1MRS752302-MUM Diff6G

Issued: 10/1998
Version: C/18.1.2002
Stabilized Three-Phase
Differential Protection
Data subject to change without notice for Generators

Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 2
1.1 Features.............................................................................................. 2
1.2 Application........................................................................................... 2
1.3 Input description.................................................................................. 4
1.4 Output description ............................................................................... 4
2. Description of Operation.......................................................................... 5
2.1 Configuring the inputs and the outputs ................................................ 5
2.2 Configuration error checking ............................................................... 5
2.3 Setting the rated values of the protected unit ...................................... 6
2.4 Operation criteria................................................................................. 6
2.4.1 Stabilized stage 3∆I>.................................................................. 6
2.4.2 Saturation detection ................................................................... 8
2.4.3 Instantaneous stage 3∆I>>......................................................... 8
2.5 Recommendations for current transformers ........................................ 8
2.6 Connection of current transformers ................................................... 10
2.7 Setting groups ................................................................................... 12
2.8 Test mode ......................................................................................... 12
2.9 TRIP and CBFP outputs.................................................................... 12
2.10 Resetting........................................................................................... 13
3. Parameters and Events .......................................................................... 14
3.1 General ............................................................................................. 14
3.2 Setting values.................................................................................... 15
3.2.1 Actual settings.......................................................................... 15
3.2.2 Setting group 1......................................................................... 16
3.2.3 Setting group 2......................................................................... 16
3.2.4 Control settings ........................................................................ 17
3.3 Measurement values ......................................................................... 18
3.3.1 Input data ................................................................................. 18
3.3.2 Output data .............................................................................. 19
3.3.3 Recorded data.......................................................................... 19
3.3.4 Events ...................................................................................... 24
4. Technical Data ........................................................................................ 25
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1. Introduction

1.1 Features

• Three-phase current differential protection with stabilized and instantaneous stages

providing winding short-circuit protection for generators
• The stabilized stage is provided with saturation detection that blocks the stage
internally in case of current transformer saturation at external faults
• The differential and stabilizing currents are calculated for every phase on the basis
of the fundamental frequency components of currents
• A separately adjustable instantaneous differential current stage for severe internal
faults. Instantaneous stage is not affected by saturation detection.
• The MMI monitoring of the phase current and phase difference values facilitates
the commissioning of differential protection and the checking of connections and
CT polarities
• Delayed trip output for the circuit-breaker failure protection (CBFP) function
• High stability at external faults, also with partially saturated current transformers
• Short operate times at faults occurring in the zone to be protected (internal faults),
also with partially saturated current transformers

1.2 Application

This document specifies the function of the three-phase differential protection

function block Diff6G used in products based on the RED 500 Platform.

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1.3 Input description

Name Type Description

IL1 Analogue signal (SINT) Input for measuring phase current IL1
IL2 Analogue signal (SINT) Input for measuring phase current IL2
IL3 Analogue signal (SINT) Input for measuring phase current IL3
IL1b Analogue signal (SINT) Input for measuring phase current IL1b
IL2b Analogue signal (SINT) Input for measuring phase current IL2b
IL3b Analogue signal (SINT) Input for measuring phase current IL3b
BS1 Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Blocking signal of the stabilized stage
BS2 Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Blocking signal of the instantaneous
stage
TRIGG Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Control signal for triggering the
registers
GROUP Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Control input for switching between
the setting groups 1 and 2. When
GROUP is FALSE, group 1 is active.
When GROUP is TRUE, group 2 is
active.
RESET Reset signal (BOOL, pos. edge) Input signal for resetting the trip
signal and registers of Diff6G

1.4 Output description

Name Type Description

TRIP Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Trip signal
CBFP Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Delayed trip signal for circuit-
breaker failure protection (CBFP)
ERR Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Signal for indicating a
configuration error

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2. Description of Operation

2.1 Configuring the inputs and the outputs

Phase currents can be measured either via conventional current transformers or via
Rogowski coils but no combination of these two is possible.The measuring devices
and signal types for analogue channels are selected and configured in a special
dialogue box of the Relay Configuration Tool included in the CAP 505 Tool Box.
Digital inputs are configured in the same programming environment (the number of
selectable analogue inputs, digital inputs and digital outputs depends on the hardware
used).

