Attention

Thanks for your using products.In order to use the unit safely, correctly and effective, please you
pay a attention to the following.

1) please read firstly this instructions carefully after removing the package of the unit. Installation,
debugging and operation must be carried out according to the instructions.

2) the unit is installed only by a professional.

3) we will not be responsible for the fault resulted from not complying with this instructions.

4) it is strictly prohibited to inserted or pulled various card and touch the chips and parts when the
unit is powered in order to avoid the unit from damaging.

5) please test and measure the unit with qualified testing instruments and equipment.

6) shall supply the correct rated voltage without exceeding the rated operation voltage when the
unit is used.

7) please contact with our customer careline in time if the unit is abnormal or needs repair.
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 PREFACE

PREFACE
1. STANDARD
IEC 60050-448:1995 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Chapter 448: Power system protection
IEC60529:2001 Degrees of protection provided by enclosure (IP code)
IEC60695-11-5:2004 Fire hazard testing for electric and electronic products - Part 5: Test flames - Needle
test method - Apparatus, confirmatory arrangement and guidance
IEC60255-21-1:1988 Electrical relays--Part 21:Vibration ， shock ， bump and seismic tests on
measuring relays and protection equipment--Section one:Vibration tests(sinusoidal)
IEC60255-21-2:1988 Electrical relays - Part 21: Vibration, shock, bump and seismic tests on measuring
relays and protection equipment - Section Two: Shock and bump tests
IEC60255-22-3:2000 Electrical relays--Part 22-3: Electrical disturbance tests for measuring relays and
protection equipment-Radiated electromagnetic field disturbance tests
IEC60255-22-4:2002 Electrical relays—Part 22-4:Electrical disturbance test for measuring relays and
protection equipment—Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
IEC 60255-22-1:2007 Electrical relays - Part 22-1:Electrical disturbance tests for measuring relays and
protection equipment - 1 MHz burst immunity tests
IEC 60255-22-2:2002 Measuring relays and protection equipment - Part 22-2: Electrical disturbance tests -
Electrostatic discharge tests
IEC 60255-27:2013 Measuring relays and protection eauipment - Part 27: Product safety requirements
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 IEC 60255-25:2000, IDT Electrical relays--Part 25:Electromagnetic emission tests for measuring relays and
protection equipment
IEC 61000-4-8:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility(EMC) - Testing and measurement techniques - Power
frequency magnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-9:1993 Electromagnetic compatibility--Testing and measurement techniques--Pulse magnetic
field immunity test
IEC 60255-22-6-2001 Electrical relay-Part 22-6 ： Electrical disturbance tests for measuring relays and
protection equipment-Immunity to conducted disturbances induced by radio frequency fields
IEC 60255-22-5-2002 Electrical relays—Part 22-5:Electrical disturbance test for measuring relays and
protection equipment—Surge immunity test
IEC 60255-22-4-2002 Electrical relays—Part 22-4:Electrical disturbance test for measuring relays and
protection equipment—Power frequency immunity tests

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LIST
1.GENERAL.................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1APPLICATION 1
1.2FUNCTION FEATURE 1
2.TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE....................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 OPERATION ENVIRONMENT CONDITION 2
2.2ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 3
2.3 INSULATION PERFORMANCE 4
2.4 ELECTROMAGNETIC ANTI-INTERFERENCE PERFORMANCE 6
2.5 MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE 7
3. PRODUCT SELECTION DESCRIPTION......................................................................................................................8
4. FUNCTION CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................................................. 9
4.1 PHASE CURRENT TWO ZONE DEFINITE TIME PROTECTION 9
4.2 PHASE CURRENT INVERSE TIME PROTECTION 10
4.3 ZERO-SEQUENCE DEFINITE TIME PROTECTION 11
4.4 ZERO SEQUENCE INVERSE TIME PROTECTION 11
4.5 EXTERNAL CONTACT TRIP DIRECTLY 12
4.6 HEAVY CURRENT BLOCK TRIP 12

