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7UT51 V3 Protective Relay
Differential Protection for Transformers, Generators, Motors, and Busses
Instruction Manual
Document No. PRIM-2330C

Table of Contents

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Siemens 7UT51 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Rated Current1 A or 5 A
Current inputs6
Current Input1 A or 5 A
Frequency50 Hz, 60 Hz
Communication ProtocolIEC 60870-5-103, Modbus
Protection FunctionsDifferential protection, Overcurrent protection
DisplayLCD
MountingRack mounting
Housingmetal
Standards ComplianceIEC 60255

Summary

Introduction

Using This Manual

Provides information required to install and operate the Siemens 7UT51 Differential Protective Relay, including functions, features, and application examples.

Definitions of Terms

Defines key terms and acronyms used throughout the manual, such as CT, CTR, MMI, and NV-RAM.

Description of Relay

Overview

Provides a general overview of the 7UT51 multifunction protective relay and its capabilities for various power system equipment.

Features

Details the key features of the 7UT51 relay, including microprocessor-based implementation, mathematical current matching, and various protection functions.

Catalog Number

Explains how to generate the catalog or model number by inserting option codes into the appropriate boxes.

Protection Functions Available At 60 Hz

Lists the protection functions available for the 7UT513 and 7UT512 models at 60Hz, noting frequency effects on auxiliary functions.

Inputs and Outputs

Details the specifications for current inputs, DC supply power, trip contacts, signal contacts, and binary-signal inputs of the relay.

Phase Differential Protection of a Transformer (87 T and 87 HS)

Describes the settings, inherent operating times, dropout ratios, operating tolerances, and environmental effects for transformer differential protection.

Phase Differential Protection of a Generator or Motor (87 GM)

Details the settings, operating times, tolerances, and environmental influences for motor/generator differential protection.

Phase Differential Protection of a Bus (87 B)

Outlines the settings, inherent operating times, tolerances, and environmental effects for bus differential protection.

Ground Differential Protection (87 N) (Optional with 7 UT513)

Specifies settings, inherent operating times, tolerances, and environmental influences for optional ground differential protection.

Overcurrent Protection (5051 and 50 HS)

Details specifications for overcurrent protection, including settings, inherent operating times, tolerances, and environmental influences.

Thermal Overload Protection (49-1 and 49-2)

Describes specifications for thermal overload protection, including settings, trip time characteristic, tolerances, and environmental influences.

Tank Leakage Protection (64 T)

Details specifications for tank leakage protection, including measuring principle, settings, inherent operating times, and operating tolerances.

Service, Storage, and Transport Conditions

Provides guidelines for handling, storage, and transport of the relay, including climatic conditions and electromagnetic compatibility.

Application Examples

Transformer Protection

Illustrates typical two- and three-winding transformer protection schemes, including differential and backup overcurrent protection.

Reactor Protection

Explains how ground differential, overcurrent, and thermal overload elements can protect reactors.

Motor and Generator Protection

Details schemes for protecting single motors/generators and unit-connected generator-transformer systems.

Bus Protection

Describes bus protection schemes using the 7UT513, including radial distribution systems and feeder breaker configurations.

Transformer Differential Protection (87 T and 87 HS)

Method of Operation

Explains the principle of transformer differential protection based on Kirchoff's current law and current matching.

Describing the Transformer

Details the addresses used to provide the relay with information about the protected transformer, including windings and voltage.

Describing the CT Scheme

Explains the CT information required, including secondary rating, primary rating, orientation, and zero-sequence current processing.

Trip Characteristic

Describes the differential and restraining current calculations and the trip characteristic settings.

Through-Fault Restraint

Details the special feature for restraining tripping during high-current through-faults due to unequal CT saturation.

Second-Harmonic Restraint

Explains the use of second-harmonic current to block differential protection during transformer inrush conditions.

Higher-Harmonic Restraint

Covers restraint based on excessive third, fourth, or fifth harmonic currents from non-fault conditions like overexcitation.

Blocking by Frequency Variance

Describes how transformer differential protection is blocked if system frequency deviates significantly from nominal.

Time Delays

Details the time delay settings for 87T and 87HS pickup to trip, and reset time delays.

