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CHAPTER 4-A
Technical Data and Curves
Characteristics
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CONTENTS
1. PROTECTION FUNCTIONS 3
1.1 Phase Overcurrent Protection (P121, P122 & P123 Only) 3
1.2 Neutral/Ground/Earth Overcurrent Protection 4
1.3 Sensitive ground/Earth overcurrent protection 5
1.4 Thermal overload protection (P122 & P123 only) 6
1.5 Undercurrent protection (P122 & P123 only) 6
1.6 Negative sequence overcurrent protection (P123 only) 6
2. AUTOMATION FUNCTIONS 7
2.1 Cold load pickup (P122 & P123 only) 7
2.2 Auxiliary timers (P122 & P123 only) 7
2.3 Multishot autorecloser (P123 only) 7
2.4 Broken conductor detection (P122 & P123 only) 7
2.4.1 Broken conductor detection (P122 only) 7
2.4.2 Broken conductor detection (P123 only) 7
2.5 Circuit breaker failure (P122 & P123 only) 8
2.6 Trip circuit supervision (P123 only) 8
2.7 Circuit breaker control and monitoring (P123 only) 8
2.8 Logic selectivity (P122 & P123 ONLY) 8
3. RECORDING FUNCTIONS (P122 & P123 ONLY) 9
3.1 Event recorder 9
3.2 fault recorder 9
3.3 Disturbance recorder 9
4. COMMUNICATION 10
5. INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 11
5.1 AC Inputs 11
5.2 Logic inputs and outputs 11
5.3 Power supply 11
6. ACCURACY 12
7. CT DATA 12
8. HIGH VOLTAGE WITHSTAND 12
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9. ELECTRICAL ENVIRONMENT 12
10. ENVIRONMENT 13
11. CURVES 14
11.1 IDMT Curves 14
11.1.1 IEC Curves 14
11.1.2 RI Curves 20
11.1.3 IEEE/ANSI Curves 21
11.2 Thermal overload curves 27
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1. PROTECTION FUNCTIONS
1.1 Phase Overcurrent Protection (P121, P122 & P123 Only)
− Current Fundamental only
− Phase Current Range 0.1 to 40 x rated current, step of 0.01 In
− Thresholds 3 independent (I>, I>>, I>>>)
I> 0.1 to 25 In (see note)
I>> 0.5 to 40 In
I>>> 0.5 to 40 In
NOTE : When I> is associated to an IDMT curve, the maximum setting
recommanded should be 2In.
− Instantaneous time < 30 ms
− Drop out time 30 ms
− Phase time delays (tI>, tI>>, tI>>>)
DMT 0 ms to 150 s, step of 10 ms
IDMT curves :
IEC : Short time inverse (ALSTOM),
Standard Inverse (IEC), Very inverse (IEC),
Extremely inverse (IEC),
Long time inverse (ALSTOM).
RI : (Electromechanical type).
IEEE/ANSI : Short time inverse (CO2),
Moderately inverse (ANSI),
Inverse (CO8),
Very inverse (ANSI), Extremely inverse (ANSI).
Time Multiplier Setting (TMS) 0.025 to 1.5, step of 0.025
− Reset time (P121 only)
• If IDMT Phase time delay : fixed 50ms
− Reset time (P122 & P123 only)
• If IEEE/ANSI phase time delay : Short time inverse (CO2),
Moderately inverse (ANSI),
Inverse (CO8),
Very inverse (ANSI),
Extremely inverse (ANSI).
Reset Time Multiplier Setting (RTMS) 0.025 to 3.2, step of 0.025
or DMT : 0.04s to 100s; step of 0.01 s
• If IEC curves phase time delay : 0.04s to 100s; step of 0.01 s
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1.2 Neutral/Ground/Earth Overcurrent Protection
− Current Fundamental only
− Earth current Ranges 0.01 to 8 x rated current, step of 0.005 Ien
0.1 to 40 x rated current, step of 0.005 Ien
− Thresholds 3 independent (Ie>, Ie>>, Ie>>>)
Range :0.01 to 8 x Ien
Ie > 0.01 to 1 Ien (see note)
Ie>> 0.01 to 8 Ien
Ie>>> 0.01 to 8 Ien
Range : 0.1 to 40 x Ion
Ie > 0.1 to 25 Ien (see note)
Ie>> 0.5 to 40 Ien
Ie>>> 0.5 to 40 Ien
NOTE : When Ie> is associated to an IDMT curve the maximum setting
recommanded should be the maximum of the range /20.
