Operation Manual: Microprocessor Motor Protection Relay Type
Operation Manual: Microprocessor Motor Protection Relay Type
Operation Manual: Microprocessor Motor Protection Relay Type
N° MO-0495-ING
MICROPROCESSOR
MOTOR PROTECTION
RELAY
TYPE
“MC2-30M”
OPERATION MANUAL
Must comply with the environmental conditions stated in the product's specification or by the applicable IEC
standards.
1.2 - Installation
Must be properly made and in compliance with the operational ambient conditions stated by the Manufacturer.
1.3 - Electrical Connection
Must be made strictly according to the wiring diagram supplied with the Product, to its electrical
characteristics and in compliance with the applicable standards particularly with reference to human safety.
1.4 - Measuring Inputs and Power Supply
Carefully check that the value of input quantities and power supply voltage are proper and within the
permissible variation limits.
1.5 - Outputs Loading
Carefully check the proper setting of the different functions according to the configuration of the protected
system, the safety regulations and the co-ordination with other equipment.
1.8 - Safety Protection
Carefully check that all safety means are correctly mounted, apply proper seals where required and
periodically check their integrity.
1.9 - Handling
Notwithstanding the highest practicable protection means used in designing electronic circuits, the electronic
components and semiconductor devices mounted on the modules can be seriously damaged by electrostatic
voltage discharge which can be experienced when handling the modules.
The damage caused by electrostatic discharge may not be immediately apparent, but the design reliability and
the long life of the product will have been reduced. The electronic circuits are completely safe from
electrostatic discharge (8 KV IEC 255.22.2) when housed in their case; withdrawing the modules without
proper cautions expose them to the risk of damage.
1.10 - Maintenance
Make reference to the instruction manual of the Manufacturer; maintenance must be carried-out by specially
trained people and in strict conformity with the safety regulations.
(Applicable throughout the European Union and other European countries with separate collection program).
This product should not be treated as household waste when you wish dispose of it. Instead, it should be
handed over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequence to the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of this product.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resource.
1.12 - Fault Detection and Repair
Misapplication of the above warnings and instruction relieves the Manufacturer of any liability.
2. General
User friendly front face with hi-resolution graphic display (240x128), 10 programmable signal Leds, 6 push-
buttons (configurable) and four push-button for complete local managemen, USB for local communication.
Eight user programmable Output Relays.
Eight opto-isolated, self powered Digital Inputs.
Additional RS485 communication port
The relay can be fitted with two different types of power supply:
Before energizing the unit check that supply voltage is within the allowed limits.
3. Front Panel
↓ Pushbuttons Programmable
Increase
These buttons are used to scroll the items of
the different menus (Local Control,
Measurements, Energy metering etc).
Decrease
4.1 - Display
The 240x128 pixel hi-resolution LCD display the available information (menu, etc.).
5. Icons of Display
6. Signalization
N° Colours
1 Green
2 Green
3 Green
4 Yellow
5 Red
6 Red
7 Red
8 Yellow
9 Red
10 Green
Beside the signalization of the led “Trip”, indicating a generic function trip, the display shows a window
indicating the latest function that was tripped and the number of events that are stored in the memory.
The display will show this window until the reset button or external reset are operated.
7.1 - Name
7.3 - Status
7.6 - Functions
7.7 - Table 1
Main Windows:
Select “Link enable” related to “Led 1” and press right button on mouse, select
“Value change”:
7.8.2 - “Flashing”
Select “Light prog” related to Led 1 and press right button on mouse, select “Value
change”:
7.8.3 - “Funct.Mode”
Select “Funct.Mode” related to Led 1 and press right button on mouse, select
“Value change”:
7.8.4 -“Functions”
8. User Variables
The “User Variable” is a result of a logical operation (Or, AND, ecc...), it can be used like other logical output.
This operation is possible only via software.
8.1 - Name
Selection functions
8.4 - OpLogic
Operation Logic = [None, OR, AND, XOR, NOR, NAND, NOT, Ff-SR, Counter, Rise-UP, Fall-Down]
8.5 - Timer
Delay = Add a delay on output activation. The “Timer” is edge triggered on rise edge.
Monostable P = Activated the output for the time “Timer”
Monostable N = Disactivated the output for the time "Timer".
Blinking = The output switches periodically at the frequency defined by "Timer".
