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GE MiCOM P40 User Manual

GE MiCOM P40
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GE
Grid Solutions
MiCOM P40 Agile
P446SV
Technical Manual
Distance Protection IED
Hardware Version: P
Software Version: 80
Publication Reference: P446SV-TM-EN-1

Table of Contents

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GE MiCOM P40 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Voltage Inputs3-phase voltage inputs
Current Inputs3-phase current inputs
Frequency50/60 Hz
TypeNumerical Relay
Current Rating1A / 5A
ProtocolsIEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus
Protection FunctionsOvercurrent, earth fault, frequency protection
Communication InterfacesEthernet
Power SupplyDC or AC supply options
MountingRack Mount

Summary

Introduction

Chapter Overview

Provides general information about the technical manual and an introduction to the device(s) described.

Foreword

Provides a functional and technical description of the device and instructions for its use.

Product Scope

Describes the product's scope, including its capabilities and applications.

Features and Functions

Details the various protection, control, measurement, and communication functions of the device.

Logic Diagrams

Explains the convention for elements used in logic diagrams, including symbols, colours, and shapes.

Functional Overview

Provides a diagram illustrating the device's functional overview applicable to multiple products.

Safety Information

Chapter Overview

Provides information about the safe handling of the equipment and keeping personnel safe.

Health and Safety

Details essential safety information for personnel working with electrical equipment.

Symbols

Explains the various symbols used throughout the manual and on the equipment.

Installation, Commissioning and Servicing

Covers hazards and precautions related to installation, commissioning, and servicing.

Decommissioning and Disposal

Provides guidance on the safe decommissioning and disposal of the equipment.

Regulatory Compliance

Details the product's compliance with various European Commission Directives and standards.

Hardware Design

Chapter Overview

Provides information about the product's hardware design.

Hardware Architecture

Describes the main components comprising the General Electric Sampled Values device.

Mechanical Implementation

Details the modular hardware architecture, case sizes, and housing variants.

Front Panel

Describes the components and layout of the 40TE front panel.

Rear Panel

Describes the rear panel construction, including cut-outs and slot allocations.

Boards and Modules

Details the selection of PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) and subassemblies.

Software Design

Chapter Overview

Describes the software design of the IED.

Software Design Overview

Categorizes the device software into system level, platform, and protection/control software.

System Level Software

Covers the real-time operating system, system services, and self-diagnostic software.

Platform Software

Details the three main functions: record logging, settings database, and interfaces.

Protection and Control Functions

Describes the processing of protection elements and measurement functions.

Configuration

Chapter Overview

Describes the common methodology for setting parameters across the product series.

Settings Application Software

Explains the use of MiCOM S1 Agile software for device configuration and management.

Using the HMI Panel

Provides instructions on navigating menus, displaying status, measurements, and fault records.

Line Parameters

Details the circuit information required for distance protection, including impedance and phase rotation.

Date and Time Configuration

Explains how to set the date and time, including SNTP, IRIG-B, and PTP synchronization.

Settings Group Selection

Describes how to select setting groups using opto-inputs, menu selection, or hotkeys.

Sampled Value Operation

Chapter Overview

Describes the operation of protection functions using Power swing Analysis.

Introduction To Sampled Values

Defines Process Bus communications and the use of sampled value data from Merging Units.

Data Resampling

Explains how the SV interface receives and resamples data for IED analogue inputs.

Sampled Value Alignment

Describes how to set the merging unit delay to manage transmission delays of Sampled Value frames.

Distance Protection

Chapter Overview

Introduces the principles and theory behind distance protection and its implementation.

Introduction

Provides an overview of distance protection principles and components.

Distance Measuring Zones Operating Principles

Explains the principles behind constructing measuring zone characteristics like Mho and Quadrilateral.

Phase and Earth Fault Distance Protection Implementation

Details the implementation of phase and earth fault distance protection, including settings and logic.

Delta Directional Element

Describes the Delta algorithm for directionalizing distance elements and its use in aided schemes.