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4.7 PASSIVE TRIP OUTPUT CONFIGURATION 12

4.8 EVENT RECORD 13
5. STRUCTURE, INSTALLATION AND WIRING.........................................................................................................14
5.1 STRUCTURE AND INSTALLATION 14
5.2 WIRING 16
6. UNIT PARAMETER SETTING DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................................19
6.1 SYSTEM PARAMETER 19
6.2 SETTING PARAMETER 20
7. HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERFACE OPERATION.....................................................................................................22
7.1 SIGNAL INDICATOR 22
7.2 KEYPAD 23
7.3LCD 23
8. PROTECTION SETTING DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................................29
9. PROTECTION TEST DESCRIPTION......................................................................................................................30

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1.GENERAL
1.1 APPLICATION
RP320 Self-Powered protection unit is developed to be used for the ring main unit. It may be integrated into
the breaker panel or the fuse panel. The unit, providing with the phase over-current protection with multiple
operation characteristic curves, zero-sequence over-current protection and external contact trip, may be used to
protect the bus, line and distribution transformer.
1.2 FUNCTION FEATRUE
The unit adopts a micro-processor with high integration level and a chip including the bus to manage signals
from the current transformer. The output of the unit is controlled via digit logic computation. The unit, housed in a
seal case, with maintenance-free and strong anti-interference capability, is fit for the ring main unit system in
adverse operation circumstances and in a fixed installation.
The unit adopts low power consumption technology to make the protection function be started quickly and
reliably under any condition.
The unit is simple, small and skillful to be mounted easily and flexibly and to be fit for the compact installation
condition of the ring main unit。
The self-power function may be selected, the power is supplied from the current transformer, to avoid the cost
from installing DC panel or UPS.
The protection is arranged flexibly and completely. All of protection functions may be thrown in or out freely by
use of the interface menu.

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Multiple IEC standard inverse time definite curves are optional. The unit has high current blocking protection
function and is suitable for use with various fuses to solve the dead zone problem of the distribution system
protection.
The menu is displayed in layers. The human-computer interface is good.
With large capability nonvolatile memory, the unit may record 100 historic events detailedly and doesn’t lose
data with power-fail.
With perfect dynamic and static self-check function, the unit monitors the operation state of the unit on line to
make the unit operate reliably.
With high accuracy components and technology, the unit is accurate and reliable and used for a long time.
The unit provides RS-232 communication port for front board debugging and optionalRS-485 rear terminal
communication bus port. The open communication protocol is provided to the user to realize conveniently SCADA
function.

2. TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
2.1 OPERATION ENVIRONMENT CONDITION
2.1.1 Environment temperature
Operation temperature -20°C ~60°C
Storage temperature -40°C ~ 85°C
2.1.2 Relative humidity： 5% ~95%
2.1.3 Atmosphere pressure： 70 KPa ~ 110KPa

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2.1.4 Height above sea level： not more than 3500m

2.2 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
2.2.1 Rated data
AC current： 5A/1A
Frequency： 50Hz/60Hz
Power supply： AC220（110）V，±20%
DC220（110）V，±20%
DC24V，±20%
Self-power is from the phase current transformer
2.2.2 Over-load capability
Current circuit long time operation--------------2In
10s--------------10In
1s ---------------40In
2.2.3 Power consumption
The average power is not more than 2W when the power is provided from the external power supply.
The average power is not more than 1VA when the self-power system operates (the power to start the unit
is nor more than 0.2VA)
2.2.4 Measurement range
Current 0.1In ~ 20In
Zero-sequence current 0.01A ~ 10A

