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Basler BE1-951 User Manual

Basler BE1-951
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION SYSTEM
BE1-951
Publication: 9328900990
Revision: L 06/07

Table of Contents

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Basler BE1-951 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSurge Protective Device (SPD)
Voltage Rating120/240V AC
Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (MCOV)150V AC
Protection ModesL-N, L-G, N-G
Housing MaterialThermoplastic
StandardsUL 1449

Summary

Introduction to BE1-951 Overcurrent Protection System

General Information and Quick Start

Provides overview of system, specifications, and a quick start guide for operation and installation.

Function Descriptions and Parameters

Details functional descriptions and setting parameters for inputs, outputs, protection, metering, and alarms.

BESTlogic Programmable Logic and Schemes

Covers BESTlogic design, preprogrammed logic schemes, and application tips.

User Interface and Communication

Details security, ASCII communication, and HMI setup procedures.

Installation, Testing, and Software

Covers installation, testing, maintenance, and BESTCOMS software.

Operational Specifications

Lists relay's operational features including current, voltage, frequency, and general specifications.

Section 2: Quick Start Guide

General Overview

Provides an overview of the BE1-951 relay, user interfaces, and BESTlogic.

BESTlogic Functionality

Explains BESTlogic, function block characteristics, and logic settings.

User Interfaces and Communication

Details the front panel HMI, ASCII commands, and BESTCOMS GUI.

Getting Started and Basic Operations

Guides through initial setup, entering test settings, and checking input states.

FAQ and Troubleshooting

Provides answers to frequently asked questions and troubleshooting tips.

Section 3: Input and Output Functions

Introduction to Inputs and Outputs

Describes the BE1-951's power system inputs, contact sensing inputs, and outputs.

Power System Inputs

Details voltage, current, frequency, and power measurements.

Contact Sensing Inputs

Explains the four programmable contact sensing inputs and their jumper settings.

Outputs

Describes the five general-purpose and one alarm output contacts.

Section 4: Protection and Control Functions

Introduction to Protection and Control

States the BE1-951's protective and control functions and usage steps.

Setting Groups

Explains the normal and auxiliary setting groups for adaptive relaying.

Overcurrent Protection

Covers instantaneous and time overcurrent protection elements.

Directional Power Protection

Details the 32 directional power protection element.

Voltage Protection

Covers overexcitation, phase undervoltage/overvoltage, negative-sequence voltage, and auxiliary voltage protection.

Frequency Protection

Covers over/under frequency protection elements.

Breaker Failure Protection

Describes the breaker failure protection function and its settings.

Logic Timers

Details the general purpose logic timers (62/162).

Reclosing

Covers the reclosing function, including settings and logic.

Synchronism-Check Protection

Details the synchronism-check protection element and its settings.

Voltage Transformer Fuse Loss Detection

Covers the 60FL fuse loss detection function.

Virtual Lockout Protection

Details the virtual lockout protection elements (86/186).

Virtual Switches

Covers virtual selector switches (43) and breaker control switches (101).

Section 5: Metering Functions

Introduction to Metering

Describes the BE1-951's metering capabilities for voltage, current, frequency, and power.

Metering Functions Overview

Lists metering functions including voltage, current, frequency, power factor, apparent power, and true power.

Auto Ranging Scales

Explains the automatic scaling of metered values across different units.

BESTCOMS Metering Screen Usage

Describes how to view metered values using the BESTCOMS software.

Section 6: Reporting and Alarm Functions

Introduction to Reporting and Alarms

Describes available reports and alarm functions, including programming major/minor alarms.

Relay Identifier Information

Covers setting Relay ID and Station ID for report headers.

Clock Settings

Details the real-time clock, IRIG input, and time/date format settings.

General Status Reporting

Explains how to obtain general status reports using ASCII commands.

Energy Data and Demand Functions

Describes energy data measurement, demand calculations, and alarm settings.

VT Monitor Functions

Covers fuse loss block logic settings.

