ORION ITALIA

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VPR-A
Voltage protection relay

Software rev.: VPR-A S1.50

Manual P/N: VPR-A GBM 06/11/2006

Via G. Orsi 35, 29100 Piacenza [PC] – Italia

Telefono: ++ 39 0523 591161, Fax: ++ 39 0523 593898, Internet: www.orionitalia.com
SAFETY NORMS AND GENERAL WARNINGS
For a proper installation of the unit the technicians must read carefully and understand the
instructions provided by the Constructor
All the installation operations must be carried out by suitably qualified technicians with
adequate knowledge of the unit and of the content of this manual.

1. Check that the installation room (spaces, segregation and environmental conditions) are suitable
for the electrical and electronic apparatus and in particular that:
• the room conditions are in compliance with the information contained in SPECIFICATION;
• the ratings of the unit (voltages, frequencies, etc.) are coherent with the features of the electric
system.

2. Make sure that the Standard and Legal requirements are followed during installation, service and
maintenance, in order to construct installations according to good technical and safety working
practices.

The unit must be used EXCLUSIVELY for the purposes described in the Chapter GENERAL
INFORMATION.

Disconnect the unit before carrying out any hipot testing on the installation.

Do not carry out any installation/maintenance operations requiring the disassembling and the removal
of the unit from the panel on which it is mounted when the unit is live: make sure it has been
disconnected.

For any request please contact:

SERVIZIO ASSISTENZA ORION ITALIA

TEL.: ++39 0523 591161 FAX: ++39 0523 593898 INTERNET: www.orionitalia.com

SYMBOLS IN THE TEXT AND THEIR MEANINGS

It indicates an OBLIGATION, an operation that must be obligatory followed. Pay attention to the
information signalled by this symbol, as it refers to situations that require CAUTION AND WARNING: any
operations not in compliance with what is indicated could provoke damages to objects or people.

Pay particular ATTENTION to the parts indicated by this symbol: they are live.

It indicates a DANGER, a situation or operation requiring the MAXIMUM ATTENTION: any actions not in
compliance with what is indicated could provoke really serious damages to objects and even mortal injuries
to people.

It indicates INFORMATION or REMARKS that must be read with particular attention.

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................1.1

1.1 Description ........................................................................................................................................................ 1.1
1.2 Applications....................................................................................................................................................... 1.1
1.3 Protection and functionality ......................................................................................................................... 1.1
1.4 Digital measurement...................................................................................................................................... 1.2
1.5 Signalling and programming ....................................................................................................................... 1.2
1.6 Communication................................................................................................................................................ 1.2
1.7 Technical Specifications............................................................................................................................... 1.2
1.8 How to read the order code ........................................................................................................................ 1.5

2. INSTALLING ............................................................................................................................2.1
2.1 Identification...................................................................................................................................................... 2.1
2.2 Unpacking.......................................................................................................................................................... 2.1
2.3 Mounting ............................................................................................................................................................ 2.1
2.4 Wiring – output relay and digital inputs .................................................................................................. 2.2
2.5 Communications ............................................................................................................................................. 2.4
2.6 Control power ................................................................................................................................................... 2.5
2.7 System grounding........................................................................................................................................... 2.5
2.8 Hipot testing ...................................................................................................................................................... 2.5

3. HOW TO USE THE MENU ..................................................................................................3.1

3.1 Menu structure.....................................................................................................................3.1
3.2 Menu access .......................................................................................................................3.1
3.3 Menu surfing........................................................................................................................3.1
3.4 Selecting and storing keys ..................................................................................................3.1
3.5 Quick surfing guide..............................................................................................................3.2
3.6 Symbols used in the text .....................................................................................................3.2
3.7 Menu pages.........................................................................................................................3.3
3.8 How to use SETPOINTS and ACTUAL VALUES keys .......................................................3.5

4. "SETPOINTS" MENU ..........................................................................................................4.1

4.1 Setpoint page 1: SETPOINT ACCESS...................................................................................................... 4.1
4.1.1 Relationship between Function and Output relay ..................................................................... 4.2
4.2 Setpoint page 2: SYSTEM SETUP ............................................................................................................. 4.3
4.3 Setpoint page 3: UNDERVOLTAGE........................................................................................................... 4.4
4.4 Setpoint page 4: OVERVOLTAGE .............................................................................................................. 4.7
4.5 Setpoint page 5: UNBALANCE .................................................................................................................... 4.9
4.6 Setpoint page 6: FREQUENCY................................................................................................................. 4.10
4.7 Setpoint page 7: OUTPUT RELAYS ....................................................................................................... 4.11
4.8 Setpoint page 8: DIGITAL INPUTS.......................................................................................................... 4.14
4.9 Setpoint page 9: EVENT RECORDER ................................................................................................... 4.16
4.10 Setpoint page 10: DATE & TIME .............................................................................................................. 4.16
4.11 Setpoint page 11: COMMUNICATIONS ................................................................................................ 4.17
4.12 Setpoint page 12: CALIBRATION MODE .............................................................................................. 4.18

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5. "ACTUAL VALUES" MENU .............................................................................................. 5.1
5.1 Actual values 1: VOLTAGE / FREQ. ....................................................................................................... 5.1
5.2 Actual values 2: EVENTS............................................................................................................................ 5.1

6. AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONING ............................................................................................ 6.1

6.1 Condition of automatic functioning ........................................................................................................... 6.1

7. EVENTS RECORDER .......................................................................................................... 7.1

7.1 Definition of "event" and storing ................................................................................................................ 7.1
7.2 Event format ..................................................................................................................................................... 7.1

8. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................... 8.1

9. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................ 9.1

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1. General information

1.1 DESCRIPTION
The VPR-A voltage protection relay measures frequency, system line, phase and homopolar RMS voltages and
can perform protection functions according to ANSI or IEC standards.

1.2 APPLICATIONS
• Protection of generators, motors and transformers against adverse system voltage conditions.
• Supervision of automatic transfer switching schemes.

1.3 PROTECTION AND FUNCTIONALITY

ANSI
• Programmable voltage inputs for nominal values of secondary VTs between 55 V and 254 V and of primary
VTs between 0.1 kV and 650 kV.
• Timed and instantaneous undervoltage (selection of protection Inverse Curve or Definite Time).......... 27T / 27I
• Residual undervoltage (selection of protection Inverse Curve or Definite Time) ............................................27R
• Timed and instantaneous overvoltage.................................................................................................... 59T / 59I
• Homopolar overvoltage ..................................................................................................................................59N
• Voltage unbalance............................................................................................................................................ 46
• Overfrequency and underfrequency ................................................................................................................. 81
• Phase reversal ................................................................................................................................................. 47
• Six programmable output relays.
• Four programmable digital inputs.

Information
The following information concerns the use of the Actual values and the Setpoints.

UNDERVOLTAGE AND OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION

VPR-A continuously checks the 3 phase voltages, the 3 line voltages and the homopolar voltage by means of its
VTs and activates the relevant outputs when a value exceeds the set level (called Pickup level).
Up to 3 undervoltage setpoints and 3 overvoltage setpoints are available.

UNDERFREQUENCY AND OVERFREQUENCY PROTECTION

Thanks to the analysis of the voltage at the input A, VPR-A continuously checks the system frequency and
intervenes whenever the setpoints are exceeded.
Up to 2 frequency setpoints can be set.

UNBALANCE – PHASE REVERSAL PROTECTION

VPR-A continuously calculates the unbalance and the sequence of the line voltages by activating the relevant
outputs whenever exceeding the pickup value.
For the UNBALANCE protection, up to 2 pickup levels can be set.

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1.4 DIGITAL MEASUREMENT

1. RMS line voltages
2. Line voltage unbalance
3. Average voltage
4. System frequency (measured at input A)
5. Phase sequence
6. RMS phase and 3V0 homopolar voltages (available for VTs connected in "wye-wye" configuration only)

1.5 SIGNALLING AND PROGRAMMING

• LCD & LED display indication
• Touchpad programming
• Indication and storage of fault conditions and their values
• Indication of the system status
SYSTEM STATUS LED
- The LED lights up to indicate that a fault condition has occurred and that the event has been [MEMORY]
stored.

- Undervoltage 1 or undervolage 2 fault condition [PICKUP ANSI 27]

- Undervoltage 3 fault condition [PICKUP ANSI 27R]

- Phase or homopolar overvoltage 1, 2, or 3 fault condition [PICKUP ANSI 59/59N]

- Voltage unbalance 1 or unbalance 2 fault condition [PICKUP ANSI 46]

- Underfrequency 1, Underfrequency 2, Overfrequency 1 or Overfrequency 2 fault condition [PICKUP ANSI 81]

• Indication of the relay status

RELAY STATUS LED
- AUX. 1 energized [AUX. 1]
- AUX. 2 energized [AUX. 2]
- AUX. 3 energized [AUX. 3]
- AUX. 4 energized [AUX. 4]
- AUX. 5 energized [AUX. 5]
- relay "out of service" due to internal fault [OUT OF SERVICE]

1.6 COMMUNICATION
• Remote communication using a PC or a PLC by 2 RS485 ports and 1 RS232 port
• Local and remote setting of the relay protections and features
• Fault and event recorder for statistical analysis
• Self-explicative program requiring no additional programming
• Remote opening or closing of the circuit breaker or disconnector

1.7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SUPPLY VOLTAGE POWER CONSUMPTION
24÷310 Vdc, –15%, +10% 7 W or 15 VA (max.)
24÷240 Vac, –15%, +10%, 50/60Hz

TEMPERATURE RANGES RELATIVE HUMIDITY

Operation: from 0 °C to +50 °C max.: 90% (without condensation)
Storage: from –20 °C to + 70 °C

DIELECTRIC WITHSTAND VOLTAGE BURN IN

2 KV 60 s 50° C for 48 hours

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ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES OUTPUT CONTACT

The relay must be installed in a room with the following Load: resistive load (p.f. = 1)
features: inductive load (p.f. = 0.4; L/R = 7 ms)
- indoor, Rated load: 250 Vac, 8 A or 30 Vdc, 8 A con p.f. = 1
- dry, not dusty and not corrosive atmosphere. 250 Vac, 5 A o 30 Vdc, 5 A con p.f. = 0.4
Max. oper. voltage: 250 Vac, 125 Vdc
CONSTRUCTION Max oper. current: 8A
In compliance with VDE, UL, CEI standards. Capacity: 2000 VA, 240 W with p.f. = 1
1250 VA, 150 W with p.f. = 0.4

DIGITAL INPUT INDICATORS

Type: Dry contacts Relay status: AUX.1, AUX.2, AUX.3, AUX.4, AUX.5,
Output: 24 Vdc, 10 mA (stabilized) OUT OF SERVICE
System status: Memory, Pickup ANSI 27, Pickup ANSI
27R, Pickup ANSI 59/59N, Pickup ANSI
46, Pickup ANSI 81
Display (LCD): 16 x 2 digits

COMMUNICATIONS TERMINAL BLOCK

2
Type: 1 RS232 port + 2 2-wire RS485 ports, Fixed, for cables with section: 4 mm (12 AWG).
half duplex, 1200÷19200 baud
Protocol: Modbus RTU
Functions: Reading/Writing of setpoints
Reading of actual values
Executing of commands

FRAME MOUNTING
Auto-extinguishing ABS with frontal in polycarbonate (IP54). The relay has to be jointed to the structure fixing it by stirrup
with screws.

