VAMP 260: Power Monitoring Unit

VAMP 260
Power monitoring unit
Publication version: V260/en M/B013
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 General ..................................................................................... 7
1.1 Legal notice ...................................................................... 7
1.2 Safety information and password protection .................... 7
1.3 Unit features ..................................................................... 9
1.4 Related documents .......................................................... 10
1.5 Abbreviations ................................................................... 10
1.6 Periodical testing .............................................................. 11
1.7 EU directive compliance .................................................. 11
2 Local panel user interface ...................................................... 12

2.1 Relay front panel .............................................................. 12
2.1.1 Display ................................................................ 14
2.1.2 Adjusting display contrast ................................... 14
2.2 Local panel operations ..................................................... 15
2.2.1 Operating levels .................................................. 18
2.3 Operating measures ........................................................ 20
2.3.1 Measured data .................................................... 20
2.3.2 Reading event register ........................................ 23
2.3.3 Forced control (Force) ......................................... 24
2.4 Configuration and parameter setting ............................... 25
2.4.1 Parameter setting ................................................ 26
2.4.2 Setting range limits .............................................. 26
2.4.3 Disturbance recorder menu DR .......................... 28
2.4.4 Configuring digital inputs DI ................................ 29
2.4.5 Configuring digital outputs DO ............................ 29
2.4.6 Configuring analogue outputs AO (Option) ......... 30
2.4.7 Setting alarm stage parameters .......................... 31
2.4.8 Configuration menu CONF .................................. 31
2.4.9 Protocol menu Bus .............................................. 33
3 VAMPSET PC software ........................................................... 38

3.1 Folder view ....................................................................... 38
4 Introduction ............................................................................. 40
4.1 Main features ................................................................... 40
4.2 Principles of the numerical measuring technique ............ 41
5 Main functions ......................................................................... 42

5.1 General features of protection stages .............................. 42
5.2 Event log .......................................................................... 46
5.3 Disturbance recorder ....................................................... 49
5.3.1 Running virtual comtrade files ............................. 52
5.4 Voltage sags and swells ................................................... 53
5.5 Voltage interruptions ........................................................ 54
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5.6 Energy pulse outputs ....................................................... 57

5.7 System clock and synchronization ................................... 60
5.8 Running hour counter ...................................................... 66
5.9 Timers .............................................................................. 67
5.10 Programmable stages (99) .............................................. 69
5.11 Self-supervision ............................................................... 72
5.11.1 Diagnostics .......................................................... 72
6 Measurement functions .......................................................... 74

6.1 Measurement accuracy .................................................... 75
6.2 Power calculations ........................................................... 76
6.3 Direction of power and current ......................................... 78
6.4 Harmonics and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) ............. 79
6.5 RMS values ...................................................................... 80
6.6 Demand values ................................................................ 81
6.7 Minimum and maximum values ....................................... 82
6.8 Maximum values of the last 31 days and 12 months ....... 82
6.9 Voltage measurement modes .......................................... 84
6.10 Symmetric components ................................................... 85
6.11 Primary secondary and per unit scaling ........................... 89
6.11.1 Current scaling .................................................... 89
6.11.2 Voltage scaling .................................................... 90
6.12 Analogue outputs (option) ................................................ 91
6.12.1 mA scaling example ............................................ 91
7 Control functions .................................................................... 93

7.1 Output relays .................................................................... 93
7.2 Digital inputs .................................................................... 94
7.3 Virtual inputs and outputs ................................................ 95
7.4 Output matrix ................................................................... 96
7.5 Blocking matrix ................................................................. 97
7.6 Controllable objects ......................................................... 97
7.6.1 Controlling with DI ............................................... 99
7.6.2 Local/Remote selection ....................................... 99
7.7 Logic functions ................................................................. 99
8 Communication ....................................................................... 102

8.1 Communication ports ....................................................... 102
8.1.1 Local port X4 ....................................................... 103
8.1.2 Remote port X5 ................................................... 105
8.1.3 Extension port X4 ................................................ 106
8.1.4 Ethernet port ....................................................... 107
8.2 Communication protocols ................................................ 109
8.2.1 PC communication .............................................. 109
8.2.2 Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU .......................... 110
8.2.3 Profibus DP ......................................................... 111
8.2.4 SPA-bus .............................................................. 113
8.2.5 IEC 60870-5-103 ................................................. 114
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8.2.6 DNP 3.0 ...............................................................116

8.2.7 IEC 60870-5-101 ................................................. 117
8.2.8 External I/O (Modbus RTU master) .....................118
8.2.9 IEC 61850 ........................................................... 118
8.2.10 EtherNet/IP ..........................................................119
8.2.11 FTP server .......................................................... 119
8.2.12 DeviceNet ............................................................120
9 Applications .............................................................................121
9.1 Measurement and data acquisition system based on
VAMP 260s and communication via Profibus .................. 122
9.2 Power Monitoring Unit in a 400 V network .......................123
10 Connections .............................................................................124
10.1 Rear panel ....................................................................... 124
10.2 Auxiliary voltage ...............................................................128
10.3 Output relays ....................................................................129
10.4 Serial communication connection .................................... 129
10.4.1 Front panel connector ......................................... 129
10.4.2 Rear panel connector X5 (REMOTE) ..................130
10.4.3 X4 rear panel connector (local RS232 and
extension RS485 ports) .......................................135
10.5 External option modules .................................................. 136
10.5.1 External LED module VAM 16D .......................... 136
10.5.2 Third-party external input / output modules ........ 136
10.6 Block optional diagrams ...................................................142
10.7 Connection examples ...................................................... 144
11 Technical data ..........................................................................146

11.1 Connections ..................................................................... 146
11.2 Test and environmental conditions .................................. 150
11.3 Main functions ..................................................................152
12 Mounting .................................................................................. 154
13 Order information ....................................................................156
14 Firmware revision history .......................................................158
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1 General
1 General
1.1 Legal notice

Copyright
2016 Schneider Electric. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any
consequences arising out of the use of this document. This document
is not intended as an instruction manual for untrained persons. This
document gives instructions on device installation, commissioning
and operation. However, the manual cannot cover all conceivable
circumstances or include detailed information on all topics. In the
event of questions or specific problems, do not take any action
without proper authorization. Contact Schneider Electric and request
the necessary information.
Contact information
35 rue Joseph Monier
92506 Rueil-Malmaison
FRANCE
Phone: +33 (0) 1 41 29 70 00
Fax: +33 (0) 1 41 29 71 00
www.schneider-electric.com
1.2 Safety information and password

protection
Important Information
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.
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1.2 Safety information and password protection 1 General
The addition of either symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label

indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal
injury if the instructions are not followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, can result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical
injury.
User qualification
Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and
maintained only by trained and qualified personnel. No responsibility
is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out
of the use of this material. A qualified person is one who has skills
and knowledge related to the construction, installation, and operation
of electrical equipment and has received safety training to recognize
and avoid the hazards involved.
Password protection
Use IED's password protection feature in order to protect untrained
person interacting this device.
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WARNING
WORKING ON ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT
Do not choose lower Personal Protection Equipment while
working on energized equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or
serious injury.
1.3 Unit features

The VAMP 260 power-monitoring unit is a compact multi-function
monitoring device with extensive measuring and calculation functions.
The unit is based on the same hardware and software as the
protection relays. The setting and programming possibilities are
comprehensive and versatile. The VAMP 260 is ideal for utility,
industrial, marine and off-shore power distribution management.
The unit measures currents, voltages and frequencies and calculates
following values:
• Active, reactive and apparent power
• Active and reactive energy
• Harmonics and THD of currents and voltages
• Programmable average value calculations
• Four energy pulse outputs
Further, the unit includes 6 freely configurable digital or analogue
channels and a disturbance recorder.
The unit communicates with other systems using common protocols,
such as the ModBus RTU, ModBus TCP, Profibus DP, IEC 61850,
IEC 60870-5-101 , IEC 60870-5-103 and it can be connected to a
fibre-optic SPA bus.
WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC
FLASH
A live current transformer secondary circuit must not be opened
without turning off the primary side of the transformer and short
circuiting transformer secondary circuits first
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
serious injury, or equipment damage
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1.4 Related documents 1 General
1.4 Related documents

Document Identification*)
VAMP Relay Mounting and Commissioning Instructions VRELAY_MC_xxxx
VAMPSET Setting and Configuration Tool User Manual VVAMPSET_EN_M_xxxx
*) xxxx = revision number

Download the latest software and manual at
www.schneider-electric.com/vamp-protection or m.vamp.fi.
1.5 Abbreviations
ANSI American National Standards Institute. A standardization organisation.
cosφ Active power divided by apparent power = P/S. (See power factor PF). Negative sign indicates reverse
power.
CT Current transformer
DI Digital input
DO Digital output, output relay
Document file Stores information about the IED settings, events and fault logs.
DSR Data set ready. An RS232 signal. Input in front panel port of VAMP relays to disable rear panel local
port.
DST Daylight saving time. Adjusting the official local time forward by one hour for summer time.
DTR Data terminal ready. An RS232 signal. Output and always true (+8 Vdc) in front panel port of VAMP
relays.
FFT Fast Fourier transform. Algorithm to convert time domain signals to frequency domain or to phasors.
HMI Human-machine interface
IN Nominal current. Rating of CT primary or secondary.
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission. An international standardization organisation.
IEC-101 Abbreviation for communication protocol defined in standard IEC 60870-5-101
IEC-103 Abbreviation for communication protocol defined in standard IEC 60870-5-103
IED Intelligent electronic device
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
LAN Local area network. Ethernet based network for computers and IEDs.
LCD Liquid crystal display
LED Light-emitting diode
Local HMI IED front panel with display and push-buttons
NTP Network Time Protocol for LAN and WWW
P Active power. Unit = [W]
PF Power factor. The absolute value is equal to cosφ, but the sign is '+' for inductive i.e. lagging current
and '-' for capacitive i.e. leading current.
PT See VT
pu Per unit. Depending of the context the per unit refers to any nominal value. For example for overcurrent
setting 1 pu = 1 x IGN.
Q Reactive power. Unit = [var] acc. IEC
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RMS Root mean square

S Apparent power. Unit = [VA]
SF IED status inoperative
SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol for LAN and WWW
THD Total harmonic distortion
UA Voltage input for U12 or UL1 depending of the voltage measurement mode
UB Voltage input for U23 or UL2 depending of the voltage measurement mode
UC Voltage input for U31 or U0 depending of the voltage measurement mode
UN Nominal voltage. Rating of VT primary or secondary
UTC Coordinated Universal Time (used to be called GMT = Greenwich Mean Time)
VAMPSET Configuration tool for VAMP protection devices
Webset http configuration interface
VT Voltage transformer i.e. potential transformer PT
VTPRI Nominal primary value of voltage transformer
VTSEC Nominal secondary value of voltage transformer
1.6 Periodical testing

The protection IED, cabling and arc sensors must periodically be
tested according to the end-user's safety instructions, national safety
instructions or law. Manufacturer recommends functional testing
being carried minimum every five (5) years.
It is proposed that the periodic testing is conducted with a secondary
injection principle for those protection stages which are used in the
IED.
1.7 EU directive compliance

EMC compliance
2014/30/EU
Compliance with the European Commission's EMC Directive. Product

Specific Standards were used to establish conformity:
• EN 60255-26: 2013
Product safety
2014/35/EU
Compliance with the European Commission's Low Voltage Directive.

Compliance is demonstrated by reference to generic safety
standards:
• EN60255-27:2014
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2 Local panel user interface
2 Local panel user interface
2.1 Relay front panel

The figure below shows, as an example, the front panel of the device
and the location of the user interface elements used for local control.
1. Navigation push-buttons
2. LED indicators
3. LCD
4. RS 232 serial communication port for PC
Navigation push-button function

CANCEL push-button for returning to the previous menu. To return to the first menu item in the main
menu, press the button for at least three seconds.
INFO push-button for viewing additional information, for entering the password view and for adjusting
the LCD contrast.
ENTER push-button for activating or confirming a function.
arrow UP navigation push-button for moving up in the menu or increasing a numerical value.
arrow DOWN navigation push-button for moving down in the menu or decreasing a numerical value.
arrow LEFT navigation push-button for moving backwards in a parallel menu or selecting a digit in a
numerical value.
arrow RIGHT navigation push-button for moving forwards in a parallel menu or selecting a digit in a
numerical value.
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LED indicators
The relay is provided with eight LED indicators:
LED indicator Meaning Measure/ Remarks
Power LED lit The auxiliary power has been switched Normal operation state
on
Error LED lit An internal unit fault has been detected The relay attempts to reboot
[REBOOT]. If the error LED
remains lit, call for mainten-
ance.
Com LED lit or The serial bus is in use and transferring Normal operation state
flashing information
Alarm LED lit Application related status indicators. -
Trip LED lit Application related status indicators. -
A- C LED lit Application-related status indicators. -
Adjusting LCD contrast

1.
On the local HMI, push and .
2. Enter the four-digit password and push .
3.
Push and adjust the contrast.
• To increase the contrast, push .
• To decrease the contrast, push .
4.
To return to the main menu, push .
Resetting latched indicators and output relays
All the indicators and output relays can be given a latching function
in the configuration.
There are several ways to reset latched indicators and relays:
• From the alarm list, move back to the initial display by pushing
for approx. 3s. Then reset the latched indicators and output
relays by pushing .
• Acknowledge each event in the alarm list one by one by pushing
equivalent times. Then, in the initial display, reset the latched
indicators and output relays by pushing .
The latched indicators and relays can also be reset via a remote
communication bus or via a digital input configured for that purpose.
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2.1.1 Display
The VAMP 260 is provided with a backlit LCD dot matrix display.
The display is divided into sections as shown in the next figure.
Figure 2.1: Sections of the LCD dot matrix display
1. Main menu column

2. The heading of the active menu
3. The cursor of the main menu
4. Possible navigating directions (push buttons)
5. Measured/setting parameter
6. Measured/set value
Backlight control
Display backlight can be switched on with a digital input, virtual input
or virtual output. LOCALPANEL CONF/Display backlight ctrl setting
is used for selecting trigger input for backlight control. When the
selected input activates (rising edge), display backlight is set on for
60 minutes.
2.1.2 Adjusting display contrast

The readability of the LCD varies with the brightness and the
temperature of the environment. The contrast of the display can be
adjusted via the PC user interface, see Chapter 3 VAMPSET PC
software.
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2.2 Local panel operations

The local panel can be used to read measured values, to set
parameters and to configure unit functions. Some parameters,
however, can only be set by means of a PC connected to one of the
local communication ports. Further some parameters are factory set.
Moving in the menus
Main menu Submenus
Prot protection enabling
OK
I pick-up setting
OK OK
moving in the menus_relay
Figure 2.2: Moving in the menus using local HMI
• To move in the main menu, push or .

• To move in submenus, push or .
• To enter a submenu, push and use or for moving
down or up in the menu.
•
To edit a parameter value, push and .
•
To go back to the previous menu, push .
•
To go back to the first menu item in the main menu, push for
at least three seconds.
NOTE: To enter the parameter edit mode, give the password. When the
value is in edit mode, its background is dark.
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Main menu
The menu is dependent on the user’s configuration and the options
according the order code. For example only the enabled protection
stages will appear in the menu.
Table 2.1: A list of the local main menu
Main menu Number of menus Description Note
1 Interactive mimic display 1
5 Double size measurements defined by the user 1
1 Title screen with device name, time and firmware version.
P 14 Power measurements
E 5 Energy measurements
I 14 Current measurements
U 19 Voltage measurements
Dema 15 Demand values
Umax 8 Time stamped min & max of voltages
Imax 7 Time stamped min & max of currents
Pmax 5 Time stamped min & max of power and frequency
Month 19 Maximum values of the last 31 days and the last twelve months
Evnt 2 Events
DR 3 Disturbance recorder 2
Runh 2 Running hour counter. Active time of a selected digital input and
time stamps of the latest start and stop.
TIMR 6 Day and week timers
DI 5 Digital inputs including virtual inputs
DO 4 Digital outputs (relays) and output matrix
ExtAI 3 External analogue inputs 3
ExtAO 3 Externa analogue outputs 3
ExDI 3 External digital inputs 3
ExDO 3 External digital outputs 3
AO 5 Analogue outputs
Alrm 5 Alarm stages
Prg1 3 1st programmable stage 4
Prg2 3 2nd programmable stage 4
Prg3 3 3rd programmable stage 4
Prg4 3 4th programmable stage 4
OBJ 11 Object definitions 5
Lgic 2 Status and counters of user's logic 1
CONF 9+1 Device setup, scaling etc. 6
Bus 12 Serial port and protocol configuration 7
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Main menu Number of menus Description Note

Diag 8 Device selfdiagnosis
Notes
1. Configuration is done with VAMPSET
2. Recording files are read with VAMPSET
3. The menu is visible only if protocol "ExternalIO" is selected for one of the serial ports. Serial ports are configured in
menu "Bus".
4. The menu is visible only if the stage is enabled.
5. Objects are circuit breakers, disconnectors etc. Their position or status can be displayed and controlled in the inter-
active mimic display.
6. There are two extra menus, which are visible only if the access level "operator" or "configurator" has been opened
with the corresponding password.
7. Detailed protocol configuration is done with VAMPSET.
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2.2 Local panel operations 2 Local panel user interface
2.2.1 Operating levels

The relay has three operating levels: User level, Operator level
and Configurator level. The purpose of the access levels is to
prevent accidental change of relay configurations, parameters or
settings.
USER level
Use: Possible to read e.g. parameter values, measurements and events
Opening: Level permanently open
Closing: Closing not possible
OPERATOR level
Use: Possible to control objects and to change e.g. the settings of the
protection stages
Opening: Default password is 1
Setting state:
Push
Closing: The level is automatically closed after 10 minutes idle time. Giving
the password 9999 can also close the level.
CONFIGURATOR level
Use: The configurator level is needed during the commissioning of the
relay. E.g. the scaling of the voltage and current transformers can
be set.
Opening: Default password is 2
Setting state:
Push
Closing: The level is automatically closed after 10 minutes idle time. Giving
the password 9999 can also close the level.
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Opening access
1.
Push and on the front panel
ENTER PASSWORD
*** 0
Figure 2.3: Opening the access level
2. Enter the password needed for the desired level: the password
can contain four digits. The digits are supplied one by one by
first moving to the position of the digit using and then setting
the desired digit value using .
3. Push .
Password handling
The passwords can only be changed using VAMPSET software
connected to the local RS-232 port on the relay.
It is possible to restore the password(s) in case the password is lost
or forgotten. In order to restore the password(s), a relay program is
needed. The virtual serial port settings are 38400 bps, 8 data bits,
no parity and one stop bit. The bit rate is configurable via the front
panel.
Command Description
get pwd_break Get the break code (Example: 6569403)
get serno Get the serial number of the relay (Example: 12345)
Send both the numbers to your nearest Schneider Electric Customer

Care Centre and ask for a password break. A device specific break
code is sent back to you. That code will be valid for the next two
weeks.
Command Description
set pwd_break=4435876 Restore the factory default passwords (“4435876” is just an
example. The actual code should be asked from your nearest
Schneider Electric Customer Care Centre.)
Now the passwords are restored to the default values (See

Chapter 2.2.1 Operating levels ).
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2.3 Operating measures
2.3.1 Measured data