Application Notes

Provides guidance on setting modes, operating characteristics, and zone reach settings.

Carrier Aided Schemes

Chapter Overview

Introduces unit schemes and general-purpose teleprotection signalling using fibre-optic communication.

Introduction

Explains the provision of communication channels for unit protection schemes.

Carrier Aided Schemes Implementation

Details the use of tripping schemes to connect devices and provide fast clearance.

Aided Distance Scheme Logic

Describes Permissive Underreach and Permissive Over-reach schemes.

Aided DEF Scheme Logic

Explains the use of Directional Earth Fault (DEF) elements with communication schemes.

Aided Delta Scheme Logic

Describes how Delta directional comparison protection is implemented.

Application Notes

Provides recommendations for PUR, POR, Blocking, and Delta schemes.

Non-Aided Schemes

Chapter Overview

Describes distance schemes that do not require communication between ends.

Non-Aided Schemes

Covers standalone non-unit protection and special standalone schemes.

Basic Schemes

Explains the basic scheme operation, modes, and settings.

Trip On Close Schemes

Details logic for special tripping following circuit breaker closure (SOTF and TOR).

Zone1 Extension Scheme

Describes application of Zone 1 extension for high-speed protection on radial overhead lines.

Loss of Load Scheme

Provides fast unit protection for faults on double end fed lines without communications.

Power Swing Functions

Chapter Overview

Describes special blocking and protection functions using Power swing Analysis.

Introduction to Power Swing Blocking

Explains power swings, their causes, classification, and impact on distance protection.

Power Swing Blocking

Details power swing detection techniques and configuration.

Out of Step Protection

Describes Out-of-Step detection based on impedance measurements and uses of quadrilateral characteristics.

Autoreclose

Chapter Overview

Describes the operation, principles, logic diagrams, and applications of Autoreclose functionality.

Introduction to Autoreclose

Explains the transient nature of faults and the role of autoreclosing.

Autoreclose Implementation

Defines terminology and describes the product's multiple-shot autoreclose function.

Autoreclose System Map

Describes the system design of the Autoreclose Logic and logic module interconnections.

Logic Modules

Details logic inputs, outputs, operating sequence, and high-level system design.

Setting Guidelines

Provides guidance on setting de-ionising time, dead time, and reclaim time.

CB Fail Protection

Chapter Overview

Describes the operation of Circuit Breaker Fail Protection, including principles and applications.

Circuit Breaker Fail Protection

Explains the importance of CBF for fault isolation and system stability.

Circuit Breaker Fail Implementation

Details the implementation of CBF using timers and zero crossing detection.

Circuit Breaker Fail Logic

Provides logic diagrams for CBF operation, including parts 1-4.

Application Notes

Offers guidance on reset mechanisms and setting guidelines for CB Fail timers.

Current Protection Functions

Chapter Overview

Provides an overview of current protection functions, used as backup protection.

Phase Fault Overcurrent Protection

Details phase fault overcurrent protection, including POC implementation and directional elements.

Negative Sequence Overcurrent Protection

Explains negative sequence overcurrent protection and its implementation.

Earth Fault Protection

Describes earth fault protection, including measurement and directional elements.

Sensitive Earth Fault Protection

Details sensitive earth fault protection and its EPATR B curve.

High Impedance REF

Explains the principle and connection of high impedance restricted earth fault protection.

Thermal Overload Protection

Describes thermal overload protection with single and dual time constant characteristics.

Broken Conductor Protection

Explains broken conductor protection and its implementation.

Voltage Protection Functions

Chapter Overview

Describes the device's wide range of voltage protection functions.

Undervoltage Protection

Details undervoltage conditions and implementation.

Overvoltage Protection

Describes overvoltage conditions and implementation.

Compensated Overvoltage

Explains the compensated overvoltage function and its parameters.

Residual Overvoltage Protection

Describes residual overvoltage protection and its implementation.

