1MRS752327-MUM SCVCSt _

Synchro-Check/
Issued: 10/1998
Version: G/23.06.2005
Voltage-Check Function
Stage 1 (SCVCSt1)
Data subject to change without notice Stage 2 (SCVCSt2)

Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................ 2
1.1 Features................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Application ............................................................................................ 2
1.3 Input description ................................................................................... 3
1.4 Output description................................................................................. 3

2. Description of operation............................................................................ 4
2.1 Configuration ........................................................................................ 4
2.2 Operation criteria .................................................................................. 4
2.3 Operation .............................................................................................. 5
2.3.1 Synchro-check ............................................................................. 5
2.3.2 Voltage-check .............................................................................. 7
2.3.3 Bypass mode ............................................................................... 8
2.3.4 Operation mode ........................................................................... 8
2.3.5 Operation with phase-to-earth voltage measurements.............. 12
2.4 Setting groups..................................................................................... 15
2.5 Resetting............................................................................................. 16

3. Parameters and events ............................................................................ 17

3.1 General ............................................................................................... 17
3.2 Setting values ..................................................................................... 18
3.2.1 Actual settings ........................................................................... 18
3.2.2 Setting group 1 .......................................................................... 18
3.2.3 Setting group 2 .......................................................................... 18
3.2.4 Control settings.......................................................................... 19
3.3 Measurement values........................................................................... 20
3.3.1 Input data................................................................................... 20
3.3.2 Output data ................................................................................ 20
3.3.3 Recorded data ........................................................................... 20
3.3.4 Events........................................................................................ 23

4. Technical data .......................................................................................... 24

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1. Introduction

1.1 Features

• Synchro-check and voltage-check functions for checking the conditions at circuit-

breaker closing.
- Synchro-check function for checking the synchronism when live lines/busbars are
to be connected together.
- Voltage-check function for checking the energizing conditions. Four energizing
directions selectable for each circuit breaker.
• Two control modes available: continuous mode operation for applications where
the synchro-check function gives the close permission to another module and
command mode operation for applications where the synchro-check function closes
the circuit breaker via its own control output.
• Alarm signal for a failed CB closing at the command mode operation.
• Virtual phase-to-phase voltage measurement channels can be used instead of the
corresponding analogue measurement channels

1.2 Application

This document specifies the functions of the synchro-check function blocks SCVCSt1
and SCVCSt2 used in products based on the RED 500 Platform.

The function block SCVCSt_ is designed to be used for checking the conditions for
circuit-breaker closing. The function can be used for closing ring mains,
interconnecting busbars and connecting generators to the network. The harmonics are
suppressed.

Table 1 . Protection diagram symbols used in the relay terminal

ABB IEC ANSI

SCVCSt1 SYNC1 25-1

SCVCSt2 SYNC2 25-2

For IEC symbols used in single line diagrams, refer to the manual “Technical
Descriptions of Functions, Introduction”, 1MRS750528-MUM.

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Figure 1. Function block symbols of SCVCSt1 and SCVCSt2

1.3 Input description

Name Type Description

Comman Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Command signal
d
U1 Analogue signal (SINT) Input for measuring main voltage 1
U2 Analogue signal (SINT) Input for measuring main voltage 2
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.
BLOCK Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Blocking signal
RESET Digital signal (BOOL, pos. edge) Signal for resetting the registers

1.4 Output description

Name Type Description

SC_DUE Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Synchro-check in progress
SC_OK Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Closing permission given
ALAR_NC Digital signal (BOOL, active high) CB closing failed
ALAR_CO Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Command signal too long
ERR Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Signal for indicating a
configuration error

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2. Description of operation

2.1 Configuration

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 variant used).

The special measurements dialogue box in the configuration tool is used for selecting
frequency protection for the voltage inputs.

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-to-phase voltage U12 is
connected to the U1 input and correspondingly U12b is connected to the U2 input.
Furthermore, 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.