− Instantaneous time < 30 ms
− Drop out time 30 ms
− Earth time delays (tIe>, tIe>>, tIe>>>)
DMT 0 ms to 150 s, step of 10 ms
IDMT Curves IEC : Short time inverse (ALSTOM),
Standard Inverse (IEC),
Very inverse (IEC),
Extremely inverse (IEC),
Long time inverse (ALSTOM).
RI : (Electromechanical type).
IEEE/ANSI: Short time inverse (CO2),
Moderately inverse (ANSI),
Inverse (CO8),
Very inverse (ANSI),
Extremely inverse (ANSI).
Time Multiplier Setting (TMS) 0.025 to 1.5, step of 0.025
− Reset time (P120 & P121 only)
• if IDMT Earth time delay : fixed 50 ms
− Reset time (P122 & P123 only)
• if IEEE/ANSI Earth time delay Short time inverse (CO2),
Moderately inverse (ANSI),
Inverse (CO8),
Very inverse (ANSI),
Extremely inverse (ANSI).
or DMT: 0.04s to 100s ; step of 0.01 s
Reset Time Multiplier Setting (RTMS) 0.025 to 3.2, step of 0.025
• if IEC Curves Earth time delay 0.04s to 100s ; step of 0.01 s
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1.3 Sensitive ground/Earth overcurrent protection
− Current Fundamental only
− Sensitive Earth current Range 0.002 to 1 x rated current, step of 0.005 Ien
− Thresholds 3 independent (IE>, IE>>, IE>>>)
Range : 0.002 to 1 x Ion
Ie > 0.002 to 1 Ien (see note)
Ie>> 0.002 to 1 Ien
Ie>>> 0.002 to 1 Ien
NOTE : When Ie> is associated to an IDMT curve the maximum setting
recommanded should be 0.05 Ien.
− Instantaneous time < 30 ms
− Drop out time 30 ms
− Earth time delays (tIe>, tIe>>, tIe>>>)
DMT 0 ms to 150 s, step of 10 ms
IDMT curves
IEC : Short time inverse (ALSTOM),
Standard Inverse (IEC),
Very inverse (IEC),
Extremely inverse (IEC),
Long time inverse (ALSTOM).
RI : (Electromechanical type).
IEEE/ANSI:Short time inverse (CO2),
Moderately inverse (ANSI),
Inverse (CO8),
Very inverse (ANSI),
Extremely inverse (ANSI).
Time Multiplier Setting (TMS) 0.025 to 1.5, step of 0.025
− Reset time (P120 & P121 only)
• if IDMT Earth time delay : fixed 50 ms
− Reset time (P122 & P123 only)
• if IEEE/ANSI Earth time delay : Short time inverse (CO2),
Moderately inverse (ANSI),
Inverse (CO8),
Very inverse (ANSI),
Extremely inverse (ANSI).
or DMT: 0.04s to 100s ; step of 0.01 s
Reset Time Multiplier Setting (RTMS) 0.025 to 3.2, step of 0.025
• if IEC curves Earth time delay : 0.04s to 100s ; step of 0.01 s
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1.4 Thermal overload protection (P122 & P123 only)
− Current RMS
− Current threshold I θ> 0.1 to 3.2 x rated current, step of 0.01
− Thermal state (alarm and trip) 50 to 200 % x θ, step of 1 %
− Constant Time Te 1 to 200 mn, step of 1 mn
− k factor 1 to 1.5, step of 0.01
1.5 Undercurrent protection (P122 & P123 only)
− Undercurrent associated to the breaker failure function
− Current Fundamental only
− Phase Current Range I< 2 to 100 % x rated current, step of 1%
1.6 Negative sequence overcurrent protection (P123 only)
− Current Fundamental only
− Phase Current Range I2> 0.1 to 40 x rated current
NOTE : When I2> is associated to IDMT curve the maximum setting
recommanded should be 2In.
− I2> Time delay
DMT 0 ms to 150 s, step of 10 ms
IDMT curves IEC : Short time inverse (ALSTOM),
Standard Inverse (IEC),
Very inverse (IEC),
Extremely inverse (IEC),
Long time inverse (ALSTOM).
