Ametek UPLC CU44-VER04 Instructions for use

UPLC™
Universal Power-Line Carrier
Application Manual
CU44-VER04
AMETEK Power Instruments
4050 N.W. 121st Avenue
Coral Springs, FL 33065
1–800–785–7274
[phone]
www.pulsartech.com
May 2012
THE BRIGHT STAR IN UTILITY COMMUNICATIONS

1
Ordering Information
2
Product Description
3
Applications
4
Test Equipment
5
Installation/Configuration Procedure
6
Maintenance
Protocols
7
Optional Testing Facilities
UPLC™
Application Manual
Main
Chapters
Detailed Tables of Content for main topics, figures & tables, can be found
on pages vi – xii.
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Important Change Notification
This document supercedes the previous version of the UPLC™ Application Manual. The following list
shows the most recent publication date for the new information. A publication date in bold type indicates
changes to that information since the previous publication. Note that only significant changes, i.e., those
changes which affect the technical use and understanding of the document and the UPLC™ equipment,
are reported. Changes in format, typographical corrections, minor word changes, etc. are not reported.
Note that in some cases text and graphics may have flowed to a different page than in the previous publi-
cation due to formatting or other changes. Also, lines of programming code may have wrapped due to pub-
lication formatting.
Each reported change is identified in the document by change bars, ||, placed to its left and/or right, just
like the ones on this page.
Chapter Number Publication Date Page Number
|| front section May 2012 ii,
Chapter 1 June 2009
|| Chapter 2 May 2012 3
Chapter 3 June 2009
Chapter 4 July 2006
Chapter 5 June 2009
Chapter 6 October 2007
Chapter 7 July 2006
|| Chapter 8 May 2012 1-7

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e recommend that you become acquainted with the information in this manual before ener-
gizing your UPLC™ system. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or damage to the
equipment, and may affect the equipment warranty. If you mount the carrier set in a cabinet, it
must be bolted to the floor or otherwise secured before you swing out the equipment, to prevent
the installation from tipping over.
You should not remove or insert printed circuit modules while the UPLC™ is energized. Failure
to observe this precaution can result in undesired tripping output and can cause component
damage.
AMETEK does not assume liability arising out of the application or use of any product or cir-
cuit described herein. AMETEK reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to
improve reliability, function or design. Specifications and information herein are subject to
change without notice. All possible contingencies which may arise during installation, opera-
tion, or maintenance, and all details and variations of this equipment do not purport to be cov-
ered by these instructions. If you desire further information regarding a particular installation,
operation, or maintenance of equipment, please contact your local Ametek representative.
Copyright © Ametek
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
AMETEK does not convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others.
!
W
ESD Warning!
YOU MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED, TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM
STATIC ELECTRICITY, BEFORE HANDLING ANY AND ALL MODULES OR
EQUIPMENT FROM AMETEK.
All semiconductor components can be damaged by the discharge of static electricity.
Be sure to observe all Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions when handling
modules or individual components.
IMPORTANT

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Preface
Scope
This manual describes the functions and features of the Universal Power-Line Carrier. It is intended pri-
marily for use by engineers and technicians involved in the installation, alignment, operation, and mainte-
nance of the UPLC™.
Equipment Identification
The UPLC™ equipment is identified by the Catalog Number on the chassis nameplate.
Warranty
Our standard warranty extends for 60 months after shipment. For all repaired modules or advance replace-
ments, the standard warranty is 90 days or the remaining warranty time, whichever is longer. Damage
clearly caused by improper application, repair, or handling of the equipment will void the warranty.
Equipment Return & Repair Procedure
To return equipment for repair or replacement:
1. Call your Ametek representative at 1–800–785–7274.
2. Request an RMA number for proper authorization and credit.
3. Carefully pack the equipment you are returning.
Repair work is done most satisfactorily at the factory. When returning any equipment, pack it in
the original shipping containers if possible. Be sure to use anti-static material when packing the
equipment. Any damage due to improperly packed items will be charged to the customer, even
when under warranty.
Ametek also makes available interchangeable parts to customers who are equipped to do repair
work. When ordering parts (components, modules, etc.), always give the complete Ametek style
number(s).
4. Make sure you include your return address and the RMA number on the package.
5. Ship the package(s) to:
AMETEK
Power Instruments
4050 NW 121st Avenue
Coral Springs, FL USA 33065

