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GE P54E - User Manual

GE P54E
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GE Energy Connections
Grid Solutions
MiCOM P40 Agile
P54A, P54B, P54C, P54E
Technical Manual
Single Br
eaker Multi-End Current Differential IED (Non Distance)
Hardware Version: M,P
Software Version: 01
Publication Reference: P54xMED-TM-EN-1

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GE P54E Specifications

General IconGeneral
Ambient Temperature-40°C to +70°C
Contact FormDPDT (Double Pole Double Throw)
Contact Rating10A
Coil Voltage6V DC, 12V DC, 24V DC
Coil Power0.9W (DC)
Dielectric Strength1500V AC for 1 minute
Mechanical Life10, 000, 000 operations
Electrical Life100, 000 operations at rated load

Summary

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

3 Product Scope

Describes the P54A, P54B, P54C, P54E IEDs' capabilities: multi-ended differential protection and autoreclose protection.

4 Features and Functions

Details the product's protection functions, measurement functions, and communication functions.

4.1 Current Differential Protection Functions

Lists features like phase segregated differential protection, self-synchronization, and InterMiCOM teleprotection.

4.2 Protection Functions

Details various protection functions including tripping modes, overcurrent, earth fault, and autoreclose.

CHAPTER 2 SAFETY INFORMATION

2 Health and Safety

Personnel must be familiar with safety information. Dangerous voltages are present in the equipment.

3 Symbols

Explains common symbols used throughout the manual and on the equipment parts, such as Caution and Warning.

4 Installation, Commissioning and Servicing

Details hazards related to lifting, electrical hazards, UL/CSA/CUL requirements, and fusing requirements.

6 Regulatory Compliance

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

CHAPTER 3 HARDWARE DESIGN

2 Hardware Architecture

Describes the main components and their interconnection within the Px4x platform.

4 Front Panel

Details the front panel components, including LCD display, keypad, serial and parallel ports, and LEDs.

CHAPTER 4 SOFTWARE DESIGN

2 Software Design Overview

Conceptually categorizes the device software into system level, platform, and protection and control software.

3 System Level Software

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

5 Protection and Control Functions

Processes protection elements and measurement functions, communicating with system services and platform software.

CHAPTER 5 CONFIGURATION

2 Settings Application Software

Explains the use of MiCOM S1 Agile software for configuring and managing IEDs, including data models.

3.8 Changing the Settings

Details the procedure for navigating the menu, changing setting values, and confirming changes.

CHAPTER 6 CURRENT DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTION

1 Chapter Overview

Introduces Current Differential protection principles, theory, implementation, and application guidance.

2 Current Differential Protection Principle

Explains the principle of current differential protection based on Kirchhoff's Law and the Merz-Price principle.

2.2 Multi-ended Line Differential Protection

Details features of multi-ended differential protection, including sample-based RMS implementation and fault discrimination.

4 Synchronisation of Current Signals

Explains the process of aligning current values to a common time reference, using Time Alignment or Synchronisation.

7 Current Differential Intertripping

Describes intertripping functions associated with Current Differential protection, including permissive and direct tripping.

CHAPTER 7 AUTORECLOSE

2 Introduction to Autoreclose

Explains the nature of faults, the purpose of autoreclosing schemes, and benefits.

3 Autoreclose Implementation

Explains terminology like Shot, Multi-shot, Single-shot, Dead Time, Reclaim time, High-speed, and Delayed Autoreclose.

3.4 Autoreclose Operating Sequence

Describes typical AR operation sequences controlled by Dead Timers, including transient and evolving/permanent faults.

5.4 Autoreclose Enable

Explains how to enable the Autoreclose function via opto-input, AR Pulse signals, HMI function key, or IEC 60870-5-103 communications.

5.7 Autoreclose Initiation Logic

Starts Autoreclose for a circuit breaker only if enabled and in service. Indicates AR in Progress until cycle end.

6 Setting Guidelines

Provides guidance on setting De-ionising Time, Dead Timer, and Reclaim Time for autoreclose.