The measured values can be read from the P, E, I and U menus and
their submenus. Furthermore, any measurement value in the following
table can be displayed on the main view next to the single line
diagram. Up to six measurements can be shown.
Value Menu/Submenu Description
P P/POWER Active power [kW]
Q P/POWER Reactive power [kvar]
S P/POWER Apparent power [kVA]
φ P/POWER Active power angle [°]
P.F. P/POWER Power factor
f P/POWER Frequency [Hz]
Prms P/RMS POWER Active power [kW] RMS value
Qrms P/RMS POWER Reactive power [kvar] RMS value
Srms P/RMS POWER Apparent power [kVA] RMS value
Pda P/POWER DEMAND Active power [kW] demand
Qda P/POWER DEMAND Reactive power [kvar] demand
Sda P/POWER DEMAND Apparent power [kVA] demand
Pfda P/POWER DEMAND Power factor demand
fda P/POWER DEMAND Frequency [Hz] demand
Prms P/RMS POWER DEMAND Active power [kW] demand RMS value
Qrms P/RMS POWER DEMAND Reactive power [kvar] demand RMS
value
Srms P/RMS POWER DEMAND Apparent power [kVA] demand RMS
value
PL1 P/POWER/PHASE 1 Active power of phase 1 [kW]
QL1 P/POWER/PHASE 1 Reactive power of phase 1 [kvar]
SL1 P/POWER/PHASE 2 Apparent power of phase 1 [kVA]
PF_L1 P/POWER/PHASE 2 Power factor of phase 1
CosFii P/COS & TAN Cosine phi
TanFii P/COS & TAN Tangent phi
cosL1 P/COS & TAN Cosine phi of phase L1
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Iseq P/PHASE SEQUENCIES Actual current phase sequency [OK;
Reverse; ??]
Useq P/PHASE SEQUENCIES Actual voltage phase sequency [OK;
Reverse; ??]
fAdop P/PHASE SEQUENCIES Adapted network frequency [Hz]
E+ E/ENERGY Exported energy [MWh]
Eq+ E/ENERGY Exported reactive energy [Mvar]
E- E/ENERGY Imported energy [MWh]
Eq- E/ENERGY Imported reactive energy [Mvar]
RunH E/ENERGY Engine running hours [h]
E+.nn E/DECIMAL COUNT Decimals of imported energy
Eq.nn E/DECIMAL COUNT Decimals of imported energy
E-.nn E/DECIMAL COUNT Decimals of imported energy
Ewrap E/DECIMAL COUNT Maximum energy counter value
E+ E/E-PULSE SIZES Pulse size of exported energy [kWh]
Eq+ E/E-PULSE SIZES Pulse size of exported reactive energy
[kvar]
E- E/E-PULSE SIZES Pulse size of imported energy [kWh]
Eq- E/E-PULSE SIZES Pulse duration of imported reactive en-
ergy [ms]
E+ E/E-PULSE DURATION Pulse duration of exported energy [ms]
Eq+ E/E-PULSE DURATION Pulse duration of exported reactive en-
ergy [ms]
E- E/E-PULSE DURATION Pulse duration of imported energy [ms]
Eq- E/E-PULSE DURATION Pulse duration of imported reactive en-
ergy [ms]
E+ E/ENERGY DOSE Exported energy trip [MWh]
Timer E/ENERGY DOSE Remaining Etrip time [min]
Time E/ENERGY DOSE Etrip counting time [min]
P E/ENERGY DOSE Active power [kW]
IL1 I/PHASE CURRENTS Phase current IL1 [A]
IL1da I/PHASE CURRENTS 15 min average for IL1 [A]
ILRMS I/RMS CURRENTS Phase current RMS value
IL1RMS I/RMS CURRENTS IL1 current RMS value
IoCalc I/SYMMETRIC CURRENTS Calculated Io [A]
I1 I/SYMMETRIC CURRENTS Positive sequence current [A]
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I2 I/SYMMETRIC CURRENTS Negative sequence current [A]
I2/I1 I/SYMMETRIC CURRENTS Negative sequence current related to
positive sequence current (for unbal-
ance protection) [%]
THDIL I/HARM. DISTORTION Total harmonic distortion of the mean
value of phase currents [%]
THDIL1 I/HARM. DISTORTION Total harmonic distortion of phase cur-
rent IL1 [%]
rent IL2 [%]
rent IL3 [%]
Diagram I/HARMONICS of IL1 Harmonics of phase current IL1 [%] (see
Figure 2.4)
Figure 2.4)
Figure 2.4)
Uline U/LINE VOLTAGES Average value for the three line voltages
[V]
U12 U/LINE VOLTAGES Phase-to-phase voltage U12 [V]
UL U/PHASE VOLTAGES Average for the three phase voltages
[V]
UL1 U/PHASE VOLTAGES Phase-to-earth voltage UL1 [V]
URMS U/RMS VOLTAGES Average voltage RMS value [V]
UaRMS U/RMS VOLTAGES Voltage input a RMS value [V]
UbRMS U/RMS VOLTAGES Voltage input b RMS value [V]
UcRMS U/RMS VOLTAGES Voltage input c RMS value [V]
U1 U/SYMMETRIC VOLTAGES Positive sequence voltage [%]
U2 U/SYMMETRIC VOLTAGES Negative sequence voltage [%]
U2/U1 U/SYMMETRIC VOLTAGES Negative sequence voltage related to
positive sequence voltage [%]
THDU U/HARM. DISTORTION Total harmonic distortion of the mean
value of voltages [%]
THDUa U/HARM. DISTORTION Total harmonic distortion of the voltage
input a [%]
THDUb U/HARM. DISTORTION Total harmonic distortion of the voltage
input b [%]
THDUc U/HARM. DISTORTION Total harmonic distortion of the voltage
input c [%]
Diagram U/HARMONICS of input Ua Harmonics of voltage input Ua [%] (see
Figure 2.4)
Diagram U/HARMONICS of input Ub Harmonics of voltage input Ub [%] (see
Figure 2.4)
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Diagram U/HARMONICS of input Uc Harmonics of voltage input Uc [%] (see
Figure 2.4)
Count U/VOLT. INTERRUPTS Voltage interrupt counter
Prev U/VOLT. INTERRUPTS Previous interruption
Total U/VOLT. INTERRUPTS Total duration of voltage interruptions
[days, hours]
Prev U/VOLT. INTERRUPTS Duration of previous interruption
Status U/VOLT. INTERRUPTS Voltage status [LOW; NORMAL]
Figure 2.4: Example of harmonics bar display
2.3.2 Reading event register

The event register can be read from the Evnt submenu:
1. Push once.
2. The EVENT LIST appears. The display contains a list of all the
events that have been configured to be included in the event
register.
Figure 2.5: Example of an event register
3. Scroll through the event list with the and .

4. Exit the event list by pushing .
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2.3.3 Forced control (Force)

In some menus it is possible to switch a function on and off by using
a force function. This feature can be used, for instance, for testing
a certain function. The force function can be activated as follows:
1. Open access level Configurator.
2. Move to the setting state of the desired function, for example DO
(see Chapter 2.4 Configuration and parameter setting).
3. Select the Force function (the background color of the force text
is black).
VAMP 260 force
Pick RELAY OUTPUTS 1

Enable forcing
T1 0
T2 0
A1 0
A2 0
DO A3 0
Force OFF
Figure 2.6: Selecting Force function
4. Push .
5. Push the or to change the "OFF" text to "ON", that is,
to activate the Force function.
6. Push to return to the selection list. Choose the signal to be
controlled by force with the and , for instance the T1
signal.
7. Push to confirm the selection. Signal T1 can now be
controlled by force.
8. Push the or to change the selection from "0" (not alert)
to "1" (alert) or vice versa.
9. Push to execute the forced control operation of the selected
function, e.g., making the output relay of T1 to pick up.
10. Repeat the steps 7 and 8 to alternate between the on and off
state of the function.
11. Repeat the steps 1 – 4 to exit the Force function.
12.
Push to return to the main menu.
NOTE: All the interlockings and blockings are bypassed when the force
control is used.
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2 Local panel user interface 2.4 Configuration and parameter setting
2.4 Configuration and parameter setting

The minimum procedure to configure a device is
1. Open the access level "Configurator". The default password for
configurator access level is 2.
2. Set the rated values in menu [CONF] including at least current
transformers and voltage transformers ratings. Also the date and
time settings are in this same main menu.
3. Configure the needed digital outputs in main menu [DO].
4. Configure the needed digital inputs in main menu [DI].
5. Configure the needed analog outputs in main menu [AO].
6. Choose and configure the alarm functions and configure the
interlockings in main menu [Alrm].
7. Choose and configure the communication buses in main menu
[Bus].
Some of the parameters can only be changed via the RS-232 serial
port using the VAMPSET software. Such parameters, (for example
passwords, blockings and mimic configuration) are normally set only
during commissioning.
Some of the parameters require the restarting of the relay. This
restarting is done automatically when necessary. If a parameter
change requiresrestarting, the display will show as Figure 2.7
Figure 2.7: Example of auto-reset display
Press to return to the setting view. If a parameter must be

changed, press again. The parameter can now be set. When
the parameter change is confirmed with , a [RESTART]- text
appears to the top-right corner of the display. This means that
auto-resetting is pending. If no key is pressed, the auto-reset will be
executed within few seconds.
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2.4 Configuration and parameter setting 2 Local panel user interface
2.4.1 Parameter setting

1. Move to the setting state of the desired menu (for example
CONF/CURRENT SCALING) by pushing . The Pick text
appears in the upper-left part of the display.
2. Enter the password associated with the configuration level by
pushing and then using the arrow keys and (default

value is 0002).
3. Scroll through the parameters using the and .A
parameter can be set if the background color of the line is black.
If the parameter cannot be set the parameter is framed.
4. Select the desired parameter (for example Inom) with .
5. Use the and keys to change a parameter value. If the
value contains more than one digit, use the and keys
to shift from digit to digit, and the and keys to change
the digits.
6. Push to accept a new value. If you want to leave the
parameter value unchanged, exit the edit state by pushing .
VAMP 200 series changing parameters
Figure 2.8: Changing parameters
2.4.2 Setting range limits

If the given parameter setting values are out-of-range values, a fault
message will be shown when the setting is confirmed with .
Adjust the setting to be within the allowed range.
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Figure 2.9: Example of a fault message
The allowed setting range is shown in the display in the setting mode.
To view the range, push . Push to return to the setting mode.
Figure 2.10: Allowed setting ranges show in the display
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2.4.3 Disturbance recorder menu DR

Via the submenus of the disturbance recorder menu the following
functions and features can be read and set:
Disturbance settings
• Recording mode (Mode)
• Sample rate (Rate)
• Recording time (Time)
• Pre trig time (PreTrig)
• Manual trigger (MnlTrig)
• Count of ready records (ReadyRe)
Rec. coupling
• Add a link to the recorder (AddLink)
• Clear all links (ClrLnks)
Available links
• DO, DI
• IL
• f
• I2/In, I2/I1, I2, I1, IoCalc
• IL3, IL2, IL1
• THDIL1, THDIL2, THDIL3
• IL1RMS, IL2RMS, IL3RMS
• Uo
• Uline, Uphase
• U2/U1, U2, U1
• UL3, UL2, UL1
• U31, U23, U12
• CosFii
• PF, S, Q, P
• Prms, Qrms, Srms
• Tanfii
• THDUa, THDUb, THDUc
• ILmin, ILmax, ULLmin, ULLmax, ULNmin, ULNmax
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2.4.4 Configuring digital inputs DI

The following functions can be read and set via the submenus of the
digital inputs menu:
1. Status of digital inputs (DIGITAL INPUTS)
2. Operation counters (DI COUNTERS)
3. Operation delay (DELAYs for DigIn)
4. The polarity of the input signal (INPUT POLARITY). Either
normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) circuit.
5. Selection to event register EVENT MASK1 and EVENT MASK2
2.4.5 Configuring digital outputs DO

The following functions can be read and set via the submenus of the
digital outputs menu:
• The status of the output relays (RELAY OUTPUTS1 and 2)
• The forcing of the output relays (RELAY OUTPUTS1 and 2) (only
if Force = ON):
- Forced control (0 or 1) of the Trip relays
- Forced control (0 or 1) of the Alarm relays
- Forced control (0 or 1) of the SF relay
• The configuration of the output signals to the output relays. The
configuration of the operation indicators (LED) Alarm and Trip
and application specific alarm leds A, B and C (that is, the output
relay matrix).
NOTE: The amount of Trip and Alarm relays depends on the relay type and
optional hardware.
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2.4.6 Configuring analogue outputs AO (Option)

Via the submenus of the analogue output menu the following
functions can be read and set:
Analog output
• Value of AO1 (AO1)
• Forced control of analogue output (Force)
Analog output 1 – 4
• Value linked to the analogue output (Lnk1)
• (See list available links)
• Scaled minimum of linked value (Min)
• Scaled maximum of linked value (Max)
• Scaled minimum of analogue output (AOmin)
• Scaled maximum of analogue output (AOmax)
• Value of analogue output (AO1 - 4)
Available links:
• P, Q, S
• PF
• Cosφ
• IL1, IL2, IL2
• F
• IL
• U12, U23, U31
• UL1, UL2, UL3
• Uline, Uphase
• PrgVal
• Uo
• SagMin, SwellMax
• IoCalc
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2.4.7 Setting alarm stage parameters

The settings of the selected alarm stages can be read and set
separately in the Alrm submenus. There are 8 different alarm stages,
which can be separately enabled or disabled. In any of the stages
any one of the available variables can be chosen.
Available link variables
• P, Q, S
• f
• CosFii, TanFii
• IL1, IL2, IL3, IL, IoCalc, I1, I2, I2/I1, I2/In, ILmin, ILmax
• THDIL1, THDIL2, THDIL3
• U12, U23, U31, Uline, UL1, UL2, UL3, Uphase, U1, U2, U2/U1,
ULLmin, ULLmax, ULNmin, ULNmax
• THDUa, THDUb, THDUc
• Prms, Qrms, Srms
• IL1rms, IL2rms, IL3rms
• Uo
2.4.8 Configuration menu CONF

The following functions and features can be read and set via the
submenus of the configuration menu:
Device setup
• Bit rate for the command line interface in ports X4 and the front
panel. The front panel is always using this setting. If SPABUS is
selected for the rear panel local port X4, the bit rate is according
SPABUS settings.
• Access level [Acc]
• PC access level [PCAcc]
Language
• List of available languages in the relay
Current scaling
• Rated phase CT primary current (Inom)
• Rated phase CT secondary current (Isec)
• Rated input of the relay [Iinput]. 5 A or 1 A. This is specified in
the order code of the device.
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Voltage scaling
• Rated VT primary voltage (Un)
• Rated VT secondary voltage (Usec)
• Voltage measuring mode (Umode)
Units for mimic display

• Unit for voltages (V). The choices are V (volt) or kV (kilovolt).
• Scaling for active, reactive and apparent power [Power]. The
choices are k for kW, kvar and kVA or M for MW, Mvar and MVA.
Fundamental / RMS
• Energy calculation mode. The choices are Fundam and RMS.
• Display fundamental measurements. The choices are On and
Off.
Display RMS measurements. The choices are On and Off.
Device info
• Relay type (Type VAMP 260)
• Serial number (SerN)
• Software version (PrgVer)
• Bootcode version (BootVer)
Date/time setup
• Day, month and year (Date)
• Time of day (Time)
• Date format (Style). The choices are "yyyy-mm-dd", "dd.nn.yyyy"
and "mm/dd/yyyy".
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Clock synchronisation
• Digital input for minute sync pulse (SyncDI). If any digital input
is not used for synchronization, select "-".
• UTC time zone for SNTP synchronization (TZone)
NOTE: This is a decimal number. For example for state of Nepal the
time zone 5:45 is given as 5.75
• Daylight saving time for NTP synchronization (DST).

• Detected source of synchronization (SyScr).
• Synchronization message counter (MsgCnt).
• Latest synchronization deviation (Dev).
The following parameters are visible only when the access level is
higher than "User".
• Offset, i.e. constant error, of the synchronization source (SyOS).
• Auto adjust interval (AAIntv).
• Average drift direction (AvDrft): "Lead" or "lag".
• Average synchronization deviation (FilDev).
SW options
• External led module installed (Ledmodule)
• Mimic display selection (MIMIC)
2.4.9 Protocol menu Bus

In addition there is a connector in the front panel overruling the local
port in the rear panel.
Remote port
• Communication protocol for remote port X5 [Protocol].
• Message counter [Msg#]. This can be used to verify that the
device is receiving messages.
• Communication error counter [Errors]
• Communication time-out error counter [Tout].
• Information of bit rate/data bits/parity/stop bits. This value is not
directly editable. Editing is done in the appropriate protocol setting
menus.
The counters are useful when testing the communication.
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Local port X4 (pins 2, 3 and 5)

This port is disabled, if a cable is connected to the front panel
connector.
• Communication protocol for the local port X4 [Protocol]. For
VAMPSET use "None" or "SPABUS".
menus. For VAMPSET and protocol "None" the setting is done
in menu CONF/DEVICE SETUP.
The counters are useful when testing the communication.
PC (Local/SPA-bus)
This is a second menu for local port X4. The VAMPSET
communication status is showed.
• Bytes/size of the transmitter buffer [Tx].
• Same information as in the previous menu.
Extension port (pins 7, 8 and 5)

• Communication protocol for extension port X4 [Protocol].
menus.
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Ethernet port
These parameters are used by the ethernet interface module. For
changing the nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn style parameter values, VAMPSET
is recommended.
• Ethernet port protocol [Protoc].
• IP Port for protocol [Port]
• IP address [IpAddr].
• Net mask [NetMsk].
• Gateway [Gatew].
• Name server [NameSw].
• Network time protocol (NTP) server [NTPSvr].
• TCP Keep alive interval [KeepAlive]
• MAC address [MAC]
• IP Port for VAMPSET [VS Port]
• Message counter [Msg#]
• Error counter [Errors]
• Timeout counter [Tout]
Modbus
• Modbus address for this slave device [Addr]. This address has
to be unique within the system.
• Modbus bit rate [bit/s]. Default is "9600".
• Parity [Parity]. Default is ”Even”.
For details, see Chapter 8.2.2 Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU.
External I/O protocol

This is a Modbus master protocol to communicate with the extension
I/O modules connected to the extension port. Only one instance of
this protocol is possible.
• Bit rate [bit/s]. Default is "9600".
• Parity [Parity]. Default is "Even".
For details, see Chapter 8.2.8 External I/O (Modbus RTU master).
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SPA-bus
Several instances of this protocol are possible.
• SPA-bus address for this device [Addr]. This address has to be
unique within the system.
• Event numbering style [Emode]. Default is "Channel".
For details, see Chapter 8.2.4 SPA-bus.
IEC 60870-5-103
Only one instance of this protocol is possible.
• Address for this device [Addr]. This address has to be unique
within the system.
• Minimum measurement response interval [MeasInt].
• ASDU6 response time mode [SyncRe].
For details, see Chapter 8.2.5 IEC 60870-5-103.
IEC 103 Disturbance recordings

For details, see Table 8.11.
Profibus
• [Mode]
• Bit rate [bit/s]. Use 2400 bps. This parameter is the bit rate
between the main CPU and the Profibus ASIC. The actual
Profibus bit rate is automatically set by the Profibus master and
can be up to 12 Mbit/s.
• Event numbering style [Emode].
• Size of the Profibus Tx buffer [InBuf].
• Size of the Profibus Rx buffer [OutBuf].
When configuring the Profibus master system, the length of these
buffers are needed. The size of the both buffers is set indirectly
when configuring the data items for Profibus.
• Address for this slave device [Addr]. This address has to be
unique within the system.
• Profibus converter type [Conv]. If the shown type is a dash “-“,
either Profibus protocol has not been selected or the device has
not restarted after protocol change or there is a communication
problem between the main CPU and the Profibus ASIC.
For details, see Chapter 8.2.3 Profibus DP.
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DNP3
• [Parity].
• Address for this device [SlvAddr]. This address has to be unique
within the system.
• Master's address [MstrAddr].
For details, see Chapter 8.2.6 DNP 3.0.
IEC 60870-5-101
• Bit rate [bit/s]. Default is “9600”.
• [Parity].
• Link layer address for this device [LLAddr].
• ASDU address [ALAddr].
For details, see Chapter 8.2.7 IEC 60870-5-101.
DeviceNet
• Bit rate [bit/s]. Default is “125kbps”.
• Slave address [SlvAddr]
For details, see Chapter 8.2.12 DeviceNet.
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3 VAMPSET PC software
3 VAMPSET PC software
The PC user interface can be used for:
• On-site parameterization of the relay
• Loading relay software from a computer
• Reading measured values, registered values and events to a
computer
• Continuous monitoring of all values and events
Two RS 232 serial ports are available for connecting a local PC with
VAMPSET to the relay; one on the front panel and one on the rear
panel of the relay. These two serial ports are connected in parallel.
However, if the connection cables are connected to both ports, only
the port on the front panel will be active. To connect a PC to a serial
port, use a connection cable of type VX 003-3.
The VAMPSET program can also use TCP/IP LAN connection.
Optional hardware is required.
There is a free of charge PC program called VAMPSET available
for configuration and setting of VAMP relays. Please download the
latest VAMPSET.exe from our web page. For more information about
the VAMPSET software, please refer to the user’s manual with the
code VVAMPSET/EN M/xxxx. Also the VAMPSET user’s manual is
available at our web site.
3.1 Folder view

In VAMPSET version 2.2.136, a feature called ”Folder view” was
introduced.
The idea of folder view is to make it easier for the user to work with
relay functions inside VAMPSET. When folder view is enabled,
VAMPSET gathers similar functions together and places them
appropriately under seven different folders (GENERAL,
MEASUREMENTS, INPUTS/OUTPUTS, MATRIX, LOGS and
COMMUNICATION). The contents (functions) of the folders depend
on the relay type and currently selected application mode.
Folder view can be enabled in VAMPSET via Program Settings dialog
(Settings -> Program Settings), see Figure 3.1.
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3 VAMPSET PC software 3.1 Folder view
Figure 3.1: Enable folder view setting in Program Settings dialog
NOTE: It is possible to enable/ disable the folder view only when VAMPSET
is disconnected from the relay and there is no configuration file
opened.
When folder view is enabled, folder buttons become visible in

VAMPSET, see Figure 3.2. Currently selected folder appears in bold.
Figure 3.2: Folder view buttons
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4 Introduction
4 Introduction
The power-monitoring unit VAMP 260 is an integrated monitoring
device. Through numerical signal processing the device produces
large amounts of important information. The device utilizes the latest
technology and thus it offers many features, so far not found in
corresponding devices.
The device measures the phase currents and the phase-to-phase
voltages or phase-to-neutral voltages. Besides these directly
measured data the VAMP 260 calculates much data about the state
of the power network.
4.1 Main features

