GE b30 User manual

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Bus Differential System
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Copyright © 2017 GE Multilin Inc. All rights reserved.
B30 Bus Differential System Instruction Manual for version 7.41x.
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Part number: 1601-0109-AE1 (January 2017)

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Table of contents
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Safety symbols and definitions..................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 General cautions and warnings .................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 For further assistance .................................................................................... 1-2
2PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
2.1 Product description......................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Overview................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Security.............................................................................................................. 2-4
2.3 Order codes ...................................................................................................... 2-8
2.3.1 Order codes with enhanced CT/VT modules........................................................... 2-8
2.3.2 Order codes with process bus modules ..................................................................2-11
2.3.3 Replacement modules.....................................................................................................2-14
2.4 Signal processing...........................................................................................2-17
2.4.1 UR signal processing ........................................................................................................2-17
2.5 Specifications .................................................................................................2-19
2.5.1 Protection elements..........................................................................................................2-19
2.5.2 User-programmable elements ....................................................................................2-22
2.5.3 Monitoring..............................................................................................................................2-23
2.5.4 Metering..................................................................................................................................2-24
2.5.5 Inputs .......................................................................................................................................2-25
2.5.6 Power supply........................................................................................................................2-26
2.5.7 Outputs....................................................................................................................................2-27
2.5.8 Communication protocols..............................................................................................2-29
2.5.9 Inter-relay communications..........................................................................................2-30
2.5.10 CyberSentry security.........................................................................................................2-31
2.5.11 Environmental......................................................................................................................2-31
2.5.12 Type tests...............................................................................................................................2-32
2.5.13 Production tests..................................................................................................................2-32
2.5.14 Approvals ...............................................................................................................................2-33
2.5.15 Maintenance.........................................................................................................................2-33
3 INSTALLATION 3.1 Unpack and inspect......................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Panel cutouts.................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Horizontal units ..................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Vertical units........................................................................................................................... 3-3

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3.2.3 Rear terminal layout............................................................................................................3-8
3.3 Wiring ................................................................................................................3-9
3.3.1 Typical wiring..........................................................................................................................3-9
3.3.2 Dielectric strength .............................................................................................................3-10
3.3.3 Control power......................................................................................................................3-10
3.3.4 CT/VT modules ....................................................................................................................3-11
3.3.5 Process bus modules ....................................................................................................... 3-13
3.3.6 Contact inputs and outputs ..........................................................................................3-13
3.3.7 Transducer inputs and outputs...................................................................................3-20
3.3.8 RS232 faceplate port........................................................................................................3-22
3.3.9 CPU communication ports ............................................................................................3-23
3.3.10 IRIG-B.......................................................................................................................................3-25
3.4 Direct input and output communications ................................................3-26
3.4.1 Description............................................................................................................................3-26
3.4.2 Fiber: LED and ELED transmitters...............................................................................3-29
3.4.3 Fiber laser transmitters...................................................................................................3-29
3.4.4 G.703 interface....................................................................................................................3-30
3.4.5 RS422 interface...................................................................................................................3-34
3.4.6 RS422 and fiber interface ..............................................................................................3-36
3.4.7 G.703 and fiber interface................................................................................................3-37
3.4.8 IEEE C37.94 interface .......................................................................................................3-37
3.4.9 C37.94SM interface...........................................................................................................3-40
3.5 Activate relay .................................................................................................3-43
3.6 Install software ..............................................................................................3-44
3.6.1 EnerVista communication overview ......................................................................... 3-44
3.6.2 System requirements....................................................................................................... 3-45
3.6.3 Install software....................................................................................................................3-46
3.7 Add device to software.................................................................................3-47
3.7.1 Set IP address in UR..........................................................................................................3-47
3.7.2 Configure serial connection..........................................................................................3-53
3.7.3 Configure Ethernet connection...................................................................................3-54
3.7.4 Configure modem connection.....................................................................................3-56
3.7.5 Automatic discovery of UR devices...........................................................................3-56
3.8 Connect to the B30........................................................................................3-57
3.8.1 Connect to the B30 in EnerVista .................................................................................3-57
3.8.2 Use Quick Connect via the front panel RS232 port............................................3-58
3.8.3 Use Quick Connect via a rear Ethernet port..........................................................3-59
3.9 Set up CyberSentry and change default password.................................3-59
3.10 Import settings...............................................................................................3-60
4 INTERFACES 4.1 EnerVista software interface......................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.2 Settings files ............................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.3 Event viewing..........................................................................................................................4-2
4.1.4 File support ..............................................................................................................................4-3
4.1.5 EnerVista main window .....................................................................................................4-3
4.1.6 Protection summary window..........................................................................................4-4
4.1.7 Settings templates................................................................................................................4-5
4.1.8 Secure and lock FlexLogic equations..........................................................................4-9
4.1.9 Settings file traceability...................................................................................................4-12
4.2 Front panel interface ....................................................................................4-15
4.2.1 Front panel display............................................................................................................4-15
4.2.2 Front panel keypad...........................................................................................................4-16
4.2.3 Menu navigation ................................................................................................................4-16

