Manual
 
 
KVCG202/EN M/H
 
 
3.  RELAY DESCRIPTION 
3.1  Relay description 
The KVGC202 voltage regulating relay use numerical techniques to derive control 
functions.  Six multiplexed analogue inputs are used, sampled eight times per power 
frequency cycle.  The Fourier derived power frequency component returns the rms value 
of the measured quantity.  To ensure optimum performance, frequency tracking is used.  
The channel that is tracked is chosen, in order, from Vbc (low accuracy), external TPI 
supply and 
IL. 
Eight output relays can be programmed to respond to any of the control functions and 
eight logic inputs can be allocated to control functions.  The logic inputs are filtered to 
ensure that induced ac current in the external wiring to these inputs does not cause an 
incorrect response.  Software masks further enable the user to customise the product for 
their own particular applications. They select/interconnect the various control elements 
and replace the interconnections that were previously used between the cases of relays 
that provided discrete control functions.  An option is provided to allow testing of the 
output relays via the menu structure. 
The relay is powered from either a dc, or an ac, auxiliary which is transformed by a wide 
ranging dc/dc converter within the relay.  This provides the electronic circuits with 
regulated and galvanically isolated supply rails.  The power supply also provides a 
regulated and isolated field voltage to energise the logic inputs.  
An interface on the front of the relay allows the user to navigate through the menu to 
access data, change settings and reset flags etc.  As an alternative the relay can be 
connected to a computer via the serial communication port and the menu accessed on-
line.  This provides a more friendly and intuitive method of setting the relay, as it allows a 
whole column of data to be displayed at one time instead of just a single menu cell.  
Computer programs are also available that enable setting files to be generated off-line 
and these files can then be down loaded to the relay via the serial communication port.  
In addition to control functions the relay can display all the values that are measured and 
many additional ones that are calculated.  Useful time stamped data for post event 
analysis is stored in event records. This data is available via a serial communication port 
for access locally and/or remotely, with a computer.  Remote control actions can also be 
made and to this end K Range relays have been integrated into SCADA systems. 
KVGC202 relay provide the user with the flexibility to customise the relay for their 
particular applications. They provide many additional features that would be expensive to 
produce on an individual basis and when the low installation costs are taken into account 
it will be seen to provide an economic solution for tap change control.  
3.2  User interface 
The front plate of the relay provides a man machine interface, providing the user with a 
means of entering settings to the relay, displaying measured values and alarms.