7SR210 & 7SR220 Description of Operation
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6.7.1 Time Synchronisation - Data Communication Interface
Where the data comms channel(s) is connected the relay can be directly time synchronised using the global time
synchronisation.  This  can  be  from  a  dedicated  substation  automation  system  or  from  ‘Reydisp  Evolution’
communications support software.
6.7.2 Time Synchronisation – Binary Input
A binary input can be mapped Clock Sync from BI. The seconds or minutes will be rounded up or down to the
nearest value when the BI is energised. This input is leading edge triggered.
6.7.3 Time Synchronisation – IRIG-B (Optional)
A  BNC  connector  on  the  relay  rear  provides  an  isolated  IRIG-B  time  synchronisation  port.  The  IRIG-B  input
expects a modulated 3-6 Volt signal and provides time synchronisation to the nearest millisecond.
6.8  Settings Groups
The  relay  provides  eight  groups  of  settings  –  Group  number  (Gn)  1  to  8.  At  any  one  time  only  one  group  of
settings can be ‘active’ – SYSTEM CONFIG>Active Group setting.
It is possible to edit one group while the relay operates in accordance with settings from another  ‘active’ group
using the View/Edit Group setting.
Some settings are independent of the active group setting i.e. they apply to all settings groups. This is indicated
on  the  top  line  of  the  relay  LCD  –  where  only  the  Active  Group  No.  is  identified.  Where  settings  are  group
dependent this is indicated on the top line of the LCD by both the Active Group No. and the View Group No. being
displayed.
A  change  of  settings  group  can  be  achieved  either  locally  at  the  relay  fascia,  remotely  over  the  data  comms
channel(s) or via a binary input. When using a binary input an alternative settings group is selected only whilst the
input is energised (Select Grp Mode: Level triggered) or latches into the selected group after energisation of the
input (Select Grp Mode: Edge triggered).
6.9  Password Feature
The relay incorporates two levels of password protection – one for settings, the other for control functions.
The  programmable  password  feature  enables  the  user  to  enter  a  4  character  alpha  numeric  code  to  secure
access  to  the  relay  functions.  A  Password  of  NONE indicates  that a  Password  has  not  been  set  and  that  the
Password feature is disabled. Where a Relay is delivered with the Password already set, this will be AAAA. The
password must be entered twice as a security measure against accidental changes. Once a password has been
entered then it will be required thereafter to change settings or initiate control commands. Passwords can be de-
activated by using the password to gain access and by entering the password NONE. Again this must be entered
twice to de-activate the security system.
As soon as the user attempts to change a setting or initiate control the password is requested before any changes
are allowed. Once the password has been validated, the user is ‘logged on’ and any further changes can be made
without re-entering the password. If no more changes are made within 1 hour then the user will automatically be
‘logged off’, re-enabling the password feature.
The Settings Password prevents unauthorised changes to settings from the front fascia or over the data comms
channel(s). The Control Password prevents unauthorised operation of controls in the relay Control Menu from the
front fascia.
The  password  validation  screen  also  displays  a  numerical  code.  If  the  password  is  lost  or  forgotten,  this  code
should be communicated to Siemens Protection Devices Ltd. and the password can be retrieved.