• Fully digital signal handling with a powerful 16-bit microprocessor
and high measuring accuracy on all setting ranges due to an
accurate 16-bit A/D conversion technique.
• Eight programmable alarm stages
• Wide setting ranges for the alarm stages.
• The unit can be matched to the requirements of the application
by disabling functions not needed.
• Flexible control and blocking possibilities due to the six digital
signal control inputs (DI).
• Easy adaptability of the unit to various substations and alarm
systems due to a flexible signal-grouping matrix in the unit.
• Recording of events and fault values into an event register, from
which data can be read via the key pad and the display or by
means of the PC based VAMPSET user interface.
• Handy configuration, parameterization and reading of information
via the user panel or with VAMPSET user interface.
• Easy connection to power plant automation system due to a
versatile serial connection and several available communication
protocols.
• Built-in self-regulating dc/dc converter for auxiliary power supply
from any source within the range 40 to 260 V dc or ac, optionally
24 V dc.
• Built-in disturbance recorder
• Four programmable analog outputs (Option)
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4.2 Principles of the numerical measuring

technique
The power-monitoring unit VAMP 260 is fully designed using
numerical technology. This means that all signal filtering, measuring
and control functions are implemented through digital processing.
The numerical technique used in the unit is primarily based on an
adapted fast Fourier transformation (FFT), in which the number of
calculations (multiplications and additions) required to filter out the
measuring quantities remains reasonable.
By using synchronized sampling of the measured signal (voltage or
current) and a sample rate according to the 2N series, the FFT
technique leads to a solution, which can be realized with just a 16-bit
microcontroller, without using a separate DSP (Digital Signal
Processor).
The synchronized sampling means an even number of 2N samples
per period, e.g. 16 or 32 samples per period. This means that the
frequency must be measured and the number of samples per period
must be controlled accordingly, so that the number of samples per
period remains constant, if the frequency changes.
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5 Main functions
5 Main functions
5.1 General features of protection stages

Setting groups
Setting groups are controlled by using digital inputs or other assigned
inputs. When none of the assigned input/inputs is/are not active the
active setting group is defined by parameter ‘SetGrp no control state’.
When controlled input activates the corresponding setting group is
activated as well. If multiple inputs are active at the same time the
active setting group is defined by ‘SetGrp priority’. By using virtual
I/O the active setting group can be controlled using the local panel
display, any communication protocol or using the inbuilt
programmable logic functions.
Example
Any digital input could be used to control setting groups but in this
example DI1, DI2, DI3 and DI4 are chosen to control setting groups
1 to 4. This setting is done with a parameter “Set group x DI control”
where x refers to the desired setting group.
Figure 5.1: DI1, DI2, DI3, DI4 are configured to control Groups 1 to 4 respectively.
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“SetGrp priority” is used to give a condition to a situation where two

or more digital inputs, controlling setting groups, are active and at a
same time . SetGrp priority could have vales “1 to 4” or “4 to 1”.
Figure 5.2: SetGrp priority setting is located in the Valid Protection stages view.
Assuming that DI2 and DI3 are active at a same time and SetGrp
priority is set to “1 to 4” setting group 2 will become active. In case
SetGrp priority is reversed i.e. it is set to “4 to 1” setting group 3
would be active.
Forcing start or trip condition for testing

The status of a protection stage can be one of the followings:
• Ok = ‘-‘
The stage is idle and is measuring the analog quantity for the
protection. No fault detected.
• Blocked
The stage is detecting a fault but blocked by some reason.
• Start
The stage is counting the operation delay.
• Trip
The stage has tripped and the fault is still on.
Forcing start or trip condition for testing purposes

After testing the force flag will automatically reset 5-minute after the
last local panel push button activity.
The force flag also enables forcing of the output relays and forcing
the optional mA outputs.
Force flag can be found in relays menu.
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5.1 General features of protection stages 5 Main functions
Start and trip signals

Every protection stage has two internal binary output signals: start
and trip. The start signal is issued when a fault has been detected.
The trip signal is issued after the configured operation delay unless
the fault disappears before the end of the delay time.
Output matrix
Using the output matrix the user connects the internal start and trip
signals to the output relays and indicators. For more details, see
Chapter 7.4 Output matrix.
Blocking
Any protection function, except arc protection, can be blocked with
internal and external signals using the block matrix (Chapter 7.5
Blocking matrix). Internal signals are for example logic outputs and
start and trip signals from other stages and external signals are for
example digital and virtual inputs.
When a protection stage is blocked, it won't pick-up in case of a fault
condition is detected. If blocking is activated during the operation
delay, the delay counting is frozen until the blocking goes off or the
pick-up reason, i.e. the fault condition, disappears. If the stage is
already tripping, the blocking has no effect.
Retardation time
Retardation time is the time a protection relay needs to notice, that
a fault has been cleared during the operation time delay. This
parameter is important when grading the operation time delay settings
between relays.
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RetardationTime
tFAULT
tRET < 50 ms
DELAY SETTING > tFAULT + tRET
TRIP CONTACTS
Figure 5.3: Definition for retardation time. If the delay setting would be slightly
shorter, an unselective trip might occur (the dash line pulse).
For example when there is a big fault in an outgoing feeder, it might

start i.e. pick-up both the incoming and outgoing feeder relay.
However the fault must be cleared by the outgoing feeder relay and
the incoming feeder relay must not trip. Although the operating delay
setting of the incoming feeder is more than at the outgoing feeder,
the incoming feeder might still trip, if the operation time difference is
not big enough. The difference must be more than the retardation
time of the incoming feeder relay plus the operating time of the
outgoing feeder circuit breaker.
Figure 5.3 shows an overvoltage fault seen by the incoming feeder,
when the outgoing feeder does clear the fault. If the operation delay
setting would be slightly shorter or if the fault duration would be
slightly longer than in the figure, an unselective trip might happen
(the dashed 40 ms pulse in the figure). In VAMP devices the
retardation time is less than 50 ms.
Reset time (release time)

Figure 5.4 shows an example of reset time i.e. release delay, when
the relay is clearing an overcurrent fault. When the relay’s trip
contacts are closed the circuit breaker (CB) starts to open. After the
CB contacts are open the fault current will still flow through an arc
between the opened contacts. The current is finally cut off when the
arc extinguishes at the next zero crossing of the current. This is the
start moment of the reset delay. After the reset delay the trip contacts
and start contact are opened unless latching is configured. The
precise reset time depends on the fault size; after a big fault the reset
time is longer. The reset time also depends on the specific protection
stage.
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5.2 Event log 5 Main functions
tSET
tCB
tRESET
TRIP CONTACTS
Figure 5.4: Reset time is the time it takes the trip or start relay contacts to open
after the fault has been cleared.
Hysteresis or dead band

When comparing a measured value against a pick-up value, some
amount of hysteresis is needed to avoid oscillation near equilibrium
situation. With zero hysteresis any noise in the measured signal or
any noise in the measurement itself would cause unwanted oscillation
between fault-on and fault-off situations.
Hysteresis_GT
hysteresis
PICK UP LEVEL
> PICK UP
Figure 5.5: Behaviour of a greater than comparator. For example in overvoltage

stages the hysteresis (dead band) acts according this figure.
Hysteresis_LT
hysteresis
PICK UP LEVEL
< PICK UP
Figure 5.6: Behaviour of a less than comparator. For example in under-voltage

and under frequency stages the hysteresis (dead band) acts according this figure.
5.2 Event log

Event log is a buffer of event codes and time stamps including date
and time. For example each start-on, start-off, trip-on or trip-off of
any alarm has a unique event number code. Such a code and the
corresponding time stamp is called an event.
As an example of information included with a typical event an
Programmable stage Trip.
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5 Main functions 5.2 Event log
EVENT Description Local panel Communication

protocols
Code: 46E2 Channel 46, event 2 Yes Yes
Prg1 trip on Event text Yes No
1.25 x In Fault value Yes No
2007-01-31 Date Yes Yes
08:35:13.413 Time Yes Yes
Events are the major data for a SCADA system. SCADA systems
are reading events using any of the available communication
protocols. Event log can also be scanned using the front panel or
using VAMPSET. With VAMPSET the events can be stored to a file
especially in case the relay is not connected to any SCADA system.
Only the latest event can be read when using communication
protocols or VAMPSET. Every reading increments the internal read
pointer to the event buffer. (In case of communication interruptions,
the latest event can be reread any number of times using another
parameter.) On the local panel scanning the event buffer back and
forth is possible.
Event enabling/masking
In case of an uninteresting event, it can be masked, which prevents
the particular event(s) to be written in the event buffer. As a default
there is room for 200 latest events in the buffer. Event buffer size
can be modified from 50 to 2000.
Modification can be done in “Local panel conf” –menu.
Indication screen (popup screen) can also be enabled in this same
menu when VAMPSET –setting tool is used. The oldest one will be
overwritten, when a new event does occur. The shown resolution of
a time stamp is one millisecond, but the actual resolution depends
of the particular function creating the event. For example most
protection stages create events with 5ms, 10 ms or 20 ms resolution.
The absolute accuracy of all time stamps depends on the time
synchronizing of the relay. See Chapter 5.7 System clock and
synchronization for system clock synchronizing.
Event buffer overflow
The normal procedure is to poll events from the device all the time.
If this is not done then the event buffer could reach its limits. In such
case the oldest event is deleted and the newest displayed with OVF
code in HMI.
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Table 5.1: Setting parameters for events

Parameter Value Description Note
Count Number of events
ClrEn - Clear event buffer Set
Clear
Order Old-New Order of the event buffer for local display Set
New-Old
FVSca Scaling of event fault value Set
PU Per unit scaling
Pri Primary scaling
Display On Indication dispaly is enabled Set
Alarms Off No indication display

FORMAT OF EVENTS ON THE LOCAL DISPLAY
Code: CHENN CH = event channel, NN=event code
Event description Event channel and code in plain text
yyyy-mm-dd Date
(for available date formats, see Chapter 5.7 System clock and synchronization)
hh:mm:ss.nnn Time
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5 Main functions 5.3 Disturbance recorder
5.3 Disturbance recorder

The disturbance recorder can be used to record all the measured
signals, that is, currents, voltage and the status information of digital
inputs (DI) and digital outputs (DO).
The digital inputs include also the arc protection signals S1, S2, BI
and BO, if the optional arc protection is available.
Triggering the recorder
The recorder can be triggered by any start or trip signal from any
protection stage or by a digital input. The triggering signal is selected
in the output matrix (vertical signal DR). The recording can also be
triggered manually. All recordings are time stamped.
Reading recordings
The recordings can be uploaded, viewed and analysed with the
VAMPSET program. The recording is in COMTRADE format. This
also means that other programs can be used to view and analyse
the recordings made by the relay.
For more details, please see a separate VAMPSET manual.
Number of channels
At the maximum, there can be 12 recordings, and the maximum
selection of channels in one recording 12 (limited in wave form) and
digital inputs reserve one channel (includes all the inputs). Also the
digital outputs reserve one channel (includes all the outputs). If digital
inputs and outputs are recorded, there will be still 10 channels left
for analogue waveforms.
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Table 5.2: Disturbance recorder parameters

Parameter Value Unit Description Note
Mode Behavior in memory full situation: Set
Saturated No more recordings are accepted
Overflow The oldest recorder will be overwritten
SR Sample rate Set
32/cycle Waveform
16/cycle Waveform
8/cycle Waveform
1/10ms One cycle value *)
1/20ms One cycle value **)
1/200ms Average
1/1s Average
1/5s Average
1/10s Average
1/15s Average
1/30s Average
1/1min Average
Time s Recording length Set
PreTrig % Amount of recording data before the trig moment Set
MaxLen s Maximum time setting.
This value depends on sample rate, number and type of the se-
lected channels and the configured recording length.
Status Status of recording
- Not active
Run Waiting a triggering
Trig Recording
FULL Memory is full in saturated mode
ManTrig -, Trig Manual triggering Set
ReadyRec n/m n = Available recordings / m = maximum number of recordings
The value of 'm' depends on sample rate, number and type of

the selected channels and the configured recording length.
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AddCh Add one channel. Maximum simultaneous number of channels Set
is 12.
IL1, IL2, IL3 Phase current
U12, U23, U31 Line-to-line voltage
Uo Zero sequence voltage
f Frequency
P, Q, S Active, reactive, apparent power
P.F. Power factor
CosFii cosφ
IoCalc Phasor sum Io = (IL1+IL2+IL3)/3
I1 Positive sequence current
I2 Negative sequence current
I2/I1 Relative current unbalance
I2/In Current unbalance [x IN]
U1 Positive sequence voltage
U2 Negateive sequence voltage
U2/U1 Relative negative sequence voltage
IL Average (IL1 + IL2 + IL3) / 3
Uphase Average phase voltage
Uline Average line-to-lines voltages
DI, DO Digital inputs, Digital outputs
TanFii tanφ
THDIL1, THDIL2, Total harmonic distortion of IL1, IL2 or IL3
THDIL3
THDUa, THDUb, Total harmonic distortion of Ua, Ub or Uc
THDUc
Prms Active power rms value
Qrms Reactive power rms value
Srms Apparent power rms value
IL1RMS, IL2MRS, IL1, IL2, IL3 RMS for average sampling
IL3RMS
ILmin, ILmax Min and max of phase currents
ULLmin, ULLmax Min and max of line-to-line voltages
ULNmin, ULNmax Min and max of phase voltages
Starts Protection stage start signals
Trips Protection stage trip signals
Delete recorder Delete selected channel
channel
ClrCh -, Clear Remove all channels Set
(Ch) List of selected channels
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Set = An editable parameter (password needed).
*) This is the fundamental frequency rms value of one cycle updated every 10 ms.
**) This is the fundamental frequency rms value of one cycle updated every 20 ms.
For details of setting ranges, see Table 11.17.
5.3.1 Running virtual comtrade files

Virtual comtrade files can be run with VAMP relays with the v.10.74
software or a later version. Relay behaviour can be analysed by
playing the recorder data over and over again in the relay memory.
Steps of opening the VAMPSET setting tool:
1. Go to “Disturbance record” and select Open… (A).
2. Select the comtrade file from you hard disc or equivalent.
VAMPSET is now ready to read the recording.
3. The virtual measurement has to be enabled (B) in order to send
record data to the relay (C).
4. Sending the file to the device’s memory takes a few seconds.
Initiate playback of the file by pressing the Go! button (D). The
“Change to control mode” button takes you back to the virtual
measurement.
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5 Main functions 5.4 Voltage sags and swells
5.4 Voltage sags and swells

The power quality of electrical networks has become increasingly
important. The sophisticated loads (e.g. computers etc.) require
uninterruptible supply of “clean” electricity. VAMP protection platform
provides many power quality functions that can be used to evaluate,
monitor and alarm on the basis of the quality. One of the most
important power quality functions are voltage sag and swell
monitoring.
VAMP provides separate monitoring logs for sags and swells. The
voltage log is trigged, if any voltage input either goes under the sag
limit (U<) or exceeds the swell limit (U>). There are four registers for
both sags and swells in the fault log. Each register will have start
time, phase information, duration, minimum, average, maximum
voltage values of each sag and swell event. Furthermore, there are
total number of sags and swells counters as well as total timers for
sags and swells.
The voltage power quality functions are located under the submenu
“U”.
Table 5.3: Setting parameters of sags and swells monitoring
Parameter Value Unit Default Description
U> 20 – 150 % 110 Setting value of swell limit
U< 10 – 120 % 90 Setting value of sag limit
Delay 0.04 – 1.00 s 0.06 Delay for sag and swell detection
SagOn On; Off - On Sag on event
SagOff On; Off - On Sag off event
SwelOn On; Off - On Swell on event
SwelOf On; Off - On Swell off event
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Table 5.4: Recorded values of sags and swells monitoring

Parameter Value Unit Description
Recorded values Count - Cumulative sag counter
Total - Cumulative sag time counter
Count - Cumulative swell counter
Total - Cumulative swell time counter
Sag / swell logs 1 – 4 Date - Date of the sag/swell
Time - Time stamp of the sag/swell
Type - Voltage inputs that had the sag/swell
Time s Duration of the sag/swell
Min1 % Un Minimum voltage value during the sag/swell in the input
1
2
3
Ave1 % Un Average voltage value during the sag/swell in the input
1
2
3
Max1 % Un Maximum voltage value during the sag/swell in the in-
put 1
put 2
put 3
5.5 Voltage interruptions

The device includes a simple function to detect voltage interruptions.
The function calculates the number of voltage interruptions and the
total time of the voltage-off time within a given calendar period. The
period is based on the real time clock of the device. The available
periods are:
• 8 hours, 00:00 – 08:00, 08:00 – 16:00, 16:00 – 24:00
• one day, 00:00 – 24:00
• one week, Monday 00:00 – Sunday 24:00
• one month, the first day 00:00 – the last day 24:00
• one year, 1st January 00:00 – 31st December 24:00
After each period, the number of interruptions and the total
interruption time are stored as previous values. The interruption
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counter and the total time are cleared for a new period. The old
previous values are overwritten.
The voltage interruption is based on the value of the positive
sequence voltage U1 and a user given limit value. Whenever the
measured U1 goes below the limit, the interruption counter is
increased, and the total time counter starts increasing.
Shortest recognized interruption time is 40 ms. If the voltage-off time
is shorter it may be recognized depending on the relative depth of
the voltage dip.
If the voltage has been significantly over the limit U1< and then there
is a small and short under-swing, it will not be recognized (Figure 5.7).
Figure 5.7: A short voltage interruption which is probably not recognized
On the other hand, if the limit U1< is high and the voltage has been
near this limit, and then there is a short but very deep dip, it will be
recognized (Figure 5.8).
Figure 5.8: A short voltage interrupt that will be recognized
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Table 5.5: Setting parameters of the voltage sag measurement function:

Parameter Value Unit Default Description
U1< 10.0 – 120.0 % 64 Setting value
Period 8h - Month Length of the observation period
Day
Week
Month
Date - - Date
Time - - Time
Table 5.6: Measured and recorded values of voltage sag measurement

function:
Measured value Voltage LOW; - Current voltage status
OK
U1 % Measured positive sequence voltage
Recorded values Count - Number of voltage sags during the current
observation period
Prev - Number of voltage sags during the previous
observation period
Total s Total (summed) time of voltage sags during
the current observation period
Prev s Total (summed) time of voltage sags during
the previous observation period
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5 Main functions 5.6 Energy pulse outputs
5.6 Energy pulse outputs

The device can be configured to send a pulse whenever certain
amount of energy has been imported or exported. The principle is
presented in Figure 5.9. Each time the energy level reaches the pulse
size, an output relay is activated and the relay will be active as long
as defined by a pulse duration setting.
Figure 5.9: Principle of energy pulses
The relay has four energy pulse outputs. The output channels are:
• Active exported energy
• Reactive exported energy
• Active imported energy
• Reactive imported energy
Each channel can be connected to any combination of the output
relays using output matrix. The parameters for the energy pulses
can be found in the E menu under the submenus E-PULSE SIZES
and E-PULSE DURATION.
Table 5.7: Energy pulse output parameters
E-PULSE SIZES E+ 10 – 10 000 kWh Pulse size of active exported energy
Eq+ 10 – 10 000 kvarh Pulse size of reactive exported energy
E- 10 – 10 000 kWh Pulse size of active imported energy
Eq- 10 – 10 000 kvarh Pulse size of reactive imported energy
E-PULSE DURATION E+ 100 – 5000 ms Pulse length of active exported energy
Eq+ 100 – 5000 ms Pulse length of reactive exported energy
E- 100 – 5000 ms Pulse length of active imported energy
Eq- 100 – 5000 ms Pulse length of reactive imported energy
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Scaling examples
1. Average active exported power is 250 MW.
Peak active exported power is 400 MW.
Pulse size is 250 kWh.
The average pulse frequency will be 250/0.250 = 1000 pulses/h.
The peak pulse frequency will be 400/0.250 = 1600 pulses/h.
Set pulse length to 3600/1600 - 0.2 = 2.0 s or less.
The lifetime of the mechanical output relay will be
50x106/1000 h = 6 a.
This is not a practical scaling example unless an output relay
lifetime of about six years is accepted.
The average pulse frequency will be 100/0.400 = 250 pulses/h.
The peak pulse frequency will be 800/0.400 = 2000 pulses/h.
50x106/250 h = 23 a.
The average pulse frequency will be 25/0.060 = 416.7 pulses/h.
The peak pulse frequency will be 70/0.060 = 1166.7 pulses/h.
50x106/417 h = 14 a.
4. Average active exported power is 1900 kW.
The average pulse frequency will be 1900/10 = 190 pulses/h.
The peak pulse frequency will be 50000/10 = 5000 pulses/h.
50x106/190 h = 30 a.
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+
VAMP relays PLC
Active exported Pulse counter input 1

energy pulses +E
Reactive exported Pulse counter input 2

energy pulses +Eq
Active imported Pulse counter input 3

energy pulses -E
Reactive imported Pulse counter input 4

energy pulses -Eq
e-pulseconf1
−
Figure 5.10: Application example of wiring the energy pulse outputs to a PLC
having common plus and using an external wetting voltage
VAMP relays +
PLC
Active exported
energy pulses +E
Pulse counter input 1
Reactive exported
energy pulses +Eq
Active imported
energy pulses -E
Reactive imported
energy pulses -Eq
−
e-pulseconf2
having common minus and using an external wetting voltage
VAMP relays PLC
Active exported Pulse counter input 1

energy pulses +E
Reactive exported
energy pulses +Eq Pulse counter input 2
Active imported
energy pulses -E
Reactive imported
energy pulses -Eq Pulse counter input 4
e-pulseconf3
having common minus and an internal wetting voltage.
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5.7 System clock and synchronization 5 Main functions
5.7 System clock and synchronization