Delay-Fall-Down = Delay-Fall-Down
8.7 – Extra
Setting for “UserVar<0>” : “Current Trip”, “1I>,2I>,3I>”, “OR”, “1”, “Monostable P”, “10”.
Select “User descr” related to “UserVar<0>” and press right button on mouse,
select “Value change”:
Select “1I>, 2I>, 3I>” from “Available” box via push-button “<Add”, and press “OK”.
For remove functions, use push-button “>Remove”.
Select “Oper Logic” related to “UserVar<0>” and press right button on mouse,
select “Value change”:
8.9.4 - “Timer”
Select “Timer” related to “UserVar<0>” and press right button on mouse, select
“Value change”:
Select “Timer” related to “UserVar<0>” and press right button on mouse, select
“Value change”:
8.9.6 - “Extra”
9. Local Commands
“Local Commands” allow to operate from relay front face controls like Thermal Memory reset, Leds reset, etc.
To operate one command by the Front Face Keyboard, proceed as follows (Led Clear in the present example).
10. Measure
Display of the function which caused the tripping of the relay plus values of the measurement at the moment of
tripping. The last 30 events are recorded.
The memory buffer is refreshed at each new relay tripping (FIFO logic).
5 • If any trip was recorded, select “View” to display the chronological list of the
records.
• By the keys “Increase” or “Decrease” select the date of the record to be
checked.
6 • Will be shown:
“Descr” the function that caused the event (Example: t1I> = Rise)
“Edge” if the function was tripped (Rise) or reset (Fall)
“Date”, date of trip, year/month/day, hour:minutes:seconds:milliseconds
• Press “Value”, for reading the value of input quantities on tripping.
9 • When command has been executed the display shows “Command Done”;
• Press “Exit” to go back to the main menu.
Partial counters of the number of operations for each of the relay functions.
6 • When command has been executed the display shows “Command Done”;
and return to “5”.
• With pushbutton “Exit” to go back to the main menu.
15. Events
Display of the function which caused any of the following events: - Status change of digital Inputs/Outputs. -
Start of protection functions – Trip of protection function – Function reset.
The last 500 events are recorded at pick-up (rise) or drop-out (fall).
The memory buffer is updated at each new event.
5 • If any event was recorded, select “View” to display the chronological list of
the records.
• By the keys “Increase” or “Decrease” select the date of the record to be
checked.
6 • Will be shown:
“Descr” the function that caused the event
(Example: 1I> = Start, t1I> = Trip)
“Edge” if the function was tripped (Rise) or reset (Fall)
“Date”, date of trip, year/month/day, hour:minutes:seconds:milliseconds
8 • When command has been execute the display shows “Command Done”;
• Press “Exit” to go back to the main menu.
3 • Select “CTs&PTs”.
• Press “Select” for access.
6
• Appear icon.
• Use pushbuttons “Increase” or “Decrease” to set the value.
• Press “Write” to confirm the value
17. Settings
Two complete banks of settings of the programmable variables are available in the “SETTING” menu.
Both “Group #1” and “Group #2” include the hereunder listed variables.
This symbol indicates that the function aside is enabled; symbol missing
indicates that the function is disabled.
17.2 - Password
The password is requested any time the user wishes to modify any password protected parameter
(example “1I>” menu “Setting”).
From the Relay’s back terminal board, a RS485 ports is available for communication with SCADA system
with Protocol Modbus RTU or IEC60870-5-103 (selectable).
The communication interface allows to program all settings, operate all commands and download all
information and records.
The physical connection can be via a normal pair of wires (RS485).
The Display backlight can be programmed always on “ON” or switched-on “Automatically” for a few second
(set parameter “tBckL”) at any operation of the keyboard.
Files related to "Journal" - "Fault log" - "Oscillo" are available in the relay internal memory.
Connect the USB cable to the relay and wait a few moments.
Through the "Computer " icon on your desktop to access disk management, select the relay hard drive
on recording equipment " ".
