be wired.
• If, under a Substation, a "DPC" or "SPC" datapoint has its attribute "Substation mode
dependency" set to "Yes", then the Substation "Local/remote DPS" datapoint has to be
present.
• If the two datapoints "Local/remote DPS" and "Loc/rem ctrl DPC" are present, they have to
have the same Server device.
• "Loc/rem ctrl DPC" datapoint has to have its profile attribute “SBO mode” set to "Direct
Execute" or “Direct Execute with SBO popup”.
• add the relation ‘is taken control of’ at ‘Taking status’ datapoint level (3) and fill it with the
• All the devices having a SCADA network linked to a Taking-Control function are:
- Clients of each datapoints couple "Taking Status" / "Taking Control".
- Clients of the datapoints couple "Local/remote DPS" / "Loc/rem ctrl DPC".
To create a voltage level, add it from object entry available at substation level, as following:
• ATCC existence (No / Yes): when set to ‘yes’, an extra tab-pane appears for the voltage
level, to enter specific ATCC regulation feature for the voltage level.
For more details about datapoints and their configuration refer to section "Defining datapoint" on
page 689.
To create a bay:
• Add a typed one from object entry available at voltage level (1).
• Update its ‘is managed by’ relation, to define which protection manages the bay (2).
None: no control uniqueness is provided by EPAS system for output datapoints under the
bay.
When adding a bay, a mandatory SPS datapoint ‘order running’ is automatically created at bay
level. This datapoint allows EPAS system to manage control uniqueness at substation and bay
level: it is set when a control is in progress on a bay.
Using typed bay allows implicit sub-component creation. Hereafter are listed all typed bays with
their sub-component features:
• Feeder: a circuit-breaker and external line modules are mandatory and implicitly created,
• Busbar: no module is available. This typed bay must be seen as a single electrical node. A
specific attribute ‘node reference’ used for electrical topology definition for ATCC function can
be entered for a busbar. .
• Generic bay: no sub-component constraint. Used for general usage outside the scope of
other previous typed bays.
For more details about datapoints and their configuration, refer to section "Defining datapoint" on
page 689.
NOTE: In BCPU, up to 8 transient SPS (1) can be defined as cyclic (day cycle). They can be
used to activate a periodic treatment. For these SPS the user has to configure, in addition to the
usual attributes of a SPS (previously listed in section "Defining datapoint" on page 689) two
specific attributes (2) which define the time when activation of the SPS will occur.
The Remote mode indicates that the bay is controlled from the upper level, i.e. Remote Control
Point (RCP) or Substation Control Point (SCP) depending on the current substation control mode.
No controls can be sent from Bay Control Point (BCP) level, i.e. operator interface at the computer
that manages the bay.
The Local mode indicates that the bay is controlled from BCP. The controls issued from upper
level are not taken into account by the bay.
Some controls, defined during the configuration phase, can be independent of the bay control
mode: it means they can be issued from any control points whatever was the current control
mode. Controls from configurable automation (ISaGRAF®) are accepted in remote mode. For
details about the configuration of this dependency attribute, refer to sections:
• SPC: "Defining SPC datapoint" on page 700,
In Local or Remote mode, the information issued from the bay is always sent to SCP and RCP.
The automatic “Forcing of Invalid BI” function is used to avoid processing of invalid states of the
bay mode (the local or remote replacement state is defined in configuration). The “Forced Local”
state is processed as the “Local” state. The “Forced Remote” state is processed as the “Remote”
state.
• if necessary, do not forget to link via ‘has for feedback’ relation, the control of the
Local/remote with the Local/remote status datapoint.
Hereafter, the term "wired" means that the datapoint must be wired on digital channel(s) of a
computer
• If "Loc/rem ctrl DPC" is present, then "Local/remote DPS" must be present (it's the feedback).
• If "Local/remote DPS" is not wired, then "Loc/rem ctrl DPC" is not mandatory but, if it's
present, it must not be wired.
• If "Local/remote DPS" is wired, then "Loc/rem ctrl DPC" is not mandatory but, if it's present, it
must be wired.
• If, under a Bay, a "DPC" or "SPC" datapoint has its attribute "bay mode dependency" set to
"Yes", then the Bay "Local/remote DPS" datapoint must be present.
• "Loc/rem ctrl DPC" datapoint must have its profile attribute “SBO mode” set to "Direct
Execute" or “Direct Execute with SBO popup”.
If the "GHU200" board of a computer has its attribute "HMI type" set to the "Simple" value, then
the "Local/remote DPS" datapoints of the bays managed by this computer must be all be "Wired"
or all "System".
In SBMC mode, a bay does not take into account the commands issued from Remote Control
Point (RCP), even if the substation is in remote control (see section ). Some controls, defined
during the configuration phase, can be independent of the SBMC mode. For details about the
configuration of this dependency attribute, refer to sections:
This function provides a facility to control selected bays from the Substation Control Point (SCP)
and optionally to suppress or force to a pre-defined state, datapoint for the RCP while the
substation is in Remote mode. If configured as SBMC dependent at its profile level, a datapoint
belonging to a bay in SBMC mode takes the state defined in the profile configuration for the RCP
but is still processed normally in the SCS (e.g. all processes inside the system are unaffected by
the state modification of an information at the RCP interface).
The state of a datapoint sent to RCP is defined in its profile configuration. For each type of
datapoint, they are:
• do not forget to link via ‘has for feedback’ relation, the control of the SBMC with the SBMC
status datapoint.
• If "SBMC control SPC" is present, then its attribute "bay mode dependency" must be set to
"No".
• If a "DPC" or "SPC" datapoint has its attribute "SBMC mode dependency" set to "Yes", then
the "SBMC SPS" datapoint must be present.
• If a "DPS" or "SPS" datapoint has the attribute "SBMC dependant" of its profile set to "Yes",
then the "SBMC SPS" datapoint must be present.
For more details about user function usage and their configuration, refer to section Defining an
electrical regulation by user function.
The Toggling Signals SPS is used to know if there is at least one DP with quality “toggling” in the
bay. While there is one or more DP in the quality “toggling”, the Toggling Signals SPS value is
TRUE.
While there is none DP in the quality “toggling”, the Toggling Signals SPS is FALSE.
NOTE: Only SPS, DPS and MPS can have the quality “toggling”. “Toggling” is a detailed quality
of the “invalid” quality.
When the polarity is missing, the value of the MSV SPS is “0” (RESET).
When the polarity is present, the MSV SPS value is “1” (SET).
Datapoints, locally and physically acquired by the bay computer, such as SPS, DPS, MPS and
MV, can be linked to an MSV SPS.
• On MSV SPS transition to SET / VALID or SUPPRESSED, the current input datapoint [value /
quality] is transmitted, not modified, to the output.
• Datapoints is state FORCED, SUBSTITUTED or SUPPRESSED are not affected by MSV
SPS, the value and quality are not modified.
Configuration
The MSV SPS is created under a functional block named “Quality Manager”.
The SCE allow to add “Quality manager” under a bay, only one “Quality manager” by bay.
Link “has quality overwritten by: Signaling Voltage” is available for datapoint type SPS, DPS, MPS
and MV (not TPI).
- Figure 464 - Defining link “has quality overwritten by: Signaling Voltage”
At ‘bay’ level, several ‘module’ objects can be implicitly or explicitly added. A module corresponds
generally to a substation electrical device.
• node reference, used for electrical topology definition for ATCC function.
Using typed module specialises module configuration. Hereafter are listed all typed modules with
their main configuration features:
• Capacitor, Inductor:
Specific attribute ‘reactive power value’ (in MVA), used for ATCC regulation (when
available)
Lockable module.
Lockable module.
Lockable module.
Lockable module.
Used for general usage outside the scope of other previous typed modules.
For more details about datapoints and their configuration, refer to section "Defining datapoint" on
page 689.
- Figure 468 - Adding user function to a module (E. G. for generator module)
When a module is locked, any subsequent control acting on it, is refused. Locking is checked
during control sequence processing at BCPU level.
• Switchgear,
• Transformer,
• Generic module.
Lock SPS and Lock control SPC are datapoints fed and controlled directly by the BCPU that
manages the module. They cannot be wired.
Withdraw information is useful for bay mimic animation at computer LCD level. For more details
see section "Defining a computer bay mimic" on page 910.
General module features described in section "Defining Module" on page 766 are applicable to
circuit-breaker module and not reviewed here.
When adding a circuit-breaker module, the following specific general attribute have to be updated:
• Circuit-breaker type:
Triple phase circuit-breaker, where the 3 phases can only be managed together
The following tables give inputs and outputs circuit breaker’s features controlled by the BCPU for
triple phase and single phase circuit-breaker. For each datapoint its SCE identification is given by
a number, referenced in the following figure.
When creating a circuit breaker module implicitly or explicitly (cf. section "Defining a Bay" on page
758), the mandatory pre-defined DPS datapoint ‘computed switch position’ (20) is automatically
created.
• do not forget to link via ‘has for feedback’ relation, the control(s) (1), (11) or (10) of the breaker
with the computed switch position (20) datapoint.
(I) The computed double signal is equal to the physical status if the phase not together status
is equal to “false” else the computed signal is equal to “jammed”.
(II) The computed “phases not together” is equal to “false” if all phases are in the same
position else it is equal to “true”.
(III) The computed signal is equal to the phase A status if the phase not together status is
equal to “false” else the computed signal is equal to “jammed”.
(IV) Only the “DPC close“ is known by the other IEC 61850 devices:
- For open the device they send the “DPC close” with “open” request
- For close the device they send the “DPC close” with “close” request
If the "circuit-breaker type" is set to the "Single phase CircuitBreaker" value, then:
- in a set, if one datapoint is present for a phase, then the two others must be present as well.
- the datapoints of the two sets (1) and (2) are mutually exclusive.
- the datapoints of the two sets (3) and (4) are mutually exclusive.
- if the datapoint "Switchgear pos." is present, but none of the three datapoints "Switch PhA
pos", "Switch PhB pos", and "Switch PhC pos" then the SPS datapoint "Ph not together" is
mandatory.
If the "circuit-breaker type" is set to the "Triple phase CircuitBreaker" value, then
no DPC referencing a phase (phA, phB or phC) is allowed.
• "Selection SPC" datapoint must have its profile attribute “SBO mode” set to "Direct Execute"
or “Direct Execute with SBO popup”
• Per function
Global Trip
Per function
For each protection function, configure only one trip contact to “Yes”
Three Additional SPC and SPS are created to control and Monitor Relay Trip A, B and C.
• 3 SPC (trip #A ctrl, trip #B ctrl and trip #C ctrl) to control the relay from a PSL for example.
• 3 SPS (trip #A status, trip #B status et trip #C status) to monitor the status of the relay.
The trip control allows closure of their respective trip contact using external to protection function
mechanism.
The use of the MiCOM S1 - PACiS allows to activate/de-activate trip of protection function on the
DSPIO board if at least one trip relay has been allocated in the SCE. This feature is available
using the Setting attribute located in the MiCOM S1 - PACiS AUTOMAT.CONTROL section.
General module features described in section "Defining Module" on page 766 are applicable to
circuit-breaker module and not reviewed here.
When adding a switchgear module, the following specific general attributes have to be updated:
• Switchgear type:
Available values are:
Busbar disconnector
Disconnector
Bypass disconnector
Earth switch
The following tables give inputs and outputs for the switchgear’s features controlled by the BCPU.
For each datapoint, its SCE identification is given by a number, referenced in the following figure.
• link via ‘has for feedback’ relation, the control (3) of the switchgear (if it exists) with the switch
position (1) or (5) datapoint.
Switchgear
OUTPUTS TYPE A INPUTS CB ALL TYPES
DEVICE (3) DPC control for open/close of (1) DPS or (5) SPS physical position
CONTROL device of the device (1 phase) (V)
DEVICE
(2) SPC (optional) control of device (4) SPS (optional) device selection
SELECTION
selection position information
(HARDWARE)
Switchgear devices are managed in “direct execute mode” and in “SBO once mode”.
General module features described in section "Defining Module" on page 766 are applicable to
circuit-breaker module and not reviewed here.
When adding implicitly a transformer module via transformer bay creation (refer to "Defining a
Bay" on page 758), the following general attribute must be updated:
• Transformer type:
Double wound: a double wound (or two winding transformer) is a transformer with
galvanic isolation between primary and secondary coil. Tap Changer (with additional
winding) is usually located at HV-neutral side for economic reasons. Tapping-up (raise
order) reduces primary winding and increase LV tension.
• Impedance, whose unit is a percent of value for S=100 MVA (range [0,01 to 24,99 by step
0,01) , useful for ATCC regulation
Transformer is used for coupling two voltage levels. To respect SCE data modeling electrical
partitioning, this transformer must belong to a transformer bay arbitrary put in one of both voltage
levels (generally its primary). An extra relation must be set on transformer refining which voltage
level its secondary (or primary) belongs to.
When adding a transformer, some optional datapoints can be created at module level and must
be configured (see section "Defining datapoint" on page 689):
• MCB position DPS: used for ATCC function (see section Defining an automatic voltage
regulation–ATCC built-in function to give Mini Circuit-Breaker position of associated tap-
changer, via DPS datapoint)
• MCB position SPS: used for ATCC function (see section Defining an automatic voltage
regulation–ATCC built-in function)
When it exists, tap position of transformer is controlled by a specific built-in function ‘Tap changer’
available at transformer module level. For details about transformer control via tap changer
function, refer to section "Defining a Tap changer built-in function" on page 806.
These tables are complements to those described in section "Defining a circuit-breaker" on page
770.
• do not forget to link via ‘has for feedback’ relation, the control(s) (1), (11) or (10) of the breaker
with the computed switch position (20) datapoint.
• link the circuit-breaker with an existing synchrocheck function created at bay or substation
level. This link is done at synchrocheck level (for details see Creating a synchrocheck
function). Up to 2 circuit breakers can be linked to the same internal synchrocheck.
• configure properly the synchrocheck function itself (for details see Creating a synchrocheck
function.
(I) The computed double signal is equal to the physical status if the phase not together status is
equal to “false” else the computed signal is equal to “jammed”.
(II) The computed “phases not together” is equal to “false” if all phases are in the same position
else it is equal to “true”.
(III) The computed signal is equal to the phase A status if the phase not together status is equal
to “false” else the computed signal is equal to “jammed”.
(IV) Only the “DPC close“ is known by the other IEC 61850 devices:
- For open the device they send the “DPC close” with “open” request
- For close the device they send the “DPC close” with “close” request
(V) Wired SPC and SPS for external synchrocheck and system SPC and SPS for internal
synchrocheck. If is not configured the external synchrocheck module or the synchrocheck
automation is considered always “set on”. DPC and DPS are used only for manual synchrocheck.
- Figure 483 - Available pre-defined datapoints for circuit-breaker breaker with synchrocheck
Do not forget to define ‘Comp. swit. pos.’ mandatory SPS at circuit-breaker level as feedback of
Sync CB close SPC/DPC.
• Set1: {Switch phA DPC, Switch phB DPC, Switch phC DPC}
Set2: {Switch phA SPC, Switch phB SPC, Switch phC SPC}
Set3: {Switch phA pos. DPS, Switch phB pos. DPS, Switch phC pos. DPS}
Set4: {Switch phA pos. SPS, Switch phB pos. SPS, Switch phC pos. SPS}
If the "circuit-breaker type" is set to the "Single phase CircuitBreaker" value, then:
- in a set, if one datapoint is present for a phase, then the two others must be present as well.
- the datapoints of the two sets (1) and (2) are mutually exclusive.
- the datapoints of the two sets (3) and (4) are mutually exclusive.
- if the datapoint "Switchgear pos." is present, but none of the three datapoints "Switch PhA
pos", "Switch PhB pos", and "Switch PhC pos" then the SPS datapoint "Ph not together" is
mandatory.
If the "circuit-breaker type" is set to the "Triple phase CircuitBreaker" value, then no DPC
referencing a phase (phA, phB or phC) is allowed.
• A Circuit Breaker must be linked only once to a Synchrocheck function (relation "is
synchrocheck of").
• If a Circuit Breaker is linked to a Synchrocheck function (relation "is synchrocheck of"), then
its "Sync CB close" SPC datapoint must be present.
• "Sync CB close" datapoint of a "Circuit breaker" linked to a "Ext manual CS" or "Int
synchrocheck" synchrocheck must have its profile attribute “SBO mode” set to "Direct
Execute" or “Direct Execute with SBO popup”.
• "Sync CB close" datapoint of a "Circuit breaker" linked to a "Ext auto CS" synchrocheck must
have its profile attribute “SBO mode” set to " SBO Operate Once”.
Furthermore, waiting closes the CB by the external module the initiator of the request can:
• Cancel the request.
Principle
Operator Operator
Auto-
manual Synchrocheck
recloser
closure closure
Network locking on
X
both voltages X X
(param
presence and test of (param 20) (param 31)
26)
deltas
Network coupling on
both voltages X
presence and test of (param 19)
deltas
X
Presence of only the X X
(param
line voltage (param 22) (param 33)
28)
X
Presence of only the X X
(param
busbar voltage (param 21) (param 32)
27)
X
Absence of both X X
(param
voltages (param 23) (param 34)
29)
The authorized schemes are defined during the configuration phase. The operator synchrocheck
closure behavior is described in following sections.
The absolute values of the two voltages (Vline and Vbusbar) must be above or below settable
thresholds, to permit the circuit breaker closing. The following voltage controls are available:
• Vline and Vbusbar for network coupling
with Vline and Vbusbar TRUE if the measured voltage is above the threshold V> (param 15 and
param 17), and not(Vline) and not(Vbusbar) TRUE if the measured voltage is below the threshold
V< (param 16 and param 18). These threshold are given in % of the nominal voltage value,
updated at TMU200 board level (refer to section "Setting attributes of a TMU220 board" on page
580).
The selection of the voltage control is made during the configuration phase.
Schemes using Vline and not(Vbusbar) / not(Vline) and Vbusbar voltage controls
In case of the absence of one of the two voltages, at the end of a settable delay T2 (param 2), the
authorization of closing is given:
If, during the T2 delay time, one of the 2 criteria is lost, the timer is reinitialized and is launched
again on reappearance of all the criteria.
In case of the absence of both voltages, at the end of a settable delay T3 (param 1), the
authorization of closing is given:
If, during the T3 delay time, one of the 2 criteria is lost, the timer is reinitialized and is launched
again on reappearance of all the criteria.
Locking scheme
The closing authorization will be given if the following conditions are fulfilled:
• The difference in amplitude (algebraic) between the two voltages (DV) is lower than the
seized threshold (Evect) (param 5) AND
• The frequencies are as Fline and Fbusbar are such Fmin<F<Fmax where Fmin (param 6) and
Fmax (param 7) are the extreme acceptable frequencies AND
• The difference between the two frequencies (DF) is lower than the seized threshold (Efreq)
(param 8) AND
• The phase difference between the two voltages (Dj) is lower than the seized threshold
(Ephase) (param 9)
These criteria must be still met before the time-out of a delay T1 started on the criteria
appearance else the synchrocheck function will not authorize the CB closing.
If during the delay time T1 one of these criteria is lost, T1 is reinitialized and is relaunched on
reappearance of all the criteria.
T1 depends on the way circuit breaker is controlled (manual closure, manual synchronized
closure, automatic with auto-recloser), given 3 parameters at SCE level: (param 25), (param 30),
(param 35).
Coupling scheme
In the coupling scheme, the CB can be closed only when the Dj is equal to 0.
But, in order to authorize the closing, it is first necessary that the following conditions are fulfilled:
• Presence of both voltages AND
• The difference in amplitude (algebraic) between the two voltages (DV) is lower than the
seized threshold (Evect) (param 10) AND
• The frequencies are as Fline and Fbusbar are such Fmin<F<Fmax where Fmin (param 11) and
Fmax (param 12) are the extreme acceptable frequencies AND
• The difference between the two frequencies (DF) is lower than the seized threshold (Efreq)
(param 13)
These criteria must be still met before the time-out of a delay T1 started on the criteria
appearance else the synchrocheck function will not authorize the CB closing.
If during the delay time T1 one of these criteria is lost, T1 is reinitialized and is relaunched on
reappearance of all the criteria.
T1 depends on the way circuit breaker is controlled (manual closure, manual synchronized
closure, automatic with auto-recloser), given 3 parameters at SCE level: (param 25), (param 30),
(param 35).
Then, since a CB has a response time, it is necessary to wait a known Dj in order to anticipate the
response time and to close the breaker with a Dj equal to 0.
Therefore, the closing authorization will be sent when Dj = DF*360*Ta ± D(Dj) where Ta (param 4)
is the anticipation time or response time of the circuit breaker and D(Dj) (param 14) is the
acceptable mistake on Dj. There is a delay for such a coupling given in configuration (param 24).
• Bay level, in case of the synchrocheck function dedicated to a breaker of the bay or shared by
two breakers in two different bays managed by the same computer.
The addition of a synchrocheck is done via the “Objects entry” window at substation or bay level
by clicking on mouse’s right button.
For more details about bay creation, refer to section "Defining a Bay" on page 758.
• Bus coupler,
• Bus section,
• Feeder,
• Transformer,
• Generic bay.
• automatic out of service (No / Yes): defines if the synchrocheck is set off manually (No) or
automatically (Yes). When manually set off, an extra sequence is done by computer (see
previous sections). For automatic synchrocheck, this attribute is fixed to ‘Yes’.
• running time (range [0, 60s], step 1 s): this attribute appears in case of automatic out of
service. It corresponds to a latency time before setting out of service the synchrocheck after
successful or unsuccessful closure of the synchronized breaker.
- Figure 491 - Setting synchrocheck general features (e.g. for external manual synchrocheck at
bay level)
In case of internal synchrocheck, extra configuration information must be set (see section Setting
default settings of internal synchrocheck).
- Figure 492 - Accept forcing mandatory datapoint for synchrocheck (e.g. for external manual
synchrocheck at bay level)
When adding an internal synchrocheck, the following specific attributes must be updated:
General attributes
• absence deltas test duration (ms)
Acceptance Conditions
When adding an internal synchrocheck, some mandatory system datapoints are automatically
created at function level and must be configured (see section ). They give information about
internal synchrocheck context (both voltage presences and absences) and statuses. They are
managed by the computer that runs the internal synchrocheck.
• Close order: transient SPS set as soon as a synchronized closure is in progress
• Possible closing SPS: in locking mode, all the conditions after delay are met to authorize
synchronized closure
• Ref. U absence SPS
• on/off control SPC: to control in / out of service of the synchrocheck via SPC
• on/off DPS (unauthorized on internal synchrocheck): giving in/out of service status of the
synchrocheck via DPS
• on/off SPS (mandatory on internal synchrocheck and implicitly created): giving in/out of
service status of the synchrocheck via SPS
Do not forget to define on/off SPS/DPS as feedback of on/off control SPC/DPC if they exist.
• As shown in the following picture, under a Synchrocheck function, some datapoints are
mutually exclusive and some must be wired. Here, "wired" means that the datapoint must be
linked to a digital/analog channel of a computer, or linked to an IED address
• For an "Int synchrocheck" function, having its "automatic out of service" attribute set to the
"Yes" value, the "on/off ctrl DPC" or "on/off ctrl SPC" datapoint must be present.
• "on/off ctrl DPC" or "on/off ctrl SPC" datapoint of "Int synchrocheck" synchrocheck must have
its profile attribute “SBO mode” set to "Direct Execute" or “Direct Execute with SBO popup”
“Busbar V choice” is an optional SPS allowing the operator to chose between busbars’ voltages in
order to close the circuit breaker. This SPS can be directly acquired or generated by an
automation (PSL). According to its state, the selected busbar voltage is described in the following
table.
*Note that:
• SET stands for: Set or Forced Set or Substituted Set
If the state of this SPS changes during a synchrocheck closure, the operation is aborted, a
negative acknowledgment (Hardware fault) is sent and the system is waiting a new order.
The 5th voltage transformer is associated to a RMS measurement and can be used as the second
VTs. This new measurement is defined with the SCE with the TMU220 board.
The samples of the fifth transformer can be included into fast waveform records.
The RMS value of VBUSBARII can be included into a slow wave form record.
An optional SPS named “Synchro V choice” allows us, in combination with “Busbar V choice”
datapoint, to select the voltage reference between VBBARI, VBBARII and VLINE.
SPS SPS
1st Voltage Second
Busbar V Synchro V
Reference Voltage
choice choice
NOT NOT
VLINE VBBARI
CONFIGURED CONFIGURED
NOT
SET* VLINE VBBARII
CONFIGURED
NOT
RESET* VLINE VBBARI
CONFIGURED
SET* SET* VBBARI VBBARII
RESET* RESET* VLINE VBBARI
SET* RESET* VLINE VBBARII
RESET* SET* VBBARII VBBARI
*Note that:
• SET stands for: Set or Forced Set or Substituted Set
“Synchro V choice” is optional and has only sense in the case of a synchro-check CB built-in with
a TMU220 board and only if the optional SPS with “Busbar V choice” datapoint is also present.
No busbar voltage can be used for the synchro-check scheme if the SPS SynchroVchoice is
SELFCHECK FAULTY (or TOGGLING or UNKNOWN or SUPPRESSED). The operation is then
aborted and a negative acknowledgment (Hardware fault) is sent; after that, the system waits for a
new order.
Note: It is possible to use the automatic forcing on this SPS to pre-define a behavior in case of
invalid state.
The SCE generates a check error if the SPS SynchroVchoice is configured and the “reference
phase side” attribute is equal to “Phase A, B, C wired Busbar side”.
If the SCE user decides to generate the database despite the check error, the SCE will ignore the
real value of the attribute “reference phase side” and considered it as equal to “Phase A,B,C wired
line side”.
• Bus coupler,
• Bus section,
• Feeder,
• Transformer,
• Generic bay.
• Fast 3 P reclose enable (No, Yes): if a synchrocheck exists for the breaker, auto-recloser
can bypass it during the 3-phases first cycle if the attribute is set to ‘Yes’.
• 1st period monophased (range [100 ms, 5 s], step 10 ms): timer of the first single-phase
cycle.
• 1st period triphased (range [1 s, 60 s], step 10 ms): timer of the first 3-phases cycle.
• 2nd period triphased (range [1 s, 3600 s], step 1 s): timer of the second 3-phases cycle.
• 3rd period triphased (range [1 s, 3600 s], step 1 s): timer of the third 3-phases cycle.
• 4th period triphased (range [1 s, 3600 s] step 1 s): timer of the fourth 3-phases cycle.
• reclaim delay (range [1 s, 600 s], step 1 s): corresponds to ‘reclaimc recovering timer’
previously described in ‘launch recovering timer’ of section "Auto-Recloser (AR)" on page
267.
• unlock delay (range [1 s, 600 s], step 1 s): corresponds to ‘reclaimml recovering timer’
previously described in ‘lock of auto-recloser’ of section "Auto-Recloser (AR)" on page 267.
• manual close delay (range [1 s, 600 s], step 1 s): corresponds to ‘reclaimmc recovering
timer’ previously described in ‘lock of auto-recloser’ of section "Auto-Recloser (AR)" on page
267.
State1: failure to hardware, lock of device or another running automation linked to the
device
State3: no failure
• Auto-recloser st: is a MPS datapoint which gives the status of the auto-recloser function.
This is a system datapoint whose available states are:
To assume previous described behavior, when adding an auto-recloser, some optional datapoints
can be created at function level and must be configured (see section ):
• blocking SPS: corresponds to the ‘AR_BLOCKING’ BI described in section "Auto-Recloser
(AR)" on page 267
• lock/reinit: is a SPS used to lock / unlock the auto-recloser via SPS. Corresponds to the ‘AR_
LOCK’ signal described in section "Auto-Recloser (AR)" on page 267
• Trip PhA: is a SPS corresponding to trip status for pole A
• lock/reinit SPC: Signal to lock/unlock the auto-recloser via SPC. Corresponds to the ‘AR_
LOCK’ signal described in section "Auto-Recloser (AR)" on page 267
• on/off ctrl DPC: to control in/out of service of the auto-recloser via DPC
• on/off ctrl DPS: to control in/out of service of the auto-recloser via DPS
The control of a transformer is done via tap changer built-in function and can be performed in the
three modes “Direct Execute”, ”SBO once” and “SBO many mode” (refer to section "Overview of
control sequence processing" on page 699).
TCIP feature:
The TCIP input information is used to confirm the right execution of the low/raise execution. When
adding a TCIP at tap changer level, the two configurable delays must be set at TCIP datapoint
level for the correct TCIP management:
• reset confirmation delay (range [0 s, 120 s], step 100 ms]
• start confirmation delay (range [1 s, 60 s], step 100 ms): the TCIP information must appear
before the time-out of this delay
• stop confirmation delay (range [1 s, 60 s], step 100 ms): the TCIP information must
disappear before the time-out of this delay
TPI feature:
Because the TCIP input information is not always configured, the tap control is performed by
using only the Tap Position Indication (TPI) value to verify the right execution of the request. The
TPI value must change in the given delay.
To create a tap-changer built-in function, add it from object entry available at transformer module
level (1).
When adding a tap changer function, the following general attributes must be updated:
• short name and long name of the tap changer used for logging, alarms ...
• maximal usable position (range [1, 64], step 1): must be greater than previous attribute.
• execution timeout (range [0, 60 s], step 100 ms): It is the maximum delay in which tap position
must have changed relatively to the current tap control in progress. If delay expired bad
acknowledgment is sent for tap control.
When adding a tap changer function, the mandatory datapoint ‘Tap position indicator’ (TPI) is
automatically created at function level (8).
The following table gives inputs and outputs tap changer’s features controlled by the computer.
For each datapoint its SCE identification is given by a number, referenced in the following figure.
(I) This SPS is a generic one added at transformer module level and configured as feedback of
SPC transformer selection (4).
1. Goto min/max DPC: this datapoint is not managed by the tap changer built-in function. If it is
needed an ISaGRAF® automation has to be used.
2. Raise/lower DPC: this datapoint is managed by the tap changer built-in function.
3. MCB open SPC: this datapoint is managed by the tap changer built-in function.
4. TAP Select SPC: this datapoint is managed by the tap changer built-in function
5. Higher position: this SPS is not considered by the tap changer built-in function. If it is needed
an ISaGRAF® automation has to be used.