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Overview of this Document
Chapter 1 – Ordering Information
Chapter 2 – Product Description
Chapter 3 – Applications
Chapter 4 – Test Equipment
Chapter 5 – Installation/Configuration Procedure
Chapter 6 – Maintenance
Chapter 7 – Optional Testing Facilities
Contents of Carrier Set
Power Supply (Main)
Power Supply (Redundant) Optional
Power Amplifier (Main)
Power Amplifier (Redundant) Optional
Display Board
Aux. Display board – with either USB or DB9 connector
Input/Output Board – optional 4-trip duty outputs available
Transceiver Board
Ethernet Board – optional
Aux. Power Supply Board – optional for powering 5V, 20V, 20 or 200 mA outputs
Motherboard (Backplane)

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Contents – Main
Topic Page No.
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–1
Standard Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–1
Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–1
Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–1
Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–5
Keying Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–6
FSK Receiver Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–11
Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–13
Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–13
I/O Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–13
Power Supply Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–14
Aux. Power Supply Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–14
Input/Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–17
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–18
Protective Relay Applications Using Frequency Shift Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–1
Directional Comparison Unblocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–1
Permissive Overreaching Transfer Trip Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–5
Permissive and Non-Permissive Underreaching Transfer Trip Systems . . . . . . . . .3–5
Dual Phase Comparison Unblocking Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7
Segregated Phase Comparison System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–9
Direct Transfer-Trip Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–11
Transformer Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–13
Shunt Reactor Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–15
Remote Breaker-Failure Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–15
Direct Transfer Trip Channel Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–15
Special Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–16
Directional Comparison Unblocking (2-Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–16
Transfer Trip: Overreaching, Underreaching or Direct (2-Frequency) . . . . . . . . .3–17
Phase Comparison Unblocking: Dual or Segregated (2-Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . .3–17
3-Frequency Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–17
4-Frequency Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–17
3-Terminal Line Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–18
Hybrid Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–18

