MX3EG1A

Automatic Synchronizer

TECHNICAL MANUAL

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SUMMARY
1. TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3. OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 Parallel sequence start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 Voltage regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.1 Max. deviation bar voltage/rated voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.2 Min. generator voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.3 Max. voltage difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 Frequency regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.1 Max. deviation rated frequency/ bar frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.2 Max. deviation rated frequency/ generator frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.3 Max. frequency difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 Load pulse and parallel command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 Dead-bar mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.1 DB dead-bar mode OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.2 DB dead-bar mode ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.3 DB dead-bar mode ON-CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 Main and spare settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9

4. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4.1 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4.2 Output circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4.3 LED signalling circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.4 Digital inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.5 Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.6 Event log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.7 Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.8 Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.9 Alphanumeric code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4.10 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4.11 LCD settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4.12 Inhibiting operation-deconfiguration from network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4.13 Serial communication on LONWORKS (TM) bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4.14 RS485 serial communication on MODBUS protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4.15 Oscilloperturbography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 5. LOCAL INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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6. LCD MENU STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 MAIN READING MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.1 Changing dialogue language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.2 Changing date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.3 Displaying settings in use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.4 Displaying main settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.5 Displaying spare settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.6 Displaying current measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.7 Displaying counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.8 Displaying events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.9 Displaying output relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.10 Displaying digital inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.11 Displaying leds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.12 Displaying relay data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.13 Displaying diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 MAIN SETTING CHANGE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.1 Selecting current setting group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.2 Changing main settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.3 Changing spare settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.4 Setting output relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.5 Setting digital inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.6 Setting LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.7 Setting alphanumeric code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.8 LCD back-lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3 TEST MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 22

7. APPLICATION AND USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 8. INSTALLATION - TRANSPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1 ESD electrostatic charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.2 Acceptance-storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.3 Assembling and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. SETTING THE UNIT AT WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.1 Safety regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.2 Checking nameplate ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3 Final inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23

APPENDIX A - Network data exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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1. TECHNICAL DATA The device belongs to the Modulex 3 line, and processes with a numerical technique two phase voltages to provide the automatic synchronization besides several additional functions. The user's interface is available locally through the presence of a display unit and remotely through a LONWORKS (TM)b bus with a control and monitoring system. It is furthermore capable of dialoguing with a Personal Computer through a special connector placed on the relay front and an interface programme; this feature makes it easier and safer to programme the setting and configure parameters and read the set values, measurements and logged events; the programming can also be performed from previously created files. Control functions: max. rated frequency/bar frequency deviation max rated frequency/generator frequency deviation max. rated voltage /bar voltage deviation min. generator voltage value max frequency difference max. frequency voltage difference max. phase difference max. time for parallel operation execution max. no.of parallel attempts live bar/dead bar control possibility of two settings groups - spare and main settings

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possibility of selecting, for each LED, the monostable or bistable operating mode (stored) optoinsulated digital inputs which can be programmed for control and reset functions. These can be individually enabled by normal energizing or de-energizing, on front or o on level. They can also be used to control the continuity of the tripping circuit partial and total counters for each kind of event
MAIN SETTINGS Main parameters bar rated voltage: Ubn: 40 130 V generator rated voltage: Ugn: 40 130 V by steps of 0.1 V measuring range: 0 200 V oper.frequency range for measurements for fn 50Hz: 10 60 Hz oper.frequencyca range for measurements for fn 60Hz: 10 72 Hz permanent overloading: 200 V overloading for 10 s: 250 V burden with 100 V: 0.6 VA per phase Synchronization parameters parallel sequence max. time by steps of max. number of parallel attempts by steps of closing command pulse time closing delay occurred-closing wait time by steps of fb/fn max.deviation fg/fn max. deviation Ub/Ubn max. deviation Ug/Ugn min. generator voltage by steps of stability time by steps of max. frequency difference by steps of max. voltage difference by steps of max. phase difference by steps of live bar, parallel mode ts: Ns: tc: tr: twc: Dfb: Dfg: DUb: DUg: td: Df: DU: Dp: LB: 1 30 min 1 min 1 10 1 0.10 9.99 s 0.02 0.99 s 0.10 9.99 s 0.01 s () 1 5 % () 1 20 % () 1 5 % 70 85 % 1% 0.1 10.0 s 0.1 s () 0.02 0.50 Hz 0.01 Hz () 1 30 % 1% () 1 30 1 NORM SUBSYNC SUPERSYNC OFF ON ON CHECK 0.10 0.30 Ubn 0.01 Ubn

Measurements functions: effect. Ub bar voltage value expressed in Ubn multiples effect. Ug generator voltage value expressed in Ugn multiples fb bar frequency value expressed in Hz fg generator frequency value expressed in Hz phase difference between bar voltage and Dp generator voltage expressed in grades logging of the last eight events with storage of event type, date, time, valuesof Ub,Ug, fb, fg, Dp measurements, no. of parallel attempts and parallel time oscilloperturbography: recording, for a total time equalling 2.5 s, of the instant values (12 samples per period) of the inputs measurements (Ub,Ug) and of the 18 logical states among which are digital inputs, end relays and leds RCE: recording of the last 32 state changes (with relative date and time); they are only available through PC or network. Other functions: selection of rated frequency within 50Hz and 60Hz selection of dialogue language (Italian, English, French and Spanish) self-monitoring with detailed indication of the fault and alarm through LEDs and "normally energized" output relays (X6) possibility of serial communication both with a local PC and on LONWORKS (TM) bus possibility of assigning one or more functions of the device to each output relay and each LED possibility of setting all the output relays to "normally energized" or "normally de-energized"

dead bar

DB:

dead bar level by steps of Frequency regulator parameters frequency regulating mode frequency regulation pulse time frequency regulation min. pause time frequency regulation max. pause time by steps of load pulse load pulse time by steps of

Ud:

CPf: tfpu: tfpa: tfpm: LP: tlp:

CONT-PULSE 0.10 9.99 s 1.00 9.99 s 10.00 99.99 s 0.01 s ON-OFF 0.10 9.99 s 0.01 s

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Voltage regulator parameters voltage regulation mode voltage regulation pulse time voltage regulation pause time by steps of ADDITIONAL SETTINGS bar TV primary rated voltage: generator TV primary rated voltage: by steps of: rated frequency Auxiliary power supply versions MX3EG1A.11, .61 and .71 Uaux: Uaux: versions MX3EG1A.12, .62 and .72 Uaux: Uaux: a.c. frequency for Uaux: d.c.burden (min/max): a.c.burden (min/max): 64 300 Vcc 64 275 Vca 47 63 Hz 5 W / 10 W 10VA / 20VA 19 100 Vcc 19 72 Vca

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Timing error variation as frequency varies within 5% fn (for voltage values) 10Hz (for frequency values) and with distortion factor 5% relative error on independent times: 1% or 10 ms as temperature and Uaux vary within the operation field relative error on independent times: 0.5% or 10 ms Further characteristics Max.threshold drop-out ratio: Min. threshold drop-out ratio: Max.frequency drop-out thresholds: Min.frequency drop-out thresholds: drop-out time: idle time (overshoot):

CPU: tupu: tupa:

CONT-PULSE 0.10 9.99 s 0.10 9.99 s 0.01 s 100 1000000 V 100 1000000 V 1V 50 o 60 Hz

fn:

> 0.95 < 1.03 (threshold - 0.01) Hz (threshold + 0.01) Hz 50 ms 30 ms

Operating ranges Operating temperature: -10 C +60 C storage and transport temperature: -25 C +80 C relative humidity: < 95% without formation of condensate vibrations: IEC255-21-1; class 2; 0.075mm 10-60Hz; 1g 60-500Hz Weight Total: Protection class device: on request, front panel: terminal board with mounted covering:

Contacts features rated current: 5A breaking power (110 Vcc; L/R= 40 ms; 105 operations): 0.3 A closing and capacity for 0.5 s: 30 A mechanical life: 106 operations Digital inputs versions MX3EG1A.11, .61 and .71 Uaux IN DIG: input resistance: versions MX3EG1A.12, .62 and .72 Uaux IN DIG: input resistance: Errors of measuring equipment Voltage thresholds relative error: fidelity error: Frequency thresholds relative error: fidelity error: Phase thresholds relative error: fidelity error: 2.5% on point + 0.02 V 0.02 V 0.01 Hz 0.01 Hz 1 1

2.5 Kg

IP52 IP66 IP20

19 100 Vcc 9 kohm 64 264 Vcc 48 kohm

Insulation To ground and between two independent circuits: 2 kV, 50 Hz per minute Pulse holding: 5 kV 1.2/50 s Electromagnetic compatibility 89/336/ECC directive : EN50081-2 EN50082-2 For industrial environments UNIPEDE NORM(SPEC)13 "Automation and control apparatus for generating station and substation" ENEL R_EMC_02 "Apparati di automazione e controllo per centrali e stazioni elettriche". Electromagnetic compatibility conditions: IEC 1000-4-8 EN 61000-4-8 lev.5; 1000 A/m IEC 1000-4-10 EN 61000-4-10 lev.5; 100 A/m IEC 1000-4-3 ENV 50140 lev.3; 10 V/m 77B(Sec)1 ENV 50204 lev.3; 10 V/m IEC 1000-4-2 EN 61000-4-2 lev.4; 8kV contact;15kV in air 77A/120/CD lev.4 / 3; 300V / 10-1-1-10 V IEC 1000-4-5 EN 61000-4-5 lev.4; 4kV 1.2/50 s IEC 1000-4-12 EN 61000-4-12 lev.3; 2.5 kV IEC 1000-4-4 EN 61000-4-4 lev.4; 4 kV 77B/144/DIS ENV 50141 lev.3; 10 V 77A(Sec)99 lev.2; 10% IEC 1000-4-11 EN 61000-4-11 > 20 ms IEC/CISPR 11 EN 55011 group 1 class A Reference standards CEI 95-1 EN 60255-6 IEC 255 Low voltage directive 73/23/ECC