CHAPTER 8 CB FAIL PROTECTION

2 Circuit Breaker Fail Protection

Explains the necessity of CBF to isolate faults, prevent damage, and maintain system stability.

3 Circuit Breaker Fail Implementation

Details the implementation of CBF, including CB Fail 1 Timer and CB Fail 2 Timer configurations.

CHAPTER 9 CURRENT PROTECTION FUNCTIONS

2 Phase Fault Overcurrent Protection

Details phase fault overcurrent protection as a form of back-up protection with various enabling options.

3 Negative Sequence Overcurrent Protection

Introduces NPSOC elements for detecting unbalanced faults and improving sensitivity for resistive phase-to-phase faults.

4 Earth Fault Protection

Describes earth fault protection measurements and implementation using derived quantities.

5 Sensitive Earth Fault Protection

Details SEF protection implementation, EPATR B curve, and logic, for detecting lower fault currents.

7 Thermal Overload Protection

Describes thermal overload protection based on I2Rt, with single and dual time constant characteristics.

CHAPTER 10 VOLTAGE PROTECTION FUNCTIONS

2 Undervoltage Protection

Discusses causes of undervoltage conditions and the necessity of undervoltage elements for protection.

3 Overvoltage Protection

Discusses overvoltage conditions related to loss of load and the necessity of regulating equipment.

5 Residual Overvoltage Protection

Describes residual overvoltage protection as a means of earth fault detection, particularly for insulated systems.

CHAPTER 11 FREQUENCY PROTECTION FUNCTIONS

2 Frequency Protection

Discusses the importance of balanced power generation and utilization for system frequency stability.

2.1 Underfrequency Protection

Explains underfrequency conditions arising from load exceeding generation capacity and its impact on system stability.

2.2 Overfrequency Protection

Describes overfrequency conditions arising from mechanical power input exceeding electrical power output.

CHAPTER 12 MONITORING AND CONTROL

5 CB Condition Monitoring

Records statistics related to circuit breaker trip operation to assess its condition.

7 Circuit Breaker Control

Explains how to control the circuit breaker locally or remotely via IED menu, hotkeys, function keys, opto-inputs, or SCADA.

CHAPTER 13 SUPERVISION

2 Current Differential Supervision

Supervises operation of Current Differential protection by monitoring communications path symmetry.

3 Voltage Transformer Supervision

Detects failure of AC voltage inputs to protection, caused by VT faults, overloading, or wiring faults.

4 Current Transformer Supervision

Detects failure of AC current inputs to protection, caused by CT faults, overloading, or wiring.

5 Trip Circuit Supervision

Provides supervision of the trip coil and trip path, with schemes for different applications.

CHAPTER 14 DIGITAL IO AND PSL CONFIGURATION

3 Scheme Logic

Explains the Scheme Logic as a functional module handling input/output mapping via DDB, FSL, and PSL.

CHAPTER 15 FIBRE TELEPROTECTION

2 Fibre Teleprotection Implementation

Details the Fibre Teleprotection interface as integral to Current Differential protection, providing necessary communications.

CHAPTER 16 ELECTRICAL TELEPROTECTION

2 Introduction

Describes electrical teleprotection as an optional feature using communications links to replace hard wiring.

3 Teleprotection Scheme Principles

Outlines three common types of teleprotection commands: Direct Tripping, Permissive Tripping, and Blocking Scheme.

5 Configuration

Details how to customize individual command signals using IM# Cmd Type cell for security, speed, and dependability.

CHAPTER 17 COMMUNICATIONS

3 Serial Communication

Describes physical layer standards for serial communications: EIA(RS)485, K-Bus, and EIA(RS)232.

5 Redundant Ethernet Communication

Describes redundancy required for critical applications like substation automation, using a Redundant Ethernet Board (REB).

5.2 Parallel Redundancy Protocol

Details PRP as defined in IEC 62439-3, providing bumpless redundancy for substation automation.