When the analogue channels and digital inputs have been selected and configured in
the dialogue box, the inputs and outputs of the function block can be configured on a
graphic worksheet of the configuration tool. The phase currents IL1, IL2, IL3, IL1b, IL2b
and IL3b are connected to the corresponding IL1, IL2, IL3, IL1b, IL2b and IL3b inputs
of the function block. The currents IL1-IL3 are assumed to be measured at the neutral
end and the currents IL1b-IL3b at the line end of the generator (see Figure 3 below).
Digital inputs are connected to the boolean inputs of the function block and in the
same way, the outputs of the function block are connected to the output signals.

IL1 IL1b

IL2 IL2b

IL3 IL3b

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2.2 Configuration error checking

When the relay is started, the function block checks the signal types and the
measuring device types of the connected analogue inputs. If the signal types are not
phase currents (IL1, IL2 IL3, IL1b, IL2b or IL3b) or if all the measuring device types are not
current transformers or Rogowski coils, the ERR output is activated. Also an event
E13 is sent.

The program that the function block is instantiated within should be associated with a
task the interval of which is not greater than one fourth of the fundamental cycle. The
ERR output of the function block will be activated if an association with a slower task
is made. Also an event E13 is sent.

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2.3 Setting the rated values of the protected unit

A separate scaling factor can be set for each analogue channel. The factors enable
differences between the ratings of the protected unit and those of the measuring
device (CTs, VTs, etc.). A setting of 1.00 means that the rated value of the protected
unit is exactly the same as that of the measuring device. For more information refer to
Technical Reference Manual for REM 54_.

2.4 Operation criteria

The differential protection function block includes two stages for generator
differential protection.

2.4.1 Stabilized stage 3∆I>

The operating characteristic of the stabilized stage 3∆I> is determined by the

parameters “Basic setting” and “Starting ratio” as well as by the parameters “Turn-
point 1” and “Turn-point 2”for the turning points of the characteristic. The settings
are the same for each phase. When the differential current exceeds the operating
characteristic, the function block trips unless it internally blocks the trip function or is
blocked by the external blocking signal BS1.

The phasors , 1 and , 2 denote the fundamental frequency components of the CT

secondary currents on the input side and output side of the protected object. The
amplitude of the differential current ,G is obtained as follows:

, G = ,1 − , 2 (1)
In a normal situation there is no fault in the area protected by the function block. Then
the currents , 1 and , 2 are equal and the differential current ,G = 0. In practise,
however, the differential current sligthly deviates from zero in normal situations. In
generator protection the deviation is caused by CT inaccuracies.

In a stabilized differential relay the differential current required for tripping is the
higher the higher the load current is. The stabilizing current ,E of the relay is obtained
as follows:

,1 + , 2
,E =
2 (2)

The operation of the relay is affected by stabilization as shown by the operating

characteristic illustrated in Figure 4 below.

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In Default settings

Maximum settings
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Minimum settings
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The basic setting for the stabilized stage of the function block is determined according
to Figure 4:

Basic setting = Id1/I n

The starting ratio is determined correspondingly:

Starting ratio = Id2/Ib2

The first turning point“Turn-point 1” can be set at a desired point within the range
0.0...1.0. Accordingly, the second turning point “Turn-point 2” can be set within the
range 1.0...3.0.

The slope of the operating characteristic for the function block varies in different
parts of the range. In part 1 (0.0 < Ib/I n < Turn-point 1), the differential current
required for tripping is constant. The value of the differential current is the same as
the basic setting selected for the function block. The basic setting basicly allows for
small inaccuracies of current transformers but it can also be used to influence the
overall level of the operating characteristic.

