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ABB PR521 User Manual

ABB PR521
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PR521
Manuale operativo per unità di protezione a microprocessore
Operator manual for microprocessor based protection unit
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ABB PR521 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandABB
ModelPR521
CategoryComputer Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Instructions

Installation Environment Suitability

Ensure suitable installation room conditions for electrical and electronic apparatus.

Personnel Qualification for Operations

All installation, service, and maintenance must be by qualified personnel.

Regulatory Compliance

Adhere to standard and legal requirements for installations and safety.

Manual Adherence and Warnings

Follow manual instructions and pay attention to specific symbols.

Performance Limits Monitoring

Check that the apparatus's rated performance is not exceeded during service.

Operational Information Access

Ensure personnel have access to the manual and necessary information.

Original Spare Parts Usage

Use only original spare parts for maintenance and replacement.

Insulation Testing Precautions

Disconnect the PR521 unit before performing insulation tests.

Responsible Behaviour Emphasis

Emphasizes responsible behaviour for overall safety.

Introduction and Initial Procedures

Publication Overview

Information for PR521 unit installation and service.

Reading Recommendations

Careful reading recommended for correct product use.

Packing and Transport

Standard packing protects the unit; contact ABB for special requirements.

Receipt Inspection Procedures

Check apparatus for integrity and report any damage within five days.

Documentation Checklist

Lists accompanying documents for the protection unit shipment.

Storage Procedures

Initial Handling and Repacking

Unpack and check unit; repack using original material if not installed immediately.

Recommended Storage Conditions

Store in a dry, dust-free, covered area within a specified temperature range.

Product Description and Specifications

General Overview and Functions

PR521 integrated with HAD circuit-breakers, supports ANSI functions (50-51-51N).

Current Sensor (C.S.) Usage

Protections can be two or three-phase based on C.S. connection.

Self-Powered Operation

Unit is self-powered and operates with >=20% rated C.S. current.

Reference Standards

Lists relevant IEC, CEI, and EN standards.

Environmental Conditions

Specifies ambient operating and storage conditions.

Technical Data

Mechanical and Protection Ratings

Details mechanical dimensions, weight, IP rating, and MTBF.

Signalling Relay Characteristics

Specifies switching capacity, voltage, current, and lifespan.

Installation and Connection

Installation Importance and Safety

Correct installation is critical; must be done by qualified personnel.

Pre-Installation Safety Step

Disconnect the PR521 unit before insulation testing.

Unit Mounting and Power Source

Unit is mounted on HAD circuit-breakers and supplied by C.S.

Auxiliary Circuit Connections

Connects to circuit breaker terminals for remote control and toroidal transformer.

Terminal Board Access

Refer to circuit-breaker manual for terminal board access.

Programming the PR521 Unit

Programming Safety and Requirements

Programming by qualified personnel; disconnect before insulation tests.

Current Transformer Ratio Consideration

Adjust 51/51N functions based on circuit-breaker's rated current capacity.

Phase Current Sensors (C.S.) Functions

C.S. provide energy and signal for current detection.

C.S. Rated Values

Unit supports four different C.S. rated values (40, 80, 250, 1250 A).

Dip Switch Representation

Illustrates dip switch position indication.

Phase Current Sensor Selection

C.S. Current Processing

Explains how PR521 processes current (RMS and Peak values).

Dip Switch Configuration for C.S.

Uses 4 dip switches to select C.S. type.

Simultaneous C.S. Type Setting Warning

Warning for setting multiple C.S. types simultaneously, affects alarm LED.

Functionality Guarantee

Protection and trip functions are guaranteed regardless of C.S. setting.

PR521 Functions (50 & 51 Versions)

Supported Protection Functions

Lists overcurrent (51) and short-circuit (50) protection functions.

Overcurrent Protection (51) Details

Details the overcurrent protection function and its 4 curve families.

Curve Families (S1-S4)

Indicates S1-S4 curves for future use; standard version selects one of four.

Overcurrent Threshold Setting (I>)

Dip Switch Configuration for I>

Uses 5 dip switches to set the threshold value for I>.