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Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–22
Protective Relay Applications Using ON/OFF Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–25
Directional Comparison Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–25
Phase-Comparison Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–25
Single Phase-Comparison Blocking, Current Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–33
Single-Phase, Distance-Supervised Comparison Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–34
Special Application Consideration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–36
General File Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–1
Configuration File Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–2
Logic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–3
Input/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–4
Checkback Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–6
UPLC™ Configuration Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–8
Precautions When Selecting Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–1
Precautions When Using Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–1
Periodic Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–1
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–2
Solid-State Maintenance Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–2
Preliminary Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–2
Trouble-Detection Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–3
Servicing Components Soldered Directly to Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–3
Servicing Components Mounted Directly on Heat Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–4
Servicing Metal Oxide Semiconductor (MOS) Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–4
ON/OFF Automatic Checkback General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–1
PC Interface for Controlling Settings & Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–1
User Selectable Encoded or Timed Carrier Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–1
Optional Timed Communication Fallback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–1
Optional Low Power Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–1
Optional Carrier Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–1
Automatic Checkback Tests done Periodically or at User-Specified Times . . . . . .7–2
Loopback Test Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–2
Remote Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–2
Automatic Clock Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–2
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Available Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–2
System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–2
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–2
Checkback Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–2
Checkback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–4
Checkback Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–4
Setting Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–4
Primary Comm Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–4
Fallback Timed Comm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–4
Last Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–4
Interval Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–5
Carrier Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–5
Retries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–5
Auto Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–5
Low Power Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–6
Checkback Time 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–6
Checkback Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–6
Loopback Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–6
Carrier Recovery Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–6
Carrier Recovery Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–6
Auto Clock Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–7
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–7
Performing Checkback Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–7
Manual Request from Web Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–7
Automatic Timed Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–7
Automatic Periodic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–7
Automatic Carrier Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–7
Remote-Intitiated Periodic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–7
Remote-Intitiated Timed Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–8
Checkback Test Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–8
Keyed Carrier Timed Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–8
Encoded Carrier Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–9
Primary & Fallback Communications Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–9
Communications Retries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–9
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–9
FSK Trip Test Facilities General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–13
Two Frequency Applications Real Trip Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–13
Two Frequency Application Checkback Trip Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–13
Three Frequency Applications Checkback Trip Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–13
Trip Test Initiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–14
DNP 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–1
DNP Binary Inputs (UPLC Inputs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–3
DNP Binary Inputs (UPLC Outputs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–4
DNP Analog Inputs (UPLC Analog Values) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–7
IEC 61850 Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–8
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Contents – Figures
Figure No. Page No.
2–1 Front Panel (with DB9 & USB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–2
2–2 Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3
2–3 Chassis Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–4
2–4 Functional Block Diagram (11x17 Fold-out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–21
2–5 FSK 2-Frequency Logic Diagram (11x17 Fold-out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–22
2–6 FSK 3-Frequency Logic Diagram (11x17 Fold-out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–23
2–7 FSK 4-Frequency Logic Diagram (11x17 Fold-out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–24
3–1 Simplified Unblock Receiver Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–1
3–2 UPLC™ Transceiver Unit Connections,
2 Freq. set (Directional Comparison Unblock Relaying) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2
3–3a UPLC™ Programmed for 2F-Unblock Standard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3
3–3b UPLC™ Programmed for 2F-Unblock Standard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–4
3–4 Basic Logic Diagrams for Directional Comparison Unblocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–5
3–5 Basic Logic Diagrams for Underreaching Transfer Trip Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7
3–6 Basic Operation of the Dual Phase Comparison Pilot Relaying System . . . . . . . . .3–8
3–7 Basic Segregated Phase Comparison Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–10
3–8 Basic Operation of the Segregated Phase Comparison System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–12
3–9 Conventional Phase Comparison
Response to an Outfeed Condition Block Tripping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–12
3–10 Typical Threshold Setting for Offset Keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–12
3–11 Response of Segregated Phase Comparison System with Offset Keying . . . . . . .3–13
3–12 Transceiver Unit Connections 2 Freq. set (Single Channel Direct Transfer Trip) 3–14
3–13 Direct Transfer Trip for Transformer Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–15
3–14 Direct Transfer Trip for Shunt Reactor Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–15
3–15 Dual Channel Direct Transfer Trip with Throwover to Single Channel . . . . . . . .3–16
3–16 Dual Channel Direct Transfer Trip with Throwover to Single Channel . . . . . . . .3–16
3–17 UPLC™ 3-Frequency System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–18
3–18 Transceiver Unit Connections
3 Frequency Set (Unblock Relaying and Direct Transfer Trip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–19
3–19 Transceiver Unit Connections
4 Frequency Set (Unblock Relaying and Direct Transfer Trip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–20
3–20 Three terminal line application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–21
3–21 Hybrid Connections – Two Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–21
3–22 Hybrid Connections – Single Bi-Directional Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–21
3–23 Hybrid Connections – Dual Bi-Directional Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–23

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3–24 Hybrid Connections –
Four Transmitters (Equal Losses).Two Dual-Channel Uni-Directional Channels 3–23
3–25 Hybrid Connections – (Equal Performances) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–24
3–26a Basic Elements for directional-comparison blocking systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–26
3–26b Contact Logic (per Terminal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–26
3–26c Solid State Logic (per Terminal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–26
3–27a UPLC™ Applied with KA-4 Electromechanical Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–27
3–27b UPLC™ Applied with KA-4 Electromechanical Relay (continued) . . . . . . . . . . .3–28
3–28 UPLC™ Programmed as ON/OFF (AM) PLC Channel (Std. Configuration) . . .3–29
3–29a GE Type EM Relays with UPLC™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–30
3–29b GE Type EM Relays with UPLC™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–31
3–29c GE Type EM Relays with UPLC™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–32
3–30 Phase-Comparison Blocking, Basic Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–33
3–31 Single Phase Comparison Blocking, Current Only Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–34
3–32 Single Phase-Comparison Blocking, Distance-Supervised Operation . . . . . . . . .3–35
7–1 Checkback Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–3
7–2 Checkback Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–3
7–3 Maximum Checkback Configuration in Timed Communications Mode . . . . . . . .7–5
7–4 Maximum Checkback Configuration in Coded Communications Mode . . . . . . . .7–5
7–5 Timed Checkback Sequence (Master Initiation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–11
7–6 Timed Checkback Sequence (Remote 1 Initiation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–12
7–7 Example of The Trip Test Logic Page for 2-Frequency FSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–15
7–8 Example Page After a Successful Trip Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–15
7–9 Trip Test 2-Frequency Checkback Trip Timing Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–16
7–10 Trip Test 2-Frequency Real Trip Timing Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–17
7–11 Trip Test 3-Frequency Checkback Trip Timing Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–18
8–1 DNP Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–1
8–2 UPLC DNP Attributes Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–2
8–3 DNP Binary Inputs / UPLC Inputs Settings Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–3
8–4 DNP Binary Inputs / UPLC Outputs Settings Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–5
8–5 DNP Analog Inputs / UPLC Analog Values Settings Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–7
8–6 Goose Definition Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–9
8–7 Example Goose Subsciption Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–11
8–8 UPLC™ .cid File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–15