The part 2, i.e. when Turn-point 1 < I b /I n < Turn-point 2, is called the influence area
of the setting“Starting ratio”. In this part, variations in the starting ratio affect the
slope of the characteristic i.e. how big the change in the differential current required
for tripping is in comparison with the change in the load current. The starting ratio
allows for CT errors.

At high stabilizing currents, i.e. when I b /I n > Turn-point 2, the slope of the
characteristic is constant (part 3). The slope is 100%, which means that the increase in
the differential current is equal to the corresponding increase in the stabilizing
current.

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The required differential current for tripping at a sertain stabilizing current level can
be calculated using the following formulas:

If the stabilizing current is lower than Turn-point 1,

Id,operate = Basic Setting.

If the stabilizing current is greater than Turn-point 1 but lower than Turn-point 2,

Id,operate = Basic Setting + (Ib - Turn-point 1) × Starting ratio.

For greater stabilizing current values, that is beyond Turn-point 2,

Id,operate = Basic Setting + (Turn-point 2 – Turn-point 1) × Starting ratio +

(Ib – Turn-point 2).

2.4.2 Saturation detection

The stabilized stage is provided with a current transformer saturation detection based
on the waveforms of the currents. The saturation detection blocks Diff6G internally in
case of current transformer saturation during an external fault.

2.4.3 Instantaneous stage 3∆I>>

In addition to the stabilized stage, the differential function block includes an

instantaneous stage which does not allow for stabilization. This stage trips when the
amplitude of the fundamental frequency component of the differential current exceeds
the set operate value “Inst. setting” or when the instantaneous value of the differential
current exceeds 2.5 x Inst. setting. The factor 2.5 (1.8 x √2) is due to the maximum
asymmetric short-circuit current. The internal blocking signals of the function block
do not prevent the operate signal of the instantaneous stage. When required, the
operate signal of the stage can be blocked by the external control signal BS2.

2.5 Recommendations for current transformers

The more important the object to be protected, the more attention should be paid to
the current transformers. Normally, it is not possible to dimension the current
transformers so that they repeat currents with high DC components without saturating
when the residual flux of the current transformer is high. The differential protection
function block Diff6G operates reliably even though the current transformers are
partially saturated. The purpose of the following current transformer
recommendations is to secure the stability of the relay at high through currents and
the quick and sensitive operation of the relay at faults occurring in the protected area,
where the fault currents may be high.

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The accuracy class recommended for current transformers to be used with the
differential function block Diff6G is 5P, in which the limit of the current error at the
rated primary current is 1% and the limit of the phase displacement is 60 minutes. The
limit of the composite error at the rated accuracy limit primary current is 5%.

The approximate value of the accuracy limit factor Fa corresponding to the actual CT
burden can be calculated on the basis of the rated accuracy limit factor Fn (ALF) at
the rated burden, the rated burden Sn, the internal burden Sin and the actual burden Sa
of the current transformer as follows:

S in + S n
Fa = Fn × (3)
S in + S a

EXAMPLE 1

In the example the rated burden Sn of the line end CTs 5P20 is 10 VA, the
secondary rated current 5A, the internal resistance Rin = 0.07 Ω and the accuracy
limit factor Fn (ALF) corresponding to the rated burden is 20 (5P20). Thus the
internal burden of the current transformer is Sin = (5A)2 × 0.07 Ω = 1.75 VA. The
input impedance of the relay at a rated current of 5A is < 20 mΩ. If the
measurement conductors have a resistance of 0.113 Ω, the actual burden of the
current transformer is Sa =(5A)2 × (0.113 + 0.020) Ω = 3.33 VA. Thus the
accuracy limit factor Fa corresponding to the actual burden will be about 46.

The CT burden may grow considerably at the rated current of 5A. At the rated current
of 1A the actual burden of the current transformer decreases, while the repeatability
simultaneously improves.

