Functionality
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External trip – EXT-T
External trip function is one of the basics functions of the device. The function is triggered on external signal.
2.6.5.1 Functionality
By using External trip function it is possible to use a
custom binary signal to trigger digital input. A function
than set pickup and trip signal according to user defined
settings. By using protection trip signal it is possible to
trigger a trip of circuit breaker or to associate it to a
desired output relay or LED of protective device.
2.6.5.2 Measurements
The function pickup is triggered by dedicated digital
input signal.
2.6.5.3 Delays
Function includes following delays explained in Chapter
2.1:
Pickup delay
Trip delay
Drop-out delay
2.6.5.4 Block settings
Pickup of any instance separately of protection can be
individually blocked by any user defined signal [2.6.5.].
2.6.5.5 Setting parameters
Enabling protection function.
Enabling protection function separately for each group level.
Time stabilization of fault detection. As a filter of short disturbances on
measuring circuits. Time before protection starts.
Time stabilization of pickup signal. Time when the monitored value is
outside the operating range, but the protection does not stop yet.
None
Variable 1
Variable 2
Variable 3
Variable 4
Source of blocking signal.
Table 70 External trip function parameters.
2.6.5.6 Associated digital inputs
External trigger of External trip 1 protection.
External trigger of External trip 2 protection.
Table 71 Selectable digital inputs of the function.
2.6.5.7 Counters
Total consecutive number of pickup signals.
Consecutive number of trip signals.