The internal clock of the relay is used to time stamp events and
disturbance recordings.
The system clock should be externally synchronised to get
comparable event time stamps for all the relays in the system.
The synchronizing is based on the difference of the internal time and
the synchronising message or pulse. This deviation is filtered and
the internal time is corrected softly towards a zero deviation.
Time zone offsets

Time zone offset (or bias) can be provided to adjust the local time
for IED. The Offset can be set as a Positive (+) or Negative (-) value
within a range of -15.00 to +15.00 hours and a resolution of 0.01/h.
Basically quarter hour resolution is enough.
Daylight saving time (DST)

IED provides automatic daylight saving adjustments when configured.
A daylight savings time (summer time) adjustment can be configured
separately and in addition to a time zone offset.
Daylight time standards vary widely throughout the world. Traditional

daylight/summer time is configured as one (1) hour positive bias.
The new US/Canada DST standard, adopted in the spring of 2007
is: one (1) hour positive bias, starting at 2:00am on the second
Sunday in March, and ending at 2:00am on the first Sunday in
November. In the European Union, daylight change times are defined
relative to the UTC time of day instead of local time of day (as in
U.S.) European customers, please carefully find out local country
rules for DST.
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The daylight saving rules for Finland are the IED defaults (24-hour
clock):
- Daylight saving time start: Last Sunday of March at 03.00
- Daylight saving time end: Last Sunday of October at 04.00
To ensure proper hands-free year-around operation, automatic

daylight time adjustments must be configured using the “Enable
DST” and not with the time zone offset option.
Adapting auto adjust

During tens of hours of synchronizing the device will learn its average
deviation and starts to make small corrections by itself. The target
is that when the next synchronizing message is received, the
deviation is already near zero. Parameters "AAIntv" and "AvDrft" will
show the adapted correction time interval of this ±1 ms auto-adjust
function.
Time drift correction without external sync

If any external synchronizing source is not available and the system
clock has a known steady drift, it is possible to roughly correct the
clock deviation by editing the parameters "AAIntv" and "AvDrft". The
following equation can be used if the previous "AAIntv" value has
been zero.
604.8
AAIntv =
DriftInOneWeek
If the auto-adjust interval "AAIntv" has not been zero, but further
trimming is still needed, the following equation can be used to
calculate a new auto-adjust interval.
1
AAIntvNEW =
1 DriftInOneWeek
+
AAIntvPREVIOUS 604.8
The term DriftInOneWeek/604.8 may be replaced with the relative

drift multiplied by 1000, if some other period than one week has been
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used. For example if the drift has been 37 seconds in 14 days, the
relative drift is 37*1000/(14*24*3600) = 0.0306 ms/s.
Example 1
If there has been no external sync and the relay's clock is leading
sixty-one seconds a week and the parameter AAIntv has been zero,
the parameters are set as
AvDrft = Lead
604.8
AAIntv = = 9. 9 s
61
With these parameter values the system clock corrects itself with –1
ms every 9.9 seconds which equals –61.091 s/week.
Example 2
If there is no external sync and the relay's clock has been lagging
five seconds in nine days and the AAIntv has been 9.9 s, leading,
then the parameters are set as
1
AAIntv NEW = = 10.6
1 5000
−
9.9 9 ⋅ 24 ⋅ 3600
AvDrft = Lead
When the internal time is roughly correct – deviation is less than four
seconds – any synchronizing or auto-adjust will never turn the clock
backwards. Instead, in case the clock is leading, it is softly slowed
down to maintain causality.
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Table 5.8: System clock parameters

Date Current date Set
Time Current time Set
Style Date format Set
y-d-m Year-Month-Day
d.m.y Day.Month.Year
m/d/y Month/Day/Year
SyncDI - DI not used for synchronizing ***)
DI1 – DI6 Minute pulse input

TZone -15.00 – +15.00 *) UTC time zone for SNTP synchronization. Set
Note: This is a decimal number. For example for state

of Nepal the time zone 5:45 is given as 5.75
DST No; Yes Daylight saving time for SNTP Set
SySrc Clock synchronisation source
Internal No sync recognized since 200s
DI Digital input
SNTP Protocol sync
SpaBus Protocol sync
ModBus Protocol sync
ModBus TCP Protocol sync
ProfibusDP Protocol sync
IEC101 Protocol sync
IEC103 Protocol sync
DNP3 Protocol sync
IRIG-B003 IRIG timecode B003 ****)
MsgCnt 0 – 65535, The number of received synchronisation messages or
pulses
0 – etc.
Dev ±32767 ms Latest time deviation between the system clock and
the received synchronization
SyOS ±10000.000 s Synchronisation correction for any constant deviation Set
in the synchronizing source
AAIntv ±1000 s Adapted auto adjust interval for 1 ms correction Set**)
AvDrft Lead; Lag Adapted average clock drift sign Set**)
FilDev ±125 ms Filtered synchronisation deviation
*) A range of -11 h – +12 h would cover the whole Earth but because the International Date Line does not follow the 180°
meridian, a more wide range is needed.
**) If external synchronization is used this parameter will be set automatically.
***) Set the DI delay to its minimum and the polarity such that the leading edge is the synchronizing edge.
****) Relay needs to be equipped with suitable hardware option module to receive IRIG-B clock synchronization signal.
(Chapter 13 Order information).
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Synchronisation with DI
Clock can be synchronized by reading minute pulses from digital
inputs, virtual inputs or virtual outputs. Sync source is selected with
SyncDI setting. When rising edge is detected from the selected input,
system clock is adjusted to the nearest minute. Length of digital input
pulse should be at least 50 ms. Delay of the selected digital input
should be set to zero.
Synchronisation correction
If the sync source has a known offset delay, it can be compensated
with SyOS setting. This is useful for compensating hardware delays
or transfer delays of communication protocols. A positive value will
compensate a lagging external sync and communication delays. A
negative value will compensate any leading offset of the external
synch source.
Sync source
When the device receives new sync message, the sync source
display is updated. If no new sync messages are received within
next 1.5 minutes, the device will change to internal sync mode.
Sync source: IRIG-B003

IRIG-B003 synchronization is supported with a dedicated
communication option with either a two-pole or two pins in a D9 rear
connector (See Chapter 13 Order information).
IRIG-B003 input clock signal voltage level is TLL. The input clock
signal originated in the GPS receiver must be taken to multiple relays
trough an IRIG-B distribution module. This module acts as a
centralized unit for a point-to-multiple point connection. Note: Daisy
chain connection of IRIG-B signal inputs in multiple relays must be
avoided.
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Antenna
GPS-Clock
IRIG-B signal
from clock
IRIG-B
Distribution z
Module
VAMP 321 Arc flash protection system
VAMP 50 VAMP 300 VAMP 200
VAMP relay series with IRIG-B synchronization capability
Recommended wiring: shieled cable of twisted-pair or coaxial type with a maximum length of 10 meters.
The recommended cable must be shielded and either of coaxial or

twisted pair type. Its length should not exceed a maximum of 10
meters.
Deviation
The time deviation means how much system clock time differs from
sync source time. Time deviation is calculated after receiving new
sync message. The filtered deviation means how much the system
clock was really adjusted. Filtering takes care of small deviation in
sync messages.
Auto-lag/lead
The device synchronizes to the sync source, meaning it starts
automatically leading or lagging to stay in perfect sync with the
master. The learning process takes few days.
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5.8 Running hour counter

This function calculates the total active time of the selected digital
input, virtual I/O or output matrix output signal. The resolution is ten
seconds.
Table 5.9: Running hour counter parameters
Runh 0 – 876000 h Total active time, hours (Set)
Note: The label text "Runh" can be edited with

VAMPSET.
Runs 0 – 3599 s Total active time, seconds (Set)
Starts 0 – 65535 Activation counter (Set)
Status Stop Current status of the selected digital signal
Run
DI - Select the supervised signal Set
- None
DI1 – DI6, Physical inputs
VI1 – VI4, Virtual inputs
LedAl, Output matrix out signal Al
LedTr, Output matrix out signal Tr
LedA, Output matrix out signal LA
LedB, Output matrix out signal LB
LedC, Output matrix out signal LC
LedDR, Output matrix out signal DR
VO1 – VO6 Virtual outputs

Started at Date and time of the last activation
Stopped at Date and time of the last inactivation
(Set) = An informative value which can be edited as well.
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5.9 Timers
The VAMP protection platform includes four settable timers that can
be used together with the user's programmable logic or to control
setting groups and other applications that require actions based on
calendar time. Each timer has its own settings. The selected on-time
and off-time is set and then the activation of the timer can be set to
be as daily or according the day of week (See the setting parameters
for details). The timer outputs are available for logic functions and
for the block and output matrix.
Figure 5.13: Timer output sequence in different modes.
The user can force any timer, which is in use, on or off. The forcing
is done by writing a new status value. No forcing flag is needed as
in forcing i.e. the output relays.
The forced time is valid until the next forcing or until the next reversing
timed act from the timer itself.
The status of each timer is stored in non-volatile memory when the
auxiliary power is switched off. At start up, the status of each timer
is recovered.
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Table 5.10: Setting parameters of timers

Parameter Value Description
TimerN - Timer status
- Not in use
0 Output is inactive
1 Output is active
On hh:mm:ss Activation time of the timer
Off hh:mm:ss De-activation time of the timer
Mode For each four timers there are 12 different modes available:
- The timer is off and not running. The output is off i.e. 0 all the time.
Daily The timer switches on and off once every day.
Monday The timer switches on and off every Monday.
Tuesday The timer switches on and off every Tuesday.
Wednesday The timer switches on and off every Wednesday.
Thursday The timer switches on and off every Thursday.
Friday The timer switches on and off every Friday.
Saturday The timer switches on and off every Saturday.
Sunday The timer switches on and off every Sunday.
MTWTF The timer switches on and off every day except Saturdays and Sundays
MTWTFS The timer switches on and off every day except Sundays.
SatSun The timer switches on and off every Saturday and Sunday.
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5 Main functions 5.10 Programmable stages (99)
5.10 Programmable stages (99)

For special applications the user can built own protection stages by
selecting the supervised signal and the comparison mode.
The following parameters are available:
• Priority
If operation times less than 80 milliseconds are needed select
10 ms. For operation times under one second 20 ms is
recommended. For longer operation times and THD signals 100
ms is recommended.
• Coupling A
The name of the supervised signal in “>” and “<” modes (see
table below). Also the name of the supervised signal 1 in “Diff”
and “AbsDiff” modes.
• Coupling B
The name of the supervised signal 2 in “Diff” and “AbsDiff”
modes.
• Compare condition
Compare mode. ‘>’ for over or ‘<’ for under comparison, “Diff”
and “AbsDiff” for comparing Coupling A and Coupling B.
• Pick-up
Limit of the stage. The available setting range and the unit
depend on the selected signal.
• Operation delay
Definite time operation delay
• Hysteresis
Dead band (hysteresis)
• No Compare limit for mode <
Only used with compare mode under (‘<’). This is the limit to start
the comparison. Signal values under NoCmp are not regarded
as fault.
Table 5.11: Available signals to be supervised by the programmable stages
IL1, IL2, IL3 Phase currents
U12, U23, U31 Line-to-line voltages
UL1, UL2, UL3 Phase-to-ground voltages
Uo Zero sequence voltage
f Frequency
P Active power
Q Reactive power
S Apparent power
Cos Fii Cosine φ
IoCalc Phasor sum IL1 + IL2 + IL3
I1 Positive sequence current
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I2 Negative sequence current

I2/I1 Relative negative sequence current
I2/In Negative sequence current in pu
U1 Positive sequence voltage
U2 Negative sequence voltage
U2/U1 Relative negative sequence voltage
IL Average (IL1 + IL2 + IL3) / 3
TanFii Tangent φ [= tan(arccosφ)]
Prms Active power rms value
Qrms Reactive power rms value
Srms Apparent powre rms value
Uphase Average of UL1, UL2, UL3
Uline Average of U12, U23, U32
THDIL1 Total harmonic distortion of IL1
THDUa Total harmonic distortion of input UA
THDUb Total harmonic distortion of input UB
THDUc Total harmonic distortion of input UC
IL1RMS IL1 RMS for average sampling
ILmin, ILmax Minimum and maximum of phase currents
ULLmin, ULLmax Minimum and maximum of line voltages
ULNmin, ULNmax Minimum and maximum of phase voltages
VAI1, VAI2, VAI3, VAI4, VAI5 Virtual analog inputs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (GOOSE)
Eight independent stages

The device has eight independent programmable stages. Each
programmable stage can be enabled or disabled to fit the intended
application.
Setting groups
There are four settings groups available. Switching between setting
groups can be controlled by digital inputs, virtual inputs (mimic
display, communication, logic) and manually.
There are four identical stages available with independent setting
parameters.
See Chapter 5.1 General features of protection stages for more
details.
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Table 5.12: Parameters of the programmable stages PrgN (99)

Status - Current status of the stage -
Blocked -
Start F
Trip F
SCntr Cumulative start counter C
TCntr Cumulative trip counter C
SetGrp 1 or 2 Active setting group Set
SGrpDI Digital signal to select the active setting group Set
- None
DIx Digital input
VIx Virtual input
LEDx LED indicator signal
VOx Virtual output
Force Off Force flag for status forcing for test purposes. This is a Set
common flag for all stages and output relays, too. Automat-
On ically reset by a 5-minute timeout.
Link See Table 5.11 Name for the supervised signal Set
See Table 5.11 Value of the supervised signal
Cmp Mode of comparison Set
> Over protection
< Under protection
Diff Difference
AbsDiff Absolut difference
Pickup Pick up value scaled to primary level
Pickup pu Pick up setting in pu Set
t s Definite operation time. Set
Hyster % Dead band setting Set
NoCmp pu Minimum value to start under comparison. (Mode='<') Set
Set = An editable parameter (password needed). C = Can be cleared to zero. F = Editable when force flag is on.
Recorded values of the latest eight faults

There is detailed information available of the eight latest faults: Time
stamp, fault value and elapsed delay.
Table 5.13: Recorded values of the programmable stages PrgN (99)
yyyy-mm-dd Time stamp of the recording, date
hh:mm:ss.ms Time stamp, time of day
Flt pu Fault value
EDly % Elapsed time of the operating time setting. 100% = trip
SetGrp 1, 2 Active setting group during fault
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5.11 Self-supervision
The functions of the microcontroller and the associated circuitry, as
well as the program execution are supervised by means of a separate
watchdog circuit. Besides supervising the relay, the watchdog circuit
attempts to restart the micro controller in an inoperable situation. If
the micro controller does not resart, the watchdog issues a
self-supervision signal indicating a permanent internal condition.
When the watchdog circuit detects a permanent fault it always blocks
any control of the other output relays, except for the self-supervision
output relay.
5.11.1 Diagnostics
The device runs self-diagnostic tests for hardware and software in
boot sequence and also performs runtime checking.
Permanent inoperative state
If permanent inoperative state has been detected, the device releases
SF relay contact and status LED is set on. Local panel will also
display a detected fault message. Permanet inoperative state is
entered when the device is not able to handle main functions.
Temporal inoperative state
When self-diagnostic function detects a temporal inoperative state,
Selfdiag matrix signal is set and an event (E56) is generated. In case
the inoperative state was only temporary, an off event is generated
(E57). Self diagnostic state can be reset via local HMI.
Diagnostic registers
There are four 16-bit diagnostic registers which are readable through
remote protocols. The following table shows the meaning of each
diagnostic register and their bits.
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Register Bit Code Description

SelfDiag1 0 (LSB) T1 Potential output relay problem
1 T2
4 A1
5 A2
6 A3
7 A4
8 A5
SelfDiag3 0 (LSB) DAC Potential mA-output problem

1 STACK Potential stack problem
2 MemChk Potential memory problem
3 BGTask Potential background task timeout
4 DI Potential input problem (Remove DI1, DI2)
5
6 Arc Potential arc card problem
7 SecPulse Potential hardware problem
8 RangeChk DB: Setting outside range
9 CPULoad Overload
10 +24V Potential internal voltage problem
11 -15V
12 ITemp Internal temperature too high
13 ADChk1 Potential A/D converter problem
14 ADChk2 Potential A/D converter problem
15 (MSB) E2prom Potential E2prom problem
SelfDiag4 1 ComBuff Potential BUS: buffer problem
The code is displayed in self diagnostic events and on the diagnostic

menu on local panel and VAMPSET.
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6 Measurement functions
6 Measurement functions
All the direct measurements are based on fundamental frequency
values.
The figure shows a current waveform and the corresponding
fundamental frequency component f1, second harmonic f2 and rms
value in a special case, when the current deviates significantly from
a pure sine wave.
Current (PU)
Load = 0%
100
rms f2/f1 (%)

5 f1 50
Relative 2nd harmoic f2/f1 (%)

f2
0 0
-5
IL2
-10
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30

Time (s)
Figure 6.1: Example of various current values of a transformer inrush current
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6.1 Measurement accuracy

The specified frequency range for all measurements except frequency
is 45 Hz – 65 Hz.
Table 6.1: Phase current inputs IL1, IL2, IL3
Measuring range 25mA – 250 A (5A)
5mA – 50 A (1A)
Inaccuracy: -
I ≤ 7.5 A ±0.5 % of value or ±15 mA
I > 7.5 A ±3 % of value

The rated input IN is 5 A or 1 A. It is specified in the order code of the relay.
Squelch limit:
Phase current inputs: 0.5% of INOM (tolerance ±0.05%)
Residual current: 0.2% of I0NOM (tolerance ±0.05%)
Table 6.2: Voltage inputs UA, UB, UC

Measuring range 0 – 260 V
Inaccuracy ±0.5 % or ±0.3 V
Squelch level 0.1 V
The usage of voltage inputs depends on the configuration parameter voltage measurement
mode (see Chapter 6.9 Voltage measurement modes). For example, UC is the input for
U31 if the mode "3LL" is selected but in mode "3LN" the same input is used for phase-to-
neutral voltage UL3.
Table 6.3: Frequency

Measuring range 16 Hz – 75 Hz
Inaccuracy ±10 mHz
The frequency is measured from voltage inputs UA and/or UB.
Table 6.4: Power measurements P, Q, S

Inaccuracy |PF|> 0.5 ±1 % of value or ±3 VASEC
Table 6.5: Power factor cosφ, tanφ

Inaccuracy |PF|> 0.5 ±2° or ±0.02
Table 6.6: Energy counters E+, Eq+, E-, Eq-

Inaccuracy |PF|> 0.5 ±1 % of value or ±3 WhSECONDARY/1 h
Table 6.7: THD and harmonics

Inaccuracy I, U > 0.1 PU ±2 % units
Update rate Once a second
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6.2 Power calculations

The power calculation in VAMP devices are dependent on the voltage
measurement mode, see Chapter 6.9 Voltage measurement modes.
The formulas used for power calculations are described in this
chapter.
The device is connected to line-to-line voltages

When the relay is connected to line-to-line voltages, the voltage
measurement mode is set to equal to "3LL". The following Aron
equation is used for power calculation.
S = U 12 ⋅ I L*1 − U 23 ⋅ I L*3
S = Three phase power phasor
U12 = Measured voltage phasor corresponding the fundamental

frequency voltage between phases L1 and L2.
I L*1 = Complex conjugate of the measured phase L1 fundamental
frequency current phasor.
U 23 Measured voltage phasor corresponding the fundamental
= frequency voltage between phases L2 and L3.
I L*3 Complex conjugate of the measured phase L3 fundamental

= frequency current phasor.
Apparent power, active power and reactive power are calculated as

follows
S=S
P = real ( S )
Q = imag ( S )
P
cos ϕ =
S
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The device is connected to line-to-neutral voltage

When the device is connected to line-to-neutral voltages, the voltage
measurement mode is set to equal to "3LN". The following equation
is used for power calculation.
S = U L1 ⋅ I L*1 + U L 2 ⋅ I L*2 + U L 3 ⋅ I L*3
S = Three phase power phasor
U L1 = Measured voltage phasor corresponding the fundamental

frequency voltage of phase L1.
U L 2 = Measured voltage phasor corresponding the fundamental
frequency voltage of phase L2.
U L3 Measured voltage phasor corresponding the fundamental
= frequency voltage of phase L3.
I L*3 Complex conjugate of the measured phase L3 fundamental

