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P63X/EN AD/B22
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Overview Changes in Software Version -602

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2
2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2

(Function Group PC)

(Function Group COMM1)

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(Function Group COMM2)

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(Function Group MEASI)

(Function Group MAIN)

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2.4
2.5

Functional Details
Serial Interfaces
PC Interface
"Logical" Communication
Interface 1
"Logical" Communication
Interface 2
Measured Data Input
Main Functions
Conditioning the Measured
Variables
Assignment of "Logical"
Communication Interfaces to
Physical Communication Channels
Multiple Signaling of the
Measuring-Circuit Monitoring
Function
Differential Protection
Thermal Overload Protection

2.6

Measuring-Circuit Monitoring

2.7
2.8

Overfluxing Protection
Programmable Logic

2.1.3
2.2
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3

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(Function Group DIFF)
(Function Groups
THRM_1 and THRM_2)
(Function Groups
MCM_1 to MCM_4)
(Function Group V/f)
(Function Group LOGIC)

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In software version -602, several new features have been added to the P63x functions.
These will now be described with reference to the P631 / P632 / P633 / P634 manual with
print number AFSV.12.06661 EN.
In addition to the software changes, the following new order options have become
available:

Designs with ring-terminal connection

Rapid-response output module with 4 thyristors

Two options (with or without angle brackets) are offered for flush panel mounting. The
dimensional drawings and required panel cutouts are shown in the Supporting
Documents packed with the devices as are the location and terminal connection
diagrams.
1 Overview Changes in Software Version -602
Hardware

Connection
Plans

Software

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-401/402/403 -602

New Features
PC:

Selection of spontaneous signals.

Timeout setting.

COMM1:

Additional interface protocol: COURIER.

Selection and testing of spontaneous signals for the
interface protocols according to IEC 60870-5-103,
IEC 60870-5-101 and ILS-C.

COMM2:

"Logical" Communication Interface 2.

MEASI:

Display of the temperature as per-unit value.

MAIN:

Separate setting for the secondary nominal current of the

system transformer for measurement of phase currents and
residual currents.
Assignment of the "logical" communication interfaces COMM1
and COMM2 to the communication channels of module A.
Grouping of the signals of measuring-circuit monitoring to form
a multiple signal.

DIFF:

Signals DIFF: ID>> tr igger ed and

DIFF: Id>>> tr igger ed.

THRM1 and THRM2:

Modified texts for some of the settings.
Per-unit measured values.
Signal T HRMx : Not r eady.
MCM_1 to MCM_4:
Measuring-circuit monitoring functions now available.

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V/f:

Overfluxing protection function now available.

LOGIC:

Number of binary input signals LO G IC: Input n EX T

increased from 16 to 40.

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2 Functional Details
2.1 Serial Interfaces
The P63x has a PC interface as a standard component. Communication module A is
optional and can have one or two communication channels depending on the design
version. Communication between the P63x and the control stations computer is through
communication module A. Setting and readout are possible through all P63x interfaces.
If the communication module A with two communication channels is installed, settings for
two "logical" communication interfaces will be available. The settings for "logical"
communication interface 1 (COMM1) can be assigned to physical communication
channels 1 or 2 (see section entitled 'Main Functions'). If the COMM1 settings have been
assigned to communication channel 2, then this means that the settings for "logical"
communication interface 2 (COMM2) will automatically be active for communication
channel 1. Communication with the P63x via communication channel 2 is only possible
when the PC interface is inactive. As soon as communication occurs through the PC
interface, communication channel 2 is "dead". Channel 2 will then be re-enabled once
the PC interface Timeout has elapsed.
If tests are run on the P63x, the user is advised to activate the test mode so that the PC
or the control system will evaluate all incoming signals accordingly (see section entitled
"Main Functions").
2.1.1 PC Interface (Function Group PC)
Communication between the device and a PC is through the PC interface. In order for
data transfer between the P63x and the PC to function, several settings must be made in
the P63x.
An operating program is available as an accessory for P63x control (see Chapter 13).

