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MiCOM P12x/y
Three phase and earth fault
overcurrent relays
AREVA T&D
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
MiCOM P12x/y provides a wide range of protection The following functions are available in most of the
functions allowing its use in several applications: devices (see table below)
> Main or backup protection on MV&HV systems > Measurement and metering
> Overhead lines and underground cables as a backup > Dynamic average values, max peak value and rolling
on HV systems demand for the current measurements
> Neutral systems protection (Insolated, solid earthed, > Disturbance recording including all the CT/VT inputs
resistance earthed and Petersen coil earthed) and logic status
> MV subscribers, Industry, Transport > Fault recording
> Generator and transformer scheme > Event recording
> High impedance scheme for busbar and machine
protection
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW
Logic equations
· 8 independents equations
32N 50N · AND, NOT & OR gates
67 67N Iecos 50/51 51N 37 46 46BC 49 50BF · 16 parameters in each
equation
· Result on leds & outputs
· Possibility to inhibit alarm
MiCOM P127 Directional Overcurrent Relay * Optional features
MAIN FUNCTIONS
ANSI
CODES FEATURES P120 P121 P122 P123 P125 P126 P127
> Three-Phase Overcurrent (50/51) Transformers and cables must be protected taking into
& Earth Overcurrent (50N/51N) account of their particular thermal characteristics.
MiCOM P122/3 & P126/7 relays include a thermal
Three independent stages are available either for phase replica element based on the true RMS value of the
and earth fault protection. For the first and second stage current, up to 10th harmonic. Alarm and overload
the user may independently select definite time delay thresholds and time constant are fully programmable
(DTOC) or inverse time delay (IDMT) with different type to match each application requirement.
of curves (IEC, IEEE/ANSI, RI, RECT, EDF BPN). The
third stage can be configured for peak detection and
with definite time only. Each stage and related time > High Impedance Restricted Earth-Fault (64N)
delay can be programmed to provide maximum
selectivity. The IDMT stages have reset definite or MiCOM P12x range offer the REF feature applied to
IDMT timer to reduce clearance times when enhanced ground fault detection on each transformer
intermittent faults occur. winding.
The relays ensure a high degree of stability against
A fourth earth overcurrent threshold based on derived external fault conditions and a reliable performance
earth current calculation is available on MiCOM against internal faults.
P122/P123 (when no earth CT is available). All the 50N/51N stages can be used for this application.
Tripping Characteristics
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> High Impedance Three-Phase
Differential Protection (87)
> Three-Phase Overpower Protection (32) > Under / Over Voltage (27/59)
MiCOM P127 provides the three-phase overpower The P127 relay provides two independent under-voltage
protection which monitors the active and reactive power stages and two over-voltage stages. They are definite
limits and detects power drop and reversal of direction. time elements. Each stage can be configured
It can be used, for instance, to protect alternators from to operate in single-phase mode (OR mode) or three-
reverse power. Two thresholds are available. phase mode (AND mode).
MiCOM P122/3 & P126/7 relays provide a definite time Time delayed under and over frequency protection
undercurrent protection. This function allows typical available on P127 provides the fundamental form of
applications such as loss of load or simple broken frequency protection. When the frequency measured is
conductor detection. crossing one of the 6 pre-defined thresholds, the relays
generates a start signal and after a user settable time
delay, a trip signal.
P
> Residual Overvoltage (59N)
P>>
P> > Circuit Breaker Failure Protection (50BF)
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-Q> Q>
The circuit breaker failure verifies the effective opening
of the CB by a dedicated undercurrent threshold.
Over Power Tripping Zone The circuit breaker failure function can be activated by
trip of a generic protection or/and external command
by the relevant digital input. The circuit breaker failure
protection can be used for tripping upstream circuit
breakers too.
MiCOM P12x/y,
the easy, safe and fast way
to detect the fault
in your power system.
> Voltage Controlled Overcurrent (51V) > Cold Load Pick-Up
The 51V function in P127 is a combination of I>> and Cold load pick-up temporarily raises the setting of
U< functions to inhibit trip when normal generator selectable stages closer to the load profile, avoiding
current is already bigger than I>> threshold: unwanted trips.
• Overcurrent function trip will be inhibited if current is Setting value can be increased by 800% during a
bigger than I>> AND voltage greather than U< settable duration. To trigger this function, either CB
(Generator ON => Live busbar). close position can be use or an automatic detection
• Overcurrent function will trip if current is bigger based on a sudden raise of current value.
than I>> AND voltage smaller than U<
(Generator OFF => dead MV busbar).
> Autorecloser (79)
> Voltage Transformer Supervision (VTS)
MiCOM P123 and P126/7 relays include a 4-shot
P127 offer the possibility to monitor Voltage triphase autorecloser. All the programmed protection
Transformer presence and could affect directional functions may independently start any of the shots and
overcurrent. When VTS is detected, overcurrent the user can program which functions are allowed to trip
function can be blocked or changed to a non directional after any of the shots. This makes possible special
overcurrent. Moreover, as soon as VTS is detected, all reclosing cycles e.g. as requested for coordination
protection functions which needs voltage measure will with fuses in distribution with tapped transformers.
be blocked (27 & 32N, for instance). To prevent excessive number of reclosing cycle in a
short period of time, a setting can be used to define the
maximum number of reclosing cycle allowed in a period
> Swithch On to Fault Protection of time after first one was detected.