Events and Actions

Describes events that control and are generated by the 87T/87HS function, including logic and output actions.

Single-Phase Transformers

Explains the matrix equations for matching currents and handling zero sequence current for single-phase transformers.

Motor or Generator Differential Protection (87 MG)

Method of Operation

Explains differential protection for motors and generators based on Kirchoff's current law and accounting for non-ideal components.

Describing the Protected Motor or Generator

Details information needed for protected objects and associated CTs, including voltage, frequency, and apparent power.

Describing the CT Scheme

Explains CT information required: orientation, nominal primary rating, nominal secondary rating, and ground-current input usage.

Trip Characteristic

Describes differential and restraining current calculations and trip characteristic settings for motors/generators.

Through-Fault Restraint

Details the feature to restrain tripping during high-current through-faults due to unequal CT saturation.

Blocking by Frequency Variance

Explains how motor/generator differential protection is blocked if the system frequency deviates from nominal.

Time Delays

Details time delay settings for 87M/G pickup to trip and reset time delays.

Events and Actions

Describes events that control and are generated by the 87M/G function, including logic and output actions.

Bus Differential Protection (87 B)

Method of Operation

Explains bus differential protection based on Kirchoff's law, accounting for non-ideal components and CT behavior.

Describing the Protected Bus

Details information needed for protected buses and associated CTs, including object type, CT rating, and frequency.

Describing the CT Scheme

Explains CT information required: nominal primary rating, nominal secondary rating, and orientation of CTs.

Trip Characteristic

Describes differential and restraining current calculations and trip characteristic settings for bus protection.

Through-Fault Restraint

Details the feature to restrain tripping during high-current through-faults due to unequal CT saturation.

CT Circuit Monitoring

Explains the continuous monitoring of differential currents for CT circuit problems and alarm annunciation.

Time Delays

Details time delay settings for 87B pickup to trip and reset time delays.

Events and Actions

Describes events that control and are generated by the 87B function, including logic and output actions.

Ground Differential Protection (87 N)

Calculated Quantities

Details the calculation of restraining current, zero sequence current vectors, and differential current.

Trip Decision

Explains how the algorithm makes a trip decision based on calculated quantities, classical and extended trip areas.

Second Harmonic Restraint

Describes using second harmonic restraint to detect inrush and avoid blocking internal faults with CT saturation.

Normal Operational Status

Explains how to set the ground differential function to exist or not exist and its normal operational status.

Pickup Level and Limit Angle

Determines restraint based on phase displacement between currents and the critical limit angle setting.

Harmonic Restraint

Covers restraint based on second, third, fourth, or fifth harmonic currents and disabling restraint under certain conditions.

Time Delays

Details time delay settings for 87N pickup to trip and reset time delays.

Events and Actions

Describes events that control and are generated by the 87N function, including logic and output actions.

Time Overcurrent Protection (50 HS and 5051)

Method of Operation

Explains how 50HS and 50/51 elements operate, including pickup, trip, and inverse time characteristics.

Normal Operational Status

Details how to set the overcurrent elements to be Non-Existent/Disabled or select the reference side.

High-Set Element (50 HS)

Describes the high-set overcurrent element's pickup threshold and time delay settings.

Overcurrent Element (50 or 51)

Explains the definite-time (50) or inverse-time (51) overcurrent element with ANSI characteristic curves.

Reset Time Delay

Specifies the additional time to remain in trip state after dropout of an overcurrent element.

Overcurrent Protection during Manual Close of Breaker

Describes how overcurrent element behavior can be changed during manual breaker closing via binary input.

Events and Actions

Lists events that control and are generated by the 50/51 and 50HS functions, including logic and output actions.

Thermal Overload Protection (49-1, 49-2)

Method of Operation

Explains how thermal overload elements calculate temperature rise using a single-body thermal model.

Normal Operational Status

Details how to set thermal overload elements as Non-Existent/Disabled or monitor specific windings/sides.

Pickup Characteristic and Warning Levels

Covers maximum continuous overload current, time constant, warning alarm levels, and temperature rise calculation.