6. Lower position: this SPS is not considered by the tap changer built-in function. If it is needed
an ISaGRAF® automation has to be used.
7. Tap in progress: this SPS is considered by the tap changer built-in function.
In the “Objects entry” window, select the AVR built-in function and right click on Add. This permits
creation of datapoints related to the AVR real-time information & controls of the transformer bay.
List of attributes (* means that it can be modified through operator controls, ** through setpoints):
Regulation
% of Vc 0% 4% 0.2 1.25%
deadband
5%
Abnormal voltage
% of Vc 2% 11% 1% 5%
(threshold)
Abnormal voltage
20s 600s 10s 300s
delay present
Abnormal voltage
0s
delay missing
• click OK
To assign an IEC address to each datapoint, launch “data model and data flow update” SCE
function.
In the MiCOM C264 that manages the bay where the AVR built-in function is created, set that an
AVR panel must be present.
The Period binder includes four bricks. Each includes a timetable H1 thru H24 (Hour tab) and a
definition of the days where this timetable applies (third tab):
• Holidays target: days off round the year
• WE#2 target: second day in the week-end (it must follow the preceding day in order)
Example: define the target voltage number according to the schedule that follows:
Holidays definition is set in configuration, with a maximum of 10 days with a fixed date (ex: 14/07).
If the current day is defined as a holiday, the target voltage values used are the ones defined for
holiday.
Special days definition is set in configuration, with a maximum of 10 days with a fixed date (ex:
11/01). If the current day is defined as a special day, the target voltage values used are the ones
defined for the weekdays (even if the day is a week end day 1 or 2, or a holiday).
Adding ‘ATCC function needs’ object under electrical component permits automatic datapoint
creation. These datapoints relate to the ATCC real-time information and controls relevant to this
electrical component.
Voltage levels managed by ATCC do not need specific datapoints for the ATCC function. So,
specific attributes put at voltage level objects are preferred to give extra ATCC function needs for
each voltage level.
In the following sub-sections, required datapoints for ATCC function are prefixed with an identifier,
referred in chapter Functional description (FT) of MiCOM C264.
• a "Voltage level" must have its "ATCC existence" attribute set to "No".
• the "ATCC fct needs" is allowed neither under a "transformer" nor under a "BusBar".
• the "Tap changer" with its "Raise/lower DPC" datapoint are mandatory.
• one of the two datapoints { "MCB position DPS", "MCB position SPS" } is mandatory. They
are mutually exclusive
• the "transformer" must be linked to a Voltage level through one and only one of the relations {
"has its primary on", "has its secondary on" }. The Voltage level must be different from the one
under which the transformer is located.
This is done via the “Objects entry” window at substation level by clicking on mouse’s right button.
‘General’ attributes:
‘calculation’ attributes
• calculation period
• calculation mode
‘Homing’ attributes
• active homing
• homing deadband
‘Compounding’ attributes
• compounding method
Delays’ attributes:
‘Nominal’ attributes
• fixed initial tap delay (no means inverse delay).
‘Homing’ attributes
• homing initial tap delay (in ms)
‘Hunting’ attributes
• hunting window (in ms)
‘Inhibition’ attributes
When adding an ATCC to a substation, the following mandatory datapoints are automatically
created and must be configured (see section ):
This is done under SCE at voltage level, by setting the attribute ‘ATCC existence’ to ‘Yes’ (1).
Then an extra ‘ATCC’ tab appears with the following attributes to update:
‘General’ attributes:
• voltage target 1
• voltage target 2
• voltage target 3
• voltage target 4
• voltage target 5
‘regulation’ attributes
• voltage target ramping rate (kV/mn)
When a voltage level is concerned by an AVR function, do not forget to set correctly its attribute
‘nominal value (kV)’ (refer to section "Defining a Voltage level" on page 757). It is used for
transformer nominal ratio computation.
This is done via the “Objects entry” window at busbar level by clicking on mouse’s right button.
‘General’ attributes:
• setpoint ponderation
• priority
• reactive coefficient
When adding an ATCC function needs at busbar level, the following mandatory datapoints are
automatically created and must be configured (see section "Defining datapoint" on page 689):
For each transformer concerned by an ATCC function, extra ATCC configuration must be done at
several levels:
• Set properly the following features for transformer module:
‘Impedance’ attribute, whose unit is a percent of value for S=100 MVA (range [0,01 to
24,99 by step 0,01):
MCB position SPS or DPS is mandatory (refer to "Defining a transformer" on page 778).
• Add and configure a Tap-changer built-in function for the transformer module (refer to section
"Defining a Tap changer built-in function" on page 806), with the following features:
Once added, the features of ‘ATCC function needs for transformer’ must be set at SCE level:
‘General’ attributes:
• down range
When adding ATCC function needs at transformer level, the following mandatory datapoints are
automatically created and must be configured (see section "Defining datapoint" on page 689):
A node is in relation with at least on module. The most common “node” is busbars.
Electric modules are mostly dipoles. Switchgears and circuit-breakers are connected to two
nodes. Special module cases are:
• motor/generator that are connected to only one node,
• special (german) double switch, in fact association of earth switch and disconnector,
• transformer connected to 3 nodes but the third node is reserved to neutral compensation.
At SCE level, nodes are special attributes of module, whose values are given by integers. Each
identified node in the electrical topology has a unique arbitrary value. Two interconnected
modules share the same node value. The best practice to value nodes is to do it directly from the
substation electrical diagram.
This manual approach of nodes identification must be projected at SCE electrical object level:
• “Busbar” bay, where one node reference must be filled (1),
• “External line” module of “Feeder” bay, where one node reference must be filled (2),
• “Circuit-breaker” and “Switchgear” module, where two node references must be filled (3),
• “Transformer” module, where at least two node references must be filled, and a extra one in
case of neutral compensation (4),
• “Capacitor” & “inductor” module, used for neutral compensation, where one node reference
must be filled (5); it corresponds to the neutral node of the associated transformer.
User function can be put at any level of the electrical topology except Site. Moreover, slow
automation is unavailable at module level. User function must always specify on which computer
it runs.
Extra solutions for simpler needs exist at configuration level (they could be seen as restriction of
particular FBD functions):
• Group modeling: SPS production based on a pre-defined boolean function working on a set of
datapoint.
• xPS-xPC association: on a particular state of xPS, ability to control a given xPC.
• Interlocking definition: production of virtual SPS datapoints used to control opening and/or
closure of modules. These virtual datapoints are defined through specific FBD logical
diagrams where inputs are generally breaker and switch positions.
• Automatic/manual dependency set at control level (SPC, DPC or SetPoint): when a control is
linked to a SPS or DPS via the automatic/manual dependency, control is refused if the SPS
(resp. DPS) is in the SET (resp. CLOSED) state.
CAUTION
UNEXPECTED PSL EXECUTION OF CONTROL
Carefully evaluate the impact of FBD automation before usage.
To define an FBD fast automation, the three following steps must be done:
• FBD interface definition at SCE level:
creation of input plugs, that will be linked to SPS, DPS, MV, MPS, SPC or DPC (fast
automations take into account the logical value of these datapoints, defined for
interlocking management), added as sub-objects to this header.
creation of output plugs, that will be linked to SPC, DPC (control of relays) or to a SPS
(production of SPS real-time value), added as sub-objects to this header.
• FBD body (coding in PSL) definition via launching at SCE level the FBD editor (contextual
menu on the FBD interface object) and doing diagram edition of boolean, timer and bistable
functions, and links to input/output plugs.
• Effective linking of input and output plugs to existing datapoints
For more details about electrical topology creation, refer to section "Defining an electrical
topology" on page 751.
Once added, FBD fast automation features has to be set at SCE level:
• Edit the relation ‘runs on’, giving which BCPU PLC will manage the automation. This relation
is automatically filled by SCE if FBD automation is located under a bay whose BCPU
manager has ever been entered (inheritance mechanism, for details about computer
manager of a bay refer to section "Defining a Bay" on page 758)
• Type the short name and long name of the fast automation used for internal SCE
identification.
Once added, FBD input plug features must be set at SCE level:
• short name and long name of the fast automation used for identification in FBD editor
Once added, FBD output plug features has to be set at SCE level:
• short name and long name: used for identification in FDB editor
Once launched, FBD editor allows diagram edition of the automation. For details about FBD user
manual refer to the SCE Documentation.
3. And Gate
relations defining the Control Source, except the "…wired on" relation(s)
The FBD timer plugs are used to enable/disable the TON/TOFF block output:
• the FBD timers and FBD accuracy timers are used only for TON or TOFF logics
• the FBD accuracy timers are used only for TON_A or TOFF_A logics
For TON, TOFF, TON_A and TOFF_A, the FBD timers and FBD accuracy timers are like an FBD
input on PT point.
In the FBD settings part, it is possible to define up to 100 FBD timers or FBD accuracy timers.
A new binder Settings holds the timer plugs. Set attributes of each plugs:
• Editable in MiCOM S1 - PACiS: “Visible and editable”, if it is possible to update value of FBD
timer (FBD accuracy timer) with MiCOM S1 - PACiS
• default value: that is the value till it is not modified with MiCOM S1 - PACiS
The MiCOM S1 - PACiS sends a file .VAL to MiCOM C264, which contains the new values of FBD
timer (FBD accuracy timer). This is considered by BCPU runtime dynamically.
The modification of the FBD timers can be performed using an Integer MV as feedback of an
Integer Setpoint:
• the Setpoint is mandatory, shall be “system” and can only be used through IEC 61850
protocol
• the MV shall be “system” and can only be modified using the associated Setpoint
Creates Setpoint and MV feedback, and add a new entry for FBD timer (FBD accuracy timer)
“uses MV: MV datapoint”:
If incorrect entries the SCE logs the discrepancy and the values are corrected by BCPU.
If incorrect entries the SCE logs the discrepancy and the values are corrected by BCPU.
• “Value type” set to “Integer (INS)”
If incorrect entries the SCE logs the discrepancy (be careful: Value type = Integer measure (MVi)
is not implemented on BCPU).
If incorrect entries the SCE logs the discrepancy and the values are corrected.
• the “step” attribute is not known by the runtime. The runtime considers a fixed value for the
step, in function of the received value of the MV timer:
If incorrect entries the SCE logs the discrepancy and the value is corrected by SCE generation.
The FBD timer (FBD accuracy timer) value and MV value are set to last value save at each BCPU
restart.
At first reboot with a new database, the FBD timer (FBD accuracy timer) and MV timer used are
set to “Default value” attribute configured for FBD timer (FBD accuracy timer) and the MV timer
quality have to be set to valid.
CAUTION
UNEXPECTED ISAGRAF® EXECUTION OF CONTROL
Carefully evaluate the impact of ISaGRAF® automation before usage.
The core of the slow automation modeling is a ‘Slow automation’ object that corresponds to an
ISaGRAF® project. Slow automation can own datapoints for status, control of automation itself
(automation management); for instance, a load shedding automation can have a control to put it
in/out of service and a relevant status.
They also reference via links datapoints located in system or electrical topologies. There are two
kinds of link:
• ‘client’ link, that means that the slow automation uses the datapoint that is acquired or
managed outside the ISaGRAF® automation. For instance, the load shedding automation
can be client of some ‘circuit-breaker status’ input datapoints and some ‘circuit-breaker
control’ output datapoints.
• ‘server’ link, that means that the slow automation produces or manages the datapoint. For
instance, a slow automation can be used to produce the sum of feeder measurements. This
sum is also a measurement located at voltage level for instance.
if required, create the datapoints at slow automation level, used for the function
management
For more details about electrical topology creation, refer to section "Defining an electrical
topology" on page 751.
Once added, ISaGRAF® slow automation features have to be set at SCE level:
1. Fill the relation ‘runs on’, giving which computer PLC will manage the automation. This
relation is automatically filled by SCE if slow automation is located under a bay whose
computer manager has ever been entered
2. short name and long name of the slow automation used for logging and alarm.
For more details about datapoints and their configuration, refer to section .
Slow automation datapoint is integrally produced or managed by the slow automation and
subsequently by ISaGRAF®. It cannot be linked to another acquisition or control source and the
ISaGRAF® project has to update/run its value changes or controls.
Slow automation input datapoints are stored in a non-volatile memory at BCPU level to restart on
their last known values in case of protection reboot.
Slow automation datapoint is integrally produced or managed by the slow automation and
subsequently by ISaGRAF®. It cannot be linked to another acquisition or control source and the
ISaGRAF® project has to update/run its value changes or controls.
Slow automation input datapoints are stored in a computer non-volatile memory to restart on their
latest known values in event of computer reboot.
By clicking this 'is client of' relation the associated attributes window is displayed. Only the
'ISaGRAF® IO prefix' attribute (4) can be modified by the user. This attribute defines the prefix of
the identifier of this datapoint when used in ISaGRAF® workbench as an input signal of this
automation. It is built by concatenation the prefix, an underscore (if the prefix exists) and the input
IO reference automatically given by the SCE: In the example given hereafter the identifier of this
link will be: MY_INPUT_PREFIX_in_2.
• The following characters have to be either a letter in upper case, either a digit or an
underscore
• The maximum length is 80 characters
The addition of an ISaGRAF® server is done via the “Objects entry” window at the slow
automation level by clicking on mouse’s right button and adding a ‘manages’ relation. Choose the
correct relation depending on datapoint kind that will be managed.
To link a datapoint to an ISaGRAF® server link the relation 'manages' has to be defined. For that
double click this relation (1). The Relation Link Editor is then displayed. By expanding the tree
view all the available DPS datapoints are listed. Click the one you want to link (2) then click the Ok
button. (In the example given hereafter the link has be done with the Substation DPS datapoint).
By clicking this manages' relation the associated attributes window is displayed. Only the
'ISaGRAF® IO prefix' attribute (4) can be modified by the user. This attribute defines the prefix of
the identifier of this datapoint when used in ISaGRAF® workbench as an output signal of this
automation. It is built by concatenating the prefix, an underscore (if the prefix exists) and the
output IO reference automatically given by the SCE: In the example given hereafter the identifier
of this link will be: My_Output_Prefix_out_0.
• The following characters have to be either a letter in upper case, either a digit or an
underscore.
• The maximum length is 80 characters
The launching of the ISaGRAF® editor is done at slow automation level via its contextual menu
(right click).
Once launched, ISaGRAF® editor allows diagram edition of the automation. For details about
ISaGRAF® workbench and SCE datapoint coupling, refer to SCE_ENAP.
Group SPS can only belong to bays or modules. The BCPU that manages the bay (of eventually
the bay of the module) always computes it. Its composition description is done via linking it to
SPS, DPS, or Group SPS.
A group SPS can be seen as a particular fast automation reduced to one boolean function with
one implicit output plug (the group SPS itself) and input plugs corresponding to each component
of the group.
The addition of a group SPS is done via the “Objects entry” window at bay or module level of the
electrical topology by clicking on mouse’s right button.
For more details about electrical topology creation, refer to section "Defining an electrical
topology" on page 751.
Once added, Group SPS features must be set at SCE level, as SPS datapoint. For details about
SPS datapoint configuration, refer to section "Defining datapoint" on page 689. Nevertheless, the
specific attribute ‘group type’ (1) must be set for the group. It corresponds to the logical function
(OR, AND, NOR or NAND) applied on all the components of the group.
CAUTION
UNEXPECTED "XPS/XPC ASSOCIATION" EXECUTION OF CONTROL
Carefully evaluate the impact of "xPS / xPC ASSOCIATION" automation before usage.
For specific needs, some SPS or DPS can act on SPC or DPC. This relation is called xPS-xPC
association. Such an acted xPC may or may not need a channel for wiring. It can be an xPC used
for automation management for instance.
NOTE: xPS can be wired, but xPC cannot be wired. However, xPS have to be wired if a relation
“Controls On State Change” for xPC is used.
The link defines for each state of the xPS which order must be sent.
• Set the relation attributes (giving for each state of the xPS, the order to send: None, Reset
(resp. Open) or Set (resp. Close) for SPC (resp. DPC).
• Set the releation attribute “Control sequence activating” to ‘No’, to bypass generic execution
checks during control sequence.
Interlocking equation corresponds to a logical function that must be ‘true’ to send the order.
In data modeling, interlocking equation are put under SPC or DPC by adding specific SPS:
• ‘Off interlock SPS’ and ‘On interlock SPS’ for SPC
These SPS contain the logical function definition of the interlocking that is coded with the FBD
editor.
Interlocking equation diagrams seem FBD fast automation diagrams, except that:
The addition of an interlock SPS is done via the “Objects entry” window at SPC/DPC datapoint
level by clicking on mouse’s right button (1).
For more details about electrical topology creation, refer to section "Defining an electrical
topology" on page 751.
Once added, interlock SPS features must be set at SCE level, as SPS datapoint. For details about
SPS datapoint configuration, refer to section .
• Configure this FBD interlock (refer to section Defining a FBD fast automation), with the
existing following restrictions:
• only input plugs are available for its interface definition.
• For its body description via FBD editor, timer and bistable functions do not exist.
• Add the relation ‘has for AutoManu dependency’ (1) at control level; two relations are
available depending on the input kind setting the dependency (SPS or DPS). Choose the
correct one.
• Fill the relation with the relevant SPS or DPS (2).
The MiCOM C264-M supports the ISaGRAF® automation which allows defining FLS
preselections and also automations (ISaGRAF® and/or PSL) which allow to test / simulate the
FLS.
It is a client of the HMI and receives the setpoints from it. The FLS preselections are transmitted to
MiCOM C264-Fi using the LSP (Load Shedding Preselection) datapoints, transmitted by GOOSE.
It is a server of the HMI and is used to re-transmit the datapoints coming from MiCOM C264-Fi to
HMI using datapoint associations mechanisms.
The MiCOM C264-Fi control the feeder and the breaker trip.
In order to secure performance time of breaker trip, MiCOM C264-Fi are not servers of the HMI
and MiCOM C264-M. They only manage the PSL which allows to trip the feeder regarding the
cause and the preselection. They are dedicated to the acquisition of datapoints used for the Fast
Load Shedding function (only FLS triggers as input and breaker trip as output).
The MiCOM C264-Fi can be redundant. To avoid time performance limitation, the client/server
mechanism used in case of MiCOM C264 redundancy (to exchange the FailSt information) will be
replaced by a GOOSE transmission of this information.
The LSP is a sub-type of the MPS object. The SCE attributes of this object are:
• Short name
• Long name
• Used profile – The profile is only used to define the printing / archiving status at HMI level
(alarms, interlocking values are not used).
In case of MiCOM C264-Mx re-initialization (or, in case of MiCOM C264-M redundancy, when the
Standby becomes Active), the LSP are initialized to 0.
The owner of the LSP is the MiCOM C264-Mx (and its redundant if it exists): it is the GOOSE
publisher and the server of the LSP. So, this computer must be clearly identified in the
configuration: a relation “has for LSP manager” is defined at Site level to define this computer.
Dedicated GOOSE message is used to transmit LSP (i.e. measurement GOOSE / status GOOSE
are not used): in this GOOSE, only the LSP status is transmitted: the quality and time-stamp are
not transmitted.
• Up to 16 components which allow to define the graphical position of the symbol associated to
each LSP bit
This representation forces to have the same graphical representation for the 16 bits of the LSP.
The MASK operator is generated as a sum of products in the MiCOM C264 database. The PSL
limitations are applicable on this operator.
An LSP registry is a 16bits value range which defines 16 bits priority mask. The value is in range
[0x0000 to 0xFFFF] which represents the 16-bit priority.
This LSP registry is sent from ISaGRAF® to MiCOM C264 Fi FBS/PSL through GOOSE status.
The test of this function will be applied to the architecture as described below
• Uncertain: if not connected or not unconnected (in the event of a faulty board connection
measurement for example)
7.4.8.7 Datapoints
For SPC data Point:
• value = 0 for open state
• Input xPS Triggers can be SPS, DPS. The possible states are described into the Product
specification document. The FSS can be applied to the xPS datapoints
An xPS input Trigger is mapped on input bit priority MASK Object of PSL/FBD
The combination of the xPS input triggers and the ISaGRAF® LSP (transmitted by GOOSE)
process the output PSL command datapoint (link to a breaker command).
Options:
• all xPS triggers are managed by the same computer:
• xPS triggers comes from another MiCOM C264 M, MiCOM C264P (frequency threshold),
SPS from out of range measurement:
is_connected_to (node1, node2, state) with state = connected, unconnected, uncertain, and
node1 / node2 the reference of the nodes of the 2 devices.
The FORCED <state> and SUBSTITUTED <state> status are considered as the normal <state>
of the datapoint in the topology calculation. The SUPPRESSED status is considered as the
UNKNOWN status.
Two nodes are connected if it exists at least one chain of devices between the 2 nodes which are
closed, forced closed or substituted closed. Two nodes are unconnected if all chains of devices
between the 2 nodes are open, forced open or substituted open. In all other cases, the status
between two nodes is uncertain.
The following figure shows how to add a Synchroscope built-in feature to a generic bay.
The following figure shows the mandatory and the optional links or relations of a synchroscope
buit-in function.
The following figure shows the Synchroscope’s attributes: Line side name and Bar side name.
7.4.9.3 Limitations
The closing control of the Circuit Breaker associated to the Synchroscope shall be configured as
“Direct Execute”; i.e. Select Before Execute (SBO) is not allowed.
- Figure 567 - Configuring closing control of the Circuit Breaker associated to the Synchroscope
7.5.1 General
In the object view tree, the protection functions are associated with a relay (bay level). When the
first protection function is added to a bay, a relay is automatically added as a sub-component.
Relay object is automatically created when a protection function is added to the bay. Relay does
not contain attribute and cannot be edited.
Each Protection function sub-tree contains a folder representing the associated thresholds . The
characteristics (as instantaneous, temporization, trip signal, and mode of operation) and the links
of each characteristic are settable.
• Update the function attributes: short name and long name, trip contacts to use (4).
These trip contacts relates to the serial SPS relays of the DSPIO board.
For each used function, select one or more DSPIO trip contacts by putting the value to Yes. A
relay can be used by several protection functions.
2. Wire this SPC on a digital output (trip relay of the circuit breaker) of one of the device boards
Dependancies: No
4. Control this SPC by a set of selected SPS produced by the protection function (refer to
"Controlling xPC by xPS change of state" on page 850), e.g. with a 67 protection function:
5. Set the attributes of the relations ‘is controlled on state change of’:
The undervoltage function [27] is used to detect an increase of load. It uses definite delay time
undervoltage protection.
The undervoltage protection element has two programmable stages (V<, V<<) with delay timers:
tV<, tV<<.
The protection element includes two thresholds. The two thresholds provide both alarm and trip
stages, where required. Alternatively, different time settings are settable, depending upon the
severity of the current dip.
To add [27] Undervoltage protection function, see chapter "Defining a protection function" on
page 868 .
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile. See
section "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708, for details about profile definition and
setting.
Protective relays offer the possibility to choose between a Wattmetric (Pe) protection and IeCos
(active component of the earth fault current) protection functionality mode.
Where:
• f = angle between the polarising voltage (Vres) and the residual current
The residual current Ires can either be acquired through measurement or calculation with the local
CT/VT board.
In case of 3Vpn wiring, the Ve will be equal to Ve= 1/3(Va+VB+VC). In the other insertions way
the applied voltage to the relay is directly used to calculate the Pe.
NOTE: In case of VI #4 is wiring, the Ue (zero sequence voltage) is acquired, else the voltage is
computed by equation Ue= 1/3(Va+VB+VC).
To add [32N] earth wattmetric protection function, see chapter "Defining a protection function" on
page 868.
The protection function sub-tree contains two thresholds (1): threshold 1 and threshold 2,
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile. See
section "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708, for details about profile definition and
setting.
The undercurrent protection relays consists of one threshold. The user can set the following
parameters:
• Undercurrent threshold I<
The threshold provides alarm and trip stage, where required. Alternatively, time setting is settable,
depending upon the severity of the current dip.
To add [37] earth wattmetric protection function, see chapter "Defining a protection function" on
page 868.
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile. See
section "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708, for details about profile definition and
setting.
Any unbalanced fault condition will produce negative sequence current. Thus, a negative phase
sequence overcurrent element can detect both phase-to-phase and phase to earth faults.
The negative phase sequence overcurrent elements have a current pick up settings I2>, I2>>,
I2>>>, and are time delayed in operation by the adjustable timers tI2>, tI2>>, tI2>>>.
The protection element includes three thresholds. The first threshold can be set as DT or IDMT
trip delay time.
The curves are the same as for the [50/51], [50N/51N] protection.
The three thresholds provide both alarm and trip stages, where required. Alternatively, different
time settings are settable, depending upon the severity of the current dip
To add [46] Negative Sequence Overcurrent protection function, see chapter "Defining a
protection function" on page 868.
The protection function sub-tree contains three thresholds (1): threshold 1, threshold 2 and
threshold 3.
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile. See
section "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708, for details about profile definition and
setting.
• 46 t2 mode and 46 t3 mode are identical to 46 t1 mode MPS for threshold 2 and threshold 3,
• 46 t2 temp. and 46 t3 temp are identical to 46 t1 temp. SPS for threshold 2 and threshold 3,
• 46 t2 trip and 46 t3 mode are identical to 46 t1 trip SPS for threshold 2 and threshold 3.
Protective relays incorporate a current based thermal replica, using load current to reproduce the
heating and cooling of the equipment to be protected. The element thermal overload protection
(corresponding to 49 th overload in SCE configurator) can be set with both alarm and trip stages
(49 th alarm and 49 trip th over.).
The time to trip varies depending on the load current carried before application of the overload,
i.e. whether the overload was applied from “hot” or “cold”.
To add [49] Thermal overload protection function, see chapter "Defining a protection function" on
page 868.
The protection function sub-tree contains one threshold, with four nodes:
• 49 t mode MPS (2) is the mode of operation of the protection, corresponding to “Thermal OL”
(thermal overload ? = ON or OFF). All the attributes are settable. To set 49 t mode MPS
attributes, see section "Defining MPS datapoint" on page 692,
• 27 th alarm. SPS (3) is the instantaneous thermal alarm status, corresponding to thermal
alarm value. This datapoint is a permanent signal (permanent “detection mode” attribute not
settable). To set 27 th alarm SPS attributes, see section "Defining SPS datapoint" on page
690,
• 27 th overload SPS (4) is the thermal overload status, corresponding to thermal alarm value.
This datapoint is a permanent signal (permanent “detection mode” attribute not settable). To
set 27 th overload SPS attributes, see section "Defining SPS datapoint" on page 690 ,
• 27 trip th over. SPS (5) is the trip signal, corresponding to thermal trip. This datapoint is a
transient (pulse) signal (transient “detection mode” not modifiable). Time reference, set and
reset delays are fixed. To set 27 trip th over. SPS attributes, see section "Defining SPS
datapoint" on page 690 .
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile. See
section "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708, for details about profile definition and
setting.
The overvoltage function measures the fundamental frequency component of the line-to-line
voltages regardless of the voltage measurement mode. By using line-to-line voltage any phase-
to-ground over-voltages during earth/ground faults have no effect. Whenever any of these three
line-to-line voltages exceeds the start setting of a particular stage, this stage starts and a start
signal is issued. If the fault situation remains on longer than the operative time setting, a trip signal
is issued.
In solidly earthed/grounded, four-wire networks with loads between phase and neutral voltages,
overvoltage protection may be needed for phase-to-ground voltages as well. In such application,
the programmables stages can be used.
To add [59] Overvoltage protection function, see chapter "Defining a protection function" on page
868.
The first protection function sub-tree contains one threshold with four nodes:
• 59 t1 inst. SPS indicates instantaneous directional overvoltage status for the first threshold
corresponding to “directional U>” value. This datapoint is a permanent signal (permanent
“detection mode” attribute not settable). To set 59 t1 inst. SPS attributes, see
section "Defining SPS datapoint" on page 690,
• 59 t1 mode MPS indicates the mode of operation of the protection for the first threshold
(“U> ?” = ON, OFF or DIR). All the attributes are settable. To set 59 t1 mode MPS attributes,
see section "Defining MPS datapoint" on page 692,
• 59 t1 temp. SPS indicates the temporization for the first threshold, corresponding to “tU>”
time delay. The temporization datapoint is a permanent signal (permanent “detection mode”
attribute not settable). To set 59 t1 temp. SPS attributes, see section "Defining SPS
datapoint" on page 690,
• 59 t1 trip SPS indicates the trip signal for the first threshold (U> trip). The trip signal is a
transient (pulse) signal (transient “detection mode” not settable). Time reference, set and
reset delays are fixed. To set 59 t1 trip SPS attributes, see section "Defining SPS datapoint"
on page 690.
The voltage setting applied to the protection elements is dependent upon the magnitude of
residual voltage that is expected to occur during an earth fault condition.
This in turn is dependent upon the method of system earthing employed. It must also be ensured
that the relay is set above any standing level of residual voltage that is present on the system.
The protection element has one programmable element Uen> with delay time tUen>.
NOTE: In case of VI #4 is wiring, the Ue (zero sequence voltage) is acquired, else the voltage is
computed by equation Ue= 1/3(Va+VB+VC).
To add [59N] Zero Sequence Overvoltage protection function, see chapter "Defining a protection
function" on page 868.
The protection function sub-tree contains one threshold with four nodes:
• 59N t inst. SPS (2) is the instantaneous zero sequence overvoltage status, corresponding to
“Uen>” value. This datapoint is a permanent signal (permanent “detection mode” attribute not
settable). To set 59N t inst. SPS attributes, see section "Defining SPS datapoint" on page
690,
• 59N t mode MPS (3), mode of operation of the protection corresponding to “Uen> ?” = ON or
OFF. All the attributes are settable. To set 59N t mode MPS attributes, see section "Defining
MPS datapoint" on page 692,
• 59N t temp. SPS (4) is the temporization signal corresponding to “t Uen>” delay time. This
datapoint is a permanent signal (permanent “detection mode” attribute not settable). To set
59N t temp. SPS attributes, see section "Defining SPS datapoint" on page 690,
• 59N t trip SPS (5). trip signal for the first threshold (Uen> trip). This trip signal is a transient
(pulse) signal (transient “detection mode” not modifiable). Time reference, set and reset
delays are fixed. To set 59N t trip SPS attributes, see section "Defining SPS datapoint" on
page 690.
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile. See
section "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708, for details about profile definition and
setting.