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2.2.4 Measurement accuracy

Current <1%
Zero sequence current <0.005A
2.2.6 Protection pickup time: the fixed pickup time of all protections is not more than 35ms under 1.5 times setting.
2.2.7 Switch quantity input circuit: DC 24V is supplied to active switch quantity input from the internal unit.
2.2.8 Switch quantity output contact: DC24V, 48V, 110V, 220V trip-off coil. An output is of empty contact. The
contact is able to withstand AC220V, 8A current; DC30V, 8A.
2.2.9 Communication port： communication port 1--RS-232, front board debugging communication, is of standard
configuration.
Communication port 2--RS-485, rear terminal bus port, is optional.
2.3 INSULATION PERFORMANCE
2.3.1 Insulation resistance
No. Tested part Test requirement Remarks
1 AC current circuit to ground Insulation resistance >100MΩ Measured by use

2 Between AC circuit and power circuit of tramegger with

1000V open circuit
3 Power circuit to ground
voltage
4 Switch quantity input circuit to ground
5 Switch quantity output circuit to ground

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Between switch quantity input circuit

6
and switch quantity output circuit

2.3.2 Dielectric strength

No. Tested part Test condition Test requirement

1 Power circuit to ground

Under normal test atmosphere
2 Communication circuit to ground condition, the unit bear
3 AC current circuit to ground specified voltage (2 test Without

4 Between AC circuit and power circuit voltages are 1000V and the breakdown,
others are 2000V) for 1min. flashover or
5 Switch quantity input circuit to ground when the voltage is applied damaged
across the tested circuit, the component
6 Switch quantity output circuit to ground
other circuits connected each
Between switch quantity input circuit other are grounded.
7
and switch quantity output circuit

2.3.3 Surge voltage

No. Tested part Test condition Test requirement

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1 AC current circuit to ground

Under normal test atmosphere
2 Between AC circuit and power circuit Without
condition, the unit bear the
3 Power circuit to ground breakdown,
short-time surge voltage test of
4 Switch quantity input circuit to ground flashover or
standard lightning wave for
5 Switch quantity output circuit to ground damaged
1.2/50us, with open test
component
Between switch quantity input circuit voltage of 5kV.
6
and switch quantity output circuit

2.3.4 Moist heat resistance performance

The unit shall bear the constant moist heat test specified in IEC 60068-2-56:1988. The test temperature is
+40℃±2℃ and relative humidity is (93±3)%. The test period is 48h. The insulation resistance between circuits is
measured separately in 2h before the test is finished. The resistance shall not be less than 1.5 MΩ. The dielectric
strength shall not be less than 75% of voltage specified in clause 2.3.2 .
2.4 ELECTROMAGNETIC ANTI-INTERFERENCE PERFORMANCE
2.4.1 Electrostatic discharging anti-interference degree
The unit meets the test of electrostatic discharging anti-interference degree 4 specified in IEC 61000-4-2:
1995.
2.4.2 Radio frequency electromagnetic field radiation anti-interference degree
The unit meets the test of radio frequency electromagnetic field radiation anti-interference degree 4 specified in
IEC 61000-4-3.

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2.4.3 Electric rapid instantaneous pulses anti-interference degree

The unit meets the test of electric rapid instantaneous pulses anti-interference degree 3 specified in IEC 61000-
4-4: 1995.
2.4.4 Surge impact anti-interference degree
The unit meets the test of surge impact anti-interference degree 3 specified in IEC 61000-4-5:2005.
2.5 MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE
2.5.1 Vibration
The unit meets the vibration response test of degree 1 specified in clause 16.2 of IEC 60255.
2.5.2 Impact
The unit meets the impact response test of degree 1 specified in clause 17.4 of IEC 60255.
2.5.3 Collision
The unit meets the collision response test of degree 1 specified in clause 18 of IEC 60255.