Example:
Directory Descriptions
DATALOG 2018 Year
Jul Month
08 Day
Jrnl_08.07.2018.txt Journal File
Jrnl_08.07.2018.txt
Date Time Event
2018/07/03 18:42:07:100 Vcc Rise
2018/07/03 18:42:07:100 L/Rdisc Rise
2018/07/03 18:42:07:110 IPU boot Rise
Example:
Directory Descriptions
TRIPS 2018 Year
Jul Month
15 Day
Trips_15.06.2018.txt Trips log File
Trips_15.06.2018.txt
Date Time Event Values
2018/06/15 08:17:27:200 tTCS Imx=0.0; Ia=0.0; Ib=0.0; Ic=0.0; Io=0.0; I2=0.00; Tem=0
2018/06/15 10:31:03:901 tTCS Imx=0.0; Ia=0.0; Ib=0.0; Ic=0.0; Io=0.0; I2=0.00; Tem=0
Example:
Directory Descriptions
OSCILLO 2018 Year
Jul Month
18 Day
fault1_2016.05.08.15.56.45.cfg Oscillographic Comtrade
fault1_2016.05.08.15.56.45.dat File
The algorithm compares the amount of heat accumulated “T” (≡ i2•t) to the steady state amount of heat “Ts”
corresponding to continuous operation at the continuously admissible current “Is”.
When the ratio “T/Ts” reaches the level set for Thermal Alarm “Tal” of the max allowed heating, the relay
trips accordingly
The trip time of the Thermal Image Element is a function of the current “I” flowing into the load and
depends on its warming-up Time Constant “Kt”, on the previous thermal status “Ip” and on the maximum
admissible continuous current “Is” according to the equation:
When the heating exceeds the set alarm level “Tal” or the max. allowed level (“I” > “Is” for the time “t”)
the output relays programmed for these function will be operated. Reset will take place when the thermal
status will drop below 95% of the trip level.
For each Protection Function it is possible to activate a Blocking Logic allowing for inhibiting their operation
by external signals supplied to the Digital Input.
All the protection functions that can be programmed to operate in the blocking logic mode, element, have
an instantaneous element (beside the time delayed) which is operated as soon as the controlled quantity
exceeds the set trip level (I > [Is] for current, etc..) and is instantaneously reset when the input quantity
drops below the reset level (normally 0.95Is).
The instantaneous element can control one of the user programmable output relays that, by its contacts,
makes the signal available for blocking an external element (BO = Blocking Output).
In case, “tBO” sec after the set trip time “ts” has expired, the Protection function is still in operation
(current above trip level), the Blocking Output relay (instantaneous element) is anyhow reset to
eventually remove the Blocking signal from a back-up protection.
For all the functions controllable by the Blocking Logic, it is possible to inhibit the time delayed tripping
by an external signal that activates a Digital Input programmed for this functionality.
The programmed Digital Input gets activated by an external cold contact closing across its terminals.
With the variable “tBI” set to “OFF” (tBI=OFF), the tripping of the delayed function is blocked as long as
the Blocking Input signal is present at the terminals of the Digital Input.
With the variable “tBI” set to “2xtBI” (tBI=2xtBI), 2xtBI seconds after the set trip time delay of the
function has expired the blocking input is anyhow ignored and the function enabled to trip.
For some of the phase Overcurrent functions it is possible to have the set trip level [Is] automatically
doubled when strong inrush current is detected.
If at circuit Breaker switch-on (i.e. when the input current rises from zero to a minimum measurable value)
the current increases from 0 to 1.5 times the rated value [In] in less than 60ms, the set minimum pick-up
level [Is] is dynamically doubled ([Is]→[2Is]) and keeps this value until the input current drops below
1.25xIn or the set time [t2xI] has elapsed.
This functionality is very useful to avoid spurious tripping of the instantaneous, or short-time delayed
Overcurrent elements, that could be experienced at switch-on when energizing the feeder.
The relay measures the Negative Sequence component “I2” of the input current.
The Time/Current curves can be selected by programming the variable “f(t)”:
17.18.2 - Operation
During start-up of the motor, the unit can control an output relay used to operate the switch-over of motor
starter (star-delta, resistance or impedance, autotransformer, etc...) thus allowing to automatically manage
the starting transition by controlling the parameters “ITr”, “tTr”.
At motor start counting of “tTr” begins. If during “tTr” the motor current drops below “lTr”, switching-over is
operated; if motor current stays above “lTr” longer than “tTr”, the Locked Rotor element is activated.
17.19.2 - Operation
This function performs the protection against no-load running: it is activated by motor under current.
17.20.2 - Operation
The relay includes a complete Circuit Breaker Trip Circuit Supervision unit that is associated to the Contact
“9-10” of the “R1” Output Relay.
The contact of “R1” is used to trip the C/B as reported in the drawing here below.
The supervision works when the C/B is closed and recognizes the Trip Circuit as sound as far as the current
flowing exceeds “1mA”.
