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MiCOM Agile
P54A/B
Distribution Dual and Multi-Ended Protection and Control
Current Differential Excellent migration product when pilot
wire protection is changed to fibre or
multiplexed comms
Network Challenges – Economical Line Differential
Maximises connection of renewables for
For many years the distribution networks have used pilot wire differential protection. Pilot up to 6 line or cable ends
wire line differential protection compares the currents entering and leaving the protected
Full support of SONET/SDH channel
zone via a pair of pilot wires. As technology has advanced, copper pilot wires are being
switching
replaced by fibre links between substations, offering safer and higher bandwidth
communications paths, with simpler inherent self-supervision. Also, as the distribution Suitable for direct fiber and multiplexed
power networks evolve to transport power in evermore complex ring and multi-terminal (IEEE C37.94) networks, including MPLS
networks, line/cable differential protection becomes increasingly attractive, with its inherent systems
ability to address grading/selectivity challenges. Finally it offers scalability for multi-terminal
circuits to accommodate many distributed generation connections or new load taps along
the line.
Application Flexibility
Ability to take an end off-line for
GE’s multi-ended current differential protection provides an excellent migration product maintenance
when pilot wire protection is changed to fibre or multiplexed communications. The relays Back-up protection, reclosing,
are ready for any protection topology from two to six terminals, whether those multi- measurements and recording as per
terminals exist now, or are provisioned for connection in the future. For distribution P141-P145 and P14N/D products – no
networks, two compact, economical models, P54A and P54B are available in a half rack need to retrain
40TE case size.
Easy scheme customisation with
programmable scheme logic and LEDs
MiCOM Agile P54A/B Distribution Line/Cable Differential
Extensive binary signalling capability
For applications where VT inputs are not available, or where simplicity is preferred, the between ends for intertripping, breaker
P54A model is the perfect choice. The P54A backup protection operates non-directional. fail, interlocking and control/observation
The sister P54B model has an additional 4 VT inputs to support autoreclose with check of remote 3rd party substations
synchronization, and directionalised backup protection. Both models offer three-pole
trippings. The P54A/B relays support IEC 61850 Edition 2, SNMP v3 and IEEE1588, opening
deployment possibilities in today’s digital substations. PRP, HSR and RSTP redundant Advanced
Ethernet station bus communications are also supported. Communications
Advanced IEC 61850 Edition 2
Compact Design Sub-cycle for 2-ended up to 4-ended implementation with IEEE1588 support
(40TE, 8-inch design half rack) schemes; 1.25 cycle for 5 and 6 ended schemes. Wide range of supported protocols:
Limits arcing time, assists DG ride-through Courier/K-Bus, IEC 60870-5-103, DNP 3.0
Smaller CTs
New CT saturation algorithm Reduced communications downtime (EAI-485 or Ethernet) and IEC 61850
reduces CT requirements PRP, HSR and RSTP redundant Ethernet station
bus topologies
Digital substation ready -
IEC 61850 Edition 2, IEEE 1588 Flexible protection communications
SONET/SDH, IEEE C37.94, direct fibre, MPLS ready

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Key Benefits Backup Feeder Protection
Highly-selective protection for overhead lines and underground In addition to the differential protection, the P54A/B provide
cables with three phase tripping. integrated feeder back-up protection in the same box. This make
Maximises connection of renewables or distribution tapped the P54A/B a perfect one box solution for economical distribution
loads for up to 6 line or cable ends protection applications.
Four stages of phase and earth fault protection
Fast operating time, less than 1 cycle for up to 4 ends, 1.25
cycles for 5 or 6 ended Negative sequence overcurrent and SEF (0.5% In sensitivity)
Economical - no GPS required, CT saturation detection reduces Patented broken conductor protection
CT knee-point dimensioning Two stage high speed circuit-breaker failure protection with
Intuitive Programmable Scheme Logic (PSL) for building fast reset (<0.75 cycles) for improved system stability
customised applications and automation schemes Phase under/overvoltage protection (P54B only)
Compact size, available in a 40TE (8 inch, half-rack) case for 4-shot auto reclose with check synchronism (P54B only)
retrofit in a horizontal or vertical case footprint
An excellent migration product when pilot wire protection is Communication Interfaces for System Integration
changed to fiber or multiplexed comms Communications Interfaces for System Integration
To ensure compatibility with standard communications equipment,
Multi-ended Multi-ended the MiCOM P54x Agile multi-ended line differential series is designed
Line Diff P54x Line Diff P54x to work with IEEE C37.94TM. A direct fibre optic connection to a
multiplexer is possible if the MUX is IEEE C37.94TM compliant.
Terminal Terminal In direct fibre optic applications, 1300 nm and 1550 nm channel
A B
options are available. Each relay also allows mixing of 850nm MUX
and 1300 nm direct fibre channels, to accommodate differing
Terminal
F
Terminal
C teleprotection bearer choices for each leg in the scheme.

Multi-ended
Multi-ended
Line Diff P54x Terminal Terminal Line Diff P54x Post-Fault Analysis
E D

Event Records
Multi-ended Multi-ended
Line Diff P54x
Up to 1024 time-tagged event records can be stored in battery
Line Diff P54x
backed memory. An optional modulated or demodulated IRIG-B
port is available for accurate time synchronisation.
Multi-ended Line Diff P54x connection
Fault Records
Programmable Scheme Logic The last 15 fault records are stored.
Powerful graphical logic allows the user to customise the
protection and control functions. The logic includes 32 timers, High-Resolution Disturbance Records
gates (OR, AND, MAJORITY) and set/reset latch functions, with the
The oscillography has 16 analogue channels, 64 digital and 1 time
ability to invert the inputs and outputs and provide feedback.
channel, all at a resolution of 48 samples/ cycle.
This logic has the ability to condition any of the eight binary logic
states that can be sent between any pair of relays in the scheme. Fault Location (P54B)
This has particular value to avoid the need to overlay separate A fault location algorithm provides distance to fault in miles,
breaker fail or intertripping schemes, or where a remote kilometres, ohms or percentage of the line length. The proven
substation(s) are inaccessible by SCADA. In the latter case, binary algorithm employed tolerates pre-fault loading and fault arc
data for control and supervision can be connected by “proxy” via resistance.
an end that is accessible.

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