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Contents – Tables
Table No. Page No.
1–1 UPLC™ Catalog Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2
2–1 Channel Type: On-Off, function:
Directional or Phase Comparison Relaying with Stop Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–6
2–2 Channel Type: On-Off, function:
Directional or Phase Comparison Relaying with Start Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–7
2–3 Channel: On-Off, function:
Directional Comparison Relaying with KA-4 type Relaying System . . . . . . . . . . .2–7
2–4 Channel: FSK, function: 2 Frequency Directional Comparison Relaying . . . . . . .2–8
2–5 Channel: FSK, function: 3 Frequency, Directional Comparison Relaying . . . . . . .2–8
2–6 Channel: FSK, Function: 2 Frequency Phase Comparison Relaying . . . . . . . . . . .2–9
2–7 Channel FSK, function:
2 Frequency Directional Comparison Relaying, Shift up to Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–9
2–8a Channel: FSK, Function: 4 Frequency Directional Comparison Relaying . . . . . .2–10
2–8b of Frequency Definitions for 4 Frequency Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–10
2–9 Backplane Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–16
2–10 Power Supply Module Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–16
2–11 Input/Output Module Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–16
2–12 Terminal Block Input Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–17
2–13 Terminal Block Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–17
2–14 Frequency Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–18
2–15 Nominal Receiver Bandwidths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–18
2–16 Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–19
2–17 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–19
2–18 Weight and Dimension Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–19
2–19 System Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–20
3–1 Operation of the Directional Comparison Unblocking Scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–6
3–2 Operation of the Underreaching Transfer Trip Scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–6
3–3 Hybrid Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–22
3–4 Directional Comparison Schemes for External and Internal Faults . . . . . . . . . . .3–33
4–1 Recommended Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–1
7–1 Primary/Fallback Communications Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–8
7–2 Network Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–10
8–1 UPLC Inputs – DNP Points for ON-OFF Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–3
8–2 UPLC Inputs – DNP Points for FSK Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–4
8–3 UPLC Outputs – DNP Points for FSK Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–5
8–4 DNP Binary Outputs – UPLC Outputs for ON-OFF Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–6
8–5 UPLC Analog Values (All Modes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–7

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Chapter 1. Ordering Information
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Ordering Information
The UPLC™ carrier is functionally compatible with earlier type carrier equipment (e.g., KR, TC, TC-10,
TC-10A & TC-10B, TCF, TCF-10, TCF-10B). That is, you may use the UPLC™ with these other carrier
types at the opposite end of the line.
You may use the UPLC™ carrier set with the following types of relay systems:
•All Directional-Comparison Systems
•Phase-Comparison Systems
•Direct Transfer Trip Systems
Options include:
•Automatic Checkback Testing Facilities for periodic testing of the carrier channel at programmable
intervals (in ON-OFF mode)
•Trip Test Facility (in FSK mode)
The equipment identification number (catalog number) is displayed when you press “set” & is shown on
all of the webpages. The UPLC™ catalog number comprises eleven (11) characters, each in a specific
position. This number identifies the unit’s technical characteristics and capabilities, as well as any option-
al modules installed in the unit.
The table on the following page provides a complete listing of the options for ordering a UPLC™, as well
as a sample catalog number. To order one or more UPLC™ units, simply identify the features you want
for each chassis. For example, — US1NSC1ANSX — describes a UPLC™ with the fol-
lowing features:
Chassis: UPLC™
Configuration: Single Transceiver Unit
DC/DC Converter Power Supply: 110/125/250 Vdc
Redundant DC/DC Converter Power Supply: None
Outputs / Logic: Standard Outputs (7 Solid State & 3 Contacts) / No Special Logic
Ethernet Ports: 10/100 Base T / Redundant 10/100 Base T (with RJ-45 Connector)
Protocols / PC Interface (Front Port): No Protocol / RS-232 Front Port
Testing Facilities: Single Transceiver
Power Amp Features: Standard Power Amp
Backplate Option: Standard

