VM55 En004

VAMP 55
Voltage and frequency protection relay

Operation and configuration
instructions
Technical description
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. General ................................................................................... 4
1.1. Relay features .....................................................................4
1.2. User interface ......................................................................5
1.3. Operating Safety ................................................................5
2. Local panel user interface .................................................... 6
2.1. Relay front panel ................................................................6
2.1.1. Display .........................................................................7
2.1.2. Menu navigation and pointers ................................8
2.1.3. Keypad ........................................................................9
2.1.4. Operation indicators .............................................. 10
2.1.5. Adjusting display contrast ..................................... 11
2.2. Local panel operations .................................................. 11
2.2.1. Navigating in menus .............................................. 11
2.2.2. Menu structure of protection functions .............. 14
2.2.3. Setting groups ......................................................... 18
2.2.4. Fault logs .................................................................. 19
2.2.5. Operating levels...................................................... 20
2.3. Operating measures ....................................................... 22
2.3.1. Control functions .................................................... 22
2.3.2. Measured data ....................................................... 23
2.3.3. Reading event register .......................................... 24
2.3.4. Forced control (Force) ........................................... 25
2.4. Configuration and parameter setting ......................... 26
2.4.1. Parameter setting ................................................... 27
2.4.2. Setting range limits ................................................. 28
2.4.3. Disturbance recorder menu DR ........................... 28
2.4.4. Configuring digital inputs DI .................................. 29
2.4.5. Configuring digital outputs DO ............................ 29
2.4.6. Configuring analogue outputs AO (Option) ...... 30
2.4.7. Protection menu Prot ............................................. 30
2.4.8. Configuration menu CONF ................................... 31
2.4.9. Protocol menu Bus .................................................. 32
2.4.10. Single line diagram editing ................................... 35
2.4.11. Blocking and interlocking configuration ............. 35
3. VAMPSET PC software .......................................................... 36
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1.1 Relay features
1.
1 General
General
This first part (Operation and configuration) of the publication
contains general descriptions of the functions, of the protection
relay as well as operation instructions. It also includes
instructions for parameterization and configuration of the relay
and instructions for changing settings.
The second part (Technical description) of the publication
includes detailed protection function descriptions as well as
application examples and technical data sheets.
The Mounting and Commissioning Instructions are published
in a separate publication with the code VMMC.EN0xx.
1.1.
Relay features
The comprehensive protection functions of the relay make it
ideal for utility, industrial, marine and off-shore power
distribution applications. The relay features the following
protection functions.
List of protection functions
IEEE/ANSI
code
59
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IEC symbol
Function name
U>, U>>, U>>>
Overvoltage protection
U/f>
U1<, U1<<
Volts/hertz over excitation

protection
Positive sequence
undervoltage protection for
generator applications
U<, U<<, U<<<
Undervoltage protection
U0>, U0>>
Zero sequence voltage

protection
f><, f>><<
Overfrequency and
underfrequency protection
f<, f<<
Underfrequency protection
f, U,
Synchrocheck
CBFP
Circuit-breaker failure
protection
Prg18
Programmable stages
27P
27
59N
81H/81L
81L
25
50BF
99
Note
Further the relay includes a disturbance recorder.

The relay communicates with other systems using common
protocols, such as the Modbus RTU, ModbusTCP, Profibus DP,
IEC 60870-5-103, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 61850, SPA bus, and
DNP 3.0. An optional communication option is required for
this (see ordering code in technical description).
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1.2.
1 General
1.2 User interface
User interface
The relay can be controlled in three ways:
Locally with the push-buttons on the relay front panel
Locally using a PC connected to the USB port on the front
Via remote control over the optional remote control port on
the relay rear panel.
1.3.
Operating Safety
The terminals on the rear panel of the relay may
carry dangerous voltages, even if the auxiliary
voltage is switched off. A live current transformer
secondary circuit must not be opened.
Disconnecting a live circuit may cause dangerous
voltages! Any operational measures must be carried out
according to national and local handling directives and
instructions.
Carefully read through all operation instructions before any
operational measures are carried out.
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2.1 Relay front panel
2 Local panel user interface
2.
Local panel user interface
2.1.
Relay front panel

The figure below shows, as an example, the front panel of the
voltage and frequency protection relay VAMP 55 and the
location of the user interface elements used for local control.
Figure 2.1-1. Relay front panel
1.
2.
3.
4.
LCD dot matrix display

Keypad
LED indicators
USB communication port for PC
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2.1.1.
Display
The relay is provided with a backlighted 128x64 LCD dot
matrix display. The display enables showing 21 characters is
one row and eight rows at the same time. The display has two
different purposes: one is to show the single line diagram of the
relay with the object status, measurement values, identification
etc. (Figure 2.1.1-1). The other purpose is to show the
configuration and parameterization values of the relay (Figure
2.1.1-2).
Figure 2.1.1-1 Sections of the LCD dot matrix display
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Freely configurable single-line diagram

Controllable objects (max six objects)
Object statuses (max eight objects)
Bay identification
Local/Remote selection
Auto-reclose on/off selection (if applicable)
Freely selectable measurement values (max. six values)
Figure 2.1.1-2 Sections of the LCD dot matrix display
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Main menu column

The heading of the active menu
The cursor of the main menu
Possible navigating directions (push buttons)
Measured/setting parameter
Measured/set value
Backlight control
Display backlight can be switched on with a digital input,
virtual input or virtual output. LOCALPANEL CONF/Display
backlight ctrl setting is used for selecting trigger input for
backlight control. When the selected input activates (rising
edge), display backlight is set on for 60 minutes.
2.1.2.
Menu navigation and pointers

1. Use the arrow keys UP and DOWN to move up and down in
the main menu, that is, on the left-hand side of the display.
The active main menu option is indicated with a cursor. The
options in the main menu items are abbreviations, e.g. Evnt
= events.
2. After any selection, the arrow symbols in the upper left
corner of the display show the possible navigating directions
(applicable navigation keys) in the menu.
3. The name of the active submenu and a possible ANSI code
of the selected function are shown in the upper part of the
display, e.g. LINE VOLTAGES.
4. Further, each display holds the measured values and units
of one or more quantities or parameters, e.g. U12max 23000
V.
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2.1.3.
Keypad
You can navigate in the menu and set the required parameter
values using the keypad and the guidance given in the display.
Furthermore, the keypad is used to control objects and switches
on the single line diagram display. The keypad is composed of
four arrow keys, one cancel key, one enter key, one info key and
two configurable function keys.
Figure 2.1.3-1 Keys on the keypad
1.
2.
3.
4.
Enter and confirmation key (ENTER)

Cancel key (CANCEL)
Up/Down [Increase/Decrease] arrow keys (UP/DOWN)
Keys for selecting submenus [selecting a digit in a
numerical value] (LEFT/RIGHT)
5. Additional information key (INFO)
6. Function keys 1 and 2 (F1 / F2)
As default F1 toggles Virtual Input 1 (VI1) On/Off
As default F2 toggles Virtual Input 2 (VI2) On/Off
Instructions about programming F1 / F2, see chapter 5.4
Function keys / F1 & F2 in the technical description.
NOTE! The term, which is used for the buttons in this manual, is inside the
brackets.
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2.1.4.
Operation indicators
The relay is provided with twelve LED indicators:
Figure 2.1.4-1. Operation indicators of the relay

LED indicator
Power LED lit
Error LED lit
A- H LED lit
F1 / F2 LED lit
Meaning
The auxiliary power has
been switched on
Internal fault, operates in
parallel with the self
supervision output relay
Application-related status
indicators.
Corresponding function
key pressed / activated
Measure/ Remarks
Normal operation state
The relay attempts to
reboot [REBOOT]. If the
error LED remains lit,
call for maintenance.
Configurable
Depending of function
programmed to F1 / F2
Resetting latched indicators and output relays

All the indicators and output relays can be given a latching
function in the configuration.
There are several ways to reset latched indicators and relays:
From the alarm list, move back to the initial display by
pushing the CANCEL key for approx. 3s. Then reset the
latched indicators and output relays by pushing the ENTER
key.
Acknowledge each event in the alarm list one by one by
pushing the ENTER key equivalent times. Then, in the
initial display, reset the latched indicators and output
relays by pushing the ENTER key.
The latched indicators and relays can also be reset via a remote
communication bus or via a digital input configured for that
purpose.
Renaming LEDs
In VAMPSET software under the menu LED NAMES it is
possible to assign custom name for each configurable LED.
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2.1.5.
2.2 Local panel operations
Adjusting display contrast

The readability of the LCD varies with the brightness and the
temperature of the environment. The contrast of the display
can be adjusted via the PC user interface, see chapter 3.
2.2.
Local panel operations

The front panel can be used to control objects, change the local/
remote status, read the measured values, set parameters, and
to configure relay functions. Some parameters, however, can
only be set by means of a PC connected to the local
communication port. Some parameters are factory-set.
2.2.1.
Navigating in menus
All the menu functions are based on the main menu/submenu
structure:
1. Use the arrow keys UP and DOWN to move up and down in
the main menu.
2. To move to a submenu, repeatedly push the RIGHT key
until the required submenu is shown. Correspondingly,
push the LEFT key to return to the main menu.
3. Push the ENTER key to confirm the selected submenu. If
there are more than six items in the selected submenu, a
black line appears to the right side of the display (Figure
2.2.1-1). It is then possible to scroll down in the submenu.
Figure 2.2.1-1 Example of scroll indication
4. Push the CANCEL key to cancel a selection.

5. Hold the CANCEL key pushed for appr. 4 sec. to display the
title screen.
6. Pushing the UP or DOWN key in any position of a
submenu, when it is not selected, brings you directly one
step up or down in the main menu.
The active main menu selection is indicated with black
background color. The possible navigating directions in the
menu are shown in the upper-left corner by means of black
triangular symbols.
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Figure 2.2.1-2 Principles of the menu structure and navigation in the menus
7. Push the INFO key and then the ENTER key to give the
password.
8. Push the INFO key to obtain additional information about
any menu item.
9. Push the CANCEL key to revert to the normal display.
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Main menu
The general menu structure is shown in Figure 2.2.1-2. The
menu is dependent on the users configuration and the options
according the order code. For example only the enabled
protection stages will appear in the menu.
A list of the local main menu
Main
menu
Number
of
menus
1
5
1
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U
Umax
19
9
Evnt
DR
Runh
2
3
2
TIMR
DI
6
5
DO
ExtAI
ExDI
ExDO
Prot
18
U>
U>>
U>>>
Uf>
U1<
4
3
3
3
4
U1<<
U<
U<<
U<<<
Uo>
Uo>>
4
3
3
3
3
Description
Interactive mimic display

Double size measurements
defined by the user
Title screen with device name,
time and firmware version.
Voltage measurements
Time stamped min & max of
voltages
Events
Disturbance recorder
Running hour counter. Active
time of a selected digital input
and time stamps of the latest
start and stop.
Day and week timers
Digital inputs including virtual
inputs
Digital outputs (relays) and
output matrix
External analogue inputs
External digital inputs
External digital outputs
Protection counters, combined
overcurrent status, protection
status, protection enabling, and
block matrix
1st overvoltage stage
2nd overvoltage stage
3rd overvoltage stage
Overexcitation stage volt/hertz
1st positive sequence
undervoltage stage
2nd positive sequence
undervoltage stage
1st undervoltage stage
2nd undervoltage stage
3rd undervoltage stage
1st residual overvoltage stage
2nd residual overvoltage stage
ANSI
code
Note
1
1
3
3
3
59
59
59
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27P
4
4
4
4
4
27P
27
27
27
59N
59N
4
4
4
4
4
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Main
menu
f><
f>><<
f<
f<<
Prg1
Prg2
Prg3
Prg4
Prg5
Prg6
Prg7
Prg8
SyC1
CBFP
Number
of
menus
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
3
AR
OBJ
Lgic
15
11
2
CONF
Bus
9
18
Description
ANSI
code
Note
1st over/under-frequency stage

2nd over/under-frequency stage
1st underfrequency stage
2nd underfrequency stage
1st programmable stage
2nd programmable stage
3rd programmable stage
4th programmable stage
Synchrocheck 1
Circuit breaker failure
protection
Auto-reclose
Object definitions
Status and counters of user's
logic
Device setup, scaling etc.
Serial port and protocol
configuration
Option cards
Device selfdiagnosis
81
81
81L
81L
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
25
50BF
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
79
5
1
6
7
Opt
1
Diag
9
Notes
1 Configuration is done with VAMPSET
2 Recording files are read with VAMPSET
3 The menu is visible only if protocol "ExternalIO" is selected for one of
the serial ports. Serial ports are configured in menu "Bus".
4 The menu is visible only if the stage is enabled.
5 Objects are circuit breakers, disconnectors etc.
6 There are two extra menus, which are visible only if the access level
"operator" or "configurator" has been opened with the corresponding
password.
7 Detailed protocol configuration is done with VAMPSET.
2.2.2.
Menu structure of protection functions

The general structure of all protection function menus is
similar although the details do differ from stage to stage. As an
example the details of the second overvoltage stage U>> menus
are shown below.
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First menu of U>> 59 stage
Figure 2.2.2-1 First menu of U>> 59 stage
This is the status, start and trip counter and setting group
menu. The content is:
Status
The stage is not detecting any fault at the moment. The
stage can also be forced to pick-up or trip is the operating
level is Configurator and the force flag below is on.
Operating levels are explained in chapter 2.2.5
SCntr 5
The stage has picked-up a fault five times since the last
reset or restart. This value can be cleared if the operating
level is at least Operator.
TCntr 2
The stage has tripped two times since the last reset or
restart. This value can be cleared if the operating level is at
least Operator.
SetGrp 1
The active setting group is one. This value can be edited if
the operating level is at least Operator. Setting groups are
explained in chapter 2.2.3.
SGrpDI
The setting group is not controlled by any digital input. This
value can be edited if the operating level is at least
Configurator.
Force Off
The status forcing and output relay forcing is disabled. This
force flag status can be set to On or back to Off if the
operating level is at least Configurator. If no front panel
button is pressed within five minutes and there is no
VAMPSET communication, the force flag will be set to Off
position. The forcing is explained in Chapter 2.3.4.
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Second menu of U>> 59 stage
Figure 2.2.2-2 Second menu(next on the right) of U> 59 stage
This is the main setting menu. The content is:

Stage setting group 1
These are the group 1 setting values. The other setting
group can be seen by pressing push buttons ENTER and
then RIGHT or LEFT. Setting groups are explained in
chapter 2.2.3.
ILmax 0V
The maximum of three measured voltages is at the moment
0V. This is the value the stage is supervising.
Status
Status of the stage. This is just a copy of the status value in
the first menu.
U>> 13000 V
The pick-up limit is 13000 V in primary value.
U>> 130%Un
The pick-up limit is 1,3 times the rated voltage. This value
can be edited if the operating level is at least Operator.
Operating levels are explained in chapter 2.2.5.
t>> 0.10s
The total operation delay is set to 100 ms. This value can be
edited if the operating level is at least Operator.
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Third menu of U>> 59 stage
Figure 2.2.2-3 Third and last menu (next on the right) of U>> 59 stage
This is the menu for registered values by the U>> stage. Fault
logs are explained in chapter 2.2.4.
FAULT LOG 1
This is the latest of the eight available logs. You may move
between the logs by pressing push buttons ENTER and then
RIGHT or LEFT.
2009 01 07
Date of the log.
01:45:17.577
Time of the log.
Type U12,U31
The overvoltage fault has been detected in phases L12 and
L31
Flt 131.4 %Un
The fault voltage has been 131.4 % of the nominal value.
PreFlt 38.1 %Un
Prefault voltage has been 38.1 % of the nominal value.
EDly 100%
The elapsed operation delay has been 100% of the setting
0.10 s. Any registered elapsed delay less than 100 % means
that the stage has not tripped, because the fault duration
has been shorter that the delay setting.
SetGrp 1
The setting group has been 1. This line can be reached by
pressing ENTER and several times the DOWN button.
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2.2.3.
Setting groups
Most of the protection functions of the relay have two setting
groups. These groups are useful for example when the network
topology is changed frequently. The active group can be
changed by a digital input, through remote communication or
locally by using the local panel.
The active setting group of each protection function can be
selected separately. Figure 2.2.3-1 shows an example where the
changing of the U>> setting group is handled with digital input
one (SGrpDI). If the digital input is TRUE, the active setting
group is group two and correspondingly, the active group is
group one, if the digital input is FALSE. If no digital input is
selected (SGrpDI = -), the active group can be selected by
changing the value of the parameter SetGrp.
Figure 2.2.3-1 Example of protection submenu with setting group

parameters
The changing of the setting parameters can be done easily.

When the desired submenu has been found (with the arrow
keys), press the ENTER key to select the submenu. Now the
selected setting group is indicated in the down-left corner of the
display (See Figure 2.2.3.-2). Set1 is setting group one and Set2
is setting group two. When the needed changes, to the selected
setting group, have been done, press the LEFT or the RIGHT
key to select another group (the LEFT key is used when the
active setting group is 2 and the RIGHT key is used when the
active setting group is 1).
Figure 2.2.3-2 Example of U>> setting submenu
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2.2.4.
Fault logs
All the protection functions include fault logs. The fault log of a
function can register up to eight different faults with time
stamp information, fault values etc. The fault logs are stored in
non-volatile memory. Each function has its own logs. The fault
logs are not cleared when power is switched off. The user is
able to clear all logs using VAMPSET. Each function has its
own logs (See Figure 2.2.4-1).
Figure 2.2.4-1 Example of fault log
To see the values of, for example, log two, press then ENTER
key to select the current log (log one). The current log number
is then indicated in the down-left corner of the display (See
Figure 2.2.4-2, Log2 = log two). The log two is selected by
pressing the RIGHT key once.
Figure 2.2.4-2 Example of selected fault log
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2.2.5.
Operating levels
The relay has three operating levels: User level, Operator level
and Configurator level. The purpose of the access levels is to
prevent accidental change of relay configurations, parameters
or settings.
USER level
Use:
Opening:
Closing:
Possible to read e.g. parameter values,

measurements and events
Level permanently open
Closing not possible
OPERATOR level
Use:
Possible to control objects and to change e.g.
the settings of the protection stages
Opening:
Default password is 1
Setting state: Push ENTER
Closing:
The level is automatically closed after 10
minutes idle time. Giving the password 9999
can also close the level.
CONFIGURATOR level
Use:
The configurator level is needed during the
commissioning of the relay. E.g. the scaling of
the voltage and current transformers can be
set.
Opening:
Default password is 2
Setting state: Push ENTER
Closing:
The level is automatically closed after 10
minutes idle time. Giving the password 9999
can also close the level.
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Opening access
1. Push the INFO key and the ENTER key on the front panel
Figure 2.2.5-1 Opening the access level
2. Enter the password needed for the desired level: the

password can contain four digits. The digits are supplied
one by one by first moving to the position of the digit using
the RIGHT key and then setting the desired digit value
using the UP key.
3. Push the ENTER key.
Password handling
The passwords can only be changed using VAMPSET software
connected to the USB -port in front of the relay.
It is possible to restore the password(s) in case the password is
lost or forgotten. In order to restore the password(s), a relay
program is needed. The virtual serial port settings are 38400
bps, 8 data bits, no parity and one stop bit. The bit rate is
configurable via the front panel.
Command
get pwd_break
get serno
Description
Get the break code (Example:
6569403)
Get the serial number of the relay
(Example: 12345)
Send both the numbers to [email protected] and ask for a

password break. A device specific break code is sent back to
you. That code will be valid for the next two weeks.
Command
set pwd_break=4435876
Description
Restore the factory default
passwords (4435876 is just an
example. The actual code should be
asked from VAMP Ltd.)
Now the passwords are restored to the default values (See

chapter 2.2.5).
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2.3 Operating measures
2.3.
Operating measures
2.3.1.
Control functions
The default display of the local panel is a single-line diagram

including relay identification, Local/Remote indication, Autoreclose on/off selection and selected analogue measurement
values.
Please note that the operator password must be active in order
to be able to control the objects. Please refer to page 21 opening
access.
Toggling Local/Remote control
1. Push the ENTER key. The previously activated object starts
to blink.
2. Select the Local/Remote object (L or R squared) by using
the arrow keys.
3. Push the ENTER key. The L/R dialog opens. Select
REMOTE to enable remote control and disable local
control. Select LOCAL to enable local control and disable
remote control.
4. Confirm the setting by pushing the ENTER key. The
Local/Remote state will change.
Object control
Using ENTER and UP / DOWN keys
to blink.
2. Select the object to control by using the arrow keys. Please
note that only controllable objects can be selected.
3. Push the ENTER key. A control dialog opens.
4. Select the Open or Close command by using the UP and
DOWN arrow keys.
5. Confirm the operation by pushing the ENTER key. The
state of the object changes.
Using F1 & F2 in object control mode
1. Push F1 / F2 key. Object assigned to the key starts to blink
and a control dialog opens.
2. Confirm the operation by pushing the ENTER key.
Toggling virtual inputs
to blink.
2. Select the virtual input object (empty or black square)
3. The dialog opens
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4. Select VIon to activate the virtual input or select VIoff to

deactivate the virtual input
2.3.2.
Measured data
The measured values can be read from the Meas menu and its
submenus. Furthermore, any measurement value in the
following table can be displayed on the main view next to the
single line diagram. Up to six measurements can be shown.
Value
f
Uline
Menu/Submenu
U/FREQ
U/LINE VOLTAGES
U12
U23
U31
UL
U/LINE VOLTAGES
U/LINE VOLTAGES
U/LINE VOLTAGES
U/PHASE VOLTAGES
UL1
UL2
UL3
Uo
Count
Prev
Total
U/PHASE VOLTAGES
U/PHASE VOLTAGES
U/PHASE VOLTAGES
U/SYMMETRIC
VOLTAGES
U/SYMMETRIC
VOLTAGES
U/SYMMETRIC
VOLTAGES
U/SYMMETRIC
VOLTAGES
U/VOLT. INTERRUPTS
U/VOLT. INTERRUPTS
U/VOLT. INTERRUPTS
Prev
Status
U/VOLT. INTERRUPTS
U/VOLT. INTERRUPTS
U1
U2
U2/U1
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Description
Frequency [Hz]
Average value for the three line
voltages [V]
Phase-to-phase voltage U12 [V]
Average for the three phase voltages
[V]
Phase-to-earth voltage UL1 [V]
Residual voltage Uo [%]
Positive sequence voltage [%]
Negative sequence voltage [%]
Negative sequence voltage related to
positive sequence voltage [%]
Voltage interrupts counter [ ]
Previous interruption [ ]
Total duration of voltage
interruptions [days, hours]
Duration of previous interruption [s]
Voltage status [LOW; NORMAL]
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2.3.3.
Reading event register

The event register can be read from the Evnt submenu:
1. Push the RIGHT key once.
2. The EVENT LIST appears. The display contains a list of all
the events that have been configured to be included in the
event register.
Figure 2.3.3-1. Example of an event register
3. Scroll through the event list with the UP and DOWN keys.
4. Exit the event list by pushing the LEFT key.
It is possible to set the order in which the events are sorted. If
the Order -parameter is set to New-Old, then the first event
in the EVENT LIST is the most recent event.
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2.3.4.
Forced control (Force)

In some menus it is possible to switch a function on and off by
using a force function. This feature can be used, for instance,
for testing a certain function. The force function can be
activated as follows:
1. Move to the setting state of the desired function, for
example DO (see chapter 2.4, on page 26).
2. Select the Force function (the background color of the force
text is black).
Figure 2.3.4-1 Selecting Force function
3. Push the ENTER key.