If a fault current can flow in both directions through a relay location, it is necessary to add
directionality to the overcurrent relays in order to obtain correct co-ordination. Typical systems
that require such protection are parallel feeders and ring main systems.
• Relay Characteristic Angle angle (I^U) / Torque angle and Trip boundary zone.
The directional overcurrent protection element compares the directional fault current with the set
thresholds I> [50/51-1], I>> [50/51-2], I>>> [50/51-3], voltage and the relevant angle between the I
and U for each threshold.
The first and second thresholds can be set as directional or non-directional as definite delay time
or inverse delay time. The third threshold can be set as directional or non-directional as definite
delay time only, but can be set to work on the peak of the current measured in non-directional
way.
The choice of interlock functionality is available when the IDMT delay trip time is chosen on the
first threshold: The 2nd and 3rd threshold pickup can suspend 1st threshold output control to save
selectivity.
To add [67] Directional overcurrent protection function, see chapter Defining a protection function.
The protection function sub-tree contains three thresholds (1): threshold 1, threshold 2 and
threshold 3.
• 67 t1 trip SPS (6) indicates the trip signal for the first threshold (I> [50/51] trip). The trip signal
is a transient (pulse) signal (transient “detection mode” not settable). Time reference, set and
reset delays are fixed. To set 67 t1 trip SPS attributes, see section "Defining SPS datapoint"
on page 690
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile
• 67 t2 mode and 67 t2 mode are identical to 67 t1 mode MPS for thresholds 2 and 3,
• 67 t2 temp. and 67 t2 temp. are identical to 67 t1 temp. SPS for thresholds 2 and 3,
• 67 t2 trip and 67 t2 trip are identical to 67 t1 trip SPS for thresholds 2 and 3.
The directional earth/ground fault protection provides three directional / non directional
earth/ground overcurrent thresholds.
The directional earth/ground fault overcurrent protection element compares the earth/ground fault
current, residual voltage with the set thresholds Ie> [50N/51N-1], Ue> [50N-1], Ie>> [50N/51N-2],
Ue>> [50N-2], Ie>>> [50N/51N-3], Ue>>> [50N-3] and the relevant angle between the Ie and Ue
for each threshold.
The first threshold uses only the acquired earth fault current. Second and third tresholds can use
acquired or computed earth/ground fault current. If an earth default voltage is acquired, it is used,
in all other cases the computed earth fault voltage is used.
The first and second threshold can be set as definite or inverse delay time. The third current
threshold can be set as directional or non-directional but with only definite delay time setting.
The peak detection is applied where a CT saturation condition occurs and the measure is not
more trustworthy.
The choice of interlock functionality is available when the IDMT delay trip time is chosen on the
first threshold: The 2nd and 3rd threshold pickup can suspend 1st threshold output control to save
selectivity.
To add [67N] Directional Earth/ground Fault protection function, see chapter Defining a protection
function.
The protection function sub-tree contains three thresholds (1): threshold 1, threshold 2 and
threshold 3.
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile.
• 67N t2 mode and 67N t2 mode are identical to 67N t1 mode MPS for thresholds 2 and 3,
• 67N t2 temp. and 67N t2 temp. are identical to 67N t1 temp. SPS for thresholds 2 and 3,
• 67N t2 trip and 67N t2 trip are identical to 67N t1 trip SPS for thresholds 2 and 3.
Following faults on the network, or other operational requirements, it is possible that various
subsystems will be formed within the power network and it is likely that each of these subsystems
will suffer from a generation to load imbalance. The “islands” where generation exceeds the
existing load will be subject to overfrequency conditions, the level of frequency being a function of
the percentage of excess generation.
The relatively long time delays are intended to provide time for the system controls to respond and
will work well in a situation where the increase of system frequency is slow.
To add [81O] Overfrequency protection function, see chapter "Defining a protection function" on
page 868.
The protection function sub-tree contains six thresholds (1) from threshold 1 up to threshold 6.
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile. See
section "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708, for details about profile definition and
setting.
• 81O t2 inst. to 81O t6 inst. are identical to 81O t1 inst. SPS for thresholds 2 to 6,
• 81O t2 mode to 81O t6 mode are identical to 81O t1 mode MPS for thresholds 2 to 6,
• 81O t2 temp. to 81O t6 temp. are identical to 81O t1 temp. SPS for thresholds 2 to 6,
• 81O t2 trip to 81O t6 trip are identical to 81O t1 trip SPS for thresholds 2 to 6.
In fact, the instantaneous element is positioned after exceeding the threshold for a programmable
number of df/dt function calculation.
When the input voltage value is insufficient this will lead to irregular behavior and the frequency
elements could mal operate.
To add [81R] Range Frequency protection function, see chapter "Defining a protection function"
on page 868.
The protection function sub-tree contains six thresholds (1) from threshold 1 up to threshold 6.
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile. See
section "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708, for details about profile definition and
setting.
• 81R t2 mode to 81R t6 mode are identical to 81R t1 mode MPS for thresholds 2 to 6,
• 81R t2 temp. to 81R t6 temp. are identical to 81R t1 temp. SPS for thresholds 2 to 6,
• 81R t2 trip to 81R t6 trip are identical to 81R t1 trip SPS for thresholds 2 to 6.
In order to minimize the effects of underfrequency on a system, a multi stage load shedding
scheme may be used with the plant loads prioritized and grouped. During an underfrequency
condition, the load groups are disconnected sequentially depending on the level of
underfrequency, with the highest priority group being the last one to be disconnected.
Time delays should be sufficient to override any transient dips in frequency, as well as to provide
time for the frequency controls in the system to respond.
To add [81U] Underfrequency protection function, see chapter "Defining a protection function" on
page 868.
The protection function sub-tree contains six thresholds (1) from threshold 1 up to threshold 6.
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile. See
section "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708, for details about profile definition and
setting.
• 81U t2 mode to 81U t6 mode are identical to 81U t1 mode MPS for thresholds 2 to 6,
• 81U t2 temp. to 81U t6 temp. are identical to 81U t1 temp. SPS for thresholds 2 to 6,
• 81U t2 trip to 81U t6 trip are identical to 81U t1 trip SPS for thresholds 2 to 6.
A fuse failure may occur due to blown fuses, broken wires or intended substation operations. An
incorrectly measured voltage can result in an undesired operation of some protection functions.
Another settable current threshold (H2_Imax_threshold) blocks Inrush Blocking, if the current
exceeds this threshold. A fixed threshold (8% In) blocks Inrush Blocking, if the current is less than
this threshold.
To add [H2] Inrush current blocking protection function, see chapter "Defining a protection
function" on page 868.
• IA Inrush detec SPS is the instantaneous inrush current status for the first threshold,
corresponding to “Imax” Value on line A. This datapoint is a permanent signal (permanent
“detection mode” attribute not settable). To set IA Inrush detec SPS attributes, see section
"Defining SPS datapoint" on page 690
• IB Inrush detec SPS is the instantaneous inrush current status for the first threshold,
corresponding to “Imax” Value on line B. This datapoint is a permanent signal (permanent
“detection mode” attribute not settable). To set IB Inrush detec SPS attributes, see section
"Defining SPS datapoint" on page 690
• IC Inrush detec SPS is the instantaneous inrush current status for the first threshold,
corresponding to “Imax” Value on line C. This datapoint is a permanent signal (permanent
“detection mode” attribute not settable). To set IC Inrush detec SPS attributes, see section
"Defining SPS datapoint" on page 690
• Inrush Blocking SPS is the instantaneous status for the blocking threshold for the three lines.
This datapoint is a permanent signal (permanent “detection mode” attribute not settable). To
set Inrush Blocking SPS attributes, see section "Defining SPS datapoint" on page 690
• blocking protection,
• logic selectivity,
• maintenance,
• miscellaneous,
• trip management.
Relay object is automatically created when a protection function is added to the bay. Relay does
not contain attribute and cannot be edited.
Each Protection function sub-tree contains a folder representing the associated thresholds . The
characteristics (as instantaneous, temporization, trip signal, and mode of operation) and the links
of each characteristic are settable.
Changes between the two groups are executed via a dedicated logic input, or through the
Ethernet communication port.
To avoid any undesirable tripping, the setting group change is only executed when none
protection function is running.
If a setting group change is received during any protection or automation function, it is stored and
executed after the last timer has elapsed.
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile. See
section "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708
For transmission and sub-transmission systems, slow fault clearance can also threaten system
stability. It is therefore common practice to install circuit breaker failure protection [50BF], which
monitors that the circuit breaker has opened within a reasonable time. If the fault current has not
been interrupted following a set time delay from circuit breaker trip initiation, breaker failure
protection (CBF) will operate.
CBF operation can be used to back-trip upstream circuit breakers to ensure that the fault is
isolated correctly. CBF can also operate to reset all start output contacts, by external logic,
ensuring that any blocks asserted on upstream protection are removed.
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile. See
section "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708, for details about profile definition and
setting.
This application shows that the upstream IDMT relay being blocked by the start output from a
downstream relay that has detected the presence of a fault current, which is above its threshold
settings. Thus both the upstream and downstream relays can then have the same current and the
blocking feature will automatically provide time settings and grading. If the CB failure protection
function is active, the blocking order on the upstream relay will be removed if the downstream
circuit breaker fails to trip.
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile. See
section "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708
This condition may occur by switching on large heating loads after a sufficient cooling period, or
loads that draw high initial starting currents.
When a feeder is energized, the current levels that flow for a period of time following energizing
may differ greatly from the normal load levels. Consequently, overcurrent settings that have been
applied to give short circuit protection may not be suitable during this period.
The Cold Load Pick-up logic raises the settings of selected stages for a set duration. This allows
the protection settings to be set closer to the load profile by automatically increasing them after
energizing.
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile. See
section "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708
In the case of selective overcurrent logic, the start contacts are used to increase the time delays of
upstream relays, instead of blocking them. This provides an alternative approach to achieving a
non-cascade type of overcurrent scheme. It may be more familiar to some utilities than the
blocked overcurrent arrangement.
The selective overcurrent logic function temporarily increases the time delay settings of the
second and third stages of phase overcurrent.
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile. See
section "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708
7.5.16.8 Maintenance
7.5.16.8.1 Description
The maintenance mode allows the user to verify the operation of the protection functions without
sending any external order (tripping or signaling).
The maintenance function is used when the selection or the end of the maintenance mode is
possible by logic input or control command.
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile. See
section "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708, for details about profile definition and
setting.
7.5.16.9 Miscellaneous
7.5.16.9.1 Description
The “Miscellaneous” subtree contains the following operational automation functions:
• digital input start disturbance status,
Update the relations and the links of the datapoints to point to a specific existing profile. See
section "Linking a datapoint to a profile" on page 708
• 3 SPSs (trip #1 status, trip #2 status et trip #3 status) to monitor the status of the relay
• 1 trip relay ctrl and 1 trip status used for backward compatibility.
The activation mode of each SPC is set to permanent and cannot be modified. To set ‘general’
and ‘dependencies’ attributes, see section "Defining SPC datapoint" on page 700.
The detection mode attribute is set to permanent and cannot be modified. To modify trip status
SPS attributes, see section "Defining SPS datapoint" on page 690.
Assign a specific existing profile to each datapoint. See section "Linking a datapoint to a profile"
on page 708, for details about profile definition and setting.
At computer bay mimic definition level, objects only reference these bitmaps. So, it is an easier
way to propagate a bitmap change for instance to all objects that reference it.
At SCE level, bitmap object definition is extended to embed animation: up to 5 elementary static
bitmaps can be grouped in a bitmap object:
• one (mandatory) for default representation
The addition of a bitmap definition is done via the “Objects entry” window at Bitmap table level of
the graphical topology by clicking on mouse’s right button.
• reference index (range [0, 150]: that must be unique for the set of defined bitmaps. This index
will be used in bay mimic definition as described previously.
• type (Single / 5-uple): single is used for static bitmap definition, 5-uple allows dynamic bitmap
definition as described previously.
• file name by default: corresponds to the filename containing the bitmap definition used for
default representation.
• file name for 'open' state: visible only if type is set to 5-uple: corresponds to the filename
containing the bitmap definition used for open state representation.
• file name for 'closed' state: visible if type is set to 5-uple: corresponds to the filename
containing the bitmap definition used for closed state representation.
• file name for 'withdrawn open' state: visible if type is set to 5-uple: corresponds to the filename
containing the bitmap definition used for withdrawn open state representation.
• file name for 'withdrawn closed' state: (visible if type is set to 5-uple): corresponds to the
filename containing the bitmap definition used for withdrawn closed state representation.
Attributes (7) and (8) can be omitted if breakers and switchgears represented in bay mimic are not
concerned with withdrawn information.
To set a file name (attributes (4) to (8)) and define graphically a bitmap:
• select the attribute
• save the graphical definition of the bitmap by giving a file name in bitmap editor
For details about bitmap editor usage refer to SCE user’s manual.
Color usage in bitmap editor is not significant for computer monochrome LCD.
• Depending on the "type" attribute value, 1 or 5 PNG file(s) can be linked to a Bitmap.
For each one, the bitmap size must be ≤ 512 bytes.
Up to 24 bay mimics can be put in a computer workspace, and up to 2 mimics can be linked to the
same bay.
Usual labels are used by computer local HMI (LHMI). They are located for all computers LHMI in
one object grouping all translatable labels, located in “computer workspaces” folder in Graphic
topology.
For example, for the cyber security the login and banner panel titles can be changed as shown in
the following figure:
- Figure 598 - Setting LHMI labels - login and banner panel titles
To define labels of login, 17 characters are available (only 10 in case of Chinese language).
The CYBER SECURITY tab is used to customize the warning and security log labels:
Once added, bay mimic general attributes must be set at SCE level:
• short name of the bay mimic used for internal SCE identification.
When adding a bay mimic at workspace level, its core structure (canvas) is automatically created
and displayed at SCE level, via bay mimic editor and in SCE tree browser. Its core structure
consists of:
• Reserved zone for bay name display
• Reserved zone for ‘interlocking bypass in progress’ information ((3’) in tree browser)
• Reserved zone for ‘synchrocheck bypass in progress’ information ((4’) in tree browser)
• Configurable zone for graphical representation of the bay (static and dynamic parts)
For more details about computer LCD usage, refer to "Human Machine Interface" on page 498.
• A bay can be represented by 0, 1 or 2 "Bay mimic". Each "represents" relation has an attribute
"mimic rank for the set of bay mimic". In the case of 2 relations, each attribute value must be
unique.
• For a Computer, the maximum count of managed bays (relation "is managed by") which are
linked to a "Bay mimic" (relation "represents"), is 12.
• Limits of the count of symbols:
• LHMI bitmap: bitmap that references a bitmap object in the bitmap table (see "Defining a
bitmap table" on page 906) where default representation is only taken into account
• Fixed text: multi-lingual fixed text
Once added, these elements automatically appear in the window of the bay mimic editor at SCE
level.
Abscissa, ordinate, length and thickness of a LHMI line can be directly adjusted with the mouse in
bay mimic editor (for detail, refer to SCE user’s manual)
• bitmap reference: corresponds to a link in the bitmap table (refer to section "Defining a bitmap
table" on page 906)
Abscissa and ordinate of a bitmap can be directly adjusted with the mouse in bay mimic editor (for
detail, refer to SCE user’s manual)
• The link from an element to its bitmap is defined with the attribute "bitmap reference". The
value of this attribute must refer to an existing bitmap in the "Bitmap table".
Abscissa and ordinate of a fixed text can be directly adjusted with the mouse in bay mimic editor
(for detail, refer to SCE user’s manual). Text area length at bay mimic is automatically deduced
from text value length (attribute (1)).
to manage Synchrocheck and interlock bypass during control sequence on the bay
Generic module representation: used to display module status, linked to a specific SPS or DPS
electrical datapoint. Implicit link to possible xPC associated datapoint is given to computer for
command purpose at local HMI level, via the existence of the relation ‘is feedback of’ between the
xPS and the xPC.
• A generic module is composed of 2 sub-objects:
a ‘xPS muti-state’ for dynamic module state display (mandatory), referencing a dynamic
bitmap object in the bitmap table, and whose relation to a xPS datapoint (SPS or DPS)
has to be filled up to precise animation datapoint
• Transformer representation: used to display transformer module; linked to an optional Tap
Position Indicator. Transformer is composed of 5 sub-objects:
an optional ‘current TPI value’ object to display dynamically the current value of the TPI,
an optional ‘max TPI value’ object to display upper available value for the TPI
an optional ‘min TPI value’ object to display lower available value for the TPI
Abscissa and ordinate of time information can be directly adjusted with the mouse in bay mimic
editor (for detail, refer to SCE user’s manual)
Depending on customer’s need, SBMC information can be positioned at any location in bay
mimic:
• directly by using mouse drag and drop in bay mimic editor
The addition of a generic module representation in bay mimic is done via the “Objects entry”
window at bay mimic level by clicking on mouse’s right button.
• control availability (No / Yes): attribute to precise if control of the module can be directly done
via bay mimic. This attribute is significant if SPS/DPS linked to the generic module
representation (via (5) relation) is feedback of a control SPC or DPC. If so, control availability
concerns this SPC/DPC
• Relation ‘is managed by’ that must be filled to precise which SPS or DPS is used for bitmap
animation
• multi-bitmap reference: corresponds to a link in the bitmap table (refer to section "Defining a
Coordinates (x and y) of a generic module can be directly managed by using mouse in bay mimic
editor (for detail, refer to SCE user’s manual).
The addition of a transformer representation in bay mimic is done via the “Objects entry” window
at bay mimic level by clicking on mouse’s right button.
• control availability (No / Yes): attribute to precise if control of the transformer can be directly
done via bay mimic. This attribute is significant if Raise/Lower DPC control exists for Tap
changer built-in function containing the TPI datapoint used for transformer animation (via (5)
relation). If so, control availability concerns this DPC.
• Relation ‘is managed by’ that must be filled to precise which TPI is used for transformer
animation.
• bitmap reference: corresponds to a link in the bitmap table (refer to section "Defining a bitmap
Abscissa and ordinate of a transformer can be directly adjusted with the mouse in bay mimic
editor (for detail, refer to SCE user’s manual)
When adding a transformer representation, extra values about associated TPI datapoint can be
placed in the bay mimic:
• Current TPI value (dynamic)
The addition of such TPI information in bay mimic is done via the “Objects entry” window at
transformer representation level by clicking on mouse’s right button.
Case 1: CT/VT measurement acquired by a TMU board and which type is: Van, Vbn, Vcn, Vr,
Vab, Vbc, Vca, Ia, Ib, Ic or Ir.
In this case a bargraph is used to represent the ratio between the MV value (after scaling) and the
nominal value which is configured at the TMU board level.
Therefore, once the ‘visualizes’ relation is added and assigned to the MV, the ‘scale’ attribute of
the relation must be chosen:
• scale (120% / 200% / No bargraph): precise the bargraph maximum value which can be
displayed by the bargraph.
Case 2: other measurements (CT/VT measurements not listed in Case 1 or any other kind of
measurements)
In this case there is no bargraph displayed at runtime. The MV value is displayed instead of the
bargraph value %. Therefore, there is no need to configure the ‘scale’ attribute of the ‘visualizes’
relation.
If there is no measurement assigned to it then the page is considered as empty and it is not
displayed. The only exception is when there is gap between the index of the used pages (pages
having associated MVs) then the not used pages are empty but displayed. This can occur when
setting all the MVs of a page as spare.
Every MV object has a “Display” tab with attributes for associating the MV to a page as well as the
MV display type and order.
Not displayed: the MV is not displayed in any of the pages of the panel.
Main MV: the MV is displayed in the main MV area of the main page.
Scroll MV: the MV is assigned to a scroll MV group and will be displayed in the scroll MV
area of the main page.
Fixed MV: the MV can be displayed in the fixed MV area of any page (main or secondary
pages).
• Display page: this attribute is only available if the display type is Scroll MV or Fixed MV.
However, the meaning of this attribute differs depending on the display type chosen.
For Fixed MV: it represents the page number where the measurement will be displayed (1
for the main page, 2 for the first secondary page, up to 4 for the third secondary page).
For Scroll MV: it represents the scroll group number to which the MV will be associated to.
Min. Max.
If Display type =
Scroll MV
1 6
(display page
Display means group)
page If Display type =
range Fixed MV
(display page 1 4
means page
number)
• Display order: this attribute is only available if the display type is Scroll MV or Fixed MV.
For Fixed MV: it is the display position within the fixed MV area. It must be different for all
the fixed MVs of the same page.
For Scroll MV: it is the display position within the scroll MV group area. It must be different
for all the scroll MVs of the same group.
The positions are always respected as defined even if they are not contiguous.
In this way, if a MV is set as spare, a blank will be left in its defined position.
Min. Max.
Display type =
1 3
Scroll MV
Display type =
Display Fixed MV and 1 2
order range Display page = 1
Display type =
Fixed MV and 1 7
Display page ≠ 1
The following figure shows an example of how these attributes are used:
7.6.4.3 MV Bargraph
The bargraph presence is not configurable it is always displayed in all the pages.
The MV association to the bargraph is done automatically at first MiCOM C264 start-up (the first
MV found in the first displayed page). The user can change the association at runtime at any time.
The bargraph % value is computed from based on the minimum and maximum values of the MV
associated at runtime:
• The “maximum value” represents the 0% of the bargraph.
- Figure 625 - Displaying datapoint status with led (e.g. for bay SPS datapoint)
Once added at SPS (resp. DPS) level, the relation must be filled with the relevant associated led
and the following relation attributes should be updated:
• Led status for ‘Set’ state (resp 'Closed'): ( Off / On / Blinking slow / Blinking fast)
• Led status for ‘Reset’ state (resp 'Open'): ( Off / On / Blinking slow / Blinking fast)
• Led status for ‘Invalid’ state: ( Off / On / Blinking slow / Blinking fast)
- Figure 626 - Setting led status for a datapoint (e.g. for SPS datapoint)
8 Installation
This chapter contains the following topics:
8.1 Requirements
MiCOM C264 boot setting and software installation is carried out using a Windows PC with
common utilities and serial/Ethernet link to the computer.
The EPAS Media System installation is needed to run the MiCOM C264’s install software on the
Host PC.
• Backplane FBP24x (for MiCOM C264 40TE), FPB26x (for MiCOM C264 60TE) or FBP28x
(for MiCOM C264 80TE)
The BIU241 needs to be correctly wired to its voltage level as described in chapter C264/EN CO
(Connections). Before any operational voltage is applied the shield wiring should be checked
following rules of chapters "Safety Information" on page 4 and "Safety and Handling" on page 55.
NOTE: The computer needs to be installed with the software that allows booting in flash.
Installation or reinstallation of BOOTPROM software in PROM is described in C264/EN MF
Maintenance chapter, and out of scope of this chapter.
Both parameters are also defined in computer database. If parameters inside database differ from
the CPU settings, the IEC 61850 communication with others EPAS equipment will not be
possible.
Note: For earlier EPAS release Operating System requirements, please refer to related EPAS
release documentation.
For a direct connection (without Ethernet Switch) between the PC and the MiCOM C264, a
crossed wire is required.
• Feeling up commissioning
Check the box for documentation, or computer hardware option added in the delivery form like
ribbon, screws, port extension etc.
If electric screwdriver is used the torque limitation should be set to the small diameters of the
screws.
These frames have been designed to have dimensions in accordance with IEC 60297 and are
supplied pre-assembled ready to use.
The two horizontal rails of the rack frame have holes drilled at approximately 26mm intervals and
MiCOM C264 cases are attached via their mounting flanges using M4 Taptite self-tapping screws
with captive 3 mm thick washers to ensure a good earth contact (our part number is ZB5865250).
It is possible to install two MiCOM C264 40TE side by side on the assembly panel or one
MiCOM C264 80TE.
Ensure that the computers are earthed, using the screw terminal on the rear of the unit.
Alternatively, tapped holes can be used if the panel has a minimum thickness of 2.5 mm.
Where several MiCOM C264 are to be mounted in a single cut-out in the panel, it is advised that
they are mechanically grouped together horizontally and/or vertically to form rigid assemblies
prior to mounting in the panel.
NOTE: It is not advised that MiCOM C264 are fastened using pop rivets as this will not allow the
device to be easily removed from the panel in the future if repair is necessary.
From a practical point of view the power supply of each computer should have a switch (MCB,
link, or fuse) to turn off the power during installation and commissioning tests.
The MiCOM C264 description sheet describes the type of board Installed on each slot (C, D etc.)
It is very important to use it to correctly plug the connectors.
Connection diagrams of the MiCOM C264 are given in chapter "Hardware" on page 393. Wires
should be connected with the connector unplugged. Each wired signal has to be tested before
plugging and fixing the connectors. The connectors have to be fixed on the MiCOM C264 case
with the screws available at each extremity of the connector.
For connection of the protective (earth) conductor please refer to the topic "Connection of the
protective conductor (Earth)" on page 418.
DOU and CCU boards generate Digital Output with a defined inductive characteristic. On the
other side of the wire the inductance should be compliant. To avoid damage to the DO board
connected to inductive circuits it may be necessary to connect an anti-surge diode.
If the IEDs or remote equipment (like Control Center, printer, etc) are located at a long distance
(>10 m for RS232, >100 m for RS422 and >1000 m for RS485) from the communication
equipment or if the cables run through a noisy area, then optical fiber communication should be
used.
Copper Ethernet network have to stay inside a cubicle. Optical fiber has to be used between
cubicles.
A “Star” or a network with “Stubs (Tees)” is not recommended as reflections within the cable may
result in data corruption: avoid to connect more than two wires to each terminal, this ensures that
a “Daisy Chain or “straight line” configuration is used.
When using a Legacy bus (with IED mounted in daisy chain), the correct resistor, at both ends
only, should be fitted (120 ohms for RS 422 and RS 485).
For the use of SWR20x or SWD20x, the optical ring has to be connected as follows:
Before powering up the computer all the DI/DO board connectors should be disconnected.
Tests are described in the section "Commissioning" on page 1119 to check that the computer with
its factory settings has not suffered damage during transport.
NOTE: This section describes MiCOM C264 upgrading from release B7.21 or upper.
8.6.2 Prequisites
Device Comment
Personal Computer used for connection with MiCOM C264
Device Comment
The installer contains components:
• MiCOM C264 cpu275
• FTP Server
Components description:
• MiCOM C264 cpu275 is the MiCOM C264 release package.
It contains VxWorks BOOTROM and MiCOM C264
MiCOM C264 Computer
Application.
Installer
VxWorks BOOTROM is file system boot loader used by
embedded Operating System VxWorks. MiCOM C264.
Application is an image of Operating System VxWorks and
MiCOM C264 application release.
These files are upgraded to CPU flash memory of
MiCOM C264 device.
• FTP Server is a ftp tool.
CAT Installer MiCOM C264 device is upgraded to CPU flash memory via the
CAT Software. CAT installer is a separate package delivery.
MiCOM C264-
Serial Number Range MAC Number MAC Address Range
CPU
00-80-F4-79- 00-80-F4-79-
Schneider 98304 139263 MAC 1
00-00 D7-FF
Electric
00-80-F4-79- 00-80-F4-7A-
MAC support 98304 139263 MAC 2
38-00 42-FF
00-02-84-00- 00-02-84-02-
00001 98303 MAC 1
Old 00-01 7F-FF
MAC support 00-02-84-00- 00-02-84-02-
00001 98303 MAC 2
80-01 FF-FF
BOOTROM without
BOOTROM with Schneider
Compatibilities Schneider Electric MAC
Electric MAC support
support
MiCOM C264-CPU with
Schneider Electric range +
Schneider Electric MAC Not Possible
Old range
support
MiCOM C264-CPU without
Schneider Electric MAC Old range only Old range only
support
In case of CPU with a serial number in the Schneider Electric range is boot with a EPAS version
without Schneider Electric Mac support, the MiCOM C264 does not start the application.
Moreover, the MiCOM C264 is seen by tool CAT with a bad serial number, which is not possible to
be change by CAT.
Before running the setup program, the user can manually perform a security authentication.
When starting setup, Windows checks the presence of the embedded certificate in the executable
setup file.
• If the certificate is detected, a confirmation window appears with the associated informations
• Authenticate the executable by checking the fields associated with the vendor's signature and
its period of validity.
Step Action
CAT Software of the current MiCOM C264 computer release is installed on PC:
From the Windows start menu folder “PACiS”, find CAT software (e.g. for release
A3.01):
Step Action
Establish computer connection with CAT:
2. Select the target computer to upgrade in devices available on network list and
click Connect to this device button:
Step Action
The device login dialog box is displayed:
4
Choose “SystemAdministrator” profile and enter Password (none by default):
NOTE: Please, verify that CAT version used is compliant with firmware of MiCOM C264(s). If not
compliant, the MiCOM C264 will be not displayed at the end of Step 3; in this case, please
execute above and below procedures with the CAT version compliant with the current
MiCOM C264 firmware.
Step Action
• Choose Expert Functions > Manage boot and network parameters function,
Step Action
• After computer reboot, connect to the computer (refer to topic "Establish computer
connection with CAT" on page 945),
• Choose Display status and network parameters function > Tab General (1),
Step Action
Choose new release of MiCOM C264 computer installer setup
Access to the new release of MiCOM C264 computer Installation package.
Step Action
Double-click the computer setup to install MiCOM C264 computer:
Click Next.
NOTE: For Cyber Security use case, please refer to the documentation EPAS
Hardening Guide (section MiCOM C264 hardening) and follow the procedure.
Read the End User License Agreement, select “I accept the agreement”,
3
Click Next
Step Action
In the "Select Destination Location" dialog box define the installation folder (the
default installation folder is C:\Program Files\Pacis\Computer):
Click Next.
Step Action
By default, a Full Installation is proposed.
Click Next.
In the Select Start Menu dialog box define the Start Menu folder.
Click Next.
6 In the Select Additional Tasks dialog box, with the check box select the additional
icons Create FTPD desktop icon.
Click Next.
Step Action
Click Install.
8 The installation is in progress…
9 Once the installation completed, click Finish button.
Check the correct installation result:
• From the Windows Start menu,
10
Step Action
Connect to the computer (refer to topic "Establish computer connection with CAT" on
page 945):
11
Step Action
• Select Load bootrom software function (1),
12
Step Action
The transfer of BOOTROM file system bootrom.fhl to CPU flash memory is in
progress…
Wait 1 minute.