If the relay is connected to measure phase-to-earth voltages on one side of the breaker,
there are two ways to connect them to SCVCSt_:

• by using virtual phase-to-phase voltage channel U12s (or U12bs), or

• by using the voltage combine function of SCVCSt_, refer to section 2.3.5.2

If phase-to-earth voltages are measured on both sides of the breaker, connect the
virtual phase-to-phase voltage channels U12s and U12bs to SCVCSt_.

2.2 Operation criteria

The criteria for the function are:

• Voltages must be in accordance with the energizing direction.

• In the cases “Live-Dead”, “Dead-Live” and “Dead-Dead” no other conditions are
checked.
• In the case “Live-Live” also the following must be fulfilled:
∆U< dU setting
∆f< df setting
∆ϕ< dphase setting
Before the function block allows the CB closing, it ensures that the phase difference
will remain within the setting range until the CB closes.

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2.3 Operation

The function tacts of the circuit-breaker close. This duration is determined on the basis
of the frequency of the voltages on opposite sides of the CB. The synchro-check
function block has two parallel functions: a synchro-check function and a voltage-
check function.

2.3.1 Synchro-check

The synchro-check function can be used for two different operating conditions. The
most typical case is one where both sides of the circuit breaker to be closed are live
and thus the synchronism is always checked before the circuit breaker is given the
permission to close. In the other situation one or both sides of the circuit breaker to be
closed are dead and, consequently, the frequency and phase differences cannot be
measured, in which case the relay checks the energizing direction.

The purpose of the synchro-check function is to find the instant when the voltages on
both sides of the circuit breaker are synchronized, i.e. they have the same frequency,
are in phase and are of such a magnitude that the concerned busbars or lines can be
regarded as live. When the frequency, phase angle and voltage conditions are fulfilled,
the duration of the synchronized state is checked on the basis of the frequency and
phase differences measured so as to ensure that the conditions will still be met when
the CB closes. Depending on the circuit breaker and the closing system, the delay
from the moment the closing signal is given until the circuit breaker finally closes is
about 50 - 250 ms. The CB operate time selected tells the relay for how long the
conditions at least have to persist.

To prevent unnecessary output relay oscillation, an internal hysteresis is implemented,

which has to be taken into account when setting the parameter “dU” (see figure
below).

Figure 2. Hysteresis of 2.5% of Un is applied when the amplitudes of voltages are

checked
The synchro-check function is used for checking whether CB closing is permitted or
not. Before CB operation the following closing conditions must be fulfilled:

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• The network sections on both sides of the CB must be energized. The voltage
magnitudes of the energized networks are determined by the set value for the upper
threshold voltage Umax.
• The voltage difference over the CB must be small enough. The voltage difference
allowed is determined by the set voltage difference value dU.
• The frequencies of the network sections (voltages) to be connected shall not differ
too much from each other. The frequency conditions are fulfilled when the allowed
frequency difference of the networks to be connected is smaller than the set
frequency difference value df.
• The network sections to be connected (voltages) have the same phase angle. The
phase angle conditions are fulfilled when the allowed phase angle difference
between the network voltages is smaller than the set phase angle difference dphi.
• The validity time for CB closing conditions, achieved from frequency and phase-
angle differencies, must have a duration of at least the time needed for the closing
of the circuit breaker to be operated (operate time of CB).
When the closing conditions mentioned above are fulfilled simultaneously, the
network voltages are considered to be synchronized and a closing command signal
SC_OK is delivered to the CB.

2.3.1.1 Settings for the synchro-check function

• The threshold voltage Umax, above which the measured bus/line network voltage
must be before the network is considered to be energized.
• Voltage difference allowed, absolute value dU. The set value determines the
maximum allowed voltage difference for the synchro-check function.
• Frequency difference allowed, absolute value df. The set value determines the
maximum allowed frequency difference for the synchro-check function.
• The phase-angle difference allowed, dphi, is an absolute value which means that
there are no demands concerning the phase-angle direction. The set value
determines the maximum allowed phase-angle difference for the synchro-check
function.
• The operate time of a circuit breaker is set via the parameter “Oper. time of CB”.

