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B30 Bus Differential System
UR Series Instruction Manual
B30 revision: 7.2x
Manual P/N: 1601-0109-AA5 (GEK-119551D)
GE Grid Solutions
650 Markland Street
Markham, Ontario
Canada L6C 0M1
Tel: +1 905 927 7070 Fax: +1 905 927 5098
Internet: http://www.GEGridSolutions.com
GE Multilin's Quality Management
System is registered to ISO
9001:2008
QMI # 005094
UL # A3775
*1601-0109-AA5*
LISTED
52TL
IND.CONT. EQ.
E83849
GE
Grid Solutions

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GE b30 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Modelb30
ManufacturerGE
Coil VoltageN/A (Solid State Relay)
Coil PowerN/A (Solid State Relay)
Mechanical LifeN/A (Solid State Relay)
Electrical LifeN/A (Solid State Relay)

Summary

1. GETTING STARTED

1.1 IMPORTANT PROCEDURES

Covers essential procedures for initial setup and safety precautions before installing and using the device.

1.2 UR OVERVIEW

Provides an introduction to the UR series, its hardware architecture, and software architecture.

1.3 ENERVISTA UR SETUP SOFTWARE

Details system requirements, installation, and configuration steps for the EnerVista UR Setup software.

1.4 UR HARDWARE

Describes the physical aspects of the UR relay, including mounting, wiring, and faceplate.

1.5 USING THE RELAY

Guides users on operating the relay via the faceplate, including keypad navigation, menu hierarchy, and commissioning.

2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

2.1 INTRODUCTION

Provides an overview of the B30 Bus Differential System, its features, and communication options.

2.2 ORDER CODES

Details the various order codes available for horizontal and vertical mount units, including options for CPU, software, and modules.

2.3 SIGNAL PROCESSING

Explains the signal processing steps within the UR series relays, including filtering, A/D conversion, and sampling.

2.4 SPECIFICATIONS

Details the technical specifications for protection elements, signal processing, communications, hardware, and testing.

3. HARDWARE

3.1 DESCRIPTION

Describes the physical description of the B30 Bus Differential System, including horizontal and vertical units.

3.2 WIRING

Provides typical wiring diagrams and details for CT/VT modules, control power, and inter-relay communications.

3.3 DIRECT INPUT AND OUTPUT COMMUNICATIONS

Details various communication interfaces such as fiber, RS422, G.703, and IEEE C37.94.

4. HUMAN INTERFACES

4.1 ENERVISTA UR SETUP SOFTWARE INTERFACE

Describes the graphical user interface for configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting relay functions.

4.2 EXTENDED ENERVISTA UR SETUP FEATURES

Covers features like settings templates, securing FlexLogic equations, and settings file traceability.

4.3 FACEPLATE INTERFACE

Details the relay's front panel interface, including enhanced and standard faceplates, LED indicators, and keypad operations.

5. SETTINGS

5.1 OVERVIEW

Provides an overview of the relay's settings, arranged into logical categories like Product Setup, System Setup, and FlexLogic.

5.2 PRODUCT SETUP

Covers essential settings for security, communications, network configuration, and product information.

5.3 REMOTE RESOURCES

Describes how to configure remote resources, such as process bus modules and field units, for data acquisition.

5.4 SYSTEM SETUP

Details settings for AC inputs, power system parameters, signal sources, and breaker/switch configurations.

5.5 FLEXLOGIC

Explains the FlexLogic equation editor, timers, elements, and non-volatile latches for customizing relay operations.

5.6 GROUPED ELEMENTS

Covers settings for grouped elements such as setting groups, bus differential, phase current, and neutral current.

5.7 CONTROL ELEMENTS

Details control elements like trip buses, selector switches, digital elements, and breaker control functions.

5.8 INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

Describes configuration settings for various inputs and outputs, including contact, virtual, remote, and DCmA I/O.

5.9 TRANSDUCER INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

Covers configuration for DCmA and RTD inputs/outputs, detailing how to interface with external transducers.