Error variations as frequency varies within 5% fn (for voltage values) 10Hz (for frequency values) and with distorsion factor 5% Voltage threshold relative error: 0.5% on point + 0.02 V

as temperature and Uaux vary within the operation field Voltage threshold relative error: for asymmetric quantities relative error in the presence of unidirectional: 5% 0.25% on point + 0.01 V

Timing errors relative error on independent times: fidelity error on independent times:

3% o 20 ms 1% o 20 ms

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2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS The device features a mechanical casing that is 4U in height and as wide as to allow up to 4 pieces to be accommodated in a 19" rack in addition to normal flush-mounting. The casing is made of hot-galvanized PVC-coated plate frame inside which the movable part that carries all the electronic circuits and the local interface slides on guides. The pull-out action is facilitated by special 'handles', which, when the device is "plugged in", are also used to lock the two parts. The aluminium frame of the moving part renders the latter excellently rigid. The device/system interface terminal blocks are located on the rear side of the casing and, for each electrical connection, a screw clamp is available to receive up to 2 cable terminals, 4mm2 i in size; using a special accessory that is included in the supply, the connection can also be made by means of Faston units. Special error-sensing codes avoid inserting relays other than those compatible with the housing. A cover lid classes the terminal block within the IP20 protection. When the movable part is pulled out, the voltage and auxiliary circuits are disconnected. The device front bears two labels: one plate listing the factory settings of the device, namely auxiliary voltage and frequency; the other plate, always in accordance with the factory settings, provides a description of LED signals. Both these plates can be easily replaced with new ones, showing all the information as required by the client. As far as the factory settings relevant to output relays, LEDs, digital inputs and relative settings are concerned, refer to tables A, B and C. 3. OPERATION 3.1 Parallel sequence start

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Upon enabling the digital input associated with LB start (with enabling characteristic on front) the stability timer td is started to allow any external settings to be made; when the td time is over, the device begins the parallel sequence. The sequence can be stopped by enabling the digital input associated with STOP, An EXT 1 or An EXT 2 (respectively, for manual sequence interruption or external failures). In this case, the command relative to the synchronization sequence interrupted by STOP or an external event EXT1 or EXT2 as well as any signal corresponding to the event are sent; the partial and total counter corresponding to the mentioned event is incremented and the event logging is enabled. Once the parallel has been performed, the sequence is interrupted when the signal of "closed breaker" is received (enabling of the digital input associated with CH52). 3.2 Voltage regulator 3.2.1 Max. deviation bar voltage/rated voltage The device works by comparing the Ub bar voltage with the Ubn bar rated voltage. When the deviation between the voltages exceeds the DUb set value, the 'START request failed' command - due to Ub out-oftolerance condition - as well as any signal corresponding to the event are sent; the partial and total counter relative to the event is incremented and the event logging is enabled. 3.2.2 Min. generator voltage The device works by comparing the Ug generator voltage with the Ugn generator rated voltage. When the Ug voltage falls below the DUg set value, the 'START request failed' command - due to Ug out-of-tolerance condition as well as any signal corresponding to the event are sent; the partial and total counter relative to the mentioned event is incremented and the event logging is enabled. 3.2.3 Max. voltage difference The device works by comparing the Ub bar voltage with the Ug generator voltage. When the difference between the modules of the two voltages modules expressed in Ubn and Ugn multiples, exceeds the DU set value, the 'voltage increase' (if Ug<Ub) or 'voltage decrease' (if Ug>Ub) command is sent. The voltage increase/decrease commands can be of 'continuous' or 'pulse' type depending on the regulation mode that has been set, that is CPU CONT or PULSE. If the PULSE mode has been set, the pulse time is defined by the tupu set parameter; the min. pulse interval is given by the tupa set parameter. The device makes it possible to obtain Ubn and Ugn values that are different from each other. This allows the parallel to be performed even with one TV installed upstream and the other installed downstream a transformer with Yd group; this is made by using, on one side, a phase-phase voltage and, on the other, the corresponding neutral-phase voltage without the application of any TV adapter.

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3.3 Frequency regulator 3.3.1Max. deviation rated frequency/ bar frequency The device works by comparing the fb bar frequency with the fn rated frequency. When the deviation between the two frequencies exceeds theDfb set value, the 'START request failed' command - due to fb outof-tolerance condition - as well as any signal corresponding to the event are sent; the partial and total counter relative to the mentioned event is incremented and the event logging is enabled. 3.3.2Max. deviation rated frequency/ generator frequency The device works comparing the fg generator frequency with the rated frequency. When the deviation between the two frequencies exceeds the Dfg set value, the 'START request failed' command - due to fg outof-tolerance condition - as well as any signal corresponding to the event, are sent; the partial and total counter relative to the event is incremented and the event logging is enabled. 3.3.3 Max. frequency difference The device works by comparing the fb bar frequency with the fg generator frequency. When the difference between the two frequencies exceed the Df set value, the 'frequency increase' (if fg<fb) or 'frequency decrease' (if fg>fb) command is sent. The frequency increase/decrease commands can be of 'continuous' or 'pulse' type depending on the regulation mode that has been set, that is CPf CONT or PULSE. If the PULSE mode has been set, the pulse time is defined by the tfpu set parameter; the min. pulse interval is given by the tfpa set parameter. If the phase difference between bar and generator constantly lies above the Dp set threshold, after a time interval equal to tfpm has expired since the last frequency increase/decrease command, the following types of desynchronization commands will be sent: 'frequency increase' in the event of SUPERSYNC live bar parallel mode or 'frequency decrease' in the event of SUBSYNClive bar parallel mode; in case of NORM live bar parallel mode the 'increase' command will be sent when the generator is in 'delay' condition compared to the bar, whereas the 'decrease' command will be sent when the generator is in 'advance' condition.

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3.4 Load pulse and parallel command When none of the following thresholds: DUb, DUg, DU, Dfb, Dfg, Df, Dp is tripping, the protection sends a parallel command with a pulse duration equal to tc; the command is sent with a n advance time equal to tr (breaker trip time) compared to the expected Dp=0 phase difference instant: this to allow the breaker to be closed just when the voltages are in phase with each other. If after the twc time the breaker is not closed (corresponding digital input enabling failed) and the parallel conditions are still acceptable, a further closing command is sent; the max. number of commands is defined by the set Ns. If after the last attempt the breaker is not closed, the 'failed synchronization sequence' command - once the max. number of attempts has been reached - as well as any signal corresponding to the event will be sent; the partial and total counter relative to the event is incremented and the event logging is enabled. In the same way, if the sequence has not been terminated after the max. time ts defined for the parallel sequence, the 'failed synchronization sequence' command - following a timeout condition - as well as any signal corresponding to the event will be sent; the partial and total counter relative to the mentioned event is incremented and the event logging is enabled. On receiving the 'breaker closed' signal, the 'correctly-performed synchronization sequence' command is sent, the event logging is also enabled. Together with the 'breaker closing' command, in the event of LP load pulse in ON mode, a frequency increase pulse is issued for a time duration equal to tlp. This frequency increase pulse and, therefore, the system speed are aimed at preventing energy returns from occurring. 3.5 Dead-bar mode The device can even be used to feed an out-of-voltage bar (dead bar): the generator parameter can be set before the breaker closing. The sequence start occurs upon enabling the digital input associated with a DB start (with enabling characteristic on front). The dead-bar level is defined by the Ud set value; below the said value the bar is considered as not-fed. 3.5.1 DB dead-bar mode OFF Any request of dead-bar synchronization is ignored. 3.5.2 DB dead-bar mode ON The device checks that the generator frequency and voltage lie within the limits defined by Dfg and DUg, by controlling the parallel breaker closing without carrying out any adjusting action.