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PC interface settings

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2.1.2 "Logical" Communication Interface 1 (Function Group COMM1)

Depending on the design version of communication module A (see Technical Data),
several interface protocols are available. The protocol as per IEC 60870-5-103 is
supported for all versions. The following user-selected interface protocols are available
for use with the P63x:

IEC 60870-5-103, Transmission protocols - Companion standard for the informative

interface of protection equipment, first edition, 1997-12 (corresponds to VDEW / ZVEI
Recommendation, Protection communication companion standard 1, compatibility
level 2, February 1995 edition) with additions covering control and monitoring

IEC 870-5-101, Telecontrol equipment and systems - Part 5: Transmission

protocols - Section 101 Companion standard for basic telecontrol tasks, first edition
1995-11

ILS-C, internal protocol of ALSTOM Energietechnik GmbH

MODBUS

DNP 3.0

COURIER

In order for data transfer to function properly, several settings must be made in the P63x.
The communication interface can be blocked through a binary signal input. In addition, a
signal or measured-data block can also be imposed through a binary signal input.

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"Logical" Communication Interface 1: selecting the interface protocol

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"Logical" communication interface 1: settings for the IEC 60870-5-103 interface protocol

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"Logical" communication interface 1: settings for the IEC 870-5-101 interface protocol

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"Logical" communication interface 1: settings for the ILS_C interface protocol

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"Logical" communication interface 1: settings for the MODBUS protocol

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"Logical" communication interface 1: settings for DNP 3.0

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"Logical" communication interface 1: settings for COURIER

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Checking spontaneous
signaling
For interface protocols per IEC 60870-5-103, IEC 870-5-101 or ILS-C, there is the option
of selecting a signal for testing purposes. This transmission of this signal to the control
station as sig. start or sig. end can then be triggered via the local control panel.

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Checking spontaneous signaling

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2.1.3 "Logical" Communication Interface 2 (Function Group COMM2)

"Logical" communication interface 2 supports the IEC 60870-5-103 interface protocol.
In order for data transfer to function properly, several settings must be made in the P63x.

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Settings for "logical" communication interface 2

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Checking spontaneous
signaling
There is the option of selecting a signal for testing purposes. This transmission of this
signal to the control station as sig. start or sig. end can then be triggered via the local
control panel.

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Checking spontaneous signaling

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2.2 Measured Data Input (Function Group MEASI)

Display of the temperature as per-unit value is now available.

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Figure in
the 601 Manual:

Replace by Figure:

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Temperature measurement using a resistance thermometer

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2.3 Main Functions (Function Group MAIN)

2.3.1 Conditioning the Measured Variables
The secondary nominal current of the system transformer is now set separately for the
measurement of phase currents and residual currents.

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Figure in
the 601 Manual:

Replace by Figure:

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3-30b

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Connection of the measured variables to the P63x, connection of the fourth current transformer set to the transformers of the
neutral-point-to-ground connections

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Connection of the measured variables to the P63x, looping of the fourth current transformer set into the ground connections of the
phase current transformers, Part 1 of 2

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Connection of the measured variables to the P63x, looping of the fourth current transformer set into the ground connections of the
phase current transformers, Part 1 of 2

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2.3.2

Assignment of "Logical" Communication Interfaces to Physical

Communication Channels

There are one or two communication channels available, depending on the design
version of communication module A (see section entitled "Technical Data"). The "logical"
communication interfaces COMM1 and COMM2 can be assigned to these physical
communication channels.
If "logical" communication interface COMM1 is assigned to communication channel 2,
then this means that the settings for "logical" communication interface 2 (COMM2) will
automatically be active for communication channel 1. Communication with the P139 via
communication channel 2 is only possible when the PC interface is inactive. As soon as
communication occurs through the PC interface, communication channel 2 is "dead".
Channel 2 will then be re-enabled once the PC interface Timeout has elapsed.

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Assignment of "logical" communication interfaces to physical communication channels

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2.3.3

Multiple Signaling of the Measuring-Circuit Monitoring Function

The signals of the measuring-circuit monitoring function are grouped to form a multiple
signal.

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Signals of the measuring-circuit monitoring function

2.4 Differential Protection

The signals DIF F: ID>> tr igger ed and DIFF: Id>>> tr igger ed have been added.
Figure in the
601 Manual :

Replace by Figure

3-78

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Measuring system of the P63x

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2.5 Thermal Overload Protection (Function Groups THRM_1 and THRM_2)

The signals T HRM1: Not r eady and T HRM2: Not r eady have been added.