5.10 TESTING

Provides guidance on test modes, forcing contact inputs/outputs, and performing self-tests for relay verification.

6. ACTUAL VALUES

6.1 OVERVIEW

Provides an overview of the actual values menu and metering functions.

6.2 STATUS

Displays the current status of various inputs, outputs, devices, communication links, and system parameters.

6.3 METERING

Shows metered values for bus zone, sources, frequency, FlexElements, IEC 61850 GOOSE analogs, and transducer I/O.

6.4 RECORDS

Accesses user-programmable fault reports, event records, and oscillography data.

6.5 PRODUCT INFORMATION

Displays model information, including order code, serial number, and firmware revisions.

7. COMMANDS AND TARGETS

7.1 COMMANDS

Lists commands intended for operations personnel, including clearing records, setting date/time, and relay maintenance.

7.2 TARGETS

Displays target messages that indicate the status of protection elements and self-test errors, prioritizing them by severity.

8. THEORY OF OPERATION

8.1 INTRODUCTION

Explains the fundamental principles of bus differential protection, including the B30's dynamic bus replica mechanism.

8.2 DYNAMIC BUS REPLICA

Describes the mechanism for associating status signals with input currents for bus differential protection.

8.3 DIFFERENTIAL PRINCIPLE

Details the biased differential characteristic, differential and restraining currents, and enhanced security features.

8.4 DIRECTIONAL PRINCIPLE

Explains the current directional protection principle for supervising the main current differential function.

8.5 SATURATION DETECTOR

Describes the CT saturation detection mechanism and its role in the differential protection principle.

8.6 OUTPUT LOGIC AND EXAMPLES

Illustrates the output logic of biased differential protection and provides examples of internal and external faults.

9. APPLICATION OF SETTINGS

9.1 OVERVIEW

Provides example calculations for bus configurations and numerical data, explaining how to apply settings.

9.2 ZONING AND DYNAMIC BUS REPLICA

Shows the adopted protection zoning for bus sections and details the North and South bus zones.

9.3 BIASED CHARACTERISTIC BREAKPOINTS

Explains how to determine linear operation limits of CTs to set breakpoints for the biased differential characteristic.

9.4 SLOPES AND HIGH SET THRESHOLD

Details how to set the higher slope and threshold of the high set (unbiased) differential operation, analyzing external faults.

9.5 BUS DIFFERENTIAL SETTINGS

Presents the calculated settings for North and South bus differential protection based on previous analysis.

9.6 ENHANCING RELAY PERFORMANCE

Discusses using setting groups to switch dynamically between setting groups for adaptive settings and bus configuration changes.

10. MAINTENANCE

10.1 MODULES

Provides instructions for replacing modules, including withdrawal and insertion procedures for enhanced and standard faceplates.

10.2 BATTERIES

Details procedures for replacing the battery in the power supply module, covering both RH/RL and SH/SL types.

10.3 UNINSTALL AND CLEAR FILES AND DATA

Explains how to decommission the unit, clear files, and delete records and settings from memory.

10.4 REPAIRS

Outlines the process for returning the device to the factory for repair, including contact information and shipping instructions.

10.5 STORAGE

Provides guidelines for storing the unit indoors in a cool, dry place, and for powering up stored units.

10.6 DISPOSAL

Provides instructions for the disposal of the unit and its battery, with specific guidance for European Union customers.

APPENDIX A A.1 PARAMETER LISTS

A.1.1 FLEXANALOG ITEMS

Provides a comprehensive list of FlexAnalog parameters available in the UR device, including address, units, and description.

A.1.2 FLEXINTEGER ITEMS

Lists FlexInteger items available via web browser, including address, units, and description.

APPENDIX B B.1 MODBUS RTU PROTOCOL

B.1.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces the Modbus RTU protocol and its primary use for communication with UR devices.

B.1.2 PHYSICAL LAYER

Describes the physical layer requirements for Modbus RTU communication, including data frame formats and baud rates.