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3.5.3 DB dead-bar mode ON-CHECK The device checks that the generator frequency and voltage lie within the limits defined by Dfb and DUb: if these do not lie within the mentioned limits, the device carries out all the adjusting operations necessary to make them lie within the range of values defined. The 'parallel breaker closing' command will be then sent. 3.6 Main and spare settings The device can store two groups of settings, namely 'main' and spare', which can be selected through keyboard, PC or network. The group of setting being used is shown on the display as 'SETTINGS IN USE'. Independently of the selection made, the device can be 'forced' to use the SPARE settings. This 'forcing' can be carried out from the network or by permanently enabling the digital input (IN DIG 1) configured to such aim. This condition is signalled by the characters <!> which appear near the group already selected; when the input is disabled, the group of settings previously selected is restored and the characters <!> disappear (see paragraph 6.1.3). 4. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 4.1 Diagnostics

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Diagnostic activities are envisaged which are automatically carried out upon powering on the device as well as from time to time during the running, and which allow the following actions to be performed: - signalling fault or failure conditions. This signal de-energizes the diagnostic relay, turns off the green LED (running device) and turns on the red LED ( faulty device); - locking out the device in the event of faults that might entail illtimed operation (VITAL FAULTS) - displaying the code referring to the type of fault occurred. The following faults are defined as NOT VITAL FAULTS: - output relay (X1 - X5) faulty - communication faulty - internal clock faulty The following faults are defined as VITAL FAULTS: - feeder faulty - EEPROM faulty - internal or exteranl RAM faulty - analog/digital converter faulty In the event of vital faults the device automatically displays the code relative to the kind of fault occurred; if allowed by the device, this condition can only be solved by enabling the 'settings change' command. In the event that, upon starting up the equipment, an EEPROM failure makes it impossible to retrieve the information on the selected dialogue language, the device will continue on working using Italian as default language. The device includes the 'Watch Dog'. The diagnostic activity is also aimed at signalling any condition of 'inhibited equipment': the relevant code is displayed, the diagnostic relay is de-energized and the red LED (faulty device) lights on. This condition can only be solved by enabling the 'settings change' command. The diagnostic menu also indicates the date when last changes were made to the equipment. 4.2 Output circuits The output circuits are composed of six relays: each of them is provided with two contacts (see block diagram). The X6 relay, normally energized, is strictly assigned to the diagnostic function. Each remaining relay, if duly programmed from the keyboard, PC or network, can be set to carry out one or more functions. The operation of these six relays is of monostable type: that is, it allows to immediate return to the quiescent position when the cause that operated it is removed. The output relays, except for the diagnostic relays, can all be simultaneously set to 'normally energized' (NORMAL.ON=ON) or to 'normally de-energized' (NORMAL.ON=OFF): the selection occurs bymeans of the S1 jumper which is accessible when the relay has been pulled out (see fig. 2a, 2b).

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4.3 LED signalling circuits The signalling circuits are made up of twelve LEDs (see fig. 3). Four LEDs are strictly assigned to previously established signalling functions: - green LED (Uaux) ON in the presence of power supply and correct feeder output voltage values - green LED (RUN) ON with fixed light in normal conditions and blinking light during setting change or test operations - red LED (RUN) ON with fixed light when the diagnostics detects a fault or the device is inhibited. - green LED (Rx Tx) ON with fixed light when the device is correctly connected to the network; ON with blinking light when the communication board is not enabled or configured; OFF when the device is provided with no communication board. Each of the eight remaining LEDs, if duly programmed from the keyboard, PC or network, can be: - assigned to one or more control outputs or, in the event of failures or events, - pre-set for : - monostable operation; it immediately goes off when the cause that made it go on is removed - bistable operation (MEMOR): the LED remains on until a reset signal is sent from the front push-button, digital input or serial connection. Any failure of auxiliary voltage entails the momentary loss of the luminous signals, which are reset as soon as the voltage is restored. A pocket is provided close to the LEDs, where explanatory labels can be placed. 4.4 Digital inputs If duly programmed from the keyboard, PC or network, each of the five optoinsulated inputs can be assigned to one or more of the following functions referring to the device. - Start LB - Start DB - Synchronism Stop - Ch52 parallel breaker closing - EXT1, EXT2 external failure The factory settings envisage that the above mentioned functions are assigned according to the block diagram (fig. 3). The input voltage can differ from the auxiliary voltage of the device. The enabling of the digital inputs can be programmed by normally energizing or de-energizing or on front or level. WARNING: the digital inputs associated with the Start LB and Start DB functions must be ON on front , whereas all the other functions must be ON on level. 4.5 Counters Each type of tripping is associated with a partial or total counter (see paragraph 6.1.7). The counters work within the 0-9999 range; if 9999 is exceeded, the counter is automatically set to zero and the counting restarts from zero. All the partial counters can be set to zero from the keyboard, from PC or network. 4.6 Event log

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When an event occurs, the following information is stored in circulating memory: - day, month, year, time, minute, second and thousandth of a second concerning the tripping moment - type of event - bar frequency - generator frequency - bar voltage - generator voltage - phase difference - total parallel time - number of parallel attempts All this information is called 'event'. The circulating memory allows the last eight events to be stored, and when this number is exceeded, a new record replaces the older: the last event is stored as EVENT 1. The stored events can be read from the front display unit or from a PC serially connected to the device. Furthermore, the device can store the last 32 changes of state (with relative date and time) and make them readable through PC or network only. 4.7 Measurements The device can display the effective current values concerning the bar voltage expressed in Ubn multiples, the generator voltage expressed in Ugn multiples, the bar and generator frequency expressed in Hz, and the phase difference expressed in grades. It also displays the effective current primary values relative to the bar and generator voltage expressed in V. 4.8 Test Besides the normal diagnostics already dealt with, the device also offers, in the TEST mode, the possibility of testing the leds, the display and the output relays. - The LED test turns on all the LEDs from L1 to L8 and the display unit (LCD) for two seconds. Once the test is over, the LEDs that were supposed to be ON before the test remain ON and the display unit goes back to the previous information displayed; the test can be carried out during any running condition, without affecting the operation in progress. - The relay test allows the output relays from X1 to X5 to be sequentially selected and checked for correct operation. IN this way, any external signalling or control circuit can be tested. The tested relay remains energized for 150 and 200 ms. If commands are already present, the test cannot be carried out and a message appears on the display unit. The test on auxiliary relays does not affect counters, event logs and LEDs.

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4.9 Alphanumeric code The device can be identified in the system by an alphanumeric code, which can be set by the user directly on the equipment code or from a PC. With a network-linked device, the alphanumeric code can only be modified by operating through the network. 4.10 Language The device can display information in four languages: Italian, English, French and Spanish. The language can be selected through the keyboard. 4.11 LCD settings The display can be set for fixed (OFF) or timed (ON) backlighting; in the last case, the display lights up for 300s any time a key is pressed. 4.12 Inhibiting operation-deconfiguration from network Inhibiting the device is useful in already operating systems, to avoid troubles when a protection is to be fed with voltage whose settings are not known or meant to be changed. The inhibiting occurs by keeping the 'setting change' key pressed for about 2s, and using auxiliary voltage simultaneously until the following message is displayed: [ BLOC ] [ ] When the said key is released, the condition of the inhibited device is signalled with a message in the P fault diagnostics. The operation reset is only made possible by selecting the setting change function, which is however enabled; a momentary loss of the auxiliary voltage does not change the device inhibition state. If the device is equipped with a network board, from the BLOC condition, by furtherly keeping the setting change key pressed for about 2s, the following message is displayed: [ NET RESET ? ] [_ NO YES _] If confirmed, the device can even leave its network configuration. The complete network de-configuration and inhibiting procedure is necessary every time the device must be replaced. The reset of an inhibited and de-configured device entails the displaying of K fault messages until a new setting of the device itself has not been made. The operation reset is only made possible by selecting the setting change function, which is however enabled.
BOARD NOT ENABLED

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4.13 Serial communication on LONWORKS (TM) bus In the version including the bus board, the device can communicate with a central monitoring and control system at a speed of 1.2 5 Mbaud. The connection to the field bus is made through terminals: 43 and 45. The communication board, which can even be added afterwards, is enabled only if the special jumper is provided in S6, and is disabled when the mentioned jumper is placed vertically between S5 and S6 (see fig.1). The positioning of the jumper in S6 without the above mentioned communication board, causes, just as a faulty board, a failure message to be displayed in the diagnostics function. In the Appendix A all the data available for the network are shown.

TOP

RELAY FRONT

view A-A

BOARD ENABLED

view A-A

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I CAUTION
Hazardous voltages canremain in the unit even in the absence of power supply or after it has been pulled out of its casing (capacitor storage).

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4.14 RS485 serial communication on MODBUS protocol Devices with 2.00 and higher software versions can feature three different kinds of communication: - no communication board (version MX3EG1A .11 and .12); - LonWorks(TM) communication board (version MX3EG1A .61 and .62); - Modbus communication board (version MX3EG1A .71 and .72); The type of communication board installed is automatically recognized. In the event of device with LonWorks(TM) communication board it is necessary to carry out the connection as provided for and set all the connected devices. This is automatically possible by connecting a PC equipped with PCLTA10 or SLTA10 board to a CORMOX2 programme. In the event of device with Modbus communication board, each relay can be set through the front interface or through the IRMA2 programme installed on PC connected to the front serial port. The configuration can be carried out even on relays which are still connected to one another and can be pre-set on files together with other information.

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These parameters can be modified in loco or from the network. To this aim, the following extension of the 'RELAY DATA' has been added : [MX3EG1A [Sw Vers ] relay type 2.00/01] software version

[ADDRESS [

[PLANT IDENTIFIER] [GenPan ] plant identifier [SPEED 38400 Bb ] speed setting [PARITY NONE ] parity setting [DATA BIT [STOP BIT 8 ] data bit setting 1 ] stop bit setting 111 ] address setting ]

Upon request, the message describing documents referring to the two different versions, LonWorks(TM) and Modbus, can be supplied.