At faults occurring in the protected area, the fault currents from the line end may be
very high compared to the rated currents of the current transformers. Thanks to the
instantaneous stage of the differential function block, it is enough that the current
transformers are capable of repeating, during the first cycle, the current required for
instantaneous tripping.

Thus the current transformers should be able to reproduce the asymmetric fault
current without saturating within the next 10 ms after the occurrence of the fault, to
secure that the operate times of the relay comply with the times stated in section
“Technical Data”.

The accuracy limit factors corresponding to the actual burden of the phase current
transformer to be used in differential protection shall fulfill the following
requirement:

Fa > ( Ikmax / I1n ) × 3/(1-r) (4)

where Ikmax is the maximum through-going fault current at which the protection is not
allowed to operate and I1n is the nominal primary current of the CT.

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The parameter r gives the maximum remanence flux density in the CT core. The value
of the parameter r depends on the magnetic material used and on the construction of
the CT. For example the value r = 0.4 means that the remanence flux density may be
40 % of the saturation flux density. The manufacturer of the CT should be contacted
when an accurate value of the parameter r is needed. The value r = 0.4 is
recommended to be used in practice. The requirement can then be rewritten as
follows:

Fa > ( Ikmax / I1n ) × 5 (5)

If the actual burden of the current transformer (Sa) in equation (3) cannot be reduced
low enough to provide a sufficient value for Fa, there are two alternatives to deal with
the situation.

1 A current transformer with a higher rated burden Sn can be chosen (which also
means a higher rated accuracy limit Fn) or
2 a current transformer with a higher nominal primary current I1n (but the same rated
burden) can be chosen
The alternative 2. is more cost effective and therefore often better although the
sensitivity of the scheme is slightly reduced.

EXAMPLE 2

If we assume the maximum through-going fault current Ikmax to be 6000 A and the
nominal primary current of the CT is 1500 A, we get for Fa:
Fa = ( 6000 / 1500 ) × 5 = 20

In generator protection it is important that the accuracy limit factors (Fa ) of the phase
current transformers at the neutral end and at the line end of the generator correspond
to each other, i.e. the burdens of the current transformers on both sides are as equal as
possible. Should high inrush or start currents with high DC components pass through
the protected generator when it is connected to the network, special attention should
be paid to the performance and the burdens of the current transformers and to the
settings of the function block.

2.6 Connection of current transformers

The connections of the main current transformers are designated as Type I and Type
II. In case the earthings of the current transformers are either inside or outside the area
to be protected, the setting parameter“CT connection” is of Type I (Figure 5). In case
the earthings of the current transformers are both inside and outside the area to be
protected, the setting parameter “CT connection” is of Type II (Figure 6). The default
setting is Type I.

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2.7 Setting groups

Two different groups of setting values, group 1 and group 2, are available for the
function block. Switching between the two groups can be done in the following three
ways:

1 Locally via the control parameter “Group selection”1) of the MMI

2 Over the communication bus by writing the parameter V21)
3 By means of the input signal GROUP when allowed via the parameter“Group
selection” (i.e. when V2 = 21))
1)
Group selection (V2): 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2; 2 = GROUP input

The control parameter “Active group” indicates the setting group valid at a given
time.

2.8 Test mode

The TRIP and CBFP digital outputs of the function block can be activated with
separate control parameters for each output either locally via the MMI or externally
via the serial communication. When an output is activated with the test parameter, an
event indicating the test is generated.

The protection functions operate normally while the outputs are tested.

2.9 TRIP and CBFP outputs

The output signal TRIP may have a non-latching or latching feature. When the
latching mode has been selected, the TRIP signal remains active until the output is
reset even if the operation criteria have reset. When the non-latching mode has been
selected, the TRIP signal remains active until the operation criteria have reset and the
time determined by the the control parameter “Trip pulse” has elapsed.