Dead and reclaim times are freely adjustable.
A counter stores the number of reclose commands.
Closing of a circuit breaker might inadvertently lead
This information is free locally or remotely. To inform
to a short-circuit fault due to a maintenance ground
operator that autorecloser has been blocked internally
clamp not yet removed. The P12x/y relays incorporate
or externaly, output relays can be assigned to theses
configurable switch on to fault protection. It provides an signals.
instantaneous trip during a settable time after local or
remote manual close, or after an automatic reclosing,
or when triggered by a digital Input (downstream > Outputs Contacts
protection or 52A).
Any outputs, including trip, can be latched. Reset of
the latched outputs is possible by digital input, operator
> Blocking Logic action on the Human Machine Interface or by remote
communication (Digital Control System).
When the MiCOM P12x/y relays are used in critical The two first output contacts (RL1 & RL2) can be used
networks, management of protection relays must take as failsafe relays to provide a “fail safe alarm” in case
surrounding devices into consideration. Two blocking of power supply loss or major hardware failure. Other
digital inputs can be independently configured to lock available relays can be inverted to reverse NO relays
any combination of the selected elements (i.e. current operating condition (output relays closing when logical
or voltage stages, thermal replica, etc). state of the signal changes from 1 to 0).
The P122/3 and P126/7 relays include selective relay The MiCOM P12x/y offers a wide range of communication
protocols, allowing its utilization in most of the network
scheme logic. A dedicated digital input can temporarily
control and data acquisition systems (via Modbus,
alter the time delay settings in response to the
IEC 60870-5-103, DNP3.0 & Courier/K-Bus)
phase/earth fault start condition of a downstream relay.
It has been designed for permanent multidrop
This function allows the MiCOM relays to quickly clear
connection through the rear RS485 communication port.
the fault when used in a cascade scheme.
Time
Cold-load characteristics
Proven protection
as safe, simple
Nominal Current
and versatile as
threshold
6>7
your application needs.
The MiCOM P12x/y incorporates an internal clock to > Circuit Breaker Monitoring and Supervision
allow a 1ms accuracy time tagging of alarms, events,
fault and disturbance record. To avoid any drifting of Circuit-breaker preventive maintenance is an advanced
the time tagging clock, it’s necessary to periodically function provided by the MiCOM P122/3 and P126/7
synchronize the relays. To do this P12x/y offers two relays with adjustable closing and opening time
solutions: measurements. All fault phase currents I or I2 are
• Synchronization from the substation control system cumulated to inform about total interrupted current.
via the rear communication port
These relays allow trip circuit supervision by using
• Synchronization from an external GPS clock
a specific input.
via a dedicated digital input
• Synchronization from an external GPS clock
via a modulated or demodulated IRIG-B signal
(P127 only)
> Event Recording
All functions, including protection, automation, Up to 5 disturbance files are stored in the relays. Even if
communication, LEDs, inputs and outputs, can be the total duration is fixed to 15s, it can be fully
programmed and modified using the front panel user adjustable for easy adaptation to customer
interface (Human Machine Interface). requirements (1s / 3s / 5s / 7s / 9s). There are stored in
The backlit LCD informs the user about settings, COMTRADE format.
measurements & faults thanks to the pull-down The disturbance recording function is triggered either
structure menu allowing easy and quick access to any by any of the programmed thresholds or by an external
data. Moreover, even if the relay is delivered with the input, or through the communications.
language specified at the order, the user can change All digital and analogical information are stored in
the language used within the relays from the HMI. a flash memory and can be transferred using the front
French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Polish, communication port or the rear port to be used by
Russian, Chinese, Dutch, German, Italian, Czech, an external data analyser. Disturbance records are
Example of
Hungarian and Greek are available in most of the stored on a non volatile flash memory.
disturbance record
relays.
Alarm Led
Device fail
Cursor
Power Keys
supply
Freely RS 232
Programmable
Leds
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Protection
elements > Hardware and Case
Timers
Automatic
Control LED's MiCOM P12x/y are based on advanced numerical
technology. All the models of the MiCOM P12x/y series
have a 4U draw out metal case, and can be flush-
mounted in switchboard or panel or rack-mounted.
All the CT inputs are automatically short-circuited as
soon as the active unit is withdrawn in its case.
To insure a compliance with any auxiliary voltage
AUTOMATION-L3-P12x/y-BR-07.09-2109-EN - © - AREVA - 2009. AREVA, the AREVA logo and any alternative version thereof are trademarks and service marks of AREVA.
> MiCOM S1 Studio Support Software source and minimize variants, a universal power supply
board from 24 to 250Vac/dc is available along the
A Support Software MiCOM S1 is available for the MiCOM P12x/y range.
entire MiCOM family, including P12x/y relays. S1 is fully
Windows TM compatible. This support Software allows
easy setting of any MiCOM P12x/y model, preparing, > Wiring
storing, and retrieving setting files for further download
on relay. In addition S1 makes possible reading External connections are made via MIDOS type
measurements and downloading event, fault and terminal blocks. Each connection includes two 4.8 mm
disturbance records for post-fault analysis purpose. Faston and one M4 screw fixing. The wiring for all the
MiCOM P12x/y are standard to provide maximum
compatibility.
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