Breaker Monitoring

Details breaker status reporting, duty monitoring, and alarms.

Trip Circuit Monitor

Covers monitoring the trip circuit for voltage and continuity.

Fault Reporting

Explains fault reporting expressions, targets, oscillographic records, and fault summary reports.

Sequence of Events Recorder (SER)

Details the SER report for reconstructing event sequences.

Alarms Function

Covers internal relay diagnostics, programmable alarms, and priorities.

Hardware and Software Version Reporting

Explains how to obtain relay hardware and software version information.

Settings Compare

Describes the BESTCOMS feature for comparing settings files.

Section 7: BESTlogic Programmable Logic

Introduction to BESTlogic

Explains BESTlogic as a programming method for managing relay capabilities.

Working with Programmable Logic

Discusses logic settings types: output logic and function block logic.

Function Block Logic Settings

Details setting the Mode and Input Logic for each function block.

Output Logic Settings

Explains defining output operations using Boolean logic equations.

Logic Schemes

Describes logic schemes, preprogrammed schemes, and custom logic.

The Active Logic Scheme

Explains how to select or copy a logic scheme to the active logic.

Custom Logic Schemes

Describes creating and customizing logic schemes.

Sending and Retrieving Relay Settings

Explains how to download and upload relay settings.

Debugging the Logic Scheme

Provides guidance on using RG-STAT for debugging logic schemes.

User Input and Output Logic Variable Names

Explains assigning meaningful names to inputs and outputs for reports.

BESTlogic Application Tips

Provides tips for designing and implementing logic schemes.

Section 8: Application Examples

Introduction to Applications

Discusses application of the BE1-951 using preprogrammed logic schemes.

Explanation of Terms

Defines terms used in logic scheme discussions.

Overview of Preprogrammed Logic Schemes

Briefly describes the six available preprogrammed logic schemes.

Details of Preprogrammed Logic Schemes

Provides detailed characteristics of each scheme.

BASIC-OC Logic Scheme

Describes the basic overcurrent protection logic.

OC-W-79 Logic Scheme

Details overcurrent protection with reclosing for feeder breakers.

OC-W-CTL Logic Scheme

Covers overcurrent protection with control features.

FDR-W-IL Logic Scheme

Describes feeder protection with interlock logic.

BUS and BACKUP Logic Schemes

Covers logic for bus protection and backup functions.

Application Tips

Provides practical application tips for logic schemes.

Section 10: Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

Introduction to HMI

Describes the BE1-951 human-machine interface and front panel display.

Front Panel Display Components

Details the components of the HMI, including display, indicators, and pushbuttons.

Menu Tree Structure

Illustrates and summarizes the six branches of the HMI menu tree.

HMI Operations

Describes how to enter settings and perform control operations using the HMI.

Resetting Functions

Explains the context-sensitive function of the Reset pushbutton.

Entering Passwords

Details the procedure for entering passwords at the HMI for access.

Section 11: ASCII Command Interface

Introduction to ASCII Command Interface

Describes retrieving and entering relay information using ASCII commands.

Serial Ports

Details the RS-232 and RS-485 communication ports.

Command Structure

Explains the format of ASCII commands with general functions and object names.

ASCII Command Operations

Describes human-to-machine operations and batch text file operations.

Miscellaneous Command Descriptions

Provides descriptions for HELP, ACCESS, and EXIT commands.

Settings (S) Command Descriptions

Details commands for reading all or specific groups of relay settings.

Command Summary

Lists miscellaneous, metering, control, report, and setting commands.

Section 12: Installation

General Installation Information

Covers general handling, relay registration, and mounting procedures.

Contact Sensing Input Jumpers

Explains locating and configuring contact sensing input jumpers.

Mounting Details

Provides cutout and dimension details for H1 and S1 case styles.

Relay Connections

Shows terminal connections for S1, S1 Double-ended, and H1 case styles.