DIMENSION FRONT PANEL CUTOUT

144 x 144 x 138 mm (→ Fig. 2.1 - Dimension of relay VPR-A) 137 x 137 mm

WEIGHT APPLICABILITY
1.5 Kg Mono-phase and 3 or 4-wire Three-phase system
Frequency: 50 and 60 Hz;
Voltage: max. 650 kV

UNDERVOLTAGE PROTECTION OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION

(27t, 27i, 27r) (59t, 59i ) (59n only with VT in wye-wye)
Pickup level : 15% to 100% VT; Steps: 1% Pickup level : 1% to 150% VT; Steps: 1%
Reset pickup level: 15% to 100% VT; Steps: 1% Reset pickup level: 1% to 150% VT; Steps: 1%
Curve: Inverse, Definite Delay: 0.0 to 600.0 s; Steps: 0.01/0.1/1 s
Delay: 0.0 to 600.0 s; Steps: 0.01/0.1/1 s Pickup accuracy: ±0,5% of full scale
Pickup accuracy: ±1% of full scale (15 ≤ V ≤ 60) Reset accuracy: ±1% of full scale
±0,5% of full scale (60 < V ≤ 254) Time accuracy: ±3% of trip time or ±20ms
Reset accuracy: ±1% of full scale (15 ≤ V ≤ 254) (whichever is greater)
Time accuracy: ±3% of trip time or ±20ms at 0ms time delay (no intentional
(whichever is greater) delay) 50ms max
at 0ms time delay (no intentional
delay) 60ms max Operation Phases: Any one / Any two / All three /
Operation Phases: Any one / Any two / All three Homopolar
Minimum oper. level: 0% to 100% VT; Steps: 1%

VOLTAGE UNBALANCE PROTECTION UNDER- AND OVERFREQUENCY PROTECTION

(46) (81)
Pickup level : 1% to 100% VT; Steps: 1% U/F – O/F ΔF pickup: 0.05 to 9.99 Hz; Steps: 0.01 Hz
Reset pickup level: 1% to 100% VT; Steps: 1% Reset pickup level U/F: 0.01 to 5.00 Hz; Steps: 0.01 Hz
Delay: 0.0 to 600.0 s; Steps: 0.01/0.1/1 s Delay: 0.1 to 600 s; Steps: 0.1/1 s
Pickup accuracy: 3 x voltage input error Pickup accuracy: ±0.1Hz
Reset accuracy: 3 x voltage input error Reset accuracy: ±0.1Hz
Time accuracy: ±3% of trip time or ±20ms (whichever is Time accuracy: ±3% of trip time or ±20ms
greater) (whichever is greater)
at 0ms (no intentional delay) 40ms max Measured: by means of Phase A-N or A-B
voltage

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PHASE SEQUENCE PROTECTION MEASURED PARAMETERS

(47) (Accuracies based on 100% Un input)
Correct sequence: A-B-C Voltage: A-N(A-B)/B-N(B-C)/C-N(C-A) voltages
Delay: 0.05 to 600 s; Steps: 0.01/0.1/1 s Accuracy: ±0.5% F.S. (15 ≤ V ≤ 254)
Frequency: Across Phase A-N(A-B) voltage
Range: 40.0 to 70.0 Hz
Accuracy: ±0.05 Hz

EMISSIONS TEST IMMUNITY TESTS

1. Radiated emissions 1. Conducted disturbances induced by RF field
Reference norms: CEI EN 50081-2, CEI EN 55011 Reference norms: CEI EN 50082-2, CEI ENV 50141
Port: enclosure; class A; 30÷230 MHz / Port: AC mains and signal lines; Level 3
30dBuV/m QP at 30 m; 230÷1000 MHz (10 V/m rms not modulated);
/ 37 dBu V/m QP at 30 m. 0.15÷80 MHz; 80%AM (1 kHz).
2. Conducted emissions 2. Radiated electromagnetic field
Reference norms: CEI EN 50081-2, CEI EN 55011 Reference norms: CEI EN 50082-2, CEI ENV 50140
Port: AC mains; class A; 0.15÷0.5 MHz and CEI ENV 50240
/ 79 dBuV QP; 0.5÷30 MHz / 73 Port: enclosure; Level 3 (10 V/m rms not
dBu V QP. modulated); 80÷1000 MHz; 80% AM
(1 kHz); Impulse modulation: 900 ±
5% MHz; 10 V/m; 50% duty cycle.
3. Electrostatic discharges
Reference norms: CEI EN 50082-2, CEI EN 61000-4-2
Port: enclosure; Level 2 (4 kV contact
discharge); Level 3 (8 kV air
discharge).
4. Fast transients
Reference norms: CEI EN 50082-2, CEI EN 61000-4-4
Port: AC mains and signal lines; Level 3
(2kV mains); Level 4 (2 kV signal
lines); 5/50 ns Tr/Th; 5 kHz.
5. Power frequency magnetic field
Reference norms: CEI EN 50082-2, CEI EN 61000-4-8
Port: enclosure; Level 4 (30 A/m
continuous field); Level 4 (300 A/m
at 1 s)
6. Surge
Reference norms: CEI EN 50082-2, CEI EN 61000-4-5
Port: AC mains; Level 4 (4 kV line to
ground); Level 2 (2 kV line to line);
1.2/50 μs, 0.5 J
7. Voltage dips and short interruptions
Reference norms: CEI EN 50082-2, CEI EN 61000-4-11
Port: AC mains; Level 30% Unon at 10
ms; 60% Unon at 100 ms

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1.8 HOW TO READ THE ORDER CODE

VPR – A X
MODEL:

1: Standard
X: Special version

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2. Installing
2.1 IDENTIFICATION
On the plate on the rear side of the VPR-A you can find the following information:

ORION ITALIA Manufacturer

PIACENZA 29100 Manufacturer’s address
TEL.: 0523 – 591161
FAX: 0553 – 593898
www.orionitalia.com Internet
MADE IN ITALY
MODEL: VPR-A Model name
SERIAL No. Serial number of the relay
MFG. DATE Date of manufacture

2.2 UNPACKING
The shipping container includes:

- VPR-A relay - this instruction manual

- the fixing elements - the Test certificate (if required)

As soon as you receive the unit, inspect it and inform ORION ITALIA of any damage.
If reshipment is required, the original container and packing should be used.

2.3 MOUNTING
The mounting should be carried out as follows:
1. Install the relay in a place where the humidity and temperature are those for which it has been designed [Æ §
1.7 – “Technical Specification”] and away from current conductors and sources of strong magnetic fields.
2. Put the relay inside a panel and place it so that the keypad is easily accessible and the display is visible.
3. Make a cutout in the panelboard of 137 x 137 mm [Æ Fig. 2.1] and fix the relay by using the fixing elements
provided with the relay.

FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW

REAR VIEW PANEL CUTOUT

Figure 2.1 – VPR-A overall dimensions

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2.4 WIRING – OUTPUT RELAY AND DIGITAL INPUTS

Before carrying out the installation of the unit, it is necessary to read and understand the
indications provided by the Constructor.
All the installation operations must be carried out by qualified personnel with adequate
knowledge of the functioning of the unit and of the content of this manual.

Terminal blocks in the rear side of the unit make the electrical connections.

DIGITAL INPUT TERMINAL No.

DIGITAL INPUT 1 17 – 18
DIGITAL INPUT 2 19 – 20
DIGITAL INPUT 3 21 – 22
DIGITAL INPUT 4 23 – 24

Figure 2.2 – Rear view

The 6 output relays on the VPR-A are the following:

Relay Type Note Terminals
AUX 1 N.O. / N.C. Programmable: “pulsed”, “latched”, “energized”, “autoreset” 35 - 36 - 37
AUX 2 N.O. / N.C. Programmable: “pulsed”, “latched”, “energized”, “autoreset” 38 - 39 - 40
AUX 3 N.O. Programmable: “pulsed”, “latched”, “energized”, “autoreset” 1 -2
AUX 4 N.O. Programmable: “pulsed”, “latched”, “energized”, “autoreset” 3-4
AUX 5 N.O. Programmable: “pulsed”, “latched”, “energized”, “autoreset” 5-6

AUX 6 / SERVICE N.C. Programmable: “pulsed”, “latched”, “energized”, “autoreset” 7-8

[if set as SERVICE: used for signalling any control power drop or
internal fault]

• In Fig. 2.3 the relays contacts are represented in condition of no power supply.
• The service contact is failsafe: it is energized during normal functioning and it de-energizes when in stand-by position in
case of control power drop or of internal fault of the unit. The contact is N.C. Connect the SERVICE relay to an external
alarm system. For configuring AUX6 relay as a service relay: Æ "Setpoint Page 2 - OUT OF SERVICE ON AUX6".

The digital inputs must be connected only to dry-contact circuits so as to avoid damaging the VPR-A.
No external voltage should be applied to the corresponding terminals as they are internally energized from the VPR-A
and opto-coupled to the sensing circuitry.
Digital outputs should be isolated from each other for correct operation. The maximum input impedance to these
digital outputs is 2 kΩ.

The power supply must be connected to terminals 32 and 34.