2.3.1.2 Synchronous/Asynchronous mode

The asynchronous or synchronous mode is chosen via the control parameter

“SynchroMode”. When the value of the parameter is 0, the synchro-check function is
not in use.

In asynchronous mode the synchro-check function checks that the voltage, frequency
and phase differences are within the set limits. From the frequency slip (∆f) the
function predicts the time remaining to the moment when the phase difference exceeds
the setting. CB closing is only allowed if the time required for CB closing is shorter
than the predicted time.

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In synchronous mode the aim is that the phase difference at the moment of CB closing
is zero. The mode is only possible when the frequency slip on the network is below
0,04% of fn and all the other conditions are fulfilled. If the time required for reaching a
synchronized state exceeds the maximum check time, the function will fail.

2.3.2 Voltage-check

The energizing direction in the voltage-check function is chosen via the parameter
“Energizing mode”. When the value of the parameter is 0, the voltage-check function
is not in use.

The voltage-check function checks the energizing direction. Energizing is defined as a

situation where a dead section of the network is connected to an energized one. The
user is able to define the voltage range within which the measured voltage is
determined to be “live” or “dead”. The conditions of the network sections to be
controlled by the circuit breaker, i.e. which side has to be live and which dead, are also
determined via a setting. A situation where both sides are dead is possible as well.

Energizin Energizing direction

g mode
=0 Not in use
=1 U1 → U2 or U1 ← U2
=2 U1 → U2
=3 U1 ← U2
=4 U1 → U2, U1 ← U2 or both “dead”

When the energizing direction corresponds to the settings, the situation has to remain
constant for a certain period of time before the close signal is permitted. The purpose
of the operate time (dead time) is to ensure that the dead side remains de-energized
and that the situation is not due to a temporary interference. Should the conditions not
persist for the specified time, the operate time is reset and the procedure is started over
when the conditions are fulfilled again. Circuit-breaker closing is thus not permitted
until the energizing situation has remained constant throughout the set operate time.

2.3.2.1 Settings for the voltage-check function

• The threshold voltage Umax, above which the measured bus/line network voltage
must be before the network is considered to be energized. The set threshold value
applies to the synchro-check function as well.
• The threshold value Umin, below which the measured bus/line network voltage
must be before the network is considered to be non-energized.

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Note!

Because the setting ranges of the threshold voltages Umax and Umin partly overlap
each other, the setting conditions may be such that the setting of the non-energized
threshold value Umin is higher than that of the energized threshold value Umax. The
parameters should be set carefully by the user to avoid the setting conditions
mentioned above.

• Operate time for the energizing operation (minimal dead time).

• The energizing direction is separately selected via the parameter “Energizing
mode”. For example, when the energizing direction is selected to be U1->U2, the
voltage U1 shall be higher than Umax and the voltage U2 lower than Umin before
the conditions of the energizing direction are fulfilled.

2.3.3 Bypass mode

If the parameters “SynchroMode” and “Energizing mode” are both set to “Not in use”,
the SCVCSt_ function block is in bypass mode. This means that in command mode,
the command input is wired straight through to the SC_OK output and in continuous
mode, the SC_OK output is continuously FALSE.

Note!

In bypass mode events are sent as in normal operation (i.e. when output changes
occur).

2.3.4 Operation mode

The closing command conditions for the circuit breaker are checked by the synchro-
check and voltage-check functions. In addition to the closing command conditions, the
delivering of the final closing signal depends on the operation mode selected for the
synchro-check function. Selection of the operation mode depends on whether the
synchro-check function itself directly uses the output signal to close the circuit breaker
(command mode operation) or if another function block (for example a control
function block) performs the closing operation after having received a command
signal from the synchro-check function (continuous mode operation).

The operation mode is selected via the parameter “Operate mode”. In continuous
mode, the synchro-check function is running continuously checking the synchronism.
When synchronism is detected i.e. the conditions are fulfilled according to the
settings, the output SC_OK is set to TRUE and will remain so as long as the
conditions remain fulfilled.