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4.2.4 Menu hierarchy ...................................................................................................................4-16
4.2.5 Changing settings ..............................................................................................................4-17
4.2.6 Faceplate................................................................................................................................4-19
4.2.7 LED indicators ......................................................................................................................4-20
4.2.8 Custom LED labeling.........................................................................................................4-24
4.2.9 Breaker control....................................................................................................................4-28
4.2.10 Change passwords............................................................................................................4-29
4.2.11 Invalid password entry ....................................................................................................4-31
4.3 Logic diagrams...............................................................................................4-31
4.4 FlexLogic design and monitoring using Engineer....................................4-32
4.4.1 Design logic...........................................................................................................................4-34
4.4.2 Send file to and from device .........................................................................................4-44
4.4.3 Monitor logic.........................................................................................................................4-45
4.4.4 View front panel and print labels................................................................................4-46
4.4.5 Generate connectivity report........................................................................................4-47
4.4.6 Preferences ...........................................................................................................................4-47
4.4.7 Toolbars ..................................................................................................................................4-51
5 SETTINGS 5.1 Settings menu .................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 Overview ........................................................................................................... 5-4
5.2.1 Introduction to elements .................................................................................................. 5-4
5.2.2 Introduction to AC sources .............................................................................................. 5-5
5.3 Product setup................................................................................................... 5-7
5.3.1 Security ..................................................................................................................................... 5-7
5.3.2 Display properties ..............................................................................................................5-25
5.3.3 Clear relay records.............................................................................................................5-26
5.3.4 Communications ................................................................................................................5-27
5.3.5 Modbus user map ..............................................................................................................5-94
5.3.6 Real-time clock....................................................................................................................5-94
5.3.7 User-programmable fault report................................................................................5-99
5.3.8 Oscillography.....................................................................................................................5-100
5.3.9 Data logger ........................................................................................................................5-101
5.3.10 Demand ...............................................................................................................................5-103
5.3.11 User-programmable LEDs ..........................................................................................5-104
5.3.12 User-programmable self-tests .................................................................................5-107
5.3.13 Control pushbuttons......................................................................................................5-108
5.3.14 User-programmable pushbuttons..........................................................................5-109
5.3.15 Flex state parameters...................................................................................................5-114
5.3.16 User-definable displays................................................................................................5-115
5.3.17 Direct inputs and outputs............................................................................................5-117
5.3.18 Teleprotection...................................................................................................................5-123
5.3.19 Installation..........................................................................................................................5-124
5.4 Remote resources........................................................................................5-124
5.4.1 Remote resources configuration .............................................................................5-124
5.5 System setup................................................................................................5-126
5.5.1 AC inputs .............................................................................................................................5-126
5.5.2 Power system....................................................................................................................5-127
5.5.3 Signal sources...................................................................................................................5-128
5.5.4 Breakers...............................................................................................................................5-130
5.5.5 Disconnect switches......................................................................................................5-135
5.5.6 FlexCurves...........................................................................................................................5-138
5.5.7 Bus..........................................................................................................................................5-145
5.6 FlexLogic........................................................................................................5-146
5.6.1 FlexLogic operands ........................................................................................................5-146
5.6.2 FlexLogic rules ..................................................................................................................5-156

