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VAMP 265 User Manual

VAMP 265
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VAMP 265
Transformer, generator and motor
differential protection relay
Operation and configuration
instructions
Technical description

Table of Contents

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VAMP 265 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Rated Voltage100-240 V AC/DC
Frequency50/60 Hz
Digital outputs6
Current inputs3
Voltage inputs4
Communication protocolsIEC 61850, Modbus
MountingFlush mounting
Protection FunctionsOvercurrent
Operating Temperature+55 °C
Storage Temperature-40°C to +85°C
EnclosureIP54 (front), IP30 (rear)

Summary

1. General

1.1. Relay Features

Details on the VAMP 265 relay's features and protection functions.

1.2. User Interface

Describes how the relay can be controlled locally and remotely.

1.3. Operating Safety

Provides crucial safety instructions for operating the relay.

2. Local Panel User Interface

2.1. Relay Front Panel

Overview of the relay's front panel elements for local control.

2.2. Local Panel Operations

How to operate the relay using its front panel for control and configuration.

2.2.3. Setting Groups

Explains how setting groups are used for different configurations and how to switch between them.

2.2.5. Operating Levels

Details the three operating levels (User, Operator, Configurator) and their access methods.

2.3. Operating Measures

2.3.1. Control Functions

Explains how to control objects like local/remote status and circuit breakers.

2.4. Configuration and Parameter Setting

2.4.1. Parameter Setting

Step-by-step guide on how to set parameters using the relay's keypad and display.

2.4.6. Protection Menu Prot

Covers functions within the Prot menu, including resetting counters and enabling/disabling protection stages.

2.4.7. Configuration Menu CONF

Details functions within the CONF menu, covering device setup, language, and current scaling.

2.4.8. Protocol Menu Bus

Explains settings for communication ports like Remote Port X5 and Local Port X4.

2.4.10. Blocking and Interlocking Configuration

Details on configuring blockings and interlockings using VAMPSET software.

3. VAMPSET PC Software

2. Protection Functions

2.3. General Features of Protection Stages

Discusses setting groups and forcing start/trip conditions for testing purposes.

2.4. Differential Overcurrent Protection ΔI> (87)

Explains the differential overcurrent protection stages (ΔI> and ΔI>>) based on winding currents.

2.5. Overcurrent Protection I> (50/51)

Details overcurrent protection for short circuits and overloads, including definite and inverse time operations.

2.6. Current Unbalance Protection I2>, I’2> (46)

Explains current unbalance protection based on negative sequence current, including inverse delay calculations.

2.7. Earth Fault Protection I0> (50N/51N)

Describes undirectional earth fault protection sensitive to residual current, including intermittent earth fault detection.

2.8. Thermal Overload Protection T> (49)

Details the thermal overload function protecting transformers against excessive temperatures using a thermal model.

2.10. Circuit-Breaker Failure Protection CBFP (50BF)

Describes circuit breaker failure protection that trips upstream breakers if a fault persists after an initial trip command.

2.13. Inverse Time Operation

Describes the principles, formulae, and graphical representations of available inverse delay types.

3. Supporting Functions

3.1. Event Log

Details the event log buffer, event codes, time stamps, and format of events.

3.2. Disturbance Recorder

Explains the disturbance recorder's function, triggering, reading, and available channels.

4. Measurement Functions

4.1. Measurement Accuracy

Provides measurement accuracy specifications for phase currents, residual currents, frequency, and THD.

5. Control Functions

5.1. Output Relays

Describes output relays (digital outputs), their configuration as latched/non-latched, and parameters.

5.2. Digital Inputs

Details the available digital inputs, their polarity, delay configuration, and parameter settings.

5.4. Output Matrix

Describes how output signals from protection stages, digital inputs, etc., are connected to output relays and indicators.

5.5. Blocking Matrix

Explains how protection stage operation can be blocked using digital inputs, protection stage signals, or programmable logic.

5.6. Controllable Objects

Details how objects like circuit breakers and disconnectors can be controlled via HMI, communication, or digital inputs.

6. Communication

6.1. Communication Ports

Describes the available communication ports: front panel RS-232, rear panel X4 (local/extension), and optional Ethernet.

6.2. Communication Protocols

Lists data transfer types and protocols like PC communication, Modbus TCP/RTU.

6.2.1. PC Communication

Explains PC communication using VAMPSET via RS-232 or Ethernet.

7. Applications

7.1. Restricted Earth Fault Protection

Explains restricted earth fault (REF) protection as a sensitive method for zone protection against earth faults.

7.3. Calculating the Stabilizing Resistance RS, VDR Value and Actual Sensitivity

Covers the calculation of stabilizing resistor RS, VDR value, and actual sensitivity in protection schemes.

7.4. Current Transformer Selection

Guides on selecting current transformers (CTs) based on accuracy classes and application needs.

7.4.2. CT Requirement for Protection

Details CT requirements for protection, including safety factors to avoid false trips from heavy through faults.

8. Connections

9. Technical Data

9.1.1. Measuring Circuitry

Specifies rated current, measuring ranges, thermal withstand, and burden for phase and residual currents.

9.3. Protection Functions

Lists setting ranges, operating times, and inaccuracies for differential overcurrent stages.

9.3.1. Differential Protection

Provides detailed setting ranges, inaccuracies, and operating times for differential overcurrent stages ΔI> and ΔI>>.

9.3.2. Non-Directional Current Protection

Details setting ranges, operating times, and inaccuracies for overcurrent stages I>, I’>, I>>, I’>>, and thermal overload T>.

9.3.4. Circuit-Breaker Failure Protection

Details settings and inaccuracies for the circuit-breaker failure protection stage (CBFP).

12. Order Information

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