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3. PRODUCT SELECTION DESCRIPTION

Communication port selection
N — nocommunication port
NR 320 xx x xx xx x
S — RS-485

External input contact power supply

selection
S1 — internal power supply
(DC24V)
Tripping coil voltage selection code
D1 — DC220V
D2 — DC110V
D3 — DC48V
D4 — DC24V

Rated current code of CT

secondary side
1 — 1A
5 — 5A

System frequency
selection
Compan
ys name Product code 50 — 50Hz
For example, 60 — 60Hz
The unit is used in 50Hz system. The rated current of current transformer secondary side is 1A. the internal
power supply 24V is selected for switch quantity input (Dry contact input). The tripping coil voltage is 24V. RS485 is
not used. The ordering type is RP320-50 1 D4 S1 N

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4. FUNCTION CONFIGURATION
Type
NR320
Function
Phase current two zonedefinite time protection ●

Phase current inverse time protection ●

Zero-sequence definite time protection ●

Zero-sequence inverse time protection ●

External contact trips directly ●

Heavy current block trip ●

Passive trip output configuration ●

Event record ●

Communication ●

4.1 PHASE CURRENT TWO ZONE DEFINITE TIME PROTECTION

Two-zone time definite protection includes time definite rapid breaking and time definite overcurrent. The unit
checks three phase current. The unit outputs tripping signal after settable time delay when a current is more than
the current setting. Two zones of protection shall selects separately on or off. The current setting and time setting

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may be set separately. The protection operation curve is seen in Fig. 4.1.

4.2 PHASE CURRENT INVERSE TIME PROTECTION

The phase current inverse time protection provides three curves for selection, i.e., normal inverse time, very
inverse time and extremely inverse time.
Time-current equation of three curves is as follows,
a ． normal inverse time: t = 0.14τ/[(I/Ip)0.02 -1]

b ． very inverse time ： t = 13.5τ/[(I/Ip) -1]

c ． extremely inverse time ： t = 80τ/[(I/Ip)2 -1]

where, t- trip time

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tI〉 - time multiplier

I - fault current
Is - current setting
4.3 ZERO-SEQUENCE DEFINITE TIME PROTECTION
One-zone zero-sequence definite time protection is used to check the ground current for neutral point insulation
or compensation system. The capacitive current is more heavy in long cable system. Because the zero-sequence
current of indirectly grounded system is less, it required that the unit measures the zero-sequence in higher
accuracy, so the ratio of zero sequence current transformer shall be selected more carefully. Zero sequence time
definite protection may be selected to throw in or drop out. The current setting and time setting may be set
separately.

4.4 ZERO SEQUENCE INVERSE TIME PROTECTION

The zero sequence inverse time protection provides three curves for selection, i.e., normal inverse time, very
inverse time and extremely inverse time. Time-current equation of three curves and curve characteristic is as the
same as phase current inverse time protection.
4.5 EXTERNAL CONTACT TRIP DIRECTLY
The unit has two switch quantity input circuits. The power supply is internal (dry contact input) .
Both of switch quantity inputs are connected directly to the trip output. The trip time delay may be set. It is used

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generally for transformer over-heat, heavy gas protection. Throw-in or drop-out is selected with a keypad.
4.6 HEAVY CURRENT BLOCK TRIP
This function is used mainly for load switch + fuse. Because the load switch has not ability to break short-circuit
current, the unit shall block all of protection functions (including external contact trip directly) if the load current is
more than set block current when this function is started. The fault is cut off by the fuse to assure that the load
switch is not damaged. This configuation may meet requirements of short-circuit fault cutoff and overload cutoff to
make protection function fully perfect.
This function must be droped out when the breaker is used.
4.7 PASIVE TRIP OUTPUT CONFIGURATION
The unit has two groups of output terminals. The one is fixed as relay empty contact output, the other is
selected as active pulse output or relay empty contact output.
First group of relay empty contact output (terminal 3D-4, 3D-5, 3D-6) has make contacts and break contacts
used to indicate the protection signals. The contacts have self-holding. When any protection of the unit operates,
the relay is energized and still held until the button is pressed down after the protection signal disappears.

The other group of output (3D-7, 3D-8) is used to drive tripping.