Available Threshold Values

Lists 32 threshold values from 0.2 to 1 x In.

Protection Self-Protection

Protection cannot be excluded, ensuring self-protection against overloads.

Threshold Tolerance

Specifies tolerance for I> thresholds according to IEC 255-3.

Overcurrent Curve Type Selection

Curve Type Selection Method

Uses 2 dip switches to select one of four time-current relationships.

Fixed Time-Delay Curve Setup

Defines Fixed Time-Delay curve parameters and dip switch settings.

Normally Inverse Curve Setup

Defines Normally Inverse curve parameters and dip switch settings.

Very Inverse Curve Setup

Defines Very Inverse curve parameters and dip switch settings.

Extremely Inverse Curve Setup

Defines Extremely Inverse curve parameters and dip switch settings.

Overcurrent Trip Time Setting (t>)

Trip Time Adjustment using K Value

Uses 4 dip switches to adjust trip time by setting K value.

Available K Values for Trip Time

Lists 16 available K values from 0.1 to 1.6.

Trip Time Tolerances

Specifies tolerances for trip times based on curve type.

Overcurrent Setting Example

Provides an example of setting overcurrent protection characteristics.

Overcurrent Protection Setting Example

Example Scenario Details

Example for setting overcurrent protection with specific parameters.

Example Dip Switch Configuration

Shows the dip switch configuration for the example setting.

Adjustable Time-Delay Short-Circuit Protection (50)

Function Description (I>>, t>>)

Describes protection indicated by I>> with adjustable trip time t>>.

Threshold Value Setting (I>>)

Uses 4 dip switches to set the threshold value for I>>.

Available Thresholds and Exclusion

Lists 14 thresholds; protection can be excluded.

Threshold Tolerance (I>>)

Specifies tolerance for I>> thresholds.

Trip Time Setting (t>>)

Uses 3 dip switches to set trip time t>>.

Available Trip Times (t>>)

Lists 8 trip times from 0.1 s to 0.8 s.

Trip Time Tolerance (t>>)

Specifies tolerance for trip time t>>.

Short-Circuit Protection Setting Example

Example Scenario Details

Example for setting selective short-circuit protection.

Example Dip Switch Configuration

Shows dip switch configuration for the example setting.

Instantaneous Short-Circuit Protection (50)

Function Description (I>>>, t>>>)

Provides instantaneous definite time-delay thresholds indicated by I>>>.

Threshold Value Setting (I>>>)

Uses 4 dip switches to set the threshold value for I>>>.

Available Thresholds and Tolerance

Lists 15 threshold values and their tolerances.

Instantaneous Short-Circuit Setting Example

Provides an example of setting instantaneous short-circuit protection.

PR521 Front Nameplate (50-51 Versions)

Nameplate Diagram

Illustrates the front nameplate of the PR521 unit.

Nameplate Legend

Explains the function of each element on the front nameplate.

PR521 Functions (50, 51, 51N Versions)

Functionality Overview

Unit performs 50-51 functions plus earth fault 51N.

Earth Fault Current Determination

Explains methods for determining earth fault current (internal/external toroidal).

Supported Protection Functions

Lists overcurrent, short-circuit, and earth fault protection functions.

Internal Toroidal Earth Fault Protection (51N)

Details protection using internal toroidal transformer.

Internal Earth Fault Threshold Setting (lo>)

Uses 4 dip switches to set threshold value for lo>.

Available Internal Threshold Values

Lists 14 threshold values from 0.45 to 1.10 x In.

Internal Earth Fault Trip Time Setting (to>)

Trip Time Adjustment (to>)

Uses 4 dip switches to adjust trip time (0-0.75s).

Possible Trip Time Settings

Shows possible setting values for trip time (to>).

Protection Activation and Inhibition Conditions

Conditions for lo> activation and inhibition based on current.

Trip Time Tolerance (to>)

Specifies tolerance for trip time.

Internal Earth Fault Protection Setting Example

Example Scenario Details

Example for setting earth fault protection with internal toroidal transformer.