Logical Events and Actions

Describes events controlling and generated by the 49-1 and 49-2 functions, including logic and output actions.

Tank Leakage Protection (64 T)

Method of Operation

Explains tank leakage protection operation using overcurrent element principles and CT measurement.

Normal Operational Status

Details how to set the tank leakage element as NON-EXISTENT/DISABLED or monitor absolute/multiple current.

Pickup and Dropout Levels

Specifies pickup and dropout levels for tank leakage protection, considering sensitive and insensitive CT inputs.

Time Delays

Details time delay settings for tank leakage protection pickup to trip and reset time delays.

Events and Actions

Describes events that control and are generated by the 64T function, including logic and output actions.

Protecting an Additional Device or Equipment

Protection Self-Monitoring

Self-Monitor Signal Contact

Describes the signal contact dedicated to reporting the relay's operational readiness and marshalling to status contacts.

Internal Self-Monitoring (Hardware and Software)

Details the relay's monitoring of internal components like processor, power supplies, converters, and trip circuits.

Monitoring of Supply Power

Explains how failure or switch-off of DC supply voltage affects relay operation and the self-monitor signal contact.

Monitoring of CT Circuits

Describes how the relay detects CT circuit interruptions or short circuits by monitoring current plausibility.

Events and Actions

Lists events that control and are generated by self-monitoring features, including their LCD abbreviation, event number, and I/O status.

Binary-Signal Inputs, Signal Contacts, Trip Contacts, and LED Indicators

Overview

Describes how to program the relay for communication via binary inputs, signal outputs, and trip contacts.

Binary-Signal Inputs

Explains binary-signal inputs, their actuation by voltage, and their ability to control up to ten events.

Signal Output Contacts

Details programmable signal contact outputs, how they are controlled by functions, and their capabilities.

LED Targets

Describes how LEDs on the front panel are controlled by functions, their configuration, and default assignments.

Trip (Command) Contacts

Explains how trip signals are sent to circuit breakers via closing trip contacts, including relay capabilities.

Processing External Trip Commands

Describes how to incorporate external trip signals into 7UT51 processing, including normal status and time delays.

Numerical Listing of User Definable Trip and Signal Functions

Provides a numerical list of marshalling possibilities for signal contacts, trip contacts, and LEDs.

Operation Using the Front Panel Controls

Front Panel Components

Introduces the integral keypad and other features of the front panel, including the display and on/off switch.

Viewing a Setting

Explains two methods to view or change memory address contents: direct addressing and scrolling.

Changing a Setting

Details procedures for changing settings, including entering password mode and modifying values or list options.

Using Multiple Settings Groups

Describes storing up to four sets of protection settings for rapid switching, enabling seasonal or other changes.

OperationalEvent Log and Fault Logs

Explains how the relay records event messages, including pickup, dropout, trips, and diagnostics.

Measured Values

Details system data collected and calculated by the relay, displayable on the LCD or exportable to a PC.

Capturing Waveform Data

Explains how to record waveform data before, during, and after a fault, initiated by various events or manually.

Address Blocks

Lists the main address blocks and their corresponding functions for relay settings and configuration.

General Configuration

Describes configuration settings that apply to all relay applications, including display appearance and event updates.

Front-Panel Display Options

Specifies addresses for LCD display appearance and content, and how events update LCD and LED states.

Use of Multiple Parameter Sets

Explains how to enable the capability to use multiple settings groups for rapid switching between configurations.

Setting Date & Time

Details how to set the relay's date and time, requiring password entry and confirmation.

Operation Using a Personal Computer

Overview

Introduces WinDIGSI software for configuring, programming, and analyzing data from the 7UT51 relay via PC.

Programming the Relay

Guides on programming the relay using a PC and WinDIGSI software, including required information entry.

Parameter Menu

Lists menu choices within the Parameter menu, including Configuration, Marshalling, Settings, Control, Annunciations, and Fault.

Bench Testing

Required Test Equipment

Lists essential test equipment, including power sources, current sources, timers, ohmmeters, and DC voltage sources.

Important Notes for This Procedure

Provides crucial notes for bench testing, including current limitations, output contact ratings, and input voltage limits.