Frequency Protection Functions

Chapter Overview

Describes frequency protection functions, including principles, logic diagrams, and applications.

Frequency Protection

Details underfrequency and overfrequency protection and their implementation.

Independent R.O.C.O.F Protection

Explains independent rate of change of frequency protection.

Monitoring and Control

Chapter Overview

Provides an overview of protection functions, monitoring, and control functionality.

Event Records

Explains how the IED records events for situation analysis.

Disturbance Recorder

Describes the disturbance recorder feature for recording inputs and extracting data.

Measurements

Details measured quantities, setup, fault locator, and opto-input time stamping.

CB Condition Monitoring

Describes the device's monitoring of circuit breaker trip operations.

CB State Monitoring

Explains the monitoring of circuit breaker open or closed states using auxiliary contacts.

Circuit Breaker Control

Details control of circuit breakers using IED menu, hotkeys, function keys, opto-inputs, or SCADA.

Pole Dead Function

Describes the Pole Dead Logic used to indicate unenergised phases.

System Checks

Covers Live/Dead Voltage Monitoring, Check Synchronisation, and System Split indication.

Digital I/O and PSL Configuration

Chapter Overview

Introduces PSL Editor, configuration of digital inputs/outputs, and scheme logic concepts.

Configuring Digital Inputs and Outputs

Explains the flexible configuration of digital inputs and outputs using settings and PSL.

Scheme Logic

Describes Fixed and Programmable Scheme Logic (FSL and PSL) and their interaction with the IED.

Configuring the Opto-Inputs

Details the configuration of optically isolated status inputs (opto-inputs).

Assigning the Output Relays

Explains how relay contact action is controlled using PSL and relay output conditioners.

Fixed Function LEDs

Describes the four fixed-function LEDs on the front panel and their indications.

Configuring Programmable LEDs

Explains the three types of programmable LED signals and their illumination control.

Function Keys

Details the use of programmable function keys for controlling functionality via PSL.

Control Inputs

Describes control inputs as software switches for setting or resetting locally or remotely.

Fibre Teleprotection

Chapter Overview

Provides information about fibre-optic communication for unit schemes and teleprotection.

Protection Signalling Introduction

Explains the need for communication channels for protection signalling and teleprotection.

Fibre Teleprotection Implementation

Details the Fibre Teleprotection interface and setting up IM64 schemes.

IM64 Logic

Describes the logic diagrams for IM64 channel fail, scheme fail, and general alarm signals.

Application Notes

Provides notes on alarm management and alarm logic for IM64 communications.

Electrical Teleprotection

Chapter Overview

Describes the operation of electrical teleprotection functions.

Introduction

Explains the use of communication links for protection schemes and teleprotection.

Teleprotection Scheme Principles

Details direct tripping, permissive tripping, and blocking schemes.

Implementation

Describes the configuration of Electrical InterMiCOM using settings and PSL.

Configuration

Explains how to customize command signals for security, speed, and dependability.

Connecting to Electrical InterMiCOM

Provides instructions for connecting to Electrical InterMiCOM using short distance and long distance.

Application Notes

Offers guidance on effective communications for teleprotection schemes.

Cyber-Security

Overview

Discusses the need for cyber-security in substation environments due to evolving technology and threats.

The Need for Cyber-Security

Explains cyber-security requirements like confidentiality, integrity, availability, and non-repudiation.

Standards

Lists applicable standards for substation cyber-security, including NERC CIP and IEEE 1686.

Cyber-Security Implementation

Describes current cyber-security measures at IED and external levels.

Installation

Chapter Overview

Provides information about installing the product.

Handling the Goods

Discusses requirements for receiving, unpacking, storing, and dismantling the product.

Mounting the Device

Details mounting procedures for flush panel and rack mounting.

Cables and Connectors

Describes the types of wiring and connections for device installation.

Case Dimensions

Provides case dimensions for different models, including 40TE.

Commissioning Instructions

Chapter Overview

Contains sections on general guidelines, test menus, equipment, and product checks.

