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STELLA-SEPCOS
Control & protection relays
 GENERAL INFORMATION
SEPCOS represents a high-tech equipment which satisfies
the most demanding safety requirements applicable to
DC traction distribution networks. It is made of a powerful
electronic system based on advanced technology (with
several microprocessors).
Used as a control and protection unit, SEPCOS integrates
the necessary functions for the protection, the control
and the measurement of DC traction equipment related to
transportation systems (streetcars, underground railways,
commuter trains or trolley buses).
SEPCOS is stand alone, modular, extending and easily
adaptable by software. It is equipped with a programmable
logic unit which allows to freely define the operating logic
functions, in order to match the requirements of the unit or
the system to supervise.
Moreover, SEPCOS is widely open to modern communication
equipment. It delivers network communication or serial line
monitoring facilities.
Sécheron is the pioneer in the field of IEC 61850 adapted
for DC traction power and has already successfully
commissioned many projects worldwide using this standard.

MAIN BENEFITS
MAIN BENEFITS
DD Key strengths = Modularity and adaptability.

DD Certified IEC 61850 server level A.

DD Full network redundancy implemented according to IEC 62439-3 (PRP/HSR).

DD Fully approved in railway substation environment according to IEC 60255-22.

DD Conform to PLC standard programming according to IEC 61131-3.

DD Application adapted to each project and functionality.

DD Numerous functions (control, protection and recording).

DD External synchronization (NTP).

DD Monitoring of analog measurements.

DD Simple, user-friendly and modern communication tools.

DD High resolution 7” graphic color Display.

DD High accuracy and very good noise immunity thanks to a high sampling rate based
on high performance 16-bit A/D converter.

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MAIN FEATURES
SEPCOS is made of several modules - power supply (PWR), processor (CPU), protection (PRO), digital
inputs/outputs (DIO) - that can be adapted in order to meet the needs of each customer.

Power module (PWR): Control and Processing Protection module (PRO): Digital Inputs/Outputs
- 60-220 VDC (50 W) Unit module (CPU): - 4 digital inputs / 3 digital outputs module (DIO):
- 24-48 VDC (35/50 W) Microprocessor VORTEX86MX - 4 analog inputs / 1 analog output - 16 digital inputs /
8 digital outputs

Optical fiber
connectors
(the connectors
present in this
area depend
on the type of
CPU module)

LVDS output
for Display

Watchdog
Micro-SD
card slot Ethernet connectors: Oled display screens:
- ETH0: PC/Switch USB ports (A&B): Indication of I/O
- ETH1: Spare Update and collect of data status and diagnostic
(troubleshooting)

APPLICATIONS
With many control/command and protection functions, SEPCOS satisfies the needs of DC power traction
networks such as outgoing feeder cubicle or rectifier breaker.
SEPCOS is used for monitoring traction network segments and for logging events. It analyses the
current gradient and voltages through cyclic measurements at the feeding point of the substation to the
catenary. The measurements are made through an electrically isolated transducer (i.e. Sécheron’s VM10/
VM12 or MIU10 measuring amplifiers).

Touch screen Display User interface S-Web

@
TCP/IP
Com

High Speed
mu

Circuit Breaker
nic
a
tion

Current (shunt
BU

or hall sensor)
S

Voltage Measuring amplifier

+ MIU10 SCADA

Measuring amplifier Control and

- VM10/12 monitoring

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 ARCHITECTURE
All connections (power supply, analog and digital signals, network, etc.) are placed on the front panel.
The power unit is modular and is chosen according to the input voltage.
Different options are available for the CPU module in order to meet the customer specific needs
regarding network, protocols and even redundancy.
SEPCOS can include up to 5 DIO modules.

PWR module
Auxiliary power supply Power Supply
60-220 VDC (50 W)
24-48 VDC (35/50 W)
Graphic
color Display
SCADA - Control/Command

Video output (LVDS)

Ethernet port (RJ45)
Communication port

Touch screen

CPU module
Ethernet port (RJ45) Reset
Control/Command
COMMUNICATION
Ethernet integrated switch
Ethernet port (RJ45) USB 2.0 - Type A (storage, USB key)
Optional Display

Watchdog output
USB 2.0 - Type B

Optical fiber (optional) Dual optical fiber / Ethernet

PRP/HSR (optional) Dual Ethernet / Optical fiber

ANYBUS (optional)
Communications plug-in:
Serial port (RS485)
CAN / Modbus-RTU /
Profibus-DP / Profinet

4 analog inputs 1 analog output

PRO module
1 emergency input Protection 1 fast output
Analog Inputs/Outputs
Digital Inputs/Outputs
3 digital inputs 2 digital outputs

16 digital inputs DIO module 8 digital outputs

Digital Inputs/Outputs

16 digital inputs DIO module 8 digital outputs

(optional)

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PROTECTIONS
MAIN FEATURES
• For each detection, 1 set of 3 curves memorized:
–– current (I),
–– voltage (U),
–– di/dt.
• Curve memorized pitch: 200 μs to 5 s.
• Sampling Rate: ~ 20 μs per analog input (total = 80 μs).
• Time stamps: 1 ms.
• Availability of the last 5000 events and 1000 curves.