The function block provides a delayed trip signal CBFP after the TRIP signal unless
the fault has disappeared during the set CBFP time delay. In circuit-breaker failure
protection the CBFP output can be used to operate a circuit breaker in front of the
circuit breaker of the machine. The control parameter “Trip pulse” also sets the width
of the CBFP output signal.

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2.10 Resetting

The TRIP output signal and the registers can be reset via the RESET input, or over the
serial bus or the local MMI.

The operation indicators, latched trip signal and recorded data can be reset as follows:

Operation Latched Recorded

indicators trip signal data
1)
RESET input of the function block X X
1)
Parameter F099V013 X X
2)
General parameter F001V011 X
2)
General parameter F001V012 X X
2)
General parameter F001V013 X X X
2)
Push-button C X
2)
Push-buttons C + E (2 s) X X
2)
Push-buttons C + E (5 s) X X X
1) Resets the latched trip signal and recorded data of this particular function block.
2) Affects all function blocks.

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3. Parameters and Events

3.1 General

• Each function block has a specific channel number for serial communication
parameters and events. The channel for Diff6G is 99.
• The data direction of the parameters defines the use of each parameter as follows:
Data direction Description
R, R/M Read only
W Write only
R/W Read and write

• The different event mask parameters (see section “Control settings”) affect the
visibility of events on the MMI or on serial communication (LON or SPA) as
follows:
Event mask 1 (FxxxV101/102) SPA / MMI (LON)
Event mask 2 (FxxxV103/104) LON
Event mask 3 (FxxxV105/106) LON
Event mask 4 (FxxxV107/108) LON

For example, if only the events E3, E4 and E5 are to be seen on the MMI of the
relay terminal, the event mask value 56 (8 + 16 + 32) is written to the “Event mask
1” parameter (FxxxV101).
In case a function block includes more than 32 events, there are two parameters
instead of e.g. the “Event mask 1” parameter: the parameter “Event mask 1A”
(FxxxV101) covers the events 0...31 and “Event mask 1B”(FxxxV102) the events
32...63.

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3.2 Setting values

3.2.1 Actual settings

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Basic setting S1 5...50 % 5 R The lowest ratio of differential and
nominal current to cause a trip

Starting ratio S2 10...50 % 10 R Slope of the second line of the operating

characteristics

Turn-point 1 S3 0.0...1.0 x In 0.5 R Turn-point between the first and the

second line of the operating
characteristics

Turn-point 2 S4 1.0...3.0 x In 1.5 R Turn-point between the second and the

third line of the operating characteristics

Inst. setting S5 5...30 x In 5 R Tripping value of the instantaneous stage

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3.2.2 Setting group 1

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Basic setting S41 5...50 % 5 R/W The lowest ratio of differential and
nominal current to cause a trip

Starting ratio S42 10...50 % 10 R/W Slope of the second line of the operating
characteristics

Turn-point 1 S43 0.0...1.0 x In 0.5 R/W Turn-point between the first and the
second line of the operating
characteristics

Turn-point 2 S44 1.0...3.0 x In 1.5 R/W Turn-point between the second and the
third line of the operating characteristics

Inst. setting S45 5...30 x In 5 R/W Tripping value of the instantaneous stage

3.2.3 Setting group 2

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Basic setting S71 5...50 % 5 R/W The lowest ratio of differential and
nominal current to cause a trip

Starting ratio S72 10...50 % 10 R/W Slope of the second line of the operating
characteristics

Turn-point 1 S73 0.0...1.0 x In 0.5 R/W Turn-point between the first and the
second line of the operating
characteristics

Turn-point 2 S74 1.0...3.0 x In 1.5 R/W Turn-point between the second and the
third line of the operating characteristics

Inst. setting S75 5...30 x In 5 R/W Tripping value of the instantaneous stage

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3.2.4 Control settings

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Diff6G V1 0 or 11) - 1 R/W Protection block in use or not in use

Group selection V2 0...2 2) - 0 R/W Selection of the active setting group

3)
Active group V3 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Active setting group

