OMICRON PTL Beckwith M-3425A XRIO Converter User Manual

OMICRON PTL

XRIO Converter

Beckwith M-3425A

User Manual

V1.000

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Contents
1 General Information ..................................................................................................................................3
2 Quick Start Information ............................................................................................................................3
3 Using the Converter..................................................................................................................................4
4 Required Software Version ......................................................................................................................4
5 Functional Range ......................................................................................................................................4
6 Not Supported Functions .........................................................................................................................6
7 OMICRON Test Strategy ...........................................................................................................................6
8 Converter Structure ..................................................................................................................................6
8.1 M-3425A Section ..................................................................................................................................6
8.1.1 Relay Parameter Section................................................................................................................6
8.1.2 Additional Information.....................................................................................................................7
8.1.3 RIOPlus (Advanced view)...............................................................................................................8
8.1.3.1 NamePlate...............................................................................................................................8
8.1.3.2 ProtectedObject ......................................................................................................................8
8.1.3.3 PowerSystemParameters .......................................................................................................8
8.1.3.4 GeneratorProtection................................................................................................................8
8.1.3.4.1 FrequencyElements..........................................................................................................8
8.1.3.4.2 VoltageElements ..............................................................................................................8
8.1.3.4.3 PowerElements ................................................................................................................8
8.1.3.4.4 VoltsPerHertzElements ....................................................................................................8
8.1.3.4.5 DifferentialElements .........................................................................................................8
8.1.3.4.6 OverCurrentElements Side 1............................................................................................9
8.1.3.4.7 OverCurrentElements Side 2............................................................................................9
8.1.3.4.8 Inadvertent Energizing......................................................................................................9
8.1.3.4.9 LossOfField.......................................................................................................................9
8.1.3.4.10 StatorOverloadElements ................................................................................................9
8.1.3.4.11 OutOfStep (DistanceProtectionElement)........................................................................9
8.1.3.5 DistanceProtection ................................................................................................................10
8.1.3.6 BreakerFailureProetectionPhase ..........................................................................................10
8.1.3.7 BreakerFailureProetectionGround ........................................................................................10
8.1.4 TemplateController (Advanced view) ...........................................................................................10
8.1.4.1 Expanded RIOPlus Protection Function ...............................................................................10
8.1.4.2 Circuit Breaker.......................................................................................................................11
8.2 RIO .....................................................................................................................................................11
8.2.1 Differential.....................................................................................................................................11
8.2.2 Distance........................................................................................................................................11
8.2.3 Out of Step....................................................................................................................................11
8.2.4 Loss of Field .................................................................................................................................12
8.2.5 Overcurrent Side 1 .......................................................................................................................12
8.2.6 Overcurrent Side 2(Trip/Alarm) ....................................................................................................12
8.2.7 VoltageRestrainedOvercurrent .....................................................................................................12
8.2.8 ThermalOverload (#1 / #2) ...........................................................................................................12
8.3 Activating the RIO functions ...............................................................................................................13
8.4 Specific Features................................................................................................................................13
Appendix A .................................................................................................................................................14

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1 General Information
The Beckwith M-3425A converter is designed for use with the OMICRON Test Universe 2.22 software for
testing the M-3425A generator protection relays. The converter provides all necessary data for testing the
generator protection functions (see chapter 2 ) of the M-3425A relays.
The following software version and functional range are modeled in this converter:
• M-3425A Expanded

Note: This converter is tested with the relay described above. It may work with similar relays, too.

2 Quick Start Information

To work with the Beckwith M-3425A XRIO converter:
1. Start a new OMICRON Control Center (OCC) document or open an existing OCC document.
2. Insert a new test object or open the existing test object.
3. On the File menu, click Import.
4. Browse to the latest OMICRON M-3425A.xrio file.
5. Click Open.
6. Enter all necessary settings in the Relay Parameter Section, Additional Information –
General/Power System Parameters/Circuit Breaker Information/Test Parameters (see
chapter 8.1.1 and 8.1.2 ).
7. Insert "+inf" (infinity) to disable settings/functions, if necessary.
8. Click OK.

Figure 1: Opening and importing the Beckwith M-3425A XRIO converter

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3 Using the Converter

The Beckwith M-3425A XRIO converter can be used as a stand-alone converter or in association with a
relay specific test template, for example with the OMICRON Generator Protection template for the M-
3425A relays.