A distinctive difference between the two operation modes is that in the command
mode operation the synchro-check function is controlled by an external command
signal but in the continuous mode operation no external signal is needed. In the
command mode operation the synchro-check function delivers the closing signal
directly to the object to be controlled (a circuit breaker) whereas in the continuous

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mode operation the closing signal is delivered via another function block that delivers
the final closing signal.

2.3.4.1 Continuous mode

In the continuous mode operation the closing signal output of the synchro-check
function stays active as long as the closing conditions remain fulfilled and the signal
disappears when the conditions cease. The operation of the synchro-check function
can be blocked by applying a blocking signal to the function.

The continuous mode can be used to provide extra information on synchronism for an
external operating device.

Figure 3. Example for a configuration where SCVCSt_ is used in continuous mode,

i.e. the function block checks the synchronism continuously. The
information is transferred to an external operating device via the signal
output BIO1_5_SO1. Note that in the continuous mode, the Command
input is not connected, the SC_DUE output is not active and the alarm
outputs are not in use.

2.3.4.2 Command mode

In command mode operation, an external command signal, besides the normal closing
conditions, is needed for delivering the closing signal. The command signal shall
remain active for the set checking time. The closing signal from the synchro-check
function can be blocked by applying the blocking signal to the function.

In command mode operation, the synchro-check function itself controls the selected
object directly via its own output signal. In this case the control function block
delivers the command signal for closing to the synchro-check function for releasing of
a closing signal pulse to the circuit breaker. If, after the delivered command signal for
closing, the closing conditions are fulfilled during a permitted check time, the
synchro-check function delivers a closing signal to the circuit breaker.

The circuit-breaker function block COCB1/COCB2 is recommended to be configured

to 10 ms task instead of the normal 20 ms task when used together with SCVCSt_.

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Figure 4. Example of a configuration of COCB1 and SCVCSt1 functions when the

command mode is selected. SC verifies the synchronism when a close
command is given and closes the circuit breaker directly via its own
control output when all conditions are fulfilled.
The closing signal is delivered only once per activated external closing command
signal. The duration of the delivered closing signal is the set parameter value. If the
delivered command signal disappears or the closing conditions cease before the
maximum length of the command signal is reached, the closing signal will be the set
parameter value. If the external closing command signal and the closing conditions
persist longer than for the length of the set closing signal, the closing signal will have
the length of the set parameter value.

If the command signal delivered to the synchro-check function is too long, the alarm
ALARM_CO is given and the alarm state will persist until the closing command
signal is removed. A failed closing attempt produces the alarm signal ALARM_NC of
about 500 ms, after which the synchro-check function is ready for a new operation
sequence.

The most essential features of the command mode operation are shown in Figures 6, 7
and 8.

Abbreviations used in the diagrams:

Conditions OK Closing conditions

Command External closing command signal
BLOCK External blocking input
SC_OK Closing signal delivered by SCVCSt_
SC_DUE Synchro-check in progress
ALARM_NC Alarm signal delivered by SCVCSt_ (CB closing failed)
ALARM_CO Alarm signal delivered by SCVCSt_ (Command signal too
long)
The length of the closing signal is determined via the parameter “Closing signal
length”. If the external command signal disappears during the closing operation, the
function block delivers the closing signal as a set value.

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Conditions OK

Command

SC_DUE

SC_OK t = Closing signal length

clossign

Figure 5. Closing signal length in command mode

The setting of the “Check time” parameter determines also the alarm limit for a
command signal that has remained active. If the command signal is still active after
the pre-set checking time + 5 seconds, the ALARM_CO signal is activated. The alarm
indicates that the control function block has not removed the command signal after the
performed checking operation. To avoid unnecessary alarms, the duration of the
command signal should be set in such a way that the maximum length of the closing
signal under normal conditions is always below checking time + 5 seconds.