For further information: Æ § 1.7 – "Technical specifications"

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ENTRATA DEI CONTATTI PULITI

DRY CONTACT SWITCH INPUTS
PLC/
COMPUTER 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
RS-485 13
DEVICE 1 COM2
14 RS422 DI1 DI2 DI3 DI4
RS-485 15 RS485
DEVICE 2 COM3
16
GND
VPR-A
1 5
COM1
RS-232 Va 25
PORT INPUT
VOLTAGE Vb 26
2>tx
INGRESSI DI Vc 27
3>rx TENSIONE
6 9
5>Gnd Vn 28
35
36 AUX. 1
37
38

SERVICE
AUX. 2

AUX. 3

AUX. 4

AUX. 5

AUX. 6
39
40
SAFETY FILTER
GROUND GROUND

31 32 33 34

1
2
3

5
6
7
8
4
SBARRE DI TERRA
QUADRO ELETTRICO 24 - 240 Vac/Vdc
SWITCHGEAR ALIMENTAZIONE MODELLO UNIVERSALE
GROUND BUS CONTROL POWER UNIVERSAL TYPE

COLLEGAMENTO DEI TV
VT WIRING DIAGRAM
STELLA - STELLA TRIANGOLO APERTO V
WYE - WYE OPEN DELTA
A Va (25) A Va (25)

B
B Vb (26)
C Vc (27)
C Vc (27) Vb (26)
N Vn (28) Vn (28)

TRIANGOLO - TRIANGOLO TRIANGOLO - STELLA

DELTA - DELTA DELTA - WYE
A Va (25) A Va (25)

B Vb (26) B Vb (26)

C Vc (27) C Vc (27)
Vn (28)
Vn (28)

Figure 2.3 – Wiring diagram

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2.5 COMMUNICATIONS
Thanks to the serial ports, a PC or PLC can make the monitoring and controlling of the relay.

Two-wire RS485 port ⇒ 1 conductors pair transmitting and receiving alternatively is used for the data TX and
RX.

The ports CANNOT be used at the same time.

The serial port protocol is a subset of the AEG Modicon Modbus protocol.

For the RS-485 port use shielded, twisted-pair connecting wires to minimize communications errors
from noise.
A suitable type of wire is:
BELDEN#9841 AWG 24 shielded and with an impedance of 120 Ω.

Ground the shield at one point only [Æ Fig. 2.3] to avoid ground loops.

Correct polarity for RS485 Æ Figure 2.4

The connections are cascade-type and end on the converter. Avoid star or loop connections.

A maximum of 32 relays can be daisy-chained together in parallel mode on a communication channel for a
MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF 1000 METERS.

For increasing the number of relays on a single channel to more than 32 refer to ORION ITALIA.

Figure 2.4 – Communications diagram

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2.6 CONTROL POWER

• Voltage ranges for VPR-A .............................................................................................................................. 20 ÷ 341 Vdc
20 ÷ 264 Vac
• Power supply connection terminals ................................................................................................................... 32 and 34.

No internal or external adjustments are required to use any of the voltages included in the two
indicated intervals.
For the external protection, VPR-A has no internal fuses.

2.7 SYSTEM GROUNDING

On the rear side of the relay there are two separate grounds [Æ Fig. 2.2]:

• Internal metal chassis parts and external shield safety ground terminal ...................................................................31

• Surge suppression components ground terminal (grounded to separate filter ground).......................................... 33

For reliable operation both grounds must be connected directly to the ground bus bars of the switchgear. Do not
connect the ground connection to the switchgear metal frame because low impedance to ground cannot be
guaranteed.

2.8 HIPOT TESTING

Hipot testing carried out by the Manufacturer:
• Voltage ......................................................................................................................................................... 2000 Vac, 50 Hz
• Time (under voltage) .............................................................................................................................................. 1 minute

Disconnect the communication terminals and filter ground during dielectric strength testing (hipot) or
damages to the internal surge protection devices may occur.

If hipot testing is to be performed on an installed relay for insulation verification, all remaining terminals except for:

• Safety ground terminal + external shield .........................................................................................................................31

• Surge suppression components ground terminal (grounded to separate filter ground).......................................... 33

should be connected in parallel.

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3. How to use the menu

3.1 MENU STRUCTURE
VPR-A menu is a tree-structure type, consisting of:
• PAGE Æ function access;
• LINE Æ for each PAGE.

3.2 MENU ACCESS

You can have access to the menu by pressing one of the following keys:
SET POINTS ⇒ It activates the menu for setting functions and variables.
ACTUAL VALUES ⇒ It activates the menu for selecting the actual values to be displayed.

3.3 MENU SURFING

For menu surfing, use one of the following keys:
▲PAGE ⇒ Next PAGE.
▼PAGE ⇒ Previous PAGE.
LINE ⇒ Next LINE in the actual PAGE.

3.4 SELECTING AND STORING KEYS

Use the following keys for selecting and storing data:
▲VALUE ⇒ For scanning the values or the options to the end of the actual range.
▼VALUE ⇒ For scanning the values or the options to the beginning of the actual range.
STORE ⇒ • For storing the newly entered data.
• It requires the entering of the access code (111).
• It switches the keypad operation mode for entering the
digits (1 to 9) positioned as shown in the figure.

VPR-A VOLTAGE PROTECTION RELAY

PROG key is positioned on the back of the relay. It

can be used to enter new data in SETPOINTS or
ACTUAL VALUES menu (range: YES/NO) without
entering the access code.

Press PROG key instead of: ENTER ACCESS CODE + STORE Key

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3.5 QUICK SURFING GUIDE

The operation mode of the PAGE, LINE, VALUE and STORE keys is described in details only in the description
of the PAGE 1 of the SETPOINT Menu. As the mode for surfing is the same in the other pages, the use of these
keys, starting from the second PAGE of the Menu, will not be repeated.

The following summary is intended to be a QUICK SURFING GUIDE:

PAGE: these two keys allow going from one PAGE to the next one [▲] or to the previous one [▼].

LINE: this key allows to go from one LINE to the next inside the same PAGE. At the last LINE of the PAGE, it
allows to go to the next PAGE.

VALUE: these two keys allow to select range values, decreasing [▼] or increasing [▲], or to select two or more
options [for example NO and YES].

STORE: this key allows to store the data and to enter the access code.
Any modifying not confirmed by STORE will be ignored.

3.6 SYMBOLS USED IN THE TEXT

The VPR-A display is represented by this figure.

Next to each Setpoint, on the right side of the display, “RANGE:” will be displayed and followed by digits or
options separated by the following symbols:

Symbol Meaning
You can select only among the elements of the list that are all clearly listed and separated by the
; “semi-colon”.
÷ You can select among all values included in the limits indicated.

FOR EXAMPLE:

RANGE: 2; 3; 6 ⇒ you can select only one of the three digits: 2, or 3, or 6.

RANGE: 2 ÷ 6 ⇒ you can select 2, or 3, or 4, or 5, or 6.

In the SETPOINT Pages (except for PAGE 1), the value indicated in this manual in the 2nd line of the
display has been set by the Manufacturer of the relay.

This symbol indicates the key that must be pressed.

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3.7 MENU PAGES

The following page includes the complete structure of the VPR-A Menu Pages.

The following keys can activate the two menus represented:

SET
9 POINTS

⇒ It allows programming the relay by setting the parameters and the electrical variables values.

ACTUAL
9 VALUES

⇒ This menu allows displaying or clearing some of the parameters monitored or calculated by the relay.

Before reading the map, study carefully the information in the previous paragraphs: 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5
and 3.6.

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SET
SETPOINT PAGE 1
SETPOINT ACCESS
9 POINTS
▼ PAGE ▲
SETPOINT PAGE 2
SYSTEM SETUP
▼ PAGE ▲
ACTUAL
SETPOINT PAGE 3
UNDERVOLTAGE
9 VALUES
ACTUAL VALUES 1
VOLTAGE / FREQ.
▼ PAGE ▲ ▼ PAGE ▲
SETPOINT PAGE 4 ACTUAL VALUES 2
OVERVOLTAGE EVENTS
▼ PAGE ▲ ▼ PAGE ▲
SETPOINT PAGE 5 END OF
UNBALANCE ACTUAL VALUES
▼ PAGE ▲
SETPOINT PAGE 6
FREQUENCY
▼ PAGE ▲
SETPOINT PAGE 7
OUTPUT RELAYS

▼ PAGE ▲
SETPOINT PAGE 8
DIGITAL INPUTS

▼ PAGE ▲
SETPOINT PAGE 9
EVENT RECORDER

▼ PAGE ▲
SETPOINT PAGE 10
DATE & TIME

▼ PAGE ▲
SETPOINT PAGE 11
COMMUNICATIONS

▼ PAGE ▲
SETPOINT PAGE 12
CALIBRATION MODE

▼ PAGE ▲
END OF
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3.8 HOW TO USE SETPOINTS AND ACTUAL VALUES KEYS

SET
9 POINTS

SETPOINT PAGE 1
SETPOINT ACCESS

9 LINE ENTER ACCESS

CODE: XXX Available digits: 1÷ 9 (0 is NOT available)

SETPOINT ACCESS
ENABLED

9 LINE

ENTER NEW ACCESS

CODE: Y/N
Select NO or YES
9 ▲VALUE or▼VALUE

ENTER NEW ACCESS

CODE: XXX 9 STORE (*)

PAY ATTENTION to position of digits!

VPR-A VOLTAGE PROTECTION RELAY

LINE
9
FIRMWARE:
VPR-A – vX.XX

9 LINE

END OF PAGE

(*) If YES has been selected, by pressing STORE key, all the nine keys on the front panelboard modify
their functions and allow to enter the digits from 1 to 9, according to the correspondence represented
in the diagram.

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4. "SETPOINTS" menu
Before carrying out the programming of the unit, it is necessary to read and understand the indications
provided by the Manufacturer. All the programming must be carried out by qualified personnel with adequate
knowledge of the functioning of the unit and of the content of this manual.

4.1 Setpoints page 1: SETPOINT ACCESS

SETPOINTS PAGE 1 This PAGE contains messages for Setpoint access.
SETPOINT ACCESS Press LINE key to pass to next Line.

ENTER ACCESS Enter the THREE-DIGIT access code using the digits from1 to 9.
CODE: X X X [→ § 3.8 - ]. Manufacturer code: 111.

SETPOINT ACCESS It indicates that the entered code is correct and that the SETPOINT values can be
ENABLED modified.

SETPOINT ACCESS It indicates that the entered code is incorrect and that the SETPOINT values can only be
ONLY VIEW read.