4. Push the UP or DOWN key to change the "OFF" text to
"ON", that is, to activate the Force function.
5. Push the ENTER key to return to the selection list. Choose
the signal to be controlled by force with the UP and DOWN
keys, for instance the T1 signal.
6. Push the ENTER key to confirm the selection. Signal T1
can now be controlled by force.
7. Push the UP or DOWN key to change the selection from "0"
(not alert) to "1" (alert) or vice versa.
8. Push the ENTER key to execute the forced control operation
of the selected function, e.g., making the output relay of T1
to pick up.
9. Repeat the steps 7 and 8 to alternate between the on and off
state of the function.
10. Repeat the steps 1...4 to exit the Force function.
11. Push the CANCEL key to return to the main menu.
NOTE! All the interlockings and blockings are bypassed when the force control
is used.
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setting
2.4.
Configuration and parameter setting

The minimum procedure to configure a relay is
1. Open the access level "Configurator". The default password
for configurator access level is 2.
2. Set the rated values in menu [CONF] including at least
current transformers, voltage transformers and generator
ratings. Also the date and time settings are in this same
main menu.
3. Enable the needed protection functions and disable the rest
of the protection functions in main menu [Prot].
4. Set the setting parameter of the enable protection stages
according the application.
5. Connect the output relays to the start and trip signals of the
enabled protection stages using the output matrix. This can
be done in main menu [DO], although the VAMPSET
program is recommended for output matrix editing.
6. Configure the needed digital inputs in main menu [DI].
7. Configure blocking and interlockings for protection stages
using the block matrix. This can be done in main menu
[Prot], although VAMPSET is recommended for block
matrix editing.
Some of the parameters can only be changed via the USB-port
using the VAMPSET software. Such parameters, (for example
passwords, blockings and mimic configuration) are normally set
only during commissioning.
Some of the parameters require the restarting of the relay. This
restarting is done automatically when necessary. If a
parameter change requires restarting, the display will show as
Figure 2.4-1.
Figure 2.4-1 Example of auto-reset display
Press CANCEL to return to the setting view. If a parameter

must be changed, press the ENTER key again. The parameter
can now be set. When the parameter change is confirmed with
the ENTER key, a [RESTART]- text appears to the top-right
corner of the display. This means that auto-resetting is
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pending. If no key is pressed, the auto-reset will be executed

within few seconds.
2.4.1.
Parameter setting
1. Move to the setting state of the desired menu (for example
CONF/VOLTAGE SCALING) by pushing the ENTER key.
The Pick text appears in the upper-left part of the display.
2. Enter the password associated with the configuration level
by pushing the INFO key and then using the arrow keys
and the ENTER key (default value is 0002). For more
information about the access levels, please refer to Chapter
2.2.5.
3. Scroll through the parameters using the UP and DOWN
keys. A parameter can be set if the background color of the
line is black. If the parameter cannot be set the parameter
is framed.
4. Select the desired parameter (for example Un) with the
ENTER key.
5. Use the UP and DOWN keys to change a parameter value.
If the value contains more than one digit, use the LEFT and
RIGHT keys to shift from digit to digit, and the UP and
DOWN keys to change the digits.
6. Push the ENTER key to accept a new value. If you want to
leave the parameter value unchanged, exit the edit state by
pushing the CANCEL key.
Figure 2.4.1-1.Changing parameters
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2.4.2.
Setting range limits

If the given parameter setting values are out-of-range values, a
fault message will be shown when the setting is confirmed with
the ENTER key. Adjust the setting to be within the allowed
range.
Figure 2.4.2-1 Example of a fault message
The allowed setting range is shown in the display in the setting

mode. To view the range, push the INFO key. Push the
CANCEL key to return to the setting mode.
Figure 2.4.2-2 Allowed setting ranges show in the display
2.4.3.
Disturbance recorder menu DR

Via the submenus of the disturbance recorder menu the
following functions and features can be read and set:
DISTURBANCE RECORDER
Recording mode (Mode)
Sample rate (SR)
Recording time (Time)
Pre trig time (PreTrig)
Manual trigger (ManTrig)
Count of ready records (ReadyRec)
REC. CHANNELS
Add a link to the recorder (AddCh)
Clear all links (ClrCh)
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Available links:
DO, DI
Uline, Uphase
U2/U1, U2, U1
f
Uo
UL3, UL2, UL1
U31, U23, U12
fy, U12y
2.4.4.
Configuring digital inputs DI

The following functions can be read and set via the submenus
of the digital inputs menu:
The status of digital inputs (DIGITAL INPUTS 1,2)
Operation counters (DI COUNTERS)
Operation delay (DELAYs for DigIn)
The polarity of the input signal (INPUT POLARITY). Either
normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) circuit.
Event enabling EVENT MASK1
2.4.5.
Configuring digital outputs DO

of the digital outputs menu:
The status of the output relays (RELAY OUTPUTS1 and 2)
The forcing of the output relays (RELAY OUTPUTS1 and 2)
(only if Force = ON):
o Forced control (0 or 1) of the Trip relays
o Forced control (0 or 1) of the Alarm relays
o Forced control (0 or 1) of the IF relay
The configuration of the output signals to the output relays.
The configuration of the operation indicators (LED) Alarm
and Trip and application specific alarm leds A, B, C, D, E, F,
G and H (that is, the output relay matrix).
NOTE! The amount of Trip and Alarm relays depends on the relay type and
optional hardware.
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2.4.6.
Configuring analogue outputs AO (Option)

Via the submenus of the analogue output menu the following
functions can be read and set:
ANALOG OUTPUT
Value of AO1 (AO1)
Forced control of analogue output (Force)
ANALOG OUTPUT
Value linked to the analogue output (Lnk1)
(See list available links)
Scaled minimum of linked value (Min)
Scaled maximum of linked value (Max)
Scaled minimum of analogue output (AOmin)
Scaled maximum of analogue output (AOmax)
Value of analogue output (AO1)
Available links:
f
U12, U23, U31
UL1, UL2, UL3
Uline, Uphase
PrgVal
Uo
2.4.7.
Protection menu Prot

of the Prot menu:
Reset all the counters (PROTECTION SET/ClAll)
Read the status of all the protection functions (PROTECT
STATUS 1-x)
Enable and disable protection functions (ENABLED
STAGES 1-x)
Define the interlockings using block matrix (only with
VAMPSET).
Each stage of the protection functions can be disabled or
enabled individually in the Prot menu. When a stage is
enabled, it will be in operation immediately without a need to
reset the relay.
The relay includes several protection functions. However, the
processor capacity limits the number of protection functions
that can be active at the same time.
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setting
Configuration menu CONF

The following functions and features can be read and set via
the submenus of the configuration menu:
DEVICE SETUP
Bit rate for the command line interface in communication
ports and the USB-port in the front panel. The front panel
is always using this setting. If SPABUS is selected for the
rear panel port, the bit rate is according SPABUS settings.
Access level [Acc]
LANGUAGE
List of available languages in the relay
VOLTAGE SCALING
Rated VT primary voltage (Uprim)
Rated VT secondary voltage (Usec)
Rated U0 VT secondary voltage (Uosec)
Voltage measuring mode (Umode)
UNITS FOR MIMIC DISPLAY
Unit for voltages (V). The choices are V (volt) or kV
(kilovolt).
DEVICE INFO
Relay type (Type VAMP 55)
Serial number (SerN)
Software version (PrgVer)
Bootcode version (BootVer)
DATE/TIME SETUP
Day, month and year (Date)
Time of day (Time)
Date format (Style). The choices are "yyyy-mm-dd",
"dd.nn.yyyy" and "mm/dd/yyyy".
CLOCK SYNCHRONISATION
Digital input for minute sync pulse (SyncDI). If any digital
input is not used for synchronization, select "".
Daylight saving time for NTP synchronization (DST).
Detected source of synchronization (SyScr).
Synchronization message counter (MsgCnt).
Latest synchronization deviation (Dev).
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The following parameters are visible only when the access level
is higher than "User".
Offset, i.e. constant error, of the synchronization source
(SyOS).
Auto adjust interval (AAIntv).
Average drift direction (AvDrft): "Lead" or "lag".
Average synchronization deviation (FilDev).
2.4.9.
Protocol menu Bus

There are three optional communication ports in the rear
panel. The availability depends on the communication options
(see chapter Ordering code in the technical description). In
addition there is a USB-connector in the front panel overruling
the local port in the rear panel.
REMOTE PORT
Communication protocol for remote port [Protocol].
Message counter [Msg#]. This can be used to verify that the
device is receiving messages.
Communication error counter [Errors].
Communication time-out error counter [Tout].
Information of bit rate/data bits/parity/stop bits.
This value is not directly editable. Editing is done in the
appropriate protocol setting menus.
The counters are useful when testing the communication.
PC (LOCAL/SPA BUS)
This is a second menu for local port. The VAMPSET
communication status is showed.
Bytes/size of the transmitter buffer [Tx].
Communication error counter [Errors]
Same information as in the previous menu.
EXTENSION PORT
Communication protocol for extension port [Protocol].
Communication error counter [Errors].
Information of bit rate/data bits/parity/stop bits.
This value is not directly editable. Editing is done in the
appropriate protocol setting menus.
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Ethernet
These parameters are used by the ethernet interface module.
For changing the nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn style parameter values,
VAMPSET is recommended.
Ethernet port protocol [Protoc].
IP Port for protocol [Port]
IP address [IpAddr].
Net mask [NetMsk].
Gateway [Gatew].
Name server [NameSw].
Network time protocol (NTP) server [NTPSvr].
TCP Keep alive interval [KeepAlive]
MAC address [MAC]
IP Port for Vampset [VS Port]
Message counter [Msg#]
Error counter [Errors]
Timeout counter [Tout]
MODBUS
Modbus address for this slave device [Addr]. This address
has to be unique within the system.
Modbus bit rate [bit/s]. Default is "9600".
Parity [Parity]. Default is "Even".
For details see the technical description part of the manual.
EXTERNAL I/O protocol
External I/O is actually a set of protocols which are designed to
be used with the extension I/O modules connected to the
extension port. Only one instance of this protocol is possible.
Selectable protocols:
Modbus: This is a modbus master protocol.
Bit rate [bit/s]. Default is 9600.
Parity [Parity]. Default is Even.
RTDInput: This protocol is designed to be used together

with VIO 12A RTD input module.
Parity [Parity]. Default is Even.
For details see the technical desctiption part of the manual.

SPA BUS
Several instances of this protocol are possible.
SPABUS address for this device [Addr]. This address has to
be unique within the system.
Bit rate [bit/s]. Default is "9600".
Event numbering style [Emode]. Default is "Channel".
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IEC 60870-5-103
Only one instance of this protocol is possible.
Address for this device [Addr]. This address has to be
unique within the system.
Minimum measurement response interval [MeasInt].
ASDU6 response time mode [SyncRe].
IEC 103 DISTURBANCE RECORDINGS
PROFIBUS
[Mode]
Bit rate [bit/s]. Use 2400 bps. This parameter is the bit rate
between the main CPU and the Profibus ASIC. The actual
Profibus bit rate is automatically set by the Profibus master
and can be up to 12 Mbit/s.
Event numbering style [Emode].
Size of the Profibus Tx buffer [InBuf].
Size of the Profibus Rx buffer [OutBuf].
When configuring the Profibus master system, the length of
these buffers are needed. The size of the both buffers is set
indirectly when configuring the data items for Profibus.
Address for this slave device [Addr]. This address has to be
Profibus converter type [Conv]. If the shown type is a dash
-, either Profibus protocol has not been selected or the
device has not restarted after protocol change or there is a
communication problem between the main CPU and the
Profibus ASIC.
DNP3
[Parity].
Address for this device [SlvAddr]. This address has to be
Master's address [MstrAddr].
For further details see the technical description part of the
manual.
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IEC 60870-5-101
[Parity].
Link layer address for this device [LLAddr].
ASDU address [ALAddr].
For further details see the technical description part of the
manual.
2.4.10.
Single line diagram editing

The single-line diagram is drawn with the VAMPSET software.
For more information, please refer to the VAMPSET manual
(VMV.EN0xx).
Figure 2.4.10-1 Single line diagram
2.4.11.
Blocking and interlocking configuration

The configuration of the blockings and interlockings is done
with the VAMPSET software. Any start or trip signal can be
used for blocking the operation of any protection stage.
Furthermore, the interlocking between objects can be
configured in the same blocking matrix of the VAMPSET
software. For more information, please refer to the VAMPSET
manual (VMV.EN0xx).
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3 VAMPSET PC software
3.
VAMPSET PC software
The PC user interface can be used for:
On-site parameterization of the relay
Loading relay software from a computer
Reading measured values, registered values and events to a
computer.
Continuous monitoring of all values and events.
A USB port is available for connecting a local PC with
VAMPSET to the relay. A standard USB-B cable can be used.
The VAMPSET program can also use the TCP/IP LAN
connection. Optional hardware is required for Ethernet
connection.
There is a free of charge PC program called VAMPSET
available for configuration and setting of VAMP relays. Please
download the latest VAMPSET.exe from our web page
www.vamp.fi. For more information about the VAMPSET
software, please refer to the users manual with the code
VMV.EN0xx. Also the VAMPSET users manual is available at
our web site.
When the relay is connected to a PC with a USB, a virtual
comport will be created. The comport number may vary
depending on your computer hardware. In order to check the
correct port number, please go to Windows Device Manager:
Control Panel->System->Hardware->Device Manager and
under Ports(COM&LPT) for USB Serial Port. The correct
comport must be selected from the VAMPSET menu: Settings>Communication Settings. Speed setting can be set up to
187500 bps. Default setting in the relay is 38400 bps which can
be manually changed from the front panel of the device.
By default every new relay will create a new comport. To avoid
this behavior, the user needs to add a REG_BINARY value
called IgnoreHWSerNum04036001 to the Windows registry and
set it to 01. The location for this value is
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Con
trol\UsbFlags\.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................... 40
1.1. Main features ................................................................... 40
1.2. Principles of numerical protection techniques .......... 41
2. Protection functions ............................................................. 43
2.1. Maximum number of protection stages in one
application ................................................................................ 43
2.2. General features of protection stages ........................ 43
2.3. List of protection functions ............................................. 47
2.4. Overvoltage protection U> (59) ................................... 47
2.5. Volts/hertz over-excitation protection Uf> (24)........... 50
2.6. Undervoltage protection U1< (27P) .............................. 52
2.7. Undervoltage protection U< (27) ................................. 56
2.8. Zero sequence voltage protection U0> (59N) ............ 59
2.9. Overfrequency and underfrequency Protection f>, f<
(81H/81L) ................................................................................... 62
2.10. Synchrocheck (25) .......................................................... 64
2.11. Circuit breaker failure protection CBFP (50BF) ........... 72
2.12. Programmable stages (99) ............................................ 73
3. Supporting functions ............................................................ 77
3.1. Event log ........................................................................... 77
3.2. Disturbance recorder ..................................................... 79
3.3. Voltage sags and swells ................................................. 83
3.4. Voltage interruptions ...................................................... 85
3.5. Voltage transformer supervision ................................... 87
3.6. System clock and synchronization ............................... 88
3.7. Self-supervision ................................................................. 91
3.7.1. Diagnostics .............................................................. 92
4. Measurement functions ....................................................... 93
4.1. Measurement accuracy ................................................ 93
4.2. Minimum and maximum values.................................... 94
4.3. Voltage measurement modes...................................... 94
4.4. Symmetric components ................................................. 95
4.5. Primary, secondary and per unit scaling..................... 98
4.5.1. Voltage scaling ....................................................... 99
4.6. Analogue output (option) ........................................... 102
4.6.1. mA scaling example ............................................ 102
5. Control functions ................................................................ 103
5.1. Output relays ................................................................. 103
5.2. Digital inputs ................................................................... 104
5.3. Virtual inputs and outputs ............................................ 106
5.4. Function keys / F1 & F2 ................................................. 107
5.5. Output matrix ................................................................. 107
5.6. Blocking matrix .............................................................. 108
5.7. Controllable objects ..................................................... 109
5.7.1. Local/Remote selection ...................................... 111
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5.8. Logic functions .............................................................. 111

6. Communication ................................................................. 112
6.1. Communication ports .................................................. 112
6.1.1. Local port (Front panel) ....................................... 113
6.1.2. Remote port .......................................................... 115
6.1.3. Extension port ........................................................ 116
6.1.4. Ethernet port .......................................................... 117
6.2. Communication protocols .......................................... 117
6.2.1. PC communication .............................................. 118
6.2.2. Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU ........................... 118
6.2.3. Profibus DP ............................................................. 119
6.2.4. SPA-bus ................................................................... 121
6.2.5. IEC 60870-5-103 ..................................................... 122
6.2.6. DNP 3.0 ................................................................... 124
6.2.7. IEC 60870-5-101 ..................................................... 125
6.2.8. External I/O (Modbus RTU master) ..................... 126
6.2.9. IEC 61850 ................................................................ 126
6.2.10. EtherNet/IP ............................................................. 128
7. Application ......................................................................... 129
7.1. Trip circuit supervision ................................................... 129
7.1.1. Trip circuit supervision with one digital input .... 130
7.1.2. Trip circuit supervision with two digital inputs ... 134
8. Connections ....................................................................... 137
8.1. Rear panel view ............................................................ 137
8.2. Auxiliary voltage ............................................................ 138
8.3. Output relays ................................................................. 139
8.4. Serial communication connection............................. 139
8.4.1. Pin assignments of communication options ..... 140
8.4.2. Front panel connector ......................................... 142
8.5. Optional digital input/output card ............................ 143
8.6. External option modules .............................................. 146
8.6.1. External input / output module .......................... 146
8.7. Connection examples .................................................. 152
9. Technical data ................................................................... 155
9.1. Connections................................................................... 155
9.1.1. Measuring circuitry ............................................... 155
9.1.2. Auxiliary voltage ................................................... 155
9.1.3. Digital inputs .......................................................... 155
9.1.4. Trip contacts .......................................................... 156
9.1.5. Alarm contacts ..................................................... 156
9.1.6. Local serial communication port ....................... 156
9.1.7. Remote control connection (option) ................ 156
9.1.8. Analogue output connection (option) ............. 157
9.2. Tests and environmental conditions .......................... 157
9.2.1. Disturbance tests .................................................. 157
9.2.2. Test voltages .......................................................... 157
9.2.3. Mechanical tests .................................................. 157
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9.2.4. Environmental conditions .................................... 157

9.2.5. Casing .................................................................... 158
9.2.6. Package................................................................. 158
9.3. Protection stages .......................................................... 158
9.3.1. Voltage protection ............................................... 158
9.3.2. Frequency protection .......................................... 160
9.3.3. Synchrocheck function........................................ 161
9.3.4. Circuit-breaker failure protection ...................... 161
9.3.5. Digital input / output card (option) ................... 162
9.4. Supporting functions ..................................................... 162
9.4.1. Disturbance recorder (DR) .................................. 162
9.4.2. Voltage sag & swell .............................................. 163
9.4.3. Voltage interruptions ............................................ 163
10. Abbreviations and symbols .............................................. 164
11. Construction ....................................................................... 166
12. Order information ............................................................... 167
13. Revision history ................................................................... 169
14. Reference information ....................................................... 170
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1.1 Main features
1.
1 Introduction
Introduction
This part of the user manual describes the protection functions,
provides application examples and contains technical data of
the functions.
The numerical device includes basic voltage and frequency
protection functions needed in common applications. Further,
the device includes several programmable functions, such as
trip circuit supervision and check of synchronism and also
communication protocols for various protection and
communication applications.
1.1.
Main features
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Fully digital signal handling with microprocessor

technology, and high measuring accuracy on all the setting
ranges due to an accurate A/D conversion technique.
Set of functions for voltage and frequency based protection
of lines, generators and transformers
The device can be matched to the requirements of the
application by disabling the functions that are not needed.
Flexible control and blocking possibilities due to digital
signal control inputs (DI) and outputs (DO).
Easy adaptability of the device to various substations and
alarm systems due to flexible signal-grouping matrix in the
device.
Possibility to control objects (e.g. circuit-breakers,
disconnectors) from relay HMI or SCADA/automation
system
Freely configurable large display with six measurement
values.
Freely configurable interlocking schemes with basic logic
functions.
Recording of events and fault values into an event register
from which the data can be read via relay HMI or by means
of a PC based VAMPSET user interface.
All events, indications, parameters and waveforms are in
non-volatile memory.
Easy configuration, parameterisation and reading of
information via local HMI, or with a VAMPSET user
interface.
Easy connection to various automation systems due to
several available communication protocols. Native
IEC61850 implementation is available as option.
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1.2 Principles of numerical

protection techniques
Flexible communication option concept available to support

different media requirements (serial interfaces, optical
fibres, Ethernet etc),
Built-in, self-regulating ac/dc converter for auxiliary power
supply from any source within the range from 40 to 265 Vdc
or Vac. The alternative power supply is for 18 to 36 Vdc.
Built-in disturbance recorder for evaluating all the analogue
and digital signals.
Principles of numerical protection

techniques
The device is fully designed using numerical technology. This
means that all the signal filtering, protection and control
functions are implemented through digital processing.
The numerical technique used in the device is primarily based
on an adapted Fast Fourier Transformation (FFT). In FFT the
number of calculations (multiplications and additions), which
are required to filter out the measuring quantities, remains
reasonable.
By using synchronized sampling of the measured analog
signals and a sample rate according to the 2n series, the FFT
technique leads to a solution, which can be realized with a 16
bit micro controller, without using a separate DSP (Digital
Signal Processor).
The synchronized sampling means an even number of 2n
samples per period (e.g. 32 samples per a period). This means
that the frequency must be measured and the number of the
samples per period must be controlled accordingly so that the
number of the samples per period remains constant if the
frequency changes. VAMP relays have built-in automatical
frequency tracking and as an alternative the system frequency
can be set manually.
Apart from the FFT calculations, some protection functions also
require the symmetrical components to be calculated for
obtaining the positive, negative and zero phase sequence
components of the measured quantity.
Figure 1.2-1 shows a principle block diagram of a numerical
device. The main components are the energizing inputs, digital
input elements, output relays, A/D converters and the micro
controller including memory circuits. Further, a device contains
a power supply unit and a human-machine interface (HMI).
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1.2 Principles of numerical

protection techniques
1 Introduction
Figure 1.2-2 shows the heart of the numerical technology. That

is the main block diagram for calculated functions.
Figure 1.2-3 shows a principle diagram of a single-phase
overvoltage function.
Figure 1.2-1 Principle block diagram of the VAMP hardware
Figure 1.2-2 Block diagram of signal processing and protection software
Figure 1.2-3 Block diagram of a basic protection function
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2 Protection functions
2.1 Maximum number of protection

stages in one application
Protection functions
Each protection stage can independently be enabled or disabled
according to the requirements of the intended application.
2.1.
Maximum number of protection

stages in one application
The device limits the maximum number of enabled stages to
about 30, depending of the type of the stages. For more
information, please see the configuration instructions in
chapter 2.4 in the Operation and Configuration instruction.
2.2.
General features of protection stages