NOTE: If bootrom.sig file has been bad or corrupted then MiCOM C264 shows an
13 error message “Operation Aborted”. In this case no bootrom.flh file will be updated.
If vxworks.sig file has been bad or corrupted then MiCOM C264 shows an error
message “Operation Aborted”. In this case no bootrom.flh file will be updated.
Step Action
• click Reboot computer button:
Step Action
Connect to the computer (refer to topic "Establish computer connection with CAT" on
page 945):
Step Action
• Select Browse files function (1),
Step Action
The flash memory formatting is indicated by a progress bar Formatting flash memory
displayed:
The end of flash memory formatting is indicated with the progress bar ending.
Step Action
Establish computer connection
Connect to the computer (refer to topic "Establish computer connection with CAT" on
page 945):
Step Action
Update new release of computer application
Step Action
• Select Load application software function (1),
• Select the path of computer software of new release. For a default installation the
directory is “C:\Program Files\PACiS\Computer\C264_cpu3” (2),
• Click Load this application software button (3):
Step Action
Uploading application software files are indicated via the progress bar:
Step Action
Establish computer connection
Connect to the computer (refer to topic "Establish computer connection with CAT" on
page 945):
Step Action
• Select Manage boot and network parameters function (1),
• Choose on computer boot mode the option value Flash boot (2),
Step Action
Connect to the computer (refer to topic "Establish computer connection with CAT" on
page 945):
5 Check.
NOTE: For secured updating, please refer to the documentation EPAS Hardening Guide
(section MiCOM C264 hardening) and follow the procedure.
NOTE: For secured roll-back, please refer to the documentation EPAS Hardening Guide
(section MiCOM C264 hardening) and follow the procedure.
8.6.5.2 Prequisites
The Computer Administration Tool (CAT) software needs components:
• Framework NET 3.5 SP1,
• \System\Delivery\PACiSVa.b.c\TOOLS\WinPcap.
Step Procedure
1 " Framework NET 3.5 SP1 installation" on page 967 (if not installed)
2 "WinpCap 4.1.3 driver installation" on page 968 (if not installed)
3 "CAT installation" on page 970
Step Action
1 Access with administrator account for CAT Installation.
Uninstall previous CATversion before installing the new version.
2 NOTE: For lower A1.24 versions, uninstall manually the previous version. For higher
A1.24 versions, un-installation is made automatically by CAT setup.
Step Action
Double-click the dotnetfx35_xpsp1.exe to install the Framework NET 3.5 SP1:
NOTE: For cyber security use case, please refer to the above Note for secured
installation .
Step Action
Double-click the WinPcap_4_x_y.exe to install the Driver WinPcap (x.y is the release
number):
Step Action
Click Install.
Click Finish
Step Action
Run the CAT Software installer package of new release; the setup file name for
1 installation is identified
NOTE: For cyber security use case, please refer to the documentation “EPAS
Hardening Guide” (section “MiCOM C264 hardening”) and follow the procedure.
Click Next.
Step Action
In the "Select Installation Folder" dialog box define the installation folder (the default
installation folder is C:\Program Files\PACiS\CAT
Click Next.
Step Action
Step Action
Click Close .
Check the correct installation result:
• From the Windows Start menu,
Step Action
1 Login with Windows® User Account (with Administrator user right)
2 Refer to the topic "CAT installing from scratch" on page 966.
Step Action
1 Login with Windows® User Account (with Administrator user right)
2 Uninstall the actual CAT software via Windows Control Panel.
3 Install the previous CAT software.
To enlarge the Scan pane, collapse the Filter pane using the horizontal Auto hide toggle button.
To enlarge the Work pane, collapse the left panes using the vertical Auto hide toggle button.
To retain a shot of the whole window in png format, click the link Save As Snapshot.
<Installation folder>/CAT/Error_Reports is the destination folder for fault report. A fault report
might result from a window popping up, for example:
8.6.6.4 Settings
In case the PC has several network cards, click Select network adapter and select the desired
card. Some cards are not fit for the CAT (NdisWan Adapter, MS TCP Loop back interface…).
The selection is saved in the Windows registry. All the settings are restored at CAT next start.
8.6.6.5 Scan
To carry an inventory of the networked computers, click Refresh; this populates the computers
directory:
• Computer network name as input in SCE
• Computer IP address
• blue: stopped
• black: bootprom
• green: active
• grey: disconnected
To sort the items according to the values in a column, click the column header; this reveals a click-
able sorting sign 6 or 5.
To deny access to computer information, click the computer eye icon, the icon looks crossed off;
select Hide selected computers option and the computer selected is off:
To restore access, exit CAT using the upper corner red cross and restart it.
When computer is in maintenance the status shown in the close-up line-: MAINT DATA BASE.
However, when Computer is in Active state close-up line shows the banner text if configured in
EPAS-SCE else the space is blank:
• all the extensions with a given number (second drop-down list: 0 for main computer thru 16).
To dim a computer line, click the eye icon and select the box Hide selected computers.
To take mute computers off the list, click the link Clear disconnected computers.
To establish a communication with the computer, click Connect to this computer (or click two
times). A login window shows:
Enter your username and password and click OK. The available usernames and passwords are
as defined in the cybersecurity chapter of the MiCOM C264 documentation.
Depending on the security policy, the account might be locked out due to several incorrect
password typed in; in this event, ask the Security administrator to unlock it.
Several sessions cannot be open simultaneously. To change profile, click again Connect to this
computer.
Note for Auto Log Off: when operator's does not place applicative requests for longer than a
timeout, any further action requires a reconnection. To set the time-out, ask the Security
administrator. Default value: 10min.
MiCOM C264 will refuses CAT connection if its embedded cyber security brick certificate has not
been renewed for 10 years. Once the certificate is expired, connection through CAT becomes
inaccessible.
To fix this issue, restart the MiCOM C264 to renew the validity date of certificate. Once the BCPU
has been restarted, the connection through CAT becomes available again for a further cycle of 10
years.
The Reboot button is used to reboot the computer, it is only available when logged as a user with
the DefaultEngineer profile.
The ribbon menu shows items giving access to computer's updated information and allow the
databases managing. The list depends on the user's privileges and computer's mode.
Mode Comment
MiCOM C264 stopped before the boot (whether a networkboot or
BOOTPROM (Boot) flashboot / first count-down), only the CAT can detect
MiCOM C264
MiCOM C264 stopped before the application launch after the boot
STOPPED (Stop) (whether a networkboot or flashboot / second count-down), or
after a Stop command
MAINTENANCE (Maint) Ready to receive a DB
ACTIVE (Activ) Nominal state
STAND-BY (Standby) Spare MiCOM C264 in redundancy architecture
SIMULATION (Simul)
FAULT (Fault) DB issue (confirmed by reboot)
HALT (Halt) The number of faults permitted per day (normally 5) is overrun
INITIALIZATION (Init) Transient state, no filter
Some operations might require the computer mode changing. An operation can be available for
the main (or mono) rack (M) or even for an extension (A for All):
Mode -> Simul Activ Standby Maint Fault Halt Stop Boot
Operation
general A A A A
board A A A A
Status
IEDs A A A A
Multir. M M M M
view M M M M M M M
load M M M M
Database
switch M M M M
suppr. M M M M M M M M
Settings M M M
Events M M M M
errors A A A A A A A A
Logs
agency M M M M M M M
AVR M M
Disturb. M M
Datehour A A A A
Bootnetw A A A A A A A A
Mode -> Simul Activ Standby Maint Fault Halt Stop Boot
Operation
A if
System A A
stopped
A if
Bootrom A A
stopped
explore M M M M M M M M
Browse A if
form. fl. A A A A
stopped
SSH A A A A A A A A
• Boards is a dashboard:
status (reflected in the board name: green for present and configured, blue for
missing or not configured, red for configured but faulty)
at the I/O level: status; tool tips include nature over the number, on/off over the led
As the changes of state may be frequent, an auto refresh occurs at each tab opening, and can be
triggered each 5 second for 1 min (box Automatic refresh).
• IED Networks shows, for each computer port, the link status of the IEDs (red for mute, green
for present) and lists the configured IEDs on the legacy bus (name, connection state). A
banner identical to that in LHMI of MiCOM C264 is showed (see topic "General display
management" on page 505).
• both labels include versions number, order of downloading (DB1, DB2 ..), optional attribute
(Modified, Missing …)
The setting can be done in various ways (through the computer LHMI, through uploading...). For
more details, refer to the chapter C264/EN FT.
To upload a database:
• Browse the disk structure to select a version-ed database archive (the USB port is out of the
scope):
The drop-down list enrolls all the computers in this session's databases (<network name in
SCE>.adb)
• Assign to the computer one MiCOM C264 in this list
select another data base through the link Select another SCE database.
To change the version number, select the box Substitute the database and type a new
Version Number;
To upload also the mpc file, click Save the SCE database into the computer. In the
<DB_name>.zip, CAT selects and uploads the <BD_name>.mpc file. Only one .mpc file
can be archived (a new download deletes and replaces the previous file). As VxWorks
limits the file name to 8 characters, the downloaded file is renamed “DB.zip”.
• Click the button Start database uploading; this updates the databases sketch and displays
a report of the uploading:
A setting in MiCOM S1 - PACiS results in the suffix Modified being appended to the database
label.
8.6.6.9.4.1 Events
Three tabs are available with a Refresh button and output buttons (Save as text files, Print)
For each of them; CAT reads the event log saved in computer flash memory and transfers the log
in a file.
the computer and database information (in SCE, 'Device name' is called 'Network name'
and 'Description' is Short name)
the events that occurred whether automatically or manually driven, in the reverse
chronological order, in a tabular way: <date> <time> <object> <sub-object> <event label>
<state>; the cyber security events are preceded with the character @
MiCOM C264 objects include #C264, HMILCD, MAINT (flash directory) …
For MiCOM C264 firmware signature, MAINT datapoint “Unsigned FW” signifies if the
firmware is correct or corrupted. If RESET, means Firmware is correct or If SET, means
Firmware is corrupted or wrong.
The date and time are provided by MiCOM C264 not by the CAT machine.
• Event Log Parameters and Printer Parameters tabs help you to choose the verbosity of
traces. The parameters are detailed in each information frame:
"Disable event log storage" (default state) disables event log storage mechanism. The state is
updated in function information frame:
/null: no printer
Suppress: number of suppressed lines when the buffer is full (typical value: 300)
Buffer size used by the PRINT task to sock lines (typical value: 1000)
Binary inputs
Measurements
Counters
The picture for each type are captured and saved by Capture Now button:
This file (containing the last systrap) is pre-selected in the drop-down list Select system
error file number.
The latest ten error files are archived: select one of them using this list.
8.6.6.9.7 Waveforms
The list of disturbance files is displayed in the text area.
• Click the button Transfer waveforms from the computer to this directory. All the files are
uploaded.
The button Clear all waveforms is used to erase the Fast Waveform from MiCOM C264P flash
memory.
Computer total usage duration: number of hours the computer has been running
(located in in /flash/MAINT/ophours)
If the box Synchronize with Windows time is checked, the current computer time cannot be
set: the current date and time are taken from Windows on the PC and displayed.
Set year button: it is useful to set only the year on a new MiCOM C264 because the IRIG B
signal does not include the Year data; the new MiCOM C264 gets the default year value from
Windows.
• The third section specifies what defines the seasonal clock shifts:
If IRIG-B interface is present on the cpu3 board, IRIG-B status displays IRIG-B validity, RTC
local time, IRIG-B signal level, MSP430 software version.
The EPAS system operates with the SNTP master server connected to the SBUS. The SNTP
master server synchronizes all of the devices connected to the SBUS.
In the EPAS system, every 20 seconds the GPS sends an IRIG B signal to the SNTP master
server. The IRIG B signal includes the second, minute, hour, day and month. The IRIG B signal
does not include the year.
The SNTP master server changes the year and the day. Within 20 seconds, when the SNTP
master server receives the next IRIG B signal, the SNTP master server keeps the year you typed
and changes the day to agree with the IRIG B signal.
The SNTP master server sends the time-date data, including the correct year, over the SBUS to
all of the devices.
NOTICE
RISK OF DATA INCOHERENCY
• To change the year or the time-date data, connect the CAT only to the sntp master server.
Do not connect the CAT to the new MiCOM C264 or to a client.
• If you change the year or the time-date data on a new MiCOM C264 or on a client, the EPAS
system receives data from two sources: the irig b signal, and the new MiCOM C264 or client.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in data incoherency.
- Figure 658 - CAT - Expert Functions - Manage boot and network parameters
Network boot, that is using ftp (the IP address is in the second section)
It is recommended that the two IP addresses belongs to different domains, otherwise CAT
does not allow to configure same IP address on both Ethernet ports.
FTP server host IP is the Internet address of the host to boot on (type 127.0.0.1, the local
host, if no host is defined).
• The third section allows to assign addresses to the racks in a multi-rack configuration
A group is a cluster including a main rack and several secondary racks. Main 2 means the
computer serves as a back up to the Main 1 one (redundancy).
• The fourth section allows to access the password required to log in WFTD (it is set in
WFTPD/Security/User-rights)
For the new parameters to be effective, click Apply parameters (click anywhere in the pane first,
if the button is dimmed).
Tip out a file from one side to the other using the buttons:
The files name cannot be changed; only files with DOS name format (8.3 character format) can be
copied.
• Click the Format flash memory button and wait till the end.
NOTE: The passwords and log-off time-outs are spared by this operation.
As SSH session is launched independently of CAT, multi sessions on two or more computers are
possible.
As CAT session uses TCP/IP stack, the computer has to be accessible from the PC in this mode.
2. If ETH1 and ETH2 not already configured, configure ethernet ETH1 and ETH2, the network
range are different on ETH1 and ETH2.
NOTE: After the configuration of the REU board, it is possible to connect CAT directly on same
network, it is mandatory to connect CAT to ETH2 only for first REU configuration.
The window REU settings is displayed as below (use the vertical scrollbar to access all settings):
Button Action
Refresh Reload parameter from the board.
Apply Apply parameters set to the board.
Factory Mode Set the setting to default value
HUB
SWITCH
HSR
PORT_A
PORT_B
OFF
Enable/disable PTP ON
PTP
IEEE1588 protocol. OFF
Define the primary domain
PTP_PRIMARY_DOMAIN use to syntonizer internal 0..255
hsr/prp ptp clock.
PTP_ANNOUNCE_RECEIPT_ Timeout period of announce
2..10
TIMEOUT message.
Period of Pdelay_Req
PTP_LOG_MIN_PDELAY_
message sent to compute link 1/2/4/8/16/32
REQ_INTERVAL
delay.
HSR_PRP_LIFE_CHECK_ Period of hsr/prp supervision
100..5000
INTERVAL frame sending.
HSR_PRP_ENTRY_ Period of clearing the
10..1340
FORGET_TIME duplicate table.
ChassisID
LLDP_A_REMOTE The LLDP remote state of
PortID
LLDP_B_REMOTE port.
TTL
LLDP_I_REMOTE
MAC_SRC
IP
Value prepended to Ethernet
RSTP_BRIDGE_PRIORITY mac address to form the 0..61440
Bridge Identifier.
Value prepended to port 0..240
RSTP_PORT_A_PRIORITY
number from the Port
RSTP_PORT_B_PRIORITY step of 16
Identifier.
RSTP_PORT_A_PATH_
COST Value added to current path
1..200000000
RSTP_PORT_B_PATH_ cost on root port.
COST
Parameter to force use
version of RSTP protocol RSTP
RSTP_FORCE_PROTOCOL_
backward to STP or to RSTP
VERSION STP.
(v2). RSTP is also STP
compatible
Determine the maximum
RSTP_BRIDGE_MAX_AGE distance between any bridge 6..40
and the current root bridge.
RSTP_BRIDGE_ FORWARD_ Delay used for compatibility
4..30
DELAY with older STP standard.
RSTP_BRIDGE_HELLO_
Period of BPDU frame. 1..2
TIME
For information, the setting table below describes the Read Only REU Parameters:
y = Minor revision
FACTORY
FPGA Version of setting
USER
OK
EEPROM Status of internal EEPROM
KO
OK
IP address used by internal
IP_ADDR CPU of HSR/PRP board for 0.0.0.0
LLDP protocol.
Source MAC address used to
ETH_MAC_S send supervision frame in xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx
HSR or PRP mode.
• DISCARDING
• DISABLED
RSTP_BRIDGE_PORT_B • ROOT
• DESIGNATED
• ALTERNATE
• BACKUP
• DISABLED
• Click on Send button to send the firmware file forward REU board:
The MiCOM C264 automatically detects the reception of firmware file and upgrade it to REU
board;
After upgrade, the REU board restarts with the new firmware.
EPAS-SCE (System Configuration Editor) is used to generate the databases. CAT is used to
upload and switch the databases.
For more detail refer to topic "Manage database (subject to privilege)" on page 984.
In the event of any problems refer to the section "Maintenance" on page 1144.
• Printer.
Installation should follow the standard rules of BNC cable installation including length limit and
optional 50 ohms termination.
For installation of the external master clock, refer to its documentation and to the summary in
EPAS system/EN IN chapter.
If the port is on the BIU board, the board has to be configured for RS 232 by using the correct
jumper configuration.
Furthermore, a configuration file (included in database) has to be installed onto the computer with
the printer communication parameters.
9 Settings
This chapter contains the following topics:
Tree panel is accessible from bay panels by selecting the following key:
All data points are grouped into features and folders. To access a given feature the operator
should navigate the panels using the arrow keys. The folders hierarchy is displayed in each panel.
go up to father folder
At the bottom of the hierarchy, the folder is the single point of information, control or parameter.
Edit mode allows the operator to change values.
Enter into Edit mode. It then asks to enter the system engineer password.
The most commonly used settings and controls are selected into a list. To browse the list the
operator navigates using the arrow keys. The modification/control sequence is cancelled by
Available
Values or
MENU TREE Parameter signification
[min;max](step)
(unit)
To change the time. Accepted if the MiCOM C264 is not
TIME TIME
synchronised. The time format is hh : mn : sec.
DB SWITCH YES To switchover active and standby databases.
LANGUAGE LG1, LG2 To switchover Language1 and language2.
COUNTER
Counter 1
…
Counter N
- COUNTER
Counter value To change the counter value.
value
CONFIG
COMPUTER
MAIN
IP ADDRESS xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx To read the MiCOM C264 IP address
BAY
Bay 0
…
Bay N
INTERNAL
S/C
S/C associated To read the name of the device associated to the
XXXX
Dev synchrocheck
THRES PRES
[0.5;1.1](0.01)(V) Multiplier of nominal voltage above which the line is LIVE.
LINE
THRES ABS
[0.1;0.6](0.01)(V) Multiplier of nominal voltage below which the line is DEAD.
LINE
THRES PRES
[0.5;1.1](0.01)(V) Multiplier of nominal voltage above which the bus is LIVE.
BUS
THRES ABS
[0.1;0.6](0.01)(V) Multiplier of nominal voltage below which the bus is DEAD.
BUS
DELTA VOLT [0.02;0.5](0.01) Voltage difference between bus and line above which
LOCK (V) locking close is not possible.
DELTA FREQ Frequency difference between bus and line above which
[0;1](0.01)(hz)
LOCK locking close is not possible.
Available
Values or
MENU TREE Parameter signification
[min;max](step)
(unit)
DELTA PHASE Phase difference between bus and line above which
[0;30](1)(deg)
LOCK locking close is not possible.
FMIN LOCK [45;65](0.01)(hz) Minimum acceptable frequency for locking close.
FMAX LOCK [45;65](0.01)(hz) Maximum acceptable frequency for locking close.
DELTA VOLT [0.02;0.5](0.01) Voltage difference between bus and line above which
COUPL (V) coupling close is not possible.
DELTA FREQ Frequency difference between bus and line above which
[0;1](0.01)(hz)
COUPL coupling close is not possible.
DELTA PHASE Phase difference between bus and line above which
[0;30](1)(deg)
COUPL coupling close is not possible.
FMIN COUPL [45;65](0.01)(hz) Minimum acceptable frequency for coupling close.
FMAX COUPL [45;65](0.01)(hz) Maximum acceptable frequency for coupling close.
[0; 1000](10) Circuit breaker close time in order to anticipate the close
REAC TIME
(ms) order for the coupling.
ABS V CONF [200;10000](20)
Time after which the line and the bus are considered dead.
TIME (ms)
ONLY V CONF [200;10000](20) Time after which only one voltage among the line or the
TIME (ms) bus is considered live.
PRES V CONF [200;10000](20)
Time after which the line and the bus are considered live.
TIME (ms)
CLOSE TO [200;10000](20)
Time waited for having locking conditions.
MAN SYN (ms)
CLOSE TO
[1; 3600](20)(s) Time waited for having coupling conditions.
MAN SY C
CLOSE TO [200;10000](20)
Time waited for having dead-dead or dead-live conditions.
MANUAL (ms)
CLOSE TO [200;10000](20) Time waited for closing conditions in case of auto-recloser
AUTO (ms) control.
MAN SYN CLO Flag to permit or not the coupling for a “close with
YES, NO
COUPL synchrocheck” operator control.
MAN SYN CLO Flag to permit or not the locking for a “close with
YES, NO
LCK synchrocheck” operator control.
MAN SYN CLO Flag to permit or not a control with a dead line and a live
YES, NO
LDBL bus for a “close with synchrocheck” operator control.
Available
Values or
MENU TREE Parameter signification
[min;max](step)
(unit)
MAN SYN CLO Flag to permit or not a control with a live line and a dead
YES, NO
LLBD bus for a “close with synchrocheck” operator control.
MAN SYN CLO Flag to permit or not a control with a dead line and a dead
YES, NO
LDBD bus. for a “close with synchrocheck” operator control.
Flag to permit or not the locking for a “normal close”
MAN CLO LCK YES, NO
operator control.
MAN CLO Flag to permit or not a control with a dead line and a live
YES, NO
LDBL bus for a “normal close” operator control.
MAN CLO Flag to permit or not a control with a live line and a dead
YES, NO
LLBD bus for a “normal close” operator control.
MAN CLO Flag to permit or not a control with a dead line and a dead
YES, NO
LDBD bus. for a “normal close” operator control.
AUTO CLO Flag to permit or not the locking in case of auto-recloser
YES, NO
LCK control.
AUTO CLO Flag to permit or not a control with a dead line and a live
YES, NO
LDBL bus in case of auto-recloser control.
AUTO CLO Flag to permit or not a control with a live line and a dead
YES, NO
LLBD bus in case of auto-recloser control.
AUTO CLO Flag to permit or not a control with a dead line and a dead
YES, NO
LDBD bus. in case of auto-recloser control.
AR
Circuit
breaker name
FIRST CYCLE [100;5000](10) Time between the first protection trip and the Circuit
MONO (ms) Breaker close order for a 1 phase trip.
FIRST CYCLE [100;60000](10) Time between the first protection trip and the Circuit
TRI (ms) Breaker close order for a 3 phases trip.
SECOND [1000;3600000] Time between the second protection trip and the Circuit
CYCLE (1000)(ms) Breaker close order.
[1000;3600000] Time between the third protection trip and the Circuit
THIRD CYCLE
(1000)(ms) Breaker close order.
FOURTH [1000;3600000] Time between the fourth protection trip and the Circuit
CYCLE (1000)(ms) Breaker close order.
RECLAIM [1000;600000] Time during which the Circuit Breaker must remain closed
TIME (1000)(ms) to consider that the reclose has succeeded.
Available
Values or
MENU TREE Parameter signification
[min;max](step)
(unit)
Time during which the Circuit Breaker must remain closed
[1000;600000]
UNLOCK TIME after a manual close or reinit message in the lock state to
(1000)(ms)
consider that the unlocked has succeeded
Time during which the Circuit Breaker must remain closed
MAN CLOSE [1000;600000] after a manual close in clear state to consider that the
TIME (1000)(ms) closure has succeeded and to avoid locking definitively in
case of trip.
Indicates how to use the autorecloser with 1 phase trip:
0: AR_NOT_USED
1PH TRIP 1: AR_1P
0 to 4
SCHEME 2: AR_1P3P
3: AR_1P3P3P
4: AR_1P3P3P3P
Indicates how to use the autorecloser with 3 phases trip:
0: AR_NOT_USED,
3PH TRIP 1: AR_3P,
0 to 4
SCHEME 2: AR_3P3P,
3: AR_3P3P3P,
4: AR_3P3P3P3P
DEVICE
short name
1
…
short name
N
TIME OPEN [0;1000](1)(ms) Time duration for the open contact.
TIME CLOSE [0;1000](1)(ms) Time duration for the close contact.
BI
Bi 1
…
Bi N
MOTION00 Time of non complementarity filtering in the state 00: only
[0;600](100)(ms)
FILT use for double digital input.
MOTION11 Time of non complementarity filtering in the state 11: only
[0;600](100)(ms)
FILT use for double digital input.
PERS OPEN [0;1200](100)
Time of persistence filtering in the state Open or 0
FILT (ms)
Available
Values or
MENU TREE Parameter signification
[min;max](step)
(unit)
PERS CLOSE [0;1200](100)
Time of persistence filtering in the state Close or 1
FILT (ms)
TOGGLING
YES, NO Flag to validate or inhibit the The toggling option.
OPTION
MV
Mv 1
…
Mv N
HYSTERESIS [1;50](1)(%) % of hysteresis applied on thresholds.
DEADBAND [1;50](1)(%) % of variation within the Analogue Input is not transmitted.
[Min;Max](0.01) Low low low threshold (Lowest threshold of the analogue
THRESHOLD 1
(XXX) input)
[Min;Max](0.01)
THRESHOLD 2 Low low threshold
(XXX)
[Min;Max](0.01)
THRESHOLD 3 Low threshold
(XXX)
[Min;Max](0.01)
THRESHOLD 4 High threshold
(XXX)
[Min;Max](0.01)
THRESHOLD 5 High high threshold
(XXX)
[Min;Max](0.01) High high high threshold (highest threshold of the analogue
THRESHOLD 6
(XXX) input)
COMM.
PORT
Com 1
…
Com 4
Baudrate of the communication port among:
BAUDRATE baudrate * 50,100,200,300,600,1200,2400,4800,9600,19200,38400,
56000.
NB STOP BIT 1, 2 Number of stop bits
NB BIT PER
7, 8 Number of bits per character
CHAR
PARITY odd, even, none Parity
HMI
MAIN
Available
Values or
MENU TREE Parameter signification
[min;max](step)
(unit)
Time after which the Menu tree is automatically left if there
EXIT MT TIME [5;300](1)(s)
is no pressed button.
BACK LIGHT Time after which the back light disappears if there is no
[5;300](1)(s)
DELAY pressed button.
SELECT EXIT
[5;300](1)(s) Maximum time between selection and execution orders.
TIME
BYPASS
[20;120](1)(s) Time after which a bypass is automatically deselected.
DELAY
BAY
Bay 0
…
Bay N
SBMC
YES, NO Flag to validate or inhibit the display of the SBMC mode
DISPLAY
DISPLAY DEV Flag to validate or inhibit the display of the Name od
YES, NO
NAME Devices in the Bay Panel.
PARITY odd, even, none Parity
Settings updated via MiCOM S1 - PACiS are sent to MiCOM C264 using Computer
Administration Tool (CAT) application. Refer to C264/EN IN (installation) chapter of C264 user
manual for CAT installation.
The setting of MiCOM C264 computer is performed using a file transfer mechanism. The setting is
allowed only if the MiCOM C264 is in Operational mode. In case of MiCOM C264 redundancy, the
setting can be performed only on the Active computer (to avoid discrepancy between both
computers parameters, a manual load of settings has to be realized on the backup MiCOM C264).
• AUTOMAT.CONTROL
• Synchrocheck
• AVR
• Auto-recloser bay 1
• Auto-recloser bay N
• ISaGRAF® Automatism 1
• …
• ISaGRAF® Automatism N
• PSL Automatism 1
• …
• PSL Automatism M
Built in functions like ISaGRAF®, PSL automatism, AVR and Auto-Recloser are configured in
EPAS-SCE. Only parameters of configured functions are visible and editable
inMiCOM S1 - PACiS.
• Two kinds of parameters in FBD: The timeout used for (Ton / Toff) and the parameter
(Boolean) validation
The file .set can be found in the Settings folder of the database (.zip).
• Numbers of slow cycle for earth fault min = 0 , max = 2 , step = 1 cycle step
• Numbers of fast cycle for phase fault min = 0 , max = 1 , step = 1 cycle step
• Numbers of slow cycle for phase fault min = 0, max = 2, step = 1 cycle step
• Reclaim time fast cycle, min = 10000 , max = 15000 , step = 1000
• Reclaim time slow cycle, min = 3000 , max = 10000 , step = 1000
• Reclaim time manual close , min = 10000, max = 20000 , step =1000
• Timer cycle slow1 earth , min = 10000, max = 30000 , step =1000
• Timer cycle slow2 earth , min = 10000, max = 30000 , step =1000
• Timer cycle slow1 phase , min = 10000 , max = 30000 , step =1000
• Timer cycle slow2 phase , min = 10000 , max = 30000 , step =1000
To view the range allowed for each parameter, refer to the chapter AP.
• 3rd period triphased time min = 1000, max = 3600000, step = 1000
SCHEMES
TIMINGS
Parameters T1 : Presence deltas test duration : min = 200, max =10000 ,step = 20
Parameters T2 : Presence test duration : min = 200, max =10000 ,step = 20
Parameters T3 : absence deltas test duration : min = 200, max =10000 ,step = 20
Parameters Ta : close time of circuit breaker : min = 0, max = 1000,step = 10
Close with synchro scheme delay : min = 1, max =3600 , step = 1
THRESHOLDS
WARNING
RISK OF SYSTEM BEHAVIOR MISMATCH
Check the consistency of all settings before any settings upload.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or equipment damage.
CAUTION
UNEXPECTED PLC (ISAGRAF®) EXECUTION OF CONTROL
Carefully evaluate the impact of PLC (ISaGRAF®) setting modification before uploading a
setting file.
CAUTION
UNEXPECTED PSL (FBD) EXECUTION OF CONTROL
Carefully evaluate the impact of PSL (FBD) setting modification before uploading a setting file.
