Section 4 Analog and binary signal transfer for line
differential protection
4.1 Communication channels for line differential
protection
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The line differential protection function uses 64 kbit/s or 2 Mbit/s communication
channels to exchange telegrams between the line differential protection IEDs.
These telegrams contain current sample values, time information, trip signals,
block signals, alarm signals and 8/192 binary signals, which can be used for any
purpose. Each IED can have a maximum of four communication channels.
On a two terminal line there is a need for one communication channel provided that
there is only one CT at each line end (see Figure
13).
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Figure 13: Two-terminal line
In case of 1½ breaker arrangements or ring buses, a line end has two CTs (see
Figure 14).
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Figure 14: Two-terminal line with 1½ breaker
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