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Readiness of the thermal overload protection function

Texts for some of the settings have been rephrased.

Per-unit measured values are now available for the thermal replica status, the object
temperature and the coolant temperature.
Figure in the
601 Manual :

Replace by Figure:

3-111

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Thermal overload protection

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2.6 Measuring-Circuit Monitoring (Function Groups MCM_1 to MCM_4)

The measuring-circuit monitoring function of the P63x can detect faults in the secondary
circuits of the current transformers. The measuring-circuit monitoring functions MCM_1,
MCM_2, MCM_3 and MCM_4 are permanently assigned to the transformer ends
monitored by the P63x. Function group MCM_1 will serve as an example to illustrate the
operation of the MCM_x protection functions. Function groups MCM_2 to MCM_4 are
equivalent.
Enabling or disabling
measuring-circuit
monitoring
The measuring-circuit monitoring function can be disabled or enabled from the local
control panel. Moreover, enabling can be done separately for each parameter subset.

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Enabling or disabling measuring-circuit monitoring.

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Measuring-circuit
monitoring
The ratio of negative- to positive-sequence current is used as the criterion for measuringcircuit monitoring. The measuring-circuit monitoring function is triggered if the set ratio
Ineg / Ipos is exceeded and either the negative- or the positive-sequence current exceeds
0.02 Inom. After the set operate delay period has elapsed, a warning signal is issued.

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Measuring-circuit monitoring for end a

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2.7 Overfluxing Protection (Function Group V/f)

The overfluxing protection function detects an inadmissibly high induction B in the iron
core of transformers as caused by a voltage increase and/or a frequency decrease.
Enabling or disabling the
overfluxing protection
function
The overfluxing protection function can be disabled or enabled from the local control
panel. Moreover, enabling can be done separately for each parameter subset.

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Enabling or disabling the overfluxing protection function

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Conditioning the measured

variable
Overfluxing protection evaluates the ratio V/f of voltage to frequency referred to nominal
values. This ratio is proportional to the induction in the iron core of a transformer. The
overfluxing measurement is not enabled unless the voltage and frequency are within the
limits for admissible values.

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Conditioning the measured variable

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Fixed-time warning stage

The overfluxing value V/f is monitored to determine whether it exceeds a set threshold.
If the overfluxing value is found to exceed the threshold, a timer stage is triggered. Once
this stage has elapsed, a signal is issued.

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Warning stage

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Fixed-time tripping stage

The overfluxing value V/f is monitored to determine whether it exceeds a set threshold.
If the overfluxing value is found to exceed the threshold, a timer stage is triggered. Once
this stage has elapsed, a signal is issued.

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Fixed-time tripping stage

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Variable-time tripping stage

The overfluxing value V/f is monitored to determine whether it exceeds a set threshold.
If the overfluxing value is found to exceed the threshold, the P63x determines the tripping
time as a function of the overfluxing value and the set characteristic.
The variable-time tripping characteristic is set by defining 12 pairs of overfluxing value
and associated tripping time value. Intermediate values are obtained by interpolation.
The setting of the characteristic is checked for plausibility with respect to a monotone
descending characteristic. For values of V/f > 1.6, the tripping time is limited to the value
set for V/f = 1.6. Figure U-27 shows the characteristic as calculated with the P63x default
values.

100

t/s 10

1.00

1.10

1.20

1.30

1.40

1.50

1.60

1.70

1.80

1.90

2.00

V/f
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Example for a tripping characteristic (default setting)

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After a starting, the elapsed starting time is accumulated in a buffer. If the starting drops
out, the buffer memory will be discharged. The discharge gradient is determined by the
set cooling time. If there is another starting, the buffer memory will be recharged. If the
accumulated starting time reaches the tripping time determined by the P63x then the trip
signal is issued. Figure U-28 shows the buffer content during an interrupted starting. In
case A, the tripping time determined by the P63x is not reached by the accumulated
starting time. In case B, on the other hand, a trip signal results.

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Change of buffer content during an interrupted starting

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Variable-time tripping stage

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Resetting of the thermal replica

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2.8 Programmable Logic (Function Group LOGIC)

Depending on the P63x design version, up to 40 binary inputs are provided.
Accordingly, the number of binary input signals LO G IC: Input n EX T
has been increased from 16 to 40.

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