In case of Trip Circuit Fault detection, the diagnostic relay is operated and the Led starts flashing (see §
Signalization).
To have Supervision also with the C/B open one N/C contact (52b) from the C/B and an external resistor
“R” are needed.
V
R[kΩ] ≤ − R52 where R52= Trip Coil internal resistance [kΩ]
1mA
V = Trip Circuit Voltage
2
V
PR ≥ 2 ⋅ [W ] Designed power of external resistance “R”
R
In this menu it is possible to configurate the operation of the Relay Internal Fault detection element
17.21.2 - Operation
17.22.2 - Operation
The Breaker Failure detection is started by the operation of the output relay “R1”, (programmed to be
controlled by the Protection Functions that trip the C/B).
If after [tBF] seconds from operation of the relay “R1”, any input current flow is still detected (>10% In),
the function “BF” trips and operate one user programmable output relay,
17.23.2 - Operation
In the options: “Trig = Start” and “Trig = Trip”, the oscillographic recording starts respectively when any
protection function starts operating or trip.
The “Oscillo” Function includes the oscillographic recorder of input quantities able to store up to 10 seconds
for each record.
The number of events recorded depends on the duration of each individual recording (tPre + tPost).
In any case the number of event stored can not exceed 40 (40 x 1 sec).
Any new event exciting the memory capability, cancels and overwrites the former records.
Example:
tPre = 0.5s
= 1s → 40 Oscillographic recording
tPost = 0.5s
tPre = 2s
= 10s → 4 Oscillographic recording
tPost = 8s
The “User trigger Oscillo” is a result of a logical operation (Or, AND, ecc...), it can be used like other logical
output. This operation is possible only via software.
17.23.4.1 - Name
Internal name
Fixed
Selection functions
17.23.4.4 - OpLogic
Operation Logic = [None, OR, AND, XOR, NOR, NAND, NOT, Ff-SR, Counter, Rise-UP, Fall-Down]
17.23.4.5 - Timer
Delay = Add a delay on output activation. The “Timer” is edge triggered on rise edge.
Monostable P = Activated the output for the time “Timer”
Monostable N = Disactivated the output for the time "Timer".
Blinking = The output switches periodically at the frequency defined by "Timer".
Delay-Fall-Down = Delay-Fall-Down
17.23.4.7 – Extra
Setting for “User Trigger Oscillo” : “1I>/2I>/3I>”, “AND”, “1”, “Monostable”, “10”.
Select “Linked Functions” related to “User Trigger Oscillo” and press right
button on mouse, select “Value change”:
Select “1I>, 2I>, 3I>” from “Available” box via push-button “<Add”, and press “OK”.
For remove functions, use push-button “>Remove”.
Select “Oper Logic” related to “User Trigger Oscillo” and press right button on
mouse, select “Value change”:
17.20.5.3 – “Timer”
Select “Timer” related to “User Trigger Oscillo” and press right button on mouse,
select “Value change”:
Select “Timer” related to “User Trigger Oscillo” and press right button on mouse,
select “Value change”:
17.20.5.5 – “Extra”
Select “Extra” related to “User Trigger Oscillo” and press right button on mouse,
It is possible to program up to six buttons on front of the relay, assigning any action / function.
Example: “ ” to “ ” and “ ” to “ ”.
Assign to:
Type Functions
Main C/B CloseSts 0.D1 digital input
Local State 0.D3 digital input
Remote State 0.D4 digital input
Assign to:
Assign to:
Type Settings
Enable Local/remote Active
Enable Local Keys Enable
KeyO P1
KeyC P2
This menu allows to select the edge polarity of the signal on the digital input configured to reset the relay
after a trip (see 17.2 input ExtReset).
The reset input will reset all the output relays configured as manual reset (latched), the signalisation of the
trip on the display and the indication of the LED are cleared also.
The interfacing software also allows to program the operation of the output relays (Physical Output), and Digital
Inputs.
Any of the Digital Inputs can be programmed to control one or more of the following functions.
Bi1I> Blocking input First overcurrent element
Bi2I> Blocking input Second overcurrent element
Bi3I> Blocking input Third overcurrent element
Bi1Io> Blocking input First earth fault element
Bi2Io> Blocking input Second earth fault element
Bi3Io> Blocking input Third earth fault element
Bi1Is> Blocking input First negative sequence current element
Bi2Is> Blocking input Second negative sequence current element
Group 1-2 Selection of the setting Group 1 or 2.