Conditions OK

Command Check time

SC_DUE

SC_OK t = Closing signal length

5s
ALARM_CO commsign

Figure 6. Determination of the alarm limit for an active command signal

Closing is permitted during the check time starting from the moment when the
external command signal is activated. The command signal has to be active during the
whole pre-set checking time, which means that the value of the set check time must
also be considered when the length of the external command signal to be delivered to
the function block is determined. If the closing conditions get fulfilled during the
check time, a closing signal is delivered to the circuit breaker. If the closing conditions
are not met, ALARM_NC will be activated for 500 ms after the check time ceases.

Conditions OK

Command Check time

SC_DUE

SC_OK

ALARM_NC 500 ms chectime

Figure 7. Determination of the checking time for closing

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2.3.5 Operation with phase-to-earth voltage measurements

Operation of the synchro-check function block SCVCSt_ is based on phase-to-phase

voltages. If the phase-to-earth voltages are measurement with voltage transformers or
voltage dividers, the phase-to-phase can be calculated internally by virtual channels or
by voltage combine function of the SCVCSt_.

2.3.5.1 Virtual channels

When phase-to-earth voltages U1 and U2 are measured, the virtual channel U12s can
be connected to SCVCSt_ in Relay Configuration Tool. Correspondingly, the virtual
channel U12bs can be used when the phase-to-earth voltages U1b and U2b are
measured. Virtual U12s or U12bs can be used, for example, when phase-to-earth
voltages are measured on one side of the circuit breaker and the phase-to-phase
voltages on the other side (see Figure 8).
L1
L2
L3

X1.1
27 100V Ch 10, VT4
A

N
n

25
24
100V Ch 9, VT3
22
21
100V Ch 8, VT2
19
18
100V Ch 7, VT1
16
S1 15 0,2A
P1 14 1A Ch 6, CT5
13
12 1A
11 5A Ch 5, CT4
P2 10
S2
9 1A
8 5A Ch 4, CT3
7
6 1A
5 5A Ch 3, CT2
4
3 1A
2 5A Ch 2, CT1
1

X2.1 Ch 10, sensor

DC
CB

DIFF

X2.2 Ch 9, sensor
DIFF

X2.3 Ch 8, sensor
DIFF

X2.4 Ch 7, sensor
DIFF
A

N
n
a

X2.5 Ch 5, sensor
L1

L3
L2

DIFF

X2.6 Ch 4, sensor
DIFF

X2.7 Ch 3, sensor
DIFF

X2.8 Ch 2, sensor
DIFF

X2.9 Ch 1, sensor
synchro9

DIFF

REF 541
(1MRS 090115-AABA/BABA/CABA)

Figure 8 Connection diagram where phase-to-earth voltages are measured on one

side of the circuit breaker and phase-to-phase voltages on the other side
The voltage measurements used in Figure 8 can be named and connected to SCVCSt_
in different ways. The different combinations are shown in Figure 9.

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synchro_ab

U1b U2b U12 U12bs U1 U2 U12b U12s

VT2 VT3 VT4 (U1b-U2b) VT2 VT3 VT4 (U1-U2)

synchro_cd

U1 U2 U12 U12s U1b U2b U12b U12bs

VT2 VT3 VT4 (U1-U2) VT2 VT3 VT4 (U1b-U2b)

Figure 9 Connection possibilities when the connection diagram is as described in

Figure 8, and the other phase-to-phase voltages are calculated internally
by virtual channels
If phase-to-earth voltages are measured on both sides of the circuit breaker, the virtual
phase-to-phase voltage channels U12s and U12bs can be connected to SCVCSt_ (see
Figure 10).

synchro11

Figure 10 Connection of voltage signals to SCVCSt1 function when phase-to-earth

voltages are measured on both sides of the circuit breaker.

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2.3.5.2 Voltage combine function

When voltage combine function is in use, the function block calculates phase-to-phase
voltage U12 internally from phase-to-earth voltages U1 and U2.