B.1.3 DATA LINK LAYER

Details the general format for Modbus RTU packets, including slave address, function code, data, and CRC.

B.1.4 MODBUS RTU CRC-16 ALGORITHM

Explains the Modbus RTU CRC-16 algorithm used for error detection in packets.

APPENDIX B B.2 MODBUS FUNCTION CODES

B.2.1 SUPPORTED FUNCTION CODES

Summarizes supported Modbus function codes and describes their definitions and use with GE Multilin devices.

B.2.2 READ ACTUAL VALUES OR SETTINGS (FUNCTION CODE 03/04H)

Explains how to read data registers from the relay using Modbus function codes 03h and 04h.

B.2.3 EXECUTE OPERATION (FUNCTION CODE 05H)

Describes how to perform operations in the relay using Modbus function code 05h.

B.2.4 STORE SINGLE SETTING (FUNCTION CODE 06H)

Explains how to modify relay setting registers using Modbus function code 06h.

B.2.5 STORE MULTIPLE SETTINGS (FUNCTION CODE 10H)

Details how to modify multiple consecutive setting registers in the relay using Modbus function code 10H.

B.2.6 EXCEPTION RESPONSES

Describes Modbus exception responses that occur due to illegal data in a packet.

APPENDIX B B.3 FILE TRANSFERS

B.3.1 OBTAINING RELAY FILES VIA MODBUS

Explains how to obtain relay files using Modbus registers, including filenames for oscillography and event recorder data.

B.3.2 OTHER PROTOCOLS

Mentions file retrieval using TFTP or MMS protocols.

B.3.3 COMTRADE, OSCILLOGRAPHY, AND DATA LOGGER FILES

States that oscillography and data logger files are formatted using COMTRADE format.

B.3.4 READING OSCILLOGRAPHY FILES

Details how to read oscillography files, including filenames and determining captured data.

B.3.5 READING EVENT RECORDER FILES

Explains how to read event recorder files using specific filenames based on record number.

APPENDIX B B.4 MEMORY MAPPING

B.4.1 MODBUS MEMORY MAP

Provides the Modbus memory map, detailing register addresses, names, ranges, units, and default values for various UR products.

B.4.2 DATA FORMATS

Describes the data formats used for Modbus parameters, including integer types, enumerations, and ASCII text.

APPENDIX C C.1 OVERVIEW

C.1.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces IEC 61850 standard for substation communications, covering its scope and related documents.

C.1.2 COMMUNICATION PROFILES

Explains IEC 61850 communication profiles, including client/server and peer-to-peer services, and substation configuration language.

C.1.3 FILE TRANSFER BY IEC 61850

Describes the process for transferring files using IEC 61850, with an example using SISCO AX-S4 software.

APPENDIX C C.2 SERVER DATA ORGANIZATION

C.2.1 OVERVIEW

Explains the object-oriented approach of IEC 61850, covering physical devices, logical devices, and logical nodes.

C.2.2 GGIO1: DIGITAL STATUS VALUES

Describes access to digital status points via GGIO1, including configuration for number of indications and FlexLogic operands.

C.2.3 GGIO2: DIGITAL CONTROL VALUES

Details access to virtual inputs via GGIO2, including control models and configuration settings.

C.2.4 GGIO3: DIGITAL STATUS AND ANALOG VALUES FROM GOOSE DATA

Provides access to values received via GOOSE messages, including digital status and analog values.

C.2.5 GGIO4: GENERIC ANALOG MEASURED VALUES

Describes access to analog value points via GGIO4, including configuration for number of points and FlexAnalog values.

C.2.6 MMXU: ANALOG MEASURED VALUES

Details analog measured values available through MMXU logical nodes, including instantaneous and deadband values.

C.2.7 PROTECTION AND OTHER LOGICAL NODES

Lists protection elements available for UR-series relays, including PDIF, PIOC, PTOC, and XCBR.