ENTER NEW ACCESS RANGE:..............................................................................................................NO; YES

CODE? NO The user can enter his own customized access code.
• to confirm the code programmed by the Constructor.
1. press LINE key to pass to VPR-A RELAY: VPR-A – VX.XX
• to replace the code programmed by the Constructor with the customized one:
1. press ▲VALUE key→ YES will be displayed (the following line will be displayed);
2. press STORE key;
3. enter the new code that is automatically confirmed after entering;
4. press LINE key to pass to the following line.

ENTER NEW ACCESS Enter the THREE-DIGIT access code using the digits from1 to 9.
CODE: X X X [→ § 3.8 - ]. Manufacturer code: 111.

Displayed only if "YES" has been

selected in the previous line.

NEW ACCESS CODE It indicates that the new access code has been stored.
STORED = X X X

FIRMWARE: It indicates the VPR-A firmware version.

VPR-A – vX.XX

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4.1.1 Relationship between Function and Output Relay

In the following pages the output relays must be selected for each protection function. Carry out the following
procedure for selection:
(For explaining purposes reference is made to the function: UNDERVOLTAGE)

UNDERVOLTAGE 1 The 6 symbols "– – – – – –" are displayed and by VALUE  and VALUE  keys
st
RELAY: – – – – – – the 1 symbol can be changed in 1 = AUX1
nd
the 2 symbol can be changed in 2 = AUX2
rd
the 3 symbol can be changed in 3 = AUX3
th
the 4 symbol can be changed in 4 = AUX4
th
the 5 symbol can be changed in 5 = AUX5
th
the 6 symbol can be changed in 6 = AUX6

PROCEDURE
1. As soon as the selection of the outputs is required, the first symbol available starts blinking.

st
2. Commutation of the 1 symbol:
Press VALUE  or VALUE  and confirm by STORE + ACCESS CODE (if required). The cursor will blink in
st
correspondence of the 1 symbol. Modify the selection, if necessary, or press LINE to pass to the second symbol.

nd st
Passage to the 2 symbol without commuting the 1 one
Press LINE.

3. Repeat the procedure for all 6 symbols "– – – – – –".

Example: For selecting 1 – 3 – – –

UNDERVOLTAGE 1 The first cursor blinks ⇒ Press VALUE  and 1 will be displayed.
RELAY: * – – – – – Press STORE + ACCESS CODE (if required) ⇒ 1 is confirmed and 1 will blink.

Press LINE: the second cursor will blink.

UNDERVOLTAGE 1
RELAY: 1 * – – – –

Press LINE to pass to the third cursor that will start blinking: press VALUE  and 3 will be
UNDERVOLTAGE 1
displayed. Press STORE + ACCESS CODE (if required) ⇒ 3 is confirmed and 1 will blink.
RELAY: 1 – * – – –

UNDERVOLTAGE 1 Press LINE for 3 times ⇒ the fourth cursor will blink.
RELAY: 1 – 3 * – –

Press LINE ⇒ the fifth cursor will blink.

UNDERVOLTAGE 1
RELAY: 1 – 3 – * –

UNDERVOLTAGE 1 Press LINE ⇒ the sixth cursor will blink.

RELAY: 1 – 3 – – *

UNDERVOLTAGE 1 Press LINE: the selection 1 – 3 – – – has been completed and you pass to the following Line
of the active Setpoint.
RELAY: 1 – 3 – – –

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4.2 Setpoints page 2: SYSTEM SETUP

SETPOINTS PAGE 2 This page allows entering the VPR-A parameter values for the system in which it will
SYSTEM SETUP operate.

SAMPLING RANGE: .....................................................................................................50 Hz; 60 Hz

FREQUENCY: 50 Hz Enter the system frequency.

VT CONNECTION RANGE:.......................WYE-WYE, DELTA-WYE, DELTA-DELTA, OPEN-DELTA

WYE Enter the type of VT connection.

VT NOMINAL SEC RANGE:...........................................................................................................55 ÷ 254 V

100 Vac STEPS: .......................................................................................................... 1 V
Enter the voltage nominal value of the secondary of the VT.

VT PRIMARY VOLTS RANGE:.............................................................................................0.10 ÷ 650.000 KV

10.00 KV STEPS: ............................................................................................ 0.01 / 0.1 / 1.00 KV
Enter the voltage nominal value of the primary of the VT.

OUT OF SERVICE RANGE:..............................................................................................................NO; YES

ON AUX6: YES When selecting YES AUX6 relay will perform the SERVICE function: once the power is
applied, the relay will make AUX6 react and the related contact will be opened. In case of
fault of the relay (OUT OF SERVICE led “On”) or of loss of power supply, AUX6 will pass
to stand-by position and close its contact.
When selecting NO AUX 6 will be managed as AUX1, AUX2, AUX 3, AUX 4 and AUX5.

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4.3 Setpoints page 3: UNDERVOLTAGE

SETPOINTS PAGE 3 This PAGE allows setting the undervoltage protection.
UNDERVOLTAGE

UNDERVOLTAGE 1 RANGE: .............................................................. any combination of AUX 1 ÷ AUX 6

RELAYS: - - - - - - Select the outputs to be activated by the UNDERVOLTAGE 1 protection.
Select at least one of AUX1÷AUX6 to enable the UNDERVOLTAGE 1 protection.

REMARK: The procedure for selection is described at page 4.2

UNDERVOLTAGE 1 RANGE: ................................................................................................ 15% ÷ 100% TV

LEVEL: 95% VT STEPS: .................................................................................................................. 1% TV
Enter the UNDERVOLTAGE 1 LEVEL in percentage of the rated value of VT for the
If at least one relay
has been selected in activation of the UNDERVOLTAGE 1 protection.
"UNDERVOLTAGE 1 RELAYS"

UNDERVOLTAGE 1 RANGE: ................................................................................................ 15% ÷ 100% TV

RESET: 97% VT STEPS: .................................................................................................................. 1% TV
Enter the percentage value at which the faulty condition for UNDERVOLTAGE 1 drops
If at least one relay
has been selected in out.
"UNDERVOLTAGE 1 RELAYS"

UNDERVOLTAGE 1 RANGE: ....................................................................................................... 0.00 ÷ 600 s

DELAY: 1.0 Sec STEPS.......................................................................................................0.01 / 0.1 / 1 s
Enter the UNDERVOLTAGE 1 protection intervention delay.
If at least one relay
has been selected in If:
"UNDERVOLTAGE 1 RELAYS" voltage decreases under the set level for a time < delay time selected
⇒ no intervention will be activated.

UNDERVOLTAGE 1 RANGE: ....................................................................................... DEFINITE; INVERSE

CURVE: DEFINITE Enter the UNDERVOLTAGE 1 protection curve shape required:
- DEFINITE TIME: definite-time curve; the pick-up delay is the one defined in
If at least one relay
UNDERVOLTAGE 1 DELAY
has been selected in
"UNDERVOLTAGE 1 RELAYS" - INVERSE: inverse-time curve, the pick-up delay is T= D/(1 - V/Vlev) where:
V = measured voltage
Vlev = pick up level selected in UNDERVOLTAGE 1 LEVEL
D = delay time selected in UNDERVOLTAGE 1 DELAY

PHASE FOR U/V 1 RANGE:.......................................................ANY ONE; ANY TWO; ALL THREE

OPER.: ANY ONE Select the min. number of phases on which the faulty condition has to occur for
UNDERVOLTAGE 1 intervention.
If at least one relay
has been selected in
"UNDERVOLTAGE 1 RELAYS

MINIMUM OPER. RANGE: ...................................................................................................0% ÷ 100% TV

LEVEL: 0% VT STEPS:1% TV
Enter the limit voltage value under which the UNDERVOLTAGE 1 protection is disabled.
If at least one relay
has been selected in
"UNDERVOLTAGE 1 RELAYS"

UNDERVOLTAGE 2 RANGE: .............................................................. any combination of AUX 1 ÷ AUX 6

RELAYS: - - - - - - Select the outputs to be activated by the UNDERVOLTAGE 2 protection.
Select at least one of AUX1÷AUX6 to enable the UNDERVOLTAGE 2 protection.

REMARK: The procedure for selection is described at page 4.2

UNDERVOLTAGE 2 RANGE: ................................................................................................ 15% ÷ 100% TV

LEVEL: 95% VT STEPS: .................................................................................................................. 1% TV
Enter the UNDERVOLTAGE 2 LEVEL in percentage of the rated value of VT for
If at least one relay
has been selected in activation of the UNDERVOLTAGE 2 protection.
"UNDERVOLTAGE 2 RELAYS"

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UNDERVOLTAGE 2 RANGE:................................................................................................. 15% ÷ 100% TV

RESET: 97% STEPS: ................................................................................................................... 1% TV
Enter the percentage value at which the faulty condition for UNDERVOLTAGE 2 drops
If at least one relay
has been selected in out.
"UNDERVOLTAGE 2 RELAYS"

UNDERVOLTAGE 2 RANGE:........................................................................................................ 0.00 ÷ 600 s

DELAY: 1.0 SEC STEPS ...................................................................................................... 0.01 / 0.1 / 1 s
Enter the UNDERVOLTAGE 2 protection intervention delay.
If at least one relay
has been selected in If:
"UNDERVOLTAGE 2 RELAYS" voltage decreases under the set level for a time < delay time selected
⇒ no intervention will be activated.

UNDERVOLTAGE 2 RANGE:........................................................................................DEFINITE; INVERSE

CURVE: DEFINITE Enter the UNDERVOLTAGE 2 protection curve shape required:
- DEFINITE TIME: definite-time curve; the pick-up delay is the one defined in
If at least one relay
UNDERVOLTAGE 2 DELAY
has been selected in
"UNDERVOLTAGE 2 RELAYS" - INVERSE: inverse-time curve, the pick-up delay is T= D/(1 - V/Vlev) where:
V = measured voltage
Vlev = pick up level selected in UNDERVOLTAGE 2 LEVEL
D = delay time selected in UNDERVOLTAGE 2 DELAY

PHASES FOR U/V 2 RANGE: ...................................................... ANY ONE; ANY TWO; ALL THREE
OPER.: ANY ONE Select the min. number of phases on which the faulty condition has to occur for
UNDERVOLTAGE 2 intervention.
If at least one relay
has been selected in
"UNDERVOLTAGE 2 RELAYS"

MINIMUM OPER. RANGE:................................................................................................... 0% ÷ 100% TV

LEVEL: 0% VT STEPS:1% TV
Enter the limit voltage value under which the UNDERVOLTAGE 2 protection is disabled.
If at least one relay
has been selected in
"UNDERVOLTAGE 2 RELAYS"

UNDERVOLTAGE 3 RANGE:............................................................... any combination of AUX 1 ÷ AUX 6

RELAYS: - - - - - - Select the outputs to be activated by the UNDERVOLTAGE 3 protection.
Select at least one of AUX1÷AUX6 to enable the UNDERVOLTAGE 3 protection.