= frequency current phasor.
Apparent power, active power and reactive power are calculated

similarly as with line-to-line voltages
S=S
P = real ( S )
Q = imag ( S )
P
cos ϕ =
S
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6.3 Direction of power and current 6 Measurement functions
6.3 Direction of power and current

Figure 6.2 shows the concept of three phase current direction and
sign of cosφ and power factor PF. Figure 6.3 shows the same
concepts, but on a PQ-power plane.
+90°
II I
ind +cap
cos = cos = +
PF = + PF = I: Forward capacitive power current is leading
V REF 0°
II: Reverse inductive power current is leading
III I IV
III: Reverse capacitive power current is lagging
cap +ind
IV: Forward inductive power current is lagging
cos = cos = +
PF = PF = +
Figure 6.2: Quadrants of voltage/current phasor plane
Q
+90°
II cap +ind I
cos = cos = +
PF = PF = + I: Forward inductive power current is lagging
S
II: Reverse capacitive power current is lagging
P 0°
III IV III: Reverse inductive power current is leading
ind +cap
IV: Forward capacitive power current is leading
cos = cos = +
PF = + PF =
Figure 6.3: Quadrants of power plane
Table 6.8: Power quadrants

Power quadrant Current related Power direction cosφ Power factor
to voltage PF
+ inductive Lagging Forward + +
+ capacitive Leading Forward + -
- inductive Leading Reverse - +
- capacitive Lagging Reverse - -
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6.4 Harmonics and Total Harmonic

Distortion (THD)
The device calculates the THDs as percentage of the base frequency
for currents and voltages. The device calculates the harmonics from
the 2nd to the 15th of phase currents and voltages. (The 17th
harmonic component will also be shown partly in the value of the
15th harmonic component. This is due to the nature of digital
sampling.)
The harmonic distortion is calculated using equation
15
2 h1 = Fundamental value
∑h i
THD = i =2 h2 – 15 = Harmonics
h1
Example
h1 = 100 A, h3 = 10 A, h7 = 3 A, h11 = 8 A
10 2 + 3 2 + 8 2
THD = = 13.2%
100
For reference the RMS value is
RMS = 100 2 + 10 2 + 3 2 + 8 2 = 100.9 A
Another way to calculate THD is to use the RMS value as reference

instead of the fundamental frequency value. In the example above
the result would then be 13.0 %.
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6.5 RMS values

RMS currents
The device calculates the RMS value of each phase current. The
minimum and the maximum of RMS values are recorded and stored
(see Chapter 6.7 Minimum and maximum values).
2 2 2
I RMS = I f 1 + I f 2 + ... + I f 15
RMS voltages
The device calculates the RMS value of each voltage input. The
minimum and the maximum of RMS values are recorded and stored
(see Chapter 6.7 Minimum and maximum values).
2 2 2
U RMS = U f 1 + U f 2 + ... + U f 15
Apparent RMS power (SRMS)

PMU calculates the RMS value of apparent power (S). The minimum
and the maximum of RMS values are recorded and stored (see
Chapter 6.7 Minimum and maximum values).
SRMS = IRMS x URMS
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6.6 Demand values

The relay calculates average i.e. demand values of phase currents
IL1, IL2, IL3 and power values S, P and Q.
The demand time is configurable from 10 minutes to 30 minutes with
parameter "Demand time".
Table 6.9: Demand value parameters
Parameter Value Unit Description Set
Time 10 – 30 min Demand time (averaging time) Set
Fundamental frequency values
IL1da A Demand of phase current IL1
Pda kW Demand of active power P
PFda Demand of power factor PF
Qda Kvar Demand of reactive power Q
Sda kVA Demand of apparent power S
RMS values
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6.7 Minimum and maximum values 6 Measurement functions
6.7 Minimum and maximum values

Minimum and maximum values are registered with time stamps since
the latest manual clearing or since the device has been restarted.
The available registered min & max values are listed in the following
table.
Min & Max measurement Description
IL1, IL2, IL3 Phase current (fundamental frequency value)
IL1RMS, IL2RMS, IL3RMS Phase current, rms value
UARMS, UBRMS, UCRMS Line-to-neutral voltages, RMS value
U12, U23, U31 Line-to-line voltage
f Frequency
P, Q, S Active, reactive, apparent power
Prms, Qrms, Srms Active, reactive, apparent power, rms values
IL1da, IL2da, IL3da Demand values of phase currents
IL1da, IL2da, IL3da (rms value) Demand values of phase currents, rms values
PFda Power factor demand value
The clearing parameter "ClrMax" is common for all these values.

Table 6.10: Parameters
Parameter Value Description Set
ClrMax - Reset all minimum and maximum values Set
Clear
6.8 Maximum values of the last 31 days and

12 months
Maximum and minimum values of the last 31 days and the last twelve
months are stored in the non-volatile memory of the relay.
Corresponding time stamps are stored for the last 31 days. The
registered values are listed in the following table.
Measurement Max Min Description 31 days 12
months
IL1, IL2, IL3 X Phase current (fundamental frequency value)
S X Apparent power X X
P X X Active power X X
Q X X Reactive power X X
The value can be a one cycle value or an average based on the

"Timebase" parameter.
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Table 6.11: Parameters of the day and month registers

Parameter Value Description Set
Timebase Parameter to select the type of the registered values Set
20 ms Collect min & max of one cycle values *
200 ms Collect min & max of 200 ms average values
1s Collect min & max of 1 s average values
1 min Collect min & max of 1 minute average values
demand Collect min & max of demand values (Chapter 6.6 Demand values)
ResetDays Reset the 31 day registers Set
ResetMon Reset the 12 month registers Set
* This is the fundamental frequency rms value of one cycle updated every 20 ms.
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6.9 Voltage measurement modes 6 Measurement functions
6.9 Voltage measurement modes

Depending on the application and available voltage transformers,
the relay can be connected either to line-to-line voltages or
phase-to-ground voltages. The configuration parameter "Voltage
measurement mode" must be set according the used connection.
L1 L2 L3 "3Line" VAMP
11
12 U12
13
14 U23
15
16 U31 "3LL"
The device is connected to line-to-line
voltages U12, U23 and U31. The phase-to-
ground voltages are calculated. The network
must use only three wires. Any neutral wire
must not exist.
3Line 15%
Figure 6.4: The device is connected to line-to-line

voltages from three Y-connected voltage transformers.
Voltage measurement mode is set to "3LL".
L1 L2 L3 "3Phase" VAMP
11
12 UL1
13
14 UL2
"3LN"
15 UL3
16 The device is connected to phase-to-ground
voltages UL1, UL2 and UL3. The zero se-
quence voltage is calculated. There may exist
a neutral wire.
3Phase 15%
Figure 6.5: The device is connected to phase-to-ground

voltages from three Y-connected voltage transformers.
The zero sequence is calculated internally. Voltage
measurement mode is set to "3LN".
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6.10 Symmetric components

In a three phase system, the voltage or current phasors may be
divided in symmetric components according C. L. Fortescue (1918).
The symmetric components are:
• Positive sequence 1
• Negative sequence 2
• Zero sequence 0
Symmetric components are calculated according the following
equations:
S 0  1 1 1  U 
 S  = 1 1 a a   V 
2
 1 3
 S 2  1 a 2 a  W 
S0 = zero sequence component

S1 = positive sequence component
S2 = negative sequence component
1 3
a = 1∠120° = − + j
2 2 , a phasor rotating constant
U = phasor of phase L1 (phase current or line-to-neutral voltage)

V = phasor of phase L2
W = phasor of phase L3
In case the voltage measurement mode is "3LL" i.e. three line-to-line
voltage are measured, the following equation is used instead.
U 1  1 1 − a 2  U 12 
U  = 3   
 2 1 − a  U 23 
U12 = Voltage between phases L1 and L2

U23 = Voltage between phases L2 and L3
When using line-to-line voltages, any zero sequence voltage can not
be calculated.
The network must use only three wires. Any neutral wire must not
exist.
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Examples:
1. Single phase injection
UN = 100 V
Voltage measurement mode is "3LL".
Injection:
UA = U12 = 100 V
UB = U23 = 0
U 1  1 1 − a 2  100∠0° 1 100∠0° 33

U  = 3   =  = 
 2 1 − a   0  3 100∠0° 33
U1 = 33 %
U2 = 33 %
U2/U1 = 100 %
When using a single phase test device, the relative unbalance
U2/U1 will always be 100 %.
-
2. Two phase injection with adjustable phase angle
UN = 100 V
Voltage measurement mode is "3LL".
Injection:
UA = U12 = 100 V 0°
UB = U23 = 100/ V -150° = 57.7 V -150°
U 1  1 1 − a 2   100∠0°  100 1∠0° − 1 / 3∠ + 90°

U  3=    = 3  =
 2 1 − a  100 / 3∠ − 150° 1∠0° − 1 / 3∠ − 30°
100 2 / 3∠ − 30° 38.5∠ − 30°
=  =
3 1 / 3∠ + 30°  19.2∠ + 30° 
U1 = 38.5 %
U2 = 19.2 %
U2/U1 = 50 %
Figure 6.6 shows a geometric solution. The input values have
been scaled with /100 to make the calculation easier.
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FortescueEx2
Positive sequence
U1 = 2/3
Ö3 U12
2
a U23
2
1
Injected line-to-line voltages
2 2
Ö3 120° -a U23 U12-a U23
U12 U12
1 150° 120°
U23 U23 aU23

Negative sequence
-aU23 U12-aU23
1 1
Ö3 U12
U2 = 1/3
Figure 6.6: Example of symmetric component calculation using line-to-line voltages.
Unscaling the geometric results gives
U1 = 100/ x 2/3 = 38.5 %
U2 = 100/ x 1/3 = 19.2 %

U2/U1 = 1/3:2/3 = 50 %
-
3. Two phase injection with adjustable phase angle
UN = 100 V
Voltage measurement mode is "3LN".
Injection:
UA = UL1 = 100/ V 0° = 57.7 V 0°
UB = UL2 = 100/ V -120° = 57.7 V -120°

UC = UL3 = 0 V
This is actually identical case with example 2 because the
resulting line-to-line voltages U12 = UL1 - UL2 = 100 V 30° and
U23 = UL2 - UL3 = UL2 = 100/ V -120° are the same as in
example 2. The only difference is a +30° phase angle difference,
but without any absolute angle reference this phase angle
difference is not seen by the device.
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 100 
 ∠0° 
U 0  1 1 1   3  100∠0° + 100∠ − 120°
U  = 1 1 a a 2  100 ∠ − 120° = 1 100∠0° + 100∠0° =
 1 3   3  3 3  
U 2  1 a 2 a   0  
100∠0° + 100∠ + 120° 
 
 
100∠ − 60° 19.2∠ − 60°
1 
=  200∠0°  = 38.5∠0° 
3 3
100∠60°  19.2∠ + 60°
U0 = 19.2 %
U1 = 38.5 %
U2 = 19.2 %
U2/U1 = 50 %
Figure 6.7 shows a graphical solution. The input values have
been scaled with /100 to make the calculation easier.
FortescueEx3
Positive sequence
U1 = 2/3
2
a UL2 2
UL1+aUL2
Injected line-to-neutral voltages

UL3=0 120°
1 UL1 UL1
Negative sequence
120° 120° aUL2 a2U UL1+a2UL2
L2
1
1
1
UL2 UL2
1
UL1
U2 = 1/3
Figure 6.7: Example of symmetric component calculation using line-to-neutral voltages.
Unscaling the geometric results gives
U1 = 100/ x 2/3 = 38.5 %
U2 = 100/ x 1/3 = 19.2 %

U2/U1 = 1/3:2/3 = 50 %
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6.11 Primary secondary and per unit scaling

Many measurement values are shown as primary values although
the device is connected to secondary signals.
The scaling is done using the given CT and VT name plate values.
The following scaling equations are useful when doing secondary
testing.
6.11.1 Current scaling

NOTE: The rated value of the device's current input, for example 5 A or 1A,
does not have any effect in the scaling equations, but it defines the
measurement range and the maximum allowed continuous current.
See Table 11.1 for details.
Primary and secondary scaling

Current scaling
CTPRI
secondary → primary I PRI = I SEC ⋅
CTSEC
CTSEC
primary → secondary I SEC = I PRI ⋅
CTPRI
Examples:
1. Secondary to primary
CT = 500 / 5
Current to the relay's input is 4 A.
=> Primary current is IPRI = 4 x 500 / 5 = 400 A
2. Primary to secondary
CT = 500 / 5
The relay displays IPRI = 400 A
=> Injected current is ISEC = 400 x 5 / 500 = 4 A
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6.11.2 Voltage scaling

Primary / secondary scaling of line-to-line voltages
Line-to-line voltage scaling
Voltage measurement mode = "3LL" Voltage measurement mode = "3LN"
VTPRI VTPRI
secondary → primary U PRI = U SEC ⋅ U PRI = 3 ⋅ U SEC ⋅
VTSEC VTSEC
VTSEC U PRI VTSEC

primary → secondary U SEC = U PRI ⋅ U SEC = ⋅
VTPRI 3 VTPRI
Examples:
1. Secondary to primary. Voltage measurement mode is "3LL".
VT = 12000 / 110
Voltage connected to the relay's input UA, UB or UC is 100 V.
Primary voltage is UPRI = 100 x 12000 / 110 = 10909 V.
2. Secondary to primary. Voltage measurement mode is "3LN".
VT = 12000 / 110
Three phase symmetric voltages connected to the device's inputs
UA, UB and UC are 57.7 V.
Primary voltage is UPRI = x 58 x 12000 / 110 = 10902 V

3. Primary to secondary. Voltage measurement mode is "3LL".
VT = 12000 / 110
The relay displays UPRI = 10910 V.
Secondary voltage is USEC = 10910 x 110 / 12000 = 100 V
4. Primary to secondary. Voltage measurement mode is "3LN".
VT = 12000 / 110
The relay displays U12 = U23 = U31 = 10910 V.
Symmetric secondary voltages at UA, UB and UC are USEC =
10910 / x 110 / 12000 = 57.7 V.
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6.12 Analogue outputs (option)

A terminal with the mA option has four configurable analogue outputs
that take up two of the output relays (A4 and A5). Thus, a relay with
the mA option has two output relays less than the version without
mA option.
The resolution of the analogue output is 12 bits resulting current
steps less than 6 μA. The output current range is configurable
allowing e.g. the following ranges: 0 – 20 mA and 4 – 20 mA. More
exotic ranges like 0 – 5 mA or 10 – 2 mA can be configured freely
as long as the boundary values are within 0 – 20 mA.
Connections:
X2: 1 AO1+ X2: 3 AO2+ X2: 5 AO3+ X2: 7 AO4+
X2: 2 AO1- X2: 4 AO2- X2: 6 AO3- X2: 8 AO4-
NOTE: All positive poles (X2:1, -3, -5 and -7) are internally connected
together.
6.12.1 mA scaling example

Examples of configuration of scaling the transducer (mA) output.
Example of mA scaling for IL

Coupling = IL
Scaled minimum = 0 A
Scaled maximum = 300 mA
Analogue output minimum value = 0 mA
Analogue output maximum value = 20 mA
Analogue mAScaling_1
output (mA)
20
16
12
4
IL
300 (A)
Figure 6.8: The average of the three phase currents. At 0 A the transducer ouput
is 0 mA, at 300 A the output is 20 mA
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Example of mA scaling for Uline

Coupling = Uline
Scaled minimum = 0 V
Scaled maximum = 15000 V
Analogue mAscaling_2
output (mA)
20
16
12
4
ULINE
15000 (V)
Figure 6.9: The average of the line-to-line voltages. At 0 V the transducer ouput
is 4 mA, at 15000 V the output is 20 mA
Example of mA scaling for bi-directional power

Coupling = Q
Scaled minimum = -2000 kVar
Scaled maximum = 6000 kVar
Analogue mAScaling_3
output (mA)
20
16
12
4
Q
-2000 +6000 (kVar)
Figure 6.10: At -2000 kVar the transducer output is 4 mA, at 0 kVar it is 8 mA and
at 6000 kVar the output is 20 mA
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7 Control functions
7.1 Output relays

The output relays are also called digital outputs. Any internal signal
can be connected to the output relays using output matrix. An output
relay can be configured as latched or non-latched. See Chapter 7.4
Output matrix for more details.
NOTE: If the device has the mA option, it is equipped with only three alarm
relays from A1 to A3.
The difference between trip contacts and signal contacts is the DC

breaking capacity. See Table 11.4 and Table 11.5 for details. The
contacts are SPST normal open type (NO), except alarm relays A1
– A3, which have change over contacts (SPDT).
Table 7.1: Parameters of output relays
T1 – T2 0 Status of trip output relay F
1
A1 – A5 0 Status of alarm output relay F
1
SF 0 Status of the SF relay F
1 In VAMPSET, it is called as "Service

status output"
Force On Force flag for output relay forcing for test Set
purposes. This is a common flag for all
Off output relays and detection stage status,
too. Any forced relay(s) and this flag are
automatically reset by a 5-minute timeout.
REMOTE PULSES
A1 – A5 0.00 – 99.98 s Pulse length for direct output relay control Set
via communications protocols.
or
99.99 s = Infinite. Release by writing "0"
99.99 to the direct control parameter
NAMES for OUTPUT RELAYS (editable with VAMPSET only)
Description String of max. 32 characters Names for DO on VAMPSET screens. Set
Default is
“Trip relay n”, n=1 – 2 or ”signal relay n”,

n=1 – 5
F = Editable when force flag is on. Set = An editable parameter (password needed).
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7.2 Digital inputs

There are 6 digital inputs available for control purposes. The polarity
- normal open (NO) / normal closed (NC) - and a delay can be
configured according the application. The signals are available for
the output matrix, block matrix, user's programmable logic etc.
The contacts connected to digital inputs DI1 – DI6 must be dry
(potential free). These inputs use the common internal 48 Vdc wetting
voltage from pin X3:1, only.
NOTE: These digital inputs must not be connected parallel with inputs of
another device.
Label and description texts can be edited with VAMPSET according

the application. Labels are the short parameter names used on the
local panel and descriptions are the longer names used by
VAMPSET.
Table 7.2: Parameters of digital inputs
DI1 – DI6 0; 1 Status of digital input
DI COUNTERS
DI1 – DI6 0 – 65535 Cumulative active edge counter (Set)
DELAYS FOR DIGITAL INPUTS
DI1 – DI6 0.00 – 60.00 s Definite delay for both on and off transitions Set
CONFIGURATION DI1 – DI6
Inverted no For normal open contacts (NO). Active edge is Set
0 -> 1
yes For normal closed contacts (NC). Active edge
is 1 -> 0
Indication display no No pop-up display Set
yes Indication display is activated at active DI edge
On event On Active edge event enabled Set
Off Active edge event disabled
Off event On Inactive edge event enabled Set
Off Inactive edge event disabled
NAMES for DIGITAL INPUTS (editable with VAMPSET only)
Label String of max. 10 characters Short name for DIs on the local display. Default Set
is "DIn", n = 1 – 6
Description String of max. 32 characters Long name for DIs. Default is "Digital input n", Set
n=1–6
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7.3 Virtual inputs and outputs

There are four virtual inputs and six virtual outputs. The four virtual
inputs acts like normal digital inputs. The state of the virtual input
can be changed from display, communication bus and from
VAMPSET. For example setting groups can be changed using virtual
inputs.
Table 7.3: Parameters of virtual inputs
VI1 – VI4 0; 1 Status of virtual input
Events On; Off Event enabling Set
NAMES for VIRTUAL INPUTS (editable with VAMPSET only)
Label String of max. 10 characters Short name for VIs on the local display Set
Default is "VIn", n = 1 – 4
Description String of max. 32 characters Long name for VIs. Default is "Virtual input n", Set
n=1–4
The six virtual outputs do act like output relays, but there are no
physical contacts. Virtual outputs are shown in the output matrix and
the block matrix. Virtual outputs can be used with the user's
programmable logic and to change the active setting group etc.
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7.4 Output matrix

By means of the output matrix, the output signals of the various
protection stages, digital inputs, logic outputs and other internal
signals can be connected to the output relays, front panel indicators,
virtual outputs etc.
There are two LED indicators named "Alarm" and "Trip" on the front
panel. Furthermore there are three general purpose LED indicators
- "A", "B" and "C" - available for customer-specific indications. In
addition, the triggering of the disturbance recorder (DR) and virtual
outputs are configurable in the output matrix. See an example in
Figure 7.1.
An output relay or indicator LED can be configured as latched or
non-latched. A non-latched relay follows the controlling signal. A
latched relay remains activated although the controlling signal
releases.
There is a common "release latched" signal to release all the latched
relays. This release signal resets all the latched output relays and
indicators. The reset signal can be given via a digital input, via a
keypad or through communication. Any digital input can be used for
resetting. The selection of the input is done with the VAMPSET
software under the menu "Release output matrix latches". Under the
same menu, the "Release latches" parameter can be used for
resetting.
OUTPUT MATRIX
T1 T2 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 Alarm Trip A B C DR VO1
connected
connected and latched
I> start
I> trip
I>> start
I>> trip
Io> start
Io> trip
Io>> start
Io>> trip
OutputMatrix
Figure 7.1: Output matrix.
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7.5 Blocking matrix