4.15 Oscilloperturbography The device can record the course of the two input voltages - Ub and Ug - and the logic states of the: 8 LEDs, 5 auxiliary relays and 5 digital inputs. The total recording time equals 2.5s, and can be divided into variable time before start-up and variable time after start-up. The oscilloperturbography function can be started for: remote control (from PC or network) of Start LB or Start DB, remote control of Stop, synchronization sequence correctly concluded, synchronization sequence failed, digital input enabling. The selection of the start parameters, the graphic display and the oscilloperturbography function reset can be made through PC or network. The function reset can also be enabled by interrupting the auxiliary voltage for a short time.

The configuration of the Modbus communication board requires the following parameters:

PARAMETER Speed

VALUE 300 Baud 600 Baud 1200 Baud 2400 Baud 4800 Baud 9600 Baud 19200 Baud 38400 Baud NONE EVEN ODD 7 8 1 2 1 - 255 (0 broadcast)

Parity

Data bits

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5. LOCAL INTERFACE Key

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It allows the menu to be scrolled to the left and the value to change to be selected if the settings change function is enabled. [ ] It allows the stored LEDs indications to be reset if the cause has been removed, or the partial counters to be reset if they are in the 'display counters' menu. It sets the end relays to quiescent state when they are set to bistable operation. If pressed for at least 2s, this key allows the settings to be changed; when the settings change function is enabled, the green LED (RUN) lights up blinking. If pressed once again for at least 2sec., the system goes back to normal running conditions and, provided that a confirmation is given, the new settings become the current ones (the key can only be reached by removing the cover lid). During the settings-change operations the device continues working with the old settings. If the changes made are confirmed in the presence of a fault, the changes are not accepted until the event is over: the interrupt state is signalled for 3sec by a message on the display unit, after which you are prompted to confirm the changes made. If pressed when feeding the device with auxiliary voltage until a failure message appears on the display, this key inhibits the device from operating. Keys If simultaneously pressed for at least 2sec, these keys allow the protection Test to be carried out. When the testing activity is enabled, the green LED (RUN) lights up blinking. If simultaneously pressed for 2 sec. during the TEST routing, these keys enable you to leave the protection testing mode.

Key

Key

The local interface is made up of: - a LCD display unit organized on two lines of sixteen characters each. Through a special keyboard-controlled scanning, the display unit enables the settings to be read and changed, the measurements, the counters, the logged events and the diagnostic information to be read. - A keyboard made up of six keys, five of which can even be reached when the cover lid is fitted through a special link. In addition to the above-mentioned scanning, the keyboard is also used to change the settings, carry out tests that require commands to be sent and stored indications to be set to zero; the keys that can be reached when the cover lid is fitted only allow for read-out and reset operations. Key It allows the menu to be scrolled upwards or the value to be increased if the settings change function is enabled. [] It allows the menu to be scrolled downwards or the value to be decreased if the settings change function is enabled. [] It allows the menu to be scrolled to the right or the value to change to be selected if the settings change function is enabled.[]

Key

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- Twelve LEDs, four of which are rigorously associated with general functions. - A four-pin connector in compliance with FCC 68. By means of a special optoelectrical adapter, an optical fibre cable and RS232 optical converter, it allows the device to be locally linked with a personal computer. By means of a special interface programme, the PC enables the settings to be read and changed, the measurements, the counters, the logged events, the diagnostic information and the oscilloperturbography to be read. 6. LCD MENU STRUCTURE 6.1 MAIN READING MENU

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The device features a main menu that leads to several submenus (tree-structure). All the displayed messages can be made permanently. [Ug [fg Ugn] Current value of generator voltage Hz ] Current value of generator frequency

[MENU: [

ITALIAN ] Dialogue language ] change dialogue language

[DATE [TIME

[ [

] current date and time ] change date and time

[SETTINGS IN USE ] display settings in use [ MAIN] [SETTINGS READING] display main settings [MAIN ] [SETTINGS READING] display spare settings [SPARE ] MEASUREMENTS ] display/reset current and stored ] values

[ COUNTERS ] display counters and reset [P = RESETTABLE] partial counters

[ EVENTS [EVENT 1=LAST [OUTPUT RELAYS [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ DIGITAL INPUTS

] display stored events ] ] display output relay ] configuration ] display digital inputs ] configuration ] display LED configuration ] ] display model-software version ] and alphanumeric code ] display failures ] last change date

LED

RELAY DATA

DIAGNOSTICS

All the following examples take their start form the main menu. 6.1.1 Changing dialogue language The dialogue language is ITALIAN. Here follows an example showing how to change the dialogue language. Suppose we wish to set ENGLISH as the desired language. a) Press the key or until the following message appears on the display: [MENU: ITALIAN ] [ ] b) By pressing the key the dialogue language function is enabled and the following message appears on the display: [MENU: ITALIAN ] [ ]

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c) By pressing the key or the stored language menu is scrolled. For the purpose of our example, we must stop when the following message appears: [MENU: ENGLISH ] [ ] d) By pressing the key the selected dialogue language is confirmed and you go back to the main menu. The following message appears on the display: [MENU: ENGLISH ] [ ] 6.1.2 Changing date and time Access to the 'change date/time' function is denied when the protection is network-connected. If the network connection is made after entering the change function, the local changes are not enabled. Suppose we wish to change the starting date 10/06/93 into 24/05/ 95. a) Press the key or until the display shows the following message: [DATE 10/06/93] [TIME 9:38:43] b) By pressing the key the change function is enabled and the display shows as follows: 10/06/93] [DATE [TIME 9:38:43] c) By pressing the key the value to be changed is selected. Press the key six times to select the last digit that makes up the date, the display will show as follows: [DATE 10/06/93] [TIME 9:38:43] d) By pressing the key the value of the selected number is increased. Hold the key pressed until the display shows: [DATE 10/06/95] [TIME 9:38:43] e) By pressing the key , the fourth digit that makes up the date is selected: the display will show: [DATE 10/06/95] [TIME 9:38:43] f) By pressing the key , the selected number is decreased until the display shows: [DATE 10/05/95] [TIME 9:38:43] g) By pressing the key twice further, the second digit of the date is selected and the display will show: [DATE 10/06/95] [TIME 9:38:43] h) By pressing the key the selected number is changed (on reaching the number 9, the tens will go up by one unit) until the display shows: [DATE 24/05/95] [TIME 9:38:43] i) Press the key until you move to the beginning of the line. The display will show: [DATE 24/05/95] [TIME 9:38:43]

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j) By pressing the key the date-change function is enabled and the steps to be followed are the same as those described from c) to i). The device does not accept time or date settings that do not exist. The time counting starts upon moving from the digits that make up the date to the wording TIME at the beginning of the line. k) By pressing the key the changes made are confirmed and you go back to the main menu: the display will show: [DATE 24/05/95] [TIME 9:38:43] 6.1.3 Displaying settings in use a) Press the key or until the display shows: [SETTINGS IN USE] [ MAIN] The second line will display the group of settings the device is using. Any <!> possibly displayed, notwithstanding the contents of the second line, indicates the device is working with the SPARE settings. [SETTINGS IN USE] [ <!> MAIN] The device will continue on working with the SPARE settings as long as the 'settings-change' command sent by the IN DIG1 digital input remains enabled. When <!> characters disappear, the device restarts working with the group of settings displayed. 6.1.4 Displaying main settings a) Press the key or until the display shows: [SETTINGS READING] [MAIN ] b) Press the key to enter the 'main setting display' submenu and the keys or to scroll the submenu showing as follows: rated frequency bar rated voltage generator rated voltage closing pulse time breaker closing time max. no.of parallel sequence attempts closing min. interval time max. time for parallel sequence stability time max. deviation rated frequency/bar frequency max. deviation rated frequency/generator frequency max. deviation bar voltage/rated voltage min. voltage generator voltage/rated voltage live bar mode max. frequency difference max. voltage difference max. phase difference dead-bar mode dead-bar level fn Ubn Ugn tc tr Ns twc ts td Dfb Dfg DUb DUg LB Df DU Dp DB Ud

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frequency regulation mode frequency regulation pulse time frequency regulation min. pause time frequency regulation max. pause time load pulse mode load pulse time voltage regulation mode voltage regulation pulse time voltage regulation min. pause time bar primary rated voltage bar primary rated voltage CPf tfpu tfpa tfpm LP tlp CPU tupu tupa Ub TV Ub TV