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5.6.3 FlexLogic evaluation...................................................................................................... 5-156
5.6.4 FlexLogic example..........................................................................................................5-157
5.6.5 FlexLogic equation editor............................................................................................ 5-162
5.6.6 FlexLogic timers............................................................................................................... 5-162
5.6.7 FlexElements ..................................................................................................................... 5-162
5.6.8 Non-volatile latches.......................................................................................................5-166
5.7 Grouped elements .......................................................................................5-167
5.7.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 5-167
5.7.2 Setting group 1................................................................................................................. 5-167
5.7.3 Bus differential ................................................................................................................. 5-168
5.7.4 Phase current ................................................................................................................... 5-172
5.7.5 Neutral current................................................................................................................. 5-184
5.7.6 Ground current ................................................................................................................ 5-187
5.7.7 Breaker failure (ANSI 50BF)......................................................................................... 5-190
5.7.8 Voltage elements ............................................................................................................ 5-199
5.8 Control elements .........................................................................................5-204
5.8.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 5-204
5.8.2 Trip bus ................................................................................................................................ 5-204
5.8.3 Setting groups .................................................................................................................. 5-206
5.8.4 Selector switch................................................................................................................. 5-207
5.8.5 Digital elements............................................................................................................... 5-214
5.8.6 Digital counters................................................................................................................ 5-217
5.8.7 Monitoring elements ..................................................................................................... 5-219
5.9 Inputs/outputs .............................................................................................5-234
5.9.1 Contact inputs.................................................................................................................. 5-234
5.9.2 Virtual inputs..................................................................................................................... 5-236
5.9.3 Contact outputs............................................................................................................... 5-237
5.9.4 Virtual outputs.................................................................................................................. 5-241
5.9.5 Resetting ............................................................................................................................. 5-241
5.9.6 Direct inputs and outputs ........................................................................................... 5-241
5.9.7 Teleprotection................................................................................................................... 5-245
5.10 Transducer inputs/outputs........................................................................5-247
5.10.1 DCmA inputs...................................................................................................................... 5-247
5.10.2 RTD inputs .......................................................................................................................... 5-248
5.10.3 DCmA outputs .................................................................................................................. 5-249
5.11 Testing ...........................................................................................................5-252
5.11.1 Test mode function ........................................................................................................5-252
5.11.2 Test mode forcing........................................................................................................... 5-253
5.11.3 Force contact inputs ..................................................................................................... 5-253
5.11.4 Force contact outputs .................................................................................................. 5-254
6 ACTUAL VALUES 6.1 Actual Values menu.........................................................................................6-1
6.2 Front panel........................................................................................................6-3
6.3 Status.................................................................................................................6-4
6.3.1 Contact inputs........................................................................................................................6-4
6.3.2 Virtual inputs...........................................................................................................................6-4
6.3.3 RxGOOSE boolean inputs ..................................................................................................6-4
6.3.4 RxGOOSE DPS inputs...........................................................................................................6-4
6.3.5 Teleprotection inputs ..........................................................................................................6-5
6.3.6 Contact outputs.....................................................................................................................6-5
6.3.7 Virtual outputs........................................................................................................................6-5
6.3.8 RxGOOSE status.....................................................................................................................6-6
6.3.9 RxGOOSE statistics...............................................................................................................6-6
6.3.10 Digital counters......................................................................................................................6-6
6.3.11 Selector switches ..................................................................................................................6-7

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6.3.12 Flex States................................................................................................................................ 6-7
6.3.13 Ethernet .................................................................................................................................... 6-7
6.3.14 Real time clock synchronizing........................................................................................ 6-7
6.3.15 Direct inputs............................................................................................................................ 6-8
6.3.16 Direct devices status .......................................................................................................... 6-9
6.3.17 EGD protocol status ............................................................................................................ 6-9
6.3.18 Teleprotection channel tests .......................................................................................... 6-9
6.3.19 Remaining connection status.......................................................................................6-10
6.3.20 Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP)...........................................................................6-10
6.3.21 TxGOOSE status ..................................................................................................................6-11
6.4 Metering ..........................................................................................................6-11
6.4.1 Metering conventions.......................................................................................................6-11
6.4.2 Bus zone .................................................................................................................................6-15
6.4.3 Sources....................................................................................................................................6-15
6.4.4 Tracking frequency............................................................................................................6-20
6.4.5 FlexElements.........................................................................................................................6-20
6.4.6 RxGOOSE analogs ..............................................................................................................6-21
6.4.7 Transducer inputs and outputs ...................................................................................6-21
6.5 Records............................................................................................................6-21
6.5.1 User-programmable fault reports..............................................................................6-21
6.5.2 Event records .......................................................................................................................6-22
6.5.3 Oscillography........................................................................................................................6-23
6.5.4 Data logger ...........................................................................................................................6-23
6.5.5 Breaker maintenance.......................................................................................................6-23
6.6 Product information......................................................................................6-24
6.6.1 Model information..............................................................................................................6-24
6.6.2 Firmware revisions ............................................................................................................6-25
7 COMMANDS AND
TARGETS
7.1 Commands menu ............................................................................................ 7-1
7.1.1 Virtual inputs........................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.2 Clear records .......................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.3 Set date and time................................................................................................................. 7-3
7.1.4 Relay maintenance.............................................................................................................. 7-3
7.1.5 Security ..................................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.2 Targets menu ................................................................................................... 7-4
7.2.1 Target messages .................................................................................................................. 7-5
7.2.2 Relay self-tests ...................................................................................................................... 7-5
8 APPLICATION OF
SETTINGS
8.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................. 8-1
8.1.2 Sample busbar and data.................................................................................................. 8-2
8.2 Zoning and dynamic bus replica................................................................... 8-3
8.2.1 Description .............................................................................................................................. 8-3
8.2.2 North bus zone ...................................................................................................................... 8-3
8.2.3 South bus zone...................................................................................................................... 8-4
8.3 Biased characteristic breakpoints ............................................................... 8-5
8.3.1 Description .............................................................................................................................. 8-5
8.3.2 High breakpoint .................................................................................................................... 8-6
8.3.3 Low breakpoint...................................................................................................................... 8-6
8.4 Slopes and high set threshold....................................................................... 8-7
8.4.1 Description .............................................................................................................................. 8-7
8.4.2 External faults on C-1......................................................................................................... 8-7
8.4.3 External faults on C-2......................................................................................................... 8-9
8.4.4 External faults on C-3......................................................................................................... 8-9