By means of a blocking matrix, the operation of any protection stage
can be blocked. The blocking signal can originate from the digital
inputs DI1 to DI6, or it can be a start or trip signal from a
programmable stage or an output signal from the user's
programmable logic. In the block matrix Figure 7.2 an active blocking
is indicated with a black dot (●) in the crossing point of a blocking
signal and the signal to be blocked.
Figure 7.2: Blocking matrix and output matrix
7.6 Controllable objects

The device allows controlling of six objects, that is, circuit-breakers,
disconnectors and earthing switches. Controlling can be done by
"select-execute" or "direct control" principle.
The logic functions can be used to configure interlocking for a safe
controlling before the output pulse is issued. The objects 1 – 6 are
controllable while the objects 7 – 8 are only able to show the status.
Controlling is possible by the following ways:
• through the local HMI
• through a remote communication
• through a digital input
The connection of an object to specific output relays is done via an
output matrix (object 1 – 6 open output, object 1 – 6 close output).
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There is also an output signal “Object failed”, which is activated if

the control of an object is not completed.
Object states
Each object has the following states:
Setting Value Description
Object state Undefined (00) Actual state of the object
Open
Close
Undefined (11)
Basic settings for controllable objects

Each controllable object has the following settings:
DI for ‘obj open’ None, any digital input, virtual input or virtual Open information
output
DI for ‘obj close’ Close information
DI for ‘obj ready’ Ready information
Max ctrl pulse length 0.02 – 600 s Pulse length for open and close commands
Completion timeout 0.02 – 600 s Timeout of ready indication
Object control Open/Close Direct object control
If changing states takes longer than the time defined by “Max ctrl
pulse length” setting, object is inoperative and “Object failure” matrix
signal is set. Also undefined-event is generated. “Completion timeout”
is only used for the ready indication. If “DI for ‘obj ready’” is not set,
completion timeout has no meaning.
Each controllable object has 2 control signals in matrix:
Output signal Description
Object x Open Open control signal for the object
Object x Close Close control signal for the object
These signals send control pulse when an object is controlled by

digital input, remote bus, etc.
Settings for read-only objects
DI for ‘obj open’ None, any digital input, virtual input or virtual Open information
output
DI for ‘obj close’ Close information
Object timeout 0.02 – 600 s Timeout for state changes
If changing states takes longer than the time defined by “Object

timeout” setting, and “Object failure” matrix signal is set. Also
undefined-event is generated.
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7.6.1 Controlling with DI

Objects can be controlled with digital input, virtual input or virtual
output. There are four settings for each controllable object:
Setting Active
DI for remote open / close control In remote state
DI for local open / close control In local state
If the device is in local control state, the remote control inputs are
ignored and vice versa. Object is controlled when a rising edge is
detected from the selected input. Length of digital input pulse should
be at least 60 ms.
7.6.2 Local/Remote selection

In Local mode, the output relays can be controlled via a local HMI,
but they cannot be controlled via a remote serial communication
interface.
In Remote mode, the output relays cannot be controlled via a local
HMI, but they can be controlled via a remote serial communication
interface.
The selection of the Local/Remote mode is done by using a local
HMI, or via one selectable digital input. The digital input is normally
used to change a whole station to a local or remote mode. The
selection of the L/R digital input is done in the “Objects” menu of the
VAMPSET software.
NOTE: A password is not required for a remote control operation.
7.7 Logic functions

The device supports customer-defined programmable logic for
boolean signals. The logic is designed by using the VAMPSET setting
tool and downloaded to the device. Functions available are:
• AND • XOR • COUNTERs
• OR • NOT • RS & D flip-flops
Logic is made with VAMPSET setting tool. Consumed memory is

dynamically shown on the configuration view in percentage. The first
value indicates amount of used inputs, second amount of gates and
third values shows amount of outputs consumed.
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Figure 7.3: Logic can be found and modified in “logic” menu in VAMPSET setting tool
Percentages show used memory amount.

Inputs/Logical functions/Outputs- used. None of these is not allowed
to exceed 100%. See guide below to learn basics of logic creation:
1 2
3
4
Figure 7.4: How to create logical nodes.
1. Press empty area to add a logic gate, confirm new function by

pressing “Yes”.
2. Logic function is always "AND" -gate as a default.
3. While logic increases the capacity is increasing as well.
4. To joint logic functions, go on top of the output line of gate and
hold down mouse left -> make the connection to other logic
functions input.
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1 3
2 5
Figure 7.5: Logic creation
1. Left click on top of any logic function to activate the “Select

operation” view.
2. Edit properties button opens the “Function properties” window.
3. Generally it is possible to choose the type of logic function
between and/or/counter/swing -gate.
4. When counter is selected, count setting may be set here.
5. Separate delay setting for logic activation and dis-activation.
6. Possible to invert the output of logic. Inverted logic output is
marked with circle.
1
2 4
3
Figure 7.6: Logic creation
1. Select input signals can be done by pressing the following button

or by clicking mouse left on top of the logic input line.
2. Select outputs can be done by pressing the following button or
by clicking mouse left on top of the logic output line.
3. This deletes the logic function.
4. When logic is created and settings are written to the IED the unit
requires a restart. After restarting the logic output is automatically
assigned in output matrix as well.
NOTE: Whenever writing new logic to the IED the unit has to be restarted.
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8 Communication
8 Communication
8.1 Communication ports

The device has three communication ports as standard. A fourth
port, Ethernet, is available as option. See Figure 8.1.
There are three communication ports in the rear panel. The Ethernet
port is optional. The X4 connector includes two ports: local port and
extension port. The front panel RS-232 port will shut off the local
port on the rear panel when a VX003 cable is inserted.
CommunicationPorts
COMMUNICATION PORTS
LOCAL EXTENSION REMOTE

PORT PORT DATA BUS PORT
Default: D9S
+8 V
- TTL (for external RTS out 95
adapters only) TTL
Rx in 84
Options:
Front panel in use
Tx out 73
- RS-485 (isolated) GND 2
6
- Fibre optic 1
- Profibus CkS
RS-485 X5
- Ethernet and TTL
(Not isolated) (TTL is for external
REMOTE
adapters only)
RS-232 (Optional)
Ethernet ETHERNET
converter RJ-45
GND +8 V
GND
DTR out A+
Tx out B-
Rx in
DTR out 95
+8 V
Tx out 84
Rx in 73
5 4 3 2 1 2
9 8 7 6 6
CkS 1
D9S
D9S X4
DSR in
LOCAL
FRONT PANEL
Figure 8.1: Communication ports and connectors. By default the X5 is a D9S type
connector with TTL interface. The DSR signal from the front panel port selects the
active connector for the RS232 local port.
By default the remote port has a TTL interface. It can only be used
together with external converters or converting cables. Inbuilt options
for RS-485, fibre optic (plastic/plastic, plastic/glass, glass/plastic or
glass/glass), Profibus and Ethernet are available.
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8.1.1 Local port X4

The local port has two connectors:
• On the front panel
• X4 the rear panel (D9S pins 2, 3 and 5)
Only one can be used at a time.
NOTE: The extension port is locating in the same X4 connector.

When the VX003 cable is inserted to the front panel connector it
activates the front panel port and disables the rear panel local port
by connecting the DTR pin 6 and DSR pin 4 together. See Figure 8.1.
Protocol for the local port

The front panel port is always using the command line protocol for
VAMPSET regardless of the selected protocol for the rear panel local
port.
If other than "None" protocol is selected for the rear panel local port,
the front panel connector, when activated, is still using the plain
command line interface with the original speed, parity etc. For
example if the rear panel local port is used for remote VAMPSET
communication using SPA-bus default 9600/7E1, it is possible to
temporarily connect a PC with VAMPSET to the front panel connector
with the default 38400/8N1. While the front panel connector is in
use, the rear panel local port is disabled. The communication
parameter display on the local display will show the active parameter
values for the local port.
Physical interface
The physical interface of this port is RS-232.
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Protocol Protocol selection for the rear panel local port. Set
None Command line interface for VAMPSET
SpaBus SPA-bus (slave)
ProfibusDP Profibus DB (slave)
ModbusSla Modbus RTU slave
ModbusTCPs Modbus TCP slave
IEC-103 IEC-60870-5-103 (slave)
ExternalIO Modbus RTU master for external I/O-modules
DNP3 DNP 3.0
Msg# 0– 232-1 Message counter since the device has restarted Clr
or since last clearing
Errors 0 – 216-1 Protocol errors since the device has restarted Clr
Tout 0 – 216-1 Timeout errors since the device has restarted Clr
- Display of actual communication parameters. 1)
speed/DPS Speed = bit/s
Default = 38400/8N1 for D = number of data bits

VAMPSET
P = parity: none, even, odd
S = number of stop bits

VAMPSET communication (Direct or SPA-bus embedded command line interface)
Tx bytes/size Unsent bytes in transmitter buffer/size of the
buffer
Msg# 0 – 232-1 Message counter since the device has restarted Clr
Errors 0 – 216-1 Errors since the device has restarted or since Clr
last clearing
Tout 0 – 216-1 Timeout errors since the device has restarted Clr
Set = An editable parameter (password needed). Clr = Clearing to zero is possible.
1) The communication parameters are set in the protocol specific menus. For the local port command line interface the
parameters are set in configuration menu.
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8.1.2 Remote port X5

Physical interface
The physical interface of this port depends of the communication
letter in the order code. See Figure 8.1, Chapter 10.4.2 Rear panel
connector X5 (REMOTE) and the table below. The TTL interface is
for external converters and converter cables only. It is not suitable
for direct connection to distances more than one meter.
Protocol Protocol selection for remote port Set
None -
SPA-bus SPA-bus slave
ProfibusDP Profibus DB slave
IEC-103 IEC-60870-5-103 slave
DNP3 DNP 3.0
Msg# 0 – 232-1 Message counter since the device has restarted or Clr
since last clearing
Errors 0 – 216-1 Protocol errors since the device has restarted or since Clr
last clearing
Tout 0 – 216-1 Timeout errors since the device has restarted or since Clr
last clearing
- Display of current communication parameters. 1)
D = number of data bits

Debug - Echo to local port Set
No No echo
Binary For binary protocols
ASCII For SPA-bus protocol
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8.1.3 Extension port X4

This is a non-isolated RS-485 port for external I/O devices. The port
is located in the same rear panel D9S connector X4 as the local port,
but pins (7, 8, 5) are used instead of the standard RS-232 pins (2,
3, 5) used by the local port. See Figure 8.1.
Protocol Protocol selection for extension port Set
SPA-bus SPA-bus slave
ProfibusDP Profibus DB slave
IEC-103 IEC-60870-5-103 slave
DNP3 DNP 3.0
Msg# 0 – 232-1 Message counter since the device has restarted or Clr
since last clearing
Errors 0 – 216-1 Protocol errors since the device has restarted or since Clr
last clearing
Tout 0 – 216-1 Timeout errors since the device has restarted or since Clr
last clearing
- Display of current communication parameters. 1)
Default = 38400/8N1 D = number of data bits

for VAMPSET
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8.1.4 Ethernet port

TCP port 1st INST and TCP port 2nd INST are ports for ethernet
communication protocols. Ethernet communication protocols can be
selected to these ports when such hardware option is installed. The
parameters for these ports are set via local HMI or with VAMPSET
in menus TCP port 1st INST and TCP port 2nd INST. Two different
protocols can be used simultaneously on one physical interface (both
protocols use the same IP address and MAC address but different
IP port).
Protocol configuration menu contains address and other related
information for the ethernet port. TCP port 1st and 2nd instance
include selection for the protocol, IP port settings and
message/error/timeout counters. More information about the protocol
configuration menu on table below.
Table 8.4: Main configuration parameters (local display), inbuilt Ethernet
port
Protocol Protocol selection for the extension port Set
IEC-101 IEC-101
IEC 61850 IEC-61850 protocol
EtherNet/IP Ethernet/IP protocol
DNP3 DNP/TCP
Port nnn Ip port for protocol, default 102 Set
IpAddr n.n.n.n Internet protocol address (set with Set
VAMPSET)
NetMsk n.n.n.n Net mask (set with VAMPSET) Set
Gatew default = 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP address (set with VAMPSET) Set
NTPSvr n.n.n.n Network time protocol server (set with Set
VAMPSET)
0.0.0.0 = no SNTP
KeepAlive nn TCP keepalive interval Set (1
FTP server on/off Enable FTP server Set
FTP speed 4 Kb/s (default) Maximum transmission speed for FTP Set
FTP password ? (user) FTP password Set
config (configurator)
MAC address 001ADnnnnnnn MAC address
VS Port nn IP port for Vampset Set
23 (default)
Msg# nnn Message counter
Errors nnn Error counter
Tout nnn Timeout counter
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EthSffEn on/off Sniffer port enable Set
SniffPort Port2 Sniffer port
Set = An editable parameter (password needed)
1) KeepAlive: The KeepAlive parameter sets in seconds the time between two keepalive packets are sent from the IED.
The setting range for this parameter is between zero (0) and 20 seconds; with the exception that zero (0) means actually
120 seconds (2 minutes). A keep alive’s packet purpose is for the VAMP IED to send a probe packet to a connected client
for checking the status of the TCP-connection when no other packet is being sent e.g. client does not poll data from the
IED. If the keepalive packet is not acknowledged, the IED will close the TCP connection. Connection must be resumed
on the client side.
Table 8.5: TCP PORT 1st INST

Protocol Protocol selection for the extension port. Set
DNP3 DNP/TCP
Table 8.6: CP PORT 2nd INST

Ethernet port protocol Protocol selection for the extension port. Set
(TCP PORT 2nd INST) None Command line interface for VAMPSET
DNP3 DNP/TCP
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8.2 Communication protocols

The protocols enable the transfer of the following type of data:
• events
• status information
• measurements
• control commands.
• clock synchronizing
• Settings (SPA-bus and embedded SPA-bus only)
8.2.1 PC communication
PC communication is using a VAMP specified command line
interface. The VAMPSET program can communicate using the local
RS-232 port or using ethernet interface.
It is also possible to select SPA-bus protocol for the local port and
configure the VAMPSET to embed the command line interface inside
SPA-bus messages.
For Ethernet configuration, see Chapter 8.1.4 Ethernet port.
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8.2.2 Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU

These Modbus protocols are often used in power plants and in
industrial applications. The difference between these two protocols
is the media. Modbus TCP uses Ethernet and Modbus RTU uses
asynchronous communication (RS-485, optic fibre, RS-232).
VAMPSET will show the list of all available data items for Modbus.
The Modbus communication is activated usually for remote port via
a menu selection with parameter "Protocol". See Chapter 8.1
Communication ports.
For Ethernet interface configuration, see Chapter 8.1.4 Ethernet port.
Addr 1 – 247 Modbus address for the device. Set
Broadcast address 0 can be used for clock synchronizing.

Modbus TCP uses also the TCP port settings.
bit/s 1200 bps Communication speed for Modbus RTU Set
2400
4800
9600
19200
Parity None Parity for Modbus RTU Set
Even
Odd
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8.2.3 Profibus DP
The Profibus DP protocol is widely used in industry. An inbuilt
Profibus option card or external VPA 3CG is required.
Device profile "continuous mode"
In this mode, the device is sending a configured set of data
parameters continuously to the Profibus DP master. The benefit of
this mode is the speed and easy access to the data in the Profibus
master. The drawback is the maximum buffer size of 128 bytes,
which limits the number of data items transferred to the master. Some
PLCs have their own limitation for the Profibus buffer size, which
may further limit the number of transferred data items.
Device profile "Request mode"
Using the request mode it is possible to read all the available data
from the VAMP device and still use only a very short buffer for
Profibus data transfer. The drawback is the slower overall speed of
the data transfer and the need of increased data processing at the
Profibus master as every data item must be separately requested
by the master.
NOTE: In request mode, it is not possible to read continuously only one

single data item. At least two different data items must be read in
turn to get updated data from the device.
There is a separate manual for VPA 3CG (VVPA3CG/EN M/xxxx)

for the continuous mode and request mode. The manual is available
to download from our website.
Available data
VAMPSET will show the list of all available data items for both modes.
A separate document “Profibus parameters.pdf” is also available.
The Profibus DP communication is activated usually for remote port
via a menu selection with parameter "Protocol". See Chapter 8.1
Communication ports.
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Mode Profile selection Set
Cont Continuous mode
Reqst Request mode
bit/s 2400 bps Communication speed from the main CPU to the Profibus
converter. (The actual Profibus bit rate is automatically set
by the Profibus master and can be up to 12 Mbit/s.)
Emode Event numbering style. (Set)
Channel Use this for new installations.
(Limit60) (The other modes are for compatibility with old systems.)
(NoLimit)
InBuf bytes Size of Profibus master's Rx buffer. (data to the master) 1. 3.
OutBuf bytes Size of Profibus master's Tx buffer. (data from the master) 2. 3.
Addr 1 – 247 This address has to be unique within the Profibus network Set
system.
Conv Converter type 4.
- No converter recognized
VE Converter type "VE" is recognized
Clr = Clearing to zero is possible

1. In continuous mode the size depends of the biggest configured data offset of a data item to be send to the master.
In request mode the size is 8 bytes.
2. In continuous mode the size depends of the biggest configured data offset of a data to be read from the master. In
request mode the size is 8 bytes.
3. When configuring the Profibus master system, the lengths of these buffers are needed. The device calculates the
lengths according the Profibus data and profile configuration and the values define the in/out module to be configured
for the Profibus master.
4. If the value is "-", Profibus protocol has not been selected or the device has not restarted after protocol change or
there is a communication problem between the main CPU and the Profibus ASIC.
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8.2.4 SPA-bus
The device has full support for the SPA-bus protocol including reading
and writing the setting values. Also reading of multiple consecutive
status data bits, measurement values or setting values with one
message is supported.
Several simultaneous instances of this protocol, using different
physical ports, are possible, but the events can be read by one single
instance only.
There is a separate document “Spabus parameters.pdf” of SPA-bus
data items available.
Addr 1 – 899 SPA-bus address. Must be unique in the system. Set
bit/s 1200 bps Communication speed Set
2400
4800
9600 (default)
19200
Emode Event numbering style. (Set)
Channel Use this for new installations.
(Limit60) (The other modes are for compatibility with old sys-
tems.)
(NoLimit)
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8.2.5 IEC 60870-5-103

The IEC standard 60870-5-103 "Companion standard for the
informative interface of protection equipment" provides standardized
communication interface to a primary system (master system).
The unbalanced transmission mode of the protocol is used, and the
device functions as a secondary station (slave) in the communication.
Data is transferred to the primary system using "data acquisition by
polling"-principle.
The IEC functionality includes application functions:
• station initialization
• general interrogation
• clock synchronization and
• command transmission.
It is not possible to transfer parameter data or disturbance recordings
via the IEC 103 protocol interface.
The following ASDU (Application Service Data Unit) types will be
used in communication from the device:
• ASDU 1: time tagged message
• ASDU 3: Measurands I
• ASDU 5: Identification message
• ASDU 6: Time synchronization and
• ASDU 8: Termination of general interrogation.
The device will accept:
• ASDU 6: Time synchronization
• ASDU 7: Initiation of general interrogation and
• ASDU 20: General command.
The data in a message frame is identified by:
• type identification
• function type and
• information number.
These are fixed for data items in the compatible range of the protocol,
for example, the trip of I> function is identified by: type identification
= 1, function type = 160 and information number = 90. "Private range"
function types are used for such data items, which are not defined
by the standard (e.g. the status of the digital inputs and the control
of the objects).
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The function type and information number used in private range

messages is configurable. This enables flexible interfacing to different
master systems.
For more information on IEC 60870-5-103 in VAMP devices refer to
the “IEC103 Interoperability List” document.
Addr 1 – 254 An unique address within the system Set
19200
MeasInt 200 – 10000 ms Minimum measurement response interval Set
SyncRe Sync ASDU6 response time mode Set
Sync+Proc
Msg
Msg+Proc
Table 8.11: Parameters for disturbance record reading

ASDU23 On Enable record info message Set
Off
Smpls/msg 1 – 25 Record samples in one message Set
Timeout 10 – 10000 s Record reading timeout Set
Fault Fault identifier number for IEC-103. Starts +
trips of all stages.
TagPos Position of read pointer
Chn Active channel
ChnPos Channel read position
Fault numbering
Faults Total number of faults
GridFlts Fault burst identifier number
Grid Time window to classify faults together to the Set
same burst.
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8.2.6 DNP 3.0