REMARK: The procedure for selection is described at page 4.2

UNDERVOLTAGE 3 RANGE:................................................................................................. 15% ÷ 100% TV

LEVEL: 95% VT STEPS: ................................................................................................................... 1% TV
Enter the UNDERVOLTAGE 3 LEVEL in percentage of the rated value of VT for the
If at least one relay
has been selected in activation of the UNDERVOLTAGE 3 protection.
"UNDERVOLTAGE 3 RELAYS"

UNDERVOLTAGE 3 RANGE:................................................................................................. 15% ÷ 100% TV

RESET: 97% VT STEPS: ................................................................................................................... 1% TV
Enter the percentage value at which the faulty condition for UNDERVOLTAGE 3 drops
If at least one relay
has been selected in out.
"UNDERVOLTAGE 3 RELAYS"

UNDERVOLTAGE 3 RANGE:........................................................................................................ 0.00 ÷ 600 s

DELAY: 1.0 SEC STEPS ...................................................................................................... 0.01 / 0.1 / 1 s
Enter the UNDERVOLTAGE 3 protection intervention delay.
If at least one relay
has been selected in If:
"UNDERVOLTAGE 3 RELAYS" voltage decreases under the set level for a time < delay time selected
⇒ no intervention will be activated.

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UNDERVOLTAGE 3 RANGE: ....................................................................................... DEFINITE; INVERSE

CURVE: DEFINITE Enter the UNDERVOLTAGE 3 protection curve shape required:
- DEFINITE TIME: definite-time curve; the pick-up delay is the one defined in
If at least one relay
UNDERVOLTAGE 3 DELAY
has been selected in
"UNDERVOLTAGE 3 RELAYS" - INVERSE: inverse-time curve, the pick-up delay is T= D/(1 - V/Vlev) where:
V = measured voltage
Vlev = pick up level selected in UNDERVOLTAGE 3 LEVEL
D = delay time selected in UNDERVOLTAGE 3 DELAY

PHASES FOR U/V 3 RANGE:.......................................................ANY ONE; ANY TWO; ALL THREE

OPER.: ANY ONE Select the min. number of phases on which the faulty condition has to occur for
UNDERVOLTAGE 3 intervention.
If at least one relay
has been selected in
"UNDERVOLTAGE 3 RELAYS"

MINIMUM OPER. RANGE: ...................................................................................................0% ÷ 100% TV

LEVEL: 0% VT STEPS: .................................................................................................................. 1% TV
Enter the limit voltage value under which the UNDERVOLTAGE 3 protection is disabled.

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4.4 Setpoints page 4: OVERVOLTAGE

SETPOINTS PAGE 4 This PAGE allows setting the overvoltage protection.
OVERVOLTAGE

OVERVOLTAGE 1 RANGE:............................................................... any combination of AUX 1 ÷ AUX 6

RELAYS: - - - - - - Select the outputs to be activated by the OVERVOLTAGE 1 protection.
Select at least one of AUX1÷AUX6 to enable the OVERVOLTAGE 1 protection.

REMARK: The procedure for selection is described at page 4.2

OVERVOLTAGE 1 RANGE:................................................................................................... 1% ÷ 150% TV

LEVEL: 105% VT STEPS: ................................................................................................................... 1% TV
Enter the OVERVOLTAGE 1 LEVEL in percentage of the rated value of VT for the
If at least one relay
has been selected in activation of the OVERVOLTAGE 1 protection.
"OVERVOLTAGE 1 RELAYS"

OVERVOLTAGE 1 RANGE:................................................................................................... 1% ÷ 150% TV

RESET: 103% VT STEPS: ................................................................................................................... 1% TV
Enter the percentage value at which the faulty condition for OVERVOLTAGE 1 drops out.
If at least one relay
has been selected in
"OVERVOLTAGE 1 RELAYS"

OVERVOLTAGE 1 RANGE:........................................................................................................ 0.00 ÷ 600 s

DELAY: 1.0 SEC STEPS ...................................................................................................... 0.01 / 0.1 / 1 s
Enter the OVERVOLTAGE 1 protection intervention delay.
If at least one relay
has been selected in If:
"OVERVOLTAGE 1 RELAYS" voltage increases above the set intervention value for a time < delay time selected,
⇒ no intervention will be activated.

PHASES FOR O/V 1 RANGE: ......................................................................... ANY ONE; ANY TWO;

OPER.: ANY ONE ALL THREE; HOMOPOLAR
Select the min. number of phases on which the faulty condition has to occur for
If at least one relay
has been selected in OVERVOLTAGE 1 intervention.
"OVERVOLTAGE 1 RELAYS" REMARK: If selecting “Homopolar”, OVERVOLTAGE 1 protection works as 59N
protection.

OVERVOLTAGE 2 RANGE:............................................................... any combination of AUX 1 ÷ AUX 6

RELAYS: - - - - - - Select the outputs to be activated by the OVERVOLTAGE 1 protection.
Select at least one of AUX1÷AUX6 to enable the OVERVOLTAGE 2 protection.

REMARK: The procedure for selection is described at page 4.2

OVERVOLTAGE 2 RANGE:................................................................................................... 1% ÷ 150% TV

LEVEL: 105% VT STEPS: ................................................................................................................... 1% TV
Enter the OVERVOLTAGE 2 LEVEL in percentage of the rated value of VT for the
If at least one relay
has been selected in activation of the OVERVOLTAGE 2 protection.
"OVERVOLTAGE 2 RELAYS"

OVERVOLTAGE 2 RANGE:................................................................................................... 1% ÷ 150% TV

RESET: 103% VT STEPS: ................................................................................................................... 1% TV
Enter the percentage value at which the faulty condition for OVERVOLTAGE 2 drops out.
If at least one relay
has been selected in
"OVERVOLTAGE 2 RELAYS"

OVERVOLTAGE 2 RANGE:........................................................................................................ 0.00 ÷ 600 s

DELAY: 1.0 SEC STEPS ...................................................................................................... 0.01 / 0.1 / 1 s
Enter the OVERVOLTAGE 2 protection intervention delay.
If at least one relay
has been selected in If:
"OVERVOLTAGE 2 RELAYS" voltage increases above the set intervention value for a time < delay time selected,
⇒ no intervention will be activated.

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PHASES FOR O/V 2 RANGE: .......................................................................... ANY ONE; ANY TWO;

OPER.: ANY ONE ALL THREE; HOMOPOLAR
Select the min. number of phases on which the faulty condition has to occur for
If at least one relay
has been selected in OVERVOLTAGE 2 intervention.
"OVERVOLTAGE 2 RELAYS" REMARK: If selecting “Homopolar”, OVERVOLTAGE 2 protection works as 59N
protection.

OVERVOLTAGE 3 RANGE: .............................................................. any combination of AUX 1 ÷ AUX 6

RELAYS: - - - - - - Select the outputs to be activated by the OVERVOLTAGE 3 protection.
Select at least one of AUX1÷AUX6 to enable the OVERVOLTAGE 3 protection.

REMARK: The procedure for selection is described at page 4.2

OVERVOLTAGE 3 RANGE: .................................................................................................. 1% ÷ 150% TV

LEVEL: 105% VT STEPS: .................................................................................................................. 1% TV
Enter the OVERVOLTAGE 3 LEVEL in percentage of the rated value of VT for the
If at least one relay
has been selected in activation of the OVERVOLTAGE 3 protection.
"OVERVOLTAGE 3 RELAYS"

OVERVOLTAGE 3 RANGE: .................................................................................................. 1% ÷ 150% TV

RESET: 103% VT STEPS: .................................................................................................................. 1% TV
Enter the percentage value at which the faulty condition for OVERVOLTAGE 3 drops out.
If at least one relay
has been selected in
"OVERVOLTAGE 3 RELAYS"

OVERVOLTAGE 3 RANGE: ....................................................................................................... 0.00 ÷ 600 s

DELAY: 1.0 SEC STEPS.......................................................................................................0.01 / 0.1 / 1 s
Enter the OVERVOLTAGE 3 protection intervention delay.
If:
voltage increases above the set intervention value for a time < delay time selected,
⇒ no intervention will be activated.

PHASES FOR O/V 3 RANGE: .......................................................................... ANY ONE; ANY TWO;

OPER.: ANY ONE ALL THREE; HOMOPOLAR
Select the min. number of phases on which the faulty condition has to occur for
If at least one relay
has been selected in OVERVOLTAGE 3 intervention.
"OVERVOLTAGE 3 RELAYS" REMARK: If selecting “Homopolar”, OVERVOLTAGE 3 protection works as 59N
protection.

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4.5 Setpoint page 5: UNBALANCE

SETPOINT PAGE 5 This PAGE allows setting the unbalance and phase reversal protections.
UNBALANCE

UNBALANCE 1 RANGE:............................................................... any combination of AUX 1 ÷ AUX 6

RELAYS: - - - - - - Select the outputs to be activated by the UNBALANCE 1 protection.
Select at least one of AUX1÷AUX6 to enable the UNBALANCE 1 protection.

REMARK: The procedure for selection is described at page 4.2

UNBALANCE 1 RANGE:............................................................................................................1% ÷ 99%

LEVEL: 10% VT STEPS: ......................................................................................................................... 1%
If at least one relay
Enter the UNBALANCE 1 LEVEL in percentage of the rated value of VT for the activation
has been selected in of the UNBALANCE 1 protection.
"UNBALANCE 1 RELAYS"

UNBALANCE 1 RANGE:............................................................................................................1% ÷ 99%

RESET: 8% STEPS: ......................................................................................................................... 1%
Enter the percentage value at which the faulty condition for UNBALANCE 1 drops out.
If at least one relay
has been selected in
"UNBALANCE 1 RELAYS"

UNBALANCE 1 RANGE: ........................................................................................................ 0.00 ÷ 600 s

DELAY: 1.0 Sec STEPS ...................................................................................................... 0.01 / 0.1 / 1 s
If at least one relay
Enter the UNBALANCE 1 protection intervention delay.
has been selected in If:
"UNBALANCE 1 RELAYS" the unbalance increases above the set UNBALANCE 1 LEVEL for a time < delay time
selected,
⇒ no intervention will be activated.