General Guidelines

Provides general guidelines for commissioning IEDs, emphasizing verification of hardware and software settings.

Commissioning Test Menu

Describes test facilities for monitoring opto-inputs, relay outputs, DDB signals, and LEDs.

Commissioning Equipment

Lists recommended, essential, and advisory test equipment for commissioning.

Product Checks

Details checks for device physical damage, functionality, and measurement accuracy.

Electrical Intermicom Communication Loopback

Explains how to configure and perform loopback tests for InterMiCOM communication.

Intermicom 64 Communication

Details the use of InterMiCOM 64 for fibre teleprotection and setting up the loopback.

Setting Checks

Ensures application-specific settings are correctly applied, with options for file transfer or manual entry.

IEC 61850 Edition 2 Testing

Describes test modes for IEC 61850 Edition 2, including IED and Sampled Value test modes.

Distance Protection

Details testing procedures for distance protection, including single-ended and scheme tests.

Delta Directional Comparison

Explains testing procedures for delta directional comparison schemes.

DEF Aided Schemes

Covers testing procedures for Earth Current Pilot, Permissive, and Blocking schemes.

Out of Step Protection

Describes testing procedures for Out of Step detection, including OST and Predictive OST settings.

Protection Timing Checks

Verifies the timing of overcurrent and earth fault protection functions.

System Check and Check Synchronism

Covers system voltage checks and check synchronisation functions.

Check Trip and Autoreclose Cycle

Describes testing of the auto-reclose function for trip and close operations.

End-to-End Communication Tests

Checks signalling channel ability to transmit ON/OFF signals used in aided schemes.

End-to-End Scheme Tests

Confirms scheme readiness for full operation when telecommunication channels are available.

Onload Checks

Details checks performed when the plant is energized.

Final Checks

Ensures all settings and hardware are correctly applied and the IED is restored to service.

Commissioning the P59x

Describes the commissioning procedure for P59x devices.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Chapter Overview

Details how to maintain and troubleshoot products based on Px4x and P40Agile platforms.

Maintenance

Provides guidance on regular checks, opto-isolators, output relays, and measurement accuracy.

Troubleshooting

Helps identify error conditions on the IED and suggests appropriate corrective actions.

Technical Specifications

Chapter Overview

Describes the technical specifications of the product.

Interfaces

Details the standard and optional hardware and protocols.

Protection Functions

Lists protection functions including distance, power swing, and autoreclose.

Monitoring, Control and Supervision

Covers event records, disturbance recorder, measurements, and CB condition monitoring.

Measurements and Recording

Details measured quantities, disturbance records, and event logs.

Ratings

Provides ratings for AC measuring inputs, current, and voltage transformers, and auxiliary supply.

Input / Output Connections

Describes isolated digital inputs and standard output contacts.

Mechanical Specifications

Details physical parameters, enclosure protection, mechanical robustness, and transit packaging.

Type Tests

Covers insulation, creepage distances, dielectric withstand, and impulse voltage tests.

Environmental Conditions

Specifies ambient temperature range, temperature endurance, humidity range, and corrosive environments.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Details tests for high frequency disturbance, oscillatory waves, electrostatic discharge, and surge withstand.

Regulatory Compliance

Lists compliance with European Directives (EMC, LVD, R&TTE) and UL/CUL, ATEX standards.

Appendix A

Ordering Options

Provides a detailed list of product variants, hardware options, and protocol options for ordering.

Appendix B

Settings and Signals

Details system settings, including language, password, and general configuration.

Distance Protection Settings

Covers settings for distance protection, including phase and ground elements, and characteristic settings.

Power Swing Settings

Details settings for power swing blocking and out of step protection.

Autoreclose Settings and Signals

Lists autoreclose modes, CB status inputs, logic diagrams, and related settings.

Appendix C

Wiring Diagrams

Provides external connection diagrams for COMMS options, including serial ports and Ethernet.

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