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6.1.6 Displaying current measurements a) Press the key or until the display shows: [ MEASUREMENTS ] [ ] b) By pressing the key you enter the measurements display submenu and by pressing the keys or the following submenu is scrolled: effective current value of bar voltage in multiples of Ubn effective current value of generator voltage in multiples of Ugn current value of bar frequency in Hz current value of generator frequency in Hz current value of phase difference expressed in grades effective current value of bar primary voltage in Volt effective current value of generator primary voltage in Volt Ub Ug fb fg Dp Ub' Ug'

c) By pressing the key anywhere in the submenu, you go back to the main reading menu: [SETTINGS READING] [MAIN ] 6.1.5 Displaying spare settings a) Press the key or until the display shows: [SETTINGS READING] [SPARE ] b) By pressing the key you enter the spare setting display submenu , and by pressing the keys or you scroll the submenus showing as follows: bar rated voltage generator rated voltage closing pulse time breaker closing time max. no. of parallel sequence attempts closing min. interval time max. time for parallel sequence stability time max. deviation rated frequency/bar frequency max. deviation rated frequency/generator frequency max. deviation rated voltage/bar voltage min. generator voltage/rated voltage live bar mode max. frequency difference max. voltage difference max. phase difference dead-bar mode dead-bar level frequency regulation mode frequency regulation pulse time frequency regulation min. pulse time frequency regulation max. pulse time load pulse mode load pulse time voltage regulation mode voltage regulation pulse time voltage regulation min. pause time bar primary rated voltage bar primary rated voltage Ubn Ugn tc tr Ns twc ts td Dfb Dfg DUb DUg LB Df DU Dp DB Ud CPf tfpu tfpa tfpm LP tlp CPU tupu tupa Ub TV Ub TV

c) By pressing the anywhere in the submenu, you go back to the main reading menu: [ MEASUREMENTS ] [ ] 6.1.7 Displaying counters a) Press the key or until the display shows: [ COUNTERS ] [P = RESETTABLE] b) By pressing the key you enter the counter display submenu and by pressing the keys or the following submenu is scrolled: total trips caused by START request on LB failed due to fb or fg or Ub or Ug out-of-rated tolerance LB fU Fail T partial trips caused by START request on LB failed due to fb or fg or Ub or Ug out-of-rated tolerance LB fU Fail P total trips caused by START request on DB failed due to fg or Ug out-of-rated tolerance or present Ub (not-dead bar) DB fU Fail T partial trips caused by START request on DB failed due to fg or Ug out-of-rated tolerance or present Ub(not-dead bar) DB fU Fail P total trips caused by LB synchronization sequence failed due to timeout or on reaching the max. no. of parallel sequence attempts LB Timeout T partial trips caused by LB synchronization sequence failed due to timeout or on reaching the max.no. of parallel attempts LB Timeout P total trips caused by DB synchronization sequence (ON-CHECK) failed due to timeout or on reaching the max. no. of parallel attempts DB Timeout T partial trips caused by DB synchronization sequence (ONCHECK) failed due to timeout or upon reaching the max. no. of parallel attempts DB Timeout P total trips caused by LB or DB synchronization sequence (ONCHECK) interrupted by STOP command STOP T partial trips caused by LB or DB synchronization sequence (ONCHECK) interrupted by STOP command STOP P

Those parameters that are not listed in the SPARE menu take the same value as those listed in the MAIN settings menu. c) By pressing the anywhere in the submenu, you go back to the main reading menu: [SETTINGS READING] [SPARE ]

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total trips caused by LB or DB synchronization sequence (ONCHECK) interrupted by external event EXT1 EXT1 T partial trips caused by LB or DB synchronization sequence (ONCHECK) interrupted by external event EXT1 EXT1 P total trips caused by LB or DB synchronization sequence (ONCHECK) interrupted by external event EXT2 EXT2 T partial trips caused by LB or DB synchronization sequence (ONCHECK) interrupted by external event EXT2 EXT2 P total trips caused by LB synchronization sequence correctly carried out SYNC LB OK T partial trips caused by LB synchronization sequence correctly carried out SYNC LB OK P total trips caused by DB synchronization sequence correctly carried out SYNC DB OK T partial trips caused by DB synchronization sequence correctly carried out SYNC DB OK P c) By pressing RESET you can reset the partial counter displayed. d) By pressing the key anywhere in the submenu, you go back to the main reading menu: [ COUNTERS ] [P = RESETTABLE] 6.1.8 Displaying events a) Press the key or until the display shows: [ EVENTS ] [EVENT 1=LAST ] b) By pressing the key you enter the submenu where the eight events can be selected. The display will show: [EVEN.1 GG/MM/AA ] [ hh:mm:ss.xxx ] The first line displays the event number, the day, month and year, whereas the second line lists the time, minutes, seconds and milliseconds concerning the event. c) By pressing the key or you select the event to be displayed. Once the selection has been completed, by pressing the key , you will enter the event display submenu; by pressing the keys or the following submenu is scrolled: event type or cause bar frequency value in Hz at the time of the event generator frequency value in Hz at the time of the event fg_E bar voltage value in multiples of Ubn at the time of the event Ub_E generator voltage value in multiples of Ugn at the time of the event Ug_E phase difference value in grades at the time of the event Dp_E parallel sequence total time expressed in minutes and seconds at the time of the event ts_E
(1)

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no. of parallel attempts at the time of the event Ns_E
(1)

The causes that lead to an event are those listed in the previous paragraph on counters.

d) By pressing the key anywhere in the submenu, you go back to the event reading submenu; follow the steps described in c) to display other events.Press the key anywhere in the submenu to go back to the main reading menu: [ EVENTS ] [EVENT 1=LAST ] 6.1.9 Displaying output relays a) Press the key or until the display shows: [OUTPUT RELAY ] [ ] b) By pressing the key , you enter the submenu that displays the allocation of auxiliary output relays. The display will show: [f+ ] [REL X1....] The first line displays the function that is associated with the relay or relays shown in the second line. Press the keys or to scroll the submenu. The functions the output relays are associated with are as follows: frequency-increase command frequency-decrease command voltage-increase command voltage-decrease command 52 parallel breaker closing command f+ fU+ UX52

The variable NORMAL.ON. indicates whether all the output relays are pre-set to be normally energized or not. c) Press the key anywhere in the submenu to go back to the main reading menu: [ OUTPUT RELAY ] [ ] 6.1.10 Displaying digital inputs a) Press the key or until the display shows: [ DIGITAL ] [ INPUTS ] b) By pressing the key you enter the submenu that displays the allocation of the digital inputs. The first displaying refers to the digital inputs to be enabled by normal energizing () or de-energizing (); the display unit will show: [IN DIG 12345] [ENABLED ] Press the keys or to scroll the submenu. The second displaying refers to the digital inputs to be enabled on front (F) or on level (L); the display unit will show: [IN DIG 12345] [FR/LEV LLLFL]

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By pressing the keys or you can scroll the submenu until the digital inputs are displayed which are associated with the different functions. The display unit will show: [Start LB ] [IN DIG ...4.] The first line displays the function the digital inputs shown in the second line are associated with. The functions that can be associated with the inputs are: LB synchronization sequence start DB synchronization sequence start synchronization sequence stop 52 parallel breaker closed external failure 1 external failure 2 switch to spare settings LED reset Start LB Start DB STOP CH 52 An EXT 1 An EXT 2 SETTING SWITCH RESET LED

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c) By pressing the key anywhere in the submenu, you go back to the main reading menu: [ LED ] [ ] 6.1.12 Displaying relay data a) Press the key or until the display shows: [ RELAY DATA ] [ ] b) By pressing the key you enter the submenu and the display shows the device model and the software version: [MX3EG1A ] [Soft Vers 001.00] c) By pressing the key once again, the second line displays the alphanumeric identification code the plant has given to the device. For instance: [PLANT IDENTIFIER] [CELL NO. 17bis ] d) By pressing the key anywhere in the submenu, you go back to the main reading menu: [ RELAY DATA ] [ ] 6.1.13 Displaying diagnostics 1) Detecting faults a) Press the key or until the display shows: [ DIAGNOSTICS ] [ ] In the event of VITAL FAULTS the device automatically displays the window without any need to enter the diagnostics menu. b) By pressing the key you enter the submenu that displays the relay running state. The display will show: [Last mod. Imp.] [GG/MM/AA hh:mm] The second line shows the day, month, year, time relative to the last parameter modification. c) By pressing the key once again, if the device has not detected any failure, the display will show the following message: [ RUNNING ] [ ] In the event of NOT VITAL FAULTS, the display will show: [FAULT ] [ABCDE.....KL ] whereas in the event of VITAL FAULTS the characters <!> will be displayed: [FAULT <!>] [.....FGHIJ... ] The second line shows one or more fault detecting codes.

c) By pressing the key anywhere in the submenu, you go back to the main reading menu: [ DIGITAL ] [ INPUTS ] 6.1.11 Displaying leds a) Press the key or until the display shows: [ LED ] [ ] b) By pressing the key you enter the submenu that displays the allocation of the LEDs. The display will shows: [f+ ] [LED L1.......] The first line displays the function the LEDs shown in the second line are associated with. Press the key or to scroll the submenu. The functions the LEDs can be associated with are as follows: frequency-increase command f+ frequency-decrease command fvoltage-increase command U+ voltage-decrease command U52 parallel breaker closing command X52 bar frequency out of tolerance >fb< generator frequency out of tolerance >fg< bar voltage out of tolerance >Ub< generator voltage out of tolerance >Ug< LB start failed due to incorrect parameters f / U LB fU Fail DB start failed due to incorrect parameters f / U DB fU Fail LB start failed due to Timeout LB Timeout DB start failed due to Timeout DB Timeout synchronization sequence interrupted by Stop Stop synchronization sequence interrupted by Ext1 Ext1 synchronization sequence interrupted by Ext2 Ext2 LB synchronization sequence correctly carried out Sync LB OK DB synchronization sequence correctly carried out Sync DB OK It is furthermore possible to display the LEDs that are associated with the following setting: bistable operation MEMOR