Setting groups
Most stages have two setting groups. Changing between setting
groups can be controlled manually or using any of the digital
inputs, virtual inputs, virtual outputs or LED indicator signals.
By using virtual I/O the active setting group can be controlled
using the local panel display, any communication protocol or
using the inbuilt programmable logic functions.
Forcing start or trip condition for testing
The status of a protection stage can be one of the followings:
The stage is idle and is measuring the analog
Ok =
quantity for the protection. No fault detected.
The stage is detecting a fault but blocked by
Blocked
some reason.
The stage is counting the operation delay.
Start
The stage has tripped and the fault is still on.
Trip
The blocking reason may be an active signal via the block
matrix from other stages, the programmable logic or any digital
input. Some stages also have inbuilt blocking logic. For more
details about block matrix, see chapter 5.6.
Forcing start or trip condition for testing purposes
There is a "Force flag" parameter which, when activated, allows
forcing the status of any protection stage to be "start" or "trip"
for a half second. By using this forcing feature any voltage
injection to the device is not necessary to check the output
matrix configuration, to check the wiring from the output
relays to the circuit breaker and also to check that
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stages
communication protocols are correctly transferring event

information to a SCADA system.
After testing the force flag will automatically reset 5-minute
after the last local panel push button activity.
The force flag also enables forcing of the output relays.
Start and trip signals
Every protection stage has two internal binary output signals:
start and trip. The start signal is issued when a fault has been
detected. The trip signal is issued after the configured
operation delay unless the fault disappears before the end of
the delay time.
Output matrix
Using the output matrix the user connects the internal start
and trip signals to the output relays and indicators. For more
details see chapter 5.4.
Blocking
Any protection function, except arc protection, can be blocked
with internal and external signals using the block matrix
(chapter 5.6). Internal signals are for example logic outputs and
start and trip signals from other stages and external signals
are for example digital and virtual inputs.
When a protection stage is blocked, it won't pick-up in case of a
fault condition is detected. If blocking is activated during the
operation delay, the delay counting is frozen until the blocking
goes off or the pick-up reason, i.e. the fault condition,
disappears. If the stage is already tripping, the blocking has no
effect.
Retardation time
Retardation time is the time a protection relay needs to notice,
that a fault has been cleared during the operation time delay.
This parameter is important when grading the operation time
delay settings between relays.
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Figure 2.2-1. Definition for retardation time. If the delay setting would be
slightly shorter, an unselective trip might occur (the dash line pulse).
For example when there is a big fault in an outgoing feeder, it

might start i.e. pick-up both the incoming and outgoing feeder
relay. However the fault must be cleared by the outgoing feeder
relay and the incoming feeder relay must not trip. Although the
operating delay setting of the incoming feeder is more than at
the outgoing feeder, the incoming feeder might still trip, if the
operation time difference is not big enough. The difference
must be more than the retardation time of the incoming feeder
relay plus the operating time of the outgoing feeder circuit
breaker.
Figure 2.2-1 shows an overvoltage fault seen by the incoming
feeder, when the outgoing feeder does clear the fault. If the
operation delay setting would be slightly shorter or if the fault
duration would be slightly longer than in the figure, an
unselective trip might happen (the dashed 40 ms pulse in the
figure). In VAMP devices the retardation time is less than 50
ms.
Reset time (release time)
Figure 2.2-2 shows an example of reset time i.e. release delay,
when the relay is clearing an overvoltage fault. When the
relay's trip contacts are closed the circuit breaker (CB) starts to
open. After the CB contacts are open current will still flow
through opened contacts through arc. The voltage is finally cut
off when the arc extinguishes at the next zero crossing of the
fault current. This is the start moment of the reset delay. After
the reset delay the trip contacts and start contact are opened.
Reset time varies from fault to fault depending on the fault
type. The reset time also depends on the specific protection
stage. The maximum reset time for each stage is specified in
chapter 9.3. For most stages it is less than 95 ms.
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stages
Figure 2.2-2. Reset time is the time it takes the trip or start relay contacts
to open after the fault has been cleared.
Hysteresis or dead band

When comparing a measured value against a pick-up value,
some amount of hysteresis is needed to avoid oscillation near
equilibrium situation. With zero hysteresis any noise in the
measured signal or any noise in the measurement itself would
cause unwanted oscillation between fault-on and fault-off
situations.
Figure 2.2-3. Behaviour of a greater than comparator. For example in

overvoltage stages the hysteresis (dead band) acts according this figure.
Figure 2.2-4. Behaviour of a less than comparator. For example in undervoltage and under frequency stages the hysteresis (dead band) acts
according this figure.
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2.3.
2.3 List of protection functions
List of protection functions

IEEE/ANSI
code
59
24
IEC symbol
Function name
U>, U>>, U>>>
Overvoltage protection
U/f>
U1<, U1<<
Volts/hertz over excitation

protection
Positive sequence
undervoltage protection for
generator applications
U<, U<<, U<<<
Undervoltage protection
U0>, U0>>

protection
f><, f>><<
Overfrequency and
underfrequency protection
f<, f<<
Underfrequency protection
f, U,
Synchrocheck
CBFP
Circuit-breaker failure
protection
Prg18
Programmable stages
27P
27
59N
81H/81L
81L
25
50BF
99
Note
2.4.
Overvoltage protection U> (59)
Enable_U_Over VS_U_Over
The overvoltage function measures the fundamental frequency

component of the line-to-line voltages regardless of the voltage
measurement mode (chapter 4.3). By using line-to-line voltages
any phase-to-ground over-voltages during earth faults have no
effect. (The earth fault protection functions will take care of
earth faults.) Whenever any of these three line-to-line voltages
exceeds the user's pick-up setting of a particular stage, this
stage picks up and a start signal is issued. If the fault situation
remains on longer than the user's operation time delay setting,
a trip signal is issued.
In rigidly earthed 4-wire networks with loads between phase
and neutral overvoltage protection may be needed for phase-toground voltages, too. In such applications the programmable
stages can be used. See chapter 2.12.
Three independent stages
There are three separately adjustable stages: U>, U>> and
U>>>. All the stages can be configured for definite time (DT)
operation characteristic.
Configurable release delay
The U> stage has a settable release delay, which enables
detecting intermittent faults. This means that the time counter
of the protection function does not reset immediately after the
fault is cleared, but resets after the release delay has elapsed.
If the fault appears again before the release delay time has
elapsed, the delay counter continues from the previous value.
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2.4 Overvoltage protection U> (59)
This means that the function will eventually trip if faults are
occurring often enough.
Configurable hysteresis
The dead band is 3 % by default. It means that an overvoltage
fault is regarded as a fault until the voltage drops below 97 %
of the pick up setting. In a sensitive alarm application a
smaller hysteresis is needed. For example if the pick up setting
is about only 2 % above the normal voltage level, hysteresis
must be less than 2 %. Otherwise the stage will not release
after fault.
Setting groups
There are two settings groups available for each stage.
Switching between setting groups can be controlled by digital
inputs, virtual inputs (mimic display, communication, logic)
and manually.
Figure 2.4-1 shows the functional block diagram of the
overvoltage function stages U>, U>> and U>>>.
Figure 2.4-1 Block diagram of the three-phase overvoltage stages U>, U>>
and U>>>.
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2.4 Overvoltage protection U> (59)
Parameters of the overvoltage stages U>, U>>, U>>> (59):

Parameter
Status
SCntr
TCntr
SetGrp
SGrpDI
Value
Blocked
Start
Trip
Unit
Cumulative start counter

Cumulative trip counter
Active setting group
Digital signal to select the
active setting group
None
Digital input
Virtual input
LED indicator signal
Virtual output
Function key
1 or 2
DIx
VIx
LEDx
VOx
Fx
Off
On
Force
Description
Current status of the stage
Note
F
F
C
C
Set
Set
Force flag for status forcing for

test purposes. This is a
common flag for all stages and
output relays, too.
Automatically reset by a 5minute timeout.
The supervised value. Max. of
U12, U23 and U31
Pick-up value scaled to
primary value
Pick-up setting relative to UN
Set
Definite operation time
Set
s
%
Release delay (U> stage only)

Dead band size i.e. hysteresis
Set
Set
Umax
U>, U>>,
U>>>
U>, U>>,
U>>>
t>, t>>,
t>>>
RlsDly
Hyster
V
%Un
3
(default)
For details of setting ranges see chapter 9.3.
Set = An editable parameter (password needed)
C = Can be cleared to zero
F = Editable when force flag is on
Set
Recorded values of the latest eight faults

There are detailed information available of the eight latest
faults: Time stamp, fault voltage, elapsed delay and setting
group.
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2.5 Volts/hertz over-excitation

protection Uf> (24)
Recorded values of the overvoltage stages (8 latest faults)

U>, U>>, U>>> (59):
Parameter
Value
yyyy-mm-dd
hh:mm:ss.ms
Flt
EDly
SetGrp
2.5.
Unit
%Un
%
1
2
Description
Time stamp of the recording, date
Time stamp, time of day
Maximum fault voltage
Elapsed time of the operating time
setting. 100% = trip
Active setting group during fault
Volts/hertz over-excitation protection

Uf> (24)
The saturation of any inductive network components like
transformers, inductors, motors and generators, depend on the
voltage and frequency. The lower the frequency, the lower is
the voltage at which the saturation begins.
The volts/hertz over-excitation protection stage is sensitive to
the voltage/frequency ratio instead of voltage only. Figure 2.5-1
shows the difference between volts/hertz and a standard
overvoltage function. The maximum of the three line-to-line
voltage is used regardless of the voltage measurement mode
(chapter 4.3). By using line-to-line voltages any phase-toground over-voltages during earth faults have no effect. (The
earth fault protection functions will take care of earth faults.)
The used net frequency is automatically adopted according the
local network frequency.
Overexcitation protection is needed for generators, which are
excitated even during start up and shut down. If such a
generator is connected to a unit transformer, also the unit
transformer needs volts/hertz over-excitation protection.
Another application is sensitive overvoltage protection of
modern transformers with no flux density margin in networks
with unstable frequency.
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2.5 Volts/hertz over-excitation

protection Uf> (24)
Setting groups
There are two settings groups available. Switching between
setting groups can be controlled by digital inputs, virtual
inputs (mimic display, communication, logic) and manually.
Figure 2.5-1 This figure shows the difference between volts/hertz and
normal overvoltage protection. The volts/hertz characteristics on the left
depend on the frequency while the standard overvoltage function on the
right is insensitive to frequency. The network frequency, 50 Hz or 60 Hz, is
automatically adopted by the relay.
The setting unit is per unit (PU).
1PU
U RATED
, where
f RATED
URATED is the nominal voltage of the protected device and fRATED

is the basic network frequency.
Parameters of the volts/hertz over-excitation stage Uf> (24)
Parameter
Status
SCntr
TCntr
SetGrp
SGrpDI
Force
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Value
Blocked
Start
Trip
1 or 2
DIx
VIx
LEDx
VOx
Off
On
Unit
Description

None
Digital input
Virtual input
Virtual output
output relays, too.
Note
F
F
C
C
Set
Set
Set
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2.6 Undervoltage protection U1<

(27P)
Parameter
Umax
Value
Unit
V
Description
The supervised value. Max. of
U12, U23 and U31
f
Hz
The supervised frequency
value
U/f
%
Calculated Umax/f
Uf>
%
Pick-up setting
t>
s
Note
Set
Set

faults: Time stamp, fault voltage, fault frequency, elapsed delay
and setting group.
Recorded values of the volts/hertz over-excitation stage
Uf> (8 latest faults) Uf> (24)
Parameter
Value
yyyy-mm-dd
hh:mm:ss.ms
Flt
U
f
EDly
SetGrp
2.6.
Unit
%
%Un
Hz
%
1
2
Description
Fault value V/Hz
Fault voltage
Fault frequency
Undervoltage protection U1< (27P)

This a special undervoltage protection for generator
applications, where the voltage is measured at the generator
side of the generator circuit breaker. There are special self
blocking features for starting up and shutting down a
generator.
This undervoltage function measures the positive sequence of
fundamental frequency component U1 of the measured voltages
(for calculation of U1 see chapter 4.4). By using positive
sequence all the three phases are supervised with one value
and in case the generator looses connection to the network (loss
of mains), the undervoltage situation is detected faster than by
using just the minimum of the three line-to-line voltages.
Whenever the positive sequence voltage U1 drops below the
user's pick-up setting of a particular stage, this stage picks up
and a start signal is issued. If the fault situation remains on
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(27P)
longer than the user's operation time delay setting, a trip

signal is issued.
Blocking during VT fuse failure
As all the protection stages the undervoltage function can be
blocked with any internal or external signal using the block
matrix. For example if the secondary voltage of one of the
measuring transformers disappears because of a fuse failure
(See VT supervision function in chapter 3.5). The blocking
signal can also be a signal from the user's logic (see chapter
5.8).
Self blocking at very low voltage
The stages will be blocked when the voltage is below a separate
low voltage blocking setting. With this setting, LVBlk, both
stages are blocked, when the voltage U1 drops below the given
limit. The idea is to avoid purposeless alarms, when the
generator is not running. The LVBlk setting is common for
both stages. The self blocking can not be disabled.
Initial self blocking
When the voltage U1 has been below the block limit, the stages
will be blocked until the pick-up setting has been reached.
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(27P)
Figure 2.6-1 shows an example of low voltage self blocking.

A
The positive sequence voltage U1 is below the block
limit. This is not regarded as an under voltage
situation.
B
The positive sequence voltage U1 is above the block
limit but below the pick-up level. However, this is not
regarded as an under voltage situation, because the
voltage has never been above the pick-up level since
being below the block limit.
C
Voltage is OK, because it is above the pick-up limit.
D
This is an under voltage situation.
E
Voltage is OK.
F
G
Voltage is under block limit and this is not regarded as
an under voltage situation.
H Same as B.
I
Voltage is OK.
J
Same as G
K
Voltage is OK.
Figure 2.6-1 Positive sequence under voltage state and block limit.
Two independent stages

There are two separately adjustable stages: U1< and U1<<.
Both stages can be configured for definite time (DT) operation
characteristic.
Setting groups
There are two settings groups available for both stages.
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(27P)

and manually.
Parameters of the under voltage stages U1<, U1<< (27P)
Parameter
Status
SCntr
TCntr
SetGrp
SGrpDI
Force
Value
Blocked
Start
Trip
1 or 2
DIx
VIx
LEDx
VOx
Off
On
Unit
Description
Note

None
Digital input
Virtual input
Virtual output

output relays, too.
U1
V
The supervised positive
sequence voltage in primary
volts
U1
%
The supervised positive
sequence voltage of Un/3
U1<, U1<<
V
primary value
U1<, U1<<
%
Pick-up setting of Un/3
t<, t<<
s
LVBlk
%Un
Low limit for self blocking.
This is a common setting for
both stages.
F
F
C
C
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set

group.
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2.7 Undervoltage protection U< (27)
Recorded values of the undervoltage stages (8 latest faults)

U1<, U1<< (27P)
Parameter
Value
yyyy-mm-dd
hh:mm:ss.ms
Flt
EDly
SetGrp
Unit
%Un
%
1
2
Description
Minimum fault voltage
2.7.
Undervoltage protection U< (27)
Enable_U_Under VS_U_Under
This is a basic undervoltage protection. The function measures

the three line-to-line voltages and whenever the smallest of
them drops below the user's pick-up setting of a particular
stage, this stage picks up and a start signal is issued. If the
fault situation remains on longer than the user's operation time
delay setting, a trip signal is issued.
Self blocking at very low voltage
The stages can be blocked with a separate low limit setting.
With this setting, the particular stage will be blocked, when the
biggest of the three line-to-line voltages drops below the given
limit. The idea is to avoid purposeless tripping, when voltage is
switched off. If the operating time is less than 0.08 s, the
blocking level setting should not be less than 15 % to the
blocking action to be enough fast. The self blocking can be
disabled by setting the low voltage block limit equal to zero.
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Figure 2.7-1shows an example of low voltage self blocking.

A
The maximum of the three line-to-line voltages ULLmax
is below the block limit. This is not regarded as an
under voltage situation.
B
The voltage ULLmin is above the block limit but below
the pick-up level. This is an undervoltage situation.
C
Voltage is OK, because it is above the pick-up limit.
D
E
Voltage is OK.
F
G
The voltage ULLmin is under block limit and this is not
regarded as an under voltage situation.
H This is an under voltage situation.
I
Voltage is OK.
J
Same as G
K
Voltage is OK.
Figure 2.7-1.Under voltage state and block limit.
Three independent stages

There are three separately adjustable stages: U<, U<< and
U<<<. All these stages can be configured for definite time (DT)
operation characteristic.
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Setting groups
There are two settings groups available for all stages.
and manually.
Parameters of the under voltage stages U<, U<<, U<<< (27):
Parameter
Status
SCntr
TCntr
SetGrp
Value
Blocked
Start
Trip
Unit
1 or 2
DIx
VIx
LEDx
VOx
Fx
Off
On
F
F
C
C
Set
Set
MinU
U<, U<<,
U<<<
U<, U<<,
U<<<
t<, t<<,
t<<<
LVBlk
RlsDly
Hyster
V
%Un
S
%Un
S
%

output relays, too.
The supervised minimum of
line-to-line voltages in primary
volts
primary value
Pick-up setting
Set
Set
Low limit for self blocking

Release delay (U< stage only)
Dead band setting
Set
Set
Set
Default
3.0 %
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Note

None
Digital input
Virtual input
Virtual output
Function key
SGrpDI
Force
Description
Set
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2.8 Zero sequence voltage

protection U0> (59N)

faults for each of the stages: Time stamp, fault voltage, elapsed
delay, voltage before the fault and setting group.
Recorded values of the undervoltage stages (8 latest faults)
U<, U<<, U<<< (27):
Parameter
Unit
Flt
EDly
%Un
%
PreFlt
%Un
SetGrp
2.8.
Value
yyyy-mm-dd
hh:mm:ss.ms
1
2
Description
Minimum fault voltage
Supervised value before fault, 1 s
average value.
Zero sequence voltage protection U0>

(59N)
The zero sequence voltage protection is used as unselective
backup for earth faults and also for selective earth fault
protections for motors having a unit transformer between the
motor and the busbar.
This function is sensitive to the fundamental frequency
component of the zero sequence voltage. The attenuation of the
third harmonic is more than 60 dB. This is essential, because
3n harmonics exist between the neutral point and earth also
when there is no earth fault.
Whenever the measured value exceeds the user's pick-up
setting of a particular stage, this stage picks up and a start
signal is issued. If the fault situation remains on longer than
the user's operation time delay setting, a trip signal is issued.
Measuring the zero sequence voltage
The zero sequence voltage is either measured with three
voltage transformers (e.g. broken delta connection), one voltage
transformer between the motor's neutral point and earth (see
chapter 4.3):
U0: The zero sequence voltage is measured with voltage
transformer(s) for example using a broken delta connection.
The setting values are relative to the VT0 secondary voltage
defined in configuration.
NOTE! The U0 signal must be connected according the connection diagram
(Figure 8.7-3) in order to get a correct polarization.
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Two independent stages

There are two separately adjustable stages: U0> and U0>>.
Both stages can be configured for definite time (DT) operation
characteristic.
The zero sequence voltage function comprises two separately
adjust-table zero sequence voltage stages (stage U0> and U0>>).
Setting groups
There are two settings groups available for both stages.
and manually.
Figure 2.8-1 Block diagram of the zero sequence voltage stages U0> and
U0>>
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Parameters of the residual overvoltage stages U0>, U0>>

(59N):
Parameter
Status
SCntr
TCntr
SetGrp
SGrpDI
Value
Blocked
Start
Trip
Unit

None
Digital input
Virtual input
Virtual output
Function key
1 or 2
DIx
VIx
LEDx
VOx
Fx
Off
On
Force
Description

output relays, too.
Uo
%
The supervised value relative
to Un/3
Uo>, Uo>>
%
Pick-up value relative to Un/3
t>, t>>
s
Note
F
F
C
C
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set

group.
Recorded values of the residual overvoltage stages
U0>, U0>> (59N):
Parameter
Value
yyyy-mm-dd
hh:mm:ss.ms
Flt
EDly
SetGrp
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Unit
%
%
1
2
Description
Fault voltage relative to Un/3
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2.9 Overfrequency and

underfrequency Protection f>, f<
(81H/81L)
2.9.
Overfrequency and underfrequency

Protection f>, f< (81H/81L)
Enable_f VS_f_Over
Frequency protection is used for load sharing, loss of mains

detection and as a backup protection for over-speeding.
The frequency function measures the frequency from the two
first voltage inputs. At least one of these two inputs must have
a voltage connected to be able to measure the frequency.
Whenever the frequency crosses the user's pick-up setting of a
particular stage, this stage picks up and a start signal is
issued. If the fault situation remains on longer than the user's
operation delay setting, a trip signal is issued. For situations,
where no voltage is present an adapted frequency is used. See
chapter 1.2.
Protection mode for f>< and f>><< stages
These two stages can be configured either for overfrequency or
for underfrequency.
Under voltage self blocking of underfrequency stages
The underfrequency stages are blocked when biggest of the
three line-to-line voltages is below the low voltage block limit
setting. With this common setting, LVBlk, all stages in
underfrequency mode are blocked, when the voltage drops
below the given limit. The idea is to avoid purposeless alarms,
when the voltage is off.
Initial self blocking of underfrequency stages
When the biggest of the three line-to-line voltages has been
below the block limit, the under frequency stages will be
blocked until the pick-up setting has been reached.
Four independent frequency stages
There are four separately adjustable frequency stages: f><,
f>><<, f<, f<<. The two first stages can be configured for either
overfrequency or underfrequency usage. So totally four
underfrequency stages can be in use simultaneously. Using the
programmable stages even more can be implemented (chapter
2.12). All the stages have definite operation time delay (DT).
Setting groups
There are two settings groups available for each stage.
and manually.
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underfrequency Protection f>, f<
(81H/81L)
Parameters of the over & underfrequency stages

f><, f>><<, f<, f<< (81H/81L):
Parameter
Status
SCntr
TCntr
SetGrp
SGrpDI
Force
Value
Blocked
Start
Trip
Unit

None
Digital input
Virtual input
Virtual output
Function key
1 or 2
DIx
VIx
LEDx
VOx
Fx
Off
On
Hz
Hz
fX
fXX
f<
f<<
s
tX
tXX
t<
t<<
Mode
>
<
LVblck
Description

output relays, too.
The supervised value.
Pick-up value
Over/under stage f><. See
Mode
Over/under stage f>><<.
Under stage f<
Under stage f<<
f>< stage
f>><< stage
f< stage
f<< stage
Operation mode. (only for f><
and f>><<)
Overfrequency mode
Underfrequency mode
Low limit for self blocking.