RI : (Electromechanical type).
IEEE/ANSI: Short time inverse (CO2),
Moderately inverse (ANSI),
Inverse (CO8),
Very inverse (ANSI),
Extremely inverse (ANSI).
Time Multiplier Setting (TMS) 0.025 to 1.5, step of 0.025
− Reset time
• If IEEE/ANSI I2> Time delay : Short time inverse (CO2),
Moderately inverse (ANSI),
Inverse (CO8),
Very inverse (ANSI),
Extremely inverse (ANSI).
or DMT: 0.04s to 100s ; step of 0.01 s
− Reset Time Multiplier Setting (RTMS) 0.025 to 3.2, step of 0.025
• If IEC I2> Time delay : 0.04s to 100s ; step of 0.01 s
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2. AUTOMATION FUNCTIONS
2.1 Cold load pickup (P122 & P123 only)
Range 20 to 500 % x nominal settings, step of 1%
Time delay tCL 100 ms to 3600 ms, step of 10 ms
from V3A issue :
0.1 s to 3600 s, step of 100 ms
2.2 Auxiliary timers (P122 & P123 only)
Auxiliary timer numbers 2 independent associated to the logic
Inputs Aux 1 and Aux2
TAux1 & tAux2 Range 0 ms to 200 s ; step of 10 ms
2.3 Multishot autorecloser (P123 only)
Main shots 4 independent shots phase and/or earth
Dead times Cycles 1 & 2 0.01 to 300 s; step of 10 ms
Cycles 3 & 4 0.01 to 600 s; step of 10 ms
Reclaim time 20 ms to 600 s; step of 10 ms
Inhibition time 20 ms to 600 s; step of 10 ms
External logic inputs 4 inputs (ExternalCB fail, phase start,
earth start, blocking order)
2.4 Broken conductor detection (P122 & P123 only)
2.4.1 BROKEN CONDUCTOR DETECTION (P122 ONLY)
Principle used one phase below I< and two phase over I<
Broken conductor time delay tBC 0 to 14400 s; step of 1 s
2.4.2 BROKEN CONDUCTOR DETECTION (P123 ONLY)
Principle used I2/I1
Broken conductor threshold 20 to 100 %; step of 1 %
Broken conductor time delay tBC 0 to 14400 s; step of 1 s
NOTA : FROM THE V3 VERSION, THE PRINCIPLE USED FOR THE P122 IS
IDENTICAL TO THE PRINCIPLE USED FOR THE P123
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2.5 Circuit breaker failure (P122 & P123 only)
CB failure time tBF 10 ms to 10 s; step of 10 ms
2.6 Trip circuit supervision (P123 only)
Trip circuit supervision time t SUP 1s
From the V3.B version :
settable from 0.1s to 100 s step 50 ms
2.7 Circuit breaker control and monitoring (P123 only)
− Circuit breaker opening time (t Open Pulse) 50 ms to 1 s; step of 10 ms
− Circuit breaker closing time (t Close Pulse) 50 ms to 1 s; step of 10 ms
− Circuit breaker opening alarm threshold 0 to 50000 operations
− Amps or square amps alarm threshold 0 to 4 109; step of 106
− Circuit breaker tripping time alarm threshold 100 ms to 5 s; step of 100 ms
− Circuit breaker closing time alarm threshold 100 ms to 5 s; step of 100 ms
2.8 Logic selectivity (P122 & P123 ONLY)
Timer Number 2 Independant : t Aux 1 & t Aux 2
Range 0ms to 150s ; step of 10ms
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3. RECORDING FUNCTIONS (P122 & P123 ONLY)
3.1 Event recorder
Capacity 75 events
Time-tag to 1 millisecond
Triggers Any selected protection alarm and threshold
Logic input change of state
Self test events
Setting changes
3.2 fault recorder
Capacity 5 faults
Time-tag to 1 millisecond
Triggers Any selected protection alarm and threshold
Data Fault date
Protection thresholds
Setting Group
AC inputs measurements (RMS)
Fault magnitudes
3.3 Disturbance recorder
Capacity 5 records of 3 s each
Sampling rate 32 samples per frequency cycle
Settings Pre-time 100 ms to 3 s, step of 100 ms
Post-time 100 ms to 3 s, step of 100 ms
Triggers Any selected protection alarm and threshold
Logic input
Remote command
Data AC input channels
Digital input and output states
Frequency value
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4. COMMUNICATION