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The following table describes the correspondence between the fault code and the fault nature: Code type of fault A coil relay X1 interrupted or relative driver B coil relay X2 interrupted or relative driver C coil relay X3 interrupted or relative driver D coil relay X4 interrupted or relative driver E coil relay X5 interrupted or relative driver F internal feeder faulty G EEPROM not running H internal RAM not running I external RAM not running J analog/digital converter K communication board faulty or board enabled but not pre-set L internal clock not running The placing of the communication-board enabling S6 jumper (see fig.1) without the said board, just as for any fault, causes the K code to appear. d) In the event of NOT VITAL FAULTS, by pressing the key anywhere in the submenu, you go back to the main reading menu: [ DIAGNOSTICS ] [ ] whereas in the event of VITAL FAULTS you can only leave the diagnostics submenu - if allowed by the device - by enabling the change menu. 2) Inhibited device If the device is inhibited or not configured, the following window will be displayed: [FAULT <!>] [.............P ] You can only leave this condition by enabling the 'settings change' function (it is however necessary to confirm SAVE CHANGES even if no device setting has been changed). Caution: the set parameters must be displayed in the change menu as the device can only be restarted by leaving this condition. If, upon inhibiting the device, this is also not configured, the return to the running condition will lead to the displaying of the K fault messages until a new configuration is carried out (see paragraph 4.12). 6.2 MAIN SETTING CHANGE MENU By pressing the key anywhere in the reading menu for at least two seconds, you enter the main change menu. Thence, several submenus can be entered (tree-structure). When the change function is enabled, the green LED (RUN) lights up and blinks. If the setting change function is already enabled in use through a PC or the network, the local setting is inhibited and the following message will be displayed: [ SETTING CHANGE ] [ NOT AVAILABLE ] [ [

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The access priority for the setting change function among PC, network and keyboard is of time-dependent. During the setting change operations the device continues on working using the old settings. All the displayed messages can be made permanently. [SETTINGS IN USE] settings in use [ MAIN] selection of current setting group

[SETTINGS CHANGE ] change main setting values [MAIN ]

[SETTINGS CHANGE ] change spare setting values [SPARE ]

[ [

OUTPUT RELAY

] output relay configuration ]

[ [

DIGITAL INPUTS

] digital inputs configuration ]

[ [

LED

] LED configuration ]

RELAY DATA

] alphanumeric code setting ]

[ LCD ] permanent display back-lighting [AUTOMATIC RETURN] (LCD) enabled

By pressing the key for at least two seconds anywhere in the change menu, you go back to the main reading menu but you are first prompted to confirm the changes made: [SAVE CHANGES] [< NO YES >] By pressing the key the changes made will be discarded, whereas by pressing the key they are confirmed. The green LED ( RUN) stops blinking and becomes fixed. If, on confirming the changes, any start or trip is occurring, the settings are not accepted as long as the event persists (fault or enabling). This state is signalled for 3 sec. by the following message: [CHANGE SETTINGS ] [DELAYED ] You are then prompted to confirm the changes made again. Note: the setting change function can even be enabled when the device is 'forced' to use the SPARE settings. In this case, the system only interrupts the selection of SETTINGS IN USE: MAIN until the external forcing signal disappears.

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If a setting change is made when the system is 'forced' from the outside, the following message will be displayed for a few seconds: [SPARE SETTINGS IN USE] [FROM EXTERNAL CONTROL] All the following examples take their start from the main change menu. 6.2.1 Selecting current setting group a) Press the key or until the display shows: [SETTING IN USE] [ MAIN] b) By pressing the key you current settings can start being changed. The display will show: [SETTINGS IN USE] [ MAIN] c) By pressing the key or the display will show: [SETTINGS IN USE] SPARE] [ d) By pressing the key the new selection is confirmed and the system goes back to the main change menu.The display will show: [SETTINGS IN USE] [ SPARE] 6.2.2 Changing main settings a) Press the key or until the display shows: [ SETTINGS CHANGE ] [MAIN ] b) By pressing the key you enter the main setting submenu containing the parameters already listed in paragraph 6.1.4. c) Press the key or to scroll the submenu and the key to start changing the displayed parameter. The change can be made by using the keys or . d) By continuing pressing the key anywhere in the submenu, you go back to the main change menu: [SETTINGS CHANGE ] [MAIN ] Example of setting procedure Suppose we must enable and set the Dfb a 1% threshold starting from the initial setting of 2%. Follow the steps described in a) and b). Press the key or until the display shows the selected threshold to be changed: [Dfb 2% ] [Dfg 15% ] Press the key to select the digit to be changed. In our example, by pressing the key once, the display will show: [Dfb 2% ] [Dfg 15% ] 6.2.4 Setting output relays

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By pressing the key or the selected number is increased or decreased until the desired value is reached; in our example, by pressing the key once, the display will show: [Dfb 1% ] [Dfg 15% ] Press the key the cursor goes back to the beginning of the line and the system goes back to the main change menu: [ SETTINGS CHANGE ] [ MAIN ] 6.2.3 Changing spare settings a) Press the key or until the display shows: [SETTINGS CHANGE ] [SPARE ] b) By pressing the key you enter the spare settings change submenu, containing the parameters already listed in paragraph 6.1.5. c) Press the keys or t o scroll the submenu and the key to start changing the selected parameter. The change can be made by using the keys or . The change procedure is similar to the one shown in the previous example relative to main settings change. d) By pressing the key anywhere in the submenu, you go back to the main change menu: [ SETTINGS CHANGE ] [ SPARE ]

a) Press the key or until the display shows: [ OUTPUT RELAY ] [ ] b) By pressing the key you enter the output relay setting submenu, containing the parameters already listed in paragraph 6.1.9, except for NORMAL.ON (whose setting is implemented as described in paragraph 4.2). c) Press the keys or to scroll the submenu and the key to start changing the selected parameter. The change can be made by using the keys or . d) By pressing the key anywhere in the submenu you go back to the main change menu: [ OUTPUT RELAY ] [ ] Example of allocation Suppose we must allocate the f+ frequency-increase command to the X2 output relay, by starting from the initial configuration f+ allocated to X1. Follow the steps described in a) and b). Press the key or until the display shows: [f+ ] [REL X1....]

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Each position after the X letter corresponds to an output relay. More relays can be associated with the same function. Press the key to move back to the relay that you wish to associate with the function. In our example, by pressing the twice, the display shows: [f+ ] [REL X1....] By pressing the key or the X2 selected relay is associated and the display shows: [f+ ] [REL X12...] By pressing the key the first relay is selected. The display will show: [f+ ] [REL X12...] By pressing the key or the selected relay is dissociated. The display will show: [U> TRIP] [REL X.2...] Press the key to move back to the beginning of the line and go back to the main change menu: [ OUTPUT RELAY ] [ ] 6.2.5 Setting digital inputs a) Press the key or until the display shows: [ DIGITAL ] [ INPUTS ] b) By pressing the key you enter the digital input setting submenu containing the parameters already listed in paragraph 6.1.10. c) Press the keys or to scroll the submenu and the key to start changing the selected parameter. The change can be made by using the keys or . The setting procedure is similar to the one described in the example for the output relay setting. It is necessary to use the digital input number 1 (IN DIG 1) to switch the settings from main to spare. SETTINGS SWITCH It is necessary to use the digital input number 3 (IN DIG 3) to reset the LEDs) RESET LED d) By pressing the key anywhere in the submenu, you go back to the main change menu: [ DIGITAL ] [ INPUTS ] 6.2.6 Setting LEDs a) Press the key or until the display shows: [ LED ] [ ]

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b) By pressing the key you enter the LED setting submenu containing the parameters already listed in paragraph 6.1.11. c) Press the keys or to scroll the submenu and the key to start changing the displayed parameter. The change can be made by using the keys or . The setting procedure is similar to the one described in the example for output relay setting. d) By pressing the key anywhere in the submenu, you go back to the main change menu: [ LED ] [ ] 6.2.7 Setting alphanumeric code a) Press the key or until the display shows: [ RELAY DATA ] [ ] b) By pressing the key you can start setting/changing the device identification alphanumerical code. The display will show for instance: [IDENTIF. USER ] [CELL NO. 17bis ] c) By pressing the key again the character or characters to be changed are selected and by pressing the key or all the capital and small letters of the alphabet, all the number and some special characters, among which the blank space, are vertically scrolled. d) By pressing the key the cursor moves back to the beginning of the line (no selected character) and pressing the key once again, you go back to the main change menu: [ RELAY DATA ] [ ] 6.2.8 LCD back-lighting a) Press the key or until the display shows: [ LCD ] [AUTOMATIC RETURN] b) By pressing the key you can set the LCD back-lighting to permanent (OFF) or to timed (ON). Suppose the display shows: ON ] [ [ ] c) Press the keys or to change the setting: [ OFF] [ ] d) By pressing the key you go back to the main change menu: [ LCD ] [AUOTMATIC RETURN]

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6.3 TEST MENU By pressing the two keys for at least two 7. APPLICATION AND USE

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seconds anywhere in the main reading menu, the TEST function, which is highlighted by the blinking of the green LED (RUN), is enabled. [TEST [ LED] YES>] TEST of Leds L1-L8 and display

This useful and versatile device allows the automatic parallel of generators of any type and dimensions to be carried out. It can be used with line or star voltages and, in the event of TV installed up- or downstreams an odd group step-up transformer, with a star or line voltage without the application of any TV adapter.