LIST OF PROTECTION FUNCTIONS

• DDL+ Delta I • Load transfer • Ufeeder Min • Umax+ / Umax++
• DDL+ Delta T • Thermic • Ufeeder Max • Umax- / Umax--
• DDL- Delta I • Interrupted arc • Track alive • Amp monitoring
• DDL- Delta T • IDMT Level 1 • Falling voltage • Cable insulation fault
• Imax+ / Imax++ • IDMT Level 2 • Umin+ • HSCB maintenance
• Imax- / Imax-- • IDMT Level 3 • Energy+ / Energy- • Incomplete sequence

RATE OF RISE PROTECTION FUNCTIONS (DI/DT)

/// DDL+ DELTA T i
F i(t)
If the value of the Delta T measured is
higher than the parameter Tmax and ∆IMax
the value of Delta I measured is higher DDL+ ∆I detection
than the parameter Delta Imin, the
function declares a detection by DDL+
Delta T and a tripping is initiated. t ∆IMax F i(t)

/// DDL+ DELTA I DDL+ ∆T detection

∆IMin
If the current rise Delta I measured is
higher than the parameter Delta Imax
during a time higher or equal to the
parameter Delta Imax, the function
declares a detection by DDL+ Delta I
and a tripping is initiated. E TMax t

OPTIONAL FUNCTION: CABLE INSULATION FAULT

In DC traction applications, power cables built with metal shields must be protected
against high touch voltage. This protection must be active when a dangerous contact
voltage or a high current appear on the shield in case of insulation fault. The system is
designed to detect a leak current either between shield and conductor or between shield
and earth. If a fault occurs, actuation of intertripping out signal can be selected. The
settings for this function can be adjusted with the S-Web tool.

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 BUS CONNECTIONS
Modularity and adaptability are the key strengths of SEPCOS.
Sécheron developed this control and protection relay with the objective of getting the closest match to
their clients needs. Sécheron can provide engineering support while elaborating a network regardless the
type of communication and its architecture.
SEPCOS is indeed open to all customers networks and protocols.

/// A WIDE CHOICE OF COMMUNICATION BUS

–– Modbus-TCP
–– Modbus-RTU
–– Profibus-DP
–– Profinet

/// ETHERNET PROTOCOLS

–– IEC 60870-5-104 (-5-101)
–– IEC 61850, including GOOSE
–– IEC 62439-3 PRP/HSR
–– DNP 3.0 (Serial/Ethernet)

/// FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY

–– Copper cable (RS485, RJ45)
–– Optical fiber

/// REDUNDANCY
–– Dual independent networks
–– Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) /
High Availability Seamless (HSR) SEPCOS with optical fiber
–– Bonding/Teaming network

BONDING/TEAMING REDUNDANCY STAR NETWORK

The bonding feature provides an interesting solution of redundancy network without huge infrastructure.
Only one network interface is active while the other is simply waiting for a failure in the link (interface down
or unplugged) to the primary network interface card: it will keep the network traffic up and alive.

IEC 60870-5-104
TO SCADA SYSTEM

Local
Scada SEPCOS RTU /
GATEWAY

RSTP Backbone

SEPCOS (Optical SEPCOS (Optical SEPCOS (Optical SEPCOS (Optical

Fiber) with BONDING Fiber) with BONDING Fiber) with BONDING Fiber) with BONDING

AC PANELS DC PANELS

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PRP REDUNDANCY STAR NETWORK
The source sends the same frame over both networks (LANs). The destination receives it from both LANs
within a certain time, consumes the first frame and discards the duplicate.

IEC 60870-5-104
TO SCADA SYSTEM

RedBox

RSTP Backbone RSTP Backbone

Ring A Ring B

PRP PRP
LAN B LAN B
Local Scada RedBox Local Scada RedBox

PRP PRP
LAN A LAN A

Medium Medium
Voltage Battery Voltage Battery
Feeder Feeder Feeder Switchgear UPS Charger Feeder Feeder Feeder Switchgear UPS Charger
Substation 1 Substation 2
IED SEPCOS with native PRP IED without native PRP IED SEPCOS with native PRP IED without native PRP

PRP AND HSR COMBINED REDUNDANCY NETWORK

HSR provides zero recovery time in case of failure of one component. It is suited for applications that
demand high availability and very short reaction time that requested for protection of electrical substation.