Figure 11 Definition of U12

The signals that are connected to SCVCSt_ inputs are U1 and U12 or U12b. Note that the
phase-to-earth voltage U2 must be available and measurable in one of the analogue
channels of the protection relay. Otherwise a configuration error is generated.

When using the voltage combine function, the voltage connected to the U2 pin should
always be U12 or U12b.

synchro_ef

Figure 12 Connection possibilities when voltage combine function is used. In

addition, U2 must be defined in one of the analogue channels.

REF54x
SCVCSt1
U12
U1 U1
U2
U3 U2
U12
U1
U2
U3 voltcomb2

Figure 13 Example of a configuration where the voltage combine function can be

used

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The voltage combine function can be taken in use by setting the control parameter
VoltCombine to 1. The VoltCombine is a special parameter that affects the
analogue measurements of the feeder terminal. Therefore, for the parameter to take
effect, the new parameter value has to be stored via the parameter Store and the
relay has to be reset via the parameter Software reset in the MMI menu
Configuration/General.

Note!

Do not reset the relay before the parameter value storing has been completed
successfully.

2.4 Setting groups

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

1 Locally via the control parameter Group selection1) of the MMI

2 Over the communication bus writing the parameter V91)
3 By means of the input signal GROUP when allowed via the parameter Group
selection (that is, when V9 = 21)).
1)
Group selection (V9): 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2; 2 = GROUP input

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

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2.5 Resetting

The recorded data can be reset either via the RESET input, or over the serial bus or the
local MMI.

The operation indicators and recorded data can be reset as follows:

Operation Recorded data

indicators
RESET input of the function block 1) X
Parameter F070V011 for SCVCSt1 1) X
1)
Parameter F071V011 for SCVCSt2 X
General parameter F001V011 2) X
2)
General parameter F001V012 X
2)
General parameter F001V013 X X
Push-button C 2) X
2)
Push-buttons C + E (2 s) X
2)
Push-buttons C + E (5 s) X X
1)
Resets the 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 SCVCSt1 is 70 and that for SCVCSt2 71.
• 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, for example 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
Umax S1 0.50...1.00 x Un 1.00 R Upper threshold voltage

Umin S2 0.10...0.80 x Un 0.10 R Lower threshold voltage

dU S3 0.02...0.50 x Un 0.02 R Voltage difference

dphase S4 5...90 ° 5 R Phase angle difference

df S5 0.02...5.00 Hz 0.02 R Frequency difference

3.2.2 Setting group 1

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Umax S41 0.50...1.00 x Un 1.00 R/W Upper threshold voltage

Umin S42 0.10...0.80 x Un 0.10 R/W Lower threshold voltage

dU S43 0.02...0.50 x Un 0.02 R/W Voltage difference

dphase S44 5...90 ° 5 R/W Phase angle difference

df S45 0.02...5.00 Hz 0.02 R/W Frequency difference

3.2.3 Setting group 2

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Umax S71 0.50...1.00 x Un 1.00 R/W Upper threshold voltage

Umin S72 0.10...0.80 x Un 0.10 R/W Lower threshold voltage

dU S73 0.02...0.50 x Un 0.02 R/W Voltage difference

dphase S74 5...90 ° 5 R/W Phase angle difference

df S75 0.02...5.00 Hz 0.02 R/W Frequency difference

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3.2.4 Control settings

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
1)
Energizing mode V1 0..4 - 1 R/W Selection of energizing mode
2)
Operation mode V2 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Selection of operation mode
3)
Synchro mode V3 0...2 - 1 R/W Selection of synchro mode

Operate time V4 0.1...20.0 s 0.1 R/W Operate time (dead time)

Check time V5 0.05...300.00 s 0.05 R/W Check time in command mode

operation

Close pulse V6 0.2...20.0 s 0.2 R/W Closing signal length

(command mode only)