The relay supports communication using DNP 3.0 protocol. The
following DNP 3.0 data types are supported:
• binary input
• binary input change
• double-bit input
• binary output
• analog input
• counters
Additional information can be obtained from the “DNP 3.0 Device
Profile Document” and “DNP 3.0 Parameters.pdf”. DNP 3.0
communication is activated via menu selection. RS-485 interface is
often used but also RS-232 and fibre optic interfaces are possible.
Parameter Value Unit Description Set
9600 (default)
19200
38400
Parity None (default) Parity Set
Even
Odd
SlvAddr 1 – 65519 An unique address for the device within the Set
system
MstrAddr 1 – 65519 Address of master Set
255 = default
LLTout 0 – 65535 ms Link layer confirmation timeout Set
LLRetry 1 – 255 Link layer retry count Set
1 = default
APLTout 0 – 65535 ms Application layer confirmation timeout Set
5000 = default
CnfMode EvOnly (default); All Application layer confirmation mode Set
DBISup No (default); Yes Double-bit input support Set
SyncMode 0 – 65535 s Clock synchronization request interval. Set
0 = only at boot
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8.2.7 IEC 60870-5-101

The IEC 60870-5-101 standard is derived from the IEC 60870-5
protocol standard definition. In VAMP devices, IEC 60870-5-101
communication protocol is available via menu selection. The VAMP
unit works as a controlled outstation (slave) unit in unbalanced mode.
Supported application functions include process data transmission,
event transmission, command transmission, general interrogation,
clock synchronization, transmission of integrated totals, and
acquisition of transmission delay.
For more information on IEC 60870-5-101 in VAMP devices, refer
to the “IEC 101 Profile checklist & datalist.pdf” document.
bit/s 1200 bps Bitrate used for serial communication. Set
2400
4800
9600
Parity None Parity used for serial communication Set
Even
Odd
LLAddr 1 – 65534 Link layer address Set
LLAddrSize 1–2 Bytes Size of Link layer address Set
ALAddr 1 – 65534 ASDU address Set
ALAddrSize 1–2 Bytes Size of ASDU address Set
IOAddrSize 2–3 Bytes Information object address size. (3-octet Set
addresses are created from 2-octet ad-
dresses by adding MSB with value 0.)
COTsize 1 Bytes Cause of transmission size
TTFormat Short The parameter determines time tag format: Set
3-octet time tag or 7-octet time tag.
Full
MeasFormat Scaled The parameter determines measurement Set
data format: normalized value or scaled
Normalized value.
DbandEna No Dead-band calculation enable flag Set
Yes
DbandCy 100 – 10000 ms Dead-band calculation interval Set
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8.2.8 External I/O (Modbus RTU master)

External Modbus I/O devices can be connected to the relay using
this protocol. (See Chapter 10.5.2 Third-party external input / output
modules module for more information).
8.2.9 IEC 61850

The relay supports communication using IEC 61850 protocol with
native implementation. IEC 61850 protocol is available with the
optional inbuilt Ethernet port. The protocol can be used to read /
write static data from the relay or to receive events and to receive /
send GOOSE messages to other relays.
IEC 61850 server interface is capable of
• Configurable data model: selection of logical nodes corresponding
to active application functions
• Configurable pre-defined data sets
• Supported dynamic data sets created by clients
• Supported reporting function with buffered and unbuffered Report
Control Blocks
• Sending analogue values over GOOSE
• Supported control modes:
- direct with normal security
- direct with enhanced security
- select before operation with normal security
- select before operation with enhanced security
• Supported horizontal communication with GOOSE: configurable
GOOSE publisher data sets, configurable filters for GOOSE
subscriber inputs, GOOSE inputs available in the application
logic matrix
Additional information can be obtained from the separate documents
“IEC 61850 conformance statement.pdf”, “IEC 61850 Protocol
data.pdf” and “Configuration of IEC 61850 interface.pdf”.
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8.2.10 EtherNet/IP
The device supports communication using EtherNet/IP protocol which
is a part of CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) family. EtherNet/IP
protocol is available with the optional inbuilt Ethernet port. The
protocol can be used to read / write data from the device using
request / response communication or via cyclic messages
transporting data assigned to assemblies (sets of data).
For more detailed information and parameter lists for EtherNet/IP,
refer to a separate application note “Application Note
EtherNet/IP.pdf”.
For the complete data model of EtherNet/IP, refer to the document
“Application Note DeviceNet and EtherNetIP Data Model.pdf”.
8.2.11 FTP server

The FTP server is available on VAMP IEDs equipped with an inbuilt
or optional Ethernet card.
The server enables downloading of the following files from an IED:
• Disturbance recordings.
• The MasterICD and MasterICDEd2 files.
The MasterICD and MasterICDEd2 files are VAMP-specific reference
files that can be used for offline IEC61850 configuration.
The inbuilt FTP client in Microsoft Windows or any other compatible
FTP client may be used to download files from the device.
Enable FTP server Yes Enable or disable the FTP server. Set
No
FTP password Max 33 characters Required to access the FTP server with an FTP Set
client. Default is “config”. The user name is al-
ways “vamp”.
FTP max speed 1 – 10 KB/s The maximum speed at which the FTP server Set
will transfer data.
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8.2.12 DeviceNet
The device supports communication using DeviceNet protocol which
is a part of CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) family. DeviceNet
protocol is available with the optional external VSE009 module. The
protocol can be used to read / write data from the device using
request / response communication or via cyclic messages
transporting data assigned to assemblies (sets of data).
For more detailed information about DeviceNet, refer to a separate
application note “Application Note DeviceNet.pdf”.
For the complete data model of DeviceNet, refer to the document
“Application Note DeviceNet and EtherNetIP Data Model.pdf”.
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9 Applications
9 Applications
In a three-phase distribution network there are different needs for
continuous measurements ranging from measurements for
automation, control and supervision to energy measurements.
In the following applications several electrical quantities are typically
measured for the same object:
Power plants
• Generator measurements
• Measurements of power plant transmission network connection
Industrial distribution networks
• Transforming station infeeder measurements
• Distribution feeder measurements
• High-voltage motor measurements
• Capacitor bank measurements
Power utilities
• Substation infeeder cubicle measurements
The above measurement needs can conveniently be fulfilled with
VAMP 260, which also provides flexible connections to other systems
utilizing the same measurement information:
• Serial bus connection to higher level logic systems or process
automation systems
• Analogue outputs for meters or automation systems
• Contact outputs for energy pulses and alarms
• Digital inputs for collection of local position and alarm messages
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9.1 Measurement and data acquisition system based on VAMP 260s 9 Applications
and communication via Profibus
9.1 Measurement and data acquisition

system based on VAMP 260s and
communication via Profibus
VAMP 200 series
Power
Error
Com
Alarm
Trip
A
B
C
OK
OK
VAMP 200 series
Power
Error
Com
Alarm
Trip
A
B
C
OK
OK
Figure 9.1: The measurement and data acquisition system of an industrial power
network. The system is based on VAMP 260s and a PC control room, which are
linked together via a serial bus. Energy pulses are available for Energy Management
Systems.
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9 Applications 9.2 Power Monitoring Unit in a 400 V network
9.2 Power Monitoring Unit in a 400 V

network
Figure 9.2: Example of VAMP 260 voltage measurement connection
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10 Connections
10 Connections
10.1 Rear panel
Figure 10.1: Connections on the rear panel of the VAMP 260
The VAMP 260 measuring unit is connected to the protected object

through the following measuring and control connections:
• Phase currents IL1, IL2 and IL3 (terminals X1: 1 – 6)
• Line-to-line voltages U12, U23 and U31 (terminals X1: 11 – 16)
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10 Connections 10.1 Rear panel
Terminal X1 left side

No Symbol Description
1 IL1 (S1) Phase current L1 (S1)
7 -- --
9 -- --
11 Ua (a) Line-to-line voltage U12 (a) or phase-to-neutral voltage UL1 (a)
13 Ub (a) Line-to-line voltage U23 (a) or phase-to-neutral voltage UL2 (a)
15 Uc (da,a) Line-to-line voltage U31 (a) or phase-to-neutral voltage UL3 (a)
17 -- --
19 -- --
Terminal X1 right side

8 -- --
10 -- --
12 Ua (b,n) Line-to-line voltage U12 (b) or phase-to-neutral voltage UL1 (n)
14 Ub (b,n) Line-to-line voltage U23 (b) or phase-to-neutral voltage UL2 (n)
16 Uc (dn,n) Line-to-line voltage U31 (b) or phase-to-neutral voltage UL3 (n)
18 -- --
20 -- --
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10.1 Rear panel 10 Connections
Terminal X2 without the analogue output

1 -- --
2 -- --
3 -- --
4 -- --
5 A5 Alarm relay 5
6 A5 Alarm relay 5
7 A4 Alarm relay 4
8 A4 Alarm relay 4
9 -- --
10 A3 COM Alarm relay 3, common connector
11 A3 NC Alarm relay 3, normal closed connector
12 A3 NO Alarm relay 3, normal open connector
16 SF COM Internal fault relay, common connector
17 SF NC Internal fault relay, normal closed connector
18 SF NO Internal fault relay, normal open connector
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10 Connections 10.1 Rear panel
Terminal X2 with analog output

1 AO1+ Analogue output 1, common positive connector
2 AO1- Analogue output 1, negative connector
9 -- --
16 SF COM Internal fault relay, common connector
17 SF NC Internal fault relay, normal closed connector
18 SF NO Internal fault relay, normal open connector
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10.2 Auxiliary voltage 10 Connections
Terminal X3
1 +48V Internal control voltage for digital inputs 1 – 6
2 DI1 Digital input 1
8 -- --
12 T2 Trip relay 2
13 T2 Trip relay 2
14 T1 Trip relay 1
15 T1 Trip relay 1
16 -- --
17 Uaux -/~ Auxiliary voltage
18 Uaux +/~ Auxiliary voltage
10.2 Auxiliary voltage

The external auxiliary voltage UAUX (standard 40 – 265 V ac/dc or
optional 18 – 36 Vdc) for the pin is connected to the pins X3: 17 –
18.
NOTE: When optional 18 – 36 Vdc power module is used the polarity is as

follows: X3:17 negative (+), X3:18 positive (-).
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10 Connections 10.3 Output relays
10.3 Output relays

The power-monitoring unit is equipped with seven (five) configurable
output relays and a separate output relay for the self-supervision
system.
• Trip relays T1 and T2 (terminals X3: 12 – 13 and 14 – 15)
• Alarm relays A1 – A5 (terminals X3: 9 – 11, X2: 5 – 6, 7 – 8, 10
– 12, 13 – 15)
- In the mA version of the PMU the alarm relays A4 (X2:7 – 8)
and A5 (X2:5 – 6) are excluded.
• Self-supervision system output relay SF (terminals X2: 16 – 18)
10.4 Serial communication connection

The pin assignments of communication connectors including internal
communication converters are presented in the following figures and
tables.
10.4.1 Front panel connector

Pin RS232 signal
1 Not connected
2 Rx in
3 Tx out
4 DTR out (+8 V)
5 GND
Figure 10.2: Pin numbering of the front 6 DSR in (activates this port and disables the X4 RS232 port)
panel D9S connector 7 RTS in (Internally connected to pin 8)
8 CTS out (Internally connected to pin 7)
9 IRIG-B input
NOTE: DSR must be connected to DTR to activate the front panel connector
and disable the rear panel X4 RS232 port. (The other port in the
same X4 connector will not be disabled.)
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10.4 Serial communication connection 10 Connections
10.4.2 Rear panel connector X5 (REMOTE)

The X5 remote port communication connector options are shown in
Figure 10.3. The connector types are listed in Table 10.1.
Without any internal options, X5 is a TTL port for external converters.
Some external converters (VSE) are attached directly to the rear
panel and X5. Some other types (VEA, VPA) need various
TTL/RS-232 converter cables. The available accessories are listed
in Chapter 13 Order information.
2 & 4-wire galvanically isolated RS-485 (Figure 10.4), internal options
for fibre optic (Figure 10.5), and Profibus (Figure 10.6) are available.
See ordering code in Chapter 13 Order information.
Table 10.1: Physical interface and connector types of remote port X5 with
various options. Serial interface (A) is the default.
Order Communication interface Connector type Pin usage
Code
A Serial interface for external converters only D9S 1 = reserved
(REMOTE port)
2 = TX_out / TTL
3 = RX_in /TTL
4 = RTS out /TTL
7 = GND
9 = +8V out
B Plastic fibre interface (REMOTE port) HFBR-0500
C Profibus interface (REMOTE port) D9S 3=RXD/TXD+/P
4=RTS
5= GND
6=+5V
8= RXD/TXD-/N
D RS-485, isolated (REMOTE port) screw terminal 1= Signal ground
2= Reciever -
3= Reciever +
4= Transmitter -
5= Transmitter +
E Glass fibre interface (62.5/125 μm) (REMOTE ST
port)
F Plastic / glass (62.5/125 μm) fibre interface HFBR-0500/ST Plastic Rx
(REMOTE port)
Glass Tx
G Glass (62.5/125 μm) / plastic fibre interface ST/HFBR-0500 Glass Rx
(REMOTE port)
Plastic Tx
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10 Connections 10.4 Serial communication connection

Code
H Ethernet interface and Serial interface for extern- D9S and RJ-45 D-connector:
al converters only (REMOTE port)
1 = reserved
2 = TX_out / TTL
3 = RX_in /TTL
4 = RTS out /TTL
7 = GND
9 = +8V out
RJ-45 connector:
1=Transmit+
2=Transmit-
3=Receive+
4=Reserved
5=Reserved
6=Receive-
7=Reserved
8=Reserved
M 10Mbps Ethernet interface with IEC 61850 and D9S and RJ-45 D-connector:
Serial interface for external converters only
(REMOTE port) 1 = reserved
2 = TX_out / TTL
3 = RX_in /TTL
4 = RTS out /TTL
7 = GND
9 = +8V out
RJ-45 connector:
1=Transmit+
2=Transmit-
3=Receive+
4=Reserved
5=Reserved
6=Receive-
7=Reserved
8=Reserved
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Code
O 100 Mbps Ethernet fibre interface with IEC D9S and LC D-connector:
61850 and Serial interface for external convert-
ers only (REMOTE port) 1 = reserved
2 = TX_out / TTL
3 = RX_in /TTL
4 = RTS out /TTL
7 = GND
9 = +8V out
Fiber connector:
TX=Upper LC-connector
RX=Lower LC-connector
P 100Mbps Ethernet interface with IEC 61850 and D9S and RJ-45 D-connector:
Serial interface for external converters only
(REMOTE port) 1 = reserved
2 = TX_out / TTL
3 = RX_in /TTL
4 = RTS out /TTL
7 = GND
9 = +8V out
RJ-45 connector:
1=Transmit+
2=Transmit-
3=Receive+
4=Reserved
5=Reserved
6=Receive-
7=Reserved
8=Reserved
R 100 Mbps Ethernet fibre interface with IEC 2 x LC LC-connector from top:
61850
-Port 2 Tx
-Port 2 Rx
-Port 1 Tx
-Port 1 Rx
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Code
S 100Mbps Ethernet interface with IEC 61850 2 x RJ-45 1=Transmit+
2=Transmit-
3=Receive+
4=Reserved
5=Reserved
6=Receive-
7=Reserved
8=Reserved
NOTE: In VAMP device, RS485 interfaces a positive voltage from Tx+ to

Tx- or Rx+ to Rx- does correspond to the bit value “1”. In X5
connector the optional RS485 is galvanically isolated.
In 2-wire mode the receiver and transmitter are internally connected
in parallel. See the table below.
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REMOTE
REMOTE
2
(RS485)
5
9
(TTL)
X5 3
4
X5
8
3
7
4
2
6
1
5
1234
(RS-232)
LOCAL
5
9
X4
8
3
7
(RS-232)
5
LOCAL
2
9
6
4
X4
1
3
7
2
6
1
X45
RS485
Figure 10.3: Pin numbering of the rear communication Figure 10.4: Pin numbering of the rear communication
ports, REMOTE TTL ports, REMOTE RS-485
Fibre RX
ProfibusDP
5
9
REMOTE
X5
8
(Fibre)
X5
7
2
6
1
1234
Fibre TX
(RS-232)
LOCAL
5
9
X4
8
3
(RS-232)
7
LOCAL
5
9
2
4
6
8
X4
1
3
7
2
6
ProfibusDP
Remote fibre
Figure 10.5: Picture of rear communication port, RE- Figure 10.6: Pin numbering of the rear communication
MOTE FIBRE ports, Profibus DP
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Dip switch number Switch position Function Function
RS-485 Fibre optics

1 Left 2 wire connection Echo off
1 Right 4 wire connection Echo on
2 Left 2 wire connection Light on in idle state
2 Right 4 wire connection Light off in idle state
3 Left Termination On Not applicable
3 Right Termination Off Not applicable
4 Left Termination On Not applicable
Figure 10.7: Dip switches in 4 Right Termination Off Not applicable
RS-485 and optic fibre op-
tions.
10.4.3 X4 rear panel connector (local RS232 and

extension RS485 ports)
Rear panel port Pin Signal
(LOCAL)
1 No connection
2 Rx in, RS232 local
3 Tx out, RS232 local
4 DTR out (+8 V)
X4 5 GND
6 No connection
7 B- RS485 extension port
8 A+ RS485 extension port
9 No connection
NOTE: In VAMP devices, a positive RS485 voltage from A+ to B-

corresponds to bit value “1”. In X4 connector the RS485 extension
port is not galvanically isolated.
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10.5 External option modules 10 Connections
10.5 External option modules
10.5.1 External LED module VAM 16D

The optional external VAM 16D led module provides 16 extra
led-indicators in external casing. Module is connected to the serial
port of the device’s front panel. Please refer the User manual VAM
16D for details.
10.5.2 Third-party external input / output modules

The device supports optional external input/output modules used to
extend the number of digital inputs and outputs. Also modules for
analogue inputs and outputs are available.
The following types of devices are supported:
• Analog input modules (RTD)
• Analog output modules (mA-output)
• Binary input/output modules
EXTENSION port is primarily designed for I/O modules. This port is
found in the LOCAL connector of the device backplane and I/O
devices should be connected to the port with VSE003 adapter.
NOTE: If External I/O protocol is not selected to any communication port,

VAMPSET doesn’t display the menus required for configuring the
I/O devices. After changing EXTENSION port protocol to External
I/O, restart the relay and read all settings with VAMPSET.
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10 Connections 10.5 External option modules
External analog inputs configuration (VAMPSET only)

Range Description
Communication read errors
-
Scaling Y2 Scaled value Point 2
-
X2 Modbus value
X: -32000 – 32000 -
Y: -1000 – 1000 Y1 Scaled value Point 1
-
X1 Modbus value
-
Offset Subtracted from Modbus value, before
-32000 – 32000
running XY scaling
-
-
- -
InputR or HoldingR Modbus register type
-
- -
1 – 9999 Modbus register for the measurement
-
- -
- -
1 – 247 Modbus address of the I/O device
-
C, F, K, mA, Ohm or V/A Unit selection
- -
-
Active value
- -
On / Off Enabling for measurement
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Alarms for external analog inputs

Range Description
- -
0 – 10000 Hysteresis for alarm limits
-
- Alarm >> -
-21x107 – +21x107 Limit setting
-
- -
- / Alarm Active state
-
- Alarm > -
-21x107 – +21x107 Limit setting
-
- -
- / Alarm Active state
-
-
Active value
- -
- -
-
- -
-
Analog input alarms have also matrix signals, “Ext. Aix Alarm1” and
“Ext. Aix Alarm2”.
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External digital inputs configuration (VAMPSET only)

Range Description
-
Communication read errors
-
-
1 – 16 Bit number of Modbus register value
-
- -
- Modbus register type
CoilS, InputS,
InputR or HoldingR
-
- -
-
- -
-
- -
- -
0/1 Active state
- -
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External digital outputs configuration (VAMPSET only)

Range Description
-
Communication errors
-
- -
- -
-
- -
- -
-
- -
- -
0/1 Output state
-
- Enabling for measurement
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External analog outputs configuration (VAMPSET only)

Range Description
-
Communication errors
-
-
Modbus value corresponding Linked Val. Max
-32768 – +32767 -
(0 – 65535) -
Modbus value corresponding Linked Val. Min
-
- -
InputR or HoldingR Modbus register type
-
- -
1 – 9999 Modbus register for the output
-
- -
-
-
Maximum limit for lined value, corresponding to “Modbus Max”
0 – 42x108, -
-21x108 – +21x108 -
Minimum limit for lined value, corresponding to “Modbus Min”
-
-
Link selection
-
- -
-21x107 – +21x107 Minimum & maximum output values
-
-
Active value
-
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10.6 Block optional diagrams 10 Connections
10.6 Block optional diagrams
SF
Figure 10.8: Block diagram of the power monitoring unit VAMP 260.
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10 Connections 10.6 Block optional diagrams
SF
Figure 10.9: Block diagram of the power monitoring unit VAMP 260, with mA-option.
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10.7 Connection examples 10 Connections
10.7 Connection examples

L1
L2
L3
X3:17 ~ Front
VAMP 260
X3:18 X4
Local
X5
Remote
A1 X3:9
X3:11
X3:10
X1:1 T1 X3:14
X1:2 IL1 X3:15