IEC 60870-5-104
TO
Local
Scada SCADA SYSTEM

IEC 61850

RedBox SEPCOS SEPCOS

GATEWAY GATEWAY

PRP - IEC 62439-3 IEC 61850

HSR - IEC 62439-3 HSR - IEC 62439-3

RedBox RedBox RedBox RedBox

IEC 61850 IEC 61850

Substation 1 Substation 2

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 DISPLAY AND USER INTERFACE
A user-friendly interface is associated Status 7” capacitive dual Multipurpose
LEDs touch screen LEDs
through a high resolution 7” graphic
color display, capacitive dual touch
screen allowing easy and intuitive
navigation.
This device is equipped with 8 LEDs
related to dynamic labels (color and
text) for the visualization of the state of
the PLC (position, type of fault, etc.).
Display allows a complete visualization,
control and setting of the equipment
and collects the information available
from SEPCOS. It includes the
modification of SEPCOS parameters
(setting protections, command
parameters, etc.). Control and
configuration actions are protected by
password levels.

MAIN FEATURES
• Control of the equipment (orders IN, OUT, Reset, etc.).
• Display of the last 5000 events recorded by SEPCOS and time-stamped.
• Multilingualism (the languages can be adapted on request).
• Different administration modes (Root, Admin, PowerUser, Operator and User).
• Backup and export of settings, curves, events or log information on a USB key.

Control orders Protection parameters

Trends Events list

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S-WEB TOOL AND TRENDS
The S-Web tool is an integrated web-
server within each SEPCOS. This
interface is used to configure, visualize,
analyze and retrieve various data. The
connection with the S-Web tool is
done either through Ethernet cable or
Wi-Fi to access through a PC, a tablet
computer or a smartphone. The S-Web
tool does not require any software
installation on a computer, its
operation only requires a web browser.

MAIN FEATURES
• Reading and modification of the protection and command functions settings.
• Collection of data recorded by SEPCOS and download on a PC.
• Upload of information (parameters) from a PC to one or more SEPCOS.
• Real-time visualization of analog inputs values, detection results and events.
• Continuous recording of trends and visualization for a given period.
• Display of detection curves (di/dt, U and I) of protection functions.
• Application software upgrade.

The trends of the 4 analog inputs are available for the last 30 days.
All functions of the Display (i.e. opening and closing of the HSCB, switching from “Local” to “Remote”
mode and inversely, etc.) are available on the S-Web tool.

Trends (analog values)

Protection curves Events list

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 INTEGRATION IN A CUBICLE

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Environment must comply the following conditions:

/// TRANSPORT AND STORAGE TEMPERATURE

–– -40 °C to +85 °C / According to IEC 61992-1; Annex B
–– -30 °C to +65 °C / According to IEEE Standard C37.90

/// OPERATING TEMPERATURE

–– -25 °C to +70 °C / According to IEC 61992-1; Annex B
–– -20 °C to +55 °C / According to IEEE Standard C37.90

/// MAXIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY (WITHOUT CONDENSATION)

–– 93% at 55 °C / According to IEC 60068-2-30 Db test V2

/// ALTITUDE
–– < 3’000 m (= 700 mbar) / According to RTCA D0160F section 4

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 STANDARDS
DD Fully approved in railway substation environment  / According to IEC 60255-22
DD EMC testing  / According to IEC 60255-22
DD Voltage and insulation withstand tests  / According to IEC 60255-5
DD Development  / According to IEC 62278, IEC 62279 and IEC 62425
DD Conform to PLC standard programming  / According to IEC 61131-3
DD Communication  / According to IEC 61850 server level A (KEMA)
DD Environmental testing:
–– Cold storage test and cooling test  / According to IEC 60068-2-1
–– Hot storage test and dry heat test  / According to IEC 60068-2-2
–– Damp heat test  / According to IEC 60068-2-30
–– Salt mist  / According to IEC 60068-2-52
–– Altitude test  / According to RTCA D0160F section 4
DD Vibrations, shock and bump test:
–– Vibration test  / According to IEC 60255-21-1
–– Shock test  / According to IEC 60255-21-2
–– Bump test  / According to IEC 60255-21-3
–– Seismic test  / According to IEC 60980
DD RoHS compliant

MECHANICAL FEATURES
SEPCOS
The modules are integrated in
aluminium frames.
Electrical connections are located
133 mm

behind front flaps of the housing in 23 mm 60 mm

order to be protected.

124 mm
* The total width of a SEPCOS
depends on the number of modules.
The width of one module is 60 mm.
*

OPTIONAL DISPLAY
Protection degree: IP40 / IK05.
135 mm

216.5 mm 29 mm

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