Power System Applications

Illustrates example applications served by the BE1-951 relay.

Preparing the Relay for Service

Details steps for preparing the relay, including connections and settings validation.

Communications Connections

Describes RS-232, RS-485, and IRIG input connections.

Section 13: Testing and Maintenance

General Testing Philosophies

Outlines testing categories: Acceptance, Commissioning, Periodic, and Functional.

Testing and Troubleshooting Aids

Describes tools and methods for checking operations, targets, and events.

Acceptance Testing Procedures

Details steps for confirming relay specifications and input/output circuit responses.

Commissioning Testing Procedures

Verifies physical connections and functional aspects for new installations.

Periodic Testing Guidelines

Provides guidelines for scheduled maintenance and verification.

Functional Testing

Assesses relay suitability for specific applications beyond basic tests.

Analog Circuit Verification

Describes methods for verifying analog measurement circuits.

Maintenance of Backup Battery

Provides instructions for replacing the backup battery for the real-time clock.

Care and Handling

Offers guidance on handling the relay draw-out assembly and preventing damage.

Updating Firmware and Software

Explains how to update relay firmware and BESTCOMS software.

Section 14: BESTCOMS Software

BESTCOMS Software Description

Describes the BESTCOMS program as a Windows-based GUI for relay configuration.

Introduction to BESTCOMS

Highlights BESTCOMS advantages, including off-line setup capabilities.

Installation Guide

Provides steps for installing the BESTCOMS software on a PC.

Connecting the PC to the Relay

Details the connection procedure between the PC and the BE1-951 relay.

Updating BESTCOMS Software

Explains how to obtain and update BESTCOMS software.

Starting BESTCOMS

Provides instructions on how to start and navigate the BESTCOMS program.

System Setup Summary Screen

Gives an overview of system setup, including Protection and Control and Reporting/Alarms tabs.

Configuring the PC

Details PC configuration steps to match the BE1-951 relay settings.

Setting the Relay via BESTCOMS

Guides through navigating BESTCOMS screens for relay configuration.

Copying Settings Between Groups

Explains how to copy settings from one group to another.

Downloading Oscillography Files

Describes the process for downloading fault files from the relay.

File Management

Covers saving, opening, uploading, downloading, printing, and comparing settings files.

Settings Compare Feature

Describes how to compare two different settings files.

BESTPrint Utility

Explains the BESTPrint utility for previewing and printing settings files.

Appendix A: Time Overcurrent Characteristic Curves

General Information

Provides general information on Basler Electric inverse time overcurrent systems.

Curve Specifications

Details timing accuracy, available functions, and equations for curves.

Time Overcurrent Characteristic Curve Graphs

Illustrates characteristic curves and cross-references them to electromechanical relays.

The 46 Curve

Describes the special 46 curve for generator applications and its characteristics.

Appendix B: Command Cross-Reference

Introduction to ASCII Commands

Lists all ASCII commands, syntax, descriptions, and HMI screens.

Miscellaneous Commands

Lists HELP, ACCESS, and EXIT commands.

Metering Commands

Lists ASCII commands for reading metered values.

Control Commands

Lists ASCII commands for control operations.

Report Commands

Lists ASCII commands for reporting alarms, status, and data.

Setting Commands

Lists ASCII commands for reading and setting protection parameters.

Alarm Setting Commands

Lists ASCII commands for reading and setting alarm parameters.

General Setting Commands

Lists ASCII commands for general settings like clock and communication.

Breaker Monitoring and Setting Commands

Lists ASCII commands for breaker status, duty, and logic settings.

Programmable Logic Setting Commands

Lists ASCII commands for setting BESTlogic and virtual outputs.

User Programmable Name Setting Command

Lists ASCII commands for assigning user-defined names.

Protection Setting Commands

Lists ASCII commands for setting protection functions.

Global Commands

Lists ASCII commands for global operations like password management.

DNP Setting Commands

Lists ASCII commands for configuring DNP 3.0 settings.