Oper.time of CB V7 0.05...0.25 s 0.05 R/W Operate time of circuit breaker

Basic angle V8 -90...90 ° 0 R/W Basic angle setting

4)
Group selection V9 0...2 - 0 R/W Selection of the active setting
group
5)
Active group V10 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Active setting group

Reset registers V11 1 = Reset - 0 W Resetting of latched trip signal

and registers
6)
Voltage combine V12 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Enabling of voltage combining

Event mask 1 V101 0...255 - 255 R/W Event mask 1 for event
transmission (E0 ... E7)

Event mask 2 V103 0...255 - 255 R/W Event mask 2 for event
transmission (E0 ... E7)

Event mask 3 V105 0...255 - 255 R/W Event mask 3 for event
transmission (E0 ... E7)

Event mask 4 V107 0...255 - 255 R/W Event mask 4 for event
transmission (E0 ... E7)
1)
Energizing mode 0=Not in use, 1 = U1->U2 or U1<-U2, 2 = U1->U2, 3= U1<-U2,
4 = U1->U2 or U1<-U2 or both "cold"
2)
Operation mode 0 = Command mode, 1 = Continuous mode
3)
Synchro mode 0 = Not in use,1 = Asynchronous mode, 2 = Synchronous mode
4)
Group selection 0 = Group1, 1 = Group2, 2 = GROUP-input
5)
Active group 0 = Group1, 1 = Group2
6)
Voltage combine 0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

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3.3 Measurement values

3.3.1 Input data

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
U1 I1 0.00...1.30 x Un 0.00 R/M Measurement value U1

U2 I2 0.00...1.30 x Un 0.00 R/M Measurement value U2

dU I3 -1.30...1.30 x Un 0.00 R/M Meas. delta value (U1-U2)

f1 I4 45.00...65.00 Hz 0.00 R/M Measurement value f1

f2 I5 45.00...65.00 Hz 0.00 R/M Measurement value f2

df I6 -20.00...20.00 Hz 0.00 R/M Measurement delta value (f1-f2)

phi1 I7 -180...180 ° 0.0 R/M Measurement value ϕ1

phi2 I8 -180...180 ° 0.0 R/M Measurement value ϕ2

dphi I9 -180...180 ° 0.0 R/M Meas. delta value (ϕ1- ϕ2)

1)
Input Command I10 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of Command signal
1)
Input BLOCK I11 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of BLOCK signal
1)
Input GROUP I12 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of GROUP signal
1)
Input RESET I13 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of RESET signal
1)
Input 0 = Not active; 1 = Active

3.3.2 Output data

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
1)
SC_DUE O1 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of SC_DUE signal
1)
SC_OK O2 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of SC_OK signal
1)
ALARM_NC O3 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of ALARM_NC signal
1)
ALARM_CO O4 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of ALARM_CO signal
1)
Output 0 = Not active; 1 = Active

3.3.3 Recorded data

3.3.3.1 General

The information required for later analysis is recorded when the function block
activates the SC_OK output.

The data of the last three events are stored in Recorded data 1…3, beginning from
Recorded data 1. These registers are updated in a cyclical manner, where the values of

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the most recent event overwrite the oldest recorded data. If the recorded data has been
reset or the relay has been restarted, the first event is again stored in Recorded data 1.

3.3.3.2 Date and time

The time stamp indicates the rising edge of the SC_OK signal.

3.3.3.3 Voltages, phase angles and frequencies

If the function block trips, the measured voltage, phase angle and frequency values are
updated at the moment of tripping i.e. on the rising edge of the SC_OK signal. Thus
the values of the voltages, phase angles and frequencies always originate from the
same moment.

The voltages are recorded as multiples of the rated voltage Un. The phase angles are
recorded in degrees. The frequencies are recorded in Hertz.

3.3.3.4 Status data

The status data of the Active group parameter is recorded at the rising edge of the
SC_OK signal.