The transfer operation needs MiCOM S1 - PACiS and CAT applications. The CAT transfers the
settings file.
Step Action
Export settings file (.val) with MiCOM S1 - PACiS:
B. Establish MiCOM C264 computer Connection with CAT, please follow instructions:
Step Action
Check CAT Software of the current MiCOM C264 computer release is
already installed on PC:
From the Windows start menu folder “PACiS”, find CAT software
Step Action
Start CAT Software :
Step Action
Establish MiCOM C264 computer connection with CAT :
Refresh button
Step Action
WARNING
RISK OF UNEXPECTED SYSTEM BEHAVIOR
Ensure that the targeted MiCOM C264 selected by user to upload its
settings file, is the right device.
Step Action
Select « Edit settings » function (1)
The transfer operation needs both MiCOM S1 - PACiS and CAT applications. The CAT is used to
transfer settings file.
A. Establish MiCOM C264 computer Connection with CAT, please follow instructions:
Step Action
Check CAT Software of the current MiCOM C264 computer release is
already installed on PC:
From the Windows start menu folder “PACiS”, find CAT software
Step Action
Establish MiCOM C264 computer connection with CAT :
Refresh button
Step Action
The device login dialog box is displayed:
B. Transfer settings file with CAT from MiCOM C264, follow instructions:
Step Action
Select « Edit settings » function (1)
Step Action
Import settings file (.val) with MiCOM S1 - PACiS:
In case of redounded computer, setting transfer is available on the “active” computer. In order to
upload/download settings on the “inactive” one, stop the “active” MiCOM C264: that causes the
inactive MiCOM C264 to become active.
There is no automatic consistency check of the two setting files : this is to be verified by operator.
10 Communication
This chapter contains the following topics:
Certified documents applicable for MiCOM C264 Server are listed below:
DOCUMENTS REFERENCES
Model Implementation Conformance
Statement (MICS) for the IEC 61850-8-1 MiCOM C264 version D2.06 - MICS - Issue A3
edition 2 interface document
Protocol Implementation Conformance MiCOM C264 version D4.x - PICS - Issue A7,
Statement (PICS) for the IEC 61850-8-1
edition 2 interface MiCOM C264 version D4.x - PICS - Issue A7
The ACSI conformance statements are used to provide an overview and details about
MiCOM C264 with EPAS:
• ACSI basic conformance statement
The statements specify the communication features mapped to IEC 61850-8-1 Edition 2. Please
refer to above MiCOM C264 PICS document.
It is possible to bypass order from Client to MiCOM C264, however with standard IEC 61850-8-1
Editions 1 and 2, BYPASS attribute is not allowed and it is replaced by CHECK attribute.
• BYPASS_MODE
• BYPASS_UNIQUENESS
• BYPASS_AUTOMATION
• BYPASS_ALL
10.1.1.2 Inputs
10.1.1.2.1 Information: MiCOM C264 application / SCP
The type of information that can be transmitted are:
• Changes of state of binary inputs
• Counters
• Controls
• Control acknowledgements
• MiCOM C264 information (Init. report, Operating mode, control mode, Date)
• Counters
• Controls
• Control acknowledgements
• Database downloading
A MiCOM C264 is used as a main rack connected to a cluster of MiCOM C264 extensions over an
Ethernet IEC 61850 network.
Tunnelling is not possible in this architecture and connecting IEDs directly on any MiCOM C264
either.
A similar branch can be installed for redundancy purpose. In this case, no AOU board is allowed.
SCADA System is connected to a MiCOM C264 through networks using various Slave protocols:
Common features to all SCADA communication and all protocols are specified below.
10.3.2.2 BCU
10.3.2.2.1 Input
10.3.2.2.2 Output
10.3.2.3.1 Initialization
There is a running database for each SCADA link. At initialization, a GI is performed on the
application in order to initialize these databases.
The GI sequence consists of different requests to the MiCOM C264 application in order to get the
value and state of all data (Binary input, measurement, counter, step position indication).
The MiCOM C264 marks the end of the general interrogation procedure by sending an indication
to the controlling station when the protocols allow it.
In multirack application and in redundant configuration, the main rack becomes the master rack
on General Interrogation reception.
The clock can be synchronised by other means: external clock, Master Clock, operator. Only one
source will be selected at a given time. This selection is performed by the clock synchronisation
function based on configuration and priority level. However the controlling station is not informed
of this fact and must continue to send clock synchronisation commands.
The controlling station must perform the correction made on the time sent in synchronisation
commands.
To switch over this database, the SCADA must send a reset process command (C_RP_NA_1
(105)) with cause of transmission equal to 6 (activation) and QRP field set to 1 (general reset of
process)
On each SCADA link, there is a binary input indicating if the corresponding SCADA has the
control of the substation.
• Reset the “Taking Control Binary input” of the SCADA which had previously the control
• Set the “Taking Control Binary input” of the SCADA which asks the control
If the take control command is set for a SCADA, MiCOM C264 should refuse all commands from
other SCADAs.
When bay turns to SBMC mode, MiCOM C264 will send to SCADA all concerned data (configured
Bay Based in the EPAS-SCE) at specific states defined in the EPAS-SCE for the management of
SBMC.
For those data, change of state won’t be transmitted, but will be memorized by MiCOM C264
while the Bay is in SBMC mode.
When the Bay returns to Non SBMC mode, MiCOM C264 will send the current state of any data
that has changed whilst the Bay has been in SBMC mode.
10.3.2.3.8 Redundancy
Serial links can be configured as redundant. In this case, SCADA can send requests on both
serial links: “main link “or “redundant link”.
MiCOM C264 always responds on the link used by SCADA for requesting the slave
The data, which can be sent to SCADA, is detailed in the paragraphs below.
10.3.2.4.2 Measurements
Measurements can be sent in various formats: float, integer, normalized, scaled…
The choices of format and mode of transmission are done by configuration according to the
protocol.
10.3.2.4.3 Counters
Counters can be sent as spontaneous messages (changes of state) or on demand (counter
General Interrogation).
The choice whether to use spontaneous messages for a counter is done by configuration,
according to the protocol.
The Events, which can be stored in SOE, are Binary Input and measurements. The choice is done
by configuration.
Following information in MiCOM C264 configuration are used to manage SOE file:
• For each SCADA protocol
• The percentage of filling from which the MiCOM C264 will try to transmit the SOE file
• When the SOE is full, the oldest Event is deleted and the new one is added
• As soon as the percentage of filling indicated in configuration is reached, the MiCOM C264
tries to up-load the SOE file
• Once a SOE file has been successfully up-loaded, all Event sent are deleted from SOE
According to the protocol, this may be done by a specific message or by a binary input.
At the end of the control sequence an acknowledgment is sent to SCADA if protocol allows it.
10.3.2.5.3 Synchronization
Depending on the configuration, MiCOM C264 can be synchronized by a SCADA.
2. Modbus
3. DNP3
All these networks use a serial link to communicate with IEDs. The DNP3 protocol can in addition
use the Ethernet/IP network. As there are several links on a MiCOM C264, it is possible to have:
• Different protocols running in parallel on different links
Note: The limitations concerning the protocols are described in the section "MiCOM C264:
Elements limits" on page 76 of the "Technical Data" on page 75 chapter.
All these networks use a Master / Slave protocol where the MiCOM C264 is the Master. So, there
are two kinds of exchange:
• Request / reply
Master emits a request to a slave of its choice and wait for the response. Between master and
slave, only one transaction can be initiated. Then, in order to transmit the same request to two
different slaves, two transactions are required.
• Broadcast
Master transmits a command to all of slaves connected to the network. They perform it
without send any response.
Common features to all IEDs and all protocols are specified hereafter.
Data Note
Digital input Treated
Measurement Treated
Default position Depending on the protocol
Counter Treated
Tap position Treated
Data Note
Control acknowledgement Treated
Setpoint acknowledgement Treated
Alarm Not Treated
Disturbance record Depending on the protocol
Tunnelling Frame response Depending on the protocol
10.4.2.1.2 Output
Data Note
Control Treated
Setpoint Depending on the protocol
Alarm acknowledgement Not Treated
Tunnelling Frame question Depending on the protocol
Time synchronisation Treated
10.4.2.2 Behavior
10.4.2.2.1 Network supervision
The number of networks and IEDs is known by configuration.
When this is supported by the IEDs, the calculation of the transmission delay is performed.
The synchronization is a network attribute [not an IED attribute]. That means, that the
synchronization is either sent to all the IEDs, or is not sent.
That’s done by polling: cyclically the MiCOM C264 questions each IED one after the other.
• Repetitions [if an IED doesn’t answer to a request, this request will be repeated the next cycle]
• When an IED has important data to transmit [DI], it may be questioned successively several
times
• The maximum time to wait an answer may be configurable
The polling sequencing may be only stopped in the two following cases:
• Time synchronization
Synchronization is done periodically by sending a broadcast frame. After the synchronization
frame has been sent, the polling starts again.
• Remote control to transmit to a slave
Control is a priority request. So, when a control must be sent to an IED, the polling is stopped,
the control is sent, and the polling starts again.
• NORMAL: The IED is In Service and the monitoring of DI, AO and DO are performed.
If a disturbance record becomes present and the MiCOM C264 have enough places to store
the file, the IED goes in the DISTURBANCE state 8 .
If a request to open a tunnel for the IED arrives, it is accepted and the IED goes in the
TUNNELING state 10 .
Time to Time, a GI may be done. In this case the IED goes in the GI state 7 .
• DISTURBANCE: The IED is In Service and a disturbance record is being uploaded.
When the uploading of the disturbance file is finished, the IED goes back in the NORMAL
state 9 .
• TUNNELING: Tunnelling communication is going on.
When the Tunnelling communication is finished, the IED goes back in the NORMAL state 9 .
That shows that GI, Disturbance uploading and tunnelling are mutually exclusive. That is done for
2 reasons:
• To limit the overload of the network
• 5 : see 3
• 8 : A disturbance file is available in the IED and there are enough places to store it in the
MiCOM C264.
A disturbance uploading is activated.
• 9 : End of disturbance file upload.
Initialization procedure
Initially, all data normally received from an IED is marked as unknown. When an IED is first
connected, a general interrogation request is sent. A table is updated with data received in
response to the general interrogation. When the general interrogation is finished, the content of
the table is sent to the processing functions: binary inputs processing and measurement
treatment. Messages received subsequently are checked against the content of the table and a
change of state message is sent when there is a difference.
General interrogation
• upon reconnection
• Cyclically [optional]
Messages received during the initial general interrogation are not sent to the processing function.
Instead the content of the table is sent at the end of the sequence.
Messages received during a general interrogation performed after the initialization sequence are
sent immediately to the processing function
Some IEDs send a message indicating the end of the response to a general interrogation. When
this message is received, the sequence is considered as finished. If the IED does not send this
message, the MiCOM C264 must check that all data are received.
If all data are not received within a given time another request is sent. This process can be
repeated N times. If the response is still not received after N times a fault message is sent,
however the IED is still polled.
The following rules apply for the management of the Disturbance Files of the IED:
• For each IED, there is an information in the configuration indicating if automatic upload of
Disturbance File has to be done. This indication may be overwritten by a command from the
application.
• When the MiCOM C264 detects that an IED has a Disturbance File ready to be uploaded and
that automatic upload is enabled, it uploads and stores it. When the upload is finished, an
indication is sent to the Upper transmission management to inform it that a Disturbance file is
ready.
• When there is not enough place to store a Disturbance File, the oldest file is deleted.
• The upper transmission management can only get Disturbance files stored in the
MiCOM C264. Once the upper transmission management has treated a file it is deleted.
When a state message is received, the content is checked against the table and if there is a
difference a message is sent to processing functions and the table is updated. In this case, the
MiCOM C264 time stamps the change.
When a change of state message is received, the table is updated, and the message is
transmitted to processing functions. In this case, the time stamping is made by the IED.
The data, which can be received from IEDs, are detailed in the paragraphs below.
Even if digital inputs are received as change of state, it is still possible to request data as states for
general interrogations.
The conversion from digital input to binary input is performed by the binary input processing
function. A digital input can be associated with a single point or a double point.
10.4.2.3.2 Measurements
Measurements can be received in various formats: float, binary, BCD, etc. The received value is
converted into an internal format, which is common to all measurements in the MiCOM C264.
A message is sent to the processing function whenever a measurement is received from an IED.
10.4.2.3.3 Counters
Counters are treated for DNP3.0
10.4.2.4.1 Controls
Controls are priority message. The polling sequence must be interrupted in order to send the
control as soon as possible.
Not all IEDs send control acknowledgment. If they do not, an acknowledgment is simulated and
sent to the handling of control sequences function.
If the command is a “select before operate” command, the application must send two commands
to the transmission software: the first one for the selection and the second for the execution.
If the command is a double command, the application sends one order, and depending on the
protocol, two cases have to be distinguished:
• The Double command is referenced only once in the IED Mapping. In this case, if an OPEN
(respectively CLOSE) command is received from the application, the master send an OFF
(respectively ON) order to the IED at the corresponding address.
• The double command is referenced by two addresses in the IED Mapping: one refers to the
Open Contact and the other to the Close Contact. In this case, if an OPEN (respectively
CLOSE) command is received from the application, the master sends an ON order to the IED,
at the address corresponding to the Open Contact (respectively Close Contact).
10.4.2.4.2 Setpoints
SP controls are priority message. The polling sequence must be interrupted in order to send the
SP control as soon as possible.
Not all IEDs send SP control acknowledgment. If they do not, an acknowledgment is simulated
and sent to the handling of SP control sequences function.
If the SP commands are always "direct execute" command (no “select before operate”).
10.4.2.5 Tunneling
The serial tunneling enables to connect a lap top computer – which run an IED setting software –
to a serial (RS 232) line of the EPAS computer in order to communicate with an IED connected to
a legacy bus of the EPAS computer.
All serial RS 232 lines of the computer – including the port onto the front panel – can be used for
serial tunneling.
The choice of the serial line to be used for serial tunneling is done by the computer configuration.
The cable dedicated to tunneling must be disconnected from the front panel when tunneling is not
used.
• Schneider Electric: this implementation is based on the Schneider Electric rules (M300, Px2
series, Px4x series)
• Specific for one relay: M230, Rish Pro M10, ABB-Flexgate, Sepam 40 and 80, WAGO
The disturbance files are not treated. The function 7 cannot be used fully or at all with a number of
IEDs (e.g.Rish Pro M10, Flexgate); they require a specific treatment.
If an IED does not correctly answer after a user-configurable timeout, MiCOM C264 repeats the
request.
If the IED does not correctly answer after a defined number of retries, it is considered as
disconnected. This status is updated by low-frequency polling.
10.4.3.2.2.1 AIs
10.4.3.2.2.2 DIs
A block of DIs is a set of DIs mapped at consecutive addresses. As a result, all of them are read in
one exchange.
By default, the function 1-2 polls for DI blocks. MiCOM C264 compares each DI state with the
latest state and time stamps the potential change of state.
Generic IEDs
Each device on the network is regularly polled with a specific frame to know if it is connected or
not. This frame could be the status byte polling frame if it exists, the measurement polling frame if
it exists, the BI polling frame if it exists, the mirror frame if it has been implemented in the device or
a user defined frame. This choice is performed through the configuration options.
MiCOM IEDs
The “Read status byte” frame is used for checking the connection of the device.
All the devices connected to a given network must use the same synchronization method (and the
same address and time-date format) because MiCOM C264 synchronizes them through a
broadcast frame.
10.4.3.2.3.3 DOs
Commands are sent to the IED and have the highest priority level.
If the acknowledgment is not received after a defined timeout, MiCOM C264 considers that the
command has not been taken into account.
Each device on a MODBUS network must have the same synchronization mode.
Function
Sub-code Used to Details
No.
1–2 / Read DIs Read N bits
Function
Sub-code Used to Details
No.
Read AIs
3–4 / Read N words
/DIs
5 / Write DO Write 1 bit
Write N bits
15 / Write DOs
Restriction: write DOs after one another
Read status byte.
7 / Poll status Used to detect a DI change of state and the
presence of disturbance files
Poll Echo
8 0
presence Alternative to detect if a device is connected or not
tunneling if
6 / Write 1 word
needed
tunneling if
16 / Write N words
needed
Event
Bit No Description Detail
generated
b0 General state of the device 1 = active, 0 = not active Yes
b1 Presence of a minor failure (*) 1 = present / 0 = absent Yes
Presence of a not
b2 acknowledged time-stamped 1 = present / 0 = absent No
event
1= synchronised, 0= out of
synchronisation
b3 State of synchronisation (**) Yes
Compatible with relays
OPN7000, MODN
1= present, 0 = absent
Presence of a not extracted
b4 Compatible with relays Yes on Set
Disturbance record
OPN7000, MODN
Presence of a not extracted
b5 1 = present / 0 = absent Yes on Set
Fault record
1= a trip has occurred, not
b6 Trip Alarm Set No
acknowledged
1= at least one alarm bit in the
b7 Alarm Set front panel alarm cell not No
acknowledged
If a bit of this status has no significance for the equipment, this bit is fixed to 0.
Any change of state generates an event. Except for b2 set/reset, b4 and b5 reset, b6 and b7
set/reset.
(**) 0 indicates that synchronization was not received or not understood since 1 min, according
to protection criteria (by MODBUS or IRIG-B synchronization). This rule covers potential drift of 10
ms of non synchronized device. “Loss of synchronization” has a major impact in all events
treatment. All the events coming from a device that has lost its synchronization need special
treatment in substation chronological list of events. This particular event helps determine also any
network disconnection in the device history.
The IEDs store the events, Fault Records, Disturbance files in a circular buffer of various sizes.
When MiCOM C264 acknowledges an event, a FREC or Disturbance file, the IED clears the
memory for future events, FREC …
When all events, FREC, DR have been cleared from buffer, the corresponding bit is reset in the
status byte without generating any event.
If a device is disconnected, the buffering function saves all of history. If one of its buffers gets filled
up, then the IED:
• generates an event to inform that this buffer is full,
• sends a saturation reset event when the buffer is not full any more.
• replaces the oldest data in the full buffer by the newest ones (event, FREC, Disturbance file).
10.4.3.3.1.2 M300
Value/bit
Bit No Meaning Conform
mask
0 0x0001 Presence Status (1 = present / 0 = mute) OK
Value/bit
Bit No Meaning Conform
mask
1 0x0002 Minor Self Test Failure (1 = Failure / 0 = No failure) OK
New event available
2 0x0004 OK
(1 = Available / 0 = Not Available)
Clock synchronization (=1 after Modbus sync.
3 0x0008 Resets to 0 after 5 minutes unless it is synced OK
again. Other time sources do not affect this bit)
New auto extraction disturbance record available
4 0x0010 OK
(1 = Available / 0 = Not available)
5 0x0020 Fault (Not used - always 0). NOK
6 0x0040 Trip LED status (1 = LED on, 0 = LED off) -
Alarm status summary
7 0x0080 -
(logical OR of all alarm status bits)
8 0x0100 Unused -
9 0x0200 Unused -
10 0x0400 Unused -
11 0x0800 Unused -
12 0x1000 Unused -
13 0x2000 Unused -
14 0x4000 Unused -
15 0x8000 Unused -
Even if the access function (3 or 4 instead of 7) does not comply with the internal MODBUS rules,
the events can still be managed, as far as the bits 2 and 3 are compliant with them.
10.4.3.3.2.1 AIs
It is desirable that all the AIs have the same format (type and byte number); otherwise, divide
them in several groups, each with a given format.
The values must be directly usable. Single scaling (e.g. x1000) is accepted. As complex
computation use boundary, scaling is forbidden for measurements.
AIs are mapped at consecutive MODBUS addresses to increase the acquisition efficiency. Or,
they can be in a fundamental data area.
The transmission of the measurements in double word must start with the most significant byte,
which is not a common practice:
Bytes order
Intel products 1 2 3 4
Motorola products 4 3 2 1
Most common (2 consecutive addresses) 2 1 4 3
Recommended transmission with MODBUS 4 3 2 1
The units of the readings must be identical throughout a range of products. If possible stick to the
list of the recommended units. The format for encoding IEEE makes unit coding easy, as it makes
possible to treat at system level the large or small values without using derived units (example:
tenths of Amperes, tens of Volts, MW).
Description Units
volts V
amperes A
kilo Watt kW
kilo Volt Ampere kVA
kilo Volt-Ampere Reactive kvar
kilo Watt . Hour kWh
kilo Volt Ampere Hour kVAh
kilo VAR Hour kvarh
Hertz Hz
celsius or centigrade Degree °C
Mho 1/Ω
Ohms Ω
Seconds of closing time s
Degree of angle Angular degree
Without unit –
For all the quality descriptors used for the measurements or counters, split quality descriptor
indication (like CP8(i+1) Info + Quality from IEC 870-5-4) from the value in separate address
groups.
Some IEDs encode Valid/Invalid quality statuses with binary values. For such IED, map the AI
Statuses in consecutive words.
10.4.3.3.2.2 M300
The measurements are periodically polled for. The available formats include:
* the higher word is transmitted first, the higher byte in the word is transmitted first
These formats do not take into account the multiplying factor. Moreover, the next table gives a
non exhaustive list of measurements (in secondary mode):
MiCOM C264
Meas. Scaling factor Address Formats
type
UINT32_HW_ T39 (=T11 for the
Va 0.001 0x01C6
HB secondary mode)
UINT32_HW_ T39 (=T11 for the
Vb 0.001 0x01C8
HB secondary mode)
UINT32_HW_ T39 (=T11 for the
Vc 0.001 0x01CA
HB secondary mode)
UINT32_HW_ T39 (=T11 for the
Uab 0.001 0x01CC
HB secondary mode)
UINT32_HW_ T39 (=T11 for the
Ubc 0.001 0x01CE
HB secondary mode)
MiCOM C264
Meas. Scaling factor Address Formats
type
UINT32_HW_ T39 (=T11 for the
Uca 0.001 0x01D0
HB secondary mode)
T40 (=T12 for the
UINT32_HW_ secondary mode,
Ia 0.0001 0x01D2
HB mistaken as T11 in the
manual R8605C2)
T40 (=T12 for the
UINT32_HW_ secondary mode,
Ib 0.0001 0x01D4
HB mistaken as T11 in the
manual R8605C2)
T40 (=T12 for the
UINT32_HW_ secondary mode,
Ic 0.0001 0x01D6
HB mistaken as T11 in the
manual R8605C2)
T40 (=T12 for the
UINT32_HW_ secondary mode,
In 0.0001 0x01D8
HB mistaken as T11 in the
manual R8605C2)
UINT32_HW_
Freq. 0.001 0x01DA T11
HB
T21 (=T12 for the
UINT32_HW_ secondary mode,
Power 0.0001
HB mistaken as T11 in the
manual R8605C2)
UINT32_HW_ T20 (=T11 for the
Energies 0.001
HB secondary mode)
The addresses 0x01DB, 0x01DC, 0x01DE and 0x01DF generate an exception frame with code
number 2.
Measurements are read through the Modbus functions 3 or 4 (read word functions). Select the
correct format for the measurement: 16 or 32 bits.
Notice that the lower word of 32 bit values is generally transmitted first and, in each word, the
higher byte is transmitted first (use formats such as YYYY32_LW_HB for 32 bit values).
• Basic Address (Mapping address) 0xyyyyy
10.4.3.3.2.4 DIs
The status byte is regularly polled at low level and compared with the latest one. The status byte
in an Schneider Electric IED contains the indication that at least one DI change has occurred.
If a change is detected, MiCOM C264 reads the event queue inside the IED, checks out which
data have changed, checks if the data have been configured and reads the information itself.
In this case, the DI changes are time-stamped in the IED and MiCOM C264 downloads their date
and time.
Any DI change generates an event. For any event, there is a DI address that can be retrieved.
All the DIs have two states (0/1, on/off, open/closed, synchronized/out of synchronization). Each
DI generates 2 events (Reset to 0 at this time, Set to 1 at that time).
The DIs are stored at consecutive addresses. In consequence, all the DIs can be read in only one
request (except if the number of DIs exceeds the capacity of a MODBUS message, and except
may be for fast status word).
DIs at connection
At connection or periodically, MiCOM C264 can fetch the global states of one device in a single
message. Automation can start at once as it is based on states. Event reading can be delayed
due to the need to get the disconnection history and time stamp the current state.
A transient DI is in fact an event not associated to a real state but to a transition (e.g. Trip order). It
is only SET never RESET. The practice shows that state approach is more commonly used than
the transition approach and help know the global status at connection. For this purpose, a
transient DI like the trip order is held for a configurable time (300ms), and results in 2 events (set
and reset). The IED translates an inner transient DI to a pulsed indication over the network (with a
configurable time e.g. 100 to 300ms).
The time-stamped events of the M300 are NOT treated (there is no indication on the state of
synchronization of the M300). In consequence, the MiCOM C264 acquires the DIs of the M300 by
polling and time stamps them.
The DIs are read through the Modbus function 4 (read words) with the values that follow:
• mapping address in the basic address field
• BI0:
Extra address 1: 0
Extra address 2: 4
Extra address 3: /
• BI1:
Extra address 1: 1
Extra address 2: 4
Extra address 3: /
Extra address 2: 4
Extra address 3: /
• BI17:
Extra address 1: 1
Extra address 2: 4
Extra address 3: /
• BI23:
Extra address 2: 4
Extra address 3: /
• BI0:
Extra address 2: 4
Extra address 3: /
• BI1:
Extra address 1: 1
Extra address 2: 4
Extra address 3: /
• BI15:
Extra address 2: 4
Extra address 3: /
To read bit fields in 32-bit values, configure at least one BI in each part of the long value (lower
word and higher word) as described in the previous example.
MiCOM C264 acquires the DIs through the function Nr 3 or 4 (read word functions).
• Base Address (Mapping Address) 0x0010
• Extra Address 1 (bit Number) 0
• Extra Address 2 (Modbus function) 4
• Extra Address 3 (Not Used) X
To improve the process, the events are handled in MiCOM C264. This means that each action on
the relay activates an event that is uploaded and decoded in the relay. If the DI corresponding to
the event has been configured, MiCOM C264 reports the new DI value.
The disturbance record includes any transfer of file of measurements sampled at high frequency:
• conventional disturbance
Such a file is breakdown into limited size blocks (defined by MODBUS) to be uploaded.
Any file data format can be used as far as it can be converted to a standard file format, COMTRAD
or at least CSV format (Excel, Matlab…).
Regardless of the kind of transmission, a header must define the kind of data transfer (file or
column values) and the required file reader. The name of the exploitation files (usually
COMTRAD) is based on the configured device, master reference, IED MODBUS reference, and
cyclic disturbance number.
MiCOM C264 is informed that a disturbance is stored by reading the bit b4 in the Status byte.
Each block is transmitted on the MiCOM C264 request. At the global end of transfer, after a
check-up of the file, MiCOM C264 sends the “Ack.DO” and the device can erase its disturbance
file. If another “disturbance file” is still present, the bit b4 remains set (e.g. EPAC multi disturbance
upload).
The date in disturbance file must be the same as in events (for trip indication…). The device is
compliant with:
10.4.3.3.2.8 M300
The detection of the availability of a disturbance record in the M300 is done by regularly polling
the status of the M300 (bit “Presence of a Disturbance record”).
The disturbance record of an IED is uploaded only if the maximum number of simultaneous
disturbance uploading is not reached for the Modbus line and the opening of a disturbance file on
the computer is possible.
Uploading
MiCOM C264 opens a file to store disturbance data. If it is not possible, the treatment ends.
The type of disturbance record to upload is selected by writing to register @40567 (0x0237):
• ‘0’ for a Waveform Analysis
The record number is selected by writing to register@40568 (0x0238) the value ‘0’ in order to
select the last one.
MiCOM C264 reads the general information and writes the information that follows to the file:
• Serial number of the IED [8 words at @30001 (0x0001)]
The disturbance data are uploaded channel by channel, starting with channel ‘0’ which is the time
channel, and for each channel, page by page.
The bit 7 of register @40047 allows to erase ALL the disturbance records.
For mapping information, refer to the Service manual volume 2, ref. R8605C2.
No disturbance files.
The Px2x can store up to five Disturbance records. The number of channels depends on the kind
of Px2x (6 thru 9).
MiCOM C264 detects the presence of a disturbance record in the Px2x by regularly polling for the
status of the Px2x (bit “Presence of a Disturbance record”).
Uploading
MiCOM C264:
1. Opens a file to store disturbance data; if this is not possible, the treatment ends
2. Reads the number of Disturbance records and the associated information (Read of 36
words at @0x3D00); this information enables to know the number (between 0 and 4) of the
latest unacknowledged disturbance records. If there is no unacknowledged disturbance
record, the treatment ends
3. Reads all the IED identification model based on the pattern “Px2x” in order to determine the
number of channels and the selection size (Read of 5 words at @0x0000) and after, it writes
this information to the disturbance file
4. Uploads the disturbance data channel by channel, and for each channel page by page.
5. Reads the index frame of the disturbance (Read 7 words at @ 0x2200) and writes this
information to the disturbance file
7. Acknowledges the disturbance records in the Px2x by setting the bit @0x4032 to 1; another
disturbance record can be uploaded from the IED
Overall selection
Number of analogue Number of TOR information size
Products channels
channels channels
number Pages 0x38-0x3C
P120 No disturbance management
P121 No disturbance management
5 ( IA, IB, IC, I0, 1 (3 Inputs,
P122 6 11 Words
Frequency) 7 Outputs)
5 ( IA, IB, IC, I0, 1 (5 Inputs,
P123 6 11 Words
Frequency) 9 Outputs)
5 ( IA, IB, IC, I0, 1 (5 Inputs,
P124D 6 11 Words
Frequency) 9 Outputs)
P124S No disturbance management
Overall selection
Number of analogue Number of TOR information size
Products channels
channels channels
number Pages 0x38-0x3C
P125 No disturbance management
6 (IA, IB, IC, I0, V, 1 (7 Inputs,
P126 7 19 Words
Frequency) 9 Outputs)
8 (IA, IB, IC, I0, VA, 1 (7 Inputs,
P127 9 19 Words
VB, VC, Frequency) 9 Outputs)
5 (IA, IB, IC, I0, 1 (5 Inputs,
P220 6 11 Words
Frequency) 6 Outputs)
6 (IA, IB, IC, I0, UAC, 1 (6 Inputs,
P225 7 19 Words
Frequency) 6 Outputs)
6 (IA, IB, IC, I0, UAC, 1 (6 Inputs,
P226C 7 19 Words
Frequency) 6 Outputs)
2 (5 Inputs,
7 ( IA, IB, IC, I0,
P521 9 Outputs, 9 11 Words
timing)
9 internal data)
P920 No disturbance management
P921 No disturbance management
5 ( Voltage, 1 (5 Inputs,
P922 6 19 Words
Frequency) 9 Outputs)
5 (Voltage, 1 (5 Inputs,
P923 6 19 Words
Frequency) 9 Outputs)
P925 No disturbance management
Modbus
@ Mapping Words Format Description
Function
Pages 0x09 thru 0x21: Disturbance Data. Each page contains the samples [250 data word] of
the selected channel
0x0900 →
3 250 Up to 250 samples
0x09FA
0x0A00 →
3 250 INT16 Up to 250 samples
0x0AFA
0x2100 →
3 250 Up to 250 samples
0x21FA
Page 0x22 : Index of the Disturbance
0x2200 3 1 UINT16 Disturbance record Number
Modbus
@ Mapping Words Format Description
Function
0x2201 →
3 4 Time Stamp Disturbance record finish date
0x2204
0x2205 3 1 UINT16 Disturbance record starting condition
0x2206 3 1 UINT16 Frequency at post-time beginning
Modbus
@ Mapping Words Format Description
Function
Page 0x3D : Number of disturbance records available
Number of disturbance records [1 ..