This is a common setting for
all four stages.
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Note
F
F
C
C
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
%Un
Set
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2.10 Synchrocheck (25)

faults: Time stamp, frequency during fault, elapsed delay and
setting group.
Recorded values of the over & under frequency stages (8
latest faults) f><, f>><<, f<, f<< (81H/81L):
Parameter
Value
yyyy-mm-dd
hh:mm:ss.ms
Flt
EDly
SetGrp
2.10.
Unit
Hz
%
1
2
Description
Faulty frequency
Synchrocheck (25)
VS_Sync VS_Scaling Enable_Sync Synchrocheck
is a function that will check synchronism in both

sides of the opened circuit breaker. The function will monitor
voltage amplitude, frequency and phase angle difference
between two voltages. The reference for synchrocheck can be
phase to ground or phase to phase voltage.
Voltage measuring mode must be selected to enable
synchrocheck from the desired reference. Available voltage
modes are 3LN/LLy for phase to phase voltage reference and
3LN/LNy for phase to ground reference.
The voltage used for sychrochecking is always phase-to-phase
voltage U12 or phase to ground voltage U1
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Setting parameters of synchrocheck stage SyC1 (25):

Parameter
Side
Values
U12/U12y;
CBObj
Obj1
Obj1
Smode
Async;
Sync; Off
Sync
Umode
-,
DD,
DL,
LD,
DD/DL,
DD/LD,
DL/LD,
DD/DL/LD
Unit
-
Default
U12/U12z
Description
Voltage selection. The
stage 1 has fixed voltages
U12/U12y or U12/U1y
The selected object for CB
control. The synchrocheck
closing command will use
the closing command of
the selected object.
NOTE! The stage 1 is
always using the object 1.
Synchrocheck mode.
Off = only voltage check
Async = the function
checks dU, df and dangle.
Furthermore, the
frequency slip, df,
determines the remaining
time for closing. This time
must be longer than CB
time.
Sync mode =
Synchronization is tried to
make exactly when angle
difference is zero. In this
mode df-setting should be
enough small (<0.3Hz).
Voltage check mode:
The first letter refers to
the reference voltage and
the second letter refers to
the comparison voltage.
D means that the side
must be dead when
closing (dead = The
voltage below the dead
voltage limit setting)
L means that the side
must be live when
closing (live = The voltage
higher than the live
voltage limit setting)
Example: DL mode for
stage 1:
The U12 side must be
dead and the U12y side
must be live.
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Parameter
Cbtime
Values
0.04 0.6
Dibypass
Digital
inputs
Bypass
0; 1
CBCtrl
ShowInfo
Open;Close
Off; On
On
SGrpDI
Digital
inputs
1; 2
SetGrp
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Unit
s
Default
0.1
Description
Typical closing time of the
circuit-breaker.
Bypass input. If the input
is active, the function is
bypassed.
The bypass status. 1
means that the function is
bypassed. This parameter
can also be used for
manual bypass.
Circuit-breaker control
Additional information
display about the
sychrocheck status to the
mimic.
The input for changing
the setting group.
The active setting group.
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Measured and recorded values of synchrocheck stages

SyC1 (25):
Description
Measured frequency
difference
dU
% Un / deg Measured voltage
amplitude and phase
angle difference
UState
Voltage status (e.g. DD)
SState
Synchrocheck status
ReqTime
Request time status
f1)
Hz
Measured frequency
(reference side)
1)
fy
Hz
Measured frequency
(comparison side)
1)
U12
% Un
Measured voltage
(reference side)
U12y1)
% Un
Measured voltage
(comparison side)
Recorded
ReqCntr
Request counter
values
SyncCntr
Synchronising counter
FailCntr
Fail counter
1)
f
Hz
Recorded frequency
(reference side)
1)
fy
Hz
Recorded frequency
(comparison side)
U121)
% Un
Recorded voltage
(reference side)
1)
U12y
% Un
Recorded voltage
(comparison side)
dAng
Deg
Recorded phase angle
difference, when close
command is given from
the function
dAngC
Deg
Recorded phase angle
difference, when the
circuit-breaker actually
closes.
EDly
%
The elapsed time
compared to the set
request timeout setting,
100% = timeout
1) Please note that the labels (parameter names) change according to the
voltage selection.
Measured
values
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Parameter
df
Values
-
Unit
Hz
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The following signals of the stage are available in the output

matrix and the logic: Request, OK and Fail. The requestsignal is active, when a request has received but the breaker is
not yet closed. The OK-signal is active, when the
synchronising conditions are met, or the voltage check criterion
is met. The fail-signal is activated, if the function fails to close
the breaker within the request timeout setting. See below the
figure.
Figure 2.10-1 The principle of the synchrocheck function
Please note that the control pulse of the selected object should
be long enough. For example, if the voltages are in opposite
direction, the synchronising conditions are met after several
seconds.
Figure 2.10-2 The block diagram of the synchrocheck and the controlling
object
Please note that the wiring of the secondary circuits of voltage

transformers to the device terminal depends on the selected
voltage measuring mode.
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Table 2.10-1 Voltage measurement modes for synchrocheck

function
Voltage
input
Terminals
Ua
X1:1-5
Ub
X1:2-5
Uc
X1:3-5
Ud
X1:4-5
Number of
synchrocheck stages
Availability of U0
Signals in mode
3LN+LLy/LNy
U1
U2
U3
U12y/U1y
1
No
The following application examples show the correct connection

of the voltage inputs. In the Figure 2.10-3 and Figure 2.10-4,
the applications require only one stage (Voltage measuring
modes are 3LN+LLy/LNy ).
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* Voltage measurement of the 50-series relays should be at the same

potential with the grounding of the relay. Normally this happens
automatically on field but pay attention when doing tests with the
relay.
Figure 2.10-3 One synchrocheck stage with 3LN+LLy-mode.
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* Voltage measurement of the 50-series relays should be at the same

potential with the grounding of the relay. Normally this happens
automatically on field but pay attention when doing tests with the
relay.
Figure 2.10-4 One synchrocheck stage with 3LN+LNy-mode.
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2.11 Circuit breaker failure

protection CBFP (50BF)
2.11.
Circuit breaker failure protection CBFP

(50BF)
The circuit breaker failure protection can be used to trip any
upstream circuit breaker (CB), if the fault has not disappeared
within a given time after the initial trip command. A different
output contact of the device must be used for this backup trip.
The operation of the circuit-breaker failure protection (CBFP)
is based on the supervision of the signal to the selected trip
relay and the time the fault remains on after the trip command.
If this time is longer than the operating time of the CBFP
stage, the CBFP stage activates another output relay, which
will remain activated until the primary trip relay resets.
The CBFP stage is supervising all the protection stages using
the same selected trip relay, since it supervises the control
signal of this device. See chapter 5.4 for details about the
output matrix and the trip relays.
Parameters of the circuit breaker failure stage CBFP (50BF)
Parameter
Status
Value
Blocked
Start
Trip
Unit
Description
Note
SCntr
TCntr
Force

Off
On
output relays, too.
Cbrelay
The supervised output relay.
1 - 14
Relay T1 T14 (depending on
the orderinf code)
t>
s
Definite operation time.
F
F
C
C
Set
Set
Set

faults: Time stamp and elapsed delay.
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2.12 Programmable stages (99)
Recorded values of the circuit breaker failure stage (8 latest

faults) CBFP (50BF)
Parameter
Value
yyyy-mm-dd
hh:mm:ss.ms
Unit
EDly
2.12.
Description
Programmable stages (99)

For special applications the user can built his own protection
stages by selecting the supervised signal and the comparison
mode.
The following parameters are available:
Priority
If operation times less than 60 milliseconds are needed
select 10 ms. For operation times under one second 20 ms
is recommended. For longer operation times and THD
signals 100 ms is recommended.
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Link
The name of the supervised signal (see table below).
Cmp
Compare mode. > for over or < for under comparison.
Pick-up
Limit of the stage. The available setting range and the unit
depend on the selected signal.
T
Definite time operation delay
Hyster
Dead band (hysteresis)
NoCmp
Only used with compare mode under (<). This is the limit
to start the comparison. Signal values under NoCmp are
not regarded as fault.
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Table 2.12-1Available signals to be supervised by the

programmable stages
U12, U23, U31
UL1, UL2, UL3
Uo
f
THDUa
THDUb
THDUc
fy
U12y
U12z
ULLmin,
ULLmax
ULNmin,
ULNmax
Line-to-line voltages
Phase-to-ground voltages
Zero-sequence voltage
Frequency
Total harmonic distortion of input Ua
Total harmonic distortion of input Ub
Total harmonic distortion of input Uc
Frequency behind circuit breaker
Voltage behind circuit breaker
Voltage behind 2nd circuit breaker
Minimum and maximum of line voltages
Minimum and maximum of phase
voltages
Eight independent stages

The device has eight independent programmable stages. Each
programmable stage can be enabled or disabled to fit the
intended application.
Setting groups
There are two settings groups available. Switching between
setting groups can be controlled by digital inputs, virtual
inputs (communication, logic) and manually.
There are two identical stages available with independent
setting parameters.
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Parameters of the programmable stages PrgN (99)

Parameter
Status
SCntr
TCntr
SetGrp
SgrpDI
Value
Blocked
Start
Trip
1 or 2
Dix
Vix
LEDx
Vox
Fx
Off
On
Force
Link
(See
Table
2.12-1)
(See Table
2.12-1)
Cmp
Unit
Description

None
Digital input
Virtual input
Virtual output
Function key
Force flag for status forcing
for test purposes. This is a
output relays, too.
Name for the supervised
signal
Note
F
F
C
C
Set
Set
Set
Set
Value of the supervised signal
Mode of comparison
Over protection
Under protection
Pickup
Pick up value scaled to
primary level
Pickup
pu
Pick up setting in pu
t
s
Definite operation time.
Hyster
%
Dead band setting
NoCmp
pu
Minimum value to start under
comparison. (Mode=<)
Set
>
<
Set
Set
Set
Set

There is detailed information available of the eight latest
faults: Time stamp, fault value and elapsed delay.
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Recorded values of the programmable stages PrgN (99)

Parameter
Value
yyyy-mm-dd
hh:mm:ss.ms
Flt
Edly
SetGrp
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Unit
pu
%
1
2
Description
Fault value
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3 Supporting functions
3.1 Event log
3.
Supporting functions
3.1.
Event log
Event log is a buffer of event codes and time stamps including
date and time. For example each start-on, start-off, trip-on or
trip-off of any protection stage has a unique event number code.
Such a code and the corresponding time stamp is called an
event. The event codes are listed in a separate document
Modbus_Profibus_Spabus_event.pdf.
As an example of information included with a typical event an
overvoltage trip event of the first 59 stage U> is shown in the
following table.
EVENT
Description
Local
panel
Code: 30E2
Channel 30,
event 2
Event text
Fault value
Date
Time
Fault type
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
U> trip on
120 Un%
2007-01-31
08:35:13.413
Type: 1-N, 2-N, 3-N
Communication
protocols
Events are the major data for a SCADA system. SCADA

systems are reading events using any of the available
communication protocols. Event log can also be scanned using
the front panel or using VAMPSET. With VAMSET the events
can be stored to a file especially in case the relay is not
connected to any SCADA system.
Only the latest event can be read when using communication
protocols or VAMPSET. Every reading increments the internal
read pointer to the event buffer. (In case of communication
error, the latest event can be reread any number of times using
an other parameter.) On the local panel scanning the event
buffer back and forth is possible.
Event enabling/masking
In case of an uninteresting event, it can be masked, which
prevents the particular event(s) to be written in the event
buffer.
As a default there is room for 200 latest events in the buffer.
Event buffer size can be modified from 50 to 2000 in all v.10.xx
softwares. Modification can be done in Local panel conf
menu. Alarm screen (popup screen) can also be enabled in this
same menu when Vampset setting tool is used. The oldest one
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3.1 Event log
will be overwritten, when a new event does occur. The shown

resolution of a time stamp is one millisecond, but the actual
resolution depends of the particular function creating the
event. For example most protection stages create events with
10 ms or 20 ms resolution. The absolute accuracy of all time
stamps depends on the time synchronizing of the relay. See
chapter 3.5 for system clock synchronizing.
Event buffer overflow
The normal procedure is to poll events from the device all the
time. If this is not done, the event buffer will eventually
overflow. On the local screen this is indicated with string
OVF after the event code.
Setting parameters for events
Parameter
Count
ClrEn
Value
Description
Number of events
Clear event buffer
Note
Set
Clear
Order
OldNew
NewOld
Order of the event buffer for local

display
Set
FVSca
Scaling of event fault value

Set
PU
Per unit scaling
Pri
Primary scaling
Display
On
Alarm pop-up display is enabled
Set
Alarms
Off
No alarm display
FORMAT OF EVENTS ON THE LOCAL DISPLAY
Code: CHENN
CH = event channel, NN=event code
Event description
Event channel and code in plain text
yyyy-mm-dd
Date (for available date formats see chapter 3.3)
hh:mm:ss.nnn
Time
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3.2.
3.2 Disturbance recorder
Disturbance recorder
The disturbance recorder can be used to record all the
measured signals, that is, currents, voltages and the status
information of digital inputs (DI) and digital outputs (DO). The
digital inputs include also the arc protection signals S1, S2, BI
and BO, if the optional arc protection is available.
Triggering the recorder
The recorder can be triggered by any start or trip signal from
any protection stage or by a digital input. The triggering signal
is selected in the output matrix (vertical signal DR). The
recording can also be triggered manually. All recordings are
time stamped.
Reading recordings
The recordings can be uploaded, viewed and analysed with the
VAMPSET program. The recording is in COMTRADE format.
This means that also other programs can be used to view and
analyse the recordings made by the relay.
For more details, please see a separate VAMPSET manual.
Number of channels
At the maximum, there can be 12 recordings, and the
maximum selection of channels in one recording is also 12
(limited in waveform recording). The digital inputs reserve one
channel (includes all the inputs). Also the digital outputs
reserve one channel (includes all the outputs). If digital inputs
and outputs are recorded, there will be still 10 channels left for
analogue waveforms.
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Disturbance recorder parameters

Parameter
Mode
Value
Unit
Saturated
Overflow
SR
32/cycle
16/cycle
8/cycle
1/10ms
1/20ms
1/200ms
1/1s
1/5s
1/10s
1/15s
1/30s
1/1min
Time
PreTrig
s
%
MaxLen
Status
Run
Trig
FULL
ManTrig
ReadyRec
80
Trig
n/m
Description
Behaviour in memory full
situation:
No more recordings are
accepted
The oldest recorder will be
overwritten
Sample rate
Waveform
Waveform
Waveform
One cycle value *)
One cycle value **)
Average
Average
Average
Average
Average
Average
Average
Recording length
Amount of recording data
before the trig moment
Maximum time setting.
This value depends on
sample rate, number and
type of the selected
channels and the
configured recording
length.
Status of recording
Not active
Waiting a triggering
Recording
Memory is full in saturated
mode
Manual triggering
Note
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
n = Available recordings
m = maximum number of
recordings
The value of m depends on
sample rate, number and
type of the selected
channels and the
configured recording
length.
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Parameter
AddCh
Value
U12, U23,
U31
UL1, UL2,
UL3
Uo
f
DO
DI
U1
U2
U2/U1
Uphase
ULLmax ***
ULNmin ***
Maximum of line voltages

Minimum of phase voltages
ULNmax
***
Clear
Maximum of phase voltages
THDUb
THDUc
fy
fz
U12y ***
Note
Set
Phase-to-neutral voltage
ULLmin ***
THDUa
ClrCh
Description
Add one channel.
Maximum simultaneous
number of channels is 12.
Line-to-line voltage

Frequency
Digital outputs
Digital inputs
Positive sequence voltage
Negative sequence voltage
Relative voltage unbalance
Average (UL1 + UL2 +
UL3)/3
Average (U12 + U23 +
U31)/3
Total harmonic distortion
of input Ua
of input Ub
of input Uc
Frequency behind circuit
breaker
Frequency behind 2nd
circuit breaker
Voltage behind circuit
breaker
Minimum of line voltages
Uline
AddCh
Unit
Remove all channels
Set
(Ch)
List of selected channels
*) This is the fundamental frequency rms value of one cycle updated every
10 ms.
**) This is the fundamental frequency rms value of one cycle updated every
20 ms.
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Running virtual comtrade files with VAMP relays

Virtual comtrade files can be run with VAMP relays with the
v.10.74 software or a later version. Relay behaviour can be
analysed by playing the recorder data over and over again in
the relay memory.
Steps of opening the VAMPSET setting tool.
1. Go to Disturbance record and select Open (A).
2. Select the comtrade file from you hard disc or equivalent.
VAMPSET is now ready to read the recording.
3. The virtual measurement has to be enabled (B) in order to
send record data to the relay (C).
4. Sending the file to the relays memory takes a few seconds.
Initiate playback of the file by pressing the Go! button (D).
The Change to control mode button takes you back to the
virtual measurement.
Note! The sample rate of the comtrade file has to be 32/cycle

(625
correspond to the channel names in Vamp relays: IL1, IL2, IL3,
Io1, Io2, U12, U23, UL1, UL2, UL3 and Uo.
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3.3 Voltage sags and swells
3.3.
Voltage sags and swells
VS_SagSwell
The power quality of electrical networks has become

increasingly important. The sophisticated loads (e.g. computers
etc.) require uninterruptible supply of clean electricity. VAMP
protection platform provides many power quality functions that
can be used to evaluate, monitor and alarm on the basis of the
quality. One of the most important power quality functions are
voltage sag and swell monitoring.
VAMP provides separate monitoring logs for sags and swells.
The voltage log is trigged, if any voltage input either goes
under the sag limit (U<) or exceeds the swell limit (U>). There
are four registers for both sags and swells in the fault log. Each
register will have start time, phase information, duration,
minimum, average, maximum voltage values of each sag and
swell event. Furthermore, there are total number of sags and
swells counters as well as total timers for sags and swells.
The voltage power quality functions are located under the
submenu U.
Setting parameters of sags and swells monitoring:
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Parameter
U>
Value
20 150
Unit
%
Default
110
U<
Delay
10 120
0.04 1.00
%
s
90
0.06
SagOn
SagOff
SwelOn
SwelOf
On; Off
On; Off
On; Off
On; Off
On
On
On
On
Description
Setting value of swell limit
Setting value of sag limit
Delay for sag and swell
detection
Sag on event
Sag off event
Swell on event
Swell off event
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Recorded values of sags and swells monitoring:

Recorded
values
Sag/ swell
logs 14
Parameter
Count
Total
Value
Unit
-
Count
Total
Date
Time
Type
Time
Min1
s
%Un
Min2
%Un
Min3
%Un
Ave1
%Un
Ave2
%Un
Ave3
%Un
Max1
%Un
Max2
%Un
Max3
%Un
Description
Cumulative sag counter
Cumulative sag time
counter
Cumulative swell counter
Cumulative swell time
counter
Date of the sag/swell
Time stamp of the sag/swell
Voltage inputs that had the
sag/swell
Duration of the sag/swell
Minimum voltage value
during the sag/swell in the
input 1
input 2
input 3
Average voltage value
input 1
input 2
input 3
Maximum voltage value
input 1
input 2
input 3
For details of setting ranges see chapter 9.4.2.
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3.4 Voltage interruptions
3.4.
Voltage interruptions
VS_VoltageInts
The device includes a simple function to detect voltage

interruptions. The function calculates the number of voltage
interruptions and the total time of the voltage-off time within a
given calendar period. The period is based on the real time
clock of the device. The available periods are:
8 hours, 00:00 08:00, 08:00 16:00, 16:00 24:00
one day, 00:00 24:00
one week, Monday 00:00 Sunday 24:00
one month, the first day 00:00 the last day 24:00
one year, 1st January 00:00 31st December 24:00
After each period, the number of interruptions and the total
interruption time are stored as previous values. The
interruption counter and the total time are cleared for a new
period. The old previous values are overwritten.
The voltage interruption is based on the value of the positive
sequence voltage U1 and a user given limit value. Whenever
the measured U1 goes below the limit, the interruption counter
is increased, and the total time counter starts increasing.
Shortest recognized interruption time is 40 ms. If the voltageoff time is shorter it may be recognized depending on the
relative depth of the voltage dip.
If the voltage has been significantly over the limit U1< and then
there is a small and short under-swing, it will not be recognized
(Figure 3.4-1).
Figure 3.4-1. A short voltage interruption which is probably not recognized
On the other hand, if the limit U1< is high and the voltage has
been near this limit, and then there is a short but very deep
dip, it will be recognized (Figure 3.4-2).
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3.4 Voltage interruptions
Figure 3.4-2 A short voltage interrupt that will be recognized
Setting parameters of the voltage sag measurement

function:
Parameter
U1<
Period
Value
10.0 120.0
8h
Day
Week
Month
Date
Time
Unit
%
-
Default
64
Month
Description
Setting value
Length of the observation
period
Date
Time
Measured and recorded values of voltage sag measurement

function:
Measured
value
Recorded
values
Parameter
Voltage
Value
LOW;
OK
Unit
-
U1
Count
Prev
Total
Prev
Description
Current voltage status
Measured positive
sequence voltage
Number of voltage sags
during the current
observation period
Number of voltage sags
during the previous
observation period
Total (summed) time of
voltage sags during the
current observation period
Total (summed) time of
voltage sags during the
previous observation
period
For details of setting ranges see chapter 9.4.3.
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3.5.
3.5 Voltage transformer supervision
Voltage transformer supervision

The device supervises the VTs and VT wiring between the
device terminals and the VTs. If there is a fuse in the voltage
transformer circuitry, the blown fuse prevents or distorts the
voltage measurement. Therefore, an alarm should be issued.
Furthermore, in some applications, protection functions using
voltage signals, should be blocked to avoid false tripping.
The VT supervisor function measures the three phase voltages
and currents. The negative sequence voltage U2 and the
negative sequence currentI2 are calculated. If U2 exceed the
U2> setting and at the same time, I2 is less than the I2< setting,
the function will issue an alarm after the operation delay has
elapsed.
Setting parameters of VT supervisor VTSV ( ):
Parameter
U2>
Value
0.0 200.0
Unit
%Un
Default
34.6
I2<
0.0 200.0
%In
100.0
t>
VT on
VT off
0.02 600.0
On; Off
On; Off
s
-
0.10
On
On
Description
Upper setting for VT
supervisor
Lower setting for VT
supervisor
Operation delay
VT supervisor on event
VT supervisor off event
Measured and recorded values of VT supervisor VTSV ( ):

Measured
value
Parameter
U2
I2
Recorded
Values
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Value
Unit
%Un
%In
Date
Time
U2
%Un
I2
%In
Description
Measured negative
sequence voltage
Measured negative
sequence current
Date of VT supervision
alarm
Time of VT supervision
alarm
Recorded negative
sequence voltage
Recorded negative
sequence current
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3.6 System clock and

synchronization
3.6.
System clock and synchronization

The internal clock of the relay is used to time stamp events and
disturbance recordings.
The system clock should be externally synchronised to get
comparable event time stamps for all the relays in the system.
The synchronizing is based on the difference of the internal
time and the synchronising message or pulse. This deviation is
filtered and the internal time is corrected softly towards a zero
deviation.
Adapting auto adjust
During tens of hours of synchronizing the device will learn its
average error and starts to make small corrections by itself.
The target is that when the next synchronizing message is
received, the deviation is already near zero. Parameters
"AAIntv" and "AvDrft" will show the adapted correction time
interval of this 1 ms auto-adjust function.
Time drift correction without external sync
If any external synchronizing source is not available and the
system clock has a known steady drift, it is possible to roughly
correct the clock error by editing the parameters "AAIntv" and
"AvDrft". The following equation can be used if the previous
"AAIntv" value has been zero.
604.8
AAIntv
DriftInOneWeek
If the auto-adjust interval "AAIntv" has not been zero, but
further trimming is still needed, the following equation can be
used to calculate a new auto-adjust interval.
1
AAIntv NEW
1
DriftInOneWeek
AAIntv PREVIOUS
604.8
The term DriftInOneWeek/604.8 may be replaced with the
relative drift multiplied by 1000, if some other period than one
week has been used. For example if the drift has been 37
seconds in 14 days, the relative drift is 37*1000/(14*24*3600) =
0.0306 ms/s.
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synchronization
Example 1.
If there has been no external sync and the relay's clock is
leading sixty-one seconds a week and the parameter AAIntv
has been zero, the parameters are set as
AvDrft Lead
604.8
AAIntv
9.9s
61
With these parameter values the system clock corrects itself
with 1 ms every 9.9 seconds which equals 61.091 s/week.
Example 2.
If there is no external sync and the relay's clock has been
lagging five seconds in nine days and the AAIntv has been
9.9 s, leading, then the parameters are set as
1
AAIntv NEW
10.6
1
5000
9.9 9 24 3600
AvDrft Lead
NOTE! When the internal time is roughly correct deviation is less than four
seconds any synchronizing or auto-adjust will never turn the clock
backwards. Instead, in case the clock is leading, it is softly slowed down
to maintain causality.
System clock parameters

Parameter
Date
Time
Style
SyncDI
TZone
DST
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Value
ydm
d.m.y
m/d/y
DI1, DI2
12.00 ...
+14.00 *)
No
Yes
Unit
Description
Current date
Current time
Date format
Year-Month-Day
Day.Month.Year
Month/Day/Year
The digital input used for
clock synchronisation.
DI not used for synchronizing
Minute pulse input
Note
Set
Set
Set
UTC time zone for SNTP

synchronization.
Note: This is a decimal
number. For example for state
of Nepal the time zone 5:45 is
given as 5.75
Daylight saving time for
SNTP
Set
***)
Set
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synchronization
Parameter
SySrc
Value
Unit
Internal
MsgCnt
DI
SNTP
SpaBus
ModBus
ProfibusDP
IEC-103
IEC101
DNP3
IRIG-B003
0 ... 65535, 0
... etc.
Dev
32767
SyOS
10000.000
AAIntv
10000
AvDrft
FilDev
Lead
Lag
125
ms
Description
Clock synchronisation source
No sync recognized since 200s
Digital input
Protocol sync
Protocol sync
Protocol sync
Protocol sync
Protocol sync
Protocol sync
Protocol sync
IRIG timecode B003 ****)
The number of received
synchronisation messages or
pulses
Latest time deviation between
the system clock and the
received synchronization
Synchronisation correction for
any constant error in the
synchronizing source.
Adapted auto adjust interval
for 1 ms correction
Adapted average clock drift
sign
Note
Set
Set**
)
Set
**)
ms
Filtered synchronisation
deviation
Set = An editable parameter (password needed).
*) Astronomically a range 11 ... +12 h would be enough, but for political
and geographical reasons a larger range is needed.
**) If external synchronization is used this parameter will be set
automatically.
***) Set the DI delay to its minimum and the polarity such that the leading
edge is the synchronizing edge.
****) Relay needs to be equipped with an IRIG-B option module to receive
clock syncronization signal (see chapter 12 for more information).
Synchronisation with DI
Clock can be synchronized by reading minute pulses from
digital inputs, virtual inputs or virtual outputs. Sync source is
selected with SyncDI setting. When rising edge is detected from
the selected input, system clock is adjusted to the nearest
minute. Length of digital input pulse should be at least 50 ms.
Delay of the selected digital input should be set to zero.
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Synchronisation correction
If the sync source has a known offset delay, it can be
compensated with SyOS setting. This is useful for
compensating hardware delays or transfer delays of
communication protocols. A positive value will compensate a
lagging external sync and communication delays. A negative
value will compensate any leading offset of the external synch
source.
Sync source
When the device receives new sync message, the sync source
display is updated. If no new sync messages are received within
next 1.5 minutes, the device will change to internal sync mode.
Deviation
The time deviation means how much system clock time differs
from sync source time. Time deviation is calculated after
receiving new sync message. The filtered deviation means how
much the system clock was really adjusted. Filtering takes care
of small errors in sync messages.
Auto-lag/lead
The device synchronizes to the sync source, meaning it starts
automatically leading or lagging to stay in perfect sync with the
master. The learning process takes few days.
3.7.
Self-supervision
The functions of the microcontroller and the associated
circuitry, as well as the program execution are supervised by
means of a separate watchdog circuit. Besides supervising the
relay, the watchdog circuit attempts to restart the micro
controller in a fault situation. If the restarting fails, the
watchdog issues a self-supervision alarm indicating a
permanent internal fault.
When the watchdog circuit detects a permanent fault, it always
blocks any control of other output relays (except for the selfsupervision output relay).
In addition, the internal supply voltages are supervised. Should
the auxiliary supply of the relay disappear, an alarm is
automatically given because the internal fault (IF) output relay
functions on a working current principle. This means that the
IF relay is energized when the auxiliary supply is on and no
internal fault is detected.
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3.7 Self-supervision
3.7.1.
Diagnostics
The device runs self-diagnostic tests for hardware and software
in every boot sequence and also performs runtime checking.
Fatal errors
If fatal error has been detected, the device releases IF relay
contact and error led is set on. Local panel will also display an
error message about the detected fault. Fatal error state is
entered when the device is not able to handle protections.
Runtime errors
When self-diagnostic function detects a fault, Selfdiag Alarm
matrix signal is set and an event (E56) is generated. In case the
error was only temporary, an off event is generated (E57). Self
diagnostic error can be reset via local panel interface.
Error registers
There are four 16-bit error registers which are readable
through remote protocols. The following table shows the
meaning of each error register and their bits.
Register
SelfDiag1
Bit
Code
0 (LSB)
T1
T2
T3
T4
A1
Description
Output relay fault
0 (LSB)
DAC
STACK
mA-output fault
OS: stack fault
MemChk
OS: memory fault
BGTask
OS: background task timeout
DI
Digital input fault (DI1, DI2)
SelfDiag3
SelfDiag4
Arc
Arc card fault
SecPulse
Hardware error
RangeChk
DB: Setting outside range
CPULoad
OS: overload
10
+24V
11
-15V
Internal voltage fault
12
ITemp
Internal temperature too high
13
ADChk1
A/D converter error
14
ADChk2
A/D converter error
15 (MSB)
E2prom
E2prom error
0 (LSB)
+12V
Internal voltage fault
ComBuff
BUS: buffer error
OrderCode
Order code error
The error code is displayed in self diagnostic events and on the

diagnostic menu on local panel and VAMPSET.
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4 Measurement functions
4.1 Measurement accuracy
Measurement functions
All the direct measurements are based on fundamental
frequency values. The exception is frequency. Most protection
functions are also based on the fundamental frequency values.
The figure shows a current waveform and the corresponding
fundamental frequency component f1, second harmonic f2 and
rms value in a special case, when the current deviates
significantly from a pure sine wave.
Figure 4-1 Example of various current values of a transformer inrush

current.
4.1.
Measurement accuracy
Voltage inputs UA, UB, UC, Ud
The usage of voltage inputs depends on the configuration
parameter voltage measurement mode. For example, Ud is
the zero sequence voltage input U0 if the mode 3LL + U0 is
selected.
Measuring range L- N
Inaccuracy
0 300 V
(LL measurement 0 520 V)
0.5 % or 0.3 V
The specified frequency range is 45 Hz 65 Hz.

Frequency
Measuring range
Inaccuracy
16 Hz 75 Hz
10 mHz
The frequency is measured from current signals.
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4.2 Minimum and maximum values
4.2.
Minimum and maximum values

Minimum and maximum values are registered with time
stamps since the latest manual clearing or since the device has
been restarted. The available registered min & max values are
listed in the following table.
Min & Max
measurement
U12, U23, U31
Uo
f
Description
Line-to-line voltage
Frequency
The clearing parameter "ClrMax" is common for all these

values.
Parameters
Parameter
ClrMax
Value
Clear
4.3.
Description
Reset all minimum and maximum
values
Set
S
Voltage measurement modes

Depending on the application and available voltage
transformers, the relay can be connected either to line-to-line
voltages or phase-to-ground voltages. The configuration
parameter "Voltage measurement mode" must be set according
the used connection.
The available modes are:
3LN+LLy/LNy
This mode is used with the synchrocheck function. See Table
2.10-1.
3LN+Uo
The device is connected to line-to-netural voltages UL1 - UL3 and
to zero sequence voltage U0. The phase-to-phase voltages are
calculated. See Figure 8.7-3.
The overvoltage protection is always based on the line-to-line

voltage regardless of the measurement mode.
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4.4.
4.4 Symmetric components
Symmetric components
In a three phase system, the voltage or current phasors may be
divided in symmetric components according C. L. Fortescue
(1918). The symmetric components are:
Positive sequence 1
Negative sequence 2
Zero sequence 0
Symmetric components are calculated according the following
equations:
S 0
1 1
S 1 1 a
1 3
S 2
1 a 2
S0
S1
S2
=
=
=
1 U
2
a V
a W
, where
zero sequence component

positive sequence component
negative sequence component
1
3
, a phasor rotating constant
a 1120 j
2
2
U
= phasor of phase L1 (phase current)
V
= phasor of phase L2
W
= phasor of phase L3
In case the voltage measurement mode is "2LL+Uo+LLy/LNy"
i.e. two line-to-line voltage are measured, the following
equation is used instead.
U 1 1 1 a 2 U 12
U 3
2
1 a U 23
, where
U12 = Voltage between phases L1 and L2.

U23 = Voltage between phases L2 and L3.
When using line-to-line voltages, any zero sequence voltage can
not be calculated.
NOTE! The zero sequence or residual measurement signals connected to the
device are U0.
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Example 1, single phase injection

UN
= 100 V
Voltage measurement mode is "2LL+Uo+LLy/LNy".
Injection:
Ua
= U12 = 100 V
Ub
= U23 = 0
U 1 1 1 a 2 1000 1 1000 33
U 3
3 1000 33
0
1
U1
= 33 %
U2
= 33 %
U2/U1 = 100 %
When using a single phase test device, the relative unbalance
U2/U1 will always be 100 %.
Example 2, two phase injection with adjustable phase angle
UN
= 100 V
Injection:
Ua
= U12 = 100 V 0
Ub
= U23 = 100/3 V 150 = 57.7 V 150
1000
U 1 1 1 a 2
100 10 1 / 3 90
U 3
3
2
1 a 100 / 3 150
10 1 / 3 30
100 2 / 3 30 38.5 30
3 1 / 3 30 19.2 30
U1
= 38.5 %
U2
= 19.2 %
U2/U1 = 50 %
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Figure 4.4-1 shows a geometric solution. The input values have been scaled
with 3/100 to make the calculation easier.
Example 1, single phase injection

UN
= 100 V
Injection:
Ua
= U12 = 100 V
Ub
= U23 = 0
U 1 1 1 a 2 1000 1 1000 33
U 3

2
1 a 0 3 1000 33
U1
= 33 %
U2
= 33 %
U2/U1 = 100 %
When using a single phase test device, the relative unbalance
U2/U1 will always be 100 %.
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4.5 Primary, secondary and per unit

scaling
Example 2, two phase injection with adjustable phase angle

UN
= 100 V
Injection:
Ua
= U12 = 100 V 0
Ub
= U23 = 100/3 V 150 = 57.7 V 150
1000
U 1 1 1 a 2
100 10 1 / 3 90
U 3
3
2
1 a 100 / 3 150
10 1 / 3 30
100 2 / 3 30 38.5 30
3 1 / 3 30 19.2 30
U1
= 38.5 %
U2
= 19.2 %
U2/U1 = 50 %
Figure 4.4-2 shows a geometric solution. The input values have been scaled
with 3/100 to make the calculation easier.
4.5.
Primary, secondary and per unit

scaling
Many measurement values are shown as primary values
although the relay is connected to secondary signals. Some
measurement values are shown as relative values - per unit or
per cent. Almost all pick-up setting values are using relative
scaling. The scaling is done using the given VT.
The following scaling equations are useful when doing
secondary testing.
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4.5.1.

scaling
Voltage scaling
Primary/secondary scaling of line-to-line voltages
secondary primary
U PRI 3 U SEC
primary secondary
U SEC
VTPRI
VTSEC
U PRI VTSEC
3 VTPRI
Example 1: Secondary to primary.

VT = 12000/110
Voltage connected to the device's input Ua or Ub is 100 V.
Primary voltage is UPRI = 100x12000/110 = 10909 V
Example 2: Secondary to primary.
VT = 12000/110
Three phase symmetric voltages connected to the device's
inputs Ua, Ub and Uc are 57.7 V.
Primary voltage is UPRI = 3x58x12000/110 = 10902 V
Example 3: Primary to secondary.
VT = 12000/110
The device displays UPRI = 10910 V.
Secondary voltage is USEC = 10910x110/12000 = 100 V
Example 4: Primary to secondary.
VT = 12000/110
The device displays U12 = U23 = U31 = 10910 V.
Symmetric secondary voltages at Ua, Ub and Uc are
USEC = 10910/3x110/12000 = 57.7 V4
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scaling
Per unit [pu] scaling of line-to-line voltages

One per unit = 1 pu = 1xUN = 100 %, where UN = rated voltage
of the VT.
U SEC VTPRI
VTSEC U N
secondary per
unit
U PU 3
per unit
secondary
U SEC U PU
VTSEC
3
UN
VTPRI
Example 1: Secondary to per unit.

VT = 12000/110
Voltage connected to the device's input Ua or Ub is 110 V.
Per unit voltage is
UPU = 110/110 = 1.00 pu = 1.00xUN = 100 %
VT = 12000/110
Three symmetric phase-to-neutral voltages connected to the
device's inputs Ua,Ub and Uc are 63.5 V
Per unit voltage is
UPU = 3x63.5/110x12000/11000 = 1.00 pu = 1.00xUN = 100 %
Example 3: Per unit to secondary.
VT = 12000/110
The device displays 1.00 pu = 100 %.
Secondary voltage is
USEC = 1.00x110x11000/12000 = 100.8 V
VT = 12000/110
UN = 11000 V
The device displays 1.00 pu = 100 %.
Three symmetric phase-to-neutral voltages connected to the
device 's inputs Ua,Ub and Uc are.
USEC = 1.00x110/3x11000/12000 = 58.2 V
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scaling
Per unit [pu] scaling of zero sequence voltage

U a U b U c
1
VTSEC
3
secondary
per unit
U PU
per unit
secondary
U a U b U c
SEC
SEC
3 U PU VTSEC

U0SEC = 110 V (This is a configuration value corresponding to
U0 at full earth fault.)
Voltage connected to the device's input Uc is 22 V.
Per unit voltage is
UPU = 22/110 = 0.20 pu = 20 %
VT = 12000/110
Voltage connected to the device's input Ua is 38.1 V, while
Ua = Ub = 0.
Per unit voltage is
UPU = (38.1+0+0)/(3x110) = 0.20 pu = 20 %
U0SEC = 110 V (This is a configuration value corresponding to
U0 at full earth fault.)
The device displays U0 = 20 %.
Secondary voltage at input Uc is
USEC = 0.20x110 = 22 V
VT = 12000/110
The device displays U0 = 20 %.
If Ub = Uc = 0, then secondary voltages at Ua is
USEC = 3x0.2x110 = 38.1 V
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4.6 Analogue output (option)
4.6.
Analogue output (option)

A device with the mA option has one configurable analogue
output. The resolution of the analogue output is 10 bits
resulting current steps less than 25 A. The output current
range is configurable allowing e.g. the following ranges: 0 .. 20
mA and 4 .. 20 mA. More exotic ranges like 0 5 mA or 10
2 mA can be configured freely as long as the boundary values
are within 0 20 mA.
Available couplings to the analog output:
f
U12, U23, U31
UL1, UL2, UL3
Uo
4.6.1.
mA scaling example
In this chapter, there is an example configuration of scaling the
transducer (mA) output.
Example 1
Coupling
Scaled minimum
Scaled maximum
Analogue output minimum value
Analogue output maximum value
=
=
=
=
=
Uline
0V
15000 V
4 mA
20 mA
Figure 4.6.1-1. Example of mA scaling for Uline, the average of the line-toline voltages. At 0 V the transducer ouput is 4 mA, at 15000 V the output is
20 mA
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5 Control functions
5.1 Output relays
5.
Control functions
5.1.
Output relays
The output relays are also called digital outputs. Any internal
signal can be connected to the output relays using output
matrix. An output relay can be configured as latched or nonlatched. See output matrix for more details.
The difference between trip contacts and alarm contacts is the
DC breaking capacity. See chapters 9.1.4 and 9.1.5 for details.
The contacts are SPST normal open type (NO), except alarm
relay A1 which has change over contact (SPDT).
Parameters of output relays
Parameter
T1 T4
A1
IF
Force
Value
0
1
0
1
0
1
On
Off
REMOTE PULSES
T3, T4, A1
0.00 ... 99.98
or
99.99
Unit
Description
Status of trip output relay
Status of alarm output relay
Status of the internal fault

indication relay
Force flag for output relay

forcing for test purposes.
This is a common flag for all
output relays and protection
stage status, too. Any forced
relay(s) and this flag are
automatically reset by a 5minute timeout.
Pulse length for direct

output relay control via
communications protocols.
99.99 s = Infinite. Release
by writing "0" to the direct
control parameter
NAMES for OUTPUT RELAYS (editable with VAMPSET only)
Description String of
Names for DO on
max. 32
VAMPSET screens. Default
characters
is
"Trip relay n", n=1...4 or
"Alarm relay n", n=1
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F
Set
Set
Set
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5.2 Digital inputs
5.2.
5 Control functions
Digital inputs
There are two (2) digital inputs available for control purposes.
The polarity normal open (NO) / normal closed (NC) and a
delay can be configured according the application. The signals
are available for the output matrix, block matrix, user's
programmable logic etc.
The digital inputs need an external control voltage (ac or dc).
The voltage threshold level can be selected in the ordering code
(see chapter 12):
Selection in order code
1
2
3
Threshold voltage
24 V dc / 110V ac
110 V dc / 220V ac
220 V dc
When 110 or 220 V ac voltage is used to activate the digital