3.3.3.5 Recorded data 1

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Date V201 YYYY-MM-DD - 0 R/M Registration date

Time V202 hh:mm:ss.000 - 0 R/M Registration time

U1 V203 0.00...1.30 x Un 0.00 R/M Voltage 1 value

U2 V204 0.00...1.30 x Un 0.00 R/M Voltage 2 value

dU V205 -1.30...1.30 x Un 0.00 R/M Voltage difference

f1 V206 45.00...65.00 Hz 0.00 R/M Frequency f1

f2 V207 45.00...65.00 Hz 0.00 R/M Frequency f2

df V208 -20.00...20.00 Hz 0.00 R/M Frequency difference

phi1 V209 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase 1

phi2 V210 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase 2

dphase V211 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference

1)
Active group V212 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Active setting group
1)
Active group 0 = Setting group 1, 1 = Setting group 2

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3.3.3.6 Recorded data 2

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Date V301 YYYY-MM-DD - 0 R/M Registration date

Time V302 hh:mm:ss.000 - 0 R/M Registration time

U1 V303 0.00...1.30 x Un 0.00 R/M Voltage 1 value

U2 V304 0.00...1.30 x Un 0.00 R/M Voltage 2 value

dU V305 -1.30...1.30 x Un 0.00 R/M Voltage difference

f1 V306 45.00...65.00 Hz 0.00 R/M Frequency f1

f2 V307 45.00...65.00 Hz 0.00 R/M Frequency f2

df V308 -20.00...20.00 Hz 0.00 R/M Frequency difference

phi1 V309 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase 1

phi2 V310 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase 2

dphase V311 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference

1)
Active group V312 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Active setting group
1)
Active group 0 = Setting group 1, 1 = Setting group 2

3.3.3.7 Recorded data 3

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
Date V401 YYYY-MM-DD - 0 R/M Registration date

Time V402 hh:mm:ss.000 - 0 R/M Registration time

U1 V403 0.00...1.30 x Un 0.00 R/M Voltage 1 value

U2 V404 0.00...1.30 x Un 0.00 R/M Voltage 2 value

dU V405 -1.30...1.30 x Un 0.00 R/M Voltage difference

f1 V406 45.00...65.00 Hz 0.00 R/M Frequency f1

f2 V407 45.00...65.00 Hz 0.00 R/M Frequency f2

df V408 -20.00...20.00 Hz 0.00 R/M Frequency difference

phi1 V409 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase 1

phi2 V410 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase 2

dphase V411 -180...180 ° 0 R/M Phase difference

1)
Active group V412 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Active setting group
1)
Active group 0 = Setting group 1, 1 = Setting group 2

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3.3.4 Events

Code Weighting Default Event reason Event state

coefficient mask
E0 1 1 Synchro-check in progress Reset

E1 2 1 Synchro-check in progress Activated

E2 4 1 Closing permission given Reset

E3 8 1 Closing permission given Activated

E4 16 1 Alarm; CB closing failed Reset

E5 32 1 Alarm; CB closing failed Activated

E6 64 1 Alarm; command signal too long Reset

E7 128 1 Alarm; command signal too long Activated

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4. Technical data
Operation accuracies At the frequency range f/fn = 0.95...1.05:

voltage measurement: ±2.5% of set value or ± 0.01 x Un

frequency measurement: ±10 mHz

phase angle measurement: ±2°

Reset time < 50 ms

Reset ratio Typ 0.975 x Un (range 0.96...0.98)

Operate time accuracy ±2% of set value or ±25 ms

Configuration data Task execution interval (Relay Configuration Tool): 10 ms

at the rated frequency fn = 50 Hz

Technical revision history

Function block Technical Change
revision
SCVCSt1 E -

F Extended dphase and df setting ranges

G Bypass mode added

Control setting parameters:

Operate mode → Operation mode
SyncroMode → Synchro mode
Closing signal length → Close pulse
VoltCombine → Voltage combine

Event mask range changed: 0…15 → 0…255

Events E4…E7 added

H -

K -

SCVCSt2 D -

E (see above: SCVCSt1, F)

F (see above: SCVCSt1, G)

G -

H -

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