When active pulse output is selected, the unit may supply 24V~220V，
10A (the highest) short time pulse energy, which repeats output in 250ms

interval of 250ms to ensure the breaker off. When it is used as

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empty contact output, the contact is arranged as break contact to

ensure that this contact is held at close position when the protection
picks up until the protection signal disappears.

4.8 EVENT RECORD

The unit may record 100 historic events, including various events, such as overcurrent protection operation,
switch quantity input position change, equipment fault, etc. Each of records contains informations of event time (in
ms) , various relative ac input values, switch quantity input status, etc. The event information is not lost when the
unit is powered off because event information is recorded in FLASH chip.
The event records are stored in successive order of happening time. When the events are more than 100, the
unit covers automatically and successively the oldest record with the newest record. Each of event records may be
watched on the LCD of the unit and also uploaded by use of the communication bus.

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5. STRUCTURE, INSTALLATION AND WIRING

5.1 STRUCTURE AND INSTALLATION
5.1.1 Front board layout
The front board is made of aluminum alloy. In the front
Board, is fixed a LCD window, a keypad, a run indicator, and
DB9 debugging communication port. Fig. 5.1 is of front

board diagram.

Where,

① — LCD ② — up/plus 1

② — left ④ — right

⑤ — down/reduce 1 ⑥ — exit

⑦ — enter ⑧ — indicator

Fig. 5.1 front board

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5.1.2 Outline structure

The unit is housed in a seal aluminum alloy case. There are two optional cases. One is upright, the other is

horizontal. The outline dimensions of both cases are same and the direction is not same.

The upright unit (L type) is mounted directly in the panel and the horizontal unit (H type) is embedded in panel

door.

Fig 1.1 outline dimensions Fig 1.2 directly mounting diagram

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Fig 1.3 surface mounting cutout dimensions Fig. 1.4 surface mounting diagram

5.2 WIRING
The unit provides two terminal wiring schemes. The one, shown in Fig. 5.6, is for the unit powered from
external power supply. The other, shown in Fig. 5.7, is for self-supply power system.
Where,
i 、 ac input of 2D-1~2D-6 is of three phase mode in figures. Two phase mode is also used for the unit. The
terminals for empty phase shall be shorted.

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ii 、 2D-17 、 2D-18 is of for trip pulse

output in figures.
iii 、 in fig. 5.6, DC24V ～ DC48V is
input to 1D-13 、 1D-14 from external
power, only used for debugging and
setting to save the energy of the battery.
In fig. 5.7, DC 24V
is supplied to 2D-9 、 2D-10 、 2D-11 for
switch
quantity input from the internal power
supply.
Right fig. 5.6 is of terminal wiring
diagramfor external power supply mode.

iv 、 for self-power mode ， CT input (1D-3~4 、 1D-6~7 、 1D-9~10) supplying power to the unit is of threephase
mode in fig. 5.7. Two phase mode is also used for the unit. The empty phase don’t bewired. The terminals shall be
empty.

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v、the measurement windings of the

current transformer is used commonly as CT
for self-supplying power without accuracy
requirement. But the output capacity of the
transformer shall be considered — the power to
start the unit is 0.5VA.
Right fig.5.7 is of terminal wiring diagram of for
self-power.

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6. UNIT PARAMETER SETTING DESCRIPTION

There two kinds of parameters set in the unit. The one is of system parameter, and the other is of setting
parameter. These two kinds of parameters are set separately in parameter menu and setting menu.
6.1 SYSTEM PARAMETER
Before the unit is put into operation, the system parameter is input correctly to ensure the unit serves normally.
The system parameter includes
6.1.1 Communication address
The unit communication port 2 (rear terminal bus port) is of RS 485 bus communication mode. The
communication address is identification of bus communication unit. In order to ensure that the communication is
normal, each of communication addresses connected unit with the bus must be unique. The address setting range
is 0000~0254。