Inputs, the AC mode should be selected as shown in the
screenshot below:
Figure 5.2-1 AC mode selection in VAMPSET
These inputs are ideal for transferring the status information

of switching devices into the device. Please note that it is
possible to use two different control voltages for the inputs.
Label and description texts can be edited with VAMPSET
according the application. Labels are the short parameter
names used on the local panel and descriptions are the longer
names used by VAMPSET.
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5.2 Digital inputs
Parameters of digital inputs

Parameter
DI1,DI2
Value
0
1
Unit
DI COUNTERS
DI1, DI2
0 ... 65535
DELAYS FOR DIGITAL INPUTS
DI1, DI2
0.00 ... 60.00
s
Description
Status of digital input
Cumulative active edge

counter
(Set)
Definite delay for both on

and off transitions
Set
For normal open contacts

(NO). Active edge is 01
yes
For normal closed
contacts (NC)
Active edge is 10
Alarm display no
No pop-up display
yes
Alarm pop-up display is
activated at active DI
edge
On event
On
Active edge event
enabled
Active edge event
Off
disabled
Off event
On
Inactive edge event
enabled
Inactive edge event
Off
disabled
NAMES for DIGITAL INPUTS (editable with VAMPSET only)
Label
String of
Short name for DIs on
max. 10
the local display
characters
Default is "DIn", n=1...2
Description
String of
Long name for DIs.
max. 32
Default is
characters
"Digital input n", n=1...2
Set
CONFIGURATION DI1 ... DI6

Inverted
no
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Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
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5.3 Virtual inputs and outputs
5.3.
5 Control functions
Virtual inputs and outputs

There are four virtual inputs and six virtual outputs. The four
virtual inputs acts like normal digital inputs. The state of the
virtual input can be changed from display, communication bus
and from VAMPSET. For example setting groups can be
changed using virtual inputs.
Parameters of virtual inputs
Parameter
VI1 ... VI4
Value
Unit Description
0
Status of virtual input
1
Events
On
Event enabling
Off
NAMES for VIRTUAL INPUTS (editable with VAMPSET only)
Label
String of
Short name for VIs on the
max. 10
local display
characters
Default is "VIn", n=1...4
Description
String of
Long name for VIs.
max. 32
Default is
characters
"Virtual input n", n=1...4
Set
Set
Set
Set
The six virtual outputs do act like output relays, but there are
no physical contacts. Virtual outputs are shown in the output
matrix and the block matrix. Virtual outputs can be used with
the user's programmable logic and to change the active setting
group etc.
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5.4.
5 Control functions
5.4 Function keys / F1 & F2
Function keys / F1 & F2

There are two (2) function keys (F1 and F2) available in the
relays front panel. As default, these keys are programmed to
toggle VI1 and VI2.
It is possible to change F1 & F2 to toggle other VIs or to act as
object control. Selection of F1 & F2 function is done with
VAMPSET software under the menu FUNCTION BUTTONS.
Parameters of function keys
Parameter
Selected
control
5.5.
Value
VI1
:
VI4
Object control
Unit
Description
Function key toggles
virtual input 1
:
Function key toggles
virtual input 4
Function key acts as
object control and key can
be selected as DI for local
open/close control
Set
Set
Output matrix
By means of the output matrix, the output signals of the
various protection stages, digital inputs, logic outputs and
other internal signals can be connected to the output relays,
front panel indicators, virtual outputs etc.
There are eight general purpose LED indicators "A", "B", "C",
"D", "E", "F", "G" and "H" available for customer-specific
indications on the front panel. Furthermore there are two LED
indicators specified for keys F1 and F2. In addition, the
triggering of the disturbance recorder (DR) and virtual outputs
are configurable in the output matrix. See an example in
Figure 5.5-1.
An output relay or indicator LED can be configured as latched
or non-latched. A non-latched relay follows the controlling
signal. A latched relay remains activated although the
controlling signal releases.
There is a common "release latched" signal to release all the
latched relays. This release signal resets all the latched output
relays and indicators. The reset signal can be given via a digital
input, via a keypad or through communication. Any digital
input can be used for resetting. The selection of the input is
done with the VAMPSET software under the menu "Release
output matrix latches". Under the same menu, the "Release
latches" parameter can be used for resetting.
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5.6 Blocking matrix
5 Control functions
Figure 5.5-1 Output matrix.
5.6.
Blocking matrix
By means of a blocking matrix, the operation of any protection
stage can be blocked. The blocking signal can originate from
the digital inputs DI1 to DI2, or it can be a start or trip signal
from a protection stage or an output signal from the user's
programmable logic. In the block matrix Figure 5.6-1 an active
blocking is indicated with a black dot () in the crossing point
of a blocking signal and the signal to be blocked.
Figure 5.6-1 Blocking matrix and output matrix
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5.7.
5 Control functions
5.7 Controllable objects
Controllable objects
The device allows controlling of six objects, that is, circuitbreakers, disconnectors and earthing switches. Controlling can
be done by "select-execute" or "direct control" principle.
The logic functions can be used to configure interlocking for a
safe controlling before the output pulse is issued. The objects
1...6 are controllable while the objects 7...8 are only able to
show the status.
Controlling is possible by the following ways:
o through the local HMI
o through a remote communication
o through a digital input
o through the function key
The connection of an object to specific output relays is done via
an output matrix (object 1-6 open output, object 1-65 close
output). There is also an output signal Object failed, which is
activated if the control of an object fails.
Object states
Each object has the following states:
Setting
Object state
Value
Undefined (00)
Open
Close
Undefined (11)
Description
Actual state of the
object
Basic settings for controllable objects

Each controllable object has the following settings:
Setting
DI for obj open
DI for obj close
DI for obj ready
Max ctrl pulse length
Completion timeout
Object control
Value
None, any digital
input, virtual input
or virtual output
0.02 600 s
0.02 600 s
Open/Close
Description
Open information
Close information
Ready information
Pulse length for open
and close commands
Timeout of ready
indication
Direct object control
If changing states takes longer than the time defined by Max

ctrl pulse length setting, object fails and Object failure
matrix signal is set. Also undefined-event is generated.
Completion timeout is only used for the ready indication. If
DI for obj ready is not set, completion timeout has no
meaning.
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5.7 Controllable objects
5 Control functions
Output signals of controllable objects

Each controllable object has 2 control signals in matrix:
Output signal
Object x Open
Object x Close
Description
Open control signal for the object
Close control signal for the object
These signals send control pulse when an object is controlled by

digital input, remote bus, auto-reclose etc.
Settings for read-only objects
Each read-only object has the following settings:
Setting
DI for obj open
DI for obj close
Object timeout
Value
None, any digital
input, virtual input
or virtual output
0.02 600 s
Description
Open information
Close information
Timeout for state
changes
If changing states takes longer than the time defined by Object

timeout setting, object fails and Object failure matrix signal
is set. Also undefined-event is generated.
Controlling with DI
Objects can be controlled with digital input, virtual input or
virtual output. There are four settings for each controllable
object:
Setting
DI for remote open control
DI for remote close control
DI for local open control
DI for local close control
Active
In remote state
In local state
If the device is in local control state, the remote control inputs

are ignored and vice versa. Object is controlled when a rising
edge is detected from the selected input. Length of digital input
pulse should be at least 60 ms.
Controlling with F1 & F2
Objects can be controlled with F1 & F2. There are two settings
for each controllable object:
Setting
DI for local open control
DI for local close control
Active
In local state
Selected object and control is shown in VAMPSET software

under the menu FUNCTION BUTTONS. If no object with
local control is selected - is shown. If multiple local controls
are selected for one key ? is shown.
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5.7.1.
5 Control functions
5.8 Logic functions
Local/Remote selection
In Local mode, the output relays can be controlled via a local
HMI, but they cannot be controlled via a remote serial
communication interface.
In Remote mode, the output relays cannot be controlled via a
local HMI, but they can be controlled via a remote serial
communication interface.
The selection of the Local/Remote mode is done by using a local
HMI, or via one selectable digital input. The digital input is
normally used to change a whole station to a local or remote
mode. The selection of the L/R digital input is done in the
Objects menu of the VAMPSET software.
NOTE! A password is not required for a remote control operation.
5.8.
Logic functions
The device supports customer-defined programmable logic for
therne signals. The logic is designed by using the VAMPSET
setting tool and downloaded to the device. Functions available
are:
AND
OR
XOR
NOT
COUNTERs
RS & D flip-flops
Maximum number of outputs is 20. Maximum number of input
gates is 31. An input gate can include any number of inputs.
For detailed information, please refer to the VAMPSET manual
(VMV.EN0xx).
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6.1 Communication ports
6 Communication
6.
Communication
6.1.
Communication ports
The relay has one communication port. See Figure 6.1-1.

There is also one optional communication module slot in the
rear panel.
Figure 6.1-1. Communication ports and connectors. The DSR signal from the
front panel port selects the active connector for the RS232 local port.
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6.1.1.
6 Communication
Local port (Front panel)

The relay has a USB-connector in the front panel
Protocol for the local port
The front panel port is always using the command line protocol
for VAMPSET regardless of the selected protocol for the rear
panel local port.
If other than None protocol is selected for the rear panel local
port, the front panel connector, when activated, is still using
the plain command line interface with the original speed,
parity etc. For example if the rear panel local port is used for
remote VAMPSET communication using SPA-bus default
9600/7E1, it is possible to temporarily connect a PC with
VAMPSET to the front panel connector. Connecting a cable
between the PC and the relay will create a virtual com-port.
The default settings for the relay are 38400/8N1. The
communication parameter display on the local display will
show the active parameter values for the local port.
Physical interface
The physical interface of this port is USB.
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Parameters
Parameter
Protocol
Description
Note
Protocol selection for the
Set
rear panel local port.
None
Command line interface
for VAMPSET
SpaBus
SPA-bus (slave)
ProfibusDP
Profibus DB (slave)
ModbusSla
Modbus RTU slave
ModbusTCPs
Modbus TCP slave
IEC-103
IEC-60870-5-103 (slave)
ExternalIO
Modbus RTU master for
external I/O-modules
DNP3
DNP 3.0
Msg#
Message counter since
Clr
0 ... 2321
the device has restarted
or since last clearing
16
Errors
Protocol errors since the
Clr
0 ... 2 1
device has restarted or
since last clearing
16
Tout
Timeout errors since the
Clr
0 ... 2 1
since last clearing
Display of actual
1)
communication
parameters.
speed/DPS
Speed = bit/s
D = number of data bits
Default =
P = parity: none, even,
38400/8N1 for
odd
VAMPSET
S = number of stop bits
VAMPSET communication (Direct or SPA-bus embedded command line
interface)
Tx
bytes/size
Unsent bytes in
transmitter buffer/size of
the buffer
Msg#
Message counter since
Clr
0 ... 2321
the device has restarted
or since last clearing
16
Errors
Errors since the device
Clr
0 ... 2 1
has restarted or since last
clearing
16
Tout
Clr
0 ... 2 1
since last clearing
Clr = Clearing to zero is possible
1) The communication parameters are set in the protocol specific menus. For
the local port command line interface the parameters are set in
configuration menu.
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Remote port
Parameters
Parameter
Protocol
Description
Note
Protocol selection for
Set
remote port
None
SPA-bus
SPA-bus (slave)
ProfibusDP
Profibus DB (slave)
ModbusSla
Modbus RTU slave
ModbusTCPs
Modbus TCP slave
IEC-103
IEC-60870-5-103 (slave)
ExternalIO
DNP3
DNP 3.0
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Msg#
Message counter since the
Clr
0 ... 2 1
since last clearing
Errors
Clr
0 ... 2161
since last clearing
16
Tout
Clr
0 ... 2 1
since last clearing
Display of current
1)
communication
parameters.
speed/DPS
Speed = bit/s
odd
Debug
Echo to local port
Set
No
No echo
Binary
For binary protocols
ASCII
For SPA-bus protocol
configuration menu.
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Extension port
Parameters
Parameter
Protocol
Description
Note
Protocol selection for
Set
extension port
None
SPA-bus
SPA-bus (slave)
ProfibusDP
Profibus DB (slave)
ModbusSla
Modbus RTU slave
ModbusTCPs
Modbus TCP slave
IEC-103
IEC-60870-5-103 (slave)
ExternalIO
DNP3
DNP 3.0
Msg#
Message counter since the
Clr
0 ... 2321
since last clearing
16
Errors
Clr
0 ... 2 1
since last clearing
16
Tout
Clr
0 ... 2 1
since last clearing
Display of current
1)
communication
parameters.
speed/DPS
Speed = bit/s
odd
configuration menu.
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6.2 Communication protocols
Ethernet port
IEC61850, Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP use Ethernet
communication. Also VAMPSET, SPA-bus and DNP 3.0
communication can be directed via Ethernet.
Parameters
Parameter
Protocol
Description
Protocol selection for the
extension port.
None
Command line interface
for VAMPSET
ModbusTCPs
Modbus TCP slave
IEC 61850
IEC-61850 protocol
Ethernet/IP
Ethernet/IP protocol
Port
nnn
Ip port for protocol,
default 102
IpAddr
n.n.n.n
Internet protocol
address (set with
VAMPSET)
NetMsk
n.n.n.n
Net mask (set with
VAMPSET)
Gatew
default = 0.0.0.0
Gateway IP address (set
with VAMPSET)
NTPSvr
n.n.n.n
Network time protocol
server (set with
VAMPSET)
0.0.0.0 = no SNTP
VS Port
nn
IP port for Vampset
KeepAlive
nn
TCP keepalive interval
MAC
nnnnnnnnnnnn
MAC address
Msg#
nnn
Message counter
Errors
nnn
Error counter
Tout
nnn
Timeout counter
6.2.
Value
Unit
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Communication protocols
The protocols enable the transfer of the following type of data:
events
status information
measurements
control commands.
clock synchronizing
Settings (SPA-bus and embedded SPA-bus only)
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PC communication
PC communication is using a VAMP specified command line
interface. The VAMPSET program can communicate using the
local USB-port or using optional Ethernet interface. It is also
possible to select SPA-bus protocol for the local port and
configure the VAMPSET to embed the command line interface
inside SPA-bus messages. For Ethernet configuration see
chapter 6.1.4.
6.2.2.
Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU

These Modbus protocols are often used in power plants and in
industrial applications. The difference between these two
protocols is the media. Modbus TCP uses Ethernet and Modbus
RTU uses asynchronous communication (RS-485, optic fibre,
RS-232).
VAMPSET will show the list of all available data items for
Modbus. A separate document Modbus data.pdf is also
available.
The Modbus communication is activated usually for remote
port via a menu selection with parameter Protocol. See
chapter 6.1.
For Ethernet configuration see chapter 6.1.4.
Parameters
Parameter
Addr
Value
1 247
Unit
bit/s
Description
Modbus address for the
device.
Broadcast address 0 can
be used for clock
synchronizing. Modbus
TCP uses also the TCP
port settings.
Communication speed for
Modbus RTU
1200
bps
2400
4800
9600
19200
Parity
None
Parity for Modbus RTU
Even
Odd
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Note
Set
Set
Set
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6 Communication
Profibus DP
The Profibus DP protocol is widely used in industry. An
external VPA 3CG is required.
Device profile continuous mode
In this mode the device is sending a configured set of data
parameters continuously to the Profibus DP master. The
benefit of this mode is the speed and easy access to the data in
the Profibus master. The drawback is the maximum buffer size
of 128 bytes, which limits the number of data items transferred
to the master. Some PLCs have their own limitation for the
Profibus buffer size, which may further limit the number of
transferred data items.
Device profile Request mode
Using the request mode it is possible to read all the available
data from the VAMP device and still use only a very short
buffer for Profibus data transfer. The drawback is the slower
overall speed of the data transfer and the need of increased
data processing at the Profibus master as every data item must
be separately requested by the master.
NOTE! In request mode it is not possible to read continuously only one single
data item. At least two different data items must be read in turn to get
updated data from the device.
There is a separate manual for VPA 3CG with the code

VMVPA.ENXX available for the continuous mode and request
mode.
Available data
VAMPSET will show the list of all available data items for both
modes. A separate document Profibus parameters.pdf is also
available.
The Profibus DP communication is activated usually for remote
port via a menu selection with parameter Protocol. See
chapter 6.1.
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Parameters
Parameter
Mode
Description
Note
Profile selection
Set
Cont
Continuous mode
Reqst
Request mode
bit/s
2400
bps
Communication speed
from the main CPU to the
Profibus converter. (The
actual Profibus bit rate is
automatically set by the
Profibus master and can
be up to 12 Mbit/s.)
Emode
Event numbering style.
(Set)
Channel
Use this for new
installations.
(Limit60)
(The other modes are for
compatibility with old
(NoLimit)
systems.)
InBuf
bytes Size of Profibus masters
1) 3)
Rx buffer. (data to the
master)
OutBuf
bytes Size of Profibus masters
2) 3)
Tx buffer. (data from the
master)
Addr
This address has to be
Set
1 247
unique within the
Profibus network system.
Conv
Converter type
No converter recognized
4)
Converter type VE is
VE
recognized
1) In continuous mode the size depends of the biggest configured data offset
of a data item to be send to the master. In request mode the size is 8 bytes.
2) In continuous mode the size depends of the biggest configured data offset
of a data to be read from the master. In request mode the size is 8 bytes.
3) When configuring the Profibus master system, the lengths of these
buffers are needed. The device calculates the lengths according the Profibus
data and profile configuration and the values define the in/out module to be
configured for the Profibus master.
4) If the value is , Profibus protocol has not been selected or the device
has not restarted after protocol change or there is a communication problem
between the main CPU and the Profibus ASIC.
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SPA-bus
The device has full support for the SPA-bus protocol including
reading and writing the setting values. Also reading of multiple
consecutive status data bits, measurement values or setting
values with one message is supported.
Several simultaneous instances of this protocol, using different
physical ports, are possible, but the events can be read by one
single instance only.
There is a separate document Spabus parameters.pdf of SPAbus data items available.
Parameters
Parameter
Addr
Value
1 899
Description
SPA-bus address. Must
be unique in the system.
Communication speed
Note
Set
Event numbering style.

Use this for new
installations.
(Limit60)
(The other modes are for
compatibility with old
(NoLimit)
systems.)
(Set)
bit/s
Unit
bps
Set
1200
2400
4800
9600 (default)
19200
Emode
Channel
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6 Communication
IEC 60870-5-103
The IEC standard 60870-5-103 Companion standard for the
informative interface of protection equipment provides
standardized communication interface to a primary system
(master system).
The unbalanced transmission mode of the protocol is used, and
the device functions as a secondary station (slave) in the
communication. Data is transferred to the primary system
using data acquisition by polling-principle. The IEC
functionality includes the following application functions:
station initialization
general interrogation
clock synchronization and
command transmission.
It is not possible to transfer parameter data or disturbance
recordings via the IEC 103 protocol interface.
The following ASDU (Application Service Data Unit) types will
be used in communication from the device:
ASDU 1: time tagged message
ASDU 3: Measurands I
ASDU 5: Identification message
ASDU 6: Time synchronization and
ASDU 8: Termination of general interrogation.
The device will accept:
ASDU 6: Time synchronization
ASDU 7: Initiation of general interrogation and
ASDU 20: General command.
The data in a message frame is identified by:
type identification
function type and
information number.
These are fixed for data items in the compatible range of the
protocol, for example, the trip of I> function is identified by:
type identification = 1, function type = 160 and information
number = 90. Private range function types are used for such
data items, which are not defined by the standard (e.g. the
status of the digital inputs and the control of the objects).
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The function type and information number used in private

range messages is configurable. This enables flexible
interfacing to different master systems.
For more information on IEC 60870-5-103 in Vamp devices
refer to the IEC103 Interoperability List document.
Parameters
Parameter
Addr
Value
1 254
bit/s
Unit
bps
MeasInt
9600
19200
200 10000
ms
SyncRe
Description
An unique address within
the system
Communication speed
Minimum measurement
response interval
ASDU6 response time
mode
Note
Set
Set
Set
Set
Sync
Sync+Proc
Msg
Msg+Proc
Parameters for disturbance record reading

Parameter
ASDU23
Smpls/msg
Timeout
Fault
Value
On
Off
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1010000
TagPos
Chn
ChnPos
Fault numbering
Faults
Unit
Description
Enable record info
message
Record samples in one
message
Record reading timeout
Fault identifier number
for IEC-103. Starts +
trips of all stages.
Position of read pointer
Note
Set
Set
Set
Active channel
Channel read position
Total number of faults
GridFlts
Fault burst identifier

number
Grid
Time window to classify
faults together to the
same burst.
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6.2.6.
6 Communication
DNP 3.0
The relay supports communication using DNP 3.0 protocol.
The following DNP 3.0 data types are supported:
binary input
binary input change
double-bit input
binary output
analog input
counters
Additional information can be obtained from the DNP 3.0
Device Profile Document and DNP 3.0 Parameters.pdf.
DNP 3.0 communication is activated via menu selection. RS485 interface is often used but also RS-232 and fibre optic
interfaces are possible.
Parameters
Parameter
bit/s
Value
Unit
bps
Description
Communication speed
Set
Set
Parity
Set
An unique address for

the device within the
system
Address of master
Set
Link layer confirmation

timeout
Link layer retry count
Set
Application layer
confirmation timeout
Set
Application layer
confirmation mode
Set
Double-bit input support
Set
4800
9600 (default)
19200
38400
Parity
SlvAddr
MstrAddr
LLTout
LLRetry
APLTout
None (default)
Even
Odd
1 65519
1 65519
255=default
0 65535
1 255
1=default
0 65535
5000=default
ms
ms
CnfMode
EvOnly (default)
All
DBISup
SyncMode
No (default)
Yes
0 65535
Clock synchronization
request interval.
0 = only at boot
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Set
Set
Set
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6 Communication
IEC 60870-5-101
The IEC 60870-5-101 standard is derived from the IEC 60870-5
protocol standard definition. In Vamp devices, IEC 60870-5-101
communication protocol is available via menu selection. The
Vamp unit works as a controlled outstation (slave) unit in
unbalanced mode.
Supported application functions include process data
transmission, event transmission, command transmission,
general interrogation, clock synchronization, transmission of
integrated totals, and acquisition of transmission delay.
For more information on IEC 60870-5-101 in Vamp devices
refer to the IEC 101 Profile checklist & datalist document.
Parameters
Parameter
bit/s
LLAddr
LLAddrSize
ALAddr
ALAddrSize
Value
1200
2400
4800
9600
None
Even
Odd
1 65534
12
1 65534
12
IOAddrSize
23
Bytes
COTsize
Bytes
TTFormat
Short
Full
MeasFormat
Scaled
Normalized
DbandEna
No
Yes
100 10000
Parity
DbandCy
Unit
bps
bytes
Bytes
Description
Bitrate used for serial
communication.
Note
Set
Parity used for serial

communication
Set
Link layer address

Size of Link layer address
ASDU address
Size of ASDU address
Set
Set
Set
Set
Information object
address size. (3-octet
addresses are created
from 2-octet addresses by
adding MSB with value
0.)
Cause of transmission
size
The parameter
determines time tag
format: 3-octet time tag
or 7-octet time tag.
The parameter
determines measurement
data format: normalized
value or scaled value.
Dead-band calculation
enable flag
Set
Dead-band calculation
interval
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Set
Set
Set
Set
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6.2.8.
6 Communication
External I/O (Modbus RTU master)