Trip signal V4 0 or 14) - 0 R/W Selection of latching feature for TRIP

output

Trip pulse V5 40...1000 ms 40 R/W Minimum pulse width of TRIP and

CBFP

CBFP time V6 100...1000 ms 100 R/W Operate time of the delayed trip CBFP
5)
CT connection V7 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Determined by the directions of the
connected currents transformers

Reset registers V13 1=Reset - 0 W Resetting of latched trip signal and

registers

Test TRIP V32 0 or 16) - - R/W Testing of TRIP

Test CBFP V33 0 or 16) - - R/W Testing of CBFP

Event mask 1 V101 0...16383 - 8255 R/W Event mask 1 for event transmission
(E0 ... E13)

Event mask 2 V103 0...16383 - 8255 R/W Event mask 2 for event transmission
(E0 ... E13)

Event mask 3 V105 0...16383 - 8255 R/W Event mask 3 for event transmission
(E0 ... E13)

Event mask 4 V107 0...16383 - 8255 R/W Event mask 4 for event transmission
(E0 ... E13)
1)
Status 0 = Not in use; 1 = In use
2)
Group selection 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2; 2 = GROUP input
3)
Active group 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2
4)
Trip signal 0 = Non-latching; 1 = Latching
5)
CT connection 0 = Type I; 1 = Type II
6)
Test 0 = Do not activate; 1 = Activate

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3.3 Measurement values

3.3.1 Input data

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Current IL1 I1 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL1

Current IL2 I2 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL2

Current IL3 I3 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL3

Current IL1b I4 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL1b

Current IL2b I5 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL2b

Current IL3b I6 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL3b

Current Id1 I7 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Differential current of phase 1

Current Id2 I8 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Differential current of phase 2

Current Id3 I9 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Differential current of phase 3

Current Ib1 I10 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Bias current of phase 1

Current Ib2 I11 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Bias current of phase 2

Current Ib3 I12 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Bias current of phase 3

Angle IL1-IL2 I13 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the currents L1

and L2

Angle IL2-IL3 I14 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase diff. of the currents L2 & L3

Angle IL3-IL1 I15 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase diff. of the currents L3 & L1

Angle IL1b-IL2b I16 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase diff. of the currents L1b & L2b

Angle IL2b-IL3b I17 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase diff. of the currents L2b & L3b

Angle IL3b-IL1b I18 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase diff. of the currents L3b & L1b

Angle IL1-IL1b I19 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase diff. of the currents L1 & L1b

Angle IL2-IL2b I20 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase diff. of the currents L2 & L2b

Angle IL3-IL3b I21 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase diff. of the currents L3 & L3b

Input BS1 I22 0 or 1 1) 0 R/M Status of BS1 signal

1)
Input BS2 I23 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of BS2 signal

Input GROUP I24 0 or 1 1) - 0 R/M Status of signal for switching between

the groups 1 and 2

Input RESET I25 0 or 1 1) - 0 R/M Status of signal for resetting the

output signals of Diff6G
1)
Input 0 = Not active; 1 = Active

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3.3.2 Output data

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Output TRIP O1 0 or 1 1) - 0 R/M Status of trip signal

Output ERR O2 0 or 1 1) - 0 R/M Status of configuration error signal

1)
Output 0 = Not active; 1 = Active

3.3.3 Recorded data

3.3.3.1 General

The information required for later fault analysis is recorded when the function block
trips or when the recording function is triggered via an external triggering input.

The data of three last operations (operation 1...3) are recorded, and the values of the
most recent operation always replace the data of the oldest operation. The registers
are updated in the following order: Operation 1, Operation 2, Operation 3, Operation
1, Operation 2,...

3.3.3.2 Date and time

The time stamp indicates the rising edge of the TRIGG signal or the moment of the
highest fault current during the period of 50 ms after the rising edge of the TRIP
signal.