6.1.2 Baud rate

The baud rate is a communication rate parameter of the unit. The optional communication baud rate includes
1200bps, 2400bps, 4800bps, 9600bps, 14400bps, 19200bps. The baud rate of unit on a bus must be kept
consistent. This parameter is for the baud rate of communication port 2 (rear terminal bus port).
6.1.3 System password
The system password is used for operation authorization of the protection unit. The correct password is input
when entering into parameter menu and setting menu to revise the parameter. The operation password preset
before the unit leaves the factory is 0000. The setting range of the system password is 0000~9999. the revised

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value shall be remembered well after the system password is revised. Otherwise, you can not enter into above
menus to revise the parameter.
6.1.3 CT ratio
CT ratio is primary/secondary ratio of a phase current transformer.
The correct CT ratio is input before the unit is used because the unit shows the current value of primary side.
6.2 PROT SETTING PARAMETER
The protection setting parameter includes the required control parameter of the protection function and set
correctly according to chapter 4 .

Protection
No Setting Description
function
Heavy current block trip
1 Keypad setting, able to select “ON” or “OFF”. Used together with
selection
fuse
2 Block current Current setting, setting range: 0~20×In

Instantaneous trip Instantaneous trip

3 Keypad setting, able to select “ON” or “OFF”.
protection selection protection
4 instantaneous trip Current setting, setting range: 0~20×InI
protection current

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Instantaneous trip
5 Time setting, setting range: 000.00s~600.00s
protection time
Phase current definite
6 time overcurrent Keypad setting, able to select “ON” or “OFF”.
selection Phase current
Phase current definite definite time
7 Current setting, setting rang: 0~20×In
time overcurrent current overcurrent
Phase current definite
8 Time setting, setting range: 000.00s~600.00s
time overcurrent time
Phase current inverse
9 Keypad setting, able to select “ON” or “OFF”.
time selection
Phase current inverse Characteristic selection setting, able to select
10 time characteristic “normal inverse time”, “very inverse time”, Phase current
selection “extreme inverse time” inverse time
Phase current inverse protection
11 Current setting, setting range: 0~20×In
time current
Phase current inverse
12 Time factor setting, setting range: 00.05~20.00
time factor

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Zero sequence time

Keypad setting, able to select “OFF” or “WARN”
13 definite overcurrent
or “TRIP” .
selection
Zero sequence
Zero sequence time
definite time
14 definite overcurrent Current setting, setting range: 0.000~9.999A
overcurrent
current
Zero sequence time
15 Time setting, setting range: 000.00s~600.00s
definite overcurrent time
Zero sequence inverse
16 Keypad setting, able to select “ON” or “OFF”.
time selection
Zero sequence inverse Characteristic selection setting, able to select
17 time characteristic “normal inverse time”, “very inverse time”, Zero sequence
selection “extreme inverse time” inverse time
Zero sequence inverse protection
18 Current setting, setting range: 0.000~9.999A
time current
Zero sequence inverse
19 Time factor setting, setting range: 00.05~20.00
time factor

20 DI trip selection Keypad setting, able to select “ON” or “OFF”. External contact

21 DI trip time Time setting, setting range: 000.00s~600.00s direct trip

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7. HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERFACE OPERATION

The unit has two human-computer interface operation modes. The one is a human-computer interface of the
unit, including signal indicator, keypad, large LCD. The other is to carry out human-computer mutual operation by
use of background debugging assistant software. The human-computer interface operation of the unit is introduced
only in this chapter.
7.1 SIGNAL INDICATOR
There is a two - color LED indicator to the debugging communication port’s left on the lower side of the front
board, having two indication modes. The one is heartbeat mode when the unit operates normally. The other is call
mode when the protection picks up. These two modes may be switched over automatically to indicate different
operation status of the unit.
The heartbeat mode indicates that the unit operates normally. Green LED flashes like heartbeat in period of 1s.
The call mode indicates that the unit sends a protection pickup signal. Red LED constant light. The indicator is in
the heartbeat mode when the unit is powered on. The indicator enters automatically into the call mode when the unit
sends a protection signal. The call mode is kept after the protection signal disappears until a button is pressed down
on the front board. And then the indicator returns automatically to the heartbeat mode.
7.2 KEYPAD
On the front board of the unit, there are 6 keypads, i.e., ENT (enter), ESC (escape), ↑/+(up shift/plus 1), ↓/-
(down shift/reduce 1), ← (left shift) and → (right shit).