In any way the converter is used, follow the quick start instructions and create your test using LinkToXRIO
or start using the relay specific test template (for more information, see the test template documentation).

4 Required Software Version

To use this converter, you must have a valid license for the OMICRON Test Universe 2.22 software.

5 Functional Range
The Beckwith M-3425A XRIO converter implements the following functions:
• 81 Over/Underfrequency protection
• 27 Phase Undervoltage protection
• 59 Phase Overvoltage protection
• 59N Neutral Overvoltage protection
• 24 Volts/Hz protection
• 87 Phase Differential protection
• 49 Stator Overload protection
• 46 Negative Sequence Overcurrent protection
• 50, 50N, 50DT, 51N, 51V Instantaneous/Definite/Inverse Timed Phase/Neutral Overcurrent
protection
• 67N Neutral/Residual Directional Overcurrent
• 50/27 Inadvertent Energization protection
• 32 Directional Over/Underpower protection
• 21 Phase Impedance protection (without blinder)
• 40 Loss of Fields protection
• 78 Out of Step protection
• 50BF Breaker Failure

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Figure 2: Functional range of the Beckwith M-3425A XRIO converter

Some of the functions listed above use the RIO interface of the Test Universe software. Consequently, the
test modules are configured automatically without using LinkToXRIO.
The following functions use the RIO interface:
• 87 Phase Differential protection (#1 and #2)
• 21 Impedance protection
• 78 Out of Step protection
• 40 Loss of Field protection
• 46 Negative sequence
• 50, 50N, 50DT, 51N, 51V, 67N Instantaneous/Definite/Inverse Timed Phase/Neutral Overcurrent
protection
• 49 Thermal overload protection (#1 and #2)

For testing the other functions, you must use LinkToXRIO.

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6 Not Supported Functions

The following functions are currently not supported:
• 21 Distance blinder and zone 3 out of-step functionality
• 25 Synchro Check protection
• 27TN Third Harmonic Undervoltage protection
• 50DT Split Differential protection
• 59D Third Harmonic Voltage Diff. protection
• 59N Zero Sequence Overvoltage protection
• 59X Multi-Purpose Overvoltage protection
• 60FL VT Fuse-Loss Detection protection
• 64F/B Field Ground protection
• 64S 100% Stator Ground protection
• 81A Frequency Accumulator
• 81R ROCOF
• 87GD Ground Differential protection
• IPS Logic
• BM Breaker Monitor
• TS Trip Circuit Monitoring

7 OMICRON Test Strategy

The OMICRON test strategy is described in the OMICRON Protection Test Template (PTT) Generator
documentation. For detailed information, see the PTT Generator documentation.

8 Converter Structure
The converter is divided into two sections: the M-3425A section and the RIO section. Both sections
consist of several function blocks. The converter comes up in the standard view; the RIOplus section and
the template controller section can only be seen in the advanced view.

8.1 M-3425A Section

The M-3425 section is divided into four groups: the Relay Parameter Section, the Additional
Information section, the RIO Plus section and the TemplateController section.

8.1.1 Relay Parameter Section

The Relay Parameter Section includes the parameters which have to be changed by the user. All relay
parameters are included in this section and have to be set to the actual relay values. The parameters are
grouped and named as in the Beckwith software IPScom M-3425 Series (M-3820D). Each parameter in
this block is identified by a Foreign ID.

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Figure 3: Setting the parameters in the Relay Parameter Section

8.1.2 Additional Information

This block contains additional data for testing the M-3425A relay functionality. The block is divided into the
following sections:

General section – includes detailed information needed for the test report like manufacturer,
device type, substation name etc. This section includes parameters which have to be changed by
the user according to the customer relay type and substation.

Power System Parameters section – includes power system configuration information which is
needed for testing the relay protection function with OMICRON Test Universe software, e.g. CT or
VT connection and dimensioning settings. This section includes parameters which have to be
changed by the user according to the customer power system.

Relay Information section - This block has been added for relay specific parameters such as
tolerances which cannot be set by the user, because they are constant values. All values set in
this block can be found in the "M-3425A Generator Protection Relay" manual (M-3425A-SP-05
(10-07) Screen.pdf). Typically, these blocks do not have to be changed, as they are already set to
the values given in the user manual of the relay.

Circuit Breaker Information section – includes information which is required for the CB test.