Example Dip Switch Configuration

Shows dip switch configuration for the example.

External Toroidal Earth Fault Protection (51N)

Function Description

Details protection using external toroidal transformer.

External Earth Fault Threshold Setting (lo>)

Uses 4 dip switches to set threshold value for lo>.

Available External Threshold Values

Lists 14 threshold values from 0.05 to 0.70 x In.

Threshold Value Tolerance

Specifies tolerance for lo> thresholds.

Trip Time Setting (to>)

Uses 4 dip switches to set trip time (to>).

Trip Time Adjustment Reference

Refers to section 6.3.1.1.2 for trip time settings.

Protection Activation and Inhibition Conditions

Conditions for lo> activation and inhibition.

Trip Time Tolerance (to>)

Specifies tolerance for trip time.

External Earth Fault Protection Setting Example

Example Scenario Details

Example for setting earth fault protection with external toroidal transformer.

Example Dip Switch Configuration

Shows dip switch configuration for the example.

PR521 Front Nameplate (50-51-51N Versions)

Nameplate Diagram

Illustrates the front nameplate of the PR521 unit.

Nameplate Legend

Explains the function of each element on the front nameplate.

Signalling Functions

Remote Signalling via Relay

Integrated relay provides protection tripped signal.

Relay Signal Reset Methods

Describes automatic and manual reset methods for the relay signal.

Visual Signalling via LEDs

Yellow LED indicates timing or C.S. setting errors.

LED Status Management

Table shows LED status based on error and timing conditions.

Control Functionality

Remote Opening Control

Enables remote opening of circuit-breaker via demagnetisation release.

Control Signal Conditions

Specifies conditions for remote opening command execution.

Control Connection Requirements

Details cable length and type for electromagnetic compatibility.

Control Availability and Impact

Function availability and non-impact on signalling relay.

Putting into Service and Testing

Service Qualification and Safety

Operations by qualified personnel; disconnect before insulation tests.

Mandatory Pre-Service Test

At least the described test must be performed before service.

Demagnetisation Release Test (Y03)

Verifies microcontroller and demagnetisation release functionality.

Periodic Checks

Recommends repeating the test annually.

Spare Parts and Test Accessories

Available Parts and Accessories

Lists PR521, demagnetisation release Y03, and Test Device TT2.

Ordering Information

Advised to provide serial numbers when ordering parts.

Test Unit (TT2) Operation

TT2 accessory for PR521/PR512 performs signal reset and release test.

TT2 Unit Settings and Battery Check

Details TT2 unit settings, battery check, and dip switch usage.

Time Current Curves

Definite Time-Delay (DT) Curve

Shows the Definite Time-delay trip curve for overcurrent protection.

Normally Inverse (NI) Time-Delay Curve

NI Curve for Overcurrent Protection

Shows the Normally Inverse time-delay trip curve for overcurrent protection.

Very Inverse (VI) Time-Delay Curve

VI Curve for Over-Current Protection

Shows the Very Inverse time-delay trip curve for over-current protection.

Extremely Inverse (EI) Time-Delay Curve

EI Curve for Over-Current Protection

Shows the Extremely Inverse time-delay trip curve for over-current protection.

Definite Time-Delay Curve for Short-Circuit

Adjustable Short-Circuit Curve

Shows the definite time-delay trip curve for short-circuit protection.

Definite Time-Delay Curve for Internal Earth Fault

Internal Earth Fault Protection Curve

Shows the definite time-delay curve for internal earth fault protection.

Definite Time-Delay Curve for External Earth Fault

External Earth Fault Protection Curve

Shows the definite time-delay curve for external earth fault protection.

Wiring Diagram

Diagram Reference Document

Refers to document 'Circuit diagram n° 401701' for detailed information.

Wiring Diagram Illustrations

Provides wiring diagrams for the PR521 unit.

PR521 Unit Connections

Connector Information and Warnings

Shows connector details and important warnings.

Terminal Connection Table

Details connections for XK1, XK2, and XK3 terminals.

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