UNBALANCE 2 RANGE:............................................................... any combination of AUX 1 ÷ AUX 6

RELAYS: - - - - - - Select the outputs to be activated by the UNBALANCE 2 protection.
Select at least one of AUX1÷AUX6 to enable the UNBALANCE 2 protection.

REMARK: The procedure for selection is described at page 4.2

UNBALANCE 2 RANGE:............................................................................................................1% ÷ 99%

LEVEL: 10% VT STEPS: ......................................................................................................................... 1%
If at least one relay
Enter the UNBALANCE 2 LEVEL in percentage of the rated value of VT for the activation
has been selected in of the UNBALANCE 2 protection.
"UNBALANCE 2 RELAYS"

UNBALANCE 2 RANGE:............................................................................................................1% ÷ 99%

RESET: 8% VT STEPS: ......................................................................................................................... 1%
Enter the percentage value at which the faulty condition for UNBALANCE 2 drops out.
If at least one relay
has been selected in
"UNBALANCE 2 RELAYS”

UNBALANCE 2 RANGE: ........................................................................................................ 0.00 ÷ 600 s

DELAY: 1.0 Sec STEPS ...................................................................................................... 0.01 / 0.1 / 1 s
If at least one relay
Enter the UNBALANCE 2 protection intervention delay.
has been selected in If:
"UNBALANCE 2 RELAYS" the unbalance increases above the set UNBALANCE 2 LEVEL for a time < delay time
selected,
⇒ no intervention will be activated.

PHASE REVERSAL RANGE: ............................................................... any combination of AUX 1 ÷ AUX 6

RELAYS: - - - - - - Select the outputs to be activated by the PHASE REVERSAL protection.
Select at least one of AUX1÷AUX6 to enable the PHASE REVERSAL protection.

REMARK: The procedure for selection is described at page 4.2

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PHASE REVERSAL RANGE: .................................................................................................... 0.00 s ÷ 600 s

DELAY: 1.0 Sec STEPS:......................................................................................................0.05 / 0.1 / 1 s
If at least one relay
Enter the PHASE REVERSAL protection intervention delay.
has been selected in If:
"PHASE REVERSAL RELAYS" PHASE REVERSAL condition occurs for a time < delay time selected,
⇒ no intervention will be activated.

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4.6 Setpoint page 6: FREQUENCY

SETPOINT PAGE 6 This PAGE allows setting the underfrequency and the overfrequency protections.
FREQUENCY

FREQUENCY 1 RANGE: .............................................................. any combination of AUX 1 ÷ AUX 6

RELAYS: - - - - - - Select the outputs to be activated by the FREQUENCY 1 protection.
Select at least one of AUX1÷AUX6 to enable the FREQUENCY 1 protection.

REMARK: The procedure for selection is described at page 4.2

FREQUENCY 1 RANGE: ............................................................................................ O/F+U/F; O/F; U/F

MODE: O/F+U/F Select the FREQUENCY 1 protection mode.
O/F Æ OVERFREQUENCY
If at least one relay
has been selected in U/F Æ UNDERFREQUENCY
“FREQUENCY 1 RELAYS” O/F+U/F Æ OVERFREQUENCY + UNDERFREQUENCY

FREQUENCY 1 RANGE: ................................................................................................... 0.05 ÷ 9.99 Hz

LEVEL: 1.00 Hz STEPS.....................................................................................................0.01 Hz
Enter the absolute value of the maximum variation of the frequency beyond which the
If at least one relay
has been selected in FREQUENCY 1 protection is activated.
“FREQUENCY 1 RELAYS”

FREQUENCY 1 RANGE: ................................................................................................... 0.01 ÷ 5.00 Hz

RESET: 0.50 Hz STEPS.....................................................................................................0.01 Hz
Enter the absolute value of the frequency variation (in relation to the rated frequency) at
If at least one relay
has been selected in which the condition of overfrequency 1 or underfrequency 1 drops out.
“FREQUENCY 1 RELAYS”

FREQUENCY 1 RANGE: ......................................................................................................... 0.1 ÷ 600 s

DELAY: 1.0 Sec STEPS.................................................................................................................. 0.1 / 1 s
If at least one relay
Enter the FREQUENCY 1 protection intervention delay.
has been selected in If:
“FREQUENCY 1 RELAYS” frequency is different from the rated value, by exceeding the set variation, for a time <
delay time selected,
⇒ no intervention will be activated.

FREQUENCY 2 RANGE: .............................................................. any combination of AUX 1 ÷ AUX 6

RELAYS: - - - - - - Select the outputs to be activated by the FREQUENCY 2 protection.
Select at least one of AUX1÷AUX6 to enable the FREQUENCY 2 protection.

REMARK: The procedure for selection is described at page 4.2

FREQUENCY 2 RANGE: ............................................................................................ O/F+U/F; O/F; U/F

MODE: O/F+U/F Select the FREQUENCY 2 protection mode.
O/F Æ OVERFREQUENCY
If at least one relay
has been selected in U/F Æ UNDERFREQUENCY
“FREQUENCY 2 RELAYS” O/F+U/F Æ OVERFREQUENCY + UNDERFREQUENCY

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FREQUENCY 2 RANGE:..................................................................................................... 0.05÷ 9.99 Hz

LEVEL: 1.00 Hz STEPS .................................................................................................... 0.01 Hz
Enter the absolute value of the maximum variation of the frequency beyond which the
If at least one relay
has been selected in FREQUENCY 2 protection is activated.
“FREQUENCY 2 RELAYS”

FREQUENCY 2 RANGE:.................................................................................................... 0.01 ÷ 5.00 Hz

RESET: 0.50 Hz STEPS .................................................................................................... 0.01 Hz
Enter the absolute value of the frequency variation (in relation to the rated frequency) at
If at least one relay
has been selected in which the condition of overfrequency 2 or underfrequency 2 drops out.
“FREQUENCY 2 RELAYS”

FREQUENCY 2 RANGE:.......................................................................................................... 0.1 ÷ 600 s

DELAY: 1.0 Sec STEPS ..................................................................................................................0.1 / 1 s
If at least one relay
Enter the FREQUENCY 2 protection intervention delay.
has been selected in If:
“FREQUENCY 2 RELAYS” frequency is different from the rated value, by exceeding the set variation, for a time <
delay time selected,
⇒ no intervention will be activated.

END OF PAGE Last LINE of PAGE 6.

Press LINE or ▲PAGE, to pass to the first line of PAGE 7.

4.7 Setpoint page 7: OUTPUT RELAYS

SETPOINT PAGE 7 This PAGE allows setting the features of the relay output contacts.
OUTPUT RELAYS

AUX1 NON-OP RANGE: ......................................................................................... DE-ENERG.; ENERG.

STATE: DE-ENERG. You can select the NON-OP. state of the AUX. 1 relay contacts.

AUX1 RELAY RANGE: .................................................................LATCHED; PULSED; AUTORESET

TYPE: LATCHED • PULSED operation:
In case of fault condition due to which the related output must activate, this output will
be energized for a time as the one set in AUX1 RELAY PULSE TIME; after this time the
output relay will de-energize and the contact will return to the stand-by condition.

• LATCHED operation:
In case of fault condition due to which the related output must activate, this output will
be energized for an indefinite time. The output relay will de-energize only when the fault
condition is no more present and the unit is RESET.

• AUTORESET OPERATION:
The relay is energized for the whole duration of the faulty condition; as soon as the
faulty condition is solved, the relay is energized for a period of time corresponding to
AUX1 RESET TIME, then it de-energizes.

AUX1 RESET RANGE: ....................................................................................................... 0.1 ÷ 6500.0 s

TIME: 5.0 Sec STEPS: .......................................................................................................... 0.1 s
Enter the time during which the relay is energized before it de-activates after the faulty
If AUTORESET
has been selected in condition has been solved.
"AUX 1 RELAY TYPE"

AUX1 RELAY PULSE RANGE: ............................................................................................................... 0.1÷ 2.0 s

TIME: 0.2 Sec STEPS: .......................................................................................................... 0.1 s
Enter the delay time at AUX1 relay de-activating.
If PULSED
has been selected in
"AUX 1 RELAY TYPE"

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AUX2 NON-OP RANGE: ......................................................................................... DE-ENERG.; ENERG.

STATE: DE-ENERG. You can select the NON-OP. state of the AUX. 2 relay contacts.

AUX2 RELAY RANGE: ................................................................. LATCHED; PULSED; AUTORESET

TYPE: LATCHED • PULSED operation:
In case of fault condition due to which the related output must activate, this output will
be energized for a time as the one set in AUX2 RELAY PULSE TIME; after this time the
output relay will de-energize and the contact will return to the stand-by condition.

• LATCHED operation:
In case of fault condition due to which the related output must activate, this output will
be energized for an indefinite time. The output relay will de-energize only when the fault
condition is no more present and the unit is RESET.

• AUTORESET OPERATION:
The relay is energized for the whole duration of the faulty condition; as soon as the
faulty condition is solved, the relay is energized for a period of time corresponding to
AUX2 RESET TIME, then it de-energizes.

AUX2 RESET RANGE: ........................................................................................................0.1 ÷ 6500.0 s

TIME: 5.0 Sec STEPS:........................................................................................................... 0.1 s
Enter the time during which the relay is energized before it de-activates after the faulty
If AUTORESET
has been selected in condition has been solved.
"AUX 2 RELAY TYPE"

AUX2 RELAY PULSE RANGE: ................................................................................................................0.1÷ 2.0 s

TIME: 0.2 Sec STEPS:........................................................................................................... 0.1 s
Enter the delay time at AUX2 relay de-activating.
If PULSED
has been selected in
"AUX 1 RELAY TYPE"

AUX3 NON-OP RANGE: ......................................................................................... DE-ENERG.; ENERG.

STATE: DE-ENERG. You can select the NON-OP. state of the AUX. 3 relay contacts.