External Modbus I/O devices can be connected to the relay
using this protocol. (See chapter 8.6.1 External input / output
module for more information).
6.2.9.
IEC 61850
IEC 61850 protocol is available with the optional
communication module. IEC 61850 protocol can be used to read
/ write static data from the relay to receive events and to
receive / send GOOSE messages to other relays.
IEC 61850 serve interface is capable of
Configurable data model: selection of logical nodes
corresponding to active application functions
Configurable pre-defined data sets
Supported dynamic data sets created by clients
Supported reporting function with buffered and unbuffered
Report Control Blocks
Supported control model: direct with normal security
Supported horizontal communication with GOOSE:
configurable GOOSE publisher data sets, configurable
filters for GOOSE subscriber inputs, GOOSE inputs
available in the application logic matrix
Additional information can be obtained from the separate
documents IEC 61850 conformance statement.pdf, IEC
61850 Protocol data.pdf and Configuration of IEC 61850
interface.pdf on our website.
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IEC 61850 main config parameters

Parameter
Port
Check
upper
addresses
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0 64000
Yes / No
AP ID
AE
Qualifier
P Selector
S Selector
T Selector
IED Name
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
0 64000
Delete
dynamic
datasets
command
0 4200000000
0 64000
0 64000
String
Unit
Description
IP protocol port
If the checkbox Check
upper addresses is
checked the below
parameters are also
checked and used for
addressing when the
client is communicating
to the device, by default
this is disabled.
The below parameters

are ACSE association
parameters described in
the standard part 618508-1
ACSE AP title value
ACSE AE qualifier
Set
Set
Set
Set
Presentation selector
Session selector
Transport selector
Identifcation of the
device. Each device must
have unique name.
Send command to clear
all dynamic datasets
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6.2.10.
6 Communication
EtherNet/IP
The relay supports communication using EtherNet/IP protocol
which is a part of CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) family.
EtherNet/IP protocol is available with the optional inbuilt
Ethernet port. The protocol can be used to read / write data
from the relay using request / response communication or via
cyclic messages transporting data assigned to assemblies (sets
of data).
EtherNet/IP main features:
Static data model: 2 standard objects (Overload and Control
Supervisor), 2 private objects (one for digital data and one
for analog data) and 4 configuration objects for protection
functions configuration
Two configurable assemblies (one producing and one
consuming) with the maximum capacity of 128 bytes each
EDS file that can be fed to any client supporting EDS files:
can be generated at any time, all changes to EtherNet/IP
configuration (see configuration parameters in table below)
or to assemblies content require generating of the new EDS
file.
Three types of communications are supported: UCMM (one
time request / response), Class 3 connection (cyclic request /
response) and Class 1 connection (cyclic IO messages
containing assemblies data)
EtherNet/IP implementation on VAMP relay serves as a server
and is not capable of initiating communication
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7 Application
7.1 Trip circuit supervision
Application
The following chapters illustrate the functions of the voltage
and frequency protection relays in different protection
applications
The device can be used for protection in distribution systems,
on transformers and for generators. Additionally it can be used
for sychrocheck or fast load shedding (e.g. loss of mains).
The relays provide circuit-breaker control functionality,
additional primary switching devices (earthing switches and
disconnector switches) can also be controlled from the relay
HMI or the control or SCADA/automation system.
Programmable logic functionality is also implemented in the
relay for various applications e.g interlockings schemes. For
details about the functionality in the relays see chapter 2.3 List
of protection functions.
7.1.
Trip circuit supervision

Trip circuit supervision is used to ensure that the wiring from
the protective device to a circuit-breaker is in order. This
circuit is unused most of the time, but when a protection device
detects a fault in the network, it is too late to notice that the
circuit-breaker cannot be tripped because of a broken trip
circuitry.
Also the closing circuit can be supervised, using the same
principle.
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7 Application
Trip circuit supervision with one digital input

The benefits of this scheme is that only one digital inputs is
needed and no extra wiring from the relay to the circuit
breaker (CB) is needed. Also supervising a 24 Vdc trip circuit is
possible.
The drawback is that an external resistor is needed to
supervise the trip circuit on both CB positions. If supervising
during the closed position only is enough, the resistor is not
needed.
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The digital input is connected parallel with the trip contacts

(Figure 7.1.1-1).
The digital input is configured as Normal Closed (NC).
The digital input delay is configured longer than maximum
fault time to inhibit any superfluous trip circuit fault alarm
when the trip contact is closed.
The digital input is connected to a relay in the output
matrix giving out any trip circuit alarm.
The trip relay should be configured as non-latched.
Otherwise, a superfluous trip circuit fault alarm will follow
after the trip contact operates, and the relay remains closed
because of latching.
By utilizing an auxiliary contact of the CB for the external
resistor, also the auxiliary contact in the trip circuit can be
supervised.
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Figure 7.1.1-1 Trip circuit supervision using a single digital input and an
external resistor R. The circuit-breaker is in the closed position. The
supervised circuitry in this CB position is double-lined. The digital input is
in active state when the trip circuit is complete.
Figure 7.1.1-2 Trip circuit supervision using a single digital input, when the
circuit breaker is in open position.
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Figure 7.1.1-3 An example of digital input DI1 configuration for trip circuit
supervision with one digital input.
Figure 7.1.1-4 An example of output matrix configuration for trip circuit

supervision with one digital input.
Example of dimensioning the external resistor R:

Uaux = 110 Vdc 20 % + 10%
Auxiliary voltage with tolerance
UDI
= 18 Vdc
Threshold voltage of the digital input
IDI
= 3 mA
Typical current needed to activate the digital input
including a 1 mA safety margin.
Pcoil
= 50 W
Rated power of the open coil of the circuit breaker. If
this value is not known, 0 can be used for the Rcoil.
Umin = Uaux 20 % = 88 V
Umax = Uaux + 10 % = 121 V
Rcoil = U2aux/P = 242 .
The external resistance value is calculated using Equation
7.1.1-1.
Equation 7.1.1-1
U min U DI I DI Rcoil
I DI
R = (88 18 0.003*242)/0.003 = 23.1 k

(In practice the coil resistance has no effect.)
By selecting the next smaller standard size we get 22 k.
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The power rating for the external resistor is estimated using

Equation 7.1.1-2 and Equation 7.1.1-3. The Equation 7.1.1-2 is
for the CB open situation including a 100 % safety margin to
limit the maximum temperature of the resistor.
Equation 7.1.1-2
2
P 2 I DI
R
P = 2*0.003^2x22000 = 0.40 W
Select the next bigger standard size, for example 0.5 W.
When the trip contacts are still closed and the CB is already
open, the resistor has to withstand much higher power
(Equation 7.1.1-3) for this short time.
Equation 7.1.1-3
2
U max
R
P = 121^2/22000 = 0.67 W
A 0.5 W resistor will be enough for this short time peak power,
too. However, if the trip relay is closed for longer time than a
few seconds, a 1 W resistor should be used.
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7.1.2.
7 Application
Trip circuit supervision with two digital inputs

The benefits of this scheme is that no external resistor is
needed.
The drawbacks are, that two digital inputs from two separate
groups are needed and two extra wires from the relay to the CB
compartment is needed. Additionally the minimum allowed
auxiliary voltage is 48 Vdc, which is more than twice the
threshold voltage of the dry digital input, because when the CB
is in open position, the two digital inputs are in series.
The first digital input is connected parallel with the
auxiliary contact of the open coil of the circuit breaker.
Another auxiliary contact is connected in series with the
circuitry of the first digital input. This makes it possible to
supervise also the auxiliary contact in the trip circuit.
The second digital input is connected in parallel with the
trip contacts.
Both inputs are configured as normal closed (NC).
The users programmable logic is used to combine the digital
input signals with an AND port. The delay is configured
longer than maximum fault time to inhibit any superfluous
trip circuit fault alarm when the trip contact is closed.
The output from the logic is connected to a relay in the
output matrix giving out any trip circuit alarm.
The trip relay should be configured as non-latched.
Otherwise, a superfluous trip circuit fault alarm will follow
after the trip contact operates, and the relay remains closed
because of latching.
Both digital inputs must have their own common potential.
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Figure 7.1.2-1 Trip circuit supervision with two digital inputs. The CB is
closed. The supervised circuitry in this CB position is double-lined. The
digital input is in active state when the trip circuit is complete.
Figure 7.1.2-2 Trip circuit supervision with two digital inputs. The CB is in
the open position. The two digital inputs are now in series.
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7 Application
Figure 7.1.2-3 An example of digital input configuration for trip circuit

supervision with two dry digital inputs DI1 and DI2.
Figure 7.1.2-4 An example of logic configuration for trip circuit supervision

with two dry digital inputs DI1 and DI2.
Figure 7.1.2-5 An example of output matrix configuration for trip circuit

supervision with two digital inputs.
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8.
Connections
8.1.
Rear panel view
8.1 Rear panel view
Figure 8.1-1 Connections on the rear panel of the device.

Terminal X1
No
Symbol
Description
Ua
Voltage input 1
Ub
Voltage input 2
Uc
Voltage input 3
Ud
Voltage input 4
Neutral
Neutral
Terminal X2
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8.2 Auxiliary voltage
8 Connections
No
1
2
Symbol
Uaux
Uaux
Description
Auxiliary voltage
Auxiliary voltage
Terminal X3
8.2.
No
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
Symbol
IF NO
IF NC
IF COM
T1
T1
T2
T2
T3
T3
Description
Internal fault relay, normal open connector
Internal fault relay, normal closed connector
Internal fault relay, common connector
Trip relay 1
Trip relay 1
Trip relay 2
Trip relay 2
Trip relay 3
Trip relay 3
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
T4
T4
A1 NC
A1 NO
A1 COM
DI2 +
DI2 DI1 +
DI1 mA out mA out +
Trip relay 4
Trip relay 4
Alarm relay 1, normal closed connector
Alarm relay 1, normal open connector
Alarm relay 1, common connector
Digital input 2 +
Digital input 2 Digital input 1 +
Digital input 1 mA output (option)
mA output + (option)
Auxiliary voltage
The external auxiliary voltage Uaux (40265 V ac or V dc, or
optionally 1836V dc) for the relay is connected to the
terminals X2: 1-2.
NOTE! When optional 1836 Vdc power module is used the polarity is as
follows:
X2:1 positive, X2:2 neative.
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8.3 Output relays
Output relays
The relay is equipped with 5 configurable output relays, and a
separate output relay for the self-supervision system.
Trip relays T1 T4 (terminals X3: 10-17)
Alarm relay A1 (terminals X3: 7-9)
Self-supervision system output relay IF (terminals X3: 1820)
8.4.
Serial communication connection

The device can be equipped with optional communication
module. The physical location of the module is the lower option
card slot at the back of the relay. The modules can be installed
in the field (when power is first turned off).
There are three logical communication ports available in the
relay: REMOTE, LOCAL and EXTENSION. Depending on the
module type one or more of these ports are physically available
at the external connectors.
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connection
8.4.1.
8 Connections
Pin assignments of communication options

The communication module types and their pin assignments
are introduced in the following table.
Type
Order code, Name
Communication
ports
Signal
levels
Connectors
Pin usage
VCM 232
CA
RS-232 interface
REMOTE
RS-232
D-connector
EXTENSION
RS-232
2 = TX_REM
3 = RX_REM
5 = TX_EXT
6 = RX_EXT
7 = GND
9 = +12V
ETHERNET
Ethernet
10Mbps
RJ-45
1=Transmit+
2=Transmit3=Receive+
4=Reserved
5=Reserved
6=Receive7=Reserved
8=Reserved
VCM 232+ET
HA
Ethernet interface
VCM 232+I6
KA
IEC 61850
interface
VCM 232+00
LA
RS-232 interface
REMOTE
RS-232
D-connector
2 = TX_REM
3 = RX_REM
7 = GND
9 = +12V
VCM 232+IR
LB
RS-232 interface
with
timesyncronisation
input
LC
RS-232 interface
with RTD fiber
optic interface
CLOCK SYNC
(IRIG-B )
TTL
2-pole screw
connector
1= Data
2= GND
EXTENSION
RTD protocol
must be selected
for the port
Light
Snap-in
connector
LD
RS-232 interface
with Ethernet
interface
ETHERNET
Ethernet
10Mbps
RJ-45
1=Transmit+
4=Reserved
5=Reserved
6=Receive7=Reserved
8=Reserved
ETHERNET
Light
100Mbps
LCconnector
TX=Lower LCconnector
RX=Upper LCconnector
VCM 232+FI
VCM 232+ET2
VCM 232+I62
LE
RS-232 interface
with IEC 61850
interface
VCM 232+LC
VCM 232+L6
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LF
RS-232 interface
with Ethernet fibre
interface
LG
RS-232 interface
with IEC 61850
Ethernet fibre
interface
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Type
Order code, Name
Communication
ports
Signal
levels
Connectors
Pin usage
VCM 485+00
BA
RS-484 interface
REMOTE
RS-485
(2-wire)
3-pole screw
connector
1= 2= +
3= GND
BB
RS-485 interface
with
timesyncronisation
input
CLOCK SYNC
(IRIG-B)
TTL
2-pole screw
connector
1= Data
2= GND
BC
RS-485 interface
with RTD fiber
optic interface BC
EXTENSION
RTD protocol
must be selected
for the port
ETHERNET
Light
Snap-in
connector
Ethernet
10Mbps
RJ-45
1=Transmit+
4=Reserved
5=Reserved
6=Receive7=Reserved
8=Reserved
ETHERNET
Light
100Mbps
LCconnector
TX=Lower LCconnector
RX=Upper LCconnector
REMOTE
Light
P/P fiber
TX=Lower fiber
connector
RX=Upper fiber
connector
VCM 485+IR
VCM 485+FI
VCM 485+ET
VCM 485+I6
BD
RS-485 interface
with Ethernet
interface
BE
RS-485 interface
with IEC 61850
Ethernet fibre
interface
VCM 485+LC
BF
RS-485 interface
with Ethernet fibre
interface
VCM 485+L6
BG
RS-485 interface
with IEC 61850
Ethernet fibre
interface
VCM FI PP
DA
Plastic/Plastic fibre
interface
VCM FI GG
EA
Glass/Glass fibre
interface
G/G fiber
VCM FI PG
FA
Plastic/Glass fibre
interface
P/G fiber
GA
Glass/Plastic fibre
interface
G/P fiber
VCM FI GP
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VCM PB
PA
Profibus interface
REMOTE
Profibus
DP/RS485
D-connector
3=RXD/TXD+/P
5= GND
6=+5V
8= RXD/TXD-/N
VCM ET2xST
RA
Double ethernet
fibre interface with
IEC 61850
ETHERNET
Light
100Mbps
STconnector
ST-connector
from top:
-X8 Ethernet 1
Rx
-X8 Ethernet 1
Tx
-X7 Ethernet 2
Rx
-X7 Ethernet 2
Tx
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connection
8.4.2.
8 Connections
Type
Order code, Name
Communication
ports
Signal
levels
Connectors
Pin usage
VCM ET2xRJ
SA
Double ethernet
interface with IEC
61850
ETHERNET
Ethernet
100Mbps
RJ-45
1=Transmit+
4=Reserved
5=Reserved
6=Receive7=Reserved
8=Reserved
Front panel connector
Figure 8.4.2-1 Pin numbering of the front panel USB type B connector
Pin
1
2
3
4
Shell
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Signal name
VBUS
DD+
GND
Shield
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8 Connections
8.5 Optional digital input/output

card
Optional digital input/output card

L
NOTE! When this option card is installed, the parameter I/O has value VOM
4DI1DO. Please check the ordering code in chapter 12.
The digital input/output option enables four more digital inputs

and one optional digital input / output contact. These inputs
are useful in applications where the contact signals are not
potential free. For example trip circuit supervision is such
application. The digital input / output uses terminal slots X6:1
and X6:2. DI3-DI4 are using the common in terminal slot X6:4.
DI5-DI6 are using the common in terminal slot X6:7.
Connections:
X6:1
+DI7 / T5
X6:2
-DI7 / T5
X6:3
DI3
X6:4
Comm (3&4)
X6:5
DI4
X6:6
DI5
X6:7
Comm ( 5&6)
X6:8
DI6
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card
8 Connections
The digital input/output option card is inserted in the upper

option card slot in the back of the device and the module is
fasted to the device with two screws.
Figure 8.5-1 The device with digital input/output option card.
Digital inputs of the device can operate in three different

voltage areas. It is also possible to select whether ac or dc
voltage is used. Digital input threshold of the device is selected
in the ordering code when the relay(s) are being ordered. The
threshold voltage selection is done with jumpers at the factory.
In case that the DI/DO option card is ordered at the same time
as the relay, the threshold of the option card is also modified at
the factory according the ordering code of the relay.
Sometimes option cards might be ordered afterwards and in
those cases they are not modified at the factory. In cases like
this the cards has to be modified during the commissioning. See
the pictures presented below.
When 110 or 220 V ac voltage is used to activate the digital
Inputs, the AC mode should be selected as shown in the
screenshot below:
Figure 8.5-2 AC mode selection in VAMPSET
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card
How to select the threshold of digital inputs when the DI/DO

option card is ordered separately and not modified at the
factory:
Figure 8.5-3 Option 1: 24Vdc / 110Vac
Figure 8.5-4 Option 2: 110Vdc / 220Vac
Figure 8.5-5 Option 3: 220Vdc
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8.6 External option modules
8 Connections
8.6.
External option modules
8.6.1.
External input / output module
The relay supports also external input / output modules used to

extend the number of digital inputs and outputs. Other
modules have analogue inputs and outputs.
The following types of devices are supported:
Analog input modules (RTD)
Analog output modules (mA-output)
Binary input/output modules
EXTENSION port is primarily designed for I/O modules. The
relay must have a communication option card with
EXTENSION port. Depending of the option card I/O devices
may require an adapter to be able to connect to the port (i.e.
VSE004).
NOTE! If External I/O protocol is not selected to any communication port,
VAMPSET doesnt display the menus required for configuring the I/O
devices. After changing EXTENSION port protocol to External I/O, restart
the relay and read all settings with VAMPSET.
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External analog inputs configuration (VAMPSET only)

Range
Description
Communication read errors
-3200032000
Scaling
X: -3200032000
Y: -10001000
Y2
Scaled value
X2
Modbus value
Y1
Scaled value
X1
Modbus value
Off
set
Point 2
Point 1
Subtracted from Modbus

value, before running XY
scaling
InputR or HoldingR
Modbus register type
19999
Modbus register for the

measurement
1247
Modbus address of the I/O device
C, F, K, mA, Ohm or
V/A
Unit selection
Active value
On / Off
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Alarms for external analog inputs

Range
Description
010000
Hysteresis for alarm limits
-21x107
21x107
Alarm >>
Limit setting
Active state
-21x107
21x107
Limit setting
Alarm >
- / Alarm
- / Alarm
Active state
Active value
19999

measurement
1247
On / Off
Analog input alarms have also matrix signals, Ext. Aix

Alarm1 and Ext. Aix Alarm2.
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External digital inputs configuration (VAMPSET only)

Range
Description
Communication read errors
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Bit number of Modbus register

value
CoilS, InputS,
InputR or
HoldingR
19999

measurement
1247
0/1
Active state
On / Off
149
8 Connections
External digital outputs configuration (VAMPSET only)

Range
Description
Communication errors
150
19999

measurement
1247
0/1
Output state
On / Off
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External analog outputs configuration (VAMPSET only)

Range
Description
Communication errors
-32768+32767
(065535)
Modbus value corresponding Linked

Val. Max
Modbus value corresponding Linked
Val. Min
InputR or HoldingR
19999
Modbus register for the output
1247
Maximum limit for lined value,

corresponding to Modbus Max
042x108,
-21+21x108
Minimum limit for lined value,

corresponding to Modbus Min
Link selection
-21x107
+21x107
Minimum & maximum output

values
Active value
On / Off
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8.7 Connection examples
8.7.
8 Connections
Connection examples
Voltage measurement of the 50-series relays should be at the

same potential with the grounding of the relay. Normally this
happens automatically on field but pay attention when doing
tests with the relay.
Figure 8.7-1 One synchrocheck stage with 3LN+LLy-mode.
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Figure 8.7-2 One synchrocheck stage with 3LN+Lny-mode.
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8 Connections

Figure 8.7-3 Three phase voltages and open delta connection with 3LN+U0
mode
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9.1 Connections
9.
Technical data
9.1.
Connections
9.1.1.
Measuring circuitry
Rated voltage Un
9.1.2.
9.1.3.
- Voltage measuring range
230 VLN (configurable for VT secondaries 50 400

V)
0 300 V
- Continuous voltage withstand
250 V
- Burden
< 0.5 VA
Rated frequency fn
45 65 Hz
Terminal block:
Maximum wire dimension:
- Solid or stranded wire
4 mm2 (10-12 AWG)
Auxiliary voltage
Type A (standard)
Type B (option)
Rated voltage Uaux
40 265 V ac/dc
1836 V dc
Note! Polarity.
X2:1= positive (+)
X2:2= negative (-)
Start-up peak (DC)

24V (Type B)
110V (Type A)
220V (Type A)
25A with time constant of 1000 s

Power consumption
< 7 W (normal conditions)