[TEST [

[TEST [

RELAY X1] YES>] TEST of relay X1 RELAY X2] YES>] TEST of relay X2 RELAY X3] YES>] TEST of relay X3 RELAY X4] YES>] TEST of relay X4 RELAY X5] YES>] TEST of relay X5

[TEST [

[TEST [

[TEST [

The test foreseen for X.. auxiliary relay caused the tripping of the same. The associated command and/or signalling can therefore be sent. This is why, before running it, the system prompts you to further confirm: [ CONFIRM? ] [< NO YES>] if, upon confirming the execution, LB or DB synchronization cycles are already present, the test is not performed and this condition is signalled by the following example: [TEST [NOT AVAILABLE ] ]

The test on leds and display makes these light up for two seconds and can be carried out during any operating condition. By pressing the two keys for two seconds

anywhere in the test menu, the TEST function is disabled; the green LED (RUN) stops blinking and the system goes back to the main reading menu.

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8. INSTALLATION - TRANSPORT 8.1 ESD electrostatic charges The device uses electronic components that are sensitive to electrostatic charges; therefore, the operator who happens to handle the moving part of the equipment and come into contact with the electronc circuits, must take preventive measures to avoid damaging the relay: - before removing the moving part, the operator shall reach the same potential as the unit by touching the housing (for instance, the cover grips); - avoid touching electronic components, printed circuits and connectors; - lay the element on surfaces that are antistatic or feature zero potential. As far as the following action is possible, do not pull out the moving part from the casing to avoid causing mechanical and electrostatic damages to the protection. 8.2 Acceptance-storage Although protective relays are generally of solid construction, they require to be handled with particular care before being installed on site. They must be carefully packed and unpacked without applying any force and using suitable tools. Once supplied, the relays must be throughly inspected to ensure that they have been not damaged during the transport. If the relays are not immediately installed upon reception, they must be stored in places free from dust or moisture, in their original casing. Storage temperature: -25C + 80C. 8.3 Assembling and connection - Remove the protection guard to allow the four fastening holes to be reached. - Place the device into the hole of the panel-board and secure it by fastening the four screws (see fig. 4). - Connect the ground screw of the device to the panel's grounding system through a cable of suitable gauge (>4mm2) and shortest length (<1m). - Perform the wiring using the screw or faston couplings of the interface terminal boards. In order to guarantee the terminal board the protection class IP20 required, during the faston wiring the cover lid must be placed before the faston is connected to the relay. During the screw wiring the side fins of the IP20 cover lid corresponding to the wired terminals must be removed or bent. The assembling as well as the connections shall be workmanlike performed.

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9. SETTING THE UNIT AT WORK The device is supplied with factory settings and configurations as indicated in tables A, B and C (factory settings). These settings may prove not to suit the specific plant where the unit is to be installed. Therefore, the device must be reset: to this aim, refer to tables D, E and F for customer's use as support to develop a customised setting scheme. 9.1 Safety regulations During the equipment tests and start-up the general safety regulations applicable to electrical systems must be complied with. Failure to comply with the above-mentioned regulations might cause harm to personnel or damage to property. All the inspections and tests shall be carried out by specially trained personnel. 9.2 Checking nameplate ratings Make sure that the equipment ratings are consistent with those of the system, namely: - auxiliary voltage - output relays normally energized or normally de-energized; the control must be carried out by checking the position of the cordless plug placed on the board (see fig. 2a, 2b) - the presence of the special S6 cordless plug, see fig.1, if the communication board is included and the network is available.

I CAUTION Hazardous voltages can remain in the unit even in the absence of power supply, or after it has been pulled out of its casing (capacitor storage).
9.3 Final inspection Feed the device with auxiliary voltage. On starting the device after a long time of power failure, the device can show a fault of 'L' type (internal clock), a NOT VITAL fault which does not affect the remaining functions: please, update DATE and TIME to restore normal conditions. If the system is running and the device settings are unknown, in order to avoid any malfunctioning, it is necessary to inhibit the device operation, before using the auxiliary voltage, by pressing the setting change key (see paragraphs 4.12 and 6.1.13). Select the rated frequency of the system, the Ub (bar side) and Ug (generator side) rated voltages and set the TV primary voltage values. Load the settings and configure relays, leds, digital inputs as provided for in the design plan. As the device is provided with a self-monitoring system, all hardware and software failures are automatically signalled: this makes it useless to control the thresholds for accuracy, which can however be tested by making reference to the stated tolerances.

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In any case, it is advisable to carry out the following tests: Feeder test - Check that the burden of the auxiliary voltage circuit falls within 5 and 10W as regards d.c. supply, and within 10 and 20VA as regards a.c. supply. The feeder is protected by a special 5x20 rapid fuse, class IEC127/II of 2A as regards unit with 19-100Vcc (or 19-72Vca) auxiliary voltage, and of 1A as regards unit with 64-300Vcc (or 64-275Vca) auxiliary voltage. Checking connections - Apply a voltage signal to bar side and generator side TVs and ensure that these correspond to the indications shown in the MEASUREMENTS menu. - Check each output relay by following the procedure described in the TEST MENU paragraph: simultaneously check the relevant external circuit. - Make sure that the digital input wiring corresponds to the one provided for in the design plans. If the relay has not worked correctly or indicates failures of VITAL type, it must be put out of order and sent back to the factory for repair or re-gauging. Any NOT VITAL failure does not lead to an immediate tripping: however, it requires the type of fault to be analysed so as to determine the relative entity (for instance, a not running relay might be replaced with another not used or whose function is however not essential). The interchangeability of the devices makes it possible to refer to the protection diagram during any repairing action, replacing the faulty device with one of the same type. To complete the start-up stage, before setting the system at work, ensure that: - the device settings are consistent with the ones of the design - the device shows the correct identification alphanumeric code, if any - all the device memories (leds, max. values, partial counters, and wear index) have been reset - the Uaux and RUN green leds are lit up; in case of network connection, the RxTx green led must also be lit up - the LEDs indicating labels and the general rating plate of the device bear the correct information. You can leave the device with the display showing any of the windows of the main reading menu.

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NORMALLY DE-ENERGIZED RELAYS Jumper position n S1

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NORMALLY ENERGIZED RELAYS Jumper position n S1

TOP

TOP

RELAY FRONT

RELAY FRONT

fig. 2a

fig. 2b

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fig. 3

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OVER-ALL DIMENSIONS

The casing can also be placed in a 19" rack panel of R4MX3 type, 4U in height

DRILL TEMPLATE

TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT

fig. 4

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WARNING:

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Factory settings may prove not to suit the plant. Therefore, the device must be configured anew on installation.

Table A - FACTORY SETTINGS

RELAY 2 3 4 5 X X X / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / CONTROL MATRIX DESCRIPTION frequency-increase command frequency-decrease command voltage-increase command LEDS 4 5 6

1 X

FUNCTION f+ fU+ UX52 >fb< >fg< >Ub< >Ug< LB fU Fail DB fU Fail LB Timeout DB Timeout Stop Ext1 Ext2 Sync LB OK Sync DB OK MEMOR

1 2 3 X X X

voltage-decrease command X 52 parallel breaker closing command / bar frequency out of tolerance / generator frequency out of tolerance / bar voltage out of tolerance / / / / / / / / / / / generator voltage out of tolerance LB start failed due to wrong parameters f/U DB start failed due to wrong parameters f/U LB synchronization sequence failed due to Timeout DB synchronization sequence failed due to Timeout synchronization sequence interrupted by Stop synchronization sequence interrupted due to Ext1 synchronization sequence interrupted due to Ext2 LB synchronization sequence correctly carried out DB synchronization sequence correctly carried out bistable operation

X X X X X X X X X

X / not to be allocated X allocated

end relays normally de-energized

Table B - FACTORY CONFIGURATION

CONTROL MATRIX DESCRIPTION active input de-energized active input on level LB synchronization sequencestart DB synchronization sequence start synchronization sequence stop 52 parallel breaker closed external failure 1 external failure 2 spare settings switch LED reset FUNCTION 1 DIGITAL INPUTS 2 3 4

5 X

X X X Start LB Start DB Stop Synchronism Ch 52 Failure Ext1 Failure Ext2 SETTINGS SWITCH RESET X

X X

/ /

/ /

/ /

/ not to be allocated X allocated

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WARNING:

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Factory settings may prove not to suit the plant. Therefore, the device must be configured anew on installation.