APPENDIX C C.5 IEC 61850 IMPLEMENTATION VIA ENERVISTA UR SETUP

C.5.1 OVERVIEW

Explains how the B30 can be configured for IEC 61850 via EnerVista UR Setup software.

C.5.2 CONFIGURING IEC 61850 SETTINGS

Details how to customize IEC 61850 related settings for the IED, including IP address, logical device name, and GOOSE configuration.

C.5.3 ABOUT ICD FILES

Explains the structure of an ICD file, including Header, Communication, IED, and DataTypeTemplates sections.

C.5.4 CREATING AN ICD FILE WITH ENERVISTA UR SETUP

Provides a procedure for creating an ICD file directly from a B30 IED or an offline B30 settings file.

C.5.5 ABOUT SCD FILES

Explains the SCD file structure and the process of system configuration using system configurators.

C.5.6 IMPORTING AN SCD FILE WITH ENERVISTA UR SETUP

Describes how to update the B30 with new configuration from an SCD file using EnerVista UR Setup software.

APPENDIX C C.6 ACSI CONFORMANCE

C.6.1 ACSI BASIC CONFORMANCE STATEMENT

Presents the ACSI basic conformance statement, detailing server/publisher and UR family support.

C.6.2 ACSI MODELS CONFORMANCE STATEMENT

Details ACSI models conformance, including server/publisher and UR family support for various services.

C.6.3 ACSI SERVICES CONFORMANCE STATEMENT

Provides ACSI services conformance, detailing support for Application Associations, Logical Device, Data, and Reporting.

APPENDIX C C.7 LOGICAL NODES

C.7.1 LOGICAL NODES TABLE

Lists the IEC 61850 logical nodes supported by UR-series relays, categorized by function.

APPENDIX D D.1 IEC 60870-5-103 COMMUNICATIONS

D.1.1 OVERVIEW

Introduces IEC 60870-5-103 standard for serial communication and its basic application functions.

D.1.2 FACTOR AND OFFSET CALCULATION TO TRANSMIT MEASURAND

Provides formulas and examples for calculating scaling factors and offsets for transmitting measurands.

D.1.3 INTEROPERABILITY DOCUMENT

Details the interoperability document requirements for IEC 60870-5-103, including physical layer, link layer, and application layer.

APPENDIX E E.1 IEC 60870-5-104 COMMUNICATIONS

E.1.1 INTEROPERABILITY DOCUMENT

Details the interoperability document requirements for IEC 60870-5-104, covering system, network, physical, and link layers.

E.1.2 IEC 60870-5-104 POINTS

Explains how DNP and IEC 60870-5-104 data points are configured, including binary and analog inputs.

APPENDIX F F.1 DEVICE PROFILE DOCUMENT

F.1.1 DNP V3.00 DEVICE PROFILE

Provides the DNP v3.00 device profile, including supported levels, objects, functions, and timeouts.

F.1.2 IMPLEMENTATION TABLE

Identifies variations, function codes, and qualifiers supported by the B30 for DNP messages.

F.2 DNP POINT LISTS

Lists DNP binary input, binary output, and analog input points, along with their configuration details.

APPENDIX G G.1 RADIUS SERVER CONFIGURATION

G.1.1 RADIUS SERVER CONFIGURATION

Provides a step-by-step example for setting up a simple RADIUS server for user authentication, including FreeRADIUS configuration.

APPENDIX H H.1 CHANGE NOTES

H.1.1 REVISION HISTORY

Lists the manual revision history, including B30 revision, release date, and ECO for each version.

H.1.2 CHANGES TO THE B30 MANUAL

Details major updates and changes made to the B30 manual across different revisions, including page references.

APPENDIX H H.2 ABBREVIATIONS

H.2.1 STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS

Provides a comprehensive list of standard abbreviations used in the manual.

APPENDIX H H.3 WARRANTY

H.3.1 GE MULTILIN WARRANTY

Outlines the GE Multilin warranty terms and conditions for products shipped after and before October 1, 2013.

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