X1:3
T2 X3:12
X3:13
X1:4 IL2
X1:5 A2 X2:13
X1:6 IL3 X2:14
X2:15
X1:11 A3 X2:10
X1:12 Ua X2:11
X2:12
X1:13
X1:14 Ub SF X2:16
X2:17
X1:15 X2:18
X1:16 Uc
mA + X2:1
AO1
X2:2
+ X2:3
AO2
X2:4
+ X2:5
AO3
X2:6
X3:1 +48V
DI + X2:7
X3:2 DI1 AO4
X3:3 DI2 X2:8
X3:4 DI3
X3:5 DI4
X3:6 DI5
X3:7 DI6
Figure 10.10: Connection example of power monitoring unit VAMP 260. The voltage
measurement mode is set to “3LL”.
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10 Connections 10.7 Connection examples
L1
L2
L3
X3:17 ~ Front
VAMP 260
X3:18 X4
Local
X5
Remote
A1 X3:9
X3:11
X3:10
X1:1 T1 X3:14
X1:2 IL1 X3:15

X1:3
T2 X3:12
X3:13
X1:4 IL2
X1:5 A2 X2:13
X1:6 IL3 X2:14
X2:15
X1:11 A3 X2:10
X1:12 Ua X2:11
X2:12
X1:13
X1:14 Ub SF X2:16
X2:17
X1:15 X2:18
X1:16 Uc
mA + X2:1
AO1
X2:2
+ X2:3
AO2
X2:4
+ X2:5
AO3
X2:6
X3:1 +48V + X2:7
X3:2 DI1 DI AO4
X3:3 DI2 X2:8
X3:4 DI3
X3:5 DI4
X3:6 DI5
X3:7 DI6
Figure 10.11: Connection example of power monitoring unit VAMP 260 with
V-connected voltage transformers. The voltage measurement is set to “3LN”.
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11 Technical data
11 Technical data
11.1 Connections
Table 11.1: Measuring circuits
Rated current IN 5 A or 1 A
- Current measuring range 0 - 5 x IN
- Thermal withstand 4 x IN (continuously)
- 20 x IN (for 10 s)
- 100 x IN (for 1 s)
- Burden / Impedance 0.125 VA / 0.005 ohm (IN = 5 A)
0.04 VA / 0.04 ohm (IN = 1 A)

Rated voltage UN 100 V (configurable for VT secondaries 50 – 120 V)
- Voltage measuring range 0 – 250 V (100 V/110 V)
- Continuous voltage withstan 250 V
- Burden < 0.5V A

Rated frequency fN 45 – 65 Hz
Terminal block: Maximum wire dimension:
- Solid or stranded wire 4 mm2 (10 – 12 AWG)
Table 11.2: Auxiliary voltage

Type A (standard) Type B (option)
Rated voltage UAUX 40 – 265 V ac/dc 18 – 36 V dc
Note! Polarity
X3:17= negative (-)
X3:18= positive (+)

Start-up peak (DC) -
110 V (Type A) 15 A with time constant of 1ms
220 V (Type A) 25 A with time constant of 1ms

Power consumption < 15 W (normal conditions)
- < 25 W (output relays activated)
Max. permitted interruption time < 50 ms (110 V dc)

- Phoenix MVSTBW or equivalent 2.5 mm2 (13 – 14 AWG)
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11 Technical data 11.1 Connections
Table 11.3: Digital inputs internal operating voltage

Number of inputs 6
Operation time 0.00 – 60.00 s (step 0.01 s)
Polarity NO (normal open) or NC (normal closed)
Inaccuracy: -
- Operate time ±1% or ±10 ms

Internal operating voltage 48 V dc
Current drain when active (max.) approx. 20 mA
Current drain, average value < 1 mA
- Phoenix MVSTBW or equivalent 2.5 mm2 (13 – 14 AWG)
Table 11.4: Trip contact

Number of contacts 2 making contacts
Rated voltage 250 V ac/dc
Continuous carry 5A
Make and carry, 0.5 s 30 A
Make and carry, 3s 15 A
Breaking capacity, DC (L/R=40ms)

at 48 V dc: 5A
at 110 V dc: 3A
at 220 V dc: 1A
Contact material AgNi 90/10

Terminal block: Wire dimension:
- MSTB2.5 - 5.08 Maximum 2.5 mm2 (13 – 14 AWG)
Minimum 1.5 mm2 (15 – 16 AWG)
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Table 11.5: Signal contacts

Number of contacts: 3 change-over contacts (relays A1, A2 and A3)
2 making contacts (relays A4 and A5)
(Not available with the mA option)
1 change-over contact (SF relay)

Rated voltage 250 V ac/dc
Max. making current 15 A
Continuous carry 5A
Breaking capacity, AC 2 000 VA
Breaking capacity, DC (L/R=40ms)

at 48 V dc: 1.3 A
at 110 V dc: 0.4 A
at 220 V dc: 0.2 A
Contact material AgNi 90 / 10

Terminal block Wire dimension
- MSTB2.5 - 5.08 Maximum 2.5 mm2 (13 – 14 AWG)
Minimum 1.5 mm2 (15 – 16 AWG)
Table 11.6: Ethernet connection

Number of ports 1
Electrical connection Ethernet RJ-45 (Ethernet 10-Base-T)
Protocols VAMPSET
Modbus TCP
IEC 61850
Data transfer rate 10 Mb/s
Table 11.7: Ethernet fiber interface

Type Multimode
Connector LC
Physical layer 100 Base-Fx
Maximum cable distance 2 km
Optical wavelength 1300 nm
Cable core / cladding size 50/125 or 62.5/125 μm
Table 11.8: Local serial communication port

Number of ports 1 on front and 1 on rear panel
Electrical connection RS 232
Data transfer rate 1 200 – 38 400 kb/s
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Table 11.9: Remote control connection (option)

Number of ports 1 on rear panel
Electrical connection TTL (standard)
RS 485 (option)
RS 232 (option)
Plastic fibre connection (option)
100M Ethernet fiber
100M Ethernet copper (RJ 45)

Data transfer rate 1 200 – 38 400 kb/s
Protocols Modbus, RTU master
Modbus, RTU slave
SPA-bus, slave
IEC 60870-5-103
Profibus DP (option)
Modbus TCP (internal / external optional module)
IEC 60870-5-101
IEC 60870-5-101 TCP
DNP 3.0
DNP 3.0 TCP
IEC 61850
Table 11.10: Analogue output connection (option)

Number of analogue mA output chan- 4
nels
Maximum output current 1 – 20 mA, step 1 mA
Minimum output current 0 – 19 mA, step 1 mA
Resolution 12 bit
Current step < 6 µA
Inaccuracy ±20 µA
Response time -
- normal mode < 400 ms
- fast mode < 50 ms

Burden < 600 Ω
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11.2 Test and environmental conditions 11 Technical data
11.2 Test and environmental conditions

Table 11.11: Disturbance tests
Test Standard & Test class / level Test value
Emission EN 61000-6-4 / IEC 60255-26
- Conducted EN 55011, Class A / IEC 60255-25 0.15 – 30 MHz
- Emitted EN 55011, Class A / IEC 60255-25 / CISPR 11 30 – 1000 MHz
Immunity EN 61000-6-2 / IEC 60255-26
- 1Mhz damped oscillatory wave IEC 60255-22-1 ±2.5kVp CM, ±1.0kVp DM
- Static discharge (ESD) EN 61000-4-2 Level 4 / IEC 60255-22-2 Class 8 kV contact discharge
4
15 kV air discharge
- Emitted HF field EN 61000-4-3 Level 3 / IEC 60255-22-3 80 - 1000 MHz, 10 V/m
- Fast transients (EFT) EN 61000-4-4 Level 3 / IEC 60255-22-4 Class 2 kV, 5/50 ns, 5 kHz
B
- Surge EN 61000-4-5 Level 3 / IEC 60255-22-5 2 kV, 1.2/50 µs, CM
1 kV, 1.2/50 µs, DM

- Conducted HF field EN 61000-4-6 Level 3 / IEC 60255-22-6 0.15 - 80 MHz, 10 Vemf
- Power-frequency magnetic field EN 61000-4-8 300A/m (continuous)
- Pulse magnetic field EN 61000-4-9 Level 5 1000A/m, 1.2/50 µs
- Voltage interruptions IEC 60255-11 10ms / 100%
- Voltage dips and short interrup- EN 61000-4-11 30%/10ms, 100%/10ms,
tions 60%/100ms, >95%/5000ms
- Voltage alternative component IEC 60255-11 12% of operating voltage (DC)
Table 11.12: Electrical safety tests

Test Standard & Test class / level Test value
- Impulse voltage withstand EN 60255-5, Class III 5 kV, 1.2/50 ms, 0.5 J
1 kV, 1.2/50 ms, 0.5 J Communica-

tion
- Dielectric test EN 60255-5, Class III 2 kV, 50 Hz
0.5 kV, 50 Hz Communication

- Insulation resistance EN 60255-5
- Protective bonding resistance EN 60255-27
- Power supply burden IEC 60255-1
Table 11.13: Mechanical tests

Vibration (IEC 60255-21-1) 10 – 60 Hz, amplitude ±0.035 mm
Class I 60 – 150 Hz, acceleration 0.5g
sweep rate 1 octave/min
20 periods in X-, Y- and Z axis direction

Shock (IEC 60255-21-1) half sine, acceleration 5 g, duration 11 ms
Class I 3 shocks in X-, Y- and Z axis direction
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Table 11.14: Environmental conditions

Ambient temperature, in-service -40 – 60°C (-40 – 140°F)
Ambient temperature, storage -40 – 70°C (-40 – 158°F)
Relative air humidity < 95%
Maximum operating altitude 2000 m (6561.68 ft)
Table 11.15: Casing

Degree of protection (IEC 60529) Standard: IP30 front panel. IP20 rear panel
Option: IP54 front panel, IP 20 rear panel

Dimensions (w x h x d): 208 x 155 x 225 mm / 8.19 x 6.10 x 8.86 in
Material 1 mm (0.039 in) steel plate
Weight 4.2 kg (9.272 lb)
Colour code RAL 7032 (Casing) / RAL 7035 (Back plate)
Table 11.16: Package

Dimensions (W x H x D) 215 x 160 x 275 mm / 8.46 x 6.30 x 10.83 in
Weight (Terminal, Package and 5.2 kg (11.479 lb)
Manual)
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11.3 Main functions 11 Technical data
11.3 Main functions

Table 11.17: Disturbance recorder (DR)
Mode of recording Saturated / Overflow
Sample rate:
- Waveform recording 32/cycle, 16/cycle, 8/cycle
- Trend curve recording 10, 20, 200 ms
1, 5, 10, 15, 30 s
1 min
Recording time (one record) 0.1 s – 12 000 min (According recorder set-
ting)
Pre-trigger rate 0 – 100%
Number of selected channels 0 – 12
The recording time and the number of records depend on the time setting and the
number of selected channels.
Table 11.18: Voltage sag & swell
Voltage sag limit 10 – 120 %UN (step 1%)
Voltage swell limit 20 – 150 %UN (step 1%)
Definite time function: DT
- Operating time 0.08 – 1.00 s (step 0.02 s)

Low voltage blocking 0 – 50 %
Reset time < 60 ms
Reset ration: -
- Sag 1.03
- Swell 0.97
Block limit 0.5 V or 1.03 (3 %)
Inaccuracy: -
- Activation ±0.5 V or ±3% of the set value
- Activation (block limit) ±5% of the set value
- Operating time at definite time function ±1% or ±30 ms
If one of the phase voltages is below sag limit and above block limit but another
phase voltage drops below block limit, blocking is disabled.
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Table 11.19: Voltage interruptions

Voltage low limit (U1) 10 – 120 %UN (step 1%)
Definite time function: DT
- Operating time <60 ms (Fixed)

Reset time < 60 ms
Reset ratio: 1.03
Inaccuracy: -
- Activation 3% of the set value
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12 Mounting
12 Mounting
VAMP 200 SERIES PANEL MOUNTING
mm
in
2a
2b
T max. 1.2N•m
10.6 lb-in
4
2
3
T max. 0.5-0.6N•m
4.4-5.3 lb-in
139 18
5.47 17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
4 1
19 3 20 8
1.0 7.60 8.19
0.0-10
4-
0 .39
ies
200 ser
VAMP
190
28 181 27 7.48
Power
Error
Com
1.10 7.13 1.06 15 5

Alarm
Trip
A
B
OK
6.10
C
137
5.39
1.0 -10
0.04 - 0.39
PROJECTION MOUNTING VAMP 200 SERIES

Projection A B
VYX076 40 mm /1.57″ 169 mm/ 6.65″ 20
VYX077 60 mm /2.36″ 149 mm/ 5.87″
>
0.79
5
VYX233 100 mm / 3.94″ 109 mm/4.29″
21
0.83
ies
200 ser
VAMP
r
Powe
Error
Com
es Alarm
200 seri
VAMP
Trip
A
B
OK
r C
Powe
Error
Com
Alarm
Trip
A
B
OK
C
Projection mounting
B A
Panel mounting
154 V260/en M/B013

12 Mounting
VAMP 200 SERIES WALL ASSEMBLY FRAME TYPE V200WAF
V200WAF
1a 1
1c
mm
2 in 1b
2 45
9.65 32
181 1.26
7.13
32
1.26
Power
Error
Com
Alarm
Trip
A
B
OK
C
80
3.15
T max. 1.2N•m T max. 0.5-0.6N•m

10.6 lb-in 4.4-5.3 lb-in
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
3 4
Power
Error
Com
Alarm
Trip
Power A
B
OK
Error C
Com
Alarm
Trip
A
B
OK
C
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13 Order information
When ordering, please state:
• Type designation:
• Quantity:
• Options (see respective ordering code):
V260 - - Measuring and Monitoring Unit
Nominal current [A]

1 = 1A
5 = 5A
Nominal Voltage [V]

C = 100.. 240
Frequency [Hz]
7 = Standard relay
Nominal Supply Voltage [V]

A = Power A 48 - 230 V (40.. 265Vac/dc)
B = Power B 24 V (18.. 36Vdc)
Optional Hardware
A = None
B = Plastic/Plastic serial fibre interface
C = Profibus interface
D = RS 485 interface (4-wire)
E = Glass/Glass serial fibre interface
F = Rx Plastic/Tx Glass serial fibre interface
G = Rx Glass/Tx Plastic serial fibre interface
H = RJ-45 10Mbps ethernet interface
M = RJ-45 10Mbps ethernet inc. IEC 61850
O = LC 100 Mbps ethernet fibre interface inc. IEC 61850
P = RJ-45 100Mbps ethernet interface inc. IEC 61850
R = 2 x LC 100 Mbps ethernet fibre interface inc. IEC 61850
S = 2 x RJ-45 100 Mbps ethernet interface inc. IEC 61850
Analog Outputs & firmware

E = None, standard firmware
F = 4 pcs, standard firmware
HW options
= IP30 (default)
C = IP30 with conformal coating
I = IP54
Note: K = IP54 with conformal coating
(* Optional hardw are, A-H available
(# Optional hardw are, A-G available
156 V260/en M/B013

Accessories
Order code Description Note
VEA 3CGi Ethernet adapter
VPA 3CG Profibus DP fieldbus option board
VSE001PP Fibre optic Interface Module (plastic - plastic) Max. distance 30 m
VSE002 RS485 Interface Module
VSE003 Local port RS-485 interface module,Ext I/O interface
VSE009 External DeviceNet interface module
VIO 12 AB RTD Module, 12pcs RTD inputs, RS 485 Communication (24-230 Vac/dc)
VIO 12 AC RTD/mA Module, 12pcs RTD inputs, PTC, mA inputs/outputs, RS232,
RS485 and Optical Tx/Rx Communication (24 Vdc)
VIO 12 AD RTD/mA Module, 12pcs RTD inputs, PTC, mA inputs/outputs, RS232,
RS485 and Optical Tx/Rx Communication (48-230 Vac/dc)
VX003-3 RS232 programming cable (VAMPSET, VEA 3CGi) Cable length 3m
3P025 USB to RS232 adapter
VX004-M3 TTL/RS232 converter cable (PLC, VEA 3CGi) Cable length 3m
VX004-M10 TTL/RS232 converter cable (PLC, VEA 3CGi) Cable length 10m
VX007-F3 TTL/RS232 converter cable (VPA 3CG) Cable length 3m
VAM 16D External LED module Disables rear local communic-
ation
VYX 076 Projection for 200 series Height 40mm
V200WAF V200 wall assembly frame
VM690/230 3 Phase Nominal Voltage Matching Transformer 690V->230V , 400V->110V
V260/en M/B013 157

14 Firmware revision history

10.58 New features in IEC 61850 added
Outputs vef files with suomi & russian language packets

10.67 100 Mbps option card support
10.68 Default font sizes changed
Popup window added for language packet init

10.74 I> and I0> - I0>>>> -stages with faster operation time
Harmonic driver to 10 ms priority
I0Calc driver to 10 ms priority
Logic outputs to GOOSE
RSTP support
10.87 Maximum rated power increased to 400000 kVA from 200000 kVA
Support for two instances of TCP protocols on Ethernet port
Virtual output events added
Ethernet/IP: mapping extensions (ExtDOs, ExtAOs and ExtAIs alarms)
“get/set” added to communication ports’ protocol lists
M-Bus added
10.106 GOOSE supervision signals added
Automatic LED latch release added
Disturbance recorder full event added

10.108 Use of recorder memory in percents added
Various additions to IEC 61850

10.116 IP and other TCP parameters are able to change without reboot
Logic output numbering is not changed when changes are made in the logic
NOTE! Vampset version 2.2.97 required

10.118 Enable sending of analog data in GOOSE message
Day light saving (DST) rules added for system clock
HMI changes:
• Order of the first displays changed, 1.measurement, 2. mimic, 3. title
• timeout does not apply if the first 3 displays are active
158 V260/en M/B013

10.161 - IEC 101 over Ethernet added
- Possibility to compare two signals in programmable stages added
- Alarms for ExtAI/RTD: RTD open/RTD shorted/RTD communication loss added
- FTP file transfer passive mode added
- Back-up SNTP server added
- Support for HTTP server added
- UDP mode for IEC 101 over Ethernet added
- Support for folder view in VAMPSET added
- Disturbance recorder memory doubled
- More memory for MIMIC added
- IEC 61850: file transfer added
- IEC 61850: object inactivity alarms added
- IEC 61850: new LN for EF trip indication EFPTRC2 including neutral component added
- IEC 61850: new LN containing indications from DR and remote triggering of DR added
- IEC 61850: parameter IEC 61850 file transfer added
- IEC 61850: event COMTRADE file ready added
- IEC 61850: new LNs with CT parameters added
- IEC 61850: default value for every GOOSE NI
- IEC 61850: support for bitstrings in GOOSE added
- IEC 61850: setting GOOSE to test mode via DI/VI/local HMI added
- IEC 61850: analog values received via GOOSE for display on MIMIC and MEASUREMENT
DISPLAYS added
- IEC 61850: all Data Sets and In Use Columns set to "NO" by default added
- IEC 61850: LED reset command

10.175 I>: Pick-up limit setting minimum value changed from 0.10 to 0.05
Number of setting groups increased from 2 to 4
When accept zero delay enabled, stages' definite operation delay can be set to 0
Relay name can be 10 characters long
V260/en M/B013 159

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2 Local panel user interface ...................................................... 12

3 VAMPSET PC software ........................................................... 38

5 Main functions ......................................................................... 42

5.6 Energy pulse outputs ....................................................... 57

6 Measurement functions .......................................................... 74

7 Control functions .................................................................... 93

8 Communication ....................................................................... 102

8.2.6 DNP 3.0 ...............................................................116

11 Technical data ..........................................................................146

12 Mounting .................................................................................. 154

13 Order information ....................................................................156

14 Firmware revision history .......................................................158

1.1 Legal notice

1.2 Safety information and password

The addition of either symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label

1.3 Unit features

1.4 Related documents

*) xxxx = revision number

RMS Root mean square

1.6 Periodical testing

1.7 EU directive compliance

Compliance with the European Commission's EMC Directive. Product

Compliance with the European Commission's Low Voltage Directive.

2 Local panel user interface

2.1 Relay front panel

Navigation push-button function

ENTER push-button for activating or confirming a function.

Adjusting LCD contrast

Figure 2.1: Sections of the LCD dot matrix display

1. Main menu column

2.1.2 Adjusting display contrast

2.2 Local panel operations

Main menu Submenus

Prot protection enabling

moving in the menus_relay

Figure 2.2: Moving in the menus using local HMI

• To move in the main menu, push or .

Main menu Number of menus Description Note

2.2.1 Operating levels

Figure 2.3: Opening the access level

Send both the numbers to your nearest Schneider Electric Customer

Now the passwords are restored to the default values (See

2.3 Operating measures

2.3.1 Measured data

Value Menu/Submenu Description

Value Menu/Submenu Description

Value Menu/Submenu Description

Figure 2.4: Example of harmonics bar display

2.3.2 Reading event register

Figure 2.5: Example of an event register

3. Scroll through the event list with the and .

2.3.3 Forced control (Force)

VAMP 260 force

Pick RELAY OUTPUTS 1

Figure 2.6: Selecting Force function

2.4 Configuration and parameter setting