RS 485 port rear port, screened twisted wire pair
Connectors screws or snap-on
Protocols MODBUSTM RTU
Courier
IEC 60870-5-103
Data rate 300 to 38 400 baud (programmable)
RS 232 port (P122 & P123 only) front port, screened twisted wire cable
Protocol MODBUSTM RTU
Connector Sub-D 9 pin female connector
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5. INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
5.1 AC Inputs
Phase current inputs 1 and 5 Amps by connection
Earth current inputs 1 and 5 Amps by connection
Frequency Range 45 to 65 Hz
Nominal 50/60 Hz
Current inputs burden Phase < 0.025 VA (1 A)
< 0.3 VA (5 A)
Earth < 0.008 VA at 0,1IE (1 A)
< 0.01 VA for 0,1IE (5 A)
Thermal withstand 1s @ 100 x rated current
2s @ 40 x rated current
continuous @ 4 x rated current
5.2 Logic inputs and outputs
Logic Input
Logic input type independent optical isolated
Logic input burden 10 mAmps per input
Logic input recognition time < 2 ms
Supply Identical value to the DC Auxiliary voltage Vaux
− if 24-60 Vdc Range between 19.2 Vdc and 72 Vdc
− if 48-150Vdc Range between 38.4 Vdc and 180 Vdc
− if 130-250Vdc/110-250 Vac Range between 104 Vdc and 300 Vdc
Logic Output
Logic output type dry contact Ag Cdo
Logic output rating Make 30 Amps and carry for 0.2 s
Carry 5 Amps continuous
Break 135 Vdc, 0.3 Amps (L/R = 30 ms)
250 Vdc, 50 W resistive or 25W inductive (L/R=40ms)
220 Vac, 5 Amps (cos ϕ = 0.6)
Logic output operation time < 7 ms
Logic output mechanical durability > 100 000 operations
5.3 Power supply
Auxiliary voltage Vaux, 3 ranges : 24–60 Vdc
48–150 Vdc
130–250 Vdc / 100-250 Vac, 50/60 Hz
Power supply variations dc ± 20 %
ac –20%, +10%
Ripple 12 %.
Power off withstand 50 ms
Burden 3 W standby + 0.25 W per energised relay
6 VA standby + 0.4 VA per energised relay.
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6. ACCURACY
Protection thresholds +/-2 %
Time delay +/- 2 % with a minimum of 10 ms
Measurements typical +/- 0.2 % at In
Measurements pass band 500 Hz
7. CT DATA
Phase CT primary 1 to 9999, step of 1
Earth CT primary 1 to 9999, step of 1
Phase CT secondary 1 or 5
Earth CT secondary 1 or 5
Phase inputs 5P10, 5 VA (typical)
Earth current Residual connection or
Core balanced CT(preferred in isolated and
compensated neutral systems)
8. HIGH VOLTAGE WITHSTAND
Dielectric withstand IEC 60-255-5 2 kV common mode
1 kV differential mode
Impulse voltage IEC 60-255-5 5 kV common mode
1 kV differential mode
Insulation resistance IEC 60-255-5 > 1000 MΩ
9. ELECTRICAL ENVIRONMENT
High frequency disturbance IEC 1000-4-1 2.5 kV common mode, class 3
1 kV differential mode, class 3
Fast transient IEC 1000-4-4 4 kV auxiliary voltage, class 4
ANSI C37.90.1 2 kV others, class4
Electrostatic discharge IEC 1000-4-2 8 kV, class 4
Radio frequency impulse ANSI C37.90.2 35 V/m
IEC 1000-4-3 10 V/m
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10. ENVIRONMENT
Temperature IEC 60-255-6 Storage -25°C to +70°C
Operation -25°C to + 55 °C
Humidity IEC 600-68-2-3 56 days at 93% RH and 40°C
Enclosure protection IEC 60-529 IP 52, IK 07
Vibrations IEC 60-255-21-1 Response and endurance, class 2
Shocks and bumps IEC 60-255-21-11 Response and withstand, class 1
Seismic IEC 60-255-21-3 Class 1
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11. CURVES
11.1 IDMT Curves
11.1.1 IEC Curves
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11.1.2 RI Curves
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11.1.3 IEEE/ANSI Curves
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11.2 Thermal overload curves
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