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GE P444 User Manual

GE P444
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GE Energy Connections
Grid Solutions
MiCOM P40 Agile
P442, P444
Technical Manual
Numerical Distance Protection Relay
Hardware version: M
Software version: 72
Publication reference: P44x/EN M/Hb6

Table of Contents

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GE P444 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
ModelP444
CategoryProtection Device
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Section

Standard Safety Statements and External Label Information for Alstom Grid Equipment

Provides comprehensive information on safe handling, commissioning, and testing of equipment, including safety symbols and label markings.

Installing, Commissioning and Servicing

Details procedures for installation, commissioning, and servicing, emphasizing correct working procedures for safety.

Introduction

Distance Algorithms

"Delta" Algorithm

Describes the patented high-speed algorithm using superimposed current and voltage values for phase selection and directional decision.

Tripping Logic

Explains the tripping logic for distance protection, including three tripping modes and zone time delays.

Distance Protection and Distance Scheme Functions

Fault distance characteristics (“Distance elements” menu setting)

Explains how to set line characteristics and protection zones for the relay.

Channel Aided distance schemes

Details channel-aided distance tripping schemes like Standard, PUP, POP, and BOP, and their requirements.

Application of Individual Protection Functions

Power Swing detection and blocking (PSB)

Explains power swing detection and blocking, including characteristics and conditions for detection.

Directional and non-directional overcurrent protection

Details inverse time characteristics, application of timer hold facility, directional overcurrent protection, and setting guidelines.

Directional and non-directional earth fault protection

Directional Earth Fault Protection (DEF)

Explains directional earth fault protection, including methods for directional polarizing.

Aided Directional Earth Fault (DEF) protection schemes

Voltage protection (“Volt protection” menu)

Circuit breaker fail protection (CBF) (“CB Fail & I<” menu)

BREAKER FAIL

Details CB Fail status, timer settings, and reset mechanisms for undercurrent protection.

Non-Protection Functions

Circuit breaker condition monitoring (“CB Condition” and “CB monitor setup” menus)

Covers CB condition monitoring features, including operations, fault current, operate time, and reset options.

Circuit Breaker Control (“CB Control” menu)

Details options for control of a single circuit breaker, including local, remote, and opto-isolated inputs.

“Communications” column

Details communication settings for various protocols like Courier, IEC 60870-5-103, Modbus, DNP3.0, and Ethernet.

Getting Started

Relay connection and power-up

Details confirming power supply voltage and signal magnitudes, and connecting external power.

Password protection

Explains the menu structure's access levels (3 or 4) controlled by passwords, determining which settings can be changed.

Setting

Relay setting configuration (“System Data” column)

Details system data settings including language, password, description, model/serial number, frequency, and comms level.

PROTECTION FUNCTIONS

Details various protection functions including distance, power swing, overcurrent, negative sequence, earth fault, thermal overload, etc.

Application Notes

DISTANCE ALGORITHMS

Explains distance and resistance measurement, 'Delta' and 'Conventional' algorithms, fault modeling, and phase selection.

DISTANCE PROTECTION AND DISTANCE SCHEME FUNCTIONS

Details fault distance characteristics, line and zone settings, fault locator, and channel-aided distance schemes.

APPLICATION OF INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION FUNCTIONS

Covers application of protection functions like Power Swing, Load Blinding, Overcurrent, Negative Sequence, Earth Fault, Broken Conductor.

Firmware Design

RELAY SOFTWARE

Explains the relay software structure, including real-time operating system, system services, platform, and protection & control software.

SELF TESTING & DIAGNOSTICS

Details self-monitoring functions for hardware and software, including start-up and continuous self-testing.

Commissioning

INTRODUCTION

Provides an overview of commissioning, emphasizes safety, and explains verification methods for hardware and settings.

PRODUCT CHECKS

Covers pre-commissioning checks for physical damage, correct functioning, and measurement accuracy.

Demonstrate Correct Distance Function Operation

Details functional tests for distance protection, including start control, characteristic limits, and measurements.

Cyber Security

PX40 CYBER SECURITY IMPLEMENTATION

Details cyber security measures implemented at the IED level (access, password, port disablement) and externally (antivirus, patching).

Installation

RELAY WIRING

Guides on selecting appropriate cable and connector types for terminals, including recommendations for wire size and insulation.

Maintenance

MAINTENANCE CHECKS

Details functionality checks, including alarms, opto-isolators, output relays, and measurement accuracy.

Method of Repair

Describes methods for repairing faults, including PCB replacement and advice on identifying faulty PCBs.

Replacing a PCB

Details the procedure for replacing PCBs, including removing the front panel and handling components safely.

Troubleshooting

POWER UP ERRORS

Details procedures to determine if power-up issues are due to external wiring, fuse, power supply, or front panel.

ERROR MESSAGE/CODE ON POWER-UP

Explains how to interpret error messages displayed during power-up and subsequent actions.

MAL-OPERATION OF THE RELAY DURING TESTING

Addresses potential mal-operations during testing, including output contacts, opto-isolated inputs, and analog signals.

SCADA Communications

IEC 61850 ETHERNET INTERFACE

Explains the IEC 61850 standard for Ethernet communication in substations and its implementation in MiCOM relays.

Programmable Logic

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