Table C - FACTORY SETTINGS

TABLE OF SETTINGS DESCRIPTION rated frequency bar rated voltage generator rated voltage closing pulse time breaker closing time max. number of parallel sequence attempts closing interval min. time parallel sequence max. time stability time max. deviation bar frequency/rated frequency max. deviation generator frequency/rated frequency max. deviation bar voltage/rated voltage min. generator voltage/rated voltage live bar mode (LB) max. frequency difference max. voltage difference max. phase difference dead bar mode (DB) dead bar level frequency regulation mode frequency regulation pulse time frequency regulation min. pause time frequency regulation max. pause time load pulse mode load pulse time voltage regulation mode voltage regulation pulse time voltage regulation min. pause time bar primary rated voltage generator primary rated voltage oscilloperturbography trigger oscilloperturbographt pretrigger time FUNCTION ON fn Ubn Ugn tc tr Ns
twc

MAIN OFF VALUE 50 Hz 100.0 V 100.0 V 0.30 s 0.10 s 1 2.00 s 15 min 0.2 s 2% 15 % 4% 80 % NORM 0.10 Hz 5% 10 X 0.02 Ubn PULSE 0.20 s 2.00 s 30.00 s X 0.50 s CONT 0.20 s 2.00 s 6000 V 6000 V SINC. OK 2s / / X ON /

SPARE OFF / VALUE / 100.0 V 100.0 V 0.30 s 0.10 s 1 2.00 s 15 min 0.2 s 2% 15 % 4% 80 % NORM 0.10 Hz 5% 10 X 0.02 Ubn PULSE 0.20 s 2.00 s 30.00 s 0.50 s CONT 0.20 s 2.00 s 6000 V 6000 V / / / /

ts td Dfb () Dfg () DUb () DUg LB Df () DU () Dp() DB Ud

CPf

tfpu tfpa tfpm LP tlp

CPU

tupu tupa Ub TV Ug TV

settings in use: MAIN

LCD timed backlighting: OFF

/ not to be allocated: the same values as MAIN settings apply

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Table D
RELAY 2 3 4 5 CONTROL MATRIX DESCRIPTION frequency-increase command frequency-decrease command voltage-increase command voltage-decrease command 52-parallel breaker closing command bar frequency out of tolerance generator frequency out of tolerance bar voltage out of tolerance generator voltage out of tolerance LB start failed due to wrong parameters f / U DB start failed due to wrong parameters f / U LB synchronization sequence failed due to Timeout DB synchronization sequence failed due to Timeout synchronization sequence interrupted by Stop synchronization sequence interrupted by Ext1 synchronization sequence interrupted by Ext2 LB synchronization sequence correctly carried out DB synchronization sequence correctly carried out bistable operation LEDS 4 5 6

FUNCTION f+ fU+ UX52 >fb< >fg< >Ub< >Ug< LB fU Fail DB fU Fail LB Timeout DB Timeout Stop Ext1 Ext2 Sync LB OK Sync DB OK MEMOR

/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /

/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /

/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /

/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /

/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /

end relays normally de-energized end relays normally energized

/ not to be allocated

Table E
CONTROL MATRIX DESCRIPTION active input de-energized active input on level LB synchronization sequence start DB synchronization sequence start synchronization sequence stop 52-parallel breaker closed external failure 1 external failure 2 switch to spare settings LED reset FUNCTION 1 DIGITAL INPUTS 2 3 4

Start LB Start DB Stop Synchronism Ch 52 Anomalia Ext1 Anomalia Ext2 SETTINGS SWITCH RESET

/ /

/ /

/ /

/ not to be allocated

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Table F
TABLE OF SETTINGS DESCRIPTION rated frequency bar rated voltage generator rated voltage closing pulse time breaker closing time max. number of parallel sequence attempts closing interval min. time parallel sequence max. time stability time max. deviation bar frequency/rated frequency max. deviation generator frequency/rated frequency max. deviation bar voltage/rated voltage min. generator voltage/rated voltage live bar mode (LB) max. frequency difference max. voltage difference max. phase difference dead bar mode (DB) dead bar level frequency regulation mode frequency regulation pulse time frequency regulation min. pause time frequency regulation max. pause time load pulse mode load pulse time voltage regulation mode voltage regulation pulse time voltage regulation min. pulse time bar primary rated voltage generator primary rated voltage oscilloperturbography trigger oscilloperturbography pretrigger time FUNCTION ON fn Ubn Ugn tc tr Ns
twc

MAIN OFF VALUE ON /

SPARE OFF / VALUE /

ts td Dfb () Dfg () DUb () DUg LB Df () DU () Dp() DB Ud

CPf

tfpu tfpa tfpm LP tlp

CPU

tupu tupa Ub TV Ug TV / / / / / /

settings in use: MAIN settings in use: SPARE

LCD timed backlighting: ON LCD timed backlighting: OFF

/ not to be allocated: the same values as MAIN settings apply

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APPENDIX A - Network data exchange

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DESCRIPTION Identification trade name (12 characters) software version (format x.xx) user name (16 characters) Settings data (main and spare) group of settings in use date - 00YYMMDD notation BCD time - 00HHMMSS notation BCD language MMI rated frequency (50/60 Hz) lcd setting oscilloperturbography pretrigger time oscilloperturbography trigger cause bar rated voltage generator rated voltage parallel sequence max. time numero massimo tentativi parallelo closing interval min. time/ 52 CH contact max. wait time max. deviation bar frequency/rated frequency max. deviation generator frequency/rated frequency max. deviation bar voltage/rated voltage max.deviation generator voltage/rated voltage closing pulse time closing delay stability time live bar mode max. frequency difference max. voltage difference max. phase voltage dead bar mode dead bar max. value frequency regulation mode frequency regulation pulse time frequency regulation min. pulse time frequency regulation max. pulse time load pulse mode load pulse time voltage regulation mode voltage regulation pulse time voltage regulation pause time bar ratio of transformation generator ratio of transformation Current measurements bar frequency generator frequency bar voltage generator voltage bar/generator phase difference bar-side primary rated voltage generator-side primary rated voltage

DIRECTION

TIMING

relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre

AR AR AR

relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay

AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR

relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre

T e AR T e AR T e AR T e AR T e AR T e AR T e AR

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DESCRIPTION Event chronogical recorder date and time (00AAMMGG HHMMSSCC in BCD notation) LB starts failed due to out-of-tolerance parameters f/U DB starts failed due to out-of-tolerance parameters f/U LB starts failed due to timeout ts> or Ns> DB starts failed due to timeout ts> or Ns> LB synchronism sequences correct DB synchronism sequences correct digital input no. 5 digital input no. 4 digital input no. 3 digital input no. 2 digital input no. 1 States synchronizer statet digital input no.5 digital input no.4 digital input no.3 digital input no.2 digital input no.1 Counters total counter LB starts failed due to out-of-tol. parameters f/U total counter DB starts failed due to out-of-tol. parameters f/U total counter LB starts failed due to timeout ts> or Ns> total counter DB starts failed due to timeout ts> or Ns> total counter STOP controls total counter sequence interruption due to input EXT1 total counter sequence interruption due to input EXT2 total counter synchronism sequences on LB correct total counter synchronism sequences on DB correct part.counter LB starts failed due to out-of-tol. parameters f/U part.counter DB starts failed due to out-of-tol.parameters f/U part.counter LB starts failed due to timeout ts> or Ns> part.counter DB starts failed due to timeout ts> or Ns> part.counter STOP controls part.counter sequence interruption due to input EXT1 part.counter sequence interruption due to input EXT2 part.counter synchronism sequences on LB correct part.counter synchronism sequences on DB correct Events Date RTC Time RTC + milleseconds Bar frequency Generator frequency Bar voltage Generator voltage Generator/bar phase Parallel time from Start contr. No. of attempts Output relays configuration X1 configuration X2 configuration X3 configuration X4 configuration X5 DIRECTION relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre

MDE/A133 2295 001

TIMING VP and AR VP and AR VP and AR VP and AR VP and AR VP and AR VP and AR VP and AR VP and AR VP and AR VP and AR VP and AR VP and AR

relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre

AV (a.p.) AV (a.p.) AV (a.p.) AV (a.p.) AV (a.p.) AV (a.p.)

relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre

AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR

relay > centre relay > centre relay> centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre

AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR

relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay

AR AR AR AR AR

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DESCRIPTION LEDs configuration L1 configuration L2 configuration L3 configuration L4 configuration L5 configuration L6 configuration L7 configuration L8 Digital inputs configuration input 1 configuration input 1 active HIGH/LOW configuration input 2 configuration input 2 active HIGH/LOW configuration input 3 configuration input 3 active HIGH/LOW configuration input 4 configuration input 4 active HIGH/LOW configuration input 5 configuration input 5 active HIGH/LOW Diagnostics State relay 1 State relay 2 State relay 3 State relay 4 State relay 5 State feeder (POWER FAIL signal) State EEPROM State internal RAM P State external RAM State analog chain State network communication State calendar_clock State operation stopped by operator request in start-up Reset LED relay resettable counters Controls output relay enabling settings switch - main -> spare settings switch survival time Oscilloperturbography Oscilloperturbography starting parameters Oscilloperturbography pretrigger timer Oscilloperturbography trigger command Oscilloperturbography reset command Oscilloperturbography data DIRECTION

MDE/A133 2295 001

TIMING

relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay

AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR

relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay

AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR AR

relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre relay > centre

AV AV AV AV AV AV AV AV AV AV AV AV AV

centre > relay centre > relay centre > relay

AR AR AR

centre > relay centre > relay centre > relay

AV and AR AV AR

relay > centre > relay relay > centre > relay centre > relay centre > relay relay > centre

AR AR AR AR AR

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DESCRIPTION DIRECTION

MDE/A133 2295 001

TIMING

Clock date (format: 00AAMMGG in BCD notation) time (format: 00HHMMSS in BCD notation) date (format: 00AAMMGG in BCD notation) time (format: 00HHMMSS in BCD notation)

centre > relay centre > relay relay > centre relay > centre

S S AR AR

LEGEND AR aperiodic message AV (a.p.) aperiodic variable sent upon high-priority variation AV aperiodic variable sent upon variation VP variable upon request T periodic variable with periods that can be programmed from 1 to 5 s S synchronization

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