0x3D00 3 1 UINT16
5]
0x3D01 3 1 Oldest disturbance record (n)
0x3D02 →
3 4 Time Stamp disturbance record Date
0x3D05
0x3D06 3 1 disturbance record starting origin
0 ↔ Not Acknowledged
0x3D07 3 1
1 ↔ 1 Acknowledged
0x3D08 3 1 Preceding disturbance record (n+1)
0x3D09 →
3 4 Time Stamp disturbance record Date
0x3D0C
0x3D0D 3 1 disturbance record starting origin
0 ↔ Not Acknowledged
0x3D0E 3 1
1 ↔ 1 Acknowledged
….
0x3D1D 3 1 Preceding disturbance record (n+4)
0x3D1E →
3 4 Time Stamp disturbance record Date
0x3D21
0x3D22 3 1 disturbance record starting origin
0 ↔ Not Acknowledged
0x3D23 3 1
1 ↔ 1 Acknowledged
Pages 0x38 thru 0x3C: Selection of the Disturbance and channel [Each page correspond to one
out of the 5 Disturbance records]. The second header line is the number of words uploaded for
each access reading:
For each register read request, the following information is uploaded. This information describes
the selected channel:
P122/P123/ P225 /
Word P126 P127 P521 P922/P923
P124D/P220 P226C
0 Total samples number
1 Sample number in pre-time
2 Sample number in post-time
3 Primary phase CT ratio
4 Secondary phase CT ratio
5 Earth primary CT ratio
6 Earth secondary CT Ratio
7 Phase internal CT ratio
8 Earth internal CT Ratio
Primary
Last page Primary phase VT Ratio
9 Reserved Last page nb phase VT
Number [LB]
Ratio [LB]
P122/P123/ P225 /
Word P126 P127 P521 P922/P923
P124D/P220 P226C
Primary
Last page Primary phaseVT Ratio Last pg word
10 Reserved phaseVT
word number [HB] nb
Ratio [HB]
Secondary
11 Reserved Secondary phase VT ratio phase VT
ratio
Earth
12 Earth primary VT ratio [LB] Reserved primary VT
ratio [LB]
Earth
13 Earth primary VT ratio [HB] Reserved primary VT
ratio [HB]
Earth
14 Earth secondary VT ratio Reserved secondary
Unavailable Unavailable VT ratio
Internal VT
15 Internal VT ratio – numerator 100 ratio–num.
100
Internal VT
16 Internal VT Ratio – denominator ratio–
denom.
Last page
17 Last page Number
number
Last page
18 Last page words number words
number
Specific treatments
P126: the channels are not consecutive; the 5th & 6th channels must be skipped.
P127: the mapping address 0x0127 must be read. It gives the voltage wiring of the IED. This
value must be written in the file (but it doesn’t change the uploading process).
P922 &P923: the mapping address 0x0126 must be read. It gives the voltage wiring of the IED.
This value must be written in the file. This value changes the uploading process: in some cases,
the channels must be skipped.
Wiring
Voltage wiring of the IED Used channels
value
0 Ua
1 Ub
2 Uc
0 3Vpn (3 phase-to-neutral voltages)
3 Not used
4 Frequency
5 TOR
0 Ua
1 Ub
2 Uc
1 3Vpn + Vr (3 phase-to-neutral voltages + residual voltage)
3 Vo
4 Frequency
5 TOR
0 Uab
1 Ubc
2 Not used
2 2Vpp + Vr (2 phase-to-phase voltages + residual voltage)
3 Vo
4 Frequency
5 TOR
0 Uab
1 Ubc
2 Uca
3 3Vpp + Vr (3 phase-to-phase voltages + residual voltage)
3 Vo
4 Frequency
5 TOR
10.4.3.3.2.10 Events
When the IED gets connected, MiCOM C264 reads the current status of logical information, then
manages the status changes from the file of the time-stamped events.
The time-stamped events are gathered in one file. The bit b2 of the status indicates the presence
of at least one event not extracted. Events are stored by IED, and are read one by one by the
master, starting from the oldest event.
MiCOM C264 reading of one event does not withdraw it from the file. An IED withdraws an event
from its list:
• when the file of the events gets saturated (the queue sheds the oldest event)
• directly after MiCOM C264 reading if automatic event retrieval is set on IED. The event can be
read again at address @event +1 (3601h if the latest event address is 3600h). Event reply is 0
if the events list is empty.
• MiCOM C264 reads one event, and then sends “DO ok“ if it correctly receives the event.
When receiving this acknowledgment, the IED deletes its latest event, and updates its events
list (and resets the event bit in status word if applicable: refer to IED documentation). This
makes sure that no event is lost. DO acknowledgment is bit 13 (0400h).
• IED and MiCOM C264 are configured for automatic event retrieval (at start-up MiCOM C264
checks the bit b12 at 0400h). MiCOM C264 reads the latest event.
The IED shifts this event to the next address in the event list. If MiCOM C264 detects a
transmission error, it reads again the event at address +1.
• New state value of the transmitted data (new value of the word, stored at the MODBUS
mapping address).
MiCOM C264 extracts the events meant for upper functions and sends them to the corresponding
service: automation, alarms, textual message converter, event & logging printing….).
Note: all textual information associated to events are not needed by a system master as
customers have their own labels, wording, or writing (Cyrillic, Cantonese …). A separate device is
in charge of textual logging. The text only reduces communication bandwidth.
MiCOM C264 can manage several changes of state in one event (for changes in same time
accuracy period, to increase transfer…), even if each event has only one change of state. Then,
one change of state is linked to one event and one event is linked to several possible changes of
state (if they are at the same MODBUS address).
The command register can be written with Modbus function 6 in register 4x00400 [@ 399]. Each
action is activated when a ‘1’ is written to the corresponding bit.
Automatic event-record extraction allows records to be extracted as they occur. Event records are
extracted in sequential order:
MiCOM C264 determines whether the Px4x has any events stored that have not yet been
extracted by reading the Px4x’s status register 3x00001 (G26 data type). If the event bit is set, the
Px4x contains event records that have not yet been extracted.
To select the next event for sequential extraction, MiCOM C264 writes 1 to the command register
4x00400 (G18 data type). The event data together with any fault/maintenance data can be read
from the registers as specified in the flow chart and table.
Once the data has been read, the event record can be marked as read by writing 2 to register
4x00400.
Alternatively, since the G18 data type consists of bit fields, it is possible to both marks the current
record as having been read and to automatically select the next unread record by writing 3 to the
register.
When the latest (most recent) record has been accepted, the event flag in the status register
(3x00001) is reset.
If the latest record was accepted by writing 3 to the command register (4x00400), a dummy record
appears in the event record registers, with an “Event Type” value of 255.
Attempting to select another record, when none are available results in a Modbus exception code
3 – “Invalid value”.
Event formats:
Modbus Register Nb
Contents Description
/Address Register
3x00103…3x00106 (G12)
Time stamp of IEC 870 Time & Date 4
102 … 105 the event
0,1,2, 3 alarm
4 output contact
3x00107 (G13)
5 opto input 1
106 Event type
6 protection
255 dummy event
3x00108…3x00109 (G27) New values of the 32 bits register
2
107 ... 108 Event value containing the BI(s) which have changed.
According to the Event Type, the Event Index can be used – or not – to analyze the Event. Two
cases have to be considered:
• Event of type 0,1,2,3 and 6. In this case, the Event Index can be used.
• Bit16 of the Event Index indicates the new Digital Input state (0 or 1)
• Bit1-15 of the Event Index [modulo 32] indicate the Bit Number of the Digital Input in the 32bits
register
• The 32bits register reference and the Digital Input Bit Number allows finding the Digital Input
in the MiCOM C264 DB (if configured).
• Event of type 4 and 5. In this case, the Event Index is not significant and can't be used. The
MiCOM C264 DB has to be parsed against the Event Value, looking for a change of state of
all Digital Input of the 32-bit register reference.
A file is defined by a header, a parameter set and a stream of data. Each time MiCOM C264 reads
a block of data, the IED shifts data to the next page (Repeat page) and replaces it by a new block
of data. In event of transmission error, MiCOM C264 requests the block wrongly received to the
repeat page.
The header defines data to transmit and file treatment to trigger by MiCOM C264 on data
reception:
SS Week
10-13 Product serial number
AA Year
All the data samplings are transmitted after one another without compression.
Algorithm:
To speed up the global downloading, writing can be done to several consecutive addresses.
All the devices connected to a given network must have the same synchronization procedure
(address and time and date format) because the synchronization order is broadcast.
Date and time comply with the inverted IEC 870-5-4 CP56Time2a format:
Word 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Year: 00…99
2 0 0 0 0 Month: 1...12 DayOfWeek:1..7 DayOfMonth:1..31
3 Su 0 0 Hour: 0…23 IV 0 Minutes: 0…59
4 Milliseconds (High) Milliseconds (Low)
IV (=0 for valid, =1 for non valid or out of synchronization for a system)
Date and time is set at address 0800h with function 16. No calculation of transmission delay.
If an IED does not have (this) synchronization, it must be unaware of these synchronization
messages (no error indication, no failure).
If an IED that does not stick to the rule, MiCOM C264 supplies out-of-synchronization devices with
its own time stamp. The time accuracy is deeply degraded.
An IED does not generate any event when receiving the synchronization, or when missing one
broadcast message.
Synchronization comes from a specialized clock device like GPS. The first bit is the reference.
MiCOM C264 transmits time corrected by its treatment delay. It sends a synchronize message
periodically (e.g. 3 times per minutes). The absence of reception within one minute results in a
“Loss of synchronization” event.
Any IED with 2 clocks systems (MODBUS synchronization mechanism AND an IRIG B or other)
must have an inner setting to deactivate each clock.
If MiCOM C264 has lost its own synchronization, it still time stamps events (but with IV bit set) to
still synchronize the IEDs with a same reference (relative time tagging).
M300
• The M300 format which is used to set the Date & Time in the M300 or for time stamping in the
M300 (e.g. Disturbance time stamping)
The synchronization according to the Modbus Schneider Electric rules is accepted by the M300
only if the bit “summer” is NOT set.
• the Schneider Electric synchronization format, which is used only to set the Date & Time in
the Px2x
• the Px2x format which is used for time stamping in the Px2x (e.g. Event & Disturbance time
stamping)
Word Description
0 Lower word of Seconds
1 Higher word of Seconds
2 Lower word of MilliSeconds
3 Higher word of MilliSeconds
The number of seconds given in the previous table (32-bit value in word 0 and 1) is the number of
seconds elapsed since 1994 January 1st.
Since the V4C version of the PX2X relays, a private format and the IEC format are both available.
Select the IEC format to obtain a correct event decoding.
Moreover, a PX2X relay goes out of synchronization after a 1 min delay. As a result, select a
synchronization period lesser than 60 seconds.
The Px4x support the Schneider Electric format. To keep the Px4x synchronized, MiCOM C264
sends a synchronization frame at least once every 5 minutes.
It is possible to use both Px2x and Px4x relays on the same communication channel and to
activate the synchronization.
The register 4x00306 is used to configure the time format managed by the relay:
• Writing value '0' in this register selects the 'standard IEC' time format (default value).
• Writing value '1' in this register selects the 'reverse IEC' time format (Modbus
Schneider Electric time format used by MiCOM C264).
So, at Px4x connection, value "1" must be written in register @305 [4x00306] to signal the Px4x to
use the Schneider Electric time format.
If the 'Modbus Schneider Electric format' is selected (see above), the time tag format in events is
as show below:
10.4.3.3.3.2 Commands
Any control sent from MiCOM C264 to an IED is called a Digital Output:
• Logical control: DO to acknowledge a Disturbance record, a time stamped event, DO to
activate or inhibit a specific protective function.
• Physical control: DO to open or close a feeder circuit breaker, or specific output.
To simplify Master MODBUS configuration and run time, it is desirable to gather controls at
consecutive addresses.
If the function 6 or 15 are used, the word of control must be formatted in fields of bits.
The DO used to acknowledge reception of dated events must always be accepted by the IED,
even if it is in local mode (no protection mode filtering on this particular DO).
For a single control on a bit field, there is no special need or common description of “Control
accepted”. The DI changes subsequent to a control action are sufficient to control execution.
For other controls, reserve a special word on IED for all the device acknowledgment.
If there are several devices on IED, a more elaborate control message sequence between
MiCOM C264 & IED are required. For a control message, keep the Modbus acknowledgment
rules.
If its inner algorithm forbids it to initiate ordered sequence with physical Digital Output (because of
interlock, locking, running control, invalid position…), the IED transmits an “application” error code
via an event DI configured in MiCOM C264. MiCOM C264 determines if the sequence is
acceptable and runs correctly (for higher control algorithm or protocol conversion).
When operating control is implemented on IED (OBS, Cx2x, P4xx) a lot of failure cases are
defined, and over several plants.
At least use for each controlled plant only one word (4 control bits set by MiCOM C264 and reset
by IED, and 12 main informative bits). Extra words can be defined for further automation
indication.
Case 1: Switching device may need to be split into synchronized CB and disconnections:
MONITORING
CONTROL *
Control Plant State Plant secondary DI
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Plant position
0 0 0
MOTION
Plant position
0 0 1
OPEN
Plant position
0 1 0
CLOSE
0 1 1 Error!
Plant position
1 0 0
INVALID (DBI00)
Plantposition
1 1 1
INVALID (DBI11)
Other INVALID
1 0 1
(polarity…)
Reserve other
1 1 0
INVALID
(opt) Plant
0/1 inLOCAL/REMOT
E
(opt) Plant
0/1 LOCKED
(WITHDRAW)
(opt) DI select in
0/1
SBO
(opt) Synchro-
0/1
check OK
Control Fail
1 Abnormal
termination
Control Fail
1 mismatch plant
position
Control Fail Lock
1
(pressure…)
Control Fail
1
Interlock
MONITORING
CONTROL *
Control Plant State Plant secondary DI
Control accepted
1 Latch (any
control)
0 0 1 OPEN control
0 1 0 CLOSE control
(opt) CLOSE2
1 0 0
control (Forced)
(opt) SELECT
1
control
* All DOs latched by MiCOM C264, the front panel cell is reset at the sequence end by IED
MONITORING
CONTROL *
Control Plant State Plant secondary DI
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Plant position
0/1 MOTION /
FIXE
Mini CB
0/1
OPEN/CLOSE
Plant position
1
INVALID
(opt)
0/1 AVRegulation
ON/OFF
(opt) Plant
0/1
LOCKED
x Reserve
Low Tap
1
Reach
High Tap
1
Reach
Control Fail
1 Abnormal
termination
Control Fail
1
Lock (oil,..)
Control Fail
1 Interlock
(unusual)
Control
1 accepted Latch
(any control)
Tap RAISE
0 0 1
control
Tap CLOSE
0 1 0
control
(opt)Regulatio
1 0 0
n ON Control
(opt)
1 Regulation
OFF Control
* All DOs latched by MiCOM C264, the front panel cell is reset at the sequence end by IED
Several kinds of control are defined to manage any measurement that can be frozen
(Maintenance counter, metering, or classical measurement). The following “control structure” byte
can be used for each measurement:
CONTROL MONITORING
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0/1 AI Valid/Invalid
0/1 AI not Frozen/Frozen
x Reserve Topical, saturated…
x Reserve
1 Unitary reset
1 Unitary reset & start
1 Unitary restart
1 Unitary freeze
Any IED has kind of alarm management that deeply differs from the one used at system or
SCADA level. An alarm is any indication given to an operator to warn against a non standard
condition, usually by LED indications on IED (2 states ON/OFF), alarm list at upper level (with 4
states defined by STANDING/RESET, NOT_ACK/ACKNOWLEDGE).
It is asked that IED alarms indication be accessed in one address. A DO can globally
acknowledge/reset alarms (but one alarm is maintained if condition is still present). In the cell
words, a first byte is dedicated to indicating alarm, a byte+8 to resetting each alarm.
M300
There is one command register in the M300 [@40047 (0x002F)]. This register is set using the
function 6. Each bit of the register corresponds to a different command:
There are 3 command registers in the Px2x [@0x0400, @0x0402, 0x0403]. This register is set
using the function 5, 6 or 15. Each bit of the register corresponds to a different command:
@Bit Comment
Set in order to switch to manual
0x400C acknowledgement mode for Event and
Disturbance uploading
0x400D Set in order to acknowledge the latest Event
Set in order to acknowledge the latest
0x4032
uploaded Disturbance
No specific treatment.
10.4.3.3.3.3 AOs
The values to write must comply with formats and units described for Analogues Inputs (IEEE 754
standard, Integer / not signed on 1/2/4 bytes).
When several values at consecutive addresses can be written, IED must support writing to this
block of addresses.
The tool is Modbus connected on the rear (as commonly used by system in run time).
A front connection with the same software and same framing protocol at both customer validation
and after sale phase is recommended.
• Complete management of the function by the application (Timer on failure to reply, causes of
failure…).
• Off-line setting before download
• In run-time the Modbus master is the only master. The tool should not disturb the standard
polling of events and data.
Faults records
The Fault Record has the same Modbus address for a whole range of products – that means, for
all the IEDs in the series the same address for the latest not acknowledged fault. A good practice
is to have the same address for all MiCOM products (e.g. 0x003E for not acknowledged FREC).
Alarms
Most IED LEDs can be configured for alarms. In most cases they are managed in a two-state way
that differs a lot from an IED to another or to the system (5 states).
An alarm is a standard event (time-stamped change of state managed by event rules), stored in
the IED till acknowledgment, and that aims at warning the operator via a LED.
Each alarm/trip indication is controlled by a bit in a set of consecutive cells (like Digital Inputs).
Each bit retains that alarm condition has been set (even if the condition is no more fulfilled). A
global Digital Output acknowledgment ‘Alarm/trip’ is used to reset all alarm indications. If one
alarm condition is still fulfilled, the corresponding bit is not changed by the IED, else it is reset
(with an event generation).
When at least one alarm is set in alarm cells (single alarm appearance), the bit 7 of fast status
byte is set.
When at least one Trip function is set in trip cells, the bit 6 of fast status byte is set.
Each bit is reset when all the alarm/trip appearance conditions have disappeared and a global
ACK alarm Digital Output is received.
A global ALARM/TRIP_ACK_DO is mapped (reset bit). IED mapping must explicitly give the list of
cells/bits indicating alarm/trip and effect on bits b6 and b7.
The answer to global ALARM_ACK_DO or global TRIP_ACK_DO (if applicable) to MiCOM C264
can never be BUSY (no applicative mechanism, only transport error code).
The bits b6 and b7 are directly linked to LEDs on the front face. The rule manages only 2 states for
LED ON or OFF, and no third state is managed. The state ON can be fixed or blinking. The current
mechanism is a global acknowledgement AND clearance of alarm list if the alarm appearance
condition has been reset.
It is mandatory that within the same range, each piece of equipment has the same operation as
others:
• Management of events file (event format/file address/address of acknowledgement DO).
• Management of Fault records (fault format, base fault addresses, address descriptive zone,
address of acknowledgment DO…).
• DIs, DOs, AIs are grouped at identical base addresses.
• Format of AI.
• Format of Status.
In order to use information coming from IED in fast automation, or to answer to the SCADA
inquiries, or in alarm tagging, the following specifications are recommended:
• Operating time, answering time to the various requests < 20 ms.
• Respect of MODBUS protocol control (correct CRC, parity check, separate message silence
of 3.5-char time, continuous flow in one message i.e. a silence limited to 1.5-char
transmission time).
• Speed of communication: at least 19200 bauds (38400 is usual, 128000 is a future standard).
• If it is overbooked, a device must answer BUSY (exception code 06) or at least not answer (it
is reputed disconnected to be reconnected).
• An IED can ask to implement a FAR BUSY (code 05) to solve an SRAM access problem.
MiCOM C264 repeats the request at N times its polling period. After 10 BUSY answers, the
IED is disconnected.
The official number of devices on Modbus is 32, 16 on PSCN3020 and future system. Typically,
the application engineers must not include more 8 IEDs to comply with common customer needs
(triggered analogues < 500ms, triggered DI < 100ms, physical ping as control/Digital Output/bi-
stable/Digital Input/alarm < 300ms, network avalanche profiles, …).
Extra Setting
Read Synchroni Command Tunnelin
IED function DI AI softwar
status z. s g
s e
4,
address 6 new Set &
M230 – – – ISDP
1, length formats read
3
not
RishM10 – – Generic Generic Generic –
specified
Flexgate x Flexgate Generic Generic Generic
SEPAM x Sepam Generic Generic Generic SFT
WAGO x – Generic Generic SP: 15 bits
No disturbance files.
10.4.3.4.1 M230
In addition to the generic Modbus, to test IED communication, the function code 4, address 1,
length 3 can be used.
No DIs.
M230_T5_TYPE decimal
Unsigned.meas exponent Binary value unsigned
(signed)
M230_T6_TYPE decimal
Signed meas. exponent Binary value unsigned
(signed)
Setting software: IDSP application can NOT be used to set Date and Time, only the front panel
can.
The M230 can be set using MiCOM C264 Tunneling mode. IDSP application M230 setting
software can be used through tunneling mode to set or read data.
To establish a communication with the relay (at MiCOM C264 start-up),MiCOM C264 reads
registers 202, 221, 222 (table of measurements) and registers 300 thru 392 (scaling factors
table).This initialization sequence is done after each disconnection (i.e. loss of communication or
communication error with the IED).
Without interruption:
Disconnection:
Polling
The beginning of Digital Inputs and Analogue Inputs polling is delayed by a time-out starting at the
end of the Rish Pro M01 initialization. MiCOM C264 can send a synchronous frame during the
initialization phase. Depending on the function and the read use in this frame, the M01 answers
with a correct frame or an exception frame but does not invalidate the initialization.
Error management
The Rish Pro M01 has no register to read status value and the function 7 is not supported. So, to
detect a problem, MiCOM C264 uses the exception codes sent by the Rish Pro M01. Rish Pro
M01 generates the error codes that follow:
Code Description
01h Unsupported function code
Invalid memory register address: use of invalid register number or attempt to
02h
write to a memory protected register
03h Invalid data, i.e. an invalid number of registers
Device is busy. This code signals that the relay is occupied with functions
06h performed via the local RS 232 interface (changing configuration, simulation
or calibration of analogue outputs...)
Code Description
Possible change of rated values. The device configuration has been
modified since the latest request for measurements or this is the first request
0Ah
for measurements since the relay was switched on. Read the table of
measurements and the scaling factors table.
Error code 06h and 0Ah must be treated as a disconnection of the IED and a new initialization
phase must be completed before reading the Rish Pro M01 data. Other codes can be treated as
usually.
Only errors from initialization sequence or polling DIs and AIs report an error code. Errors from
synchronous frame only generate an error message, but do not cause a new initialization
sequence.
At reception of the message error code 0x6h or 0xAh, if the mode polling is active, reauthorize
future polling. The IED general status goes to INIT and MiCOM C264 goes to state "STAND BY"
and extracts the event "RISHM01 CNX".
In event of trouble, the IED sends the Modbus exception 'Busy'. The MiCOM C264 considers the
IED as disconnected (that will force the initialization sequence to be redone) but DOES NOT PUT
the IED information to unknown.
10.4.3.4.3 Flexgate
Polling
At MiCOM C264 start-up, a polling request is sent to determine the status (function 7). A response
means that the Flexgate IED is connected.
MiCOM C264 polls for fields ‘Internal status bits’ at address 18993 to 19000 with function 2:
If an event is received (flag at Modbus address 18993), MiCOM C264 reads the events queue.
To read the events, MiCOM C264 realize an alternative reading between addresses 39001 and
39011, which allows reading next event.
If MiCOM C264 reads the same address – without any other request in between – it gives the
same event.
The Flexgate sends a response on six words. Refer to the converter documentation.
MiCOM C264 continues to read the event file until there is no new event. Then, it polls for the
‘Internal status bits’.
Sequence numbers
Reserved numbers:
• 0 indicates that there is no event anymore
• 51 indicates an overflow events buffer. The event buffer size is 200. The Flexgate does not
allow to add new events until the event 51 is read. At this time, MiCOM C264 considers that
one or more events have been lost. Then it repeats the General Interrogation, and the cycle
continues starting with the internal status bits polling.
If a gap appears in the sequence number, MiCOM C264 considers that an event has been lost.
Then it repeats the General Interrogation; the cycle continues polling the internal status bits.
MiCOM C264 sends Date and Time in one request with function 16 at Modbus addresses
49001…49007 (2328h to 232Eh).
MiCOM C264 periodically sends the date to synchronize the Flexgate. The time must be sent with
a period smaller than 16 minutes.
As they are sent to a specific address, there can be only one Flexgate on the legacy bus.
Error management
Code Description
Illegal data value, i.e. invalid number of register (send a “Configuration error” message
03h to the application and continue). Also used to indicate a hardware malfunction like an
interlock condition not ok on a protective relay
10.4.3.4.4 SEPAM
As for standard Modbus, three modes are available:
• ‘General Interrogation’: MiCOM C264 waits for the end of initialization, the disappearance of
data loss signal. Then, it polls for all the DIs.
• 'Desynchronized': events are NOT managed. The DIs are updated by polling. DIs are read
and decoded group by group. The status is read and decoded when all the groups have been
read.
• 'Synchronized': events are managed. MiCOM C264 reads the status word, then the events.
The DIs are updated when the events are decoded.
DIs
b. When it receives a data, it decodes the status frame and the DI group frame.
• Mode ‘synchronized’:
a. MiCOM C264 reads the status frame (function 7) till it detects a data
b. it checks event and reads the event table using function 3 at address 0x40 with size 33.
c. it decodes the event frame and acknowledges using function 6 at address 0x40 with
value ‘ExchangeNumber’ at 0.
Date and time format: [Day/month/Year Hour.Min:Ms] [14/5/38 6.43:16785] for the 38th year
since 1970 (ie. 2008), the 14th May at 6 hours 43 minutes and 16785 milliseconds.
10.4.3.4.5 WAGO
The Wago relay behaves generically except for the setpoints that are integers not signed on 15
bits.
As the MiCOM C264 is the master on the legacy bus - regards to protections and IEDs - this
protocol is referenced as “Master DNP3” in the MiCOM C264.
NOTE: BI, Measurement and Counter are polled with the variation 0. That means that all
variations are required.
All other DNP3 objects are not treated.
10.4.4.1.2 Output
The DNP3 Master manages both direct control Command and Select before Operate for digital
control only.
When operate command is received from application, the Master checks in database to know if
the command is:
1. An execute command, which belongs to a SBO Control: OPERATE function is used in this
case.
10.4.4.2 Behavior
• Synchronization:
The “Master DNP3” is always synchronized by the MiCOM C264. No calculation of the
transmission delay is performed.
The DNP3 object used to synchronize IEDs is “Write Date and Time Request (Object 50,
Variation 01).
When the response is OK, the Master DNP3 send a message to the application to tell that
connection step is passed.
• General Interrogation:
When the IED is connected, the MiCOM C264 ask for static data state and value with a
sequence of:
Read BI,
Read Measurement,
Read TPI,
Read Counter
class 0 only: the CURRENT value of a BI, measurement, or counter, …. is polled for. The
GI polling period is configurable using the “class 0 polling period” configuration
parameter; when this parameter is set to 0 second, there is no cyclic GI.
Poll Class 0 or Class 1 or Class 2 or Class 3: this is a poll for all EVENT data followed in
return by all (static) current data.
The polling cycle must be interrupted at minimum in the two following cases:
Clock Synchronization
Remote control
• Event acquisition:
Event occurs spontaneously. The slave device waits for being polled by the master. With
unsolicited reporting, Slave devices can send updates as values change, without having
to wait for a poll from the Master.
• IED monitoring:
Digital inputs which are received as changes of state are identified by the DNP3 object
number 02
Digital inputs which are received as static data are identified by the DNP3 object number
01
• Measurements:
Measurements which are received as changes of state are identified by the DNP3 object
number 32
Measurements which are received as static data are identified by the DNP3 object
number 30
• Counters:
Counters which are received as changes of state are identified by the DNP3 object
number 22
Counters which are received as static data are identified by the DNP3 object number 20
In case of basic control (Set, Reset, Trip, Close), DNP3 object 12 is used with the
Variation 01
NOTE: Please refer to the interoperability documentationEPAS 6 Master Protocol Profile (MPP)
DNP3.