3.3.3.3 Currents and phase differences

If the function block trips, all the recorded current and phase difference values will
originate from the same moment determined by the highest differential current. For
external triggering, the current values are recorded at the moment of triggering i.e. on
the rising edge of the input signal TRIGG. Consequently, the values of the phase
currents I L1, I L2, I L3, I L1b, I L2b, I L3b, the values of the differential currents I d1, I d2 ,I d3,
the values of the stabilizing currents Ib1, Ib2, Ib3 and the phase difference values always
originate from the same moment. The current values are recorded as multiples of the
rated current In and the phase difference values are recorded in degrees.

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3.3.3.4 Status data

The status data of the input signals BS1 and BS2 (Active or Not active) as well as the
parameters “Active group” and “Reg. reason” are recorded at the moment of tripping
and triggering. The “Active group” parameter indicates the setting group valid for the
recorded data and the “Reg. Reason” parameter the reason for the particular
registration (i.e. trip of the stabilized stage, trip of the instantaneous stage or
activation of the TRIGG input).

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3.3.3.5 Recorded data 1

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Date V201 YYYY-MM-DD - - R/M Recording date

Time V202 hh:mm:ss.mss - - R/M Recording time

Current IL1 V203 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL1

Current IL2 V204 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL2

Current IL3 V205 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL3

Current IL1b V206 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL1b

Current IL2b V207 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL2b

Current IL3b V208 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL3b

Current Id1 V209 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Differential current of phase 1

Current Id2 V210 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Differential current of phase 2

Current Id3 V211 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Differential current of phase 3

Current Ib1 V212 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Bias current of phase 1

Current Ib2 V213 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Bias current of phase 2

Current Ib3 V214 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Bias current of phase 3

Angle IL1-IL2 V215 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L1 and L2

Angle IL2-IL3 V216 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L2 and L3

Angle IL3-IL1 V217 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L3 and L1

Angle IL1b-IL2b V218 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L1b and L2b

Angle IL2b-IL3b V219 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L2b and L3b

Angle IL3b-IL1b V220 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L3b and L1b

Angle IL1-IL1b V221 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L1 and L1b

Angle IL2-IL2b V222 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L2 and L2b

Angle IL3-IL3b V223 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L3 and L3b

BS1 V224 0 or 1 1) - 0 R/M Status of BS1 input

1)
BS2 V225 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of BS2 input

Active group V226 0 or 1 2) - 0 R/M Active setting group

3)
Reg. reason V227 0...2 - 0 R/M Reason for registration
1)
Status 0 = Not active; 1 = Active
2)
Active group 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2
3)
Reg reason 0 = TRIP >; 1 = TRIP >>; 2 = TRIGG

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3.3.3.6 Recorded data 2

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Date V301 YYYY-MM-DD - - R/M Recording date

Time V302 hh:mm:ss.mss - - R/M Recording time

Current IL1 V303 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL1

Current IL2 V304 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL2

Current IL3 V305 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL3

Current IL1b V306 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL1b

Current IL2b V307 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL2b

Current IL3b V308 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL3b

Current Id1 V309 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Differential current of phase 1

Current Id2 V310 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Differential current of phase 2

Current Id3 V311 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Differential current of phase 3

Current Ib1 V312 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Bias current of phase 1

Current Ib2 V313 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Bias current of phase 2

Current Ib3 V314 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Bias current of phase 3

Angle IL1-IL2 V315 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L1 and L2

Angle IL2-IL3 V316 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L2 and L3

Angle IL3-IL1 V317 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L3 and L1

Angle IL1b-IL2b V318 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L1b and L2b

Angle IL2b-IL3b V319 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L2b and L3b

Angle IL3b-IL1b V320 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L3b and L1b

Angle IL1-IL1b V321 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L1 and L1b

Angle IL2-IL2b V322 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L2 and L2b

Angle IL3-IL3b V323 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L3 and L3b