Test Tolerance section – includes an additional test tolerance to calculate the start and end value
for trip and pickup tests by using the OMICRON TU Ramping module.

Test Parameters section – includes additional test parameters for testing adaptive functions
witch are not directly supported by the OMICRON TU test modules e.g. a voltage level for the 51V
tests. Furthermore it includes additional test parameters which are needed for testing the
protection function but not found in the relay settings. e.g. high operating current stage for the 87
Phase Differential protection function. This section includes parameters which have to be
changed by the user.

Note: The default value of current direction of the CT's is set to FromProtectedObject viz. from the
generator away. If your CT's are connected differently to your system, please change these parameters
under Power System Parameters.

Note: The converter is build for a generator system which has two equal dimensioned phase current
transformers on both sides of the generator. If your system is different please change the settings for the
primary and secondary nominal current transformer values under Power System Parameters. This
changing may not cause to problems, because most of the pickup values of the different generator
protection functions are relative to the generator nominal currents. The others protection functions are
dedicated to a generator side and its nominal currents. For more information see the Beckwith Generator
Protection Test Template manual or chapter 8 .

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8.1.3 RIOPlus (Advanced view)

The RIO Plus section contains the interface, which provides the link between the XRIO converter and all
test modules which have no access to RIO functions. All tests using basic test modules like Ramping or
State Sequencer have to be linked to the parameters in the RIO Plus section of the converter.

8.1.3.1 NamePlate
The NamePlate block contains all necessary information to identify the protection device to be tested. This
block contains the relay vendor, serial number, model, the relay location, hardware revision, software
revision and a description.

8.1.3.2 ProtectedObject
This block contains all necessary information about the protected object (here generator). The
ProtectedObjectElements – GeneratorMotor1 contains the generator nominal values Vnom, Inom and
Snom.

8.1.3.3 PowerSystemParameters
The number of phases, phase rotation and the nominal frequency are stored in this block.

8.1.3.4 GeneratorProtection
This block contains all data necessary for testing the functional range (see chapter 5 ) of the Beckwith M-
3425A relays except the impedance and breaker failure protection function. The nominal values and CT
settings for both generator sides used by these protection functions can be found here. The following
protection functions are included in this section:

8.1.3.4.1 FrequencyElements
This block contains all necessary data for testing the over- and under frequency protection functions. All
stages of the under frequency and over frequency protection function in the relay are modeled as sub
blocks of the FrequencyElements block. Each stage sub block stores information about the pickup value,
operating time and the pickup drop-off ratio.

8.1.3.4.2 VoltageElements
This block contains all necessary data for testing the over- and under voltage protection functions. All
stages of the voltage protection function in the relay are modeled as sub blocks of the VoltageElements
block. Each stage sub block stores information about the pickup value, operating time and the pickup
drop-off ratio.

8.1.3.4.3 PowerElements
This block contains all necessary data for testing the over- and under power protection function. All stages
of the directional power protection function in the relay are modeled as sub blocks of the PowerElements
protection block. Each stage sub block stores information about the pickup value, operating time and the
pickup drop-off ratio.

8.1.3.4.4 VoltsPerHertzElements
This block contains all necessary data for testing the overexcitation protection. All stages of the
overexcitation protection function in the relay are modeled as sub blocks of the VoltsPerHerzElements
block. Each stage sub block stores information about the pickup value, operating time, the pickup drop-off
ratio and the operating curve.

8.1.3.4.5 DifferentialElements
This block contains all necessary data for testing the differential protection. Both differential curves #1 and
#2 in the relay are modeled as sub blocks of the DifferentialElements block. Each sub block stores
information about the pickup value, operating time, HarmonicRestraintElements and the operating curve.

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8.1.3.4.6 OverCurrentElements Side 1

This block contains all necessary data for testing the overcurrent protection for side 1 (IA-IB-IC) of the
generator. All stages of the overcurrent protection function in the relay are modeled as sub blocks of the
OvercurrentElements block. Each stage sub block stores information about the pickup value, operating
time, pickup drop-off ratio and the curve type.