< 15 W (output relays activated)
Max. permitted interruption time
< 50 ms (110 V dc)
Terminal block:
- Phoenix MVSTBW or equivalent
2.5 mm2 (13-14 AWG)
Digital inputs
Internal operating voltage
Number of inputs
External operating voltage
Rated voltage selectable in order code:

A: 24 V dc / 110V ac
B: 110 V dc / 220V ac
C: 220 V dc
Current drain
approx. 2 mA
Activation time dc/ac
< 11 ms / < 15 ms
Reset time dc/ac
< 11 ms / < 15 ms
Terminal block:
2.5 mm2 (13-14 AWG)
Note! A-option DI activation/reset V: dc 15 / 10, 50 Hz 100 / 5, 60 Hz 85 / 5

B-option DI activation/reset V: dc 95 / 85, 50 Hz 200 / 60, 60 Hz 180 /
60
C-option DI activation/reset V: dc 185 / 175
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9.1.4.
9.1.5.
9.1.6.
9.1.7.
9 Technical data
Trip contacts
Number of contacts
4 making contacts (relays T1, T2, T3, T4)
Rated voltage
250 V ac/dc
Continuous carry
5A
Make and carry, 0.5 s

Make and carry, 3s
30 A
15 A
Breaking capacity, DC (L/R=40ms)

at 48 V dc:
at 110 V dc:
at 220 V dc
5A
3A
1A
Contact material
AgNi 90/10
Terminal block:

2.5 mm2 (13-14 AWG)
Alarm contacts
Number of contacts:
2 change-over contacts (relays A1 and IF)
Rated voltage
250 V ac/dc
Continuous carry
5A
Breaking capacity, DC (L/R=40ms)

at 48 V dc:
at 110 V dc:
at 220 V dc
1,3 A
0,4 A
0,2 A
Contact material
AgNi 0.15 gold plated
Terminal block
Maximum wire dimension
2.5 mm2 (13-14 AWG)
Local serial communication port

Number of ports
1 on front
Electrical connection
USB
Data transfer rate
2 400 38 400 kb/s
Remote control connection (option)

Number of ports
1 option slot on rear panel
Electrical connection
RS 232
RS 485
Plastic fibre connection
Glass fibre connection
Ethernet 10 Base-T
Protocols
ModBus, RTU master

ModBus RTU slave
SpaBus, slave
IEC 60870-5-103
ProfiBus DP (external module)
ModBus TCP
IEC 60870-5-101
DNP 3.0
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9 Technical data
9.2 Tests and environmental

conditions
Analogue output connection (option)

Number of analogue mA output channels
Maximum output current
1 20 mA, step 1 mA
Minimum output current
0 19 mA, step 1 mA
Exception output current
0 20.50 mA, step 25 A
Resolution
10 bit
Current step
< 25 A
Accuracy
Class 1
Load resistance
RL < 600W
9.2.
Tests and environmental conditions
9.2.1.
Disturbance tests
Emission
EN 61000-6-4 / IEC 60255-26
- Conducted
EN 55011 / IEC 60255-25

0.15 30 MHz
- Emitted
EN 55011 / IEC 60255-25

30 1 000 MHz
Immunity
EN 61000-6-2 / IEC 60255-26
- Static discharge (ESD)
EN 61000-4-2 class IV / IEC 60255-22-2

8 kV contact discharge
15 kV air discharge
- Fast transients (EFT)
EN 61000-4-4 class IV / IEC 60255-22-4, class A

4 kV, 5/50 ns, 2.5/5 kHz, +/-
- Surge
EN 61000-4-5 class IV / IEC 60255-22-5

4 kV, 1.2/50 s, line-to-earth
2 kV, 1.2/50 s, line-to-line
- Conducted HF field
EN 61000-4-6 class III / IEC 60255-22-6

0.15 80 MHz, 10 V
- Emitted HF field
EN 61000-4-3 class III / IEC 60255-22-3

80 1000 MHz, 10 V/m
9.2.2.
9.2.3.
9.2.4.
Test voltages
Insulation test voltage (IEC 60255-5)
2 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min
Surge voltage (IEC 60255-5)
5 kV, 1.2/50 s, 0.5 J
Mechanical tests
Vibration
IEC 60255-21-1, class I
Shock
IEC 60255-21-2, class I
Environmental conditions
Operating temperature
-10 to +65 C
Transport and storage temperature
-40 to +70 C
Relative humidity
< 75% (1 year, average value)

< 95% (no condensation permitted)
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9.3 Protection stages
9.2.5.
9.2.6.
9 Technical data
Casing
Degree of protection (IEC 60529)
IP54
Dimensions (W x H x D)
130 x 170 x 210 mm
Material
1 mm steel plate
Weight
2.0 kg
Colour code
RAL 7032 (Casing) / RAL 7035 (Back plate)
Package
Dimensions (W x H x D)
320 x 215 x 175 mm
Weight (Terminal, Package and Manual)
3.0 kg
9.3.
Protection stages
9.3.1.
Voltage protection
Overvoltage stages U>, U>> and U>>> (59)
Overvoltage setting range:
Definite time characteristic:
- operating time U>, U>>
- operating time U>>>
Starting time
Resetting time U>
Resetting time U>>, U>>>
Retardation time
Reset ratio
Inaccuracy:
- starting
- operate time
50 150 %UN for U>, U>>

50 160 % UN for U>>>
0.08*) 300.00 s (step 0.02)
0.06*) 300.00 s (step 0.02
Typically 60 ms
0.06 300.00 s (step 0.02)
<95 ms
<50 ms
0.99 0.800 (0.1 20.0 %, step 0.1 %)
3% of the set value
1% or 30 ms
*) This is the instantaneous time i.e. the minimum total operational time including the fault
detection time and operation time of the trip contacts.
VS_U_Under U_Under1
Volts/hertz over-excitation protection Uf> (24)

Pick-up setting range
100 200 %
Operating time
0.3 300.0 s
Start time
Typically 200 ms
Reset time
<450 ms
Reset ratio
0.995
Inaccuracy:
158
- Starting
3 % of set value or 0.5 % of rated value
- Operating time at definite time function
1 % or 150 ms
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Positive sequence undervoltage stages U1<, U1<< (27P)

Setting range
20 120% x UGN
Definite time function:

- Operating time
0.08 *) 300.00 s
Undervoltage blocking
2 100% x UN (common for both stages)
Start time
Typically 60 ms
Reset time
<95 ms
Retardation time
<50 ms
Reset ratio
1.05
Inaccuracy:
- Starting
3% of set value
- Operating time
1% or 30 ms
*) This is the total operational time including the fault detection time and operation time of the
trip contacts.
NOTE! To make the relay trip after low voltage blocking, the positive sequence
voltage has to go above the pick-up setting.
Undervoltage stages U<, U<< and U<<< (27)

Setting range
20 120%xUN

- Operating time U<
- Operating time U<< and U<<<
0.08 *) 300.00 s (step 0.02 s)

0.06 *) 300.00 s (step 0.02 s)
0 80% x UN
Start time
Typically 60 ms
Reset time for U<
0.06 300.00 s (step 0.02 s)
Reset time for U<< and U<<<
<95 ms
Retardation time
<50 ms
Reset ratio (hysteresis)

Reset ratio (Block limit)
1.001 1.200 (0.1 20.0 %, step 0.1 %)

0.5 V or 1.03 (3 %)
Inaccuracy:
- starting
3% of set value
- blocking
3% of set value or 0.5 V
- time
1% or 30 ms
VS_Uo_Over Uo_Over1
Zero sequence voltage stages U0> and U0>> (59N)

Zero sequence voltage setting range
1 60 %U0N

- Operating time
0.3 300.0 s (step 0.1 s)
Start time
Typically 200 ms
Reset time
<450 ms
Reset ratio
0.97
Inaccuracy:
- Starting
- Starting UoCalc (3LN mode)
- Operate time
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value
1 V
1% or 150 ms
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9.3.2.
VS_f_Over f_Over1
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Frequency protection
Overfrequency and underfrequency stages f>< and f>><<
(81H/81L)
Frequency measuring area
Current and voltage meas. Range
Frequency stage setting range
Low voltage blocking
-operating time
Starting time
Reset time
Reset ratio (f> and f>>)
Reset ratio (f< and f<<)
Reset ratio (LV block)
Inaccuracy:
- starting
- starting (LV block)
- operating time
16.0 75.0 Hz
45.0 65.0 Hz
40.0 70.0 Hz
10 100 %Un *)
0.10**) 300.0 s (step 0.02 s)
<100 ms
<120 ms
0.998
1.002
Instant (no hysteresis)
20 mHz
3% of the set value or 0.5 V
1% or 30 ms
NOTE! F< if device restarts for some reason there will be no trip even if the
frequency is below the set limit during the start up (Start and trip is
blocked). To cancel this block, frequency has to visit above the set limit.
VS_f_Over f_Under1
Underfrequency stages f< and f<<

Frequency measuring area
Current and voltage meas. Range
Frequency stage setting range
-operating time
Starting time
Reset time
Reset ratio
Reset ratio (LV block)
Inaccuracy:
- starting
- starting (LV block)
- operating time
16.0 75.0 Hz
45.0 65.0 Hz
40.0 64.0 Hz
10 100 %UN *)
0.10**) 300.0 s (step 0.02 s)
2 100 %
<100 ms
<120 ms
1.002
Instant (no hysteresis)
20 mHz
3% of the set value or 0.5 V
1% or 30 ms
*) Suitable frequency area for low voltage blocking is 45 65 Hz. Low voltage blocking is
checking the maximum of line to line voltages.
**) This is the instantaneous time i.e. the minimum total operational time including the fault
VS_dfdt dfdt
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9 Technical data
Synchrocheck function
Sync mode
Voltage check mode
CB closing time
Udead limit setting
Ulive limit setting
Frequency difference
Voltage difference
Phase angle difference
Request timeout
Off; Async; Sync;

DD;DL;LD;DD/DL;DD/LD;DL/LD;DD/DL/LD
0.04 0.6 s
10 120 % Un
10 120 % Un
0.01 1.00 Hz
1 60 % Un
2 90 deg
0.1 600.0 s
Stage operation range

Reset ratio (U)
Inaccuracy:
- voltage
- frequency
- phase angle
- operating time
46.0 64.0 Hz
0.97
3 % Un
20 mHz
2when f < 0.2 Hz, else5
1% or 30 ms
NOTE! When sync mode is used, f should be less < 0.2 Hz.
9.3.4.
Circuit-breaker failure protection

Circuit-breaker failure protection CBFP (50BF)
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Relay to be supervised
T1 or T2
Definite time function

- Operating time
0.1 10.0 s (step 0.1 s)
Reset time
<95 ms
Inaccuracy
- Operating time
20 ms
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9.3.5.
9 Technical data
Digital input / output card (option)

Number of digital inputs
4 (5)
External operating voltage
Operating voltage level
Voltage selectable in order code (same as DI

threshold voltage for the relay):
A: 24 V dc / 110 V ac
B: 110 V dc / 220 V ac
C: 220 V dc
12 V dc
Current drain, when active
Approx. 2 mA
Number of digital outputs
(1)
Rated voltage
Continuous carry
Make and carry 0.5 s
Make and carry 3 s
250 V dc / ac
5A
30 A
15 A
Breaking capacity. DC ( L/R = 40 ms)

at 48 V dc:
at 110 V dc:
at 220 V dc:
Terminal block
Phoenix MVSTBW or equivalent
1.0 A
0.44 A
0.22 A
2.5 mm2 (13 14 awg)
NOTE! Approximately 2 mA of current is going trough the T5 (X6:1 & X6:2) circuit
even when used as a digital output. This has to be noticed when T5 is
used with certain type of applications (if 2 mA is enough to control for
example a breaker).
When DI/DO-option cards are ordered separately the threshold has to be
modified manually on field according the description in the manual (See
chapter 8.6).
9.4.
Supporting functions
9.4.1.
Disturbance recorder (DR)

The operation of disturbance recorder depends on the following
settings. The recording time and the number of records depend
on the time setting and the number of selected channels.
Disturbance recorder (DR)
Mode of recording:
Sample rate:
- Waveform recording
- Trend curve recording
Recording time (one record)

Pre-trigger rate
Number of selected channels
162
Saturated / Overflow
32/cycle, 16/cycle, 8/cycle
10, 20, 200 ms
1, 5, 10, 15, 30 s
1 min
0.1 s 12 000 min
(must be shorter than MAX time)
0 100%
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9 Technical data
9.4 Supporting functions
Voltage sag & swell

Voltage sag limit
10 120 %
Voltage swell limit
20 150 %
DT
- Operating time
0.08 1.00 s (step 0.02 s)

Reset time
Reset ration:
- Sag
- Swell
Block limit
0 50 %
<60 ms
1.03
0.97
0.5 V or 1.03 (3 %)
Inaccuracy:
- Activation
- Activation (block limit)
- Operating time at definite time function
0.5 V or 3% of the set value

5% of the set value
1% or 30 ms
If one of the phase voltages is below sag limit and above block limit but another phase voltage
drops below block limit, blocking is disabled.
9.4.3.
Voltage interruptions
Voltage low limit (U1)
10 120 %
DT
- Operating time
<60 ms (Fixed)
Reset time
Reset ratio:
<60 ms
1.03
Inaccuracy:
- Activation
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10 Abbreviations and symbols
10.
Abbreviations and symbols

ANSI
CB
CBFP
Dead band
DI
DO
DSR
DST
DTR
FFT
Hysteresis
IEC
IEEE
IEC-101
IEC-103
LAN
Latching
NTP
PT
pu
SNTP
TCS
THD
U0sec
Ua
Ub
Uc
Un
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American National Standards Institute. A standardization

organisation.
Circuit breaker
Circuit breaker failure protection
See hysteresis.
Digital input
Digital output, output relay
Data set ready. An RS232 signal. Input in front panel port of
VAMP relays to disable rear panel local port.
Daylight saving time. Adjusting the official local time
forward by one hour for summer time.
Data terminal ready. An RS232 signal. Output and always
true (+8 Vdc) in front panel port of VAMP relays.
Fast Fourier transform. Algorithm to convert time domain
signals to frequency domain or to phasors.
I.e. dead band. Used to avoid oscillation when comparing
two near by values.
International Electrotechnical Commission. An
international standardization organisation.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Abbreviation for communication protocol defined in
standard IEC 60870-5-101
Abbreviation for communication protocol defined in
standard IEC 60870-5-103
Local area network. Ethernet based network for computers
and relays.
Output relays and indication LEDs can be latched, which
means that they are not released when the control signal is
releasing. Releasing of lathed devices is done with a
separate action.
Network time protocol for LAN and WWW
See VT
Per unit. Depending of the context the per unit refers to any
nominal value. For example for overcurrent setting 1 pu =
1xImode.
Simple Network Time Protocol for LAN and WWW
Trip circuit supervision
Voltage at input Uc at zero ohm earth fault. (Used in voltage
measurement mode 2LL+Uo)
Voltage input for U12 or UL1 depending of the voltage
measurement mode
Voltage input for U23 or UL2 depending of the voltage
measurement mode
Voltage input for U31 or U0 depending of the voltage
measurement mode
Nominal voltage. Rating of VT primary or secondary
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10 Abbreviations and symbols
UTC
VT
VTpri
VTsec
WWW
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Coordinated Universal Time (used to be called GMT =

Greenwich Mean Time)
Voltage transformer i.e. potential transformer PT
Nominal primary value of voltage transformer
Nominal secondary value of voltage transformer
World wide web internet
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11 Construction
11.
Construction
Figure 11-1 panel cut-out dimensions and Dimensional drawing
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12.
12 Order information
Order information
When ordering, please state:
Type designation:
Quantity:
Options (see respective ordering code):
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12 Order information
VAMP 55 ORDERING CODE

VAMP 55
X
Nominal Voltage [V]
4
= 50..400V
Empty
X
=
Supply Voltage [V]
A
= 40.. 265Vac/dc
B
= 18.. 36Vdc
mA output option
A
= None
B
= mA output
DI nominal voltage
1
= 24 VDC / 110VAC
2
= 110 VDC / 220VAC
3
= 220 VDC
Optional I/O extension modules
A
= None
B
= Digital I/O; 4xDI, 1xDO
Optional communication module 1
A
= None
B
= RS 485 interface (4-wire) with option for module 2
D
= Plastic/Plastic serial fibre interface
E
= Glass/Glass serial fibre interface
F
= Rx Plastic/Tx Glass serial fibre interface
G
= Rx Glass/Tx Plastic serial fibre interface
H
= RJ-45 10Mbps ethernet interface
K
= RJ-45 10Mbps ethernet interface with IEC 61850
L
= RS-232 inteface with option for module 2
P
= Profibus interface
R
= 2 x ST 100Mbps ethernet fibre interface with IEC 61850 (2
S
= 2 x RJ-45 100Mbps ethernet interface with IEC 61850
Optional communication module 2
A
= None
B
= IRIG-B time syncronisation input (1
C
= RTD interface (Glass fibre) (1
D
= RJ-45 10Mbps ethernet interface (1
E
= RJ-45 10Mbps ethernet interface with IEC 61850 (1
F
= LC 100Mbps ethernet fibre interface (1
G
= LC 100Mbps ethernet fibre interface with IEC 61850 (1
Note:
(1 Possible to order in combination w ith the follow ing Optional communication module 1: (B) RS 485 first or (L) RS 232
(2 Supply voltage has to be 110 Vac/dc or more.
Accessories :
Order Code
Explanation
Note
VX052-3
USB programming cable (Vampset)
Cable length 3m
VX054-3
Interface cable to VPA 3 CG (Profibus module) for RS 232
Cable length 3m
VSE001
Fiber optic Interface Module
VIO 12 AA
RTD Module, 12pcs RTD inputs, Optical Tx Communication (24-230 Vac/dc)
VIO 12 AB
RTD Module, 12pcs RTD inputs, RS 485 Communication (24-230 Vac/dc)
VIO 12 AC
RTD/mA Module, 12pcs RTD inputs, PTC, mA inputs/outputs,

RS232, RS485 and Optical Tx/Rx Communication (24 Vdc)
Available option-cards possible to be ordered separately:

Order Code
Explanation
VCM 232+ET
Ethernet interface (10Mbps RJ45)
VCM 232+I6
IEC 61850 interface (10Mbps RJ45)
VCM 485+00
RS 485 interface (4-w ire)
VCM 485+FI
RS 485 -and RTD fibre optic interface (Glass fibre)
VCM 485+ET
RS 485 -and ethernet interface (10Mbps)
VCM 485+I6
RS 485 -and IEC 61850 interface (10Mbps)
VCM 485+IR
RS 485 interface w ith time synchronization input (IRIG-B)
VCM 485+LC
RS 485 -and ethernet fibre interface (100Mbps)
VCM 485+L6
RS 485 -and IEC 61850 ethernet fibre interface (100Mbps)
VCM PP
Plastic/Plastic serial fibre interface
VCM GG
Glass/Glass serial fibre interface
VCM PG
Rx Plastic/Tx Glass serial fibre interface
VCM GP
Rx Glass/Tx Plastic serial fibre interface
VCM PB
Profibus interface
VOM4DI1DO
Digital Input/Output option card
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13.
13 Revision history
Revision history
Manual revision history
VM55.EN001 First revision
VM55.EN002 Information concerning 3LN+U0 mode added
VM55.EN003 Description of running virtual comtrade files
with VAMP relays added in chapter
Disturbance recorder.
VM55.EN004 Communication options VCM ET2xST and
VCM ET2xRJ added.
Firmware revision history
10.52
First revision for the product
10.58
Two voltagemodes added: 2LL+Uo/LNy and
2LL+Uo/Lly.
New features in IEC 61850 added.
Outputs vef files with suomi & Russian
language packets.
10.65
3LN+Uo mode added.
Ucommon (fundamental component)
subtracted from other channels.
Uf>, U1< and U1<< protection stages added
10.67
100 Mbps option card support.
10.68
Default font sizes changed.
Popup window added for language packet init.
10.74
I> and I0> - I0>>>> -stages with faster
operation time.
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14 Reference information
14.
Reference information
Documentation:
Mounting and Commissioning Instructions VMMC.EN0xx
VAMPSET Users Manual VMV.EN0xx
Manufacturer / Service data:
VAMP Ltd.
P.O.Box 810
FIN-65101 Vaasa, Finland
Visiting address: Yrittjnkatu 15
Phone: +358 (0)20 753 3200
Fax: +358 (0)20 753 3205
URL: http://www.vamp.fi
24h support:
Tel. +358 (0)20 753 3264
Email: [email protected]
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We reserve the right to changes without prior notice
VAMP Ltd.
Street address: Yrittjnkatu 15

Post address:
P.O.Box 810, FIN 65101 Vaasa,
Finland
Phone: +358 20 753 3200

Fax: +358 20 753 3205
Internet: www.vamp.fi
Email: [email protected]
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VAMP 55

Voltage and frequency protection relay

Operation and configuration

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1.1 Relay features

Operation and configuration

U>, U>>, U>>>

Volts/hertz over excitation

U<, U<<, U<<<

Zero sequence voltage

Further the relay includes a disturbance recorder.

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Operation and configuration

1.2 User interface

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2.1 Relay front panel

2 Local panel user interface

Operation and configuration

Local panel user interface

Relay front panel

Figure 2.1-1. Relay front panel

LCD dot matrix display

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Operation and configuration

2 Local panel user interface

2.1 Relay front panel

Figure 2.1.1-1 Sections of the LCD dot matrix display

Freely configurable single-line diagram

Figure 2.1.1-2 Sections of the LCD dot matrix display

Main menu column

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2.1 Relay front panel

2 Local panel user interface

Operation and configuration

Menu navigation and pointers

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Operation and configuration

2 Local panel user interface

2.1 Relay front panel

Figure 2.1.3-1 Keys on the keypad

Enter and confirmation key (ENTER)

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2.1 Relay front panel

2 Local panel user interface

Operation and configuration

Figure 2.1.4-1. Operation indicators of the relay

Resetting latched indicators and output relays

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Operation and configuration

2 Local panel user interface

2.2 Local panel operations

Adjusting display contrast

Local panel operations

Figure 2.2.1-1 Example of scroll indication

4. Push the CANCEL key to cancel a selection.

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2.2 Local panel operations

2 Local panel user interface