REQUEST RESPONSE
OBJECT
(slave must parse) (master must parse)
Func Func
Qual Codes Qual Codes
Obj Var Description Codes Code
(hex) (hex)
(dec) (dec)
Binary Input – All
1 0 1, 22 00,01,06
Variations
00,01 (start-
1 1 Binary Input 1 00,01,06 129
stop)
Binary Input with 00,01 (start-
1 2 1 00,01,06 129
Status stop)
REQUEST RESPONSE
OBJECT
(slave must parse) (master must parse)
Binary Input Change
2 2 1 06,07,08 129 17,28 (index)
with Time
10 1 Binary Output
00,01 (start-
20 1 32-Bit Binary Counter 1 00,01,06 129
stop)
00,01 (start-
20 2 16-Bit Binary Counter 1 00,01,06 129
stop)
32-Bit Binary Counter 00,01 (start-
20 5 1 00,01,06 129
without Flag stop)
16-Bit Binary Counter 00,01 (start-
20 6 1 00,01,06 129
without Flag stop)
1. Commands must be selected/executed on one point
32-Bit Frozen
21 1 1 00,01,06 129 00,01
Counter
16-Bit Frozen
21 2 1 00,01,06 129 00,01
Counter
32-Bit Frozen
21 9 1 00,01,06 129 00,01
Counter without Flag
16-Bit Frozen
21 10 1 00,01,06 129 00,01
Counter without Flag
Counter Change
22 0 1 06,07,08
Event - All Variations
REQUEST RESPONSE
OBJECT
(slave must parse) (master must parse)
32-Bit Counter
22 1 Change Event 1 06,07,08 129 17,18 (index)
without Time
16-Bit Counter
22 2 Change Event 1 06,07,08 129 17,18 (index)
without Time
32-Bit Counter
22 5 Change Event with 1 06,07,08 129 17,18 (index)
Time
16-Bit Counter
22 6 Change Event with 1 06,07,08 129 17,18 (index)
Time
Remarks: Frozen counters (type21) are uploaded during general interrogation, but never polled
after this.
Frozen Counter
23 0 1 06,07,08
Event - All Variations
32-Bit Frozen
23 1 Counter Event 1 06,07,08 129,130 17,18 (index)
without Time
16-Bit Frozen
23 2 Counter Event 1 06,07,08 129,130 17,18 (index)
without Time
00,01 (start-
30 1 32-Bit Analogue Input 1 00,01,06 129
stop)
00,01 (start-
30 2 16-Bit Analogue Input 1 00,01,06 129
stop)
32-Bit Analogue Input 00,01 (start-
30 3 1 00,01,06 129
without Flag stop)
REQUEST RESPONSE
OBJECT
(slave must parse) (master must parse)
16-Bit Analogue Input 00,01 (start-
30 4 1 00,01,06 129
without Flag stop)
Analogue Change
32 0 1 06,07,08
Event - All Variations
32-Bit Analogue
32 1 Change Event 1 06,07,08 129 17,18 (index)
without Time
16-Bit Analogue
32 2 Change Event 1 06,07,08 129, 17,18 (index)
without Time
32-Bit Analogue
32 3 Change Event with 1 06,07,08 129,130 17,18
Time
16-Bit Analogue
32 4 Change Event with 1 06,07,08 129,130 17,18
Time
Analogue Output
40 0 1 00,01,06
Status - All Variations
07 07
50 1 Time and Date 1 129
(quantity=1) (quantity=1)
07
51 1 Time and Date CTO 129,130
(quantity=1)
REQUEST RESPONSE
OBJECT
(slave must parse) (master must parse)
Unsynchronized 07
51 2 129,130
Time and Date CTO (quantity=1)
07
52 1 Time Delay Coarse 129,
(quantity=1)
07
52 2 Time Delay Fine 129,
(quantity=1)
60 1 Class 0 Data 1 06
1 06,07,08
60 2 Class 1 Data
20,21,22 06
1 06,07,08
60 3 Class 2 Data
20,21,22 06
1 06,07,08
60 4 Class 3 Data
20,21,22 06
00 (start-
2 stop)
80 1 Internal Indications (index=7)
The table below described the management of the DNP3 binary input status object for each SPS
status. This management is the same whether the information is with or without time tag. SBMC is
off.
[0x4100]
IEC 61850 SPS Quality [0x0000] VALID
UNKNOWN
IEC 61850 Associated SPS State V V
DNP3 binary input status object
State BS1[7] V X
Reserved BS1[6] X X
Chatter filter BS1[5] X X
Local Forced BS1[4] X X
[0x4100]
IEC 61850 SPS Quality [0x0000] VALID
UNKNOWN
Remote Forced BS1[3] X X
Comm.lost BS1[2] X X
RestartBS1[1] X X
On-line BS1[0] 1 0
“-“ stands for 0. When 0 is significant for the understanding, 0 appears in the cell.
[0x4200]
IEC 61850 Quality Status [0x0000] [0x4100] [0x6000]
SELFCHECK
DNP3 counter status object VALID UNKNOWN OVERRANGE
FAULTY
Counter VALUE V V V V
Reserved [7] X X X X
Reserved BS1[6] X X X X
Roll-Over BS1[5] 0 0 0 1
Local Forced BS1[4] X X X X
Remote Forced BS1[3] X X X X
Comm.lost BS1[2] 0 0 1 X
RestartBS1[1] X X X X
On-line BS1[0] 1 0 X X
As the MiCOM C264 is the master on the legacy bus - regards to protections and IEDs - this
protocol is referenced as “Master T103” in the MiCOM C264.
10.4.5.1.2 Output
10.4.5.2 Behavior
10.4.5.2.1 Synchronization
The “Master T103” link is always synchronized by the MiCOM C264. No calculation of the
transmission delay is performed.
10.4.5.2.2 Polling
To connect an IED, a “Reset CU” frame is sent to the IED.
By default, an IED is polled by a “Polling C2” frame, allowing to get “non priority information”.
If an IED signals it has “priority information”, it is polled with a “Polling C1” frame.
The MiCOM C264 may regularly look for Disturbance file presence
The MiCOM C264 must spy the tunneling exchange in order not to lose information [DI and AI
change].
After GI, and only if IED is MiCOM Px3x, we send a read on MiCOM Px3x parameter address 0
which corresponds to Device Type. If MiCOM Px3x responds with analog parameter set to 139,
we activate Station Interlocking Management.
Case of local control (front panel of the MiCOM P139) with Station interlock:
As soon as a user will try to control a switchgear by the front panel, the MiCOM P139 will send an
ASDU 72 with FUN/TYP = F8h/74h in order to request to EPAS system the station interlock
conditions. EPAS system should check if the command is allowed (specific treatment done by
CONDUITE of the computer) and respond to the MiCOM P139.
As soon as a user will try to control a device managed by MiCOM P139 by EPAS system through
T103 communication, the MiCOM P139 will send an ASDU 72 with FUN/TYP = F8h/74h in order
to request to EPAS system the station interlock conditions. EPAS system should respond to the
MiCOM P139 with a positive acknowledgment (checks have already been done before)
If station Interlock is de-activated on MiCOM P139, the control of a switchgear on MiCOM P139
by EPAS system through T103 communication is done by an EXECUTE ORDER (selection will
be refused by MiCOM P139)
10.4.5.2.6 REG D
The Reg D equipment manages 2 ASDU (144 and 17), for control of setpoints (144) and setpoint
value feedback (17), which is treated as a measurement in the computer. Setpoints managed by
the Reg D are "Direct Execute" only, there is no SBO management. The Reg D setpoint command
sequence is like the command sequence (ASDU20). The computer sends the setpoint (ASDU
144), with the setpoint value, the Reg D sends its acknowledge (ASDU1), if the acknowledge is
OK, the Reg D sends the setpoint value feedback (ASDU17).
10.4.5.2.7 Tapcon260
The Tapcon260 equipment supports ASDU 204 / FUN TYP=110/ INF=54 for TPI acquisition.
Nevertheless, the object type in SCE must be MV, not TPI.
• DI which are not transmitted during a GI. For these DI, the IED signals only change of state
from OFF to ON. The MiCOM C264 must generate by itself the change from ON to OFF.
10.4.5.3.2 Measurements
A Measurement is identified by:
• An ASDU Number [(3,4,9) in public range, (10, 21, 73,77) in private range]
ASDU 21 and 10 provide the acquisition of the following measurements coming from P44x relay:
• Current tripping values
• Sum of trips
MiCOM C264 polls regularly the cells containing the measurement values.
Description TI VSQ COT ADR FUN INF RII NOG GIN KOD
Courier
Measurement 15H 81H 2AH CAD FEH F4H x 1 cell 1
number
TI = Type identification
A request to check station interlocking is identify by the ASDU 71 or 72 with couple FUN / TYP =
F8h / 74h. In this request, the couple FUN/TYP of the command to spend is defined.
Only address 0 is managed. It is used to recognize MiCOM P139 in order to activate station
interlocking management.
TI = Type identification
Value
Value
Value
S Value
Sequence
IV CA CY
number
CY : 0 = no carry, 1= carry
The IED responds with ASDU 49 in which Device Type is set (139 if IED is a MiCOM P139 for
example).
ASDU232 ASDU20
Field Value Field Value
ASDU No E8H ASDU No 14H
VSQ 81H VSQ 81H
COT 14H COT 14H
Common Address of
Device address @ied @ied
ASDU
DN2 Cfg Function type Cfg
DN3 Cfg Information Number Cfg
DC0 1=OFF; 2=ON DC0 1=OFF; 2=ON
X 0 RII Set by master
ASDU105 ASDU01
Field Value Field Value
ASDU No 69H ASDU No 01H
VSQ 81H VSQ 81H
ASDU105 ASDU01
COT 45H, 46H, 47H, 7FH COT 14H, 15H, 0BH
Common Address of
Device address @ied @ied
ASDU
DN2 Idem ASDU232 Function type Idem ASDU20
DN3 Idem ASDU232 Information Number Idem ASDU20
DPI 1=OFF; 2=ON DPI 1=OFF; 2=ON
X 0 msLow
msLow msHigh Four octet binary time
Four octet binary
msHigh IV 0 mmmmmm CP32Time2a
time
IV 0 mmmmmm SU 00 hhhhhh
CP32Time2a
SU 00 hhhhhh SIN Idem RII ASDU20
Configuration
DN2 & DN3 will be given – respectively – as ‘Function type’ & ‘Information Number’.
Please refer to the interoperability documentation EPAS 6 Master Protocol Profile (MPP) T101.
Please refer to the interoperability documentation EPAS 6 Master Protocol Profile (MPP) T104.
11 Commissioning
This chapter contains the following topics:
11.1 Scope
This chapter describes the commissioning of MiCOM C264 and should not be confused with its
application commissioning (see "Definition" on page 1120). MiCOM C264 commissioning follows
its installation (see "Installation" on page 931).
11.1.1 Responsabilities
Most commissioning activities involve a power supply that can damage the installation or cause
injury to the operator. The chapter "Safety and Handling" on page 55 and the other chapters
involved in commissioning should be read carefully before any handling.
Before starting commissioning, the contractual and human responsibilities should be clearly
defined.
Only qualified and competent persons should carry out commissioning and the validation tests.
11.1.2 Introduction
To commission MiCOM C264, it is necessary to verify that the hardware is functioning correctly
and that the application-specific software settings have been applied to the MiCOM C264.
To verify that the MiCOM C264 is operating correctly, a database has to be loaded into the
computer. Once the database has been loaded, tests should be performed on each a single
MiCOM C264 element.
As the MiCOM C264’s menu language is user-selectable, it is acceptable for the Commissioning
Engineer to change it to allow accurate testing as long as the menu is restored to the customer’s
preferred language on completion.
11.1.3 Definition
The objective of commissioning is to prove that the equipment, and any interconnections to
process and other system components, is suitable for its intended purpose.
Commissioning is the activity that demonstrates that the equipment is acceptable for service. As
digital devices are configured for specific application, the commissioning can be split into two
main parts:
• Commissioning the product.
• Commissioning the application (when product has had its database loaded). This second part
is documented and carried out through FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests), and SAT (Site
Acceptance Tests) activities.
The scope of this chapter is the description of commissioning tests that prove that the
MiCOM C264 is suitable for further application tests.
• The starting point is the delivery form that describes all of the delivered hardware components
that constitute the MiCOM C264.
The commissioning engineer should have had training on the HMI or sufficient time should be
allowed to become familiar with it (with an already commissioned device).
11.2 Requirements
It is essential that all requirements expressed in chapter "Installation" on page 931 have been
fulfilled.
Before turning on the power supply voltage, the following items must be checked:
• Is the device connected to the protective ground at the specified location?
• Does the nominal (and measured) voltage of the battery agree with the nominal auxiliary
voltage of the device?
• Are the current and voltage transformer (if used) connections, grounding, and phase
sequences correct?
After the wiring work is completed, check the system to make sure it is properly isolated.
Once all checks have been made, the power supply voltage may be turned on.
After the voltage has been applied, the MiCOM C264 starts up.
During start-up, various tests are carried out (see section entitled ‘Diagnose level1’ in Chapter
"Maintenance" on page 1144.
The LED indicator labeled ‘HEALTHY’ (Fourth LED) will light up.
In initial, factory-set condition or after a cold restart, the front panel displays a message
“Schneider Electric”.
After the settings have been made, the following checks should be carried out before any
interlocks or isolation is canceled:
• Are the software and database versions compatible with the hardware?
• Are all IOs correctly configured and recognized by the MiCOM C264?
• Are all communications (Station BUS, Telecontrol BUS, Legacy BUS) correctly configured
and recognized?
• Are the control functions fully operational?
The following chapters describe the checks to be performed to answer these questions and
ensure that the MiCOM C264 is fully operational in its application.
The database version is given by EPAS-SCE database version and describes all the settings on
the MiCOM C264.
The operational mode indicates whether the device is in a maintenance or operational mode.
Board labels are defined during the configuration phase. They are based on short names and are
indexed automatically. The default configuration model is:
• GHU Graphical Human Unit
The product checks whether the number of installed boards matches with the number of boards
configured, the following messages are generated depending on the results:
• PresConf: Board configured present and operational
If the position signals of the switchgear units are connected correctly to the MiCOM C264, then
the updated switching status of the switchgear units will be displayed on the bay panel.
If the switching status is not displayed correctly, the user can check the physical state signals of
the binary inputs to determine whether the status signals in the MiCOM C264 are correct.
The control point – Local or Remote – is selected either by means of the L/R key on the local
control panel or via appropriately configured binary signal input. If binary signal input has been
configured, then the L/R key has no effect.
Switching from Remote to Local using the L/R key on the local control panel is only possible if the
L/R password has been entered. The selected control point is displayed on the Bay Panel.
If the bay is to be controlled through binary signal inputs, then the appropriate signal input must be
triggered.
The test of directional protection within MiCOM C264P requires at least one phase current, phase
to phase and residual voltage injection.
The test equipment must provide tools to change the phase between voltage and current.
Thus, the following descriptions indicate how to conduct the commissioning tests with a single-
phase injection test set.
However, for certain commissioning tests, the three-phase wiring diagrams are easier to
understand and in this case the description is also given in three-phase format.
Test plugs and wires to carry out injections to the CT's secondary (dimension according to the
currents injected).
The presentation of the Commissioning test sheets follows the description of the tests of this
chapter.
The contents of these Protection Commissioning test sheets enable you to log:
Momentarily connect the battery + to P1 and – to P2. The center zero ammeter connected with +
to S1 and – to S2 will deflect in the positive direction if the wiring is correct.
NOTE: Demagnetize the CT after polarity test. Inject an ac current starting from zero and
increase to slowly exceed the CT nominal value and then decrease slowly to zero.
Transfer the Protection parameters file to the MiCOM C264P using a laptop PC running the
appropriate software (MiCOM S1 - PACiS) via the Ethernet port.
Note: The EPAS-SCE settings are consider to be correctly download and compliant with the
application including the different DIs, Dos and AIs assignment.
11.3.10.3.4 Settings
Log the Protection parameters on the commissioning test sheets.
11.3.10.3.5 Measurements
The MiCOM C264P measures phase and earth currents, phase (phase to phase) voltage, zero
sequence voltage as a True RMS value up to the 15th harmonics. The value(s) indicated take
account of the phase and/or earth CT ratio and VT ratio.
• Apply current to TMU210 inputs terminals 15-16 and verify the IA value shown on the LCD or
on the CAT.
• Apply current to TMU210 inputs terminals 11-12 and verify the IB value shown on the LCD or
on the CAT.
• Apply current to TMU210 inputs terminals 7-8 and verify the IC value shown on the LCD or on
the CAT.
• Apply current to TMU210 inputs terminals 3-4 and verify the IN value shown on the LCD or on
the CAT.
• Apply voltage to TMU210 inputs terminals 21-22 and verify the VA value shown on the LCD or
on the CAT.
• Apply voltage to TMU210 inputs terminals 23-24 and verify the VB value shown on the LCD or
on the CAT.
• Apply voltage to TMU210 inputs terminals 25-26 and verify the VC value shown on the LCD or
on the CAT.
• Apply voltage to TMU210 inputs terminals 27-28 and verify the VN or VBB value shown on the
LCD or on the CAT.
Log the results to the Commissioning test sheets (Applied values and MiCOM C264P values
displayed).
Applying the voltage and current to terminals as in wiring diagrams in chapter "Hardware" on page
393.
The applied current and voltage must be great than setting value.
Parameter Value
General Options
2Vpp+Vr
Transfo. Ratio
Line CT primary 1A
Line CT Sec 1A
E/Gnd CT primary 1A
E/Gnd CT Sec 1A
Line VT primary 0.100 kV
Line VT Sec 100.0 V
E/Gnd VT primary 0.100 kV
Parameter Value
E/Gnd VT Sec 100.0 V
Protection Menu G1
I> Yes
I> VALUE 1 In
tI> DT or IDMT or RI
tI> (if DT) 10 s
Curve (if IDMT) IEC VI or IEEE VI
TMS value (if IDMT) 1
K value (if RI) 1
U> OR
U> VALUE 20V
tU> 10 s
U< OR
U< VALUE 20V
tU< 10 s
Ie> Yes
Ie> VALUE 1 In
tIe> DT or IDMT or RI
tIe> (if DT) 20 s
Curve (if IDMT) IEC VI or IEEE VI
TMS value (if IDMT)1 K value (if RI)=1
Un> 10 V
tUn> 10 s
Automation Menu
TRIP tI> YES
TRIP tU> YES
TRIP tIe> YES
TRIP Un> YES
After the setting is completed connect the MiCOM C264P using the wiring diagram in chapter
"Hardware" on page 393.
• If the time delay tI> is long, inject 0.95 x I threshold and check that there is no tripping. Then
inject 1,1 x I threshold and check the trip.
• Gradually decrease the injected current and record the value of the drop out off
(I> threshold).
Checks
• Alarm message on the LCD display. (if configured).
Checks
• Alarm message on the LCD display for I> after that the setting trip delay time is expired (if
configured)..
• Alarm LED flashes > after that the setting trip delay time is expired (if configured)..
• Trip LED on after that the setting trip delay time is expired(if configured)..
• I> threshold LED on (if configured).> after that the setting trip delay time is expired.
• Trip output closes > after that the setting trip delay time is expired (if configured)..
• I> threshold output closes (if configured).> after that the setting trip delay time is expired.
• Supply the MiCOM C264P, inject a current equal to 2 x I> threshold into one of the earth
current inputs. Repeat the operation for various current values (n x Ie threshold with n ranging
from 4 to 10, for example). Check that the values measured correspond to those indicated in
the table below (for TMS=1).
IEC curves
IEEE/ANSI curves
RI electromechanical curve
For other injected current values, compare the values found with the theoretical values calculated
according to the formula of the curves.
NOTE: Equations of IEC, IEEE/ANSI and RI curves are given in chapter "Technical Data" on
page 75.
Checks
• I> Alarm message on the LCD display (if configured).
After the setting is completed connect the MiCOM C264P using the wiring diagram in chapter
"Hardware" on page 393.
• If U> time delay is long, inject 0.95 x U> threshold setting and check there is no trip. Then
inject 1.1 x U> threshold setting and check the trip output is close.
• Gradually lower the injected current and note the value of the drop out U> threshold.
Checks
• Alarm message on the LCD display for U> after that the setting trip delay time is expired (if
configured).
• Alarm LED flashes (if configured). after that the setting trip delay time is expired.
• Trip LED on, after that the setting trip delay time is expired (if configured).
• U> threshold LED on (if configured) > after that the setting trip delay time is expired.
• Trip output closes U> after that the setting trip delay time is expired (if configured).
• U> threshold output closes (if configured) after that the setting trip delay time is expired.
Test
• Supply the C264P, inject current and voltage with magnitude greater then Ie> and Un> setting
value.
• If the time delay tIe> is short, gradually increases injection current up to the value of the Ie>
threshold.
• If the time delay tIe> is long, inject 0.95 x I threshold and check that there is no tripping. Then
inject 1,1 x Ie threshold and check the trip.
• Gradually decreases the injected current and record the value of the drop out Ie> threshold.
Checks
• Alarm message on the LCD display (if configured).
Test
• Supply the C264P inject a current equal to 2 x Ie> threshold into one of the earth current
inputs. Repeat the operation for various current values (n x Ie threshold with n ranging from 4
to 10, for example). Check that the values measured correspond to those indicated in the
table below (for TMS=1).
IEC curves
IEEE/ANSI curves
Checks
• Ie> Alarm message on the LCD display (if configured).
Parameter Value
General Options
3Vpp+Vr
Transfo. Ratio
Line VT primary 0.100 kV
Line VT Sec 100.0 V
E/Gnd VT primary 0.100 kV
E/Gnd VT Sec 100.0 V
Protection Menu G1
- [81] f1? MIN
- f1 VALUE 49Hz
- tf1 1s
- [81] f2? MAX
- f2 VALUE 51 Hz
- tf2 1s
- df/dt1? ON
- df/dt1 VALUE +0.5 Hz/s
- t df/dt1 1s
- df/dt1 Id 1A
- df/dt2? ON
- df/dt2 VALUE -0.5 Hz/s
- t df/dt2 1s
- df/dt2 Id 1A
Automation Menu
TRIP f1 YES
TRIP f2 YES
TRIP df/dt1 YES
TRIP df/dt2 YES
Values to be measured
• stages (f1) and (f2)
1. Gradually increase the frequency from the nominal frequency fn to the value of the stage
(f1): tripping should occur for a frequency in the range
[(f1) – 10mHz, (f1) + 10mHz].
2. Adjust the frequency to [(f1) – 50mHz] and check that tripping does not occur. Increase the
frequency to 1.2x(f1) and check that tripping occurs.
3. Gradually reduce the frequency and measure the value of the drop-off stage (f1): the
function must reset for a frequency less than or equal to [(f1) – 50mHz].
1. Gradually decrease the frequency from the nominal frequency fn to the value of the stage
(f2): tripping should occur for a frequency in the range [(f2) – 10mHz, (f2) + 10mHz].
2. Adjust the frequency to [(f2) + 50mHz] and check that tripping does not occur. Increase the
frequency to 0.8x(f2) and check that tripping occurs.
3. Gradually increase the frequency and measure the value of the drop-off stage (f2): the
function must reset for a frequency less than or equal to [(f2) + 50mHz].
Checks
• f1 & f2 Alarm messages on the LCD display (if configured).
Values to be measured
1. Gradually increase the frequency from the nominal frequency from 50 Hz to 51 Hz with a
variation of 1 mHz every 1 ms and check for the tripping and information.
1. Gradually decrease the frequency from the nominal frequency from 50 Hz to 49 Hz with a
variation of 1 mHz every 1 ms and check for the tripping and information.
Checks
• df/dt1 & df/dt2 Alarm messages on the LCD display (if configured).
Before turning on the power supply voltage, the following items must be checked:
• Is the device connected to the protective ground at the specified location?
• Does the nominal (and measured) voltage of the battery agree with the nominal auxiliary
voltage of the device?
• Are the current and voltage transformer (if used) connections, grounding, and phase
sequences correct?
After the wiring work is completed, check the system to make sure it is properly isolated.
Once all checks have been made, the power supply voltage may be turned on.
After the voltage has been applied, the MiCOM C264 starts up.
During start-up, various tests are carried out (see section entitled ‘Diagnose level1’ in chapter
"Maintenance" on page 1144.
The LED indicator labelled ‘HEALTHY’ (Fourth LED) will light up.
After the settings have been made, it is necessary to check that the software and the database
versions are compatible with the hardware.
The following chapters describe the checks to be performed with Computer Administration Tool
software (CAT) software to answer these questions and ensure that the MiCOM C264 is fully
operational in its application.
With CAT, the “Computer version” button gives access to the current MiCOM C264 software
version, the active database and the computer operational mode.
12 Record Sheet
This chapter contains the following topics:
Engineer:
Station Name:
Circuit Name:
Under the top access cover, there is the following type of label:
Fill in the following array according to the label under the top access cover:
Serial number
Cortec number
Auxiliary voltage for power supply
Nominal wetting voltage for digital
inputs
*Delete as appropriate
Have all relevant safety instructions been followed? Yes/No*
Product checks
Previous
Slot letter in the New board
board
DATE Engineer Board type rack (between A and Serial
Q) Serial
number
number
13 Maintenance
This chapter contains the following topics:
13.1 Responsibilities
Most maintenance activities involve a power supply that can damage the installation or cause
injury to the operator. The chapter "Safety and Handling" on page 55 and the other chapters
involved in maintenance should be read carefully before any handling.
Before starting maintenance, the contractual and human responsibilities should be clearly
defined.
The minimal preparation is to get the commissioning Record Sheet (refer to"Record Sheet" on
page 1141) of installed MiCOM C264 in order to see the product configuration and its history. The
User should refer also to his own experience besides this manual. It is also recommended to
extract the logbook history in order to be informed of the intervention conditions.
At a first level the product provides several methods to check the context of the fault. The main
ones are:
• LEDs
On a main rack, the first 5 LEDs indicate the MiCOM C264 status information. LEDs indicate from
top to down:
(1) Major fault: MiCOM C264 not available due to internal failure (database error, CPU board
failure, …).
(2) A minor fault is a fault causing only the non-availability of a part of the functionality.
(3) When the alarm disappears, the LED returns automatically to OFF.
(4) Assigned by computer only for without LCD panel: GHU2x1 or for an extension
MiCOM C264
(5) It may be a board fault, an IED fault, a power off, a watchdog issue (DO#0 of BIU board), an
IED or extension disconnected
A minor fault is a fault causing only the non-availability of a part of the functionality:
When button and button are pressed simultaneously it is possible to increase (resp.
decrease) the brightness of the front panel LCD by pressing button (resp. button )
MiCOM C264 has been designed for a life cycle of over 15 years.
MiCOM C264 is self-supervising and therefore requires less maintenance than previous products.
Most problems will lead to an alarm so fast and appropriate action can be done. However, some
periodic tests should be done to ensure MiCOM C264 is operating correctly and that the external
wiring in a good condition.
If a Preventative Maintenance Policy exists within the customer’s organization then the
recommended product checks should be included in the regular program. Maintenance periods
depend on many factors, such as:
• the operating environment,
The preferred method is to replace the complete MiCOM C264 as it ensures that the internal
circuitry is protected against electrostatic discharge and physical damage at all times and
overcomes the risk of incoherency with the new boards. In some cases, it may be difficult to
remove an installed MiCOM C264 due to limited access in the back of the cubicle and rigidity of
the scheme wiring then only the faulty elements will be replaced.
Replacing boards can reduce transport costs but requires clean, dry on-site conditions and higher
skills from the person performing the repair. If an unauthorized service center performs the repair,
the warranty will be invalidated.
Before working at the rear of a MiCOM C264, isolate all the voltages and currents connected to it.
NOTE: MiCOM C264 has current transformer shorting switches which close when terminal block
is removed.
Before any disconnection, check the labels correctly define the connectors and match with the
wishing description you have. Otherwise, note the current wiring in order to prepare the new
MiCOM C264 installation.
2. Disconect theMiCOM C264 IRIG-B, fibre optic, Ethernet RJ45 and serial links connected on
CPU board,
There are two types of terminal block used on the MiCOM C264:
NOTE: The use of a magnetic bladed screwdriver is recommended to minimise the risk of
the screws being left in the terminal block or lost. A 3 mm flat head screwdriver is
recommended for fixation screws. A 6 mm flat head screwdriver is recommended for
CT/VT earthing connections.
Without exerting excessive force or damaging the scheme wiring, pull the terminal blocks
away from their internal connectors.
Remove the screws used to fasten the MiCOM C264to the panel, rack, etc. These are the
screws with the larger diameter cross heads that are accessible when the access covers are
fitted and open.
CAUTION
HAZARD OF FALLING FRONT PANEL
If the top and bottom access covers have been removed, do not remove the screws with
the smaller diameter heads which are accessible. These screws hold the front panel on
the MiCOM C264.
5. Withdraw the MiCOM C264 from the panel or rack carefully and take care of its weight
because there are some heavy parts due to the internal transformers.
CAUTION
HAZARD OF FALLING DEVICE
Take care of the weight of the device during manipulation.
To reinstall the repaired or new MiCOM C264, follow the above procedure in reverse. Ensure that
each terminal block is relocated in the correct position and the case correctly earthed, IRIG-B and
optical fiber connections are put back in place.
Once re-installation is complete the MiCOM C264 should be commissioned again using the
instructions in chapter "Commissioning" on page 1119.
Before removing the front panel, the auxiliary supply must be switched off. It is also strongly
recommended that the voltage and current transformer connections and trip circuit are isolated.
Open the top and bottom access covers. With size 80TE cases the access covers have two
hinge-assistance T-pieces which clear the front panel molding when the access covers are
opened by more than 120°, thus allowing their removal. If fitted, remove the transparent
secondary front cover
By applying outward pressure to the middle of the access covers, they can be bowed sufficiently
so as to disengage the hinge lug allowing the access cover to be removed. The screws that fasten
the front panel to the case are now accessible.
The size 40TE case has four cross head screws fastening the front panel to the case, one in each
corner, in recessed holes. The size 60TE and 80TE case have an additional two screws, one
midway along each of the top and bottom edges of the front plate. Undo and remove the screws.
CAUTION
HAZARD OF FALLING DEVICE
Do not remove the screws with the larger diameter heads which are accessible when the
access covers are fitted and open. These screws hold the MiCOM C264 in its mounting (panel
or cubicle).
When the screws have been removed, the complete front panel can be pulled forward and
separated from the metal case.
NOTICE
RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Caution should be observed at this stage because a cable connects the front panel to the rest
of the device circuitry.
Additionally, from here on, the internal circuitry of the MiCOM C264 is exposed and not protected
against electrostatic discharges (ESD), dust ingress, etc. Therefore ESD precautions and clean
working conditions should be maintained at all times.