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Table 1–1. UPLC™ Catalog Numbers. Typical Catalog Number
12 3 4 5 6 7 8 91011
U S 1 N S C 1 A N S X
Configuration
Single Transceiver Unit (3RU) S
Single Transceiver Unit (3RU) w/Dual Power Amplifier1A
Single Receiver Unit (3RU) R
Dual Transceiver Unit (4RU) w/Dual Power Amplifier1,2 D
Dual Receiver Unit (4RU)2Q
DC/DC Converter Power Supply
48/60 Vdc 4
110/125/250 Vdc 1
48/60 Vdc w/Auxiliary Power Supply for 20/200mA Output 8
110/125/250 Vdc w/Auxiliary Power Supply for 20/200mA Output 2
Redundant DC/DC Converter Power Supply
48/60 Vdc 4
110/125/250 Vdc 1
48/60 Vdc w/Auxiliary Power Supply for 20/200mA Output 8
110/125/250 Vdc w/Auxiliary Power Supply for 20/200mA Output 2
None N
Outputs / Logic
Std Outputs (7 SS, 3 Contacts) only S
Std Outputs (7 SS, 3 Contacts) + Trip Duty Contact Outputs, (4 per unit) E
Std Outputs (7 SS, 3 Contacts) / with 4 Frequency Logic T
Std Outputs (7 SS, 3 Contacts) + Trip Duty Contact Outputs / w/4 Freq. Logic F
Ethernet Ports
None A
10/100 BaseT, Redundant 10/100 BaseT C
100 BaseFX, Redundant 100 BaseFX w/SC Connectors D
100 BaseFX, Redundant 100 BaseFX w/ST Connectors E
100 BaseFX, Redundant 100 BaseFX w/LC Connectors2F
100 BaseFX, Redundant 100 BaseFX w/MTRJ Connectors2G
10/100 BaseT and 100 BaseFX w/ST Connectors H
10/100 BaseT and 100 BaseFX w/SC Connectors J
10/100 BaseT and 100 BaseFX w/LC Connectors2K
10/100 BaseT and 100 BaseFX w/MTRJ Connectors2L
Protocol / PC Interface (Front Port)
No Protocol / RS-232 Front Port 1
No Protocol / USB Front Port 2
IEC 61850 Compliant3/ RS-232 Front Port 3
IEC 61850 Compliant3/ USB Front Port 4
DNP Compliant / RS-232 Front Port 5
DNP Compliant / USB Front Port 6
Testing Facilities (ON-OFF Checkback Test / FSK Trip Test)
Single Transceiver A
Dual Transceiver2C
None N
Power Amp Features
Standard Power Amp / No Features N
Improved Power Amp A
Improved Power Amp with Frequency Selectivity for Reflected Power2F
Back Plate Option
Standard (plain) S
Future
Reserved for Future Options X
1Any Dual Configuration requires 2nd Power Supply 2Not available at this time 3Must Also Select an Ethernet Option