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7.3 LCD
The menu is shown in layers in LCD, including five function menus, i.e., sampling, parameter, setting, event,
clock. The different menus are introduced separately as follows.
7.3.1 Operation menu

When the unit is powered normally, LCD enter the operation menu
<MEASUREMENTS
automatically. On the LCD, there are 6 rows to show real-time monitoring ac >
I1 ： 00.00 A
value (primary value) of the protection unit. The lowest row shows system time of I2 ： 00.00 A
I3 ： 00.00 A
the unit. Shown in fig. 7.2, LCD automatically renovates data once at an interval

of 1s. The menu has 2 pages to be turned automatically at an interval of 10s or Fig7.2 Main
menu
turned over by us of ↑/+”key and ↓/- key.

7.3.2 Main menu <MENU>

In operation menu, ENT key is pressed down to enter main menu. Main PROT DATA
SYS
menu
Parameters
picture is shown in fig.7.3. PROT Settings

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The main menu contains sampling, parameter, setting, event, clock. The entered
menu is selected by ↑/+ key or ↓/- key. The black area is the position that the cursor is
at. ENT key is pressed down to enter into the submenu that the cursor points to.
7.3.3 Sampling menu
The sampling menu show analog value sampling value, which is secondary
SYS Parameters
value. SHOW
SET
7.3.4 SYS Parameter menu
LCD firstly shows “show” and “set” after entering into parameter menu from
main menu. “show” is selected to enter directly into system parameter showing. But
the parameter may be only looked and may not be revised. If “set” is selected, the Fig7.4 show/set selection

parameter may be revised after inputting a correct password.

“s how and “set” is selected by use of ↑/+ key or ↓/- key. ENT key is pressed
down to enter. When inputting password, the digit position is selected by
Input use of ← key or → key and then value is input by use of ↑/+ key or ↓/-
Password:
0000 key. ENT key is pressed down to enter operation password.

Address: 001
When revising system parameter, the Baudrate:
Fig7.5 Input password
9600
parameter for revision is selected by use
Password: ****
CT Ratio:
0001
25
Fig7.6SYS Parameters menu
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of ↑/+ key or ↓/- key. ENT key is pressed down to enter into revision status. The digit position is selected by use of ← key
or → key and then value is input by use of ↑/+ key or ↓/- key. After a value has been input, ENT is pressed down to shift
a cursor to parameter selection status in order to select next parameter for revision. Finally, ESC key is pressed down to
escape from revision operation, save parameter and escape from parameter menu.

7.3.5 Prot Settings menu

The operation procedure of setting menu is the same as system
Inst. PROT
menu. “look” and “setting” is firstly selected and then an operation Selection:
password is input to enter into setting menu. Off
(01/21)
The highest row indicates protection function that the watched
setting belongs to.
The lowest row indicates setting number/setting totality.
Fig7.7 PROTSettings menu
7.3.6 Report display menu
No.001
Enter into event record menu, shown in fig.7.8.
2011-01-01
The unit records and displays the newest 100 events with clock 03:24:15 083ms
INST. Trip
marker in ms. Each of records is divided into two frame. The one displays

event type and time marker. The other displays various ac values of Fig7.8 Report display menu

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events. Each of records is watched by use of ↑/+ key, ↓/- key. Two frames

of the same record are turned over each other by use of → key.