NOTICE
RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
When the internal circuitry of the MiCOM C264 is exposed and not protected against
electrostatic discharges (ESD), dust ingress, etc. ESD precautions and clean working
conditions should be maintained at all times.
The boards within theMiCOM C264 are now accessible. Figures above show the board locations
for theMiCOM C264 in size 40TE and size 80TE with or without TMU2xx boards.
Looking to the front of the MiCOM C264 with the front panel off, you can have access to a printed
circuit that connects all the boards together: this is the back-plane board.
NOTICE
RISK OF EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION
To ensure compatibility, always replace a faulty board with one of an identical part number and
set jumpers in identical position.
Boards and rack styles are described in chapter "Hardware" on page 393.
Pull the power supply module forward, away from the rear terminal blocks and out of the case. A
reasonable amount of force will be required to achieve this due to the friction between the
contacts of the two medium duty terminal blocks. It is then recommended to use the special tool
for extracting board (internal reference is 2070860).
Do not forget to set the jumpers on the new board in the same position as the previous one.
After replacement of the main processor board, all the settings required for the application will
need to be re-entered.
The CPU board is located next to the BIU board (slot B).
Do not forget to disconnect the rear cables (RJ45 Ethernet, optical fibers, IRIG-B connector and
serial links) before replacing the board and to reconnect them after.
Do not forget to set the jumpers on the new board in the same position as the previous one.
Do not forget to disconnect the rear cables (RJ45 Ethernet and optical fibers) before replacing the
board and to reconnect them after.
Do not forget to set the jumpers on the new board in the same position as the previous one.
13.2.3.2.4 Replacement of the I/O boards (DIU200, DIU211, DOU201, CCU200, CCU211,
AIU210, AIU211, AOU200 )
The I/O boards can be located in any slot from C to Q.
Do not forget to set the jumpers on the new board in the same position as the previous one.
CAUTION
HAZARD OF FIRE, DAMAGE TO ELECTRONICS OR MALFUNCTION
The insert or extraction of the AOU200 board in skew could lead one capacity (C27) to touch
an iron corner. The manipulation of boards is to be done carefully.
Refit the front panel. After refitting and closing the access covers, press at the location of the
hinge-assistance T-pieces so that they click back into the front panel molding.
Once the relay has been reassembled after repair, it must be commissioned again (see chapter
"Commissioning" on page 1119).
13.3 Cleaning
Before cleaning the MiCOM C264 ensure that all ac/dc supplies, current transformer and voltage
transformer connections are isolated to prevent any chance of an electric shock whilst cleaning.
Front panel cleaning: use a smooth cloth. Do not use abrasive material or detergent chemicals.
For details on the MiCOM S1 - PACiS, refer to the MiCOM S1 - PACiS user manual.
An Expert Maintenance involves the use of Hyperterminal; it is out of the scope of this
documentation.
14 Cyber Security
This chapter contains the following topics:
• RBAC policy
• Security logs
• to implement badge restriction based on roles to enter the substation or to open the panel
containing the device.
The Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-101 , IEC 60870-104, IEC 60870-103, OPC-UA
protocols are unsecure.
The MiCOM C264 devices in the system that support these protocols do not have the capability to
transmit data encrypted using these protocols. If a malicious user gained access to your network,
transmitted information could be disclosed or subject to tampering.
14.2.1 Applicability
The main requirements for MiCOM C264 inside the cyber security scope are described on this
table below.
The DHMI MiCOM C264 banner is an easy-to-read message that plainly identifies the device
where the user is connected / working to prevent him/her from mistaking it for another one.
14.2.2 Banner
The banner is fixed whatever language is selected; it is configurable in EPAS-SCE:
• It can be the start and/or inactivity (screen saver) MiCOM C264 panel to comply with the
NERC standard, or neither.
14.2.3 Password
A password is required to place a command or set a parameter (whether from the front panel or
via a PC-based application). For this purpose, at some point, the user chooses a profile that
depends on the intended activity.
Important
The Schneider Electric password policy is one of the key elements of the Cyber Security Policy.
Here after are listed good practices to improve the Password definition:
• Use common Cyber Security Good Practice for password complexity definition by using
strong passwords.
• Change All Passwords from their default value when taking the device into use and specially
after the first login
• Change Passwords regularly.
• Enforce the use of strong and complexes Password containing : Caps characters +
Lowercases characters + Numbers + Special characters.
• Set the minimum password length to 10 characters.
• All devices installed before January 2020 should be checked separately case by case to
confirm the Cyber Security conformity to Standard/country law.
All user have to be aware of best practice concerning passwords; these include:
• Do not share any personal password.
• Do regular user reminders and trainings about best practices concerning password.
Password is setup from arrows key password for DHMI MiCOM C264:
Arrow
Key
Value 2 4 8 6
Important
If the Arrow Key password is not configured, the alphanumeric password will be used for the front
panel access. In this case, alphanumeric passwords longer than 16 characters are not allowed.
Access without a proper password is denied as soon as the security administrator has defined the
passwords.
NOTE: Please refer to the documentation CAE User Guide on chapter HI for password
configuration.
NOTE: Please refer to the documentation EPAS System Cyber Security (SCS) User Guide on
chapter FT and section APPENDIX / STANDARDS for details.
NOTE: Please refer to the documentation EPAS System Cyber Security (SCS) User Guide on
chapter FT and section RBAC Definition with CAE for overview and the documentation CAE
User Guide on chapter HI for password details.
(*) CS_PH1 is a Schneider Electric Cybersecurity recommendation. See CAE documentation for
the definition of CS_PH1.
NOTE: For the list of Security Logs produced by MiCOM C264, please refer to documentation
EPAS Hardening Guide on chapter MiCOM C264 Hardening and section C264 Log
Management.
14.2.5 Hardening
NOTE: Please refer to the documentation EPAS HARDENING Application Note for more details
and help to follow hardening procedures for EPAS System recommendations and the
documentation EPAS System Cyber Security (SCS) User Guide on section Device Hardening
for more details.
A manually operation (reset order) allows to retrieve the factory mode configuration for EPAS
component. This order is available according to role and permissions.
The factory cyber security settings are restored through the DHMI, via the menu tree panel.
This below procedure allows retrieve the MiCOM C264 RBAC factory mode configuration:
Step Action
• Access to the DHMI MiCOM C264 first page: Press thrice”
1 page” key and “Return” key
• The MENU TREE is displayed
Step Action
• From “MENU TREE”, choose “CONFIG” option and “Return”
button
• From “MENU TREE/CONFIG”, choose “COMPUTER” option
2
and “Return” button
• From “MENU TREE/CONFIG/COMPUTER”, choose “FACT.
CYBER SETTINGS” option and “Return” button
• From “MENU TREE/CONFIG FACT. CYBER SETTINGS”,
3 choose “YES” option and “Return” button to valid the
MiCOM C264 RBAC factory mode configuration
NOTE: The “Factory mode” is accessible by Security Administrator only. Please refer to EPAS
System Cyber Security (SCS) User Guide on section Back to factory Mode for details.
This feature allows the security administrator to implement a Local or Centralized authentication
policy for his/her system.
To define the authentication mode and general parameters, click the Common tab:
These parameters will be included in the Security Policies and sent to all the compatible
devices containing a Cyber Security brick from network device list tab.
• RADIUS Client/Server
RADIUS is a protocol used for authenticating and authorizing users. It allows for centralized
authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) for user and/or network access control.
The RADIUS server is hosted by SAM. Also, Radius client (CS Brick 2.4) interacts with any
third-party RADIUS server (Microsoft NPS (Network policy sever), FreeRadius, etc…).
Any request to login by a user either through the PC configuration software or the front panel
HMI is routed to the main RADIUS server.
If no response is received from the main server, the control will then redirect the request to the
backup server. If no response is received from the backup server, the request will finally be
processed by the local authentication server which may or may not have the same security
credential database as the RADIUS servers.
NOTE: SAM provides only one RADIUS server. But in CAE, it can be defined one main and
one backup RADIUS servers.
Shared secret,
Default role…
The RADIUS parameters will be included in the Security Policies and sent to all the
compatible devices Cyber Security brick from network device list tab.
Push RBAC status summary message appears that Security configuration successfully
updated and Security policies successfully updated.
For example, Microsoft Network Policy Server as RADIUS server can be connected with
EPAS RADIUS clients.
Before running the setup program, the user can manually perform a security authentication.
The firmware signature is a pure software mechanism which can guarantee authenticity and
integrity of a digital content such as a binary file, text (xml) file, media resources (JPEG).
Therefore, VxWorks signature, bootrom files can be verified certificates in the MiCOM C264.
Schneider Electric has developed an alarm management for MiCOM C264 firmware signature
update as the following:
15 Annex
This chapter contains the following topics:
15.1 Introduction
The MiCOM Ethernet boards range is designed to deal with the needs of a wide range of electric
plants. Emphasis has been placed on strong compliance with standards, scalability, modularity
and open architecture.
These features facilitate the use of MiCOM products in several applications, from the most basic
to the most demanding. They also ensure interoperability with existing components.
The Schneider Electric philosophy is to provide a range of Ethernet products such as devices
taking into account the compulsory requirements of electrical substations, including power supply
and immunity to environmental constraints.
Each of these products can be used independently or can be integrated to form a EPAS system,
which is a Digital Control System (DCS).
Standard Ethernet products rarely meet the constraints of electrical plants: environmental, power
supply, redundancy, etc.
The MiCOM Ethernet Device series has been specially tailored to respond to all of these
requirements and is compatible with the EPAS system. The MiCOM Ethernet range is designed to
address different kinds of architectures and installations.
The SWXxxx Ethernet switch board range supports 10BaseT, 100BaseTX and 100BaseFX (IEEE
802.3 standard). Management of full duplex communication is available for 100BaseTx or
100BaseFx.
To adapt a Switch board to your application, configure the necessary parameters with the
“jumpers” located in the board.
The MiCOM REU20x range relies on managed devices that are easy to install and operate in an
electrical plant environment (IEC 61000-4, IEC 60255-5 & IEC 61850-3).
Term Definition
NU Not Used
OID Object Identifier
The OSI Physical Layer: The physical layer provides for
PHY
transmission of cells over a physical medium.
PC Personal Computer (Gateway or HMI)
If there is no cable on a port, most of the circuitry for that port is
Power management
disabled to save power.
REU Redundant Ethernet Unit
Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) is a data communication
network standardized by the International Electrotechnical
PRP Commission as IEC 62439-3 Clause 4. It allows systems to
overcome any single network failure without affecting the data
transmission.
RedBox Device attaching Simple Attached Node to a redundant Network
Short for remote monitoring, a network management protocol that
allows network information to be gathered at a single workstation.
Whereas SNMP gathers network data from a single type of
Management Information Base (MIB), RMON 1 defines nine
additional MIBs that provide a much richer set of data about
RMON
network usage. For RMON to work, network devices, such as
hubs and switches, must be designed to support it. The newest
version of RMON, RMON 2, provides data about traffic at the
network layer in addition to the physical layer. This allows
administrators to analyze traffic by protocol.
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol is a network protocol that provides
RSTP
a loop-free topology any bridged Ethernet local area network.
SAN Simple Attached Node
Small Form-factor Pluggable is a modular (hot-pluggable) slot for
SFP connector variable transceiver module (optical module, copper cable
module…)
Level 1 VLAN (also called a Port Based VLAN) defines a virtual
network according to the connection ports on the switch.
VLAN Level 2 VLAN (also called a MAC Address-Based VLAN)
comprises of defining a virtual network according to the MAC
addresses of the stations.
Copper Ethernet link is limited in distance and subject to perturbation. The Ethernet redundant
ring is based on optical inter-switch connection, depending on the link length.
This switch-address- ageing delay presents a problem when a LAN needs to be reconfigured
quickly.
There is no benefit to having a fast ring recovery technique if the switch members of the ring
prevent Ethernet traffic from moving to the recovery traffic path.
With the Schneider Electric redundant ring without or with ring default the all switch on the ring
sees no difference in the advance of the frame; no reset switch, no relearning for the MAC
address.
During nominal situation, Ethernet packet goes in primary Fiber always in the same direction, and
only a checking frames (4 bytes) is sent every 5 ms in secondary Fiber in the opposite direction.
If link is cut, both SHM start immediately the network self-healing. At one side messages receive
are no more emitted to the primary fiber but to the secondary fiber. On the other side of the cut off,
messages received to secondary are emitted to primary and the new topological loop is closed.
Thanks to this property it is possible to extend the number of equipments or the size of a sub-
station without stopping exploitation. When the loop is open, new equipments are connected on
one side and the redounded loop is closed.
- Figure 683 - Nominal redundant Ethernet ring architecture with MiCOM SWR21x and Hx5x
switches
- Figure 684 - Ethernet ring architecture with MiCOM SWR21x and Hx5x switches, after failure
When the frame circulates on the ring it does not cross the switch the transit time is only tl.
15.3.1.6 Benefits
• Ultra fast ring redundant capability (< 1ms for network reconfiguration)
• Fast propagation on the ring (no transfer time with the switch via store and forward
mechanism)
• No central redundancy manager
• Ring management
System:
Address Name
0 Ccitt
1 ISO
3 Org
6 DOD
1 Internet
2 mgmt
1 Mib-2
1 sys
Schneider Electric
1 sysDescr
Switch
Optical Link Status:
1 – No Default
2 sysObjectID 2 – Default Rs
3 – Default Rp
4 – No Link
Address Name
The time (in hundredths
of a second) since the
3 sysUpTime
switch was last re-
initialized.
4 sysContact
5 sysName SWR21
6 sysLocation
RMON:
Address Name
0 Ccitt
1 ISO
3 Org
6 DOD
1 Internet
2 mgmt
1 Mib-2
16 Rmon
1 stat
1 etherstat
1 Port number (*)
9 etherStatsIndex etherStatsUndersizePkts
10 etherStatsIndex etherStatsOversizePkts
12 etherStatsIndex etherStatsJabbers
13 etherStatsIndex etherStatsCollisions
14 etherStatsIndex etherStatsPkts64Octets
etherStatsIndex etherStatsPkts65to127Oct
15
ets
etherStatsIndex etherStatsPkts128to255O
16
ctets
etherStatsIndex etherStatsPkts256to511O
17
ctets
etherStatsIndexetherStatsPkts512to1023Oc
18
tets
etherStatsIndexetherStatsPkts1024to1518O
19
ctets
• 1 to 4: standard ports
Upon power up the SWD21xx will go through a series of self-testing. The 5 “link LED” will flash a
few seconds.
15.3.4 Settings
15.3.4.1 Internal Jumpers
Example
Address = 11
NOTE: Schneider Electric switch manager software forces the third IP field to “254” value.
The Ethernet dual homing star is based on optical connection; depending on the link length. The
user may choose between multi mode optic fiber (up to 2 km) and single mode optic fiber (up to 20
km) for long distance.
15.4.3.6 Forwarding
The MICOM SWD2xx support store and forward mode. It will forward messages with know
addresses out only the appropriate port. Messages with unknown addresses, broadcast
messages and multicast messages will get forwarded out all ports except the source port. The
switch will not forward error packets, 802.3x pause frames or local packets.
On the reception side, if the switch receives a pause control frame it will not transmit the next
normal frame until the timer, specified in the pause control frame, expires. If another pause frame
is received before the current timer expires, the timer will be updated with the new value in the
second pause frame. During this period (being flow controlled), only flow control packets from the
switch will be transmitted.
On the transmission side, the switch has intelligence and determines when to invoke the flow
control. The flow control is based on availability of the system resources, including available
buffers, available transmission queues and available reception queues. The switch will flow
control a port, which just received a packet, if the destination port resource is being used up. The
switch will issue a flow control frame (XOFF), containing the maximum pause time defined in
IEEE standard 802.3x. A hysteresis feature is provided to prevent flow control mechanism from
being activated and deactivated too many times.
The switch will flow control all ports if the reception queue becomes full.
Green: link
Link and activity port 1 L15 Green
Green + blink: link +
activity
Link and activity port 2 L16 Green «
Link and activity port 3 L17 Green «
15.4.6 Settings
Report to topic "Settings" on page 1185.
The Ethernet dual homing star is based on optical connection; depending on the link length the
user may choose between multi mode optic Fiber (up to 2 km) and Single mode optic Fiber for
long distance (up to 20 km).
15.5.2.2 100Base Fx
The fiber optic ports are full/half duplex at 100 Mbps.
15.5.3.2 Buffering
An internal buffer is used for buffering the messages. There are 1024 buffers available. The
factory setting mode adaptively allocates buffers up to 512 to a single port-based loading.
15.5.3.7 Forwarding
SWUxxx supports store and forward mode. SWUxxx will forward messages with know addresses
out only the appropriate port. Messages with unknown addresses, broadcast messages and
multicast messages will get forwarded out all ports except the source port. SWUxxx will not
forward error packets, 802.3x pause frames or local paquets.
On the reception side, if SWUxxx receives a pause control frame it will not transmit the next
normal frame until the timer, specified in the pause control frame, expires. If another pause frame
is received before the current timer expires, the timer will be updated with the new value in the
second pause frame. During this period (being flow controlled), only flow control packets from
SWUxxx will be transmitted.
On the transmission side, SWUxxx efficient ways to determine when to invoke flow control. The
flow control is based on availability of the system resources, including available buffers, available
transmission queues and available reception queues. SWUxxx will flow control a port, which just
received a packet, if the destination port resource is being used up. SWUxxx will issue a flow
control frame (XOFF), containing the maximum pause time defined in IEEE standard 802.3x. A
hysteresis feature is provided to prevent flow control mechanism from being activated and
deactivated too many times.
SWUxxx will flow control all ports if the reception queue becomes full.
SWS21x boards have 4 copper connections through RJ45, with speed automatically adjusted
from external emitters to 10 or 100 Mbps, and 2 Ethernet optical ports.
The table below describes the SWS21x range, detailing the connectivity used.
15.6.1 Capability
15.6.1.1 Principle
Ethernet redundancy is usually managed by protocols that calculates another path to a
destination (by sending BPDUs) when the main link breaks. This could take from hundreds of
milliseconds to seconds.
RSTP is the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP). RSTP provides significantly faster spanning
tree convergence after a topology change.
As in RSTP standard, detection of root switch failure is done in 3 “hello” times, which is 6 seconds
if default “hello” times have not been changed. With SWS21 “hello” time is configured at 2
seconds.
Only the simple star architecture is supported, this involves the dual start architecture, daisy chain
architectures and ring architectures are not allowed.
In RSTP mode, the performances of the GOOSE messaging transmission are not guaranteed
during time of network topology change.
The central part is composed by switching component managing up to 8 Ethernet links. A FLASH
Memory stores the switching algorithm and manages minimum parameters of Ethernet switching
algorithm.
4 copper connections are defined in standard (there is the fifth port inside the board). 2 optic
connections are defined in the range (multi-mode or single-mode).
Internal LEDs and alarm contact are defined in standard to check that product operate correctly.
15.6.4.2 100Base Fx
The fibber optic ports are full duplex at 100Mbps.
Once an address is learned, the SWS21 will route messages to only the appropriate port.
15.6.5.3 Forwarding
SWS21 supports store and forward mode. SWS21 will forward messages with know addresses
out only the appropriate port. Messages with unknown addresses, broadcast messages and
multicast messages will get forwarded out all ports except the source port.
SWS21will not forward error packets, 802.3x pause frames or local paquets.
tree being identified by a numerical Object IDentifier (OID). Each OID identifies a variable that can
be read or set via SNMP with an appropriate software. The information in the MIBs is
standardised.
System:
Address Name
0 Ccitt
1 ISO
3 Org
6 DOD
1 Internet
2 mgmt
1 Mib-2
1 sys
1 sysDescr Schneider Electric Switch
Optical Link Status:
1 – No Default
3 – Default Link B
4 – No Link
3 sysUpTime xday yh :zm :zzs :yyms
4 sysName SWS21
RMON:
Address Name
0 Ccitt
1 ISO
3 Org
6 DOD
1 Internet
2 mgmt
1 Mib-2
16 Rmon
Address Name
1 stat
1 etherstat
1 Port number (*)
9 etherStatsIndex etherStatsUndersizePkts
10 etherStatsIndex etherStatsOversizePkts
12 etherStatsIndex etherStatsJabbers
13 etherStatsIndex etherStatsCollisions
14 etherStatsIndex etherStatsPkts64Octets
etherStatsIndex etherStatsPkts65to127Oct
15
ets
etherStatsIndex etherStatsPkts128to255Oc
16
tets
etherStatsIndex etherStatsPkts256to511Oc
17
tets
etherStatsIndex etherStatsPkts512to1023O
18
ctets
etherStatsIndex etherStatsPkts1024to1518
19
Octets
Ethernet Management
Standards IEEE802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.1p
Forwarding mode Store and forward
Memory bandwidth 2 Gbps
MAC Address 1K
Ethernet Management
Address learning Automatic
Broadcast storm protection Limited to 5%
Illegal frame Dropped per 802.3
Late collision Dropped after 512 bit times
Upon power up the SWS21 will go through a series of self-testing. L25 is on during the FPGA
initialization and the 5 “link LED” (L15 to L19) will flash a few seconds.
15.6.9 Settings
15.6.9.1 Internal Jumpers
15.6.9.1.1 JP1
JP1 is used to define the type of FPGA initialization:
Each board number must be single and included between 1 and 127.
Example
15.6.10 Connections
15.6.10.1 Ethernet connection
15.6.10.1.1 Ethernet cable type
Only the cable insulated category 5 (FTP: Foil Twisted Pair) or insulated (STP – Shielded Twisted
Pairs) with RJ45 connectors must be used.
• 2 = orange
• 3 = white / green
• 6 = green
Pin Signal
A1 +5V
B1 +5V
C1 +5V
A3 GND
A6 GND
A9 GND
A15 GND
B5 GND
C6 GND
C9 GND
C15 GND
Connector #
J3-1 Tx1
J3-2 Tx2
J3-3 Tx3
J3-4 Tx4
The MiCOM REU20x board is configurable by Computer Administration Tool software (CAT).
Refer to topic "REU board" on page 997 in "Installation" on page 931 chapter for details.
The redundant Ethernet star or ring are based on optical inter-switch connection. The user has
the choice between using Multi-Mode Fiber optic for short distances or Single- Mode Fiber Optic
for long distances.
The table below describes the MICOM REU20x range, detailing the connectivity used.
Multi-Mode fiber
1 x RJ45
Ethernet Redundant Board IEC 2 x combo ports:
REU204 62439-3 (PRP/HSR) and RSTP
Optical or RJ45
Single-Mode fiber
Ethernet Redundant Board IEC
REU
62439-3 (PRP/HSR) and RSTP
PRP protocol can be applied to most Industrial Ethernet applications since it is independent of the
protocols and provides seamless failover. It is implemented in the end devices and two
independent paths are configured to exist between these end devices. The LAN networks (LAN_
A, LAN_B) are completely separated.
Redundancy management interface: MiCOM REU20x (DAN on figure below) allows to track the
health of each LAN, and especially to detect network traffic issues.
The Spanning Tree Protcocol (STP) is a network protocol that provides a loop-free topology any
bridged Ethernet local area network. The basic function of STP is to avoid bridge loops and the
broadcast radiation that results from them. STP also allows a network design to include spare
(redundant) links to provide automatic backup paths if an active link break and avoids bridge
loops, or the need for manual enabling/disabling of these backup links.
RSTP is the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP). RSTP provides significantly faster spanning
tree convergence after a topology change.
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The two LANs, named LAN_A and LAN_B are identical in protocol
at the MAC level, but they can differ in performance and topology
LAN (Ring or Star)
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Single Attached Node (SAN), normal node with only one network
interface.
LAN Bridge
The board has 2 Ethernet SFP FX ports. Fiber connector is a SFP slot and SFP modules for LC
1310 nm.
The fiber optic ports (100BaseFX) are full duplex at 100 Mbps.
100BaseTx
Ports SFP plug
Copper
2 SFP Multi-Mode fiber 100
REU202 V2 3
BaseFx
2 SFP Single-Mode fiber 100
REU204 V2 3
BaseFx
REU V2 3 0
• 2 redundant combo ports, each combo is composed by an optical port and a RJ45 port.
Priority is given to optical port
2 optical ports
2 RJ45 ports
REU20x board implements redundant protocols defined by the IEC 62439-3 (PRP/HSR):
• PRP for independent LAN attachment like dual star network topology
• HSR for dependent LAN attachment like dual ring network topology
REU20x board has 1 x copper (RJ45), 2 x optical connections (Multi-Mode or Single-Mode) and 2
x RJ45 connections. Internal LEDs and Status Contact are available to check that product
operates correctly.
Component Usage
FLASH Memory for Saving FPGA firmware and board configuration
SDRAM Memory for Processor program execution and frame buffer
NIOS II 32-bit embedded RISC processor
Ethernet non redounded network 1 x MII port for connection to the
RJ45 Connector
HOST.
Ethernet redounded network 2 x (Optical or RJ45) + MII ports for
Combo Port A and B
connection to the external redounded network.
Relays Status Indication
Protocol Norm
Redundancy Protocols IEC 62439-3 (PRP/HSR)
Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1D-2004 - RSTP
Time Synchronization IEEE 1588 V2-2008
Status Relay
Manufacturer / Reference OMRON / G6RN-15DC
Connector 2 NC contact potential free
Rated Voltage 5 VDC
Rated Current 8A
Max. switching voltage 250 VAC, 30 VDC
Max.switching current 8A
Status Relay
Mechanical durability 10 000 000 operations minimum
Operate time: 15 ms max
Rise time
Release time: 5 ms max
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
For protective reasons and for compliance with the european commission low voltage directive
(2006/95/EC), the authorized voltage rating to be applied on the "status indication relay" is
limited to 75 Vdc or 50 Vac and with current not exceeding 5 A.
Ethernet Management
Standards IEEE802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x
Forwarding mode Cut-Through
Max Memory bandwidth 100 Mbps
Flow control Interlink port: yes
MAC Address learning Automatic
Illegal frame Dropped per 802.3
Max clients on interlink 1
Frame buffer size 12 Kbytes
Frame priority management None
Ethernet flow: 8 filters masks for the port
Filtering
Interlink
Supervision frame MAC multicast frame emission to 3 ports
15.7.2.3.4 Performances
Performances
Bytes, for case non redundant network side
Maximum frame length allowed 1536 Bytes, for case redundant network side
(Redundant Ethernet Link A, Redundant
Ethernet Link B)
IEEE 802.3 frame Supported
IEC 61850-8-3 frame Supported
Power consumption 3W
15.7.2.3.5 Interoperability
The board is compliant with standard
15.7.2.4.1 Definitions
15.7.2.4.2 Insulation
1.5kVAC 50 Hz duration: 1
min (CM)
Group B
High Voltage Impulse (only B
IEC 60255-5 5 kV (CM)
group)
Group C: N.A.
100KHz
Group B:
High frequency conducted
IEC 61000-4-6 10 Vrms, 0.15 – 80 MHz, 80%
immunity (B group only)
AM 1kHz
Group Housing:
Power Frequency Magnetic
IEC 61000-4-8 100 A/m (60s), 1000 A/m
Field Immunity
(10s), 50 Hz
Group Housing:
Pulse Magnetic Field Immunity IEC 61000-4-9 Class 5 1000 A/m (1,2/50us 3 pulses
each 10s)
Class 5:
Limit class A
Peak detection
10 meters measurement
Test according IEC61850-
3Ed1: 80MHz- 2,7GHz
Radiated Electromagnetic 10V/m 80% AM 1KHz
IEC 61000-4-3
Field Immunity DWELL time: 10s
On 4 sides
15.7.2.4.4 Climatic
15.7.2.4.5 Mechanical
1 cycle
Class 2 :
10 cycles
3 axis , 20g, 11ms ,
IEC 60255-21-2 half sinus form
Shock No Operating
EN 60068-2-27 100 shocks in each
direction
10 cycles
3 axis , 20g, 11ms ,
half sinus form
IEC 60255-21-2
Shock No Operating 100 shocks in each
EN 60068-2-27 direction
1 cycle
Free fall on 6 sides
Drop test (free fall)
IEC 60068-2-31 2 falls a side
No Operating
Height: 5cm
2 – 500Hz according
Endurance Under the 3 axis
Sinusoïdal Vibrations NF EN 60068-2-6
No operating X and Y : 2g from 8 to
35Hz
One cycle
15.7.4 Installation
NOTICE
RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
When the internal circuitry of the MiCOM C264 is exposed and not protected against
electrostatic discharges (ESD), dust ingress, etc. ESD precautions and clean working
conditions should be maintained at all times.
NOTE: #1
REU20x is a pluggable board: No additional driver software is needed.
NOTE: #2
The MAC address and IP address are automatically configured when the board is power on. It
takes the addresses of the host.
The optical redundant links A and B are monitored. If one link comes down the status error
detected is announced by relay contacts. The outputs of the two relays are connected to a Status
Connector. Two status contacts (see K1, K2 on Figure above) are used with one common
contact.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
For protective reasons and for compliance with the european commission low voltage directive
(2006/95/EC), the authorized voltage rating to be applied on the "status indication relay" is
limited to 75 Vdc or 50 Vac and with current not exceeding 5 A.
RECOMMENDATION: If the equipment is located at a long distance (>100 m for RJ45) from the
communication equipment or multiplexer, or if the cables run through a noisy area, then optical
communication should be used to interconnect the IEDs and the communication equipment.
Redundant ports are dedicated to 2 Ethernet combo ports composed with one SFP FX port and
one RJ45 port. Fibber connectors are SFP slot and SFP modules for LC type. LC SFP modules
support Single-Mode and Multi-Mode.
NOTE: Only one is usable at same time. The SFP port take priority, mean if SFP and RJ45 are
connected only SFP works.
15.7.5 Maintenance
This topic describes the specific maintenance procedure for the REU20x. It is a complement to
chapter "Maintenance" on page 1144 of MiCOM C264 that should be read carefully before any
handling.
NOTE: NOTE: Before any disconnection, check that the labels correctly define the connectors
and match the description you have.
The fiber optic budget is the difference between the power emitted into the fiber and the sensitivity
(minimum amount of power required) of the receiver connected through the fiber optic cable.
NOTE: The values given above are only approximate ones. Always use cable and connector
losses as specified by the manufacturer.
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