Main C/B CloseSts Main Circuit Breaker CLOSE position status
ExtR External Reset input
Local state Locate state
Remote state Remote state
C/B open command Open C/B Command
C/B close command Close C/B Command
18.2.1 – Example
18.2.1.1 – Name
18.2.1.2 – Status
18.2.1.3 – Functions
Selection function
18.2.1.5 – “Functions”
Select “Functions” related to “Bi1I>” and press right button on mouse, select
“Value change”:
The output relay are fully user programmable and controlled by any protection functions and by any digital
inputs.
Any Output Relay can be programmed to be controlled (energized) by one or more of the following functions
or Digital Inputs:
18.4.1.1 - Relay
It’s available only 1 link, select the function for tripping the output relay (for multiple association use
“User Variable”)
Not Used
Normally Denergized The output relay is denergized in normal conditions and gets energized on
activation of the controlling Functional Output; reset means denergizing.
Normally Energized The output relay is energized in normal conditions and gets denergized on
activation of the controlling Functional Output; reset means energizing.
This timer controls the duration of the activation of the output relay.
Automatic : In this mode the output relay is “operated” (energized if “N.D.”, denergized if “N.E.”)
when the controlling Functional Output is activated and it is reset to the “non operated”
condition when the Functional Output gets disactivated but, anyhow, not before the time
“tON” has elapsed (minimum duration of the operation time)
Manual : In this mode the output relay is “operated” when the controlling Functional Output is
activated and remains in the operated condition until a manual reset command is issued
by the relay keyboard (local commands menu) or via the serial communication. In this
mode the timer “tON” has no effect.
Impulsive : In this mode the output relay is “operated” when the controlling Functional Output is
activated and it remains in the “operated” condition (energized if “N.D.”, denergized if
“N.E.”) for the set time “tON” independently from the status of the controlling Functional
Output.
Change settings for “0.R1” : “1I>”, “Normally Deenergized”, “Automatic reset”, “0.5”.
Select “Linked Functions” related to 0.R1 and press right button on mouse,
select “Value change”:
Select “Output Config” related to “0.R1” and press right button on mouse, select
“Value change”:
18.4.2.4 - “Function”
Select “Function” related to “0.R1” and press right button on mouse, select “Value
change”:
18.4.2.5 - “tON”
Select “tON” related to “0.R1” and press right button on mouse, select “Value
change”:
19. InfoStatus
3 • Press “Modify”.
4 • The last two figures of the Year will appear in bold character; by pushbuttons
“Increase” or “Decrease” set the new figures.
• Press “Next” to go to the next setting.
The internal clock has 1ms resolution and a stability of ±35ppm in the operational temperature range.
The relay operates a continuous checking of the vital functionalities and in case an internal failure is detected,
the I.R.F. function (see § I.R.F.) is activated and the Power/IRF led is set to flashing.
If an internal self-clearing (transient) fault is detected, it is recorded into an historical file without any other
action.
23. Maintenance
No maintenance is required. In case of malfunctioning please contact Service or the local Authorized Dealer
mentioning the relay's Serial No reported in the label on relays enclosure.
Approval: CE
Reference Standards IEC 60255 - CE Directive - EN/IEC61000 - IEEE C37
Dielectric test voltage IEC 60255-5 2kV, 50/60Hz, 1 min.
Impulse test voltage IEC 60255-5 5kV (c.m.), 2kV (d.m.) – 1,2/50µs
Insulation resistance > 100MΩ
Caracteristics
Accuracy at reference value of influencing factors 1% In for measure
2% + to (to=20÷30ms @ 2xIs) for times
Rated Current In = 1 or 5A - On = 1 or 5A
Current Overload 100 In for 1 sec; 4 In continuous
Burden on current inputs Phase : 0.01VA at In = 1A; 0.2VA at In = 5A
Neutral : 0.01VA at In = 1A ; 0.2VA at In = 5A
Average power supply consumption < 10 VA
Output relays rating 5 A; Vn = 380 V
A.C. resistive switching = 1100W (380V max)
make = 30 A (peak) 0,5 sec.
break = 0.3 A, 110 Vcc,
L/R = 40 ms (100.000 op.)
Communication Parameter
Rear serial port (Terminal Blocks) RS485 – 9600 to 38400 bps – 8,n,1 – Modbus RTU – IEC60870-5-103
Front serial port (USB) RS232(virtual) – 9600 to 57600 bps – 8,n,1 – Modbus RTU
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