7.3.7 Set Clock menu

The operation password is input correctly to enter into clock menu and
revise the system clock. _DATE_
00-01-09
The digit position is selected by use of ← key or → key and then value is
_TIME_
input by use of ↑/+ key or ↓/- key. After revision has been finished, ENT is pressed 03:40:44
down to confirm revision. The LCD displays year—month—day;
hour;minute:second.
Attention: Fig7.9 Set Clock menu

1 、 In order to ensure that the protection of the unit doesn’t mis-operate

during revising various parameters, all protection functions of the unit drop out automatically when the

human-computer interface enters into revision status of various parameters (including system parameter,

setting parameter) . So the unit is returned to the main menu or operation menu in time after the parameter

has been revised to ensure that the protection function is thrown in without delay.

2 、 There is a high-energy backup battery inside the unit capable to meet operation power requirement

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when there is not any power supplied to the unit externally. The unit is in low power consumption active

standby operation status when the power line can not supply enough energy to the unit. The unit may be

called to operation at any time by use of the front board key. The standby batter is of high performance

maintenance-free lithium cell, may operate at least for 15 years under the normal condition.

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8. PROTECTION SETTING DESCRIPTION
The protection setting has nothing to do with CT ratio of the system parameter. The protection setting must be set

according to the secondary current when setting in accordance with actual ratio (for example, 30/50A) of a line.

For example, the intelligent protection unit is set as follows for the unit used in a line, in which, the

transformer is of 1250kVA, 20kV voltage with 30/5A of actual CT ratio. The primary rated current is 36A and the

secondary rated current is 6A.

CT ratio is set at 6.

The overcurrent protection setting is set according to 1.5 times, the current is 9A and the time is 0.5s.

The rapid break protection setting is set 5 times, the rated current is 30A and the time is 0s .

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9. PROTECTION TEST DESCRIPTION
9.1 The system wiring is shown in fig. 9.1

9.2 TEST METHOD

9.2.1 Primary current fault

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simulation test

If there is a heavy current generator on the test spot, the primary current fault is simulated to test. A heavy current

is applied to the primary side of CT. The protection secondary current is input into terminals 2D1-2, 2D3-4, 2D5-6.

The power supply is input into terminals 1D3-4 ， 1D6-7 ， 1D9-10. The following is tested.

* primary current value of CT when starting protection unit

A current is applied to the primary side of CT. The current rises from 0A until the operation indicator of protection

unit lights and LCD lights to show data. The primary current value of CT is record at this time. It is better that is not

over 10% of CT ratio. It is proposed to replace a qualified CT when it is over 20% of CT ratio.

* protection test

A current is applied to the primary side of CT. The current rises from 0A until the protection picks up and breaker

trips. The primary current value of CT is record at this time. Compare with protection setting, it is better that the error

is not more than 5% . It is proposed to replace the protection unit when error is more than 5%.

9.2.2 Secondary current fault simulation test

If there is not any heavy current generator on the test spot, the secondary current fault is simulated to test. The

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secondary current of the protection is input directly to terminals 2D1-2, 2D3-4, 2D5-6 of the protection unit. The

power is supplied to the unit at first. The method is as follows.

Method 1: DC 24V (or 48V) is applied to 1D13 (+power) and 1D14 (-power) of the unit. The unit may

operate normally. At this time, the operation indicator of the protection unit lights and LCD lights to show data.

Method 2: AC 20~30V voltage is applied across any of 1D3-4, 1D6-7, 1D9-10 of the unit. The unit may

operate normally. At this time, the operation indicator of the protection unit lights and LCD lights to show data.

Warning : A heavier AC current ( above 5A ) is not applied to any of 1D3-4, 1D6-7, 1D9-10 of the unit.

If not, the unit is burnt probably.

* the protection is tested after the power is supplied to the unit correctly

The secondary current of the protection is input to terminals 2D1-2, 2D3-4, 2D5-6 of the protection unit. The current

rises from 0A until the protection picks up and breaker trips. The primary current value of CT is record at this time.

Compare with protection setting, it is better that the error is not more than 5% . It is proposed to replace the protection

unit when error is more than 5%.

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