5.3 High-Availability Seamless Redundancy (HSR)

Describes HSR as standardized in IEC 62439-3 for ring topology networks, providing bumpless redundancy.

5.7 Configuring IP Addresses

Explains how to configure IP addresses for IEDs and REBs, including subnet masks and gateway addresses.

CHAPTER 18 CYBER-SECURITY

2 The Need for Cyber-Security

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

3.1 NERC Compliance

Details NERC CIP standards for protection of critical infrastructure and cyber assets.

4 Cyber-Security Implementation

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

CHAPTER 19 INSTALLATION

2 Handling the Goods

Discusses requirements for receiving, unpacking, and personal safety when handling products.

CHAPTER 20 COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS

8 Setting Checks

Ensures application-specific settings and programmable scheme logic settings are correctly applied.

9 IEC 61850 Edition 2 Testing

Describes how to conduct online testing using IEC 61850 Edition 2 test modes for logical isolation of functions.

10 Current Differential Protection

Details the current differential bias characteristic and its lower and upper slopes.

12 System Check and Check Synchronism

Performs comparison between line and bus voltages, and checks synchronism conditions.

13 Check Trip and Autoreclose Cycle

Tests trip and close operation automatically using application-specific settings.

15 Onload Checks

Describes onload checks which are potentially dangerous and may only be carried out by qualified personnel.

CHAPTER 21 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

2 Maintenance

Discusses maintenance checks, including alarms, opto-isolators, output relays, and measurement accuracy.

2.2 Replacing the Device

Provides instructions for replacing the complete device or faulty PCBs, including safety precautions.

3 Troubleshooting

Assists in identifying error conditions on the IED and taking appropriate corrective action.

CHAPTER 22 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

3 Protection Functions

Lists and describes various protection functions, including current differential, teleprotection, and overcurrent.

12 Regulatory Compliance

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

APPENDIX B SETTINGS AND SIGNALS

GROUP 1: CURRENT DIFFERENTIAL

Contains settings for Current Differential protection, including Phase Diff, Phase Is1, Phase Is2, Phase K1, Phase K2, Ktransient, Is1 Restrain, Phase Time Delay, PIT Time, Ph CT Corr'tion, IbiasThreshold, Capacitor Comp., Ph Diff Stub Bus.

GROUP 1: EARTH FAULT

Contains settings for Earth Fault protection, including IN>1 Status, IN>1 Function, IN>1 Directional, IN>1 Current Set, IN>1 Time Delay, IN>1 TMS, IN>1 Time Dial, IN>1 Reset Char, IN>2 Status, IN>2 Function, IN>2 Directional, IN>2 Current Set, IN>2 Time Delay.

GROUP 1: SEFREF PROTN

Contains settings for Sensitive Earth Fault (SEF) and Restricted Earth Fault (REF) protection.

GROUP 1: THERMAL OVERLOAD

Contains settings for Thermal Overload protection, including Characteristic, Thermal Trip, Thermal Alarm, Time Constant 1, and Time Constant 2.

GROUP 1: VOLT PROTECTION

Contains settings for Voltage protection, including Under Voltage, Over Voltage, and Compensated Overvoltage.

CB CONTROL

Contains settings for circuit breaker control, including CB Control by, Close Pulse Time, Trip Pulse Time, Man Close Delay, CB Healthy Time, Check Sync Time, CB mon LO reset, and Rst CB mon LO by.

CHAPTER 20 COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS

2 General Guidelines

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

5 Product Checks

Ensures the device is not physically damaged, is functioning correctly, and has measurements within tolerances.

5.3 Secondary Injection Tests

Verifies integrity of VT and CT readings by applying secondary injection tests.

9.3.1 Test Procedure for Real Values

Procedure for testing with real values without operating plant, involving setting modes and injecting real signals.

9.3.2 Test Procedure for Simulated Values - No Plant

Procedure for testing with simulated values without operating plant, involving setting modes and injecting simulated signals.

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