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Chapter 2. Product Description
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2.1 Standard Nomenclature
The standard nomenclature for AMETEK carrier protection equipment is as follows:
Cabinet – contains fixed-racks, swing-racks, or open racks
Rack – contains one or more chassis (e.g., the UPLC™)
Chassis – contains several printed circuit boards, called modules (e.g., Transmitter or Receiver)
Module – contains a number of functional circuits (e.g., Oscillator or Synthesizer)
Circuit – a complete function on a printed circuit board
2.2 UPLC™ Chassis
The Front Panel is shown in Figure 2–1. See Figure 2–2 for the backplane.
The UPLC™ chassis specifications (see Figure 2–3) include standard dimensions of:
Single: Height – 5.25” (133.35 mm), requiring 3 rack units, each measuring 1.75” (44.45 mm)
Width – 19.00” (482.6 mm) Depth – 13.50” (342.9 mm)
Double: Height – 7.00” (266.70 mm), requiring 4 rack units, each measuring 1.75” (44.45 mm)
Width – 19.00” (482.6 mm) Depth – 13.50” (342.9 mm)
Each chassis is notched for mounting in a standard 19” relay rack.
2.3 UPLC™ Modules
The basic UPLC™ has 7 printed circuits boards in a 3RU 19 inch chassis. There are 4 additional boards
that may be supplied, based upon the catalog number purchased. These modules are:
Power Supply (Main)
Power Supply (Redundant) Optional
Power Amplifier (Main)
Power Amplifier (Redundant) Optional
Display Board
Aux. Display board – with either USB or DB9 connector
Input/Output Board – optional 4-trip duty outputs available
Transceiver Board
Ethernet Board – optional
Aux. Power Supply Board – optional for powering 5V, 20V, 20 or 200 mA outputs
Motherboard
The block diagram, illustrating how these are all interconnected is at the end of this chapter.

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R
RF ON RF ON
PWR ON PWR ON
MAIN REDUNDANT
Handset
CALL ESC
PC Interface
123
456
789
0
TEST VIEW ALM
DISP ON
ACK ALM
SET
ON/OFF-DC
TX:250.00kHZ 0.0W
RX:235.00kHZ 0mV
Margin - 40.0 dB OFF
UPLC Universal Power Line Carrier
Universal Power Line Carrier
R
RF ON RF ON
PWR ON PWR ON
MAIN REDUNDANT
Handset
CALL ESC
PC Interface
123
456
789
0
TEST VIEW ALM
DISP ON
ACK ALM
SET
ON/OFF-DC
TX:250.00kHZ 0.0W
RX:235.00kHZ 0mV
Margin - 40.0 dB OFF
UPLC Universal Power Line Carrier
Universal Power Line Carrier
Figure 2–1. Front Panel (with DB9 & USB).

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Power Supply, Main
Power Amplifier, Main
Power Supply, Redundant
Transceiver Board
Power Amp, Redundant
I/O Board
Green Status LED
Green Status LED
XVR OK
I/O OK
Mounted on Display Board
ON/OFF-DC
TX:250.00kHZ 0.0W
RX:235.00kHZ 0mV
Margin - 40.0 dB OFF
J1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
TB2
4321
15432 687 109
2314
876 9
5
10
2314
876 9
5
10
TB3
TB4
TB5
TB6
TB7
J4
CHASSIS
GND
J5
ETHERNET PORTS
J2
4 WIRE
RX IN
2W RX/TX
4W TX OUT
(OPTIONAL) RS232/485 REMOTE
HANDSET
(OPTIONAL)
STATION
BATTERY
BATTERY
STATION
MAIN
POWER
SUPPLY
SUPPLY
POWER
REDUNDANT
(OPTIONAL)
TD
OUTPUT 4
OUTPUT 3
TD
OUTPUT 2
TD
OUTPUT 1
TD
OUTPUT 10
CONTACT
CONTACT
OUTPUT 9
CONTACT
OUTPUT 7
SS
OUTPUT 7
SS
OUTPUT 6
SS
OUTPUT 5
SS
OUTPUT 4
OUTPUT 3
SS
OUTPUT 2
SS
OUTPUT 1
SS
INPUT 5
INPUT 4
INPUT 3
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
EXTERNAL
CLI
ALARM OUT
VOICE ADPT.
2PA
1PA
75 OHM
50 OHM
2 WIRE
4 WIRE
JMP1
JMP5
TRIP - RATED
OUTPUTS
(OPTIONAL)
OUTPUTS
UPLC BACKPLANE MODULE CU20-BP1MN-101
PS
ALARM ALARM
PS
AUX +
AUX -
JMP4
JMP6JMP2
JMP3
TB1
-+
J13 J14
MOD.
IRIG-B
(FOR DNP)
TTL
AUX -
AUX +
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Figure 2–2. Chassis.
(FRONT VIEW)
NOTE: Ethernet board mounted on rear of transceiver board.
(REAR VIEW)

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Figure 2–3. Chassis Dimensions.