Note: The different Overcurrent Protection functions are stages are dedicated to one of the generator
sides like described in the M-3425A Typical Connection Diagram for large maschines (Introduction
Manual Beckwith M-3425A Generator Protection page 20-21 or Appendix A)
8.1.3.4.7 OverCurrentElements Side 2
This block contains all necessary data for testing the overcurrent protection for side 2 (Ia-Ib-Ic) of the
generator. All stages of the overcurrent protection function in the relay are modeled as sub blocks of the
OvercurrentElements block. Each stage sub block stores information about the pickup value, operating
time, pickup drop-off ratio, the curve type and the VoltageRestraintElements. The sub block
VoltageRestraintElements contains all necessary data for testing the voltage controlled inverse time
overcurrent stage. The voltage controlled and restraint overcurrent functions are modeled as sub blocks of
the VoltageRestraintElements. The BlockingElement (voltage controlled function) block stores information
about the pickup value, operating time and pickup drop-off ratio. The AdaptiveElement (voltage restraint
function) block stores information about the function method and the linear adaptive factor.
8.1.3.4.8 Inadvertent Energizing
This block contains all necessary data for testing the inadvertent energizing protection function. The block
stores information about the pickup and pickup drop-off ratio and the VoltageElements. The sub block
VoltageElements contains all necessary data for testing the voltage level of the inadvertent energizing
protection function. The BlockingElement block stores information about the pickup value, operating time
and pickup drop-off ratio.
8.1.3.4.9 LossOfField
This block contains all necessary data for testing the loss of field protection function. The loss of field
tripping, blocking and starting elements are modeled as sub blocks of the LossOfField block. The sub
block StartingElement stores information about the two different loss of field pickup modes – overcurrent
starting and voltage control starting. Each TrippingZoneElement and BlockingZoneElement sub block
stores information about:
• the impedances in the BorderElements and GenericShape sub blocks
• the reach and phi values and tolerances in the Reach sub block
• the operating and reset delay time values and tolerances in the OperateDelayTime sub block

8.1.3.4.10 StatorOverloadElements
This block contains all necessary data for testing the stator overload protection. All stages of the stator
overload protection function in the relay are modeled as sub blocks of the StatorOverloadElements block.
Each sub block stores information about the stator overload characteristics of the relay.

8.1.3.4.11 OutOfStep (DistanceProtectionElement)

This block contains all necessary data for testing the out of step protection function. The out of step
detection element and the starting element of the out of step protection function in the relay are modeled
as sub blocks of the OutOfStep block. The sub block OutOfStepDetectionElement stores information
about pickup hold delay time and the out of step starting and tripping zone. Each OutOfStepZoneElement
sub block stores information about:
• the impedances in the BorderElements and GenericShape sub blocks
• the reach and phi values and tolerances in the Reach sub block
• the operating and reset delay time values and tolerances in the OperateDelayTime sub blocks

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8.1.3.5 DistanceProtection
This block contains all necessary data to test the distance protection quadrilateral circle including the
starting zones. The nominal values and the CT / VT settings used by the distance protection functions can
be found here. All zones of the distance protection function in the relay are modeled as sub blocks of the
ImpedanceZoneElements block. Each zone sub block stores information about:
• the grounding factors in the GroundingFactor sub block
• the impedances in the BorderElements and GenericShape sub blocks
• the reach and phi values and tolerances in the Reach sub block
• the operating and reset delay time values and tolerances in the OperateDelayTime sub blocks
All necessary data for testing the overcurrent starting element are stored in the StartingElements sub
block.

Note: The load blinder functionality is not supported

8.1.3.6 BreakerFailureProetectionPhase
This block contains all necessary data for testing the phase breaker failure protection function together
with the circuit breaker. The block stores information about the CurrentDetectorValue,
SinglePoleRetripTimeDelay, ThreePoleRetripTimeDelay and BreakerFailureTimeDelay.

8.1.3.7 BreakerFailureProetectionGround
This block contains all necessary data for testing the ground breaker failure protection function together
with the circuit breaker. The block stores information about the CurrentDetectorValue,
SinglePoleRetripTimeDelay, ThreePoleRetripTimeDelay and BreakerFailureTimeDelay.

8.1.4 TemplateController (Advanced view)

The TemplateController block contains special values needed for some tests, especially for tests using
LinkToXRIO. These are mainly calculated values which cannot be calculated using LinkToXRIO and
therefore have to be stored in this section. Other values needed for customer designed test can be stored
in this block.

8.1.4.1 Expanded RIOPlus Protection Function

The red market converter blocks contain special values and functionalities needed for some tests and for
the easy handling of the RIO part, e.g. test voltages for the 51V function, pickup test values or a sort
function for testing several active overcurrent protection stages.