Testing Transformer Differential Protection

Covers testing procedures for transformer differential protection, including ideal through-fault tests and metering validation.

Testing Restricted Ground Fault Protection (7 UT513 Only)

Details tests for restricted ground fault protection, based on application shown in Figure 16.9.

Branch Point Differential Protection Testing

Describes testing the differential protection function for branch points, requiring specific configuration and test currents.

Backup Overcurrent Time Protection Testing

Covers testing backup overcurrent time protection, requiring assignment to a side or virtual object and specific status settings.

Thermal Overload Protection Testing

Explains testing procedures for thermal overload protection, including warning and trip tests for 49-1 and 49-2 elements.

Tank Leakage Protection Testing (if Available)

Details testing for tank leakage protection, including applying test current and confirming pickup and trip behavior.

External Trip Function Coupling Testing

Describes checking the coupling of external trip signals and their processing via binary inputs.

Putting The Relay Into Operation

Guides on checking settings, programming, and switching on protection functions before placing the relay into service.

Installation and Servicing

Transport and Storage

Provides guidelines for transporting and storing the relay in its original packaging to protect from mechanical shock.

Unpacking and Repacking

Shows an exploded view of relay packaging material and advises against using a damaged relay.

Removing and Inserting the Relay Modules

Describes procedures for removing and inserting relay modules for installation and maintenance.

Mounting the Relay Case

Details steps for mounting the relay case onto a panel, including drilling, module removal, and ground strap connection.

Wiring

Illustrates screw terminals and ring lugs for signal, trip, current, and power supply connections.

Checking Connections

Provides checks for continuity, polarity, phase relationship, and grounding of current transformer circuits.

Replacing the Internal Fuse

Details the procedure for replacing the internal fuse, including selecting the correct fuse and handling precautions.

Installing or Replacing the Battery

Describes how to install or replace the backup battery, ensuring continuous power for event logs and the internal clock.

Changing the Rated Nominal Current of the Current Inputs

Explains hardware modification procedures to change the rated nominal current of current inputs and ground-current inputs.

Changing the Rated Voltage of the Binary-Signal Inputs

Details hardware modification to change the actuating voltage for binary-signal inputs to a different voltage.

Changing the Normal Signal Position of the Fiberoptic Data Port

Describes how to change the normal signal position of the fiberoptic data port from 'Light Off' to 'Light On'.

Field Testing and Commissioning

Preparation

Covers physical inspection, checking connections, verifying settings, and preparing for primary tests.

Symmetrical Current Tests, Address Block 4100

Details symmetrical current tests for differential current and phase angle relations using relay panel or WinDIGSI.

Tests Related to Protected Objects With Three Terminals

Describes testing procedures for three-winding transformers and branch points, modifying test arrangements as needed.

Preparation for Zero Sequence Current Tests

Explains when zero sequence current tests are necessary and describes test arrangements for different configurations.

Current Test for Restricted Ground Fault Protection, Address Block 41

Details the zero sequence current test for restricted ground fault protection, including metering and phase relationship checks.

Leaving Test Operation, Address Block 4800

Explains how to leave test operation and return the relay to normal service, including resetting indicators.

Checking The Coupling of External Trip Signals

Describes checking the coupling of external trip signals and their processing via binary inputs.

Operational Checks

Covers operational checks after wire checking and primary tests, including verifying trip commands and overall system function.

Energizing the Protected Object

Guides on energizing the protected object, performing in-service readings, and checking measured values.

Installation of 7 UT51 Relay in Existing Circuit

Describes installing the 7UT51 relay in an energized circuit without disturbing the existing system.

Testing for In-Service Setting Changes

Advises performing only tests applicable to setting changes and verifying output connections.

Putting the Relay into Operation

Guides on checking settings, programming, and switching on protection functions before placing the relay into service.

Maintenance and Servicing

Troubleshooting Tips

Provides checks to perform if the relay indicates a defect or if programmable LEDs are not lit.

Routine Checks

Recommends routine checks for interfaces and simulation of internal short circuits for analog input verification.

When to Return a Relay

Advises on procedures for returning a relay to the manufacturer if problems cannot be corrected locally.

Settings Record

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