AUX3 RELAY RANGE: ................................................................. LATCHED; PULSED; AUTORESET

TYPE: LATCHED • PULSED operation:
In case of fault condition due to which the related output must activate, this output will
be energized for a time as the one set in AUX3 RELAY PULSE TIME; after this time the
output relay will de-energize and the contact will return to the stand-by condition.

• LATCHED operation:
In case of fault condition due to which the related output must activate, this output will
be energized for an indefinite time. The output relay will de-energize only when the fault
condition is no more present and the unit is RESET.

• AUTORESET OPERATION:
The relay is energized for the whole duration of the faulty condition; as soon as the
faulty condition is solved, the relay is energized for a period of time corresponding to
AUX3 RESET TIME, then it de-energizes.

AUX3 RESET RANGE: ......................................................................................................... 0.1÷ 6500.0 s

TIME: 5.0 Sec STEPS:........................................................................................................... 0.1 s
Enter the time during which the relay is energized before it de-activates after the faulty
If AUTORESET
has been selected in condition has been solved.
"AUX 2 RELAY TYPE"

AUX3 RELAY PULSE RANGE: ................................................................................................................0.1÷ 2.0 s

TIME: 0.2 Sec STEPS:........................................................................................................... 0.1 s
Enter the delay time at AUX3 relay de-activating.
If PULSED
has been selected in
"AUX 3 RELAY TYPE"

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AUX4 NON-OP RANGE: ......................................................................................... DE-ENERG.; ENERG.

STATE: DE-ENERG. You can select the NON-OP. state of the AUX. 4 relay contacts.

AUX4 RELAY RANGE: .................................................................LATCHED; PULSED; AUTORESET

TYPE: LATCHED • PULSED operation:
In case of fault condition due to which the related output must activate, this output will
be energized for a time as the one set in AUX4 RELAY PULSE TIME; after this time the
output relay will de-energize and the contact will return to the stand-by condition.

• LATCHED operation:
In case of fault condition due to which the related output must activate, this output will
be energized for an indefinite time. The output relay will de-energize only when the fault
condition is no more present and the unit is RESET.

• AUTORESET OPERATION:
The relay is energized for the whole duration of the faulty condition; as soon as the
faulty condition is solved, the relay is energized for a period of time corresponding to
AUX4 RESET TIME, then it de-energizes.

AUX4 RESET RANGE: .........................................................................................................0.1÷ 6500.0 s

TIME: 5.0 Sec STEPS: .......................................................................................................... 0.1 s
Enter the time during which the relay is energized before it de-activates after the faulty
If AUTORESET
has been selected in condition has been solved.
"AUX 4 RELAY TYPE"

AUX4 RELAY PULSE RANGE: ............................................................................................................... 0.1÷ 2.0 s

TIME: 0.2 Sec STEPS: .......................................................................................................... 0.1 s
Enter the delay time at AUX4 relay de-activating.
If PULSED
has been selected in
"AUX 1 RELAY TYPE"

AUX5 NON-OP RANGE: .................................................................................................................ON; OFF

STATE: DE-ENERG. You can select the NON-OP. state of the AUX. 5 relay contacts.

AUX5 RELAY RANGE: .................................................................LATCHED; PULSED; AUTORESET

TYPE: LATCHED • PULSED operation:
In case of fault condition due to which the related output must activate, this output will
be energized for a time as the one set in AUX5 RELAY PULSE TIME; after this time the
output relay will de-energize and the contact will return to the stand-by condition.

• LATCHED operation:
In case of fault condition due to which the related output must activate, this output will
be energized for an indefinite time. The output relay will de-energize only when the fault
condition is no more present and the unit is RESET.

• AUTORESET OPERATION:
The relay is energized for the whole duration of the faulty condition; as soon as the
faulty condition is solved, the relay is energized for a period of time corresponding to
AUX5 RESET TIME; then it de-energizes.

AUX5 RESET RANGE: .........................................................................................................0.1÷ 6500.0 s

TIME: 5.0 Sec STEPS: .......................................................................................................... 0.1 s
Enter the time during which the relay is energized before it de-activates after the faulty
If AUTORESET
has been selected in condition has been solved.
"AUX 5 RELAY TYPE"

AUX5 RELAY PULSE RANGE: ............................................................................................................... 0.1÷ 2.0 s

TIME: 0.2 Sec STEPS: .......................................................................................................... 0.1 s
Enter the delay time at AUX5 relay de-activating.
If PULSED
has been selected in
"AUX 5 RELAY TYPE"

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The following lines will be displayed only if “NO” has been selected in OUT OF SERVICE ON AUX6, in the
SETPOINT PAGE 2 – SYSTEM SETUP.

AUX6 NON-OP RANGE: ......................................................................................... DE-ENERG.; ENERG.

STATE: DE-ENERG. You can select the NON-OP. state of the AUX. 6 relay contacts.

AUX6 RELAY RANGE: ................................................................. LATCHED; PULSED; AUTORESET

TYPE: LATCHED • PULSED operation:
In case of fault condition due to which the related output must activate, this output will
be energized for a time as the one set in AUX6 RELAY PULSE TIME; after this time the
output relay will de-energize and the contact will return to the stand-by condition.

• LATCHED operation:
In case of fault condition due to which the related output must activate, this output will
be energized for an indefinite time. The output relay will de-energize only when the fault
condition is no more present and the unit is RESET.

• AUTORESET OPERATION:
The relay is energized for the whole duration of the faulty condition; as soon as the
faulty condition is solved, the relay is energized for a period of time corresponding to
AUX6 RESET TIME; then it de-energizes.

AUX6 RESET RANGE: ......................................................................................................... 0.1÷ 6500.0 s

TIME: 5.0 Sec STEPS:........................................................................................................... 0.1 s
Enter the time during which the relay is energized before it de-activates after the faulty
If AUTORESET
has been selected in condition has been solved.
"AUX 6 RELAY TYPE"

AUX6 RELAY PULSE RANGE: ................................................................................................................0.1÷ 2.0 s

TIME: 0.2 Sec STEPS:........................................................................................................... 0.1 s
Enter the delay time at AUX6 relay de-activating.
If PULSED
has been selected in
"AUX 6 RELAY TYPE"

END OF PAGE Last LINE of PAGE 7.

Press LINE or ▲PAGE, to pass to the first line of PAGE 8.

4.8 Setpoint page 8: DIGITAL INPUTS

SETPOINT PAGE 8 This PAGE allows setting the digital inputs.
DIGITAL INPUTS

INPUT 1 FUNCTION RANGE: ................................................................................... NONE; ACTIVATE AUX1;

NONE ACTIVATE AUX2; ACTIVATE AUX3; ACTIVATE AUX4;
ACTIVATE AUX5; ACTIVATE AUX6; EXTERNAL RESET

Select the function to be associated with INPUT 1.

INPUT 1 ACTIVE RANGE: ............................................................................................. CLOSED; OPENED

WHEN: CLOSED Configure digital input INPUT 1:
CLOSED ⇒ INPUT 1 will be active when the related contacts are closed.
OPENED ⇒ INPUT 1 will be active when the related contacts are open.

INPUT 2 FUNCTION RANGE: ................................................................................... NONE; ACTIVATE AUX1;

NONE ACTIVATE AUX2; ACTIVATE AUX3; ACTIVATE AUX4;
ACTIVATE AUX5; ACTIVATE AUX6; EXTERNAL RESET

Select the function to be associated with INPUT 2.

INPUT 2 ACTIVE RANGE: ............................................................................................. CLOSED; OPENED

WHEN: CLOSED Configure digital input INPUT 2:
CLOSED ⇒ INPUT 2 will be active when the related contacts are closed.
OPENED ⇒ INPUT 2 will be active when the related contacts are open.

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INPUT 3 FUNCTION RANGE: ...................................................................................NONE; ACTIVATE AUX1;

NONE ACTIVATE AUX2; ACTIVATE AUX3; ACTIVATE AUX4;
ACTIVATE AUX5; ACTIVATE AUX6; EXTERNAL RESET

Select the function to be associated with INPUT 3.

INPUT 3 ACTIVE RANGE: ............................................................................................. CLOSED; OPENED

WHEN: CLOSED Configure digital input INPUT 3:
CLOSED ⇒ INPUT 3 will be active when the related contacts are closed.
OPENED ⇒ INPUT 3 will be active when the related contacts are open.

INPUT 4 FUNCTION RANGE: ...................................................................................NONE; ACTIVATE AUX1;

NONE ACTIVATE AUX2; ACTIVATE AUX3; ACTIVATE AUX4;
ACTIVATE AUX5; ACTIVATE AUX6; EXTERNAL RESET

Select the function to be associated with INPUT 4.

INPUT 4 ACTIVE RANGE: ............................................................................................. CLOSED; OPENED

WHEN: CLOSED Configure digital input INPUT 4:
CLOSED ⇒ INPUT 4 will be active when the related contacts are closed.
OPENED ⇒ INPUT 4 will be active when the related contacts are open.

END OF PAGE Last LINE of PAGE 8.

Press LINE or ▲PAGE, to pass to the first line of PAGE 9.

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4.9 Setpoint page 9: EVENT RECORDER

SETPOINT PAGE 9 This PAGE allows to enable/disable the recording of the events, up to 10 max., according
OUTPUT RELAYS to FIFO (First-In, First-Out) mode. Once 10 events are stored, the oldest event is cleared
by the new one occurred.

UNDERVOLTAGE RANGE: ................................................................................................................. ON; OFF

EVENTS: ON It enables/disables undervoltage protection events recording.

OVERVOLTAGE RANGE: ................................................................................................................. ON; OFF

EVENTS: ON It enables/disables overvoltage protection events recording.

UNBALANCE RANGE: ................................................................................................................. ON; OFF

EVENTS: ON It enables/disables unbalance protection events recording.

FREQUENCY RANGE: ................................................................................................................. ON; OFF

EVENTS: ON It enables/disables frequency protection events recording.

SYSTEM RANGE: ................................................................................................................. ON; OFF

EVENTS: ON It enables/disables system protection events recording.

OUTPUT RELAYS RANGE: ................................................................................................................. ON; OFF

EVENTS: OFF It enables/disables output relay protection events recording.

DIGITAL INPUT RANGE: ................................................................................................................. ON; OFF

EVENTS: OFF It enables/disables digital input protection events recording.

END OF PAGE Last LINE of PAGE 9.

Press LINE or ▲PAGE, to pass to the first line of PAGE 10.