Figure 4: TemplateController structure

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8.1.4.2 Circuit Breaker

The circuit breaker block contains all necessary data for testing protection functions together with the
circuit breaker. The modeled parameter is the trip time.

8.2 RIO
The RIO section of the converter contains all specialized RIO functions needed to use the more
specialized test modules (like e.g. Advanced Differential or Overcurrent) provided by the OMICRON Test
Universe software.

Warning: Do not change any values in this section. The values have been set using the relay settings of
the Relay Parameter Section.

Exception Note: Every protection function is dedicated to one of the generator side like it is described in
the M-3425A Typical Connection Application Diagram for large machines (Introduction Manual Beckwith
M-3425A Generator Protection page 20-21 or Appendix A). To use this converter for testing smaller
machines control the links for the CT settings of the active overcurrent protection stages (46, 51V, 50/51)
with your connection diagram. The 50N/51N neutral overcurrent protection function for side 1 and 2 is
already included. To set this function to side 1, please change the additional setting Neutral (Residual) CT
Connection under Additional Information – Test Parameters – 50/51N Neutral Overcurrent. If they are not
conforming with your connection diagram, you have to change the links for CT Star Point and the relative
IPickup value of each overcurrent group and stage.

Note: Do not activate the former test object view in the advanced mode of the XRIO test object. Changing
parameters in this view could disable formulas in the RIO section.

8.2.1 Differential
The RIO Differential function provides the necessary values for testing the differential protection function
of the M-3425A relay. The RIO differential function contains all values needed for using the following
OMICRON Test Universe modules:
• Diff Configuration
• Diff characteristic
• Diff trip time

8.2.2 Distance
This RIO Distance function provides the necessary values for testing the distance protection functions of
the M-3425A relay with the Advanced Distance test module. The protection functions supported by this
RIO function include:
• 21 Phase distance circle

The following RIO function for testing these distance protection functions is available:
• Distance

Note: The load blinder functionality is not supported

8.2.3 Out of Step

The RIO OutOfStep block provides the necessary values for testing the out of step function of the M-
3425A relay with the StateSequencer module with distance curve view.

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8.2.4 Loss of Field

This RIO Loss of Field function provides the necessary values for testing the loss of filed protection
functions of the M-3425A relay with the Advanced Distance test module. The protection functions
supported by this RIO function include:
• 40 Loss of Field circle
• 40 Blocking area

The following RIO function for testing these distance protection functions is available:
• Distance

8.2.5 Overcurrent Side 1

This RIO Overcurrent function provides the necessary values for testing the overcurrent protection
functions of the M-3425A relay with the Overcurrent test module. The protection functions supported by
this RIO function include:
• 50DT #1 and #2 with SplitPhaseDifferential function deactive
• 50N/51N for generator side 1 (IA-IB-IC)

The following RIO function for testing these overcurrent protection functions is available:
• Overcurrent

8.2.6 Overcurrent Side 2(Trip/Alarm)

This RIO Overcurrent function provides the necessary values for testing the overcurrent protection
functions of the M-3425A relay with the Overcurrent test module. The protection functions supported by
this RIO function include:
• 46 negative sequence overcurrent
• 50/51 without voltage control or restraint element
• 50N/51N for generator side 2 (Ia-Ib-Ic)

The following RIO function for testing these overcurrent protection functions is available:
• Overcurrent

8.2.7 VoltageRestrainedOvercurrent
This RIO Overcurrent function provides the necessary values for testing the voltage restraint inverse time
overcurrent protection functions of the M-3425A relay with the Overcurrent test module. The protection
functions supported by this RIO function include:
• 51V overcurrent

The following RIO function for testing these overcurrent protection functions is available:
• Overcurrent

8.2.8 ThermalOverload (#1 / #2)

The following RIO Overcurrent functions for testing the stator overload protection function with Test
Universe are implemented in the RIO block of the M-3425A XRIO converter:
• Stator Overload

This module contains the stator overload characteristic curve.

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8.3 Activating the RIO functions

The RIO functions have to be set to active manually in each Overcurrent test module if the converter is
used in the stand-alone mode. Activate the RIO function you intend to use in the local hardware
configuration as shown below.

Figure 5: Activating a RIO function

8.4 Specific Features

This section deals with special requirements of some of the converter's functions. Functions not listed
here have no known limitations to their functionalities. Currently there are no specific features known.

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