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8.4.5 External faults on C-4 ......................................................................................................8-10
8.4.6 External faults on C-5 ......................................................................................................8-10
8.5 Bus differential settings ...............................................................................8-11
8.5.1 Description............................................................................................................................8-11
8.6 Enhancing relay performance.....................................................................8-12
8.6.1 Using setting groups ........................................................................................................8-12
9 THEORY OF
OPERATION
9.1 Introduction......................................................................................................9-1
9.1.1 Bus differential protection ................................................................................................9-1
9.2 Dynamic bus replica........................................................................................9-3
9.2.1 Dynamic bus replica mechanism..................................................................................9-3
9.2.2 CT ratio matching .................................................................................................................9-4
9.3 Differential principle .......................................................................................9-5
9.3.1 Biased differential characteristic...................................................................................9-5
9.3.2 Differential and restraining currents ...........................................................................9-6
9.3.3 Enhanced security................................................................................................................9-6
9.4 Directional principle........................................................................................ 9-7
9.4.1 Current directional protection ........................................................................................9-7
9.5 Saturation detector.........................................................................................9-9
9.5.1 CT saturation detection......................................................................................................9-9
9.6 Output logic and examples..........................................................................9-10
9.6.1 Output logic ..........................................................................................................................9-10
9.6.2 Internal and external fault example .........................................................................9-11
10 MAINTENANCE 10.1 Monitoring.......................................................................................................10-1
10.1.1 Devices with Site Targets ...............................................................................................10-1
10.1.2 Data with Modbus Analyzer..........................................................................................10-1
10.2 General maintenance ...................................................................................10-3
10.2.1 In-service maintenance..................................................................................................10-3
10.2.2 Out-of-service maintenance ........................................................................................10-3
10.2.3 Unscheduled maintenance (system interruption) ..............................................10-3
10.3 Retrieve files ...................................................................................................10-3
10.3.1 CyberSentry security event files..................................................................................10-4
10.4 Compare settings ..........................................................................................10-5
10.4.1 Compare against defaults.............................................................................................10-5
10.4.2 Compare two devices ...................................................................................................... 10-5
10.5 Back up and restore settings.......................................................................10-6
10.5.1 Back up settings .................................................................................................................10-6
10.5.2 Restore settings..................................................................................................................10-8
10.6 Upgrade software........................................................................................10-10
10.7 Upgrade firmware .......................................................................................10-11
10.8 Replace module............................................................................................10-12
10.9 Battery...........................................................................................................10-14
10.9.1 Replace battery for SH/SL power supply............................................................. 10-14
10.9.2 Dispose of battery .......................................................................................................... 10-15
10.10 Uninstall and clear files and data.............................................................10-18
10.11 Repairs...........................................................................................................10-19
10.12 Storage ..........................................................................................................10-19
10.13 Disposal.........................................................................................................10-20
AFLEXANALOG
OPERANDS
A.1 FlexAnalog items .............................................................................................A-1

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B RADIUS SERVER
CONFIGURATION
B.1 RADIUS server configuration .........................................................................B-1
C COMMAND LINE
INTERFACE
C.1 Command line interface .................................................................................C-1
D MISCELLANEOUS D.1 Warranty ...........................................................................................................D-1
D.2 Revision history ...............................................................................................D-1
ABBREVIATIONS
INDEX

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