4.10 Setpoint page 10: DATE & TIME

SETPOINT PAGE 8 This PAGE allows setting date and time.
DATE & TIME

Jun 9, 2001 Actual date and time are displayed.

16:54:02.10

SET DATE & TIME? RANGE: ..............................................................................................................YES; NO

NO It asks if you want to modify date and time:
• to confirm the actual data:
1. Press LINE to pass to END OF PAGE – SETPOINT VALUES
• to modify date and time:
1. Press ▲VALUE → YES will be displayed;
2. Press STORE and enter access code (if required)
3. Modify the blinking data by using ▲VALUE and ▼VALUE;
4. Press LINE to pass to next lines;
5. Press STORE after modifying.

Jun 9, 2001 RANGE: ........................................................................................................ JAN ÷ DEC.

16:54:02.10

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Jun 9, 2001 RANGE:................................................................................................................... 1 ÷ 31

16:54:02.10

Jun 9, 2001 RANGE:........................................................................................................2000 ÷ 2099

16:54:02.10

Jun 9, 2001 RANGE:................................................................................................................... 0 ÷ 23

16:54:02.10

Jun 9, 2001 RANGE:................................................................................................................... 0 ÷ 59

16:54:02.10

Jun 9, 2001 RANGE:................................................................................................................... 0 ÷ 59

16:54:02.10

END OF PAGE Last LINE of PAGE 10.

Press LINE or ▲PAGE, to pass to the first line of PAGE 11.

4.11 Setpoint page 11: COMMUNICATIONS

SETPOINT PAGE 9 This PAGE allows setting the features for the communications between VPR-A and other
COMMUNICATIONS devices.

MODBUS ADDRESS RANGE:....................................................................................................................1 ÷ 247

1 Assign its own address to the relay in order to differentiate it from other relays connected to
the same communication network.

COM1 RS-232 RANGE:......................................................................... 1200; 2400; 4800; 9600; 19200

BAUDRATE 9600 Select the Baud rate (port: COM1).

COM2 RS-485 RANGE:......................................................................... 1200; 2400; 4800; 9600; 19200

BAUDRATE 9600 Select the Baud rate (port: COM2).

COM3 RS-485 RANGE:......................................................................... 1200; 2400; 4800; 9600; 19200

BAUDRATE 9600 Select the Baud rate (port: COM3).

END OF PAGE Last LINE of PAGE 11.

Press LINE or ▲PAGE, to pass to the first line of PAGE 12.

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4.12 Setpoint page 12: CALIBRATION MODE

SETPOINT PAGE 12 This PAGE allows testing the operation of the inputs and the output relays.
CALIBRATION MODE

RELAYS TEST RANGE: ........................... AUX1; AUX2; AUX3; AUX4; AUX5; AUX 6 (Service); ALL
NONE Select the involved output for testing the correct operation of the output relays by using
VALUE  and VALUE  and press STORE. Press RESET to return to the normal
condition.

DIGITAL INPUT 1 RANGE: ............................................................................ DEACTIVATED; ACTIVATED

DEACTIVATED This message allows controlling the status (DEACTIVATED or ACTIVATED) of external
contact DIGITAL INPUT 1.

DIGITAL INPUT 2 RANGE: ............................................................................ DEACTIVATED; ACTIVATED

DEACTIVATED This message allows controlling the status (DEACTIVATED or ACTIVATED) of external
contact DIGITAL INPUT 2.

DIGITAL INPUT 3 RANGE: ............................................................................ DEACTIVATED; ACTIVATED

DEACTIVATED This message allows controlling the status (DEACTIVATED or ACTIVATED) of external
contact DIGITAL INPUT 3.

DIGITAL INPUT 4 RANGE: ............................................................................ DEACTIVATED; ACTIVATED

DEACTIVATED This message allows controlling the status (DEACTIVATED or ACTIVATED) of external
contact DIGITAL INPUT 4.

DIGITAL INPUT 4 RANGE: ............................................................................ DEACTIVATED; ACTIVATED

DEACTIVATED This message allows controlling the status (DEACTIVATED or ACTIVATED) of external
contact DIGITAL INPUT 4.

UPDATE FIRMWARE? RANGE: ................................................................................................................. YES; NO

NO By selecting YES the relay firmware can be updated by RS-232 serial port. Before confirm
YES, read the Upgrading Instruction. The instruction will be given by Orion Italia for each
available upgrade

END OF
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5. "ACTUAL VALUES" Menu

5.1 Actual values 1: VOLTAGE / FREQ.
ACTUAL VALUES 1 It indicates the actual value of voltages and frequency.
VOLTAGE / FREQ.

AB: 00.0 BC: 00.0 It indicates the RMS value of line voltages.
AC: 00.0 V

AN: 00.0 BN: 00.0 It indicates the RMS value of phase voltages.
CN: 00.0 V

VOLTAGE 3V0 It indicates the RMS value of the 3V0 homopolar voltage.
0.00 V

FREQUENCY It indicates the value of the frequency.

50.0 Hz

PHASE SEQUENCE RANGE: ............................................................................................. A-B-C, A-C-B, NONE

A-B-C A-B-C ⇒ right phase sequence
A-C-B ⇒ phase reversal
NONE ⇒ the relay cannot detect the sequence due to its wrong insertion or to one or
more voltages with too low value.

AB: 00.0 BC: 00.0 It indicates the % unbalance of VAB, VBC and VCA voltages.
AC: 00.0 %UNB Each value is calculated by dividing the deviation as to it by the average value.

VOLTAGE AVERAGE It indicates the average of the 3 RMS values of the line voltages.
0.00 V

END OF PAGE Last LINE of PAGE 1. Press LINE or ▲PAGE, to pass to the first line of PAGE 2.

5.2 Actual values 2: EVENTS

ACTUAL VALUES 2 It displays the events [→ Chapter 7 – EVENT RECORDER].
EVENTS In case of no control power supply, the cause, the electrical variables values related to
each event and the moment of the fault would not be lost.

EVENT 10 It indicates the number of the event and its cause.

EVENT CAUSE
9 VALUE  or VALUE ⇒ It displays the latest events or previous ones.

9 STORE ⇒ (keep it pressed) It displays the line voltages.

9 LINE ⇒ It displays the line voltage (at the event time).

9 LINE ⇒ It displays the 3V0 homopolar voltage (at the event time)

9 LINE ⇒ It displays the frequency (at the event time)

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CLEAR ALL EVENTS Confirm any clearing of events.

NO YES ⇒ events clearing
NO ⇒ events are not cleared
STORE ⇒ to confirm the selection

END OF End of Actual Values.

ACTUAL VALUES

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6. AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONING
6.1 CONDITION OF AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONING
When starting the VPR-A or after 5 minutes from the last operation carried out on the front keyboard, the relay
cyclically displays the following information:
- line voltages
- phase voltages
- 3V0 homopolar voltage.

When supplying the power to the VPR-A, the following message is displayed:

ORION ITALIA
VPR-A RELAY

and then the following will be displayed:

AB: 00.0 BC: 00.0 It indicates the RMS value of line voltages.
AC: 00.0 V

AN: 00.0 BN: 00.0 It indicates the RMS value of phase voltages.
CN: 00.0 V

VOLTAGE 3V0 It indicates the RMS value of the 3V0 homopolar voltage.
0.00 V

If any fault has caused the protection relay intervention and consequently the device turning off due to
voltage loss, when the power supply is restored the relay will activate and light the MEMORY led. This
indication signals that the device has switched off due to a fault condition.
Press RESET to turn off the signalling.

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7. Events recorder
Press ACTUAL VALUE and select the page: EVENT [Æ Actual value 2: EVENTS] to display the last
10 events.

7.1 DEFINITION OF “EVENT” AND STORING

VPR-A is equipped with an Event recorder in which the following data are stored:
• intervention for overvoltage or undervoltage,
• intervention for overfrequency or underfrequency,
• intervention for voltage unbalance or phase reversal,
• changing of status of an output contact,
• changing of status of a digital input,
• system events and other events, not included in the previous points, which have occurred during
the operational running of the relay.

All events, up to 10 max., will be stored in a memory buffer operating in FIFO (First-In, First-Out)
mode. Once 10 events are stored, the oldest event is cleared by the new one occurred.

7.2 EVENT FORMAT

Each event is characterized by the line parameters values when the event is occurring. The stored
parameters are the following:
• description of the event,
• the line voltages (VAB, VBC, VCA)
• 3V0 homopolar voltage,
• frequency
• event date and time.

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8. Troubleshooting
PROBLEM SOLUTION REFERENCE

The display does not turn on. 1. Check the power supply to the Wiring diagram
auxiliary terminals.

2. Check the power supply voltage is

the same as the one indicated on
the plate (on the back of the relay).

The display is “On” but no message is 1. Check the power supply voltage is Wiring diagram
displayed. the same as the one indicated on
the plate (on the back of the relay).

Wrong displaying of the voltages read or 1. Verify the settings in “SETPOINT

of the phases sequence. PAGE 2 – SYSTEM SETUP” [Æ
Chapter 4]: the VTs used, the type of
connection and the system
frequency.
2. Measure the voltages at the input
terminals Va, Vb, Vc and Vn.

The outputs appear not to work properly. 1. Verify the settings of modes and
times in “SETPOINT PAGE 7 –
OUTPUT RELAYS” [Æ Chapter 4]
2. Verify the proper working by means
of the functions in “SETPOINT
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9. Warranty

ORION ITALIA warrants that the materials and the labouring of every relay have no faults with normal
use and working conditions for a period of 12 months starting from the date of shipping from the
manufacturer.

In case of fault included in the warranty conditions, ORION ITALIA takes full responsibility for repairing
or replacing the product without any extra fees for the buyer. The warranty is always considered free-
port to our head office in Piacenza.

The costs to be paid by the Buyer are the following:

• the round-trip shipping for the repairing or the overhauling of the relay;
• the travelling expenses for the technician in charge of the repairing and the overhauling.

In case of controversy, the place of jurisdiction is the one of Piacenza.

This warranty is not valid for any device that has been subject to incorrect use, negligence, accidents,
incorrect installation or that has not been used in accordance with the instructions, or for any device
tampered outside the factory. ORION ITALIA will not be responsible for the consequences of any
damages, even indirect, for the loss of gain or for the eventual costs deriving from any malfunctioning
or from any incorrect use or setting of our devices.

ORION ITALIA reserves the right to modify the device and/or replace what is described in this manual
without any previous notice.

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