BS1 V324 0 or 1 1) - 0 R/M Status of BS1 input

1)
BS2 V325 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of BS2 input

Active group V326 0 or 1 2) - 0 R/M Active setting group

3)
Reg. reason V327 0...2 - 0 R/M Reason for registration
1)
Status 0 = Not active; 1 = Active
2)
Active group 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2
3)
Reg. reason 0 = TRIP >; 1 = TRIP >>; 2 = TRIGG

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3.3.3.7 Recorded data 3

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Date V401 YYYY-MM-DD - - R/M Recording date

Time V402 hh:mm:ss.mss - - R/M Recording time

Current IL1 V403 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL1

Current IL2 V404 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL2

Current IL3 V405 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL3

Current IL1b V406 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL1b

Current IL2b V407 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL2b

Current IL3b V408 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL3b

Current Id1 V409 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Differential current of phase 1

Current Id2 V410 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Differential current of phase 2

Current Id3 V411 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Differential current of phase 3

Current Ib1 V412 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Bias current of phase 1

Current Ib2 V413 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Bias current of phase 2

Current Ib3 V414 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Bias current of phase 3

Angle IL1-IL2 V415 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L1 and L2

Angle IL2-IL3 V416 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L2 and L3

Angle IL3-IL1 V417 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L3 and L1

Angle IL1b-IL2b V418 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L1b and L2b

Angle IL2b-IL3b V419 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L2b and L3b

Angle IL3b-IL1b V420 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L3b and L1b

Angle IL1-IL1b V421 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L1 and L1b

Angle IL2-IL2b V422 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L2 and L2b

Angle IL3-IL3b V423 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference of the

currents L3 and L3b

BS1 V424 0 or 1 1) - 0 R/M Status of BS1 input

1)
BS2 V425 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of BS2 input

Active group V426 0 or 1 2) - 0 R/M Active setting group

3)
Reg. reason V427 0...2 - 0 R/M Reason for registration
1)
Status 0 = Not active; 1 = Active
2)
Active group 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2
3)
Reg reason 0 = TRIP >; 1 = TRIP >>; 2 = TRIGG

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3.3.4 Events

Code Weighting Default Event reason Event state

coefficient mask
E0 1 1 TRIP signal of 3d I> stage Reset

E1 2 1 TRIP signal of 3d I> stage Activated

E2 4 1 TRIP signal of 3d I>> stage Reset

E3 8 1 TRIP signal of 3d I>> stage Activated

E4 16 1 CBFB signal 3d I> or 3d I>> Reset

E5 32 1 CBFB signal 3d I> or 3d I>> Activated

E6 64 0 BLOCK signal of 3d I> stage Reset

E7 128 0 BLOCK signal of 3d I> stage Activated

E8 256 0 BLOCK signal of 3d I>> stage Reset

E9 512 0 BLOCK signal of 3d I>> stage Activated

E10 1024 0 Test mode of 3d I> and 3d I>> Off

E11 2048 0 Test mode of 3d I> and 3d I>> On

E12 0 0 - -

E13 8192 1 ERR: task / measuring device / signal type Activated

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4. Technical Data

Operation accuracies At the frequency range f/fn = 0.95...1.05

Phase difference measurement: ± 4°

Operation of stabilized stage:

± 4% of set value or ± 2% x In

Operation of instantaneous stage:

± 4% of set value or ± 2% x In

Trip time Injected currents > 2.0 x operating current:

f/fn = 0.95...1.05 internal time < 35 ms

1)
total time < 45 ms

Reset time 60...1020 ms

(depends on the minimum pulse width set for the TRIP output)

Reset ratio Typ. 0.95 (range 0.90...0.98)

Retardation time Total retardation time when the current or voltage

drops below the operate value1) < 40 ms

Configuration data Task execution interval (Relay Configuration Tool): 5 ms

at the rated frequency fn = 50 Hz
1)
Includes the delay of the heavy-duty output relay

Technical revision history

Technical revision Change
C -

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